Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 323

Feng Ji stood on the top of the tower like dead ashes, anxious in his heart, but with the knife on his waist, he dared not say a word.

After Bai Rao and the others left the city, Feng Ji heated up a pot of wine in the mansion and sipped it leisurely, waiting for the news of the former army's victory.

At this time, he was already thinking about how to persuade Bai Rao and Yu Du to surrender. In this way, Yuan Shao could increase his troops by at least [-] troops, so that he would be able to compete with Liu He.

Just as he was thinking, suddenly there was a commotion outside, and before he could ask, he heard screams and screams, Feng Ji hurriedly got up, and saw hundreds of people rushing into the mansion.

These people were all dressed up in the Black Mountain Army, Fengji thought someone was taking advantage of the chaos to rebel, and was about to speak out, but one of them exclaimed: "General Zhang, this is Fengji under Yuan Shao's tenure."

As soon as Feng Ji's face changed, he knew that Liu He's men had sneaked into the city, and he was not allowed to defend himself, so he was escorted to the city wall. Looking at the flames in the distance, he knew that the robbery of the camp would definitely fail.

Just when he was wondering why this person detained him in the city, Bai Rao led the remnant soldiers back, but the man lied that he tricked the bandit army out of the city and captured Wu'an.

Feng Ji scolded this person for being shameless in his heart, and watched helplessly as a big black pot was put on his head, but he didn't dare to speak, and stomped his feet anxiously.

If Bai Rao fled back to Taihang Mountain this time, he might reveal all of Yuan Shao's scandals, and all his previous efforts would be in vain.

In desperation, the general laughed and said: "Hahaha, Mr. Feng, thank you for helping us take the city!"

Feng Ji sighed and asked, "Who are you?"

"Next, Zhang Wenyuan!" Zhang Liao cupped his fists and said, "I've offended you."

Immediately ordered people to send Fengji to the government office and put him in custody temporarily, while other people took over the city defense and captured all the bandits in the city to persuade them to surrender.

At dawn, Cheng Yu also led the troops to Wu'an. In this battle, more than [-] Heishan bandits were captured, and Bai Rao and Yu Du were almost wiped out. This finally eliminated a major hidden danger.

At dawn, Cheng Yu's tall and mighty figure appeared at the gate of the government office. At this moment, Feng Ji was fidgeting in the lobby. The thirty soldiers who accompanied him were all restrained, and he, a scholar, could not escape at all.

"Mr. Yuan Tu, I have heard about your name for a long time, and I have admired it for a long time!" Cheng Yu walked into the lobby with a big smile.

Hearing these words, Feng Ji felt his face was hot and uncomfortable, his eyes swept over Cheng Yu, and he smiled weakly: "Your Excellency must be Cheng Zhongmou from Dongjun, right?"

Cheng Yu nodded and said, "That's right."

Feng Ji sighed softly, knowing that the Youzhou soldiers rewarded the three armies last night was intentional. He was new here and eager to make contributions, but unexpectedly fell into his trap.

In desperation, I heard Cheng Yu say: "I don't want Mr. to show up in the thief's den. I don't know if this news will affect Mr.'s reputation?"

"You..." Feng Ji's expression changed drastically, he was only thinking of Yuan Shao just now, but he forgot that he was also in the quagmire, and was speechless for a while.

Cheng Yu stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Sir, you are Yuan Shao's counselor, but you planned for the Black Mountain bandits in Wu'an City and killed innocent people. If this matter spreads out, not to mention that Yuan Shao colluded with the bandits, he will be reviled by everyone in the world." ah!"

Feng Ji's heart sank. The reason why he quietly came to Wu'an in the middle of the night was to hide his whereabouts so that no one would know about Yuan Shao's collusion with the Black Mountain Army. Second, he also kept his identity secret. After all, it is not an honor to help the bandit army. If the matter spreads out, it will be over for a lifetime.

But he didn't expect to come to Wu'an and become a prisoner before his butt was hot. At this moment, he felt extremely annoyed and tormented.

When he was anxious, he heard Cheng Yu say: "I have some friendship with Xu You. This time I sent troops, Xu Ziyuan specially explained that he and sir are old friends. If you encounter any embarrassing things, don't embarrass sir..."

Feng Ji said pleasantly: "Xu You...does he still remember the old relationship?"

Cheng Yu sighed: "Xu Ziyuan is a man of justice, and I can't shirk my friends' entrustment."

Feng Ji took two steps forward and asked anxiously, "So, sir, is he willing to let me go?"

"Hiss..." Cheng Yu frowned and said, "This is embarrassing for me. This time, the commander of the army is General Yu, and I have no authority. Naturally, I dare not let people go without permission, but I have a plan to help you." Get away, sir."

Feng Ji thought about it, and hurriedly asked: "Please advise Zhong De."

Cheng Yu said with a smile: "Sir must have already known that there is an old rule in our army: all captives can be redeemed, so..."

Feng Ji was shocked, and asked with a trembling beard, "You mean, I can do the same?"

"That's right, General Liu has already made regulations on this matter," Cheng Yu stroked his beard and said, "As long as the money is in place..."

"How much, I will pay!"

In order to maintain his reputation, money is no longer important to Feng Ji, not to mention that he is now a prisoner. As long as he can escape, it is worth spending money.

Cheng Yu caressed his beard and said thoughtfully: "Han Fu is worth a million, sir, he is on par with him, but his official position is lower... How about 80 yuan?"

"80?" Feng Ji frowned secretly, then gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I promise."

The Feng family is also a big family in Nanyang, 80 yuan is basically a year's land harvest, plus other income and savings, it is not unacceptable.

"Mr. is really a happy person!" Cheng Yu nodded in praise, then frowned and said, "It's not that I can't believe you, but I don't have the money, but I have no right to let him go. I don't know if the money is for General Yuan, or... "

"No, no, just go to my Nanyang home to withdraw." Feng Ji waved his hands repeatedly.

He now wants to spend money to settle this matter privately, to preserve his reputation, and ask Yuan Shao for money. The matter of his capture in Wu'an will be revealed to the world. Isn't this futile?

Cheng Yu frowned and said: "If you go to Nanyang to withdraw money, the distance between the two places is hundreds of miles, and you have to cross a big river, which is a bit difficult. It will take at least half a month to go back and forth!"

Feng Ji's just-raised hope was about to be shattered again, so he hurriedly said: "Mr. Cheng, I wish to write a letter as a proof, and take my token to Nanyang, and I will definitely get the money as much."

"Is this..." Cheng Yu Nian must remain silent for a long time before shaking his head and said: "Xu Ziyuan wrote a letter of appointment for Yuan Shao's guarantee, but after he returned, he was reprimanded by General Liu and ordered him to go back to Fan Yang for self-examination. , how dare I do it again?"

"Oh, what should I do?" Feng Ji stomped his feet anxiously, almost crying.

After a while, Cheng Yu suddenly said: "I have a plan. I can help Mr. temporarily delay for a few days and take the risk of guaranteeing the general, but you must get the money first."

Feng Ji hurriedly said, "Sir, tell me quickly."

Cheng Yu said: "I can send someone to bring Mr.'s letters and keepsakes to Nanyang. After getting the money, I will return it immediately. As soon as the news arrives, Mr. can leave. It only takes four or five days."

"That's not bad," Feng Ji said with a frown, "but within four or five days, the news about Wu'an will definitely be leaked, if General Yuan asks about it, wouldn't it be self-inflicted?"

Cheng Yu raised his hand to caress his beard, concealing a sly smile from the corner of his mouth, and said, "In a few days, the husband can only hide it."

Feng Ji was startled: "What should I...how should I do?"

Cheng Yu said with a smile: "Sir immediately edited a letter and ordered someone to send it to Handan, saying that the camp was robbed last night and Wu'an was safe and sound. Tell him to deal with Liu He at ease and be careful not to be deceived by rumors."

"This..." Feng Ji's face changed drastically, how could he not know that once this letter was sent out, it might be Yuan Shao's reminder.

Seeing his hesitation, Cheng Yu said lightly, "Brother Yuan Tu, time is running out. Although the Wu'an rebel army will not flee to Handan, the news will reach Handan within half a day at most. You have to make a quick decision!"

(End of this chapter)