Chapter 26 of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" in vernacular Chinese

But he said that Yuan Shao wanted to kill Liu Bei. Liu Bei said calmly: "Ming Gong only listened to one side of his words, so he is going to sever our friendship? Since we were separated from Xuzhou, my second brother Yunchang There is no news yet. There are so many people who look similar in the world. How can we immediately conclude that this man is Guan Yu just because he has a red face and a long beard? "Why don't you think about it, Mr. Ming?" Yuan Shao has always been thoughtless. After listening to Liu Bei's words, he turned to blame Jushou and said, "I misheard your words and almost killed a good man by mistake."

Yuan Shao still invited Liu Bei to sit in the tent to discuss how to avenge Yan Liang. . Someone under the tent responded and said, "Yan Liang and I are like brothers. Now that he has been killed by a thief, how can I not go and avenge him?" Liu Bei saw that the speaker was over 1.8 meters tall and had a sallow complexion. He was from Hebei Province. The famous general Wen Chou. Yuan Shao was overjoyed and said, "You can't avenge Yan Liang. I'll give you a hundred thousand troops to cross the Yellow River and hunt down the Cao thieves!" Jushu said, "No. Now we should garrison Yanjin Fortress and divide the troops into one group. Crossing Guandu on horseback is the best strategy. If something happens in the process of crossing the river easily, our army of 100,000 will never be able to retreat." Yuan Shao said angrily: "What you are saying is this. How can we achieve great things by slowing down my military spirit? Haven't you heard that the most important thing in the art of war is speed?" Jushou bowed his head and quit, sighing: "The decision-maker has no vision, and the executor is greedy for victory. . This roaring Yellow River water, we will be buried in it!" He excused himself from coming out to discuss matters because of his illness.

Liu Bei said: "I have received great kindness from Duke Ming, but I can't repay it. Now I want to go on an expedition with General Wen. The first is to repay the kindness to Duke Ming, and the second is to go and find out about Yunchang." Yuan Shao After hearing this, he was overjoyed and ordered Wen Chou and Liu Bei to lead the front army and horses together. Wen Chou said, "Liu Bei is a general who has been repeatedly defeated in battles, which is not good for the morale of our army. Since the Lord wants to send him to the front line, I am willing to allocate 30,000 troops to him as the rear." So Wen Chou personally led 70,000 troops and horses first. , Liu Bei followed with 30,000 troops and horses.

Let’s say that when Cao Cao saw Guan Yu kill Yan Liang, he respected him even more. He reported to the court, named Guan Yu the Shouting Marquis of the Han Dynasty, and cast a gold seal as a gift to Guan Yu. Suddenly it was reported that Yuan Shao had sent general Wen Chou to cross the Yellow River and had arrived in Yanjin. Cao Cao first sent people to organize and mobilize the residents to move to Hexi, and then personally led his troops to attack.

Cao Cao issued an order to the general, arranging the rear army to serve as the front army, and the front army to serve as the rear army. The food and grass went first in the front, and the soldiers followed behind, forming a strange formation. Counselor Lu Qian asked: "The food and grass are in the front and the soldiers are behind. Prime Minister, what do you mean?" Cao Cao said: "Originally, the food and grass were in the back and were often robbed by others, so this time I am at the front." Lu Qian added Asked: "If we are robbed by the enemy, how should we deal with it?" Cao Cao said: "We will wait until the enemy arrives." Lu Qian was puzzled.

Cao Cao ordered the food and baggage to be carried forward and walked along the river bank to Yanjin. Cao Cao's main force was behind. When he heard the shouts of killing from the front army, he hurriedly sent people to check, and then reported: "Hebei General Wen Chou's soldiers and horses arrived, and our front army abandoned their food and grass and fled in all directions. The rear army was too far apart. What should I do, Prime Minister?" Cao Cao pointed his riding whip at the high slope in the south and said, "Let's go there first to temporarily avoid the enemy's attack." The men and horses hurried to the high slope.

Cao Cao ordered all the sergeants to take off their clothes and armor to rest, and released all the horses. Wen Chou led the horses to kill. All the generals said: "The thieves are coming soon! Hurry up and take back the horses, return to the white horse to meet the enemy!" Xun You hurriedly stopped him: "This can be used to lure the enemy, how can we return to the white horse?" Cao Cao hurriedly signaled Xun You with his eyes, Xun You understood what Cao Cao meant and stopped criticizing him. Wen Chou's soldiers received numerous provisions and vehicles from Cao's army, and then rushed forward to seize the horses. The formation was in chaos.

Cao Cao saw that the time had come and ordered his generals to rush down the slope to attack. Wen Chou's army was in chaos. Cao's army rushed forward from all sides. Wen Chou stood up to fight, but the sergeants trampled on each other. Wen Chou couldn't stop shouting and had to retreat with his horse.

Cao Cao pointed at Wen Chou on the slope and said, "Wen Chou is a famous general in Hebei, who can go and capture him?" Zhang Liao and Xu Huang flew out on horseback, shouting, "Wen Chou, don't leave!" Wen Chou looked back and saw The second general caught up, held down his iron spear, picked up his bow and arrow, and shot Zhang Liao. Xu Huang shouted: "Thieves, don't let go of the arrows!" Zhang Liao lowered his head and ducked, hitting his helmet with an arrow and shooting away the hairpin. When Zhang Liao tried his best to catch up again, he sat down on his horse and was shot in the cheek by Wen Chou again. The horse fell to its knees and Zhang Liao fell to the ground. Wen Chou came back on his horse, but Xu Huang hurriedly stopped and started fighting with his big axe. Wen Chou saw soldiers and horses coming behind him. Xu Huang couldn't resist and turned his horses back. Wen Chou rode his horses along the river bank to catch up.

Suddenly he saw more than a dozen cavalrymen with flags flying. One of the generals was killed by Pegasus with a sword in hand. It was Guan Yu. He shouted: "The thief will leave!" Guan Yu and Wen Chou fought on horseback. After three rounds, Wen Chou felt weak and retreated around the river bank. Guan Yu's horse was so fast that he caught up with Wen Chou and cut Wen Chou off his horse with a knife in the back of his head. Cao Cao saw Guan Yu beheading Wen Chou on the slope, and ordered his troops to cover up and kill him. Most of Hebei's soldiers fell into the water and died, and all the grain, grass and horses were recaptured by Cao's army.

Guan Yu led several cavalry to rush eastward and westward, as if they were in uninhabited territory. While they were chasing him, Liu Bei arrived with 30,000 troops and horses. After the scouting horse got it, he reported to Liu Bei: "Now it is the red-faced and long-bearded general who has killed Wen Chou." Liu Bei hurriedly rode to look, and saw only a group of people and horses across the river, flying back and forth, with a flag that read "Han Shou" There are seven characters: "Tinghou Guan Yunchang". Liu Bei secretly thanked the world and said: "It turns out that my second brother is indeed in Cao Cao's army!" He wanted to go over to say hello, but was killed by Cao Cao's army, so he had to withdraw his troops.

Yuan Shao led his army to Guandu and set up a stronghold. Guo Tu and Shen Pei came in to see Yuan Shao and said, "Now it is Guan Yu who has killed Wen Chou again, but Liu Bei pretends not to know." Yuan Shao was furious and cursed, "How dare the big-eared thief bully me like this!" After a while, Liu Bei arrived, Yuan Shao ordered the warriors to launch a beheading attack.

Liu Bei asked: "Why did Duke Ming kill me? What crime did I have just returned from the expedition?" Yuan Shao said: "You deliberately instigated your second brother to kill one of my generals. How can you say you are not guilty? Liu Bei said: "Let me finish my sentence and die. Cao Cao always hated me Liu Bei, but now that he knows I am here with Duke Ming, he is afraid that I will help Duke Ming, so he specially ordered Guan Yu to kill the two generals." The Duke will be furious when he finds out. He wants to use Duke Ming's hand to kill me. I hope Duke Ming will think carefully about it. "Yuan Shao said: "What Liu Bei said makes sense. You two almost made me suffer. The bad reputation of Xian will soon fade away." Yuan Shao asked Liu Bei to take a seat again.

Liu Bei thanked him and said, "Thanks to Duke Ming's generosity, I have nothing to repay. I want to send a confidant to see Guan Yu with a secret letter to let him know my news. He will definitely send him to Guan Yu overnight. Come to assist Duke Ming, and then kill Cao Cao together to avenge Yan Liang and Wen Chou. What do you think, Duke Ming?" Yuan Shao said happily: "If I get Guan Yu to assist me, I will be ten times better than Yan Liang and Wen Chou. !" Liu Bei immediately revised a letter, but no one dared to deliver it.

Yuan Shao ordered his troops to retreat from Wuyang City. The company camped for dozens of miles and then stood still. Cao Cao sent Xiahou Dun to lead troops to guard the Guandu Pass. He then returned to Xuchang with his troops and held a banquet in honor of the civil and military officials to commend Guan Yu for his great achievements. At this time, Cao Cao said to Lu Qian: "I put the food and grass in front to lure the enemy. Only Xun You guessed my plan." Everyone was amazed.

During the banquet, someone suddenly reported: "The Yellow Turban Army of Runan, Liu Pi and Gongdu, are in rebellion. Cao Hong is in trouble in the battle. Please send troops for reinforcements." After Guan Yu heard about it, he said: "Guan, I am willing." Do your best to lead troops to defeat the bandits in Runan." Cao Cao said, "Yun Chang has just made great achievements, and I haven't received your reward yet. How can I send you out again?" Guan Yu said, "Guan, I will definitely do it after I have been idle for a long time." I am sick, but I am willing to go on another expedition." Cao Cao was very moved and ordered Guan Yu to recruit 50,000 troops, and sent Yu Jin and Le Jin as deputy generals to go out on the next day. Xun Yu quietly said to Cao Cao: "Guan Yu has always wanted to go back to Liu Bei. If he gets the news, he will definitely go there. My lord, please don't send him out frequently." Cao Cao said: "Don't worry, if he can still survive this time If he has done a good job, I will never send him to attack the enemy again.

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It is said that Guan Yu and his troops were about to arrive at the border of Runan and set up camp. That night he captured two soldiers outside the camp and took them into custody. Guan Yu took a look and recognized that one of them was Sun Qian. Guan Yu called He left and left and asked Sun Qian: "Since we were defeated, you have been missing, why are you here now? Sun Qian said: "After I fled, I wandered in Runan. Fortunately, I met Liu Pilong and took him in." Why is the general here with Cao Cao? I don’t know what’s going on with Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi? "Guan Yu then told the previous story in detail.

Sun Qian said: "Now that I heard that my lord is with Yuan Shao, I have always wanted to join him. Now both Liu Pi and Gong Du have surrendered to Yuan Shao. I heard that the general was leading troops to attack, so I was sent to report to the general as a spy. After the two of them are defeated for a while tomorrow, you can quickly protect the two ladies and go to Yuan Shao to join the lord. Guan Yu said: "Now that I know that my brother is at Yuan Shao's place, I will definitely go there overnight." But I killed two generals of Yuan Shao last time, so I'm afraid this will be a bit troublesome. Sun Qian said: "Then I will go to Yuan Shao first to find out the truth, and then come back and report to the general." Guan Yu said: "I will not give up even if I can see my brother again. Now I will return to Xuchang immediately and go to say goodbye to Cao Cao." "That night, he secretly sent someone to escort Sun Qian back to the camp.

The next day, Guan Yu led his troops out of the battle, and Gong Du went out in disguise. Guan Yu said, "Why do you dare to betray the imperial court? Gong Du said, "You yourself are a betrayer of the Lord. What qualifications do you have to teach us?" Guan Yu asked: "Tell me where I betrayed my master?" Gongdu said: "Liu Bei is with Yuan Shao now, but you followed Cao Cao." How to explain this? "Guan Yu didn't say anything. He clapped his horse and moved forward with his sword. Gong Du was defeated and Guan Yu caught up. Gong Du turned around and told Guan Yu: "Don't forget the kindness of the old master. You must go back quickly. I will give up the ground in Runan immediately. . "Guan Yu understood Gong Du's intention, drove his troops and horses, and then killed him.

Liu Pi and Gong Du pretended to be defeated and fled in all directions. Guan Yu took Runan Prefecture and settled the people, and immediately returned to Xuchang with his troops. . Cao Cao came out of the city to greet the sergeant. After the banquet, Guan Yu paid homage to his second sister-in-law outside the door. Mrs. Gan asked, "Did you hear any news about the emperor during this military expedition?" "Guan Yu replied: "No".

After Guan Yu withdrew, the two ladies cried bitterly inside the door: "I expected that the emperor's uncle is no longer alive! The second uncle was afraid that my sister would be troubled, so he didn’t dare to speak directly. "While he was crying, an accompanying veteran heard the incessant crying and couldn't help but report outside the door: "Madam, please stop crying. The master is now with Yuan Shao in Hebei. The lady asked: "How did you know?" "The old army said: "When General Guan and I went on an expedition, I heard someone talking about it on the battlefield.

The two ladies hurriedly summoned Guan Yu and asked, "Uncle Huang has never failed you. Now that you have received great favor from Cao Cao, you have forgotten the old righteousness and will not tell us the truth." why is that? Guan Yu kowtowed and said, "Brother is indeed at Yuan Shao's place in Hebei. The reason why I didn't report it to my sister-in-law was because I was afraid that the news would be leaked. This matter needs to be considered carefully and cannot be rushed. "Mrs. Gan said: "Uncle, you must hurry up. "After Guan Yu withdrew, he thought about his plan to return and became restless.

It turned out that after Yu Jinjin heard that Liu Bei was in Hebei, he reported it to Cao Cao. Cao Cao ordered Zhang Liao to inquire about Guan Yu's intentions. Guan Yu was sitting in silence when Zhang Liao came in. Congratulations said: "I heard that my brother learned about Liu Bei in the battle, so I came here to congratulate him. Guan Yu said: "Although the old master is here, we can't see each other. What's the reason to congratulate!" Zhang Liao said: "How does my friendship with Liu Bei compare with my friendship with my brother?" Guan Yu said: "Wen Yuan and I are friends." Liu Bei and I became brothers because of friends, and became ministers because of brothers. They are simply incomparable to each other. Zhang Liao said: "Since Liu Bei is in Hebei, is my brother going to defect?" Guan Yu said: "I will never betray the oath I made in the past!" Wenyuan, go and pay my respects to the Prime Minister for me. Zhang Liao reported Guan Yu's words to Cao Cao. Cao Cao said, "I have a plan to keep him." "

It is said that when Guan Yu was thinking about it, he suddenly reported that an old friend was visiting. When he came in, Guan Yu didn't recognize him. Guan Yu asked: "Who are you? The man replied: "I am Chen Zhen, a native of Nanyang under Yuan Shao."

Guan Yu was shocked, and hurriedly asked the left and right to retreat, and asked: "Sir, when you come here this time, you must have something important to tell you." "Chen Zhen took out a letter and handed it to Guan Yu. Guan Yu opened it and saw that it was a letter written by Liu Bei himself.

The main idea of ??the letter was: "Liu Bei and his subordinates have sworn to live and die together since they formed an alliance in Taoyuan. Why do you do that now? Did they break their oaths and cut off their friendship? If you really want to seek fame and wealth, I am willing to offer my head to help you achieve full success. Some of the words in the letter are unclear, and I am anxiously looking forward to your reply. "

After reading the letter, Guan Yu cried loudly: "It's not that I don't look for my brother, but because I really don't know where my brother is." How could I betray my old alliance just to seek wealth? Chen Zhen said: "Xuande misses you very much. Since you will not betray the old alliance, you should go immediately." Guan Yu said: "Life is between heaven and earth, and those who do things from beginning to end are not worthy of being called gentlemen." I made it clear when I came to Cao Ying, and I couldn't be confused when I returned. I will write a letter first, please tell my brother first, so that I can protect my two sisters-in-law to meet each other after I say goodbye to Cao Cao. "

Chen Zhen asked: "If Cao Cao doesn't let you go, what can you do? Guan Yu said: "Then I would rather die than stay here for a long time!" Chen Zhen said, "Write your reply first so as not to disappoint Mr. Liu." Guan Yu wrote a reply: "I heard that the ancients were loyal and loyal even if they died." I have been studying since I was a child and have a rough understanding of etiquette and justice. Sometimes when I read the story about Yang Jiaiaoai and Zuo Botao's friendship, I can't help crying every time. When I was guarding Xiapi City the previous time, I had no grain inside and no reinforcements outside. I just wanted to fight to the death. However, I shouldered the heavy responsibility of protecting my two sisters-in-law, so I did not sacrifice myself to die. I just want to stay in Cao Ying temporarily and wait for the opportunity. I didn’t know the news about my brother until I arrived in Runan a few days ago. I will go and say goodbye to Mr. Cao in person now, and protect the return of my two sisters-in-law. If Guan Yu and I harbor any disloyal intentions, I will be killed by gods and men. It's hard to write without a pen. There is a time limit to pay homage, and Fu Wei will learn from it. "Chen Zhen returned without mentioning it after getting the reply.

Guan Yu entered the inner gate and reported to his two sisters-in-law, and then went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to pay his respects to Cao Cao. Cao Cao had known Guan Yu's intention, so he hung a evasive sign on the gate. Pai refused to visit. After Guan Yu came back unhappy, he ordered his followers to pack up their carriages and luggage and prepare to leave at any time. He also ordered the people in the house to keep all the rewards and not take away any of them. /p>

The next day, Guan Yu went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to say goodbye again, and the same avoidance sign was hung on the door. Guan Yu went to Zhang Liao's house to inquire about this matter. Zhang Liao also excused himself because he was ill. Guan Yu thought and understood: "This must be Prime Minister Cao's way of not allowing me to leave, but I have already decided to leave, so how can I stay here anymore?" "Immediately wrote a letter to thank Cao Cao. The main idea of ??the book is: "Guan Yu and I have sworn to follow the emperor's uncle. I am sympathetic to life and death. The emperor, heaven and queen have all witnessed our oath. Prime Minister En has already agreed to the three things I asked for after the fall of Xiapi City in the previous episode. Now that I have learned that my old master is now in Yuan Shao's army, thinking of the old covenant, how dare I break it so easily? Although the new kindness given to me by the Prime Minister is as heavy as a mountain, I will never forget the old kindness. Now I send you a letter to say goodbye, and Fu Wei will take care of you. The Prime Minister's great kindness has not been repaid. I hope I can repay you someday if I have the opportunity to act like a cow or a horse. ”

After Guan Yu finished writing the letter and enveloped it, he sent someone to deliver it to the Prime Minister’s Mansion. At the same time, he sealed all the gold and silver rewards and other items he had received many times in the mansion, and hung the gold seal of the Han Shouting Marquis in the lobby. Please The two sisters-in-law got on the car.

Guan Yu climbed on the red rabbit horse, carrying the Qinglong knife, and led the original escort to the vehicle. The gatekeeper stopped them and asked for the prime minister's warrant. Guan Yu glared and raised his sword. With a loud shout, all the gatekeepers were frightened and stepped aside. After Guan Yu left the north gate, he said to his entourage: "You escort the vehicle first. If there are any pursuers, I will resist them. Don't disturb the two ladies." . "The entourage caught up with the car and set off along the official road.

But it was said that Cao Cao was discussing Guan Yu's affairs with his counselors in the palace, and they sent Guan Yu's letters left and right. After reading them, Cao Cao sighed and said: "Yun Chang, go. That’s it! Suddenly Pegasus, the guard of the north gate, reported: "Guan Yu seized the gate and left. There were more than twenty people in the chariot, with saddles and horses, heading towards the north."

"The people in Guan Yu's house came to report: "Guan Yu has sealed the gold and silver and other things given by the Prime Minister. All ten beauties are arranged in the inner room, and the gold seal of Han Shouting Hou hangs high in the lobby. None of the people assigned by the Prime Minister were taken away, only those who had originally followed him. We went out to the north gate together. "

Everyone was completely stunned when they heard this. A general stepped forward and said: "I am willing to lead three thousand cavalry to capture Guan Yu alive and offer it to the prime minister! "Everyone saw that this person was the veteran Cai Yang.

Huang Qijun

? Written on July 10, 2018 (the twenty-seventh day of the fifth month in the ancient calendar)

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