November 5th.
Huang Zhong got better after Tong gave him the necessary treatment. Today, he packed his belongings, getting ready to leave this city.
Liu Biao had kept his promise. All remaining Imperial soldiers retreated to the south via Pu Yang instead of going back to Henei. It seemed Liu Biao wanted to return to his Commandery instead of returning to the Capital.
As part of the hostage promise, Tong should release him once he confirmed that Liu Biao had withdrawn.
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During a few days as a hostage, Tong allowed Huang Zhong to roam free in his camp, which surprised him.
As a senior general in Liu Biao's personal army, he used this rare chance to scout Tong Army to learn how this army defeated the overwhelming forces of Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun with fewer troops.
The discovery astonished him.
The stocks of crude oil, provisions, and weaponry. Everything was prepared and kept inside the walls.
