On both banks of the Yu River, two armies were moving side by side across the river.
They boarded the pleasure boat they had recruited and sailed on the Yushui River. Maintaining a distance of an arrow from the shore, Chu Huan shouted at Sun Jian's troops opposite him," Where's Brother Wentai?”
Sun Jian rode his horse and walked along the shore." Lord Chu is really in a leisurely mood! May I know why you called me?"
"Brother Wentai, why are you in such a hurry? If you have nothing important to do, why not play in Jingzhou for a few days and let me do my best as a host?”
Sun Jian was a little confused, wondering what Chu Huan meant. Could it be that he was simply leading his troops to the south?
It was better to keep a distance first.
"Lord Chu, I appreciate your kind intentions! It's only because I have something important to do at home and need to rush back. I don't dare to trouble you!”
"Oh?" Chu Huan pretended to be surprised. I wonder what troubles Brother Wentai? If there is a need, I have nothing to do. I am willing to lead the army back with Brother Wentai and help Brother Wentai!”
Return with the army? It seemed like he had come with ill intentions! Sun Jian probed," Lord Chu must be joking! Isn't Jingzhou in trouble with bandits? Lord Chu, you should settle your own matters first!”
Chu Huan smiled slightly, preparing to provoke him again." You don't have to worry, Brother Wentai. I've just received good news that the bandits in Jingzhou have been pacified. The navy will come to receive you in a few days. Do you want to ride on a favorable boat, Brother Wentai? It's very difficult to travel by land!"
Sun Jian's expression turned ugly when he heard this. After a long while, he forced a smile and replied," Congratulations, Lord Chu, for suppressing the bandits. I won't trouble you any further. The two armies are not under each other's command, and I'm afraid it will be inconvenient. I have something urgent to attend to, so I'll take my leave first. I'll visit you again next time!"”
Seeing that Sun Jian was about to turn around and leave, it was time to make things clear. Chu Huan said loudly," Don't be in a hurry to leave! I heard that Brother Wentai got a big treasure recently?”
Sun Jian's back froze and he turned around unnaturally." I don't understand what you mean."”
Chu Huan acted as if this matter had nothing to do with him and reminded him with a face full of good intentions," Not everyone can take the jade seal. If Brother Wentai accidentally picked it up, it's better to return it to the imperial court!”
Sun Jian's expression became even uglier. He was a little angry and replied," What does Lord Chu mean by this? This Sun has never seen any jade seal!"
Still pretending?
Chu Huan's face was full of mockery." Oh? So Lord Sun had never seen the jade seal before! However, perhaps one of Lord Sun's subordinates had secretly committed the crime. If I implicated Lord Sun, wouldn't it cause a great injustice to the Great Han Dynasty in the future? It would be better for me to do a check on behalf of the general so as not to wrongly blame a good person.”
When Han Dang heard this, he could no longer hold it in and shouted angrily," Chu Huan! We're not your subordinates. Why do you think you can check us just like that? Others might be afraid of you, but I, Han Dang, am not afraid of you.”
Dian Wei and Xu Chu shouted at the same time," Shut up! How dare a commoner call our lord by his name? He deserves the death penalty!"”
Chu Huan waved his hand to stop Dian Wei and Xu Chu. A disdainful sneer flashed across the corner of his mouth." Oh? What is your identity? You think you're worthy of talking to me? Why are you so excited? Is there something in your heart that can't be seen?”
Han Dang was so angry that his face turned purple. He pointed at Chu Huan with one hand, and his mouth trembled so much that he could not speak." You, you, you…"
Sun Jian patted Han Dang's shoulder to calm his subordinates down. He cupped his hands and said," There's no need to trouble you, sir. A clean person will be clean. I'll take my leave now. I'll ask you for advice the next time we meet."”
With that, he turned around and left.
"Lord Sun, have a safe journey! I hope Lord Sun can return to River East safely!”
We will meet again soon.
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After returning to the team, Sun Jian, Cheng Pu, and Han Dang were all frowning and silent.
Han Dang saw that the atmosphere was so tense and broke the silence first." My lord, the matter of the jade seal has been exposed. Now that we are being watched by Chu Huan, what should we do?”
Sun Jian shook his head and said nothing. He could only send people to cover the rear and try to delay Chu Huan's crossing of the river. The main force quickly rushed back to River East.
However, it was inappropriate for him to say this. Those who brought up the rear would probably die!
Han Dang was the first to say," My Lord, you don't have to worry. I'll cover the rear. I'm going to meet Chu Huan to avenge the humiliation he humiliated me!”
Sun Jian looked at Han Dang and patted him on the shoulder." I'm counting on you now. I'll be waiting for you in Jiujiang!"”
"Don't worry, my lord. I, Han Dang, won't die so easily. I want to see if Chu Huan lives up to his reputation. If I die here today, my lord must be careful of Chu Huan.”After saying that, he picked up his troops and left resolutely.
Seeing that Sun Jian was still in a daze, Cheng Pu said anxiously," My lord, let's hurry! Don't let down the time that Brother Yi Gong has bought for us!”
Sun Jian came back to his senses." If Chu Huan is heartless, don't blame me for being unjust. The entire army will advance at a rapid pace and attack Xinye County overnight. We will spend the night there and replenish some rations at the same time!”
Since Chu Huan wants to be a busybody, then I won't be polite. If I don't turn your territory upside down, my surname isn't Sun!
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