On the day Zhou Che arrived at Nanping City with a hundred thousand soldiers, an informant reported that Nanping City was quiet, without any battles or dangers. The flag on the city wall still proclaimed the Marquis Nanping Residence.
Zhou Che found it strange, "That can't be right."
He instructed his informant, "Check again and report back."
Then, he ordered his hundred thousand soldiers to set up camp and rest, waiting for more detailed news.
Despite repeated inquiries, the informant returned with the same conclusion.
Puzzled, Zhou Che was about to investigate personally when a troop left Nanping City and headed straight toward him. On closer inspection, the lead figure turned out to be Zhou Gu.
Someone shouted excitedly, "It's the Fourth Young Master."
Zhou Che, too, was pleased. He hurried to greet him, "Fourth Brother!"
Zhou Gu dismounted and embraced Zhou Che, "Third Brother."