Jingzhou Mission, Mansion.

After Pang Degong and Liu Xiu returned, they immediately hired Wen into the study.

Wen Ping asked: "Pang Gong, how is the situation for the birthday of the Son of Heaven today?"

Pang Degong had a smile on his face, and said: "The effect of the birthday celebration is very good, Xiu'er presented the Tai'a Sword as a congratulatory gift, and was appointed by the Son of Heaven as the Taishou of Yuzhang County." Although Yuzhang County was under the rule of Sun Quan, nominally, Yuzhang County belonged to Jingzhou. I'm afraid the governor will agree with this. ”

"Tai'a Sword, when did Xiu Gongzi get it?"

Wen Ping was surprised when he heard this.

Tai'a Sword is the sword of the First Emperor Yingzheng, and Liu Xiu actually got Tai'a Sword, which is incredible.

Liu Xiu smiled and said, "It's also a matter of luck to get the Tai'a Sword." Xiao Ai needed a sword, so I took him to buy a sword, and then I met him. ”

After Liu Xiu talked about the detailed process, Wen Ping was even more surprised.

Pang De said fairly: "When leaving the palace, the old man asked Zhang Hong, and he and Zhou Tai will go to Sikong Mansion to bid farewell to Cao Cao early tomorrow morning. If we want to act, we must be one step ahead. So, General Zhongye, you immediately let people pack their bags and prepare to leave. Xiu'er and I, now go to Sikong Mansion to resign. ”

"No!"

Wen hired the order and immediately agreed.

This time to protect Pang Degong and Liu Xiu, Wen Ping also had worries in his heart.

After all, it was deep into Cao Cao's hinterland.

Now that he is about to leave, Wen Ping is also relieved in his heart, as long as he returns smoothly, this time the mission to Xu County will be successfully completed.

Pang Degong and Liu Xiu left the mansion and rode to Sikong Mansion in a carriage.

When they arrived at Sikong Mansion and handed over the prayer post, the two of them, led by the attendants, came to the hall to wait.

After a short time, Cao Cao came to the hall.

Seeing Pang Degong and Liu Xiu, Cao Cao waved his hand and said: "Pang Gong and Mr. Xiao Liu are going to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, and when they come to find this official, there must be something, sit down and say." ”

"Thank you, Lord Sikong!"

Pang Degong and Liu Xiu thanked each other, and then sat down.

Cao Cao said: "Pang Gong, what's the matter?"

Pang De said fairly: "The old man came this time to make a special trip to say goodbye to Sikong. The birthday celebration of the Son of Heaven is over, and the task of this trip has been completed. Therefore, the old man plans to leave for Xiangyang today. ”

Cao Cao said: "Why is Pang Gong in such a hurry, he just celebrated the birthday of the Son of Heaven today, this has just ended, are you going to leave soon?"

Pang De said fairly: "The old man has been delayed in Xu County for a while, Jingzhou still has important things to do, and Xiu'er also needs to return to Xiangyang as soon as possible, he also has something to do." Therefore, the old man decided to leave today. ”

Cao Cao was silent for a moment and said, "Pang Gong, it's better to be like this, this official will hold a banquet in Sikong Mansion tonight and practice it for the two of you." Tomorrow morning, how about leaving again?"

Pang Degong shook his head and said, "The old man is grateful." However, there is indeed something to do, and I need to rush back to Xiangyang as soon as possible. In fact, not long after arriving in Xu County, Liu Jingzhou sent a letter to ask about the progress of celebrating the birthday of the Son of Heaven. ”

Liu Xiu said: "This time I came to Xu County, thank you Sikong for your hospitality. If you have a coming day, you can drink with Sikong. ”

After Cao Cao heard this, he knew that Pang Degong and Liu Xiu had already made up their minds.

Cao Cao was also reluctant to stop him, and said: "That's it, since Pang Gong and Mr. Xiao Liu have decided, then the future will be long, and in the future, this official will get drunk with Mr. Pang Gong and Mr. Xiao Liu." ”

Pang Degong arched his hand and said: "Thank you Sikong for your understanding!"

Immediately, Pang Degong took out the prepared various customs clearance documents and asked Cao Cao to use the seal. After all the documents were stamped with Cao Cao's seal, Pang Degong and Liu Xiu left Sikong Mansion.

Cao Cao sat in the middle of the hall, and suddenly felt lost.

He admired Liu Xiu very much.

Now that Liu Xiu has left Xu County, Cao Cao's heart is inevitably a little lost. But in an instant, Cao Cao's morale was high again, and he began to think about taking Jingzhou in his heart, so as to lay the foundation for subduing Liu Xiu in the future.

Back at the mansion, Pang Degong ordered to set off.

Wen Pin led the army to escort him, and a team of men and horses left Xu County in a mighty manner.

After leaving Xu County, the group began to speed up.

In the afternoon of the same day, Pang Degong and his entourage had already left the territory of Xu County. The way back, and the route to come, have changed to a certain extent. When you come, after entering Yingchuan County, pass through Yangzhai County and Yingyin County to Xu County, which is located in the west of Xu County.

This time I returned, and went straight to Wuyang County, southwest of Xu County.

After Wuyang County, you can enter Ye County in Nanyang County, Jingzhou, and return to Xiangyang in the south.

......

Early in the morning of August 4th.

Zhang Hong personally went to Sikong Mansion and bid farewell to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao saw Zhang Hong, but he still kept it again and again, hoping that Zhang Hong would stay a little longer. However, Zhang Hong's intention to go has been decided, and Cao Cao no longer stays, and personally sends Zhang Hong away.

Seeing Zhang Hong leaving, Cao Cao's eyes revealed a trace of coldness.

Zhang Hong lowered his eyelids to incite Dian Manchu Xu Yi and others, and Cao Cao kept it in mind. It is true that Cao Cao respects Zhang Hong, but that is a personal position.

Zhang Hong stood on the side of Jiangdong, and Cao Cao stood on the side of the imperial court.

In this way, it is impossible for Cao Cao to let Zhang Hong leave easily.

"Someone!"

Cao Cao sat in the middle of the hall and ordered.

An attendant walked in and stood in front of Cao Cao with a bow.

Cao Cao ordered: "Inform Xun Yu and let him pass an order at the checkpoints along the way, and wherever the Jiangdong mission passes, the return journey back to Jiangdong will be appropriately delayed, but no killings or conflicts will be allowed." ”

"No!"

When the soldier got the order, he turned around and went down to inform Xun Yu of the arrangement.

The corners of Cao Cao's mouth hooked up a smile.

Pang Degong and Liu Xiu returned to Xiangyang first, which meant that Liu Biao knew about Liu Xiu's appointment as the Taishou of Yuzhang County, so he could arrange it in advance, and Sun Quan would be one step behind if he knew it.

Zhang Hong left Sikong Mansion and returned to his residence, then ordered to leave.

The group left Xu County and headed south.

Yuzhou and Yangzhou border, Zhang Hong and his entourage only need to go all the way to the south, out of Yingchuan County, Yuzhou, then enter Yangzhou, and then can return to Jiangdong. The team left the territory of Xu County, and soon walked out of Yingchuan County and entered the territory of Runan County.

Runan County, after the war, the people's livelihood in the territory withered.

Even though Cao Cao lowered taxes, encouraged farming, and encouraged the common people to have children, Runan County was still somewhat barren. Even, many bandits who have fallen into the grass have been robbing around from time to time.

As a result, Runan County is the most chaotic county in Yuzhou.

Entering Yinqiang County, Runan County, Zhou Tai cheered up

He rode on his horse, looked around at the soldiers under his command, and ordered: "Runan County is rampant with thieves, all cheer up, be careful. ”

The more than 100 elite soldiers under his command are all cautious. These more than 100 elite soldiers are all veterans in the army, and all of them are experienced, and they don't need to be reminded by Zhou Tai, they are all on guard to move forward