Wei Ni

Huainan soon learned the news of Sun Shao's death.

Because Sun Quan not only had Sun Shao's coffin transferred to Fuchun County, Wu County for burial, but he also went to preside over the funeral in person.

By being buried in the Sun family's ancestral home, he told everyone that the bloodline of Sun Shao, who had changed his surname and incorporated it, would always be the clan of Wu. He also showed that he was determined to avenge Sun Shao.

He swore that one day he would cut off Xia Houhui's head to comfort Sun Shao's spirit in heaven.

Well, he already knows who shot the arrow
When Wei Guoxizuo brought the news back to Huainan, Xia Houhui had just walked into Li Changshi's office.

As soon as I heard this, I burst into laughter. Although I didn't lose my breath, I actually burst into tears.

Sun Quan swore to take his head, but he couldn't get it!

Because this means that the battle achievements are coming!

Just imagine, if Sun Quan really cared about him, then before the battle he would choose a favorable terrain to set up a general's flag, with a Wuhan Iron and Steel chariot array in front and a strong crossbow array at the back, Zhang Dao's sharp blades and spears in three layers in the middle, and Qingqi cavalry on the side; Lure the Wu soldiers to attack one after another. When they lose their vigor after fighting for a long time, they will suddenly attack them with their cavalry! After such a battle, how many beheadings would be required, and how many households would be able to increase their food supply. Just thinking about it makes people excited and brings tears to their eyes!
Of course, he could only speculate.

Now Wei's troops stationed in Huainan are only strong enough to defend themselves, but they cannot select so many elites to fight Wu in the field.

"The thief Wu swore to kill Zhiquan, but Zhiquan just did it carelessly, and he laughed evilly?"

Li Changshi, who had deep tiredness in his brows, saw his carefree smile and couldn't help but ask a question.

"Hey, what's there to fear from that thief Wu?"

Trying to suppress his laughter, Xia Houhui calmed down and said, "Furthermore, Wei and Wu are countries where enemies are at war. I am hated by the traitor Sun Quan. Doesn't this also mean that I have become famous in the enemy country~"

uh~
This statement is not unreasonable.

Hearing this, Li Changshi raised his eyebrows and nodded in agreement with a smile.

But inevitably, he still warned as an elder, "Although what Zhiquan said is true, you should not be arrogant and conceited. Military matters are a matter of life and death, so be careful."

"Wei. The good words of a long history will be engraved in your heart."

Xia Houhui quickly bowed slightly and raised his hands in reply. After he had completed his posture of being taught, he continued to ask, "I don't know why Chang Shi sent someone to summon me?"

"Help me share the common tasks."

At this time, Li Changshi was already immersed in the case, looking at the documents, and said in a tired voice, "After the war, everything was complicated, and I had no time to spare. When Jiangdu Wubao was destroyed, our army still captured Deputy Wu and returned. Zhiquan should know, right? He is a member of our family. Go and see him to see if there is any possibility of persuading him to surrender." At this point, he raised his head slightly and pointed to the person standing below, "There are many things to do. As we all know, just let him go and ask him if you don’t understand anything.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand to tell Xiahou Hui not to disturb his acting chief.

"only."

Seeing this, Xia Houhui didn't waste any time. He turned around and walked to the door to wait.

When the person who had been replaced as "Shidu" also came out, he took the lead in greeting me with a smile and said, "Dare you ask me your name? I'm ashamed. Although I am familiar with Chang Shi, I have never had the chance to meet me."

Indeed, he had never seen this person before.

And because this man is nearly thirty years old, with a light beard, deep eyes, thin body but elegant appearance, and a vague air of poetry and calligraphy, he should be a well-educated person, so naturally he cannot be underestimated.

Therefore, Xia Houhui did not regard him as an ordinary swordsman and penman next to Li Changshi.

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

The man quickly bowed in return and said in a neither humble nor condescending manner, "My surname is Wu Gang, courtesy name Shidu, my ancestral home is Changsha, and I now live in Chenliu, Yanzhou. I was originally a commoner in the countryside, but later I became a chronicler and wrote calligraphy. I rushed to Huainan a few days ago, so I didn't Witness the general’s dignity.”

Wu Gang?

It seems that I have never heard of it.

Moreover, he was from Changsha and settled in Chenliu. How did Li Changshi, a Qiao native, know him?

Hmm. They should be the sons and nephews of old friends.

Otherwise, he would not have written a letter to recruit Huainan and directly served in the Zhengdong General's Office.

"I see."

For a moment, Xia Houhui, who had been thinking a lot, showed a look of surprise, and stretched out his hand forward to signal Wu Gang to lead the way, "Then there will be Lao Shidu. Well, I only know the name and place of birth of the general Wu. Please also ask Shidu to tell you more about his past."

"only."

After extending his hand in the same polite way, Wu Gang walked sideways to lead the way, and roughly told Zheng Zhou's story.

What is rare is that his talk is as concise and concise as the name suggests.

First, he talked about Man Chong and Li Changshi’s views on Zheng Zhou.

In Man Chong's eyes, Zheng Zhou was just a thief against General Wu Yipi and was of no consequence; if he could not be persuaded to surrender, then he would be killed.

There is no need to pay attention to his identity as a cheater.

After all, Emperor Wu Cao Cao was married to Sun Ce, so there was nothing to be taboo about.

Li Changshi felt that it was best to persuade him to surrender.

If things don't go smoothly for a while, then imprison him for a while to see if he can surrender after his will is depressed. Because he felt that Zheng Zhou's surrender would be a blow to Wu's morale; and he also carefully sent people back to the countryside to inquire and confirmed that Zheng Zhou had no connection with the Wei family.

Finally, Wu Gang talked about what he had learned from Wu Jiangren and Xizuo about Zheng Zhou's family and character.

From General Zhengdong's military station to the side room where Zheng Zhou was imprisoned, it was only half a stick of incense, but he explained the matter clearly, and Xia Houhui felt that he was very good.

It's a talent.

At least he should be able to handle general affairs with ease.

I just don’t know if he has such extraordinary abilities in calculating people’s hearts or planning military campaigns.

"Thank you Shidu for understanding me."

After a while, when he arrived in front of the side room, Xia Houhui thanked him and motioned to the soldiers guarding outside to open the door.

Zheng Zhou, who was imprisoned here, was not abused or tortured by the Wei army.

Not only were meals delivered on time every day, but he was also allowed to walk around the house, front yard and backyard as he pleased. But if he dared to cross the wall or anything, he would be hit by arrows from the guards.

At this time, he was sitting under the eaves of the vestibule, looking up at the dusty sky, his eyes were a little blurred, and he didn't know what he was thinking about. But his expression was quite calm, not at a loss, let alone fearful.

If nothing else happens, he should be prepared to die.

Xia Houhui also vaguely understood after seeing it.

In fact, he did not want to be a lobbyist to persuade him to surrender, because he was self-aware.

He spends all his time practicing swordsmanship and martial arts. Although he has a literary reputation at a young age and has devoted himself to reading hundreds of schools of thought, he does not like to sit down and talk with others, and he has no eloquence skills~
And I just heard about Wu Gangyan and Zheng Zhou’s past.

Knowing that he was well-known and talented in Jiangdong at a young age, he was naturally not someone who was easily impressed by words.

In addition, his father and brother have served in Jiangdong for many years and are highly regarded by Sun Quan. For the sake of family planning, he will not choose to survive and implicate the king and his family.
However, Xia Houhui also knew that Li Changshi was not trying to embarrass him, but out of good intentions.

I thought that if Xia Houhui could successfully recruit him and surrender, coupled with Sangzi's affection, he would have a high chance of serving under him in the future, which would benefit him.

Alas, it is difficult to do so.

Walking over slowly, Xia Houhui sat down next to Zheng Zhou.

Zheng Zhou was not surprised by this, he just looked at him with half curiosity and half confusion.

Of course he could guess that Wei Jun had not killed him in order to recruit him to surrender.

But after being imprisoned for several days, the people who came to recruit him were mainly people in military uniforms, while another person dressed as a scribe stood beside him.

Could it be possible that the Wei people wanted to force him to surrender at the risk of death?

But if I was greedy for life and fearful of death, I would have surrendered when I was brought to Shouchun. Why would I have to wait until the sword and ax came upon me before begging for mercy!
"Zheng Jun, I am Xia Houhui, from Qiao."

After sitting down, Xia Houhui ignored his strange gaze and said directly, "Regarding the Battle of Guangling, if you have any doubts or want to know the follow-up, you can ask me."

Xia Houhui?
Who has never heard of it?

But if he was born in Qiao Pei, he should be a descendant of the founding father of the Wei family.

Zheng Zhou thought to himself.

But he quickly put this point behind his mind and asked in a somewhat urgent voice, "May I ask General Xiahou, General Zhengbei, Governor Sun of Jiangdu, and the Colonel of Tunqi, who sailed north to Guangwu Lake from Wu State, are now How's it going?"

Wutun Riding School Wei Wucan.
Is he also in Sun Shao's fleet?
Is it possible that the aide accompanying Sun Shao is Wu Can?
Xia Houhui raised his eyebrows slightly and said softly, "All the forts and garrison points in Guangling County were razed. Only dozens of people in the fleet that went north to Guangwu Lake were rescued by Dantu reinforcements and survived. Among them, Sun Gongli and Sun Gongli were not included. Commander, the news came back today that Sun Gongli has been buried in Fuchun. It’s okay. Mr. Zheng, was I wearing a crown and a dress at that time?”

"Correct."

Zheng Zhou, who heard that both Sun Shao and Sun Yi were dead, instantly became depressed, but he still answered, "He just happened to be meeting, and he didn't come north specifically."

Oh, what a pity!

I haven't done it all.

If I had known at that time that he was Wu Can, I would have shot him to death with one arrow.

Xia Houhui, who suddenly felt a little sad in his heart, was silent for a moment, and then continued, "I know that Zheng Jun grew up in Wu, and his father and brother both worked for Sun Zhongmou, so I don't use Sangzi to persuade you to abandon Wu and join Wei. I just feel that Zheng Jun was born in Wu. You were well-known at a young age and had many talents. It is a pity that you have died just because of your achievements."

After saying this, without waiting for Zheng Zhou's reaction, he added, "Furthermore, I secretly think that if Mr. Zheng can stay alive, he may be more beneficial to the family and not betray his filial piety."

This sentence also made Zheng Zhou choke.

Originally, when he heard that Xia Houhui wanted to persuade him to surrender, he still wanted to blurt it out and generously claim that his husband was afraid of his reputation but not his death! Who would have expected that Xia Houhui would change the subject and suddenly talk about family and filial piety?
However, it doesn’t matter anymore.

No matter what he says, it's nothing more than a lobbyist's trick of making false claims and making shocking statements.

Zheng Zhou, who took a breath, knew it well and did not answer. He just looked at Xia Houhui quietly, with a faint provocation of "I know what you are going to do" in his eyes.

Xia Houhui was not upset about this either.

Instead, he chuckled and continued, "I know Mr. Zheng doesn't believe it. But, Mr. Zheng, do you dare to allow me to ask a few questions?" (End of Chapter)