HLnovel Chapter 225 Zhang Liao: If Lü Bu killed my adoptive father, then I'll go kill a false emperor!
Chapter 225 Zhang Liao: If Lü Bu killed my adoptive father, then I'll go kill a false emperor!
How many cavalrymen are left in the city?
Under the moonlight
Yuan Shu stood with his hands behind his back, wearing a black dragon robe, exuding an air of superiority.
"Your Majesty, there are still three thousand elite cavalrymen in the city, ready to go out and fight at any time!"
The head of the personal guards reported to Yuan Shu.
Yuan Shu nodded noncommittally.
Three thousand cavalrymen—this is our last remaining strength, our trump card!
But with only three thousand cavalrymen, it was impossible and impossible for them to be a match for Cao Cao's army.
Therefore, if Yuan Shu wants to turn the tide, he still needs to find another way.
What does it mean to take an alternative approach?
Of course, we should use military strategy!
In an instant, several figures flashed through Yuan Shu's mind.
As if the military masters Bai Qi, Han Xin, and Li Mu had possessed him, Yuan Shu waved his hand and gave an order to the leader of his personal guards:
"Order the three thousand cavalrymen to assemble at the drill ground."
"I will personally lead them to annihilate the traitor Cao!"
The head of the personal guards was suddenly startled.
He desperately wanted to ask Yuan Shu, "Your Majesty, have you gone mad?"
Do you think you're some kind of military genius or sage?
But the guard swallowed the words back down.
Questioning His Majesty would be extremely disrespectful; he'd better not do that.
The spirit of the three thousand cavalrymen was different from that of the other soldiers of Zhongchao.
After all, they were elite troops that Yuan Shu had spent money to acquire.
The weapons and equipment also exude a kind of high-class style exclusive to the nouveau riche.
But these three thousand cavalrymen were actually only so-so in terms of combat strength.
The reason is also very realistic.
Yuan Shu had virtually no generals skilled in commanding cavalry.
The only one he could be considered capable of, Ji Ling, was actually only a half-baked cavalryman.
No, actually Yuan Shu once had a cavalry master, Lü Bu!
However, after offending Ji Ling, Lü Bu, on Chen Gong's advice, fled with a bucket.
Now, Lü Bu has joined Yuan Shao's army and become the captain of the anti-bandit squad, specifically responsible for dealing with the Black Mountain bandits.
Whether Lü Bu is depressed or not is not important for now.
Anyway, Yuan Shu was so angry at the thought of Lü Bu running away that he was itching to bite him!
Yuan Shu, displaying his wealth, distributed a piece of gold to each of his three thousand cavalrymen and said arrogantly:
"Warriors of the Great Zhong Dynasty, tonight you will follow me to accomplish a great mission unlike any other!"
Driven by their financial power, the three thousand cavalrymen listened attentively to Yuan Shu's speech.
What was said didn't matter, as long as the money was given, that was what these cavalrymen were thinking.
After boosting morale, Yuan Shu changed into a set of dark armor and personally led the cavalry out of the city, heading towards the dam.
Yuan Shu had clearly made ample preparations in advance.
The city gate he chose had only Cao Hong and some infantrymen outside it.
Faced with the breakout of three thousand cavalry, Cao Hong and Yue Jin were unable to resist and could only watch helplessly as they drove away.
The two were extremely frustrated, believing that they had let Yuan Shu escape.
But when the news reached Cao Cao and Su Yu, the two men exchanged a knowing smile.
If Yuan Shu wasn't greedy, he would only want to escape with these three thousand cavalry.
By some twist of fate, he might actually manage to escape tonight.
But was Yuan Shu the kind of cautious person?
Obviously not.
If you're really a coward, who the hell would dare to call themselves emperor?
Yuan Shu wanted to both escape danger and annihilate Cao Cao's army.
that……
Tonight, outside Runan City, will be his final resting place!
……
Near the dam
Zhang Liao and Xu Huang chatted intermittently about the past in Bingzhou.
Strictly speaking, the two are not from the same hometown at all.
Zhang Liao was from Yanmen in Bingzhou, located in the northernmost part of Bingzhou.
Xu Huang was from Hedong in Bingzhou, located in the southernmost part of Bingzhou. Later, Hedong was also incorporated into Sizhou.
However, most of Cao Cao's troops were from Yanzhou and Yuzhou.
Xu Huang and Zhang Liao were both surrendered generals, so they naturally had a lot in common.
The two naturally recognized each other's camaraderie as fellow townsmen.
Xu Huang was three years older than Zhang Liao.
At this moment, Zhang Liao stared at the white turban on Xu Huang's head and asked in confusion:
"Brother Gongming, why do you always wear this white cloth?"
Xu Huang smiled, took off the white headscarf from his head, looked at it affectionately, and then tied it back on.
Zhang Liao instantly understood what this meant.
It was probably a gift given to Xu Huang by his first love or something.
Okay, let's just say that people from Bingzhou value relationships, and it's true.
What?
You insist that Lü Bu is not sentimental?
Zhang Liao strongly condemned this!
How can you say that about Fengxian?
From beginning to end, Fengxian only wanted a valiant adoptive father and wanted to warm his adoptive father's heart with the tip of his halberd!
This little wish of mine has been with me for so many years!
But you insist on falsely accusing Fengxian of not valuing feelings.
It's absolutely abominable!
Little Heizi!
They're all little black guys!
Suddenly, a sound like the earth shaking came from the foot of the mountain.
Zhang Liao and Xu Huang instantly went into battle mode.
The only troops under Yuan Shu's command that could break through the encirclement were his cavalry.
However, the dam is located halfway up the mountain, which would significantly reduce the speed of the cavalry.
This is the opportunity to strike a heavy blow against Yuan's army!
"Wen Yuan, are the logs and rocks ready?"
Xu Huang asked Zhang Liao.
Zhang Liao licked his lips and smiled:
"Brother Gongming, there are enough rolling logs and stone pipes."
"But... I have a small wish, and I wonder if Brother Gongming could help me fulfill it?"
Xu Huang raised an eyebrow, and the next moment, Zhang Liao turned to the elite troops behind him and said:
"brothers!"
"Next, General Xu and I will divide you into two groups."
"Some remained on the mountain to use rolling logs, stones, and arrows to stop Yuan's army from destroying the dike."
"The other part, follow me and charge out at the right moment to kill the false emperor!"
"The choice is yours."
"Those who follow General Xu, stay where you are."
"Those who follow me, stand on my side!"
Upon hearing this, the five thousand elite soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment.
If this were just a defensive battle, winning would be a piece of cake.
After all, Cao Cao's 5,000 men were all elite troops, and they also had the advantage of terrain and the support of rolling logs and stones.
However, in a defensive battle, it would be almost impossible to turn the tide and kill Yuan Shu.
Even if Yuan Shu was incompetent, his troops were all cavalry, and they were incredibly fast.
Seeing that things were not going well, they could have retreated down the mountain.
"Wen Yuan, you're taking too much of a risk!"
Xu Huang finally understood the difference between him and Zhang Liao.
Xu Huang was steady and reliable, while Zhang Liao was adventurous.
But Zhang Liao's desire for military achievements was beyond the reach of ordinary people.
He wanted to prove himself and show that leaving Lü Bu was the right decision!
Kill his adoptive father?
What kind of skill is it to fight amongst yourself?
If you're going to kill, kill the false emperor!
With Yuan Shu's blood, he proved to the world that Zhang Wenyuan was absolutely a renowned warrior of Bingzhou!
Unfortunately, Yuan Shu brought far too few troops this time.
Zhang Liao looked down at the throngs of Yuan Shu's army below the mountain.
It seems there are only three or four thousand people.
If one day Zhang Wenyuan could move freely among an army of 100,000, that would truly be called unparalleled bravery!
finally.
Eight hundred of Cao Cao's warriors chose to follow Zhang Liao in a surprise attack on Yuan Shu.
The other 4,200 men joined Xu Huang in defending the dike.
"Wen Yuan, you're really crazy."
Xu Huang shook his head, his eyes filled with both admiration and longing.
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