Liu Xun, who looked confused, came back with 40,000 soldiers who also looked confused. They just went out for a walk, why did their home and Jiangdong seem to be turned upside down?
In the banquet specially set for Liu Xun in Wancheng City, Liu Ye told Liu Xun exactly what happened in Lujiang.
"Hiss!!! What a vicious Sun Ce!" Liu Xun took a breath, then held Liu Ye's hands tightly and said gratefully: "If it weren't for Zi Yang, I would be a lost dog now!"
Liu Ye showed a wry smile and said: "Now Sun Ce has been severely injured by us, but when he recovers, he will definitely take revenge. The prefect failed to bring back the food and grass, and now we have consumed a huge amount of food and grass. The days to come will be difficult...
"
Liu Xun was a little ashamed when he heard this.
He brought out a total of 40,000 troops, but they couldn't even capture the small city of Shangliao. The food and grass in Haihun and other places had long been emptied, so he could only return without success.
And if Liu Ye hadn't been so alert, he might have been ambushed by that shameless villain who betrayed his alliance...
Thinking of this, Liu Xun had no idea and had to ask: "Brother Ziyang, what do you think we should do?"
After Liu Xun suffered this setback, the arrogance in his heart had dissipated. He finally realized that he was not the kind of hero who could rebuke Fang Qiu and guide the country.
Liu Ye quietly winked at Gan Ning and Zhao Xue behind Liu Xun. If Liu Xun didn't know what to do later, they could take down Liu Xun directly.
"Sun Ce has regarded Lujiang as a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh. I think that for our own safety, we should seek asylum from Prime Minister Cao."
"Ah? Ah!" Liu Xun was stunned for a moment before he realized, "You mean, you want to seek protection from Cao Cao?"
"Yes...does Governor Liu think so?"
"No..." Liu Xun was about to retort when he suddenly felt a chill coming from the back of his head.
He remembered that the man wearing brocade clothes and a bell on his waist was none other than the rumored Jinfan thief Gan Ning, and suddenly realized that today's banquet might not be a good one.
Liu Xun didn't wait for Zhao Xue Gan Ning to take action, and quickly continued: "We should directly seek refuge with Prime Minister Cao. Only by becoming a part of Cao Ying can Lujiang be truly safe!"
"Huh?" Gan Ning exclaimed softly and said to himself, "This man does have some knowledge."
However, Zhao Xue knew that Liu Xun saw the intentions of himself and others and wisely chose to save his life.
The final task has been completed, and the rest will be left to Liu Ye to arrange.
Zhao Xue put away a short section of the long sword she had drawn, nodded to Liu Ye, and left the banquet.
Gan Ning saw this and quickly followed Zhao Xue out.
As the two of them walked on the dark street, Gan Ning suddenly asked softly: "What are you going to do next?"
"Go back to Chenliu and resume your life."
"Then what?"
"Accept new tasks."
"Have you ever considered other things? Such as life-long events..."
"My life only belongs to shadow."
Gan Ning sighed and said, "Then I will follow you back to Chenliu, and I will also join the shadows."
Zhao Xue stopped after hearing this.
"What's wrong?" Gan Ning turned around and asked.
"Gan Xingba, you are the one who is favored by your husband. You should have a brighter future."
"I am willing to use my bright future in exchange for your looking back at me and smiling at me."
Zhao Xue remained silent, then raised her feet and continued walking towards her cabin.
Gan Ning accompanied Zhao Xue silently until he was sent to the house before turning around and leaving.
The moment Gan Ning turned around to leave, Zhao Xue suddenly said: "Tomorrow at midnight, we will escort the Lu family to Chenliu County."
When Gan Ning heard this, he grinned and said, "I am the best at protecting people!"
The Lu family paid a huge price for the opposition forces in the battle in Jiangdong.
Jiangdong definitely couldn't go back, and it wasn't even safe to stay in Lujiang. So after Zhao Xue discussed with Lu Xun, they decided to escort them to Chenliu County first, and then see how Lu Yan and Guo Jia made arrangements.
Zhao Xue had compiled the detailed story of what happened in Lujiang and Jiangdong into a book and rushed it to Chenliu County by other shadow peripheral members.
Zhao Xue, together with Gan Ning and his three hundred Jinfan troops, escorted the Lu family towards Chenliu.
Xuchang, Prime Minister's Mansion.
Cao Cao received news from Shouchun. After all, the fight between Lujiang and Jiangdong was so lively, so Xiahou Dun would be able to find out some news.
After reading Xiahou Dun's letter, Cao Cao clicked his tongue twice and said to himself: "Although the last step of the plan failed, their success has greatly exceeded all of our imaginations. A small shadow guard actually
To be able to accomplish such a big thing, the power of shadow cannot be underestimated!"
The Shadow Guard was able to secretly stir up such a turmoil, in fact, it was because Sun Ce did not have the corresponding counterattack ability.
After the changes in Jiangdong, the princes are bound to pay attention to the power of secrets. In the future, such secret confrontations will become more and more difficult and bloody.
Liu Ye's identity is a bit sensitive, but his talent is truly amazing.
After careful consideration, Cao Cao appointed Liu Ye as the prefect of Lujiang, and Liu Xun was transferred to Guangling as the prefect of Guangling.
As for the 50,000 soldiers and horses left by Liu Xun, most of them were divided and replenished to the northern defense line, leaving 20,000 soldiers to defend Lujiang.
Huang Zu sent Gan Ning to help Lujiang defeat Sun Ce. Cao Cao waved his hand and gave him the title of General Hengjiang and rewarded him with countless gold and silver. In addition to commending him, he bought Gan Ning and the thousands of men under his command in disguise.
Huang Zu looked down on Gan Ning. With these assets, it would only take a matter of minutes to recruit thousands more troops.
Moreover, he also gained the title of General Hengjiang. For a time, Huang Zu was able to steal the limelight in Jingzhou.
...
In December of the second year of Jian'an.
Before the end of the year, the Lu family finally came to Chenliu.
They passed through Shouchun and entered Yanzhou from Xuzhou, thus avoiding the remnants of the Yellow Turbans and bandits that they might encounter along the way.
The sights they saw along the way gradually gave the Lu clan members confidence. When they arrived at Chenliu City, they felt as if country people were entering the city for the first time...
"Oh my God! This city is so big and there are so many people!" Lu Ji, who followed Lu Xun every step of the way, sighed with emotion as he looked at the constant flow of people coming and going at the city gate.
Lu Xun was also shocked by Chen Liucheng's majesty, but he could keep his composure, so he didn't show too much surprise.
Gan Ning and his brothers looked at Chen Liu's city wall, which was more than ten meters wide and fifteen meters high, and secretly thought about how much it would cost to capture such a strong city.
Lu Yan and Guo Jia got the news earlier.
So before Zhao Xue and others arrived, they were already waiting outside the city gate.
The first time after arriving, Zhao Xue saw Lu Yan and Guo Jia from a distance.
She quickly came to Lu Yan and Guo Jia, bowed and clasped her fists and said: "Captain Qiang Yue of Dingzi Battalion, come back to your husband and Jijiu to apologize!"
"Hahaha!" Lu Yan and Guo Jia looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter.
The sudden laughter made Gan Ning frown behind Zhao Xue.
Just when Gan Ning was about to get angry, Lu Yan opened his mouth and said to Zhao Xue: "Xiaoxue, Xiaoxue, you are indeed guilty of acting out of motivation, but that cannot cover up the great achievements of your D-shaped battalion in Jiangdong!"
After listening to Lu Yan's words, Gan Ning felt better.
Guo Jia nodded to Zhao Xue and said, "Bury the ashes of the fallen brothers in the Zhonglie Garden."
Zhao Xue's eyes were slightly red, she stood up and said: "Thank you sir and the wine..."
Lu Yan looked at the handsome man behind Zhao Xue and asked with a smile: "Gan Xingba?"
"It's me...I thanked Lu Xiuqi for your kindness." Gan Ning was referring to the kindness Lu Yan sent someone to look for him.
"You have the qualifications to be a famous general. Joining the Shadow Guard would be a waste of your talent..."
Gan Ning's heart twitched. Although he was heartbroken, he still said resolutely: "Ning is determined to join the Shadow Guard and follow Qiang Yue around."
It's hard to tell that Gan Ning is still an infatuated person.
Lu Yan didn't force it. Anyway, there would be plenty of opportunities to "fish" him out in the future, so he turned to Guo Jia and asked, "Fengxiao, what do you think?"
After all, Guo Jia is now the nominal leader of the shadows, and it is not easy for Lu Yan to bypass Guo Jia and give orders directly.
Guo Jia nodded slightly and said, "Okay, Gan Xingba, just listen to Qiang Yue's orders for the time being."