Wu Gen's face was as heavy as water, and he was fully clothed. He rode horseback towards the camp, with Baoxiang and Shui Congyue following closely behind. Wu Gen didn't stop after the news that Mo Xin was captured and taken to Muchong City.
Wu Gen knew very well that with the urinary behavior of Zhao Guoxiang's army, it would be difficult for Mo Xin to come back.
Over the years, Zhao and Daxia have always maintained a delicate balance. Although the two sides have friction from time to time, they always rub each other but never fight, fight but never break, and definitely never completely tear each other apart.
When friction occurs, soldiers will inevitably be captured by the other side. If you are a regular soldier, you can also return to the camp by exchanging prisoners. If it is a servant soldier, neither side will care too much. Occasionally, when exchanging regular pawns, one or two servant soldiers will be added as a supplement.
The final fate of most of the servant soldiers was either to be killed or to be enslaved and die in a foreign country as slaves for the rest of their lives. If anyone gets into a dispute over the servants, they will inevitably be accused of being ignorant of the general situation and acting recklessly.
In this world, some people are like dust on the ground, existing out of sight. A breeze blew by, and dust flew past the eyes, but no one paid much attention to it. It was forgotten in the blink of an eye, and finally it could only be silently annihilated in a corner.
Since Shachu left, Wu Gen has been planning how to rescue Mo Xin. Just as Baoxiang arrived at Huangzhong Ridge, Wu Gen asked him if he would be willing to station the beacon for him for a period of time to prevent Daxia's revenge. Anyway, Zhang Yuan said that he could recruit his subordinates without spending any money or food from the Xiang army.
Let Baoxiang stay here because his mother is still alive. If something goes wrong, how will the old man live?
As for Shui Congyue, there is no need to ask. With his temperament, how could he let go of such an opportunity to fight. If he was not allowed to go with him, there would be more holes in Wu Gen's chest.
Unexpectedly, when Baoxiang heard this, he became furious and stabbed Wu Gen heavily in the chest with his finger. The force was so strong that Wu Gen was pushed back repeatedly, "You, Wu Gen, did something righteous in sacrificing your life to save your friends, but you put me in an unkind and unjust situation, ruining my reputation and destroying my morality. What if?" In this way, the two of us will cease to be friends from now on."
After hearing Baoxiang's generous words, Shui Congyue nodded slightly and showed approval.
"Okay. We know people in need, and we know horses in mud." Wu Gen was also quite touched. It is said that Baoxiang and he mostly have business dealings, so there is no need for this. "Since the three of us are determined to save people, we still need to plan carefully."
The three of them were in the house, carefully deducing the risks they might encounter when going to Muchong City and how to deal with them. At this time, the advantages of Shui Congyue, a noble person, are reflected. Details such as how to enter the city, rob the prison, evacuate, and deal with the aftermath are carefully considered and have unique insights.
"Congyue, it would be a pity if you are not a general." Baoxiang was convinced and gave a thumbs up.
Shui Congyue showed no trace of pride, and choked the two of them half to death with one sentence, "If you two hadn't gone together, I would have gone directly to the execution ground to rob people, so there would be no need for so much trouble."
The three of them were well prepared and went to the camp first according to the plan, so that Wu Gen could find out the specific reason.
While walking on the road, Wu Gen frowned. According to Mo Xin's cunning temperament, it was said that he could fight in more than fifty battles without falling, so how could he be suddenly captured by Daxia Kingdom. When they arrived at the Xiangjun camp, Wu Gen asked Shui and Bao to stay outside the camp while he went directly to Zhang Yuan to inquire.
When they arrived at his residence, they saw Sha Chu standing outside the door like a door god. He stretched out his hand to stop Wu Gen, "Zhang Tuen Commander has important military affairs. He is not in the camp when he is out. Please come back in two days."
Wu Gen was stunned. He would not leave sooner or later, but he had military affairs when he entered the camp.
"Haha." Wu Gen sneered a few times, "Brother Sha, I think I also served Tuen Chang for a period of time. Whenever he went out, he needed someone to guard him. Today, he is just like a widow who steals from a traitor. She hides and hides. Isn't she shameless? I'm Wu Gen. No, today I'm going to be charged with breaking into my boss's tent without permission, and I want to meet him." With that, he was about to force his way in.
Shachu smiled bitterly and grabbed Wu Gen's hand and squeezed it hard. "Commissioner Zhang is really not in the camp. Please ask Wu Shichang not to make things difficult for our brothers. You can go back to Huangzhong Ridge first. When the commander returns, I will I will tell you on Pegasus."
"Really not here?"
"Not really."
"Okay, that's all. I'll go back and wait for the news. If you deceive me, I won't interrupt Hu Guai." Wu Liang pushed Shachu away and said fiercely.
After leaving the camp, Wu Gen ran in the direction of Shazhong Ridge. After running a few miles and losing sight of the camp, he took out a note from his hand. Just now, when Shachu was pushing against him, he took the opportunity to quietly stuff it into his hand.
I opened the note and saw that there were only three words on it, Yehuling.
After biting his lip a few times, Wu Gen found Baoxiang and Shui Congyue, turned around, and hurried to Yehuling.
Yehuling is a low mountain ridge, ten miles away from the Xiangjun camp. Because it is close to the Daxia Kingdom, few people go there on weekdays. When he arrived at Yehu Ridge, looking at the mountains full of pines and cypresses, Wu Gen couldn't help but complain in his heart, where should he go with such huge mountains.
There was no other way, so the three of them had to search all the way along the hillside. At the mouth of a valley, Wu Gen found a shallow stone mark cut on a tree with a knife. With joy in his heart, he urged his horse forward and headed towards the valley.
After walking zigzag for five hundred steps, a man and a horse appeared in front of a forest ahead. This person is Zhang Yuan, holding a knife in both arms, closing his eyes and resting against a tree. The horses strolled leisurely aside, nibbling on the new green grass.
Hearing Wu Gen's movements, Zhang Yuan stood up and said, "My lord, please wait a moment while I explain something to Wu Gen."
Wu Gen looked back, Shui Congyue and Baoxiang nodded, turned their horses and walked out.
Seeing the two people's backs disappear, Wu Gen said: "Why are you so mysterious and hiding here to meet each other?"
Zhang Yuan said helplessly: "I knew you kid wouldn't be able to hold it any longer. When I learned you were in the camp, I asked Shachu to guard the door. Tell me what you want from me."
Wu Gen couldn't help but laugh, "My Chief Zhang, you are asking questions knowingly. You must give an explanation as to why Mo Xin was taken away."
"What explanation do you have, and who should I give it to, you? Why? Mo Xin is not under your jurisdiction. Whether he lives or dies, is saved or abandoned, it is all decided by the big account. Where does it go to you, a person with an empty reputation? Don't worry." Zhang Yuan was furious. He was a dignified village chief, but he was forced to hide here like a thief.
"Yes, Mo Xin's life and death have nothing to do with me according to the rules of the army. But we can't just see him die after getting along with him. Presumably Tuen Commander Zhang also feels sorry for him, otherwise he wouldn't have asked me to meet him here. "Wu Gen said seriously.
"Okay, I'm afraid of you. This Mo Xin was ordered by the military in the big tent to go to Mucheng City to spy on the military situation. But for some reason, maybe the news was leaked, he was arrested by Daxia Kingdom as soon as he went there. .
Fortunately, one person escaped by chance, otherwise the army would still be in the dark and not know that he had been captured. "Zhang Yuan said in detail while recalling.
"It's not like there was no precedent for doing things carefully in the past, so the army didn't take it too seriously. I also went to Qu Chang to explain, and then I agreed to ask Daxia for Mo Xin's return during the next prisoner exchange. It's just that , this kind of thing does not happen often. Whether Mo Xin can survive until then depends on his luck.
I know that you look tired on weekdays, but in fact you attach great importance to friendship. If something happens to Mo Xin, you will definitely find ways to rescue him. However, Wu Gen, let me tell you, the military will not allow rash actions. If it causes more trouble, it is not something you and I can bear. Even the commander and the captain may be implicated.
Last time you defended the Deserted Tomb Ridge without losing anything, there was no way the Great Xia Congress would retaliate. At this critical moment, it would be a good idea for you to abandon the customs and come to the camp, and even barge in in a big way. Let me tell you what is good about you. Isn't this a clear sign of leaving your post without permission? If someone is interested in slandering me, will I punish you or not? . "Zhang Yuan's face was as dark as water, and his words had a hidden meaning of beating.
He reached out and pulled out a square piece of grass from the ground and held it in his mouth. Wu Gen leaned against a tree and said, "That's why Chief Zhang invited me here. In this way, you are willing to leave." clear.
Don't worry, one person does the work and the other takes responsibility. I will never put Chief Zhang in trouble. When a person dies, he is gone. That broken pass is lost, but it is not impossible to get it back. By the way, there was something in Tun Chang's words just now. Who is this thoughtful person? "As he spoke, he stared at Zhang Yuan.
Zhang Yuan paused for a moment and then said: "The army is also a river and lake, and not all of them are good people. Naturally, there will be some things like dogs and flies. Having said that, Muchang City is a county in Daxia and is heavily guarded. You three can save it." Man, do you think it's okay?"
"In ancient times, there was a man who rode alone into an army and returned with thousands of horses. I am not allowed to imitate it. Besides, you also know that I am not good at using force, so I will use some small means, which may not have miraculous effects. But, Zhang Tuen Zhang, you can Let’s just say this if I call you.” Wu Gen said impatiently.
"Are you really going?" Zhang Yuan leaned forward and asked.
"nature."
Zhang Yuan threw half of the jade pendant over, "When I arrived at Muchong City, I looked for a wine shop called Ke Zai Lai. I found a shopkeeper named Zhu and asked him if he had three rooms today. If he answered that there would only be four rooms in the future, Just meet the code, and he can help the three of you in the city."
Wu Gen took the jade pendant and looked at it carefully, "I would like to ask the village chief to give me some time regarding the matter at Huangzhong Ridge. Thank you very much."
"Thank you, be careful. When you come back, I will be punished with you." Zhang Yuan sighed quietly and waved his hand.
"Don't worry, you and I didn't meet today. If the commander blames me, he blames me for acting without authorization. Let's go." After saying that, Wu Gen got up from the ground and led his horse towards the outside of the valley.
Before leaving the valley, a voice came from behind, "Return safely. Live well. Death can't change anything, but as long as you live, you can change everything."
Wu Gen turned his head and saw Zhang Yuan standing alone under the tree, deliberately turning his head not to look at him. After getting along for a long time, it is impossible to say that there is no emotion.
"I know, I'm going to be the leader of the village. Wait for me to come back and have a drink." Wu Gen's laughter continued to echo in the valley.
After leaving the valley entrance and finding Bao Xiang and Shui Congyue waiting outside, Wu Gen recounted the news Zhang Yuan had told him.
Shui Congyue frowned after hearing this and hesitated to speak. In the end, he still didn't say anything.
Baoxiang became more energetic when he heard this, "Okay, since there are people in the city to help, it's good to be kind. However, how to enter the city is a problem. I have been to Mucheng City once, and I was kicked out before I entered the city. If There is no proper way, and we may not even be able to enter the city."
Wu Gen scratched his head and said, "We are not familiar with Mucheng City, so let's take a step at a time to see what's going on. The top priority is to get to Muchong City first, observe carefully, and then find a way to enter the city."
Seeing that it was still early, the three of them got on their horses and hurried towards Mucheng City.
Going to Mucheng City is not without obstacles. How can a city in a county allow people to drive straight in front of the city without any obstacles? There are many major camps set up around it, just like Zhao Guoxiang's army.
Fortunately, Baoxiang travels back and forth between Daxia and Zhao for many years, and there are many secret paths in the private salt business. The three of them passed carefully without alerting the Daxia border troops, and arrived at Muchang City smoothly.
