Three Kingdoms: The Reverse Son of the Guan Family, Dragon Blessing Jingxiang

Xinye City at night looked like a sleeping giant. It wasn't until dawn dawned that it let out a huge yawn and seemed to be slightly awake.

The whole city is gradually becoming more crowded, especially with the smoke coming from cooking stoves. Some people have already started to make fires and cook!

Since getting the information from the prisoners yesterday, Guan Xing has led a team of scouts to secretly guard Xinye City. He chose a high place to overlook the entire Xinye City.

As the second son of the Guan family, Guan Xing would not be so naive as to believe that Xinye City was an empty city based on the words of a few prisoners.

He chose to follow Tan Ma and the scouts here in person to see what was going on.

Words can be made up randomly, designed, or deceived!

But what I saw with my own eyes is the truth, and it cannot be false!

Even though he had not slept all night, Guan Xingyou's eyes were bright. At this moment, he held his head high and looked at the sky of Xinye City. He had been carefully counting the smoke above Xinye City all morning.

According to Cao Cao's policy of not leaving any civilians in the military buffer zone, the civilians of Xinye City, Fancheng, and Xiangyang City had long been moved to the Central Plains.

Therefore, apart from the coolies serving the army, the only soldiers left in the entire city were these soldiers.

Based on this, the smoke above the city can explain some problems.

It is even possible to determine the specific number of defenders in Xinye City.

The thirty-second place, the thirty-third place... Guan Xing whispered, and from time to time he used his sword to carve the word 正 on the stone steps... for recording.

According to the ancients, there were five people in a team, and ten people had one tithe. One soldier in each tithe had to carry the stove at all times and was responsible for cooking for ten people. Therefore, the smoke from every place can prove that there are ten defenders.

Of course, there are places where the smoke is thicker...

It can be said that twenty or even thirty people are making rice together.

This requires extremely careful observation and rich experience.

As Guan Yu's son, these... have long been taught by Guan Yu's words and deeds, and even specially trained, so they can't beat Guan Xing.

Seventy-nine...eighty...

Finally, Guan Xing read out the final number, which was eighty smokes, at most - the conclusion of eight hundred defenders!

Even this number is on the high side. In fact, it may be even less!

Coincidentally, Guan Xing also found a farmer who came out of Xinyecheng, who seemed to be staying to supply military supplies. Guan Xing asked someone to pretend to be a merchant and ask.

The farmer didn't know exactly how many soldiers there were in the city, but he asked for an important piece of information. There were a total of fifteen flags in the city...

Guan Xing knew that Cao Wei's military system was extremely strict. Each flag corresponded to fifty soldiers. In this calculation, there were 750 defenders.

Taking into account the error, this is as much as the number of smoke calculations.

Guan Xing couldn't help but make calculations in his mind.

The amount of rations looted each time is one thousand dan. This amount of rations is enough for 800 people for a month. So... smoke, rations... Calculated from this, the defenders are roughly seven or eight hundred people? Is this undoubtedly an empty city? 』

With this in mind, Guan Xing still showed his cautious side. He continued to order the detective horses around him, Continue to investigate. The surrounding areas of Xinye City will be searched. This general will stay here for a day...

The implication is that if there is an ambush in the new wilderness, the ambush soldiers must eat. To eat, they must light a fire. When lighting a fire, there will be smoke. This is an iron rule...

No! Several Tanma groaned softly, and then quickly dispersed.

Finally, from the twilight of dawn to the fall of dusk, Cao Wei compared the smoke from two meals a day. At dusk...the smoke from the surrounding areas of Xinye City seemed particularly clear.

A group of scouts came to report: Second Young Master, there is no smoke around Xinye City... there will not be a large number of soldiers stationed.

Second Young Master, we are almost certain that there are at most 800 soldiers in Xinye City? And through inquiries from some villagers, most of these 800 soldiers are old, weak, sick and disabled.

At this moment, a new scout came roaring over. When he saw Guan Xing, he got off his horse and knelt down on one knee: Second Young Master, Yancheng also conducted an inspection according to Second Young Master's method. At most... at most seven... Hundreds of defenders!

hehe…

Finally, Guan Xing, who had worked hard all day, finally showed a happy smile.

Retract troops...return to camp!

Despite his tired body, Guan Xing looked quite excited. There were two lines of small words written all over his cheek:

——Stable!

——This wave is stable!

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It's late at night, the Guan family army is in the camp, and Zhao Lei is sharpening his sword in the camp.

As a general who was promoted step by step from a pawn by Guan Yu, Zhao Lei maintained the habits characteristic of Guan's army, sharpening his weapons every day and always being ready for battle.

But at this moment, Guan Xing came in mysteriously and very cautiously.

Zhao Lei asked curiously: Second Young Master? It's so late? What do you want to do with the general?

Guan Xing half knelt down, took out a bamboo slip from his arms, and said sincerely: I'm here to borrow troops from General Zhao!

Zhao Lei was startled: Second Young Master has two thousand soldiers, what about robbing food? Isn't that enough?

Guan Xing shook his head. He took the initiative to open the bamboo slip and handed it to Zhao Lei. At the same time, he explained: General Zhao, look, this is what I went to Xinye City today to record the smoke and flags of Xinye City throughout the day... and what I did during this period. The analysis of the amount of looted grain and the confessions of the prisoners are enough to conclude that there are only 700 to 800 Cao Wei defenders in Xinye City, and most of them are old, weak, sick and disabled!

this…

When Zhao Lei looked at the bamboo slips, Guan Xing continued, The same is true in Yancheng. I have people record the time and location of each smoke in very detail. I also describe the location of each military flag as much as possible. After I came out, I also sent people to check out the surrounding valleys and woods. If the enemy is ambushing me, I can't deny myself food, right? So...

Zhao Lei also reacted, You mean, capture Xinye City?

No! Guan Xing Shizi said loudly, If we only capture Xinye City, then the two thousand soldiers in my hand are enough. I would like to ask General Zhao to lead his three thousand soldiers to attack Yancheng. In this way, I can attack Xinye City. General Zhao attacked Yancheng, so... he expected that it would be enough to break the city in one night! By then, he would have captured Xinye City and Yancheng... This would be a great achievement... Even if my father knew about it, he would not punish him, even if... I judge I made a mistake and failed to capture the two cities, so I can retreat and defend without harming the overall situation...

Guan Xing's well-founded words made Zhao Lei ponder for a moment. He pondered for a long time, his eyes always staring at the detailed records on the bamboo slips.

I have to say that this record convinced him.

This is completely different from the judgment of insisting on going one's own way. Guan Xing's attack on the city is well-founded... and he put in a lot of effort.

Finally, Zhao Lei excitedly punched Guan Xing on the body and laughed out loud, You kid, you want to imitate your fourth brother and make great achievements by being a traitor! But why don't you give this bamboo slip to your elder brother? look?

Guan Xing said with some disappointment: Brother is too cautious and timid. He only obeys his father's orders. If I tell him, this plan will be over!

At this point, Caring blinked and said with a smile: General Zhao also admires the fourth brother more, right? He is as bold as an ox, often winning by surprise and risking his life to survive. Taking a step back, when did the fourth brother act? Have you told dad? You really have to, but dad thought about it again and again, and the day lily is already cold! I spent these days thinking about these things for several nights, and finally figured it out!

Zhao Leihan said with a smile: So, you are interested in me? I am going to help you. Are you not afraid that I am afraid of your father?

Guan Xing smiled, Why did my father beat you? Why did you capture Yancheng? Or why did you not take a shower in the army?

Zhao Lei laughed endlessly, Come on, I will do as you say this time, and I won't take your credit, but... I have agreed, if the situation changes, I will evacuate as soon as possible! I will never be greedy. Enemy city!”

Don't worry... Guan Xing nodded heavily, But let's forget it tonight. After a day of exploring during the day, I am already very tired. How about tomorrow night?

Zhao Lei nodded. He originally wanted to suggest that Guan Xing wait until tomorrow.

At least, although what was written on Guan Xing's bamboo slip was reliable, he, Zhao Lei, had to send someone to investigate to see if it was true.

Then let's make an agreement. Tomorrow I will allocate 500 soldiers to you, and we will each take 2,500 soldiers. Let's see who gets to the city first!

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Panfu Chonggang, connected to the Taihang line in the west;

Hongfei Sulian returned south to the source of Jianghan.

This is Wolonggang, Funiu Mountain, located in the southwest of Xinye City. Eight years ago, Zhuge Liang plowed the fields here to survive in troubled times.

Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the landscape is endless, with dragons roaring and tigers roosting, ready to go... Later generations of people said that the main peak of Funiu Mountain here is where the dragon veins are located.

Of course, it doesn't matter.

The important thing is that because Jiujia Solitary Mountain stands, is surrounded by Baihe River, and the water mouth is compact, it is a natural place to hide soldiers.

At this moment, tens of thousands of soldiers are hiding in Wollongong, Funiu Mountain.

Zhang Liao was indeed good at leading troops. He broke them into pieces, mixed old and new soldiers, divided them into multiple schools, and hid them in Wollongong.

This is convenient for hiding, and it is also convenient for veterans to train new recruits in a small area. From this, it can be seen that Zhang Liao's ability to command troops is evident.

only…

Training is training, what about eating here!

With a bang sound, a young soldier threw the noodles on the ground angrily. He said bitterly, It has been ten days in a row. Ever since I secretly arrived here from Nanyang, I have eaten cold food every day. In the past, It's a good thing that General Zhang Liao didn't come. I'll turn on the stove and cook some pasta. General Pound just turned a blind eye and passed by. But now...General Zhang is here. Check the stove carefully. This...this...I I really can’t eat it.”

No wonder the soldier was furious.

I'm angry, I'm so angry...

It was hard enough to be a soldier, and you were caught by a young man, but now it's better. All you eat is flour cakes and water. Is this how people live?

Of course, normally, pancakes are already very luxurious. A certain emperor in later generations... When he was a beggar, his dream was to eat one pancake every day!

But I can't stand it... I eat like this every day.

These Wei soldiers wanted to eat steamed rice mixed with wheat, millet and rice. If some coarse salt, vegetables, meat and eggs could be added to it, it would be so delicious.

Because of this soldier's reminder, some soldiers became thoughtful and had tears of disappointment flowing from the corners of their mouths.

At this moment, the corps commander and the chief stood up one after another, trying to calm the recruit's mood.

at this time…

The sound of horse hoofbeats suddenly sounded. A fast horse was driving on the mountain road. A knight quickly got off his horse. Everyone just looked at him.

He saw two bloody heads smashed to the ground from his hands.

Li Feng and Sun Mansion secretly opened the stove and lit up the smoke. They were discovered by the two generals Zhang and Pang and beheaded at the camp gate... Now the three armies are sent to serve as a warning to others!

As soon as these words came out...

The two bloody heads were bleeding from their necks.

This time, the whole place became quiet...silent for a moment.

Over there...

Zhang Liao and Pang De stood on the mountains of Funiu Mountain.

Zhang Liao was comforting Pang De, I can understand General Pang's mood. You have lost your beloved son, and I have also lost my beloved son. You and Guan Lin are sworn in, and I am sworn in with Gan Ning... But, sir Righteousness must override personal grudges. Our purpose in this battle is just to lure Guan Yu into the siege! If Guan Lin is the case, I'm afraid he will have to fight in the next battle.

Guan Yu or not! Pang De said bitterly, Well, Guan Lin made me feel the pain of losing a son, hmph, I will let him also taste the pain of losing a loved one!

No! Zhang Liao waved his hand quickly, The prime minister means to capture Guan Yunchang alive!

Pang De waved his long sleeves: There is no eye on the battlefield, how can we care about that?

at this time…

Report—— A message was passed, and a small school captain reported: Yesterday, enemy scouts were found observing the smoke from Xinye City and Yancheng!

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Liao's eyes suddenly narrowed.

I couldn't help but sigh: Isn't this Erlang of the Guan family very meticulous in his investigation?

Speaking of this, Hahahaha... Zhang Liao couldn't help laughing, It's a pity that there will be no smoke in the entire Funiu Mountains and Wollongong! Zhang's soldiers can swallow 'cold food'!

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Whoosh——

Whoosh——

Reflecting the morning light, two arrows roared out from the mountain behind Mianshui Villa, a slight tailwind.

The one who shot these two arrows was Mr. Huang Zhonghuang.

Xia Houjuan and Zhang Xingcai witnessed this scene...

In fact, for more than a month in a row, Huang Zhong was experimenting with this compound bow every day, and Xia Houjuan and Zhang Xingcai also watched it every day.

Xia Houjuan's idea was that she wanted to see with her own eyes whether this prospective son-in-law was reliable or not...

A bow? Threatened range...five hundred steps?

This is an unheard of and unseen range, Guan Lin... can he do it?

This also indirectly determines Xia Houjuan's impression and thoughts of Guan Lin, his mother-in-law-to-be.

Zhang Xingcai said she was accompanying her mother, but she finally met Huang Zhong, a master of archery skills, and pestered Huang Zhong to teach her bow skills for a month.

You know, Zhang Fei is known as taking the head of an admiral from a crowd of thousands of troops is like picking out an object from a bag. In fact, it is true, but there is only one thing. Zhang Fei's archery and bow skills are not inferior at all.

This is why when Liu, Guan, and Zhang went to participate in the Eighteenth Route Princes' Discussion, they faced Hua Xiong's provocation. At that time, Guan Yu was a horse archer and Zhang Fei was an infantry archer.

It would be strange to let them show their ability and uniqueness by using weapons that they are not good at!

Because of his good foundation, Zhang Xingcai's bow skills have improved by leaps and bounds this month... When he tried the compound bow two days ago, Huang Zhong shot 380 steps, and Zhang Xingcai also shot 300 steps!

But the accuracy cannot be compared with Huang Zhong.

This has exceeded the longest range of bows and arrows in this era.

Four hundred and twenty steps...four hundred and fifteen steps!

Not long after, a soldier came on horseback from a distance and read out loud the results of Huang Zhong's two arrows.

Astonishing—four hundred and twenty steps!

As soon as Huang Zhong stroked his long beard, he said with emotion to Zhang Xingcai and Xia Houjuan: That guy Guan Yunqi is not talking nonsense. If there is a strong wind, this compound bow can indeed shoot five hundred steps! What he said is true. !”

As soon as Huang Zhong finished speaking, Zhang Xingcai turned to Xia Houjuan excitedly, Mom, look... I said Yun Qi can't lie. If he said he could shoot to five hundred steps, then he can definitely shoot to five hundred steps! Brother Yun Qi He has this talent and can always design incredible inventions.

Huang Chengyan and Liu Ye are also waiting to see this arrow...

Huang Chengyan said with emotion: Today's four hundred and twenty steps, five hundred steps with the wind, are really terrible. Is this also the limit of the range of the compound bow drawn by Yun Qi?

Liu Ye nodded slightly, but retorted: Huang Lao, actually... there are two ways to exceed the limit?

What? Huang Chengyan was curious.

Liu Ye said in detail: First, the compound bow itself. If according to the Yunqi drawings, when making animal sinews, glue and different woods and silk, specific processes are completed in specific months, Maybe we can slightly increase the tension, store power... and increase the range. Secondly...

Liu Ye's train of thought made Huang Chengyan nod, and also made Huang Chengyan more curious about what he was going to say next.

Liu Ye's voice continued: The other way is to pull the bow string further...to gain more power from the archer...

As soon as he started saying this, Huang Chengyan shook his head, I agree with you on the first aspect, but you take the other part for granted. How can a person's arm strength be so strong... how can he pull the bow string further? If it were based on a winch, wouldn't it be more like a crossbow?

Over here, Huang Chengyan and Liu Ye were still arguing about the craftsmanship, power, and range of this compound bow.

Over there, Huang Zhong couldn't wait to try this bow on the battlefield.

He turned his head towards Xiahou Juan and Zhang Xingcai, Mrs. Xiahou, I can't wait to go to the battlefield to try the depth of this bow, and my wife can't wait to see the prospective son-in-law, right?

This is a joke...

But it made Xia Houjuan blush, Old General Huang is making fun of you...

Zhang Xingcai was very happy when she heard that she was going to Xiangyang. She had not seen Yun Qi for a month...

Inexplicably, I always think of him in the dead of night. This feeling is wonderful and impatient.

Mom, let's go to Xiangyang City with Old General Huang. My daughter has been learning the bow from the old General for a month, and she can't wait to try it on the battlefield.

It was fake to try it on the battlefield, Zhang Xingcai wanted to show off to Guan Lin.

However, Liu Ye heard their conversation until Huang Zhong, Xia Houjuan and Zhang Xingcai were about to leave, and quickly took a few steps closer.

Is Old General Huang going to Xiangyang City?

Huang Zhong nodded: It's time to meet that boy from Yun Qi! At this point, Huang Zhong looked at the beloved Mongolian compound bow in his hand and sighed: Of course you have contributed to this bow, but Yun Qi also deserves a lot of credit. no!

Then... Liu Ye's eyes fixed, Master Yunqi specifically told me that if General Huang leaves, he...asks me to bring a message to the old general?

What?

Dare you ask the old general to come over...

Liu Ye even tried to sell things off...

However, when Huang Zhong heard this sentence, he couldn't help but be startled.

Guan Lin, what does this mean?

What is called? Can he also increase the old general's shooting range by twenty steps?

You know... the current 420 steps, and the theoretical 500 steps with a tailwind are already the limit... it's a very extreme number!

Every step after this is extremely difficult, let alone twenty steps...

besides…

——‘Twenty steps? 』

——Twenty steps? 』

Because of this sentence, Huang Zhong couldn't help but think of his son and the twenty steps he took to save his son!

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(Ps: It’s been a long journey, and we’re finally going to the battlefield tomorrow.)

(Today is a kid’s birthday at home, so I won’t update any more. I haven’t corrected any typos in the second half of the article, so I’ll do it tomorrow!)