Chapter 3, the Qinggang Sword is in hand
In this encounter, Liu Feng seized one Qinggang sword, four standard ring-headed sabers, one horn bow, and six arrows
The glory spreads across the seas as I return to my homeland
Xiahou En lost his life after just one encounter with the commander, causing everyone to be filled with fear and flee. Liu Feng pursued on horseback, and after beheading four or five riders, he finally returned.
Liu Feng was suddenly filled with a sense of heroism
Upon reaching the vicinity of Changban Bridge, Liu Feng raised his sword from a distance towards Zhang Fei on the bridge, and after giving a few instructions to Xu Mu and Jian Yong, he drew his horse and turned to continue heading north
Xiahou En raised his spear in an attempt to defend himself, but just as his hands were halfway up, Liu Feng's blade came crashing down.
Liu Feng scattered the Cao army's cavalry as he advanced, anxiously inquiring about Liu Bei's family's whereabouts. Just as he was growing increasingly anxious, among a group of fleeing commoners by the roadside, a boy around eight or nine years old stood up, pointed towards a distant abandoned cottage with smoke rising from it, and stammered, "That... over there... there is a child... crying!"
A crisp sound, like chopping a melon, echoed as Xiahou En's head flew into the air
How can we find brave warriors to guard the four corners!
"Some family, your grandfather..." Liu Feng let out a cold laugh, brandished his sword, and charged directly at Xiahou En
Having said that, the young man tightly held the hilt of the sword against his chest; in his heart, the importance of this sword had become irreplaceable
Zhao Yun, accompanied by A Dou, made seven incursions into and out of Cao's camp. Besides his immense courage, he relied on the Dragon Spear and the Silver Lance, as well as the cutting-edge Qinggang Sword, which he had seized from Xiahou En.
Having a knife or not is entirely two different concepts in the midst of chaotic troops
The warhorse, influenced by Liu Feng's emotions, neighed loudly and galloped northward towards Dangyang, spreading its four hooves.
The first battle of this auspicious start has been won
Liu Feng, having successfully executed a surprise attack, was unwilling to relent. His warhorse galloped swiftly, charging directly behind Xiahou En, and with no hesitation, he delivered a sweeping strike with his long-handled knife.
As for the rescue of Lady Gan, A Dou, and other generals and strategists of Liu Bei's army, it can only be entrusted to Zhao Yun to exert more effort, after all, this is his primary responsibility, while Liu Feng is merely an assistant
For some unknown reason, the boy who was stuttering just now spoke quite normally in front of his mother
As a son of the Han family, one should motivate and encourage oneself with Liu Bang's "Song of the Great Wind". In the face of numerous dangers and obstacles, Liu Feng remains undaunted, advancing resolutely and with unwavering determination.
Rescuing Lady Mi to gain her support, while also fostering good relations with her two uncles, Mi Zhu and Mi Fang, is crucial for Liu Feng to timely understand and grasp every move of Liu Bei
Liu Feng's only hope now is to rescue Lady Mi before the Cao army discovers her behind the broken wall
Liu Feng raised his eyes and focused, casting a glance at the sword-bearing Cao general, and could not help but feel a surge of joy in his heart. In the battle of Changban Slope, which Cao general was the most unfortunate? It was undoubtedly the sword-bearing "Fierce" general, Xiahou En, who was favored by Cao Cao.
The strong wind rises, and the clouds soar high
The young man murmured to himself, his eyes revealing a strong ambition to achieve great accomplishments.
Liu Feng, upon hearing the boy stutter, was suddenly moved in his heart. He then unfastened a captured ring-headed saber from his saddle and directly threw it to the boy
If everything is done for Zhao Yun, then the reputation of Changshan Zhao Zilong will no longer stand out
From this perspective, Xiahou En's underestimation of the enemy and reckless advance can be considered as one of the cavalry units of the Tiger and Leopard Riders that has ventured the furthest south among the pursuing forces.
Lady Mi was the legitimate wife of Liu Bei. While in Xuzhou, Liu Bei received substantial support from Mi Zhu and Mi Fang. The Mi brothers married their sister to Liu Bei and provided a significant amount of wealth and over 2,000 servants to their brother-in-law.
The young man picked up the ring-headed knife, joyfully waved it a few times, and then raised his head to watch Liu Feng leave on horseback, lingering for a long time before finally returning to sit among the refugees
Xu's mother is a key figure influencing Xu Shu's allegiance to the camp. Liu Feng's rescue of Xu's mother is tantamount to assisting Liu Bei in retaining Xu Shu, this important strategist. This marks a small yet significant step in altering the course of Three Kingdoms history
Liu Feng can engage Xu Huang in a few rounds; his one-on-one combat ability is not weak. Xiahou En is not even a third-rate general. For such a weakling, who carries precious treasures, if he is not killed now, then when?
You despicable! Xiahou En was taken aback, hastily drawing his horse in an attempt to escape
The young man gazed complexly towards the north for quite a while, and finally shook his head, saying: "Mother, it is feasible... A hundred miles is half of ninety; if we persist a little longer, we will reach... Nanjun. Liu Huangshu has promised to allocate land to us and exempt us from taxes and corvée for three years. We will soon have a good life..."
Xiahou En was taken aback; he had just heard the word "grandfather" and was still trying to discern who the other party was when Liu Feng's large blade came crashing down towards him, its moves exceptionally fierce
This Liu Feng was not specifically sent by Liu Bei and Xu Shu to pick up this old woman; rather, it was merely a chance encounter.
Liu Feng achieved victory in his first battle, successfully rescuing Xu's mother and Jian Yong, while also obtaining a Qinggang sword. His initial unfamiliarity with the late Han period was completely dispelled.
Liu Feng, my name is Deng Ai
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"Aier, I can no longer walk, so it would be better for us to return to Yiyang with the villagers," the woman sighed deeply and said softly to the young man
This young man has a sturdy physique, clearly a peasant's son. Beside him is a woman accompanying him, seemingly a mother and son fleeing together. Liu Feng cupped his fists in salute and said: "Liu Feng thanks the young lord for the guidance. Please keep this knife as a memento for the future."
While a rider and an ox cart were traveling, dozens of cavalry suddenly emerged from a fork in the road ahead. At the forefront was a general holding an iron spear, with a sword on his back, and several bloody severed heads of Liu Bei's soldiers hanging from the back of the saddle.
Jian Yong was Liu Bei's early aide during his time in Youzhou, possessing considerable experience. He won Liu Bei's favor, which could facilitate Liu Feng's quicker acceptance by the veteran generals and strategists such as Zhao Yun, Sun Qian, and Chen Dao, making the future promising.
With a famous sword in hand
Xu's mother and Jian Yong can be considered among those who escaped relatively quickly. According to Liu Feng's calculations, the two ladies, Gan and Mi, along with A Dou, Liu Bei's daughter Liu Yue, Liu Lan, and others, are highly likely to have been trapped in the area around Lumen Mountain, north of Changyang.
In comparison to the situation in Dangyang South, where only a small number of Cao cavalry led by Xiahou En pursued, the circumstances around Lumen Mountain may be even more complex and severe
Ha... brothers, the achievements in battle have arrived. Those in front, report your names to receive death?" The swordsman Cao raised his spear and shouted, while the Cao cavalry following him also formed a half-moon shape in a tacit manner to surround them.
With a sharp clang, after a crisp sound, Xiahou En's iron spear slipped from his hand and flew away, leaving his tiger's mouth feeling a bloody numbness.
Xuan De's adopted son possesses a pure and good nature, which is truly commendable. Jian Yong also displayed a look of gratitude on his face; he had been struck by an arrow in the buttocks and initially thought he would not survive. Fortunately, he encountered Liu Feng, which ultimately saved his life
Lumen Mountain is located between Xiangyang and Dangyang, adjacent to the Han River, and faces Xianshan across the river. Renowned figures such as Pang Degong and Sima Hui often gathered here to discuss current affairs.
After encountering Xiahou En, from the overturned carriage of Xu's mother to Changban Bridge, the distance is approximately more than ten miles. Fortunately, throughout the journey, apart from a few scouts from Cao's army who observed from a distance for a while, there were no further disturbances.
Liu Feng rode his horse, brandishing his whip as he charged into the midst of the chaotic army, with the fervent spirit of a lone warrior surging within his chest
"Little General, truly a benevolent person, when you meet the commoner, you must speak well of it, and do not forget the kindness shown today in saving you". Xu's mother saw Liu Feng turn back to the battlefield again, and her heart was already clear.