Chapter 417
When Liu Ye saw this, he remained calm and led his horse to stop next to Zhao Yun, making way for Huang Zhong's troops to pass.
Huang Zhong led a school of 800 people, and Zhao Yun's 200 bodyguards totaled exactly a thousand-man team.
The two soldiers and horses, one behind the other, advanced toward the southwest of Haihun.
Huang Zu wanted to deploy the Haihun Suspicious Soldiers, and Liu Pan also wanted to leave behind a purge force, so he did not set out with the Thousand Men Team.
After leaving the Haihun area, Liu Ye approached Zhao Yun and asked in a low voice: "Just outside Haihun City, I saw Zilong staring at Huang Hansheng intently. Is there something wrong with this person?"
Zhao Yun frowned and shook his head: "On the day Xu Kun was hit by an arrow, I happened to be watching the battle at Haihun Tower and witnessed him being shot by two people. One of the arrows came from Gan Xingba, and the other one seemed to be Huang Hansheng."
"Did Zilong see it wrong?"
Liu Ye first questioned, then explained: "Then Huang Hansheng is over half a hundred years old. If he has such accurate archery skills, how can he be a small captain?"
Zhao Yun solemnly said: "One of the arrows must be shot from his hand. Although this man is over fifty years old, he has the ability to charge into battle. On that day, Liu Pan's army attacked from both sides. It was he who led the troops to break through the left defense line and caused Xu Kun's attack."
Defense around is empty”
After listening to this, Liu Ye twirled his beard and fell into deep thought, murmuring to himself: "If this is the case, Huang Zhong's credit seems to be greater. I wonder if Huang Zu will share the credit equally, or let one of them enjoy it exclusively. Maybe Gan Xingba hopes to do it again.
Failed."
"Shouldn't it?"
Zhao Yun curiously asked: "Although Huang Zhong has the same surname as Huang Zu, he is a subordinate of Liu Pan. How could Huang Zu give up the credit to others? Then if Xu Kun really died from an arrow, the general would think that at least everyone should share the credit equally."
Liu Ye smiled bitterly, shook his head and explained: "As the governor of a county, Huang Zu's vision is not much different. Gan Xingba is brave and resourceful. It is said that he would not be buried like this. Huang Zu may have deliberately not reused him.
Although Liu Pan has no special military or political position, he is Liu Biao's disciple. Do you think Huang Zu will help Gan Ning get credit?"
"Listen to what Mr. Gan Xingba said. Gan Xingba is really pathetic."
At the end of his words, Zhao Yun shook his head and sighed, but did not continue to sigh.
He felt pity for Gan Ning's enthusiasm. At the same time, he remembered that Huang Zhong was over fifty and his official position in the army was just a captain. He thought that there were many capable people in the world, but it was a pity that he lacked a wise leader like Uncle Liu Huang.
A depressed person like Gan Ning is the epitome of a hero in this world.
If you don't come from a prominent family, no matter how talented you are, it may be difficult to achieve your ambitions.
A lord like Liu Bei who relied on his merits and did not care about his family background was so unique in the troubled times of the late Han Dynasty, and at the same time, he was so valuable.
In addition to admiring Liu Bei, Zhao Yun also admired Long Xiang.
Long Xiang wrote a legend with a humble background, and now he has become a prince in Huainan, able to move freely between Cao Cao and Sun Quan, and silently helping to support the Han Dynasty.
Zhang Fei often praised him in his ears, and Liu Ye showed appreciation in his words, which made Zhao Yun more interested in Long Xiang.
While Zhao Yun was extending his thoughts, Liu Ye suddenly interrupted and reminded: "If Zilong is worried about Gan Xingba, he might as well stop his horse to take a rest and ask Huang Zhong to find out the actual situation. Perhaps it is because of his humility that he has achieved success in others, so at this age
Still a captain."
"Um"
Zhao Yun nodded slightly, but his expression remained serious: "I plan to ask about it later, but sir, it seems that he doesn't know much about leading troops? Do you know that the army is known for its bravery and military exploits? Even if Huang Hansheng intends to help others to achieve military exploits, the soldiers under his command will
Neither Liu Pan nor Liu Pan will agree to this. Such a fair promotion of military merit will instantly become a decoration."
"That's it"
Liu Ye nodded as if suddenly enlightened. His impression of Huang Zhong was too one-sided, and he made a wrong judgment.
When he rested his horse midway, Zhao Yun asked Liu Ye about the arrow that shot Xu Kun that day.
Huang Zhong was not modest at all. He claimed that he had hit the enemy general and was the first to fire the arrow. He was very confident in his archery skills.
Huang Zhong's "competitiveness" surprised Zhao Yun, and thought to himself, since you have such martial arts and archery skills, why haven't you stood out? Have you never had a chance to show off? Or is Liu Biao just pretending to be blind like Huang Zu?
Zhao Yun was close to Gan Ning in the city tower at that time. He saw Gan Ning picking up his bow and arrow to shoot Xu Kun, but he did not see Huang Zhong shoot the arrow first. He only guessed that the other arrow was fired by Huang Zhong based on his performance of using his sword to kill the enemy.
Although Huang Zhong was full of confidence in his words, Zhao Yun did not think that his archery skills were outstanding. After all, the strength of the general at this age had begun to decline and could not be compared with Gan Ning in his prime.
I have doubts in my heart and my expression shows it.
Huang Zhong looked at Zhao Yun's expression and was not in any hurry to prove himself.
By the evening of the next day, a thousand soldiers marched to Jiancheng County, the only large city in the Jin River Basin. They walked westward along the Jin River to the source, and crossed the Jiuling Mountains to reach the boundary of Jingzhou.
Huang Zhong has sent scouts to Changsha and Guiyang, while the rest of the troops will spend the night in Jiancheng County as planned.
As the sun sets in the west, the afterglow shines on the soldiers, and huge shadows appear on the ground.
quack.
Huang Zhong heard the chirping of birds and looked up to see a row of wild geese. They were arranged in a herringbone shape and were about to fly over the heads of the army.
Thinking of Zhao Yun's expression yesterday, Huang Zhong took off the carved bow from his waist, turned around and rode to Zhao Yun's side, pointed to the top of his head and said: "This time we sent troops to attack Yuzhang, General Zhao and Mr. Ziyang shouldn't have tasted the meat, right? I
How about I shoot two wild geese to satisfy your cravings?"
Zhao Yun followed Huang Zhong's gesture and thought that he could either shoot against the setting sun or shoot with his back to the sun and the light, both of which would affect the archer's sight.
Shooting down one wild goose may be okay, but shooting two at the same time is unlikely.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yun kindly reminded: "The wild geese in late autumn are fat and fat, and one is enough to satisfy the three of us. The old general does not need to put too much pressure on himself."
"Pressure? Haha"
Huang Zhong stroked his beard and smiled happily, then followed Zhuma and looked at the sky to take aim.
With a whoosh, the arrow flew away from the string.
Ga. Ga. Ga.
Accompanied by the miserable cry, a large black shadow fell from the sky, and the originally neat formation of wild geese scattered like a broken army.
Zhao Yun immediately cupped his fists and congratulated: "The old general is really good at archery."
"This is all expected. General Zhao is just waiting for a feast."
Just when Huang Zhong was stroking his beard confidently in response, several rangers were whipping their horses to bring the prey they had shot.
Walking closer, Zhao Yun saw the feather arrow piercing three wild geese, which was the legendary superb technique of killing three geese with one arrow. His expression instantly changed from surprise to astonishment.
"Old General Huang's archery skills are superb. Zhao Yun was lucky enough to see him, which greatly comforted his life."
Upon seeing this, Zhao Yun clasped his fists respectfully, and his initial suspicion of Huang Zhong turned into admiration. He thought that under this sight, he could kill three birds with one stone, even he felt ashamed, and he was afraid that Gan Xing would not be able to compete with him.
There is Gan Ning in the front and Huang Zhong in the back.
There were many outstanding generals in Jingzhou, but it was a pity that Liu Biao could not use his talents to the fullest.
Zhao Yun felt particularly sorry for Huang Zhong. If you waste a few more years, your time will be gone. You haven't become famous yet.
Chapter completed!