Chapter 440: Conquer Jinyang and go to the crew (four thousand)
"What makes the lord so happy?"

A familiar figure appeared in front of Liu Bei and Jian Yong. Jian Yong was delighted and quickly stepped forward to greet him, "Yuanzhi, you are finally here. Come on, come on, let's talk inside, let's talk inside!"

Without waiting for Xu Shu to speak, Jian Yong immediately reached out and grabbed Xu Shu's arm and invited Xu Shu into the house.

Xu Shu was not annoyed by Jian Yong's behavior, but was used to it. He understood that Jian Yong was just like that. His serious face was due to his official duties, but in private he was so free and unrestrained, even more so than Zhang Fei, and his emotions were almost written on his face.

"Yuanzhi, sit down." Liu Bei pointed to a chair beside him.

Without saying a word, Jian Yong helped Xu Shu move the chair. Xu Shu did not refuse, but just smiled and accepted Jian Yong's kindness frankly.

Looking at Xu Shu's face, Liu Bei did not immediately tell Xu Shu about the battle report at hand, but asked with concern: "Yuanzhi, how is your mother's health?"

The reason why Liu Bei asked about Xu Shu's mother's health was because the elderly mother accidentally sprained her waist. As soon as Liu Bei learned the news, he asked Hua Tuo to go and treat her.

Since Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others were able to travel to the afterlife, they were able to share what they had even though the mountains were high and the roads were long.

Considering the battle situation at that time, Zhang Fei and Huang Zhong were in a strategic standoff with Yuan's army, which was far from reaching the level of a full-scale counterattack.

The navy of Guan Yu and Xu Shu only played the role of transporting food and fodder, receiving the wounded, and escorting the surrendered soldiers.

With the efforts of Guan Yu, Gan Ning and the entire navy, this matter can naturally be handled properly.

The last time Xu's mother was captured, Xu Shu had to leave. Now Xu's mother was injured at home, and Xu Shu had nothing important to do, so how could Liu Bei let Xu's mother be sick without her son by his side?

Therefore, Liu Bei informed Guan Yu of the news and asked him to pass it on to Xu Shu. At the same time, he asked Xu Shu to go home and take care of his mother after arriving in Chang'an next time.

"Thank you, lord. My mother is fine now." Xu Shu's words revealed a touch of gratitude and helplessness. Although he was a filial son, he also understood the importance of things. Transporting food and grass to ensure the safety of the soldiers on the front line could not be neglected or have any mistakes. How much food and supplies were needed, the changes in waterways, and the impact of the weather were all important.
Although these tasks do not require earth-shattering talents, they are still laborious and tiring.

Besides, his mother was in Chang'an, the heart of the Han Dynasty, where the world's most powerful doctors gathered, so there was actually nothing to worry about.

However, under Guan Yu's strong attitude, even though he was extremely reluctant, he had to be asked to get off the boat and sent home.
"As long as your mother is fine, that's good!" Jian Yong looked at Liu Bei.

Liu Bei, who had been with Jian Yong for many years, naturally understood what Jian Yong meant. He handed the battle report to Xu Shu. After Xu Shu took the report and looked at it, even he widened his eyes a little. "So this is how Cao Mengde still protected the people when he was being chased by the bandits."

Xu Shu looked at the battle report and felt that it was not real. Was this really Cao Mengde? Did the person who wrote the battle report write the wrong name? Wasn't this the Lord?
He turned around and thought about Cao Cao and Lü Bushe, and the strange feeling suddenly disappeared. Then he remembered that this Cao Mengde was not that Cao Mengde.

Xu Shu looked up at Liu Bei, his words revealing a hint of emotion, "This is really great news. Congratulations, lord. Your efforts have not been in vain. Cao Mengde is no longer the same Cao Mengde as before."

As he was speaking, Xu Shu changed his tone and said, "I have something else to congratulate you, my lord."

"Oh? What's the matter?" Liu Bei's eyes suddenly lit up.

Xu Shu smiled and said, "Of course it's the battle in Bingzhou."

"Hmm?" Jian Yong scratched his head in confusion and asked curiously, "Why did Yuan Zhi say that? I only saw Yide go to rescue Cao Mengde. Besides, the battle report only mentioned that Jinyang was under siege. No matter how you look at it, it must have been at least one or two months. Moreover, there is Lu Fengxian in the city. Lu Fengxian's courage requires at least Xuande, Yunchang, and Yide to take it down together, right?"

Xu Shu shook his head. "At first glance, the Third General may seem bold and unrestrained, but he is actually very careful. If he is not absolutely sure, he will not go to rescue Cao Mengde."

"Ah?" Jian Yong blinked. Was Xu Shu really talking about the Zhang Yide in his mind? How could he be so different from the Zhang Fei he knew? He couldn't help but speak out his heart, "Yuanzhi, did Yide really say that to you? Is it possible that Yide felt guilty and ashamed to see Xuande if he didn't take good care of Cao Mengde?"

Jian Yong's words attracted Liu Bei's attention, and even Liu Bei had to agree with Jian Yong's words.

"Xianhe is right, but I think this is just one aspect, a superficial one. If you are not absolutely sure, how can you worry about not taking good care of Cao Mengde?"

"That's true."

Jian Yong nodded. What Xu Shu said seemed to be correct.

Xu Shu smiled and said, "I'm afraid the good news is on the way."

Liu Bei also laughed, "I borrow Yuan Zhi's auspicious words."

Jian Yong slapped his thigh violently, and this movement once again attracted the attention of Liu Bei and Xu Shu.

Without waiting for Liu Bei and Xu Shu to speak, Jian Yong looked at Liu Bei with burning eyes and said something that shocked Xu Shu's heart, "Xuan De, the day for you to go to the fairyland is today, right?"

"That's right." Liu Bei nodded. Of course he noticed Xu Shu's fleeting strange expression and immediately guessed what he was thinking. Who doesn't want to go to the fairyland to take a look?
He comforted her, "Yuanzhi, it will be soon. You will definitely have a place on the carriage to the fairyland."

"Thank you, my lord." Xu Shu felt complicated. It was no secret among them that the wise ministers who dreamed of the fairyland could go there. But when it came out of Liu Bei's mouth, the feeling became a little different.

"Hahaha, after all, Yuanzhi is our military advisor. If I can go, why can't Yuanzhi go? It's just a matter of time, don't you think, Xuande?"

"Yes, just as Xianhe said."

"Yuanzhi, just get ready! I'll let you know when the time comes!"

"Good!" Xu Shu nodded slowly, "I would like to thank Xianhe first."

Jian Yong waved his hand and said, "Oh, no need to thank me. When we meet in the fairyland, I will ask Yi De to see if Yuan Zhi's judgment is right or wrong!"

As he was talking, Jian Yong suddenly thought of something. He looked at Liu Bei and said, "Xuan De, what is the name of the drama we are filming this time?"

"Battle of Guandu." Liu Bei blurted it out without any hesitation.

Xu Shu's eyes darkened, and he muttered to himself, "The Battle of Guandu. I'm afraid the Battle of Guandu we're waiting for is not far away."

晋阳
The city, which had been under siege for months, was finally breached by Zhang Fei through a two-pronged approach. Zhang Fei led tens of thousands of elite troops, and while Jinyang was in chaos, he charged into the city like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

Most of the guards did not even think of resisting. Seeing Zhang Fei's tens of thousands of troops coming like a tide, they simply threw away their weapons and knelt on the ground in unison.

Even though the general of the guards would rather die than surrender, under the threat of five or six guards wielding shining swords, the general's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly swallowed his words. He raised his hands and shouted in fear: "I surrender! I surrender! We can talk it over! We can talk it over!"

Unfortunately, there were always some guards who didn't understand the situation. They held their weapons tightly, as if they were determined to fight to the death. Zhang Fei glared at them, pointed his zhangba snake spear, and shouted angrily: "General Zhang, you are all my brother's spies, why don't you surrender?"

"No killing for surrender! No killing for surrender!"

"Don't make me say it for the third time!" The sounds of scattered soldiers throwing down swords were heard, but there were still dozens or hundreds of guards holding swords to fight back. Zhang Fei sighed: What a pity.

Just as Zhang Fei said, he did not shout for the third time. He waved his hand and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry behind him rushed out in full force and crushed the guards in one fell swoop.

As for Yan Liang, the most powerful man in Jinyang, he was not much better off. When he first heard that Lu Bu was rebellious, he was immediately filled with anger and wanted to lead his troops to quell Lu Bu.

Unfortunately, the situation was far beyond his imagination. The city gate that had been defended for months was actually opened!
Not to mention pacifying Lu Bu, he was even unable to integrate the guards. No matter how he threatened, the guards had to surrender decisively.

Yan Liang’s face turned pale. It was not until this moment that he realized that the game was over. The game was over.

There were only a few hundred personal soldiers following him.

The personal soldiers gathered all their strength and shouted at Yan Liang: "General, hurry up! We will cover your retreat!"

The personal guards spontaneously divided into two teams, half of which intercepted Zhang Fei's steps for Yan Liang, while the other half carried Yan Liang in a trance and fled deeper into the city.

However, the strength of Zhang Fei and his elite soldiers was far beyond their imagination. Some of their personal soldiers inevitably turned back to look. It would have been fine if they hadn't looked, but when they looked back their pupils shrank, their scalps went numb, their whole bodies trembled, and a feeling of fear spread throughout their bodies.

What do they see?
Without the city walls to block their advance, Zhang Fei and his soldiers were like wild beasts escaping from a cage!
The dozens of personal soldiers who did not surrender could not even delay Zhang Fei's progress. They were no match for Zhang Fei and his soldiers.

The huge army rolled over mercilessly, and the remaining soldiers were like insignificant stones on the side of the road and were crushed mercilessly.

Yan Liang, feeling the threat approaching, finally came to his senses. He looked up and saw that the guards on the city wall had been replaced by unfamiliar soldiers. He looked down and saw the army led by Zhang Fei coming towards him aggressively.

"General! Why did you stop?! Zhang Yide, Zhang Yide is coming to kill us! If you don't leave now, it will be too late, General!" A personal soldier was so anxious that he was sweating profusely.

Yan Liang sighed, "Leave? Where else can we go?"

The eyes of the personal soldiers around who wanted to persuade him dimmed and they all shut their mouths. Everywhere they looked were surrendered soldiers, and everywhere they looked were enemy soldiers.

Yan Liang took a deep breath and looked at Zhang Fei riding a black horse. He clenched his spear and seemed to have made some decision.

"Everyone, everyone says that Zhang Fei is brave and can defeat ten thousand men!"

"But I don't believe it!"

"Today I want to take Zhang Yide's head among the thousands of soldiers. Are you willing to follow me?!"

The soldiers who were there to protect Yan Liang were all Yan Liang's die-hards. None of them rejected Yan Liang's decision. They raised their swords and shouted at the top of their lungs, "We are willing!"

"Hahaha! Follow me!"

"promise!"

Seeing that Yan Liang did not surrender but charged towards him instead, Zhang Fei could not help but mutter, "Why do I feel like I have become the villain Director Zhen mentioned?"

"Although Yan Liang was only defeated by my second brother, he can still be considered brave."

"pity."

Zhang Fei did not hesitate because of regret. He took the lead and ordered the entire army to charge.

While running, Zhang Fei recalled Guan Yu's moves against the enemy in his mind. He narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on Yan Liang. Even though Yan Liang was a sick tiger, he did not relax at all, but instead was extremely alert.

At the moment when Zhang Fei and Yan Liang were facing each other with swords, the concentrating Zhang Fei finally found Yan Liang's weakness!
He quickly changed his moves, from sweeping to straight stabbing!
This stab made Yan Liang's heart alarm bells ring and cold sweat broke out on his back!
Yan Liang quickly raised his spear to block, and he was relieved in his heart: I finally caught up.

But soon, the relief on his face disappeared, and his already pale face became even darker.

broken!

What a great strength!
It’s unstoppable!

The terrifying strength made Yan Liang's palms numb and his arms sore and swollen. He thought that even if there was a gap between him and Zhang Fei, it would not be too big. Although he was tired and exhausted after months of perseverance, he could still fight for a few rounds. But now it seems that even if he is fully prepared, he will not be able to get any advantage from Zhang Fei.

The power of Zhang Fei's Zhangba Snake Spear was so great that Yan Liang had no time to think. Seeing that Zhang Fei's Zhangba Snake Spear was about to break through Yan Liang's spear, Yan Liang used all his strength to try to deflect Zhang Fei's Zhangba Snake Spear downwards. The next moment, Zhang Fei's Zhangba Snake Spear broke through Yan Liang's spear. Perhaps Yan Liang's move worked, the Zhangba Snake Spear, which was supposed to pierce Yan Liang's heart, actually deviated from its route and pierced Yan Liang's right chest.

As the Zhangba Snake Spear was pulled out, blood spurted out from the wound on Yan Liang's chest. His eyes turned black, his body leaned back, he fell to the ground, and fainted on the spot.

Zhang Fei looked at Yan Liang lying on the ground, pointed his Zhangba Snake Spear at him, and snorted coldly, "The enemy general has been defeated by me, why don't you surrender?!"

Seeing this, the remaining soldiers no longer had the courage to continue fighting. They lowered their heads dejectedly, threw away the weapons in their hands, and squeezed out hoarse words from their throats, "We, surrender."

Zhang Fei called a personal guard and looked at Yan Liang lying on the ground, speaking with great carelessness.

"Go get the military doctor."

"The rest is up to you."

"Be sure to follow the orders of Military Advisor Jia."

The guards immediately understood and nodded in agreement.

Zhang Fei retracted his gaze and turned to walk out of the city. At this moment, Yan Liang had been captured and Tian Feng had fallen into the hands of Duan Wei.

There is nothing troublesome in the city. With Jia Xu and now Cao Cao here, Zhang Fei believes that there will be no trouble.

As for Lu Fengxian.
He no longer had the energy to cope.

Not Yan Liang's bravery
But
The ship bound for the fairyland and the afterlife has set sail.

He shook his head and muttered to himself, "We have Zhang Xiu and Duan Wei as generals, and Wen He and Meng De as commanders. Even a strong man like Lü Fengxian can't escape even if he has wings. There is no need to worry."

(End of this chapter)