When Liu Pi saw Gong Du's expression, he quickly put down the wine cup in his hand and said a little drunkenly: "Senior Brother Gong, what happened?"
Gong Du did not answer, but stared at Gong Wu and said in a deep voice: "Xiao Wu, are you sure you read it correctly?"
Gong Wu glanced at Jian Yong, who was sitting at the top, and hesitated to speak. Jian Yong had also put down his wine cup and looked at Gong Du with a suspicious look on his face. He was also secretly beating in his heart, wondering what happened.
, will things that were originally promised change?
But I heard Gong Du scolding: "If you fart, hurry up, there are no outsiders here."
Gong Wu was most afraid of his elder brother. When he saw Gong Du, he became angry and said hurriedly: "I have followed the general for so many years. I have seen that thing before, and I will never mistake it. And, moreover, that...
…”
Gong Dou knew that he had something to say that was inconvenient to say in front of Jian Yong, so he waved his hand and said, "Well, you don't need to say anything anymore, take me to see him quickly."
Jian Yong finally couldn't help but stood up, raised his hands and said, "General Gong, could it be that something important happened, and I wonder if Jian might be involved?"
Gong Du did not dare to be rude to Jian Yong, but he also raised his hand and said: "Mr. Jian, don't doubt it, this is Gong's family matter. Junior brother Liu, please accompany Master Jian to have a few more drinks here, while Gong goes to the back to take a rest."
Come."
Hearing that it was Gong Du's family matter, Jian Yong naturally felt inconvenient to ask further questions, so he turned to Liu Pi and said, "That's fine, General Liu, let's continue drinking."
Liu Pi drank another drink with a smile on his face, but he didn't think so in his heart. Jian Yong didn't know Gong Du, but he knew Gong Du thoroughly. Gong Du was like him, because he participated in the Yellow Turban Rebellion, all his family members had died. And Gong Du
They both have no children and are not lewd. After taking over Runan, they didn’t even leave a single woman around. Having a ridiculous family matter was obviously an excuse to prevaricate Jian Yong. Of course, in terms of closeness, he and Jian Yong
The relationship between Gong and Du is much closer than that between Jian and Yong, so naturally they won't reveal it.
After leaving the hall, Gong Du quickly ran to a well, fetched water, washed his face, straightened his clothes, and then followed Gong Wu to a side hall. Outside the door of the side hall, several sturdy men stood
Holding swords and guns, he blocked Gong Du's way. Although Gong Du and Jian Yong had almost talked about it, at least before Liu Bei settled in, this place was still Gong Du's territory, but those big men didn't pay attention to Gong Du at all.
here, as if they are the owners here.
Gong Du did not dare to get angry. He stood up straight and said respectfully: "Gong Du has come to pay homage to the young master. Please inform me."
A big man pressed the steel knife in his hand, said lightly "Waiting", turned and entered the side hall. After a moment, the big man walked out again and said in a deep voice: "Go in!"
Gong Du frowned, but these big men were expressionless and refused to say a word. Gong Du raised his feet and was about to enter the door, but another big man blocked his way with his hand and pointed at his waist.
Gong Du shook his head helplessly, took off his sword and handed it to the big man's hand. The big man then moved out of the way.
In the hall, a black figure stood with his back to the hall door and his hands behind his back. A tall and sturdy man wearing a helmet and holding a sword stood majestically next to the figure. Gong Du did not dare to look more and stepped forward.
Taking a step forward, he lowered his head and said, "Disciple Gong Du pays homage to the young master!"
The black figure slowly turned around, and it turned out to be Zhang Ning, the only daughter of Zhang Jiao, the leader of the Yellow Turbans. Zhang Ning glanced at Gong Du, smiled, and said: "Senior Brother Gong, we haven't seen each other for many years.
OK."
Gong Du raised his head and said in a low voice: "Young Master, it is indeed you!"
Zhang Ning said with a smile: "It seems that Senior Brother Gong has become very popular now. Even if I want to see you, it will be very difficult for me. If I hadn't shown the token left by my father, I'm afraid it would still be difficult."
I can’t enter this prefect’s mansion.”
After listening to Zhang Ning's words, Gong Du felt sweat beading on his forehead. Although Zhang Jiao had been dead for many years and Taiping Road had fallen apart under the pressure of the government, when he walked into this side hall today, those angry people outside
The murderous aura exuded by the tall man still made him feel frightened.
Zhang Jiao, the great sage and mentor back then, was a god-like existence in the eyes of Gong Du and others, and he acted very secretively. No one can say whether he left a mysterious power to Zhang Ning. In this case
No matter what, Gong Du did not dare to show off in front of Zhang Ning.
Gong Du hurriedly said: "Whatever the young master said, these people below have never met the young master and have neglected the young master. I hope the young master will forgive me. There has been no news about the young master in these years, and they thought that the young master has...
…”
At this point, Gong Du suddenly felt that these words were a bit unlucky, so he did not dare to say any more. However, Zhang Ning was not angry, but said calmly: "Senior Brother Gong thought that my little sister was already dead. To be honest,
My father was killed by a traitor back then, and my little sister also narrowly escaped death. Fortunately, with the help of a noble man, she was able to escape. Now she is living a prosperous life, with no worries about food and clothing."
Only then did Gong Du take a closer look at Zhang Ning. Many years have passed. In addition to being slightly plumper than before, Zhang Ning not only does not look older, but also more beautiful. It can be seen that he has lived a good life these years. Gong
They all said quickly: "So that's it, it's all the immortal masters who have spirits in the sky. I don't know why the young master came here."
More than a month ago, Xu Huang received Liu Xin's order to lead the First Army to move to Guanzhong. In fact, in Liu Xin's order, the First Army's garrison range was extremely wide, including the entire Sili, Liang
Prefecture and Yingchuan County in Yuzhou. Since the local armies in each county have been reorganized, the regular army's defensive tasks were not originally too heavy. However, there are still many checkpoints in Sili and Liangzhou, such as Hulao Pass and Hangu Pass.
, Tongguan, Xiaoguan, Yiqueguan, etc. These checkpoints are not guarded by the local army, but are all handed over to the regular army.
The First Army not only has to defend so many checkpoints, but also serves as the backup for the Fifth Army, which is preparing to use troops in the Western Region and the grasslands. Therefore, the First Army's defensive task is still quite heavy. Considering that the next defense adjustment will take a long time
, so this time Zhang Ning also came to Luoyang with Xu Huang.
Thanks to the post roads extending in all directions and flying pigeons to send messages and other means, things happening in various places can be conveyed to the hands of generals at all levels very smoothly. Therefore, soon after Gongdu and Liu Pi started their uprising in Runan, the news spread to
Luoyang.
Xu Huang's task was only to defend his own defense line, and he didn't care about such news. However, there was no war happening in the Guanzhong area now, and it was spring and the flowers were blooming, so Xu Huang accompanied Zhang Ning on an outing outside the city, chatting.
Among them, Xu Huang accidentally mentioned the Yellow Turban Rebellion that occurred in Runan.
When he heard that the leader of the rebellion was Gong Du and Liu Pi, Zhang Ning was moved and said: "Husband, Mr. Liu is very kind to Ning'er. Ning'er wants to go to Runan to persuade Gong Du and Liu Pi.
Come and surrender."
The last time Qingxu and Huangjin rebelled, Zhang Ning took the initiative to ask for surrender, but Liu Xin did not agree because of her safety. Xu Huang couldn't help but shook his head and said: "My lord will not agree to this.
, let’s forget it.”
Zhang Ning was silent for a while and said: "Husband, if it weren't for Mr. Liu, you and I wouldn't be where we are today. Moreover, Ning'er's great revenge was also avenged by Mr. Liu. Although Ning'er is a prostitute, she also knows how to take advantage of others.
The principle of repaying kindness to others with a spring of water. The rise of the Yellow Turbans in Runan this time is a good opportunity to repay kindness. Ning'er is afraid that she will miss this opportunity and there will be no possibility of repaying kindness in this life. Ning'er has made up her mind and returns the favor.
I hope your husband will make everything come true."
Xu Huang lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said: "This trip is very dangerous, and even I can't worry about it. I'd better ask my lord for instructions."
Zhang Ning said resolutely: "If I ask Mr. Liu for instructions, Mr. Liu will definitely not allow it. Now, Ning'er has a son and a daughter, and he will die without regrets."
Seeing Zhang Ning's resolute words, Xu Huang sighed and said: "You and I are one and the same. If the master is kind to you, he is kind to me. Ning'er, if you, a female prostitute, can repay your kindness, how can you be a husband?"
It’s okay to be left behind. That’s all, I will accompany you on this journey as my husband.”
Zhang Ning knew that Xu Huang was worried about her safety, so he hurriedly said: "Husband, you are the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, how can you leave lightly?"
Xu Huang waved his hand and said: "Stop talking, I will never let you go through this dangerous situation alone under any circumstances."
As the commander-in-chief of the three armies, Xu Huang naturally had to hand over the defense. Pang De and Shi Huan were shocked when they heard the news, and repeatedly advised: "The general is the head of the three armies and has a heavy responsibility. How can we leave lightly without the order of the lord general?"
Xu Huang shook his head and said in a deep voice: "My lord often said that you will not be able to accept the fate of your foreign lord. Now that we are going to Runan, if we can really convince Gongdu and Liu Pil to surrender, then Yingchuan will have an additional barrier. Although the risk is worth it,
Give it a try. But Xu will never let his woman go into danger alone. I have made up my mind, and you don’t need to persuade me!"
These words were so categorical that Zhang Ning was so moved that he couldn't help but hold Xu Huang's hand with tears in his eyes. The others were brothers fighting tigers, and father and son were fighting together. They were going to fight side by side as husband and wife.
Pound suddenly knelt down on one knee, cupped his hands and said, "Since it is very beneficial to my lord's great cause to go here, the general, as the commander-in-chief, should not leave lightly to avoid mistakes in the pass. The last general is not talented, so I am willing to take the general's place!"
The last general is loved by the lord and valued by the general, but he has not made any achievements so far. Please give the last general a chance!"
Zhang Ning was stunned for a moment, but she soon understood. She turned around and said to Xu Huang: "General Pang is right. My husband leaves the station without permission. If there is any mistake in the pass, the slave family will die. Don't worry, husband."
, The slave family has the token left by their father as proof, and has General Pang to protect them, so nothing will happen to them."
Xu Huang was also awakened by Pang De's words. As the commander of the First Army, he not only had the responsibility of guarding Sili and Liangzhou, but also was ready to reinforce the Fifth Army at any time. The burden on his shoulders was really not light.
How could Liu Xin's important event be missed because of their children's affair? Xu Huang frowned and was silent for a long time, and finally nodded with difficulty and said: "Ning'er, you must protect yourself, I will wait for you to come back!"