After Zhang Xi figured out Deng Ai's matter, he was no longer involved.
After all, this is about the tacit understanding of the screen. In addition, Deng Ai did not blame Hua Wan for getting pregnant. Not to mention Deng Ai's fault, Hua Wan got pregnant in one go.
There will definitely be something more to come after the incident. After all, Deng Ai himself has problems.
No matter what, when the young couple went to see the second master, Zhang Xi did not plan to follow them, so that the second master could not vent his anger on the junior and take all the anger on himself.
But what Zhang Xi didn't expect was that the second master came to the door in person.
When he came to the door, he scolded Zhang Xi angrily, scolding Zhang Xi for his incompetence in teaching such a shameless thing.
Zhang Xi really wants to slander you. It’s true that you, the old man, only have one wife, but that guy from Guan Ping doesn’t have one. He only has two concubines, and he didn’t see General Zilong carrying a powerful gallbladder to your house. Make trouble.
Why, Guan Ping can do this, but my Deng Ai can't do it? !
Unfortunately, Zhang Xi didn't have the courage to say it.
After all, he is the second master, and as the second master approaches sixty, his power becomes more and more powerful, and he is almost as powerful as the one sitting in the temple in later generations.
Who dares to speak loudly in front of the second master?
Furthermore, the second master did not come to Zhang Xi simply to scold Zhang Xi.
The second master is here to borrow someone.
"This time we are going north to Nanyang, I want to use Ping'er as the vanguard. If this is the case, Xiangfan cannot be left unattended." The second master said to Zhang Xi, "I want to keep Ma Jichang and Fei Wenwei to stay in Xiangyang. With these two people, Xiangyang should be guarded." It’s no big deal. It’s just that Fancheng still lacks a general to garrison, so I’ve come here to ask you to call Zhang Boqi to guard Fancheng.”
The second master came to ask Zhang Xi for help.
After all, Zhang Ni was promoted by Zhang Xi. Although they were all under the King of Hanzhong, theoretically the second master could call Zhang Ni, but he had to say hello to Zhang Xi first.
This is the rule these days. In the context of the dual monarchy, if Zhang Xi disagrees, Zhang Yi has the right to refuse Guan Yu.
As for why the Second Master wanted Zhang Ni, it was obvious that Zhang Ni’s performance in the Battle of Xiangfan had already been recognized by the Second Master. In addition, during the time when Zhang Xi went to Hanzhong, Zhang Ni’s actions on behalf of the Fancheng garrison were also Yes, going back this time also saves time to familiarize yourself with the work. He is the most suitable candidate to guard Fancheng.
Zhang Xi hesitated a little.
In this Northern Expedition, Zhang Xi also needs to employ people.
The Northern Expedition planned by Liu Bei will take Yizhou as the main starting point for the attack, and the number of troops used will not be too small.
As for Hanzhong, Wei Yan himself had a garrison strength of 20,000 people. This time Zhang Xi and others were stationed in Hanzhong as the front army, and they also brought 30,000 people with them, which added up to more than 50,000.
Liu Bei will also set off with his rear army. This number should not be less than the 30,000 people in the front. Conservative estimates suggest that in this Northern Expedition, Liu Bei will use between 80,000 and 100,000 troops.
There were already more troops than during the Battle of Hanzhong. It could be said that the entire country was engaged in the Northern Expedition.
It will definitely be troublesome to command so many soldiers. When leading troops in battle, they will definitely need the assistance of generals.
Zhang Ni and Zhang Yi are the two people Zhang Xi can use most easily now. If Zhang Ni is seconded to Guan Yu, Zhang Xi is afraid that he will be too busy by then.
But if you think about it carefully, it is really not easy for Guan Yu.
It's not that Jingzhou doesn't have good generals, Wenpin, Zhang Ren, Wang Ji, Shi Bao, Zhou Tai, and Liao Hua are actually all capable.
However, after experiencing Jiangdong's backstabbing, facing such a large force, none of these people except Liao Hua could be mobilized. They must remain in the Yangtze River Basin to guard against Soochow.
To be honest, there are really not many soldiers that Guan Yu can mobilize. Only Xu Shu can be the counselor of military affairs. There are only two generals, Liao Hua and Guan Ping. Even if Guan Xing is included, there are only three people. Compared with all the people in Yizhou, The star cast cannot be compared.
So, forget it, I still have an apprentice who can be dispatched, so I will second Zhang Yi there.
At least Zhang Yi can guard Fancheng, and Zhang Xi can feel more at ease.
"By the way, this time both Yinping and Ai'er are returning to Jingzhou with me, and the woman from that group is also going with them. You can write a letter to the woman's parents to inform them." Guan Yu added.
Zhang Xi was stunned for a moment. No, let’s not talk about the flower wand. Are you planning to take Deng Ai away as well? !
So who will I send for this Northern Expedition? !
But Guan Yu also had legitimate reasons.
"This time we go north to attack Nanyang, we will inevitably station troops in Xinye Aier and Yinping. Shouldn't we go to the clan ancestral hall to worship the ancestors of the Deng family?!"
Uh. If you say that, it seems that Deng Ai really has to go back.
Forget it if there was no chance before. This time we are going north to attack Nanyang. Xinye must be an advance base. If Deng Ai is not allowed to go back, it seems really unreasonable.
But I don’t have anyone left! ! !
The second master would not consider this issue for Zhang Xi.
"There are so many leading generals in Yizhou, including my third brother, Zilong, Wen Chang and others. You may not be able to lead an army alone. Besides, with your ability, you are more than enough to command an army of ten thousand people. Why do you need help from others?!"
Anyway, after saying these words, the second master said goodbye and left directly, without even staying for dinner.
The second master is also busy. In a few days, he will return to Xiangyang to take charge and prepare for the attack on Nanyang. If it were not for the fact that he had not seen his eldest brother and third brother for a long time, he would not be able to stay at this time.
Zhang Xi also accepted his fate and first wrote a letter to Meng Huo, telling him the whereabouts of his daughter.
This is a good thing.
Zhang Xi had some idea of what Meng Huo was planning, and now he had finally given the old boy his wish. If the second master really didn't like Hua Wan, he wouldn't have allowed Hua Wan to follow him back to Jingzhou.
You know, this time Deng Ai returned to Jingzhou not only to help Guan Yu attack Nanyang in the north, but also had an important purpose of returning to Xinye to worship his ancestors. The second master agreed to go with Hua Wan. What does it mean? Needless to say? !
He, Meng Huo, had made a lot of money. Not only did he directly capture Zhang Xi as his backer, but he also indirectly got close to the second master. If he is still worried about this, then he should stop hanging around in Nanzhong and come to Chengdu to become the censor Zhongcheng himself.
But this matter really shouldn't be brought up to Meng Huo by someone like Er Ye. It can only be said by Zhang Xi, Deng Ai's master.
After writing the letter to Meng Huo, Zhang Xi called Zhang Yi and his disciples and told them to follow Guan Junhou back to Jingzhou, one to guard Xiangyang, and the other to follow Guan Junhou as a military counselor.
Neither of them objected.
Deng Ai had a reason to go back. He had to go home to worship his ancestors.
As for Zhang Yi, although he also wants to go on the Northern Expedition with Zhang Xi, but look at who the generals of Liu Bei's group are on this expedition? !
Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, Zhang Xi, Huang Quan, Wu Yi, Chen Dao, Wei Yan. Except for the right general Huang Zhong who died of illness at the beginning of the year, all the famous generals under Liu Bei's account were dispatched.
It was really difficult for Zhang Yi to get the opportunity to perform meritorious service in combat under the aura of these famous generals.
It would be better to go to Jingzhou with Guan Junhou. Guarding Fancheng is a very important task in itself. It not only guards the army's retreat, but also has the responsibility of the governor's food and logistics. If it is done well, it will be a ready-made achievement.
Therefore, after receiving the order, the two of them went home to pack their things and prepare to return to Jingzhou.
At this time, Zhang Xi finally began to figure out whether he had any useful generals on hand.
Ma Zhong is serving as the prefect of Zangkou County, Ma Di is serving as the prefect of Yuexun, and Li Hui is already the governor of Gajiang. These three people cannot be called upon at all, and the other generals Zhang Xi is familiar with seem to be in important positions. It can't be called either.
By the way, Wang Ping is now the leader of the Wudang Fei Army and is organizing and training the Wudang Fei Army. He is using the military training method that Zhuge Liang summed up by combining the mountain warfare strategies that Zhang Xi originally taught Kou Feng.
And even if Wang Ping completes the training of the Wudang Fei Army, this army, like the Baijie Army, is directly under Liu Bei's Central Army. Wang Ping has officially entered Liu Bei's talent recruitment, and Zhang Xi cannot call it now. .
So Zhang Xi thought about it and thought about it, maybe he could only take Zhang Yi with him on the Northern Expedition.
But thinking about it, what Er Ye said is right. The lineup for this Northern Expedition is too luxurious, and there are so many veteran generals. There is no need for Zhang Xi to lead the battle alone.
This time Zhang Xi is most likely to follow Pang Tong, Fazheng and others and just follow the army to provide Liu Bei with advice.
In this case, it should be enough.
And just when Zhang Xi thought that it was almost over, Deng Ai suddenly came to visit and said that there was a talented person recommended to Zhang Xi.
Zhang Xi was puzzled. How could this bastard know any acquaintances in Yizhou? !
The result is indeed there.
When Deng Ai and "Guan Suo" led the rebel vanguard camp in Nanzhong, there was a captain in the camp, and Deng Ai thought he was quite capable.
Later, Deng Ai and his wife returned all the way to Chengdu, and it was this captain who escorted them all the way back.
Now Deng Ai was going back to Jingzhou and could no longer fight with his master. At the same time, he also knew that his master was short of men, so he recommended the captain to Zhang Xi.
This person's surname is Ju, his given name is Fu, and his courtesy name is Xiaoxing. He comes from a wealthy family in Brazil County.
When Zhang Xi heard this name, he felt familiar. Then he thought about it carefully. Isn't this the famous general of the late Shu Han Dynasty who was as famous as Wang Ping? !
What the hell is such a good thing? !
At this time, Jufu was indeed young, only in his twenties, about the same age as Zhang Yi.
Jufu was originally from a local wealthy family in Hanchang County, Pasir County. He had joined the Southern Expedition because he wanted to make contributions in the Southern Expedition.
It's a pity that Zhang Xi's southern expedition, except for a serious battle in Yuexun County, was basically a flat push all the way.
Even the forward battalion where Jufu was located was temporarily relieved of its responsibilities as a forward battalion and garrisoned on the spot because Huawan threw himself into a trap.
Although Jufu's ability was appreciated by both Deng Ai and Guan Yinping, since he had no military merit, he naturally had no way to be promoted and remained a captain.
Later, Deng Ai and his wife wanted to return to Chengdu. Jufu thought that the southern expedition was over, and there was no chance of meritorious service in the south. It would be better to take the opportunity of escorting Deng Ai and his wife back to Chengdu and try their luck in Chengdu.
After all, he is from a wealthy family in Brazil County and has some connections in Chengdu.
But Jufu's luck didn't seem to be very good. He wasted almost a year in Chengdu and found no way out. Even when the Northern Expedition army was organized this time, Jufu only got the responsibility of staying in Chengdu.
Jufu didn't want to stay in Chengdu. If he stayed in Chengdu, it would be easier to gain merit in the Northern Expedition.
At this time, Deng Ai came to Jufu and said that his master was short of people. He asked Jufu if he would like to follow his master on the Northern Expedition. !
Jufuyi heard that there is such a good thing? !
I agreed immediately.
Then Deng Ai recommended Jufu to Zhang Xi.
(End of chapter)
