Zhou Ping thought that Liu Ye killed Zheng Bao, but his subordinates did not dare to move, which meant that they had no intention of Zheng Bao's death.
Although for these people, their reputation cannot be compared with Liu Ye. After all, Liu Ye is a member of the high clan in this area and is respected by them.
But he has some reputation, and now he is Liu Bei's man, so they will be wary, not to mention that there is Lu Su, the second leader.
As long as Lu Su doesn't embarrass himself, he will be fine.
Moreover, in the current situation, with Zheng Bao around, it would be difficult for Lu Su to make the decision. Killing Zheng Bao would be the best result for both Lu Su and himself.
"Brother Zijing, you'd better go out and appease the people first."
Zhou Ping said to Lu Su.
Lu Su nodded, thinking about how to go out and appease everyone.
His view of Zhou Ping has completely changed now. He feels that the man in front of him, who is younger than himself, is not only resourceful, but also very courageous. He actually dared to shoot Zheng Shuai in the village.
Especially his intention to kill, he did not hesitate to delay, and he killed as soon as he was told.
Just a simple word "shoot", and Zheng Bao died just like that.
This made Lu Su feel slightly shuddering.
Lu Su walked out of the meeting hall.
When the tribesmen in the village heard that Zheng Bao had been killed, they came one after another, and more and more people gathered.
"Shuai Lu, Zhou Wen'an killed Marshal Zheng, we want to avenge Marshal Zheng!"
A small leader saw Lu Su coming out and shouted loudly.
When he shouted, others echoed him.
Lu Su raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.
Soon, the tribesmen calmed down. After all, now that Zheng Bao is dead, Lu Su is their leader.
"You don't know, Zheng Shuai wants to kill us all!"
Lu Su's words made everyone confused. Some people asked in confusion: "Shuai Lu, can you explain clearly, how does Marshal Zheng want to harm us?"
"Who is the person inside? That is a person whom Liu Xuande, the general of Xuzhou Mu Zhendong, trusts. He is Liu Xuande's military advisor. If we kill him, Liu Xuande will seek revenge from us. With our strength, do you think we can defeat him?
Can you beat Liu Xuande? Wouldn’t that make us all die?”
"General Yuan Gongluo led 50,000 troops to attack Xuzhou. As a result, several generals were killed and returned with a great defeat. You have all heard of Lu Bu's bravery. He can be said to be invincible in the world, but what is the result?
Isn’t it the same as losing to Liu Xuande, being defeated and perished?”
"Do you know that Commander Zheng not only wants to kill Zhou Wen'an, but also wants to lead us across the river to defect to Sun Ce. Liu Zhengli is the Yangzhou Shepherd appointed by the imperial court. Sun Ce's unauthorized attack is an act of rebellion. Are you willing to follow him?
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"Yuan Shu sent Sun Ce to attack the envoy Liu Zhengli, who was also the leader of the rebellion. Liu Xuande, the pastor of Xuzhou, was about to raise his troops to attack and assist Liu Yangzhou. Liu Xuande has a reputation of benevolence and righteousness. When he was in Yuzhou, he even scattered food to save the people. Such a king is worthy
We respect him, and if we want to help Liu Xuande, he will defeat the traitor Yuan Shu."
Lu Su's words made everyone nod frequently. When he finished speaking, someone shouted: "We are willing to listen to Commander Lu's orders."
"Yes, we are willing to listen to Lu Shuai's orders." Others agreed.
"Then you should disperse first."
Lu Su dismissed everyone, returned to the house and said to Zhou Ping: "Sir, please leave here first. I will discuss with you after I have taken care of the matters here."
"Okay." Zhou Ping responded.
This is really not a place to stay for a long time, so it’s best to leave as soon as possible.
He took Zhang Wu, Xu Chu and others, escorted by Lu Su, to leave Dazhai and return to Taishi Ci camp.
"Entering his stronghold and killing his commander, Mr. Ci really admires your courage!"
When Taishi Ci heard about the killing of Zheng Bao in the village, he couldn't help but sigh.
Zhou Ping glanced back at Zhang Wu behind him, nodded and smiled: "Haha, the arrow was on the string and I had to shoot it. If I didn't kill him at that time, he would kill me, so I had to give it a try."
Zhang Wu remembered that he almost shot Lu Su, and smiled shyly.
"Lu Zijing is able to send Mr. Lu back home. It seems that this person is trustworthy." Tai Shici said.
Zhou Ping said with a smile: "Lu Zijing and Zi Yixiong are both trustworthy people!"
Lu Su buried Zheng Bao in the stronghold, and three days later came to Taishi Ci's camp to meet Zhou Ping.
"I wonder what your plans are, sir?" Lu Su asked.
What's the plan?
Zhou Ping had already thought about this issue.
The role of Lu Su and Tai Shi Ci's troops is definitely not to let them fight Yuan Shu's troops. In that case, they would be short-term and long-term, without any advantage.
No matter how incompetent Yuan Shu's troops are, they are still not weak against these rabble.
"We will rest and wait for the time being. After General Liu leads his troops into Jiujiang, we can immediately march in and besiege Hefei..."
"Besieging Hefei? Are we the only ones going to besiege Hefei?"
Lu Su couldn't believe that although they were large in number, they had never done anything like attacking a city, and they didn't even dare to think about it.
Zhou Ping nodded and said: "Yes, Yuan Shu's troops are mainly deployed east of Shouchun to defend Xuzhou. We can take advantage of Hefei's unpreparedness and sneak into the city to wait until Xuzhou troops arrive in Jiujiang.
Advance troops to attack the city. When the time comes, the people waiting in the city will respond in the city and attack the city gates. Then Hefei can be captured."
"If we occupy Hefei and Yuan Shu has no city to defend when he retreats, he will definitely retreat to Lujiang. What I want is for him to retreat to Lujiang." Zhou Ping continued.
Taishi Ci immediately said: "I think this plan may work. Hefei is currently unprepared. It is not difficult to sneak into the city."
Lu Su nodded and said: "Okay, there are only a thousand soldiers stationed in Hefei City. We can send a hundred people to sneak into the city and take advantage of the chaos to attack the city gate."
"Well, I will ask Zhongkang to lead twenty people. Brother Zijing, you can choose a hundred people from the village. They are locals and will not easily arouse suspicion."
"Is this the person who chopped off Zheng Bao's head with a knife?" Lu Su said and looked at Xu Chu.
"Exactly." Zhou Ping replied.
Lu Su said happily: "If there is such a person in the city, the city gate can be opened at any time, hahaha..."
The three of them agreed that on the next day, Zhou Ping asked Xu Chu to lead twenty knights from the Hushi Camp and a hundred people sent by Lu Su to sneak into Hefei City in batches.
Lu Su also asked people to send food, and then waited together for Liu Bei to send troops.
At the beginning of the first month of the first year of Jian'an, Zang Ba took Yin Li and led five thousand Taishan soldiers to Xiapi.
Liu Bei left Xu Sheng and Xiahou Bo behind, commanding five thousand soldiers and horses to garrison Xiapi. Jian Yong and Zhuge Jin also stayed behind.
He led 27,000 troops and horses, along with Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Sun Qian and Zhuge Liang, and marched southward.
At the same time, he sent someone to deliver a message to Zhou Ping, and also sent someone to Yuzhang to inform Liu Yao that he was leading troops to assist.
Liu Bei led his troops to Huailing. He also took Li Jia, who was stationed at Huailing, and the 3,000 troops and horses under his command. He ordered Zhang Fei to lead the 3,000 men in the vanguard, and Li Jia to lead the 3,000 men in the rear, and then turned westward.
