Liu Ze followed his gaze and looked over, and what he saw was a woman who looked like a young woman, a simple cloth dress that could see that she was not a woman from a big family, her face was very pale, it was the kind of paleness that was almost like blood loss, even her lips were so bleak and colorless, she looked haggard, but even if it was such as, it was difficult to hide her posture, she had a very special beauty, a faint wound hung on the tip of her eyebrows, her eyes were so indifferent, gentle and poignant, which made people look at her and feel pity. Her gaze looked at Liu Ze stupidly, but she didn't move for a long time.

This made Liu Ze wonder that although the folk customs of the Han Dynasty were far less confined than those of later generations, it seemed very rude for women to show their heads so much and stare at men unscrupulously on the street. Liu Ze frowned, and subconsciously flashed her gaze, but found that Guan Yu's gaze next to him also fell on the woman, and that gaze was definitely ...... It's not about being obsessed with sex, but it's also that kind of crazy feeling. has been friends with Guan Yu for many years, Liu Ze is very clear about Guan Yu's temperament, what it means to sit still, what it means to have no distractions, and there is the best interpretation in Guan Yu. At this moment, Liu Ze felt a little like laughing.

"Yun Chang-" Liu Ze shouted.

Guan Yu immediately turned his head, blushing or not blushing Liu Ze really couldn't look at it, anyway, Guan Yu was usually the same color, but Liu Ze obviously noticed that Guan Yu's expression was very unnatural.

"Yun Changmo, don't you recognize that woman?" Liu Ze asked.

Guan Yu hurriedly shook his head and said, "The eldest brother said that he laughed, how could the younger brother know her." ”

Liu Ze said suspiciously: "That's strange, I don't know her, why do I stare at her so directly." Don't you hear that it is not [polite and do not see?] ”

Guan Yu said with a little embarrassment: "This little brother doesn't know." ”

Although the horse speed is not fast, Liu Ze and Guan Yu chatted a few words. The war horse had already crossed the woman's door, and Liu Ze noticed that Guan Yu still glanced at the woman from the corner of his eye when he was passing through Guò. This couldn't help but make Liu Ze suspicious. This doesn't want to be Guan Yu's style. Liu Ze called Pan Fenglai behind him and whispered a few words in his ear, Pan Feng understood and retreated.

Soon arrived at Zhang Liao's mansion, there was a team of soldiers standing guard at the gate of the mansion, after Liu Ze's order was issued, Tai Shici sent a team of soldiers to Zhang Liao's mansion to set up a sentry post in front of the gate to prevent anyone from trespassing on Zhang's mansion.

As soon as the team leader saw Liu Ze and Guan Yu coming, he hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "See the lord." See General Kwan. ”

Liu Ze nodded and said, "Very good." You must earnestly protect the safety of General Zhang Liao and his family, but you must not enter the mansion to disturb General Zhang Liao. ”

"Obey the orders of the Lord."

"Can someone visit Zhang's Mansion today?" Liu Ze asked.

"General Gao Shun has been here and just left." The duty of the sentry is to prevent anyone from trespassing on Zhang's Mansion with an open fire and a cane, but for normal visitors to Zhang's Mansion, the sentry is allowed to let them go.

Has Gao Shun been here? Liu Ze was slightly stunned, but Liu Zejue said that this was a good thing, Gao Shun had already surrendered to himself, and he was in a hurry to see Zhang Liao this time, and he must have informed Zhang Liao of everything that happened on the tower of the city gate. Gao Shun and Zhang Liao have a good personal relationship, and Gao Shun's words can act as a catalyst for him to persuade Zhang Liao to surrender and achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Liu Ze and Guan Yu got off the horse and handed over the stickers to the doorman of Zhang's mansion.

The doorman of Zhang's mansion was an old sergeant. Seeing the visit of the state pastor in person, he couldn't help but be very frightened, and hurriedly went in to spread the word. Shaoqing came out and welcomed Liu Ze into the middle hall. saw Zhang Liao under the support of two subordinates. was waiting in the middle hall, Zhang Liao immediately bowed his hand and said: "Liu Yuanjun is coming to the cold house. made the walls of the humble house shine, and there were injuries under the body, and they could not pay full salutes, and begged for forgiveness. ”

Liu Ze also saluted: "Wen Yuan must not be polite, I heard that Wen Yuan was severely punished by Lu Bu, so I came to greet him." It's a shame to say that Wen Yuan's injuries were all due to the battle with a certain person in Yishui Pass, and he almost caused Wen Yuan to lose his life, and a certain crime. ”

Zhang Liao said indifferently: "The battlefield confrontation, each is its master, what is Liu Yuanjun's crime?" In the loss of Yishui Pass, the fighter plane was delayed, and Wen Hou was responsible, which was caused by the military order, and there was no complaint in the next. ”

Guan Yu said: "Brother Wen Yuanxian is injured, let's sit down and talk." ”

The three of them sat down, Zhang Liao ordered his subordinates to serve tea, and said a few polite words.

Liu Ze said: "Lu Bu's matter, presumably Wen Yuan has also heard about it, so I don't need to repeat it here, Lu Bu's merits and demerits, I believe that Wen Yuan is also like a mirror." When Liu came today, he didn't want to go around in circles, so he talked to Wen Yuan openly and honestly. ”

Zhang Liao couldn't see any expression of joy and sorrow on his face, whether it was Lu Bu's death or Liu Ze's personal visit, Zhang Liao was indifferent. "I heard that Liu Yuanjun pardoned the capital crimes of all the soldiers below Lu Bu, and Liao was also among the pardons, so I thanked Liu Yuanjun for his great kindness in advance."

"Wen Yuan doesn't have to be polite, the crime of rebellion is only in Lu Bu, all the troops are obeying his orders, and there is no fault.

Zhang Liao said: "Liao is injured in his body, I am afraid it will be difficult to heal, after this incident, I have no intention of serving in the army, and I sincerely ask Liu Zhijun to allow Liao to resign from the military and return to his hometown to recuperate." ”

Liu Ze couldn't help but be stunned, he didn't expect Zhang Liao to retreat, this situation was greatly beyond his expectations, a closer look at Zhang Liao's psychology, it should be nothing more than Lu Bu's matter to give him a big blow, loyal to Lu Bu for many years, the result turned out to be such an end, everyone is cold, no wonder Zhang Liao will retreat. But deep down in Zhang Liao's heart, is he really willing to give up his career as a horseman, Liu Ze's inference is impossible, Zhang Liao is just a little disheartened for a while because of Lu Bu's matter, and when he really recovers, he will definitely be a hot-blooded warrior galloping on the battlefield. What's more, Liu Ze came today to recruit Zhang Liao, how could he give up because of his words?

Guan Yu couldn't help but be stunned, and said: "Brother Wen Yuanxian has not yet had time to stand, it is a good time to make contributions to the world, and the slight scars on his body will be raised for some time, and they will naturally heal, how can he retire and return home?" ”

Zhang Liao couldn't help but have a lonely expression on his face, and said: "The body injury is easy to heal, the heart injury is difficult to treat, Wen Hou is not a thousand things, but he has nothing to repay Zhang Liao's kindness in this life, after years of fighting, Liao is already physically and mentally exhausted, and it is indeed an unintentional army, just to return to his hometown, cultivate a few acres of thin fields, worry-free, leisurely, and his remaining wishes are enough." I also asked Brother Yun and Liu Yuanjun to complete it. ”

Guan Yu was silent, but Liu Ze smiled slightly: "Wen Yuan is probably insincere, Wen Yuan is a cold-blooded person, I only heard that the man of the border is asking for a bloody horse leather shroud, even if the eldest husband can't immediately make a meritorious service to the enemy, he doesn't have to learn from the poor sour man to escape the world and die in bed, Wen Yuan is full of martial arts If he returns to the countryside, wouldn't it be wasted." ”

Zhang Liao said gloomily: "I have made up my mind, and I hope that Liu will make it happen." ”

Liu Ze said: "Wen Yuan, I'm afraid this is not good, I am preparing for a new army, what is lacking is a talent like you who is a general with both civil and military skills, I have already reserved a place for you, and Yun Chang is side by side, you and Yun Chang are my right-hand men, both are indispensable, how can I let you go back to your hometown to farm?" What's more, Yanbei is barren and can't grow good crops. If Wen Yuan really wants to farm, then after I calm the world, I will give you 10,000 acres of fertile land and let you plant enough. In the face of Zhang Liao's resignation, Liu Ze simply did not approve it, and directly entrusted it to be reused.

Zhang Liao was stunned, the seat Liu Ze gave him was actually tied with Guan Yu, how could this be possible? Who is Guan Yu, that is Liu Ze's sworn brother, following Liu Ze from birth to death, with great military achievements, on merit and seniority, Liu Ze's generals are afraid that none of them can be compared, even if Zhang Liao is submissive to Liu Ze, he is just a general, and he can be ranked on a par with Guan Yu before he has made an inch, is this possible?

But what kind of identity is Liu Ze, speaking is naturally a word, Zhang Liao will not have any doubts, not to mention that Liu Ze has clearly told him that he will not let him leave, for Zhang Liao, this is no longer an option, the entire army has been fully absorbed by Liu Ze, if Zhang Liao does not want to die, he can only bow down and obey orders. But Liu Ze's attention to him undoubtedly made Zhang Liao regain his confidence, and I am afraid that there is no general in this world who can ascend to the sky in one step and stand shoulder to shoulder with the confidant of the new lord.

Zhang Liao hesitated for a moment and said: "I am shallow and weak in the next generation, and I am afraid that I will lose the hope of Liu Zhijun." ”

Liu Ze laughed and said: "Wen Yuan doesn't have to be humble, your ability is obvious to all, under Lu Bu, it can only be said that he is a talent, Wen Yuan, you can rest assured that you can recuperate at home, after the injury is recovered, there is still a lot to rely on." Farewell! Liu Ze didn't wait for Zhang Liao to express his opinion, got up and said goodbye, which was equivalent to taking the matter seriously.

Out of Zhang's Mansion, Guan Yu asked, "What is the matter with the new army that the eldest brother just said?" ”

Liu Zedao: "After quelling the rebellion of Lu Bu, we have already gained a firm foothold in Xuzhou, and the next step is to start our road of expansion, but our army is now mixed and uneven, and it is simply unable to meet the needs of external operations, and it is urgent to reorganize, which is already an urgent matter and cannot be delayed." Zhang Wenyuan is an all-round man in civil and military affairs, and he can indeed take on heavy responsibilities, so I plan to share the heavy responsibilities with him, Yun Chang will not have other ideas, right? ”

Guan Yu said: "Wen Yuan has a good relationship with me and has outstanding ability, my eldest brother can reuse him, it's too late for me to be happy." I'm just worried that the generals might be unconvinced. ”

Liu Ze smiled faintly and said: "In my army, there is no habit of seniority, the only thing I value is the ability to fight. (To be continued......)