During this battle in Jingnan, Zhuge Liang left Changsha to Guan Yu, just to make him defeat the bravest general Huang Zhong of Jingzhou head-on, establish the image of Guan Yu being invincible, so that neither Jiangdong nor Cao Cao dared to face Jingzhou!

Huang Zhong was always a hero. In the third year of Chuping (192), when Liu Biao became the governor of Jingzhou, Huang Zhong was appointed as the General of the Central Army by Liu Biao. He followed his nephew Liu Pan to station troops in You County, Changsha to fight against Sun Ce from Jiangdong.

In the fourth year of Jian'an (199), Huang Zhong followed Liu Pan to war with Sun Ce in Ai County. He fought with Sun Ce without a chance to decide the outcome, helping Liu Pan to repel Sun Ce. His courage can be imagined.

After Liu Cong surrendered, Huang Zhong surrendered with it. Cao Cao appointed him as the general to guard Changsha, and still let him fight against the attack from Jiangdong.

Zhuge Liang lived in Jingzhou for a long time and knew Huang Zhong's courage. He originally wanted Guan Yu to lead two thousand troops to capture Changsha. Who knew that Guan Yu was too arrogant, but he only brought five hundred school knives to him, which made Zhuge Liang feel worried!

Zhuge Liang quietly said to Liu Bei: "Guan Yu underestimated the enemy Huang Zhong, but he was afraid that he would be in trouble. The lord should lead the army to respond."

Liu Bei was also afraid that Guan Yu would make mistakes, so he led his troops to Changsha.

Han Xuan, the prefect of Changsha, was a famous scholar in Henoi. After coming to Jingzhou, he had a very good conversation with Liu Biao. He was hired as an employee by Liu Biao and was later appointed as the prefect of Changsha until now.

His clan's younger brother Han Hao was a general under Cao Cao's subordinates and was highly valued by Cao Cao.

After Liu Cong surrendered to Cao Cao, Han Xuan also surrendered. Cao Cao did not look at him differently and still let him serve as the prefect of Changsha.

Because Han Xuan was not a local family, he acted without any scruples, but he was fair in his actions and hated evil. He usually couldn't stand the local tyrants and the people, and often came forward to make decisions for the people. The local tyrants were both afraid and hated.

When Han Xuan heard that Guan Yu's army had arrived, he called the veteran Huang Zhong and his gang of generals to discuss military information. Han Xuan said:

"Since Prime Minister Cao was defeated, Zhou Yu led heavy troops to cut off the connection between Changsha and Jiangling. Now three counties in the four counties in Jingnan have surrendered to Liu Bei, but they all surrendered without fighting. Changsha has almost become an isolated city, and I am afraid it cannot be defended! If we surrender without fighting, it is a bit unreasonable, so we must hold on Changsha for a while. After we go to Jiangling to ask for help, and then open the city gate and celebrate the city, no one can say anything! Hansheng, how long do you think we can hold on?"

Huang Zhong was the acting general appointed by Cao Cao at this time. Although he was controlled by Han Xuan, he could still make decisions in military affairs. He also knew that Han Xuan was not engaged in military affairs and did not have a long discussion. He simply replied:

"The prefect needs no worries. With the knife, bow, and the athletes in his hand, it may not be possible to defend Changsha, an lonely city, but it is still okay to persevere until General Cao Ren's reinforcements arrive."

It turns out that although Huang Zhong is over fifty years old, he is strong and can still draw a bow of two stones, and he can hit every shot.

Before Huang Zhong finished speaking, the next person came out and asked Han Xuan for battle:

"There is no need for the Old General Huang to fight, just a spear in his hand, and he will definitely capture Guan someone alive to meet the prefect."

Han Xuan regarded it as Yang Ling, the captain of the Changsha Military Academy, who was under Han Xuan. He was known for his bravery and was second only to Huang Zhong and Wei Yan in Changsha County.

When Han Xuan heard this, he was overjoyed and asked Yang Ling to test Guan Yu's reality and reality first. Of course, it was the best, but he said to Yang Ling:

"General Yang, it is naturally good to be able to capture Guan someone alive. Even if you can't capture him, it doesn't matter, but don't hurt Guan someone's life. He is Liu Bei's sworn brother, and that will inevitably lead to a mortal hatred with Liu Bei. When Changsha County is lost, I will not be able to save your life!"

Then he ordered Yang Ling to lead a thousand troops to go outside the city to fight Guan Yu.

Yang Ling ran out of the city and walked about fifty miles. He saw the dust flying in front of him, and Guan Yu's army arrived early.

Yang Ling relied on his courage and saw that Guan Yu had only 500 troops and horses, and his formation was not in order, and his courage became stronger. He stood in front of the formation and quarreled.

Guan Yu had a high opinion of himself and did not want to fight with Yang Ling, the unknown man, so he asked him to replace Huang Zhong to fight.

But Yang Ling was underestimated by Guan Yu, and she felt angry and her words became increasingly unpleasant. Guan Yu was furious when he heard this, and even stopped talking, and took Yang Ling directly.

Yang Ling came to greet him with a spear, but without three together, Guan Yu used his knife to swing Yang Ling's spear, raised his sword and fell, and slashed Yang Ling under the horse.

Although Yang Ling is not a match for Guan Yu, it is not so bad. However, before going to the battle, Han Xuan did not allow him to kill Guan someone, so he left two points of strength in his hand. He was not as strong as Guan Yu, but Guan Yu easily squirted his spear and exposed the empty door and was killed.

As soon as Yang Ling died, the thousand troops he brought were frightened when he saw the main general being killed instantly, but they turned around and fled one by one.

Guan Yu was about to conquer Changsha. With a wave of his hand, Zhou Cang stepped forward and cut Yang Ling's head, cut a bamboo on the side of the road and raised his head, leading the five hundred school knife hands, and chased him to the city. The guards hurriedly closed the city gate and reported to Han Xuan.

Han Xuan was shocked when he heard this, so he took Huang Zhong, Wei Yan and other generals to the city tower to watch the enemy situation.

Seeing that there were only hundreds of troops outside the city and the formation was not uniform, Han Xuan was slightly calmer.

But in front of the school knife hands, there was a tall man with black face and beard. He used a long bamboo pole to pick up Yang Ling's head, and Han Xuan couldn't help but fight a cold war.

Although Yang Ling died, the fearful expression on his face was still clearly visible. The soldiers guarding the city were afraid and the morale of the entire army was very low.

Although Han Xuan was a weak scholar, he also knew that the soldiers were only affected by Yang Ling's death and their morale was sluggish for a while. If you want to improve your morale, you just need to make a comeback for a while!

Han Xuan’s only hope is veteran Huang Zhong. Although he can control Huang Zhong, he cannot force him. He said to Huang Zhong in a negotiated tone:

"Hansheng, Guan Yu's reputation has spread all over the world since Guan Wenkong, Hulao, and Guan Yu killed Hua Xiong. As expected, Wuxu Soldiers of the Fame, so quickly killed Yang Ling. The general is nearly 60 years old and his physical strength is not as strong as before. You ask yourself if you can resist it? If you can't stop it, don't force it, don't waste your life in vain. I will teach the soldiers to hang the battle-free sign and wait for news about Cao Ren's reinforcements."

Han Xuan was originally concerned about Huang Zhong's safety, but who knew that what he said accidentally happened to be a provoking effect.

Huang Zhong is an old and stronger person. He can't stand the method of provoking generals. The most unheard of hearing is that people say he has the word "old". He stood up with a shout and said sternly:

"Although I, Mr. Huang, have three stone bows on both arms, and I still have a thousand pounds of strength in my body: Isn't it enough to rival Guan Yu!"

When Han Xuan saw Huang Zhong's stubbornness, he knew that he could not stop him, so he asked him to bring a thousand soldiers to fight. However, Huang Zhong was unwilling to rely on many to win, so he only ordered five hundred cavalry out of the city to fight.

Han Xuan and the generals watched the battle on the city tower, Huang Zhong carried a sword and rode his horse, and led five hundred cavalrymen to fly across the suspension bridge.

Guan Yu was fighting outside the city. When he saw a white-haired veteran, he knew that Huang Zhong had arrived, so he asked Zhou Cang to spread the five hundred school knife hand in a word, and asked immediately:

"Is it Huang Zhong who is here?"

Huang Zhong stood still and replied sternly: "Since I know my name, how dare I offend my territory!"

When Guan Yu heard Huang Zhong's words so tough, he couldn't help but say angrily:

"I'll get your head!"

After saying that, the two stopped talking nonsense and came out on the same horse. The two horses fought, and they raised their swords at the same time. They fought back and forth for more than a hundred rounds, without a winner.

Han Xuan saw clearly in the city, for fear that Huang Zhong would lose his strength when he was old and not long-lasting, and he would win the army with a sound of gold.

Huang Zhong took over his army into the city, and Guan Yu also retreated and set up camp ten miles away from the city.
Chapter completed!