About an hour and a half later, Wang Yan came to Kunyang County with several guards.

This is not the first time he has come to Kunyang County, he still remembers that before the rebels invaded last year, he came to Kunyang with Yang Ding, and left Kunyang with 3,000 Nanyang soldiers led by the partial general Sun Xiu.

It is a pity that the 3,000 Nanyang soldiers who died in the 'Battle of Kunyang' suffered heavy losses, and now there are only a few hundred people left.

It is precisely because of this that after the winter of last year, Wang Yan did not immediately recall these remaining soldiers back to Yexian County, and let them continue to stay in Kunyang to train the militia for Kunyang.

After all, Wang Yan has also realized that Kunyang is not a small county town that can be taken by the rebels, under the command of Zhou Hu, the leader of the black tiger thieves, Kunyang has the ability to share considerable pressure for Ye County, and he, Wang Yan, must also let Kunyang do this.

"General......

On the way to the county office, the guards beside Wang Yan whispered to the former.

Looking in the direction indicated by the guards, Wang Yan saw a group of Kunyang county guards with green scarves tied to their left arms—they seemed to be patrolling the streets.

He carefully observed the expressions of the team of Kunyang county soldiers.

He clearly felt that these Kunyang county guards had an aura that was completely different from ordinary county guards, and their eyes were firm, even if they collided with his line of sight, they would not dodge in a panic like ordinary people.

These county guards were completely calm and did not panic.

Wang Yan had no doubt that these county soldiers had been fully tempered in the tragic battle of Kunyang last year, and that was why they had the confidence and composure that were no less than those of regular soldiers.

『…… If Zhou Hu can be persuaded to relocate the soldiers and civilians of Kunyang to Ye County, perhaps Ye County will no longer need to worry."

Wang Yan couldn't help but think secretly.

But he also understood that it was impossible, because Zhou Hu and Yang Ding were at odds that time.

In addition to sighing, Wang Yan also secretly observed the buildings in the city.

After the battle of Kunyang, he heard that the southern half of Kunyang was almost in ruins, but how it was, he was in Dingling County at the time, so naturally there was no way to know.

However, when he came to Kunyang again today, he found that the people of Kunyang had cleaned up the city, and even the buildings along the street seemed to have been completely renovated and neat.

Although Wang Yan can still see piles of ruins in the deep alleys from some alleys, and broken walls and ruins everywhere, on the whole, the people of Kunyang have been able to clean up the city to the point where it is still visible in just over a month after the beginning of spring, and Wang Yan feels that it is enough to praise it.

And just when he secretly praised the Kunyang people for their quick movements, Zhao Yu had also received the news that 'Wang Yan is coming'.

『…… This Wang Yan has nothing to do with my Kunyang, and he will have something to do with his personal coming this time."

Although he had already guessed a few points in his heart, when Wang Yan came to the outside of the county office, Zhao Yu still took Jingnu, Niu Heng, and He Shun out to greet him, giving Wang Yan enough respect.

"General Wang."

"Leader Zhou."

After a simple greeting, Zhao Yu invited Wang Yan to the party room in the county office.

A bandit leader, who actually has a house in the county government?

Wang Yan was surprised by this, and asked with a strange expression: "Leader Zhou has been here recently...... Dealing with transactions? ”

As if guessing Wang Yan's thoughts, Zhao Yu said with a smile: "Thanks to Li Jun's heavy guard, Zhou was promoted to the rank of lieutenant of the department......"

"Oh."

Wang Yan suddenly realized that as for the official position of the 'Lieutenant of the Ministry', he didn't care at all.

After all, in his eyes, it was just a petty official.

After a while, when He Shun personally served the tea, Zhao Yu took the initiative to ask: "General Wang came to my Kunyang today, I don't know what to order?" ”

Wang Yan didn't hide it, and said: "Today I got a report from my cavalry, and I learned that Guan Shuo has led the army to Ye and Kun counties, and I hope that the leader of Zhou will ...... Oh, it should be called Zhou Duwei, I hope that Zhou Duwei will send some soldiers to the barracks on the south bank of the Shahe River, if Zhou Duwei can personally lead the army and meet the rebels with us, it will be the best. ”

"That's it......

Zhao Yu thought secretly in his heart.

In fact, during this time, Wang Yan and Wei Chi had sent people to urge him many times, hoping that he would send soldiers to the barracks on the south bank of the Shahe River to resist the rebels' attack again with them, but Zhao Yu refused, on the grounds that he Kunyang County wanted to monitor the more than 10,000 rebel prisoners for farming, and he couldn't draw troops.

Unexpectedly, he was rejected several times, and this Wang Yan came in person.

Of course, even if this Wang Yan came in person, it would not make Zhao Yu change his mind, after all, he had made an agreement with Zhang Zhai, Guan Shuo, and Chen Miao in private, and the other party had promised not to infringe on his interests this time, in exchange for his promise not to assist Ye County.

To put it simply, even if the rebels make a comeback again, it has nothing to do with him Kunyang, so why should he send troops to the barracks on the south bank of the Shahe River?

"This, we have to think about it in the long run......"

Zhao Yu made a procrastination.

Obviously, Wang Yan would not be satisfied with this answer, and immediately, the general's face sank, and he frowned and asked, "Captain Zhou, what do you mean by this?" Resisting the rebels is the common duty of Ye and Kun two counties, how can Kunyang evade? ”

Zhao Yu chuckled lightly and said lightly: "General Wang's words are a little unpleasant, when did I escape Kunyang?" In last year's war with the rebels, I fought Kunyang from beginning to end, causing the rebels to suffer heavy losses......"

Wang Yan was speechless.

He suppressed the unhappiness in his heart, and said patiently: "It was Wang who lost his words, and he defeated the rebels last year, whether it was Kunyang or Zhou Duwei, they all contributed a lot." What Wang means is that now that the rebels are back again, Ye and Kun counties should join forces again......"

"Do you want to stop the disaster for Ye County again?" Zhao Yu said with a smile.

"Zhou Duwei, don't mess around!" Wang Yan finally couldn't hold it back, and said with an unhappy face: "Kunyang suffered huge losses last year, Wang did not deny it, and Yang County did not deny it, but Zhou Duwei said that it was Kunyang that prevented the disaster for Ye County, but Wang did not dare to agree, in the final analysis, it was only because of Kunyang, which the rebels attacked first, and that's it...... Zhou Duwei, what do you say? ”

Listening to Wang Yan's increasingly cold tone, Zhao Yu was not angry, and said lightly: "What General Wang said may have some truth. …… Then it depends on where the rebels attack first this year! ”

Wang Yan was stunned and asked, "What does Zhou Duwei mean by this?" ”

"Literally." Zhao Yu spread his hands and said: "The military camp on the south bank of the Shahe River, Zhou doesn't think it can be defended, and he doesn't plan to send troops...... Persuade General Wang to withdraw to Yexian as soon as possible. ”

“……”

Wang Yan showed a little anger on his face, glared at Zhao Yu angrily and said loudly: "Captain Zhou, Leader Zhou, Wang has said all the good things, please Leader Zhou can stop!" ”

Hearing this, Niu Heng, who was standing on the side, couldn't help it, stared at the beads of his eyes and scolded, "What are you yelling at?" ”

"What are you talking about?"

"Ann dare to be rude to the general?"

The guards behind Wang Yan scolded one after another.

Before they could scold twice, several black tiger thieves rushed in outside the house, and the faces of Wang Yan and the guards behind him changed slightly, and even two guards couldn't help but touch the weapons on their waists.

Only then did they realize that this was Kunyang, the territory of the bandit leader opposite.

"What to do? All out. Glancing at the several black tiger thieves who rushed in, Zhao Yu waved his hand.

Seeing this, the black tiger thieves slowly withdrew from the room.

Even Wang Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief at this time.

After being relieved, he said to Zhao Yu in a deep voice with a straight face: "Ye County's safety is very high, no matter what, please ask Leader Zhou to send troops!" ”

There was a hint of threat in his words.

Seeing this, Zhao Yu secretly sneered in his heart.

He said lightly: "General Wang is worried about Ye County, Zhou understands, but I Kunyang has received a request for help from the county, and I can't turn a blind eye to Li Junshou's request for help...... I don't hide it from General Wang, for the time being, Zhou will focus part of his energy on the 'east', and it is really difficult to take care of Ye County. …… Unless, General Wang can convince Li Junshou. ”

When he said the last sentence, his face was full of mockery, but unfortunately due to the barrier of the mask, he could not be seen by Wang Yan.

But even so, Wang Yan was dumbfounded by Zhao Yu's reason.

“…… Isn't the situation on the other side of Li and Li Junshou good? Wang Yan stammered slightly.

Obviously, he realized that the situation was out of his control, and gradually panicked.

"Ah, that's not good."

Zhao Yu watched Wang Yan's face change color with a playful face, and said pretending to be sad: "According to the news sent by Li Junshou, last year the rebels had captured Yingyang, Yingyin, and Linying, and after the beginning of spring this year, the rebels took Changshe in the north and Yanling in the east, with the intention of besieging Xuchang, so Li Junshou urgently ordered Zhou to send troops to help......

He glanced at Wang Yan and said lightly: "In other words, I, Kunyang, must try to avoid a head-on confrontation with the rebels under Guan Shuo's command and find a way to rescue Xuchang...... I'm sorry, General Wang. ”

“……”

Wang Yan opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.

He never expected that the situation in Yingchuan County would be so bad, let alone that Yingchuan County would actually ask Kunyang County for help.

In this case, even if it is him, it is not good to force the bandit leader on the opposite side to give priority to reinforcing Ye County, otherwise, not to mention whether Zhou Hu will compromise for the time being, just these words reached the ears of Li Min, the county guard of Yingchuan, it was enough to make that Li County guard resentful.

After a while, Wang Yan left the county government with a black face, and rode out of Kunyang County without looking back.

After returning to the barracks on the south bank of the Shahe River, Wang Yan told Wei Chi about the negotiation with Zhao Yu, and the latter frowned and said for a long time: "Tell the young master first." ”

Before dusk that day, Wei Chi rushed to Yexian County and told Yang Ding about the incident as it was, and at the same time, he did not forget to express his speculation: "...... I suspect that Zhou Hu may have privately reconciled with the rebels. ”

Yang Ding's expression was solemn when he heard this, and he said after a while: "Don't spread this word indiscriminately, so as not to give authority to others...... Since Kunyang can't send troops to reinforce your two camps, when things can't be violated, you two will set fire to the village and lead the army back into the city. As for your guess, and see that Guan Shuo at that time, whether to attack Ye County or Kunyang. ”

"Yes!"

Wei Chi responded with a fist.