Sun Ce decided on their marriage as soon as he saw them. Although their father agreed, it was impossible for a woman to accept Sun Ce and Zhou Yu immediately even though she could not decide on her own marriage.
Things. Sun Ce is the lord of Yangzhou, and Zhou Yu is the governor. Their prestige in Jiangdong is unrivaled, and their talents are excellent, but that is not what they want. If Sun Ce and Zhou Yu could go to the palace to propose marriage to the two in person, instead of directly
If they decide with their father, then the two of them won't find it so difficult to accept.
Liu Qi, who walked out of the hall, also breathed a sigh of relief. The big and small Qiao were indeed as beautiful as history said. Even he, who has seen countless computer-generated perfect women in later generations, could not help but feel a little restless when he saw the big and small Qiao.
Thinking of this, Liu Qi couldn't help but sympathize with Erqiao, who both became widows at a young age. But now was not the time to worry about it, so Liu Qi walked quickly outside the house.
After walking out of the mansion, Liu Qi looked at the 800 cavalrymen standing in front of the mansion and said, "Immediately take over all defenses in the mansion." The 800 people immediately divided into several teams and rushed towards the mansion.
As soon as the eight hundred people moved, they saw a general running over with more than ten people. The general pointed at Liu Qi and the eight hundred people and shouted: "Who are you? Leave quickly."
Liu Qi looked at the visitor and guessed that it was the general who originally escorted the two ladies and said: "From now on, the safety of the two ladies will be handed over to the guards. You can leave later."
The general said angrily: "Who said Zhang Changshi personally gave me the order to escort the two ladies? When did he tell you to come?"
Liu Qi raised his eyebrows and said: "My lord has ordered that from now on, the personal guards will take over the safety of the two ladies. I have already reported the two ladies just now. You can go back to Wu County first." Liu Qi did not want to deal with this person.
I was so persistent that I originally planned to find a place to get rid of this person, but I was afraid that something would be revealed, so I might as well drive them away.
The general asked, "Why didn't anyone notify us?"
Liu Qi frowned and said with a gloomy face: "Doesn't my lord still need to consult with you when making a decision?"
The general shook his head and said: "Of course my lord does not need to consult with the general to make any decision, but what evidence do you have?"
Liu Qi snorted and said, "The Pengze County Lieutenant and the two ladies have already seen our credentials just now. What qualifications do you have to see the credentials of my personal guard?"
When the general wanted to say something, a general on the side caught him. The general stepped forward and said, "Don't be surprised, general. We are not doubting the general's identity, but we are just wondering why the lord suddenly changed his order?"
Liu Qi's face softened slightly and he explained: "Jingzhou's army invaded Jiangdong, and Liu Qi led his cavalry into Jiangdong, defeated Sun He's five thousand army in Poyang County and killed General Sun He. Mountain bandits everywhere made trouble. What are you waiting for?
Can you send the two ladies to Wu County safely?"
After hearing Liu Qi's words, the faces of the people who followed the general changed. They were unwilling to let go and just hoped to get some credit. Unexpectedly, Jiangdong had become such a mess in just a few days. Not only was Jiangdong invaded, but General Sun He was also attacked.
They were also beheaded. Poyang County was the only way for them to pass through on this trip. If something happened, their lives might not be saved.
The general immediately said: "Don't blame me for offending the general just now. We will evacuate the mansion and leave it to you and others to protect you." After saying this, he gave a few instructions to several people, and they immediately ran into the mansion and evacuated the troops.
The general gave Liu Qi a fist and hurriedly left with his troops.
Seeing them leaving, Liu Qi waved his hand and eight hundred people immediately entered the mansion. They checked the entire mansion before completely surrounding it. Even people in Pengze County could feel the changes in the mansion.
Naturally, Lieutenant Zexian got the news and wiped his sweat secretly. Fortunately, he didn't offend the general just now, otherwise no one would be able to stop the guards from killing people.
Except for the people who came with the big and small Qiao, everyone else in the mansion was driven out of the mansion by Liu Qi and others. Even the maid arranged by Pengze County Lieutenant was sent out. Everything in the mansion was under Liu Qi's control.
The atmosphere also became solemn, and even Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao felt it and stayed in the room, unwilling to come out.
In a house in the mansion, Liu Qi, Wang Yi and Gan Ning were sitting together on their knees around a table. Outside the room, there were many secret sentries placed openly and covertly, so even Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao could not get close.
Liu Qi looked at the two people and said: "Now that we have completely taken control of the mansion, and no one knows our identity yet, the next step is how to leave Jiangdong?"
Wang Yi looked at the map and said: "The fastest way to leave Jiangdong is to cross the river, and then pass through Jiujiang and Chaisang. It only takes a few hours to return to Jingzhou. However, it is a bit dangerous to do so. Jiujiang and Chaisang are both in the villages."
If there are heavy soldiers heading there rashly, it will be dangerous if their identity is exposed."
Gan Ning nodded and said: "If we can't take the land route, it would be better to return to Jingzhou by water and go upstream directly to Jiangxia. Although it will waste some time, it is much safer than the land route."
Liu Qi looked at the map and said nothing. There were disadvantages in taking the water route and the land route. The land route had to go through Jiujiang and Chaisang. Jiujiang and Chaisang were important strongholds in Jiangdong. It would not be difficult to discover their identities if Jiangdong generals were stationed there, but
At that time, it would be difficult to escape when surrounded by heavy troops.
The water route is also troublesome. It will take at least three days to go upstream from here to Jiangxia. By then, the news from Poyang County may have reached Pengze County. If Jiangdong sends a light boat to pursue them, they may be able to catch up with them.
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Not only did their group have to protect the big and small Qiao, but the large carts of gifts were enough to load several ships, and the horses couldn't move fast at all. What's more important was that if Jiangdong sent cavalry up the coast to catch up,
It's easy to catch up with them.
Liu Qi pointed at the map and said: "Take the water route." Gan Ning and Wang Yi looked at Liu Qi in confusion. Liu Qi should be able to see the disadvantages of taking the water route.
Liu Qi didn't wait for them to ask questions and said: "As long as we abandon the ship and go ashore as soon as we bypass Jiujiang and Chaisang, we can reach Jingzhou in just one stick of incense." Chaisang and Jiangxia are divided by the Yangtze River, and the east of the Yangtze River belongs to
The area west of the Yangtze River in Jiangdong belongs to Jingzhou. You can return to Jingzhou as long as you bypass Chaisang and land in Chaisang. Although it is close to Chaisang, you don't have to be so constrained when entering Jingzhou. You only need to reach the county seat to get rid of Jiangdong's pursuers.
Gan Ning and Wang Yi were stunned for a moment and then smiled and said: "I'm afraid we have to prepare carriages for the female family members in the mansion."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "I'll go and ask the women later if they know how to ride a horse. If not, let Pengze County Lieutenant prepare it. There should be a suitable carriage in the county."
Gan Ning, Wang Yi nodded and it was naturally faster to ride a horse, but I am afraid that not many female relatives can ride a horse.
Gan Ning raised his head and said, "I wonder when the young master plans to set off?"
Liu Qi looked at the sky outside and said, "The sooner the better, if not tonight." The longer they stay in Jiangdong, the more likely they will be exposed and the greater the danger.