Your Majesty, please spare Diao Chan; your yang energy is too strong.

the other side.

Zhang Liao also breathed a sigh of relief.

Upon hearing that Xuzhou was in danger, Zhang Liao couldn't help but feel tense.

They were afraid that the other side would take the opportunity to launch an attack.

Since he didn't know the enemy's fighting strength, Zhang Liao naturally dared not be careless.

Moreover, the enemy outnumbered them, and dust filled the air behind them, so they didn't know if there were any ambushes.

Once a fight is launched, even if all my men are elite and able to defeat the enemy, I will suffer heavy losses and delay his return to Xuzhou.

If Xuzhou is lost then...

The consequences could be disastrous.

It’s different in the past.

Lü Bu had just betrayed Liu Bei; if he hadn't succeeded in taking control of Xuzhou...

Then there will be nowhere for him to stay in the whole world.

After all, who in the world would take in someone who betrays their benefactor?

Don't even mention Lu Bu making a comeback then.

Survival may be a problem.

Fortunately, the other party did not make a move, which relieved him.

However, a question lingered in her mind: "Why are you telling me such important news?"

He secretly wondered who the other person was.

But no matter how much they guessed, they couldn't figure out the other person's true identity.

Because the other side is either Cao Cao's or Yuan Shu's people.

It's impossible for either of them to let themselves leave at this time.

For them, taking Xuzhou at this time was perfectly justified.

They won't even get any bad reputation.

Because they were captured by Lü Bu, not by Liu Bei.

As for Liu Bei's men, that's even more impossible.

If Liu Bei had known that Lü Bu had launched a surprise attack on Xuzhou, he probably would have wanted to fly back immediately to save it.

Exterminate them all.

How could we possibly let him leave at this time?

But if they weren't from these forces, where did they get such a large army from?

Zhang Liao couldn't quite understand it.

"As I said, I came here only for the sake of the Mi family, and I do not wish to make an enemy of the general."

"General, you should go back quickly."

Zhou Heng said calmly.

Not much was said.

Now, too much talk will only lead to mistakes. Once Zhang Liao realizes that something is wrong, learns his identity, and finds out that his men are just a rabble, he will be in trouble.

In case of a moment of impulsiveness, one might launch an attack on oneself.

The consequences could be disastrous.

"Thank you."

Seeing that Zhou Heng was unwilling to say more, Zhang Liao did not press the matter further. He gave Zhou Heng a deep look, ordered his men to release Mi Zhu, and then bowed to take his leave.

"Wait, General Zhang Liao, Lü Bu is not a wise ruler. This betrayal will leave him with nowhere to hide in the world."

"He will surely be defeated one day."

“You will surely be harmed by him.”

"If the general has nowhere to go, he can come to Jianghuai to find me."

Zhou Heng said loudly.

However, he felt a sense of regret for his talent.

Zhang Liao, this is Zhang Liao, one of the top generals in the Three Kingdoms period.

It would be no exaggeration to say that he was both scholarly and martial.

The tiger's roar swept across a thousand miles, startling even the green-eyed warriors of Jiangdong. Eight hundred fierce warriors strode across the river, while a hundred thousand Wu soldiers returned terrified.

Bai Lang Mountain formation killed Tadun.

Everything about him speaks to his courage and resourcefulness.

In a time when all the great generals in the world have found their masters.

How could Zhou Heng not be envious of Zhang Liao, who was about to be without a master?

Anyone would be confused in that situation.

Even though he knew it was impossible to subdue him now.

Even planting a seed is good.

After all, he is currently desperately short of talent.

"Jianghuai? It seems to be one of Yuan Shu's men. But I don't know why he let me go?"

"Aren't you afraid that Yuan Shu will find out and offend him?"

"Or perhaps..."

Zhang Liao frowned, thinking to himself.

However, he took Zhou Heng's request to come to Jianghuai to find him as Zhou Heng being Yuan Shu's subordinate.

After all, Yuan Shu's dominance over the Jianghuai region was known throughout the land.

It's not surprising that people mistook him for one of Yuan Shu's men.

"General, you are overthinking it. Although Zhang Liao came from humble origins, he knows that a loyal minister does not serve two masters."

"If our lord is defeated, he will only die."

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint the general."

Zhang Liao shook his head.

"I deeply admire your loyalty and righteousness, General. However, if that day ever comes, I hope you will consider it."

Zhang Liao remained noncommittal: "Perhaps!"

He then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Zhou Heng once more.

"I will remember your kindness today. If you ever encounter any trouble in the future, I will repay you."

"withdraw."

After saying that, he left with his men without looking back.

Watching the other person's departing figure, Zhou Heng couldn't help but sigh, "This man truly has the talent of a great general."

Liao Hua laughed and said, "My lord is too modest. Even if I am a great general, wouldn't I be completely at your mercy?"

"We were the ones who tricked him, and he still wants to thank us, hahaha."

Zhou Heng "........."

Zhou Heng's lips twitched violently.

Suddenly I feel a bit of a headache.

She had told him that troops were going to launch a surprise attack on Xuzhou, so he naturally felt indebted to her.

That's why I said those things.

However, when he returned, he discovered that it was all his own scheme.

Those who seem to want to attack Xuzhou are all our own people.

I'm afraid I'd be ready to cut off my own heart.

Repaying a debt of gratitude? Seeking refuge with me? Are you kidding me?

For a moment, Zhou Heng couldn't help but feel a little sad.

............

However, it only lasted for a moment, and she quickly recovered.

After all, Zhang Liao and the like are too far removed from our time.

Now that the Mi family has been rescued, this mission can be considered a complete success.

With the support of the Mi family, at least for the short term, I no longer need to worry about food and military supplies.

Upon realizing this, Zhou Heng couldn't help but become excited again.

"General Zhou, thank you for saving me."

Just as Zhou Heng was pondering, the three siblings of the Mi family walked over together and bowed.

Especially Mi Zhen, after all, what woman could resist a prince charming who falls from the sky when she is most desperate?

Her gaze towards Zhou Heng sparkled with starlight, but then she realized that staring at him like that was impolite, and her face flushed red.

"Gentlemen, please rise quickly."

Zhou Heng quickly dismounted and helped the three of them up.

Naturally, he noticed Mi Zhen's subtle actions and couldn't help but smile slightly.

Liu Bei, oh Liu Bei, if only you had listened to me earlier, you wouldn't be in this mess today.

Since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust.

I gladly accept your wife.

Thinking of this, Zhou Heng's smile became even brighter.

"I am ashamed. If it weren't for General Zhou's rescue today, my Mi family would probably be a thing of the past."

Mi Fang sighed, her face full of shame.

Previously, although Zhou Heng had made a bet with them, he had become quite impressed with Zhou Heng's performance over this period of time.

But I still don't quite believe the other party's guess.

They believed the other party was exaggerating.

Even after escaping death, the first person he thought of was Liu Bei.

Unexpectedly, it was Zhou Heng who saved him in the end.

How could he not feel ashamed?

"Zifang, you've gone too far. I just wonder if you two gentlemen still honor the bet we made last time?"