He Jin went out of his way today and very steadily rejected Liu Hong's proposal, which greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.
Because He Jin was a butcher by birth, and had risen to power over the years relying on the favor of his younger sister, Queen He. The upper-class families respected him on the surface, but in fact no one thought highly of him secretly.
He Jin himself knows this very well, so he hates the overt and insidious ridicule of others the most, and can't bear the criticism from outsiders.
It can be said that Liu Zhang has studied He Jin thoroughly. Three years ago, even He Jin farted and pooped. Liu Zhang could guess that to make He Jin so rational today, Liu Zhang estimated that there must be some huge profit temptation for He Jin. in front of me.
Liu Zhang naturally couldn't let He Jin get his wish, so he curled his lips and began to push the He brothers further into the fire pit.
"General, if you feel that you are not sure about three thousand people, you might as well do this! I will only send five hundred people, how about it?"
Looking at Liu Zhang's slightly violent eyes, the anger in He Jin's heart was burning!
It's too much to bully others. This Liu Zhang is really too much to bully others! This is too disrespectful to He Jin.
Just as He Jin was about to get angry, He Miao exploded first.
"Liu Zhang! How dare you despise our brothers! I'm not done with you!"
Liu Zhang's words were so disrespectful to He Jin that he couldn't help but angered the He brothers and even shocked Liu Hong.
"He Miao, do you think this is your Cavalry General's Mansion? You are yelling here!"
Liu Hong's rebuke also awakened the furious He Miao, who quickly apologized to Liu Hong.
"Your Majesty, calm down, I, I am so angry! This Liu Zhang really underestimates us!"
I’ve looked down on you so much and you still don’t dare to agree? waste!
Liu Hong really wanted to say this to the He brothers, but he was worried that Liu Zhang was too arrogant.
"General Hou, you are indeed too reckless. Five hundred people versus three thousand? This is too much child's play. If the general is really unwilling, forget it!"
Liu Hong's idea is very simple. He would rather not compete than let Liu Zhang lose! Because the gambling capital this time is too big! Once he loses, Liu Hong may not be able to stand up again!
Liu Zhang didn't take it seriously at all, and looked at Liu Hong with a smile.
"Your Majesty, I am not arrogant, but the general is timid. Three thousand versus three thousand, he will definitely not dare to accept it."
He Jin's nose was almost crooked with anger. Liu Zhang really didn't treat him as a human being!
So high up in the palace, facing important officials of the imperial court, Liu Zhang belittled himself like this!
But three thousand versus three thousand, He Jin really didn't dare to take it. He would definitely not win if he took it, and it would only add to his own trouble!
"General, five hundred versus three thousand, do you accept it or not?"
Liu Hong also risked his life, and now he can only trust Liu Zhang. He Jin is as timid as a mouse, and he will definitely not accept the challenge if he is the same soldier.
He Jin really wanted to yell, pick it up! But the last trace of reason in my heart still persuaded me to be cautious. The more arrogant and arrogant Liu Zhang became, the more guilty He Jin became because he did not believe that Liu Zhang said this impulsively.
At this time, He Miao beside him couldn't stand it anymore and looked at He Jin with doubt on his face.
"Brother, five hundred versus three thousand, what are you afraid of? Promise him and let me slap him in the face!"
Seeing the extremely fierce look in his brother He Miao's eyes, He Jin became hesitant again. His younger brother He Miao obviously had certain military talents, otherwise he would not have been able to lead the army to destroy the rebels.
"Brother!"
He Miao's repeated urging directly gave He Jin the courage to make a decision.
"Okay! I'll take it! Your Majesty, I will lead the general's 500 elite troops with 3,000 troops and horses!"
Yes, He Jin accepted the challenge, an extremely unfair battle!
Liu Hong was happy at first, and then he couldn't help but worry. After all, there was a six-fold difference in the number of people!
But it's too late to regret it. Both parties have already agreed. As the emperor, I definitely can't choose to back down anymore.
Now that he has pinned all his hopes on Liu Zhang, all Liu Hong can do is say two words, believe it!
"Okay, in ten days' time, I will personally preside over the military exercise at Mangshan Military Exercise Field! At that time, all the eight captains of Xiyuan will go to watch the battle, so that they can also see the style of the elite soldiers!"
All the ministers bowed down together and accepted the order.
"As you command!"
Just when the ministers thought that today's court meeting was over, Liu Hong spoke again.
"General, these days you will wholeheartedly prepare for the military exercises with General Hou. Leave all military affairs inside and outside Luoyang City to Jian Shuo first. We will talk about everything after the military exercises are over."
He Jin's eyes widened after hearing this, and he looked at Liu Hong in disbelief.
"Your Majesty! This..."
"General, didn't you hear what I just said? Let's wait until the military exercise is over."
Finally, he took this opportunity to wrest the military affairs of Luoyang City from He Jin. No matter what Liu Hong said, he could never return it to He Jin!
Only then did He Jin realize why Liu Hong would rather let Liu Zhang enjoy unfair treatment than insist on accepting the challenge, all for the sake of losing Luoyang's military rights!
"May I ask Your Majesty, what will happen to the winner after the military exercise?"
He Jin was not too panicked. Since Liu Hong had trapped him, he naturally couldn't let Liu Hong leave comfortably!
Three thousand versus five hundred, He Jin is still confident. No matter how good you are at fighting, Liu Zhang, aren't you still a human being?
Liu Hong didn't expect that He Jin would become more and more courageous and dare to challenge him publicly! It's a pity that He Jin didn't have anything wrong with him when he asked, so I couldn't express my anger at him.
"The winner will take over as the commander-in-chief of Xiyuan!"
Sure enough, so!
He Jin felt slightly happy. When Liu Hong said this, He Jin understood.
Now there are 20,000 Yulin troops in Luoyang, which are completely under the control of his brothers. Liu Hong must be thinking of relying on Liu Zhang's 10,000 troops plus the 16,000 Xiyuan troops to compete with him!
It’s so clever that you are mistaken for your cleverness! I want to see what other tricks you have after the Xiyuan Army belongs to me!
He Jin was secretly happy in his heart, but Liu Hong was naturally not so happy, but regretted it instead.
Liu Hong really had no choice but to be completely forced into a desperate situation. Although everything was planned, some changes occurred.
Five hundred versus three thousand, hey, it really just depends on fate!
He Jin was afraid that Liu Hong would regret it, so he quickly surrendered and accepted the order.
"Here you go, I obey the order!"
Liu Hong had no intention of staying here any longer and was about to get up and leave, when someone else stood up.
The person himself was insignificant, but his status was somewhat special, so Liu Hong could only sit down patiently.
"Liu Taichang, what's the matter with you?"
The person who stood up was Liu Zhang's father, Liu Yan, who was then Taichang. Taichang was transferred to Liu Yan a year ago, and Zong Zheng was promoted to Liu Yu, who was also a member of the Han clan.
Like Zong Zheng, he is one of the Nine Qings. Therefore, Liu Yan is not considered promoted, but is considered a level transfer.
