In Danyang County.
Governor's Mansion.
Liu Yao sat in the study, looking hesitant.
Lu Xuan's words were still echoing in Liu Yao's ears. He thought about Wu Jing's fierce look at that time, and felt a little hesitant in his heart.
Is he leaving Danyang County?
If he leaves Danyang, where can he go?
But if he doesn't leave, he will have no future if he stays in Danyang County. Although Liu Yao was in the Governor's Mansion, he was also paying attention to the situation. After dark in the evening, the people he arranged sent back the news, and many of Wu Jing's soldiers began to flee.
Even the soldiers fled, people's hearts were scattered, and it was impossible for Wu Jing to stop Lu Xuan.
Thinking of this, the gentle look on Liu Yao's face gradually turned cold and serious, and a ruthless look appeared in his eyes.
A decision must be made eventually.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open with a creak, and Liu Yao's eldest son Liu Ji entered. Liu Ji looks very similar to Liu Yao. He is elegant and handsome. Although he is only about 20 years old, he is talented and capable.
Liu Ji was the one who lobbied the big families in Wu County.
His gentleness and conversation made Wujun's wealthy people join him.
Liu Ji saluted and said, "Father."
"sit!"
Liu Yao instantly regained his soft expression.
Liu Ji sat down and said, "My father looked hesitant and hesitant. Is it because of Lu Xuan's words?"
Liu Yao looked kind-hearted and said: "Lu Xuan said he was willing to let us go, and also talked about the kindness between the two families. Although Wu Jing's expression did not change at that time. But at that moment, his eyes were particularly penetrating, revealing murderous intent. .”
Liu Ji analyzed: "Wu Jing should be clear that we will benefit from our cooperation. As long as his father is in Danyang County, both parties can jointly resist. If Wu Jing wants to deal with us, he will no longer have a foothold."
Liu Yao's eyes were deep and he said unhurriedly: "That's the truth, but human nature is sinister. Wu Jing suffered a big defeat this time, and he is not sure whether he can hold Danyang County."
"When Wu Jing is worried, he will be very sensitive and afraid that we will stab him."
"This suspicion will not change because of my guarantee. Therefore, when Wu Jing is in trouble, he will easily defend us and even deal with us in order to protect himself. In the end, if Wu Jing loses, he is more likely to vent his anger on us. .”
Liu Yao's expression became serious and he said, "Ji'er, if it were you, would you dare to bet?"
Liu Ji's expression also changed drastically.
The human heart is unpredictable.
Liu Ji hesitated for a moment and asked, "What is father going to do?"
Liu Yao replied: "Last time you came back from your mission to Wu County and said that the big families in Wu County were relatively friendly, so we withdrew to Wu County and temporarily attached ourselves to Xu Gong, the prefect of Wu County. We then used the big families in Wu County to seize power and seize Xu Gong. Gong is in control. If we can’t rely on Wu Jing, we will go to Wu County to seek development.”
Liu Ji frowned and said, "Father, there are people from Wu Jing at the gates in all directions. It's not easy to leave."
A stern look appeared in Liu Yao's eyes, and he said: "If Wu Jing's people don't open the door, we will fight out. There is no Lu Xuan's army surrounding the north gate, so we break out from the north gate. In addition, I am in Danyang County during this time. We have also recruited some soldiers, including our own, there are 500 soldiers. We have enough people to fight out."
Liu Ji's cheeks twitched.
Still a little hesitant, and even more worried about conflict with Wu Jingqi.
Liu Yao snorted and said: "Jier, you have a strategy, but you are too hesitant and indecisive. When you have to make a decision, you must make a decision. Otherwise, we and Wu Jing will stay here together. Who can stop me at this time? I will kill anyone."
Liu Ji sighed: "Father, is it appropriate for us to rely on Wu Jing and abandon Wu Jing in the blink of an eye? Can we communicate with him and go to Wu County with him?"
Liu Yao sneered, with a fierce look in his eyes, and said: "You are too stupid. It is not easy to stay in troubled times. So, don't pity others. Danyang County is the foundation of Wu Jing, and he will not give up. . We can go to Wu County, but Wu Jing won’t go. If you go and talk about it, you’ll just end up breaking up."
Liu Ji said no more, nodded and asked, "When will we leave?"
Liu Yao said: "Leave late at night. It's just dark now. It's too easy to be discovered if you leave."
Liu Ji stood up and said, "Son, I'll make arrangements now."
Liu Yao nodded and waited in the mansion. When it was late at night and the city was quiet, Liu Yao and Liu Ji quietly left the mansion and walked towards the north gate of Danyang County.
Along the way, Liu Yao encountered many fleeing soldiers, but he ignored them. Fortunately, the mansion he lived in was not far from the North City. It didn't take long for Liu Yao and his party to approach the North Gate.
Liu Yao stood up and said loudly: "I am Liu Yao, the governor of Yangzhou. I want to leave the city immediately and open the city gate."
"Liu Yao, you let me down."
Wu Jing's voice came.
His face was cold, with murderous intent in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Liu Yao, you have no foundation at all. I will welcome you to Danyang County to establish yourself. I will treat you well, and I will use all my strength for you. Now you are silent." Yes, I’m going to leave with a pat on the butt, do you think it’s appropriate?”
Liu Yao frowned.
He left quietly, unexpectedly meeting Wu Jing, and felt helpless.
Liu Yao calmed down his emotions and said loudly: "Wu Jing, Lu Xuan is so powerful that even if he defends Danyang County, he can't defend it. Please let me leave so that we can get together and disperse."
Wu Jing's eyes widened, and he became even more angry, and roared: "It's easy to get together, easy to say. Is it in vain that I have paid so much? What did you say in front of me during the day?" You want to defend Danyang with me, but now, it’s a joke to say we’ll get together and then leave.”
While Wu Jing was talking, troops gathered.
Sun Bi and Sun Ce were both murderous.
Both arrived.
When Liu Yao saw the killing battle, he did not give in. He said loudly: "At this moment, many of the soldiers under your Wu Jing's command ran away. Now you ask me to fight to the death, how can I fight to the death? It's the same sentence, okay Let's get together and disperse. Otherwise, if you and I fight, we will both lose. When the time comes, Lu Xuan will take advantage in vain."
Wu Jing's eyes turned red.
He and Liu Yao have a joint interest, and he wants to benefit from Liu Yao. Now Liu Yao wants to leave, and Wu Jing can't bear it.
His eyes became colder and colder, with only a trace of reason still left. He stared at Liu Yao with red eyes and said, "Liu Yao, if you stay and follow my arrangements, I will spare your life."
"impossible!"
Liu Yao's eyes were sharp and he said: "What I want is to leave. If you want to kill me, I also have elites here, and I can't just let others manipulate you."
"Liu Yao, you old white-eyed wolf, I will kill you."
Sun Ben rushed out first.
He became more impulsive after drinking and was a little drunk, so he wanted to kill someone without waiting for Wu Jing's order.
"Uncle, when my father was here, no one dared to bully us. Now, an insignificant Yangzhou governor dares to bully us and kill him."
Sun Ce also rushed out.
Wu Jing's murderous intent boiled over, and he gave up on the idea of uniting the two sides, and ordered: "Whoever comes, kill them."
He gave the order.
A large number of soldiers went up to kill him.
Liu Yao raised his eyebrows and ordered: "Attack, let's fight out."
The two sides fought together.
Although Wu Jing's elite men were no match for Lu Xuan's black-armored soldiers, they were more than enough to deal with Liu Yao's men. The two sides fought for less than a quarter of an hour, and Liu Yao's men were completely defeated.
Sun Ce has always had a fire in his heart, and now he is fighting with murderous intent. He holds the knife and rushes towards Liu Yao.
"Liu Yao, you deserve to die."
"My uncle treats you with all his heart, but you turned your back on your uncle and us. Do you think you won't die if you have a relationship with Lu Xuan? Let me tell you, the closer you are to Lu Xuan, the faster you will die. .”
"Take your life."
Sun Ce kept advancing and was close to Liu Yao in an instant.
One slash fell down.
Liu Yao turned around to avoid, but was a step too slow. The blade fell on his chest, cutting his clothes and breaking into his skin.
Liu Yao screamed and was chopped to the ground.
His eyes widened, and he gasped for air, feeling that breathing was becoming more and more uncomfortable. In the blink of an eye, his breathing stopped and his eyes lost their sparkle.
After Sun Ce killed Liu Yao, he did not stop and continued killing to vent his anger. He killed Liu Yao's relatives and Liu Yao's sons. When Sun Ce was killing, Sun Bi did the same.
Liu Yao's more than 500 people were all killed.
After the killing was over, Sun Ce came to Wu Jing's side, breathing a little quickly, and asked: "Uncle, Liu Yao is dead, what should we do? Should we still defend him?"
Sun Ben said: "When it was dark, I inspected the camp, and many soldiers escaped. Our people are already panicked and cannot hold on. Withdraw, and leave behind useful people. There will always be a day when you can turn around."
Sun Ce said: "There are Lu Xuan's troops on the east, south and west sides of the city, and only the north gate is left. Our only way to survive is to go through the north gate. Even if there may be an ambush by Lu Xuan outside, we can only rush forward. . Rush out in one go, take the ferry and leave by boat. Then, consider the next step."
Sun Ben echoed: "I agree with Bo Fu's analysis. Even if there is an ambush, we must rush. If we delay any longer, the morale of the army will further collapse and it will become even more unstoppable."
"Withdraw troops."
Wu Jing finally gave the order.
He took his people to pack their luggage, took some supplies, and left with the remaining two thousand soldiers.
The army left the north gate and rushed on the road at full speed.
After walking three miles, the team gradually moved away from Danyang County.
Sun Ben was no longer drunk, sobered up completely, and said excitedly: "Perhaps Lu Xuan just forced us to leave, and did not plan to ambush. Let's seize the time, walk more than ten miles north, and get close to the ferry, so we can leave quickly. "
"Hoo! Hoo!"
Suddenly, torches lit up on the official road in the distance.
On the left and right sides of the official road, as well as in front of the official road, torches burned, dispelling the darkness and making the surrounding area as bright as day.
"Wu Jing, Huang Zhong has been waiting here for a long time."
Under the bright red firelight, Huang Zhong was holding a knife and wearing armor, sitting astride a horse and speaking murderously. With a voice like thunder, he ordered again: "Everyone puts down their weapons and surrenders, otherwise, they will be killed without mercy."
