Although the money was extorted by Dong Chenglang and Young Master Shi from the Military Governor, saving the Duke Huguo's face a little, in the end, it was Nanliang who lost this confrontation.
Duke Huguo was threatened with a hundred thousand taels by Marquis Dongxiang; he tried to use a hostage to get the money back. Not only was it cleverly defused by Marquis Dongxiang, but he also reversed the situation and demanded twenty thousand taels.
Duke Huguo couldn't think of a better solution and had to pay to redeem the hostage, feeling utterly humiliated.
Of course, as it concerned two Great Generals, no one in the military dared to utter a word, but Duke Huguo couldn't get past his own pride; he could lose anything but face.
After General Shi returned to the camp, Duke Huguo couldn't help but vent his anger at General Shi, blaming him for being incompetent.
