Chapter 10: The Arrival of the Snowstorm at Night (I)

Yangce Town is under the jurisdiction of Biyang County

The convoy advanced along the main road, and in the distance, the shadow of the Yangce Post could be seen

It is acceptable to kill but not to insult; I cannot defeat you, and if you kill me, so be it. Why must you humiliate me?

The knight laughed heartily, removing the scarf from his face to reveal a handsome countenance. He shook his head and suddenly pulled the spear back.

A burst of laughter echoed in the carriage, followed closely by the old voice once again saying, "Zhongye, we will rest at Yangce Station tonight"

Wan City is very close to Xu City

It is probably impossible for that old fellow to come out of retirement

The knight leaped down from his horse, seized the lance, and with a quick step and a twist of his body, charged into the courtyard. Several companions hurriedly retreated, only to see him shake the lance, bringing the yin and yang together, and with a swift motion, thrust it forward like a flash of lightning. The lance whistled through the air, reaching the strong man in an instant.

The steel fork seemed to be locked by a long spear, and the strong man could no longer grasp the steel fork, which suddenly slipped from his hand and flew out.

He was holding a large iron hammer in his hand, seemingly a tool for blacksmithing. A cursory glance suggested that the weight of this hammer was around 60 pounds.

You have quite impressive skills!

This post station was originally under the jurisdiction of Yangce Town. However, due to various reasons, it was later abolished

As he spoke, he urged his horse forward. When passing by a carriage, the knight suddenly reached out and grabbed a long spear that was standing upright on the carriage.

A secluded courtyard houses a row of buildings and an abandoned stable. Several knights are standing in the yard, alongside a robust and imposing man. The masked knight reins in his horse to observe; the man stands approximately eight feet tall, sturdy and muscular. He is dressed in a gray short tunic, covered by a cotton robe. In his hand, he wields a double-pronged steel fork, which he swings with such force that it cuts through the air, making a whistling sound. The masked knight reins in his horse to observe; the man stands approximately eight feet tall, sturdy and muscular. He is dressed in a gray short tunic, covered by a cotton robe. In his hand, he wields a double-pronged steel fork, which he swings with such force that it cuts through the air, making a whistling sound

After waiting for a long time, there was still no sign of any activity

In that case, I will not kill you... As long as you withdraw from the post station, I will treat it as if nothing has happened, how about that

An elderly voice came from the carriage

The rotation of the large gun came crashing down with great force. The burly man furrowed his brow, gritted his teeth, and raised the steel fork, which clicked as it locked onto the gun barrel. Although the gun barrel was secured, the heavy force transmitted from the large gun made the burly man tremble involuntarily, causing his legs to weaken.

This is the first snowfall in Nanyang County since the onset of winter, and the snowfall is quite heavy

Subsequently, Zhang Ji was mortally wounded by an arrow during the battle for Rangcheng

The knight outside the carriage bowed in response and then emitted a series of whistles.

It seems like a family

The spear suddenly rotated in his hand, producing a piercing sound from the friction of metal against metal

With a single clang, the knight's lance was instantly shattered, yet the burly man also staggered back, retreating several steps.

Upon entering Yangce Town, one effectively arrives within the sphere of influence of Liu Biao

The cold wind howls incessantly, stirring up dust across the sky

Brother, let us go

The burly man with a steel fork suddenly spun around in the snow, executing a move reminiscent of night combat in all directions, forcing back three mounted warriors and scholars.

However, do not think that Liu Biao acted out of any goodwill

The knight strides forward, his body moving with the lance, twisting outward...

The strong man hesitated for a moment, and ultimately nodded his head

Liu Biao was a member of the Han royal family and held considerable prestige

Here!

The knight felt a sense of confusion as he suddenly heard a tremendous roar coming from the courtyard

With the hand sliding along the gun barrel, grasp the center of the barrel, press down with the hand, stomp the foot, and shout loudly

More than ten riders galloped out from the convoy, racing towards the distance. The sound of hooves echoed, quickly fading away. The knight reined in his horse, making a turn in place, observing that the convoy remained orderly. He urged his horse to catch up, proceeding slowly along the main road with the convoy.

A knight urged his horse forward, slightly leaning forward in the saddle, "Mr. Yuan An, beyond the stream ahead lies Yangce Town!"

One can only see a thousand miles of silver-clad landscape, exuding a sense of solemnity and gravity amidst the pitch-black night.

The man standing under the eaves is an honest person. He responds with a sound, puts away the hammer, takes a frail child from the woman's hands, holds him in his arms, and prepares to leave with his bundle. The strong man then steps aside, picks up a pitchfork, and waves to another child.

The strong man could not help but close his eyes, thinking to himself: It’s over

Liu Biao, under the advice of his strategist Kuai Liang, divided Nanyang Commandery into two parts, ceding seventeen counties to Zhang Xiu for his recuperation and revitalization

Mr. Yuan'an's good intentions, how could one dare not to comply with his moral conduct

By midnight, the wind gradually subsided, and the snowfall also weakened accordingly

In the wind and snow, brewing wine is indeed a delightful affair at m.hetushu.com... Haha, it is a pity that Mr. Zu Wen is not here; otherwise, it would surely be even more enjoyable.

Come with me to watch

Zhang Ji's nephew took the opportunity to seize military power, becoming the commander of the Xiliang army. Zhang Xiu was a prominent general under Dong Zhuo, and when he left Guanzhong, he was already bestowed the title of General Jianzhong. At this time, Cao Cao was welcoming the emperor, gaining legitimacy. Particularly, after Cao Cao welcomed the emperor, he shifted his sphere of influence towards Yuzhou, successively capturing regions such as Yingchuan and the Chen state, which caused Liu Biao to feel significant pressure

The strong man slowly stood up, staring at the knight, "Yet you are not a match for the three of you."

A convoy is slowly approaching from the east, with knights in long cloaks guarding the front and rear of the procession, coming closer and closer...

On the contrary, with each roar of the burly man, the steel fork emitted a chilling glint, forcing the knight to retreat continuously, gradually reaching his limit

Certainly, the so-called withdrawal of troops does not imply a complete lack of defense. Liu Biao's general Deng Ji is stationed in Xinye, commanding over ten thousand elite soldiers, specifically to guard against Zhang Xiu. The journey from Xinye to Jiyang can be completed by horseback in a single day. Moreover, Jiyang is home to prominent families that have traditionally harbored animosity towards outsiders like Zhang Xiu. When Zhang Xiu first arrived in Nanyang County, he was still establishing his foothold and naturally did not dare to easily confront Liu Biao, so he chose to form an alliance instead.

After a moment, the aged voice echoed once more: "Forget it, it is better not to disturb the place, otherwise it will lead to another troublesome matter. I remember there is a post station outside Yangce Town, which has been abandoned for many years. Let us rest there tonight, and when the snow stops, we shall set off immediately... De Cao, what do you think? On such a snowy night, we might as well brew some wine and have a good talk... This time returning to Xiangyang, I have already decided to retreat to Lumen Mountain and live in seclusion. My brother has advised me many times, and I fear it will be difficult to meet again in the future."

The strong man narrowed his eyes involuntarily, took a step back, and pushed the fork outward, crossing it in front of his chest

The knight, shrouded in a wind veil, is difficult to discern in appearance

Around the hour of Hai, large snowflakes resembling goose feathers fell in a flurry, instantly transforming the world into a vast expanse of white

There was a moment of silence in the carriage, followed by the sound of someone whispering.

To demonstrate sincerity, Liu Biao also ordered the withdrawal of troops and horses from Jiyang, establishing it as the boundary city for both parties

Where have you reached, Zhongye

The strong man opened his eyes and saw a bright gun muzzle swaying right in front of him

He stationed Zhang Xiu at Wancheng, partly to make Zhang Xiu a bulwark for Jingzhou, and partly to hope for a rivalry between Zhang Xiu and Cao Cao.

Without waiting for him to steady himself, the knight let out a hearty laugh and strode forward.

The gaze passed over the shoulder of the man with the hammer and fell upon a woman, who was half-squatting under the eaves. One hand was holding a child, while the other hand grasped the arm of another child

The knight laughed heartily, "Fellow, you have been fooled!"

Given the heavy snow and wind, it may not be convenient to continue on the journey. How about we take a rest in Yangce Town and set off again at dawn?

After nightfall, the temperature drops sharply

Dozens of knights immediately followed and arrived at the entrance of the post station in the blink of an eye

Under the eaves, there are still four people standing

Only her eyes, as brilliant as the stars, were revealed. Upon hearing her subordinates' report, her eyes involuntarily narrowed, flashing with a hint of cold light

You ... ...

Neither Cao Cao nor Yuan Shu dared to easily go to war with Liu Biao

One of them stands over eight feet tall, with a dark complexion and broad shoulders, a round waist

The knight waved his hand from atop his horse, signaling the troops to quicken their pace. Just then, a clamor of clashing weapons echoed from a distance, and it seemed that someone was engaged in combat. A swift horse galloped in from the direction of the relay station, stopping before the knight and cupping his hands in salute, saying: "General, the relay station has been seized by others. We attempted to drive them away, but unexpectedly, they retaliated with weapons in hand, injuring two of our brothers."

In the first year of Jian'an, after the Son of Heaven fled from Guanzhong, the general of Xiliang, Zhang Ji, upon witnessing the devastation in Guanzhong, led his subordinates away from Guanzhong and arrived in Jingzhou

This also allowed Jingzhou, under Liu Biao's governance, to gradually regain tranquility. Although it cannot be said that there were no lost items along the way, the journey was relatively safe.

However, although our knights had the advantage in numbers, they were unable to contend with that strong man

Before the burly man could react, the knight quickly stepped forward and delivered a powerful kick to the man's chest. The force of the kick sent the burly man crashing down onto the snow. The knight then swiftly turned the gun around, thrusting it forward with a whoosh. The onlookers, a black man and a woman, couldn't help but gasp in shock.

Brave man, do not be arrogant, first take a shot from me... Young lads, step back!

The knight squinted his eyes and thought: Where did these two heroes come from?