More than a year ago, Liu Pi and Gong Du had already met with Zhang Lu of the Xinxi Liangjun and got into a relationship with the Four Seas Merchant Gang. Now they really want to retain their strength, but also to take refuge in Xia Yang and gain the recognition of the imperial court.

At this time, rescuing Ma Riyan and providing more information will not only bring them a good reward, but also join the rising Xia Yang.

Success, they are loyal to rescue the important ministers of the imperial court, become close allies of the Xinxi Liang army, and can also get the title of the imperial court. If you fail, you can also justifiably go to the Luoyang area and become a vassal force of the New Xiliang Army.

There must be a difference in the effect of success or failure, and of course they will work hard.

"You wait for a lot of calculations, I really don't know how thick the sky is!"

A majestic voice came from outside the window, startling the two of them to pick up their weapons first, and asked vigilantly, "What person!" Since you've spoken out, please show up, right? ”

A tall, handsome young man stepped in.

He is about eight feet tall, and at first glance, he thinks that his handsome appearance does not match his strong figure, but when he looks closely, he will find that his face is handsome and reveals a murderous aura, and his figure is very strong but agile like a rabbit.

"It's you?!" Liu Pi recognized this person and was the first to blurt out.

The man didn't shy away from it, and directly introduced, "You didn't admit your mistake, I'm Sun Ce." ”

Even if the weather is cold, Liu Pi and Gong are sweating on their foreheads. This Sun Ce's reputation is not prominent at this time, but who of Yuan Shu's subordinates does not know how brave Sun Ce is, and he is not inferior to his father at all.

Fortunately, Zhang Lu told them that this Sun Ce was a great person, and he was one of the targets who needed to provide information and try to make friends.

Therefore, Liu Pi said, "Since Sun Bofu already knows what we are talking about, but he has not reported it to Yuan Gong, can we talk about it?" ”

Sun Ce smiled slightly, walked straight in, and said, "Good vision." Then I'll talk about it. Mrs. Ma Riyan is a respected senior who awarded me the rank of Captain Huaiyi. He is one of the few people who looks up to me, and I naturally repay Ma Lao with a spring. ”

Liu Pi and Gong Du hugged their fists together and said, "Admire!" Sun Bofu deserves to be a young hero. ”

Sun Ce was not afraid of what the two of them would do, he took the lead in sitting down and asked, "I will definitely help Ma Lao." On the side of Yuan Highway, I often don't believe in my words, and I am humble and powerful, so I can't speak at all. But what do you do? ”

Liu Bi and Gong Du also sat down and whispered, "The two of us have twenty or thirty thousand brothers, but they have no resourceful people, and they can't get in touch with Ma Lao, and they are at a loss." ”

Sun Ce said, "If it is said that it is a suggestion, there is nothing I can do. But my sworn brother happened to visit me a few days after the Chinese New Year, and he might have something to do. ”

"However, there are two important issues. What do you two want to do when you rescue Mrs. Ma? And why should I help you, and what can you give me? ”

Liu Bi and Gong were speechless for a while, but there was a footstep outside the window, and then someone said, "Naturally, Mrs. Ma went to Guanzhong to prevent him from continuing to be humiliated." ”

Hearing this, Gong Du said angrily, "Zhou Cang! These things are not for you to say, and you should not eavesdrop. ”

Sun Ce stopped, "No, this good man didn't eavesdrop. It took me a bit of thought to avoid his vigilance. From the footsteps, he also found the footprints, so he followed them, and just happened to hear them. ”

Liu Bi was slightly stunned, he only heard footsteps just now, could it be that this Sun Ce knew that Zhou Cang was coming earlier?

So, Sun Ce, Liu Bi, Gong Du, and Zhou Cang sat together, introduced each other, and began to exchange information about rescuing Ma Riyan. With Sun Ce and Zhou Cang paying attention to the situation outside, there will be no more embarrassment of someone suddenly outside the window.

Although Zhou Cang was a little stupid outside, he was more shrewd-minded, and he had been to Hedong and was already a member of the Four Seas Merchant Gang, so he was naturally more determined to rescue Ma Riyan.

And Sun Ce yearns for Guangwu, wants to create a career, and even has the dream of creating an emperor's foundation. When he saw this opportunity, of course he wanted to make friends with heroes and attract a wave of soldiers to follow him.

After Sun Ce knew that they would welcome Ma Riyan back to Guanzhong, he felt that this was indeed far better than being confined here. But he's more concerned about what the partnership will bring him.

Zhou Cang knew that this person was ambitious, and he was a figure that the headquarters and branch of the Four Seas Merchant Gang attached great importance to. So he also showed sincerity, saying that money is not a problem.

However, Sun Ce was obviously not very interested in money, but whenever he heard them talk about soldiers and horses, his eyes flashed with expectation.

He didn't hesitate, and asked directly, "The three of them are all heroes who have been in the business for a long time, and there are many powerful men under them. It's a pity that my father is famous all over the world, and now most of his old departments have been occupied by Yuan Highway, and now even his hometown is occupied by others! ”

Liu Pi said, "Bo Fu is still young, I believe that he will have the opportunity to be famous in the future, and he is not under the late General Sun." ”

Sun Ce seemed to be a little emotional, and he continued, "I wonder if the three of you are willing to give me some help?" A certain only needs 500 elites and the equipment of 1,000 people, and he can return to his hometown and stabilize the rear. ”

Liu Pi, Gong Du, and Zhou Cang looked at each other for a while, these five hundred people are indeed not much, but the equipment of these thousand people is indeed a bit painful.

Sun Ce said, "In this troubled world, after all, you must have your own group of people. If you are helped today, don't say that the rescue of Mrs. Ma will definitely be remembered in the future. ”

Zhou Cang nodded at Liu Bi, Liu Bi thought about it again, and in the future, he would be recognized by the imperial court, and with the support of that figure in Hedong, he was afraid that this loss would not be successful?

It just so happened that the team was huge, and there were some brothers from Yangzhou who were definitely reluctant to follow them to the Henan area. It seems that the specifics could be discussed.

Liu Pizheng said, "I can agree, but I can give you a thousand elite soldiers and horses." As for the additional equipment, I will have to give you 300 servings, and I can also give you an extra 10,000 stone of grain, so that it will be convenient to feed the brothers. ”

Sun Ce immediately thanked him, and this result was already very satisfactory to him. There was even an illusion of Guangwu possessing him in his eyes, and he believed that that day would not be too long away.

The matter of rescuing Ma Ripan, the two sides coincided, and it was initially planned that Sun Ce would contact Ma Ripan and Liu Pi would rescue him.

This is only the first time to discuss, whether Sun Ce's sworn brother has made suggestions, and he has not figured out how to hand over soldiers and horses to each other without arousing unnecessary suspicion from others.

So, they first drew up a rough plan to meet again in the near future. Several people did not rescue Ma Riyan and vowed not to give up.