The small soldier gave Zhang Zhao an apologetic smile. "Oh, my apologies! I forgot that you people from Youzhou are different from those in Ying Prefecture. Ying Prefecture surrendered in all sincerity, but you... well, never mind. Forget I said anything!"
Zhang Zhao had originally planned that if Pei Xiao asked him to stay for a meal, he would have a bite. But hearing the second half of the soldier's comment made his heart grow cold. It was true—Youzhou had held a winning hand only to play it into a wreck, shifting from the offensive to the defensive. If the peace talks failed, Youzhou would be surrounded and crushed like a dumpling!
With a bitter smile, Zhang Zhao followed behind the soldier, suddenly noticing several strange contraptions. He pointed toward them and asked, "Might I ask, brother, what are those strange-looking things used for?"
Chapter 132