Chapter 561 The powerful weapon of Xuanguo and the talent of hunting barbarians and marquises
By this time, Mi Heng naturally understood the good intentions of Wang Zheng's actions today.
But it doesn’t hurt to see it.
Now Mi Heng's heart is filled with the feeling that "a scholar will die for his bosom friend". His jealousy and dissatisfaction with Guo Jia have long since disappeared, and he has let Wang Zheng lead him.
When the two came to Guo Jia's banquet, Wang Zheng didn't talk much. He just asked his maid to fill the wine glasses. He drank two glasses with Guo Jia first, and then said with a smile: "Fengxiao has repeatedly used his clever tricks in the three battles this year. He has done a great job for me in Xuzhou."
It’s so great that I don’t need to say anything else.”
"Since ancient times, those who win people will prosper, and those who lose people will perish. You and Zhengping will be regarded as your right and left hands, both of them are indispensable. I only hope that the three of us, monarch and minister, will work together to achieve the cause of kingship and achieve eternal fame.
"
Guo Jia smiled when he heard this, but did not respond. Instead, he glanced at Mi Heng lightly.
He thought he had enough respect for Mi Heng, and today he even took the lead in helping Wang Zheng to smooth things over for him. Wang Zheng hoped that the two of them could work together as one. In fact, in Guo Jia's view, we are all ministers of the same palace. If we can be harmonious but not different, we can treat each other as guests.
This is already considered a very ideal situation.
This
The main thing to look at is not Guo Jia, but whether Mi Heng can understand the interests.
Mi Heng naturally knew what Guo Jia meant by this glance. When things got to this point, it was for Wang Zheng's sake that it was his turn to express his position first. He immediately raised his glass and said sincerely: "Being filial is helping others."
Scholars of the country, many of whom have behaved disrespectfully in the past, still hope that in the future they will uphold their loyalty and abide by the principle of humility and retreat."
"I offer you a glass of filial piety. Please drink it to the full."
Hearing this, Guo Jia nodded with a smile and said, "Zhengping is an eminent and elegant scholar. I have long had the desire to talk to each other and drink together."
"please."
Wang Zheng on the side nodded with satisfaction when he saw this, and immediately moved towards Xu Fang on the other side.
However, Wang Zheng did not stop when he came to his table. He just said with a smile: "Pharmacist, you and I have only known each other for a while. We are brothers. It would seem disrespectful to propose a toast or not. You will stay in the palace later."
I will prepare another family banquet, let’s have a good drink.”
Xu Fang agreed and nodded hurriedly.
With Wang Zheng's attitude, he not only agreed, but was also very happy.
You must know that after receiving a letter from Wu Sheng, he learned that Wang Zheng attached great importance to the "Chen Fu case" and was furious. Even a calm person like Xu Fang couldn't help but feel uneasy, fearing that Wang Zheng would turn his anger on him. He had just arrived
Shouchun took the initiative to plead guilty.
Now that Wang Zheng could say these words, he still regarded him as one of his family members. The uneasiness in Xu Fang's heart suddenly disappeared. While secretly sighing with relief, he stood up and respectfully watched Wang Zheng walk to the next seat.
What is sitting here is the ancient sword.
In terms of military positions, Gu Jian is actually not very high, but he is a direct descendant of the late Yellow Turban Commander Zhang Rao. Most of the current middle and high-level generals of the Tianjun are from Qingzhou Yellow Turban, so to speak, they are all Zhang Rao.
Rao's old subordinates and even Wang Zheng himself were like this.
Due to this reason, and the fact that Gu Jian is also a system hero, the seat assigned this time is very high, it can be said that he is second only to Xu Fang and above Huang Zhong.
Wang Zheng was not in a hurry to toast him. Instead, he looked at the young man up and down with admiration. Then his eyes suddenly turned red: "Zhang Shuai once said to this general: "The ancient sword has great potential at a young age, but it can be used for great purposes."
I had high hopes for you, but I didn’t expect you to achieve what you have achieved today.”
At this point, Wang Zheng sighed with emotion and said with emotion: "With only a few thousand athletes, we were able to drive two thousand miles south from Mount Tai to Yuzhou. We first captured Yilu, then broke the enemy's siege, and then assisted Xu Fang. Wu Sheng defeated Ping."
I think that in the past, the Hussars generals went deep into Mobei to hunt down the Xiongnu, but it was nothing more than this. Apart from borrowing Ban Gu's "Long Drive and Six Moves, Electric Shock and Thunder Shock", I really can't think of any other suitable words to describe it. "
"I feel happy to have received such a great talent, but I can't help but feel sad as I reflect on Zhang Shuai's brilliance."
Zhang Rao had indeed praised the ancient sword in front of him before, but because it was a "nobody", Wang Zheng had never really taken it seriously, let alone placed high hopes on it.
But after the system is stamped, everything is naturally different.
Now that he knew that the ancient sword had astonishing potential, Wang Zheng naturally wanted to deliberately win over him. Not only did he have to be coy about it, but he even took the initiative to mention the dead Zhang Rao.
And this move really worked.
From the first moment he heard Zhang Rao's name, Gu Jian's expression became solemn.
The more he listened, the more he was moved to tears, and his heart was filled with gratitude to Wang Zheng. Even if there was no system at this time, he would probably be willing to die for Wang Zheng.
Don't overdo it. Seeing that the fire was almost done, Wang Zheng patted Gu Jian's shoulder gently and said warmly: "Stop talking, they are all in the wine, and drink this cup to the full!"
"yes!"
Gu Jian nodded heavily, raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp. Seeing Wang Zheng turning around to go to the next seat, Gu Jian hesitated for a while and suddenly called out in a low voice: "General."
"Um?"
Wang Zheng stopped and turned around to look.
"The last general is heading to Runan this time. I heard that Liu Bei is currently in the territory of Chen State."
At this point, Gu Jian's eyes flashed with deep hatred: "The long-bearded thief Guan Yu must be in Chen State at this time. Now that Pei State is in our hands, when will the general be ready?"
The words were cut off by Wang Zheng with a wave of his hand before he finished speaking. He naturally guessed what Gu Jian wanted to say next. However, Wang Zheng's current plan did not include the preparation of entering Yuzhou, so naturally he could not let him finish. He just said sternly: "Don't worry, Zhang Shuai."
I will keep my hatred in my heart and will not forget it for a moment. If I attack Chen State in the future, I will teach you to be the vanguard!"
As for the date of the coming day, he refused to say clearly.
But having said that, Gu Jian was also very satisfied, and immediately nodded slightly and watched Wang Zheng leave.
Wang Zheng, with the dignity of his lord, took the initiative to propose a toast to his ministers. Naturally, he can be called a courteous and virtuous corporal, who values his talents very highly.
But naturally there are not too many courtiers who can receive such courtesy.
Because if there are too many, they will no longer be rare, and if everyone has them, they will naturally become less valuable.
After that, most of the other ministers only received gentle words to comfort them. Huang Zhong, Lu Ji and other figures who played a decisive role were also toasted, but they all drank to the end. No one could get as much as Guo Jia.
The special experience of toasting with two glasses of wine.
After turning around in a circle, Wang Zheng came to the seat of the Bingzhou envoy escorting Lu Qiling. He nodded slightly to the others, and finally his eyes fell on Zhang Liao. He smiled and said, "I'll say goodbye to Xia Pi. Although we haven't seen each other for only a few months, I will."
But I feel that it has been several years since the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is really gratifying to see that General Zhang’s style is still the same.”
While he was talking, he took the wine jug from the maid's hand and filled the wine glass himself, "Please have three full glasses!"
Hearing this, Zhang Liao looked startled, and the expressions of several Bingzhou generals behind him also changed at the same time.
What does Wang Zheng mean?
When it comes to toasting, as the messenger of this wedding, Zhang Liao is indeed worthy of royal courtesy, but one glass is the most suitable.
What's more, they had just watched indifferently, and they had already seen clearly that Wang Zheng had only given a toast to the civil servants and generals under his command this round. The only exception was Guo Jia, the minister who was recognized by the military generals for his first contribution, but it was only
It's just two cups.
How could Zhang Liao be so virtuous, or what had he done to deserve such courtesy from Wang Zheng?
Zhang Liao himself was also greatly surprised, and took the initiative to refuse: "I was just ordered by the king to escort the young lady to see Zhou Mu. Although Tian was an envoy, I didn't dare to be so polite as Zhou Mu. I can only thank Zhou.
Mu’s deep affection, as for the toast, well, let’s just skip it.”
"That's wrong."
Wang Zheng stared at Zhang Liao and said sternly: "The three glasses of wine I offer to General Zhang are for the beauty and strategy in General Zhang's heart. They have nothing to do with the identity of the envoy. The general has a powerful weapon to declare the country and a talent for hunting barbarians and marquises.
, three toasts are not enough to express my respect for the general."
Hearing this, Zhang Liao looked even more embarrassed.
Why?
Because Wang Zheng's praise was a little reluctant not only for him at this time, but also for Wen Hou Lu Bu.
Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, there are probably only a few people such as Wang Jian, Xiang Yu, Han Xin and Huo Qubing who can be regarded as "the powerful weapon of Xuanguo and the talent of hunting barbarians and marquises".
And today's Zhang Liao, whether in terms of reputation or achievements, is far from this evaluation.
But having said that, to be given such a high positive evaluation by a hero like Wang Zheng, even though he knew that this might be just a polite comment, Zhang Liao still felt a little happy and proud in his heart.
Of course, I still have to be modest on the surface, "I ask myself if I am too virtuous to be worthy of such ridiculous praise as Zhou Mu, but I dare not refuse the gift, so how about I just have a drink?" After saying this, he raised his head.
Drink the cup in one go.
Wang Zheng smiled and said: "This cup should be used as a tribute to the general's talent, so the general needs to drink the second cup to the full." Seeing that Zhang Liao was about to refuse, Wang Zheng said first: "General, don't refuse, this cup is for you.
It’s famous.”
Zhang Liao asked in surprise: "What does Zhou Mu mean by this?"
"The general is from Bingzhou?"
"Exactly."
"The men of Bingzhou have been heroes for generations. They have defended our Han people against the Tartars and guarded the border. This second cup is not only for General Zhang, but also for Marquis Wen and these heroes of Bingzhou. You are all our heroes of the Han people!"
As soon as the big hat was put on, Zhang Liao didn't dare, but his eyes towards Wang Zheng became a little closer.
Bingzhou and Liangzhou, which are located on the border, have always been discriminated against by the Central Plains people, or to be more precise, the powerful families in the Central Plains region have always looked down upon this kind of folk customs outside the Great Wall and called them barbarians.
In the war-torn years of the late Han Dynasty, swords trumped all. Although there was much less discrimination on the surface, the actual exclusion always existed. Princes like Wang Zheng who could positively affirm the people of Bingzhou were regarded as
Extremely rare.
This is mainly the reason why the status has become higher.
If Wang Zheng had expressed his position like this a year ago, Zhang Liao might not be so emotional.
You are a yellow turban thief who despised the lowest level of the chain in the late Han Dynasty. It is normal for you to not dare to discriminate against our Bingzhou men!
Thinking of this, although he felt that Wang Zheng's behavior today was a bit abrupt, Zhang Liao hesitated for a moment, then picked up the wine and said: "Zhou Mu is so kind and affectionate, I really don't dare to refuse." He drank it down again.
"Bingzhou man, the result is so refreshing!"
Wang Zheng laughed, picked up the third glass of wine with his own hands, and handed it to Zhang Liao again.
"this"
The exchange of respect between the two people had attracted the attention of many people on the court. Under the public gaze, Zhang Liao felt more and more inappropriate and couldn't help but ask: "May I ask Zhou Mu, this third glass of wine, but...
And why?”
Wang Zheng's eyes flashed with a captivating light. He just looked at Zhang Liao for a while, then suddenly raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "This third glass of wine, there is actually nothing to say."
"This is just because I want to respect Brother Wenyuan. Maybe it will be as I wish?"
What does it mean to "just want to respect Brother Wenyuan"?
Zhang Liao realized almost immediately that Wang Zheng wanted to recruit him!
To be honest, the other party's offer of an olive branch was indeed a bit tempting. Even though it came so unexpectedly, Zhang Liao had to admit that he was a little tempted.
After all, they have been following Lu Bu for a long time. Veteran Bingzhou generals such as Song Xian and Wei Xu who are closer to Lu Bu can see that the other party is unlikely to achieve anything big. Couldn't Zhang Liao, who joined halfway, and the more intelligent and wise Zhang Liao, see that?
?
The key point is that Lu Bu is not only hopeless now, but he is almost in danger. Otherwise, how could a man as arrogant as Marquis Wen hold his nose and continue to fulfill the engagement despite Wang Zheng's almost humiliating behavior?
Compared with Lu Bu who was "the setting sun", today's Wangzheng is in the true sense "like the sun in the middle"!
Since he started his army, not only has he rarely suffered a defeat, but he has gone from poverty to nine rich counties in just two or three years. Now he has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and talents under his command. In terms of power and momentum alone, it is enough.
He is on par with Liu Biao, Liu Zhang and other powerful princes, and is at most a little behind Yuan Shao.
Although he did not personally participate in it, Zhang Liao also got a rough idea of Wang Zheng's performance in several battles from the military reports sent back by the sentries. He was also able to analyze Wang Zheng's fearlessness in the face of danger, his measured advance and retreat, and the civil and strategic skills of his ministers.
Zhang Liao was deeply impressed by his bravery and bravery.
More importantly, during his stay in Wuxian, Zhang Liao clearly understood through hearing and seeing that Wang Zheng was by no means a simple warrior like Lu Bu. His civil administration and employment were also quite outstanding, especially
Zhang Liao was also moved by his broad-mindedness in employing people without sticking to one pattern and recognizing talents.
It was precisely because of his deep understanding of Wang Zheng that Zhang Liao believed that Lü Bu's marriage to him was a mistake. Although he never firmly opposed it, he always made tactful suggestions to try to get Lü Bu to give up this idea.
It's a pity that Lu Bu now has no choice.
In Zhang Liao's view, once Lu Bu and the Bingzhou Army join Wang Zheng's command, it will only be a matter of time before they are completely annexed.
In other words, even if Wang Zheng didn't say anything to solicit him today, Zhang Liao would sooner or later call the young man in front of him "Lord".
So why does Wang Zheng bother with this?
Under the candlelight, the shadows and lights on Zhang Liao's face alternated, and he took a deep look at Wang Zheng in front of him.
At this moment, Fang Yan smiled, his eyes full of surging confidence, it seemed that no matter how Zhang Liao responded, everything was under control.
Suddenly an idea flashed in Zhang Liao's mind, and he figured it out.