Although he was organizing for someone else for the first time, Ye Feng's arrangements were not perfect.
For instance, he said that Cao Cao always exaggerated Zhang Miao's loyalty and generosity.
But was Zhang Miao truly like that?
Perhaps!
Yet, it wasn't something Cao Cao would know, nor was it something he would reveal to others.
Thus,
What was originally a simple statement turned into something else entirely in Zhang Miao's ears.
What did it become?
It became Cao Cao calling him foolish and rich, just so Ye Feng could come and extort him.
No wonder!
He had to fit the description!
Who could blame him when Ye Feng had just asked him for supplies and fodder for twenty thousand troops?
If he didn't know Zhang Miao's capabilities, would Ye Feng dare to make such a bold request?
He actually would!
Regardless of who the governor was this time, Ye Feng would never hold back when it was time to squeeze.
But Zhang Miao didn't know that!
Therefore,
He attributed the reason for Ye Feng's extortion to Cao Cao.
Why did you have to be so smug and gossip about others?
I am rich!
So what?
If you hadn't spread the word, how would Ye Feng, that rebel leader, know about me?
How could he have found Chenliu so precisely?
Don't be ridiculous!
It was you!
Old Cao!
Even if I don't know your motive for promoting me, you have to take responsibility for this now!
As for everything else?
Is it important?
Not important!
Zhang Miao didn't even want to consider why Cao Cao would mention him to Ye Feng.
It was meaningless!
Because his losses today were real, and he clearly had no grudges with Ye Feng.
What?
You say Ye Feng just randomly picked a city to resupply his army?
Use your brain!
How far is Suanzao from their Chenliu that they would run out of provisions by the time they reached here?
Would the allied army's camp not provide Ye Feng with supplies?
In other words,
Even if the allied army's camp was incredibly foolish and truly didn't give Ye Feng any supplies.
Do you think Ye Feng is the type of person to suffer such a loss?
Zhang Miao didn't believe it!
Unless someone had told Ye Feng that provisions could be obtained from a certain place!
Wuhu?
Another case solved!
The only ones who knew him so well were Old Cao and Yuan Shao; he had no deep acquaintance with others.
And since Ye Feng didn't mention Yuan Shao today, this matter likely had nothing to do with Yuan Shao.
It must be you, Old Cao!
Thinking of this,
Zhang Miao's smile became somewhat distorted, and he almost couldn't maintain his composure.
Fortunately,
Wei Zi, who arrived in time, roused him and made Zhang Miao understand a truth.
Overwhelming force!
Even if he knew Ye Feng was here to extort him, he could do nothing about Ye Feng.
"Governor, Prefect..."
Wei Zi, completely unaware of what had just transpired, said with a smile:
"The banquet is ready, the two lords can proceed now!"
"Alright then!"
Looking at Zhang Miao, whose smile had returned, Ye Feng didn't think much of it.
"Since Prefect Zhang is so hospitable, I, Ye Feng, cannot refuse!"
"Let's go!"
"We'll just have a few drinks today, a token gesture!"
"Governor speaks wisely!"
Although his heart yearned to turn and leave, Zhang Miao still maintained a smile and said:
"Knowing Governor's busy schedule, we won't delay!"
"Please!"
"Please!"
After exchanging polite gestures, Ye Feng followed with Yang Yanqi.
The persona must be maintained!
Since he had established a persona of being greedy and lustful, he naturally had to bring his little lover along.
What?
You say my Ye Feng is acting naturally and doesn't need to act at all?
Bah!
Off with your head!
...
Chenliu Prefectural Office,
Banquet Hall,
Before Ye Feng and his entourage arrived, a group of charming ladies had already arrived.
Some were the top courtesans from nearby entertainment establishments, while others were renowned chaste women.
But no matter what,
Since they were brought here today, it meant they were about to face something... being fancied and taken away!
"Alas~!"
With a deep sigh, a young girl with a fair complexion at the forefront shook her head bitterly.
"I don't know which important figure from where is insisting on me coming to accompany them?"
"Who knows?"
Beside her, a woman dressed in a similarly green robe also had a hint of sadness flash in her eyes.
She didn't want to come either!
She was originally a chaste woman who only sold her art, never intending to encounter such a situation.
But who knew,
This time, even her father, who had always protected her, fell silent.
Although her father said after that person left that they could pack their bags and leave Chenliu immediately if things went wrong.
But she wasn't stupid!
Leaving Chenliu now would mean offending two major figures simultaneously.
Perhaps even more!
This would have a devastating impact on their family's future development and survival.
After all, their clients were all these high-ranking officials and nobles.
And these officials and nobles were often connected. Offending one meant offending a group.
If it were some minor families, they wouldn't be so fearful.
After all,
Those who could afford chaste women in the late Han Dynasty were already influential in their own right.
But one was the Prefect, and the other was someone even the Prefect had to curry favor with...
It didn't seem like they could afford to offend them!
Helpless,
She could only dress up and follow the servants to the Prefect's mansion.
But what surprised her was that there was more than one chaste woman here?
Or rather,
All the chaste women with any reputation in Chenliu were gathered here at this moment.
This made her curious.
Who could it be?
The Prefect of Chenliu was already a great official to them, so what kind of status would a person be who made the Prefect of Chenliu value him so much?
Would he fancy her at first sight and insist on taking her away?
Did she have the right to refuse?
"Creak~!"
Just as the woman in green was lost in thought, the hall door was suddenly pushed open.
Immediately after,
The second master of the Wei family, the one who sent someone to bring them here, respectfully ushered a young man inside?
How could this be?!
Zhang Miao, the Prefect of a prefecture, actually treated a young man like this?
Who was this person?
While in a daze,
She saw the Second Master Wei, who had sent someone to bring them, quickly walk towards them.
"Everyone, perk up!"
"When the banquet begins, you will go out one by one. Whoever is chosen will stay tonight!"
"Don't worry!"
"Besides the one chosen by the lord, no one else will bother you!"
Having said that, seeing the few nod in agreement, Wei Zi went towards the kitchen again.
He was indeed very busy!
Not only did he have to appease the chaste women, but he also couldn't neglect the kitchen.
And after he left,
The few chaste women, who were already a bit nervous, now had beads of sweat on their foreheads.
They didn't doubt the truth of Wei Zi's words; this was agreed upon before they came.
Tonight, one person was destined to stay, and the rest were just there to sing.
Otherwise,
Even with the Prefect of Chenliu's authority, he wouldn't have been able to gather all the chaste women from various households.
As for Wei Zi and the others?
There was no need to worry!
They all made a living in Chenliu. Didn't they all know each other?
If it weren't for the combined pressure of the Prefect and several major families, they might not have yielded this time.
Therefore,
No matter which household the chaste woman came from, she didn't want to be the unlucky one!
What did being chosen mean?
If that person was interested in you, they might give you the status of a concubine.
If that person lost interest in you after one night?
Then, I'm sorry!
Either you find someone who doesn't know your past to marry, or you spend your life alone at home.
Chaste women!
It was all about elegance and charm!
Did they really think the young masters from those wealthy families lacked women in their daily lives?
"Alas~!"
The woman in green, increasingly agitated, instinctively wiped the fine sweat from her forehead with her handkerchief.
She was actually quite nervous!
For some reason,
She suddenly had a bad feeling, as if she was destined to be chosen.
...
Completely unaware that Zhang Miao had prepared a surprise for him, Ye Feng was currently feasting on the delicacies before him.
He had to admit,
Even the aristocratic families in Chenliu city enjoyed a more luxurious life than their impoverished Youzhou.
Birds in the sky, beasts on the ground, and creatures in the water... they had it all!
Although it was only prepared in an afternoon, the scale far exceeded Ye Feng's imagination.
Who told him he was used to a hard life?
Even the aristocratic families in Youzhou city had entertained him, but the scale couldn't compare.
Not to mention the surprise!
So,
When a faint sound of qin music began to play, Ye Feng lifted his head.
And when those beautiful chaste women appeared one by one, Ye Feng's gaze was further captivated.
"Heh heh~!"
Seeing Ye Feng's astonished expression, Zhang Miao smiled with satisfaction.
It seemed the rumors outside were true; this Ye Feng was a glutton for women!
But that was fine too.
If a mere few women could distract him, it was better than him lingering in Chenliu.
Thinking of this,
Zhang Miao, who had regained his composure, smiled and introduced to Ye Feng:
"Governor Ye, what do you think of these chaste women?"
"Hmm?"
Ye Feng, already quite astonished, looked at Zhang Miao with even more surprise.
"Prefect Zhang, are you saying that these are all chaste women?"
"Of course!"
Zhang Miao proudly twitched his small mustache and said with self-satisfaction:
"How can we let those worn-out women make a fool of themselves when entertaining distinguished guests like Governor Ye?"
"These are chaste women from Chenliu, as well as those who have come from elsewhere and are temporarily residing here!"
"Hiss~!"
As he listened to Zhang Miao's introduction, Ye Feng took a breath, feeling an inexplicable emotion.
These aristocratic families really knew how to have fun!
Why hadn't he thought of this?
Besides those famous beauties of the late Han Dynasty, there were also those renowned chaste women!
Huh?
That's right!
Didn't Cao Cao's future wife come from a chaste woman background?
Thinking of this,
Ye Feng's gaze towards these women became a little different.
Cao the husband-snatcher's wife?
If he were to encounter her, wouldn't it bring double the pleasure?
"Prefect Zhang~!"
Ye Feng, whose smile was almost uncontrollable, clasped his hands towards Zhang Miao.
"Why don't you introduce them to me first, so that I, this Governor, can get to know them better?"
"This..."
Zhang Miao was stunned, thinking, "Where would I know who is who?"
Besides,
Couldn't he just pick based on appearance? Did he need to get to know them further?
However,
Ye Feng was after all a distinguished guest he had to entertain. How could he refuse the guest's request?
Fortunately,
Since Zhang Miao could become a Prefect of a prefecture, he was a person of quick wit.
"Well then~!"
Beckoning to the chaste women before him, Zhang Miao, who had thought of a solution, said with a smile:
"Since Governor Ye is interested, why don't you all introduce yourselves!"