Chapter 004: Suspected Intrusion, Eerie Situation
The mere length of this spear, when engaging in cavalry combat against the enemy, would likely render any ordinary general unable to withstand it
Lü Bu is now somewhat uncertain whether the Xianbei cavalry, which they had just defeated with all their might, still has reinforcements.
Having traveled back to the late Eastern Han Dynasty, why did I encounter an enemy general from the Northern Wei's Tuoba period?
If this disbanded Xianbei cavalry were to bring their reinforcements, it is likely that they would be the next to face misfortune. If it were not for the assistance of the system in this battle, they would truly find themselves in dire straits this time.
Lu Bu continued, saying: "Although I am reluctant to admit that these are true, after all, among the Xianbei cavalry we have encountered, there has not been a unit equipped with weapons like those of the Xianbei cavalry before us
There is no need for excessive courtesy, we are all comrades.
Zhang Liao is like a young calf that is not afraid of tigers
Indeed, that Xianbei enemy general possesses a remarkable long weapon, yet in this battle, there are still too many elements that subvert Zhang Liao's understanding.
Lü Bu stepped forward, touching the high-backed saddle fitted for the warhorse, and gazing at the double stirrups hanging on either side, his brows involuntarily furrowing.
What a fine weapon!" Lü Bu instinctively praised.
Lü Bu smiled and said: "I am very pleased to have Wen Yuan's assistance. In the future, if there is anything you do not understand, you may ask me for guidance, and I will certainly speak without reservation."
If victorious, one recalls the strengths and merits of the enemy general
If one loses, one reflects on where one falls short compared to the enemy general
This filled Zhang Liao's heart with confusion
Therefore, while en route to the Southern Xiongnu, although there were indications regarding Zhang Liao, he outwardly displayed an air of arrogance.
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that the Xianbei general had a black waist token tied around his waist, which filled him with a sense of curiosity. He bent down to pick up the black waist token.
After all, if one wishes to dominate the world in the future, it is essential to have great generals under one's command
At this moment, Zhang Liao was unaware that Lü Bu was no longer the Lü Bu he once was. The young and impetuous Zhang Liao, upon hearing such a wager, readily agreed in order to prove his own abilities
Won!
Thinking of this, Zhang Liao's face showed confusion as he asked Lü Bu: "General, you have been stationed at the Yanmen border for quite some time, have you ever encountered the Xianbei cavalry that is fighting against our troops today?"
Could it be that there are really other time travelers existing
Hearing Lü Bu speak in this manner, Zhang Liao, holding a hooked blade, clasped his hands and said: "General, in this battle, Liao has lost with both heart and mouth. Liao is willing to abandon the position of the official in Yanmen Commandery and serve under your command. I hope you will not look down upon Liao's limited abilities."
The overall presentation is black, with a total length of approximately 4 meters, composed of a spearhead and a spear shaft. The spearhead is over 1 meter long and has an octagonal shape, with each edge emanating a cold light
Riding in a sudden formation, wielding weapons with both hands, rapidly changing during the advance
How did it come to appear during the late Eastern Han Dynasty
This is also the reason why Zhang Liao was firmly suppressed by the Xianbei enemy general, whose strength was clearly inferior to his, in the battle just now
Isn't this an official position of the Northern Wei Tuoba regime
Zhang Liao's expression revealed weariness as he dragged his exhausted body, holding a hooked scythe, riding on his warhorse, and slowly approached Lü Bu
Only the identity of this Xianbei cavalry in front of me is clear; they are indeed Xianbei cavalry, but which specific tribe they belong to is still unknown for the time being
Thus, in this wager, Lü Bu achieved ultimate victory and successfully brought Zhang Liao temporarily under his command
Upon meeting Lü Bu, Zhang Liao slightly lowered his head, his tone carrying a sense of respect: "Thank you, General, for saving my life"
In the battle against the Xianbei general, Zhang Liao exerted all his strength; had it not been for the timely assistance of Lü Bu, he would likely have been just a corpse lying on this battlefield at that moment
Perhaps related to his upbringing, Lü Bu was proud and arrogant, with a deeply proud heart, and he was not good at conversation. Although he held Zhang Liao in high regard in his heart, he simply did not know how to express it
Lü Bu, on the other hand, is shrewd and calculating
The Eighth Division Commander, Western Fury Army, Third Building Standard Team Leader, Daye Mu.
Xianbei cavalry
The air is permeated with the scent of blood, and the fresh blood has long soaked into the soil
Gather the fallen comrades and prepare them for burial in a secluded place, so that in the future, we can bring them back to their hometown for interment. Now, we must leave this place of turmoil as soon as possible
During this battle, when Zhang Liao was fighting against the Xianbei general, he clearly felt that the aura emanating from the enemy general was far inferior to his own skills. However, he found himself being firmly suppressed by that enemy general.
However, everything before me is truly beyond comprehension
Eight Generals
The combat effectiveness displayed by the Xianbei cavalry, which fought against the troops of Ge and Tu, was truly formidable. Their coordination was exceedingly skillful, as if a single individual was executing the maneuvers.
An inch longer, an inch stronger
Although Zhang Liao was exceptionally brave and skilled, and even though he had not fully mastered the original lord's prowess, in order to win Zhang Liao over, Lü Bu decided to take the risk and give it a try
Now, Lü Bu is also unable to clearly explain why he has crossed over to the late Han Dynasty, and even in this late Han period, there are other time travelers present
"Here!" Zhang Liao said solemnly
Horse spear, double stirrups, mounted standing charge
In such a situation, Lü Bu proposed a wager: "Whoever can kill the most enemies in this battle shall have one condition agreed to by the other party"
In response to Lü Bu's enticement, Zhang Liao smiled
Following the direction pointed out by Zhang Liao, Lü Bu looked at the spear that Zhang Liao had raised.
Until he crossed over and unexpectedly encountered this Xianbei cavalry, Lü Bu took the opportunity to propose a wager to Zhang Liao, intending to bring Zhang Liao under his command
Watching Zhang Liao depart, Lu Bu stood in place, lost in a myriad of thoughts.
Although the border troops at Yanmen are far less promising than the officials of Yanmen County, since he has made a promise to others, Zhang Liao will certainly honor that promise
Zhang Liao has not yet declared his allegiance, but keeping him by my side will surely allow me to win him over in the future
Today, the Xianbei cavalry that engaged in battle with our department indeed employed many tactics that exceeded certain expectations during the confrontation
Lü Bu squinted his eyes slightly, harboring a sense of suspicion and surprise, as he repeatedly toyed with and examined the black waist token in his hand
With a fleeting glance, he saw Zhang Liao walking beside him. Lü Bu let out a soft exclamation and then said: "I haven't discovered anything particularly special
According to what I know, it is currently the seventh year of the Guanghe era during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, which can also be referred to as the first year of the Zhongping era, marking the early stage of the Yellow Turban Rebellion
Seeing the solemn expression on Lü Bu's face, and Zhang Liao approaching slowly with a spear in hand, one might think that Lü Bu had discovered something unusual. Thus, he inquired, "General, have you noticed anything different?"
What is the origin of this Xianbei cavalry?
One must stand firm in the world and cannot speak without integrity
On these Xianbei cavalrymen, Lü Bu discovered too many traces that did not belong to the late Eastern Han period, this era
Hearing Zhang Liao's question, Lü Bu, mounted on his warhorse, slightly shook his head and said: "I have been stationed in the frontier army for such a long time, and have never encountered this before
The strange occurrences before him made Lü Bu extremely cautious in his heart
Even the most formidable Xianbei tribes could not possibly train such a fierce cavalry squad
Riding on his warhorse, Lü Bu scanned the battlefield with piercing eyes, the brutal scene before him igniting a fervor within his heart that could not be quelled for a long time
Although I have some doubts in my heart regarding this matter, it is better not to speak of it openly. After all, even if I were to express it, this Liao would not understand.
Looking at the youthful face of Zhang Liao before him, Lü Bu felt quite pleased and said with a slight smile: "It seems that Wen Yuan has lost the bet we made earlier."
Upon thinking of this, Lü Bu furrowed his sword-like brows, dismounted, and walked directly towards the Xianbei general he had just shot dead. The horse, now without its master, was at that moment lowering its head to graze on the tender grass stained with blood, not shaking its head or snorting.
However, the waist牌 worn by the slain Xianbei general cannot deceive. Wen Yuan, you are to immediately gather the surviving soldiers, clear the battlefield, and take away all the warhorses, weapons, and harnesses belonging to the Xianbei cavalry that were killed by our troops
Lü Bu was taken aback.
The originally one hundred cavalry under his command now only has more than forty remaining, and many of them bear injuries.
Zhang Liao found it hard to believe, and at that moment, he raised the spear in his hand and looked at Lü Bu, saying: "But General, when did the Xianbei cavalry equip themselves with such strong troops?"
The significant disparity brought about by the weapons has rendered this battle a one-sided massacre
Zhang Liao's inquiry brought Lü Bu back from the joy of winning the wager to the battlefield before him, where the Xianbei cavalry, shot down by his combat skill "Divine Arrow," seemed to carry numerous mysteries within them
Looking at the entirely black waist badge in hand, the front is intricately carved with a treasure sculpture and a wolf's head, while the back is polished very smoothly, inscribed with Xianbei script.
For the generals who gallop across the battlefield, what they can never forget in their hearts is the constant struggle and combat with their adversaries.
Recalling their first meeting, although Zhang Liao was young in age, his personal bravery was indeed extraordinary, which made the original owner hold this young man in high regard