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When Yuchi Gong heard the prison lieutenant coming to report the punishment, he was too lazy to pay attention to it and felt that he had nothing to do with him.

What else to judge? Yuchi Gong smiled bitterly and picked up the water and drank it. He felt the pain in his throat.

Although the prisoner did not dare to offend the County Magistrate Song, he still carefully verified Lord Yang's handwriting and confirmed that it was correct, he led the County Magistrate Song to the prison cell.

Four subordinates followed closely behind the jailer. The prisoner felt that these people were all jealous. Seeing the gloomy face of the jailer, he did not dare to ask more questions.

After taking Yuchi Gong out of prison, County Magistrate Song not only did not remove the shackles and handcuffs, but instead put shackles on him. He looked left and right for a while before nodding, "This person has great martial arts skills, so it should be okay."

The prison guard smiled, "The County Magistrate Song is also very good at martial arts. Not to mention that the prisoner brought torture instruments, even if he had a knife and a sword, he would not be able to beat the County Magistrate Song."

As the time of speaking, the four of them had already taken Yuchi Gong out of the prison, and the magistrate of the Song County Magistrate took him out of the prison without any rushing and slowing down, but he did not look back.

A prison guard shook his head and said, "This official is a big shot and is also very arrogant. In the past, he was much more kind than this when he was asked about people."

Another prison guard smiled bitterly and said, "It is a favor for him to say hello to you, but it is a duty not to say hello. What do you think you are a person? He is a county magistrate and Lord Yang's confidant."

The previous jailer spat with a smile, stretched his waist, and muttered, "I'm so tired. In order to guard this serious criminal, I didn't sleep well all night. When I go back tonight, I must have a good sleep."

The two of them chatted for a while, and they were all relaxed and were about to rest, when they suddenly heard the noise of outsiders outside the prison. In a flash, one of them rushed in and asked, "Where is Yuchi Gong?"

The man wore a felt hat and his face was sallow. The prison guards knew that it was Qin Shubao, a general under Zhang Xutuo. A prison guard smiled and said, "I just took him away by the magistrate of the county magistrate. Didn't he say he would go to interrogate? General Qin. What's wrong?"

"The Song County Magistrate has a handwritten letter from Lord Yang, and we confirmed that the serious offender was taken away by him." Another prisoner added.

"The Song County Magistrate came to rob the suspect with bad intentions. Lord Yang never gave him a hand order. He stole the hand order!" Qin Shubao looked around, threw the word, and rushed out of the prison cell after losing his words.

The two prisoners felt a little chilled, looked at each other, shivering and dared not speak.

Qin Shubao was out of prison and welcomed Yang Yichen in person. A group of guards followed closely. When Yang Yichen saw Qin Shubao, he asked anxiously, "Shubao, how are you?"

"The prison guard said it was Yuchi Gong who took your hand order with you. He is now missing." Qin Shubao frowned.

Yang Yichen was furious, "This rebel actually did such a traitor. If I catch him, I will cut him down."

"What we want to capture now is not the Wei Wei of the County of Song, but Yuchi Gong." Qin Shubao reminded.

Yang Yichen calmed down from the panic, "Yes, General Qin reminded him very much." He reached out and waved over the soldiers and ordered them to whip them up and send orders to close the city gate, but he took Qin Shubao and a group of personal guards to the city gate.

Although Yuchi Gong was injured, the centipede insect died without being stiff. Yang Yichen kept ordering along the way and ordered the soldiers to come and chase and intercept them.

When Yang Yichen found out that the handwriting was stolen, he was still lucky. He didn't want to expand the incident for a while, but now he was afraid that Yuchi Gong would leave. He received the order from Zhang Xutuo, saying that he would come to the prison for execution. Now that Yuchi Gong would leave, he was anxious. He was afraid that he would be the one who was beheaded.

When he arrived at the city gate, he saw that the city gate was closed, Yang Yichen ordered: "Have you ever seen Song Xiaoxian?"

Song Xiaoxian was the magistrate of the county magistrate of Song. He had been following Yang Yichen and was loyal. The city general did not react for a while. Seeing Yang Yichen's aggressive aura, he asked, "Who is Song Xiaoxian?"

Yang Yichen cursed angrily: "It's the lieutenant of the Song County."

The city general then reacted and said hurriedly: "Sir, he drove out of the city gate just now."

"Bastard, why don't you stop him!" Yang Yichen was not such an impetuous person, but when he thought that Zhang Xutuo was coming, he lost Yuchi Gong. Now that the emperor is capricious, he is shocked and sweats all over.

"The Song County Magistrate has a master's handwriting, how dare we stop him?" said the city general helplessly.

Yang Yichen frowned, feeling that the mute ate coptis chinensis and could not say anything about the pain. The handwriting was stolen, and no matter what, the responsibility lies with him.

"Open the city gate and go out to chase after it." Yang Yichen ordered.

The soldiers flocked out, a little confused. Yang Yichen chased after him dozens of miles. The soldiers in front had already heard news and found a carriage, suspected to be driven by the magistrate of Song County. When Yang Yichen led his troops to hurry over, he found that there was no one on the carriage. Yang Yichen was shocked and angry, asking the soldiers to search along the way, but did not want to give up. In a hurry, the soldiers and guards in Xiapi City rushed to report that General Zhang had arrived and asked Lord Yang to turn around.

Yang Yichen had no choice but to order his subordinates to continue searching, but he and Qin Shubao turned back to Xiapi City to meet Zhang Xutuo.

Seeing Zhang Xutuo sitting there with no anger, Yang Yichen was very frightened, "General Zhang, the subordinates are incompetent, and even asked someone to kidnap Yuchi Gong. I would like to ask the general to punish him severely."

Zhang Xutuo came to the city and knew about it. When he heard Yang Yichen apologizing, he did not blame him. He comforted Yang Yichen and said: "I believe that Lord Yang has done his best, but this time the opponent is extremely cunning. I didn't expect that he would take action so quickly. It was really strange. Lin Lei."

Yang Yichen said in confusion: "Shut Guan Yanlun, does General Zhang already know who saved Yuchi Gong?"

Zhang Xutuo frowned and said, "Isn't it because Xiao Buyi secretly manipulated it? If it weren't for him, who else would come to save Yuchi Gong? We just asked the prison guard and said that it was a man named Song Xiaoxian who smuggled Yuchi Gong away. This man had such courage..."

"When General, Song Xiaoxian gave others the impression that he was steady in his work, always taciturn, and was deeply trusted by the officials. Unexpectedly, he actually did something that made the officials feel disheartened. It is also a crime of dereliction of duty if the officials fail to take care of the officials." Yang Yichen said in a panic.

Zhang Xutuo shook his head and sighed: "If it weren't for his honest and honest appearance, how could he have deceived Lord Yang? Lord Yang shouldn't be too anxious. If you think of Yuchi Gong alone, you won't be able to become a climate. It's not too late to make up for the sheep. Please ask Lord Yang to check the details of Song Xiaoxian..."

Before he finished speaking, the clerk outside the door rushed to the scene, "The imperial edict arrived. Zhang Xutuo and Yang Yichen received the edict. I was happy to hear that General Zhang Yang Taipu pacified Xiao Buyi's rebellion, and specially appointed Zhang Xutuo as the special Guanglu official, and Yang Yichen as the right Guanglu official, each of which was rewarded with a thousand taels, ten horses, and three thousand pieces of carriages. I admire this."

Zhang Xutuo and Yang Yichen received the order to thank him. After getting up, Zhang Xutuo sighed lightly, his face even more bitter. "I am not only not blamed me for the mistake this time, but also rewarded me. I don't know how to repay such a kindness?"

Yang Yichen also sighed, "General Zhang is loyal and honest. Xiao Buyi is very cunning. But I underestimated him."

Although the two were young in the court and did not follow Yang Guang, they were both powerful and powerful in the Great Sui Dynasty. Especially Zhang Xutuo, who had many titles of titles in the south and north battles over the years. The position of the doctor was the best among the doctor, two levels higher than that of the Right Guanglu Dafu, and the position of the doctor was mostly given to the dispersed officials. Yang Guang could not think of any official reward to Zhang Xutuo. If he was an ordinary person, he would probably have the highest official position, and his merit was above the master, and he was at risk of being beheaded. Yang Guang trusted Zhang Xutuo very much. He just gave more gold and silver to express his approval.

The people in Tongshishe announced the order. Another Tongshishe came again, but this time it was Yang Guang who asked Zhang Xutuo and Yang Yichen to continue to quell the rebellion. There were two thieves and thieves who were conquered, namely, Zhang Xutuo attacked Zhu Can, who asked Yang Yichen to attack Du Fuwei, the Jianghuai area.

Du Fuwei had been rebelling for a long time. He was seriously injured by Xiao Buyi some time ago, and was plotted by Li Zitong. Later, he was surrounded and suppressed by Wang Shichong, and his vitality was severely damaged. But after this time, his reputation was still there, and he raised his arms and heard many followers. Now he has caused trouble near Danyang County, disrupting Yang Guang's plan to go south and threaten the safety of Jiangdu County. Yang Guang planned to stay in Yangzhou until the end of the year. Of course, the ministers would have to encircle and suppress nearby bandits to ensure the safety of the emperor. As for Zhu Can, he was a bandit who had just been in chaos recently. Zhu Can was originally a Sui official, and Zhang Xutuo and Yang Yichen had heard of his name. Although he was not far from Xia Pi, Zhang Xutuo and both were busy dealing with Xiao Buyi and had no time to take care of it for a while. When he heard about the encirclement and suppression, he saw each other's helplessness.

Yang Guang's plan to suppress the bandits remained unchanged. He just wanted to show her peace after Chen Xuanhua turned around, and then take her to travel south of the Yangtze River and traverse the Sui Dynasty. Although he had the idea of ​​capturing Xiao Buyi in the middle, the general plan remained unchanged, and the bandits were still very important. Although he knew that Zhang Xutuo did not kill Xiao Buyi, he did not blame him and asked him to pursue him more.

Zhang Xutuo could not be separated, so he could only quell the rebellion first. He was moved by Yang Guang's trust, so he could only devote himself to repaying him. After breaking up with Yang Yichen, he immediately summoned his three generals to plan countermeasures.

Zhang Xutuo was not greedy for money. Although he had great military achievements, he was very simple. He first distributed the rewards he received to the soldiers and generals who accompanied him.

Luo Shixin, Qin Shubao and Cheng Yaojin are generals under Zhang Xutuo, and naturally rewards are indispensable. But when he heard that he was going to conquer Zhu Can again, the three generals had different ideas. Although Luo Shixin felt confused about the road to suppressing bandits, he only followed Zhang Xutuo and was ready to go, but he said that Zhu Can was not afraid and must be pacified soon. Qin Shubao was filled with all the five flavors in his heart. Over the years he followed Zhang Xutuo, he had been diligent and never thought about the problem of doing the land. But when he captured Yuchi Gong, he felt helpless and thought to himself.

When he was in the Eastern Capital, he had received the kindness of Xiao Buyi, and it was not his original wish to fight him. Although he was eating the king's salary and obeying the orders of the king, he should be fine if he did it. However, Yuchi Gong's desperation of his life moved him. He thought that now, ministers like Xiao Buyi, who have great military achievements, were forced to rebel by the emperor. Even if he had his military achievements, what could he do? He was still suspicious of the emperor. There was only Zhang Xutuo in this world, and Yang Guang could only have Zhang Xutuo in his heart! Cheng Yaojin only thought about it. He and Shubao had always had a good relationship, so he had to discuss things with him when he found an opportunity...

When Zhang Xutuo sent troops to attack Zhu Can, he asked the counties along the way to pay attention to Xiao Buyi's movements. When there was news, he immediately reported to him. Although he knew that he could not hold Xiao Buyi, let alone the officials of the county and county along the way, he always talked about the personnel matters after he ordered. Yang Yichen asked his men to investigate the details of Song Xiaoxian's land, and asked the soldiers to search for Yuchi Gong's whereabouts along the way, but he still found nothing.

"How about the city defense now?"

"Yang Yichen has been tight for a few days and has also relaxed. The city gate has opened again. Now the city defense has been much looser."

The man asked about the question, the man's face was shaped like a sky-high nose, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle. After hearing his subordinates' reply, he smiled faintly at the corner of his mouth, "Where is that Zhang Xutuo?"

"Zhang Xutuo has already led his troops out of the city. I heard that he was going to encircle Zhu Can, who was in Huainan County."

The man asked, smiled, "So we can leave the city?"

"It should be no problem, but Yuchi Gong is most likely to disguise himself from the city."

"How did Yuchi Gong recently?"

"He has been recuperating and only said thank you for your life-saving kindness. Brother Liu, you have put in such effort and sacrificed Song Xiaoxian to save Yuchi Gong. If Yang Yichen and Zhang Xutuo find out that it was Yuchi Gong who was saved by Lord Liu, it is very likely that he will never be doomed. Is this worth it?"

Lord Liu smiled and said, "Talents like Yuchi Gong have great ambitions. If they don't try their best to win over them, how can they follow me wholeheartedly? Now the time is here, take me to see Yuchi Gong."

Lord Liu got up and passed through the courtyard, came to a small cottage next to the back garden, pushed open the door, and said with a smile: "Brother Yuchi is better?"

Yuchi Gong's complexion was much better. When he saw Lord Liu coming in, he stood up and bowed with his fists and said, "Emperor Liu saved my life one after another, and I don't know what to repay!"

Of course, Liu Wuzhou is Liu.

Liu Wuzhou was still calm and righteous. He heard Yuchi Gong's gratitude from the bottom of his heart, and was overjoyed, "Why did Brother Yuchi say repayment? You and I met you at first sight. This time I heard that you would sacrifice your official position to save your friend's life. I admire you in my heart and I will come to save you with all my strength."

Yuchi Gong said after a while: "Mr. Liu is well-informed, don't you know if there is news about Xiao Buyi now?"

Liu Wu and Zhou frowned, "I don't have any news about Xiao Buyi, but I think this is artificial. In addition, Zhang Xutuo turned around and did not announce the news about Xiao Buyi to the three armies. Logically, Xiao Buyi should be fine. But I am afraid that he will be surrounded by Zhang Xutuo and run away. It was already thousands of miles away. If Brother Yuchi went to find it, it would be difficult to find it."

"Being good at scheming?" Yuchi Gong murmured to himself.

Liu Wuzhou laughed, "Brother Yuchi, don't be surprised. I'm just expressing my opinion in my heart. Please don't be surprised."

"Why do I blame me?" Yuchi Gong smiled bitterly and said, "But in this troubled world, how can people who are not scheming succeed and survive? Yang Taipu looked for me everywhere, but I was afraid that I would never dream of being in Xiapi City. Lord Liu was really good at planning."

Liu Wuzhou was not proud, just said, "I just asked Song Xiaoxian to drive out of the city with an empty car. I guess Yang Yichen must chase after him. I asked Song Xiaoxian to abandon the car after he went to the wilderness. It would be a bit funny that Yang Yichen wanted to catch you. But now we are still careless. Although the city defense is loose, be careful to make a ten thousand-year-old ship. Brother Yuchi asks to be wronged and disguised himself from the city with me. As for what Brother Yuchi plans after leaving the city..."

He wanted to speak but stopped, but his eyes were full of expectations. Yuchi Gong said in a deep voice: "Yuchi Gong has received help from Lord Liu twice, and he cannot repay him. If Lord Liu has any instructions, Yuchi Gong will follow him."

Liu Wuzhou sighed and said, "Then I'm not polite. I want to invite Brother Yuchi to visit Mayi, so please don't hinder."

Yuchi Gong smiled and said, "It's better to obey your orders than respect. But I have some things to be unclear. I don't know if I can ask?"

"Brother Yuchi, please ask." Liu Wuzhou said cheerfully.

"Yang Yichen is a very cautious person. How could his token fall into the hands of Song Xiaoxian? I think Song Xiaoxian is quite a status, so why did he spare me and give up my wealth? But if Lord Liu feels it is inconvenient to say it, I will not ask any questions."

Liu Wuzhou smiled and said, "What's the inconvenience? In fact, everything is simple. Although Yang Yichen is quite old, his heart is not old. He loves a concubine very much, but that concubine loves money. I spent money to bribe the concubine and asked her to help me steal Yang Yichen's handwriting. Yang Yichen lost the handwriting because he was lustful and trusted women, and he couldn't help but eat coptis chinensis. He couldn't tell the pain. As for people in this world, there are always weaknesses. If you seize his weaknesses, you don't need to fight and kill. As for Song Xiaoxian, because I saved his brother Song Jingang's life, he owed me a favor. This time I asked him to take action, and he had a deep brotherhood, so he would naturally help me."

Yuchi Gong nodded, "So that's it. Lord Liu said that people always have weaknesses. I wonder what Zhang Xutuo's weaknesses are in the eyes of Lord Liu?"

Liu Wuzhou curled his smile and pondered for a while before saying, "Zhang Xutuo's weakness lies in his loyalty. If he attacked this, it might be effective. But we have to go to Mayi. He is in the Jianghuai and Henan area, and he will not violate the river water with us. Naturally, others will spend some time dealing with it. Brother Yuchi has just recovered from his serious illness. Please be tolerant."

Yuchi Gong smiled bitterly, "What ability do I have to dare to fight against Zhang Xutuo? Since Brother Liu has a good plan, I will go to Mayi with Brother Liu."

Liu Wuzhou was overjoyed and asked his subordinates to prepare well, disguised Yuchi Gong as Kong Wu's powerful martial artist. A caravan that had mixed into the city was taken out, but Yang Yichen could not capture Yuchi Gong. His mind had long faded a lot. Yuchi Gong was not obstructed at all when he left the city, and he couldn't help but admire Liu Wuzhou's plan.

Liu Wuzhou was also in the caravan and left the city for more than ten miles. Someone quickly came to Liu Wuzhou and whispered a few words. Liu Wuzhou stopped the horse and had doubts in his eyes.

Yuchi Gong knew that subordinate named Chen Ping. He had met in Mayi. When he saw the two of them, he asked in confusion, "What is the difficulty for Lord Liu?"

Liu Wuzhou sneered on his face, "My subordinates said that someone was following us, but I don't know who it was, but I'll kill it first."

The caravan was originally a property owner of the Liu family in Xiapi County. The Liu family was originally a wealthy family in Mayi, and was deeply rooted in the Guanlong area. They knew a wide range of people, had many businesses, and had wider connections. From the easy rescue of Yuchi Gong, it can be seen that Liu Wuzhou's strength was obvious. This caravan was all under Liu Wuzhou's subordinates. After hearing the order, he had already ambushed at the turn of the mountain range in front.

Everyone was staring at me. After waiting for a long time, no movement was seen behind me, and no one was following me. Liu Wuzhou's face was gloomy and he sent his subordinates to check it. After his subordinates turned around, he said that no one was following me.

"It seems that I'm suspicious. I'm making a joke, but Brother Yuchi laughed." Liu Wuzhou waved his hand and let everyone set off, and laughed it off. Yuchi Gong thought in his heart, thinking that Liu Wuzhou was very cautious, Chen Ping was also the one who was careful, how could he make a mistake? Since they said that someone followed, it must be true, but who was the one who followed and why did he disappear? He met Xiao Buyi and Liu Wuzhou from Mayi. After two years, he became the deputy general manager of the camp, but he didn't expect that he would return to his original place in a flash!

Chen Ping was actually not wrong, there was indeed someone following Liu Wuzhou and others all the way.

But when he saw Liu Wuzhou and others not seeing him at the corner of the mountain, he had already taken the road and naturally did not run into Liu Wuzhou's ambush.
To be continued...