Chapter 126: Grandpa Zhou!
Liu Yan finally arrived in Luoyang after a lot of hardships. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info Liu Yan in order to understand the suffering of Lu Gu on the road, a little Cao De together. Then Cao De played a big game with Liu Yan.
Cao De threw Liu Yan in the camp of Nanzheng, but Cao De himself set off with the army.
Why did Cao De leave Liu Yan. Because Cao De wants to sing a play to Liu Yan and the Son of Heaven in Luoyang, the audience of this play only needs to listen to it, and they don't need to watch it.
Therefore, Cao De not only wanted to leave Liu Yan behind, but also delayed Liu Yan for a few more days. Therefore, when Liu Yan ordered Xu Shu to hurry up and send troops to chase Cao De, Xu Shu smiled, sorry, that is impossible. You Liu Yan went to my house, how can Cao De act for you. Will Xu Shu say this, of course it can't be, although Xu Shu thinks so, but Xu Shu is a great literati, so you have to be careful when you speak. Xu Shu said this, "Back to Liu Yizhou, General Pingxi knew that Liu Yizhou was eager to beg thieves, so he set out with soldiers and horses early in the morning. But the army did not bring much food and grass. Secondly, the supply transportation of this operation was quite difficult, so Hanzhong needed to gather a large number of supplies before sending troops to reinforce General Pingxi. In addition, there was a shortage of soldiers and horses in Hanzhong. The general has already taken almost all the soldiers and horses of Hanzhong, and I, Hanzhong, no longer have the ability to organize another army to escort Liu Yizhou. ”
When Liu Yan heard this, he said eagerly: "You wait again, I don't need to be escorted by a large army, I just need to take those hundred guards to chase General Pingxi." ”
Xu Shu shook his head and said, "Liu Yizhou doesn't know anything. Although Hanzhong is richer than other counties in Yizhou, there are also a large number of thieves in Hanzhong. For the sake of the overall situation, Liu Yizhou should not act rashly. Liu Yizhou only needs to wait with peace of mind, and when the time is ripe, he will take Liu Yizhou to chase General Anbang. ”
Liu Yan originally wanted to say something, but when he saw the guards called in by Xu Shu, he immediately understood that he was afraid that he had no personal freedom at this moment.
In order not to make the relationship too stiff, Liu Yan had to suppress the anger in his heart and return to his residence.
Xu Shu's delay was seven days. Seven days is enough time for Cao De to sing most of the play that should be sung, and Liu Yan only needs to listen to the second half. Note that it's listening, not watching! Feelings, this Yizhou pacification battle has nothing to do with Liu Yan at all.
Speaking of Cao De's side, the army led by Cao De is the Ruijin Battalion in the Five Elements Battalion. This time the army set out to conquer Yizhou. Cao De planned to bring 30,000 people. 10,000 Sharp Gold Battalion and 20,000 Blade Battalion. The remaining battalions continued their training. And the generals that Cao De planned to use were only Zhang Fei, Zhou Cang and Xu Shu. Now Xu Shu still needs to accompany Liu Yan. Therefore, the only people who followed Cao De were Zhang Fei and Zhou Cang.
When Cao De walked out of Baishui Pass with Zhang Fei, who was the deputy commander of the Five Elements Battalion, and Ruijin Battalion, Zhou Cang had already crossed the Sword Pavilion with the Holy Decree and truly came to the land of Yizhou.
Zhou Cang crossed the Sword Pavilion and went straight to Brazil according to Cao De's previous order. Brazil is a city in the upper reaches of the Dianjiang River. Here Jia Long's Yizhou garrison is stationed.
Said earlier. Under the leadership of Ma Xiang, the Yellow Turban Army killed Xuan Jian and captured Chengdu. And Jia Long, who is the most intelligent and enthusiastic among many engaged, took a group of Yizhou garrisons to attack the Yellow Turban Army everywhere.
During the time that Cao De was waiting for the army to form a combat force, Cao De was not idle. Cao De first sent people to increase the funding for Ma Xiang and Jia Long. Let the two continue to work hard. Then Cao De sent people to lobby both sides.
Ma Xiang is good to clean up, Ma Xiang was originally Zhou Cang's old subordinate. When he was in Nanyang Dengcheng, Cao De broke up the Yellow Turban Army in Dengcheng. And the leaders of this Yellow Turban Army are none other than Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao. And Ma Yuan, as a small leader under Zhou Cang, was lucky to escape. After that, this Ma Xiang came to Yizhou with more than 300 people who hid and didn't know how to move.
Cao De mentioned Ma Xiang when he convened everyone to discuss the plan to conquer Yizhou. When Zhou Cang heard the horse, he slapped the table and said, "Lord, let me go." If Ma Xiang couldn't be persuaded to vote for something, the lord screwed off the head of a certain person. Although Zhou Cang's words were vulgar, they showed Zhou Cang's trust in Ma Xiang.
Subsequently, after Cao De thought about it many times, he made complete preparations for Zhou Cang, and then asked Zhou Cang to be a lobbyist. Even Black Pearl dispatched three squads to follow Zhou Cang at all times. Just in case.
According to the information given by Cao De, when Zhou Cang finally found Ma Xiang, he showed the momentum of a mountain king. At that time, Zhou Cang was surrounded by more than a dozen Yellow Turban Army. Zhou Cang threw the weapon behind him with a big grin, and said proudly over the mountains: "Go, bring your big leader Ma Xiang to Lao Tzu." You just tell Ma Xiang, his grandfather Zhou is here! ”
In fact, Zhou Cang at that time was also quietly drumming in his heart. Who knows if Ma Xiang will recognize him as a grandfather after nearly a year. Zhou Cang was also ready to pull out the short blade pinned to the boots when he was extraordinary.
After Cao De saw the unusable weapons in the warehouse, he instructed the blacksmith on the register to create two short blades for each of the important people that could be carried close to clothes. The short blade is not long enough, but it is sharp enough. If you want to chop with the Han's standard ring-headed broadsword, it only takes two clicks to break the ring-headed broadsword.
However, what Zhou Cang didn't expect was that it didn't take long. Ma Xiang hurriedly ran out, and shouted as he ran: "My grandfather is here, you group of things that don't have long eyes." As long as I hurt my grandfather's hair, I will unscrew your head. ”
Ma Xiang came to Zhou Cang's side while scolding, and saw Zhou Cang surrounded by everyone. Ma Xiang, a man in his thirties, actually cried as soon as he wowed. Rushing forward, he hugged Zhou Cang's waist, "Grandpa Zhou, where have you been for so long." The pony wants to kill you. ”
It turned out that Ma Xiang was also a person who had practiced tricks in his hometown. And most of the people who practice martial arts have a chivalrous and courageous style. This horse has been helping with uneven swords, but because his skills are not as good as others. Fortunately, Zhou Cang, who was at home at the time, met and saw that this Ma Xiang was a good man, so he saved Ma Xiang's life. Later, Ma Xiang was injured and followed Zhou Cang. said that Zhou Cang was his reborn parent, and he wanted to repay Zhou Cang for the rest of his life. And at that time, Zhou Cang was also a gangster, and his speech was coarse and rough. Zhou Cang said: "If you want to be my son, okay, call grandpa to listen." ”
Ma Xiang is also a real man, without saying a word, he knelt down and kowtowed three times, and called out to grandpa respectfully. This made Zhou Cang embarrassed.
Later, Zhou Cang and Ma Xiang joined the Yellow Turban Army. Zhou Cang became a small leader of the Yellow Turban Army with his martial arts, and then Zhou Cang slowly climbed up and began to take charge of a Yellow Turban Army. And Ma Xiang also followed Zhou Cang's rising tide. also became the small leader of a Yellow Turban Army under Zhou Cang.
Later, Zhou Cang was captured by Cao De. Ma Xiang knew that Zhou Cang had been killed. So he took a part of his diehards. Because Zhou Cang and Ma Xiang usually don't have any shelves, they quickly attracted some people. And Ma Xiang took this part of the people to travel all over the place, and made an oath to avenge Zhou Cang.
It wasn't until Ma Xiang came to Yizhou with people in a daze, and after knowing that Hanzhong was his enemy, Ma Xiang had the idea of stealing into Nanzheng and assassinating Cao De's relatives. And it has been put into action. But he was dispelled by a few maids in Cao De's mansion.
That day, Ma Xiang happened to step on the plate on Nanzheng Street. Overheard a few maids chatting with the maids who came out of the Taishou Mansion to hang out. From their mouths, Ma Xiang vaguely heard the words General Zhou Cang, wounded, General Cao, visiting.
Then an assassination turned into a kidnapping. Several maids were kidnapped by Ma Xiang. Then Ma Xiang threatened several maids with a knife and told him everything he knew about Zhou Cang.
From their mouths, Ma Xiang knew exactly that Zhou Cang was not dead, and he was still serving as a general under Cao De and Hanzhong Taishou. and was also injured for Cao De, who also went to visit Zhou Cang in person.
At that time, Ma Xiang was as excited as a bereaved child who suddenly got the news of his father. In fact, if it weren't for Ma Xiang, he kidnapped a few maids in Cao De's mansion. Black Pearl's Spiro won't blacklist these people yet. Although Ma Xiang and the others had suspicious behavior at the time, in Spicer's opinion, this was only enough to enter the gray list.
After several handmaidens escaped death at Ma Xiang's place, they immediately fell into the clutches of Spicer. Spiro personally interrogated several of the maids. Knowing the situation, Spicer gave a few more maids the so-called poison and then let them go home. Then, if Spire knew that the current Ma Xiang was in danger, he didn't report it to Cao De.
After Ma Xiang knew the news of Zhou Cang, he quietly sneaked back to Yizhou. Now that you've come here, can't you do something? Just when Ma Xiang was hesitating what to do, the people sent by Jia Xu found Ma Xiang and asked to fund Ma Xiang. And what Ma Xiang needs to do is to mess up the water in Yizhou, and the more chaotic the better.
It turned out that the handmaidens who had just escaped from the clutches of Spice were interrogated by Jia Xu again. And Jia Xu just happened to borrow a knife.
Ma Xiang finally saw Zhou Cang, can he not be excited. After crying, Ma Xiang hurriedly invited Zhou Cang to the village. called all the leaders of the village, large and small. In front of many leaders, he said loudly: "You all show Lao Tzu clearly, this is my grandfather, Grandpa Zhou Cang." My grandfather is here, and the big boss will belong to my grandfather. I can't even beat you guys, and I guess I can't even touch the corners of my grandfather's clothes. Come, whoever is not convinced will try the big knife in my hand first. After my level, I allow you to challenge my grandfather. Whoever wins against me and my grandfather will be the big boss. If you lose, then honestly call grandpa with me. ”
When Zhou Cang heard this, he wanted to cry without tears. I'm not here to run for the king of the mountain. I'm here to persuade you to surrender.
Zhou Cang hurriedly pulled Ma Xiang aside and whispered, "Little Pony, I came this time for something important. Let's find a quiet place to talk slowly. ”
When Ma Xiang heard this, he nodded, "Okay." Then Ma Xiang said to the assembled little leaders: "Since you didn't come to challenge, come, call grandpa with me." "Good guy, before they said they wanted to challenge you, they would say no.
So, hundreds of people bent down together and called Zhou Cang Grandpa. Make Zhou Cang not up or down. Ma Xiang saw Zhou Cang's embarrassment, and turned to the minions with a smile and said, "Get out, I have something to discuss with grandpa." Go and cook the wine and meat that the fool Taishou supplied. ”
When Zhou Cang heard that this Ma Xiang actually dared to call Cao De a stupid man, he kicked Ma Xiang's buttocks. After glaring at Ma Xiang, Ma Xiang took the lead and got into a low tent.
After the two of them got in. Ma Xiang respectfully let Zhou Cang take a seat, and said with a smile: "Grandpa wants to tell me something." ”
Zhou Cang said with a straight expression: "I came this time because I have something important to tell you. It's up to you to succeed or not to succeed. ”
Ma Xiang hurriedly said: "Cheng, everything grandpa said will come true." Whatever you say is what you say. ”
Zhou Cang glanced at Ma Xiang and said, "I am now the captain of Hengye in Hanzhong County. My general is the stupid Taishou you just mentioned, General Anbang. ”
When Ma Xiang heard this, he glared and said, "Grandpa is really good, don't, how comfortable it is to wander around in the mountains." ”
Zhou Cang kicked Ma Xiang here: "I'll tell you the right thing." Listen. The general has sent me this time to persuade you to be good. ”
As soon as Zhou Cang finished speaking, Ma Xiang stopped doing it, and shouted excitedly: "What, Congliang." Why is Lao Tzu good? Zhou Cang glared at Ma Xiang, Ma Xiang suddenly became much more honest, and his voice decreased by eight points: "How comfortable I am in this mountain." There is food and drink. Why should you be good? ”
Zhou Cang took out a bamboo slip from his hand and read a paragraph. The more Zhou Cang thought about Ma Xiang, the paler his face became. On this small bamboo slip, I can even remember how many bubbles of urine I sprinkled yesterday. "I hear you. It's easy for the general to kill you. If it weren't for the general's acquiescence in funding you, you would have been able to get away with it until now. Be good, with me as a guarantee for you, how can the general not reward you with an official and a half-position, and glorify your ancestors. People have to think about their future. If you are stumped, you don't have the idea of starting a family, but if you can be a bandit, will your son be a bandit with you? ”
Then Zhou Cang said a lot of bitter words, and finally Ma Xiang slapped his thigh, "Grandma's, be good and be good." Lao Tzu will be an official in the future. But when Ma Xiang saw Zhou Cang, he suddenly became stunned again. is a big deal in front of Grandpa Zhou again.
Zhou Cang didn't care about Ma Xiang's self-title, nodded and said, "Now is not the time for you to surrender." Before that, you need this. ……”
The next day, Zhou Cang carried a deer leg on his back and was respectfully carried back to Baishui Pass by the Yellow Turban Army entrenched in the mountains.
Then after Zhou Cang returned to Nanzheng, the first thing Cao De said when he saw Zhou Cang almost caused a bloody case, what Cao De said was: "Hey, our Grandpa Zhou is back." How's it going? ”
Zhou Cang is not stupid, as soon as he heard this. I know that someone is watching me all the time. Suddenly, Zhou Cang's face changed. Cao De saw the changes in Zhou Cang, realized that he had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly said: "Don't worry too much, I'm just worried about your safety, so I sent people to follow you all the time." If I hadn't trusted you, you wouldn't have been able to do the position of Captain Yokono. ”
Zhou Cang thought about it, yes, if it weren't for Cao De, I'm afraid he would have become a headless wild ghost a long time ago. Immediately, Zhou Cang knelt down, "Lord, I just had a non-dividing thought about my humble position." Please also ask the Lord to punish him. ”
Cao De laughed and pulled up Zhou Cang, who was kneeling on the ground. "No, no. If you don't have your own ideas, that's a bad thing. What Wu Caode needs is not a stupid fool, but a smart person who can think about himself. When a person lives in the world, he must have his own preferences. If you want to gain a person's loyalty, you need to know the person's desires and then do what they like. To put it bluntly, people are just using each other. I use you to stabilize the world, and you use me to gain fame and glory to your ancestors. ”
Although Cao De's words were harsh, they also pointed out the essence. Cao De knew that the people under his command would be smart people. Naturally, I can understand what I mean by what I just said. That's why Cao De said such explicit things in public.
You must know that there are Jia Xu, Xu Shu and Cao Ren in the big tent at this time.
Cao De was not at all worried about losing the loyalty of these people. Because these people are smart people. (To be continued.) )