In the camp, Zhang Ren held Liu Zhang's order in his hand, and his mood was still uncalm.

He left Xinye County, and his weapons, war horses, and some belongings with him were all temporarily left in Liu Xiu's camp. Now he has nowhere to go for the time being.

In Zhang Ren's heart, he actually wanted to go back to Chengdu to see Liu Zhang, and he wanted to ask why?

However, as soon as he thought of what Deng Xian said, Zhang Ren felt cold. Because Liu Zhang didn't want to remove him from his official position at the beginning, he planned to arrest him and ask him for guilt. Thinking of this, Zhang Ren's heart ached for a while, and he felt extremely wronged. For Liu Zhang, for Yizhou, he worked hard in Nanyang County, and tried his best, but he got such an ending, and his mood can be imagined.

After Zhang Ren learned martial arts, he was in Yizhou.

At that time, he assisted Liu Yan. After Liu Yan died, he assisted Liu Zhang and helped Liu Zhang gain a foothold. It can be said that he is a two-generation veteran of Yizhou and is loyal to the Liu family in Yizhou.

But now, Liu Zhang removed him from his official position and left him to fend for himself.

This kind of handling is difficult for Zhang Ren to accept.

"Step, step!"

There was a sound of footsteps, suddenly from behind.

Zhang Ren's mind was 'messy', he didn't notice the footsteps behind him, just looked at the mountains and forests in a daze.

Liu Xiu sat down on the side and said, "General Zhang, are you still worried about the dismissal?"

Zhang Renqiang smiled to himself and chuckled: "They have all been removed from their official positions, what else do you have to worry about." I am now unofficial and light, so I don't have to worry about Xinye's safety, and I don't have to think about how to stop Cao's army next. If I can't ask for such a good thing, how can I be worried?"

Liu Xiu said: "If it was really put down, the general would not have said this." ”

When Zhang Ren heard this, he sighed lightly.

Liu Xiu changed his words and asked, "What are General Zhang's plans next?"

Zhang Ren shook his head, he had served in the army all his life, and now he was suddenly dismissed from his official position by Liu Zhang, he was at a loss, and he didn't know what to do?

He spent every day in the barracks.

His thoughts were on the soldiers.

Suddenly idle, Zhang Ren didn't know what to do, what else could he do?

Zhang Ren thought for a long time and said, "The next step should be to go back to Chengdu, and then find a place to live in seclusion." ”

Liu Xiu said: "General Zhang is full of martial arts and talent, if he goes back to Chengdu to live in seclusion, it will be a tyrannical thing, too wronged." General Zhang, come to Jingzhou. Yizhou can't let you show your talents, Jingzhou can, I can give you a chance. ”

At this time, Liu Xiu threw out an olive branch.

Liu Xiu has done so much, and the ultimate purpose is to recruit Zhang Ren.

In Liu Xiu's eyes, Zhang Ren studied under Tong Yuan, and his martial arts were not bad. In addition, Zhang Ren loves soldiers like a son, and he is also a great general when he marches and fights, which can be described as a virtuous and good general.

Liu Xiu also likes such a general very much.

Zhang Ren looked at Liu Xiu and suddenly said, "Liu Jingzhou recruited me, which may offend Liu Zhang." ”

Liu Xiu said: "I'm not afraid of Cao's '', will I be afraid of Liu Zhang?"

When Zhang Ren heard this, he fell silent, and his face showed a hesitant look.

Liu Xiu knew that he had to take down Zhang Ren this time, otherwise it would not be easy to recruit Zhang Ren once Zhang Ren left. Liu Xiu adjusted his thoughts and asked, "General Zhang, what point of Liu Zhang is worthy of your allegiance?"

In a word, Zhang Ren's body was shocked.

Yes, what is Liu Zhang's point that is worthy of his allegiance?

Liu Xiu continued: "In terms of ability, Liu Zhang is not half a star worse than Cao 'Cao', Sun Quan and others. It can be said that Liu Zhang, except for having a powerful father, can be called mediocre and incompetent in other aspects. Otherwise, it would not be possible to 'force' against Zhang Lu and sit back and watch Zhang Lu take Hanzhong. ”

"Can Liu Zhang know how to make good use of people? Obviously, he can't. ”

"Don't talk about it, just talk about Deng Xian. ”

"Judging from his previous speech and demeanor, even if Deng Xian is good at marching and fighting, he is 'insidious' and narrow-minded, such a person is by no means a good person. On the contrary, Deng Xian was greatly valued by Liu Zhang. ”

"On the contrary, it is you who are conscientious and conscientious in Nanyang County, planning for Yizhou everywhere, and thinking about Liu Zhang everywhere. In the end, Liu Zhang had a little reward. Not only was there no commendation, but there was also a direct punishment. ”

"If it weren't for Zhang Song and Fa Zheng's persuasion, you would have been sitting in the prison car by now. ”

Liu Xiu's eyes became more and more fierce, and he said: "When Yizhou and Jingzhou formed an alliance, it was Yizhou who proposed it, saying that the two sides should help each other. However, Jingzhou encountered difficulties, and Liu Zhang did not agree to send troops. So much so that I took out Nanyang County, and Liu Zhang sent troops. ”

"In terms of morality, is this the morality of an ally?"

"Such a short-sighted person is not a master. ”

"Although Jingzhou and Yizhou are still allies, when it comes to Nanyang County, does General Zhang think that this official will still have a good impression of Yizhou? Nanyang County was attacked by Cao's army, and there are two reasons why this official sent troops. ”

"First, General Zhang is really good, righteous and bold, and he is also a good general; second, Nanyang County and Xiangyang 'lip' are cold, once Nanyang County falls, Xiangyang will also be attacked, so I sent troops to help. ”

Liu Xiudao: "General Zhang, good birds choose trees to perch, and virtuous ministers are in charge." Liu Zhang is not benevolent, is General Zhang still die-hard? I dare not say how powerful I am, how polite and virtuous Corporal I am. But at least it can be guaranteed that General Zhang will not be constrained and will not be subjected to suspicion and insults. ”

The words were sincere and sincere.

After Zhang Ren finished listening, his face also showed a hesitant expression.

For Liu Xiu, Zhang Ren naturally admires it very much.

Especially this time against Cao 'Cao', Zhang Ren saw Liu Xiu's wisdom and decisiveness, as well as his control of the battlefield situation. Such a person is indeed worthy of the master.

Moreover, Liu Xiu's command has indeed gathered a large number of talents.

It can be said that Liu Xiu is definitely not bad.

Zhang Ren's heart began to waver, but he had just been dismissed from his official position by Liu Zhang, and he immediately switched to Liu Xiu's command, and there was always a little bit of trouble in his heart.

Liu Xiu saw Zhang move arbitrarily, struck while the iron was hot, and asked again: "General Zhang, Cao's army is about to move south, and Xinye is already in danger. Do you think Deng Xian can hold on to Xinye?"

Zhang Ren didn't think about it, and said directly: "Without Liu Jingzhou's help, Deng Xian can't hold it." ”

Liu Xiu said: "Even if I help, Deng Xian can't hold it." ”

After a pause, Liu Xiu said: "The situation is critical now. How could General Zhang sit idly by? As far as Jingzhou was concerned, Nanyang County absolutely could not give Cao ''. General Zhang is very familiar with Xinye, and at this time, he urgently needs General Zhang's help. ”

Zhang Ren took a deep breath and suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his heart.

After a moment of silence, Zhang Ren stood up and arched his hand: "The last general, Zhang Ren, meet the lord." ”

"General Zhang, please get up. ”

Liu Xiu's heart finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After a thousand plans, Zhang Ren finally entered his command, which is really gratifying.

Zhang Ren suddenly said: "My lord, there will be a matter in the end, which needs the consent of the lord." ”

Liu Xiu asked, "What's the matter?"

Zhang Ren replied: "With the power of the lord, it will definitely not be limited to Jingzhou. Next, Jiangdong will be attacked, and Yizhou will also be attacked. But if Yizhou is captured, I hope the lord can spare Liu Zhang's life. ”

Liu Zhang was unkind to him, and he couldn't be unjust to Liu Zhang.

And in Zhang Ren's eyes, Liu Zhang cannot be Liu Xiu's opponent, and he will definitely fail in the end. So Zhang Ren took the lead in putting forward his request, hoping to save Liu Zhang's life.

Liu Xiu promised: "Since General Zhang said it, I promise that I will conquer Yizhou in the future, and I will not embarrass Liu Zhang." If he wants to leave, I will let Liu Zhang leave. If Liu Zhang is willing to stay under my command, I guarantee that he will be rich and worry-free for the rest of his life. ”

"Thank you, my lord!"

Zhang Ren's eyes showed a trace of joy.

Liu Xiu changed his words and said: "The three disciples under Tong Lao's command, General Zhang and Zilong are under my command, if in the future, Zhang Xiu can also be submissive, it will be a real great joy." ”

mentioned Zhang Xiu, Zhang Ren didn't know, after all, when he went out of the mountain, Zhang Xiu didn't apprentice.

Zhang Ren asked, "Lord, is Zhang Xiu also a disciple of the teacher?"

Liu Xiu nodded and said, "The three disciples of Tong Lao, the first is you, the second is Zhang Xiu, and the last is Zilong. ”

Zhang Ren's face also showed a hint of expectation, and said, "It would be great if the brothers and sisters could get together." However, Zhang Xiu returned to Cao '', and the lord wanted to recruit Zhang Xiu, I am afraid it would be quite difficult. ”

Liu Xiu smiled: "That's for the future, let's see." ”

After a pause, Liu Xiu said: "Regarding your arrangement, my idea is to stay by my side for the time being and not arrange any official position. When Cao Cao's 'Cao' is defeated, I will set up the Fifth Army in Nanyang County, and when the time comes, you will be in charge of the Fifth Army, what do you think?"

As soon as he heard Liu Xiu's arrangement, Zhang Ren was overjoyed, hugged his fists and said, "The last general will obey the arrangement of the lord." ”

Zhang Ren knows the structure under Liu Xiu's command.

At present, Liu Xiu has established four armies, all of which are Liu Xiu's descendants. He can be in charge of the Fifth Army, obviously Liu Xiu really accepts him and values him, so he will let him take charge of the Fifth Army.