Luoyang, Houjiang's Mansion.
The originally spacious meeting hall has become a bit crowded. With the addition of Xu Huang, there are already five people. The number of counselors and scribes also became four because of the addition of Guoyuan and Sun Qian.
Liu Zhang was sitting on the main seat, with a smile still on his face, and the joy in his heart still could not calm down!
"Some of you here are brothers in life and death, and some are close friends for many years. I, Liu Zhang, have never regarded you as subordinates, but have always regarded you as my relatives and brothers!"
If these words come out of your mouth, if outsiders hear them, no one will believe them. After all, the status gap is too big, and the people under Liu Zhang are almost all civilians at the lowest level of society.
How noble is Liu Zhang who is a dignified general, a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and the prince-in-law of the dynasty? Not to mention these common people, even the ordinary family members have a hard time getting into his eyes!
Especially the newly joined Xu Huang, no matter how kind Liu Zhang is to him, no matter how important his family is, and no matter how much he treats you as his brother, Xu Huang doesn't dare to really think so. After all, the status gap is too big, and there is a difference between superiority and inferiority. In Xu Huang's heart, he purely regarded Liu Zhang as his lord and did not dare to have any other ideas.
However, looking at the eyes of other people in the room, Xu Huang couldn't help but feel a little shaken in his heart.
So sincere! Everyone's eyes revealed not only respect for Liu Zhang, but also deep relief and gratitude. If Liu Zhang had not done what he said, no one would have looked like this.
Xu Huang didn't know much about the four counselors and civil servants, but he had heard Liu Zhang introduce them to them more than once. In terms of background, these four people are not as good as Xu Huang!
But these four generals looked at Liu Zhang with very fanatical eyes! Xu Huang even believed that as long as Liu Zhang gave an order, no matter what the order was, these four people would never hesitate or even frown!
"My lord, you don't need to say more polite words, we all know it in our hearts! Just tell me what you want me to do! Even if you ask me to twist off the emperor's head, if I frown, I won't be considered a hero!"
When Dian Wei saw what Liu Zhang said, he thought there was a big change and directly expressed his determination.
If Liu Zhang is regarded as a religion, then Dian Wei is definitely the most fanatical believer, and he can even put his own life and death at risk without hesitation!
Liu Zhang didn't speak, just smiled and shook his head. He also wanted to see everyone's reaction through Dian Wei's words.
The people who had followed Liu Zhang for the longest time had no obvious reaction. Guo Yuan and Sun Qian frowned slightly. Only Xu Huang couldn't accept Dian Wei's words the most and looked at him in surprise.
Is this rebellion?
Xu Huang was shocked. He didn't expect Dian Wei to be so bold. Then look at Huang Zhong, Taishi Ci and Zhao Yun. Although the few people did not express any obvious expression, there was no objection in their eyes, and they obviously did not regard Dian Wei's words as rebellion!
"You bastard, you are talking nonsense again! I just married the princess, and Your Majesty is my father-in-law. Is it possible for me to do this?"
Listening to Liu Zhang's scolding, Dian Wei was not afraid at all, but just scratched his head in embarrassment.
But this made Xu Huang feel relieved, after all, he didn't want to rebel.
"Everyone, something big has happened in Liangzhou! Geng Bi, the governor of Liangzhou, took advantage of the fact that Bian Zhang, Beigong Boyu and others were exhausted from the continuous battles, and gathered troops from six counties to attack the Xiliang rebels. Unexpectedly, two people were on the verge of battle. The county soldiers and horses suddenly turned against each other, and the army was defeated! Even Geng Bi was beheaded by Biejia, and his head was sent to Beigong Boyu!"
"With the death of Geng Bi, the governor of Liangzhou, Liangzhou fell into complete chaos. The governors of various counties either waited and watched or surrendered to the Xiliang army. It is estimated that the entire territory of Liangzhou will fall before long!"
Liu Zhang's tone was relatively calm, but everyone below was shocked and even confused.
Is the Xiliang army so strong? Didn't Liu Zhang and his men severely injure them before, killing and injuring more than 80,000 people, and almost fled back to Liangzhou in embarrassment?
In just a few months, they first defeated Zhang Wen's more than 70,000 people, and then defeated Geng Ji's Liangzhou coalition army!
This is equivalent to Liu Zhang's defeat of more than 80,000 Xiliang troops, allowing Bian Zhang and Beigong Boyu to find Zhang Wen and Geng Bi! Maybe you can find more!
At this time, Jia Xu and Xunyou stood up at the same time, smiled and offered their hands to Liu Zhang.
"Congratulations, lord!"
"Oh? Two military advisors, why am I so happy?"
Liu Zhang also smiled and looked at the two of them, with a hint of joking in his heart. Usually you both want to test me, and today I will test you too!
"My lord, after Liangzhou has undergone such great changes, how can the imperial court sit idly by and ignore it? It's just that the thieves' army is so powerful, how can they be pacified by idle people? If your majesty sends one person at will and is defeated by the Liangzhou rebels, then the three auxiliary areas will not be able to do so. Owned by the Han Dynasty! Therefore, it is determined that the important task of the Western Expedition will fall on the lord!"
Uncharacteristically, Jia Xu expressed his opinion before Xun You. However, Xun You on the side nodded frequently, obviously very much approving of Jia Xu's remarks.
"Well, good, keep talking!"
Liu Zhang gave Jia Xu an affirmative look and asked him to continue speaking.
"Lord, our troops suffered heavy losses before the last expedition. Now we have less than five thousand soldiers. We have not replenished them after returning to Luoyang for so long. Your Majesty can only dispatch soldiers from various counties. Once these soldiers and horses are gathered, we can prepare food, grass and baggage. , Liangzhou has already fallen!"
"Then the enemy we face will not be as simple as before. The offensive and defensive situation has changed. The enemy can even hold on without fighting and wait for us to retreat when we run out of food! According to the current situation of the imperial court, it will definitely be difficult to support the Western Expedition army. cost, thereby limiting the time for counterinsurgency!"
As soon as Jia Xu said these words, Xu Huang looked confused and then exclaimed.
"If this is the case, how can the lord defeat the Xiliang rebels if he has no elite soldiers and no food and grass? If he wastes money and food, won't he be blamed by your majesty? How happy is this?"
Liu Zhang looked overjoyed. As expected of Xu Huang, his efforts to recruit him were not in vain! It is really extraordinary that someone who is able to have such knowledge at such a young age without any experience is extraordinary!
"Haha, General Xu doesn't know something. My lord's purpose is to seek land in Hanzhong and serve as the governor of a county! If the Western Expedition fails, and the court has no more suitable candidate than the lord, and there is no money and food support, won't this give Isn't it easy for my lord to get the chance? When the time comes, my lord only needs to state his interests to your majesty, and won't the governor of Hanzhong be at his fingertips?"
The expressions of Huang Zhong and the other four people also turned from worry to joy. Xu Huang's question was also their concern, but after hearing Jia Xu's answer, they felt relieved.
Not only Liu Zhang, but the four of them also urgently needed a piece of land!
Once you have the territory, you can train your troops without hesitation. No matter how you fight, these soldiers will always be loyal!
"Congratulations, lord!"
Everyone stood up and saluted Liu Zhang to congratulate him.
"Hahaha, please sit down, everyone!"
Liu Zhang waved his hand for everyone to sit down, and then looked at Jia Xu with evil intentions.
"Wen He, it turns out that you sometimes make mistakes!"
