Chapter 595 Gongsun Zan shows off his heroic spirit on a white horse, Liu Xuande saves his life and asks his brothers to help
The Han cavalry that led the army numbered several thousand, of which three thousand were riding white horses, equipped with bows, crossbows, and horse lances. The men on horseback were all heroic and brave warriors. The big flags in the army held high the words "Han" and "Gongsun", and the rest of the flags were naturally fluttering.
The characteristics were so obvious that all the Yan army recognized who the enemy was at a glance. The Yan army generals rode their horses in front of the other armies and shouted, "It's the White Horse Volunteers!
It’s General Bai Ma Gongsun Zan!
Line up!
Form a line! "
Faced with the renowned Gongsun Zan, the Yan army was on high alert, and the fierce and violent war horses began to run in small groups.
When it comes to cavalry, the Yan army is not afraid at all.
Those people who were moved away have begun to flee in panic, but the Yan army does not care. Too many people in the Han court have not been able to survive in recent years, and no one knows how many people have taken the initiative to flee to Yan.
In the past, the Xiongnu Hu regime was still able to attract a large number of Qin people to surrender.
The nobles of the Xia Dynasty in Great Yan, the Xia countries personally certified by the Luo family, have clearer politics than the Han court. Why can't they attract the people of Han area?
Although we come from the bitter and cold land of Liaodong, our ancestors are descendants of the Han court's nobles. Whether in terms of skills, tactics, or armaments, we are not inferior to the Han army, and we have even stronger willpower.
"Yan!"
The soldiers of the Yan army shouted in unison. The sound of swords and shields clashing resounded throughout the field, shocking everyone. “Oh my God!”
Gongsun Zan often fought against the State of Yan, so he was very clear about how strong the Yan army was. He was very handsome and full of masculinity, but now his face was full of solemnity. He shouted loudly: "The cavalry on the opposite side are from the Northern Yan State, not those mixed Hu people of Wuhuan. It is better to be careful."
What answered him was a series of earth-shaking shouts, "The heavens are our witness, the white horse is our witness; wherever justice leads, life and death will follow!"
These words seemed to carry magical power, and the momentum of the White Horse Volunteers rose visibly. If Luo Shizi were here, he would surely be able to see that the White Horse Volunteers were gradually taking on the prototype of the Luo State's elite warriors of the past.
The Luo Kingdom's elite warriors were once an elite corps second only to the brave warriors.
Beside Gongsun Zan, there was a man with a kind face, big ears hanging down to his shoulders, and bright eyes. It was Liu Bei, Liu Xuande. Seeing the White Horse Volunteers' superb riding skills and fierce momentum, Liu Bei was moved and envious, saying: "Brother Bogui, these White Horse Volunteers are really the best in the world. They are the bravest troops I have ever seen in many years."
Liu Bei recalled that they were classmates in the past. Although Gongsun Zan came from a family with a salary of 2,000 stones, he was a concubine's son and his situation was actually similar to his own.
However, because he was handsome and had a good family background, he was appreciated by the prefect and was able to command 3,000 white horse cavalry at a young age.
That’s three thousand cavalrymen!
Among all the heroes in the world, how many of them can have three thousand elite cavalry?
There were only a few people such as the Governor of Bingzhou, the Governor of Liangzhou, and the Governor of the Western Regions.
Gongsun Zan has already achieved great success, but I am still unknown. How can one not sigh?
Liu Bei felt a little depressed for a moment, but he cheered up the next moment.
Hardships and difficulties will lead to success!
As long as you remain determined, you will eventually achieve your dreams.
He stretched out his hand, pulled out the sharp swords stuck on both sides of the white horse and held them in his hands. His momentum changed instantly. I, Liu Xuande, am not just a mat weaver and shoe seller, I am a fierce general who can charge into the battle.
Gongsun Zan had no idea that his classmate and younger brother had a lot of thoughts in his mind in this short moment, and only the Yan army was in his eyes.
Gongsun Bogui may have countless shortcomings and is not very proficient in government affairs. Some people say that he has a bad temper. Whether it is true or not, he is unwilling to think about it. But on the battlefield, he, Gongsun Bogui, dares to challenge the heroes of the world with his sword!
"Wingspan, eject!"
In the extreme charge, the White Horse Volunteers were able to deploy easily from both sides. This was of course due to the fact that the White Horse were not heavily armored cavalry, but it also demonstrated the riding skills of the White Horse Volunteers.
Waves of arrows were fired at the Yan army, mainly attacking the light cavalry and those who were not fully armored. As for the heavy cavalry, only a fool would charge them head-on. In the vast land of Youzhou, the white horses could walk those heavy cavalry like walking a dog until they were exhausted. There was no way those heavy cavalry could touch the white horses.
On the battlefield, the white horse's figure is like a white whirlwind, and no person or thing can take away the white horse's charm.
The white horse was moving so fast that people with poor eyesight could not see the horse's figure at all, and could only see a white wall of wind.
This kind of cavalry composed of solid-colored horses is very shocking. If it were a game, it would most likely have a deterrent effect on the enemy.
However, this was not the first time that the Yan army had seen white horses, and they would not let the White Horse Volunteers lead them by the nose.
Heavy cavalry naturally cannot foolishly chase after light cavalry. It is enough to ensure that the horses are accelerating slowly.
If the Yan army dared to enter the Han court, it would of course be impossible for them to bring all their heavy cavalry with them, as that would simply be seeking death. All types of troops were required.
From the moment the white horse appeared, the commander of the Yan army was no longer nervous, because the number of the White Horse Volunteers was too small. The Yan army had invaded the Han court and brought with them a full 20,000 people.
"The White Horse Volunteers are just harassing us. They want to delay our army here. Don't get entangled with them any longer and leave the Han Dynasty as soon as possible."
Gongsun Zan soon discovered the intentions of the Yan army. In addition to being handsome, he had another characteristic, which was a loud voice.
He led the most elite guards of the White Horse Volunteers and rushed forward. He stopped more than 200 steps away and shouted loudly: "Yan thief, do you think that you can come and go as you please in our Han Dynasty?"
The general of the Yan army laughed loudly upon hearing this and said, "General Bai Ma, I heard that the people of the Han court are overwhelmed, the emperor is incompetent and the officials are cruel and harming the people, so the people of the Han court have risen up and want to overthrow the Han Dynasty.
It is said that the people who rose up in rebellion have defeated the Han army and are going to capture the Han emperor.
Now that you are not going to save your monarch and are not worrying about the Han court, you still have the energy to come here and meddle in the affairs of Dayan?
In today's Han Dynasty, once the monarch on the throne dies, will the new emperor dare to offer sacrifices to the Su Wang and pray for the throne?
Hahaha!
It would be ridiculous if the new emperor failed to inherit the throne.
Our Great Yan has a stable government and harmonious people, a wise monarch, united ministers, and prosperous people. It is the most vibrant country among all the countries in the Xia Dynasty. General Bai Ma is a rare hero in the world. If you are willing to join our Great Yan,
I am willing to guarantee you and marry my noble lady from Dayan. In the future, you can command the three armies of Dayan. Not to mention three thousand white horses, even thirty thousand will not be difficult!
Isn’t it wonderful! "
After he finished speaking, the Yan army burst into laughter. On the solemn battlefield, where there was obviously a scene of blood and flesh flying everywhere, there was actually a hint of happy atmosphere.
A frustrated person might really go to the State of Yan, but Gongsun Zan came from a famous family in a nearby county and had a bright future. The world was in a bit of chaos now, and he could definitely become a vassal prince. It would be a waste of time for him to go to the State of Northern Yan.
Gongsun Zan, who was always proud of his origin, certainly could not tolerate it. He thought that this was a deliberate humiliation of him, and it was an humiliation of the point that he cared about the most. In a fit of rage, he rode forward again and shouted angrily: "Yan thief, die!"
As he spoke he drew his bow and was about to shoot, but in a flash he felt a strong force coming from behind him. It was Liu Bei who flew over from his horse and knocked him away. Then he heard a few swish sounds passing by his ears, and several arrows were instantly nailed to the ground. The feathers at the tail of the arrows were still trembling, and he could fully feel the force exerted on the arrows.
Gongsun Zan instantly broke out in a cold sweat. Liu Bei was also horrified. The white horse leaped back several times before he was completely out of the range of the arrows. He had just breathed a sigh of relief, but a look of fear filled Gongsun Zan's face and mind.
Coming back to his senses, Gongsun Zan grabbed Liu Bei's hand and said with emotion: "Xuan De, thanks to you, otherwise I would have fallen into the trap of the Yan thieves today. A drop of water should be repaid with a spring. Xuan De, tell me what you want, and I will give it to you."
Liu Bei held his hand and said solemnly: "Bogui, you and I are from the same school. I have been in Youzhou and Zhuojun for these years, thanks to your care. Although you and I have different surnames, in my heart, Liu Xuande, we are like brothers. What gratitude can I talk about?"
Gongsun Zan's affection for Liu Bei instantly increased, and he said with emotion: "Xuan De, you are right. We are like brothers. I will remember what happened today, and I will never treat my brother unfairly in the future."
After saying this, Gongsun Zan turned towards the Yan army that had just ambushed him. He was already extremely angry, but the lesson just now made him dare not take another step forward. These Yan soldiers did not seem like the brainless warriors from Liaodong. Instead, they were insidious and cunning, which was somewhat beyond his expectations.
Looking at the situation on the field, the Baima Yicong were elite troops trained personally by him, the world's top cavalry commander. Naturally, they had the upper hand, but it was not enough. They were far from as powerful as they were when they fought against the Wuhuan and other Hu people. Under this situation, they could not stop the Yan army from retreating.
Although the fighting power of the Yan army was indeed strong, this Yan army was too strong. Gongsun Zan looked at the big banner from afar, with a big "King" character fluttering on it.
"Boguy."
Liu Bei hesitated to speak. Gongsun Zan understood what Liu Bei wanted to say. He prepared himself mentally and said in a deep voice, "Try to bring back as many people as possible, and let the Yan army return north."
As soon as the drumbeats changed, the White Horse Volunteers knew what to do. The white horses that whizzed by immediately changed their targets. When the Yan army general saw this, he hesitated for a moment and said decisively: "Release the 30,000 Han Dynasty civilians in the rear army, and take the rest of the civilians back to Yan as soon as possible."
Seeing the Yan army leaving behind their burdens and speeding away, Gongsun Zan said angrily, "If it weren't for the Taiping bandit army, I would have taught these Yan bandits a lesson."
Liu Bei added, “After the Taiping Rebellion is pacified, even though you, Bogui, cannot be the governor of Youzhou because you were born in Youzhou, you will certainly be able to control the military power of Youzhou, and then we can have a good fight with the Northern Yan Kingdom.
Now we must head south as soon as possible to support the emperor. If something unexpected happens to the emperor, it will be bad."
Liu Bei and Gongsun Zan both remembered what the Northern Yan general had just said, and felt uneasy in their hearts, always feeling that such a situation was very likely to happen.
Although the existence or absence of the throne did not affect the rule of the Han Dynasty, without the throne of the Xia Dynasty, the Han emperors would lose the sacredness of the Mandate of Heaven. That situation was really unimaginable.
Gongsun Zan said, "Xuan De, I will give you 300 cavalrymen. You go back to Zhuo County to recruit local warriors, and I will lead the troops south first. Otherwise, we will not be able to accomplish anything with only a few thousand of us."
Upon hearing about 300 cavalrymen, Liu Bei was secretly delighted. Although they were borrowed, this was his first time leading troops, so he agreed immediately, and the two of them went their separate ways.
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Gongsun Zan, courtesy name Bogui, was a native of Youzhou. He was born into a wealthy family in a border county and his family held official titles of two thousand stones.
Zan was born a concubine's son, but he was handsome and had a voice like thunder, so he was highly valued by the prefect of Zhuo County. He once studied in Luoyang, had a grudge with Yuan Shao, and was good to Liu Bei.
When the State of Yan invaded, Zan led a white horse to advance, and Liu Bei rescued him, and they became brothers. This was a great fortune for Zan. ——"Heroes of the Late Han Dynasty"
(End of this chapter)
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