After a short interlude, Liu Zhang also discussed in detail the delivery of the war horse with Wei Jian.
Wei Jian became smarter this time, and there was no longer any unpleasantness in the process.
After all, Liu Zhang didn't make too many demands, which gave Wei Jian a little comfort for his hurt heart.
"Boxi, this matter is very important. You must not delay my important event!"
Liu Zhang was afraid that Wei Qian would make excuses again, so he warned him again and again.
"Don't worry, general. Since I promised the general, I will never break my promise!"
Wei Jian also patted his chest and assured Liu Zhang that his sworn promise would never go wrong.
Liu Zhang still trusts Wei Jian. No matter how stupid Wei Jian is, he will still understand the importance of Liu Zhang's expedition to the northwest!
Moreover, Wei Qian is definitely a smart person, and smart people will not do stupid things on purpose.
"Then please let me know!"
Everything was settled smoothly, and Liu Zhang's mood improved.
"You're welcome, General! It's an honor for me to share my worries with you, General!"
The situation was no longer in danger, and Wei Ji breathed a sigh of relief, and flattered Liu Zhang appropriately.
"Bo Xi, we are all our own people, so there is no need to be polite."
Wei Ju looked at Liu Zhang's extremely hypocritical expression and felt extremely sick in his heart, but he had to laugh with him.
"By the way, Bo Xi, the person outside the door is Xu Huang that I asked you to find, right?"
Wei Jian nodded. He had spent a lot of effort finding this person.
"General, this man is just a weakling and his family is poor. I wonder why the general is looking for this man?"
"Well, I am also entrusted by others!"
Liu Zhang did not dare to say that he was his favorite general, so he could only make up an excuse at will.
"Did the General Hou take a fancy to his talent?"
When Xun You saw Wei Qi talking about Xu Huang's talent, he immediately became angry.
"Bochu, what kind of talent can this man have? When the lord first recruited him, he was still hesitant. When the lord said that a man should fight on the battlefield, he refused without hesitation. He is clearly a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death!"
"How can such a timid person have any talent?"
Xun You's scolding made Wei Qian very dissatisfied, and he kept complaining in his heart.
How do I know who Xu Huang is? Didn't your master ask me to find it?
I've gone through a lot of effort to find him, and you still have to blame me!
It's really too much!
However, Wei Qian could only say these words in his heart, without any emotion on his face.
"Brother Gongda, I really don't know much about Xu Huang! I thought that the person the General Hou personally found must be either extremely intelligent or brave, but I didn't expect him to be so timid!"
"But I heard that Xu Huang is quite brave. Although he is only a small official, he is so skilled at using a big ax that it is difficult for anyone to match him!"
Wei Jian's words attracted Liu Zhang's attention, and he wielded a big axe!
Didn't Xu Huang use a big ax as a weapon?
"Bochu, do you know about Xu Huang's situation? If you know anything, please tell me."
Wei Jian nodded. He really understood something, and immediately told Liu Zhang everything he knew.
It turns out that Xu Huang was just a civil servant in the county, not a soldier-related position.
Xu Huang lost his father when he was young, and his mother had her legs broken in an incident to protect Xu Huang.
Now Xu Huang's mother can only sit at home, relying on Xu Huang for everything.
Xu Huang cannot stay away from his hometown because of his mother's health. Every day after get off work, he has to serve his mother first.
"Hey, another filial person!"
Liu Zhang already knew Xu Huang's difficulties and couldn't help but sigh.
If he was not sure whether this Xu Huang was the Xu Huang that Liu Zhang was looking for just now, Liu Zhang was completely sure now.
Filial piety is very important in this era. If a person is not filial to his mother, he will definitely be looked down upon.
If you are scorned by the world and left with a stigma, then don't even think about having any future!
"Gongda, Wenhe, you stay with Boqian for a while, I'll go out for a while."
Liu Zhang's heart had already drifted to Xu Huang, and he couldn't wait to walk out.
Xu Huang was still standing there. Although he seemed out of place with everyone, he was not embarrassed at all.
"Gongming, if you are tired from standing, you can go inside and rest."
When Xu Huang saw Liu Zhang approaching, he quickly raised his hands and saluted.
"Meet the general!"
"There's no need to be too polite when it's fair."
Liu Zhang walked closer, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Such people who put filial piety first are worthy of respect no matter what time or era they are.
"Gongming refused my solicitation, but because of your mother?"
Xu Huang's eyes were blank for a while, he didn't speak, and just nodded slightly.
Liu Zhang was overjoyed. As long as there was a problem, it could be solved. What he was most afraid of was not being able to start!
Wasn't it the same with Taishi Ci back then? It was through Tai Shici's old mother that he was able to recruit him.
"Gongming, I have a great general under my command, named Taishi Ci, Ziyi. He is now the captain of Wufeng Camp under my command and is in charge of nearly 6,000 cavalry!"
"Ziyi, like you, was once a minor official in Qingzhou County, but he was affected by the conflicts between the state and the county, and had no choice but to take his disabled mother to Liaodong to avoid trouble."
"What a pity. When I arrived in Beihai, I was recognized by an official from the state capital, and I was almost put in jail."
"When I was only ten years old, I was going to Beihai to study. I met Taishi Ci and his son who were at the end of their lives. Fortunately, my father had an old relationship with Huang Wan, the governor of Qingzhou at the time, so he reluctantly gave me a thin noodles!"
"Ziyi also only has his mother alive, and now I support him in my house. Ziyi followed me on expeditions east and west, and experienced countless battles! In just one year, he was promoted to captain, leading a battalion of troops!"
After Liu Zhang finished speaking these heartfelt words, he looked at Xu Huang with hope.
History is always so similar! But compared to Tai Shici, Xu Huang was far from reaching the end of his rope.
However, these conditions are also very generous. In one year, I can be promoted to a height that is beyond the reach of most people!
Xu Huang worked as a minor official in the county, and his income must have been very meager. No matter how filial he is, his living conditions will definitely be restricted due to his meager income. The quality is definitely not as good as Liu Zhang's Houjiangfu.
Does Xu Huang not understand these? He understood everything, and even completely understood every word Liu Zhang said.
Unfortunately, Xu Huang still couldn't convince himself.
He is afraid, he is afraid of going to the battlefield, he is afraid of dying in battle!
"The general is kind to me, and my gratitude cannot be expressed in words. But I really can't agree to it, general."
Liu Zhang knew that although Xu Huang had rejected him now, he had definitely been shaken, and it could be clearly seen from Xu Huang's eyes.
"Are Gongming afraid of going to the battlefield?"
Xu Huang showed no shame and nodded calmly to confirm this.
"I'm afraid of death, let alone die!"
