Si Chau, Hanoi County, Wen County.

What surprised Jia Kui and even Liang Qi was not that the Sima family promised to aid Cao Cao, but the battle they used.

Under the command of Sima Lang, many craftsmen and strong men in the county town all gathered outside the city gate to line up, and at a cursory glance, there were nearly 1,000 people.

"Eldest prince, this is ......" Jia Kui asked with some puzzlement.

Although the strong men can replenish the army, these craftsmen ...... To be honest, there are not a few people with gray hair.

"My father not only agreed to pay for the recruitment of soldiers to help General Cao, but also was willing to hire craftsmen to build Xu County and build a palace for His Majesty."

"Really?"

"Hehe, naturally I don't dare to joke. Moreover, my father also sent a few guests to transport money and food for the military. ”

"Then I will thank the lord first."

"Brother Liang Dao is polite. Lang's illness has not yet healed, and he can't return as soon as possible, and he feels quite guilty. Therefore, my father sent the second brother to visit General Cao on my behalf, one to supervise the transportation of grain and grass materials, and the other to let the second brother and the four sages catch up with the old days. ”

"Exactly, I will go back together for the teacher and ask the virtuous elder for his guilt." Liang Qi rode his horse, holding the reins in one hand and stopped beside them.

"Escorted by Liang Shuai, I feel a lot more relieved." Sima Yi and Liang Yi stood side by side, stretched out their hands and motioned for Jia Kui to also get on the horse and set off.

"In that case, let's leave here." Jia Kui arched his hand at Sima Lang.

"The second brother will ask the two of you." Sima Lang returned the salute.

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Xuzhou, a nameless village.

Duan Xuan always had a hint of doubt about this plan. Zhang Feng's strategy is really a bit crazy.

However, Duan Xuan also had to admit that there was a 1 in 10,000 chance that he might succeed.

In this operation, Zhang Feng boldly proposed to let Wu Zheng participate, of course, only the part of sending the letter.

Because Duan Xuan and Zhang Feng were too familiar to anyone in Lu Bujun, after all, the relationship was too deep. And Ling Yuan was also exposed, and now he can only touch it with a raw face.

After planning everything in detail, Wu Zheng carried Ling Yuan's handwritten book and headed in the direction of Xiapi.

Duan Xuan and the others went to an abandoned house outside the city to wait according to the previous plan.

According to Duan Xuan's estimate, even if it succeeds, it will take a day, so they hurry up and start resting to prepare for the big show.

……

At the age of seventeen, he was in his prime, but because of a bizarre encounter, he embarked on the path of an assassin.

Although Wu Zheng is young, he knows what he wants, even if he can't live like his age, but since he has chosen the path, he will not change it.

Thinking wildly, he has already entered Xiaopei.

It didn't take much time to find Hao Meng, because Lu Bu now arranged Cao Xing, Zang Ba, and Hao Meng in the barracks.

After being attacked by someone last time, Lu Bu was a little scared to be honest, so even if he had already occupied Xiapi, he didn't dare to despise the internal defense.

After all, there are still some old departments in Xuzhou here, and it is difficult to guarantee that they will not respond internally for anyone and make trouble from the inside.

It was precisely because of this that Wu Zheng was immediately taken to his camp after reporting that he was looking for General Hao Meng.

It would be false to say that he was not nervous, but at the age of Wu Zheng, even if he broke out in a cold sweat, Hao Meng would not think much about it. Except for those who were forcibly conscripted, where have they been to the barracks and seen so many weapons.

"You said you were here to deliver a letter?" Hao Meng looked Wu Zheng up and down.

Plain-looking, plainly dressed, no matter how you look at it, this is just an ordinary child.

"Yes...... Yes, in this ......" Wu Zheng's hand was trembling, and he handed the letter to Hao Meng tremblingly.

"Who sent you?"

"No...... I don't know, it's a woman who wrote to me. ”

"Oh?" Hao Meng was a little surprised, he didn't have many women in his life, but he didn't think about Ling Yuan.

With doubts, Hao Meng opened the letter.

His brow furrowed as he continued to read.

After reading the letter and putting it down, Hao Meng looked at Wu Zheng again and asked, "Did the woman who handed you this letter say anything?" ”

"No, it's just ......"

"If there's a fart, let it go!" A soldier next to him felt that this kid was really a bit of a wretch, so he became a little annoyed.

"Okay, it's just a child," Hao Meng waved to stop, "Don't be afraid, just say it." ”

"The woman didn't say a word, just looked at her appearance, and it seemed to be very ......sad," Wu Zheng replied in a timid voice, as Duan Xuan had taught.

“…… Got it, go down. Little Five, give this child some reward. Hao Meng said in a slightly low voice.

"Yes." The angry soldier agreed.

The soldiers who called Xiao Wu took Wu Zheng out, and Hao Meng ordered the rest of the people to go out as well.

In the camp, only Hao Meng was left.

He opened the letter again and read it carefully.

It was Ling Yuan, although there was no signature, but Hao Meng knew that it was Ling Yuan.

She said in the letter that the reason why she assisted Duan Xuan in kidnapping Diao Chan was not to harm anyone, but she didn't want Lu Bu to make mistakes again and again. Of course, this is not for Lu Bu, but for him Hao Meng.

It is believed that since he was rescued, Ling Yuan has been taken care of by Hao Meng, although it is not clear, but Ling Yuan does have a good impression of Hao Meng. She wanted to be able to live in Lu Bu's army all the time, but she didn't want to know that Lu Bu was going to take Xuzhou. Ling Yuan was afraid that if Lu Bu fell into the name of Renzhou County, he would be besieged by Liu Bei and other forces, and Hao Meng, who was a general at that time, would not be able to protect himself.

Therefore, she held Diao Chan hostage just to persuade Lu Bu to dispel his thoughts. It's just that I didn't expect Zhao Yun to snatch Diao Chan halfway, so I made such a fuss.

Now Ling Yuan knew that he could not return to Lu Bu's army, so he had to ask someone to send a letter, asking him to meet in the abandoned house outside the city and explain it clearly in person. What's more, she wants to see Hao Meng.

Hao Meng finished reading the letter again and fell into deep thought.

After a long time, he made up his mind, so he beckoned: "Someone is coming." ”

"What's the matter with the General?" The soldier at the door ran in and asked.

"Prepare the horses."

"The general is going out? Do you have all the people? ”

"No, I'm going to meet an old friend."

……

The sound of horses' hooves fell, and before the abandoned house, Hao Meng stood on the horse.

After the ruins, Ling Yuan slowly walked out. At the same time, Duan Xuan and Zhang Feng on both sides behind Hao Meng also appeared.

"It's you?! Miss Ling, are you colluding with them to harm me? Hao Meng said, his hand already touching the sword.

"Dangchang!" Zhang Feng threw the dagger onto the stone with his remaining arm.

"What does that mean?"

"We're just showing sincerity. Lu Bu cut off one of my arms, if I want to seek revenge, just get rid of him. But the general has come to this, and I have surrendered my sword, just to convince the general that we have no ill will today. ”

"Humph! Hurt us and others to wander in all directions, and you still say that you have no malice? And you, surnamed Duan! General Lu will be where he is today, all thanks to your master and apprentice. Hao Meng drew his sword and pointed at it.

"General Hao Meng!" Ling Yuan suddenly shouted.

This really surprised Hao Meng, not because of her voice, but only at this time that he realized that Ling Yuan seemed to have just cried.

"You...... Why are you doing that? ”

"Xiao Yuan knows that General Hao Meng has a hatred for the two of them, and you must blame me for kidnapping Sister Ying, but what I did was indeed for the general!"

"Hugh is talking nonsense! You keep saying it's for me, and if that were the case, you wouldn't have done such a ridiculous thing. Besides, with the two of them, how can I believe in you! ”

"The little mandarin is clumsy, but his admiration for the general is true. The little mandarin has made up his mind that if the general does not believe me today, I will die and prove my will. As he spoke, Ling Yuan's hand suddenly had an extra dagger and stabbed towards his chest.

"Don't!" Hao Meng jumped forward directly from the horse and knocked the dagger down with one punch.

After all, he is a general under Lu Bu, and this skill is also counted.

Duan Xuan saw that Hao Meng made a timely move, so he withdrew the left foot that had already taken it. He pinched a handful of sweat in his letter just now, for fear that Hao Meng would not be able to react, so he was ready to rescue him by himself. Diametrically opposed to him, Zhang Feng had no intention of making a move at all.

Duan Xuan inadvertently glanced at Zhang Feng, this person had actually been pretending all along, and his hatred for anyone in Lu Bujun had never faded.

Everything was planned, including Ling Yuan's drama. Hao Meng is indeed kind to Ling Yuan, but that kindness was also designed by Guo Lan at the beginning.

Hao Meng stood in front of Ling Yuan, but he didn't know what to say.

Ling Yuan just stared at his hands blankly and fell silent.

After a long time, Hao Meng was the first to speak: "I believe your words, but both of them have a deep hatred with the general, how can they help you?" ”

"The night edge is gone, and all grievances are written off. Although they have hatred, it is a personal grudge, this time they are not looking for revenge, just to protect the people of Xuzhou from soldiers. ”

"Our army did not hurt the civilians."

"But what about the dead soldiers? If there is a fire in Xiapi, you should know how many innocent people have suffered. ”

Hao Meng didn't answer, because he knew that Ling Yuan was right in questioning, and the fire that day did indirectly kill many people.

But Hao Meng still didn't believe Duan Xuan and Zhang Feng, but it didn't matter, what Zhang Feng wanted was not Hao Meng's trust, but the next part of the plan.

In the direction of Xiapi, a group of cavalry galloped in, black armor and spears accompanied the silence of the cavalry, and that inherent temperament could only be a force - trapped camp.

Hao Meng was shocked in his letter, how could Gao Shun know that he was here, and he should be patrolling the city, how could he bring some of the trapped camps here?

Of course, he wouldn't know that the inconspicuous messenger Wu Zheng went directly to Lu Bu after delivering the letter to him.

Wu Zheng went for only one purpose, that is, to tell Lu Bu that his subordinates Hao Meng were in contact with Lu Bu's enemies Zhang Feng and Duan Xuan.

In order to verify the authenticity of Wu Zheng's news, Lu Bu ordered Gao Shun to come and check.

That is, at the same time as hearing that they were trapped, Duan Xuan and the others quickly began to withdraw.

"General Hao Meng," of course, according to the plan, Ling Yuan still had a sentence, "You actually let down my sincerity, and you brought soldiers and horses here to harm me!" ”

"I ......" Hao Meng didn't have a chance to explain, Duan Xuan and the others had already disappeared.

"Hao Meng, who are those?" Gao Shun asked.

"It's just old friends."

Gao Shun didn't say much, but he had already found the clue.

Because there is also a blade on the stone - Zhang Feng's unique weapon, a chain blade, which is well known to everyone in Lu Bu's army.