Just when Tao Shang defeated Lu Bu and obtained the red rabbit horse, the Xiliang army soldiers and horses responsible for protecting Dong Zhuo also launched a final battle with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao's pursuing army in front of Hangu Pass.
Although Dong Zhuo was seriously ill, he was still able to make arrangements. He ordered the troops to be suspected and divided into several groups to retreat. However, his strategy had been discovered by the military god Huang Fu Song.
Huangfu Song immediately informed Yuan Shao of Dong Zhuo's plan, and told Yuan Shao with certainty that the troops protecting Dong Zhuo's retreat would definitely pass through Hangu Pass.
Therefore, the two armies of Yuan and Cao concentrated their forces on this road to pursue the Western Liang army in Hangu Pass.
At the foot of Hangu Pass, wolf smoke rose into the sky, and violence spread throughout the wild areas.
Dong Zhuo's troops also included some men and horses transporting baggage. In order to completely destroy the baggage, Yuan and Cao's troops shot arrows at the baggage. They were all rockets.
For a moment, part of the baggage was burned, and the red fire illuminated half of the sky.
In the battlefield, the shouts of people, the neighing of horses, cries, wailings, the clash of weapons, and the screams of people dying were all mixed together into a chaotic mess.
Under the light of the fire and the bright sun, it could be clearly seen that countless soldiers from both sides were waving their weapons, slashing and killing the enemies in front of them.
Along with the shopping spree, people kept falling down.
In this pursuit, Huangfu Song ignored the objections of the pottery merchants and insisted on following Yuan Shao and Cao Cao's troops to pursue Dong Zhuo at Hangu Pass.
Facing the stubborn Huangfu Song, the pottery merchant had no choice but to let Xu Chu lead a part of the Tiger Guards to accompany him and carefully protect Huangfu Song's safety.
At this time, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao led their generals to direct the battle in the middle army, while Huangfu Song was in the rear, weakly looking at the fighting formation in front.
The bright sun, the flames of war, blood and sand... I have experienced such fierce battles countless times in my life.
However, today's battle may be the last battle in his life against the enemy.
The only regret in Huangfusong's heart was that in this final battle, he could not once again personally carry the three-foot long sword and kill the enemy with his own hands...to be loyal to the country and avenge himself.
Huangfusong raised his head and looked at the sky.
The spring breeze blew the burning flames of war, and even in the daytime, it looked strangely eerie.
But a short time later, along with this strong wind came pouring rain, a heavy rain without warning.
It was sunny just a moment ago, but now it suddenly turns into a heavy rain. One cannot know this unless one has a deep understanding of the sky.
But it is obvious that the God of War is the one who reaches the sky.
Huangfusong faced the rain, and a smile slowly appeared on his lips.
Even if this battle cannot be won, it will certainly not be lost.
While he was thinking about this, Huangfusong felt the ground beneath his feet begin to tremble slightly.
Immediately afterwards, a group of cavalry suddenly appeared from outside the enemy's flanking camp, on the plain about six or seven miles away.
The cavalrymen on horseback raised their sabers or spears high, made earth-shattering shouts of killing, and charged toward Yuan Cao's battle formation with howls.
Feeling the trembling of the earth under his feet, Huangfusong's breath was suffocated, and then he sighed: "It's finally here..."
Xu Chu stood behind Huangfu Song and didn't understand what he was muttering. Suddenly, he saw Huangfu Song's body slowly falling backward in the rain...
"Huangfu Zhongcheng!" Xu Chu yelled and hurriedly ran up to help him.
At the beginning, the Xiliang cavalry was moving very fast, like a black dragon, rolling in smoke and dust, with the momentum of thunder.
The riding skills of any of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry soldiers are far superior to those of ordinary cavalry. It can be said that the riding skills of ordinary soldiers of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry are comparable to those of hundreds of generals from the Guandong princes.
"kill!"
The soldiers of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry screamed, caught in the wind and wrapped in electricity. This powerful shock would make anyone's heart tremble.
They are not an army, but a wave rushing up into the sky, leaving the enemy with nowhere to hide and being swept into the bottomless abyss.
However, no matter how murderous the Xiliang cavalry was and how fierce their offensive was, they could not display their expertise under the pouring rain because they had already fallen into the trap of the Han military god.
In an instant, among the galloping cavalry, the front legs of a cavalry's horse suddenly dwarfed and rushed into the rain-stained mire.
And this situation is not unique. The deep mud contaminated by heavy rain restricted the running of the Xiliang cavalry. Because of the soft and slippery mud, some cavalry even flew off their horses due to the sudden stop of their horses, falling far away.
Two feet away, he climbed up with all his strength.
Some fell to the ground with their horses and men, struggling for their lives in the mud. Some cavalrymen were anxious to pick up their reins and try to pull their horses up from the mud where they had slipped. However, the situation occurred too suddenly and suddenly,
Time has no way to reverse the panic situation at hand.
There was a change in the front army. Some of the rear army were able to stop, but some could not. They wanted to stop or go around, but the cavalry in front of them fell down. The ones behind them stepped on them and rushed forward, so they
This caused greater chaos to the Xiliang Army's cavalry formation.
In an instant, screams, cries of grief, and the neighing of war horses were heard in the cavalry formation one after another.
This situation is like a pot of boiling water with too many dumplings cooked. The Xiliang cavalry are entangled, pulled, and crowded with each other, and cannot be separated.
For the Yuan and Cao armies who were good at dealing with cavalry, the cavalry that lost their speed was no longer cavalry.
"Drum attack!"
Qu Yi gave the order loudly, and Zhuo Ling's three armies took the opportunity to attack and kill the Xiliang cavalry...
"Cough, cough!"
Huangfu Song was lying in Xu Chu's arms, facing the raindrops falling on his head. The color of his eyes seemed to be gradually getting darker, and the breathing in his mouth became heavier with each breath.
Xu Chu used his body and cloak to shield Huangfu Song from the heavy rain, for fear that the rain would fall on the old man.
But it’s still a drop in the bucket.
This man with a straightforward personality and an indomitable attitude on the battlefield looked at Huangfu Song whose life was rapidly disappearing from his arms. Large tears began to fall from his cheeks, mixing with the tears flowing on his face.
Can't tell clearly.
Xu Chu and Huangfu Song have also been friends for several years. Ever since they fought against the Yellow Turban in Baibo Valley, Xu Chu admired the old man's ability and character from the bottom of his heart.
At this moment, if there is any way to save Huangfu Song's life, Xu Chu will definitely do it without hesitation, even if it means going through fire and water, he will not hesitate!
However, now, this invincible general on the battlefield can only be helpless like a child, watching the old man fade away in his arms.
Xu Chu wanted to cry, but he could only let the tears flow unsatisfactorily. He wanted to shout, but when he opened his mouth, the cold wind poured into his mouth, making him unable to make a sound.
Huangfusong's breathing became heavier and heavier, he coughed twice, and some blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
Xu Chu hurriedly wiped the blood from the corner of Huangfu Song's mouth and said in a panic: "Huangfu Zhongcheng, a certain family will carry you back to the camp and find a medical officer to treat you!"
Huangfusong shook his head slightly. He grabbed Xu Chu's hand and tried to pull him upright. He pulled him but found that he had reached the point where he was exhausted. Even such a slight movement had changed.
extremely difficult.
But the strange thing is that at the last moment of his life, Huangfusong did not feel any fear or sorrow.
The light in his eyes became kind, and he gasped: "Zhongkang... How are the Xiliang cavalry doing now?"
Xu Chu turned to look at the battlefield, then sobbed and said to Huangfu Song: "Zhongcheng is like a god with his troops and knows the secrets of heaven. Even if it rains heavily today, the Xiliang cavalry will not be able to exert its full strength in this sandy and muddy place... Zhongcheng, let's not talk about it for now.
That’s it, let a certain family carry you back to the camp to find a doctor!”
Huangfusong shook his head gently and sighed: "Zhongkang, listen to me, my death is approaching, and no miracle doctor can save me... I have a few words, please bring them to my apprentice, you must treat me well
remember."
Xu Chu nodded heavily: "I will definitely remember it!"
Huangfu Song nodded happily and said: "In my life, I have fought in all directions to quell the Yellow Turban Rebellion for the imperial court. Although I have contributed to the country, the killings were too heavy and have not done anything to the people... Zidu is what I did in my later years.
The only disciple I have accepted, I am not worried about this child's ability and character, but now the world is in chaos and the princes are rising up together. Even if Dong Zhuo dies, the strife in the world will not stop. I see this very clearly... Tell me...
Du, if he can do great things in the future, he must not follow my old path of being too murderous. He should cultivate more virtue and care about people's livelihood... He is a good boy. In the three years I have known him, Zidu has never let me down.
However, I will not be mistaken. He is worthy of the important task of appeasing the world..."
At that moment, Xu Chu burst into tears and couldn't help but say: "Zhongcheng..."
Huangfu Song showed his last smile, stared at the rainy sky, and murmured to himself: "Tell him that all funerals for me should be simple, and the period of mourning and mourning should not exceed three days. You can't do it just because I am alone."
And delaying national affairs... If you do good deeds and understand the righteous way, my disciple's achievements will surpass me sooner or later... It's a pity that I can't see that day, I can't see..."
He stretched out his palms tremblingly, trying to catch the raindrops in the sky. Suddenly, his movements stopped.
Huangfusong's hand froze in mid-air, and then slowly fell to his side. There was still a relaxed smile on his lips, but his deep eyes had been closed and would never be opened again.
The screams are like complaints, and the mountains and rain are sobbing.
The wind is like a horn, and the moon is like a hook.