Although being called a nickname to his face was somewhat unbearable, Ye Feng did not intend to tolerate it.
As the saying goes, the best way to subdue a general is to beat him into submission.
"Come on!"
Grasping the Overlord Halberd that appeared out of thin air, Ye Feng put away his smile and looked at Dian Wei.
"Let me see if your skills are as hard as your mouth!"
"Hahaha..."
Dian Wei heard this and laughed heartily, his tone full of mockery.
"Since the Prefect is seeking death, do not blame this old Dian for showing no mercy!"
"Come on!"
"Hmph~!"
Facing Dian Wei, who had not yet been beaten by reality, Ye Feng let out a cold snort.
"Then let's try!"
With that, Ye Feng raised his halberd and thrust it forward in an unremarkable manner.
"Well met!"
Seeing the suddenly dark halberd, a hint of solemnity flashed in Dian Wei's eyes.
As the saying goes, an expert knows what they are doing with just one move.
Although Ye Feng's strike seemed ordinary, Dian Wei felt that he could not dodge it.
With no other choice,
Dian Wei could only hold his pair of small halberds in front of his chest, preparing to block Ye Feng's strike head-on.
"Heh heh..."
Seeing this, a smile appeared on Ye Feng's lips, but his halberd did not change direction.
He wanted to try it too!
It is said that in the ranking of military prowess in the late Han and Three Kingdoms period, Lu Bu was first in mounted combat, and Dian Wei was first in foot combat.
He had already experienced mounted combat with Lu Bu, and his Overlord Halberd technique was indeed not bad.
But in foot combat?
Looking at the solemn-faced Dian Wei in front of him, Ye Feng increased his strength by another layer.
"Break for me!"
"Boom~!"
With Ye Feng's low roar, the Overlord Halberd directly pierced the small halberds in Dian Wei's hands.
"Clang~!"
After a harsh clang of metal against metal, Dian Wei's eyes widened abruptly.
He felt as if his hands were no longer his own.
Powerful!
Extremely powerful!
If Dian Wei had traveled to the future, he would probably know how to describe it.
It was like being hit by a car traveling at 120 mph head-on.
Both were agonizing!
Although he managed to block Ye Feng's attack in the end, Dian Wei could feel the blood churning in his chest.
Then...
"Pfft~!"
Scarlet blood arced through the air, scattering in spots on the bluestone street.
"Hmph~!"
Glancing at Dian Wei's limp arms, Ye Feng snorted and scoffed.
"It seems your skills are not as hard as your mouth!"
"..."
Hearing Ye Feng's mockery, Dian Wei's face could not help but flush red.
But he had no words to refute.
No matter when, strength is the capital for showing off.
No strength?
Then you are truly a fool!
Just like Dian Wei now!
He could only shut his mouth in the face of Ye Feng's ridicule, without even the slightest desire to retort.
After all,
A warrior who has lost both arms is basically useless.
Let alone Ye Feng, who was clearly much stronger than him.
Even the personal guards who were now surrounding them, Dian Wei felt he might not be able to defeat them.
In short.
From the moment he decided to block Ye Feng's halberd head-on, it was destined that he was beyond salvation this time.
Fortunately,
Ye Feng did not intend to kill him. Instead, he ordered the personal guards behind him.
"Go call a military doctor to examine him!"
"Yes!"
The personal guard agreed and turned to head back.
"Hmph~!"
Hearing Ye Feng's command, Dian Wei snorted, raised his head, and said with a look of defiance.
"If you want to kill, kill me. If you want to flay, flay me. Don't pretend to be kind!"
"Heh heh..."
Ye Feng chuckled at this, not getting angry, but instead saying in a teasing tone.
"If you're not healed, won't it be a bit unsatisfying to beat you up next time?"
"???"
As Ye Feng's words fell, Dian Wei's dark face turned even darker.
You're healing me just to beat me up again?
What kind of grudge is this?
I blocked your carriage, I cursed you to your face, I...
It seems I was quite hateful?
Thinking of this, Dian Wei's expression became a little unnatural.
But he still did not beg for mercy!
He was a tough man!
So what if he got beaten up again!
It was just a pity that before Dian Wei could figure out what to do tomorrow, Ye Feng had already arranged his future for him.
"Dian Wei, is it?"
"Look here!"
Meeting Dian Wei's confused yet slightly surprised gaze, Ye Feng said with a smile.
"Although you cursed this Prefect before, this Prefect is not angry at all!"
"Really!"
"Not only am I not angry, but I will also support you for the rest of your life!"
"It just so happens that I need a sparring partner, so you will be my exclusive sparring partner from now on."
"How about it?"
"Are you moved?"
"..."
Listening to Ye Feng's seemingly kind tone, Dian Wei's originally dark face immediately turned somewhat pale.
Moved?
I'm so moved, okay!
Once or twice is fine, but he has to spar with him every day from now on?
Thinking of Ye Feng's almost monstrous strength, and feeling the lingering pain in his arms...
"What, what do you want to do?!"
Dian Wei, suppressing the frustration in his heart, gritted his teeth and asked.
"I just cursed you a few times!"
"Killing or flaying is fine, why torment me?!"
"Mmm..."
Ye Feng touched his chin and asked thoughtfully.
"Isn't it enough that this Prefect is willing?"
"???"
Dian Wei never expected to receive such an answer.
You are willing?
Because you are willing, you torment me?
This damn...
"Pfft~!"
As he thought about it, Dian Wei felt increasingly wronged and spat out another mouthful of blood.
"Tsk tsk~!"
Seeing this, Ye Feng clicked his tongue twice but did not continue to provoke the fellow.
Can't you see his dark face has turned pale?
If he continued to provoke him, he might ascend to heaven on the spot.
How could that be?
Although he was unhappy with Dian Wei cursing him in public, he did not want to send him to heaven just like that.
Wouldn't that mean he came here for nothing?
Of course!
The most important thing was that Ye Feng wanted to find out who had instigated Dian Wei!
He did not believe that Dian Wei would come to find trouble with him for no reason.
Someone must have instigated him from behind!
Simply seeking death!
Ye Feng had intended to give them a small punishment and let them go, but it seemed that would not work now.
However, this was also good!
If he used this as an excuse to deal with these aristocratic families, he would have no burden in his heart.
However,
When Ye Feng asked about the mastermind, Dian Wei looked bewildered and said:
"What mastermind?"
"Hmm?"
Ye Feng frowned, looked at Dian Wei, and said with displeasure.
"Dian Wei, you'd better be honest. Don't think this Prefect really won't kill you!"
"..."
Hearing the killing intent in Ye Feng's words, Dian Wei was completely stunned.
Is this guy crazy?
What mastermind?
I really just can't stand your arrogance and high-handedness, so I came to teach you a lesson.
What else do you want me to confess?
Could it be...
Glancing at the somewhat frightened and uneasy county magistrate of Jiwu beside him, Dian Wei frowned.
"Prefect, although I also can't stand this guy, I take responsibility for my own actions."
"I just heard that you are arrogant and high-handed, bullying the weak and dominating the strong, so I wanted to teach you a lesson!"
"If you want to kill, then just kill me!"
"..."
Ye Feng narrowed his eyes and stared at Dian Wei for a long time, his expression fluctuating.
What the hell?
It wasn't someone directing him?
Does that mean?
My reputation in Jiwu has reached the point where everyone wants to beat me up?
Thinking of this,
Ye Feng glared hatefully at the Jiwu county magistrate who had just breathed a sigh of relief.
"Tell them to hurry up for this Prefect. If they are late, they don't need to come!"
"Yes, yes..."
The Jiwu county magistrate, who had just been relieved that Dian Wei was loyal, nodded repeatedly.
It didn't matter to him now anyway.
As for those aristocratic families?
Pray for themselves!
He could feel that Ye Feng was in a rage now and urgently needed someone to vent on.
..........
While Ye Feng was staying in Jiwu county city because of Dian Wei's matter.
In the Sili region,
The war was raging.
The five northern army academies, led by Huangfu Song and Zhu Di, had finally successfully captured Sishui Pass, opening the way for the imperial army to enter Sili.
Unfortunately, it was a bit late!
The Yellow Turban rebels had already transported troops through Hulao Pass, heading towards Luoyang non-stop.
By the time Lu Zhi led the main force into Sili, the Yellow Turban rebels had already reached Luoyang.
Fortunately,
Luoyang, as one of the few important cities of this era, could still hold out if it was strictly defended.
But the news of this greatly affected Emperor Ling Liu Hong.
What the hell?
He, the dignified Emperor of Han, was actually surrounded by a group of bandits in Luoyang?
Then what are you waiting for!
Personal expedition!
With Emperor Ling Liu Hong issuing an enraged decree, the army guarding Luoyang immediately mobilized.
And it must be said,
Although the troops in various regions were stretched thin, there were still quite a few Imperial Guards.
After some consolidation, Liu Hong managed to gather more than 50,000 troops.
Although these people were pampered and their combat effectiveness was clearly not good.
But so what?
If they couldn't defeat the rebel army, could they still not defeat a bunch of simpletons?
Kill them for me!
Under the command of the somewhat irrational Liu Hong, the army of 50,000 marched out of the city to duel the Yellow Turban rebels.
Logically speaking, such a command was not problematic.
After all,
According to the information received by the imperial court, Lu Zhi was already leading a large army on the way.
As long as they could hold out for one day, these Yellow Turban rebels would face the risk of being attacked from both front and back.
Precisely because of this,
The old generals and the heads of aristocratic families in Luoyang did not object to Emperor Ling's decision.
They also wanted a great victory!
It was too frustrating!
As the foremost aristocratic family in the Great Han, when had they ever suffered such humiliation?
To be surrounded by a bunch of peasants?
If they didn't fight fiercely to clear their minds, there would be many troubles in the future.
So,
Not only did Emperor Ling personally lead the expedition this time, but members of the aristocratic families also eagerly signed up.
At first glance,
They had troops and generals, giving off a momentum of turning the tide.
But the problem was,
Could the Yellow Turban rebels who arrived at Luoyang first be ordinary Yellow Turban rebels?