Chenliu County, outside the west gate of Yu County.

"Qu Shuai, the sun is almost setting, why hasn't the food come out yet?"

Chen Yuan, the commander of Fangtou, asked Pei Yuanshao.

Chen Yuan was originally a powerful man in Yuxian County, but his relationship with some big families in Yuxian County was very bad.

The reason is that he fell in love with Cai Yan of the Cai family. After Cai Yong took refuge, he felt that the opportunity had come and wanted to take her as his own many times.

However, Cai was quite famous in Chenliu County and even the entire Yanyu region, so many people defended her.

His attempt came to nothing.

After the Yellow Turban uprising, he sold his property, recruited refugees, formed a team, and directly joined Pei Yuanshao's Yellow Turban Army.

Because he brought money into the group, he became a leader, and because he was well-educated and knowledgeable, Pei Yuanshao was very fond of him.

Now, he had evil thoughts about Cai Yan again, so he encouraged Pei Yuanshao to lead his troops to surround Yuxian County, saying that Yuxian County had a large family and a huge wealth, so he could qualify for the Yellow Turban.

"I'm so anxious, I'm afraid they won't give me anything! If the money and food don't arrive before sunset, follow me into the city!" Pei Yuanshao sat on a big rock, with his legs crossed and a heavy machete in one hand.

"Aren't I worried? There are many die-hards in Yuxian County and they need to be beaten!" Chen Yuan thought in his mind.

Those who offended him in the first place will not receive good fruits!

"Don't worry, I will make the decision for you about the woman you want. Look at your potential, what kind of woman can make you so anxious!" Pei Yuanshao was very contemptuous of this.

How can a man who has achieved great things care about a woman?

Chen Yuan slandered: What do you know, a bigot like you? You only have food and gold in your eyes. Unlike him, you also have poetry and distant places.

So he was so obsessed with Cai Yan that he would do whatever it took.

At this time, a creaking sound came from the city gate, and a crack opened in the west gate of Yuxian County, which gradually became louder.

But in the end, it was only opened halfway, just enough for the carriage to pass.

Carts loaded with grain came out one after another, forming a long snake.

The county magistrate walked towards Pei Yuanshao slightly tremblingly, arching his trembling hands, "Master Jun, fifty carts of grain and ten carts of money are all here."

Upon seeing this, Pei Yuanshao put away the knife, put it on his shoulder, walked over and patted the county magistrate on the shoulder.

"Don't be afraid, Magistrate Cheng. Shao Wen said that you united with various families to distribute food to help the people, so I didn't ask for much. You are really a good official!"

With that said, he patted the county magistrate's shoulder hard again, "I don't kill good officials! I only kill dog officials!"

The magistrate held on to his weak legs and remained silent, hoping that the carriage would finish quickly so that he could go back.

Being a good official does not mean that you are not afraid of death.

The sun hung over the mountains, and the dusk became gloomy.

To the north of Yuxian County, a cavalry group under the banner of Liu Zi slowly stopped.

"Lord, that's Yu County!" Zhao Yun pointed to the city wall in the distance.

"Let's go to the west gate while it's still dark. The cavalry is stationed outside the west gate. We will set off directly from the west gate tomorrow and will reach Yingchuan in a few days." Liu Qing said.

Simon.

The carriages have all left the city, and they have been counted one by one. The number is just right, and the commander-in-chief Pei Yuanshao is very satisfied.

"Where are the people? Where are the people from Cai Zhaoji?" Chen Yuan tugged at the lapel of the county magistrate's clothes and asked hastily.

It was agreed at the beginning that eighty cartloads of grain and ten cartloads of money would be given, but unfortunately Yu County did not have so much grain. Finally, Chen Yuan requested that Cai Zhaoji be handed over, and thirty cartloads of grain would be reduced.

Otherwise, the army will besiege the city and no chickens or dogs will be left behind!

If he agrees, he will not only keep Yu County safe, but also have some food left over so that Yu County can continue to live.

As for how to convince Cai Zhaoji, that is their business.

"People... people have brought... brought them!" the county magistrate said hesitantly.

As he said that, the two of them looked at the city gate together.

The setting sun fell to the ground, shining on the two half-open city gates, reflecting the whitened old wood with a layer of orange.

A thin figure stood in the gap between the city gates. Both sides were empty. The setting sun hit her body and dragged an infinitely long reflection behind the city. She lowered her head and hesitated.

When she heard the request of Chen Yuan, the leader of the Yellow Turban, she was very scared and her only support was not around.

The Cai family was originally a prominent family in Yu County, but after Cai Yong was exiled to Shuofang, the Cai family's status gradually declined. Now his father has fled to the south of the Yangtze River and has not returned for several years.

Cai Yan knew that she could no longer ask the countryside to do anything more for her.

So before they spoke, Cai Yan took the initiative to stand up.

She thinks it's worth it to save a county if she loses one person.

She hugged the old piano left behind by her father and walked out of Yuxian step by step.

Pei Yuanshao met and finally understood why Chen Yuan was willing to exchange thirty carts of food for this woman.

But Chen Yuan only had greed and possession in his eyes. He walked towards Cai Yan and looked at the prey and trophies he had coveted for a long time.

"In the end! You still couldn't escape from my grasp!" Chen Yuan teased, using the tip of the knife to tease her skirt.

Cai Yan remained silent, but frowned, and his teeth almost bit his lower lip until it bled.

She instinctively felt shuddering and trembling, and then she heard a muffled rumbling sound, which amplified and finally turned into the neighing of war horses.

Cai Yan looked up and saw a war horse reining up under the last rays of the setting sun.

Liu Qing halted his horse and turned his gaze to the city gate. A beautiful shadow came into his eyes.

There should be no one else with this kind of temperament.

In order to confirm, Liu Qing still used the system to take a look.

Name: Cai Yan, courtesy name Zhaoji

Grade: Bingbingqingshi

Stamina:32

Force:11

Command:12

Intelligence:82

Politics:80

Charisma:95

Characteristics: [Caiyuan] Zhao Ji is knowledgeable, proficient in calligraphy, and partner politics 5

[Qin Sound] Zhaoji plays the qin. The soothing qin music makes people feel refreshed and peaceful. The highest attribute of members within the range is 2. The sharp qin music makes people feel more motivated to fight and improves the morale of their own troops.

[Poetic Rhythm] Charm 2 when composing poems. Compose poems in the formation. If your side wins, the morale of your own troops will be greatly improved.

[Education] The people in the area have a stronger sense of belonging and are more motivated to join the army.

He really is Cai Yan! A good wife! And a military assistant!

Next to Cai Yan stood an annoying man with a yellow scarf on his head, threatening Cai Yan with a knife. When he saw Liu Qing coming, he immediately pointed the knife at Liu Qing and cursed:

"Who made this mistake!"

Liu Qing remained silent, tightened his crotch, drove his horse, and rushed towards Chen Yuan.

The sharp sword was unsheathed, and Chen Yuan quickly raised it to block. With a "crash", the blade was swung away, and a large gash was cut from Chen Yuan's lower abdomen to his chest. He struck the ground with the blade and fell silently.

Liu Qing dismounted and walked towards Cai Yan who was hiding aside.

"Miss, are you okay?"

Cai Yan bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, General, for the rescue."

"Bohai Liu Qing, courtesy name Tianzhu."

"Cai Yan, a civilian girl, named Zhaoji." Cai Yan replied softly.

At this time, Chen Yuan, who was lying on the ground, suddenly opened his eyes, with a ferocious face, and shouted in his heart: Since I can't get you alive, let's die together with me!

Chen Yuan used up his last strength and slashed away with his sword without saying a word.

"Lord, be careful!" Zhao Yun shouted hurriedly.

Liu Qingyu glanced up and saw a flash of sword coming, but the target was not him, but Cai Yan.

The attack was on the left, and it was definitely too late to block with the sword in his right hand. Liu Qing had a flash of inspiration and used the Scarlet Sky Sword!

The Chixiao Sword that I have been thinking about so much, and the 10,000 achievement points that I have been reluctant to give up, I redeemed it decisively at this moment!

With a "clang" sound, the blade struck the Chixiao sword, breaking it into two pieces. Chen Yuan's eyes split open in anger, and before he gave up, he took a breath and stabbed the broken blade towards Cai Yan.

Come back! What an obsession. Liu Qing also turned his arm slightly and used the iron arm armor to protect Cai Yan. The broken blade twisted and scratched on the arm armor, making a harsh sound.

Chen Yuan collapsed on his knees due to exhaustion, and Liu Qing casually swung out the Chixiao sword.

There was a "poof" sound, and blood spattered five steps.
To be continued...