It is often said in the art of war that you should not pursue a poor enemy, but Zhang Liao was a man who could create miracles, and Long Xiang could not be treated like an ordinary person.

What's more, the situation in Shouchun is unclear at this time. If Zhang Liao is allowed to lead the remaining troops to flee north, it will ruin Lu Su's good deeds.

Long Xiang then asked Xu Chu not to be afraid of hard work and lead the Tiger Guards to continue pursuing north, while Long Xiang had to stay and face new problems.

Twenty or thirty large warships suddenly came from the upper reaches of Feishui River. They were obviously Lü Meng's warships.

Come to pick up leaks?

Long Xiang didn't have time to say hello to Taishi Ci, who immediately urged his horse to go straight to the riverside to "provoke troops to investigate the crime". Only Zhao Fan went up to him with an embarrassed look on his face.

Taishi Ci couldn't hold back his anger. He really wanted to ask you why you came here. Do you know how you came here these days?

Seeing Song Qian on the bow of the ship, Taishi Ci became furious. He held a riding whip and asked sternly: "Song Qian, where are the governors? Where are the general's supplies? Where is the date we agreed on? Still...

Do you have integrity?"

Song Qian lowered his head and remained silent. Xu Sheng, the commander of another department, moved forward, clasped his fists and replied: "Captain Taishi, don't be angry. The governor is suddenly caught up in important matters. You can lead your troops back to Liyang first, and there will be someone to help you."

Answer questions.”

Just now, the melee on the banks of the Feishui River was caught in sight by Jiangdong's patrol boat. The fighting strength of Hefei's soldiers surprised Xu Sheng.

It could be seen that Long Xiang was trying to save people. Xu Sheng was worried that if he and Taishi Ci were to break up at this time, Long Xiang might intervene, so he made an excuse.

However, Xu Sheng's answer was too formal and could not satisfy the angry Taishi Ci.

"snort"

Taishi Ci sneered, and continued to ask questions like a barrage of questions: "Is there anyone who can answer my questions? Lu Meng? You are so understated, are you worthy of my fighting these days? Are you worthy of the two thousand men who died in the battle?"

"Ahem."

Xu Sheng coughed slightly and then advised: "The governor knew that the captain had a grudge in his heart, so he sent his junior general to come and deal with it. Let's go back to Liyang and talk about it, okay?"

Taishi Ci saw Xu Sheng's humble attitude and thought that Xu Sheng had previously served as Chaisang Ling and had some contacts with his Haihun garrison, so Taishi Ci softened his attitude.

"My soldiers have been hungry for three days."

"Don't worry, Captain, there is food on board the ship. You and the soldiers can come aboard, and we can have a meal while walking."

"That's pretty much it."

Taishi Ci turned around to look for Zhao Fan, and found that Zhao Fan was arriving on horseback, so he urged: "Bo Chang, let the soldiers tidy up, and then organize them to board the ship back to Liyang. I will go and say thank you to General Long."

"General, wait a moment."

Zhao Fan stretched out his hand to stop Taishi Ci, turned to the bow of the ship and asked Xu Sheng loudly: "We are not in a hurry to get on the ship now, so we should first tell you what happened to Lu Meng and why he didn't send us rations. Why didn't he send someone to convey the message?

?Is it difficult to answer? Why do you have to go back to Liyang to say it?"

"You bastard." Xu Sheng slapped the railing and angrily shouted: "You actually called the Governor by his name. How can you speak here? Commander Taishi, are these the soldiers you lead?"

Taishi Ci and Zhao Fan were as close as brothers, how could they tolerate Xu Sheng's casual scolding, and then frowned and asked: "Bo Chang's question is my question, please Xu Sima answer it now."

"I just said that."

Xu Sheng suddenly stopped at the end of his words. Long Xiang and Xu Ding had already led their horses to the river, not knowing what the other wanted to do.

Taishi Ci saw Xu Sheng's expression and subconsciously turned his head to see Long Xiang approaching, nodding to him.

Long Xiang then looked at the bow of the ship and asked Xu Sheng with a smile: "Since General Ziyi has questions, can't you just answer them directly? Why do you want to go back to Liyang in a pretentious manner? Lu Meng's words should be nicer?"

Xu Sheng's brows trembled and he said in a deep voice: "This is our internal matter in Jiangdong. Is General Long too lenient? Besides, the governor has the general's orders in front of us. We are just following orders."

"Lu Meng's official power is so great that even Zhou Lang can't match it."

Long Xiang shook his head slightly and added: "As for the control being too lenient? I am friends with Marquis Wu, and I really can't bear the mischief of his subordinates."

Xu Sheng was moved after hearing this. He said that Long Xiang seemed to have a relationship with his lord, and guessed that Long Xiang would not take the risk of intervening in Jiangdong's major events for Tai Shi Ci.

So he calmed down and said in a deep voice: "Since you insist on listening, Xu told me the truth. After being reported by the Postal Supervisor of Danyang, the Taishi Commander secretly communicated with the powerful Danyang and extorted grain to supplement Liyang's military supplies.

The Grand Governor has ordered you to return to Wu County for trial immediately."

"That's nonsense."

Taishi Ci was almost furious, and immediately pointed at Xu Sheng and shouted: "The supplies from Liyang have been delayed, and the soldiers and people in the city are starving. I am asking for help from Sun Taishou in an open and honest manner. How can I secretly communicate with the powerful Danyang? That governor is confusing right and wrong.

, deserve to be killed!”

"If the captain has any objections, he can go back to Wu and present it to the lord. There is no point in explaining to me."

Xu Sheng looked calm and added: "By the way, the reason why the Governor didn't come is because he led his troops to take over Liyang. You'd better go back with me honestly to prevent your family from being implicated."

"You guys are really good at calculating."

Taishi Ci was so angry that he covered his chest. He instantly understood Lu Meng's plan. He had used a trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain and pushed himself into Cao's soldiers. His intentions were so sinister.

Xu Sheng was noncommittal and responded with cold words: "The captain has been delaying in moving. Could it be that he has some ulterior motive? Or is what the captain said true? You are hurting your wife and children, as well as the families of the soldiers and soldiers in Liyang."

"I"

Taishi Ci clenched his fists tightly. He wished he could eat Xu Sheng alive. He also guessed that the person behind the scenes must be Sun Quan, who was interested in his friendship with Sun Yi.

Thinking that there were nearly ten thousand family members in Liyang, Taishi Ci couldn't bear to be implicated. Then he shook his head and smiled bitterly, and uttered a few words in disappointment: "There is no need to blame someone if you want to."

Xu Sheng was happily waiting for Taishi Ci to surrender. Suddenly Long Xiang, who was watching the excitement, spoke again: "Your surname is Xu, right? I want to ask, did Lu Meng really take over Liyang?"

"Um?"

Taishi Ci looked at Long Xiang in surprise, but a trace of panic flashed in Xu Sheng's eyes, and then he frowned and asked, "Prefect Long, what do you mean?"

Long Xiang replied in a playful tone: "How come I heard that Pan Zhang failed to attack Liyang and was beaten away by Chen Lan instead? So what did Lu Meng take over? Is it the northwest wind outside Liyang City?"

"General Long, are you telling the truth?" Tai Shici exclaimed.

Xu Sheng's mind was suddenly buzzing. He didn't know why Long Xiang knew so well, so he could only argue: "It's really nonsense. General Long has no evidence. Don't talk nonsense here, otherwise you won't be afraid of my lord's punishment?"

"Your Lord, punish me? I'm not even afraid of Cao Cao, so how can I be afraid of him? Since Jiangdong can't tolerate Ziyi, I, Hefei, will not refuse talented people."

After saying this, Long Xiang sneered, and immediately took out Taishi Xiang's family letter from his arms, handed it to Taishi Ci and said sternly: "Don't worry, Ziyi, Liyang is still safe. This is the handwritten letter sent by your son. You will know it at a glance."

.”

As soon as these words came out, Taishi Ci and Zhao Fan were delighted.

Xu Sheng's face turned the color of pig's liver at the bow of the boat. He thought that Long Xiang could have Taishi Xiang's family letter?

The Grand Governor is currently besieging Liyang. How can he deliver the letter in the city? Could it be that this guy forged it?
Chapter completed!