第13部分(第6/7 页)
and their riders battered away at each other for thirty bouts; yet still Lu Bu stood firm。
Then Liu Bei rode out to his brothers' aid; his double swords raised ready to strike。 The steed with the flowing mane was urged in at an angle; and now Lu Bu had to contend with three surrounding warriors at whom he struck one after another; and they at him; the flashing of the warriors' weapons looking like the revolving lamps suspended at the new year。 And the warriors of the eight armies gazed rapt with amazement at such a battle。
But Lu Bu's guard began to weaken and fatigue seized him。 Looking hard in the face of Liu Bei; Lu Bu feigned a fierce thrust thus making Liu Bei suddenly draw back。 Then; lowering his halberd; Lu Bu dashed through the angle thus opened and got away。
But was it likely they would allow him to escape? They whipped their steeds and followed hard。 The soldiers of the eight armies cracked their throats with thunderous cheers and all dashed forward; pressing after Lu Bu as he made for the shelter of the Tiger Trap Pass。 And first among his pursuers were the three brothers。
An ancient poet has told of this famous fight in these lines:
The fateful day of Han came in the reigns of Huan and Ling;
Their glory declined as the sun sinks at the close of day。
Dong Zhuo; infamous minister of state; pulled down the youthful Bian。
It is true the new Xian was a weakling; too timid for his times。
Then Cao Cao proclaimed abroad these wicked deeds;
And the great lords; moved with anger; assembled their forces。
In council met they and chose as their oath…chief Yuan Shao;
Pledged themselves to maintain the ruling house and tranquillity。
Of the warriors of that time matchless Lu Bu was t
本章未完,点击下一页继续。