"Jia Xu, meet the general!"

At this time, just when Liu Xie was constantly forging ahead and strengthening his strength again and again, on the other side of Tongguan, that Zhang Ji also began to be confused and entangled.

This month alone, Liu Xie sent several envoys.

Not to mention others, Jian Yong, now serves as one of the nine Qings... The low-level walker under the rule.

That is, the position of the court's confidant.

He's been here seven times this month alone, from the first time he came with the month's grain, to the time he came here... Visiting!

Although Chang'an is not far from Tongguan, this frequency is too close, and even Zhang Ji wants to ask Jian Yong, isn't he tired?

However, although Zhang Ji is not a master of scheming, and he is not good at manipulating the wind and rain in the court, he is not a fool either.

Zhang Ji knew very well that Liu Xie was just giving him some hints when he put on such an appearance, but what did this hint mean and what should he do.

He couldn't do this, so after a while of hesitation, he decided to contact Hanguguan's nephew.

He knew that although Jia Xu was only a lieutenant under Niu Fu back then, he was quite famous in Wuwei.

The most important thing is that he is also the best resourceful person that Zhang Ji can find now!

At this time, Jia Xu looked at Zhang Ji in front of him, looking at the helplessness and entanglement on his face, he knew that the general was really embarrassed.

"The general doesn't need to worry, His Majesty in Chang'an still has such an attitude, which means that His Majesty is different from Wang Yun at the beginning, he is not a person who can cross the river and tear down bridges.

Instead, he wants to recover the Han family with the general and even the rest of the Xiliang Army, which is for the Xiliang Army... It's not necessarily a good thing..."

"Wenhe... Do you really think so? At this time, Zhang Ji couldn't help frowning when he looked at Jia Xu in front of him, and then shouted at the few guards beside him, "Wait for everyone to retreat!" ”

At this command, the hall suddenly became silent.

Jia Xu and Zhang Ji stood opposite each other, and there was no one else around, and Jia Xu would not be the first to speak.

At this time, Zhang Ji's eyes looked at Jia Xu more and more weird.

"Wenhe...."After being silent for a long time, Zhang Ji still asked Jia Xu again.

"It's not that the old man doesn't trust you, it's that you're doing it now... Could it be that you are really a loyal servant of the Han Dynasty? ”

Zhang Ji said this a little politely, but it was not a mockery, after all, although their people in Liangzhou were not vulgar, they did not have so many fancy intestines in the end.

The most important thing is that in the bitter cold land of Liangzhou, their personalities are a little straightforward.

This is also why people like Jia Xu will make them compete for liking.

That's a rarity!

is worthy of being the heir of Xunzi... Although Zhang Ji didn't know if the disciples of Xunzi like him were considered descendants after several generations of clansmen...

At this time, Zhang Ji's meaning was obvious, he Jia Xu and Li Ru planned the counterattack of the Western Liang Army back then, especially Jia Xu was the main force.

Now Li Ru has disappeared, but this Jia Xu... Recently, I have really escaped, and I am protecting the widow of King Hongnong, and helping His Majesty to flee westward, and even helping him several times.

This posture, if you don't know, I'm afraid you still think that this is the loyal and filial son of the Han Dynasty!

Obviously, Jia Xu heard the meaning of Zhang Ji's words, and couldn't help but sigh at this time.

"General... It's also a helpless move! ”

"Huh?"

"At the beginning, Wang Yun intended to cross the river and demolish the bridge, although he didn't dare to say that he would kill them all, he also persecuted them too much.

In addition, Niu Fu's person was overwhelmed, and he actually escaped from the battle, causing the Xiliang Army to be scattered, and Li Su's death made Xu see the future of our Xiliang Army.

Xu is different from others, my Wuwei Jia clan is not a strong person, even if Xu can run, what can he do in this family?

In desperation, only by fighting to the death can there be a glimmer of life...."

When Jia Xu said this, Zhang Ji also nodded, because not only him, but also Duan Xuan, who was watching on the wall at the beginning, even he had this kind of thought.

Guo Yan is a horse thief, he is a family that is full of food and the whole family is not hungry, and Li Wei is just a child of a small clan, and he has no influence, but he and Duan Xuan's family have a big business.

If there is any accident in this, won't it affect the family?

Therefore, they were all trying to protect themselves.

And after Jia Xu looked at Zhang Ji and understood, he continued.

"But after all, we are persecuting Your Majesty, saying that it is the side of the Qing monarch, but we know how it will be recorded in this history book in the end.

After all, the Great Han is a Great Han, not to mention whether the luck of the Great Han for 400 years is really exhausted.

No matter who gets the world in the future, who hasn't taken it from the hands of the big man?

Jia Xu can protect himself, but he must not be a national thief! ”

This sentence finally made Zhang Ji's face change, and then he understood.

Captive! In the end, it's self-preservation!

Jia Xu's evil deeds have already been done, and it is useless to explain them.

So Jia Xu simply didn't explain it, and made up for it directly, since this kind of thing was intolerable to the Han vassals, then add the credit of rescuing His Majesty once or twice.

This man of the great man can't say either.

The end result.... Perhaps His Majesty and all the courtiers of the Han Dynasty and even those who are loyal to the Han will not want to see him very much.

But there is nothing to do with him.

This is Jia Xu's self-preservation...

I have to say that Jia Xu once again gave Zhang Ji a lot of insight.

Now that he understands this truth, Zhang Ji is no longer polite, and asks Jia Xu how he can protect himself now.

"Before, the general wanted to go to Nanyang... It's really not a good idea. At this time, Jia Xu simply overturned his previous suggestion, "I thought that the big man was exhausted.

He asked the general to go to Nanyang to sit and wait for the turmoil in the world, and finally decide how to act.

But now that the big man is obviously not exhausted, that His Majesty has such ability, so there is no need for us to wait..."

"What does Wen He mean, to serve that for Your Majesty?" Zhang Ji heard what he meant, but he also felt that it was a little difficult for him to rest assured.

"It may not be an investment, after all, the world is still nominally a big man..."

Nominally a big Han, that is, everyone is a courtier of the Han family, as long as no one rebels, then... Even if something happens afterwards, it is not considered a betrayal of the Lord.

As soon as he said this, Zhang Ji's heart was half relieved.

But the other half still can't be completely let go.

"If we are invested in the military power in the hands of His Majesty..."

"The general doesn't have to worry about that." Jia Xu said directly, "If it is Wang Yun, then the general still needs to worry about the power in his hands, but His Majesty is different.

Liu Bei came to vote before, and he was also reused by His Majesty, and Guan Zhang and others under his command are now all generals of my Han Dynasty, and they also have a lot of soldiers and horses in their hands.

I heard that they and Liu Bei are still in and out of the same company, and even sleep together, which shows that the relationship is extraordinary.

But even if Liu Bei is loyal, the generals under his command are also his generals.

His Majesty gave him soldiers and horses with one hand, and on the other hand, he continued to increase the number of soldiers and horses such as Xu Huang, and even directly won over Ma Shoucheng, who was supporting the wind.

That's the trade-off.

At this time, if the general joins, not only will His Majesty take away the military power, but will be entrusted with a heavy task! ”

"What Wenhe means is that His Majesty will use the old man to balance Liu Bei?"

"It's not a check or balance, it's just... It's always a little more prepared. ”

Jia Xu's words made Zhang Ji feel relieved and fell into contemplation.

"But..."

"If the general is not at ease, why don't you let the major general continue to garrison Hangu?"

"Hmm...."Zhang Ji's eyes suddenly lit up at this time, "The old man entered the court, and the soldiers and horses came under Xiu'er... Not... Good idea! ”

Jia Xu looked at Zhang Ji, who looked at the recognition in front of him and felt that this was simply a good idea, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

If it weren't for the fact that Lu Zhu had found him in private, he would definitely not have let Zhang Ji do this.

Isn't it pure fool to send yourself out as a hostage, and then keep the juniors to lead the troops as foreign aid, and both sides are subject to others!

However, although this was a very stupid decision in Jia Xu's eyes, Zhang Ji couldn't wait to become like this at this time.

He even took the initiative to ask Jia Xu to go to Chang'an on his behalf, if... If His Majesty is willing, he is willing to bring 3,000 elites into Chang'an to defend His Majesty.

Then quit Tongguan and let his nephew Zhang Xiu continue to stick to Hangu and serve the Han!

Jia Xu went with a "mission" and soon returned with a reward.

"General Che Cavalry", "Marquis of Meiyang", "Fake Festival"

Official positions, titles, and privileges were all given to Zhang Ji, and at the same time, there was no restriction on the position of Zhang Ji's family, whether it was in Hangu or Chang'an, and they were disposed of at will.

At the same time, Guan Yu was transferred to Tongguan, with Du Ji as the deputy, preparing to enter Hedong...

Zhang Ji's entry into Chang'an also made Liu Xie's power more sufficient, and at the same time requisitioned Hedong Taishou Wangyi to Chang'an to serve as a young man.

In this regard, Wang Yi was very reluctant in his heart, but he still had enough loyalty to Liu Xie, or to the Han Dynasty, although he was unwilling, he also directly told Liu Xie that he would listen to orders.

Not only that, but he also directly told Liu Xie about the situation in Hedong.

Of course, at this time, Jia Xu was also telling Liu Xie about the situation in Hedong.

"Hedong is not a big county, there are not too many specialties in it, and the land is not very fertile.

It's just a barrier in the Gongwei Division.

But... This is in the prime of life.

Now this Hedong is not only important, but also very sensitive, if Your Majesty wants to move Hedong, then you must be prepared to really fight with many forces such as Hebei in the Central Plains.

Your Majesty.... Are you really ready for this? ”