Chapter 629: The Young Zhang He
Chapter 629: The Young Zhang He
September 25, 2017
After understanding the situation with the cavalry and seeing Zhang He, Lu HaiKong had a good idea of what was going on.
It was clear that a powerful Mystic in Jiuzhou had been keeping an eye on these historical warlords, taking advantage of Lu HaiKong's capture of Guangping to pick up the spoils behind his back.
This battle was solely aimed at Yan Liang, and they were blatantly stealing Lu HaiKong's glory right in front of him.
Yes, it was indeed blatant, although Zhang He and his men had not anticipated encountering Lu HaiKong, and they might not have initially planned to capture Yan Liang in front of him. But now, things were different.
Lu HaiKong's men noticed this group of cavalry, and they were not blind either. With thousands of troops, there was no way they could have missed Lu HaiKong's forces.
Despite seeing Lu HaiKong's army, they showed no intention of stopping and continued their task, intending to capture Yan Liang right in front of Lu HaiKong.
If this wasn't considered blatant, then what would be?
Lu HaiKong's personality was well-known. How could he allow others to steal his victory right in front of him? Even if Yan Liang had escaped from Guangping, it was unacceptable!
"Make them stop!"
Lu HaiKong turned to Dian Wei and said, and Dian Wei nodded, riding forward and shouting, "Stop!"
Dian Wei's voice was like a resounding bell, and his shout was deafening, probably audible for several miles around.
However, the other party completely ignored him, as if they hadn't heard a thing, continuing their task, and even speeding up their movements. Zhang He personally joined the fight!
Yan Liang had sustained some injuries in his previous battle with Gao Lan, and he had also fought with Wen Chou in the Battle of Guangping, worsening his wounds. So, at this moment, Yan Liang was wounded.
Otherwise, even if the Black Armored Cavalry was powerful, he wouldn't have been suppressed by these cavalrymen.
With Yan Liang injured, his strength could only reach 89 to 90 at most. Additionally, he might have been affected by Zhang He's Warlord Trait, making the fight even more painful. When Zhang He joined the battle, along with the Black Armored Cavalry, they quickly overwhelmed Yan Liang and knocked him to the ground.
After knocking Yan Liang down, Zhang He commanded his men to capture him, and only then did he slowly order his cavalry to stop!
Seeing this arrogant and fearless display, Lu HaiKong's eyebrows furrowed.
Lu HaiKong rode over on his horse, directly approaching the cavalry, and asked, "I am the Governor of Bingzhou. Who are you?"
Upon seeing Lu HaiKong approach, Zhang He stepped forward, but his eyes were filled with scrutiny and battle intent as he looked at Lu HaiKong.
The young Zhang He before him was probably not even twenty years old, a bit younger than Wen Chou. His strength was significantly greater than in history and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, clearly indicating that his lord had invested a lot of resources in him.
With youth and success, and commanding such a formidable Black Armored Cavalry that even made Lu HaiKong envious, it was natural for Zhang He to be a bit arrogant. As for Lu HaiKong, a figure shrouded in legends, Zhang He, who had never witnessed Lu HaiKong's battles, couldn't help but doubt his capabilities.
In Zhang He's eyes, everything Lu HaiKong had achieved, his lord could do as well. It was just that his lord didn't want to show off his prowess, and so Lu HaiKong had taken the glory. Therefore, Zhang He held a natural disdain for Lu HaiKong.
Zhang He fearlessly appraised Lu HaiKong for a moment before giving a disrespectful bow, saying, "I am Zhang He, a county magistrate under the Governor of Bohai. I've met the Governor!"
Lu HaiKong's eyebrows furrowed, "You're just a county magistrate from Bohai, what are you doing here in Julu? That man in your hands is a Yellow Turban criminal. Hand him over to me!"
Lu HaiKong was Lu HaiKong; he demanded the man right from the start.
"Governor, this man committed a serious crime in Bohai. He is someone my lord wants. I have no authority to hand him over to you." Zhang He bluntly refused, his face full of provocation as he stared at Lu HaiKong without the slightest fear.
Lu HaiKong's eyes narrowed, "I fought and conquered Guangping, and your lord hides behind, reaping the benefits. Well played! Stop the chatter, leave the man today. If your lord truly wants him, tell him to come and find me!"
Zhang He's face changed, surprised by Lu HaiKong's assertiveness. But he, Zhang He, was not easily intimidated. Lu HaiKong wanted him to leave the man behind, and he would? It wasn't that easy.
"Governor, what are you saying? I captured this man. If you have the ability, why didn't you stop him from escaping Guangping? Oh, you couldn't stop him there, so now you're coming to me? Are you going too far?"
At this moment, Liu Bei and the others had already approached. Hearing Zhang He's words, their faces changed, as this was the first time they had seen someone dare to speak to Lu HaiKong like this. To be precise, it wasn't the first time, but the person who had spoken to Lu HaiKong like this before was now lying down. This young man was probably not far from the same fate.
As expected, when Zhang He spoke, Lu HaiKong's face darkened.
Seeing this, Zhao Er, who was standing beside Lu HaiKong, immediately stepped forward, his face filled with anger, and shouted, "How dare you! Who do you think you are to speak to my lord like that?"
Zhang He completely ignored Zhao Er and continued to stare provocatively at Lu HaiKong.
As the tension escalated, Lu HaiKong's face grew increasingly grim, and a fight seemed imminent. At that moment, a warlord emerged from among the Black Armored Cavalry.
This warlord, chosen by the handsome young man to be Zhang He's deputy, had a calm and collected personality. He was specifically placed by Zhang He's side to compensate for Zhang He's character flaws.
Zhang He's provocative words would inevitably lead to a confrontation sooner or later. Although he held the Black Armored Legion, Lu HaiKong was still a governor, and it was best to avoid escalating the situation any further.
The warlord spoke to Lu HaiKong, "Governor, my lord Yuan holds this person in high regard. For the sake of my lord Yuan, could you please not make things difficult for us?"
They were in Ji Zhou, and the word 'Yuan' carried significant weight at this moment. Its meaning was clear to everyone.
Upon hearing these words, everyone, including Lu HaiKong, Liu Bei, and Cao Cao, understood their meaning.
It turned out that this cavalry unit was backed by the Yuan family, which explained why the young general dared to be so disrespectful towards Lu HaiKong and showed no fear of his status as a governor. It was no wonder that the cavalry under their command was so elite.
After all, the Yuan family was the most prestigious among the Four Generations of Three Dukes, and as a member of the Yuan family, there was no need to fear Lu HaiKong, a governor with a background as a mountain bandit and a eunuch.
In the version of the book, there was no mistake in the description.
When Lu HaiKong heard the word 'Yuan,' he was momentarily taken aback. At first, he thought it might be Yuan Shao, but upon further reflection, he realized it was probably not Yuan Shao but an extraordinary individual born into the Yuan family.
However, during the brief moment that Lu HaiKong was pondering, Zhang He and the warlord both had a misperception.
They were stunned when they saw Lu HaiKong guess their lord's background, and for a while, they remained silent, thinking that Lu HaiKong was insignificant. They became even more disdainful of him.
"I thought he was some extraordinary person, even the number one mystic? Compared to my lord, he's far inferior," Zhang He muttered, not realizing that Liu Bei and the others were looking at him as if he were a dead man. Turning to the warlord who had stepped forward, Zhang He waved his hand and said, "We're getting ready to leave. My lord is waiting for us."
As Zhang He turned to leave, suddenly, he sensed a terrifying aura rising behind him.
The aura, like a ghost or a god, brought a heart-pounding feeling that his heart might be crushed at any moment. Zhang He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
"It seems your lord doesn't care much about teaching manners. He's too focused on cultivating your strength and neglects your character!" Lu HaiKong's voice sounded calm, but his tone was the same as before. However, with Dian Wei's aura surging, Zhang He felt a chilling sensation.
But Zhang He was a brave man. Hearing Lu HaiKong's words, he immediately turned and glared at Lu HaiKong, "How dare you disrespect my lord? I will..."
"Oh, so you're a loyal little fellow. Good, I like this kind of person. Dian Wei, teach him some manners first!" Lu HaiKong's cold words interrupted Zhang He, and Dian Wei immediately charged forward.
Seeing Dian Wei rush towards him, Zhang He showed no fear, even though he knew he might not be a match for Dian Wei. Nonetheless, he met the charge head-on.
In Zhang He's mind, even if his strength was inferior to Dian Wei's, he could still hold his own for several dozen rounds. However, as soon as he engaged, Dian Wei grabbed him by the neck and violently pulled him off his horse!
In terms of strength, they were not on the same level. Although Zhang He had a strength of 90, it was no match for Dian Wei's towering strength of 96.
Moreover, after his battle with Zhang Liang, Dian Wei's strength seemed to have further improved, and his combat power had soared. With Dian Wei's accumulated power, it was a guaranteed one-hit kill against Zhang He.
When the warlord saw Zhang He being taken down, his face changed.
He knew that Zhang He was his lord's trusted general, and seeing him captured, the warlord immediately became anxious, "Governor Lu, release General Zhang!"
"Are you ordering me?"
Hearing this, Lu HaiKong looked up at him, his eyes like sharp blades piercing the warlord's heart. The warlord's breathing became uneven, and his face turned pale.
At that moment, the warlord realized the kind of person he was dealing with...
(End)
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