Chapter 209 If you want to surrender, give it a gift first
Chapter 209 If you want to surrender, give me a big gift first
Seeing Zhang Xiu's stunned expression, Liu Zhang took his hand and asked, "Senior brother, do you think I look like the kind of mediocre person who kills the donkey?"
"It's not like that!" Zhang Xiu shook his head.
Liu Zhang asked again: "Then do you think my little brother is the kind of person who doesn't care about old feelings, is cruel and easy to kill?"
"It's not like that either!" Zhang Xiu shook his head again.
Liu Zhang said very sincerely: "I don't look like a mediocre master who kills donkeys, nor does he look like a cruel person who likes to kill. What are you worried about, senior brother? Not to mention that senior brother and I have the same sect, even if senior brother is just my subordinate.
General, I have no reason to treat you badly. As for the 100,000 people in your hands, ranging from fifty to sixty years old to eleven or twelve years old, when they start fighting, they rush forward with a roar, without even forming a formation.
They are not considered elite at all. Do you know that I defeated Guo Si’s 100,000-strong army and only suffered 5,000 casualties?”
"What?" Zhang Xiu was really shocked.
You must know that the soldiers under Zhang Ji are not as good as Guo Si. Since Liu Zhang only suffered 5,000 casualties in defeating Guo Si, defeating Zhang Ji will not consume too many troops.
"Don't be surprised, General Zhang!" Jia Xu said with a smile: "Although the soldiers under the champion's command are elite, they are not easy to replace!"
"As expected of a poisonous warrior, he can see through the essence at a glance!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "Indeed, my soldiers have been strictly trained. Unlike other princes, anyone can join the army! However, there is Zhang Ren behind me.
The three generals Yan Yan and Zhao Lei trained new troops for me to supplement the soldiers under their command. Only the Overlord Cavalry composed of the Huns is more troublesome!"
Jia Xu asked without hesitation: "Liangzhou is close to foreign tribes, does the general have no intention?"
"There is no rush for now!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "Ma Teng of Liangzhou is still loyal to the Han Dynasty, and I don't want to embarrass him! Besides, Li Jue and Guo Si have already violated my interests. If I don't get rid of them, wouldn't it mean that
Do other princes look down on me?"
"Not really!" Jia Xu asked with a smile: "Don't the generals want to hold the emperor hostage to order the princes?"
"I don't want to!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "In my capacity, if I hold the emperor hostage to order the princes, it will not only make the world laugh at me, but even cause trouble. What's more, although Liu Xie is the emperor, he is in name only. There is no national jade seal.
, the edict he issued is actually a false edict. If so, I might as well let Bian'er ascend the throne again, at least he will cooperate with me!"
"King Hongnong is in Yizhou?" Jia Xu finally showed a surprised expression on his face.
Liu Zhang smiled and said: "Not only King Hongnong, but also Concubine Tang, Queen Mother He, and Princess Wannian are all here with me! Including Li Ru, Dong Zhuo's first counselor!"
"Isn't Li Ru dead?" Zhang Xiu was surprised.
As a veteran of Dong Zhuo's army, Zhang Ji had told Zhang Xiu more than once how powerful Li Ru was. Zhang Xiu naturally knew Li Ru's ability.
"It is true that he is not dead! I only have one condition for his surrender, which is to protect Dong Zhuo's family!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "Actually, apart from Li Ru, Dong Zhuo's family only has some old, weak, women and children! Why bother to kill them all?"
"Champion Hou Dadu, not everyone thinks so!" Jia Xu smiled and said to Zhang Xiu: "General Zhang, now you should be able to believe my words! With Li Ru's identity, Champion Hou Shang can tolerate him, let alone you and Zhang Ji
General?"
"Mr. Jia, don't worry. I will definitely persuade my uncle to surrender to the champion when I get back!" Zhang Xiu smiled and said, "In that case, let's go back first!"
Jia Xu shook his head and said: "General Zhang, you and I must leave one person behind, otherwise how can we show sincerity?"
"This..." Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiu widened his eyes and looked at Liu Zhang.
Liu Zhang smiled and said: "Mr. Jia's words are true. Senior brother, go back with peace of mind. I will entertain Mr. Jia well."
"Then...I'll take my leave!" Zhang Xiu took a deep look at Jia Xu and left Yangping Pass.
If others don't understand Jia Xu's thoughts, how can Zhang Xiu not understand? Any expression of sincerity is all deception. Jia Xu is afraid of death by nature. When he saw Liu Zhang's power, he knew that Zhang Ji would not be Liu Zhang's opponent. In order to repay the favor,
Due to Zhang Ji's kindness, Jia Xu fought for a way out for Zhang Ji. Whether he could live or not was up to Zhang Ji himself. But Jia Xu would never tie his life to Zhang Ji.
"Report!" As soon as Zhang Xiu left, and Liu Zhang was about to contact Jia Xu, a small school boy rushed into the meeting hall.
"I'll take my leave first!" Seeing that Liu Zhang had military affairs to deal with, Jia Xu naturally wouldn't stay.
"Mr. Jia's willingness to stay shows his sincerity! Since he is one of his own, why should he avoid taboos?" Liu Zhang turned to the principal and said, "Report the truth!"
"I am reporting to my lord, Master Bingzhou Tian for instructions. Gongsun Zan has invaded Youzhou and has now arrived at Ji County. Liu He, the son of Master Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou, is asking for help from my lord!" The principal knelt down half-kneeling on the ground and told the information in one breath.
over.
"Liu Yu is a clan member of the Han Dynasty and must be rescued!" Liu Zhang muttered: "I ordered Tian Feng to handle the matter with full authority and send troops to rescue Liu Yu while ensuring the safety of Bingzhou."
"Marquis Champion, why do you have to be at odds with Gongsun Zan for Liu Yu?" Jia Xu felt that rescuing Liu Yu was not in Liu Zhang's interests.
"Some things don't have to be done for profit!" Liu Zhang said with a smile: "Liu Yu has a high reputation in Youzhou. If he can serve under my command, with my deterrence to Karasuma, plus
With his tolerant policy, Karasuma may be able to be integrated into the Han people."
"Integrate Wu Wan into the Han people?" Jia Xu looked at Liu Zhang with a trace of confusion and confusion on his face.
You know, the ancient people's response to foreigners was nothing more than massacre or subjugation. As for assimilation and domination, they never thought about it. Isn't there a saying that says: People who are not my race must have different hearts!
"There are many ways to eliminate a nation. The worst way is to massacre, and the more you kill, the more people you kill. The best way is to blend in with the other nation. It's not just about living together, but about your thoughts, lifestyle, behavior, and even your outlook on life.
Unification of values!" Speaking his thoughts, Liu Zhang naturally showed a hint of confidence and domineering, which made Jia Xu feel heartbroken.
"What is outlook on life? Values?" Although Jia Xu understood most of it, he still didn't understand some parts.
Two modern words came out unintentionally, and it was normal for Jia Xu not to understand them. However, Liu Zhang did not want to explain slowly. He thought for a moment and then smiled: "In short, it is to let foreigners integrate into the Han nationality and regard themselves as Han people."
, be proud to be Han Chinese, and do everything according to Han Chinese standards."
"But among the foreigners, there are still many people who are hostile to the Han people!" Jia Xu is from Guzang, Wuwei, and has come into contact with many foreigners. Although most of those foreigners yearn for the life of the Han people, there are still many who are hostile to the Han people.
heart.
Liu Zhang smiled and said: "The simplest way to control a subordinate is to give him a slap and a sweet date! If you are obedient, we will let him become a Han and enjoy the treatment of the Han. For foreigners who are hostile and hate the Han, we can only use a butcher's knife.
Got it!"
Jia Xu was shocked. He did not expect Liu Zhang's ambition to be so lofty. While other princes were still working hard to unify the Han Dynasty, Liu Zhang was already thinking about how to deal with the foreign tribes.
Seeing Jia Xu stunned, Liu Zhang couldn't help laughing and said: "Mr. Jia, maybe others think I want to be king and emperor, but what's the point of just being king and hegemony in a corner of the Han Dynasty? Let the Han Dynasty last forever, and expand the territory of the Han Dynasty by millions.
Here, making the big man stand at the top of the world forever is the direction and goal of my efforts! I wonder, Mr. Jia, would you like to help me?"
Jia Xu was not a passionate young man, he was even greedy for life and afraid of death, but he also wanted to leave his name in history and be famous forever. After staring at Liu Zhang for a long time, Jia Xu suddenly stood up, bowed to the end and said: "Xu is willing to enter the palace for your lord."
Meager strength!"
"Okay!" Liu Zhang helped Jia Xu up and said, "With Mr. Jia's help, great things can be expected! May I ask sir, is Zhang Ji's surrender sincere?"
"This..." Jia Xu asked in surprise: "The champion doesn't believe Zhang Ji, but why...is it because of me?"
Seeing Jia Xu's reaction, Liu Zhang smiled and said: "If I get Mr. Jia, if I get a million-strong army, it will be Zhang Xiu's surrender. I will admit it!"
"The Champion Hou is a real hero!" After sighing, Jia Xu said with a smile: "Uncle and nephew Zhang Ji are people with no ambitions. They sincerely surrendered! However, if the Champion Hou wants to capture Guo Si alive, he still needs to act with them.
A play!”
"Oh?" Liu Zhang asked with a smile, "What's Mr. Jia's clever plan?"
"It's so clever that I dare not tell you! It's just a counter-attack!" Jia Xu said with a smile: "Such a crude plan can only deceive Li Jue and Guo Si!"
Three days later, Zhang Ji led his army to join Guo Si. However, looking at the troops Zhang Ji brought, Guo Si was quite dissatisfied because Zhang Ji only brought 50,000 people.
"General Zhang, Liu Zhang is so powerful, why did you bring 50,000 people with you?" Guo Si was a straight man. If he had anything to say, he would say it directly.
Zhang Ji shrugged and said: "I also wanted to come with the whole army, but Mr. Jia said that Ma Teng and Han Sui had made some changes, and asked my nephew Zhang Xiu to lead 50,000 troops to resist Ma Teng and Han Sui!"
Hearing that it was Jia Xu's opinion, Guo Si was relieved. But then he thought about it, and Guo Si couldn't help but ask: "Then...Mr. Jia didn't come?"
"Not coming!" Zhang Ji said with a smile: "Mr. Jia said that with General Guo's ability, he will be able to conquer Yangping Pass and defeat the champion prince!"
"Mr. Jia really said that?" Guo Si was full of joy when he heard this. But he never thought that he originally had an army of 100,000, but failed to defeat Liu Zhang. Now it is still 100,000. Why did Jia Xu believe that he could defeat Liu Zhang?
?However, this cannot be blamed on Guo Si. After all, he and Li Jue were able to control Chang'an entirely because of Jia Xu's contribution.
With Zhang Ji's encouragement, Guo Bang felt relieved. He commanded an army of 100,000 and came to Yangping Pass again, but this time he was much more cautious!
"Guo Aduo, are you here to die again?" The two armies faced each other. Liu Zhang looked at Guo Si with a cold expression.
"Liu Jiyu, I was careless last time. This time I have General Zhang Ji helping me. Let's see how you can defeat me!" Guo Si looked proud. After all, he had also been praised by Jia Xu, so he couldn't lose face.
"Really?" Looking at Zhang Ji next to Guo Bang, Liu Zhang showed an evil smile on his lips.
Suddenly, Guo Bang felt cold all over, as if there was some danger coming. As a military general, he often has something similar to a sixth sense, and Guo Bang believed in his feeling. However, Guo Bang had no time to look for this.
The source of danger, because Liu Zhang has already led his troops to charge forward!