At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Yellow Turbans launched a large-scale rebellion. With a single order from General Zhang Jiao, millions of believers turned into soldiers and swept through Qing, You, Bing, Xu, Yu, Gun, and other states. Their momentum was extremely shocking.
Everyone in the imperial court who received the news was in danger, and all the gentry clans were united, afraid that the Han Dynasty would be overthrown.
After some discussion, they decided to send three famous generals, Lu Zhi, Huangfu Song, and Zhu Xi, to lead the government troops to encircle and suppress the Yellow Turban Army.
However, the Yellow Turban army was powerful and the government troops were few. After several battles, they could only defend the city and could not gain the upper hand at all.
At this moment, Liu Yan, the governor of Youzhou, was pacing anxiously above the city gate with his hands behind his back.
Suddenly, Liu Yan stopped and looked at the crowd. He said anxiously,""Thief General Cheng Yuanzhi has led an army of 50,000 to invade. Vanguard Deng Mao has led 10,000 Yellow Turban soldiers as the vanguard. They are less than 30 miles away from Zhuo County. Zhuo County is the gateway to Youzhou and cannot be lost.”
"Lord, the rebel army is too large and cannot be fought with force. It is better to quickly ask for help!”
"That's right, Youzhou only has 8,000 soldiers, how can they resist 50,000 rebel soldiers?”
A few lieutenants had bitter expressions as they tried to persuade him.
"Hmph, you cowards. My lord, the Yellow Turban Army is just a motley crew. I only need five hundred elite soldiers to defeat the rebel army.”A lieutenant walked out and said arrogantly.
"Oh?" Liu Yan was delighted and was about to speak.
"Report!"
"Milord, there is a volunteer army outside the door.”The soldier knelt on one knee and reported loudly.
"Good!" Liu Yan was overjoyed. He smiled and said," The country is in danger. My Great Han Dynasty is full of loyal and brave people. Quickly follow me to welcome them."”
Originally, this kind of small matter did not need him, the provincial governor, to personally go, but who asked Liu Yan to be happy at this moment?
He led everyone up to the city gate and saw a neat row of cavalry soldiers standing upright.
The person in the lead was wearing golden armor and looked very mighty.
Behind this person, eighty-two cavalry soldiers were in an orderly formation. Each of them wore black armor and held a three-foot-long saber in their hands. Their auras were extraordinary.
"Good, good, good!" "If the soldiers of Youzhou had such demeanor, we wouldn't be afraid of the rebel army," Liu Yan said in ecstasy.”
"May I ask which general is under the city?"
"I'm Li Qing from Zhuo County, also known as Cheng De. When I heard that the Yellow Turban rebels were attacking, I poured out all my wealth and organized a group of loyal and brave people to help.”
That's right, the ones riding on the tall horses were Li Qing and his Illusion God Guards, and of course, Xue Rengui.
The reason why he didn't immediately go to the front line to kill the enemy and came here first was naturally because he wanted to make a name for himself with Liu Yan first. Otherwise, even if he defeated the Yellow Turban Army, the credit wouldn't go to him. Wouldn't his efforts be in vain?
Besides, he was leading the Illusion God Guards to kill the enemies. No matter what, he had to get some rations first, right? Otherwise, he would not have been able to raise food as a poor orphan whose parents had long passed away.
"At this time of national crisis, it is fortunate that a righteous man like Cheng De has stepped forward. It is truly a blessing for our Great Han. Quickly invite Cheng De into the city and prepare good wine. I will personally entertain him.”Liu Yan said.
"Lord Provincial Governor, the vanguard of the Yellow Turban Army is about to arrive at the city. There's no hurry for good wine. When I lead the army to defeat the enemy, I'll come back and drink with you.”Li Qing quickly said.
What a joke, Liu Guan Zhang had already completed the oath of loyalty. If he didn't rush to the front line now, he would watch the big-eared thief snatch the credit.
"Chengde is righteous. In that case, leave the wine for the time being. Men, immediately prepare enough food for Chengde and the other loyal and righteous people.”Liu Yan immediately praised.
When Li Qing heard this, he couldn't help but laugh. This old fellow was quite righteous. He hadn't even said anything and had already taken the initiative to offer it up.
As the saying goes, before the troops and horses move, the food and fodder should be given priority. The more the better. No matter what, he could not refuse.
"Thank you, my lord! If we go this time, we will certainly defeat the rebel army. If we can't win, we will never turn back.”
"Cheng De, don't worry. If you succeed, this provincial governor will personally write a memorial to His Majesty to ask for merit for you!”Liu Yan shouted excitedly.
Li Qing smiled. I was waiting for you to say this. In addition to the rations I just obtained, heh, this trip really wasn't in vain.
However, he did not have much time left. He had to rush to the front line immediately. Otherwise, if the big-eared thief beat him to it, what could he do?
"Let's go!" With an order, everyone immediately set off for the battlefield with sufficient rations.
Even if the cavalry were to attack, the neat formation would not be chaotic at all.
"It really is the Tiger Army!" Liu Yan's heart surged as he watched and said,""What a good Li Chengde. He is so strict in managing the army, but I don't know if he will succeed.”
"Men, immediately pass on my orders. Tell Zou Jing to treat Li Chengde politely and work together to defeat the rebel army.”
"Here!"
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The warhorses charged forward, and without any baggage, their speed was extremely fast.
In just a few hours, Li Qing and Xue Rengui led the Illusion God Guards back to Zhuo County.
At the same time, in the east of Zhuo County, smoke and dust billowed, covering the sky and the sun.
Countless soldiers wearing yellow turbans formed an irregular formation and quickly approached Zhuo County.
"Quick, Yellow Turban boys, Zhuo County is right in front of us. Kill with this general. Kill all the government troops. Don't let the dog officials escape. Kill!”After Deng Mao shouted, he rode his horse and galloped forward. Countless Yellow Turban soldiers behind him immediately roared and charged forward.
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