Zhang Heng already had a direction in mind when he made up his mind to come to Suanzao to participate in the alliance.
He had no soldiers, no generals, no officials, no positions. The only person he could rely on was his identity as Taiwei Zhang Wen's nephew. In this case, just make the most of this identity.
Then when he met Liu Bei at the gate of Fengqiu City, Zhang Heng finally had a complete plan.
Liu Bei had soldiers and generals under his command, but what he lacked was his rank. But he has no status and lacks strength. If the two can be combined, they can be said to be a perfect match, like a tiger with added wings.
In addition, Liu Bei is a kind and loyal man, so you don't have to worry about being stabbed in the back when working with him. That's why Zhang Hengcai resolutely chose to ride on Liu Bei's coattails and bind him.
Nowadays, both of them are prosperous and prosperous, and both suffer losses. Therefore, Zhang Heng planned to play Bo Da and help Liu Bei obtain the status of a prince, which was equivalent to helping himself in disguise.
Thinking about it, Zhang Heng continued to say to Liu Dai: "Your Majesty, coming down here to participate in the discussion against Dong is actually not only my uncle's intention, but also..."
At this point, Zhang Heng's voice suddenly weakened, but he turned his head and looked left and right.
Seeing Zhang Heng's mysterious face, Liu Dai suddenly became interested.
"If Ziyi has something to say, just say it directly. Why bother talking about him?" Liu Dai said with a smile.
Zhang Heng handed over his hand again, "I'm not hesitating, but I'm afraid that the wall has ears. I sincerely ask you to send me away from the rest of the crowd, so as not to miss important events."
Hearing this, Liu Dai's expression became serious, a flash of light flashed in his eyes, and he waved his sleeves.
The guards standing on both sides immediately retreated, and even the guards on the door handle retreated far into the courtyard.
Zhang Miao also glanced at Liu Bei and Guan Yu. When they were about to leave, Zhang Heng reached out to stop them.
"Speaking of which, this matter has something to do with Mr. Xuande, so I might as well stay and hear about it."
Hearing this, Zhang Miao frowned and was about to speak, but unexpectedly Liu Dai suddenly nodded, acknowledging Liu Bei's stay.
Seeing this, Zhang Miao could no longer object and asked Guan Yu to retreat alone.
But a trace of doubt flashed in Liu Bei's eyes. Of course he knew that Zhang Heng was going to take out the letter, so he naturally wanted to stay and listen, but he didn't know what it had to do with him.
Seeing that there was no one else in the hall, Zhang Heng slowly took out the letter. Amidst everyone's confused expressions, Zhang Heng straightened his clothes slowly, his expression became extremely solemn, and then he said loudly:
"Edict of the Emperor!"
"What?!"
Zhang Miao couldn't believe his ears, even Liu Dai's eyes were full of surprise, while Liu Bei smiled bitterly, sighing in his heart at Zhang Heng's boldness.
The emperor's edict was issued to Captain Zhang, and you didn't bring it with you. Why don't you just say it directly?
Looking at Zhang Heng again, he didn't reply. He just held the letter in his hand and continued: "Edict from the Emperor!"
Liu Dai and Zhang Miao looked at each other, then without hesitation, they straightened their clothes and paid homage to Zhang Heng.
Zhang Heng slowly opened the letter and handed it to Liu Dai. At the same time, he waved his sleeves and said with a smile: "Everyone, please get up."
Isn't it said that there is an edict from the emperor? Why not read it out?
Liu Dai stood up and took a look at the letter full of doubts. Only then did he understand what was going on. He couldn't help shaking his head and smiling bitterly. He looked at Zhang Heng with a bit of helplessness in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, this is..." Zhang Miao still looked confused.
"Meng Zhuo, see for yourself."
Liu Dai handed the letter over, and Zhang Miao took it and read it, with the same wry smile.
I thought Zhang Heng had sent him a righteous letter to start the war, but who knew it was just a handwritten letter from Zhang Wen.
Liu Dai turned to Zhang Heng and smiled: "Zi Yi, since the emperor has a secret edict, have you brought it this time?"
"No." Zhang Heng shook his head and smiled bitterly, "The capital is controlled by the Dong thieves. If I carry the edict, I am afraid that I will be killed by the Dong thieves before I can get out of Luoyang. It is not a pity to die, but I am afraid that it will delay the great cause of defeating the thieves. ."
Hearing this, Liu Dai nodded first, then shook his head and said, "How can you convince the public with just a handwritten letter from Captain Zhang?"
"That's right." Zhang Miao nodded in agreement after reading the letter, "I'm afraid this letter alone is not enough to win the trust of the world."
Unexpectedly, Zhang Heng shook his head and said: "I don't agree with what you two said. Dong's thieves have harmed the country and the people. This is common in the world. The emperor's secret edict ordered us righteous men to fight against thieves. It is true. That's true. So, what does it matter where the edict is?
What's more, the emperor has issued an edict. The first person to attack King Qin of Luoyang to rescue his army will be regarded as a general, and the rest will be rewarded. If you two stick to formalities, won't you delay your great cause of defeating thieves? "
Hearing this, Liu Dai's eyes lit up, and Zhang Miao looked slightly excited.
If not for anything else, just for the check written by Zhang Heng - whoever enters Luoyang first will be a general!
Furthermore, as long as there is an edict, it doesn't really matter where it is or in whose hands it is.
It doesn't even matter whether the edict is true or false. Even if it is a false edict, it is Zhang Heng's fault, and it does not affect the loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty in any way.
Could it be that without the edict, these people would not have planned to fight with Dong Zhuo?
Liu Dai and Zhang Miao were thinking about it when they heard Zhang Heng continue: "Besides, my uncle is not the only one who has received the emperor's secret edict, but also the minister Lu Ziqian."
Hearing this, Liu Bei's expression changed slightly.
Did the teacher really receive the emperor's secret edict like Captain Zhang?
Why didn't Ziyi say anything clearly on the way?
Even though Liu Bei had all sorts of doubts in his heart, he could only keep them in his mind and let Zhang Heng perform.
At this time, Liu Dai and Zhang Miao had already made a decision.
"Zi Yi's words are reasonable. Since the emperor has issued an edict, as human ministers, we should obey the edict and punish the thieves!"
Liu Dai slammed the table and shouted loudly.
"That's right!" Zhang Miao also said indignantly, "Every time I think about the traitor Dong bullying the emperor and poisoning the people, we feel sad and can't sleep at night. This time Ziyi sent a secret edict, just in time to eliminate the traitor and serve the country!"
They didn't care at all whether Lu Zhi also received the secret edict, or even whether it was true or false. As long as they could give them a suitable excuse, that would be the best!
Liu Dai held up the letter and said to Zhang Heng: "I want to summon the princes and make this edict public. What does Ziyi think?"
These words undoubtedly gave this letter the attributes of an edict.
"That's right!" Zhang Heng said seriously.
"Okay!" Liu Dai waved his sleeves and shouted outside, "Here comes someone!"
"The general is here!"
A general in his thirties rushed into the courtyard immediately.
"Pass my general's order to summon all the princes to discuss matters!" Liu Dai said loudly.
"As you command!"
This person clasped his fists and retreated.
There are already several princes in Suizao, so naturally they will not stay in the meeting hall all day. As the governor of Yanzhou, Liu Dai currently has the highest official position among the jujube coalition forces, so it is common sense for him to issue orders.
In about half an hour, more than a dozen people filed in.
And Zhang Heng also really saw this group of so-called late Han lords for the first time.
And what comes next is the most critical moment, the moment that determines the final outcome of Zhang Heng's entire plan!
