At dusk that day, as the weak rebel soldiers gradually ended the attack on that day, Chen Xu's confidant threw a bamboo tube containing Chen Xu's private message to the black tiger thieves on the opposite side with black scarfs wrapped in black scarves through the position.

He shouted: "Let me give it to the leader of your side Zhou."

The Black Tiger Thief dared not be negligent, nor did he dare to dismantle the letters privately, and immediately handed them over to Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng did not dare to neglect, so he immediately went to the county government and handed it to Zhao Yu himself.

I have to say that Zhang Feng has not been optimistic these days, because he lost the most positions under his command. Even among the Black Tiger Thieves, private discussions against him have gradually begun to spread, thinking that his big boss has no ability and position. To put it bluntly, he just thinks that he should not have such a high position.

Even Wang Qing, who has always had a relationship with him, has mocked him in public many times, which made Zhang Feng very uneasy.

Fortunately, their big leader did not listen to Wang Qing and others gossip, so he comforted him many times, which finally made Zhang Feng feel much more at ease.

While he was at ease, Zhang Feng became more and more humble in front of Zhao Yu. For example, if it were a powerful person like Chen Mo, Wang Qing and others, he would have to send someone to Zhao Yu, but he personally delivered it to him, which was not without the intention of pleasing.

After seeing Zhao Yu in the front hall of the county yamen, Zhang Feng took out the bamboo tube from his arms and respectfully handed it to Zhao Yu, explaining: "Big leader, this was what the rebels threw to our brothers just now, and said it was handed over to you."

Zhao Yu also felt a little puzzled: "Just send someone to deliver it, why should I come here in person?"

"this……"

Zhang Feng looked embarrassed.

Fortunately, Zhao Yu finally took over the power of the parcel for a long time. He could see the uneasiness in Zhang Feng's heart at a glance, shook his head and comforted him: "I said, Zhang Feng, you are an old man from the parcel, and you are also loyal to the parcel. I will not erase your old contribution because of your recent failure."

As he said that, he took a few steps forward, patted Zhang Feng's belly with a big belly, and said with a smile: "But your posture should indeed change... After all, it was one of the famous "Nine Thieves in Yingshan" back then. Look at Ma Hong, and then look at you."

“Yes, yes…”

Zhang Feng nodded with shame and joy. After all, Zhao Yu could say this to him means that he still trusted him very much.

In fact, Zhao Yu did not have the idea of ​​"abandoning" Zhang Feng.

It is undeniable that Zhang Feng is gradually inferior to Ma Hong and Liu Tu in leading troops to fight, let alone compared with Chen Mo, Wang Qing and others, but at least Zhang Feng is still loyal to him and the hamlet. Just for this, Zhao Yu would not give up on Zhang Feng.

Not to mention that Zhang Feng is still capable in other aspects.

After making a few jokes with Zhang Feng, Zhao Yu looked at the bamboo tube in his hand and asked casually: "Who sent it to me? Did the other party mention it?"

"No." Zhang Feng shook his head.

Zhao Yu frowned slightly, opened the bamboo tube, pulled out a piece of silk cloth inside, and spread it in his hand.

After glanced at the words on the silk cloth, Zhao Yu's brows frowned deeply.

I saw it read: If I could convince Guan Qu to give up revenge on Kunyang when withdrawing troops, can I restart the negotiations between Kunyang and the righteous master with this kindness?

When I looked at the signature again, the words "Chen Xu" were written on it.

Chen Xu?...Is Chen Xu, the commander of the Jiangxia rebel army?

Zhao Yu frowned and thought.

"Big leader?"

Seeing that Zhao Yu stood there for a long time without saying a word, Zhang Feng asked carefully, "I wonder who sent the letter?"

He seemed to want to use this question to test his position in the heart of the leader in front of him and see if this person still trusts him.

However, Zhao Yu had no intention of hiding it, frowned and said, "It is Chen Xu, the commander of the Jiangxia rebels. He seemed to see that our side was afraid of revenge on me when the rebels evacuated..."

Hearing this, Zhang Feng was both happy and surprised.

What was happy was that the great leader in front of him did not hide him, he still had a position in the other party's heart; what was shocked was that the rebel general Qu on the opposite side actually saw the thing they were most worried about.

After some contemplation, Zhao Yu ordered Zhang Feng to say, "I have to think about this matter carefully. You go back first. Remember, the contents of the letter should not be leaked."

"yes!"

Zhang Feng also understood that this kind of big thing was not his turn to participate in the discussion, so he respectfully clasped his fists and retreated.

At this time, Zhao Yu returned to the chair behind the judge table and sat down, looking at the letter in his hand attentively.

Chen Xu's letter contains three messages.

First, this person has seen what he is most worried about at Kunyang at present, that is, he is worried about revenge on Kunyang when the Changsha rebels evacuated.

Secondly, Chen Xu was willing to persuade Guan Shuo to give up revenge on Kunyang as his kindness to Kunyang.

Third, Chen Xu hopes to restart negotiations between the two sides with this kind of goodwill.

Among them, negotiation is obviously the other party's ultimate goal.

After pondering for a while, Zhao Yu ordered He Shun beside him: "He Shun, ask someone to invite Liu Gong and County Chief Li to come, and say I have something important to discuss with them."

"Yes." He Shun held his fists and took the order, turned around and walked out of the Yatang.

A moment later, the county magistrate Liu Pi and the county magistrate Li Xu came one after another, with confusion on their faces.

After the two arrived, Zhao Yu stood up and handed Chen Xu the letter to them, explaining: "This is what I just received, let's take a look."

Liu Pi looked at the content of the letter a few times and asked in surprise: "Chen Xu? Is it the coach of the Jiangxia rebels? The one who wanted to instigate Wu Zhi at the beginning?"

"Hmm." Zhao Yu nodded.

From the side, Li Xu had already read the letter, shook his head and said firmly: "Captain Zhou, don't be in harmony with the rebels!"

Zhao Yu did not reply to Li Xu at the first time, pointing to the letter in their hands and said: "It is not difficult to see from the letter Chen Xu sent to send, the rebels gradually could not hold on... Unlike my guards in Kunyang, they have a belief in defending their hometown, the morale of the rebels, and due to many aspects such as the weather and unfavorable war, they are gradually depressing... I don't doubt that my Kunyang will eventually repel this rebel. What I am worried about is that they will take revenge on me Kunyang..."

After a pause, he explained: "Retreat to the city and carry out street fighting was my helpless plan that day. Although everything went smoothly, it also caused the rebels to enter the city... If Guan Shuo set fire in the city and ambushed the troops outside the city, even if we can retreat to Runan and Xiangcheng, we will be ambushed by the rebels halfway..."

"this……"

Liu Pi and Li Xu looked at each other. Although Zhao Yu only said a few short sentences, it was not difficult for them to guess what a cruel scene it would be.

After a while, Li Xu hesitated and asked: "What does the leader Zhou mean to... be in harmony with the rebels?"

Zhao Yu said tactfully: "If this move is beneficial to me, Kunyang, I think so."

“…”

Liu Pi and Li Xu looked at each other again.

Immediately, Li Xu nodded and said, "I understand."

He glanced at Zhao Yu a few deep eyes and said seriously: "I believe in Chief Zhou and are willing to share the responsibility with Chief Zhou."

From the side, Liu Pi looked at Li Xu in shock and said quickly: "Liu also believes in the leader Zhou and is willing to share the responsibility with the leader Zhou."

"Thank you for your understanding."

Zhao Yu smiled and bowed.

A moment later, Liu Pi and Li Xu said goodbye and left, while Zhao Yu stood at the entrance of the yatang, looking outside the house with his hands on his back.

Helplessly, there are many heroes in the world, and among the rebels opposite, there are also many visionary ones, such as Chen Xu.

He knew very well that Chen Xu's seemingly kind proposal in his letter was actually a disguised threat. If he did not accept the "good intention" of the opponent, the opponent might take "revenge".

Zhao Yu believed that Chen Xu did not want to "revenge Kunyang", so he had this letter. But if the two sides had no chance of reconciliation, Chen Xu, as the Jiangxia rebels, would not show mercy to him Kunyang's men - who would show mercy to his enemies who were destined to be unable to reconcile?

It has to be said that Zhao Yu has selfish intentions in defending Kunyang, because Kunyang is his territory and his foundation, and he cannot sit idly by and watch the rebels occupy Kunyang. Similarly, he cannot sit idly by and watch the rebels "revenge on Kunyang" and set fire to burn Kunyang into white land. Therefore, when there is no way out, he will choose to reconcile with the rebels.

In order to prevent the arrest from falling, he invited Liu Pi and Li Xu to share the responsibility with him.

but……

...It's so uncomfortable. With the reputation of "thief", I wonder how Xun Yi is doing...

Looking up at the bright sky outside the house, Zhao Yu thought anxiously.

At the same time, in the county town of Xuchang, Yingchuan County, Wang Yong, the county magistrate of Xiangcheng County, finally arrived in Xuchang County.

When the letter was sent to the county magistrate's office, the county magistrate Li Minzheng discussed with the county magistrate Cao Suo, the sergeant Tian Qin and other generals to defend the city. Even civil officials such as Xun Yi were standing on the left and right at this moment.

This is no wonder, because as the county seat of Yingchuan County, the current situation in Xuchang County is not much better than that of Kunyang County. Nearly 10,000 troops led by Xiang Xuan, the general under Guan Shuo, and the 30,000 Jiangxia army sent by Chen Xu to support Xiang Xuan, have already surrounded Xuchang County on all sides.

Just when everyone was discussing, some soldiers came to report: "Sir, the magistrate of Xiangcheng County sent a letter."

Hearing this, Li Min looked annoyed and didn't even have the interest in reading the letter, because he felt that Wang Yong, the magistrate of Xiangcheng County, must have come to ask for help.

Seeing that Li Min had no intention of reading the letter, Xun Yi, the Western Supervisor, walked up to take the letter and opened it to see it.

"What did he say? Is it a request for help?" Li Min asked without looking back.

However, Xun Yi didn't answer for a long time.

County Governor Li turned his head unhappily, but saw Xun Yi holding the letter in his hand, with a look of surprise on his face.

"grown ups……"

Turning to look at Li Min, Xun Yi said with surprise: "Kunyang is still there! Kunyang is still there! When the city wall has been broken by the rebels, Zhou Hu led the entire city's military and civilians to fight the rebels to the death in the city, so that the rebels can't occupy Kunyang until now..."

“…”

Suddenly, the whole house was silent.

Not only the county magistrate Li Min, the rest of the people were also full of shock.

Kunyang...
Chapter completed!