Han Xiang

Chapter 498

"So, thank you."

Just as Zhang Liao stepped into the threshold of the main hall, he didn't finish his sentence when a reminder from the guards came from behind him: "General Long, Prime Minister Lu and Inspector Liu have arrived."

"General Long, you also invited Inspector Liu?" Zhang Liao couldn't help but dodge forward.

Zhang Liao had already inquired about Liu Fu being captured and taken to Hefei through Qin Yilu. He had thought that Long Xiang had arranged it properly, but at this time the two were both descended from the end of the world, and it would be very embarrassing for the 'colleagues' to meet.

Zhang Liao didn't want to face Liu Fu in Hefei, and Liu Fu didn't want Zhang Liao to see him.

At this time Lu Su brought Liu Fu to the door, Zhang Liao had a preconceived idea for a while, thinking that Long Xiang was embarrassing himself.

Unexpectedly, Long Xiang pointed to the inner hall behind the palace and said: "Wen Yuan doesn't have to worry, I handle things in my own way. You go to the inner hall first and wait for Liu Fu to be dismissed before talking to you about the old days."

"Yeah, that's fine."

Zhang Liao didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Longxiang's gourd, but in order to avoid the embarrassment of meeting Liu Fu, he walked towards the inner hall with a few big strides.

Looking at the hurried back, Long Xiang sighed that Zhang Liao's life was not easy.

Cao Ying's interpersonal situation is quite complicated. As a general, Zhang Liao can be mixed up like this, all because of his carefulness and high emotional intelligence.

On the other hand, Hefei does not have aristocratic families, and Longxiang does not have clan personnel to use privileges, and there is no need to balance various interests. It is purely to build Hefei to nourish energy, so the officials under his command live comfortably.

After standing there in a daze for a while, Lu Su brought Liu Fu into the hall to see him.

When Long Xiang saw Liu Fu for the second time, he found that Liu Fu was much haggard, and guessed that he was under a lot of psychological pressure after being captured.

"Inspector Liu, are you all right?"

"Pretentious, want to kill or cut? Take it as you please."

Liu Fu remembered working in Hefei, and made up his mind to speak well on the way, but seeing Long Xiang's playful tone, his answer still seemed blunt.

Long Xiang signaled Liu Fu to sit down, and said with a smile: "Liu Cishi and I are old acquaintances, so it's not appropriate to shout and kill when we meet? You should know a pragmatic person in Long, I called you here to discuss something. "

"what's up?"

Liu Fu frowned, thinking that I am a prisoner, so why discuss it?
What do you want to do, can't you do whatever you want?

Long Xiang leaned forward slightly, and asked meaningfully: "It was actually a misunderstanding that I sent troops to capture Shouchun, do you believe it or not?"

"Can this be called a misunderstanding?"

Liu Fu opened his eyes wide, insinuating that Long Xiang was thick-skinned, and then sneered: "Prefect Long doesn't need to explain, as the saying goes, winners and losers, I have nothing to say."

"Although the explanation is very pale, I still want to give a brief explanation. In fact, the dispatch of troops to Shouchun was instigated by Jiang Dong."

Long Xiang's words were made up temporarily, he didn't care whether Liu Fu believed it or not, as long as the other party brought the news back to Xudu, it could become information that confuses the public and pave the way for the following words.

"Hmph." Liu Fu snorted bitterly, and murmured, "Why does Prefect Long have to explain to the prisoners? What you say is what you say."

Long Xiang ignored Liu Fu's cold stare, and continued to explain: "I didn't intend to offend Cao Sikong, but I made a big mistake after being tricked. In addition, I have stayed in Shouchun for several years, and I have a special affection for that city. Hefei also has Many people who came to Shouchun, many people are nostalgic for the old land, in view of this, they simply make mistakes."

"Nostalgic for homeland?"

Liu Fuxin said that your excuse was really perfunctory, and immediately teased: "Prefect Long is not very old, but his mentality is like that of an old man. I hope you can hold it if you can."

"The situation in Huainan is different from that in the Central Plains. I have accumulated experience in Hefei for several years, and I am confident that I can manage Shouchun well. Now that Shouchun has been established, I want to be recognized by the court. In fact, I invited Governor Liu today for this purpose."

After Long Xiang finished speaking seriously, Liu Fu finally understood what he meant, and dared to let the other party daydream in front of him, so he shook his head and smiled slightly, leaving a four-character comment.

"How dare you think!"

"Those who dare to think and dare to fight can succeed."

Long Xiang patted his thigh and stood up, looked Liu Fu up and down, and then added: "In addition to Governor Liu, General Zhang Wenyuan was also captured by me, and now I plan to let one of you go back to Xudu to replace him." I have expressed my heart to the court, but I am hesitating who to let go."

Because Long Xiang's voice was not low, Zhang Liao in the inner hall was startled when he heard it, but he immediately understood that it was not that simple, so he leaned against the wall and continued to eavesdrop.

Liu Fu thought about it after hearing this, and guessed that Long Xiang was playing tricks, so he frowned and asked, "Since General Long has this intention, why didn't you let us go together? When the time comes, everyone will work hard together, and maybe your dream will come true." .”

"That's not acceptable." Long Xiang flatly refused, and then explained: "If they are all released, who will work hard for me?"

Liu Fu now understands that Long Xiang intends to take the hostages, and immediately asks: "General Long killed General Li, and there are so many soldiers in Huainan, it is equivalent to betraying the imperial court. It is difficult for you to do this."

Long Xiang smiled leisurely, and said playfully, "Difficult to do? You can see your ability only when it's difficult to do. Governor Liu is the governor of a state. He is said to be closer to the imperial court than General Zhang. That's why I'll talk to you first. If you don't want to. "

"Yes, I am willing."

Liu Fu immediately agreed, saying that it would be better to return to Xu than to stay. Cao Cao can decide whether to succeed or not. .”

"Sit down and talk."

Long Xiang held up his hand, sat down with a smile, and said seriously: "Even if I can't handle this matter well, I won't stay in Hefei for a long time, but General Zhang has hundreds of plays, and leaving requires a certain price."

"What price?"

Liu Fu, who was questioning in the hall, and Zhang Liao, who was eavesdropping from the back of the hall, were very concerned about the price.

Long Xiang stared at Liu Fu with a smile, and explained: "Does Governor Liu still remember the misunderstanding? Hefei has a system of punishing crimes with labor. If General Zhang and Buqu do a good job, maybe I will release them according to their performance."

Liu Fu swallowed after hearing this, and the past of moving bricks and firing kilns instantly appeared in his mind.

With the nickname of 'Kiln Inspector', he couldn't hold his head up in front of people for a long time. Thinking of the scene of Zhang Liao moving bricks and ashes, Liu Fu suddenly felt a little guilty for him.

Just as Liu Fu was recalling the past, Long Xiang's voice came from his ear again.

"General Zhang and Buqu are soldiers. If there is a war between Hefei and Jiangdong in the future, they can also contribute to help me defeat the enemy. It is counted as replacing labor with military exploits."

"Is that okay?"

Liu Fu showed an incredulous expression.

"I was born in a humble background and have never seen the world. It's hard to win a battle. It's not too much to reap some benefits, right?" Long Xiang took it for granted.

"Amount..." Liu Fu shook his head straight: "Not too much."

Seeing that Liu Fu agreed with his plan, Long Xiang looked at Lu Su again and said, "Zijing, I will leave it to you to arrange the governor Liu's return to Xudu. He was frightened in Shouchun. Did you arrange a banquet to suppress the shock?" ?”

"Not yet"

"That has to be arranged. You Zhengping seems to have a good friendship with Governor Liu. Remember to call him to accompany you."

"I save it"

"No need, no need."

Liu Fu quickly refused, and added: "If General Long really wants to let me go, can you arrange it as soon as possible? There is no need to host a banquet to surprise me. I can start now."

Zhang Liaoquan, who was hiding in the inner hall, understood that Long Xiang dared to call Liu Fu here today to reassure himself.

Zhang Liao sighed secretly, Long Xiang was young but sophisticated, if it wasn't for his opponent, it would be great.

(End of this chapter)