Lu Junyi Fights a Great Battle at Yuling Pass; Song Gongming Takes Qingxi Cave by Stratagem

Lu Junyi Fights a Great Battle at Yuling Pass; Song Gongming Takes Qingxi Cave by StratagemA poem says: With a mighty army in hand and orders made new, Between laughter and talk he pacified the rebels at Muzhou. The whole army won a great victory, their momentum irresistible; Back to the river he moved troops, using them like a god. Destroying the rebel chief was as easy as tearing dry wood, And he forced that false court to bow its head and submit. Clearly written in the green histories, The loyal and righteous hearts of these bold fellows were at last fulfilled. The story tells that at that time the four great generals Guan Sheng and the others galloped with troops up Wulong Ridge and ran straight into Shi Bao’s force. Guan Sheng shouted from horseback, “Rebel general, you dared kill our brothers!” When Shi Bao saw it was Guan Sheng, he had no heart for a prolonged fight and led his troops back up the ridge. The commandant Bai Qin came forward to fight Guan Sheng. The two horses charged together and their weapons clashed. Before ten bouts had passed, a gong......