After a brief interlude, Liu Zhang also discussed in detail the delivery of the war horse with Wei Jian.
Wei Ji became smarter this time, and there was no longer any unpleasantness in the process.
After all, Liu Zhang didn't make too many demands, which gave Wei Ji a little comfort for his hurt heart.
"Bo Xi, this matter is very important. You must not delay my important event!"
Liu Zhang was afraid that Wei Jian would make excuses again, so he warned him again and again.
"Don't worry, General. Since I promised the General, I will never break my promise!"
Wei Jian also patted his chest and assured Liu Zhang that his sworn promise would never go wrong.
Liu Zhang still trusted Wei Jian. No matter how stupid Wei Jian was, he would still understand the importance of Liu Zhang's expedition to the northwest!
Moreover, Wei Qian is definitely a smart person, and smart people will not do stupid things on purpose.
"This will get rid of Bo Xi!"
Everything was settled smoothly and Liu Zhang's mood improved.
"You don't have to be polite, General! It's an honor for me to share my worries with you, General!"
The situation was no longer in danger, and Wei Jian breathed a sigh of relief, and flattered Liu Zhang appropriately.
"Bo Xi, we are all our own people, so there is no need to be polite."
Wei Ju looked at Liu Zhang's extremely hypocritical expression and felt extremely sick in his heart, but he had to laugh with him.
"By the way, Bo Xi, the person outside the door is the Xu Huang I asked you to find, right?"
Wei Jian nodded, he had spent a lot of effort finding this person.
"General, this man is just a weakling and his family is poor. I wonder why the general is looking for this man?"
"Well, I am also entrusted by others!"
Liu Zhang did not dare to say that he was his favorite general, so he could only make up an excuse at will.
"The General Hou is interested in his talent?"
When Xun You saw Wei Qi talking about Xu Huang's talent, he immediately became furious.
"Bo Xi, what kind of talent can this man have? When the lord first recruited him, he was still hesitant. When the lord said that a man should fight on the battlefield, he refused without hesitation. He is clearly a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death!"
"How can such a timid person have any talent?"
Xun You's scolding made Wei Qian very dissatisfied and kept complaining in his heart.
How do I know who Xu Huang is? Didn't your master ask me to find him?
I have gone to great lengths to find him now, and you are still complaining!
It’s really too much of a lie!
However, Wei Qian could only say these words in his heart, and did not dare to show any emotion on his face.
"Brother Gongda, I really don't know much about Xu Huang! I thought that the person General Hou personally found would be either extremely intelligent or brave, but I didn't expect him to be so timid!"
"But I heard that Xu Huang is quite brave. Although he is only a small official, he is so skilled at using a big ax that it is difficult for anyone to match him!"
Wei Jian's words attracted Liu Zhang's attention, and he wielded a big axe!
Didn't Xu Huang use a big ax as a weapon?
"Bochu, do you know about Xu Huang's situation? If you know anything, please tell me."
Wei Jian nodded, he really understood a little bit, and immediately told Liu Zhang everything he knew.
It turns out that Xu Huang only worked as a civil servant in the county, not a position related to soldiers.
Xu Huang lost his father when he was young, and his mother had her legs broken in an incident to protect Xu Huang.
Now Xu Huang can only sit at home and rely on Xu Huang for everything.
Xu Huang cannot stay away from his hometown because of his mother's health. After get off work every day, he has to serve his mother first.
"Hey, another filial person!"
Liu Zhang already knew Xu Huang's difficulties and couldn't help but sigh.
If just now he was not sure whether this Xu Huang was the Xu Huang that Liu Zhang was looking for, now Liu Zhang was completely sure.
Filial piety is very important in this era. If a person is not filial to his mother, he will definitely be looked down upon.
If you are scorned by the world and left with a stigma, then don't even think about having any future!
"Gongda, Wenhe, you stay with Boxi for a while, I'll go out for a while."
Liu Zhang's heart had already drifted to Xu Huang, and he couldn't wait to walk out.
Xu Huang was still standing where he was. Although he looked out of place with everyone, he was not embarrassed at all.
"Gongming, if you are tired from standing, you can go inside and rest."
When Xu Huang saw Liu Zhang approaching, he quickly raised his hands and saluted.
"Meet the general!"
“There’s no need to be too polite when it’s fair.”
Liu Zhang walked closer, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Such people who put filial piety first are worthy of respect no matter at what time or in any era.
"Gongming refused my solicitation, but because of your mother?"
Xu Huang's eyes were blank for a moment and he didn't speak, but nodded slightly.
Liu Zhang was overjoyed. As long as there was a problem, it could be solved. What he feared the most was not knowing how to start!
Wasn't it the same with Taishi Ci at the beginning? He was recruited through Taishi Ci's mother.
"Gongming, I have a great general under my command, named Taishi Ci, Ziyi. He is now the captain of Wufeng Camp under my command and is in charge of nearly 6,000 cavalry!"
"Ziyi, like you, was once a minor official in Qingzhou County. However, he was affected by the conflicts between the state and the county. He had no choice but to go to Liaodong to avoid trouble with his physical condition."
"It's a pity that when I arrived in Beihai, I was recognized by the state officials and was almost put in jail."
"When I was only ten years old, I was going to Beihai to study. I met Taishi Ci and her son who were at the end of their lives. Fortunately, my father had an old relationship with Huang Wan, the governor of Qingzhou at the time, so he reluctantly gave me a thin noodles!"
"Ziyi also only has his mother alive, and now I support him in my house. Ziyi followed me on expeditions east and west, and experienced countless battles! In just one year, he was promoted to the rank of captain, leading a battalion of troops!"
After Liu Zhang finished speaking these heartfelt words, he looked at Xu Huang with hope in his eyes.
History is always so similar! But compared to Taishi Ci, Xu Huang was far from reaching the end of his rope.
However, these conditions are also very generous. In one year, you can be promoted to a height that is beyond the reach of most people!
Xu Huang's income as a minor official in the county must have been very meager. No matter how filial he was, his living conditions would have been restricted due to his meager income. The quality would certainly not be as good as Liu Zhang's post-general mansion.
Does Xu Huang not understand these? He understands them all. He even fully understood every word Liu Zhang said.
Unfortunately, Xu Huang still couldn't convince himself.
He is afraid, he is afraid of going to the battlefield, he is afraid of dying in battle!
"The general is kind to me, and I can't express my gratitude. But I really can't agree to it, general."
Liu Zhang knew that although Xu Huang had rejected him now, he had definitely been shaken, and it could be clearly seen from Xu Huang's eyes.
"Is Gongming afraid of going to the battlefield?"
Xu Huang showed no shame and nodded calmly, confirming this.