In the past, Zhang Meng was unaware of Cao Cao's true intentions, and he was still confused and happy when he was ridiculed, and even if he realized it, he would definitely be angry and lose his temper, adding to the laughing stock.

Now Zhang Meng's mind is mature, he just smiled slightly, and said indifferently: "So what kind of official does Brother Meng De want to be when he comes here?" He became Zhang Meng, and he was unwilling to just become Zhang Meng, combining what he had learned and known in the two lives, and change was imperative.

This answer was unexpected, Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, and then immediately made a perfunctory haha: "The ministers obey the king's orders, and they can't help themselves." ”

Zhang Meng nodded and said, "Brother Mengde, I think so too. ”

Cao Cao's lips twitched a few times, and he stopped talking, but his eyes changed when he looked at Zhang Meng, then he looked at the sky, and said slowly: "The world is changing, and the sky is a sign of itself." The dark clouds are gone and come back, and this chaos is afraid that it will not be so easy to end. ”

Zhang Meng looked at the banner of Dong Zhuo's army not far away, and said, "In this way, I am afraid that Fang Bo's army is still not allowed to enter the city." ”

When the world honored the state pastor or the state thorn history as "Fang Bo" and "Mu Bo", the "Fang Bo" here refers to Dong Zhuo, the state pastor.

Cao Cao said: "Don't talk about Dong Gong, Dongjun Qiaogong's troops have been sent back, and Ding Gong's department has also been ordered to be stationed outside the city, all of which are orders that have just been issued." ”

Dongjun Taishou Qiaomao is similar to Dong Zhuo and Ding Yuan, and he is also a foreign official who was directly recruited and transferred by He Jin, and he led the army through Chenggao County not long ago.

Zhang Meng said: "The chaos has subsided before the Qiaogong march has arrived, and it is understandable to turn back. Dong Gong's guest soldiers, it is reasonable that they cannot enter the city. As Duke Ding is Jiuqing, even if all the troops under his command cannot enter the palace city, it should be feasible to garrison the outer city of Luoyang, not to mention that the general obviously intended to make such an arrangement during his lifetime, why did the imperial court suddenly change its course and not let him enter the city? ”

Cao Cao seemed to smile and said: "Not to mention the men and horses of Duke Ding, except for the prince's festival that arrived in Luoyang in advance, the rest of the generals who returned from recruiting troops are not allowed to enter the city. ”

In order to fight against the Ten Standing Servants, He Jin earlier summoned Dong Zhuo, Ding Yuan, Qiao Mao and other ready-made foreign aid, and also sent many generals in the government to go to various places to recruit new soldiers. "Wanggong Festival" is the general's mansion Peng Wang Kuang, who went to Xuzhou in advance to recruit 500 strong crossbowmen, and played an important role in the great changes in the palace. In addition, the cavalry captain Bao Xin went to Taishan County to recruit troops, the commander Biqiu Yi went to Danyang County to recruit troops, the marching Sima Zhang Yang went to Bingzhou to recruit troops, and Zhang Liao went to Jizhou to recruit troops. Only a few of them had returned to Luoyang before the great change, and now Cao Cao said that most of them should have been rejected by the imperial court.

"These are all sent by the general at the beginning, and it stands to reason that they should return to the city to restore their lives." Zhang Meng wondered, "Could it be that Taifu is in power and doesn't trust Dong Zhuo, Ding Yuan and other foreign warriors?" After all, they have been in the border area for a long time, living together with Qianghu, vulgar and violent, and the aftermath of the chaos in the city has not yet ended, and rashly allowing them to enter the city is not conducive to public security. ”

In order to enrich his talent pool, He Jin has recruited heroes and celebrities from all over the world, and the channels are extremely wide. For example, Zhang Yang and Zhang Liao, who were originally engaged in Wu Meng and Bing Cao under Ding Yuan respectively, were later recommended by Ding Yuan to enter the General's Mansion and serve in the Great General's Mansion. If Yuan Kui does not trust Ding Yuan, it is indeed possible that he will not trust Zhang Yang and Zhang Liao.

When Cao Cao heard this, he said lightly: "What about Wang and Bao?" ”

Wang Kuang, like Cao Cao, was a good friend of Cai Yong, known for his generosity and generosity, and traveled in Luoyang all year round; The Taishan Bao clan, where Bao Xin was born, is a well-known local family, and there are many members of the clan who serve in the court. It is understandable to guard against foreign military leaders, but it is intriguing to guard against these two people.

"Taifu is in charge, what are you going to do?"

Cao Cao explained: "The Taifu has another decree, the Son of Heaven is greatly disturbed, and he urgently needs to be comforted and relieved. ”

Zhang Meng said: "I'm the guard of Yong'an Palace, can't I enter the palace?" ”

Cao Cao smiled: "I'm not afraid of 10,000, I'm just afraid of ......"

Zhang Meng's Dunhuang Zhang clan is a local clan, according to the current normal promotion ladder, after several years of training, at the right time will be appointed to the local training ability, and then either transferred back to the central government as an official, or continue to work in the local area, all by creation. But in bad times, anything can happen.

The sky is gray, and the four fields are mostly dead branches and leaves that have been ruined after the storm. On the avenue in the distance, the emperor's guard of honor was particularly bright against the backdrop of various flags and canopies.

The civil and military officials and the soldiers of the forbidden army who hurried to meet them formed a huge team.

At the forefront is the police force responsible for stopping people and clearing the road, and the leading knight Ming Jia is in charge, and he can't stop shouting, it is Yuan Shu, the general of the Tiger Ben Zhonglang. After that, the eyes were full of flying feathers, flags, and other ceremonial guards. In the meantime, you will see six horses together, the extraordinary momentum of the emperor's imperial chariot.

A military attache dressed in rich armor rode a tall horse and followed the emperor's chariot. Although Zhang Meng did not know this person, seeing his position and the image of a bronze rod with two ends of gold and carved dragon patterns, he knew that it must be Zhijin Wuding Yuan, who was the titular commander of the escort team. The three dukes and nine kings rode horses or cars, surrounding the emperor's royal car. The rest of the lower-ranking officials all followed on foot.

Everyone performs their duties and occupies their positions, and there is no encroachment at all, which shows that there is a great chaos inside and outside Luoyang, and the palace is in a hurry, but the court is not lost, and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty still follow the etiquette system as much as possible.

Zhang Meng and Cao Cao looked at this grand scene for a while, and Zhang Meng asked, "Brother Mengde, you haven't finished your words." ”

Cao Cao reacted, stroked his palms and smiled: "I almost forgot, rude, rude!" He continued, "I mean, the current situation in the government and the opposition is unclear, and the variables are extremely high, if you want to fight for your own benefits, it is best to keep up with the Son of Heaven, otherwise once there is a change, you may not be able to get your wish." ”

Zhang Meng sounded strange, but after thinking about it, the names of Ding Yuan, Wang Kuang and others flashed in his mind, and when he contacted himself, he suddenly understood what Cao Cao meant, and arched his hand and said, "Thank you Brother Mengde for your advice." ”

Cao Cao waved his hand, indicating that there was no need for this.

Zhang Meng asked, "What about you?" ”

Cao Cao said: "The Son of Heaven is fine, I am relieved." What is not credited is of little importance to me. "It's a strange look.

Zhang Meng wondered in his heart: "Listening to this, Cao Cao turned out to be a person who was indifferent to fame and fortune?" It's strange, it's strange, he shouldn't be like this......" thought about it, "Isn't it because he knows that he is a marginal figure before and after this political turmoil, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't compete with others, so he ...... Or maybe...... Am I living the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain? At this time, it is inconclusive, and I don't say much.

The two watched for a while, and Zhang Meng asked, "Why don't you see Yuan Benchu in the team?" As the most important promoter of this great change in Luoyang, Yuan Shao should appear in front of the Son of Heaven as soon as possible and win the merit of King Qin.

Cao Cao said: "The aftermath of Luoyang City has not been settled, and Ben Chu is in charge of the situation. ”

Zhang Meng frowned and said, "The Ten Permanent Servants are all killed and injured, what kind of storm can be set off by leaving some small fish and shrimp, and Yuan Benchu still needs to be pressed personally?" "It's a little hard to understand.

Cao Cao hadn't answered, and at that time, several horses galloped over in the mud, but stopped sharply not far from the two of them, and slowly came back.

"Dong Gong."

Zhang Meng saw Dong Zhuo on a horse and saluted.

Cao Cao saluted, Dong Zhuo dismounted with a whip, looked at him and asked, "Who is under the feet?" ”

"Cao Cao, the captain of the military academy." Cao Cao's face was as light as water.

"Oh, it's the son of Cao Jugao." Dong Zhuo smiled, "The emperor drove back to the palace, why don't you hurry up." ”

Zhang Meng heard that there seemed to be resentment in his tone, and he expected the reason. Cao Cao could naturally guess that he didn't want to be bored, so he said a few perfunctory words, and then pursed his lips and said nothing.

After Dong Zhuomu sent Cao Cao, he turned his head and asked, "The boy surnamed Zhang, aren't you leaving?" ”

Zhang Meng smiled bitterly, and half-jokingly said: "The Son of Heaven has an order, and idle people can't wait to enter the palace, I'm afraid that I will become an idle person and won't be able to go back." ”

Dong Zhuo said dissatisfiedly: "Okay, you and I worked hard to save the driver, and there was no credit and hard work, but in the end, we all became idlers and waited." He muttered, "You don't have anywhere to go, you might as well follow me, my army needs a talent like you." ”