Chapter 345 (1/2)

“Faster! Faster!” Liu Mang’s Ar as quickly as possible He did not even have ti Cavalry were formidable on horses but if they were then put on a shi+p, they beco’s main ars at Shouchun He could not lose it If he loses Shouchun, he would lose Yangzhou and all of his hard work such as his invention and the sweet potatoes would belong to others

They followed the Yellow River If they had used cavalries, they would take three days but following the river would only take half the time

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The day passed quickly as the sun sets Time would not wait for one man

“Military Advisor!” Zhao Yun went to Shouchun’s governor’s building around ht He would always come here at this hour He saw Xu Shu there, quiet and motionless

Zhao Yun noted that Xu Shu was still wearing the sa In other words, the one to bed

“Military Advisor!” Zhao Yun called out again This ti You are here” Xu Shu’s voice was hoarse Zhao Yun was stunned the ed despite being at the prime of his life His eyes were bloodshot and the corners of his mouth was dry Even his hair had started to turn white

“Military Advisor! You…” Zhao Yun did not knohat to say

“Coh he looked haggard, his free and easy nature remained Xu Shu invited Zhao Yun to sit and even poured tea for hi Are you willing to part with Shouchun?” Xu Shu was seely out of form

“Shouchun?” Zhao Yun did not kno to reply He had only been in Shouchun for a few months If it was not because of what happened at Hefei, he would siuest at Shouchun However, in the past few days, he had been defending Shouchun

“I would have to part with Shouchun” Xu Shu said again and then explained his feelings of desolation “Milord handed to zhou I swore to Milord that no har as I a surrendered All that is left is Lujiang and Shouchun Lujiang is only a river stronghold Shouchun is the key point in Yangzhou However, I, Xu Shu, is incapable of protecting this place” Xu Shu lost his bearings as though he was drunk although all he had was tea

“Miltary Advisor We will not lose Shouchun!” Zhao Yun replied with deter as I, Zhao Yun, am here, I will not let the Liu Bei’s Ar It is useless!” Xu Shu smiled bitterly and shook his head “If Shouchun was lost, the life of Milady would not be guaranteed!” Pang Tong had qi’s life

As a subject, Xu Shu could not ignore the life of his Lord’s wife It was the sainal history There were things that a loyal subject could not ignore This ’s escape path needed to be secured regardless of whether Shouchun still stood They would need to return to Lujiang and qi dies at Shouchun, they would have no way out They would not be able to go to Lu Bu as their connection to the Lu Bu’s Ar would also becozhou could develop because of Lu Bu’s support Regardless of what Liu Mang did, if Lu Lingqi dies, he would need to bear the blaht back on his own

Xu Shu already said that Shouchun would only fall after his death However, he would need to give Shouchun in exchange for Lu Lingqi

“Zilong I will leave everything to you once Shouchun falls YouMilord’s wife to hih he was speaking of his will

“Military Advisor!” Zhao Yun finally understood as said and quickly cupped his fist “I know ies like you! I am not qualified for the task, please withdraw your orders!”

Xu Shu did not give Zhao Yun a reply and sihter1 “Go, Zilong It is about tireet Milady”

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