At this time, Liu Ze had already sat down in Jiangxia Taishou Mansion, and there was an endless stream of people from all walks of life. When Liu Ze saw Gan Ning coming in, he smiled and said, "Xingba is back, it must be done." ”

Gan Ning arched his hand and said: "The last general is fortunate not to be dishonored, and he has won the heads of Huang Zu, Chen Zuo, and Deng Long, and is specially dedicated to the lord." Immediately, Gan Ning ordered his entourage to present the heads of Huang Zu and the other three.

Liu Ze looked at it, and said: "Xingba has not lost my hope, today's battle in Jiangxia, Xingba should be the first credit!" ”

Gan Ning said: "This battle is all thanks to the soldiers' lives and the concerted efforts of the whole country, so I have made some gains, and I would rather not dare to monopolize it." ”

Liu Ze said with a smile: "Xingba is not arrogant, he is humble and open-minded, and he really has the style of a general." However, there is a clear reward and punishment in a certain direction, and Xingba has made this meritorious achievement, and he deserves a generous reward, and no one can bury it. ”

Gan Ning said in a deep voice: "Ning doesn't dare to ask for a reward, if the lord thinks that Ning Shang has some small merits, he would rather exchange this merit for a person's life." ”

"Who does Xingba want to exchange for someone's life?" Liu Ze knew who Gan Ning was referring to, but he didn't say it explicitly, and asked deliberately.

"Under the account of Huang Zu, Su Fei, the commander of Jiangxia."

"Su Fei?" Liu Ze pondered for a moment and said, "Xingba's meritorious deeds this time are enough to be promoted to the first-class military rank and promoted to the third-class viscount, Xingba is really willing to sacrifice this fame and wealth to save a captive general?" ”

Gan Ning said awe-inspiringly: "Ning Xiangri has received Su Fei's great favor, if it weren't for Su Fei's reason, I'm afraid Ning would have been in a different place." Receiving the grace of dripping water, he should repay him with a spring, as long as the lord can spare Su Fei's life, even if he demotes Ning to a few more levels, Ning will have no regrets or complaints, and hope that the lord will be gracious. ”

"It's not difficult to let go of Su Fei. I'm afraid that Su Fei will not surrender sincerely, if he escapes, what if he escapes? ”

Gan Ning bowed deeply and said: "If Su Fei is forgiven by the lord, he will definitely be grateful to Dade, sincerely serve the lord, and will never run away from the lord, he would rather guarantee his life with his own life, if Su Fei really escapes, he would rather take his head and sacrifice it to the lower ranks." ”

Liu Ze clasped his hands together and said with a smile: "I just jokingly talked about it to try to prosper." I can't imagine that Xingba is really a man who values love and righteousness. I am very relieved to stick a knife in my friend's two wedges. Then he ordered someone to bring Su Fei up, untie the rope, and said, "General Su." It's rare to have such a bold and righteous friend as you. Abandon fame and wealth, and don't save your life. This king is grateful for his sincerity, and forgives you for your sins, and at the same time entrusts you with the post of deputy commander-in-chief of the naval division. With the rank of general, I hope you will work with Xingba to resonate with the military might of the water division. ”

Su Fei never expected that Liu Ze would not only not be condemned but would be so heavily used in him, and he couldn't help but be grateful, so he immediately knelt on the ground and bowed: "Thank you King Jing for not killing him, fly his liver and brains to the ground, and repay the king's kindness!" ”

Jiangxia's army is a naval army, there are many surrenderers, waiting for someone to come forward to manage, Huang Zu is dead, the most prestigious in Jiangxia's army is naturally Su Fei, on this occasion of employing people, how can Liu Ze lightly kill a general who is willing to surrender, Liu Ze's words are just to sell a favor to Gan Ning, and at the same time let Su Fei surrender to serve his life. After the incorporation of the Jiangxia Naval Army, the Xuzhou Naval Division was officially established, although Gan Ning was enough to take on this important task, but a good man and three gangs, with Su Fei's prestige in the army, could assist Gan Ning to manage this naval division.

As for Gan Ning's merit in killing Huang Zu this time, Liu Ze personally awarded Gan Ning the title of third-class viscount and promoted him to the rank of deputy general, so that he could reorganize the Jiangxia Naval Army, and Su Fei assisted him with the post of deputy commander-in-chief.

As for the three heads brought back by Gan Ning, Liu Ze had another idea, so he asked Huang Zu's head to be held in a wooden box, personally repaired a book, and sent a messenger to carry the letter and Huang Zu's head to Exian County to meet Sun Ce.

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After Sun Ce's defeat at the mouth of the Han River, he was extremely angry, and the old wound sores on his face recurred, so he had to recuperate in the camp. Zhang Zhao, Gu Yong and others persuaded Sun Ce to return to Wuhui to recuperate from his injuries many times, but Sun Ce has always been angry about the defeat of the Hankou army, and insisted on staying in Exian County, refusing to return to Jiangdong.

Although Sun Ce was ill, he was always concerned about the military situation in Xiakou, and when he heard that Liu Ze had completely annihilated Liu Pan's 50,000 cavalry in Anlu, he was shocked, and urgently ordered his attendants to take his armor, and ordered the officer to give the order, and the whole army immediately assembled and prepared to attack Xiakou.

The attendant dissuaded Sun Ce from being ill and not suitable for the expedition, Sun Ce was furious, drew his sword and wanted to behead the attendant. Frightened, the attendant's face was like dirt, and he fell to the ground and begged for mercy. Just when Zhou Yu came in, he persuaded Sun Ce and said, "Why is the lord angry? ”

Sun Ce said angrily: "Liu Ze has broken Jingzhou reinforcements in Anlu, and Xiakou is already in the bag, if our army hesitates to advance, Jiangxia will be obtained by Liu Ze, and our army will try to climb to the sky if it wants to map Jingzhou." ”

Zhou Yuyan didn't know what was at stake, but he was more worried about Sun Ce's body, and said with a worried face: "The lord's body has not yet recovered, and if he raises troops on a large scale at this time, it may not be conducive to the lord's injury." ”

Sun Ce gritted his teeth and said: "The opportunity must not be lost, it will not come again, if Liu Ze wins Jiangxia, he will be the trouble of my Jiangdong henchmen!" Even if I fight for this life, I have to fight with Liu Ze for Jiangxia! ”

At this moment, a shout came from outside the hall.

"Report!" A herald flew in, "Qi Lord, the Xuzhou army has broken through Xiakou City and killed Huang Zu, and Liu Ze, the king of Jing, sent a messenger to present Huang Zu's head to the lord." ”

"What? You repeat! Sun Ce was stunned and looked directly at the herald.

The herald was obviously frightened by Sun Ce's appearance, and he didn't know whether to repeat it again.

Zhou Yu waved it back and said, "Where is Liu Ze's envoy?" Pass it on. ”

After a short time, the envoy of Xuzhou came to the hall, bowed down and said: "My lord His Royal Highness King Jing heard that General Sun was infected with disease, and he came down to greet him, and at the same time, my lord has obtained the head of Huang Zu, and I am grateful for the friendship with General Po Lu in the past, and I specially present the head of Huang Zu to sacrifice the spirit of General Po Yu in the sky." As he spoke, he presented Liu Ze's letter and the wooden box containing Huang Zu's head.

Sun Ce's face was pale, and he didn't say a word. Zhou Yu had no choice but to return the courtesy, said a few polite words, and rewarded the messenger generously, and sent him to the post house.

Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang and several other former generals under Sun Jian's account heard that Huang Zu's head had been sent over, and they were very excited, and they all came to Sun Ce's hall to see it with their own eyes. After Sun Jian was killed by Huang Zu, these veterans thought day and night about how to avenge Sun Jian's blood revenge, and now Huang Zu's head is here, and the revenge will be avenged, how not to make a few of them cry with joy. (To be continued......)