"I have something to tell you clearly, otherwise I will feel guilty."

Zhang Han sighed, his face was sincere and sincere, and his heartbeat accelerated when he heard this.

Because he already had a strong feeling that nothing good was going to happen.

"Junhou said it directly," Zhang Xiu stared at him a little helplessly, "You and I haven't known each other for a day or two, so there's nothing bad to say." ”

If you really feel guilty about me, then find a way to get me out of Wancheng, I want to go to the northern battlefield!

"Next time, you say a day or two," the corners of Zhang Han's mouth twitched, and he swore in his heart that he would not be a boy who wanted to be crooked in the next life.

"Xiu'er, before Huang Zhong's thousands of people, without your permission, reunited in our army, I have been unable to sleep, I feel that I owe you something," these words, Zhang Han was indeed sincere, showing his true feelings, and his eyes were quite sincere.

Zhang Xiu was stunned, but quickly smiled with relief.

Lowered his head and looked at the wine shaking in the wine bottle, his heart was quite warm, he didn't deal with Zhang Han at the beginning, it was because they didn't know each other's temper, but Zhang Xiu had heard it early on, this prince was very good to his own people.

Although it has a slight reputation for robbery and greed.

Now, it seems, it was.

He also knew a few words of comfort to me, and it sounded like this, and maybe there would be compensation later, as a prince, sometimes I can't think of caring for the thoughts of others.

"Prince, this is a matter of seeing, when I surrendered, you persuaded me with kind words in front of the lord, otherwise how could I still lead more than 20,000 people in the old department today, and I also added thousands of new men and horses, and got the military spare equipment allocated by the lord, the soldiers and horses are strong, and the military resources are abundant......"

"Eh, you listen to me," Zhang Han grabbed the back of his hand, his handsome face was still smiling, and said: "This matter, it is indeed that I can't help it, Han Sheng is attached to me, he has the ability to lead soldiers, and the art of riding and archery and the art of war are also excellent, I originally planned to just have him under his command." ”

"But I forgot before, the soldiers he brought out, naturally only recognized him, at first there were hundreds of people sneaking to join, then three or four hundred people came one after another, and then later, four thousand people gathered, I knew that you should have secretly let go."

Zhang Xiu nodded when she heard this.

At that time, the war was urgent, and Zhang Xiu knew in his heart that if he fought for this place in the rear at that time, there would definitely be chaos, and he would come to discuss it later, he could really only let Zhang Han go, and even if he forced these people to stay, it would be useless if they were not here.

Zhang Han continued: "So, you have paid a lot for this matter, and it is also a credit in my heart, after I got Nanyang, I came to Wancheng to see you as soon as possible, and discussed this matter with you, I am determined to compensate you." ”

"Okay, please speak!" Zhang Xiu is no longer twisting, he is actually secretly happy in his heart, no matter what this compensation is, as long as Zhang Han gives it, it is all affection, and it sounds warm in his heart.

"I will transfer these soldiers and horses back to you, and then transfer Hansheng to your command."

"In addition, how about asking the prime minister to worship you as General Yokono?"

"This, that's great, isn't it?" Zhang Xiu was completely stunned, he didn't make much achievements, in the previous battles, in fact, he assisted in defeating Huang Zhong's soldiers and horses, forcing him into the mountains and forests, and letting Zhang Han's flying army cross the mountains and forests to form an encirclement.

This credit is not enough to receive such preferential treatment.

But Zhang Xiu still felt Zhang Han's kindness, and he intended to befriend himself.

"Prince!" Zhang Xiu hurriedly stood up, hugged his fist at Zhang Han, and said with an excited expression: "If so, embroidery will never disappoint the prince!" ”

"It's okay for you to call me a prince, it's okay for you to call me Bochang, one is respectful, the other is kind," Zhang Han took his hand, still sincere: "Since you and I are no longer the first acquaintance, we don't have to be so formal." ”

He looked around, looked at Zhang Xiu again, and said, "Everyone knows my Zhang Han's temperament, I like to speak straight, and I don't like people with deep thoughts in my life." ”

Jia Xu paused in the distance, and then calmly continued to drink.

"Some words are straight to the point, you Zhang Xiu was demoted two years ago, although there are some merits now, but it is not enough to make the Cao generals fully trusted, there are still many people on guard, I am doing this, in fact, I am protecting you, if there is any rebellion in your army in the future, I will also be implicated."

"I understand this," Zhang Xiu's face turned pale, and he admitted Zhang Han's words, "Bo Chang's words flattered me, and Xiu will never live up to Bo Chang's trust." ”

"Well, that's good," Zhang Han nodded with satisfaction, "In the future, Nanyang will be entrusted to you." ”

"Hmm," Zhang Xiu nodded heavily, and was immediately stunned again: "Huh?!" ”

"What do you mean?!"

What the hell is waiting for me here?!

No wonder I said that Huang Zhong was transferred to my command, and I was given the title of general, so as to ask for credit for me.

"Where is the prince going?"

Zhang Hanmei smiled and said: "I'll go back to Xudu first, and Hansheng should go back with me at that time, and Nanyang County will be guarded by Xiu'er." ”

"The internal affairs and military affairs in Nanyang County are all entrusted to you," Zhang Han slapped the back of his hand with one hand, and said excitedly: "In this way, the merits obtained will be equally divided between you and me, and your income will be extremely high, and Hansheng's soldiers and horses will also follow you safely." ”

"I ......"

Zhang Xiu thought of the words just now, and patted his chest to assure, and was moved by Zhang Han's trust.

It's a little late to say no.

"Junhou, I actually want to go to the northern battlefield......"

"Okay, then you go with me and change Nanyang to Zilong Zhenshou!" Zhang Han immediately smiled, but Zhang Xiu immediately sat down again and glanced at Zhao Yun.

This is absolutely impossible, after all, Zhao Yun and himself are both outstanding marksmanship, and he is more handsome than me, more elegant than me, and Zhang Han loves generals, it is estimated that he has more power to use, and even Sun Qian and Mi Zhu are constantly funded by the two families behind him, and he can get a lot of resources that others can't get.

Give him half a year, and his own soldiers will be all his soldiers.

"That's it, I'll guard Nanjun for the prince." Zhang Xiu took a sip of wine, and the whole person's gaze was much more resolute, since this is the case, it is better not to have the merits of the north, and to defend Nanyang is also a great achievement.

"Then thank you," Zhang Han finally calmed down, "For you, in fact, holding Nanyang is the best choice." ”

"What's the explanation?" When Zhang Xiu heard this, he was stunned again, the merit of rushing to kill in the north is the best, and it can be famous all over the world, if he wins, he will be able to add officials to the knighthood in the future, and it is also the original intention of his uncle to take them to Wancheng to garrison and avoid the war.

Zhang Han breathed a sigh of relief, looked at him with a deep gaze, and said after a long time: "You are a general, and what happened in Wancheng at the beginning, do you still remember it in your heart?" ”

"The general is in such a situation, the more outstanding the merit, the more dangerous it is, if you go to the north of Jizhou to make meritorious service, the military prestige is getting stronger and stronger, do you think your status can rise?"

Zhang Xiu chuckled in his heart, and unconsciously looked at Jia Xu in the distance, he has always been the most perceptive of danger, and at this moment, feeling his gaze, Jia Xu also nodded slightly.

At this point, Zhang Xiu has a bottom in his heart, what Zhang Han said is not bad, if he continues to make meritorious contributions, his future status is indeed in a dilemma, maybe it is really better to be stationed in Nanyang.

From this point of view, Zhang Xiu's mind in the past was not as good as Zhang Han's half-point.

Bo Chang Junhou has a lot of merits, but he has always made mistakes that make people criticize, so on the contrary, he is willing to use him against public opinion.

Because Zhang Han has meritorious achievements, he will cause trouble, and it is all in the prime minister's thoughts.

This is what the folk say about crying children who have milk to eat.

Zhang Han continued: "Look at me, I have also made a lot of achievements before, how did I deal with it later? ”

Zhang Xiu also leaned closer to listen carefully, with a look of curiosity on her face.

Zhang Han smiled: "I became the son-in-law of the Cao family. ”

Zhang Xiu: "......"

You can't learn this.

Zhang Han smiled lightly and said: "Actually, there are not just these two choices, either be clear about your own positioning, or become his family." ”

"Xiu'er, although you can't be Cao's son-in-law, you have the opportunity to become the prime minister's nephew."

The corners of Zhang Xiu's mouth twitched violently, and a depression came up in his heart, he knew what Zhang Han meant, his aunt was still raised by Cao Cao in Xudu.

This matter has always been a barrier, do you really want to use this relationship to climb up?!

Then wouldn't I, Zhang Xiu, have to be looked down upon in this life, and even pointed at my nose and sneered.

Zhang Handao: "Stuck in these worldly eyes? Well, that's right. ”

"Then you will guard Nanyang, I will not treat you badly in the future," Zhang Han stretched out his hand and patted him on the shoulder, and then said: "There is also this matter of kinship, if you don't want to, I will never mention it again in the future." ”

"It's not ......" Zhang Xiu waved his hand ashamedly and sighed: "Bo Chang rest assured that Nanyang will never be fine." ”

"With me and 30,000 elite soldiers under my command, the soldiers and horses of Jingzhou must not threaten half of my south."

"As for what you just said, I, I'm really ...... Have a bone in one's throat. ”

"You don't have to worry about this," Dian Wei clapped the urn on the other side, "What kind of cheek does our monarch have, he just goes back and says no?" ”

Zhang Han glared at him.

The banquet was suddenly filled with joyful laughter, and everyone drank happily.

……

August.

The war between Jingzhou and Jiangdong was in full swing, and Zhang Xiu continued to recruit troops and horses in Nanyang, and received military funds from the Han Dynasty and wealthy merchants from Xuzhou.

Including Sun Qian, Mi Zhu, and Chen Deng, the family had about 30,000 gold to Nanyang to hoard, and another 120,000 Tun people were sent here to start a large-scale construction project, build houses, military forts, granaries, and consolidate armament fortifications.

In case of a southern visit.

Zhang Han returned to Xudu.

This time in the south, he and his subordinate Wenwu, black-robed armored cavalry, almost disrupted the peaceful situation in Jiangdong and Jingzhou, and made Yuan Shao's long-distance and close-range attack strategy fail, and the merits on the surface were only a few big victories, but in fact, the achievements in the secret were far-reaching and unspeakable, so that Cao Cao personally went out of the south gate of Xudu to greet him.

At sunset, Cao Cao stood alone with his hands in his hands, overlooking the main road of the march, and a crimson figure soon appeared in the distance.

Cao Cao's face was moved, and he tiptoed slightly to see that the horse was tall, running wildly, and the person on horseback was dressed in a black robe, with his hair tied at the top, handsome and extraordinary, and the short and thick beard on the side of his mouth showed maturity.

Who is this Zhang Bochang!?

"Bo Chang!" Cao Cao's melodious voice suddenly spread, drifting on the empty road.

"Father-in-law!!" Zhang Han responded angrily, ran in front of Cao Cao in the afterglow of the sunset, turned over, knelt on one knee, clenched his hands into fists, and his eyes were full of emotion.

Cao Cao hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, and Weng and his son-in-law looked at each other with tears in their eyes, looking at each other speechlessly.

"It's good to be back!"

Cao Cao showed a loving smile, and always patted Zhang Han Jianshuo's shoulder, as if he couldn't put it down.

Zhang Han's nose moved several times before he spoke: "The historian remembers about it, right?" ”

Cao Cao's smile did not change, and he said calmly: "Hold on for a while and let them write more." ”

"Eh, do you want to stop chanting a poem? At least it can be passed on for a month. ”

"Very good." Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction, this son-in-law is really extremely spiritual, and the opportunity to leave such a name in history is very stable.

"Bo Chang, why did you ride first and come back first!?" Cao Cao asked loudly.

Zhang Han was full of excited smiles, and said loudly: "The little son-in-law has been fighting abroad for several months, and he misses his father-in-law very much!" Now that the chaos has been pacified and the victory has returned, it can be said that the white emperor of the dynasty is among the clouds, and the thousands of miles of Jiangling will be returned in one day! The apes on both sides of the strait couldn't stop crying, and the light boat had already crossed the ten thousand mountains!! ”

"I have passed by the light boat, and the horses are galloping, and I only want to see my father-in-law as soon as possible, and inform Your Majesty of the great victory in the south! Inform the ministers of Xudu!! ”

"Good! Good! Wow!! Cao Cao was stunned after hearing this, savored it for a long time, his eyes were full of appreciation, and he hurriedly pulled Zhang Han back, "Let's go, get in the carriage, and go to meet the holy driver immediately!" ”

"Father-in-law, please!"

……

Spacious inside the carriage.

When Zhang Han arrived, he found that Guo Jia was also included, and he was frowning and muttering the few lines of Fang Cai's poems.

After a few breaths, he sighed: "Good sentences, good sentences that can be passed on to future generations......"

"Four lines of poetry can fill the heart of Bo Chang's thoughts into the text, which can be described as passionate."

The most important thing is that people who don't know will really think that Zhang Han is a person who values love and righteousness.

If it is false, Bo Chang is clearly not the kind of person who is impulsive and has a talent that is more important than calm, but he can write poems that are completely different from his temperament.

How high does this have to be?

"Okay, these are enough for the historian to record, to His Majesty, to the world," Cao Cao sat calmly behind the case, his body swaying slightly with the carriage.

"Now, let's talk about the real situation," Cao Cao looked at Zhang Han solemnly with awe-inspiring eyes, "Bo Chang, what is the situation in Jingzhou?" ”

"The situation in Jingzhou, in fact, is not as good as the situation in Jiangdong," Zhang Han also really sighed at this time, his expression did not seem to be in agreement, but really felt a pity.

"Do you think Jiangdong can still stand up to the storm?!"

Cao Cao and Guo Jia both looked at Zhang Han suspiciously, but in their eyes, they had never looked at Sun Ce in their eyes.

Zhang Han shook his head and said, "The children of Jiangdong are also talented, if Sun Ce didn't have this opportunity, he might be assassinated sooner or later due to the confrontation and division of Jiangdong." ”

"He has offended too many Jiangdong scholars, not to coerce and deter, but to really form a mortal enemy."

"But now, Sun Ce has the opportunity to make many achievements in Jingzhou, so he can let many Jiangdong heroes see his talent and posture, and he is so young, if he can win, it will be a big trouble."

"However, in Jingzhou, all ethnic groups have a heart for their father-in-law, which can be described as a mixed bag......

"Jiangdong and Jingzhou are the same but different," Zhang Hanji tried his best to analyze and think, and finally asserted: "All the ethnic groups in the two places have the heart of belonging, and they are just waiting for the northern war to decide a real overlord." ”

"But it's different."

Cao Cao and Guo Jia were thoughtful, and they already had something in their hearts, but they still looked at Zhang Han and asked, "What's the difference, Bo Chang said directly." ”

(End of chapter)