Chapter 68: A Temporary Peace
After Zhang An forcibly took Dian Wei and the others to the hill where Guo Jia was, he simply fainted.
When Zhang An woke up, it was already three days later.
In the past three days, Cao Cao gradually stabilized his defeat after collecting some of the defeated troops.
The Sun-Liu Alliance also didn't want to make Cao **'s move to trap the beast, and in the face of Cao Cao, who had eased up, he also slowed down the offensive, and Jingzhou, which only occupied one-third of the city, stopped and watched the movement of Cao's army.
The Cao army was busy gathering the rout and reorganizing the situation, and the Sun-Liu coalition army was busy absorbing and digesting the newly occupied territory, and there were only some minor frictions between the two armies at present, and there were no major battles for the time being.
On the fourth day, Zhang An was taken back to Xiangyang by Dian Wei and moved into the mansion that Lu Bu had previously been rewarded by Cao Cao.
Since he didn't find someone to make up for it when he used the Killing Dao Sword this time, Zhang An thoroughly realized what it was like to be a wasted person.
Not to mention that Xiu Wei fell to the middle of Gangqi, his hands and feet were weak, his limbs were weak, and he could only collapse on the bed, and he even had to be served by someone to eat and go to the toilet.
Zhang An, who had never experienced this kind of "enjoyment", was very embarrassed when facing the soldiers who served him.
Forget about eating.,Going to the toilet is such a thing.。。。 Don't mention it.
Zhang An was very congested.
Fortunately, this situation has gradually improved over time, otherwise Zhang An would really want to die.
In the next ten days, Zhang An was quietly recuperating from his injuries, and occasionally Guo Jia would visit him in his spare time to chat with Zhang An and accompany him to relieve his boredom.
At this time, it is probably Guo Jia, a person who prides himself on specializing in military strategy, can still be a little free, Jia Xu, Xun You, and Cheng Yu are not so busy every day that their feet do not touch the ground.
A general like Xiahou Yuan was even slightly relieved of his injuries, and he stepped into the barracks again to appease the army.
Even Dian Wei didn't rest for more than two days, so he followed Cao Cao every day to prevent the family from sending assassins to assassinate Cao Cao.
Cao Jun was defeated this time, and there were too many things that needed to be dealt with.
However, these militaristic events have nothing to do with Zhang An, Guo Jia also told Zhang An one thing in addition to these things.
In addition to Cao Cao, who had already informed Zhang An's fierce achievements because of Dian Wei's gifts, was ready to summon Zhang An when he was free, as the generals in the army returned to the camp one after another, Zhang An rescued more than a dozen people under Cao Cao's command, and the matter of rescuing Dian Wei Xiahou Yuan under the strong onlookers of a group of top generals gradually spread.
After Cao Cao knew about this, he did not stop it, but acquiesced in the continuous fermentation of this matter.
The army was defeated, and it was necessary to set up a hero to come out and boost the morale of the army.
"Feng Xian also learned about your dazzling performance on the battlefield through the military report sent to Xu Du. When Guo Jia said this, he looked at Zhang An with pity, "He received an order from the lord and was rushing to Xiangyang day and night." ”
Zhang An's hands holding the teacup trembled slightly, and he spilled some hot water, "How long will it take for Fengxian to arrive?"
"Count the days, that is, the two days after tomorrow. Guo Jia shook his head and said, "Why didn't you send a message to Feng Xian after your injuries healed? It is said that Feng Xian was very angry." ”
Looking at Guo Jia's gloating smile, Zhang An sneered, "If I don't want to expose my whereabouts, I'm afraid that someone has already been dismantled and died in the chaos." ”
"You're wrong. Guo Jia corrected seriously: "Jia's biggest possibility is that he was kidnapped by Wen He and went to Jiangdong." ”
The two talked and laughed a few more words, and Guo Jia took his leave.
Cao Cao already knew about the family's plot against Cao, and it is estimated that his mind is now full of swords, guns, swords, and halberds, Guo Jia must be with him, in addition to giving advice, he must also enlighten Cao Cao's anger, so as not to make any unwise moves.
It's not easy to be a confidant strategist, in addition to the necessary duties, he also has to be a part-time leader psychiatrist.
After Guo Jia left, the smile on Zhang An's face disappeared, he held the teacup, looked at the yellow leaves on the ground attentively, and his brows gradually furrowed.
Whether it is a major military matter, he is regarded as a model by Cao Cao, even if it is the decline of his cultivation, Zhang An does not take it to heart, these are all things that can be easily solved.
Zhang An is worried about only two things now.
The first thing is naturally the problem of stones, and now that Jiangdong and Cao Cao are like fire and water, it is more difficult for him to sneak into Jiangdong to investigate the disappearance of stones.
The second thing is Zhang An's own problem.
So far, Zhang An has been in a similar state of madness after three serious injuries.
Although Zhang An became more and more sober every time when he went crazy, he was still very worried.
After really practicing qi and martial arts, Zhang An knew how terrible it was to be in a state of being a martial artist but not being able to fully control his body.
Although Zhang An's combat power will soar in the state of madness, and he will naturally be happy when dealing with the enemy, Zhang Anning would like to be beaten a little miserably and do not want this to happen again.
What if one day he was really mad, completely lost his ability to judge, and did something irreparable that made Zhang An regret the pain?
Thinking of this consequence, Zhang An shuddered.
However, Zhang An didn't have a good way to avoid triggering madness under serious injuries for a while, but for the fact that he gradually retained the ability to distinguish between friend and foe after these madnesses, Zhang An vaguely felt that madness could actually be controlled, but he couldn't do it.
After sighing, Zhang An thought worriedly that the day after tomorrow maybe he had just woken up and opened his eyes, and he saw Lu Bu holding his arms with both hands, staring at him with a sneer, and he was a little depressed.
I hope that Lu Bu will be lighter when he is still a wounded.
Sighing again, Zhang An began to check his body.
After using the Killing Dao Sword this time, Zhang An's anger did not appear lifeless again, but was like an arm and a finger as usual.
Zhang An was a little hesitant whether he should sneak away before Lu Bu arrived, but he glanced at his hands that were still trembling with the teacup, and felt that he could not recover to his peak state before Lu Bu arrived, so he had to give up his good plan to sneak away.
A day was spent in Zhang An's daze.
The next day, not long after Zhang An's lunch, Dian Wei came to the door.
However, Dian Wei was still accompanied by a person.
At first glance, this man looked like a black chunky man with long, narrow eyes.
Although the fat man was looking at Zhang An with a smile at this time, Zhang An felt the indescribable power of the fat man.
Zhang An hurriedly stood up tremblingly and made a big salute, "I've seen Cao Gong." ”
Cao Cao laughed and stepped forward, helped Zhang An up, and said, "Cao Cao can finally have a little time today, and I came to meet the heroes who saved the martial arts under Cao's command." ”
Cao Gongyan was serious. Zhang An said modestly, "As General Lu's personal guard, how can I turn a blind eye to the distress of my comrades, those are all things I should do, and I don't want Cao Gong to come to see me." ”
"Come, come, sit, sit. Cao Cao pressed Zhang An on the stone bench and sat down himself, "It's a pity that Zhang An, your injuries have not healed, and you can't drink, otherwise wouldn't it be beautiful to listen to Zhang An talk about the battle that day and drink at the same time?"
Dian Wei stood behind Cao Cao with an expressionless face and squeezed his eyes towards Zhang An.
Zhang An understood what Dian Wei meant.
Lao Cao is in a good mood today, as long as it is not an excessive request, he can mention it casually.
Did he finally walk into Cao Cao's sight, Zhang An was in a very complicated mood.
"About a year ago, Wen Ruo presented two enlightenment books and printing, Cao already knew Zhang An, but it's a pity that you didn't want to go out at that time, Cao was busy with government affairs, and you haven't been able to see the truth, it's a pity, and then Zhang An, you ignored your own poisoning, and gave Wen Ruo life, so that Wen Ruo escaped, and the gratitude in my heart is indescribable. Before Cao Cao sat down, he said a lot of things that Zhang An had done, and the implication was very clear.
I'm going to reward you, you kid, what do you want?
What can I want? Don't let me lead the army into battle, you have to find a stone yourself.
Zhang An looked at Cao Cao, who was smiling, and said with a smile, "General Lu is highly valued by Cao Gong, and Zhang An has the grace of General Lu to save his life, everything is what Zhang An should do." ”
"Able to be civil and martial, affectionate and righteous, and not greedy for power, good, good. Cao Cao first praised Zhang An, and then said with a smile, "But Zhang An, you have made many meritorious contributions, if you don't have any rewards, wouldn't you be laughed at by others and rewarded and punished?"
Zhang An glanced at Cao Cao, and said in his heart that the person who dares to laugh at you like this is probably three feet tall in front of the grave, right?
After thinking for a while, Cao Cao said, "Remember that you are now the general of the fifth grade, and then Cao will make you the general of Fenwei, with thirty acres of land and a reward of ten thousand gold, how about it?"
Zhang An naturally wouldn't be tempted by these things outside his body, he smiled and saluted, "Thank you Gong Cao." ”
"You have a good life to recuperate, when you fight with Sun Ce Xiaoer and Liu Bei's big-eared thief in the future, I still want to see your majesty that day. Cao Cao stood up and motioned for Zhang An not to get up to send him off, "If necessary, just inform Dian Wei." ”
Cao Cao suddenly appeared and hurried away, leaving only a reward.
Zhang An was confused, Cao Cao wanted to see that he could let himself pass, why did he come to the door in person, did he want to express his courtesy corporal?
Zhang An shrugged his shoulders and decided not to ponder the thoughts of a male lord like Cao Cao, he felt that he would go crazy.
The day was a dull one.
On the fifteenth day after returning to Xiangyang, Zhang An's life finally made waves again.
Zhang An clutched the quilt tightly, looked at Lu Bu who appeared in his bedroom at some point in horror, clasped his arms with his hands, and looked at him with a sneer.
"Fengxian, long time no see, hahaha, I'm relieved to see that you are still so energetic. Zhang An began to play dumb.
Lu Bu replied to Zhang An's greeting with a series of dry laughter, and his eyes were full of undisguised malice when he looked at Zhang An.
"Don't come here, I'll call for help if you come over!" Zhang Anseshi trembled as he watched Lu Bu move his wrist and approach him, "I'm not injured yet! You can't beat me! I've bled and made meritorious contributions!"
"Ah!! !!"
Zhang An's screams were mixed with Lu Bu's calm words.
"This punch is for the depressed Ling'er. ”
"This palm is for Wen Ruo, who is looking for your traces every day. ”
"These two feet are for the sad Wang Shi. ”
Half an hour later, Zhang An sat on the stone bench in the backyard with a blue nose and swollen face, glaring angrily at Lu Bu, who was refreshed.
"It seems that Feng Xian's cultivation has been profound recently. Zhang An carefully rubbed his swollen right cheek, not without irony.
"Huh. ”
"Okay, don't make a fuss, have you read the letter I sent someone to deliver you?"
"What letter?" Lu Bu asked suspiciously, "Did you send a letter to so-and-so?"
Zhang An rubbed his eyebrows, could it be that Xiao Hei had an accident on the road?