"Brothers from Qingdang Mountain, you are the good brothers of the Deng family, and I, Ma Yue. The Deng family has gone, but Ma Yue is still there! From today on, as long as I, Ma Yue is still there, I will never leave my brothers alone. If I, Ma Yue eat, I, Ma Yue, will never starve my brothers. If I, Ma Yue, drink a sip of soup, I will never be thirsty! Eight hundred bandits are with you to death, and share the same difficulties and blessings!"

"Do you have difficulties and share your blessings!"

Behind Ma Yue, the bandits who were originally silent were roaring.

A look of gratitude surged in the eyes of every bandit. These once simple farmers were so excited that they knelt on the ground and screamed in chaos.

"We'll go with you."

"We listen to the big territory."

"I, Lao Qiu, will sell you this hundred kilograms of meat."

"Big leader, you must take your brothers to avenge the boss Deng~~"

Liao Hua and Peng Tuo exchanged glances, and saw the condolences in each other's eyes. Ma Yue and the others had seen the bravery of the eight hundred bandits. Even Zhao Qian's elite Han army could block his attack! Ma Yue is also righteous. What else can you say about such a leader? It is worth selling his life to him!

Liao Hua, Peng Tuo, like Ma Yue, were both from Yellow Turbans. Their previous identity could easily allow them to accept Ma Yue from the bottom of their hearts.

"Big leader, Liao Hua is willing to do his best!"

"Big leader, Peng Tuo is willing to work hard for everyone!"

Ma Yue took a step forward, helped Liao Hua and Peng Tuo up, and said in a deep voice: "Two leaders, I will be lucky to have something to do."

Liao Hua and Peng Tuo bowed at the same time and said, "I am willing to serve."

Ma Yue said: "Although the Han army is defeated, our army is also exhausted, and it is difficult to last. The most urgent task is to capture a city before the government knows the news of the Han army's defeat, so that the brothers can rest and restore their vitality. I am willing to lead 800 bandits to advance lightly and rush to Xiangcheng, and trouble the two leaders to all the young and old in the mountains and follow them."

Liao Hua said in a lost voice: "The big leader intends to attack Xiangcheng?"

Peng Tuo also advised: "The leader, Xiangcheng has a strong city to defend, and there are also heavy troops to guard. Although the eight hundred bandits are brave, they are all cavalrymen. They lack siege equipment, so it is difficult to achieve it."

Ma Yue said in a narrow voice: "It's not a matter of trouble for the two leaders, Xiangcheng. I swear to take it!"

“This ~~”

Liao Hua and Peng Tuo were so arrogant that they saw Ma Yue’s confident look, they didn’t seem to be joking, nor did they look like they were going to die. Suddenly, they remembered that the eight hundred bandits had captured Wancheng, the capital of Nanyang County. Wancheng could be captured, so it was natural that Xiangcheng was no longer a problem. At this moment, Liao Hua and the other two stopped talking, and they went to Qingdang Mountain Village to rectify the elderly, young, women and children.

In fact, according to Ma Yue's original intention, he was unwilling to bring these women and children. Taking them with him would only drag down the army, and everyone was killed! But the women and children in Qingdang Mountain were family members of the bandits after all. Deng Mao had just died bravely. If Ma Yue ordered the abandonment of women and children in the mountains at this time, it would be heartbreaking.

...

Luoyang, Deyang Palace.

The Spirit Emperor was standing high on the dragon throne, yawning all over the sky, listless.

General He Jin gave a wink. The Grand Tutor Zhang Wen understood and knelt down under Dan Ji, raised Ya Fen and said, "I will tell you. Bo Yu, the North Palace of Western Liang, Wang Guo, Bian Zhang, Han Sui and others rebelled. They claimed to be generals, and Chen Yi, the prefect of Jincheng, was killed. The Liangzhou assassination official Geng Bi rushed to seek help for eight hundred miles. He said that the situation in Liangzhou collapsed and the people were in danger of being in an upside down. He begged my emperor to send troops to fight."

Emperor Ling said lazily: "According to the report, he will be the main general, Zhou Shen, the guardian lieutenant of the cavalry, and Dong Zhuo, the deputy general, and led 5,000 troops to fight against him."

Zhang Wen shouted long live, got up happily, exchanged a wink with He Jin, and retreated.

The Central General Attorney Zhang Rang browed, and knew that He Jin wanted to take the opportunity to take the opportunity to command the troops outside and collude with the internal and external forces to control the military power of the Han Dynasty. If He Jin was allowed to hold the military power of the butcher, he would be afraid that he would die! Zhang Rang was unwilling to fall behind and knelt down in front of the Lingdi imperial case and said sarcastically: "Your Majesty, the Yellow Turbans have not been destroyed, and the bandits in various states are still in great danger. The court used troops everywhere, causing the defense of the three auxiliary officials to be empty in the capital. What should we do if the bandits suddenly attack?"

As soon as Zhang Rang said this, many civil officials and generals in the court also changed their qualities when they heard this. Since the Yellow Turban disaster, the court has sent troops to conquer the two battalions of the north and south, and the elite Han army of the two battalions of the north and south were almost completely condemned. If foreign enemies attacked at this time, who would rely on to defend the three auxiliary guards of the capital?

Emperor Ling was shocked when he heard this, "I almost missed a big deal, what should I do?"

Zhang Rang said: "You can set up eight lieutenants in the West Garden to recruit new recruits and practice day and night. When you advance, you can protect the capital, and the three auxiliary personnel have no worries. When you come out, you can command the troops and horses of the world and eliminate bandits and rebels."

Emperor Ling said: "Good, as you said, set up eight lieutenants in Xiyuan."

Zhang Rang said: "The Central General Attorney Jian Shuoyun is good at literature and martial arts, and is well versed in military tactics. He can be the captain of the military academy."

Emperor Ling said: "Authentication."

He Jin was shocked when he heard this. In this way, the eunuch at the Zhongchang Shi Jian Shuo would command all the troops of another thirteen states in the Han Dynasty. Then he hurriedly came out and said, "Your Majesty, I..."

Emperor Ling yawned again and said impatiently: "General, don't say more, and leave the court."

Zhang Rang smiled gloomyly, walked to the golden stairs with a whisk, and said with a sharp voice: "The court discussion is over, all officials will stop the court~~"

He Jin retreated to the general's mansion and was still depressed. Zhang Rang relied on Emperor Ling's favor and set up the eight captains of Xiyuan. Not only did he defeat the capital, but he also took over the Han army of the three servants to his command, but he also immediately took over the power of dispatching the world's army and horses. He, the general of the current dynasty, almost became a decoration and a puppet.

He Jin was drinking in the fire plate when he suddenly reported that General He Miao, the chariot and cavalry, and Sikong Yuan Feng and Situ Yuan Wei visited the mansion.

He Jin was about to condemn someone to invite him, but he was happy to hear this and said, "Hurry and invite him."

A moment later, He Miao, Yuan Feng and Yuan Wei entered the inner room one after another. As soon as he saw He Jin, Yuan Feng said, "The general is in trouble!"

He Jin's expression moved and asked, "How can Zhou Yang (Yuan Fengbiao) save me?"

Yuan Feng said: "The castration goods were set up with eight lieutenants, and they were determined to take charge of the military power of the world, and they had great ambitions. If all the military power was entered into the hands of the castration goods, the world would be in danger. The general could enter the palace overnight to meet the queen. It is necessary to install reliable people as the lieutenants of various departments to avoid monopolizing the power of the castration goods, and it would be difficult to recover."

He Jin high-five and said, "Good, but who can be a lieutenant?"

He Miao suggested: "Highway (Yuan Shu) was young and defeated 800 new bandits in Nanyang, and can be the captain of the Central Army!"

Situ Yuan Wei said: "Meng De (Cao Cao) is a righteous man. He regards castrated goods as a feud, but he still serves as a military captain."

He Miao pondered: "Benchu ​​(Yuan Shao) is also quite good at military affairs. He can be the captain of the lower army."

Sikong Yuan Feng said: "Shizhong Bao Hong and Feng Fang are also jealous of castrated goods, and they can be the commander of the military officers at the left and right."

He Miao added: "Shishou Gong Chunyu Qiong and Zhao Rongke are the left and right lieutenant."

He Jin said: "I will immediately prepare a list and submit it to the queen for secret comments from the emperor."

Sikong Yuan Feng said: "The castrated goods were always hated by the soldiers in the army, and they were anxious to find a suitable candidate, so the general was also anxious to take action. Chi Gong changed."

...

In Luyang, Yuan Shu stood solemnly at the city wall with his hands behind his back, looking at the stars in the sky, and sighed quietly after a long time.

The army that went to Yingchuan to fight was already gathered in Luyang. The food and supplies were still transported from various counties, so it would take some time for a large army to go to war. Fortunately, Yuan Shu was not in a hurry. Going to Yingchuan to fight and destroy the 800 bandits was just a pretext, but the real purpose was to take the opportunity to take Yingchuan into his pocket.

Nanyang County Magistrate Jin Shang followed Yuan Shu like a shadow. At this moment, he saw Yuan Shu sighing at the starry sky, and he couldn't help but feel his heart moved, and asked, "Why are the general worried about the old master?"

Yuan Shu sighed: "I was entrusted by the general. When I went out of Nanyang, the bandits rebelled. The old man lost his life and death. He was not sure whether the bandits used it as a threat, and why the general was responsible for the blame? How can I not worry?"

Jin Shang said: "The lower officials have a plan to ensure that the general is not responsible and there is no threat to the bandits."

Yuan Shu said anxiously: "Are you going to have a plan?"

A trace of coldness flashed through Jin Shang's eyes. He asked without answering, "Can you know what the general is worried about?"

Yuan Shu asked, "Why?"

Jin Shang replied: "What the general is worried about is that the old man is trapped in a thief's hand and the bandits threaten him, which makes him retreat. It is difficult for loyalty and filial piety to achieve both."

Yuan Shu's eyes turned cold and he whispered: "Yuan Jiu's submission, will the old man blame him when he sees the death of the general?"

Jin Shang replied sinisterly: "I'm afraid I'm not worried but happy!"

Yuan Shu's eyes sterned and fell into deep thought. If he followed Jin Shang's plan, he would not care about He Zhen's life and death at this time and immediately reported He Zhen's death to the general He Jin. No matter what is life or death, the eight hundred bandits were not enough to use this to threaten him or the general. However, General He Jin would really be like Jin Shang's guess, only caring about his loyalty and filial reputation, not about his father's life and death?

After a long time, Yuan Shu started to breathe a sigh of relief and said calmly: "It's late at night, Yuan Xiu will come back."

This is a political adventure, which is directly related to the future career. Yuan’s family has to be cautious.

...

The south gate of Xiangcheng.

The black Han army cavalry stood solemnly under the city tower. The people had not shouted, the horse had not neighed, the horse had not been sheathed, and the arrows had not been skewed. However, the murderous aura between heaven and earth almost suffocated the defenders on the city tower. A white-faced civil servant poked his head out of the city tower and asked tremblingly: "Who are you waiting for? Why are you leading the army here?"

"A bastard, I am the former lord of Lord Zhao, Guo Tu! Open the city gate quickly and welcome the imperial army into the city! If you neglect the imperial army and delay the military's confidential matters, you will only ask!"

Guo Tu raised his head, his face turned pale, and shouted loudly at Xiangcheng Order on the city tower. Beside Guo Tu, Ma Yue's face was frosty and his eyes were as bright as a bright person, which made people dare not look at him.

Xiangcheng Ling frowned and said, "Mr. Zhao's account is in front of him? Why didn't Mr. Zhao come in person? What certificates do you have?"

"Bastard!" Guo Tu cursed, "This official is a certificate, how can there be a fake one?"

The Xiangcheng Lingzheng was hesitant, and Ma Yueduan shouted: "I led the army here, and the horse was too busy. You can quickly open the city gate to help the food and grass. Otherwise, break the city and keep the chickens and dogs!"

"Break the city, no one will stay!"

"Break the city, no one will stay!"

Behind the horse, the black cavalry howled wolf howled, and the defenders on the city tower were so frightened that their faces were as earth as sieve. Xiangchengwei trembled and said to Xiangcheng: "Sir..., please open... open the city gate, annoyed the army in the court. I... we can't afford to take... take...."

The Xiangcheng Chief also echoed: "Yes, sir, don't bring any murder to the local villagers in Xiangcheng."

Xiangcheng Ling sighed and said helplessly: "Okay, open the city gate."

Upon hearing Xiangcheng's words, Guo Tu's expression relaxed and thought that a life was temporarily saved. Ma Yue laughed in his heart. The threat of force is always the most effective way to deal with such timid local officials who are afraid of death.

With a harsh creaking sound, the heavy city gate slowly opened, the suspension bridge on the moat also slowly descended, the city had become a smooth road and the gate was already open.

Ma Yue looked back and smiled and said sternly: "Guan Hai went to the east gate, Pei Yuanshao went to the west gate, Zhou Cang went to the north gate, each leading a hundred troops, and no one is allowed to escape! The other brothers followed me into the city, robbing money, grain, and women, and killing~~~"

"Snatch money, food, and women, kill~~"

Amid the deafening shouts of the bandits, Guan Hai, Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao each led a hundred cavalry to sweep away the remaining clouds towards the gates of Xiangcheng. The remaining bandits followed Ma Yue and rushed into Xiangcheng like a tide. The poor Han army guarding the gate had not yet realized what was going on. A thick steel knife had already slashed coldly and flew through his neck.

On the city tower, Xiangcheng Ling's face turned pale in an instant, and he said, "This is not the Han army, but a bandit, we are trapped!"

The Xiangcheng Chief and the Xiangcheng Chief changed their expressions and said in a trembling voice: "Sir, the city gate has been lost. The army in the city is very few, so why not be the enemy, so what should I do?"

Xiangcheng Ling sighed to the sky and said, "Forget it, the matter has come to this point, only death."

After saying that, Xiangcheng Ling closed her eyes, jumped down from the city tower, and fell into the cold moat with a loud bang. Xiangcheng Cheng and Xiangcheng Wei hurriedly covered the city tower, climbed the female wall and looked down. Xiangcheng Lingdi sank into the moat like a stone, and never floated up again.
Chapter completed!