Mythical Three Kingdoms

After that, Liu Yu and Chen Xi accelerated their pace toward Eastern Youzhou, fortunately for Hua Xiong’s command under the elite cavalry, otherwise just this terrifying marching speed would be enough to drag down a legion.

Upon arriving in Youzhou, Chen Xi immediately ordered a message to be sent by War Eagle to the Western Youzhou area. Although he had not received reports from the front due to the rapid march, he could roughly estimate the situation ahead.

Then they headed straight for Northern Youzhou with Hua Xiong and Liu Yu, to the gathering place of the Wuhuan Tribe, which Liu Yu knew very well.

In a few days, after the rapid march, Chen Xi and his group left Youzhou, and then under the guidance of some suddenly appearing Wuhuan people, rushed toward the new camp of the Wuhuan Tribe.

”Are these people Duke Bo’an’s informants?” Chen Xi curiously asked Liu Yu, looking at the Wuhuan people leading the way ahead.

”My assistant officials, after I was rescued to Chang’an, have been lurking within the Wuhuan Tribe.” Liu Yu smiled and said, ”They used to serve as chiefs among the Wuhuan for a while.”

Chen Xi was filled with admiration, Liu Yu’s methods were indeed impressive, but originally whoever arranged to put Liu Yu and Gongsun Zan in the same prefecture caused so many issues.

”Are we just heading straight with our troops?” Chen Xi looked at Hua Xiong’s elite armored cavalry behind him and asked, ”Even if I haven’t received relevant intelligence, the Northern Huns can place forces in Lelang and Liaodong, so the Wuhuan must be under control.”

”Don’t worry, my two subordinates, dare to come and receive me, must be prepared. You can be at ease, perhaps you will meet Su Puyan. By the way, if you meet him, don’t call him King of Xiao or Supuwan Chanyu, just use his Han name.” Liu Yu seemed somewhat proud.

But thinking about it, anyone who has prepared spies for many years, finally uses them to turn the tide, regardless of how well they conceal their emotions, would feel a bit restless.

”Uh, why is it a cheap three-character name?” Chen Xi asked Liu Yu, puzzled.

”...” Liu Yu glanced at Chen Xi and used voice transmission, ”Firstly, born as Hu people, they show loyalty by considering themselves of humble origin, secondly, they might want to use ’Su Pu’ as their surname.”

Chen Xi looked astonished, while Liu Yu’s expression remained calm, in his view, the Huaxia with its beautiful garments and protocol is naturally esteemed by Hu people.

After meeting the Wuhuan guides, they traveled just over twenty li, when they saw a dozen riders galloping from afar, the leading figure wore a dark silk robe, with a bright red cloak behind, appearing with a rather odd aesthetic.

However, upon seeing the newcomer, Liu Yu immediately rode forward to greet him, and Chen Xi instantly recognized his identity, therefore rode up as well.

After Liu Yu approached on horseback, the tall leader promptly dismounted deeply bowing to Liu Yu, ”Su Puyan greets Duke Bo’an.”

Liu Yu lifted Su Puyan with both hands, ”Long time no see, this time I’m here to fulfill my promise.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Xi noticed Su Puyan’s face suddenly redden, his body trembling with excitement, instantly Chen Xi realized Su Puyan was indeed a typical loyal heart for the Han Dynasty, Liu Yu had not exaggerated his bond with Hu people.

”Rise up!” seeing Su Puyan attempting a formal bow, Liu Yu quickly stopped him, ”It was my fault for breaking my promise, I cannot accept such a gift!”

”It’s not Duke Bo’an’s fault, not Duke Bo’an’s fault...” Su Puyan repeatedly said.

”Let me introduce you.” Liu Yu holds Su Puyan, walking to Chen Xi’s side, ”Puyan, this is Chen Xi, Chen Zichuan, don’t be fooled by his youth, he’s a promising talent of our Han Dynasty, thanks to Zichuan I managed to leave Youzhou alive!”

Upon hearing this, Su Puyan immediately gave Chen Xi a grand gesture of respect, his expression and actions suggesting even if Chen Xi had saved his life, it wouldn’t warrant such a response.

”Su Puyan greets your excellency, unable to repay your kindness, Puyan is willing to follow your command!” Su Puyan solemnly said.

”No need for that, Duke Bo’an is the pillar of Han, not to fall in Youzhou, I just happened upon the opportunity, cannot accept such from Puyan.” Chen Xi replied with a smile, without a hint of disdain towards Su Puyan, making him even more appreciative.

”Here, this is Hua Xiong, General Hua Zijian, he’s one of the leading cavalry commanders of the Central Plains!” Originally Liu Yu worried Chen Xi might dismiss Su Puyan, but unexpectedly Chen Xi did not show any contempt, even seemed inclined to associate with him.

Hua Xiong coldly cupped his fist, for someone like Su Puyan, the straightforward Hua Xiong generally disdained, disloyalty was looked down upon by generals loyal to the Han.

Su Puyan, however, didn’t show any disrespect, and still respectfully saluted Hua Xiong.

”Don’t mind, Zijian’s just like this.” Chen Xi said with a trace of a smile using voice transmission to Su Puyan, now that Su Puyan was very valuable, he couldn’t let the other mentally distressed, human hearts are difficult to fathom.

”Thank you, Zichuan.” Upon hearing Chen Xi’s voice transmission, Su Puyan secretly looked at Chen Xi’s expression, the slight discomfort caused by Hua Xiong’s indifference instantly vanished, having been largely influenced by Liu Yu’s indoctrination, a bit of goodwill from Chen Xi representing the Han Dynasty quickly dispelled any minor dissatisfaction.

”Zijian, you’d better keep that cold face.” Chen Xi transmitted to Hua Xiong.

”You want me to show kindness to such people?” Hua Xiong transmitted in response.

For the rest of his life, Su Puyan never saw Hua Xiong show kindness, Hua Xiong always appeared as if someone owed him millions; over time, Su Puyan accepted it, perhaps thinking of Hua Xiong as someone with a perpetually stern face.

However, due to this, during subsequent collaboration, Su Puyan never detected Hua Xiong’s disdain, having assumed Hua Xiong naturally had a stern face, he didn’t harbor any negative thoughts once accustomed to it.

”Keep it up, keep it up.” Chen Xi appeared with a smile transmitting.

Hua Xiong snorted twice, his expression growing even darker, however speaking of it, Xiliang Iron Cavalry mixed with Qiang Cavalry, showing no kindness to Qiang people was Hua Xiong’s natural instinct.

While Chen Xi instructed Hua Xiong, Liu Yu also began to inquire about Su Puyan’s current situation, and as Chen Xi had anticipated, the Northern Huns’ guard mentality was quite sound, a portion of the Wuhuan main force was forcibly taken along, another arranged to guard Lelang and Liaodong.

As for the Wuhuan chiefs, any slight radical actions led to their extermination, while Su Puyan was always obedient, hence was only briefly interned before being released, enabling him a chance for rebellion.