Zhang Xi actually didn't know much about Wang Shuang.
When Wang Shuang was stationed in Mei County, Zhang Xi was busy fighting with Zhang He and Wang Chang, and he had never even seen Wang Shuang's face.
But although Zhang Xi has never met Wang Shuang, he has played games at least.
Anyone who has played the game should have an impression of Wang Shuang - he is a person with a strength of 91, but an intelligence that barely reaches double digits.
This kind of person is not very useful even in the game, let alone using troops in Yongzhou now, it is not a game, there is no chance of a comeback.
In addition, after Zhang Xi entered Chang'an, he also heard people talk about Wang Shuang's fighting style. The most outstanding one was the time when he almost rode alone against Guan Qiujian, but the most useless one was also when he rode alone against Wei Yan. Break out.
This gave Zhang Xi the impression that Wang Shuang could ride alone and break through the formation with one move.
The trick of riding alone to break into the formation, if used well, will naturally yield unexpected results. For example, Wang Shuang's sudden attack on Guanqiu Jian's formation did buy Wei Yan enough time to defeat Guan Qiujian's cavalry attack on Wei Yan's rear army. Raid and save combat power.
But if you don't use it well, it will be like the people in Mei County, defeated and captured.
The most terrible thing is that Zhang Xi cannot see that Wang Shuang is consciously choosing the time to ride alone to break into the formation. In Zhang Xi's view, as long as Wang Shuang is forced to rush, he will subconsciously choose to ride alone to break into the formation. Whether it can happen or not depends entirely on God’s will.
Zhang Xi would not dare to hire such a person even if he needed a vanguard. How could he be allowed to lead an army alone and become the commander along the way? !
But when Zhang Xi refused, Wei Yan's expression suddenly changed, he snorted coldly, and stood up to leave.
Zhang Xi was also helpless.
Put aside his youth, Zhang Xi really wouldn't have gotten used to Wei Wenchang, who had low emotional intelligence, but today, the situation is really different.
First of all, Zhang Xi and Wei Yan are both old.
Zhang Xi's daughters are already growing up, and Wei Yan's eldest son has already begun to follow Wei Yan and experience battlefield training.
Many times, I really don’t have that much anger. If you can’t stand me, I must hate you.
Secondly, today, Wei Yanneng took the initiative to come to Zhang Xi and help Wang Shuang ask for an official position. In essence, he took the initiative to bow to Zhang Xi. Even Wei Yan, a bad-tempered guy, took the initiative to give in. If Zhang Xi really has no face at all, Yes, that really doesn’t make sense.
But the problem is that there is something wrong with the person Wei Yan recommended.
Zhang Xi grabbed Wei Yan, who was about to leave, and explained in detail the difficulties Guanzhong might face now, and the helplessness of his five-way support, and then analyzed Wang Shuang's character flaws and ability to lead troops. One thing to say, Zhang Xi Xi can explain so much to Wei Yan, which is enough to give Wei Yan face.
As for Wei Yan, he was actually not that ignorant. When Zhang Xi held him back and refused to let him go, his anger was almost gone.
Today Wei Yan came to Zhang Xi. On the one hand, he came to recruit Wang Shuang for an official position, but more importantly, Wei Yan also wanted to ease the relationship with Zhang Xi.
Wei Yan was not unaware of his popularity within the Han Dynasty. He could still talk to a few people such as Zhuge Liang and Zhang Xi.
Today's Han Dynasty is not the Han Dynasty that lacked talents in history. Wei Yan can be confident. Even if he has a bad relationship with everyone, in the event of the Northern Expedition, the court will not be able to use him.
Today's big man, if he really wants to lead an army on an expedition, he, Wei Yan, may not necessarily be qualified to be the head coach of one side.
Therefore, Wei Yan did not want to make the relationship with Zhang Xi too tense. After all, not everyone can still value his opinions and be willing to give him the opportunity to lead troops even if they dislike him.
So, when Wei Yan came this time, he did have a sense of submission. Wei Yan felt that if he personally came to ask Zhang Xi for an official position, and Zhang Xi agreed, then the relationship between the two people would be able to relax a little.
But unexpectedly, Zhang Xi refused without any hesitation.
This made Wei Yan feel so embarrassed that he even bowed his head. How could this kid still hold on to him? !
Based on Wei Yan's character, what happened next would definitely be to get up and leave on his own, and to have no contact with Zhang Xi from now on.
But Zhang Xi rarely caught Wei Yan.
This tug was actually enough to satisfy Wei Yan. It showed that Zhang Yuanchang didn't want to get too stiff with him.
However, the issue of face cannot be ignored, so Wei Yan still did not give Zhang Xi a good look. It was not until he heard Zhang Xi's explanation that his expression softened a little.
He, Wei Yan, is somewhat aware of the situation that Yongzhou is currently encountering. The last time Prime Minister Zhuge came to Chang'an, he, Wei Yan, had seen it. Therefore, Wei Yan also had an idea of the military crisis that Yongzhou might encounter.
If this five-way support envoy was set up to deal with Cao Wei's infiltration of guerrillas, then Wang Shuang may not be qualified for the job.
Wang Shuangyong was brave, but he really knew nothing about military strategy. Wei Yan knew this very clearly.
Therefore, to be fair, Wei Yan also knew that Wang Shuang was indeed not suitable to be a commander.
But the question is still the same - where to put the face? !
I, Wei Yantang, the general of Zhenbei, and the second-in-command in the Yongzhou area, have now lowered my dignity to ask for an official position from you, Zhang Xi, without even giving me any face? !
Anyway, Wei Yan still had a straight face and looked dissatisfied.
But I didn’t say leave or stay.
The commotion made Zhang Xi feel a little helpless.
After careful calculation in my mind for a while, I finally found a suitable candidate among Wei Yan's subordinates and the middle and low-level officials that Wei Yan had led.
Chencangguan guard general, Xiang Chong.
This person, who was written into the "Departure List", was valued by both Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei. He was the general who stayed to guard Chengdu during the Northern Expedition. His ability should not be a problem.
In today's time and space, Xiang Chong did follow Wei Yan into Chencang Road during the Second Northern Expedition and served under Wei Yan. Now he serves as the guard of Chencang Road and is still under Wei Yan's control.
In other words, Wei Yan is indeed Xiang Chong's old superior.
In addition, Chencang Road is no longer a front line, it is just a mountain road connecting Hanzhong and Yongzhou. There is no need to arrange heavy troops to garrison. It is better to transfer Xiang Chong to serve as the commander along the way.
Zhang Xi believes that Xiang Chong, who can be valued by both Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei, and is evaluated by Zhuge Liang as "a kind-hearted person with a good military skills", should not have any problem serving as a support envoy.
Wei Yan also fell into thinking about this.
Strictly speaking, Xiang Chong cannot be regarded as his direct lineage. Xiang Chong is Xiang Lang's nephew, and his relationship with Xiang Lang is closer.
But today, Wei Yan's biggest purpose is to ease the relationship with Zhang Xi, and Xiang Chong did serve under him before and is still controlled by him. It makes sense to say that he is Wei Yan's man.
Another one. Wei Yan made a comparison between Xiang Chong and Wang Shuang in his mind. Although in terms of close relationship, Wei Yan preferred Wang Shuang, in terms of ability, Wei Yan had to admit that Xiang Chong was stronger than Wang Shuang.
Otherwise, Wei Yan would not have left his retreat to Xiang Chong to guard during the Northern Expedition. Wei Yan still knew Xiang Chong's ability.
Although his request for an official position failed this time, he was kind enough to promote Xiang Chong. It not only eased the relationship with Zhang Xi, but also eased the relationship with Xiang Lang. It was also an unexpected gain.
As for Wang Shuang, if you follow yourself, you will eventually have the opportunity to make contributions. If you don't succeed this time, then next time, Wang Shuang's benefits will be inevitable.
Wei Yan at least did a good job in this regard. Even if he was engaging in interpersonal relationships and recommending officials, he knew the importance and would not engage in nepotism in state affairs.
In this way, Wei Yan and Zhang Xi reached an agreement and transferred Chencang's general Xiang Chong to Chang'an to serve as the envoy along the way.
As for Chen Cangdao, although it is important, it is now regarded as the mainland. The garrison generals only require loyalty and not high ability requirements, which is left to the court to make arrangements.
After Zhang Xi's calculation, Wu Yi took charge of the first group as the reserve team, Zhang Yi took charge of the first group, Hu Fen took charge of the first group, Xiang Chong took charge of the first group. The fifth group commanded the envoys, leaving only one group without anyone to command.
Zhang Xi thought about it over and over again, but he never thought that there are still people in the army who are qualified to be commanders of this route.
Actually, there is Zhuge Qian who can be used.
Although Zhuge Qian was just a captain in Cao Wei, when it came to Ji Han, I don't know if it was because of his surname that it really had a bonus. Anyway, Zhuge Qian's reputation has always been very good. .
Zhang Xi wrote to ask Liu Yin specifically, and even Liu Yin said that Zhuge Qian's abilities and virtues were very good, especially in small-unit mobile operations, Zhuge Qian was very knowledgeable.
If Zhang Xi really wanted to transfer, Liu Yin would not dare to force him to stay in Youfufeng area. If Zhang Xi could please send another capable general to Youfufeng area, the Youfufeng area would also need to be heavily guarded. Liu Yin and Jufu would just rely on them. , it’s really not enough.
Zhang Xi carefully thought about You Fufeng's defensive posture. You Fufeng's main defensive strategy is to rely on the fortification of Wu Bao to defend. With Liu Yin and Ju Fu, two generals who are good at defense, there should be no problem in defense.
But, after all, their opponent is Guo Huai from Wuguan. Guo Huai's ability is definitely better than that of Liu Yin and Jufu. Once they defend for a long time, Zhang Xi cannot guarantee that these two will be able to defend.
At this time, a general who can command mobile operations and respond to the Uburg Group back and forth becomes extremely important.
From this perspective, Zhuge Qian really can't transfer You Fufeng away.
But besides Zhuge Qian, who else is qualified to handle the remaining tasks? !
Zhang Xi was really worried, and he even had the intention to let Jiang Wan serve as the supporter if it didn't work out. Jiang Wan in history also led troops in the Northern Expedition.
Although I didn't achieve any decent results, I didn't suffer heavy losses at least, and it was quite satisfactory.
This shows that Jiang Wan also has a certain ability to command soldiers in combat.
However, Zhang Xi had a headache when he thought about the mountains of official documents he had on hand after Jiang Wan became the envoy.
In the end, Zhang Yi came forward and recommended a talented person to help Zhang Xi solve this problem.
The talented man recommended by Zhang Yi was none other than Hao Zhao, the great Han Shanggui general and Yamen general.
(End of chapter)
