It is said that after learning that Zhang Jiao and others had divided their troops and retreated, Liu Yi hurriedly ordered Yao Lie to take people down the mountain to investigate.

After Yao Lie got the order, he took more than a dozen members of the poisonous scorpion under his command to the Yellow Turban Camp to check it out, and after he found out the truth of the Yellow Turban Army, he hurriedly ran back to report to Liu Yi.

"Lord, I've found out!"

"Oh? Tell me, what's going on? Without waiting for Liu Yi to speak, Zhang Fei on the side couldn't help but ask.

Yao Lie saw that everyone was anxious, and he didn't dare to sell Guanzi anymore, so he told everyone the news he had found out at the bottom of the mountain, and Liu Yi hurriedly took Yao Lie and a few people to Zhongqiu City at the bottom of the mountain.

At this time, Lu Zhi and others, who also learned the news, were also shocked, and they were also leading everyone to discuss at this time. Hearing that Liu Yi and others were coming, Lu Zhi hurriedly invited everyone into the mansion.

"Meet Lord Lu, 'Brother Xuande!'"

"Lord Liu, hurry up and excuse me, come on! Show Lord Liu the tea seat! ”

Hearing this, the servants in the hall hurriedly brought the wooden chairs and hot tea.

After Liu Yi sat down, he hurriedly said to Lu Zhi, "My lord, now Zhang Jiao and Zhang Liang are not in the camp, and now the defenders of the Yellow Turban Camp are only fifty or sixty thousand. ”

As soon as Liu Yi said this, Liu Bei, who was sitting opposite, suddenly stood up and interrupted with some excitement, "Is what Brother Yi said true?" ”

Because the soldiers sent by Lu Zhi's subordinates to verify the news have not yet returned, Lu Zhi, Liu Bei and others do not know as much about the situation of the Yellow Turban defenders as Liu Yi and others. At this time, when they heard that there were only fifty or sixty thousand defenders left, everyone couldn't help but be a little excited.

Seeing that Liu Bei and the others were a little unconvinced, Liu Yi asked Yao Lie to tell Liu Bei and others all the news that he had come back, and before Yao Lie could finish speaking, Lu Zhi's Tanma also rushed back. Seeing this, Liu Yi gave Yao Lie a look and motioned him to stop.

After entering the main hall, the scout horse hurriedly knelt on the ground and reported to Lu Zhi and the others the news he had inquired about, and what this person said was almost the same as what Yao Lie said. At this point, Lu Zhi, Liu Bei and others believed that Zhang Jiao had really evacuated.

Now that Zhang Jiao's evacuation has been confirmed, there are not many Yellow Turban thieves left. Lu Zhi asked everyone to express their opinions and talk about any good strategies for retreating from the enemy.

"Teacher, since the main force of the Yellow Turban has been withdrawn, and the remaining Zhang Bao and those people are no longer a threat to us, the apprentice suggests that we stay still, and when they can't be consumed, won't we be self-defeating?" Liu Bei said to Lu Zhi confidently.

Because Liu Bei had studied under Lu Zhi, and like Gongsun Zhan, he was Lu Zhi's former protégé, so at this time Liu Bei called him a mentor and called himself a junior apprentice.

Lu Zhi, who was sitting on the main seat, stroked his goatee when he heard the words, nodded and said, "Well, what Xuande said makes sense, before he couldn't attack Zhongqiu with more than 100,000 people, at this time there are only 50,000 or 60,000 people left, if we can't hold out, the thieves can't capture the city even if they work hard!" ”

Seeing that Lu Zhi actually had the intention of agreeing with Liu Bei's suggestion, Liu Yi couldn't help but sink in his heart, hurriedly stood up, walked in front of Lu Zhi and bowed to him.

"My lord, Brother Xuande, the lower official has something to say!"

"Oh? Brother Yi has any high opinions, please don't hesitate to give advice! ”

When Lu Zhi heard this, he was also a little curious and smiled at Liu Yi, "Lord Liu doesn't need to be restrained, he is not an outsider, just speak freely!" ”

When Liu Yi heard this, he straightened his body and said to Lu Zhi respectfully, "My lord, as the adult just said, if we can't hold on, Zhang Bao will definitely not be able to withdraw the troops in the end, but such a simple truth, I believe that Zhang Jiao and others will definitely not think of it before, since they have thought of it, they have to do it, it means that there is something greasy in this!" ”

Lu Zhi and Liu Bei glanced at each other when they heard this, and their brows couldn't help frowning.

"What Lord Liu said makes sense!" At this time, Liu Bei also supported Liu Yilai.

Lu Zhi looked at Liu Yi under the hall, and then looked in the direction where Zhang Bao and the others were stationed outside the door.

"It seems that Zhang Bao's purpose in staying is not to capture Zhongqiu!"

"Your Excellency is wise!"

Lu Zhi ignored Liu Yi's compliment, and after thinking about it alone, he suddenly thought of something, and suddenly raised his head to look at everyone.

"How long has it been since Zhang Jiao's house was gone?" Lu Zhi's eyes widened and asked Liu Yi.

Liu Yi was puzzled when he saw this, but seeing Lu Zhi's anxious appearance, he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly handed Yao Lie an inquiring look.

Yao Lie, who was on the side, saw Liu Yi asking, and hurriedly stood up and said, "Lord Hui, according to the confession of the prisoners we caught, Zhang Jiao and the others have been withdrawn for about half a month!" ”

Lu Zhi was shocked when he heard this.

"Quick, hurry up and inquire about the movements of Zhang Jiao and the others!"