Gong Dudu sincerely wanted to serve Liu Xin, not to mention Liu Xin's strength, he could not refuse Zhang Ning's order. Zhang Jiao was his master, and he regarded Zhang Ning as a young man from the bottom of his heart.
The Lord looked at it. So, after Zhang Ning made his words clear, he returned to the front hall without any hesitation and ordered people to arrest Jian Yong.
Throughout the whole day, Gong Du accompanied Zhang Ning and Pang De to inspect the military camp, taking stock of household registration, food and grass. Under Yuan Shu's violent expropriation, the life of the people of Runan was very difficult, but the nobles of Runan were still arrogant.
However, the warehouses full of gold and silver and mountains of food in their homes have now become the possessions of the Yellow Turbans.
But when he saw those yellow turban soldiers with lax military discipline, Pound couldn't help but frowned, raised his hands to Zhang Ning and said, "Madam Qi, these soldiers are in disarray. If Yuan Shu raises troops to attack, it may be difficult to resist them. Since Generals Gong and Liu
I have already agreed to surrender, so why not return to Luoyang as soon as possible and ask General Xu to send another troops to take over this place."
Having followed Xu Huang in the army for many years, Zhang Ning frowned when he saw the yellow turban soldiers in front of him. They were not an army at all, they were just a bunch of bandits. Although Zhang Ning was only a woman, she had a strong sense of friendship. If you didn’t know
The combat effectiveness of these yellow scarf soldiers was just that. Since she knew that they were no match for Yuan Shu, how could she abandon Gongdu and allow Liu Pi to escape alone?
Zhang Ning shook his head gently and said, "I have often heard from my husband that General Pang is brave enough to defend Runan City. It depends on General Pang whether he can defend Runan City."
Xu Huang is both the commander of the First Legion and Liu Xin's sworn brother. Although these words came from Zhang Ning's mouth, being praised by Xu Huang still lifted Pang De's spirits and made him stand up.
Cheong said: "Madam, please rest assured. Even if I risk my life, I will protect my lady and Runan City!"
Gong raised his hands in disapproval and said: "Young Master, General Pang, please rest assured. Although I and Junior Brother Liu are mediocre in martial arts, and these soldiers lack training, they cannot withstand a large number of people. Relying on a fortified city, we can defend this place.
Ten days and a half is definitely not a problem. It’s already getting late, so I’ll ask you two to go back home, and I’ll accompany you to the outside of the city to inspect the terrain tomorrow.”
On the treetops in the moonlight, the study door of the Runan Prefecture's Mansion creaked and was pushed open. Liu Pi walked out with a red face, belching wine, and went straight to the place where Jian Yong was imprisoned.
He walked over to the wing. Today, Gong Du accompanied Zhang Ning, and while Pang De was patrolling around, Liu Pi kept drinking in the study with the two beauties.
After drinking two cups of yellow soup, Liu Pi became more courageous, and his hands kept wandering over the two beauties in his arms. What appeared in front of his eyes was Zhang Ning's pretty face and slim figure.
Figure. Thinking that he would soon join Liu Xin's command, and his status with Zhang Ning would be far different from now on, it would be impossible to have any intersection. Liu Pi was a little annoyed and couldn't help it.
Had a few more drinks.
As the drink got stronger, Liu Pi somehow remembered Jian Yong who had become a prisoner. Jian Yong had promised to make him the prefect of Runan when the matter was accomplished, and promised to reward him with all Yuan Shu's concubines. Listen.
It was said that Yuan Shu had hundreds of concubines, and he imagined that he had missed out on all the charming beauties. Liu Pi regretted it even more. He gritted his teeth and came to Jian Yong's cell. When the yellow scarf soldier guarding the door saw Liu Pi, he immediately
Not daring to neglect, he quickly opened the cell door and let him in.
Jian Yong was tied to the big pillar in the middle of the room, with a rag stuffed in his mouth. Through the moonlight outside the door, Jian Yong saw clearly that the person coming was Liu Pi who smelled of alcohol. He couldn't help but struggle and mouthed
He was babbling and seemed to have a lot to say to Liu Pi. Jian Yong was actually quite eloquent, but Gong Du was eager to show off in front of Zhang Ning and locked him up without letting him speak. No matter how long he
Hundreds of mouths were of no avail. Now, suddenly seeing Liu Pi, he naturally wanted to seize this opportunity.
His efforts seemed to be in vain. Liu Pi looked at him with drunken eyes for a while, and suddenly said with a loud tongue: "Jian, Sir Jian, do you have something to say?"
Jian Yong felt secretly happy in his heart and nodded repeatedly. He had absolute confidence in people like Liu Pi. As long as he was allowed to speak, he would be sure to persuade him.
Liu Pi ripped off the rag that was stuffed in Jian Yong's mouth and said slowly: "Do you have anything you want to tell me, Master Jian?"
Jian Yong was suddenly liberated. He completely ignored his own image. He opened his mouth wide and took a few breaths of fresh air greedily. Then he said: "Jian thought that the general was a man of faith, so he proposed to cooperate with the general.
Who would have thought that the general would tie Jian here, the general will always give me an explanation."
After Zhang Jiao's uprising failed, Liu Pi and Gong Du became a bandit together. Over the past few years, he had transformed from a Taiping Taoist into an outright bandit. As a bandit, in addition to being cruel and cunning, he must also be said to be a bandit.
Loyalty. No matter what he is like in his heart, at least the word loyalty should always be on his lips.
Hearing Jian Yong's question about his lack of faith, Liu Pi's face became a little uneasy, and his drunkenness surged up again, so he said without thinking: "Liu always attaches great importance to loyalty, and it is not Liu's intention to embarrass Lord Jian.
But the young master has his destiny, and Liu will not dare to disobey him. I hope Master Jian will forgive me for any offense I have offended."
Jian Yong knew very well that if Liu Pi just didn't want to cooperate with him in Gongdu, he could just drive him away. Why would he be detained here? If he couldn't find a way to escape, it would be more dangerous. He couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Hai Han
?General Liu is really good at telling jokes. Even if Jian dies, he must die clearly, but he doesn’t know who the young master is?"
Liu Pi was exposed by him and couldn't help but coughed twice in embarrassment and said: "To be honest, my young mistress is the only daughter of a great virtuous teacher. Now she is the wife of Liu Xin's general Xu Huang. She holds the great virtuous teacher
I came here with a token and ordered Liu and Senior Brother Gong to surrender to Liu Xin. How dare we not listen to what you say?"
Jian Yong finally understood. Gong Du and Liu Pi were both Zhang Jiao's disciples. No wonder they said they had some family matters and personal matters last night. But you were doing family matters and private matters, but they got me into trouble. How could you do that?
Okay? Jian Yong rolled his eyes and suddenly had an idea. He nodded with a wry smile and said, "The general is really not to blame for this. I wonder what kind of benefits Liu Xin promised the general. Can you tell Jian about it?"
Liu Pi was suddenly stunned. Jian Yong's promise was still fresh in his mind, but Zhang Ning did not promise him anything, just the words "prosperity, wealth and honor". No one knew exactly what "prosperity, wealth and honor" meant. He really
Don't know how to answer.
Jian Yong really smiled this time. He subconsciously reached out to stroke his beard, but found that he was still tied there and couldn't move at all. He couldn't help but cooed at Liu Pi and said: "General Liu, Jian is just a scholar.
No need to be so cautious."
Liu Pi's hand just reached the end of the rope, but he retracted it and said: "Master Jian, please be patient for a while and say what you have to say."
Jian Yong knew that Liu Pi was afraid that Gong would have objections, so he didn't take it seriously. He continued: "Jian said something inappropriate. Liu Xin has always used talents according to his talents. He has many talented people. It's not that Jian is looking down on you two. I'm afraid
…”
Liu Pi was stunned and blurted out: "In Lord Jian's opinion, what should Liu do?"
Seeing that Liu Pi's train of thought had been drawn to him, Jian Yong felt calm. He could not help but nodded and said, "I wonder if General Liu has considered it. You and General Gong exchanged your lives for Runan County. How can you just hand it over to others?"
?And the young master you are talking about is just a woman. General Liu is such a good man, why should he listen to a woman? A great opportunity is right in front of you, but you throw it away. Even Jian feels sorry for you.
!”
Liu Pi was shocked and asked in a deep voice: "What does Master Jian mean?"
Jian Yong sneered and said: "Don't you know how many people Liu Xin killed in the Taiping Dao back then? Since your young master married Xu Huang, even if he is not a person in the Taiping Dao, why would he bring out the token again?
Making irresponsible remarks? If Jian’s prediction is correct, the young master should not have brought many people here. As long as he catches her, are you still afraid that Xu Huang will not bow his head? "
When Liu Pi heard this, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. He immediately woke up from the wine. Capturing Zhang Ning and taking him hostage was something he had never dared to think about before. Liu Pi paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. Why?
I can't make this decision either.
Jian Yong continued to persuade: "General, don't worry. When the time comes, my lord will hold high the banner of righteousness against Yuan Shu. Will Liu Xin dare to go against the general trend of the world? Xu Huang's woman is in our hands again, and he has no choice but to eat coptis.
The pain is unspeakable."
Take control of Zhang Ning! Liu Pi was provoked by Jian Yong, and suddenly came up with a bold idea. Zhang Ning's beauty is really itchy and unbearable. If he catches her, then he won't let himself do whatever he wants?
And in this way, the token of Taipingdao will also fall into his hands, and he can even command the remaining Yellow Turbans in the world.
Liu Pi became a little excited. He took a step forward, untied the rope from Jian Yong's body, raised his hands and said, "Thank you, Lord Jian, for your advice. Liu will send someone to capture Zhang Ning right now!"
Only then did Jian Yong know that the young master's name was Zhang Ning. He waved his hand calmly and said, "General Liu, wait a moment! I'm afraid General Gong won't agree easily, and he needs to think carefully. Come here, you can."
Such and such..."
Gong Du had just sent Zhang Ning, Pang De and others to a large house in the city to settle down when he saw two minions running over, saying that Liu Pi had invited him to come and discuss important matters. Gong Du and Liu
They had stayed in the mountains together for many years, and the relationship between them was still good. He didn't think much about it and turned around and returned to the prefect's mansion.
A table of wine and food had been set up in the hall of the prefect's mansion. Liu Pi came out with a smile and said, "Senior brother Gong is accompanying the young master to inspect various places. I'm afraid he's exhausted after a day. I'll prepare a little wine to keep him warm."