"Shouldn't the commander be in Daizhou City at this time? Why are you here in a small place like Xiaguan?"
Wang Hu came out with several soldiers to greet Yuan Chaoju.
Yuan Chaoju's face turned ugly after hearing this.
He knew in his heart that the other party was deliberately mocking him. He didn't believe that Daizhou City had fallen, and Wang Hu didn't get any news at all.
"Wang Qianshi, should we let the commander in first?" Yuan Chong, who was standing next to Yuan Chaoju, said to Wang Hu.
Wang Hu raised his hand and patted his forehead lightly, and said with a sudden realization: "Look at this official's mind, Commander Yuan has worked hard all the way, please come in quickly."
As he spoke, he turned sideways and made an inviting gesture behind him.
Yuan Chaoju led Yuan Chong and a group of soldiers over.
Wang Hu took Wang Liang and others to follow.
Entering the room, we each took our seats.
Yuan Chaoju sat on the main seat in the room, and Wang Hu and Yuan Chong sat on either side of him.
"What's the situation in Daizhou City? I heard from my subordinates that the bandit army has rushed to Daizhou City. I'm afraid it's time." Wang Hu looked at Yuan Chaoju with a half-smile.
Yuan Chaoju heard that the other party was deliberately mocking him in front of everyone.
However, he was no longer in the mood to argue with Wang Hu over this matter, and said straight to the point: "Daizhou City has fallen into the hands of bandits."
"How could this happen? There are thousands of Zhenwu Guard troops stationed in the city, and Commander Yuan is even more brave and good at fighting. If the official had not predicted wrongly, the bandits would have just arrived outside Daizhou City today!" Wang Hu pretended to look at Yuan Chaoju in surprise.
However, Yuan Chong, who was sitting opposite Wang Hu, couldn't stand it anymore and shouted angrily: "What do you mean? Are you deliberately watching my father-son joke?"
"Where are you, General Yuan? I just want to know more about the situation in Daizhou City. After all, once Daizhou City is lost, the bandit army will soon attack my Qianhu Station." Wang Tiger explained for himself.
"snort!"
Yuan Chong snorted coldly.
He knew clearly that Wang Hu was deliberately taunting the father and son, but the explanation given by the other party was so reasonable that he had to swallow the rest of his words before he could say them out.
"Wang Qianshi doesn't need to say this deliberately. It is indeed my incompetence. I didn't even hold on for a day in Daizhou City before it was captured by bandits. I will apologize to the court." Yuan Chaoju said expressionlessly.
Wang Hu, who heard this, said with a smile: "Commander Yuan, what are you talking about? The fall of Daizhou City cannot be entirely blamed on Commander Yuan alone."
"Yes, father, the fall of Daizhou City was not my fault. If Zhizhou had not colluded with the bandits outside the city, Daizhou City would not have been killed by bandits in less than a day." Yuan Chong consoled him. Looking at his father, he was actually making excuses for the fall of Daizhou City.
"well!"
Yuan Chaoju took advantage of the situation and let out a long sigh, his whole face looking lonely.
Wang Hu, who was sitting aside, heard the conversation between the two people and actually somewhat believed that the magistrate of Daizhou had colluded with Datong's bandits and cooperated internally and externally to cause the fall of Daizhou City.
The reason why some people believe it is entirely because Daizhou City fell too quickly. The bandit army had just arrived outside Daizhou City. It didn’t even take a day before Daizhou City fell. Without cooperation from inside and outside, it would be difficult to attack the city normally. Do it.
"I really didn't expect that Zhizhou actually colluded with the bandits. Commander Yuan made this battle unjust." Wang Hu said with a sympathetic expression.
Hearing this, Yuan Chaoju sighed and waved his hands, saying: "It's also my fault that I was careless and didn't send more people to take precautions, giving the city a small chance."
"Commander Yuan, please don't take all the responsibility on yourself. If the imperial court knows the reason for the fall of Daizhou City, it won't blame Commander Yuan too much." Wang Hu said comfortingly.
Yuan Chaoju sighed and said, "I hope so!"
"Commander Yuan will stay here in Xiaguan during this period. Although the thousands of soldiers and horses from Daizhou City have not been brought over, there are still more than a thousand soldiers and horses in Xiaguan, a thousand-household residence. With Xiaguan here, it can be done just the same. Deal with those thieves." Wang Hu looked at Yuan Chaoju and said.
Yuan Chaoju glanced at Wang Hu thoughtfully.
Understand that Wang Hu said this because he did not want him to get involved in the military power here at Qianhusuo.
Yuan Chong did not have Yuan Chaoju's city. After hearing the meaning of Wang Hu's words, his expression immediately changed. He said: "Wang Qianshi, don't worry, my father and son will not stay here for too long. We only need Wang Qianshi to help us." Prepare some dry food and a new batch of horses, we will leave immediately."
"Since Commander Yuan and General Yuan have arrived at my place, how can I just let you two leave like this? Why don't you stay here and work with me and the more than a thousand soldiers and horses here at Qianhusuo to find a solution?" Take back Daizhou City." Wang Hu invited the Yuan family and his son to stay with a smile on his face.
Yuan Chao raised his hand and said: "There is no need to persuade Wang Qianshi anymore. My father and son have to go to other Qianhu Offices and Hundred Household Offices to find a way to raise an army. Then we can join forces with Wang Qianshi." One place, take back Daizhou City."
Rejected Wang Hu's offer to stay.
"Since Commander Yuan and Little General Yuan have other plans, I will not stay. Wang Liang, go and prepare dry food and a group of war horses. Don't delay Commander Yuan's important event." Wang Hu did not try to persuade him to stay and made arrangements directly. Let your own people prepare things.
Wang Liang took the order and left the room.
Yuan Chong, who was sitting opposite, curled his lips.
Seeing that Wang Hu didn't even want to act, he didn't understand that he was trying to drive them away.
Fortunately, before they came, they had no intention of staying in Qianhusuo. It was so close to Daizhou City. After the bandits captured Daizhou City, Wang Hu and the garrison at Qianhusuo would definitely become the targets of the thieves.
"Thank you, Wang Qian." Yuan Chaoju clasped his fists gratefully.
Seeing that Yuan Chaoju had surrendered in front of him for the first time, Wang Hu said with satisfaction: "Commander Yuan doesn't have to leave in such a hurry. It's better to stay one night and let the subordinates host a banquet for him. It won't be too late to leave." "
"Daizhou City has fallen into the hands of the bandits. I am still in the mood to stay and eat. At this time, I can't wait to leave immediately to gather troops and recapture Daizhou City from the bandits." Yuan Chaoju showed a public attitude.
Wang Hu just asked casually and never thought about hosting a banquet for the Yuan family and his son, so he took advantage of the situation and said: "Since Commander Yuan is in a hurry to leave the gathering of troops, it is not easy for his subordinates to stop him. Once Daizhou City is recaptured, he will The official hosted a banquet in honor of Commander Yuan."
"I'll definitely bother you then." Yuan Chaoju smiled and nodded.
Wang Hu had already planned to abandon Qianhu and escape, so the war horses and dry food were already prepared. Wang Liang came out and gave orders, and soon everything was ready.
"General, everything is ready. The dry food is enough to feed thirty people for three days, and twenty-seven war horses have been prepared." Wang Liang came to the room to report.
