To the south of Yanzhou, adjacent to Xiazhou, there is a mountain range called Liuli Mountain, which stretches between the two states and serves as the boundary mountain.
Several river valleys run through the mountains, and one of the largest valleys is an important passage between the two states.
Ever since Li Jingang started the rebellion in Xiazhou, a temporary checkpoint has been built here to guard against Du Wei in Yanzhou to the north.
In fact, Dewey only had a thousand soldiers and was even more worried that Li Jingang would attack Yanzhou.
Fortunately, Yanzhou was very poor, with loess everywhere and a sparse population. Li Jingang sent generals such as Li Runjin and Zhang Hong to sweep through some villages and towns.
These two people were unlucky. They happened to meet Zhao Muyun who came here to look for Bai Ruolan's whereabouts, and ended up being captured.
Now, with Zhao Muyun defeating the Tartars in Yinzhou and Weizhou and integrating the troops of Yan, Shuo, Wei and Yinzhou, the military and political power was unified under Zhao Muyun's Pinglu Commandery.
This made Hou Zongmin, the general Li Jingang left behind in Xiazhou, alert.
Subsequently, another assassination occurred in Xiazhou City.
A dozen people sneaked into Hou Zongmin's mansion at night, preparing to attack Hou Zongmin.
However, Hou Zongmin was well prepared and set up an ambush to kill the person who was trying to assassinate him and captured the leader alive.
Then, Shuozhou admitted that they were responsible for the assassination and sent people to negotiate, offering to exchange Zhang Hong for the assassinated leader.
Hou Zongming thought there was no problem and agreed to replace him.
The place for the replacement was chosen to be a place called Shaohukou in Liuli Valley.
This is right in the middle.
"Boss Zhao, there's a bend ahead and we'll find the Tiger's Mouth!"
"Hou Zongmin agreed that if the two sides were a mile apart, only one person could be sent to make the substitution. I'm worried he might cheat. So, let me handle the substitution."
In the valley, a group of about twenty people were riding horses hurriedly.
A ragged, bearded man walked with his hands tied and pulled by a rope.
The other end of the rope was held in the hand of a man with a bronze scar on his face.
This group of people were Zhao Muyun, Tang Yanhai and twenty elite members of the scout battalion.
The person they were dragging was Zhang Hong, a general under Li Jingang and a good brother of Hou Zongmin.
Zhang Hong must have been dragged along the way, his face looked haggard and his lips were chapped.
But his eyes were shining, full of desire for life.
He originally thought that he would be escorted to the capital by Du Wei to be beheaded in public like Li Runjin.
But Li Runjin was sent away, but he stayed.
Although he was not beheaded immediately, Zhang Hong knew that he would probably not see the sun tomorrow.
However, just yesterday, he was taken out of the Yanzhou prison by officers under Dewey and handed over to a group of people from Shuozhou.
Zhang Hong recognized the leader even if he turned into ashes. He was the one who arrested him and sent him to Dewey Prison.
Before he could figure out the situation, he was put in shackles and dragged to Liuli Mountain by a horse.
When entering the valley, Zhang Hong understood instantly.
It turned out that he was brought here to be exchanged as a hostage.
Then, it means that he can finally leave the dark and gloomy Yanzhou Prison and run towards freedom.
It must be his good brother Hou Zongmin who captured the people from Shuozhou.
No matter what, Zhang Hong was relieved.
Although walking was very painful, Zhang Hong's heart became brighter and brighter.
"You stay behind and hold the fort. I'll handle the substitutions!"
Hearing that Tang Yanhai was going to replace him, Zhao Muyun disagreed, "I want to bring Zhuzi back myself."
In his previous life, Zhao Muyun, as the captain of the special forces, had done a lot of hostage exchanges.
Zhao Muyun was dancing at the gates of hell after successfully bringing the hostage back under the aim of countless sniper rifles.
In the era of hot weapons, Zhao Muyun was still able to do this; in the era of cold weapons, he was even more at ease.
It’s not that Zhao Muyun doesn’t believe in Tang Yanhai’s ability, but he would be more confident if he took action himself.
"Boss Zhao, your identity is extraordinary. If something happens, what will happen to us old brothers?"
Tang Yanhai was still a little worried.
After all, the last time Zhao Muyun was assassinated is still fresh in our memory.
"Haha, in terms of close combat, I haven't had a serious opponent yet." Zhao Muyun looked confident and waved his hand, "No need to argue anymore!"
"Boss Zhao, no matter what, you'd better be careful!"
Seeing Zhao Muyun's determination, Tang Yanhai stopped arguing and said, "My brothers and I will watch over you from behind. If anything unusual happens, we will rush over to help."
"Um!"
Every word of the two men's discussion drifted into Zhang Hong's ears.
Zhao Tou?
Could he be Zhao Muyun, the commander of Yinzhou in Dayin?
Zhang Hong was locked up in prison, so naturally he had no idea what was happening outside.
He thought Zhao Muyun was still the commander of Yinzhou.
This person not only captured him, but also took away Li Runjin. He can be said to be the biggest enemy of the rebel army.
If I kill him, I will definitely be able to get rid of the hatred in my heart.
Zhang Hong's eyes rolled and he had a plan in mind.
......
The group walked along the stone road beside the valley, turned a corner, and less than 500 steps later, they found themselves in a clearing.
All I saw before me was a river beach washed out by the water, about three or four miles long and one mile wide at its widest point, with a wide view.
The river beach is covered with pebbles of all sizes, and it is flat and unobstructed.
It is impossible to set up an ambush here.
No wonder Hou Zongming chose this place to exchange hostages, the only question is whether he would be there in person.
If he came in person, Zhao Muyun would not hesitate to use all his strength to kill him on the spot.
In this way, Han Zhong and his men's strategy of sending troops and Miss Bingbing's assassination plan are completely unnecessary.
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