After ten days of trekking, Zhang Liao finally arrived at Chang'an City under the leadership of Li Mu and others.
The carriage stopped at the post station in the east of Chang'an City. Lu Linglong got out of the carriage and entered the post station to rest. On the way there, she learned that her whole family had been killed by Liu Bei, and she was extremely sad.
He also heard that Zhang Xiu defeated the Huns cavalry, pacified Guanzhong, and defeated Cao Cao three times. He decided that this man must have the ability to avenge himself, and he made a decision in his heart.
"Brother Xian Zhong, when will Xuanhou come?"
Gao Shun sat across from him. He hadn't seen Zhang Xiu come to summon him for a long time, and he felt a little anxious. After all, they came here to seek refuge. If they were not welcomed, then there was no need for them to stay.
"Brother Zhongping, don't worry. I have reported it to the Marquis. I believe I will be there soon." Li Mu sat across from him and became anxious. After all, it was his first great contribution. If Zhang Xiu changed his mind, his contribution would be wiped out. .
Zhang Liao sat aside, expressionless, without saying a word. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and said, "Master Marquis is here."
Gao Shun and Li Mu looked at each other and immediately turned to look towards the door. Not long after, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves, and then, seven or eight horses galloped into the post house.
Who is it if it’s not Zhang Xiu?
Li Mu stood up suddenly and rushed out to greet him. Zhang Liao and Gao Shun also followed him out. At this time, Zhang Xiu just turned over and dismounted, and Li Mu knelt down and shouted: "General Li Mu, the owner of the Pi stall, pays homage to the Marquis."
"Please get up quickly. Xiapi is thousands of miles away from here and the road is bumpy. You have worked hard." Zhang Xiu helped him up with a gentle smile. "You have done a good job in this matter. After the troops regroup, you Just join the army and lead the army into battle."
Li Mu was overjoyed and bowed down again: "I will thank you for your kindness, I will break into pieces, and I will never forget it."
"Hahaha!"
Zhang Xiu laughed heartily and helped Li Mu up: "I don't want you to be broken into pieces. I still want you to live well. In the future, you will make more contributions and be granted the title of marquis and general."
"Here!"
Li Mu's answer was very powerful.
Zhang Xiu turned and looked at Zhang Liao and Gao Shun next to Li Mu.
This is not the first time I met Zhang Liao. The last time I met was during the crusade against Yuan Shu. "Wen Yuan, you are welcome and well!"
Zhang Liao clasped his fists and bowed: "Master Hou, Liao is now a defeated general. If not for Master Hou's invitation from thousands of miles away, I'm afraid there would be no other way out."
Zhang Xiu immediately stepped forward, grabbed his wrist, and said kindly: "I have always heard of the general's reputation for bravery and have admired him for a long time. It is Xiu's wish to be able to work with me on official matters today."
Zhang Liao felt deeply what he meant and bowed to the ground: "Today I received a great favor from Lord Marquis. Liao will never forget it in his life. I am willing to work like a dog and horse to repay the kindness."
Zhang Xiu was overjoyed and hurriedly helped him up: "If I can get Wenyuan, I'm willing to try it. Please get up quickly! Please get up quickly."
Then he turned to look at Gao Shun and Gao Zhongping next to him. When we first met, Gao Shun gave people a sense of loyalty, and his Chinese-character face made people feel more trustworthy.
"This must be General Gao Shun." Zhang Xiu smiled in his eyes and spoke in a friendly tone, giving people a comfortable and relaxed feeling.
Gao Shun bowed and clasped his fists: "I, Gao Shun, Gao Zhongping, have met the Marquis."
Looking at Gao Shun's strong and straight body, Zhang Xiu liked him more and more. He walked over and patted him on the shoulder: "Zhong Ping, I have heard of you as early as Dong Zhuo's rebellion. Unfortunately, we have never had the opportunity to meet him. Today we meet. Yes, I’ve missed you for a long time! I’m going to hold a big banquet tonight to welcome the two of you.”
Gao Shun lowered his head and said, "Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Zhang Xiu: "Well, I heard that Zhongping was an innocent man, dignified, and good at running the army. When he led the trapped camp, when he went out to fight, he always said, 'The generals are in order, and they will defeat every battle.' Although Xiu is not talented, he still wants to I would like to ask the general to build an invincible and invincible enemy camp for me. I wonder if Zhong Ping is willing?"
Gao Shun raised his head and looked at Zhang Xiu, thought for a moment and asked: "I am Lu Bu's old general, and he treated me well. Although Lu Bu is dead now, I must avenge him. After all this, the Marquis still dares to reuse me. Give me the military power?"
This sentence sharpened the atmosphere of the conversation. Li Mu also looked at Zhang Xiu nervously, while Hu Che'er behind him stared at Gao Shun with his hands on the handle of his knife.
"Hahaha!"
Zhang Xiu was not angry and laughed heartily, "Lu Fengxian and I are allies. When Liu Bei and Sun Ce allied forces attacked and killed Fengxian brother, I was fighting with the Xiongnu and Cao Cao armies. I failed to fulfill my responsibilities as an ally. When the time is right, I will I will definitely lead the army to the east to avenge Fengxian."
"In that case, I would like to thank you in advance for your kindness."
"So, I wonder if Zhongping is willing to lead an army on his own and conquer the city for me?" Zhang Xiu's pair of deep eyes looked at him with infinite expectations, showing full hope and sincerity.
"It's hard to deny Marquis Xuan's kindness, but I would like to do the hard work of dogs and horses in order to fulfill the ambition of the Marquis." Gao Shun returned with his eyes full of sincerity.
Zhang Xiu was overjoyed and hurriedly helped Gao Shun up, laughing and saying: "God has given us two generals today, so why worry about the world being uncertain in the future? Come, come, come. Tonight we will not get drunk and we will not return, so that we can catch the wind and wash away the dust for the two generals." When he said that, he pulled Holding Zhang Liao and Gao Shun's wrists, they walked towards the outside of the post house.
Li Mu finally relaxed and was happy for Zhang Xiu.
Hu Che'er also lowered his hand.
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After Huchuquan, the Xiongnu Chanyu, accompanied the army to conquer Han Sui, he followed the army back to Chang'an City, and Lebat also came with the army.
Due to the special status of Huchuquan and Lebat, Zhang Xiu could not rest assured that they would continue to stay in Hetao. After discussions with Jia Xu, Li Ru, and Liu Ye, he decided to let Huchuquan serve as the governor of the North and appointed Lebat as the governor. General, in charge of the Huns cavalry.
This is also a measure of last resort. The current policy of "seeking common ground while reserving differences" needs to be further implemented slowly. After repeated discussions, it was finally decided to appoint Deng Zhi as the prefect of Shuofang, taking charge of Yunzhong and Wuyuan, and appoint Liu Bao as the school administrator of Hetao. Lieutenant.
Originally, Deng Zhi served in Nanyang and was in charge of all things in Nanyang. In the past two years, under his governance, Nanyang's development was very stable, the people were prosperous and the land was peaceful, and there were no wars or refugees. His political achievements were very outstanding.
Liu Bao withstood the test in the Battle of Hanguguan, and there was no doubt about his loyalty. Zhang Xiu boldly appointed him, which also gave other Huns a comfort.
At the same time, Jiu Mozhi was appointed as the chief historian of the Hetao to assist Deng Zhi in managing the people's livelihood in the Hetao, mobilizing business ties between Guanzhong and the Hetao area, and seeking common development.
For the vacancy of Nanyang Governor, Jia Xu suggested that Pang Shanmin should be appointed.
Pang Shanmin was the son of Pang Degong and Pang Tong's cousin. Now the Pang family had placed all their bets on Zhang Xiu. Pang Degong taught in Chang'an Academy, and Pang Tong was reused and favored.
It is most appropriate for Pang Shanmin to serve as the governor of Nanyang.
The adjustment of personnel, the redistribution of appointments, Zhang Xiu's preparations to reorganize the army, and the deployment of civilian officials, especially the army, cannot become the generals of a family, and cannot become an army that recognizes the general but not the master.
Zhang Xiu planned to issue the specific appointment plan and readjustment of the military strength after the wedding, but the news of this deployment had already spread like wildfire, and everyone began to look forward to it.
