Xu Sheng looked surprised and secretly cursed the soldiers who were acting as bandits for being so careless and wearing official boots for what they were doing. He laughed twice and said to Zhou Yu: "Sir, this villain is also acting under orders.
I did it as a last resort and offended you, sir, so please forgive me."
Zhou Yu had a gloomy face and glanced at the people around him. He estimated that there were almost a hundred people, plus the 300 cavalry he led when he came just now. Then he said to Xu Sheng: "Tell me honestly, what position do you hold now?"
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"The villain is a military commander under General Cheng Pu..."
Zhou Yu stopped talking, looked at the soldiers wrapped in yellow scarves, and ordered: "I am Jianye Ling Zhou Yu, you all listen to me and take off your disguises!"
Everyone looked at each other, but did not dare to disobey, so they took off their disguises one after another.
However, the man in black clothes and mask standing on the high hill did not take off his clothes.
"Why don't you take off your disguise?" Zhou Yu raised his riding whip and pointed at the masked man in black standing on the high hill.
"Hahaha... I didn't expect that Zhou Gongjin, at such a young age, would have such keen eyesight. He could see through the illusion at a glance. I admire him." The man in black said, cupping his hands towards Zhou Yu.
After Zhou Yu heard this, he was sure that the identity of the man in black must be special. Otherwise, how could he let King Wu come together to deceive him? He secretly thought: "The king has always been steady, why would he suddenly do such a thing?"
Come?"
Seeing Zhou Yu's thoughtful look, the man in black smiled and said, "You don't have to think about it anymore, I'll let you know who I am now."
After saying that, the man in black lifted his veil.
After Zhou Yu read it, he looked surprised and said, "Yan... King Yan?"
"Yes, it's me." The man in black is Gao Fei. He and Sun Jian arranged all this together, but he didn't expect that Zhou Yu would find out.
Zhou Yu frowned and said in confusion: "What on earth are King Wu and King Yan going to do? Both of them are the masters of a country, how can they do such a thing?"
When Gao Fei saw Zhou Yu was silent, he said to Xu Sheng who was beside Zhou Yu: "Xu Sima, thank you for your hard work. Since Master Zhou has seen through it, there is no need to continue the act. You can bring your soldiers and horses with Master Zhou."
Go back."
After Xu Sheng heard this, he cupped his fists and said, "No!"
Zhou Yu didn't want to wait here too long. He turned his horse's head and glanced sideways at Gao Fei. His eyes were full of hatred and he thought to himself: "This is humiliating me, a serious humiliation. Gao Fei, just wait for me."
, I will definitely not let you leave Wu State alive."
The soldiers and horses followed Zhou Yu and Xu Sheng left. When they ascended the high hill, only Gao Fei was left.
Gao Fei looked at Zhou Yu's retreating figure and thought to himself: "I underestimated this young man too much."
After turning around and descending from the high hill, he walked into a forest and shouted to the people inside: "Come out."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ouyang Yinying walked out accompanied by Gan Ning and Wenpin. The three of them were all dressed in military uniforms.
"Your Majesty, we underestimated Zhou Yu too much. I think your Majesty doesn't need to worry about this matter. I have my own way to capture his heart." Ouyang Yinying has been with Gao Fei for several years, and her personality has gradually changed.
She has become bold and speaks out directly if she has anything to say, but sometimes she does not lose the reserve that a girl should have.
"What can you do?" Gao Fei asked.
"The king doesn't need to worry about it now. Since I have made a decision, I should personally come forward. I will return to Jianye City soon and visit Zhou Yu in person." Ouyang Yinying said.
Gao Fei said: "Okay then, let's rush back now. It's probably already night when we get back to Jianye."
"No!" Gan Ning and Wen Pin said in unison.
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When night falls, the entire Jianye City gradually becomes far away from the hustle and bustle of the day. Except for the soldiers who are on regular night patrol, almost everyone falls asleep very early.
At this time, Jiangnan was still a barren land. It was not as wealthy and prosperous as it was in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The era of "Fireworks descending on Yangzhou in March" had not yet begun, because in this era, the economic center of gravity was still in the north.
, and except for a few counties and counties in the south of the Yangtze River, the rest is almost barren, or is occupied by Shanyue.
Therefore, although Jianye City was a large city newly built by Wu State, it was not as good as Jicheng in terms of population and commerce, and it seemed much deserted at night.
Gao Fei, Ouyang Yinying, Gan Ning, and Wenpin each rode a fast horse. After entering Jianye City, they separated at the city gate. Gao Fei, Gan Ning, Wenpin returned to Wu Palace, and Ouyang Yinying returned to Wu Palace.
Then he went to find Zhou Yu alone.
"Your Majesty, is it true that nothing will happen if the princess goes alone? How about the subordinates go and protect the princess secretly?" Wenpin said.
"No need, since Sakura has made a decision, she will take care of herself. You have been tired for a day, just go back and sleep." Gao Fei waved his hand.
Wenpin made a "promise" and asked: "Your Majesty, now that the goods have been unloaded to Wu State, is it too bad for us to go back with an empty ship like this?"
Gao Fei smiled and said: "You don't have to worry about this. You will definitely come back with a full load when you go back. Gan Ning, you can have a good rest tonight and don't have to do anything. The guards in King Wu's palace are very tight. I firmly believe that
In this royal city, as long as Sun Jian doesn't murder me, no one can touch me."
"promise!"
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In the county government office where Yecheng was built, everything was dark. Only the east wing was still lit, which made it particularly eye-catching.
Under the dim light, Zhou Yu held the bamboo slips in one hand and wax in the other. He read the words on the bamboo slips diligently and read in a very low voice: "The soldier is a major event of the country, the place of life and death, and the way of survival. We must observe it."
.Therefore, the scriptures are based on five things, and they are calibrated based on calculations and their emotions: the first is called Dao, the second is called Heaven, the third is called Earth, the fourth is called General, and the fifth is called Dharma..."
"Dong dong dong!"
A rapid knock on the door interrupted Zhou Yu's soft recital of Sun Tzu's Art of War. He shouted outside the door: "Didn't I tell you, I won't eat anymore, I'm not hungry, don't bother me again."
"Sir, I didn't mean to disturb you. I really had to disturb you. There is a girl outside the door who calls herself Ouyang Yinying and wants to see you."
When Zhou Yu heard the name, he hurriedly put down the candle and Sun Tzu's Art of War. He walked quickly to the door, opened the door and asked, "What did you just say? Who wants to see me?"
"A girl named Ouyang Yinying..."
Zhou Yu didn't wait for the gatekeeper to finish speaking, and hurriedly asked: "Where is Miss Ouyang?"
"Still outside the door..."
"Why are you so incompetent? Why don't you invite the guests in? Go, go, go and invite Miss Ouyang into the living room."
"promise!"
Zhou Yu turned around and entered the room, pulled up his clothes and smelled them. He felt that his whole body was filled with the smell of sweat, so he quickly took them off, changed into a pair of clean clothes, and then went out.
In the reception hall, the lights had been lit by several servants, and the entire hall was suddenly brightly lit, shining like daylight. Zhou Yu rushed Ali from the room and saw Ouyang Yinying, wearing a military uniform, sitting in the living room.
In the room, he hurriedly tidied up his clothes, strode into the living room, stepped aside first, and then said respectfully: "Zhou Gongjin is being polite."
Ouyang Yinying had noticed Zhou Yu's arrival a long time ago, but she sat there calmly, thinking to herself: "I didn't expect that after six years of not seeing each other, Zhou Yu would actually grow into a little adult, and he would be so handsome."
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Zhou Yu saw Ouyang Yinying looking at him, so he looked at himself and asked: "Sister looking at me like this, is there some mud on my body?"
Ouyang Yinying is three years older than Zhou Yu. They are both from Shu County, Lujiang. Ouyang Yinying's family is from a scholarly family, a Yangzhou family, and her ancestors have been officials in the court for many years, while Zhou Yu's father Zhou Shang is a county official.
, often come to Ouyang Yinying's father for advice on official business, and after this back and forth, Zhou Shang became good friends with Ouyang Yinying's father.
Later, Zhou Shang asked his son Zhou Yu to learn calligraphy from Ouyang Yinying's father, and Zhou Yu stayed in Ouyang's home. Ouyang Yinying and Zhou Yu met at that time, and Zhou Yu called Ouyang Yinying sister.
The two have been childhood sweethearts for several years.
But the good times did not last long. When Ouyang Yinying was twelve years old, her father had offended Yangzhou Governor Liu Yao and had to move the family, first to Xuzhou and then to Qingzhou. However, she still could not escape the persecution of Yangzhou Governor Liu Yao.
He then crossed the sea to Liaodong and escaped for a while. It was also that year that Ouyang Yinying and Zhou Yu separated.
Now, two childhood playmates meet again after six years, and naturally they have some strange feelings.
In fact, Zhou Yu had met Ouyang Yinying in Qu'a. When he saw Ouyang Yinying following Gao Fei and claiming to be the princess of Yan State, he felt that he might have recognized the wrong person. After all, he had not seen her for six years.
People's looks vary greatly, and there are many similar people in the world. He only took a quick glance at them, and although he felt they were somewhat similar, he didn't make any move.
When he saw Ouyang Yinying again today, he was sure that the Ouyang Yinying sitting here was the person who claimed to be the princess of Yan State that day.
"Are you okay?" Ouyang Yinying has an indelible feeling for Zhou Yu. She can't describe what it feels like. She just feels that when she sees Zhou Yu, her breathing is a little abnormal, as if she is about to
It's like suffocating.
"I'm fine. But I didn't expect that after six years of not seeing each other, my sister would become the princess of the Yan Kingdom. My sister came to me this time, maybe there is something important, right?" Zhou Yu sat down slowly.
As he went down, the joy in his heart gradually faded away when he saw Ouyang Yinying, just because he hated everything about Yan country.
"If nothing happens, can't I come to you?" Ouyang Yinying asked.
"Of course, but I think the purpose of my sister's coming here should be related to King Yan."
"Gongjin, you are still as smart as you were when you were a child. You are really good."
"Sister, if you have something to do, please tell me directly. There is no need to hesitate. I am no longer the Zhou Gongjin I used to be..."
(ps: On this day three years ago, the southwest of our motherland was suffering from a disaster. Now, three years have passed, let us remember that disaster together. No disaster can defeat our brave and unyielding people.
Chinese people, as long as we unite together, there will be no obstacle that we cannot overcome. Today is a special day, May 12th. Please remember it. The author appeals to all readers who have read this chapter to please help us in that disaster.
The departing compatriots observed a minute of silence...)