The boat was quietly docked on the south bank of the Shahe River.

Outside the ship, the big and burly ox sat on the bow of the boat with his arms crossed, staring at several volunteers who were standing on the shore with torches in hand; Inside the ship, the atmosphere of confrontation was even stronger, and neither Zhao Yu nor Guan Shuo refused to back down on the issue of 'escaping'.

Don't look at the four or five hundred fugitives themselves, but there is a more far-reaching meaning behind them.

If Guan Shuo agrees to Zhao Yu's request, expells the nearly 500 fugitives, and forces them back to Kunyang, then the entire 'Liken Army' will completely lose trust in the righteous teacher, and the Changsha Yishi under Guan Shuo's command will also shake the army's morale because of this; on the contrary, if Guan Shuo refuses Zhao Yu's request and re-incorporates the 500 subordinate soldiers, this will be tantamount to encouraging the 'Liken Army' to escape in disguise, which Zhao Yu cannot tolerate.

In fact, both sides have weaknesses.

Zhao Yu's weakness is naturally those military tuntians, although he keeps saying that he can give up at any time, but Guan Shuo and Chen Miao are very clear that it is definitely not like that.

Because of this, Guan Shuo also began to test the opponent's bottom line in turn, to see if he could incorporate the five hundred fugitives into the army, so as to shake the remaining more than 10,000 subordinates in Kunyang.

But even so, Guan Shuo didn't want to involve Kunyang, after all, Zhao Yu had already made it very clear, even if Guan Shuo could manage to persuade the more than 10,000 subordinate soldiers to return to the righteous master's side, Kunyang was sure to make the righteous master pay several times the casualties.

In this regard, although Guan Shuo refused to admit it on the surface, he still believed it in his heart, after all, last year's battle of Kunyang, especially the tenacious performance of those Kunyang pawns at that time, really made Guan Shuo full of jealousy towards Kunyang.

Just when the negotiations between the two sides reached an impasse, Chen Miao replaced Guan Shuo, who had been angry with Zhao Yu, to negotiate with Zhao Yu.

I saw that he looked at Zhao Yu intently, his eyes flashed with wisdom, and he said calmly: "The matter of escaping from the subordinate is itself a calculation of Leader Zhou on our side, if there is no connivance of Leader Zhou, how can nearly five hundred unarmed subordinates escape from Shahe?" …… Since it is the leader of Zhou who is aggressive, how can he make my righteous teacher back down? ”

Zhao Yu chuckled and shook his head: "Chen Shuai's words are wrong. …… Chen Shuai thinks that my 'connivance' is the 'cause' of this incident, so why can't I see that there is a 'cause' before the 'cause'? Did the hundreds of fugitives flee because of Zhou's connivance? I'm afraid not, right? The fundamental reason why they fled was because your army had arrived, which gave them the wrong idea that they could escape the fate of enslavement, didn't they? Since Chen Shuai asked to be on the matter, why did he turn a blind eye to it? ”

“……”

Chen Miao was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to refute.

From the side, Guan Shuo sneered and said, "What a strong word!" …… My righteous teacher didn't do anything, but you insisted on putting the fault on our head. ”

Zhao Yu shook his head and said: "As the saying goes, 'I don't kill Boren, Boren died because of me', the righteous master really didn't do anything, but the righteous master is here, which itself has an impact on those subordinates, if Guan Shuai can't even see this, Zhou is really surprised, how can Guan Shuai He De become the commander of the Changsha righteous teacher?" ”

"What did you say?!" Guan Shuo was furious, but fortunately, Chen Miao dissuaded him in time.

But even so, Guan Shuo glared at Zhao Yu hatefully.

While appeasing Guan Shuo, Chen Miao looked at Zhao Yu with a frown.

I have to say that if it was a simple and rude request, Chen Miao would not pay attention to it, after all, as he said, the righteous teacher's concession was not weak, but unfortunately, he didn't know how to refute the 'inducement' explanation proposed by Zhao Yu.

After all, what the other party said did have a little truth, so he couldn't refute it.

Since the reason cannot be said by the other party, and the fight cannot be really fought, it is naturally impossible to achieve unilateral concessions from the other party.

After thinking for a while, Chen Miao asked, "What does Leader Zhou want?" ”

Zhao Yu arched his hand and said, "Please send it back to the subordinate ......."

However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Chen Miao: "That's impossible! …… Chen can think that Leader Zhou's explanation has a little bit of truth, but if Leader Zhou wants to use this to force my righteous teacher to unilaterally back down, it is absolutely impossible. ”

Zhao Yu thought for a while and said, "So, what about expulsion in the name of 'spies'?" You can identify the hundreds of subordinates as spies sent by my Kunyang, so that even if they are expelled and sent back to my Kunyang, it will not affect the morale of your army. ”

"That's barely acceptable......

Glancing at Guan Shuo, Chen Miao frowned and said, "Leader Zhou is really cunning. …… This is just another way of saying it, and Leader Zhou has finally achieved his goal......"

He said with a chuckle: "I Kunyang can exchange weapons and equipment, a subordinate soldier, and a set of armaments, including weapons and armor." ”

Suddenly, the whole ship fell silent.

Not to mention Chen Miao, even Guan Shuo, who was so angry with Zhao Yu, turned his head unconsciously at this moment.

The reason is simple, because in this era, weapons and armor are far more valuable than the soldiers themselves.

Moreover, a soldier has only one life, but weapons and armor can be used forever as long as they do not fall into the hands of others.

And the most important thing is that the Changsha volunteers, who have just recruited many new soldiers, are extremely short of weapons and equipment.

"A thousand sets." Guan Shuo said in a deep voice.

"That can't be." Zhao Yu refused without hesitation: "In exchange for an escape armament with a subordinate soldier, my Kunyang will already suffer a loss, and Guan Shuai should not gain an inch." ”

"Suffer?" Guan Shuo sneered angrily, and almost said without words: Those armaments were originally my righteous teacher's!

In fact, in the battle of Kunyang last year, Kunyang received a large number of weapons and armor from Changsha Yishi, at least more than 20,000 pieces, even after arming the black tiger thieves, the county army, and the brotherhood militia, the weapons and armor in the warehouse were still piled up.

These are the spoils of war as the victorious side.

Compared with Guan Shuo's anger, Chen Miao keenly heard some clues from Zhao Yu's words, and said tentatively: "Listening to what Leader Zhou means, Kunyang seems to be willing to give up some weapons?" …… If Leader Zhou is interested, maybe you and I can discuss it at another time. ”

Affected by the 'soft threat' of Jiangdong Yishi, Chen Miao was ready to immediately use troops against Chen Jun and Chen, and he was naturally in urgent need of weapons and armor.

『……』

Rao is Zhao Yu didn't expect Chen Miao to suddenly make this request, and after thinking about it for a while, he said noncommittally: "Let's end the current matter first." ”

Chen Miao and Guan Shuo whispered a few words, and after the latter nodded, he said to Zhao Yu: "Yes!" As the leader of the week said, but only this once, not as an example. ”

"Yes." Zhao Yu nodded in agreement.

The hundreds of subordinates led by Peng Fu and others were judged to be fateful in this way.

When leaving, unlike Guan Shuo who turned around and left, Chen Miao hugged his fist at Zhao Yu, and said: "Although it is a little ridiculous to say this, Chen still hopes that Chief Zhou will treat those captured soldiers well......"

Zhao Yu was stunned, and after getting up, he also hugged his fists and said: "Chen Shuai, please rest assured, Zhou himself has no ill feelings towards Guiyi Shi or your soldiers, and the subordinates under me only need to be enslaved for five years, Zhou will restore their original identity, and during this period, Zhou will also give them the most basic respect as human beings......"

"This Week's Tiger ......"

"Really?" Chen Miao asked in surprise.

Zhao Yu said with a smile: "If Chen Shuai doesn't believe it, just ask those hundreds of 'spies'." ”

“……”

Chen Miao glanced at Zhao Yu deeply a few times, then nodded and said, "I believe in Chief Zhou." ”

After that, his face showed a look of wanting to say something, but in the end, he just hugged his fist towards Zhao Yu and walked out of the cabin.

Seeing this, Huang Yun also whispered to Zhang Ji: "Brother Zhang Ji, let's go too." ”

"Hmm."

Zhang Ji nodded, and before leaving the cabin, he couldn't help but glance at the two people with tiger stripe masks again.

I don't know if it's a coincidence, whether it's Zhou Hu or the person next to Zhou Hu, they all looked at him at this time, and the non-malicious gaze made Zhang Ji feel inexplicably familiar.

"Leader Zhou, take your leave." Zhang Ji said with his fists clenched.

"Walk slowly." Zhao Yu said with a smile.

Seeing Zhang Ji walk out of the cabin and then return to the shore, Jingnu finally couldn't help but whisper to Zhao Yu: "Young master, don't you recognize him?" ”

"There's no hurry."

Zhao Yu patted Jingnu's hand and said softly: "Didn't he say it, he only returned here from Jiangdong today." If he still has loyalty in his heart, you and I will be able to meet him again in a few days, and it will not be too late to see him again. ”

"Yes, if Zhang Ji still has loyalty in his heart, he will definitely go back to Luyang to pay homage to the townsman and his wife, and I can just wait there and have the opportunity to meet him."

Jing Nu suddenly realized and whispered: "It is worthy of being a young master." ”

Zhao Yu smiled and squeezed Jingnu's hand.

It is undeniable that he also hopes to recognize Zhang Ji immediately, but he knows that this matter is urgent.

About half an hour later, Guan Shuo, Chen Miao and others returned to the camp.

At this time, it happened that a soldier came to report to them: "Guan Shuai, Chen Shuai, those soldiers outside the Beiying Gate have started to make trouble again." ”

This soldier was referring to the hundreds of fugitives led by Peng Fu.

Guan Shuo and Chen Miao glanced at each other, nodded and said, "Okay, let them enter the camp and give them some food." ”

"Yes!"

Under Guan Shuo's order, the hundreds of fugitives waited for a day and finally entered the barracks of the righteous division.

At that time, Peng Fu smiled and said to the fugitives: "I'll just say that the righteous master will not abandon me and wait." ”

"yes, yes."

All the subordinates nodded in agreement.

After entering the camp, Peng Fu and the others were arranged to live in several adjacent barracks, and some rations were distributed.

In all fairness, these dry and hard rations are far less delicious than Kunyang's rice, but the subordinates don't care.

After all, they had returned to the Righteous Teachers.

That night, when Peng Fu and the others were resting in the camp, suddenly, there was a commotion in the camp.

"What happened?"

Peng Fu, who was woken up, asked the other subordinates.

Or an informed subordinate said: "It seems to be walking in the camp." ”

"Oh."

Peng Fu nodded.

And at this moment, suddenly a group of righteous soldiers rushed into the barracks and unreasonably subdued everyone, including Peng Fu.

"What are you going to do?" Peng Fu asked angrily while struggling.

"Do what?"

The general at the head snorted coldly: "The righteous master kindly accepted you and others, but I didn't expect you to be Kunyang's spies, and took the opportunity to set fire to the camp." …… Guan Shuai has an order, take you and others down! ”

"What?"

Peng Fu was incredulous and shouted loudly: "This matter has nothing to do with me, I want to see Guan Shuai, I want to see Guan Shuai......"

Before he could finish shouting, the general walked up to him, grabbed him by the hair, and pressed his knee against his abdomen, causing his eyes to darken in pain.

Before fainting, Peng Fu's ears seemed to have the advice of Qu General Qin Yu again.

“…… This is the way to die. ”