After Zhang He left, Chen Nuo was the only one left in the room.

Zhang He's words are very clear, if Chen Nuo is willing to take Jizhou, he will consider offering it with both hands, but if Chen Nuo asks for Yuan Shao, then he still adheres to his original intention and swears to protect Han Fu to the end.

Zhang He's joke was also too big, so that Chen Nuo experienced great joy and sorrow for a while.

The one who is overjoyed, and there are people who appreciate him.

The one who is very worried, someone wants to pit him.

Of course Chen Nuo was happy to get Zhang He's approval, which proved that Zhang He could afford him.

But when Zhang He said that, he was also cheating him.

If you want to use his current situation, if you want money or not, if you want food but not food, if you want no people, if you want prestige or not, even if you get Jizhou, it is just a hot potato, and you will lose it sooner or later.

Chen Nuo understands this truth, and of course Zhang He will not fail to understand it.

And Zhang He said it in front of Chen Nuo, unless Zhang He showed him his intentions, he would not easily change his position and hand over Jizhou. But the meaning of his words also showed Chen Nuo that he trusted Chen Nuo, and he believed that Chen Nuo would get ahead one day in the future.

Chen Nuo figured this out, and his worries turned to joy.

Zhang He thinks so highly of him, but he wants to talk to him again.

Chen Nuo stood up, wanting to call the servant girl who had served him before to come in and pass the word. As soon as he spoke, the door clicked open, and the maidservant entered. Chen Nuo smiled, but he didn't expect this maid to have a heart for him.

"Sister came just in time, I want you to ......"

Chen Nuo suddenly paused in the middle of speaking, although the person who came was dressed like the maidservant girl before, but after a closer look, it was obvious that he was shorter, but he became much lighter, like a swallow passing by, without the sound of footsteps.

"Who's your sister, I'm Cher......"

The woman approached, and Chen Nuo saw clearly that the person who came was really Zhao Xue.

"Cher!"

Chen Nuo happily grabbed her pair of small hands in the palm of his hand and said with a smile: "Why are you?" ”

Thinking of Yanjin Daying, she has not been heard from since she said goodbye, and she appeared in Zhang He's mansion for some reason. Chen Nuo had a lot to ask, but he was pulled by Zhao Xue's hand and whispered to him: "Big brother, don't you want to escape from here, I'll help you!" ”

followed Zhao Xue out, and actually slipped out of Zhang He's mansion all the way safely. But Chen Nuo knew that it was not advisable to stay in the city for a long time, so he mixed out of Wucheng with Zhao Xue and walked outside the city. When I arrived outside the city, it was already dark, so I had to stay in a farmhouse outside the city.

Zhao Xue closed the door, took a closer look at Chen Nuo, and saw that there was nothing unusual about her, before she smiled and said, "Big brother, are your injuries healed?" ”

Seeing that her eyes were a little red, Chen Nuo comforted her: "Xue'er, I'm fine, okay." Just ......"

Chen Nuo didn't continue, because there were so many questions that he didn't know where to start.

Zhao Xue lowered her head: "I'm sorry, it was Xue'er who almost hurt the big brother." Big brother, hit me! ”

Chen Nuo's palm was caught by Zhao Xue, and when he saw that it was about to sweep onto Zhao Xue's delicate face, he quickly retracted it.

Chen Nuo shook his head: "Xue'er, where is this, I think if you hadn't made a timely move that night, I would have died by then." You saved me, how can you say that you hurt me? ”

Zhao Xuetou lowered his head even more: "But big brother, don't you doubt it?" Why was I wearing a night suit that night, and why did I show up in time to save you? Also, why did I ask you to take me to Yuan Shao's camp? Isn't all this worth your doubt? ”

Chen Nuo held her head with his hand and said, "Silly Xue'er, since you are not an accomplice with Zhao Fu, and you have no hatred with Yuan Shao, how can I doubt you?" ”

Zhao Xue raised her head and looked at Chen Nuo.

She shook her head: "No! Big brother, you actually know, but you'd rather choose not to believe it. ”

Chen Nuo stood up and sighed lightly: "Okay, let this matter go first, I don't blame you." Let me ask you, your eldest brother Zilong...... What the hell happened to him, how did you end up separated from him? Where is he now? ”

"Big Brother ......"

Zhao Xue's body was shocked, and tears fell with it.

She gritted her teeth and raised her face: "Big brother, he...... He's dead! ”

"What!"

Chen Nuo Huoran turned around, his head buzzing, is this happening? How could Zhao Yun die?

He grabbed Zhao Xue's hand: "Zilong, he is ...... How did he die? What happened after I parted with him last time? Didn't you go to Yuan Shao's? ”

Zhao Xue was teary-eyed and choked up. Chen Nuo endured his grief and comforted her.

Zhao Xue thought that after the matter had passed, she would not be as sad as she was at the beginning, but when she thought of her brother's death, she still couldn't cry.

Finally, she raised her head and finally made her words clear: "Yes! After saying goodbye to you that day, my brother was according to your idea, big brother, and he took us all the way south, wanting to go to Yuan Shao. Speaking of which, big brother, don't believe it, we were still halfway through when we met a group of people, and they were actually under the banner of Yuan Shao. Big brother, you say, isn't this providential?

My brother thought at the time that since he was a member of the Yuan family, he was a family, so he didn't watch out for them. But how did my brother know that this group of people actually fell in love with the dozen or so good horses he brought, and suddenly turned their faces and killed them. My brother was wounded by their arrows on the spot, and he fell off his horse, and his mount was snatched by the thieves.

No matter how many thieves there are, my brother is also capable of protecting everyone from the encirclement. However, the elder brother was wounded by an arrow and lost his mount, so he had to fight the thieves on foot. In this way, even if my brother has the ability, he can't give full play, and he is surrounded by thieves. I was also injured and unconscious, but I was rescued by someone else. Later, I heard that someone saw my brother die at the hands of this gang of thieves, and the poor corpse could not be found! ”

Zhao Xue said, and couldn't help but cry in Chen Nuo's arms.

When Chen Nuo heard Zhao Xue say this, he only hated that he couldn't be there, otherwise he would have to kill the thieves and rescue Zhao Yun's brothers and sisters.

He immediately asked, "Then do you know which of Yuan Shao's men and horses this gang of thieves is, and who is their general?" ”

Zhao Xue shook her head: "I don't know!" At that time, although I immediately went back to look for the bandits, I did not find any trace of the thieves. ”

Chen Nuo asked again: "Then why did you end up in the Koji Yi Camp?" ”

Zhao Xue said: "I think that since my brother was killed by Yuan Shao's people, but the person who killed my brother couldn't be found for a while, so I had to settle this account on Yuan Shao's head." I went to find Yuan Shao, but it was not so easy to approach him, and I tried several times but could not get my wish. In the end, because I heard that General Lu Yi was going to lead his troops to meet Yuan Shao, I happened to take this opportunity to infiltrate his military camp.

I thought it would be easy for me to disguise myself as a man. But in the end, his soldiers found out and arrested me. I think if it wasn't for the big brother you showed up in time, I was afraid that I would be ...... at that time"

Zhao Xue had a burst of shame and chagrin on her face.

Chen Nuo thought for a while: "So if you can't do it on the other side of Lu Yi, you want to borrow me to bring you to Yuan Shao?" ”

Zhao Xue did not deny it: "Yes! I know that since you are the eldest brother of Lu Yi, then there will naturally be no shortage of opportunities to contact Yuan Shao, but ......"

She lowered her head, "It's just that I shouldn't joke about my big brother's life without your consent, big brother, and almost even hurt you because of it, it's all Xue'er's bad." Big brother, it's Xue'er who is wrong! ”

Chen Nuo thought about it, no wonder he took her to herd horses by the river that day, she was still in a good mood, but she suddenly became impatient because of the setting sun. It turned out that she had already made up her mind to act that night, afraid that this was the last chance to get along with him, and it was inevitable that she would be a little reluctant, and her temper and tone of speech would inevitably be affected slightly.

Now that I think about it, she also said some strange things at the time, why can't she accompany him to see the stars in the future, let him find another person. It turned out that she had the determination to die at that time, and she was afraid that she would never see him again in the future, so she even concealed his brother's death to prevent Chen Nuo from worrying. If she hadn't taken him very seriously, how could she be willing to let all this pain be borne by herself?

Zhao Xue saw that Chen Nuo stopped talking, she was a little anxious, and hurriedly said, "Big brother, can't Xue'er admit that she was wrong?" Xue'er doesn't dare anymore, big brother, can you forgive me? ”

Chen Nuo stretched out his hand and scratched her nose: "You are wrong, such a big matter, why do you act alone without consulting me, do you know how dangerous it will be?" I think that if it wasn't for the fact that another group of assassins broke into Yuan Shao's camp at the same time to assassinate him, so that you couldn't get your hands on it, otherwise your mistake would be big, and how could I forgive you? ”

Zhao Xuexue's snow-white face suddenly flew up, don't look over: "Big brother, didn't you say that you don't want to move Xue'er's nose casually?" ”

The voice behind is as thin as a mosquito.

Chen Nuo said: "Yes, I agreed, but I regret it now because of you who are naughty." ”

"You!"

Zhao Xue widened her eyes, suddenly reached Chen Nuo's mouth, touched it quickly, and quickly dodged.

She looked at Chen Nuo very angrily and pursed her mouth: "How about it, I touch my nose and I touch your mouth." ”

Seeing Zhao Xue so naughty, Chen Nuo had no choice but to bow down.

He patted her on the head: "Okay, you're amazing." You haven't told me yet, how do you know where I am in Zhang He, and how did you get into his mansion? ”

Zhao Xue said: "Although I was kicked out by the big brother that night, I didn't go far, Xue'er still cares about the big brother all the time." Of course, Xue'er was unwilling to fail, and wanted to find an opportunity to kill Yuan Shao. Later, I heard that my eldest brother was going to Jizhou, and I wanted to follow him, but I heard that Yuan Shao was going to raise troops from the base camp and rush to Chaoge. I thought that I could not assassinate him in the camp, maybe it would be easier on the road, maybe it was an opportunity given to me by God, so I stayed.

I thought that I would find an opportunity to assassinate Yuan Shao, but I didn't think that since the last assassin incident, Yuan Shao has increased his vigilance, and I can't get close to him at all. Seeing that he led the army to Chaoge Qingshuikou and stationed there, I knew that there was no more chance, so I had to go to you, big brother, again. I inquired all the way about the eldest brother's envoy team, but here in Wucheng, I heard that the eldest brother's team was scattered.

At that time, I didn't know that my eldest brother was in Wucheng, so I went into the city to investigate, and then I heard some news, it turned out that the eldest brother was taken to his house by Zhang He. After I learned the news, I secretly infiltrated Zhang's mansion, and finally found your room, big brother. Big brother, you were still unconscious at the time, and I was waiting by the side, waiting for the opportunity to save you out, big brother. Can...... But big brother, you are necrotic, you will actually ...... ...... to that girl."

Zhao Xue said, her face flushed, and she seemed to be speechless.

When Chen Nuo heard this, she immediately understood, and it seemed that she had seen her rude behavior to the servant.

Chen Nuo scratched his head and said, "This ...... This...... Am I not pulling back from the precipice at a critical juncture? This bad thing has not been implemented in the end. ”

Zhao Xue didn't look over: "If it weren't for that, I thought that you would be reluctant to leave, big brother, and I wouldn't wait for General Zhang to come in recklessly." ”

Chen Nuo looked at her look, laughed, stopped teasing her, and patted her shoulder: "Okay, Xue'er don't be angry." That, I will definitely avenge your brother's revenge for you, but I really wronged him by calculating this account on Yuan Shao's head, and besides, it is not so easy for you to assassinate Yuan Shao. You listen to me, until the murderer is found out, you better not act rashly. In this way, if you don't have anything else, would you like to accompany me to Jizhou? ”

Zhao Xue nodded and said, "Big brother, Xue'er can just listen to it, but big brother, you are just a person now, and there is not a single soldier by your side, so it is very dangerous to go to see Han Fu." ”

Chen Nuo held her head with his hand: "That's why I want Xue'er to promise to accompany me to Jizhou." ”

"Oh."

Zhao Xue didn't say a word obediently, and nodded.

Chen Nuo heard her agree, so he stood up and said, "It's not too early, let's rest early, we have to leave early tomorrow morning." ”

Zhao Xue suddenly grabbed the corner of Chen Nuo's clothes: "Big brother, are you leaving?" ”

Chen Nuo looked at the couch and said with a smile: "Silly girl, there can only be one place for one person to sleep here, you can sleep on it, and I will go to the ground. It's going to be one night. ”

Zhao Xue pursed her mouth: "But when we stayed overnight, we told the old man and grandmother that we were ...... It's ......"

Chen Nuo smiled: "Xue'er, don't think about it, go to sleep." ”

The lights go out, the sky outside, the stars blink.

Chen Nuo pushed open the window, raised his head, and faced the breeze.

The night is as cold as water, and it is so beautiful.

Chen Nuo was immersed in it, but at some point, his back was gently hugged, and a voice was inaudible in his ears: "Big brother, let me accompany you to see the stars." ”

The next day, Chen Nuo and Zhao Xue said goodbye to here and walked along the official road leading to Jizhou.

They secretly came out of Zhang He's mansion, and naturally they had no means of transportation, so they could only walk on foot. If he goes on at this speed, I'm afraid that when he arrives in Jizhou, Zhao Fu and the others have already arranged everything to wait for him to enter the urn.

Along the way, I inquired about Yan Liang's news, and one would say that this group of people had fled from the east, and the other would say that they had fled from the west.

The two of them were walking when suddenly four or five people ran across from him, one of whom was carrying a broken flag on his shoulder. But seeing that they were all in crooked armor and slanted helmets, they seemed to be deserters who had just suffered a defeat, and they were all soulless and extremely embarrassed. And look at the flag again, it is actually the 'Yan' word flag.

Chen Nuo was shocked, and hurriedly stopped the group of people, shouting: "Don't run away, where is your general Yan Liang?" Where is he? ”

They hadn't recognized Chen Nuo yet, but when they heard him ask about Yan Liang, they took a closer look and it turned out to be the envoy. They quickly knelt down and wept with a sad face: "It turned out to be an adult!" Adults, save General Yan! ”

Chen Nuo was stunned for a moment and asked them: "What the hell is going on, get up and talk slowly." ”

They were wounded and supported each other, and then one of them opened his mouth and explained: "Your Excellency, you don't know, that day the adults just went to Shili Pavilion to make an appointment, and we were suddenly attacked by a group of people. This gang of thieves is also really cunning, and in order to distract us, they have people beat gongs and drums on all sides. At that time, we didn't know how many thieves came, so we panicked and ran for our lives. Although General Yan Liang resisted, the thieves were powerful, and there was no way to resist it, so he had to lead his troops to defeat. ”

Chen Nuo thought about it now, no wonder Zhang He could end the battle so quickly, and rushed over to see him, it turned out that he had already thought of this plan to divert the tiger from the mountain, lead him away first, and then deal with Yan Liang, it would be much easier.

He frowned: "And what about later?" After General Yan Liang was defeated, didn't he go to clean up the men and horses again? ”

The man said, "Yes! Although General Yan Liang suffered defeat, he also packed up his men and horses all the way, and soon gathered six or seven hundred people. At that time, he heard that the adult was deceived by Zhang He into Wucheng, so he planned to lead troops to force Zhang He to let go of you. But don't you know, sir, on the night of the army, a group of strongmen suddenly rushed out of nowhere and broke into my camp and set fire to it.

Our army had suffered a previous defeat, and because it was frightened by this group of strongmen again, its morale was gone, and its combat effectiveness was impossible to talk about, and they were scattered one after another in an instant. General Yan Liang was also invincible with two fists and four hands, and was captured by them in the chaos, and he didn't know whether he was alive or dead at the moment. I waited for all kinds of killings, and I finally escaped......"

Chen Nuo's body was shocked: "What is the origin of that group of strongmen, don't you have any news at all?" ”

"Yes, yes!"

One of them stepped forward and said, "I heard that this group of strongmen calls themselves the Black Mountain Army, and they are the remnants of the moth thieves. ”

"Black Mountain Army?"

When Chen Nuo heard this, he had a foundation in his heart, and asked: "Then are you going to be a deserter, or are you willing to make meritorious service to atone for your sins?" ”

Everyone was startled and hurriedly kowtowed: "Of course I am willing to make meritorious service to atone for my sins!" ”

Chen Nuo glanced at them: "Good! Since you are willing to make meritorious service and atone for your sins, then kill me back and find someone from Montenegro! ”