Zhang Ren stared at Zhang Xiu, somewhat apprehensive in his heart.

Success or failure, in one fell swoop.

As long as both parties can sit down and talk calmly, it will almost be done.

After a long time, Zhang Xiu said solemnly: "Senior brother, senior brother doesn't hide it from you, and it is okay to return to the king of Shu." But I will continue to serve as the Taishou of Nanyang and guard Nanyang. There are no other conditions, just this one condition. ”

Long before Zhang Ren came, Zhang Xiu and his generals Zhang Xian and Lei Xu had already discussed the strengths and weaknesses of Wang Can and Liu Bei, and thought that it was most appropriate to submit to Wang Can. Now Wang Can and Liu Bei are bound to Nanyang, so Zhang Xiu's heart naturally fell to Wang Can, and Zhang Xiu's mentor Tong Yuan is also in Chengdu, which is also one of the reasons why Zhang Xiu tends to Wang Can.

After Zhang Ren heard this, he didn't answer immediately.

Zhang Xiu said in a deep voice; "Senior brother, if I can't continue to guard Nanyang, I can't feel at ease."

In a word, Zhang Xiu's thoughts were expressed.

He is a general, if he submits to Wang Can, but hands over the rights of Nanyang County, but Wang Can idles him, Zhang Xiu is easy to be unknown, so Zhang Xiu wants to continue to guard Nanyang.

In history, when Zhang Xiu and Cao Cao clashed for the first time, Zhang Xiu defeated Cao Cao with Jia Xu's plan, and killed Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Ang and Cao Cao's henchman Dian Wei. But later Zhang Xiu still submitted to Cao Cao, but Zhang Xiu's condition was still to guard Nanyang, otherwise he would have no sense of security, and now Zhang Xiu is still like this.

Without military power, Zhang Xiu felt unsteady in his heart.

Zhang Xiu saw that Zhang Ren was in deep thought, and he was a little hesitant in his heart.

Perhaps, this condition is a bit harsh.

Zhang Ren thought about the old days, looked up at Zhang Xiu, and said: "Senior brother, when I left, the lord and I had a separate conversation, which involved the bottom line about the conditions put forward by the senior brother. The lord said that as long as the senior brother was willing to submit, it was okay to guard Nanyang County if he wanted to, and the lord could accept the conditions proposed by the senior brother. ”

Zhang Xiu was overjoyed in her heart, and her face showed joy.

Zhang Ren shook his head slightly and said, "Senior brother, what do you think?" ”

Zhang Xiucai didn't care about other things, and immediately said; "Okay, as long as I can guard Nanyang County, I will return to the king of Shu."

Zhang Ren's expression was solemn, and he was right; "Senior brother, are you willing to listen to your junior brother's advice?"

Since it's a word of faith, it's definitely not good. Zhang Xiu was very happy in her heart, and said with a smile: "You and I are brothers in the same sect, why bother to see outside, just say what you have to say." ”

Zhang Ren stared at Zhang Xiu and said word by word: "Senior brother hopes that senior brother will give up Nanyang County and enter Shu as a general." ”

"What?"

Zhang Xiu exclaimed, with a surprised expression on her face.

Immediately, Zhang Xiu showed a displeased expression on her face and said: "Senior brother, should you be a tricking senior brother, this is the bottom line that Wang Can gave you, as for letting me serve as the county guard of Nanyang County, it is to fool me." ”

For military power, Zhang Xiu attaches great importance to it.

In Zhang Xiu's eyes, military power is not money, not beauty, but security.

With the military power in his hands, he felt that he was safe.

Zhang Ren shook his head and said, "Senior brother, I have made it clear that this is just a junior brother's advice, not a request from the lord. We are all students taught by the teacher, and we are brothers in the same sect, so the junior brother will say this to the senior brother alone, otherwise as long as the senior brother agrees to submit to the lord, the junior brother will complete the task of this trip, so why bother to ask for hardship. ”

Zhang Xiu felt a little embarrassed when she saw Zhang Ren's sincere expression.

He twisted his short beard under his chin and said, "Senior brother is a little excited, please forgive me if I offend." ”

Zhang Ren smiled faintly and said; "You and I are brothers, how can you offend."

Zhang Xiu didn't dwell on this matter, and asked, "Senior brother, what do you think, let's say it." ”

Zhang Renzheng said: "Senior brother, have you ever thought about it carefully, you are now the Taishou of Nanyang County, the ruling party, holding great power, and you can be regarded as majestic, okay?" Waiting for the lord to sweep away the princes, does the senior brother still want to stay in Nanyang County as a soil overlord, not obey the lord's dispatch, and be unwilling to lead the troops to the battle? ”

Zhang Xiu's brows furrowed, and his expression became serious,

The situation is a bit complicated!

Zhang Xiu thought for a while and said, "Senior brother, you go on." ”

Zhang Ren asked: "Senior brother, do you know who are the generals of the ruling party at present?" ”

Zhang Xiu shook her head, indicating that she didn't know.

Zhang Ren said slowly: "Under the command of the lord, there is a third junior brother Zhao Yun who serves as the assassin of Liangzhou, and is in charge of the military and political power of Liangzhou. ”

Zhang Xiu's eyes flashed, revealing an expression of admiration.

It's too comfortable to be in charge.

Zhang Ren continued: "In addition to the third junior brother Zhao Yun, there are also Huang Zhong and Gao Shun who stayed in Chang'an and guarded the situation in Chang'an. Among the two, Huang Zhong is the leader, Huang Zhong is also a feudal official under the command of the lord, in addition, there is Zhang Liaozhen guarding Hanzhong County, which is also a typical feudal official. ”

Zhang Xiu said: "Zhang Liao is a general under Lu Bu, can he govern one side?" ”

In the tone, there is some disbelief!

Zhang Ren shook his head and said; "Senior brother, Hanzhong County is the place where the lord made his fortune in the early days, and it has a strong foundation. Even if Zhang Liao guarded Hanzhong, that is, he only trained and recruited troops, and the rest of the political affairs could not be interfered with at will, and he could only control military power. Only Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun can be called real giants, but Zhang Liao can defend one side, and he is still very powerful. ”

Zhang Xiu asked, "What do you have to do with me?" ”

Zhang Ren hugged his fists and said: "Senior brother, you have just returned to the lord, if you choose to continue to stay in Nanyang County, it will definitely mean that you don't trust the lord." Even if the lord agrees to the request of the senior brother, he will leave a problem with you in his heart. You have just returned to the lord, you have no qualifications, no prestige, so the junior brother hopes that the senior brother can enter Shu as a general, improve his qualifications, and make meritorious contributions. ”

Zhang Xiu shook his head and said, "Even if the King of Shu has a mustard, I still can't leave." ”

Zhang Yiyi rolled his eyes, and his feelings were all in vain.

Zhang Ren thought for a while, and then said: "Senior brother, Senior Brother Zilong has become a veritable feudal official, is Senior Brother willing to stay in Nanyang all the time and be a person who has no achievements?" ”

Zhang Xiu said: "If I don't stay in Nanyang, what else can I do?" ”

Zhang Ren suddenly said in his heart: "Senior brother, are you worried that you will be idle after entering Shu?" ”

Zhang Xiu nodded and admitted, but did not deny it.

Zhang Ren thought patiently and slowly explained: "Senior brother's worries are completely unnecessary. Under the command of the lord, Pang De used to be Ma Teng's general, and now he is following Xu Shu to suppress the barbarians in the south, and he is already a general in the army; Yan Xing is a general under Han Sui, who has been returned to the lord, and now stays with the third junior brother to assist the third junior brother in dealing with Xiliang affairs; Zhang Liao was Lü Bu's general, and now he is guarding Hanzhong County; Gao Shun was also Lu Bu's general and now guards Chang'an. ”

"This is just a few people, as well as Yan Yan, Xu Rong, Jia Xu, Li Ru, Tian Feng and many other important civil and military ministers, all of whom used to be people from other princes, and now under the command of the lord, they have become famous, very powerful." Zhang Ren persuaded Zhang Xiu bitterly and said, "Senior brother, if you want to do a great career, you can't stay in Nanyang." Moreover, the senior brother is strong in martial arts, and it is impossible for the lord to idle the senior brother. ”

After Zhang Xiu listened, he began to think carefully in his heart.

After a long time, Zhang Xiu gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, I believe you, hand over the rights of Nanyang County, and enter Shu as a general." ”

Zhang Ren had a bright smile on his face, and he was relieved in his heart.

Zhang Xiu was willing to give up the rights of Nanyang County, and Zhang Ren was finally at ease. Whether it was for Wang Can or Zhang Xiu, Zhang Ren did his best and completed the goal.

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside the hall,

A soldier hurriedly ran in and reported: "General, Liu Bei has sent a messenger to meet the general." ”

PS: three of the four watches;