It was Luda and Yang Zhi who led the country soldiers in from the east gate. When they saw what was happening in front of them, the two of them couldn't help but be a little stunned. How come these guys haven't escaped from Jiangzhou City yet
As early as this morning, Sun Tu asked Yang Zhi to bring a message to Chao Gai and others, telling them to leave from the west of the city after rescuing Song Jiang, and asking them to set fire to the north gate as early as possible, so that the rural soldiers stationed outside the city could With enough excuses to delay for a while and enter the city through the east gate, the two parties went in opposite directions, making it easier for them to leave Jiangzhou.
But who would have expected that when Lin Henian made arrangements under Cai Jiu's order, he chose to station his main force in the west of the city, which disrupted Chao Gai's rhythm. Therefore, when Sun Tu took Cai Jiu all the way to the east, it happened to be Chao Gai and others were attracted here, resulting in the slightly strange situation. Chao Gai and others failed to break out, but instead fell into the siege from the front and rear by the officers and soldiers.
After being stunned for a moment, Yang Zhi decisively ordered: "Kill them and capture all these thieves. If they resist, shoot them to death!" Now that we have reached this point, we can no longer show any mercy.
Lin Henian, who arrived behind him, also issued a similar order at the same time. The total of more than 600 officers and soldiers on both sides were like two high walls, pressing towards the more than 20 Liangshan heroes in the middle. There were even more in front of them. Dozens of crossbowmen had already drawn their bows and were aiming towards them. If they made any move of resistance, they would greet them with random arrows.
Sun Tu's face turned pale at this time. He didn't expect that his plan would come to nothing. What made him even more worried was Cai Jiu's safety, so he immediately shouted loudly: "Don't act rashly. Don't do it." I've hurt Prefect Cai!" This was partly a reminder to the officers and soldiers, and partly a message to Chao Gai and the others.
Chao Gai and others, who had planned to fight to the death, suddenly felt something in their hearts. Especially Hua Rong, who still held Cai Jiu in his hand, pushed him in front of him and others, and then held a knife to the already frightened Cai Jiu. Empress Cai Jiu, who was trembling and unable to speak, shouted loudly in her heart: "If you want your governor to be buried with us, just shoot him with arrows. If I frown, I won't be considered a hero!" "
It was only then that Lin Henian finally saw clearly that the hostage they held hostage, who was wearing ordinary military uniforms, turned out to be the prefect Cai Dezhang. This really frightened him, and he quickly ordered everyone not to come forward again, and He put down his bow and arrows, lest someone really hurt the prefect with a shake of his hand. He couldn't bear the blame.
Luda and Yang Zhi, who were about to lead the charge on the other side, also stopped in time, but the formation was still set up, completely blocking the path of Chao Gai and others. At the same time, the two of them also set their sights. He turned to Sun Tu to see what he meant.
Sun Tu glanced at Lin Henian and found that he was completely unwilling to take responsibility. He had an idea in his mind and immediately stepped forward: "Don't hurt the prefect, otherwise you will die without a burial." place!"
"Haha, we are just scumbags, and our lives are worth a few dollars. Today we can win over the dignified Jiangzhou prefect, and it will not be a loss for us to go to hell with the grand master Cai Jing's son." Chao Gai had quickly understood at this time, and would not give in at all. Staring at Sun Tu: "Sun Tu, you are quite capable. You can actually fight to a draw with many of our brothers. If there weren't so many of us, we might not be able to snatch people out from behind you! Now your prefect
It's in our hands, and it's up to us to make the decision here. You quickly ask them to make way for us to leave, and at the same time, no one is allowed to chase him, so that we can ensure his safety. Otherwise, the worst thing is that they will fall apart! "
As soon as he said these words, Liu Tang had already drawn the knife across Cai Jiu's neck. It seemed that as long as Sun Tu refused, he would kill Cai Jiu. This naturally made Cai Jiu even more panicked. He whispered with a trembling voice: "Sun... Tuanlian, don't anger these thieves. I, I, I can't do anything." Because he was worried that the knife on his neck would hurt him. As for himself, he is careful when speaking.
"This..." Sun Tu's face suddenly showed a tangled look. He glanced at Empress Cai Jiu, and then fell on Lin Henian's face: "Prisoner Lin, look..."
How could Lin Henian dare to take on such a big task? He quickly said: "I will obey the prefect's orders in everything..."
"Then why don't you give way quickly and let... let them leave the city?" Cai Jiu felt a chill in his vest and throat. The fear in his heart had reached its peak, and he shouted urgently: "This is My order cannot be postponed."
"But..." Sun Tu showed his confusion again: "The two thieves of Song Jiang were rescued by them in full view of the public, and the court will definitely investigate them. And if they leave like this, who can guarantee that they will keep their promise and let you come back safely, prefect?"
"I, Chao Gai, always keep my word. Since I promised you, I will never go back on my word. As long as you don't obstruct me or chase him out, I will let him go when it is safe." Chao Gai immediately expressed his position.
However, Sun Tu still looked unbelieving: "No, I don't dare to take this risk. If you still hurt the prefect after leaving, then we will be even more guilty. How about this, let's each take a step back. I am willing to do it for you." The hostages are leaving with you, and you release the governor first." As soon as these words came out, Cai Jiu was immediately moved, feeling that Sun Tu was really loyal to him, and he was actually willing to take such a big risk for himself.
"Haha, do you think we are fools?" Chao Gai's reaction disappointed him: "Your Sun Tuan has practiced martial arts and it is difficult for our brothers to control you, and your status is far inferior to that of Cai Prefect, why should we Want to switch with you?"
Sun Tu had nothing to say at this time and could only snort bitterly. At this time, Chao Gai remembered something again: "Also, I heard that our friend Yuan Wang and Yuan Tuiguan have been captured by you. Go and bring him here and let us take him away together..."
"No, letting you kidnap Song and Jiang is our bottom line. The criminal Yuan Wang will never be handed over to you again!" Sun Tu refused at that time.
When this conversation fell into the ears of Cai Jiu and others, Yuan Wang was completely convicted of colluding with the Liangshan bandits. This also made many people finally understand why they could succeed so easily. It turned out that they had already had internal agents in the city and had mastered all the arrangements of the government. Cai Jiu was so angry that he turned blue. If he hadn't been held hostage at this moment, he would have cursed loudly. Lei Ting was furious.
Chao Gai didn't insist too much on this matter. He only pondered for a moment and then said: "Okay, then tell them to get out of the way. If you dare to delay again, we will send him down to wait!" As he spoke, Liu Tang cooperated and suddenly raised his knife, intending to stab Cai Jiu's neck.
He was so frightened that he immediately let out a scream: "No, Sun Tu, let them get out of the way quickly. I will take all the responsibilities freely!"
"Yes! Yang Zhiluda, ask the brothers to step aside and clear the way!" Sun Tu then ordered with a look of reluctance.
Lu Da and Yang Zhi did not dare to disobey the order. They immediately gave the order and led the soldiers to the side, clearing the way to the east city behind them. Chao Gai and others immediately half-drag Cai Jiu and cautiously walked toward the east gate. Judging from their posture, if the officers and soldiers made any movement at this time, they would attack Cai Jiu first.
However, the country soldiers would not move without Sun Tu's order. As for the Xiang troops at the rear, they would not even come forward. After all, their generals had already regarded themselves as clay and wood sculptures.
It wasn't until he saw them retreating into the city gate and about to leave that Sun Tu took the state government officers and hurried a few steps forward. He shouted at Chao Gai and others who were retreating quickly towards the Xunyang River: "Since you have left the city, why don't you return?" Aren’t you going to release the prefect?”
"Now is not the time. Don't worry. When we feel safe, we will naturally put him back." After Chao Gai said something distant to him, he continued to lead the people back quickly. At this time, several small boats had broken through the water from upstream. Before the boats could dock, these people had already carried the two wounded and Cai Jiu to meet them through the water, and then were picked up by the boats and quickly went up the river again.
At this time, Sun Tu and others had also rushed out. Seeing this scene, although they could still reach their bows and arrows, they did not dare to shoot them. In the end, they could only watch the boat go away without even a shadow.
Lin Henian then rushed out of the city. When he saw this, he stumbled and sighed: "Now that the thieves have escaped and even kidnapped the prefect, what should we do? Sun... Sun Tuanlian, if they go back on their word, they will The prefect gives... We really can't afford it..."
"I think they won't be so generous, otherwise they will be surrounded and suppressed by the imperial army. Even though Liangshan has a convenient location, it cannot withstand the siege of hundreds of thousands of troops. After all, he is the son of Grand Master Cai." Sun Tu was actually convinced in his heart that they would not really take Cai Jiu's life even for his own sake, but he hesitated to say something.
After a pause, he added: "The top priority now is to catch up along the river quickly. We must pick up the prefect as soon as possible."
Only then did Lin Henian react: "That's right. Let's do this. Everything in the city will be watched by me. You can lead the men and horses to chase along the river, but you must bring the prefect back safely."
Sun Tu knew that he was a little afraid that the Liangshan bandits had helpers, and he was worried that Cai Jiuzhen was up to something, so he chose the more difficult task of pacifying the people in the city. However, this suited Sun Tu's wishes, so he did not refuse, and with only a few dozen people, he hurried north along the Xunyang River.
The chase lasted for more than an hour. Finally, before dark, they saw a man with his hands and feet tied up on a deserted shore. There were strips of cloth tied over his eyes and mouth. He could only keep struggling and squirming on the ground. The figure walked forward and saw that this person was not Cai Jiu, Cai Dezhang, the governor of Jiangzhou, who else could he be!
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