The next day.
The sky was still dark.
Liu Ye brought more than ten attendants to the south.
No one in the Prefecture Overseer's Estate could go to Yuzhang to redeem Zhu Hao, so this heavy responsibility could only fall on his head.
The journey took nearly ten days.
It was near the end of the month when he entered Yuzhang.
As a person from Huainan, although he was not familiar with Yuzhang, he still had some knowledge.
However, all the towns and counties he passed by were filled with happy faces and people working in the fields.
Along the way, unexpectedly, he didn't hear any complaints.
The Red Cliff Army was nothing more than bandits in his eyes, yet they managed a county so well.
Near Pengze.
There were fewer pedestrians on the road.
A war was about to break out, and Wang Xiong had already prepared for it.
The people around Pengze all moved into the city to do spring plowing after the war.
On the twenty-seventh day of the first month.
The carriage stopped at Pengze Camp.
"Stop."
The soldiers of the Red Cliff Army came forward with their weapons.
"Sergeant."
Liu Ye walked out of the carriage and presented the name card."I came from Qu'a and have something to see General Zhengnan. Therefore, I have to trouble the soldiers to report!”
"Qu Ah?"
The patrolling soldier's expression turned cold.
Qu 'a was now a province, and the people who came were officials of the imperial court.
Although the Red Cliff Army occupied a county, they were still bandits in name, so they naturally did not treat the officials from the prefecture well.
"Sorry for the trouble."
Liu Ye's expression did not change.
"Wait here."
The general took the name card and went to Liao Hua's tent.
About fifteen minutes later, he walked out of the camp and led Liu Ye to the commander's tent.
Not too long later.
Liu Ye stepped into the commander's tent.
On the left and right were the generals of the First Legion led by Liao Hua, the Head of the Treasury, Qiao Shun, and the Head of the Directorate of Celestials, Zhao Yi.
"Greetings, General."
Liu Ye did not dare to be arrogant, bent down and bowed.
At the same time, he was also secretly sizing up the famous Red Cliff Army commander.
"Please sit."
Wang Xiong said calmly.
"Here."
Liu Ye bowed and sat on the guest seat on the right.
"Liu Ziyang."
"After King Fuling."
Wang Xiong played with the name tag and said with a faint smile,"You're from Huainan, why would you be an official in Qu 'a and come to Yuzhang to visit?”
"Phew."
Liu Ye took a deep breath and said respectfully,"Yuan Shu is not benevolent to the state and county, and the Yangzhou Overseer is a member of his own clan, so he serves in the Prefecture Overseer's Mansion.”
"Yes."
Wang Xiong nodded.
For a moment.
The commander's tent was extremely silent.
Seeing that no one spoke, Liu Ye continued,"General, Zhu Hao is the prefect of Yuzhang appointed by the Imperial Court. He is also the son of the hussars general, Zhu Xi. I wonder how we can release him!”
"Hmm?"
The generals were puzzled.
Several months had passed.
Did the Imperial Court just remember that Zhu Hao had been captured?
"Simple."
Wang Xiong threw the name card on the table and said with a faint smile,"Zhu Hao's status is noble, but Yuzhang is a territory that the Red Cliff soldiers fought with their lives. If you want to redeem him, you naturally have to pay a price!”
"What price?" Liu Ye's heart sank.”
"Gulp."
Wang Xiong took a sip of tea and said indifferently," Last year, Liu Yao withdrew his troops from Yuzhang. He must have done it to attract Sun Ce's attack. This plan must have come from you!"”
"Swoosh."
Liu Ye was terrified. He stood up in horror and looked at his superior.
"It's you?"
Liao Hua, Zhao Yi, and Qiao Shun said in surprise.
"Yes or no?"
Wang Xiong said with a sharp gaze.
Liu Ye nodded slowly and said self-deprecatingly,"I didn't expect General to see through my plan!"”
"That's good."
Wang Xiong leaned on the large chair and said with a sidelong glance,"It's easy to get Zhu Hao. I heard that Donglai Taishi Ci is working under Liu Yao. Either you or he can exchange for Zhu Hao. If Liu Yao is unwilling, then it's your business!”
"This condition is a little too much!" Liu Ye said angrily.”
"Not too much."
Wang Xiong smiled lightly," One person for one person. This condition is very reasonable. If you are not satisfied, you can lead your troops to Yuzhang to take back Zhu Hao. However, I don't think you can move a single soldier now!”
"This matter needs to be discussed when we return."
Liu Ye stood up and bowed solemnly, wanting to leave the commander's tent.
"No need."
Wang Xiong stood up and said indifferently," Since you're here in Pengze, let's wait for the discussion to be settled. You can write a letter to Qu 'a and let Liu Yao make a decision. But I can't wait too long. After all, Sun Ce and Liu Biao are about to attack Yuzhang, right?"”
"Here."
Liu Ye gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Wang Hu."
Wang Xiong shouted outside the tent.
"I'm here."
Wang Hu stepped into the commander's tent with his saber.
Wang Xiong pointed at Liu Ye and said,"From now on, you have to protect Liu Ziyang well. If he loses a single strand of hair, I'll hold you accountable!"”
"Here."
Wang Hu grinned.
"General, is it necessary?" Liu Ye said bitterly.”
"Of course."
Wang Xiong said with absolute certainty.
"Thank you."
Liu Ye bowed.
Under Wang Hu's lead, they walked out of the commander's tent.
Yuzhang was dangerous, and everything was out of control.
Wang Xiong's strength and intelligence far exceeded his understanding.
What was terrifying was that the Red Cliff Army actually knew that Sun Ce and Liu Biao were going to use troops against Yuzhang. If this dragged on, Zhu Hao would probably die in this battle.
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