Under Zhang Heng's probing gaze, Chen Gong put down his wine bottle and said slowly: "Captain, I'm here late at night to ask about something."
Zhang Heng waved his sleeves and said with a smile: "If you don't understand anything, just ask me."
But I won't necessarily answer you.
After hearing this, Chen Gong stood up and said seriously: "I would like to ask, was what the captain said that day a joke or was it true?"
"Of course it's not a joke."
When this matter was mentioned, Zhang Heng's smile disappeared and his expression became serious.
What does Chen Gong mean by this? Have you figured it out?
Zhang Heng naturally knew what Chen Gong was going through. Although he was still puzzled, he replied sternly: "Gongtai, you have only learned this skill after studying hard for decades. In troubled times, don't you want to show off your skills? study?"
After hearing this, Chen Gong straightened his clothes, bowed to Zhang Heng, and said in a calm but firm voice:
"I dare to ask if the captain still lacks a penman under his command. Although I am not talented, I still want to let him be shameless!"
Seeing Chen Gong's attitude, Zhang Heng was stunned for a moment, and then he smiled very happily.
Okay, very good. I was thinking of some way to persuade Chen Gong, but who knew that this guy showed up on his own.
Although he didn't know exactly what happened, Zhang Heng could make a rough guess.
It was simply Zhang Miao's poor performance as a leader that made Chen Gong want to change jobs.
"Please get up at the public stage quickly, please get up quickly!"
Zhang Heng rushed forward and helped Chen Gong up. At the same time, he held Chen Gong's hands tightly and used a wave of skills he learned from Liu Bei - swimming with arms!
"With the help of Gongtai, there is no need to worry about failure in achieving great things! But let's not mention the matter of swordsmanship and writing. Gongtai is the person who governs the county and is not a member of the staff. There will be a time when he will shine in the future."
"Thank you Captain for the compliment!"
Seeing that Zhang Heng valued him so much, Chen Gong was naturally very happy, and at the same time he also asked the doubts that had been hidden in his heart for a long time.
"Captain, I have another question..."
"If you have anything to say, feel free to say it. Our place is no different than anywhere else. You can just say whatever you want." Zhang Heng said with a smile.
"I wonder if you and Mr. Xuande..."
Although Zhang Heng has been fighting jointly with Liu Bei since the troops were sent out, and most of them are led by Liu Bei, but Zhang Heng represents Taiwei Zhang Wen after all, and he is also a prince, so Chen Gong is a little confused about his relationship with Liu Bei.
Is it an alliance or a subordinate?
Zhang Heng did not rush to answer Chen Gong's doubts, but waved his sleeves and motioned Chen Gong to sit down. Then he poured Chen Gong a glass of wine with his own hands, and then spoke with a smile.
"Gongtai, you have read a lot of poetry and books, don't you know that there is a sequence of learning and teaching, and there is a specialization in skills. After all, the etiquette and laws in the world have their own order. I have no intention of conquering the world, but I also want to achieve some success. In troubled times, you choose your ministers. , ministers also choose their emperor, and only when the emperor and his ministers get along with each other can great achievements be achieved, what does Gongtai think?"
Zhang Heng's words were a disguised admission that he was Liu Bei's man, but his status had not yet been established.
"The captain's words are inspiring and enlightening, and my subordinates have learned a lesson."
Chen Gong was such a shrewd person, he instantly understood what Zhang Heng meant.
"Tomorrow I will report to Duke Xuande, and he will definitely arrange an important position for the government. But..."
Seeing Zhang Heng's hesitation, Chen Gong's heart suddenly lurched.
"It's just nothing. I kindly ask the captain to explain it clearly."
Zhang Heng shook his head and smiled, "It's nothing. Don't think wrongly about Gongtai. It's just that the coalition forces are fighting Dong's thieves now. If Gongtai abandons the dark side and joins the bright side, his reputation in the future will not be good."
"So what? Everyone in the world is mediocre. How can they understand my heart? Naturally, I don't care." Chen Gong waved his hand and said with an indifferent expression.
You don’t even want your reputation anymore. Zhang Miao, what did you do to Chen Gong?
The flames of gossip in Zhang Heng's heart were raging, but he said: "No, the fault of this matter is not public, so why should I bear the name of my master in vain?"
"Understood." Chen Gong nodded, "After my subordinates returned, they bid farewell to Zhang Mengzhuo and returned to the countryside to wait for the captain's recruitment."
This is the process for a big man to become an official. Whoever recommends him will be his person. This is the prototype of the faction. After Chen Gong resigned and returned to his new life, Liu Bei recommended and appointed him. This was a complete job-hopping process.
Furthermore, Chen Gong was not recommended by Zhang Miao, so there was no psychological pressure when he said goodbye.
Zhang Heng said with a smile: "That's good, but this is a once-in-a-century event. It would be a pity to miss it."
Hearing this, a trace of reluctance flashed in Chen Gong's eyes.
It's just the lesser of two evils. He has no chance to show off under Zhang Miao. Now it's inappropriate to jump to Liu Bei's side. Neither the left nor the right can participate. It's better to resign and gain a favor with Liu Bei in advance. point.
"My subordinate has made up his mind, I hope the captain will not doubt it!" Chen Gong said with a firm expression as he cupped his hands.
"Gongtai misunderstood. What I mean is that Gongtai can resign first, but he doesn't have to return to his hometown. I have an important task for you." Zhang Heng said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Chen Gong suddenly became interested.
"Oh...but I wonder what the important task is?"
"We can't say it yet. The government will know when the time comes." Zhang Heng shook his head and said, "What I can tell the government is that if this matter is handled well, the credit will definitely be no less than the achievement of killing the enemy on the battlefield!"
Speaking of this, Chen Gong nodded.
"My subordinate understands!"
"Okay, after Gongtai resigns, you can go to Jing County to wait. I will rush to meet you in ten days at most. By then, let's do a big deal."
"As you command!"
Chen Gong stood up and cupped his hands.
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Bianshui camp.
Zang Hong was really not afraid of death. He only brought twenty followers with him when he came to declare war.
However, he still had some sense and did not rush into the camp directly. Instead, he stopped his horse in front of the camp and threw the letter of challenge to Sergeant Dong Zhuo at the door.
When two armies are fighting, it is a rule not to kill the envoy.
Although there are many people who break the rules, Dong Zhuo had no intention of doing so this time.
It's not that Mr. Dong's quality is high, it's just that he started the war by himself. Now he finally waited for others to accept the challenge. What if he kills the envoy and the jujube coalition forces are so angry that they can't come out.
Compared with the outcome of the entire battle, Dong Zhuo was not interested in Zang Hong's life or death at all.
In the Chinese army's tent, Dong Zhuo opened the letter of challenge given to him by the Guandong Allied Forces and couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh.
This group of Guandong bandits actually had some courage and actually dared to challenge them.
Then when Dong Zhuo saw the location of the battle, he laughed even louder.
To actually choose such a place, the Guandong bandits must be stupid.
It is really courageous to dare to engage in a head-on battle with our Xiliang cavalry in an open area.
"Where is the military chief?"
Dong Zhuo shouted outside, and then a middle-aged scribe walked in.
"Reply to the Guandong bandits quickly and tell them that the truth is correct. In five days, twenty miles west of Xingyang City, I will be waiting for them to die!"
Write quickly, they will regret it later!
