Chapter 140 Dong and Liu’s friendship (second update)
Huang Zhong understood. Liu Jian recommended Huang Zhong to go to Dong Zhuojun because he wanted to give himself a chance to build a career, so that he could have a broader platform and gain more merits, so that he would have more achievements in the future.
greater development.
Huang Zhong was deeply moved by Liu Jian's concern for him. He immediately expressed his stance: "Thanks to the general for being so kind to me, I will definitely repay it with my death! I am willing to obey the general's arrangements."
Liu Jian heard this and nodded with satisfaction.
At this time, Liu Jian had received news through Yuan Ji's channels that there were signs of rebellion in Jincheng County, Liangzhou in the northwest. Although it had not yet completely broken out, once the rebellion started, its scale and situation would be no less than that of the Yellow Turbans.
Then it will be another expedition.
Liu Hong would not want to continue the war in Liangzhou. From the perspective of the Yuan family, Dong Zhuo, who had made little contribution in the Yellow Turban War, would definitely be the one they recommend again.
Therefore, if Huang Zhong follows Dong Zhuo to Liangzhou, he will definitely achieve something.
In fact, when he first called the "Four King Kongs" to Beijing, Liu Jian promised Xu Rong that he would go to Liangzhou to make meritorious deeds!
But when the matter came to a head, Liu Jian thought about it and still did not recommend Xu Rong, but recommended Huang Zhong to go.
He was a little worried that one of his people would be won over by Dong Zhuo. After all, Dong Zhuo also had some charming personality, and Xu Rong in history was indeed Dong Zhuo's subordinate.
Liu Jian would definitely be worried if Xu Rong and Dong Zhuo were asked to go to Liangzhou.
"Little things, little things!"
"In this case, I will entrust Huang Hansheng to the general."
Dong Zhuo was quite reasonable. He smiled and said: "Deran and Dong have similar identities, but they are also different. Naturally, you are not willing to wade into troubled waters for what I want to do, but I regard you as if you have been friends for years.
, no matter what time comes, as long as you do not harm me, this friendship will always be there,"
Huang Zhong immediately accepted the order and left the camp.
Of course I remember!
However, Liu Jian smiled and shook his head: "It's been too long, Mr. Dong, don't blame me for forgetting."
Liu Jian looked at Dong Zhuo quietly, looking at the expression on his face that was distorted by anger, and thought to himself: Dong Zhuo's behavior may be hateful, but taking a step back, some of his actions have not been in a certain sense for decades.
Is it caused by the experience?
Compared with Xu Rong, Huang Zhong is completely his own old official and absolutely trustworthy in terms of loyalty.
Liu Jian sighed: "I know something about it. After all, the eleven counties in Liangzhou have been rebelling all year round and have been suppressed repeatedly. All the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty pay close attention to this place, and Liu is no exception."
Liu Jian said: "If I really want to go, I will not recommend Han to be promoted to Dong Gong's command. Fighting is not my specialty. It is better to stay in Jizhou to do some practical things. I will return to the court to serve your majesty later. It will not be too late to talk about my wife."
I'm about to give birth, and if I go to the northwest again, I'm afraid I won't be able to return within two or three years, which is really not what I want."
Dong Zhuo sighed and said: "My family members are in Liangzhou. I got a letter from my younger brother two months ago, saying that several wealthy people in Jincheng County had made some changes when they heard about the moth bandits' uprising.
We haven’t raised any troops yet, but I’m afraid we will rebel in the long run!”
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The ambition that Dong Zhuo sprouted at this moment coupled with his background, the relationship between Dong Zhuo and the noble family will inevitably be severed sooner or later. This is a matter of time.
However, the battle against Zhang Jiao was in vain. If he and Huangfu Song had not signed a letter to the court, Dong Zhuo would have been accused and dismissed.
With Huang Zhong's vision, it was impossible for Dong Zhuo to win over him.
After reaching an agreement with Huang Zhong, Liu Jian took him to visit Dong Zhuo and expressed his willingness to recommend Huang Zhong to his subordinates.
"Dong Gong wants to stand up and not be inferior to others. Liu Jian admires his arrogance. However, as a royal family, Jian cannot help Dong Gong in some matters. He can only make friends with Dong Gong. Please don't blame him."
Dong Zhuo, who had gone through a lot, understood in his heart that for him, military power might be more important than official career.
"Most of the local county administration and thousands of sects are controlled by high-ranking sects. Border warriors like me are nothing more than guard dogs in their eyes throughout their lives. When I am used, I will give them to them."
Throw two bones, and when I am no longer needed, you will push me to the front, either scapegoating or deposing me! I have endured it all my life, but now I don’t want to endure it anymore.”
However, he has the Yuan family behind him, and even if he is dismissed, he will definitely be reinstated soon.
Dong Zhuo touched his beard, looked at Liu Jian with a half-smile, and said: "Deran, you are very well informed. I don't care if I get the trust about the things in Liangzhou. I don't think you actually know a lot."
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Dong Zhuo looked at Liu Jian and said doubtfully: "Deran, if there is war in Liangzhou, why don't you send a letter to the court and lead your troops to suppress the bandits with me?"
Even though they were both Zhonglang generals, Dong Zhuo was completely incomparable to Liu Jian in terms of status.
Dong Zhuo had already begun to have the intention to firmly hold military power.
"Han Sheng, please go and wait outside the tent. I have something to say with General Dong."
Liu Jian cursed in his heart, "What do you think you, an old man, mean by mentioning this now?"
"I wonder who Mr. Dong is talking about? You must know that Liu is a relative of the emperor!" Liu Jian's face straightened and he reminded Dong Zhuo.
But think about it, with his character, he has experienced several ups and downs, and now that he is in this position, he suddenly has elite soldiers in his hands, so naturally he will no longer think about giving up military power.
In the eyes of the Guandong gentry, Liangzhou warriors were originally unworthy hawks and dogs. It was okay for them to be dogs, but if a dog turned over and rode on a person, no matter how kind and considerate the dog was to the person, the person would never be willing to do so.
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And when a person has this kind of idea, it means that his ambition has begun to gradually expand.
"Dong Gong was born in Longxi County, and he was very powerful in the northwest in the past. If something happens to Liangzhou this time, Dong Gong will definitely be the first to come!"
Dong Zhuo waved his hand and said: "Deran, do you still remember what you said to me when I was appointed governor of Bingzhou?"
So, feel free to follow Lao Dong to Liangzhou to make great achievements! I will support you from behind.
Moreover, Huang Zhong was born in Nanyang County. Although he was not from a prominent family, he was also born in the land of Longxing. He had extraordinary vision. He was also Lu Zhi's disciple, Zheng Xuan's son-in-law, and the emperor's brother. There was nothing wrong with Huang Zhong recognizing himself as his master. He could be allowed to do so.
With Dong Zhuo...
Dong Zhuo said word for word: "A man was born between heaven and earth, how can he live in depression for a long time under human beings?"
Judging from Dong Zhuo's current words, he already has the intention not to place all his destiny in the hands of others.
Looking at Huang Zhong's back disappearing outside the tent, Dong Zhuo smiled and said: "Don't worry, in this campaign in Liangzhou, Mr. Dong will definitely make a good contribution to this man and live up to De Ran's wishes."
Moreover, historically speaking, when Dong Zhuo first came to power in Luoyang, he did intend to win over the scholar-bureaucrats. He promised to give him great power and many conquests. Although Dong Zhuo was enthusiastic about it, it was a pity that his status meant that he would not do anything for it.
The Kanto nobles treated each other squarely.
Dong Zhuo said: "Deran is humble. You have made great contributions in the battles of Mobei, Nanyang and Guangzong. If you are not good at fighting like this, I am afraid there will be no one good at fighting in this world.
Besides, since a man already holds military power, how can he give it up so easily? You are still young and have always had smooth sailing, and have never experienced the pain of the ups and downs of officialdom!"
Dong Zhuo said hurriedly: "De Ran, don't misunderstand me. How could I do such a disrespectful thing? The best people I say are better than people like the Yuan family of Runan and the Yang family of Hongnong!"
It’s no wonder that he worked hard before to get the position of Colonel Wuji, who was worth two thousand shi, but was accidentally dismissed and beaten to the end. Many years later, relying on Yuan Wei’s guidance, he finally became an official again.
It was easy to get to where we are now.
Liu Jian looked at Dong Zhuo thoughtfully.
It seems that at this moment, Senior Dong has already decided to hold on to the military power and refuse to let go.
"And as long as you are willing, when I achieve my great achievements one day, you will benefit from Deran. Do you understand the meaning of Dong's words?"
Liu Jian thought about it briefly and understood.
"Dong Gong is also a noble person to me. Liu will not ask for Dong Gong's benefits. He just wants to ask Dong Gong to remember today's words. You and I have been friends for many years."