Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 252: Proposing Marriage with a Hostage

Xing Daorong originally didn't want to get involved in the hostage exchange.

But since this matter has to go around in circles and the hostages have to be exchanged at Dasan Pass, Xing Daorong can really take care of it.

Not for any other reason, just because it became a natural thing to do.

Xing Daorong had originally been thinking of going to Dasan Pass to ask Ma Chao for marriage, and the proposal to exchange Xiahou Dun for the Cui family was basically proposed by him. After seeing the look Liu Bei had just given him, Xing Daorong decided to take the job.

Seeing Zhang Fei asking for orders, he still followed and said, "My lord, I was going to Dasan Pass to ask for marriage, so why not leave this matter to me."

Liu Bei originally wanted to entrust this task to Xing Daorong.

In his heart, Xing Daorong is the most stable.

It is very important to bring the Cui family back, so it is best for Xing Daorong to do it.

Seeing that Xing Daorong volunteered, he agreed: "Okay, since Zi Yuben is going, let Zi Yu go along as well."

Xing Daorong took the order and left.

When Fan Yufeng heard that Xing Daorong was about to leave again, she was somewhat reluctant.

However, Fan Yufeng was well aware of Xing Daorong's restless temper and it was difficult for her to stop him.

Besides...

As long as he comes back safely, that's all that matters. Nothing else really matters.

Then she said softly, "General, please go now. I will take care of everything in the mansion."

Xing Daorong is no longer as determined to die as he was in the past. Besides, this trip is obviously not dangerous, and Ma Chao has troops stationed at Dasan Pass, so there is no need to worry.

He nodded and said, "We are going there today, just to exchange hostages, there is really no need to worry."

"I'll try to go early and come back early, maybe I can catch up with my wife when she gives birth."

Fan Yufeng hurriedly said, "Don't be anxious. Safety on the road is the most important thing. Doctor Hua is here for the delivery, so don't worry."

There is nothing wrong with what he said.

With Hua Tuo around, Xing Daorong felt at ease.

...

To exchange hostages, Xing Daorong finally didn't have to bring so many soldiers with him.

Xing Daorong led a dozen riders, escorting Xiahou Dun and the betrothal gifts, and headed towards Dasan Pass.

There was nothing to mention along the way, so we arrived at Dasan Pass.

Ma Chao had received the news long ago and was waiting outside the pass.

When he saw Xing Daorong, he was overjoyed: "Zi Yu, I haven't seen you for a long time. You are getting better and better!"

Xing Daorong's experience in the Battle of Nanzhong was legendary. The first words he said when he met Xing Daorong were all words of envy.

Xing Daorong said a few humble words and then got down to business.

"Mengqi, I came here today to propose marriage."

"I and Mengqi's younger sister fell in love during the Battle of Guanzhong. I want to ask Mengqi's consent to marry her as my legal wife."

Ma Chao was overjoyed.

He hurriedly said, "Brother-in-law! From today on, Zi Yu is my brother-in-law!"

"Well, actually, all it takes is a letter. How can I refuse?"

"It is a great joy that my little sister can have a son and a wife!"

"Let's go, let's go... Today we have a big banquet, and we must not leave until we are drunk."

After saying that, he pulled Xing Daorong away.

Xing Daorong quickly stopped him and said, "Mengqi, don't drink too much."

"I came here this time for something important."

As he spoke, he also talked about the plan to exchange Xiahou Dun for the Cui family.

Upon hearing this, Ma Chao was filled with anger and asked, "How can Xiahou Dun survive?"

"When Cao's soldiers arrive, we will rush over and rob the Cui family."

Ma Chao really hated the Cao family, and he also hated the Xiahou family, who were in the same boat with the Cao family.

Xiahou Dun's fate...

Of course he wants it.

Xing Daorong quickly said no when he heard this.

"Although Cao Cao is our enemy, we must not do anything that goes against our will."

"It would be better if the whole world knew about it, which would ruin our lord's reputation and be detrimental to our great cause." Ma Chao said angrily, "I will spare his life this time, but I will kill him the next time I see him."

After that, he regained his composure and said, "Since you have important things to do, it is inconvenient for you to drink heavily. Just have a couple of drinks. You can't refuse anymore."

Xing Daorong naturally agreed, and they had to eat and drink for a while that night.

...

The next day.

Xing Daorong and Xiahou Dun stood in front of the pass.

Xiahou Dun couldn't help feeling a little excited.

When he met Liu Ye before, he thought his life was over.

Unexpectedly, this series of twists and turns brought me here, and I am about to be free.

And when he saw Xu Chu coming from the front, he became even more excited.

"General Xiahou... Cao Cao treated you well. He agreed to all the conditions without hesitation and wanted to take you back."

"Just be more determined next time and don't get tied up again."

Just when he was excited, Xing Daorong's sinister words were like a knife stabbing straight into Xiahou Dun's heart.

Xiahou Dun suddenly felt a tightness in his chest and could only turn his grief and anger into strength.

I secretly made up my mind to avenge this humiliation in the future.

...

On Cao Cao's side, it was Xu Chu who "escorted" the Cui family.

Seeing Xing Daorong, Xu Chu's face turned unhappy.

As a close minister, Xu Chu knew Cao Cao's recent situation very well.

It's extremely bad.

The main culprit, not to mention Xing Daorong, is also not immune from the blame.

As for the Cui family, they were originally going to marry the crown prince Cao Zhi, but now they were being sent away by himself. For Xu Chu, this was indeed a shame.

Seeing Xing Daorong at this moment, he naturally didn't feel happy and didn't want to talk any nonsense.

But he called out, "Xing Daorong, where is General Xiahou?"

Xing Daorong led someone out and said, "Xiahou Dun is here. Xu Chu...you ask the Cui family to come, and I will release him myself."

Xu Chu, however, refused to accept the result and wanted to argue about who would release the person first.

But he called out: "Xing Daorong, release General Xiahou first, and I will release him myself!"

Ma Chao, who was standing by, heard that the two men were hesitating and were arguing about whether to release the person first or not.

He was already unhappy about letting Xiahou Dun go, and now he shouted, "Xu Chu, it would be better if you didn't let him go!"

"I will kill Xiahou Dun right now and avenge my people!"

It would be fine if someone else said this, Xu Chu just pretended not to hear it.

But Ma Chao is different.

This guy has a deep blood feud with the Cao family, there's no telling what he could do!
Xu Chu didn't dare to gamble.

Again, Xiahou Dun can die, but he cannot die because of his own fault.

Sima Yi did not dare to act rashly back then, and even though Xu Chu was not very smart, he understood the reason.

When he saw Ma Chao, his face immediately turned grim, but he had no choice but to let the person go.

Xing Daorong saw Xu Chu waving his hand, and a large wave of troops came towards the pass.

When he got closer, he saw that the man leading the group had a square face and looked somewhat similar to Cui Yan. He knew that he was a member of Cui Yan's clan.

Sure enough, the man bowed and said, "I am Cui Lin from Qinghe. I have heard of General Xing's great name for a long time. Today I see that he is indeed a handsome man."

Xing Daorong did not dare to neglect.

Although the Cui family came with their entire family, many things would be left in Yecheng, and their situation would not be as good as before.

But the defection of these big and powerful families is actually a sign of the times for the world.

From now on, if the noble families wanted to join Liu, they all knew that there was hope.

The people of the world are loyal to Liu...

I wonder if there will be someone who is ready to take action at the critical moment...

(End of this chapter)