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    With such a chaotic scene, even if we wait a little longer, what result can we expect?  The knights were somewhat critical of Zhang Wu's decision.  Zhang Wu is the veteran of Funiu Village.  He was originally a son of a good family who was recruited into the army, but later he could not bear the harsh treatment of the officers and fled to the mountains. He followed Hu Liuniang's father to build a village in the poor mountains and ridges.  After the death of the old village leader, he assisted the young Hu Liuniang to gain a foothold in the green forest where tigers and leopards were rampant.  Over the years, Funiuzhai's support to the Lord of Jingling County and its friendship with the governor of Bingzhou were mostly due to his ideas.  Zhang Wu had long seen clearly that during this turbulent time, countless powerful forces were attacking and fighting against each other, just like giant millstones colliding and crushing.  It may be difficult to distinguish between them, but the aftermath of the confrontation is enough to crush any stray gravel into pieces.  Therefore, it is wishful thinking to want to remain isolated and maintain the stability of the small group as in the past.  The Jin Dynasty claimed to have ruled the world for decades, but in fact there were countless bandits in the mountains, forests and lakes all over the country, and they never stopped for a moment.  Although Funiuzhai has little reputation, it is just a drop in the ocean.  However, the bandits were as large as those in Hebei and the Central Plains, with tens of thousands of hedgehogs gathering under Shi Le's command; and the powerful Daijun bandits had long been dispersed and integrated by Lu Yao.  Apart from relying on the strong men, how could there be any other way for the few members of Funiuzhai's old tribe?  Last year, Zhang Wu and others were recruited by Hu Liu Niang to replace the county. They immediately witnessed the high-spirited and prosperous attitude of the Youzhou military government, which already made him heartbroken.  He was about to ask the leader of Hu Dazhai to propose a career path for his companions, but he suddenly received the favor of General Pingbei and was ordered to be responsible for the intelligence in the Central Plains area This was really an unexpected surprise.  Zhang Wu knew very well that he was not from a serious military background, nor was he a direct descendant who followed Lu Yao through life and death.  This appointment was mostly due to the rapid rise of the military government, and there were too few available talents other than battlefield soldiers.  But if he can seize this opportunity, he will definitely be able to enter the real inner circle of the government.  For Zhang Wu, who was just over half a century old but had been a bandit for more than thirty years, where could there be a more attractive opportunity than this?  Therefore, his level of care in this matter indeed exceeded Lu Yao's expectations.  The intelligence network organized by the old Funiuzhai headquarters is good at communicating with foxes and rats in various cities, and then develops to a higher level. Its operating style is very different from the scout and reconnaissance team led by Zhu Sheng.  Zhang Wu went south a few months ago in the name of a merchant. He initially bought a pasture outside Xuchang to trade livestock and fur goods.  Later, he gradually acted like a generous person on various occasions and won over local high-rollers.  After mastering this group of people, on the one hand, he collected information; on the other hand, he used them as middlemen, and gradually established relationships with the civil and military officials of the shogunate and related powerful families.  Xuchang was one of the five capitals of Cao Wei, and later replaced Yangzhai as the seat of Yingchuan County. Its prosperity and splendor are far beyond comparison with the military towns on the frontier.  Even after the Central Plains was hit by wars and famines many times, and no household registrations were left in ten, a large number of rich and noble people still concentrated in Xuchang City, where the Donghai King's shogunate was located, drinking and having fun day and night, and living as extravagantly as before.  In order to maintain a luxurious life, these powerful people either sold their official positions and obtained titles, or they accumulated wealth and trade, and were involved in all kinds of industries including boats, carriages, shops, brocades, and sheep.  Relying on the introduction of local knights and wealthy customers, Zhang Wu successively sold large quantities of Hebei cattle and horses to several government merchants.  In the process, he deliberately flattered people, making everyone involved from top to bottom earn a lot of money. Then he bribed them with huge amounts of money, and soon he was in and out of the wealthy family, and had relationships with many high-ranking officials.  His men got on the line.  Although they are just tribe leaders and servant leaders, their energy is not small.  With their care, Zhang Wu's business became more and more prosperous.  Later, when Xuchang fell, Zhang Wu and his party were in a state of embarrassment. Fortunately, they were rescued by a few acquaintances, and then they retreated to Juancheng with the rest of the group and settled down again.  Because the shogunate was in urgent need of cattle and horses to replenish its troops during the process of reorganizing its troops, it could only rely more and more on this wealthy businessman.  Some officials with responsibilities even had to deal with Zhang Wu at all costs and treated him as if he were a guest.  Generally speaking, Zhang Wu¡¯s actions in the past few months have been going smoothly. Eye spies are gradually in place, and the envisioned spy network has begun to take shape.  But he never expected that not long after leaving Xuchang, Juancheng would be in turmoil again; nor did he expect that today, countless soldiers and generals inside and outside Juancheng would suddenly collapse!  ¡°In this way, all the painstaking efforts, all those careful arrangements, small waits, and careful preparations are all in vain.  The original purpose of General Pingbei's dispatch of himself to the south also met with undoubted failure.  Zhang Wu was extremely angry, but for a moment, he really didn¡¯t know what to do!  Everyone rested for a while by the official road.  In this moment, civil and military officials he was familiar with kept running towards him along the official road, and then continued running away.  Most people showed panic?, he only had time to raise his hand to signal, and then walked away with the flow of people; only a few people stopped for a moment to say hello and say a few words to Zhang Wu.  At this time, all they can say is nothing more than complaints about the military defeat and speculation about the enemy's approach to the city.  But these people have never even met the bandits, and most of the things they say are absurd. They are just processing the rumors they heard, and then spreading rumors to intimidate each other.  Zhang Wu chatted with them for a few words and then lost interest. He waved his hand and told them to escape for their lives.  After a while, the group was stunned to see General Qiu Guang, who was ordered by King Donghai to guard Juancheng.  This trusted general of the King of the East China Sea had no subordinates around him. He was all alone, crouching tightly on his horse, and was wrapped in a large group of noisy soldiers and civilians, just like a squirrel struggling in the whirlpool of the rapids.  From time to time he raised his body and waved his arms, as if to command something.  However, at this time, the originally complex and strict military system had been destroyed, and the hierarchical system between people had lost its effect under the imminent threat of bandits.  No matter how angry he yelled, scolded, ordered, or threatened, no one paid any attention to him, and no one even looked up at him.  The bandits from the Central Plains who were said to be about to launch a massive attack on the city still haven¡¯t appeared, but the general in charge of Juancheng¡¯s defense has already embarked on the road to escape alone.  There is no doubt that another major defeat of the Donghai King Shogunate is coming. This once glorious building has reached the point of complete collapse, and no one can save it anymore.  Anyone with any sense would choose to escape as soon as possible instead of staying here and letting the collapsing wood and rocks crush them.  This situation is enough to make even the most optimistic person feel discouraged. Congqi could not bear it any longer and urged: "Zhang Village Master let's go too, Juancheng is definitely doomed!" "Wait a little longer wait a little longer.  Wait" Zhang Wu seemed to suddenly find the direction of his next effort. His eyes were frighteningly bright: "The people of the Sima family can move faster than anyone else when it comes to escaping for their lives If you wait a little longer, the King of East China Sea will  It¡¯s time to leave the city! ¡± ****** Sorry everyone, I finished writing it the day before yesterday. I was busy and forgot to upload it Sigh
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