Xuwu County of Youbeiping (present-day Zunhua area) was located on the northwestern border of Youbeiping, bordering Yuyang.
The guard sent out by Huangfu Song finally arrived at this place after a day's journey.
After arriving at an official post station in the county, the guard, without taking a break, changed into a wandering knight's robe and headed straight for the northern part of the county town.
After making several turns and confirming that no one was following them, the guard sent by Huangfu Song arrived in front of a house.
The guard looked down at the lower right corner of the courtyard gate and noticed a distinctive symbol in the shape of a sickle, which would be difficult for an average person to spot unless they looked closely.
"Knock knock knock...knock knock...!"
Immediately, the guard raised his hand and knocked on the courtyard gate. The knocking was rhythmic, and after knocking three times, the man stopped and stood still to wait.
Soon, with a creak, the courtyard gate opened, and a familiar figure appeared before the guards. This person was none other than Chen Hu.
Upon seeing Chen Hu, the guard laughed and said, "Brother, it's been a long time!"
Chen Hu looked at the person who had come in, smiled and nodded at him, "Hehe~ Come in quickly!"
Chen Hu then stepped aside to let him into the courtyard. After closing the gate, he led him towards the backyard, where they arrived at the door of a house.
Chen Hu gestured for Chen Jie to wait there, then stepped forward and gently knocked on the door.
"Shangguan, Commandant Huangfu has sent Chen Jie here!"
"Okay! Come in!"
As a light, airy voice came, Chen Hu and his companion, having received permission, pushed open the door and entered.
Upon entering the room, Chen Jie saw Jia Xu sitting behind a table and quickly stepped forward to bow to him.
"This humble servant, Chen Jie, pays his respects to the superior!"
Jia Xu nodded slightly, then asked, "No need for formalities. What business does Commandant Huangfu have with you?"
Chen Jie respectfully reported, "Reporting to my superior, Commandant Huangfu is preparing for a decisive battle with the Northern Wuhuan people, aiming to annihilate them in one fell swoop..."
Chen Jie then relayed Huangfu Song's entire plan to Jia Xu in detail.
"Understood. I will make the arrangements immediately. Go back and tell Commandant Huangfu that the Northern Wuhuan will definitely take the bait on time!"
Seeing Jia Xu's calm and composed demeanor, Chen Jie finally felt relieved.
Then Chen Jie spoke up, saying, "Commander Huangfu said that the matter is urgent and I need to rush back immediately. Does the superior have any further instructions?"
Jia Xu thought for a moment, then said, "Go back and report to Commandant Huangfu that the guarding of the Yuyang military depot can be relaxed a bit!"
Chen Jie was slightly taken aback, as if he had guessed something. He was startled and looked at Jia Xu with a shocked expression, his lips slightly parted, "Relax the guard? Shang...Shangguan...could it be that you...?"
Before Chen Jie could finish speaking, Jia Xu frowned slightly, his sharp gaze fixed on Chen Jie, and said in a deep voice, "Don't ask questions about things you shouldn't know! Your job is simply to relay messages. Knowing too much won't do you any good, understand?"
"I understand! I understand!"
Chen Jie, who had intended to ask more questions, couldn't help but shudder when he saw Jia Xu's sharp gaze, and repeatedly said that he understood.
Jia Xu said in a deep voice, "Now that you understand, hurry back! I have already sent men to kill your enemies! Now go back and do your work in peace!"
Upon hearing that his enemy was dead, Chen Jie's face lit up with joy. He bowed to Jia Xu again, saying, "Thank you, sir. I shall take my leave now!"
Upon hearing this, Jia Xu waved to Chen Jie and then closed his eyes.
Afterwards, Chen Hu personally escorted Chen Jie out of the courtyard.
"Brother, time is of the essence, so I'll take my leave now!"
Take care, brother!
After bidding farewell to Chen Hu, Chen Jie turned and left, hurrying towards the inn. He had to leave before the city gates closed.
After watching his brother's figure disappear, Chen Hu turned around and went back into his room.
Looking at Jia Xu, who was still deep in thought with his eyes closed, Chen Hu couldn't help but speak after a moment:
"Shangguan! Just now, Chen Jie...?"
"No need to say more. He's already a soldier now, so I won't do anything to him!"
"Thank you, sir!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Hu breathed a slight sigh of relief. He had been genuinely worried that Chen Jie's loose tongue would offend Jia Xu.
Seeing Chen Hu's appearance made Jia Xu sigh inwardly, wondering if he was really that scary.
Jia Xu didn't say much, but looked at Li Hu and asked, "How long have Li Ru and the others been gone?"
"Reporting to the superior, he and those members of the suicide squad have been captured by the Northern Wuhuan for over a month. Currently, he and several of the people we have planted have initially gained the trust and approval of Lord Wunan of the Northern Wuhuan."
Jia Xu nodded. "Yes, immediately send someone to deliver a message to them, and also notify the people in Yuyang to be ready to take action at any time!"
"promise!"
That night, Huangfu Song led all the officers and soldiers in the army to escort Huang Zhong and others out of the camp.
Huangfu Song looked at Huang Zhong and the other three with a solemn expression and said in a deep voice, "Hansheng, Shoucheng, Bogui, and Shengji, you must be extra careful on this journey and make sure the enemy doesn't discover us. The success or failure of our army depends entirely on you!"
Huang Zhong nodded solemnly, "Please rest assured, Commander Huangfu, we will certainly not fail in our mission!"
Huangfu Song smiled and said, "That's good. Once we win this battle, you will be the ones who deserve the most credit! I will definitely hold a victory banquet for you in Yuyang!"
"Haha~ Alright! Time is of the essence, we'll head over first!!"
Immediately afterwards, Huang Zhong and his men, along with their four thousand soldiers, each on two horses, left the camp.
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