Chu He, Yan Chen, Jiang Wuxian, and Wu Zhiwei stood side by side at the head of Qushui City, looking at the embarrassed Sheng army.

Jiang Wuxian was a little incredulous, "They just ran away?" A lot of people were sent in to test the temptation, and they just ran away? ”

Chu He smiled, "It seems that the chief general on the other side is not a fool, and he saw the steps I gave him." ”

Yan Chen, who was originally very excited, suddenly became puzzled, "Steps? What do you mean? ”

Jiang Wuxian was naturally thorough, but he still thought it was too risky, took out a steamed bun from his arms, walked aside angrily, and gnawed on himself.

Wu Zhiwei also understood a little, "What does Brother Chu mean...... The generals of the enemy's army were also forced by King Ming to come here to slaughter the city, not his original intention, and this somewhat lame ambush we arranged happened to give him a step down, and he also had an explanation for Zhou Shikai after he went back. ”

Chu He said with a smile: "Yes, what I bet on is human nature, even if it is a great traitor, I will not be willing to become the initiator of such a rebellious thing as slaughtering the city, and will be scolded by future generations." This is the same as Jiang Wuxuan's surprise attack on Ba'an Mountain, give the opposite side a step, and everyone will have a good time. ”

Yan Chen frowned slightly, "Then what do you mean, we are bargaining with the enemy?" ”

Chu He patted him on the shoulder, and said quietly: "Brother Chen, let me tell you a reason, it may not be right, but you can also listen to it, just be happy." ”

"Xiaohe, what's the truth?"

"Between nations, there are no eternal friends and no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. You see, we have a good fight with Sheng Guo today, maybe one day we will have to talk about business in private. ”

As soon as these words came out, even Jiang Wuxian, who was still sulking on the side, put down the steamed buns, looked at Chu He's eyes, and became hot again.

Wu Zhiwei also seriously recalled Chu He's words just now, and fell into deep thought.

Only Yan Chen was still arrogant, "You can pull it down, and praise you for being able to go to heaven in two sentences." ”

Chu He shrugged his shoulders helplessly, and then instructed Wu Zhiwei: "Old Wu, immediately organize people to write notices, be sure to paste them all over the city in the shortest possible time, and tell the people of the city that the Sheng army wants to slaughter the city, so that they can withdraw from the canal as soon as possible." They were scared back this time, but it doesn't mean that Zhou Shikai will give up slaughtering the city. ”

At this time, Yan Chen interjected: "You can write on the notice that Qianguo Dayongguan is willing to accept the fleeing people. ”

Chu He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Is it okay?" ”

"Of course, Dachongguan itself has been receiving people who are willing to live in Liangzhou, after all, population is also one of the most important resources of a country. In Liangzhou, there are hundreds of large and small Shengren villages scattered all over the country, all of which are living very well, and these people now also regard themselves as Liangzhou people of Qianguo. ”

Chu He nodded clearly, Liangzhou received Shengguo refugees, which he hadn't expected before.

Jiang Wuxian finally swallowed two more big steamed buns, clapped his hands, and seemed to be in a better mood, "Receiving the people of Shengguo, but thanks to General Chen Shida's efforts to overcome public opinion, he can only implement it, I heard that Xu Guang, the assassin of Liangzhou, is strongly opposed to this matter." ”

"Okay, don't nag yet, you write a notice template out, and then let the brothers copy it, and then paste it all over the city." After experiencing several lives and deaths together, Chu He finally became closer to Jiang Wuxian.

"Let me do this too?"

"I've given you a good face, haven't I?"

"Hey, don't be angry, I'll write I'll write."

After a period of time, the Chu River rode out of the east gate of the canal.

They again gathered more than 500 horses and walked relatively calmly in the direction of Dachong Pass.

At this time, the notices written by Jiang Wuxian had already been plastered all over the city, and no matter where the people decided to go, or stubbornly stayed, Chu He had done their best and had a clear conscience.

On the notice posted all over the city, Jiang Wuxian still added some private goods.

There is a sentence in it, "The general Chu He, with 500 brave soldiers, outwitted the enemy army of 10,000 people, and the disaster of the slaughter of the city by the canal water today was spared." ”

The name of the Chu River will not only remain in the minds of the people of Qushui for a lifetime, but will also be passed down from generation to generation.

A group of 500 horsemen, just as they were about to leave the city, the people of the canal spontaneously poured into the streets, kneeling on both sides of the road, thanking them for saving their lives.

Chu He was not very good at talking about the scene, so he only shouted "Take care of the villagers, there will be a period later", and led the team out of the city gate.

Not far after leaving the canal water city, Chu He turned his head and glanced at it from a distance.

This small county town will send away almost all the people and become an empty city in the true sense of the word.

Six miles east of the canal, next to the official road, tea shop.

Liang Yi sat on a bench, neither eating nor drinking.

There is not much left before Jiang Wuxian made the agreement of four hours.

Liang Yi's face became more and more pale, and Aunt Ma, who was sitting on the side, was also full of sorrow.

The captain of the Kuishan Battalion stood behind them respectfully and comforted: "You don't have to worry too much, Captain Yan and Brother Chu will definitely be fine, our brothers in the Eighth Battalion are not vegetarians, even if they really make a move, they will definitely retreat." ”

Hearing this, Liang Yi not only did not feel relieved, but became even more excited, and a few big tears fell down with a crackle.

"They all blame me, I have to say that the people will die, Yan Chen, if something happens to them, I won't live."

After speaking, Liang Yi grabbed the hand of Aunt Ma next to him again, and sobbed: "Godmother, you said that they won't have an accident, right?" ”

"Of course not, Yan Chen and Chu He are both blessed and fateful people, haven't you seen Xiaohe's ability? It's going to be fine. ”

Liang Yi's group of more than 20 people waited in this tea shop for nearly five hours, and it was already dark.

If the shopkeeper hadn't looked at them with swords and gave him a big silver ingot of ten taels, he would have opened his mouth a long time ago.

The captain of the Kuishan Battalion walked to Liang Yi's side with a heavy heart, and said in a low voice: "We can't wait any longer, we must leave now, otherwise if something happens to you, how can we explain to Captain Yan?" ”

Liang Yi whispered with red eyes: "Wait, wait." ”

The squad leader sighed, he really had no choice but to give his men in the distance a look, and motioned for them to press Liang Yi on the horse.

Just as the two men hesitated, the sound of horses' hooves was finally heard in the distance.

Liang Yi instantly widened his big good-looking eyes, stood up on the ground, and said excitedly: "They are here!" ”

But the captain of the Kuishan battalion did not dare to be so optimistic, and immediately shouted: "Prepare for battle!" Help the lady and the old lady get on the horse! ”

The shopkeeper of the tea stall suddenly panicked, and hurriedly carried the scattered silver taels under the counter into his arms, ready to run away.

At this time, the first rider had already rushed over.

"It's Captain Yan!"

The squad leader finally breathed a sigh of relief and motioned for all of his weapons to be withdrawn.

When Yan Chen saw Liang Yi from a distance, he immediately jumped off the horse that was still galloping, rushed in front of Liang Yi by inertia, and hugged his daughter-in-law into his arms.

The two were heartbroken, hugging their heads and crying.