Chapter 144 Rescue Operation 2
"What? Lord Kenan has reached Chizhou?" Yuan Jixian said.
"Yes! Zuo Liangyu's army was severely defeated a few days ago, and Lord Kenan is about to attack Jiujiang City!" Chu Wen said.
"Okay! I'll go with you!" Yuan Jixian said.
"Sir Yuan, please change your clothes. This is the military uniform of the left wing. We will put on makeup and leave the city!" said Chu Wen.
"Okay!" Yuan Jixian immediately changed his clothes, trimmed his beard, and followed Chu Wen out. Several jailers followed behind.
Yuan Jixian asked, "Are they together too?"
"Yes! If we release you, can Zuo Liangyu get around them?" Chu Wen said.
"That's right!" Yuan Jixian continued to follow them out. When they arrived outside the cell, he saw two soldiers' bodies lying on the ground at the door.
Liu Jiakang came over and saluted Yuan Jixian, saying, "Sir! Come with us quickly!"
Chu Wen pulled out another 80 taels of silver from his pocket, distributed the silver among everyone, and said, "Everyone! Take the silver and leave quickly! We'll see you later!"
After receiving the money, the other jailers expressed their gratitude and immediately scattered. Some climbed over the wall, while others escaped through a dog hole. Yuan Jixian was stunned. He had thought his governor's office was well-guarded, but now he saw leaks everywhere.
Liu Jiakang and Chu Wen led Yuan Jixian out of the Governor's Mansion. When they reached the door, a team leader stopped them and asked, "Where are you going so late?"
Yuan Jixian's heart tightened when he saw someone trying to stop him. Chu Wen gently pulled Yuan Jixian, and Yuan Jixian quickly adjusted his expression to prevent the person from noticing anything unusual.
Liu Jiakang said, "The young marshal asked me to do something! Here's the token!"
The team leader took the token, looked at it carefully, and returned it to Liu Jiakang, saying, "Let's go! Bring me a woman when you come back! I've been feeling pent up these days!" After saying that, he smiled obscenely.
"Don't worry, bro! I'll bring you a virgin girl later!" Liu Jiakang also showed the same obscene smile.
"Alright! Go quickly and come back soon!" the team leader said, and then he stepped aside. Seeing this, the three of them didn't dare to walk too fast or too slow. But Yuan Jixian had a guilty conscience, and his legs were still a little trembling.
Chu Wen used one hand to support Yuan Jixian, so that he could walk normally. They arrived at the city gate and showed their badges again. The gate officer looked at it and shouted to the people on the tower: "Open the gate!"
The city gate opened and the drawbridge creaked down. Liu Jiakang said, "Thank you, brother! Use this to buy a bag of tea!" Then he threw a piece of silver over.
The city gate officer took the silver with a smile, and Liu Jiakang, Chu Wen, and Yuan Jixian prepared to cross the drawbridge. Just as they were about to leave the city, someone behind them shouted, "Quick! Stop them! They are the enemy!"
The soldiers immediately drew their swords and began to chase them. The soldiers on the tower immediately started to turn the capstan, trying to retract the drawbridge. Liu Jiakang and Chu Wen reacted immediately, pulling Yuan Jixian towards the drawbridge.
The slope of the suspension bridge became increasingly steep, and in the end, the three of them had no choice but to jump into the water. Liu Jiakang and Chu Wen immediately pulled Yuan Jixian into the moat.
Plop! Plop! Plop! The three men jumped into the water. The spring moat was incredibly cold, and they scrambled ashore shivering. Yuan Jixian's mouth was frozen purple! Countless enemy troops were preparing to cross the river to pursue them. The three men unleashed their legs, running eastward with all their might.
Earlier, someone on patrol inside the Governor's Mansion discovered two dead soldiers at the prison gate and immediately began beating a gong to sound the alarm. Upon investigation, the Governor's Mansion discovered that Yuan Jixian had been kidnapped. A city-wide manhunt was immediately launched.
The three of them ran eastward, but the sound of horse hooves behind them grew louder and louder. Yuan Jixian was a Jinshi (Jinshi) scholar! His physical fitness couldn't compare to Liu Jiakang and Chu Wen. Yuan Jixian ran so fast he was practically like a dog, practically lolling his tongue.
Yuan Jixian took two breaths and said, "I'm not running anymore! If I don't die at the hands of Zuo Bu's men, I'm going to die on this road first! My life is over!"
"Sir Yuan, if you walk a little further, someone will pick you up! Hold on!" Liu Jiakang said.
"Yes, sir! Let's go!" Chu Wen said.
"I can't run anymore, let's go! I also think Zuo Liangyu won't make things too difficult for me. If you are caught, you will definitely die! Let's go!" Yuan Jixian said.
"Sir! I will carry you!" said Chu Wen.
"Let's go! This is our fate!" said Yuan Jixian.
By this time, the pursuing troops could already see shadows. Liu Jiakang and Chu Wenxin said, "It's over!" and they closed their eyes and waited for death.
At that moment, several musket shots rang out from behind them. The riders immediately fell off their horses, opened their eyes, and clapped their hands in celebration. Yuan Jixian also breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, he didn't know if he would survive after being captured.
Of course they were happy to be alive now. With hope in their eyes, the three of them immediately ran towards the direction of the shooting.
After dawn, Yuan Jixian arrived in Anqing. Zhao Xiaofei had already led his men to capture Anqing Prefecture. Zhang Yu had just captured Anqing, and before he could enter the city to plunder, Zhao Xiaofei occupied it again. Anqing Prefect Du Yongyi approached Zhao Xiaofei, bowed, and said, "Your humble servant greets Lord Kenan!"
"Sir Du, you're welcome! Tell me how many craftsmen there are in Anqing Prefecture? I can be of use!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"There are 3,600 blacksmiths and 3,500 carpenters in Anqing City. They are ready to be used at any time!" said Du Yongyi.
"Okay! Send it to our army!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"Yes!" Du Yongyi said.
"Thank you for your hard work, Magistrate Du!" Zhao Xiaofei said as he took the tea and took a sip.
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