Soldiers come to the world

Two days later, Liu Jing finally returned to Xiangyang City. He and his entourage went to the north pier of the city first. Knowing that Liu Bei's fleet had not returned, he took out an ingot of five taels of gold and gave it to his entourage. Thank you for your hard work, you can go home first! Please accept the money, it is my heart, to buy something for my wife, children and parents."

The entourage's home was in Fancheng on the other side of the Han River, so he couldn't refuse, so he accepted the gold gratefully, bowed and left.

Liu Jing kept watching him go to the pier, then turned his horse and ran towards the city gate. He rode northward for three days, and he was a little tired. He planned to go back to his house and have a good sleep before going to his uncle Liu Biao. .

Liu Jing's war horse ran briskly all the way. It was noon at this time, and the open space on both sides of the official road outside the North City was filled with various small stalls. People came and went, and business was booming.

There are several taverns and hotels not far away, and the laughter and noise from the taverns can be faintly heard. The most famous Wangjiang tavern in Xiangyang City is located in the northernmost part.

The defense of Xiangyang City is very strict. Outside the north city, there is an urn city first, and after passing through the urn city, the real inner city is guarded by nearly a thousand soldiers guarding the gate of the north city.

Although the city is well-defended, the soldiers are not very dedicated. Dozens of city guards lazily gather in groups of three or four, resting by the city wall. A few soldiers squint at the pedestrians coming in and out. , Only when you see suspicious people will you stop them for interrogation.

At this moment, the soldiers' eyes lit up almost at the same time, "Look!" Someone shouted, "That horse!"

The soldiers all saw that a very handsome war horse was running towards the city gate, and the man on the horse seemed to be an officer.

At this time, as long as it is not the civil servants brought by E Guanbo, the soldiers will not pay attention to the officers without entourage.

Dozens of soldiers cheered up and swarmed around Liu Jing's horse, not provocatively blocking the way, but crowding on both sides of the road, pointing at the horse.

"What a fine BMW horse, even stronger than Junshi Cai's yellow-hoofed lion head."

"Junshi Cai's horse is far inferior, and I think Mr. Zhou's chasing dragon horse is also inferior."

While discussing, someone recognized the owner of the war horse and exclaimed in a low voice: "Isn't this Mr. Jing?"

"Who is Mr. Jing?"

"Stupid! Master Jing doesn't even know who defeated Cai Jin last time in a sword fight, have you forgotten?"

"So it's him, Zhou Mu's nephew!"

After recognizing Liu Jing, several soldiers who wanted to strike up a conversation retreated in fright. Liu Jing smiled and urged the horse to leave. Everyone could only watch helplessly as the majestic war horse galloped into the city gate.

Liu Jing had long been used to these envious comments along the way, and he also realized that this war horse would bring him a little trouble, and he hoped it was just a little trouble.

As soon as he entered the Wengcheng, someone behind him suddenly shouted: "The Jinfan thief is here!"

I saw countless hawkers who set up stalls outside the city to sell vegetables and groceries, all terrified, stumbled in from outside the city, scrambling to be the first, swarming in, as if the hawkers of later generations were met with law enforcement.

The word "Jinfan Bandit" aroused Liu Jing's great interest. He immediately turned his horse's head, and lightly clamped his legs, and the horse ran out of the city with a rattling sound.

The area outside the North City was originally a lively place, selling fish and vegetables, various north and south miscellaneous department stores, with hundreds of stalls, three taverns and two hotels.

But at this time, the tofu stall was overturned, the vegetables were trampled to pieces, the small vendors ran away, the three pubs were closed, and dozens of drinkers peeked out from behind the windows.

The sound of "Jinfan Thief" scared the people of Xiangyang into wild jumps.

As many daring spectators came out, some peddlers also missed their stalls and slipped out of the city. Hundreds of people gathered on both sides of the city gate.

There were more than a hundred sailboats moored along the river not far from Xiangyang City, and about four hundred people disembarked from the boats and gathered on the river bank. Woven with colorful brocade.

Three big men walked quickly towards the city gate. The leader was about 20 years old, [-] feet [-] feet tall, with dark skin, piercing tiger eyes under a pair of sword eyebrows, a high nose and a square face, and a handsome appearance.

He was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, but the upper part of his shirt was parted, revealing the bronze-colored muscles on his chest. He held a pair of halberds in his hands, a bow and arrow on his back, and a long knife at his waist. stern.

He walked past Liu Jing, and a strong masculine aura rushed towards him, bringing a strong pressure. The pair of halberds in his hands weighed at least eighty catties, and his pair of big hands held the halberds tightly like steel tiger claws. hold.

Liu Jing quickly urged his horse to give way to the side of the road. The big man glanced at his horse in surprise, and smiled at him, showing his snow-white teeth.

This smile immediately made Liu Jing feel a little fond of him, could this person be the famous Gan Ning in Romance of the Three Kingdoms?

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The defenders of the city gate were already tense. Groups of soldiers rushed to the top of the city, holding spears and bows and arrows, watching the hundreds of visitors from the water appearing outside the city.

The general in charge of Xiangyang's city defense was named Cai Zhong, a younger brother of Cai Mao's clan, but a tooth general. He was seven feet six, with extremely thick and broad shoulders, and a pair of triangular eyes. He was known as a ruthless person in Xiangyang.

He had just heard from his soldiers that there was a BMW entering the city, so he ran up to the top of the city, just in time to meet Gan Ning, who was holding a gold-backed tiger-tooth knife in Cai Zhong's hand, watching several men approaching the city gate with cold eyes. big man.

"stop!"

Cai Zhong sternly shouted: "Who are you waiting for, dare to break into Xiangyang City?"

The big man at the head waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to stop, he quickly stepped forward to salute the top of the wall, and said loudly: "I am Gan Ning and Gan Xingba. I heard that Liuzhou Mu is recruiting talents, so I am here to serve you!"

Although everyone had already guessed that he was Gan Ning, his self-introduction still caused an uproar in the city. Gan Ning had a great reputation in Jingxiang, everyone in Jingzhou knew him. He is righteous and forthright, but at the same time, he is ruthless. Those who respect others, he will pay back ten times, and those who hate others, he will return ten times evil.

He rides on a train when he walks, and connects a light boat when he travels by water. He also uses brocade as a sail when sailing, so he is nicknamed the "Golden Sail Bandit".

Because he killed people like hemp, looted money and plundered goods mercilessly, for many years he ran rampant on Jingxianghe and the Bashu River, and the government repeatedly encircled and suppressed him unsuccessfully, but he did not expect him to appear under Xiangyang City.

"The Jinfan thief is going to kill someone!"

The soldiers on the city yelled and yelled, stretched their bows and set their arrows, hundreds of arrows aimed at Gan Ning in the city, everyone was extremely nervous, as if Gan Ning was leading troops to attack Xiangyang.

Cai Zhong's triangular eyes narrowed into a line, and his eyes flashed fiercely. He was also ordered to exterminate this Jinfan thief two years ago, but he was defeated. It was that failure that caused Zhou Mu to be furious. He was dismissed from his post as a false lieutenant of the navy and became today's city guard general.

Cai Zhongzhong's murderous intention suddenly came, and it was delivered to his door. How could he let go of this opportunity?But he also knew in his heart that Gan Ning's martial arts were extremely strong, and he had weapons in his hands, so a hasty attack would cause this person to run away, so he had to coax him into the city first. ． ． ． ．

Thinking of this, Cai Zhong chuckled, "It turns out that brother Gan is here to seek refuge with the State Shepherd, to change his ways and return to his righteousness. This is a good thing!"

He turned back and ordered his subordinates, "Put down the bow and arrow!"

The soldiers slowly put down their bows and arrows. Cai Zhong quickly walked down the top of the city gate and out of the city gate. He is a hero among men, willing to take refuge in the State Shepherd, this is a great joy for the Jingzhou Army, then I, Cai Zhong, will do like a dog and horse, and I would like to lead Brother Gan to see the State Shepherd, please follow me into the city!"

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Liu Jing could hear clearly that it was indeed Gan Ning. At this time, more and more people surrounded him, and Liu Jing heard people whispering.

"This Jinfan thief is going to be unlucky. He actually met Cai Zhong. Cai Zhong was defeated by him back then. How can he be spared today?"

"No way! Gan Xingba came to seek refuge with the state shepherd, Cai Zhong dared to kill him?"

"Hmph! Why don't the Cai family dare to do this? State Mu will not offend the Cai family because of Gan Ning."

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Liu Jing was secretly surprised, today is a bit troublesome, if Gan Ning can't stay, he will definitely go to Soochow, but the problem now is that this Cai Zhong seems to take the opportunity to kill someone.

Although he, Liu Jing, is Liu Biao's nephew, but at this time he is still very soft-spoken, Cai Zhong may not be willing to listen to him, the current plan, only Liu Biao himself can save the situation, but if he goes to invite Liu Biao, it will take at least half an hour before and after , By that time, the day lily will be cold, what should I do?

Liu Jing was very anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

Gan Ning sneered, he is not a three-year-old child, what is Cai Zhong's intentions, of course he understands, since he expressed his attitude to seek refuge with Liu Biao, then Liu Biao must come to see him in person, clear up the past, to ensure his own safety, if Liu Biao Without even this bit of heart and sincerity, he had no choice but to seek refuge with Soochow Sun Quan.

Gan Ning smiled faintly, "Thank you, General Cai, for your kindness. I Gan Ning came all the way to vote. I just hope that Zhou Mu can save me some face. I will meet you at the North City Gate. Please tell General Cai to tell Zhou Mu that Gan Ning is waiting for him here." Big drive."

"presumptuous!"

Cai Zhong was furious, "What status is Zhou Mu, how could he come to welcome you, a water thief in the river, since you don't know how to flatter, don't blame me for being rude."

As soon as Cai Zhong waved his hand, more than a hundred soldiers swarmed up behind him, surrounded Gan Ning, and a hundred bows and crossbows aimed at Gan Ning.

Gan Ning's subordinates were taken aback and drew their swords to rush forward, but Gan Ning stopped them with a wave of his hand. He sneered quietly, "Is this the way of hospitality in Jingzhou?"

Cai Zhong raised his head and laughed loudly, "There is a way in heaven, you don't go, and there is no way in the ground, you come and vote. Gan Xingba, today is the day you confer the head, lead to death!"

He was about to issue an order to shoot arrows, but Gan Ning was holding his halberds tightly, and was about to explode. At this moment of triggering, a loud voice came: "The state shepherd has an order!"

Immediately afterwards, a steed horse rushed into the encirclement like wind. Several soldiers were unable to dodge and were knocked to the ground by the horse.