"It's... How can you be so arbitrary? Don't you have to ask me anything? Xu Shu was stunned by Zhang Chao's actions, and after finally coming to his senses, he asked.

"Hehe, I know very well what kind of person you are and what kind of character you have. I am relieved that you are in the position of military advisor. In fact, you know best what kind of abilities you have, don't you? Hahaha. Zhang Chao laughed when he said the last sentence, "Don't doubt me, because to doubt me is to doubt yourself." ”

After saying a seemingly philosophical sentence, Zhang Chao turned around and left, what he needed now was to leave Xu Shu some time to think, and he believed that this person would not be able to leave even if he came to him.

Seeing Zhang Chao leave like this, Xu Shu was stunned in place. At this time, Guo Jia did step forward and said, "Don't look at it, the lord actually values you very much." ”

"Yes, I know, but why?" Xu Shu still wants to understand the reason, to say that he is a little famous, but after all, he is still too young, why did Zhang Chao promise a heavy position when he saw himself. And he came very suddenly, how did Zhang Chao know that he was the most filial to his mother? Has it been investigated before?

Seeing that Xu Shu was puzzled, Guo Jia was actually equally puzzled, and after thinking about it, he took the reason that Zhang Chao often said: "I'm afraid that the gods will also tell the lord about your affairs." ”

"Immortals?" Xu Shu was even more confused.

"That's right, it's an immortal, here's the thing..."Guo Jia can be regarded as finding a fellow villager and getting along, so he told all the words that Zhang Chao said in front of him before. Hearing this, Xu Shu's eyes widened vigorously, with an incredible expression.

...... ......

Emperor Han Ling's health is indeed not good.

Staying in the palace every day, eating, drinking, and indulging in excessive desires, no one can live long in such an environment.

In April of the sixth year of Zhongping (189 AD), Emperor Ling of Han died, and the prince Liu Wei ascended the throne as the young emperor. From then on, the chaotic situation in the world began.

As soon as Emperor Ling died and the Young Emperor succeeded to the throne, He Jin took advantage of the situation to kill the eunuchs of the Ten Standing Servants and monopolize the power. However, he was killed by eunuchs before he ordered the general Dong Zhuo to enter Beijing in the name of the emperor.

Then Dong Zhuo led the cavalry into the city, and after killing a group of eunuchs, he coerced the Empress Dowager He and the courtiers to depose the young emperor and set up King Chen Liuwang as the emperor, which was to sacrifice the emperor.

At the end of the year, Dong Zhuolu killed the Empress Dowager He, and then autocratic government, and the heroes were based in various states and counties to fight against Dong Zhuo.

At the end of the same year, Cao Cao, who served as the acting general of Fenwu, came to Chenliu and discussed with Zhang Miao, the Taishou of the army, about the friendship of fighting against Dong.

As soon as Cao Cao arrived at the Taishou Mansion, Zhang Miao arranged for someone to call Zhang Chao. He has long been unaccustomed to Dong Zhuo's perverse behavior, and now that someone is willing to crusade together, he will definitely participate.

Zhang Chao, who was in the second prince's mansion, saw the family sent by his brother and knew about Cao Cao's arrival in Chenliu.

"Second son, there must be something important to discuss." Bai Tong asked with concern while dressing Zhang Chao in a coat.

"Humph!" Zhang Chao didn't answer, but he did snort coldly, obviously he was very clear about what Cao Cao was going to do when he appeared here at this time.

"What's wrong? The second son is in a bad mood? Seeing Zhang Chao's grim face, Bai Tong was even more worried.

"Nope." Seeing Bai Tong's worried look, Zhang Chao patted the back of her white hand and said, "Cao Apu didn't hide any kind eyes, this time he should have borrowed troops." ”

"Oh, then think about how to reply, but don't offend people." When Bai Tong heard about borrowing soldiers, he was naturally unwilling. But he also knows that Cao Cao still has some ability, and if he is really offended, it will not necessarily do any good.

"I know that." Zhang Chao nodded. It is indeed not appropriate to offend Cao Cao now. Fortunately, he had already prepared enough reasons not to send troops. "In this way, when I go to the Taishou Mansion in a while, you will immediately take Hua Tuo to the compound and tell Zhao Yun who is there to act according to the plan."

"Yes." Bai Tong didn't dare to slack off, knowing that the things ordered by the second prince were extremely important, so he hurriedly agreed.

On the main hall of the Taishou Courtyard, Zhang Miao sat on the high hall, and Cao Cao sat on the left seat, and the faces of the two were grim, and there was no trace of expression.

Outside the door, a soldier of the Zhang family said loudly: "The second son has arrived." ”

As the shouts sounded, Zhang Miao and Cao Cao's eyes couldn't help but reach out, and they saw Zhang Chao, who was dressed in white and his face was not good-looking.

After stepping into the lobby, Zhang Chao first bowed to Zhang Miao, and then hugged his fist to Cao Cao on the left and said, "Brother Meng De has been absent for a long time." ”

"Brother Zhiyuan, don't come unharmed." Cao Cao's stiff face also had a hint of a smile on it at this time.

"Okay, the second brother is here, let's sit down." After Zhang Miao saw that the two had met the ceremony, he said to Zhang Chao.

After Zhang Chao sat down completely, he asked with concern, "Second brother, but what happened?" I see your face is very ugly. ”

"Big brother, it's just a trivial matter, it's okay." Zhang Chao shook his head, but did not mean to say deeply.

Even if it was a trivial matter, Zhang Miao didn't care, so he nodded to Cao Cao, who was sitting on the lower left.

When Cao Cao knew that he was talking about business, he opened his mouth and said: "As soon as Emperor Ling dies, the Young Emperor succeeds to the throne." The rivers and mountains of Dahan have been forever consolidated. However, Dong Zhuo's old thief suddenly rose up in the Western Liang Army in Beijing, abolished the young emperor, and established Chen Liuwang as the emperor, which was to dedicate the emperor. Dong Zhuo's old thief claimed to be Xiangguo, and praised the nameless, did not enter the court, and went to the palace with his sword, and there was no courtesy. Dong Zhuo plundered property, women, and mutilate the people in the Beijing Division, and everyone in the Beijing Division was in danger

。 Some of the Han thieves are really owned by the people of the world, this time after I discussed with Ben Chu (Yuan Shao), I decided to gather the heroes of the world to ask for it. And when I returned to Chenliu, I wanted to raise volunteers, oppose Dong thieves, and support justice. ”

In a very arrogant state, Cao Cao explained the current situation, and then continued: "I have discussed with Wei Zi, and I have begun to recruit troops and horses, I can gather 5,000 men and horses and then join forces with Benchu to conquer the national thieves." I meant to explain it to Meng Zhuo, and he agreed. ”

After saying this, Cao Cao set his eyes on Zhang Miao's body.

Zhang Miao nodded and said, "Yes, I have decided to raise the righteous army, and I will also send 5,000 men to fight against Dong Thief." ”

Zhang Chaozao listened attentively there. He also knew that Wei Ziqi was a wealthy businessman in Chen Liucheng, and he had also acted as an agent for the hero drunk sale, but he never thought that he would help so much, it seems that Cao Ah still has a good set of tricks to win people's hearts. At least he knew that Weiz had a good relationship with his brother, but he didn't have the funds to help.

Zhang Chaozao was not with him there, which made Cao Cao, who was originally sworn and full of confidence, face change slightly, and he seemed to have a bad premonition.

Zhang Miao also saw that Zhang Chaozao was silent there, and knew that Cao Cao must be waiting for an answer, so he asked out loud, "Second brother, are you willing to raise troops with us, as far as I know, the Zhang family army you trained is quite good." ”

Zhang Miao is just too honest, Zhang Jiajun's training has been carried out in secret, and in the entire Chen Liucheng, there are very few people who know about it. As Zhang Miao, who is too guarded, Zhang Chao has no intention of concealing it. This is his brother, not an outsider. never thought that he would say it in front of Cao Cao.

As soon as Cao Cao on the side heard that Zhang Chao had trained a Zhang family army, his eyes suddenly brightened, obviously with some idea.

Seeing the change in the expressions of the two of them, Zhang Chao slowly opened his mouth and said, "Of course I am willing to raise troops." ”

When Zhang Chao said this, Zhang Miao and Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts at the same time. It's just that without waiting for their tone to calm down, Zhang Chao said again: "But I really can't send troops?" ”

"Can't send troops? Why? This statement made Cao Cao and Zhang Miao incomprehensible.

"The reason is very simple, my father-in-law and his wife's family are in Luoyang, and now it is Dong Zhuo's territory, just imagine, if I send troops, wouldn't it be equivalent to harming them?" The reason that Zhang Chao came up with a layout a few years ago confided in this moment.

"Ahh Hearing this, Zhang Miao said with a sudden realization: "Yes, that's right." The second brother can't send troops. ”

Zhang Chao was promoted as filial piety, which is a well-known thing. If he sends troops with Cao Cao now, it will harm his father-in-law's family, in that case, it will be tantamount to unfilial piety, which is very sick. Zhang Miao naturally didn't want his brother to carry such a reputation, so he nodded and said: "That's it, Brother Meng De, it's enough for us to deal with Dong Thief, so don't pull my second brother in." said that although he was named the Taishou of Guangling, he never took office because of his ill health in the first two years. If you have a name but no power, it's not easy for others to say something if you don't go. ”

Zhang Miao talked about it all, although Cao Cao was unwilling, but it was not good to talk about anything at this time. It's just that his mind is spinning very fast, "Even if there is a reason for Zhiyuan to come forward, it is understandable, but the family general you train can take action, and I think it will be arranged under your brother's account." ”

Cao Cao is playing Zhang Chao and Zhang Jiajun's idea. Once the military power falls into the hands of Zhang Miao, it won't be long before the Zhang family army will be changed to the Cao family army.

Zhang Chao knew Cao Cao's tricks, and secretly scolded shamelessness in his heart, and said with a hateful expression on his face: "Hey, how did you say this." Brother Meng De's suggestion was naturally the best, but it was not a coincidence. Do you remember when my eldest brother asked me why my face was so bad? I'm worried about these Zhang Jiajun. They don't know what disease they have, but one of them is infecting, and now they are all sick, and they are powerless to fight. If it is released, it may also be transmitted to other people's places. ”