Wang Lei thought for a while and asked, "Zhang Liao's ability, what does Mr. think?" ”

Jia Xu thought for a moment and replied: "Zhang Liao's ability to command troops is very good, and he is decisive, and he can be called a good general. Zhang Liao led the troops into Jixian County, and I laid a trap to cut off Zhang Liao's back road. Although surrounded, Zhang Liao commanded and retreated, and the army did not panic in the slightest. If it weren't for the fact that the back road of the Xiliang army was cut off and there was a lack of food, the war would have been deadlocked. ”

Wang Lei changed his words and asked, "After Zhao Yun returned to Ye County, did he have any abnormal behavior?" ”

Jia Xu shook his head and said: "After Zhao Yun returned to Ye County, in addition to visiting Tong Yuan in the Prefecture Pastoral Mansion from time to time, he practiced martial arts and read books at his residence. I don't know much about Zhao Yun's martial arts, but according to Huang Zhong's judgment, Zhao Yun has devoted himself to studying martial arts and has greatly improved. Huang Zhong said that if he encountered, it would take a lot of effort to win. ”

Wang Lei nodded, thinking: When I have time, I must take Zhao Yun for my own use.

This talent must be his own.

Wang Lei stood up and said, "Sir, follow me to visit Zhang Liao." ”

"No!"

Jia Xu got up, followed Wang Lei, and left the study one after the other.

After leaving the state pastoral mansion, led by soldiers, Wang Lei and Jia Xu took a carriage to the place where Zhang Liao lived. Zhang Liao's residence is in Xishi, and this place is very prosperous due to the influence of the Taoist Conference, and people come and go, and it is very lively. Outside Zhang Liao's residence, Wang Lei was stunned.

Immediately, Wang Lei looked at the soldiers leading the way and asked, "Is this Zhang Liao's mansion?" Are you sure there's nothing wrong with that? ”

The soldier said, "Surely! ”

Wang Lei's face was solemn, and his eyes showed a touch of dissatisfaction.

Jia Xu also frowned, wondering in his heart, Zhang Liao shouldn't live in such a residence?

"What's going on, sir?"

Wang Lei stared at Zhang Liao's residence, and his tone was not good.

The residence in front of him, from the outside, is only as big as the courtyard where Wang Lei lives. Moreover, the house gives people the feeling of two words - 'down', and the gate is rotten, and the gate gives people the feeling that it can be smashed directly with a punch.

Such a residence made Wang Lei angry in his heart.

Jia Xu said that Zhang Liao was good, why did he arrange it like this? In fact, Jia Xu's heart was also full of doubts, he clearly remembered that he asked the officials to settle Zhang Liao well, how could it be this scene? Jia Xu's face was also clouded, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Knock on the door!"

Wang Lei made a straight face and commanded.

A soldier stepped forward and knocked softly on the door.

After a while, the door opened, and a chamberlain of about twenty opened the door and asked, "Excuse me, is there anything wrong?" The squire's gaze fell on the soldiers outside, and he chuckled in his heart, thinking, could it be that something big had happened?

The soldier said, "Please inform General Zhang that the governor is visiting." ”

The attendant's face changed slightly, and he nodded: "Please come to the hall and wait for a while, I will go to ask the general immediately." ”

The door opened, and Wang Lei ran back as if he saw the attendant flying. Wang Lei looked at Jia Xu and said, "Wenhe, have you seen the clothes of the attendant?" The attendants were dressed in coarse linen with patches on their clothes. Looking at the leopard in the tube, it can be seen that Zhang Liao's situation is not very good. ”

Jia Xu wondered in his heart, what the hell is going on?

"My lord, the minister is derelict in his duties!"

Jia Xu lowered his head and replied, but his narrow eyes narrowed slightly.

He is angry with Wang Lei, and the people below have to be angry with him, a group of people who take money and don't do anything.

Wang Lei shook his head and said: "I didn't mean to blame you, it's just that Zhang Liao's situation is really disappointing that no one has dealt with it." Just imagine, after Zhang Liao was snubbed, once he left with dissatisfaction, Jizhou lost a good general, what should he do? ”

Jia Xu said: "The lord teaches a lesson! ”

As the two spoke, they entered the mansion and headed straight for the hall.

In the hall, the guests and hosts are seated.

After a while, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.

A young man of twenty-six or seventy-seven appeared in everyone's sight, the young man was slender, burly and strong, and his face was resolute. He strode forward, and his demeanor was confident and calm, neither humble nor arrogant.

This person is Zhang Liao.

After entering the hall, Zhang Liao walked a few steps, hugged his fists and said, "The last general, Zhang Liao, meet the state pastor." ”

"Sit!"

Wang Lei waved his hand and motioned for Zhang Liao to sit down.

After Zhang Liao sat down, Wang Lei said straight to the point: "Wenyuan, when I was outside the door, I saw that the mansion where you lived was dilapidated, and the attendants in the mansion were also in shabby clothes. Who is the person who placed you? It's damn so careless. ”

Jia Xu sighed lightly in his heart, I'm afraid someone will be unlucky this time. Of course, there was also his mistake, after arranging the matter, he let the people below deal with it, without asking.

Zhang Liao has led the army for many years, and he is also a careful person.

As soon as I heard Wang Lei's tone, I knew that Wang Lei must be a punishment official.

Zhang Liao shook his head and said, "Zhang Liao is grateful for the concern of the state pastor. However, I live here for a reason, and it has nothing to do with the officer who arranged for me, it is my own reason. ”

"Why?" Wang Lei asked.

Jia Xu raised his eyebrows, looking forward to how Zhang Liao would answer.

Zhang Liao Zhengse said: "At the beginning, the officials arranged a luxurious and atmospheric residence, and gave me a large sum of money so that I could spend my entertainment. However, when I led my troops to fight General Huang, many of my soldiers were wounded. ”

"I was slightly injured, but after I recovered, I can still carry it with me in the army."

However, soldiers who were seriously wounded and disabled could no longer remain in the army. Even if you get a pension, after leaving the army, that little money will not last long, and life will definitely be hard. ”

"I thought about giving them a little more money to make their lives a little better, so I sold the house and distributed it to the people below in exchange for the money."

Zhang Liao had a sincere smile on his face and said: "I am alone, living in such a residence, there is no shortage of food, no lack of clothing, and a fixed amount of money to send every month, which is already very satisfying." ”

As soon as these words came out, Jia Xu breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Lei was in awe, and Zhang Liao deserved to be one of the five good generals.

His open-mindedness is very extraordinary.

How could such a general who loved his soldiers like a son not be supported by his soldiers? Wang Lei smiled slightly and said, "Wenyuan's character is admirable. I will send an officer to inquire about the situation of the disabled soldiers. ”

Zhang Liao said: "Thank you Zhou Mu! ”

Wang Lei said again: "Wen Yuan's talent, I heard Wen He say. However, when Wen Yuan first came, he was promoted too quickly, which is not conducive to your development. I will temporarily appoint you as a lieutenant general, and after you make meritorious service in Japan, you will be promoted. ”

"Thank you, Lord."

Zhang Liao hugged his fists and responded, quite pleased.

The joy is not that Wang Lei gave him an official position, but Wang Lei's attitude towards him. With Wang Lei's trust and respect, he has the opportunity to stand out.