Han Xiang

Chapter 353 Flying Stone Breaks Ma Wei

Cao Cao has a strategic reason to take Hefei, and he is more interested in taking Hefei for his personal interests. After all, the reputation of the Second Bridge has spread to Xudu.

The more Long Xiang thought about it, the heavier his heart became, and he thought that if Boss Cao had an idea, he would always talk about the timing, right?

Do you really think you are invincible in Jianghuai?
Seeing Long Xiang's strange expression, Xu Chu cupped his fists to comfort him: "The four gates of Hefei are fully deployed, the general need not worry too much, whether Zhang Liao is attacking the city or fighting generals, the general will definitely discourage him in the end."

"Yes, with Zhongkang by my side, I do feel at ease."

Long Xiang nodded slightly, and sighed again: "Speaking of which, Zhang Liao and I are old acquaintances, and I don't know what Cao Cao sent him for. This man is indeed a general, but it's a pity."

After Lu Bu was defeated in Xiapi and killed, most of the generals under his command were acquired by Cao Cao. It was a pity that Long Xiang just now had little talent, and he couldn't win over generals like Zhang Liao. He could only take in people like Cao Xing, Hao Meng, and Qin Yilu. For a small character, being able to get Xu Chu under his command is considered lucky.

Xu Chu saw that Long Xiang was still frowning, but it was a pity that he was not good at words and couldn't talk to him, so he could only stand by silently like Lei Xu.

The sun went west and fell into the horizon, and the gorgeous sunset covered the colors of the banners under the city.

Zhang Liao had led his army to station horses outside the moat. He held down the reins and looked up towards the top of the city. He saw Long Xiang in plain clothes at a glance, and thought that the one before was indeed a counterfeit.

Long Xiang took the initiative to greet Long Xiang, "General Zhang, do you still recognize Long Xiang?"

"How can you not know? Long Sima." Zhang Liao hastily corrected him as soon as he spoke, "No, it should be called General Long or Prefect Long."

Long Xiang explained with a smile: "The Lujiang River is under the control of Sun He. I know that my ability is weak, so I dare not take the post of prefect."

Zhang Liao said with a smile: "General Long speaks seriously, who in Huainan is not convinced by Long Yunqi? I remember that the general was very young when he was a guest in Xuzhou. I really didn't expect such achievements in just a few years."

"Isn't General Zhang also prosperous in his official career?"

Long Xiang made a teasing cryptic sentence, then immediately changed the topic and asked: "The general puts on such a pomp, what is the purpose of coming here?"

"A few days ago, soldiers from Hefei went to Shu County to provoke, and their arrogant tone made Cao Sikong furious. General Long actually asked me why I came here?"

Zhang Liao had already confirmed that the original Long Xiang was a fake, and he still said it in front of the deity at this time, in order to pave the way for the following dialogue.

Although Long Xiang knew it well, he still pretended to be surprised: "General Zhang made a mistake? Hefei soldiers can only defend themselves, it is impossible to send troops to Shu County to provoke."

Zhang Liao shook his head lightly, "I don't know if I made a mistake or not, but it's true that Cao Sikong was angry. Would you like to follow me to explain, General Long?"

Facing Zhang Liao's difficult problem, Long Xiang calmly said without any panic: "I'm a cowardly person, and I'm afraid I won't meet a high-ranking official like Sikong, please General Zhang, for the sake of old acquaintance, explain to Cao Sikong for me? "

"Ha ha."

Zhang Liao smiled, and said solemnly: "General Long is calm and calm, and he really has the talent of a general. This time, Cao Sikong personally went to exterminate the rebel Sun He so that you can assume the post of Lujiang. Don't let the court trust you."

After hearing this, Long Xiang called him a good guy, Boss Cao is too good at putting gold on his face, and I don't know if this is Zhang Liao's rhetoric, or Cao Cao taught him to say this, easily occupying the moral high ground.

"I'm just afraid of failing the court's trust. It's already very difficult to take care of Hefei right now."

Long Xiang simply prevaricated, and quickly changed the subject: "That's right. General Zhang said that someone went to Shu County to provoke. General Jiangdong Chen Wu led his army through Hefei an hour ago. He should have gone to the north in the direction of Shouchun. Do you want to catch up and check?" ?”

Zhang Liao made a sudden realization, then nodded his beard: "So it was Chen Wu pretending to be General Long? This person made a lot of nonsense in Shu County a few days ago. Cao Sikong wanted to kill him quickly. General Long should also catch the man who smeared himself."

"Hefei is weak, and I can't afford to offend General Jiangdong." Long Xiang had a look of embarrassment on his face, and then suddenly made a suggestion: "How about General Lao Zhang to help?"

"Hahaha, General Long is really lazy."

Zhang Liao had a smile on his face, but he complained in his heart that Long Xiang was so skillful with his tongue that he didn't lose the slightest bit in the verbal battle for a long time.

Seeing that Zhang Liao's verbal battle was getting weaker, Long Xiang immediately asked, "What's the important thing for General Zhang to come here? Why did he put on such a posture?"

Zhang Liao explained: "I heard that bandits in Huainan were rampant. Cao Sikong went south this time mainly to calm the turmoil. I was ordered to lead a team to appease all parts of Huainan. The purpose of making such a guard of honor is to be eye-catching. General Long doesn't need to care."

"It's hard to say about other places. There are no bandits near Hefei. General Zhang seems to have come to the wrong place."

Long Xiang started to tease Zhang Liao in the middle of his speech, Zhang Liao asked in reverse, "General Long and I are old acquaintances, don't you plan to welcome me into the city to reminisce?"

"I really want to welcome you, but I'm afraid that General Zhang will have scruples."

"Scruples? Zhang Liao is definitely not a timid person."

"General Zhang and I are old acquaintances, but I don't have friendship with you. Why doesn't General Zhang retreat five miles, and then ride into the city alone? Long Xiang will be waiting for the general at the bottom of the city. He can lead the horse and kick for the general."

"Hahaha, General Long has such a sharp mouth!"

The two friends who didn't know each other fought to the end, and it ended with Zhang Liao laughing and confessing.

When Long Xiang saw it, he changed the topic: "We Ming people don't speak dark words, Hefei will not intervene in the battle between the Sun and Cao families, and you don't want to come to Hefei. Chen Wu led his troops to Shouchun just now. If General Zhang If you march quickly with cavalry, you may be able to catch up before dark, that's all for now."

"I like to talk quickly. Chen Wu's threat will be dealt with by someone else, and I have a mission to stop in Hefei for a few days, but you don't have to be nervous, this army will not attack Hefei."

Zhang Liao's temptation to Long Xiang was over, and he revealed his real purpose before leaving, but Long Xiang couldn't figure out whether it was a threat or an ulterior motive. After all, such a big battle was neither like chasing Chen Wu nor forming a group to come to Hefei City travel abroad.

Thinking of this, Long Xiang turned his head and whispered to Xu Chu beside him.

Xu Chu understood. He stared outside the moat to lock on the target, and threw a stone the size of an egg with lightning speed.

The strength of the powerful arm, with the acceleration of gravity, pierced through the air like a bullet.

Zhang Liao is proficient in bow and horse, has good eyesight and quick reaction.

Facing the sudden attack by flying stones on the city, Zhang Liao immediately realized that it was Xu Chu, so he ignored Cao Chun and Han Hao around him, and adjusted his position to protect his vitals.

bang.

The powerful impact of the stone broke the flagpole, and the military flag with Zhang character beside Zhang Liao fell to the ground in an instant. The flag guard watched in amazement as his hand broke the pole, and the tingling sensation from the tiger's mouth still lingered in his head.

The flagpole was knocked off and fell to the ground, which immediately caused a commotion in front of the battle, and everyone retreated unconsciously.

At this time, Long Xiang said meaningfully at the top of the city: "Many people have tried Hefei, but in the end they all failed. There are plenty of bows and stones in the city."

"Xu Chu from Qiao County? Sure enough, he is a master of flying stones."

Facing Long Xiang's dismounting, Zhang Liao did not panic, but cupped his fists and bowed to the city.

(End of this chapter)