"To the King of Qin, I have told Zhou Yu more than once that the King is unstoppable and should not make unnecessary sacrifices."
"It's just that Zhou Yu was headstrong and refused to listen to good advice, which is why today's disaster happened."
Zhang Zhao shook his head and sighed, full of regret.
"Just because I persuaded Zhou Yu, I was resented by him."
"Perhaps Zhou Yu still has some conscience and did not harm an old man like me..."
Zhang Zhao still felt scared when he thought of his previous encounter.
When Zhou Yu was trying his best to persuade everyone to fight against Liu Zhang, Zhang Zhao ignored everything else and jumped out to express his opposition.
He even said that resisting Liu Zhang would be self-destruction.
Zhou Yu was furious and immediately sent soldiers to arrest Zhang Zhao and prepare to behead him in public.
Zhang Zhao's head was used to warn those who had second thoughts and to declare Zhou Yu's determination to fight against the Qin army.
If it weren't for the various civil and military officials praying for death, Zhang Zhao would have been sacrificed to the flag.
Therefore, Zhang Zhao wished that Zhou Yu would die soon.
Liu Zhang nodded with some emotion.
Pang Tong had already told him everything and had some understanding of Zhang Zhao's experience.
However, I also admire Zhang Zhao’s mentality.
Before the Qin army entered the city, Zhang Zhao was still imprisoned in prison.
But he was energetic, physically strong, and most importantly, very optimistic.
After just washing up, I was able to come to the main hall.
If you didn't know better, you wouldn't have known that this was a person who had been imprisoned for a long time.
"Huainan has been war-torn for a long time and is in dilapidated condition. The people are in dire straits! Now, we need great talent to help calm the people."
"I wonder if Mr. Zibu is willing to help Gu?"
Liu Zhang personally recruited him, which refreshed Zhang Zhao's spirits.
Although he is in his sixties, his ambition has not faded.
However, how can the small land of Huainan satisfy Zhang Zhao's ambition?
Even though it is a single state, there are still some shortcomings.
Zhang Zhao's vision was dedicated to the Qin court.
However, it is impossible to be entrusted with important responsibilities when you first arrive.
It is very rare for a county to do something like this.
Zhang Zhao thought for a while and finally agreed.
"Thank you, King Qin, for your attention. I will do my best!"
Liu Zhang stood up, walked to Zhang Zhao and helped him up with his own hands.
"Mr. Zibu, the land of Huainan will be handed over to you first. Once the things here are taken care of, I still have important responsibilities!"
"Thank you, King Qin!"
With Liu Zhang's words, Zhang Zhao had no objection.
He knew very well that this was Liu Zhang's test for him, and at the same time, it was also the basis for Liu Zhang to promote him in the future.
"To report to the King of Qin, I have a great talent that I want to recommend to the King of Qin!"
Zhang Zhao integrated into the role very quickly. He not only regarded himself as a veteran, but also immediately introduced great talents.
Liu Zhang smiled and nodded.
He knew who Zhang Zhao wanted to introduce and wanted to get this talent very much.
Now that Zhang Zhao has spoken, there is nothing wrong with giving him this favor.
"Who does Mr. Zibu want to recommend? Please."
Zhang Zhao pulled the person behind him out.
Also an old man.
However, unlike Zhang Zhao, who had white beard and hair, this man was black and white, but mentally he was not as good as Zhang Zhao.
"King Qin, this is Zhang Hong and Zhang Zigang. Zigang's talents are not inferior to those of my elders. He is a rare talent!"
As expected by Liu Zhang, it was Zhang Hong.
Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong are both known as the two Zhangs of Jiangdong. They are the most powerful ministers under Sun Ce and Sun Quan!
Even Cao Cao marveled at Zhang Hong's talent and wanted to recruit him.
It is a pity that Zhang Hong was loyal and unmoved in the face of high officials and generous salaries, so he resolutely returned to Jiangdong.
Such a talented yet benevolent person is rare in this world.
It's a pity that Zhang Hong did not live as long as Zhang Zhao.
If Liu Zhang remembered correctly, Zhang Hong's life span would only be this year and a half.
"It turns out to be Mr. Zigang, disrespectful."
Zhang Hong quickly raised his hands and saluted.
"I don't dare to take it!"
"Mr. Zigang is a great talent, who knows? You deserve it!"
"Don't dare!"
. . .
The two were humble for a while, and finally ended their greetings amidst Zhang Zhao's hearty laughter.
Liu Zhang did not recruit directly, but talked about the past.
"I heard that the former General He Jin once recruited Mr. Zigang. If he had gone there at that time, he might have known each other long ago."
Zhang Hong was stunned for a moment, as if he remembered the past events of his youth, and his face became more emotional.
"Young and frivolous, with your eyes too high above your head, this leads to a wasted life, accomplishing nothing!"
"Unlike King Qin, he became powerful in the world when he was young, and he is a well-deserved hero in troubled times!"
"I am in awe of you!"
"Hey, sir, you're being serious."
Liu Zhang waved his hand modestly.
"As an old man, he has ambitions for thousands of miles; as a martyr, in his old age, his ambitions are endless!"
"Mr. Zigang, please don't belittle yourself!"
As soon as these words came out, the hall was filled with exclamations of surprise.
The eyes that looked at Liu Zhang were full of admiration.
Liu Zhang was stunned, more confused than them.
Isn't this what Cao Cao did?
According to Cao Cao's urinary nature, shouldn't he have been exposed to the world for a long time and let people admire his talent?
Why don't you seem to know?
"I heard that King Qin could speak in perfect detail when he was a child, and he was called a child prodigy. Today I know that what he said was true."
Zhang Hong bowed his hands and praised Liu Zhang, which caused everyone to praise Liu Zhang.
"The King of Qin is amazing in his talent and learning, I admire him!"
"This is so well-spoken that it makes people admire you!"
"Not only will it be well-written, but it will also be a famous line that will last through the ages!"
"Compared with King Qin, these talents of mine are simply beyond our ears..."
. . .
Listening to the endless compliments, Liu Zhang himself felt a little embarrassed.
Although he had done this often before, he couldn't help but blush when he heard it now.
In particular, it cannot be ruled out that Cao Cao has already composed this poem, and there is inevitably a suspicion of plagiarism.
"Ahem, okay, okay, everyone, please stop praising me. I feel a little embarrassed."
After Liu Zhang's spontaneous dissuasion, everyone stopped praising him.
But there was still admiration in his eyes.
Liu Zhang quickly changed the topic.
"Mr. Zigang, are you willing to work for me?"
Zhang Hong did not refuse or agree, but asked,
"I wonder how King Qin arranges for the old man?"
Liu Zhang had already planned for this.
"Cao Cao has retreated to Hebei. The land of Xuzhou is currently in the hands of Zang Ba."
"Zang Ba has a large army and is a warlord who has been entrenched for many years. He is willing to recruit this person and take over Xuzhou by peaceful means."
"Currently, the land of Huainan is in chaos. I would like to ask Mr. Zigang and Mr. Zibu to govern Huainan together."
"Mr. Zibu focuses on governance, and Mr. Zigang focuses on Xuzhou. I wonder if you are willing, sir?"
