He Jin was uncharacteristically uncharacteristic today and rejected Liu Hong's proposal very steadily, which greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.
Because He Jin was a butcher by birth, and had risen to power over the years relying on the favor of his younger sister, Queen He. On the surface, the upper-class families respected him, but in fact, no one thought highly of him secretly.
He Jin himself knew this very well, so he hated the overt ridicule and insinuations of others the most, and he couldn't bear the criticism from outsiders.
It can be said that Liu Zhang has studied He Jin thoroughly. Three years ago, even He Jin farted and pooped. Liu Zhang could guess that to make He Jin so rational today, Liu Zhang estimated that there must be some huge profit temptation for He Jin.
in front of me.
Liu Zhang naturally couldn't let He Jin get his wish, so he curled up his lips and began to push the He brothers further into the fire pit.
"General, if you feel that you are not sure about three thousand people, you might as well do this! How about I only send five hundred people?"
Looking at Liu Zhang's slightly violent eyes, the anger in He Jin's heart was burning!
Bullying is too much. This Liu Zhang is really bullying people too much! This is also disrespectful to He Jin.
Just as He Jin was about to get angry, He Miao exploded first.
"Liu Zhang! How dare you despise our brothers! I'm not done with you!"
Liu Zhang's words were so disrespectful to He Jin that he couldn't help but angered the He brothers and even shocked Liu Hong.
"He Miao, do you think this is your cavalry general's palace? You are yelling here!"
Liu Hong's rebuke also awakened the furious He Miao, who quickly apologized to Liu Hong.
"Your Majesty, calm down, I, I am so angry! This Liu Zhang really underestimates us!"
I’ve looked down on you so much and you still don’t dare to agree? Trash!
Liu Hong really wanted to say this to the He brothers, but he was worried that Liu Zhang was too arrogant.
"General Hou, you are indeed too reckless. Five hundred people versus three thousand? This is too much child's play. If the general is really unwilling, forget it!"
Liu Hong's idea is very simple. He would rather not have to do it than let Liu Zhang lose! Because the gambling money this time is too big! Once he loses, Liu Hong may not be able to turn around!
Liu Zhang didn't take it seriously at all, he smiled and looked at Liu Hong with his hands raised.
"Your Majesty, I am not arrogant, but the general is timid. Three thousand versus three thousand, he will definitely not dare to accept it."
He Jin's nose was almost crooked with anger. Liu Zhang really didn't treat him as a human being!
So high in the palace, facing important officials of the imperial court, Liu Zhang demeaned himself like this!
But three thousand versus three thousand, He Jin really didn't dare to accept it. If he did, he would never win, and it would only add to his own trouble!
"General, five hundred versus three thousand, do you want to accept it or not?"
Liu Hong also risked his life, and now he can only trust Liu Zhang. He Jin is as timid as a mouse, and he will definitely not accept the challenge if he is an equal soldier.
He Jin really wanted to yell, take it! But the last trace of reason in his heart was still telling him to be cautious. The more arrogant and arrogant Liu Zhang became, the more he Jin felt guilty because he didn't believe that Liu Zhang said this impulsively.
talk.
At this time, He Miao beside him couldn't stand it anymore and looked at He Jin with a questioning look on his face.
"Brother, five hundred versus three thousand, what are you afraid of? Promise him and let me slap him in the face hard!"
Looking at his younger brother He Miao's unusually fierce eyes, He Jin became hesitant again. His younger brother He Miao obviously had certain military talents, otherwise he would not have been able to lead the army to destroy the rebels.
"Brother!"
He Miao's repeated urging directly gave He Jin the courage to make a decision.
"Okay! I'll take it! Your Majesty, I will lead the general's 500 elite soldiers with 3,000 troops and horses!"
Yes, He Jin accepted the challenge, an extremely unfair battle!
Liu Hong was happy at first, but then he couldn't help but worry. After all, there was a six-fold difference in the number of people!
But it's too late to regret it. Both parties have already agreed. As the emperor, I definitely can't choose to back down anymore.
Now that I know that all my hopes are pinned on Liu Zhang, all Liu Hong can do is say two words, believe it!
"Okay, in ten days' time, I will personally preside over the military exercise at Mangshan Military Exercise Field! At that time, all the eight captains of Xiyuan will go to watch the battle, so that they can also see the style of the elite soldiers!"
All the ministers bowed down together and accepted the order with their hands in hand.
"As you command!"
Just when the ministers thought that today's court meeting was over, Liu Hong spoke again.
"General, these days you will devote yourself wholeheartedly to preparing for the military exercises with General Hou. Leave all military affairs inside and outside Luoyang City to Jian Shuo first. We will talk about everything after the military exercises are over."
After hearing this, He Jin's eyes widened and he looked at Liu Hong in disbelief.
"Your Majesty! This..."
"General, didn't you hear what I just said? Let's wait until the military exercise is over."
He finally took advantage of this opportunity to wrest the military affairs of Luoyang City from He Jin, and Liu Hong could not return it to He Jin no matter what!
Only then did He Jin realize why Liu Hong would rather let Liu Zhang enjoy unfair treatment than insist on accepting the challenge, all for the sake of losing Luoyang's military rights!
"May I ask Your Majesty, what will happen to the winner after the military exercise?"
He Jin was not too panicked. Since Liu Hong had trapped him, he naturally couldn't let Liu Hong leave comfortably!
Three thousand versus five hundred, He Jin is still confident. No matter how good you are at fighting, Liu Zhang, aren't you still a human being?
Liu Hong didn't expect that He Jin would become more and more courageous and dare to challenge him publicly! Unfortunately, He Jin didn't have anything wrong with his question, so he couldn't express his anger at him.
"The winner will take over as the commander-in-chief of Xiyuan!"
Sure enough, so!
He Jin felt slightly happy. When Liu Hong said this, He Jin understood.
Now there are 20,000 Yulin troops in Luoyang, which are completely under the control of his brothers. Liu Hong must be thinking of relying on Liu Zhang's 10,000 troops plus the 16,000 Xiyuan troops to fight against him!
You are so clever but you are fooled by your cleverness! I want to see what other tricks you have after the Xiyuan Army belongs to me!
He Jin secretly rejoiced in his heart, but Liu Hong was naturally not so happy and regretted instead.
Liu Hong really had no choice but to be completely forced into a desperate situation. Although everything was planned, some variables still occurred.
Five hundred versus three thousand, hey, it really just depends on fate!
He Jin was afraid that Liu Hong would regret it, so he quickly surrendered and accepted the order.
"How can I come forward? I obey the order!"
Liu Hong had no intention of staying here any longer and was about to get up and leave, when someone else stood up.
The person himself was insignificant, but his status was somewhat special, so Liu Hong could only sit down patiently.
"Liu Taichang, what's the matter with you?"
The one who stepped forward was Liu Zhang's father, Liu Yan, who was Taichang at the time. Taichang was transferred to Liu Yan a year ago, and Zong Zheng was promoted to Liu Yu, who was also a member of the Han clan.
Like Zong Zheng, he was one of the Nine Qings. Therefore, Liu Yan was not considered promoted, but was considered a level transfer.