"Deng Qiang wants to see what official position the Lord has given him, and then consider whether to belong to it."

Liu Mang heard this, pursed his lips, nodded slightly, and did not make a sound.

To be honest, Liu Mang is very disgusted with being a person who talks about conditions in advance.

However, for Deng Qiang's request first, Liu Mang was prepared.

Liu Mang didn't know about Deng Qiang's previous life. However, through his understanding of the system, Liu Mang put forward conditions for Deng Qiang, and he was mentally prepared.

Deng Qiang is a talent that came with Wang Meng. Wang Meng has been going to Zhongtiao Mountain for a long time, and the system has already given a hint of finding Deng Qiang.

If Deng Qiang had agreed to belong without any conditions, the system should have given him a reminder of his attachment a long time ago.

Seeing that Liu Mang didn't speak, Wang Meng explained: "Lord, Bai Bojun has long accepted Zhao'an. It's just that the leaders have difficult opinions to unify, and they all have their own thoughts, just waiting for the price to sell, trying to find a better way out. Deng Qiang was in the Baibo Army and was also affected by this, so he made it clear that he hoped that the lord would understand. ”

"I can understand that. Jing Luo first talked about the true strength of the White Wave Army. ”

"The White Wave Army, known as 100,000 people. However, the actual number of them was only 80,000, of which about 40,000 were men in the prime of life. However, they were entrenched in Dayang, Hebei, and Hongnongshan counties in Hedong, and together with the population under their control, the total number exceeded 150,000. ”

Liu Mang nodded and said, "The strength is indeed not to be underestimated. ”

Wang Meng continued: "The three major commanders of the Baibo Army, Yang Feng occupies Dayang, and Han Xian occupies Hebei, and their strength is comparable, and there are nearly 15,000 strong men under their command. Hu Cai occupies Hongnong Shaanxi County, and there are about more than 10,000 strong men under his command. ”

"Oh. Whose hand is Deng Qiang in, how much capital does he have, and how much price does he offer? ”

"Deng Qiang is the first fierce general under Han Xian, and he can also be said to be the first fierce general in the Baibo army. The White Polish army under his direct command was about 4,000 people. He once boasted to a certain that if the lord agreed to his conditions, he did his best to win over nearly half of Han Xian's subordinates to join my lord. ”

"Oh?" Liu Mang couldn't help but move.

This Deng Qiang has such energy?

There are less than 20,000 soldiers in the state, and if Deng Qiang can really lead six or seven thousand people to vote. Indeed, it can greatly increase the military strength of the state.

"What's the price he's offering?"

"He wants the military regime in Hedong."

"In charge of the military administration of a county?" Liu Mang couldn't help frowning. The princes of the world, the power is small, such as the former Pingyuan Liu Bei, Shangdang Zhang Yang, now Beihai Kong Rong, Hanoi Zhang Miao, etc. is only in charge of the military administration of a county.

Liu Mang shook his head helplessly: "This Deng Qiang, he has a lot of appetite!" ”

"Yes, my subordinates also think it's a bit excessive. However......" Wang Meng smiled, "based on the observation of his subordinates, the big and small commanders in the Baibo army. The acceptance of Zhao'an is mostly regarded as a transaction, as a transaction. ”

"Hehe, the princes from all over the country have taken the initiative to show their favor and give them the opportunity to ask for a sky-high price."

Wang Meng was also a little helpless. "Yes, yes. However, the subordinates felt that they were asking for a price, and the lord would pay the money on the spot. It's easy. ”

Liu Mang rubbed his chin vigorously. "If he can really bring six or seven thousand men, it is indeed unreasonable not to give enough military power. However, the administrative affairs of Hedong must be unified under the jurisdiction of the merged state. He doesn't understand the state affairs, how can it be entrusted to him? ”

"Yes. The subordinates are also embarrassed by this. ”

Liu Mang pondered for a while and said, "Jing Luo will talk to him again." Military power can be discussed, but the administrative power of Hedong cannot be given to him. Under the rule of the state, the military and the government have always been separated, and even if the military has made great achievements in the state, such as Su Dingfang and Xu Tiande, they have no right to participate in politics. However, as compensation, I can help him fight for a higher title. Even if necessary, it is not impossible to give him the post of deputy general of the state. ”

Liu Mang's promise to confer a maximum of Deng Qiang as a deputy general was a helpless move to quickly solve the Hedong problem. Also well thought out.

After all, if it is promised to control the military power of Hedong, then there is no additional loss if it is promoted by half a level and awarded to the deputy general of the state to lead the military affairs of Hedong.

As for the knighthood. It's an honor. For Liu Mang, giving him a higher title is nothing more than paying more salaries.

Wang Meng nodded and said, "The lord is willing to give in like this, and his subordinates should try their best to persuade him." ”

Liu Mang added: "There is one more thing to make clear with him." There is no problem for him to take charge of the military power in Hedong, but it is impossible for all the six or seven thousand soldiers he brought over to be assigned to him. The military affairs of the state should be deployed in a unified manner, and the troops left to him should not exceed 5,000. ”

"Okay."

……

negotiated Deng Qiang's issue, but the Chang'an issue still made Liu Mang frown.

The situation in Chang'an, Liu Mang has already introduced it to Wang Meng. Just to protect Wu Yong, Wen Tianxiang and others, Liu Mang did not say that Wen Tianxiang and Guo Kan were ready to deal with Dong Zhuo.

Liu Mang asked: "If there is a change in Chang'an, all kinds of results are possible, I really can't figure it out, Jing Luo will analyze it for me." ”

"Lord, Chang'an has Dong Zhuo, Lu Bu and hundreds of officials and ministers, it seems to be complicated, and the result is unpredictable. And on closer analysis, all kinds of results are inseparable from one thing. ”

"Oh...... Oh! ”

has been getting along with Liu Bowen and his eldest grandson Wuji for a long time, and Liu Mang is getting better and better at grasping the key points of the problem.

Wang Meng only reminded him slightly, and Liu Mang realized the crux of the problem!

That's right!

No matter how the situation in Chang'an changes, in the end, the result will revolve around the fate of the current emperor Liu Xie.

Wang Meng continued: "Your Majesty's ending is nothing more than three kinds. First, if Your Majesty encounters an accident, the world will be in chaos. No one can predict, no one can control. Second, Your Majesty continues to live in Chang'an, whether it is Dong Zhuo, Lu Bu or others controlling Chang'an, they will continue to hold Your Majesty hostage and become the second He Jin and Dong Zhuo, and the general trend of the world will not change much. Third, His Majesty was lucky to get out of trouble in Chang'an and returned to the Central Plains. is the most variable. The situation in the world will be more variables depending on where His Majesty is coming. ”

According to Wang Meng's interpretation, the complex problem is simplified.

In the first case, the foundation of the Han dynasty completely collapsed. The princes of the world either supported the Han clan as the new lord, or established themselves as kings and divided one side. The world is in turmoil, and the lives are tragically destroyed. To deal with such a situation, the best way is to use the natural barrier of the mountains around the three counties of Bingzhou to develop with peace of mind, and when the time is ripe, advance into the Central Plains and conquer the world.

In the second case, which is no different from the present, it is enough to continue to develop according to the established strategy.

The most complicated is the third situation, if the emperor Liu Xie escapes from Chang'an, the general trend of the world will change depending on his belonging.

"If Your Majesty gets out of trouble and returns to the east, the eastern capital of Luoyang will be in ruins, and Your Majesty and the imperial court will have no place to live in peace, and there will be no escort soldiers. It can only be attached to a certain road prince. ”

"So, should we welcome the Holy Driver, or wait and see?"

Wang Meng smiled slightly, picked up a piece of crab shell, and held it in his hand.

"The pros and cons are half and half, it's all up to you. If you use too much force, you will hurt the palms of your hands. Grasp the proportion, delicious in hand. ”

Liu Mang didn't seem to understand, so he asked for advice.

Wang Meng went on to explain: "If the holy car is elsewhere, there is no need to work hard, just like now. However, it is inevitable that there will be many troubles, such as the return of the holy car to Jizhou, and the conflict between the two sides of Taihang will arise again, and it will be difficult to occupy the righteousness of the state. If you welcome the holy driver, you will be slandered and framed by many surrounding princes, and become the target of everyone. However, if you can grasp it properly, you will control the righteousness and take the initiative in everything, such as delicious food in hand. ”

Liu Mang nodded silently...... (To be continued.) )