This time it was the Jiangdong generals' turn to be dumbfounded.
Did King Qin Liu Zhang go too far?
There is nothing wrong with recruiting talented people. After all, achieving hegemony requires the support of capable people.
How can you openly poach people in front of others?
Ling Tong was with Jiangdong's team and represented Wu Gong in the martial arts tournament.
Although he has no official position, it fully proves his inextricable relationship with Wu Gongsun Quan.
Who would believe that Liu Zhang didn't understand this?
All the generals in Jiangdong had angry expressions on their faces. If they were not afraid of King Qin's intimidation, they would have been unable to resist reprimanding them.
Even so, some people couldn't help but walked up to Ling Tong.
"King Qin, this Ling Tong..."
"Did I ask you a question? I'm asking Ling Tong."
Liu Zhang glanced at him lightly, not giving the man a chance to speak at all.
Although I don’t know who jumped out.
However, this man's face is already a bit old, and he is probably around fifty.
At this age, someone could come to compete on behalf of Sun Quan, and Liu Zhang could roughly guess who it was.
There is absolutely no possibility of surrendering such a person.
Liu Zhang didn't need to give him any face at all.
The middle-aged general looked slightly angry, with anger flashing in his eyes.
He hasn't been treated like this in how many years!
In an instant, the situation suddenly became serious.
This scene actually made everyone in Cao Wei look happy.
Even Xiahou Dun and others secretly made up their minds.
If there is a conflict between Liu Zhang and Jiangdong generals, they would not mind helping immediately!
After a while, Ling Tong, the person involved, stepped forward and shook his head at the middle-aged general.
"General Han, don't be impulsive!"
After comforting General Han, Ling Tong raised his hands and looked at Liu Zhang.
"Ling Tong is a mediocre person. I am grateful to the King of Qin for his respect!"
"I just can't agree to King Qin's request. Please forgive me!"
Liu Zhang nodded slightly, not surprised by Ling Tong's rejection.
However, he did not give up and still asked questions knowingly.
"Ling Tong, Qin is different from Jiangdong. There is no need for your prominent family here."
"Of the four generals under Gu's command, Huang Zhong, Taishi Ci, Dian Wei, and Zhao Yun, which one is a descendant of the family?"
"If you join Xie Gu's command, your future achievements will be absolutely immeasurable!"
Liu Zhang's words instantly shocked Ling Tong.
Along with this, the generals of Cao Wei and Jiangdong had obvious changes in their eyes.
It’s so tempting!
What Liu Zhang said is completely true!
Whether it is Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or Sun Quan, their standards for hiring people will always care about their origin.
Just like Xu Chu who showed his prowess before.
He has made great military exploits, but he is still a general with no rank just because he belongs to a wealthy family.
He was given the title of Tiger Marquis, but it was only a mere Ting Marquis.
On the other hand, among the families under Yuan Shao's command, which one was not a high-ranking official and well-paid?
The one who touched the most was Zhang He.
He was obviously the first to take refuge with Cao Cao, but his promotion speed was far slower than that of the generals from the family who took refuge after Yuan Shao's defeat.
Even mature battlefield veterans like Xu Chu and Zhang He had strange thoughts, let alone a young boy who was only fifteen years old.
As expected, Ling Tong did not refuse immediately. Instead, he frowned and seemed to be lost in thought.
"this..."
When Liu Zhang saw this, he couldn't help feeling a little proud.
If Ling Tong was far away in Jiangdong, Liu Zhang would naturally be beyond his reach.
But now that I have come to Chang'an, there is no chance at all.
There is no doubt that the Ling family is native to Wu County in Jiangdong.
The four major surnames in Wu County are Gu Lu, Zhu Zhang.
Of course, apart from Gu Lu and Zhu Zhang, it is not that there are no aristocratic families.
But Liu Zhang was sure that the Ling family was not an aristocratic family.
Ling Tong's father, Ling Cao, records that he was chivalrous and courageous in his youth.
This almost tells the story of the Ling family's status.
It must have no status!
As long as there is a trace of inheritance, you should also read and be literate in your youth, so as to prepare for becoming an official after you get the crown.
Ling Cao wandered around the world as a boy, and later joined Sun Ce's army by chance.
Liu Zhang's resume after joining Sun Cejun convinced Liu Zhang that the Ling family had no background.
According to historical records, Ling Cao was mostly involved in conquests, often taking the lead in the army and performing his duties as a vanguard.
It must be that Ling Cao was extremely brave and did not have a prominent family, so he was used as a death squad by Sun Ce!
So after Sun Quan came to power, Ling Cao was still used as a member of the death squad, and was shot to death by Gan Ning.
A warrior like Ling Cao, who had no foundation and only knew how to lead troops to fight, could not get into Sun Quan's eyes at all.
What's more, in Jiangdong where there are many aristocratic families?
The reason for Ling Tong's confusion at this time was actually exactly what Liu Zhang expected.
The Ling family were actually civilians. If Ling Cao hadn't been so brave and would take the lead in every battle, Ling Tong would have been farming at home.
Ling Cao served Sun Ce and Sun Quan brothers one after another. They experienced hundreds of battles and made many military exploits!
But now, he is just a mere bandit captain.
Marquis?
Don’t even think about it!
How worthless is the title of marquis before it is the turn of a captain?
What's more, this captain is still used to break thieves!
But Ling Tong was also troubled by this.
It was true that he was not under Sun Quan, but after this competition and selection, Sun Quan already knew him.
He also promised that after returning from victory, he would be promoted to join Wu Gongfu.
This is not what Ling Tong cares about most.
What about entering Wu Gong's Mansion?
As a commoner of the Ling family, it is almost impossible to get ahead.
The thing that Ling Tong couldn't let go of the most was his father.
Once Ling Tong joins the Qin State, Sun Quan will definitely label the matter as defection!
Ling Cao's fate can be imagined.
Ling Tong couldn't help but tremble when he thought of what his father had often said about Duke Wu's ruthlessness.
Then he shook his head repeatedly and refused Liu Zhang's solicitation.
"Thank you very much for the King of Qin's attention. It's just that I'm from Jiangdong and don't want to leave my homeland!"
Ling Tong secretly took a look at the Jiangdong generals who came with him, and sure enough, there was obvious dissatisfaction in everyone's eyes.
I couldn't help but feel happy secretly in my heart.
Fortunately, I didn't say it was because my father served under Sun Quan, otherwise he would have been unlucky when he returned!
Liu Zhang was not anxious after being rejected and smiled again.
Even if Ling Tong didn't say anything, Liu Zhang could guess it.
Ling Cao was not mentioned from beginning to end in order not to embarrass Ling Tong.
"Ling Tong, I understand your painstaking efforts."
"Well, as long as you are willing to submit to Gu, Gu will naturally solve all your worries!"
"Listen up, it's everything!"
After saying this, Liu Zhang gave Ling Tong a reassuring look.
This time, it hit Ling Tong's heart directly.
From this look, Ling Tong could clearly see the domineering power of a king.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, Ling Tong already knew it very well.
Liu Zhang had the ability to let his father come to Qin safe and sound!
"call..."
The temptation is too great!
Without worrying about his father Ling Cao's safety, Ling Tong really couldn't figure out why he could refuse.
Be brave and courageous!
The young Ling Tong had a high self-esteem and did not feel that he was inferior to others.
That being the case, why can't he be the next Huang Zhong?
The next Taishi Ci, Dian Wei, Zhao Yun?
Finally, Ling Tong couldn't hold back the desire in his heart and was ready to speak.
At this moment, a crisp voice sounded from behind.
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