novelAbuy Chapter 63 Zhang Fei ambushed, Lu Yong comes to the rescue
Chapter 63 Zhang Fei ambushed, Lu Yong comes to the rescue
After savoring the taste, Lei Hu opened his eyes, beckoned to Zhang Fei, and said, "I won't drink your wine for nothing. Come and try my cooking."
Zhang Fei didn't stand on ceremony and plopped down opposite Lei Hu.
The venison was quickly roasted, and Lei Hu tore off a venison leg and threw it into Zhang Fei's hand.
Zhang Fei took a big bite of meat, chewed it a couple of times, and said, "The meat is roasted quite well."
Lei Hu chuckled, taking a bite of meat and a sip of wine, and began to enjoy his meal immensely.
Such a harmonious scene left the soldiers on both sides, who were on the verge of exchanging blows, completely stunned.
If they hadn't fought before, they would have believed you if you said they were traveling together.
After eating and drinking his fill, Lei Hu poured the last drop of wine from his water bag into his mouth and reluctantly returned the empty bag to Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei took it, hung it on the saddle, and stood up: "Continue?"
"continue!"
Lei Hu wiped his mouth, picked up his axe again, and walked to the center of the open space.
Neither of them rode horses this time, preparing for infantry combat.
Lei Hu knew that he was far inferior to Zhang Fei.
They actually carried out... without any sense of martial ethics.
"Sneak attack!!!"
Lei Hu roared and swung his axe down at Zhang Fei.
This time, Zhang Fei did not dodge, but instead raised his spear to take the hit head-on!
With a loud crash, the dead leaves and dust on the ground were instantly blown away by the strong wind.
Lei Hu's hand was split open, and he quickly let go and retreated, almost dropping the axe.
Zhang Fei did not attack, but stood still and waited for him to grip the axe firmly again.
Lei Hu took a deep breath and charged forward again.
This time he was more careful; he feinted with his axe and actually slashed at Zhang Fei's ribs.
Zhang Fei pressed down with his spear, the shaft blocking the axe, and at the same time raised his foot, kicking Lei Hu in the shin.
Lei Hu, in pain, knelt down on one knee.
Zhang Fei's spear was already three inches from his throat.
Lei Hu raised his head, looking at the spearhead so close to him, and remained silent.
"You've lost." Zhang Fei sheathed his spear, but did not kill him.
Lei Hu's expression kept changing, as if he was struggling internally.
A moment later,
He suddenly threw the axe aside, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands above his head, and said:
"Back in the old days in the remote mountains, I always thought I was invincible."
"Today's encounter has shown me that there are always people more capable than you, and that there's always something beyond your understanding!"
"From this day forward, Lei Hu is willing to serve as your horse's handler and stirrup master. I hope you will accept me as your servant!"
"Good man, please get up quickly!" Zhang Fei was taken aback when he heard this, but then he was overjoyed and helped Lei Hu up.
After Lei Hu stood up, he turned around and roared at his team:
"From today onwards, I, Lei Hu, will follow General Zhang!"
Those who were willing to follow joined General Zhang's command.
Those who don't want to join, go back to the mountain gullies and catch loaches!
"..." The more than a thousand people on the other side looked at each other in bewilderment.
They knew their leader loved Han Chinese culture, but they never imagined it would reach this level.
After thinking for a long time,
Finally, someone made a move.
A soldier slowly walked up behind Zhang Fei's troops.
Then more people came over.
But some people threw down their weapons and turned to leave.
In the end, more than 600 people were willing to submit.
Zhang Fei fought two battles on this trip, gave up a bag of wine, and yet gained such a reward.
In high spirits, Zhang Fei patted Lei Hu on the shoulder and mounted his horse.
He waved to the messenger behind him and said, "Go back and report to the strategist that the road ahead is clear and that he should lead the army to follow."
The messenger immediately turned his horse and rode away.
Lei Hu also climbed onto his horse and silently followed beside Zhang Fei.
……
Lu Yong was talking to Shen Yi when Zhang Fei's messenger suddenly came to report.
"Strategist, General Zhang has subdued Lei Hu at the front and gained over six hundred men. The road ahead is clear; General, please allow the main force to follow."
Lu Yong and Shen Yi exchanged a glance, then stood up and said, "Let's continue."
The army set off, marching south along the mountain road.
After walking for about half an hour, the mountain range ahead suddenly narrowed.
Lu Yong reined in his horse and glanced at the mountains on both sides.
An inexplicable unease rose from the bottom of my heart.
He couldn't quite put his finger on what the problem was, but something just felt off.
Lu Yong quickly realized what was happening.
This is because my own entry ability, "Crisis Insight (Gold)," is working.
Danger ahead!
"Order the entire army to halt its advance," Lu Yong said, turning to Shen Yi. "Send men to the front to meet General Zhang and have him retreat."
Before Shen Yi could reply, a muffled horn sounded from the end of the mountain path ahead.
Mountain road ahead.
Zhang Fei reined in his horse and looked up at the hillsides on both sides.
Suddenly, countless figures emerged from the withered grass, and archers knelt on the ground, drawing their bows and shooting arrows towards the mountain path!
Lei Hu's expression changed drastically: "An ambush!"
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!" A sharp sound of something cutting through the air suddenly rang out.
Arrows rained down.
Zhang Fei deflected several arrows fired at him with his spear and turned his horse to retreat.
More than ten cavalrymen behind them had already been hit by arrows and fallen from their horses, their screams and the sound of hooves mingling together.
The mountain path was narrow, making it difficult for the cavalry to turn around. The rear guard was blocked by the front guard, and they were squeezed together in a tight group.
Lei Hu dismounted, using the horse's back as cover, and roared at Zhang Fei, "General, retreat! I'll cover the rear!"
Zhang Fei glanced at the hillsides on both sides.
There were at least a thousand archers, positioned on higher ground, making it impossible for our side to retaliate.
Another volley of arrows rained down.
Two soldiers who had just surrendered beside Lei Hu fell to the ground, struck by arrows.
"Lei Hu!! The Commander-in-Chief has treated you well, why have you betrayed him?!"
The one who shouted was Juan, a leader under Zulang.
"I don't want to spend my whole life holed up in the mountains!" Lei Hu roared, using his large axe to shield his face and deflect a stray arrow.
After several waves of arrows,
A large number of Yue soldiers emerged from the hillside.
They charged down the steep slope, cutting Zhang Fei's three hundred cavalrymen and Lei Hu's six hundred men in two.
Zhang Fei's cavalry was unable to maneuver freely in the narrow passage and were approached from both sides by the Yue soldiers, who fell from their horses one after another.
Although Lei Hu's men were skilled in mountain warfare, they were trapped in the middle of the formation, unable to advance or retreat, and were in complete chaos.
"It's over..." Lei Hu looked at his guards falling one after another around him, and he was already in despair.
But he did not regret surrendering to Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei did not give up, because he knew that Lu Yong would definitely come to save him!
"Cheer up, reinforcements are on their way!" Zhang Fei's voice suddenly boomed.
It seems to be in response to Zhang Fei's trust.
Lu Yong's voice came from afar.
"Swordsmen and shieldmen, advance! Archers, hold down the flanks! Spearmen in the center, charge with me!"
The six thousand new soldiers quickly formed a suitable battle formation.
The swordsmen and shieldmen advanced, shields raised.
Archers fired arrows from behind the shield wall onto the hillside, suppressing the Yue soldiers' offensive.
Zhang Fei was surrounded by a group of Yue soldiers. He swept his spear across the battlefield, killing several of them in succession.
But the enemy continued to pour in.
Lei Hu stood tightly beside him, his axe flashing up and down, his body covered in blood.
"Yide!" Lu Yong called out.
Zhang Fei turned around and saw Lu Yong leading his troops in. He immediately burst into laughter: "Huai'an, you've come at the perfect time!"
Lu Yong didn't reply, his gaze falling on a figure on the hillside.
He was a man in his forties, burly and wearing iron armor, carrying a long sword.
It was Zulang.
Zu Lang also saw Lu Yong.
He was originally leading troops to search for Yang Feng's whereabouts.
On the way, they unexpectedly encountered Lei Hu and his departing soldiers.
Thus, he learned that Lei Hu had surrendered to Zhang Fei.
And news that Zhang Fei and Lei Hu were marching towards Jing County.
Zu Lang was furious and immediately led his troops to ambush Zhang Fei on his way.
He vowed to kill Zhang Fei and Lei Hu to vent his hatred!
But he didn't expect that Zhang Fei had an army behind him, and that they arrived so quickly.
Six thousand new soldiers advanced in formation, suppressed by a hail of arrows, in an orderly and skillful manner.
Judging from their formation, they are the elite of the elite.
Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Zulang decisively ordered, "Retreat!"
He then turned and retreated into the depths of the mountains and forests.
Seeing their commander retreat, the Yue soldiers ceased their fighting and followed him into the dense forest.
[System Log: The host sensed the ambush in advance and promptly rescued Zhang Fei and Lei Hu. Achievement +1 for today.]
Lu Yong reined in his horse and stood still.
After watching Zu Lang's figure disappear into the forest, he turned to look at Zhang Fei and Lei Hu.
The battle lasted for less than half an hour.
Both Zhang Fei and Lei Hu sustained minor injuries.
Lu Yong approached Zhang Fei and asked, "Third General, how are your injuries?"
Zhang Fei waved his hand and said, "They're all superficial wounds. It was my carelessness."
After bandaging his wound, Lei Hu stepped forward and clasped his hands in greeting to Lu Yong: "Lei Hu greets the strategist."
Lu Yong nodded and said, "You still protected the Third General in that critical moment. Not bad, you have potential."
Lei Hu was surprised to receive praise from Lu Yong and felt a little embarrassed.
Lu Yong turned to Shen Yi and said, "Set up camp here, take stock of the casualties, treat the wounded, and then continue on your way."
"Yes, sir!" Shen Yi accepted the order and left.