Liu Xiu began to flee to the Hutuo River.

The river is already frozen.

Wang Ming felt a biting chill.

Behind Liu Xiu, a large group of men and horses began to pursue.

The crossbowmen even began to shoot.

A dense rain of arrows shot towards Liu Xiu and his party.

A rain of arrows struck the ice with a creaking sound.

Wang Ming felt a murderous aura.

"Your Majesty has a decree to capture Liu Xiu alive and reward 100,000 gold. Those who kill Liu Xiu will be rewarded with 50,000 gold. Liu Ziyu's subordinate Wang Rao shouted.

Wang Rao is Liu Ziyu's brother in life and death, and he and Liu Ziyu once set up a gown stall together.

He thought to himself: If Liu Xiu can be captured alive this time, I will definitely be able to pay homage to the prime minister.

Wang Ming pulled up the ox horn bow and shot an arrow through Wang Rao's right shoulder.

"Ah......" Wang Rao fell in a pool of blood......

Liu Xiu, Feng Yi and others continued to flee for their lives.

Liu Xiu's hands were already shivering in the cold wind.

Wang Ming said to Liu Xiu: "Lord, let's run away." The pursuers came again. ”

Late at night, Liu Xiu and his entourage were sleeping in a cave.

"Let's go on like this, we really can't find a place to go!" Liu Xiu sobbed.

"My lord. We can find it. Xindu County is still holding on to the Han army. Wang Ming said.

"Are you sure? Did the Han army really have a base in Hebei? In addition to the King of Handan, the King of Guangyang, and the King of Zhending in Hebei, there are countless thieves. Is Shindu really safe? Liu Xiu asked.

"My lord, Xindu is the ancient capital of King Xiaowang of Zhongshan. Moreover, Emperor Ping of Han also lived there for a long time. So, there are a lot of people there who are loyal to the Han family. Wu Han said.

"Now, we have to go." Liu Xiu said.

The next day, Liu Xiu and his entourage went to Xindu.

After the people of Xindu saw Liu Xiu, they welcomed him one after another.

"General Liu Wenshu, we are all your people." The people shouted.

Wang Ming thought to himself: I didn't expect that the prestige of the lord was so high. How can you get such support from the people!

When he arrived at the mansion of the county guard of Xindu, Liu Xiu asked the county guard: "At present, how many soldiers and horses are there in Xindu?" ”

"And five thousand." The county keeper said.

"Hebei has a large population. How could there be five thousand? Liu Xiu was a little stunned.

"Your Excellency, there are too many armed forces in Hebei now. The thieves always attack Sindu. If this continues, we will not be able to protect ourselves. The Shinto County Warden said worriedly.

"So, are there any other armed forces in Hebei that can help us?" Liu Xiu asked.

"Liu Yang, the king of Zhending, has always been at odds with the king of Handan and the king of Guangyang. It should be possible to borrow the power of King Shinding. The county keeper of Xindu said.

"If that's the case, we need to win over King Zhending. Otherwise, we won't be able to defeat Wang Lang. Liu Xiu said worriedly.

"King Zhending is not a good man. He was ambitious. Even the toughest army in Hebei. Wang Lang couldn't get him to surrender. What can we give him? The Shinto Commander asked.

"Although King Zhending is the head snake of Hebei. However, compared to His Majesty, he is just a local prince. I can make Liu Yang submit. Liu Xiu said confidently.

Xindu Junshou thought to himself: Liu Xiu, I'm afraid the conditions for the true king are not so simple. I'm afraid you won't be able to give it.

Liu Xiu thought to himself: King Zhending can't just ask for an official position, or ask for territory. I can say yes too.

Liu Xiu and Wang Ming then set off for Zhending.

The people of Truth walked on the market.

Liu Xiu saw that the street market in Zhending was so lively, and thought: Zhending is indeed a paradise on earth, and there are such prosperous streets.

"Wang Ming, it is indeed a good place. There is such a thriving trade. Liu Xiu said to Wang Ming.

"My lord. King Zhending has such strength. I'm afraid it's not something we can beat. Wang Ming said to Liu Xiu.

"I think so, too. King Zhending is so strong. It's not that easy to give into. Liu Xiu looked flustered.

Liu Yang, the king of Zhending, was having dinner with other generals at this time.

"Have you heard? Shandong's Red Mei Army had rebelled against Emperor Gengshi. They are even going to destroy the First Emperor. King Zhending said to the generals.

"Yes. The world of the first emperor has long been precarious. It's only a matter of time before it dies. Guo Guo (Liu Yang's nephew, Liu Yao's son, Guo Shengtong's brother) smiled.

"I think so, too. The people of the world say that the first emperor is not as good as Wang Mang. Liu Shenggong is nothing but luck. If it weren't for Liu Xiu, he annihilated Kunyang's million-strong army. How can Liu Shenggong get the world? Liu Yang, the king of Zhending, said with a smile.

"Your Highness, there is General Liu Xiu, the envoy of the First Emperor, who is outside the door, asking to see you." Said the subordinate.

"Liu Xiu of the Battle of Kunyang?" Liu Yang, the king of Zhending, asked.

"Yes. He came to Hebei to appease. The subordinate said.

"Hurry up, please." Liu Yang said.

He thought to himself: Liu Xiu annihilated Wang Mang's 420,000 army in Kunyang, and only then did he have the world of the first emperor. If Liu Xiu can be used by me, the widow will definitely be able to get the world.

"Uncle. Why did you meet Liu Xiu? Liu Xiu is not a great person. He's just a dog of the First Emperor. Guo Guo asked.

"A dog? Not really. The widow thinks that Liu Xiu is a fierce general. He is not willing to live under others for a long time. Hope you guys know. The widow wants to plot against him and use it for me. Liu Yang, the king of Zhending, said with a smile.

"Yes. I would also like to meet Liu Xiu. Guo Guo said with a smile.

Liu Xiu then walked in.

"You are General Liu Wenshu? Handsome face. A table of talents! Guo Guo said with a smile.

"Where, where. I am a member of His Majesty. You are the nephew of His Royal Highness King Zhending, Guo Guo, right? That is, the Han family was once the son of Guo Chang, the richest man. Liu Xiu said with a smile.

"Yes. You're my daddy. In order to eliminate Wang Mang, he was killed by Wang Mang. Therefore, we are all members of the Han family. Guo Guo said with a smile.

"In that case, His Royal Highness King Zhending should also belong to our Majesty the First Emperor." Wang Ming said with a smile.

"You are Wang Ming? Liu Xiu's strategist? Liu Yang asked.

"Exactly." Wang Ming said with a smile.

"Why do I think you're so much like a friend of mine?" Liu Yang said with a smile.

Wang Ming thought to himself: He doesn't know that I am actually Wang Mang. However, my body has changed. He didn't recognize it. Perhaps, I am now a person who is not recorded in the history books.

"My friend is in his sixties, though. It can't be twenty years old. So, you must not be my friend. Probably his nephew. My friend's family was killed by thieves. The whereabouts of his son are unknown. Liu Yang said.

Wang Ming thought to himself: What Liu Yang said is me. I turned out to be Wang Mang. Although the body was replaced by someone in his twenties. However, the appearance is still the same.

"General Liu Wenshu, if you agree to the widow's conditions. The widow can be attached to His Majesty. Liu Yang continued to laugh.

"What conditions, whether the prince wants land or an official position. I can call the shots. Liu Xiu said.