After Zhang Fei and the others reorganized themselves in Anping for a few days, Wang Xi helplessly told Zhang Fei something that gave Zhang Fei a headache. It turned out that a few days ago, the elders of the Wang family had asked Wang Xi to go to Luoyang to study. A distant relative had vouched for him and acknowledged Lu Zhi, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, as his teacher. The person who had vouched for him was Wang Yun, the servant of the royal family. Wang Yun was a distant relative of Wang Xi's family. The court had been in turmoil over the years, so Wang Yun thought about it and decided to pull some people from the Wang family to the court. Wang Xi was lucky and was recommended by the Wang family. The main reason was that the last time he suppressed the bandits at Jiming Mountain, the Wang family knew that Wang Xi was smart. If he followed Lu Zhi, he would be a high official in the court in a few years. Therefore, the news had only reached the Wang family a few days ago. It was already good news that spread throughout the county.
"The bandits are about to be exterminated. Why did you choose such a time? You really can't be early or late. Why did you have to come at this time? Without you, this matter of using your brain is really annoying.”Zhang Fei slapped his thigh and grumbled unhappily. Wang Xi didn't know what to say."Forget it. Anyway, this isn't a difficult matter. You can go and learn some righteous skills. I'll eliminate my bandits myself. After a few years, you can come back and help me."”Zhang Fei sighed and said reluctantly. Although Wang Xi usually talked and laughed with Zhang Fei, at this moment, he could not help but feel a little sad. His eyes were red and he did not say anything.
"Is there any problem?" Wang Xi asked in a low voice. He had always known that Zhang Fei valued relationships the most. Now that he was going to study far away, Zhang Hei Zi was naturally very sad. He was not a hard-hearted person. He was used to being glib, but he was sad in a different way. The tears in his eyes almost fell down.
Zhang Fei smiled and looked at him. He threw the clothes in his hand to the side and sat there."I originally thought that having a military advisor like you would save me a lot of energy. I didn't expect that I would have to do it myself in the end. Don't worry, you know that although I look reckless, I'm definitely not a schemeless person.”
As Wang Xi and Zhang Fei grew up, of course, they knew that Zhang Fei was gifted. Not only had he never met any opponent in martial arts, Wang Xi also admitted that he was not as knowledgeable as Zhang Fei. However, Zhang Fei had always been low-key since he was young. Therefore, besides some elders and brothers of Zhang family, only Wang Xi knew how powerful Zhang Fei was.
"I know your intelligence. Other than brewing wine, I'm afraid you only know how to draw beautiful women.”Wang Xi was still Wang Xi after all. Even when they were parting, he did not forget to tease him. Zhang Fei saw that he still had the strength to joke, so he felt much more at ease. The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Then, they were silent again.
"Did you go to Yingchuan Academy?" Zhang Fei took a pot of wine and warmed it on the stove.
"Yes." Wang Xi replied stiffly.
"When I was young, the teacher also said that the Academy was very good, but I didn't have the good fortune. When you go, you will also bring my memorial with you.”Zhang Fei said with some envy and poured a bowl of wine for Wang Xi." But he said that Lu Zhi was talented and learned. You had to use two people's strength to learn that true talent. Do you remember?"”
"How could I not know what you're saying? Don't worry. I, Wang Huanzhi, am not so ignorant as to not know the severity of the matter. I will not embarrass the people of Anping.”Wang Xi said seriously.
Zhang Fei also filled his own bowl and raised it to Wang Xijing.""This is more like a brother of mine. Let's not talk about it anymore. After drinking this bowl of wine, you can go on your own.”
"Cheers!"
"Fuck!" The two of them did not drink too much. As the saying goes, a small drink is suitable for love. The ancients were not deceived. Who knew when they would meet again? At night, Wang Xi bid farewell to Zhang Fei and returned to the Wang family. The next day, he rushed to Luoyang.
Zhang Fei met with the county magistrate of Anping County. After discussing it for a while, he issued a list of soldiers to be recruited. Fortunately, Zhang Fei's name was still quite famous in Anping County. In less than two days, the drill ground in the county was crowded with four to five thousand people. Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun took those hardcore men and added them to the original group. After counting them, they asked for a round number of 3,000. Some of Zhang Fei's original subordinates were brave, so he made them sergeants. The Zhang brothers became commanders, while Zhao Yun and Zang Hong became deputy generals. Zang Hong led his own troops, while Zhao Yun led another 1,500 men.
After Zhang Fei and his brothers investigated the forces in Anping, they decided to make their first move. It was a water village by the tributary of the Yellow River. The leader was called Lu Fang, who called himself the "King of the East". He had 8,000 to 9,000 outlaws under him. He was the strongest mountain bandit in Zhuo County. Although they were called mountain bandits, they did not actually go up the mountain. The surrounding waters were their territory. If they gave you some money, it would not be difficult for you. If you did not give them, they would kill you. It was very ferocious.
"They have more people. I wonder what method we can use to destroy them?”Zhao Yun said worriedly. Zang Hong and the Zhang brothers were also looking at Zhang Fei. Now that Wang Xi had left, they could only count on Zhang Fei.
"Everyone, don't be anxious. I already have a countermeasure.”Zhang Fei said with a smile. When Zhao Yun saw this, she also had some doubts in her heart. Could it be that this Zhang Yide was also a smart and brave double fist? Even if they asked someone on the way, they wouldn't say that Zhang Fei was a smart person. Only a few brothers of the Zhang family knew some things. Their eldest brother was a genius that their teacher said!
"This Lu Fang is arrogant and conceited. He calls himself the 'King of the East'. There was no one on the ground who could suppress him on the water. Therefore, we won't risk our lives fighting him on the water. As long as we subdue his men on the shore, this fellow won't be able to cause much trouble.”Zhang Fei said with a smile. Everyone felt that it made sense, so they waited for Zhang Fei to continue.
"He definitely wouldn't care about ordinary troops, like our troops. Master Bing aside, they haven't been trained for long. Although his men are bandits, they are masters of life and death. If he looks down on us, he won't treat us well. Take a look at this map first." As he spoke, Zhang Fei spread a detailed map of Anping on the table. When everyone saw this map, they were shocked. Someone had actually drawn such a detailed map. If it was a military war, it would be a treasure. "Look at the north side of the water village. There is a small path, and after this path, there is a canyon called Oxtail Valley. Because it looks like the oxtail, it got its name. When the time came, Zang Hong would lead a thousand men to challenge the water stronghold. When Lu Fang came out, they would fight and retreat. They must not be entangled by him. When the rebel soldiers were in a killing frenzy, they would definitely come out in full force. Zang Hong would not be too entangled with the rebel soldiers and head towards Oxtail Valley.”
Zang Hong understood and nodded. Zhang Fei continued," When half of their troops have passed through the entrance of the valley, Zilong and Second Brother's troops, who were lying in ambush at the entrance of the valley, will throw down the stones on the mountain. The entrance of the valley is narrow, and it will be blocked by the falling stones in no time. At this time, Zang Hong and Third Brother and Fourth Brother will join forces and charge back. The rebel soldiers will definitely be flustered. If they surrender, we will make them surrender. If they don't, we will kill them!”Zhang Fei looked at Zhang Yun and Zhang Ping. Seeing that they understood what he meant, he didn't say anything more.
"Brother Fei, what about me?" Zhang Ji hurriedly asked before Zhang Fei could speak.
"You and I will lead the rest of the troops and charge into the water stronghold. When the time comes, don't make a sound. Otherwise, when the rebel soldiers outside the valley come back to their senses, it will be difficult to deal with.”Zhang Fei said seriously.
"Let me attack the water village.”Zhao Yun said," As a general, it's better not to take risks.”
Zhang Fei smiled and waved his hand."" I'm not exaggerating. In fact, when the rebel soldiers outside the valley saw the situation, they either scattered or saved people. However, they are all people who lick blood on their knives. They won't admit defeat so easily. Therefore, they will definitely fight with Zilong's people. So, if we're talking about danger, Zilong is much more dangerous than me.”Zhang Fei was very happy that Zhao Yun was thinking of him. He also felt that Zhao Yun was a good man.
"This water village is only a few miles away from the valley entrance. If they return to the water village, I, Zhang Yide, really can't do anything to them. Unfortunately, they are ultimately thieves, not soldiers. Thieves like to gamble and take risks, while soldiers pay attention to being upright! This is the difference!" Zhang Fei said proudly. Everyone felt that it made sense.
"After we call a few sergeants together, we'll talk about the details. We can't make any mistakes before and after this.”Zhang Fei said to everyone.
"Yes, sir!" Zhao Yun, Zang Hong, and a few brothers of the Zhang family replied respectfully. In the army, it was the style of the army. Although they were brothers, they had to follow orders and prohibitions. Only with rules and regulations could they control the enemy.
In the past few days, Zhang Fei and the others had repeatedly predicted the upcoming battle. Although this was not the first battle, it was a crucial battle. The destruction of Lu Fang's water stronghold had greatly boosted morale and confidence. More importantly, the bandits around them did not dare to underestimate Anping's army anymore. Those who should stay put would definitely not come out and cause trouble. Even Wang Fang, the local tyrant, had been subdued. Would those small shrimps still dare to come out and cause trouble?
Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and Zang Hong went out to observe the local terrain. Oxtail Gorge was really a good place to set up an ambush. If it was any other time, there would definitely be people who knew that it was a dangerous place. However, Wang Fang was the leader of a region called " King ". She usually did not look down on the government troops in Zhuo County, let alone Zhang Fei, who had just joined the army not long ago.
Fortunately, the soldiers on the drill ground in Anping were all training hard. With their passion, their morale was also very high. Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun smiled in satisfaction when they saw this.
At this moment, a red-faced man walked towards Anping County from outside the city. He was nine feet tall and had a pair of phoenix eyes that were reserved. He was wearing a set of clothes that only people in the east of the river wore. He held a 12-foot-long saber in one hand. On closer inspection, there was a lifelike green dragon on the saber. The handle was made of refined iron. It must be heavy, but the man seemed to be weightless in his hand. He really lifted something heavy as if it was light. In his other hand, he was holding a horse with some packages on it. If Zhao Yun saw this person now, she would definitely know that this man was the one who had fought to a draw with him!
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