"Master Zhang, when you come in, you slap me in the face with a stick, which makes me feel very uncomfortable."
"Are you talking about a chicken?" Zhang Han shouted back with a displeased face, and did not say the "ba" behind it out of politeness.
Zhang Hanxin said, "You are not a stunning beauty. Don't go too far with the image of me slapping your face with a stick!" How do you want me to get along with you in the future?
"Chen Yuanlong, today you and I have made it clear that the sentry can easily find out about Tao Qian's banquet with Mr. Cao a few days ago. Even the old man in the suburbs can know about it. If you say you didn't do it deliberately, I will give you two slaps on the spot. .”
"You..." Chen Deng frowned suddenly. He knew that Zhang Han would be very powerful when he came here to discuss it, but he didn't expect to be so unreasonable!
Are you ready to take action while talking? I grew up in the six arts since I was a child, and the best among them is swordsmanship. If I really start a fight, you may not be an opponent because of your white background, but I just don't care about you. How can you still dominate me?
"Master Zhang, there is no evidence on this matter, so we cannot make any hasty conclusions! Although my lord is old, he is not a treacherous or evil person!"
"It depends on how you think about it. The Cao family's tens of thousands of gold, transported from Langya to Yanzhou, can be exchanged for tens of thousands of soldiers' military supplies this year. If you think so, it is self-interest for him to cut off his financial path, so that the soldiers will not suffer in the mountains. At the same time, he can get this money to finance the army. If you look at it this way, how can he be regarded as a great traitor to you Xuzhou soldiers?"
There was a hint of emotionless coldness in Zhang Han's eyes, which did not give Chen Deng any face at all.
"Zhang Bochang, this matter has not been resolved. Now is not the time to start a war."
It's the time of spring plowing. If war breaks out, I don't know how much fertile land will be ruined. At least the people in Pengcheng don't know where to get food for the winter. If they don't have enough to eat, public order will be chaotic! The more chaotic it is, the harder it is to manage! With the situation getting worse year by year, Xuzhou is not in danger, and Nongsang will have injuries that will not heal for ten years!
"I didn't start the war, and Yuan Long doesn't need to blame him. Last time, Mr. Cao wanted to make friends with you, the Chen family, so he gave it back to Pengcheng. He thought he could make friends with you, but now it seems he doesn't appreciate it."
Zhang Han shook his head in distress, "If that's the case, please go back. We are just Chen Bing here. We obey military orders and are far from plotting against Pengcheng. Doesn't your coming like this further prove Tao Gong's guilty conscience?"
Chen Deng originally planned to visit Zhang Han and inquire about the situation slowly, but he didn't expect that he wouldn't be given a chance at all, so he had no choice but to leave. After all, Zhang Han was right, it was just the border between Chen and Bing, and he didn't say anything. What could he do?
And judging from this attitude, he must not be able to find out anything, so he can only go back first.
Zhang Han and Dian Wei bid farewell to Chen Deng and left the camp. However, when they were walking in the camp, two soldiers suddenly touched a flag that was lying on its side, but it covered the flag. Dian Wei glanced at it and cursed, " Get over here, sir!"
"General, forgive me!"
"Here it is, hold it together."
Zhang Han smiled and pointed: "Brother Dian, go over and give me some help."
Dian Wei was stunned for a long time, eh? I feel like what you said is wrong. Don’t you usually say give me a hand?
Zhang Han sent Chen Deng out of the camp, and the two walked together. Su Wei was far away and could not get close, so there was a space left for the two to talk safely.
During this period, Zhang Han said a lot of soliciting words, asking Chen Deng to think carefully.
When they arrived at the door, the two of them saluted each other. Zhang Han said, "Brother Chen, go back and think about my words carefully."
"In troubled times, aristocratic families cannot stay out of things. The people used to obey and respect aristocratic families not because you are born noble, but because the children of aristocratic families serve as officials and are bound by the family's reputation. They are based on virtue and behavior. They are admired for their achievements and merits for benefiting the people. . Rather than having a strong family background and strong military foundation, people are feared. Moreover, Confucianism and Taoism convince people with reason, but not with family background."
"Don't let yourself fall into delays because of your birth."
Chen Deng breathed a long sigh of relief, cupped his hands and said, "It's useless to talk to me about this. I'll go back and tell my father the exact words."
Damn it, you didn’t tell me earlier! A waste of my words and my abundant emotions.
"Farewell." Chen Deng took a deep look at Zhang Han and turned back. Just after walking for a while, his back and neck suddenly stiffened, and the corner of the flag he just saw appeared in his mind.
Although the flag is covered, it can be vaguely recognized from the corner. It is the handsome flag, Cao Cao's flag.
Chen Deng remained silent and didn't start thinking until he left Zhang Han's camp.
"Could it be that he is in Xiaopei?"
"His father was in danger in Langya, and he heard that spies came to report that Cao Cao had led his army to Mount Tai to join forces with Bao Xin..."
"We are here to wait for news. Once his father is killed, we can attack the country immediately. Then Langya will be extremely difficult to defend."
"Once his father is unharmed and returns safely, nothing will happen. But now the situation is confusing again. Cao Cao may be pretending to attack the northern border, but in fact he has deployed heavy troops in Xiaopei."
"The art of war changes according to people's temperament. Cao Cao's temperament is good at manipulating people's hearts. Perhaps this is also the formation of suspicion... It is possible that he is neither in Taishan nor Xiaopei, but on the march route where Shouzhang sent troops to take Pengcheng south. superior."
After Chen Deng thought about this, he felt more and more likely that Cao Cao was pretending to be suspicious and mobilized soldiers and horses to garrison in Xuzhou, taking the initiative and waiting for the rude change. In fact, it was still the same way he conquered Pengcheng last year.
If our army goes to aid Langya or if we garrison Xiaopei to resist, the main force will be transferred, and the rear will be raided.
He will not be in Xiaopei!
Chen Deng came to a conclusion and returned to Pengcheng all the way. After ordering people to close the gate and defend it, he led the guards directly to Tancheng alone and informed Tao Qian of the matter. At the same time, the military report from Langya in Xuzhou was also on the way. .
The two groups of people arrived almost at the same time. Tao Qian first received the news that Langyalou Mountain Pass had been breached, and later there was news that Zhang Kai had rebelled, plundered the Cao family's property, killed dozens of Cao Cao's family members, and defected into the mountains.
The civil and military forces present were shocked, and Tao Qian immediately decided to send troops to reinforce the Northland. Chen Deng arrived just after that.
As soon as he arrived, he explained to Tao Qian the situation of his visit to Zhang Han, and clearly stated that he had seen Cao Cao's flag, and ordered Tao Qian to withdraw and deploy reinforcements at the southern border of Xiaopei and Pengcheng to prevent Cao Cao from raiding.
As a result, Tao Qian sat and thought for a long time, his face was tangled and angry, and he couldn't make a decision for a long time. He could only sigh: "Yuanlong, if I take back this life and don't go to reinforce Langya, what if Cao Cao's people are in Langya?"
"He attacked with a large army, occupied Taishan and Langya with all his strength, and attacked south. If Xiaopei increases his army again and is attacked from both sides, what should he do..."
Chen Deng stood up straight and didn't know how to answer. When he was at a loss, he heard Tao Qian's voice again: "Yuanlong, please stay in Tancheng and make suggestions for me. This matter is important to the survival of Xuzhou. I You need advisors by your side.”
"Lord, then Pengcheng..."
"Leave it to Cao Bao to lead the army."
Chen Deng: "..."
He was silent for a long time, and finally said, "Sincerely."
hehe.
Chen Deng laughed bitterly and sarcastically in his heart, not knowing who he was laughing at.
…
Xiaopei.
Zhang Han and Cao Chun have been stationed here for 12 days, but no order to march has been sent, but they have waited for the news that the old man has been rescued.
The detective came to report that Cao Song and Cao De had been rescued by Ying Shao from Mount Tai. They were robbed during the period and were only a few seconds away from being killed by the Xuzhou bandit generals. Now these Xuzhou bandit generals have fled into the mountains to hide.
"Bo Chang, it's really a clever plan. Fortunately, you have some advice, otherwise the old lady would be in danger!"
Cao Chun said in front of Zhang Han with beaming eyes, "That day, that day was indeed the time when I shouldn't have used that tone."
"Harm," Zhang Han waved his hand, "I just made a random guess. The decision was made by the lord, so I can't take credit."
"Brother's words that day were indeed meant to blame, and Han was also grateful," he chuckled. "After all, I am only a white man, and I am not a child of a noble family."
"That's why a passionate person like my brother would say such cold words."
"Bo Chang!" Cao Chun quickly smiled, "What you said is quite interesting. You have a warm-blooded body and cold words."
He didn't feel any displeasure from Zhang Han's tone, which meant that Bo Chang was just being unforgiving and not angry in his heart, so he patted him on the shoulder: "Okay, brother, if you want any compensation, I will do it myself." It’s time to offer it.”
Pretty good, Zhang Han thought to himself.
Moreover, this old cousin's reaction was too calm and hearty, which immediately made Zhang Han embarrassed to speak. He was so open-minded, and it would be a bit shameless to ask for something again.
Dian Wei also winked wildly at the side, "Don't ask for it, you will lose your face if you ask for it!" From now on he became a laughing stock! Dignity no longer exists! It will definitely be widely circulated, and I will also be canceled by my brothers!
No, sir!
"Gonggong Xiaopei gave me a house with three entrances. I accepted it with tears, but I am honest and upright after all. Can my brother help me pay some money to Gonggong on behalf of my lord?"
Zhang Han straightened his back and said with a hearty smile, showing two rows of big white teeth.
He was already 80% sure that his system had little to do with Boss Cao. For such a big deal as saving his father, the system was just like the underbelly of a eunuch. It had nothing to do with it.
On the contrary, the improvement of the two agricultural mulberry weapons gave Zhang Han the feeling that a big wave of rewards was brewing.
Explain that this "gong" is the "gong" to bring peace to the world, not fame and fortune. As for worldly fame and fame, you want them all!
But Li Lu can be earned at will.
However, Cao Chun, who was standing in front of him, was in a daze at the moment, still thinking in his heart the words "Help me on behalf of the lord". This was still an arrow shot in a circle.
I helped you pay back the money for the mansion, and I will ask the lord for compensation when I get back. You didn't even have to go out for a few steps to get a big mansion in Pei County.
"Bo Chang, you're a bit——" Cao Chun frowned immediately. I don't have much money, and now I'm not allowed to take it for personal gain.
"I'll give my brother a nice word and win the credit!"
"I look down on my brother. I will give you another flower garden for my brother. Twenty maids! Two hundred pieces of cloth!"
"Brother's righteousness!"
Dian Wei: "..."
Is it really your shoulders to bear the great responsibility of calming down the troubled times? ! Doesn’t your conscience hurt? You guys really have a dirty mind when it comes to strategizing!
Dian Wei felt that his simple heart was a little bit violent, but when he thought that he lived in the front yard of his husband's house, his mood improved again.
very nice.
