Chapter 687 De Jong Recruitment
It is said that the battle with Song Jian at the crab feast can be said to be a warning to hundreds of people, and established Huaiyang's reputation in one fell swoop. But there are always two sides to everything, Huaiyang has also attracted the attention of various big guys. If he can't be won over, he may have to start a killing spree. This is the trouble of becoming famous.
Zhang Ji and Zhang Derong were not mediocre, and his son Zhang Ji's talents and learning were indeed extraordinary. Both father and son were important ministers of Cao Wei in official history. According to the official history, in the second year of Huangchu (AD 221), Liu Bei and Liu Xuande proclaimed themselves emperor in Chengdu. In October, Liangzhou Lushui, Hu Zhiyuanduo and others revolted and invaded the Hexi area. Cao Pi appointed Yin Zhangji of Jingzhao as the governor of Yongzhou, and sent the guard Xia Houru, general Fei Yao and others to succeed him. Zhang was ordered to face danger and sneaked into Wuwei. In November of the same year, he fought with Lu Shuihu and defeated them. He beheaded and captured tens of thousands of people, and Hexi was peaceful. After quelling the rebellion of Zhu Hu, he moved to Liangzhou to be the governor and granted the title of Marquis of Xixiang. During his tenure, he surrendered to Su Heng, built fortifications, pacified the people, and put down the rebellion of Quguang in Xiping County. He was famous for his favorable policies throughout his life. He conquered Yang Fu, Hu Zun and others, and they all achieved famous positions.
At this moment, this famous official was standing in the pavilion, drinking wine, with his black beard and Confucian clothes flying, showing the demeanor of a famous scholar. Looking back, he saw Chen Long approaching with a toast, and sighed: "Brother Huai is like a jade tree facing the wind, but my son is not as good as him."
This was the first time that Chen Long had a face-to-face conversation with this famous scholar. He smiled and said: "I see that Tianshui City is prosperous and the people live and work in peace and contentment. This is the result of General Zhang. Although I have little talent in literature and military strategy, when it comes to the ability to govern the world, But he is just at the bottom of the stream. Besides, he is busy running around making a living, and has no chance to stand out."
Zhang Ji smiled slightly after hearing this, thinking that this Sophora japonica could climb the pole. He couldn't help admiring his flexible mind and said with a smile: "Who can govern the city and manage the people by nature? There is an opportunity in front of me, but I don't know Brother Huaiyang, do you feel that you are underestimating your talents?"
Chen Long stepped forward and stood parallel to Zhang Ji. This was a completely equal position. As a commoner of the Hu people, Chen Long stood in this way with Zhang Ji, a city guard, which was absolutely disrespectful.
Chen Long just wanted to take the opportunity to test Zhang Ji's determination, so he unceremoniously stood beside Zhang Ji and enjoyed the garden view together. As expected, Zhang Ji didn't feel dissatisfied at all, and even raised his glass and touched it with Chen Long, sighing: "The beautiful scenery in good times is a good destination for gentlemen like us. Unfortunately, things are unpredictable, and everyone is in control of their own actions. If we don't How can we bring peace and contentment to our people if we work hard?”
Chen Long didn't expect that Zhang Ji would immediately win some favor after saying these words. He smiled and said, "Sir Zhang..." Zhang Ji immediately interrupted: "You and I hit it off as soon as we met, so just call me De Rong."
Chen Long couldn't help but admire Zhang Ji's method of winning over people. He really had no pretensions. If he hadn't been the master of Qinglong, he would have almost surrendered to him. Then he continued: "It is better for a villain to be respectful than to obey orders. De Rong, the opportunity you mentioned is not to reward me with an official position, right? I am used to being idle, I am afraid I will disappoint De Rong."
Zhang Ji heard the words and said: "Huaiyang, do you think it's hard to be an official and make decisions, and it's not fun enough to have me as a superior to constrain you? This is easy to handle. I can give you an independent government office and let you take care of it." Your tribe is responsible for opening up a new city area. Even Zhang Ji can't give you orders."
Chen Long understood that Zhang Ji's approach was a bit like his own strategy for dealing with refugees. He opened up a piece of land and provided local autonomy. At the same time, he was responsible for the defense of the border and formed some mercenary corps outside the original army. A Hu leader with outstanding martial arts skills like himself led a tribe to settle around Tianshui, which was a dream for ordinary Hu tribes, and they no longer had to worry about material supplies.
Chen Long thought that this might also be the essence of the Hundred Tribes Conference. Since Zhang presided over the Hundred Tribes Conference, he was probably also trying to attract the Hu people to settle down and slowly penetrate into the Central Plains. On the one hand, he could solve the famine problem of the Hu people and on the other hand, he could strengthen his own empire. Strength, thereby competing for hegemony in Bashu, Hanzhong and even the entire world. However, even with Zhang Ji's wisdom, he could not have imagined that there would be such a chaos as Wuhu Luanhua in the future, and his ambition would blind him.
Seeing Zhang Ji looking at him expectantly, Chen Long couldn't help but smile and said: "De Rong is indeed sincere. However, I want to ask De Rong, if I agree to be this official, will I be an official from Dahan or Tianshui?" ?”
This sentence has a profound meaning. Nowadays, all the warlords are standing together and do not belong to each other. Every city has its own troops and respects itself. Zhang Ji is also one of these warlords. No matter how good Zhang Ji's character is, he is destined to be driven by his own selfish interests. Because the Han Dynasty existed in name only, Zhang Ji's identity was no less than that of any other warlord, so it was impossible to easily recognize other warlords. When it came to expansion, the only option was to fight to the death by force.
The history before the Three Kingdoms and the history after the Five Husties disrupted China were all filled with killing and barbarism, and even nearly destroyed civilization. A unified China and a powerful country with multi-ethnic integration are so rare, so difficult, and so happy. Cherish what you have at the moment.
Chen Long is a character who has traveled through thousands of years. He was deeply moved by Zhang Ji's situation, so he asked such a question.
As expected, Zhang Ji suddenly froze. Speaking of it, Zhang Ji was also an official of the Han Dynasty, but he had almost forgotten that distant imperial court and had never thought of continuing to be loyal to it. Seeing Chen Long's face full of emotion, he suddenly realized his feelings for his family and country. He couldn't help but feel worried. He held up his wine glass and looked at the water at his feet without saying a word. Am I an official from Han Dynasty or from Tianshui? Is this question so difficult?
When Zhang Ji woke up from his worries, he looked up and was alone. The sun was shining slantingly, and Chen Long beside him had disappeared. Zhang knew that Chen Long had declined his invitation, so he couldn't help but sigh, adding another layer of worry. Speaking of his useless son Zhang Ji, he only wanted to compete with Chen Long for Ma Yunluo. Just now, because he wanted to win over Chen Long, he had a quarrel with him and stomped away. This Huaiyang is both civil and military, and is unfathomable. No one knows his true origin. If his son competes with this person for Ma Yunluo, he will probably fall into the dust. Alas, why should he be so infatuated with a woman whether she is alive or dead? What's more, what Ma Yunluan wants is to compete in martial arts to recruit a bride. With Huaiyang here, Zhang Ji will never have a chance. I just hope that Huaiyang will not do anything harsh and save his son's life.
At this moment, Chen Long returned to the crab feast. Because of Ma Yunluo's relationship, he did not dare to be too affectionate with Chen Yuan, but he had a few affectionate words with the boss Chen Yi. Ma Yunluan walked over from a distance, glared at Chen Long, and said a bit viciously: "Your injury healed so quickly! Let me tell you another good news, the beauty you saw today is here!"
Chen Long was startled, and when he looked up quickly, sure enough, Diao Chan walked over, surrounded by several female gang members. Hongyi finally changed into plain clothes. She had obviously been freshened up, with a bright and refined aura and graceful grace. His figure immediately attracted everyone's attention. Diao Chan's eyes were firm and steady. Although her face was full of spring breeze, her eyes did not meet Chen Long's, and she just walked openly towards the round table in the center of the garden.
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
