by Luo Guanzhong
26Upon hearing this, Zhang Fei flew into a rage; he wanted to kill the escorting soldiers in order to rescue Lu Zhi. Xuande rushed to stop him, saying, "The royal court naturally has the support of the people; how can you be so rash?" The soldiers surrounded Lu Zhi and departed. Lord Guan said, "Palace guard Lu has already been arrested, and someone else will be leading the army. If we go with them, we will not have anyone that we can count on for support. It would be better to return to Zhuo Commandery. Xuande followed his suggestion, and headed his troops north.
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They had not yet traveled two days, when suddenly they heard a thunderclap of shouting from the other side of the hills. Xuande raced his horse, along with Guan and Zhang, to the top of a tall bluff to see what was happening. They watched as the Han army was suffering a major defeat; even further away, they could see the Yellow Turbans approaching, covering all of the hills and the plains with their vast numbers. On their banners in large script, it read, "general of the heavens." Xuande exclaimed, "It's Zhang Jue! Let's hurry and join in the fighting."
Continued next week. Tomorrow's installment from Lays of Ancient Rome by Macaulay.
This is one of four great novels from China, published when it was the most highly civilization in the world. Map shows China at the time of this story.
Chapter Summary: Three brave men swear an oath of allegiance at the feast in the peach gardens; our heroes' first achievement is the vanquishing of the Yellow Turbans.
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