Liu Xie didn't want to use troops against Yizhou at this time, and he told Yan Pu that attacking Yizhou first was just planning for the worst. Now that Yizhou has sent an envoy who intends to negotiate peace, Liu Xie will naturally not turn Zhang Su and others away. However, Liu Xie, as the Son of Heaven, naturally did not need him to personally go out for this kind of trivial negotiation, so he entrusted this matter to Cai Yong, who had been relatively idle recently, and he took Zhang Song to visit Chang'an to deepen the friendship between them.

Being able to get Cai Yong's reception, Zhang Su can be said to be flattered, especially after Cai Yong entered Taixue and met Zheng Xuan, Kong Rong and other great Confucians, Zhang Su had the heart to stay in Chang'an and not Yizhou. However, because this war was completely provoked by Yizhou, Zhang Su was not very popular in Taixue, and Zhang Su seemed to be at a loss, and when discussing the conditions for the two families to strike the army with Cai Yong, he almost did not put forward any rebuttal opinions.

Zhang Song, who was originally pinned on by Zhao Wei, was following Liu Xie, a new friend, to visit places of interest and historic sites in Chang'an at this time, and how could he have time to care about negotiations. And as the relationship with Liu Xie became closer, and compared with the treatment he received in Yizhou, Zhang Song's heart quietly began to deviate to the side of the imperial court, and at this time, it was more difficult to expect him to argue with Liu Xie for the interests of Yizhou.

Zhang Song's personality is obviously the kind of person you respect me, I pay you back, accompanied by Liu Xie, people who see Zhang Song are more polite, and Zhang Song is not a mad dog, who bites whom. Over time, everyone accepted Zhang Song, an ugly ghost who was not good-looking but intelligent. Among them, Dian Wei and Zhang Song met late.

Things gather by like, people are divided by groups, Dian Wei is actually not good-looking, history records that Dian Wei looks resolute. Liu Xie didn't understand what Guo Yi was at first, but after seeing Dian Wei's appearance, he finally knew, and he was really Guo Yi. And Zhang Song was able to be accepted by the people around Liu Xie so quickly, in fact, there was also Dian Wei's bowl of old wine at the bottom. Everyone is used to seeing Dian Wei, and when they see Zhang Song again, they won't laugh because of the surprise.

As soon as Dian Wei and Zhang Song met, both of them immediately felt cordial, and the relationship was naturally good. When Liu Xie didn't have time to accompany Zhang Song, it was Dian Wei who took Zhang Song to wander around Chang'an City.

"Junming, does the Holy Lord really have no intention of Yizhou this time?" While chatting, Zhang Song casually asked Dian Wei.

Dian Wei took a sip of the wine in the bowl, "Yongnian, the saint has always wanted to revive the Han family, but this kind of thing can't be done just by shouting. Don't look at the fact that the imperial court has taken the Sword Pavilion this time, but as a native of Yizhou, you must know the terrain of Yizhou better than me, once the imperial army falls into Yizhou, many things that could have been done must be postponed. The lord once said that Yizhou is a land of trapped dragons, and as long as the pass is guarded, there is no need to worry. At present, the imperial court is surrounded by enemies on all sides, and it is not suitable to start a war against Yizhou at this time. ”

“…… Then I don't know who the Holy One is going to deal with first? Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, or Liu Biao? Or Han Sui and Ma Teng? Zhang Song asked curiously.

At this time, Dian Wei was already a little drunk, and when he heard this, he replied without hesitation: "The lord has no plans to go east for the time being, Tong Guan is in hand, and he is mainly guarded." ”

"That means that the Holy Lord is going to clean up Han Sui and Ma Teng?"

"No, the lord said that the Western Regions are vast and rich, and there are few people in the court at the moment...... Yongnian, drinking. Halfway through his words, Dian Wei suddenly came to his senses and shut up and stopped talking about it. And Zhang Song is as uncomfortable as a cat's claw scratching his heart, not to mention half of this, Dian Wei is really lacking in virtue.

But Dian Wei refused to say it, and Zhang Song couldn't force Dian Wei to say it. Speaking of which, Dian Wei is the dignified general of the imperial court Pingdong, the military attache of ten thousand tigers under his command, and Zhang Song is just the deputy envoy of the Yizhou Mission, if he is not temporarily given an official position, he is a white ding.

Dian Wei didn't say it, Zhang Song also had a way to know what he wanted to know, after breaking up with Dian Wei, Zhang Song went directly to see Liu Xie to seek answers. Liu Xie already has a heart for Zhang Song, and what Zhang Song asked will soon be known to the world, so there is nothing wrong with letting Zhang Song know in advance.

After determining that Liu Xie really planned to conquer the Western Regions and expand the territory of the Han Dynasty, Zhang Song was also a little excited for a while, and couldn't help but salute Liu Xie and said: "As a Han Chinese, Zhang Song also wants to do his part for the Han Dynasty. Please also ask the saint not to think that Zhang Song is stupid and accept Zhang Song. ”

"Yongnian, since you have the heart to recognize me as the master, you should change your mouth to call me the lord." Liu Xie smiled and helped Zhang Song up.

Zhang Song was overjoyed when he heard this, hurriedly took two steps back, and bowed deeply again: "Zhang Song pays a visit to the lord and is willing to serve the lord and horses." ”

"Yongnian is serious, the Han family is now weak, and I hope Yongnian will help me revive the Han family together." Seeing this, Liu Xie hurriedly stepped forward again.

"Zhang Song will serve his life."

……

After saying that, Liu Xie didn't have any more scruples, and asked Zhang Song where he wanted to serve in the court, Zhang Song shook his head and said, "My lord, the minister wants to return to Yizhou." ”

"Huh? Get back? ”

"Yes, the lord, the minister heard him say when he chatted with Dian Junming before, the lord did not want to take Yizhou, but the terrain of Yizhou is complicated, and the use of troops against Yizhou at this time will delay many things. The minister went back this time to solve the problem that plagued the lord. ”

"Hmm...... Yongnian has a heart, so do I need to cooperate with it? Just say it, and if I can do it, I won't shirk it. Liu Xie thought about it, nodded and said to Zhang Song.

"Thank you for your support."

Since Zhang Song is willing to return to Yizhou to do internal response, Liu Xie will certainly not object. In order to make Liu Zhang look at Zhang Song differently and facilitate Zhang Song's actions in the future, Liu Xie also promised to cooperate with Zhang Song and make this negotiation a stage for Zhang Song's performance.

……

Zhang Su left Chang'an with the envoy group, and the negotiations were quite smooth, although the imperial court intended to make difficulties, but fortunately, his brother Zhang Song fought for anger and resolved the difficulties of the imperial court one by one. Although the Sword Pavilion was not taken back, Yizhou still needed to hand over 150,000 stone of grain to the imperial court, but at least this time the war between the imperial court and Yizhou was suspended.

It is a great achievement for Zhang Su to make the imperial court give up attacking Yizhou, as for the food paid, although 150,000 stone is a little more, but it is nothing for Yizhou, it is better than letting the imperial court attack Yizhou to lose less. Break the fortune and avoid disasters, this is the method that Liu Zhang nodded and agreed to when he left Chengdu, and Zhang Su was not worried that Liu Zhang would blame himself for this.

The only thing that made Zhang Su feel a little regretful was that Zhang Ren was not brought back to Yizhou by himself, since Zhang Ren was received by the imperial court, Zhang Su did not know where the imperial court hid Zhang Ren, and if he had the intention to mention it, he would be taken care of by others to talk about his prevarication. Zhang Su still has a good impression of Zhang Ren, a famous general in Sichuan, and hopes to rescue one or two, but the court refuses to talk about it, and Zhang Su has not much money in his hands, so Zhang Su can only say regret about Zhang Ren.

"Brother, why be sullen?" Zhang Song stepped closer and asked softly.

"Eternal Years...... You seem to have gained a lot in Chang'an this time. Zhang Su looked at his brother with a somewhat complicated expression and said.

"Brother, what do you mean by that?"

“…… If you refuse to admit it, then treat it as a brother and say nothing. It's just Yongnian, you must remember to return to Yizhou, your words and deeds may affect the Zhang family. ”

“…… Brother, do you see that? ”

"Yongnian, you and I have grown up together since childhood, what kind of character are you, how can you not know as a brother?" Zhang Su said with a wry smile.

"Brother, let me ask you, can the current Yizhou Mu be called the master?"

“…… Yongnian is cautious, and beware of misfortune coming out of the mouth. Zhang Su hurriedly said urgently, and at the same time looked up and around. Seeing his brother's timid and scared appearance, Zhang Song sighed and said, "Brother, there are only you and me at the moment, what are you worried about?" ”

"Yongnian, eat the king, share worries for the king, Liu Yizhou treats my Zhang family well......"

"Brother, Liu Yizhou does treat my Zhang family well, but are you going to take the Zhang family to Liu Yizhou for the funeral just because of this?"

“…… Yongnian, it's not that serious, right? Liu Yizhou is also a member of the Han family......"

"Brother, Liu Yizhou is the king of Shu, but the court is willing to let Yizhou be divided all the time. At present, the court is lacking in skills, which makes Yizhou temporarily stable, but once the court withdraws its hand, do you think that with those soldiers and horses in Yizhou, you can resist the officials and soldiers of the imperial court? These days, you have followed Mr. Cai around to visit famous scholars and Confucians, but the younger brother has seen the majesty of the imperial court officials and soldiers with his own eyes. Zhang Ren was originally a famous general in Sichuan, but because of Zhao Wei's slander, Liu Yizhou left Zhang Ren idle. In order to protect himself, he handed over Zhang Ren to the imperial court. What good is it for such a lord to protect him? Isn't my brother worried that one day, Liu Yizhou will hand over my Zhang family to ask for peace in order to protect himself? ”

"Liu Yizhou shouldn't be like this, right?" Zhang Su replied in a somewhat uncertain tone.

"Huh...... Brother, even if Liu Yizhou can't, but don't forget, there are people around him who can, and Liu Yizhou is a very soft-eared person. Zhang Song shook his head and smiled.

"Then why did you go back to Yizhou with your brother? I've heard that the Holy One thinks highly of you. Zhang Su asked puzzled.

"It was in order to repay the importance of the saint that the younger brother decided to return to Yizhou. Brother rest assured, the younger brother will not mess around, let alone implicate the Zhang family. If the elder brother is really not at ease, when he returns to the Zhang family, the elder brother will fire the younger brother and draw a clear line with the younger brother. ”

"What a bastard! Is being a brother so unbearable in your eyes? Zhang Su said angrily when he heard this.

"Brother forgives, in order to win Liu Yizhou's trust, please ask my brother to agree to this matter."

“…… Yongnian, why are you suffering? ”

"Death to a confidant! What's more, if the Zhang family wants to occupy a place in the court in the future, they must make a great contribution. ”

Zhang Su and Zhang Song are brothers, Zhang Su knows the temper of his brother better than anyone else, seeing that Zhang Song has made up his mind, he knows that it is useless to persuade again, so he has to remind Zhang Song to be careful, don't let people see the flaws. For his brother's concern, Zhang Song was naturally moved again.

……

The words are divided into two ends

The envoy group of Yizhou had already left, and Zhang Ren, who was left by the envoy group, was facing Liu Xie face to face at this time. Speaking of Zhang Ren's treatment after arriving in Chang'an, after being received from Zhang Su, Zhang Ren was arranged in the barracks, except for the two orderly soldiers who were responsible for Zhang Ren's diet and daily life, no one restricted Zhang Ren's freedom.

"How many days has General Zhang rested?" Liu Xie asked Zhang Rendao with a smile.

"Zhang Ren visits the Holy One."

"Huh...... General Zhang doesn't have to be polite, you are a smart person, so I won't be polite to you. I asked Yizhou for your purpose, and I guess you've guessed it in the past few days. What do you think? Interested in coming out and leading the troops? Don't worry, I'm not interested in Yizhou for the time being, and I want you to lead the troops to let you go far away. ”

“…… Where to? ”

"The Western Regions."

Zhang Ren: "......"

Seeing Zhang Ren's stunned expression, Liu Xie smiled and asked, "Didn't you expect that I would send troops to the west?" ”

“…… Yes, the last general thought that the saint wanted to send troops to recover the Central Plains or Hebei. Zhang Ren nodded in acknowledgement.

"Of course, the Central Plains and Hebei are to be recovered, but now is not the time. What the world is like now, I don't say it, General Zhang probably understands it in his heart. The imperial court wants to recover the Central Plains or Hebei, but relying on today's strength, it is far from enough. To recover a place is to govern a place, the court is not a rogue, the people everywhere are the people of the Han Dynasty, I don't want to recover the Central Plains or Hebei after the people revolt because they can't get by. ”

“…… Could it be that the conquest of the Western Regions could enhance the strength of the imperial court? ”

"Of course, the Western Regions are indeed vast and sparsely populated, but this sparseness is relative to the area of the Western Regions. The purpose of the imperial court's dispatch of troops this time was to conquer the former 36 countries of the Western Regions and bring their people under the rule of the Han Dynasty. ”

"Holy Lord, just a barbarian, what qualifications do you have to enter my Huaxia?" Zhang Ren frowned and asked.

"General Zhang doesn't know that the sea is inclusive, and there is the saying that Rong Naida, and when my Huaxia clan first appeared, it seems that it was not just a clan. Sinicizing those barbarians,That's what our ancestors have been doing.,And we're just carrying it forward.。 ”

"Then I don't know what the Holy Lord wants the last general to do?" Zhang Ren knew that he couldn't talk about Liu Xie, so he simply stopped dwelling on this issue and asked another question.

"Huh...... With General Zhang's ability, it is no problem to lead an army alone, but you have just arrived, so I intend to ask you to serve as the deputy of Pingdong General Dian Wei and the deputy general of the begging army. ”

"Beggars?" Zhang Ren asked curiously.

"Well, the newly built army, the Western Regions are vast, even if there are a million Han troops, don't think about success. What's more, the current imperial court can't even take out 100,000 horses, so it is very necessary to establish a servant army. In the early stage, the beggar army would still be dominated by the Han army, but as the number of prisoners of war increased, the number of Han troops would gradually decrease. You can know the specific things from Dian Wei when you go back, and I won't talk nonsense. ”

“…… Why is the Holy One so sure that he will serve the Holy One in the end? ”

"Who else can you serve now but me? Even if I let you go back to Yizhou, just people like Liu Zhang and Zhao Wei, if you really go back, in order to cover up the ugly things they did, I'm afraid it's more likely to kill you, right? ”

“…… What the Holy One said is very true. ”

"Huh...... Then don't say no. Wouldn't it be a shame that all your life's learning was wasted? The imperial court is about to make a move against the Western Regions, it is the time for a martial artist like you to show his strengths, why bother looking ahead, you are a Han Chinese, you represent the imperial court to fight, no one can find fault with this. ”

"Holy Lord, are you a little too optimistic?"

"How?"

"Didn't the saint forget Han Sui and Ma Teng?"

"Of course I haven't forgotten, but in a short period of time, the two of them will not turn against the imperial court, as long as you make smooth progress in the Western Regions, the more stable the imperial court will be, and the more Han Sui and Ma Teng will not dare to act rashly."

"Saint, don't be afraid of 10,000, just in case, instead of being scared, it is better to remove the hidden dangers first." Zhang Ren suggested softly.

"If you are out of the army, how can you use the army." Liu Xie shook his head and rejected Zhang Ren's proposal.

……

Zhang Ren agreed to Liu Xie's solicitation. First, Liu Xie is the son of today, representing the imperial court, and it is not incomprehensible that a warrior like Zhang Ren with the idea of loyalty to the monarch chose to directly serve the emperor of the Han Dynasty after being thrown up by the old master. The second is that Liu Xie's words hit Zhang Ren's heart, and he studied hard when he was young, in order to show his ambitions when he grew up. It's just that there is no opportunity in Yizhou, and in Chang'an, the opportunity is already in front of you, what to choose, so do you need to ask?

recruited Zhang Ren, and Liu Xie was quite satisfied. Zhang Song went back to Yizhou to do internal response, for the sake of safety, Liu Xie did not tell Zhang Song that there was already Li Ru in Yizhou who was secretly active, not afraid of 10,000 in case, before he was completely sure, Liu Xie would not joke with the lives of his subordinates.

Knowing people and knowing their faces but not their hearts, Zhang Song is now taking refuge in the imperial court in private, but who dares to guarantee that this Zhang Song is not defrauding, in case he loses Li Ru because of his own momentary negligence, Liu Association regrets hitting the wall. There is no suspicion in employing people, and there is no need to suspect people, this is not suitable everywhere, especially when engaging in intelligence, if you are a little cautious, the result is likely to be a complete loss.

And Zhang Ren's dedication solved the problem of the shortage of generals in the imperial court. Nowadays, there are also some generals in the imperial court who have left their names in history, such as Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Pang De, Huang Zhong, Dian Wei, Tai Shici and so on. But the problem is that there are also many places that the imperial court needs to defend. Not to mention far away, but in Tongguan and Wuguan, Liu Xie intends to replace Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun. People are needed to garrison dangerous passes in various places, and people are also needed to conquer the Western Regions, one radish and one pit, and one more Zhang Ren means that Liu Xie can mobilize one more cronies.

Just wait for Jia Xu to bring back good news, so that the people of the four counties who are responsible for monitoring Han Sui and Ma Teng can be transferred out to form the Western Army. After Lu Bu led his troops to leave Guanzhong, the imperial court once conducted a training of the men and horses under his command, and established seven teams of people and horses, including Xie Fu, Han An, Bei Wei, You Yi, Hu Ben, and Tiger Wei, plus Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry. The number of each army is different, and for this expedition to the west, Liu Xie plans to break up the seven groups of men and horses and conduct another training.

In addition to retaining the number of the three armies of Jiefu, Han'an, and Youyi, the remaining four armies were all reorganized, among which the number of the two armies of Beiwei and Huben was included in the pro-army of the Son of Heaven, and the main force of the official army added a begging army, the main general was served by Dian Wei, and the deputy general was Zhang Ren and Zhang Gongyi, who had just descended.