After entering Runzhou City, Hu Biao and the others still saw many refugees in ragged clothes under the eaves of the city and in the alleys.
But even so, Hu Biao was still in a good mood.
Because when they entered the city, they happened to overhear a few soldiers chatting among themselves, which confirmed their target, that is, Zhang Jue was currently in the city.
This means that their biggest problem today has been solved virtually.
I think in the future, as long as I find a way to see Zhang Jue, considering that the other party has long wanted to surrender to Song Dynasty, I believe that the first phase of the task will be completed soon.
So from this point of view, the formal tasks of the dog system don't seem too difficult, right?
In fact, what can I say about the subsequent development of things? I can only say that it was relatively smooth at the beginning.
A group of people were walking on the streets with their disguised prey. At that time, they had not yet figured out how to sneak into the Zhizhou Mansion, and they could quietly contact Zhang Jue.
A fat man wearing a silk robe, who was rare in this age, was already escorted by two soldiers, walking arrogantly in front of everyone.
He yelled out very arrogantly: "You guys stop."
At that time, Hu Biao and the others felt a little thump in their hearts after hearing this, thinking that it was their own unique temperament that could not be concealed by these patches of clothes, and they were eventually discovered.
As it turned out, it turned out that they were overthinking everything.
After the fat man came over, he didn't even take a look at their unique temperament. Instead, he repeatedly looked at the two rookies, Big Fish and Windmill, and the wild boar being carried on a stick.
Finally, with a satisfied tone, he said:
"It's a very fresh wild boar. It happened that my Alang (equivalent to the master in later generations) wanted to entertain the generals of the army; so the wild boar, these pheasants and rabbits, and the muntjac also asked for it.
Carry it immediately and follow me to the Zhizhou Mansion, don't worry! This is for Vice Envoy Zhang Jiedu to use for his banquet, and the reward for you will not be missing."
After hearing this statement, Hu Biao and others naturally did not say much.
There is even a pleasant feeling of being given a pillow immediately after falling asleep.
The group of people happily took these things and entered the courtyard from the back door of the Zhizhou Mansion; on the way there, Qian Fu, under Hu Biao's hint, began to lie to the fat man.
For example: Who is such a majestic figure in Zhang Jue's house, and what is his relationship with him?
What a coincidence. This fat man calls himself Zhou. He is the cousin of Zhang Jue's concubine and the second in charge of the mansion. He is a close confidant of Zhang Jue and should be trustworthy.
So, we already have the methods and manpower to contact Zhang Jue quickly and secretly.
So after carrying all the prey into the kitchen, Fatty Zhou took out a money bag from his arms and planned to pay everyone.
Hu Biao glanced around and found that there were no other people in the mansion.
He immediately took out from his arms a document issued by the Xuan Shuai Mansion that could prove his identity, and quietly handed it to the fat man's hand.
At the same time, he lowered his voice and said:
"I am the Grand Master of the Song Dynasty and the envoy secretly sent by Tong Xuanshuai, the commander-in-chief of the Liao Army. Now I have something important to discuss with your family, Zhang Jue'alang.
Please let me know, please be careful and make sure not to be noticed by others."
Fatty Zhou didn't believe it at first, but after seeing the document in his hand that didn't look like a fake, he hesitated and decided not to delay.
With an apology, Hu Biao and others were placed in a room in the back kitchen where the sundries were kept.
After asking two soldiers to guard the door and not letting everyone leave, he took the document and walked towards the front yard.
Finally, I looked at the back of Fatty Zhou as he hurriedly left.
After Hu Biao and the others looked at each other, they all immediately felt a wonderful feeling that everything was under control.
Next, it seems that they just need to wait patiently, and they don't have to wait long.
But at this moment, a huge thunder suddenly sounded in my ears; the next second later, big raindrops started falling down.
Through the gap in the door, Hu Biao looked outside and found that he could only see a few meters away. It was really a heavy rain...
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At least half an hour passed before Hu Biao and others saw Zhang Jue.
He is a man in his thirties, with a figure that is considered tall for his age, and a face with a short beard that looks quite elegant and outstanding.
Just when he said to Hu Biao and others, "I'll keep you guys waiting," the warehouse manager, Lao Hei, Da Yu and others could all see the tired look in this man's eyes.
After seeing this for no reason, Hu Biao felt something bad in his heart.
However, now that the matter has reached this point, there is no hesitation or concealment. Hu Biao immediately speaks straight to the point:
"Deputy Envoy Zhang Jiedu and I, Hu Biao, are here to praise the Xuan Shuai Yamen Office. The purpose of Pingzhou and his party this time can be guessed without opening his mouth.
There is Tong Xuanshuai's handwriting here, please read it first and then talk about it."
While talking, Hu Biao had already taken out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Jue in front of him.
This autographed letter was indeed written by Tong Guan himself, but it was passed through Ma Kuo's hand to Hu Biao and others, and Hu Biao had also read the contents.
To be more specific, Tong Guanxian analyzed the current situation.
For example, even Pharmacist Guo surrendered to the Song Dynasty with his ever-victorious army. A hero like Zhang Xian should not continue to sit on a broken ship like the Liao Kingdom.
Although they can also seek refuge with the Jurchens, those are just barbaric people who lead beasts and cannibals and are by no means a good match for Zhang Xian.
In the Song Dynasty, things were abundant and the scenery was unique. Everything was different. As long as Zhang Xian defected quickly, Tong Guan promised that Zhang Xian could serve as the military envoy of the Taining Army and know Pingzhou and Jingzhou.
In addition, there are other benefits such as supporting money, food, weapons, etc.
Needless to say, although that dead eunuch Tong Guan is not a very good person, he can really spend his money when he wants to win over others.
It can be said that as long as Zhang Jue accepts the conditions, he can become a local overlord occupying the two states.
Such a price tag cannot but be said to be quite attractive.
This is also the biggest reason why Hu Biao believes that as long as he can see Zhang Xian in person, the follow-up will not be a problem. The other party has no reason not to rebel against the Liao Kingdom.
It's a pity that after reading the handwritten letter.
Zhang Xian smiled bitterly and said: "Zhang should be grateful that Tong Xuanshuai thinks so highly of him.
But doesn't Hu Xuanzan know that the large number of refugees gathered inside and outside the city are actually a Jurchen army that has already reached the vicinity of Pingzhou?
There was a group of people among them, and they even occupied Haiyang City.
It was not that Zhang deliberately neglected to praise everyone, but he just happened to summon the military generals and some Pingzhou officials to discuss how to deal with it.
Under the pressure of the Jurchens being partial teachers, many people had already planned to join the Jurchens.
It is better for Xuan Zan to rest for a few days. Zhang will definitely find a way to travel and contact more people, so that he will not disappoint Xuan Shuai. It can take as little as half a month and as long as a month to achieve results, and then the banner of the Song Dynasty will be erected immediately.
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Zhang Xian's devotion to the Song Dynasty was still quite firm.
It's just that Hu Biao and the others don't have so much time to wait. The time left by the system for them is far from enough.
For a moment, Hu Biao gritted his teeth secretly, and then the murderous intention arose in his heart...
