When the whole world is turbid, I am alone in my purity; when everyone is drunk, I am alone in my sobriety. ---------Qu Yuan's "The Fisherman" during the Warring States Period
Besides, Huang An, after being notified by Liu Xian, came to Xing Daorong's house early in the morning. As a father, his son and adopted daughter were both arrested and suspected of collaborating with the enemy, so Huang An's visit became a matter of course. Xing Daorong thought Huang An was bringing a lot of gold as a favor, so Shi Shiran stepped back and met Huang An in the study. Unexpectedly, Huang An came to negotiate on behalf of Chen Long.
Xing Daorong heard Huang An say: "General Xing, let's get straight to the point. Last night Yang Huai was ambushed and captured by my righteous son-in-law Chen Wenlong, who revealed your plan, but Wenlong only captured Yang Huai to protect himself. Wenlong just came from other places, and he and the Yellow Turban There is no grudge between them, it’s just that on that day when the Yellow Turbans attacked the city, Wenlong was bewitched by Liu Xian on top of the city and shot an arrow at your army. He didn’t want to be listed as an object of your intention to get rid of him." With that, he exchanged his wish for Yang Huai. Huang Gai and Tao Hua's intentions were revealed. Xing Daorong's face instantly wrinkled like a bitter gourd. He suddenly threw the teacup with a bang and cursed: "Old Huang An, what do you want when you come here to slander me? Yang Huai is a felon who colluded with the Yellow Turbans. What else do you think?" Are you framing me to use me to carry out your tricks?" As he spoke, he pulled out the sword on the wall and swung the blade towards Huang An's neck. Huang An was unafraid and sat motionless. The sword edge almost touched his throat and he stopped suddenly. Huang An said coldly: "What if there is another Liu Min?"
Hearing Liu Min's name, Xing Daorong's hand holding the sword trembled violently, and a trace of blood flowed down Huang An's neck. Xing Daorong looked at Huang An in disbelief, wondering if Liu Min was also arrested by them? Without Liu Min's 10,000 troops, the balance of strength in the city was immediately turned upside down, and he had no chance of winning.
In fact, Huang An didn't know that Chen Long had successfully persuaded Liu Min at this time, but now that Chen Long had said it, Huang An believed that Chen Long could do it, and threw it out at this critical moment, forcing Xing Daorong back. Negotiating table. Huang An took advantage of the situation and said: "Liu Min adds Yang Huai in exchange for Huang Gai and Peach Blossom, plus Peach Blossom's antidote. After the exchange is successful, our entire clan will disappear from Lingling immediately. How about you continue your plan?"
Xing Daorong slowly retracted his sword, and really couldn't figure out how the other party could capture Liu Min who had a large army in his hands. He stared at Huang An with suspicious eyes, trying to see some signs of deception, but Huang An's eyes were clear and firm, and there was no clue at all. Xing Daorong said slowly: "How come General Liu Min is in your hands? In this case, I need some time to confirm. Please go to the side hall and wait for a while." Calling people up, Xing Daorong asked one of his subordinates to quickly find out Liu Min's whereabouts. The other one took Huang An to the side hall.
When the study room was all empty, Xing Daorong saluted an exquisite beauty screen in the study room and said respectfully: "Holy girl, you have heard it, please give me your instructions." Behind the screen, a veiled face appeared Zhang Ning and Ma Yuanyi, disguised as guards, walked out slowly. It turned out that Zhang Ning had sneaked into the Xing Mansion early in the morning, and Xing Daorong had already learned from the saint that Yang Huai had been arrested. When he heard about Huang An's visit, Zhang Ning hid behind the screen and heard the whole process.
Zhang Ning's beautiful eyes exposed outside the veil glanced at Xing Daorong, and suddenly said happily: "If it is like what Huang An said, then Chen Long is not loyal to Liu Du?" Xing Daorong nodded slightly and said: "If Liu Min If he was indeed kidnapped by Chen Long, then he is too scary. It is best that he is not an enemy." Zhang Ning said: "This Chen Long is indeed a talent. If this matter is really a misunderstanding, we will wait until we conquer Lingling. , the Second Protector can be hired according to his/her ability, don't be snatched away by other forces." Xing Daorong said: "I understand!"
Zhang Ning didn't quite understand where his happiness came from. Maybe it was because he didn't have to face such a terrifying enemy like Chen Long. This Chen Long, he had tried many tricks against him, but failed every time. He was secretly hiding from him, but he didn't take advantage of him, and he was almost captured by him. In Zhang Ning's heart, he was worried about this terrible person. The opponents are becoming more and more curious.
At this time, the men who went to inquire about Liu Min's whereabouts hurried back and said that Liu Min could not be found, and his men were also looking everywhere. Zhang Ning couldn't help laughing and said: "What a good trick. General Xing, just tell Huang An to arrange negotiations tonight, but Chen Long must come alone to negotiate." After saying that, he walked into the inner room, and Ma Yuanyi hurriedly When I followed him, I heard Zhang Ning muttering in a low voice: "Let me know tonight what kind of three-headed and six-armed Chen Long is..." Ma Yuanyi couldn't help being surprised when he heard this, and quickly followed him.
Xing Daorong called Huang An and said, "This matter can be discussed, but Chen Long must come and talk to me in person. At You time tonight, see you in the large private room of Xiaoxiang Garden. Remember, he is the only one allowed to come." Huang An said angrily: "In exchange, I hope you will keep your promise. If you dare to let people arrest Chen Long tonight, then Liu Min and Yang Huai will appear at Prefect Liu's place tonight." After that, he rolled his sleeves and left.
Xing Daorong winked at his subordinate, who understood and followed Huang An. But how could Huang An not guard against this move? The subordinates watched Huang An's carriage and horses enter his mansion, but they didn't know that Huang An quietly came out from the back door and went straight to Liu Yong's mansion.
Chen Long was anxious in Liu Yong's mansion. He Zhou Buyi interrogated Yang Huai for a long time, but Yang Huai probably regarded the saint as the Virgin, but said nothing. While chatting with Zhou Busu about the current situation, Huang An arrived.
After Huang An finished talking about Xing Daorong's request, Zhou Buyi said: "There should be no problem here. Now the other party definitely wants to exchange hostages smoothly. If they want to play any tricks, they will do it after replacing Liu Min." Chen Long nodded. yes. Huang An hurried back to his house to prevent Xing Daorong's men from seeing any flaws.
At this time, Liu Dong hurriedly came over and said that Mr. Liu Xian was acting as a political agent in the Taishou Mansion and had successfully isolated the news. Liu Du did not attend work at all today. He only watched flowers and played in the garden with his concubine, and praised Liu Xian for his hard work. Not only did they successfully suppress the news of Liu Min's disappearance, but they also successfully obtained Liu Xian's handwriting, allowing him to mobilize his troops if necessary. As for the person who originally sent the letter to frame Liu Xian, he was tortured to death by Xing Daorong.
Chen Long thought to himself that Xing Daorong had wiped out all the Yellow Turban craftsmen, so he was indeed not afraid of Yang Huai being caught, and he had not caught the Yellow Turban Saint. If he had not made this move like Liu Min, he would have become a lost dog now, and there would be no way to negotiate. room? I can't help but feel so risky. After discussing with Zhou Buyi the details and arrangements after getting the hostages, Zhou Buyi took out a silk map from his arms and said: "This is a map of the mountains and rivers that I drew myself. I gave it to my elder brother today. It can predict the situation of the mountains and rivers." and route." Chen Long was overjoyed. Seeing how detailed the drawing was, he couldn't help but admire it repeatedly. Zhou Buyi was young and shy, and said nonchalantly, "This thing took me two years." Chen Long put it away and said to Zhou Buyi : "Yuan Zhi, you can quickly find Young Master Liu Xian and ask him to arrange for him to be placed next to the big Tianzi bun room in Xiaoxiangyuan and bring Liu Du's cronies with him." Zhou Buyi nodded and left.
In the Youshi period, Chen Long disguised himself as a wealthy businessman and came to Xiaoxiang Garden, without encountering any interrogation along the way. When the madam heard that he was going to the Datianzi private room, he immediately came up to him. His plump body pressed against Chen Long and said, "Hey, you turn out to be General Xing's distinguished guest. Let me see you there in person." Chen Long pretended to be smiling. With lustful eyes, enjoying the massage of the madam's right breast, Shi Shiran followed. Before reaching the door of the private room, Xing Daorong greeted him with a smile like an old friend, and said with a smile: "Wenlong, I have heard that you are talented and superb in martial arts. I blame the county government for being busy with affairs and not being able to get close to Wenlong earlier. Today. I will apologize to you later as my brother, haha." As he said that, his big hand reached out to hold Chen Long's hand, and the two exchanged moves silently, each secretly surprised by the other's strong arm strength.
As soon as he entered the door of the private room, Chen Long was immediately dazzled by the flowers. In the luxuriously furnished large private room, there were a circle of orioles sitting around. When the guests came in, they stood up one after another. For a moment, their colorful clothes were dancing, their rings were jingling, they were panting slightly, and the orioles were chirping, and they all came to Chen Longhe. Xing Daorong saluted and said hello, and the more bold one came over with his plump hips and pressed his slender body against the two of them. Xing Daorong showed an expression of splendid spiritual inspiration, winked at Chen Long and said: "Here are the top prostitutes in Xiaoxiangyuan. Wenlong will be satisfied with any one of them. Everything is mine today. Wenlong can choose as he pleases!" He stood up and slapped the buttocks of the beautiful woman next to him with both hands dishonestly, and immediately there was a sound of tenderness and disobedience.
This was the first time Chen Long visited a brothel in this other world, and he secretly sighed that men in ancient times really knew how to enjoy it. I didn't expect that the negotiation would turn into a beauty pageant, and I half-heartedly sat down to see what Xing Daorong was doing.
The two of them sat opposite each other, with two beauties chosen to serve each side. In a moment, the food and wine were served, and a prostitute named Qingyuan among them held a wine glass and put it in Chen Long's arms to toast. Although Chen Long was smiling like a flower in front of him, he was not in the mood to drink flower wine and refused to drink. Xing Daorong laughed and said: "Wenlong's vision is too high. In this way, if we discuss things first and get satisfactory results, Wenlong can naturally drink freely."
After hearing this, all the prostitutes stood up and walked down like butterflies, and the private room became completely quiet. Xing Daorong raised a glass of water and wine and said sincerely: "Brother Wenlong, I want to apologize to you first for arresting Gong Fu and my siblings." He drank it in one gulp. Putting down his glass, he continued: "This idea came from Liu Ba and Liu Zichu. I was just following orders, and I ordered my men to treat them well. You just think they are spending a vacation with me. As for Liu Du, he is really stupid. An incompetent person is also very harsh on the people in the city. Why should Wenlong go against me for this person?" Chen Long said: "What about assassinating me?"
Xing Daorong drank another cup and said: "I have always apologized to my brother. That incident was purely a misunderstanding. If Wenlong's arrow at the top of the city that day was not so amazing, we thought Liu Du had obtained some magical general. We How could we send someone to assassinate us? From now on, we only want to be best friends with Wenlong and help each other in the future. Brother Wenlong, I see the righteousness in your eyebrows. We, the Yellow Turbans, are conquering the world for the sake of food for the people. You have clothes to wear, and I swear here today that if the Yellow Turbans win Lingling, I will recommend you to be the lord of this city, and you can make policies that are good for the people at will, how about it?"
Chen Long sighed slightly in his heart. If he and Liu Xian had not become brothers, he would definitely be moved by Xing Daorong's words. In the final analysis, I have no position on who should be the emperor in this world. My standard is that whoever treats the people well will be the emperor. Although Liu Du had a bad reputation, he was an official appointed by the imperial court after all. In comparison, his reputation was much better than that of the Yellow Turban. What I want to fight for is to conquer and transform the world, instead of succumbing to any ambitious person and being a hawk.
"In that case, give me my wife's antidote first." As soon as Chen Long stretched out his hand, Xing Daorong smiled awkwardly and said: "This is easy, but to be honest, I don't have the antidote, but when the matter is over, someone will naturally give it to you." Chen Long slapped the table and said, "How can we call each other brothers if we can't do such a small thing?"
Xing Daorong quickly toasted and explained that he was not the owner of the poisonous needle, but he had sent someone to get the antidote. Chen Long saw that he did not, so he said: "In that case, I will believe General Xing once. The matter of exchanging hostages has been decided. We will exchange them behind the West Street shop at midnight tonight. After the exchange, I will take The family leaves Lingling immediately. Don’t forget to bring the antidote!” Xing Daorong held up the wine and said, “This matter is settled!”
Chen Long stood up and wanted to leave. Xing Daorong said: "Wenlong, it's still early, don't be in a hurry. Come here, don't miss Mei Niang's singing and dancing." As he said this, he clapped his hands twice, and the door of the private room was pushed open. Opening the door, a band with silk and bamboo string instruments came in. Xing Daorong sat down on Chen Long's shoulders. The sound of silk and bamboo instruments sounded slowly, and there were thousands of moving and tender feelings. A group of beauties in pink neon clothes slowly Walking into the private room, everyone's skin was as white as snow. Under the leadership of a lead dancer wearing light yellow neon clothes, they began to spin and jump with the music. When spinning, they raised their sleeves, as light as snowflakes, and like fluffy grass dancing in the wind. The spinning Sometimes left, sometimes right, as if never getting tired. Among the thousands of rotating movements, pink skirts and yellow skirts intertwined in front of the eyes like tops, and it was difficult to distinguish the face and body. It was a kind of Hu Xuan dance in ancient times. .
Chen Long's heart trembled when he saw it. Suddenly, the music suddenly stopped, and the rotation stopped with the music. The coordination was perfect. The figures of the girls were fixed, and the hems of their skirts were swaying non-stop, very gorgeous. Xing Daorong clapped his hands loudly and shouted: "Okay!" Of course Chen Long also clapped loudly, and then he saw clearly the appearance of the beauty dancing in yellow collar. At first glance, he couldn't help but be shocked. This beauty was pure and beautiful. , stunningly beautiful, with long eyebrows on the temples, black hair, beautiful eyes like ink, dimples like drunkenness, and spring in the corners of her mouth. Although she is in this brothel, she is only youthful and lively, without a hint of frivolity. Under the light of the lights, I can only feel that this beauty's appearance is extremely beautiful. Her complexion is as crystal clear as jade, like a bright pearl, like fluorescent jade, like flowers and trees piled with snow, like a white jade, flawless, elegant, quiet and leisurely, tender and graceful. , delicate and graceful, really beautiful and beautiful.
Chen Long was stunned, and the beautiful woman was also secretly sizing up Chen Long. Xing Daorong laughed and said, "Mei Niang, why don't you propose a toast to Mr. Chen?" The Mei Niang agreed, took a glass of water and wine, and walked to Chen Long. Seeing Chen Long looking at her intently, he lowered his head a little shyly and said softly: "Young Master, Mei Niang is brave, I would like to propose a toast to you." She handed over the wine. Chen Long took it and touched Mei Niang's little hand with his right hand. He felt it was as smooth as butter. His heart skipped a beat, and he picked up the cup and drank it all in one gulp. Suddenly, the hand holding the cup stiffened, and from the place where her right hand had touched Mei Niang's little hand, there was a faint smell of the familiar yet unfamiliar feminine fragrance.
