At this moment, in the lobby of the government office.
Zhao Yu folded his thick cloak and sat in the hall, looking at something with his eyes, looking absent-minded and wandering.
On the left and right sides of the hall, there are representatives of aristocratic families who are chattering endlessly. You say something and I say something. Because of these voices, the whole hall is as lively as a vegetable market.
This one said: "Your Majesty, we have arranged so many warriors to take action, but none of them can get close to her. Now the people are already in front of us. If we can't get rid of her, we will be trapped in the city and we will be in danger!"
The one said: "Your Majesty, just say something. As long as you speak, we will immediately gather private soldiers and rush out of the city gate to fight to the death with the Xu family's army!"
Others sighed: "The war drums sounded again in the military camp outside the city this morning, and the morale of Xu's army was high. On the other hand, we, looking forward and backward, have been unable to come up with an idea, and our hearts are broken. What should we do..."
"Three brothers and sisters Xu Yue, it is difficult to deal with any one of them, let alone all three brothers and sisters present together?"
"I remember that it was Xu Yue, the leader of the Xu Family Army, who single-handedly entered the army and captured Beidi alive. Such a person, knowing that we failed to assassinate him many times, I am afraid he will take revenge wildly!"
There was so much noise in his ears that Zhao Yu didn't listen at all. He just felt tired.
To be honest, he did not expect that the Xu family army would develop so rapidly after handing over the governor's seal.
Not only were the Xianbei army defeated by them, but now the two sides have begun to "neighborly assist each other", opened trade routes, and completely solved the hidden dangers on the border.
Then there was Goguryeo. He had lived in Youzhou for more than ten years and had a deep understanding of how difficult these barbarians were to deal with.
But who would have thought that overnight, the Xu family's army would defeat Goguryeo, and this barbarian tribe that always posed a threat to the northeastern Youzhou region would become free labor for the Xu family's army.
I heard that last year’s autumn harvest, thanks to the hard work of the Goguryeo people, the northeastern plains ushered in a bumper harvest worthy of being recorded in history.
Every news sent from the border with the words Xu Jiajun can make Zhao Yu feel depressed.
Although he was also happy that the people of Youzhou were getting rid of hunger and cold, once the people's problems were solved, he couldn't help but think more about himself.
Originally, he thought of using the governor's seal to consume the strength of the Xu family army, but he never expected that they were really fierce.
Now it has only been one year and four months since the governor's seal was handed over, and the leader of the Xu family army has already arrived at the foot of Zhuoxian County.
Fortunately, he, Zhao Yu, is not a man who likes to get into trouble. When he sent the governor's seal that day, he could have imagined that this day would come and he would accept his fate.
However, he accepted his fate, but the noble sons of these aristocratic families refused.
It's also his fault for being careless. He was accidentally picked up by these people. Now he is in this awkward position. He can neither advance nor retreat. He just feels uncomfortable all over.
According to Zhao Yu's original plan, once the Xu Jiajun came to Zhuoxian, he, the former governor of Youzhou, could become a wealthy and idle prince no matter what.
But now, it’s difficult!
Thinking that there would be another bloody storm and that many lives would be lost as a result, Zhao Yu let out a long sigh.
When will this troubled world end?
"Report!!!"
The messenger rushed in shouting.
The noisy vegetable market was instantly paused, and everyone in the hall looked at the messenger.
"Your Majesty, Zhao Bei, the envoy of the Xu family army, is outside the door asking to see you!"
As soon as these words came out, the lobby that had just calmed down suddenly turned into a vegetable market again.
"Envoy?"
"Why did the Xu Jiajun send envoys here?"
"The leader of the Xu family army just arrived this morning, and why is he so anxious to wait for the battle announcement with me?"
The soldier who sent the order could not answer their doubts, and he lowered his head and waited for Zhao Yu's instructions.
Zhao Yu looked at counselor Qi Zhou, who nodded to Zhao Yu, "My lord, you can see me."
Zhao Yu thought for a moment and then said, "Pass!"
The messenger stood up and came to the door, "Pass--!"
Yan Rou led Zhao Bei in. The lobby, which was noisy just a moment ago, was now so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Zhao Bei presented the invitation letter written by his leader.
"The leader of our army has prepared some glasses of fine wine and some delicious dishes, and invites you to go out of the city to enjoy the spring scenery together."
Everyone in the lobby looked at me, and I looked at you, and their faces all darkened.
Do you think they are fools?
Didn’t they know this was a Hongmen Banquet?
Everyone looked at Zhao Yu and reminded him not to fall into the trap. Xu Jiajun was not well-intentioned.
Zhao Bei listened to their words and was secretly glad that he didn't let his second brother come. Otherwise, with his bad temper, he would have to make a big fuss in the lobby to show these people some color.
Zhao Bei was not a vegetarian either. He interrupted the chattering of these people and said bluntly:
"You don't need to worry. The leader of my family only invited Master Zhao Yu and Zhao to the banquet. Your names are not on the invitation."
So, don’t be too sentimental!
The breathing in the lobby suddenly became much heavier, and those pairs of eyes stared at Zhao Bei, as if they wanted to chop him alive.
Zhao Bei was completely unaware and continued to say to Zhao Yu: "Sir, the goddess has calculated that tomorrow will be sunny and windy, and it will be a good day to enjoy the spring. What do you think?"
"There are some things that the leader just wants to tell you."
Zhao Bei raised his hand and made a gesture of swearing: "Xuande guarantees with his life that you will return to the city just as you left the city. Xu Jiajun is definitely not a lowly person who waits for you. I will ask you to speak to me in an upright and dignified way, and I will bring you back safely."
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"I, the Xu Family Army, only draw my sword to kill the enemy on the battlefield!"
Zhao Yu looked at the fresh ink on the invitation. The words were concise and no one was redundant. With just one glance at this handwriting, you could feel the vastness.
This is a kind of open-mindedness that can tolerate all things.
Zhao Yu had long been interested in Xu Jiajun, the young female leader, and now that he read this handwriting, he felt even more curious.
The persuasive voices of the representatives of the aristocratic families in the lobby reached his ears and were automatically blocked by Zhao Yu. He only heard what Zhao Bei said: The Xu family army only draws its sword to kill the enemy on the battlefield!
"Excuse me, please go back and report to the leader. Zhao Yu will attend the banquet on time tomorrow."
Zhao Yu accepted the invitation.
The representatives of the aristocratic families could not sit still. Someone drew his sword and wanted to kill Zhao Bei.
Zhao Bei sneered: "If you dare to kill the envoy at this moment, the goddess will immediately send down divine punishment, and you will be struck by five thunders, and you will be destroyed forever!"
As if to confirm Zhao Yu's words, a burst of thunder suddenly came from the sky.
Then, dark clouds rolled up and heavy rain fell.
The man who wanted to kill Zhao Bei was so shocked that the sword in his hand dropped to the ground, and he stared in horror at the silver lightning swimming in the clouds outside the door.
Zhao Bei was also dumbfounded, he was just trying to scare him casually!
However, there are already many thunderstorms in spring, and the weather has been gloomy these days, and it will rain from time to time.
This is really God helping me!
Zhao Bei hugged Zhao Yu and said the mission was completed, then turned around and left in the rain.
Everyone in the hall held back until Zhao Bei left, and immediately stepped forward to persuade Zhao Yu not to fall into the trap. This was definitely a Hongmen Banquet.
Zhao Yu looked at the people in front of him tiredly, "I have made up my mind, please don't try to persuade me!"
The representatives of all the aristocratic families looked at each other with gloomy expressions.
