The next day, Kou Yan and Xu Shu each took two carriages and set off for Jianchang with their escorts. Along the way, Kou Yan's car followed behind Xu Shu's car, and somehow, the previous mood of excitement and restlessness disappeared at this time. Sitting in the car, my mind was blank, and I couldn't think of anything.

In a daze, Xu Shu's earnest words repeatedly appeared in his ears. Joy and sorrow do not work, and do not let people know what is in their hearts. She tried several times, and sure enough, the joy disappeared, and in its place, a faint sadness was placed. Lifting the curtain to look out, although the scenery is good, passers-by are in a hurry. Put down the curtain and be calm inside.

I don't know what it will be like when I get to Jianchang, but the people have seen me. They must all dare to be angry and dare not speak, right? Taishi Cide is highly respected, deeply loved by the people, and built a prosperous Wu land. I passed as a new master, and I don't know how many people will hold a grudge. After seeing Tai Shici's family, how should I deal with myself?

Kou Yan went to Haidusk first, and Wei Yan greeted her and Xu Shu into the city. Rules and regulations are seen as subordinates. Kou Yan's prejudice against him has faded a lot over time, and now he has no intention of sneering and disdain.

It's just that Haiduan is in the same situation as Jianchang, and Wei Yan will inevitably encounter fierce resistance from the local Wu people when he uses his troops to fight here, so Kou Yan can't help but remind a few more words.

Wei Yan is worthy of being the first general under Huang Zhong's account, and he also has two brushes in terms of cultural governance, and he understands the principle of combining grace and power, and combining leniency and severity. Kou Yan only said his worries, and he immediately patted his chest to ensure the peace of the people inside, built a high wall outside, and assisted Huang Zhong to always maintain a two-sided suppression of Chaisang and Luling.

After instructing Wei Yan, Kou Yan and Xu Shu went straight to their destination Jianchang. Huang Zhong personally greeted the two of them into the city. The city of Jianchang has been under martial law at this time, the people are closed, and there is not a single person on the street except for the soldiers standing in two rows.

Kou Yan and Xu Shu were welcomed into the Duwei Mansion, which was the original Tai Shici's mansion. After Huang Zhong took over Jianchang, this became his mansion, and his wives and concubines were brought from his hometown.

As soon as the two sat down, Huang Zhong reported to Kou Yan about Jianchang's current situation. Xu Shu listened while paying attention to his disciple's reaction. When he saw Wei Yan, what the disciple told Wei Yan was also heard in his ears and thought it was true. I am very satisfied with the growth of my disciples.

Now facing Wei Yan's immediate boss Huang Zhong, Kou Yan did not make any demands on Huang Zhong, but expressed his full agreement with Huang Zhong's opinions. turned the topic to the little family left by Tai Shici.

When Jianchang was first occupied, these people were important prisoners, and they were placed under house arrest by Gan Ning in the governor's mansion, and after Huang Zhong came, Gan Ning handed over the city and these "captives" to him. Huang Zhong was admitted to the Governor's Mansion, and they were moved to another place to continue to be imprisoned.

Kou Yan asked to see them, but Huang Zhong hesitated: "His family hates you to the core, and hates to eat your flesh and drink your blood." I think it's better to see you later, when things fade away. ”

"I'm here to personally send General Taishi into the ground. If at that time, no one wears linen and filial piety, wouldn't the old general be too desolate?" Kou Yan sighed: "Since it is a war, you have to face this. I don't believe that if Zhou Yu is allowed to capture Changsha, he will return it to us. ”

"Of course not. Huang Zhong blurted out. After a long time, he nodded: "Since the Taishou Lord has made up his mind, his subordinates will arrange a meeting." ”

Kou Yan nodded, and then remembered another thing: "You all said that Tai Shi Ci was famous all over the world during his lifetime, General Huang, how long has your obituary been posted?" Huang Zhong was stunned: "It's been ten days." Kou Yan and Xu Shu glanced at each other: "What about the invitation?"

"It was sent out three days ago, mainly some Jingzhou celebrities. Huang Zhong reported. Kou Yan frowned, wanting to say something. Xu Shu continued: "Lord Taishou, my subordinates think that you should meet his family first before making a decision." ”

Kou Yan nodded: "Okay, then let's see." Huang Zhong led the way, and Kou Yan came to the small courtyard where Tai Shici's family was imprisoned. The ladies were all pale and sad, Tai Shici's eldest son Tai Shixiang was escorted by four soldiers to see Kou Yan, and as soon as they met, they scolded and scolded, killing their father's enemies, executioners and other words were endless.

Kou Yan had already been mentally prepared, and crossed him without frowning. In front of a young woman with a baby in her arms. The young woman was filial and her eyes were red and swollen. Seeing Kou Yan coming over, he subconsciously hugged the swaddling clothes in his hand.

Kou Yan came to her: "Who are you in this family?" "I, I am my father's daughter. The young woman's tears rolled down: "Please raise your noble hand and let my son go, he is in swaddling clothes, he, he is innocent." ”

"Daughter?" Kou Yan looked down at the child. The child is fat and tender, and he is sleeping soundly with his eyes closed. "Boy?" asked Kou Yan. "Yes, it's a girl. The young woman wept. "Okay, she will change her mother's surname in the future, and after your father's funeral, you will go back to Changsha with me. Kou Yan said.

"This ...... The little woman ...... "The young woman hesitated. "Why? don't want to?" Kou Yan turned around and turned his back to her: "All the people in this room, some want to die, and after the old general's funeral, I won't stop them." Those who want to live will be my Changsha people in the future, and I will treat them equally. ”

"Hmph, don't pretend here, if you want to kill, you have to scrape and listen to the honor!" Tai Shi Xiang snorted angrily: "The one who serves the master is not from my Taishi family!"

The young woman from before cried even louder when he said this. Without Huang Zhong's eyes, the guard who escorted him kicked him in the calf, kicking him to his knees, and he refused to bow his head.

Kou Yan was not angry at all, but squatted down with a smile: "Do you want to die? If you want to die, you can die? If you want my knife to send you to die?"

"You!" Tai Shixiang's eyes widened angrily, staring at Kou Yan fiercely, speechless. They learned early in the morning from the guards that the Changsha Taishou would come to Jianchang to attend their father's funeral ceremony and would come to see them. I knew with my toes that the Taishou was here to appease them and show the people of Jianchang. We want them to cooperate with them to stabilize the hearts of the people.

Hmph, you think beautifully! Kill your father's enemy, and still want to use him? Tai Shixiang thought like this, holding back the anger in his stomach, and waited for Changsha Taishou to come over today and vent his anger on him.

He didn't expect that the so-called "Changsha Taishou" brought by Huang Zhong was actually a little girl with yellow hair and drooping hair, and when he saw the guard at the door bowing his head to the girl and saying that he was too shou, Tai Shixiang thought he was dazzled. Call him a dignified seven-foot man, how can he treat a little girl with red eyebrows and green eyes?

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is another person who wants tragedy, silently tears of sympathy for the people of the Taishi family.