"What does Mr. Cao mean?"
Zhang Liao raised his head and stared at him, with a hint of expectation in his eyes, but he was still struggling.
But Cao Cao's next answer made him even more confused.
"Since you don't want to die like this, why not follow me, calm down the troubled times, and make achievements."
Cao Cao stood with his hands behind his back and looked straight at Zhang Liao. His words were full of confidence. He was sure that Zhang Liao was willing to follow him. From his eyes, he could feel that these people had left their hometowns and served in the army for half their lives. How could they be willing to end it like this before they could become famous? ?
Zhang Liao's shoulders trembled slightly and he fell into a long silence. Although he was silent, scenes of the past over the years emerged from his heart, like waves, pushing him towards Cao Cao.
However, there was another kind of tie that tied his legs, making him unable to move.
Finally, Zhang Liao cupped his fists and bowed, and said sincerely: "Thank you, Mr. Cao, for your appreciation. However, Wen Yuan is not the kind of person who seeks honor behind his back. He was favored by Marquis Wen's army before, so how can he surrender to others again?"
"Mr. Cao, please behead me."
Zhang Liao sighed deeply. When he said these words, it seemed as if the last bit of his strength had been drained away. He still has more than 2,000 troops under Lu Bu, of which more than 800 have followed him all the way from Chang'an to this day. This bond of friendship cannot be let go.
If they know that they surrendered first, how should they face it when they point their noses and curse in the future?
We were about to fight to the death, but the general surrendered first.
Zhang Liao couldn't accept it.
He couldn't take this step, because what was firmly under his feet was his own dignity and heart. Once he lifted his feet, all these things would be gone.
The lobby fell into deathly silence. Zhang Liao knew without raising his head that everyone was looking at him at this moment. Perhaps these people had different views on him.
Some people may think that he is pretending to be loyal in exchange for a higher status; some may think that he is ignorant and throws away a great opportunity; of course, some may feel his loyalty and regret it.
But that doesn't matter anymore... Zhang Liao closed his eyes, preparing to accept his ending.
Drinking hate, in Pengcheng, Xuzhou.
After a while, Zhang Liao still didn't wait for a response. He was moved in his heart and couldn't help but raise his head. Then he opened his eyes and looked at Cao Cao. He didn't understand why he didn't answer.
As soon as he raised his head, he met Cao Cao's eyes like tigers and wolves. They were quite serious, but more importantly, they were filled with brilliance, which was the look in his eyes when he saw the treasure.
"Hahaha!" Cao Cao suddenly burst out laughing, still holding his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth in front of Zhang Liao, as if he was excited, but also anxious. Finally, he glanced at him and said with a happy face: "I thought you were greedy for merit. I won't refuse like this, I just want a general to work hard for me."
"If you don't say this, I will only treat you as a surrendered general."
"And you have such loyalty, which is very valuable in this world. How can I treat a righteous man like this?" He slapped Zhang Liao's shoulder heavily and said sternly: "In that case, you can live in peace in Pengcheng. I will not allow you to die, but I will not allow you to die." You run away."
"After I defeat Lu Bu, you can then make your choice."
"At least, I can allow you to take care of and protect his family, which can be regarded as allowing you to repay the kindness. As for Lu Bu's Prime Minister Zhang Liao, I can only treat him as dead at this time."
"Mr. Cao..."
Zhang Liao's eyes swayed, and he had mixed feelings in his heart.
To be treated in this way, this Duke Cao indeed has the charm that makes people follow him. He is both kind and powerful, and has a broad mind, which is admirable.
He didn't respond, and Cao Cao's words were not asking for his opinion. He just waved his hand, and two people came to take Zhang Liao away.
When the three Liu Bei brothers saw this scene, they all had their own thoughts, but they did not say anything.
Compared to Zhang Liao, they are more interested in Zhang Han at the moment.
"Bo Chang."
At this time, Cao Cao called Zhang Han to come closer, looked him up and down with a smile, stretched out his hands to hold his arms, and patted him continuously, feeling the strength of his arms.
"拤拤拤拤" After a while, Zhang Han pretended to be in pain and said: "My lord is so powerful, I feel so much pain down there, it's unbearable."
"Tsk," Cao Cao rolled his eyes at him, retracted his hands, and returned to the state of holding his hands behind his back.
"You have made another contribution this time. I have made a note of it. I will thank you deeply when I go back." Cao Cao looked at Zhang Han approvingly and praised him verbally again. However, those vulgar things such as money and salary will not be vulgar again when he returns. .
Very good, I was prostituted for nothing again.
Moreover, this time Zhang Liao was defeated and the general was victorious. As expected, there was no movement from the system's adoptive father. Either defeating Zhang Liao had nothing to do with making meritorious service to heaven and earth; or the war was not over yet and the settlement had not yet been settled.
In this way, after a fight, there is no immediate benefit at all. Apart from some useless fame, what is the use of this fame?
No one asks about the great strategy that has benefited for ten years, but the whole army will know about it in one day of fighting.
Thinking of this, Zhang Han frowned for a moment, then clasped his fists and said, "My lord, Lu Bu's army has retreated. I'm going to rest first."
"Well, wait a minute," Cao Cao immediately interrupted him with a smile, stretched out a hand to Liu Bei and said, "Come here, Bo Chang. I will introduce you to another hero. This is Liu Bei and Liu Xuande. I mentioned it to you once.”
Zhang Han bowed his hand and nodded, and Liu Bei hurriedly came over and returned the gift with his hand, looking at him with joy. After a moment, he said: "Bo Chang is brave and amazing. He is a hero of the world. Bei can make friends with heroes. pleasure."
"Mr. Xuande is overly praised," Zhang Han responded with a slight smile, neither happy nor sad.
After a brief greeting, Cao Cao informed Liu Bei of the general trend of defecting to Dongjun, and then looked at Zhang Han with a smile and said: "Bo Chang, think about it, why Lu Bu did not hesitate to choose to surrender to Yuan Shu after receiving military rations. Pengcheng mobilized troops? Is he really reckless and reckless?"
Here it comes again... Zhang Han secretly complained in his heart that Boss Cao had to use his brain for daily exams... His head felt so itchy.
Zhang Han concentrated his thoughts and thought about it. Lu Bu's current situation is naturally caused by internal and external troubles. In order to prevent our army this year, he has never paid attention to farming and has been conscripting. Therefore, the people in the territory are complaining, and the wealthy and aristocratic families are also interested in him. Complain.
However, Lu Bu is a martial artist with superb martial arts skills. He is not as easy to talk to as Tao Qian, so the family can only check and balance each other secretly with him.
If the internal conflicts have reached the point where it is difficult to reconcile, then the best way is to lead the conflicts to the outside and use the war with Cao Jun in Pengcheng to force the families and people to temporarily suspend their complaints. Otherwise, it will only be a hindrance. It can make Lu Bu unsustainable.
Zhang Han cupped his hands and said: "It is to divert the rumors in the county so that the people and noble families have to rely on him."
"No one would place any hope in the enemy's kindness after they break the city. No matter how kind they are, war will still turn their homeland into scorched earth, so they dare not disobey. At least during the war, Lu Bu can get support from the noble families and wealthy families in the territory. "
[Intelligence improvement "1"]
Eh? After finishing speaking, a system prompt sounded in my mind.
Zhang Han was suddenly surprised, but he did not receive any reward, nor was it because of any achievements. This was natural growth.
It turns out that as you continue to think or your knowledge increases, it will actually increase naturally... Zhang Han thought.
In other words, if you get sick, many attributes will be greatly reduced.
I have worked hard for so long, but I have improved my intelligence on my own! Oh, Boss Cao also deserves one-third of the credit.
"Haha, not bad." Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction and glanced at Liu Bei from the corner of his eye. It was obvious that Liu Bei was also thinking and cast a surprised look at Zhang Han.
Really good.
"Lü Bu just raised his troops to attack because he had no choice but to wait for a change. Where is the change?" Cao Cao did not hold back for too long. After finishing speaking, he immediately smiled and said: "Yuan Shu, he used the fierce battle to lure Yuan Shu into the war. Let Yuan Shu join the battle. I am facing enemies from both sides to reduce the pressure on Xuzhou."
"Now, how do you think we should respond?"
These words have once again brought the topic to the discussion of countermeasures. By the way, they also led Zhang Han to think, show the friendship between the two in front of everyone, and even convey Zhang Han's status in Cao Cao's heart to Liu Bei.
Because he asked such a question, he almost gave the credit to Zhang Han. He was clearly cultivating it with great care and could be called a step-by-step instruction. The military arts and wars that Cao Cao had studied in his life were precious. If anyone could Anyone who gets his mantle will have a place in this world.
Zhang Bochang seems to be someone so valued by Cao Cao.
Liu Bei had an inexplicable feeling, what is the origin of this Han?
Of course, if Liu Bei knew that Zhang Han had suggested saving Cao Song's life, he might be able to understand it, but he can't understand it now.
Not a little bit free and easy!
This person is interesting, and I'm afraid he has many surprises...
But, Cao Mengde, what do you mean... Liu Bei couldn't laugh or cry in his heart. He had been showing off for a long time, and now he was hinting at a warning?
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