Ji Han Liu Zhang

Above average.

Zhang Lu, who always got up early, got up before dawn. In winter, the days were short and the nights were long. He raised his eyes and looked outside. He saw nothing but darkness without any light, as if his whole body was shrouded in darkness.

Although the atmosphere was not very good, Zhang Lu felt relaxed. After Cao Yanpu's careful analysis last night, he knew that Liu Zhang wanted to enter Tuguanzhong, and he didn't have much thought about him, who was in a mediocre place. In the future, one or two During this period, he only had to deal with the troops coming from Xiangyang, and did not have to worry about the troops from Shu flowing down the Han River.

You have to know what the worst situation is in a war. It is to be attacked on both sides and supported by the left and right. Not to mention that both the Shu soldiers in Hanzhong and the Chu soldiers in Jingzhou are far stronger than Zhang Lu. In the past, he was very worried. He was attacked by Shu soldiers and Chu soldiers, and ended up dead.

At the moment, Zhang Lu thinks he doesn't have to worry too much. He only needs to focus on Xiangyang to bring troops. Of course, Cao Cao Yanpu still needs to find out the deep meaning of Liu Zhang's envoy Cheng Yu coming to Shangyong, so that he can fully understand the situation. Relaxed.

'It's almost the end of the year, I hope I can have a good year. 'While Zhang Lu was thinking about it, there was already some light outside. The morning sun rose from the east and spread its light all over the earth. On the earth was pure white snow. Under the reflection of the sun, the white snow would look like Like a mirror, it reflected dazzling light, which refreshed Zhang Lu.

At the same time, in Zhang Lu's mansion, in the bridal chamber where the newlyweds were married last night, Zhang Wei and his wife also got up, but Zhang Wei looked a little lonely, without the joy of the spring night at all, and as his wife, Shen Gong's daughter , but there was a somewhat disappointed look on his face.

Last night's wedding night, it seemed that the two of them did not have a great time.

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Shangyong's inn.

After breakfast, Cao Cao Yan Pu walked slowly towards the residence of Cheng Yu, the envoy from Shu. His steps were very steady, and the distance covered with each step was exactly the same, as if he had passed precise instructions. Take the next step only after careful calculation.

Not long after, Yan Pu arrived at Cheng Yu's residence and knocked on the door politely, notifying Cheng Yu inside that someone had come to the door.

Cheng Yu was in a daze for a moment when he heard the knocking sound in the house. He heard the knocking clearly, but he didn't think it came from his door. After all, no one had visited him for more than ten days. , Zhang Lu never summoned him.

But soon, Cheng Yu confirmed that the knocking came from his door. He stood up unhurriedly. After finishing his clothes, he walked to the door and opened it.

The first moment Cheng Yu opened the door, Yan Pu casually swept away Cheng Yu's appearance and how Cheng Yu made him feel.

Liu Zhang's envoy Cheng Yu is a young man, a bit too young. This is relative to the position of envoy. Yan Pu looked at Cheng Yu's delicate face and the short mustache on Cheng Yu's chin, plus what Cheng Yu gave him Yan Pu felt that he was too bookish and lacked scheming, so he made a judgment.

'Why don't you find an older man who is more stable? ' Yan Pu complained in his heart, and at the same time he was a little lucky that dealing with young people like Cheng Yu could slightly reduce the mental consumption, which was also a good thing for him.

"I am under Zhang Shijun's account, the meritorious Cao Yan Pu." Yan Pu announced his identity.

'Yan Pu. 'Before setting off, Cheng Yu got to know the officials under Zhang Lu's tent. He had made some speculations about Yan Pu, Zhang Lu's mastermind. He originally thought that Yan Pu was a rugged and thin scribe with a long and narrow body like a fox. Cunning eyes, but he didn't expect that Yan Pu's figure was very strong, like an old cow, and his eyes were not long and narrow, but big eyes like opals.

Without looking at Yan Pu too much, Cheng Yu handed over his hand and announced his name: "Cheng Yu from Brazil County serves as a scribe in the Liu Yizhou shogunate."

"Baxi County?" Zhang Lu stepped into the house at Cheng Yu's invitation. At the same time, he asked with interest: "I wonder which county in Brazil County Secretary Cheng is from?"

"Baxi County, Langzhong." Cheng Yu didn't know why, but he still answered honestly.

"Langzhong." Yan Pu nodded, with a smile on his face: "Pu is from Anhan, Brazil County. Speaking of which, you and I are from the same county, but unfortunately we don't have the same county." Cheng Yu said one point Tong, he remembered the common surnames in Brazil County. Among them was Yan, who also had a smile on his face. He said to Yan Pu: "Although we are not from the same county, it is a blessing to be in the same county. Merit, you It dawned on me."

"That's how it should be." Faced with Cheng Yu's magnanimity and magnanimity, Yan Pu showed admiration. Although they were rivals, it did not prevent him from recognizing the outstanding young people in the same county.

After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere was harmonious. Yan Pu was the first to speak and asked Cheng Yu's reason for coming: "I wonder why Mr. Cheng came to Shangyong Institute?"

Hearing this, Cheng Yu put down the wine glass in his hand and said seriously: "I heard that Fangling County Magistrate Kuai Qi was defeated and captured, and is now imprisoned in Shangyong's prison?"

"It's true." Yan Pu nodded. This matter was well known to everyone. Although Cheng Yu was suspected of knowingly asking the question, it did not prevent him from answering.

"That's it." Seeing Yan Pu's confirmation, Cheng Yu said slowly: "Kuai Liang of the Kuai family in Xiangyang has some friendship with my Ming Gong, so my Ming Gong wants Zhang Shijun to release Kuai Qi so that he and Kuai Liang can be harmonious The friendship of friends... Of course, this is not just empty talk, my Lord plans to replace Yang Ren with Zhang Shijun by offering wine."

"Oh, Liu Yizhou is planning to exchange prisoners." Yan Pu's eyes flickered and he said word by word.

"That's right. Please tell Yan Gongcao one or two things in front of Zhang Shijun." Cheng Yu said sincerely.

After finding out the purpose of Cheng Yu's visit and knowing Liu Zhang's intention of sending the envoy, Yan Pu's face relaxed a little. After thinking about it for a moment, he waved his hand and said: "This is a small thing, I can guarantee that it will be done." thing."

Yan Pu, who had been with Zhang Lu for a long time, naturally deduced Zhang Lu's views on the prisoner exchange. According to his opinion, if the Fengling County Magistrate Kuai Qi was used to replace the sacrificial wine Yang Ren, Zhang Lu's side would be 100% satisfied. He agreed, but he did not finish his words. He only said that he would facilitate the prisoner exchange, leaving himself some room for error.

"In this case, I should thank Yan Gongcao." Cheng Yu picked up the wine glass and toasted Yan Pu.

After drinking two or three glasses of wine, Cheng Yu said casually: "Cai Mao and Zhang Yun were defeated twice. I heard that many soldiers from Jingchu became prisoners. My lord Rende plans to redeem these prisoners with gold and silk. On the one hand, the fight with the Jingzhou Alliance is not in vain, and on the other hand, Liu Jingzhou’s face can be taken into account. Liu Jingzhou can’t afford to redeem these people now, but my lord has no such concerns.”

Yan Pu became interested. Although the defeated soldiers of Jingchu became prisoners, there were many die-hard elements among them who refused to surrender even to the death. Zhang Lu was not good at killing, so he kept raising these people and spent a lot of money and food. Now he can get It's a good place to exchange these tough bones for some money and silk.

"I wonder how much Liu Yizhou plans to bid." Yan Pu, like a philistine businessman, asked Cheng Yu's price with a smile and narrowed eyes.

Cheng Yu responded: "Let's count five thousand dollars per person, the more the better."

"Huh?" Yan Pu raised his eyebrows. He was very dissatisfied with the price, so he started to bargain according to the custom of businessmen: "The price of five thousand yuan per person is too low, and there is a captain in this group. How can it be that the price for officers such as captains, camp commanders, and other officers is all the same? Cheng Jun’s price is unavoidably disrespectful... It should be one hundred gold for the captain, forty gold for the camp commander, and one gold for each ordinary soldier. Only in this way can It’s reasonable.”

Cheng Yu frowned. He thought for a moment, gritted his teeth and said, "Sixty gold for the captain, twenty gold for the commander, and seven thousand gold for each ordinary soldier. This is the most. Any more will be gone."

'Young man. Yan Pu was very satisfied with the price given by Cheng Yu. He was asking for a lot of money, but he didn't expect that Cheng Yu didn't bargain much, just a slight 20-30% reduction. However, Yan Pu did not show a satisfied expression. He only said in embarrassment: "This price is a bit low, but for the sake of Mr. Cheng and I being in the same county, I can nod... Of course, this matter still needs to be done." Allow me to discuss this with my master, and then give Cheng Jun an accurate answer."

"Thank you, Yan Gongcao." Cheng Yu felt a little relieved, and he sincerely thanked Yan Pu.

Cheng Yu's behavior made Yan Pu a little ashamed. He was a little embarrassed for cheating a young man from the same county. He waved his hand quickly: "Mr. Cheng, you don't have to be like this. People from the same county, in private, But there is no need to be so polite." (End of Chapter)