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After returning a gift, Wei Jing made a clear idea of ​​his purpose.

"It just so happens that all the wise men are here. Wei has a few things to repost on behalf of the Marquis of Jinan."

As soon as Wei Jing finished speaking, everyone was shocked and immediately sat upright and his expression became serious.

Everyone in the room, who can gather here today, has been thanked for Tao Ying's "blessing".

Although Wei Jing had released Chen Ji and Zhao Yan for Tao Ying, they were all worried that Tao Ying, who was targeted by the court, would be anxious and would make it difficult for them.

"In view of Mr. Chen Yuanfang's eagerness to be homesick and the fact that Qingzhou bandits are everywhere, it is difficult for the Marquis of Jinan to ensure that Mr. Yuanfang is in good condition, so please leave with his family tomorrow and return home."

"In view of Mr. Zhao's health recovering, he will leave Qi tomorrow and return home for the New Year."

As soon as Wei Jing finished speaking, without waiting for Chen Ji, Zhao Yan expressed his opinion. He slapped his hands twice, and two soldiers came in from outside the door, each holding a tray covered with cloth on them.

"Show it up."

Wei Jing pointed to the table beside Chen Ji and Zhao Yan.

The soldiers understood and, in confusion among the crowd, stepped forward and placed the tray on their respective tables, turned around and retreated.

"The Marquis of Jinan cannot send him to you personally because of this matter. He specially entrusts Wei Jing to apologize to you."

As he said that, Wei Jing gave Chen Ji and Zhao Yan a proper gift.

"The Marquis of Jinan is worried that the journey is difficult, so he specially prepared some carriages and horses for you. I hope you two gentlemen will not refuse."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Jing turned around immediately, no longer caring about the people looking at each other, and smiled and pulled Xi Zhicai's arm full of doubts and walked out of the door.

"We will talk about Brother Xi's affairs as we go."

Xi Zhicai, who was still confused, wanted to say hello to Guo Jia and others, but was dragged and pulled out of the living room of the governor's mansion by Wei Jing.

"Hiss!"

"This is starting to drive people away!"

"Tao Chongguang has begun to eliminate dissidents in Qingzhou!"

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Qingzhou, Beihai, Hanting.

"Well!"

Although it was a night, fortunately, the straight road from Linyu to Duchang, and when passing Yiguo County, I found a temporary guide. It took more than 120 miles to go, Tao Ying and the other two, who were working non-stop all the way, took more than three hours to reach ten miles outside Hanting in Duchang Town.

"Xilulu..."

Crossing the frozen irrigation river, Tao Yingyi pulled the reins, and with the dim and faint moonlight, his slightly condensed eyes looked at the crowded people ahead, and the spear in his hand couldn't help but tighten.

"Lord, there are a large group of cavalrymen in front, with no less than a thousand people, which seems to be Yan Wenheng's vanguard."

Dian Wei, who was carrying a pair of large iron halberds in his hand, had excellent vision. He guarded Tao Ying behind him and looked ahead.

"I am Yan Liang, is the lord ahead?"

Just as Tao Ying and the other two carefully distinguished, Yan Liang's voice came from the opposite side.

"Wen Heng, I am Tao Ying!"

Dian Wei read that right, the man on the opposite side was Yan Liang's vanguard cavalry. Tao Ying, who breathed a sigh of relief, immediately responded.

"Ru" ​​"

As soon as Tao Ying finished speaking, he rushed out of the dark night, like a cheetah, and the galloping horse rushed forward. In just a few breaths, he rushed to Tao Ying's ten steps ahead, and he pulled the reins of the horse and stood up.

"Xilulu..."

As soon as the neighing war horse's front hooves fell to the ground, Yan Liang had already thrown off the horse with stirrups, threw away the reins in his hand, held a big knife in his hand, and lit the ground with one knee, saluting Tao Ying, who was sitting upright in the war horse.

"Master!"

Tao Ying, who secretly praised Yan Liang's mighty power, immediately got off the horse and stepped forward to help Yan Liang up.

"We are brothers who share weal and woe. Although we are not brothers, we are better than brothers. We don't need much politeness in the future!"

Tao Ying, who was very satisfied in his heart, made a polite sentence and turned the topic to the Duchang war.

"Wen Heng, have you ever found out the situation of all parties?"

Yan Liang, who was also warm in his heart, knew that it was not the time to be pretentious, and immediately reported the information he had heard to Tao Ying.

"The Northern Hai Army has retreated into Hanting for three days. The Guanhai Yellow Turban, who was following Duchang, arrived this evening and has surrounded Hanting."

"The four gates of Duchang City are still closed, with county soldiers and private soldiers defending the city, and there are no people entering and leaving."

As soon as Yan Liang arrived in Duchang, he immediately sent people to Duchang City to investigate, hoping to raid into the city, killing all the big names in the city in one fell swoop.

But the result of the investigation made Yan Liang, who was determined to conquer by force, had to give up.

The Duchang City is not only high and deep, but also has people defending day and night, which makes Yan Liang, a cavalryman, incompetent.

"Huh!"

Hearing that Hanting is temporarily safe, Tao Ying couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. As for the powerful men in Duchang City, Tao Ying had time to deal with them, and he didn't care about it at this moment.

"Is there any joint with the infantry and military advisors in Hanting?"

Yan Liang shook his head.

"Hanting was surrounded by Yellow Turban bandits, worried about being alarmed, so I did not contact the infantry and military advisor."

Tao Ying cast an admiring look at Yan Liang. There were too few people who rescued this time. If Guan Hai was prepared, the outcome of this battle would be unpredictable.

"Let's go and watch the formation!"

Worried that Guan Hai was attacking the city at night, Tao Ying decided to go close and observe it in person.

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Dian Wei's big eyes, like a copper bell, glanced back and forth in the loose Yellow Turban Camp, his eyes shining with contempt and disappointment.

"Guan Hai?"

Along the way, Tao Ying gave Dian Wei a lot of combat power to Guan Hai, which deeply aroused Dian Wei's fighting spirit. He was eager to fight with Guan Hai and show his strength in front of Tao Ying.

"Go away, go back, wait for reinforcements."

Tao Ying glanced at the nervous and alert Xuanjia Army at the top of Hanting City and turned around immediately.

Since Guan Hai does not plan to attack the city overnight, Bu Zhi is temporarily safe, so Tao Ying has no need to take the risk of kicking the camp.
Chapter completed!