The first seventy-seventh chapter is the combination of the three kings, Huaiyinhou and Gaozu! (Two
"Uncle Emperor!"
Zhang Liao, who was several years older than Liu Cheng, immediately stood up and greeted Liu Cheng respectfully when he saw Liu Cheng coming.
Liu Cheng smiled and waved to Zhang Liao: "Wen Yuan doesn't need to be so polite..."
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"Wenyuan, after all, I am still the governor of Sishui Pass, and my whereabouts have been exposed. I am ready to request the Prime Minister to lead troops back to Sishui Pass.
But I'm still a little worried about Mengjin.
Although the Baibo bandits were severely defeated, their foundation is still there, and a comeback may not be known.
Yuan Shao can also send troops here to attack.
This is the northwest gateway of Luoyang, so there is no room for error...
Therefore, I am going to recommend you, Wen Yuan, to the Prime Minister as the Commander-in-Chief of Mengjin Ferry, and to serve as the Governor of Mengjin’s troops to defend against the traitors..."
After Liu Cheng met Zhang Liao, he directly stated the purpose of his trip without being too polite to Zhang Liao.
Very straightforward.
This is the way Liu Cheng came up with to win Zhang Liao over to his side after a lot of thinking.
People are usually very grateful to people who recommend them to become officials, especially high-ranking officials.
Especially under the dual monarchy of the Eastern Han Dynasty, this relationship will be taken even more seriously.
Once Zhang Liao becomes the governor of Mengjin through Liu Cheng's recommendation, he will be deeply imprinted by Liu Cheng.
This kind of relationship can not only be recognized by people in society, but also be recognized by the people being recommended.
This is one of the important reasons why the Yuan family, which has four generations and three nobles, has disciples and former officials all over the world.
What's even better is that Mengjin is indeed an extremely important place, and it really needs a very capable person to lead the troops here.
Zhang Liao, on the other hand, also firmly seized the opportunity Liu Cheng gave him earlier and successfully proved his ability in the battle formation.
He is a very suitable candidate to be the commander-in-chief here at Mengjindu.
More suitable than Lu Bu.
After all, it's not like Lu Bu has never led troops to fight here in Mengjin before.
Moreover, Lu Bu still needs to lead his troops to stay by Dong Zhuo's side to defend Luoyang, and there is no way he can get away...
After hearing Liu Cheng's words, Zhang Liao was stunned and fell silent for a while.
Just when Liu Cheng thought that Zhang Liao would refuse or show some humility, and he had already prepared his words in his heart to persuade, Zhang Liao gave Liu Cheng a very solemn salute.
"Thanks to the emperor's great respect, how can Zhang Liao dare to refuse even though he has little ability?
I will definitely live up to the high expectations of the emperor, lead the troops here, guard Mengjin well, and prevent even half of the enemy from passing through Mengjin!"
As he said this, he changed the subject and said, "Zhang Liao already knows about the emperor's hard work and sincerity.
Zhang Liao was just a military officer from the county, but he was so valued by the emperor's uncle. When we first met, he treated me with great courtesy and gave me an important task without exception, giving me a chance to prove my ability.
Now it is necessary to recommend Zhang Liao as the governor again, so that Zhang Liao can become a guarding figure. This kind of kindness is no less than reinvention.
Although Zhang Liao is just a vulgar person, he also knows some truths!
Lu Fengxian and I don't have much affection.
Just because everyone is under Governor Ding.
After the Prime Minister newly acquired Lu Fengxian, in order to appease him, he assigned me and the troops under his command to Lu Fengxian and put them under his command.
But compared to others, I still have a lot of autonomy.
Moreover, Lu Fengxian is a man who is courageous when he is brave, but he is a bit arrogant and arrogant in his way of life, and he is quite suspicious, which is far worse than the emperor's uncle!
Now that the emperor's uncle is treating me like this, how can I, Zhang Liao, not know what's good and what's good?!"
Hearing Zhang Liao's words, Liu Cheng was really surprised and happy!
After all, this is Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan!
In history, the ruthless character who could stop Jiangdong's children from crying at night!
But while I was pleasantly surprised, I also felt that it was reasonable for such a thing to happen.
At this moment, Zhang Liao, who had just finished speaking, made a new move.
He suddenly knelt down on one knee in front of Liu Cheng: "Zhang Liao is willing to serve the emperor as his master, and he will definitely live up to his expectations in this life!"
Liu Cheng, who was thinking that things were reasonable, was suddenly stunned...
Zhang Liao was not dazed. When he saw Uncle Liu Huang was stunned by his actions, he continued and said: "Zhang Liao is not a person with great ambitions, but also a person with self-awareness.
When it comes to bravery and fighting, I think I still have some abilities, but when it comes to things like court, I can't.
During these days in Luoyang, Zhang Liao witnessed too many court battles and how many powerful people in the past had their families destroyed and everything they owned lost in a single day.
After watching it for a while, I feel more and more unfathomable and always worried...
Uncle Emperor, you are different.
Whether it is your bravery or your command of troops and horses in battle, you can be said to be a rare general in the world.
What Zhang Xiu said about the combination of Overlord and Han Xin was not a lie at all.
However, I do feel that he said a little less.
According to my understanding, one more person should be added!
This person is Gaozu!
Uncle Emperor, you have the strengths of these three people!"
Originally, Liu Cheng thought that after some time of buffering, he would be able to calm down.
As a result, after listening to Zhang Liao's last words, Liu Cheng became even more shocked and confused.
Is he a combination of the Overlord of Chu, Han Xin, and Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty?
Combining the advantages and strengths of the three of them?!
When did you become so awesome?
How come you don’t know?!
Amidst Liu Cheng's continued confusion, Zhang Liao spoke again: "Both the Overlord and the Marquis of Huaiyin are extremely good at fighting.
One has amazing bravery and the other is good at tactics, but both of them lack something.
This thing is the ability to fight in the court!
But if you had more abilities in this area, you wouldn't have ended up like that!
Uncle Emperor, you are different. In addition to being extremely brave in battle, you are also extremely capable in court battles.
This can be seen from the fact that you offended people like Wu Qiong and later killed Yuan Wei's family without hesitation...
Therefore, Zhang Liao felt that just comparing these two people to the lord was not comprehensive and correct, and Gaozu should be added to the list!
Zhang Liao recognizes his master this time, not only because, uncle, you are very good at fighting, you are amazingly heroic, and very approachable, and you love the soldiers. It is also not just because, uncle, you have a favor for Zhang Liao and you have the kindness to know him.
Uncle Emperor, you have the ability to go to court!
This kind of ability can allow you, Uncle Emperor, to go further!
People like me, following the emperor's uncle and having the emperor's protection, can avoid many dangers and not live in too much fear!
This is something Lu Fengxian doesn't have. A good bird can choose a tree to rest, but I, Zhang Liao..."
After hearing what Zhang Liao said, Liu Cheng reached out and took Zhang Liao's hands and pulled him up.
"Wenyuan has the talent of a tiger general. Now I have Ziyuan, just like the great ancestor had Han Xin!"
Liu Cheng was full of joy and said sincerely.
"There are some things that Wen Yuan doesn't need to worry about. As long as I, Liu Cheng, are here, these fights from the court will not harm you, Wen Yuan!
On the battlefield, I, Liu Cheng, can cross the river and attack more than 20,000 enemy troops with more than a hundred auxiliary soldiers, and in the court, I, Liu Cheng, will never give up on any of my men!"
He held Zhang Liao's hand tightly and spoke very firmly.
Hearing this, Zhang Liao nodded vigorously and said, "My lord said this, and Zhang Liao feels at ease!"
Liu Cheng was not dazzled by the joy of completely gaining Zhang Liao's allegiance.
After he established a relationship with Zhang Liao, he thought for a moment and said: "Wen Yuan, although we have established this relationship between you and me, in the future, we will still address each other as we are now, just as uncle.
No need to call me lord.
Under the current circumstances, it is not good to be heard by the Prime Minister, Fengxian and others..."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Liao nodded vigorously and responded: "Zhang Liao knows."
Liu Cheng stayed here for a while, and after talking to Zhang Liao for a while, he left Zhang Liao's place without going anywhere. He went directly back to his tent.
"Hey hey hey..."
"Hey hey black..."
In the eyes of outsiders, Liu Cheng was very graceful and imposing. After returning to the tent, the tent immediately heard a series of suppressed sounds of "Hey hey black".
Liu Cheng smiled happier than the fox who stole the chicken.
Five good generals!
This is Zhang Liao among the five good generals!
In the recent period, he first gained the allegiance of Xu Huang, and today he gained the allegiance of Zhang Liao. How could this not make Liu Cheng feel sincerely happy?
This kind of happiness of getting a strong general, and the sincere joy in his heart, actually made Liu Cheng feel that it was stronger than getting a beauty in the Three Kingdoms...
After having fun here for a while, Liu Chenggong found a pen and paper, and after thinking about it in his mind, he started writing.
He told Dong Zhuo that he would return to Sishui Pass to defend, and that after he left, Zhang Liao would replace him and become the new commander-in-chief of Mengjindu.
In the letter, he made some analysis of the situation at Mengjin and Sishui Pass.
It gives a relatively detailed description of Zhang Liao's strength and his performance when commanding troops from the front.
Then, he discussed from many aspects the necessity of his return to Sishui Pass and the need for Zhang Liao to become the new commander-in-chief of Mengjin Crossing...
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"Hahaha! Good! Very good!"
The city of Luoyang was very magnificent, and in the eyes of a man like Liu Cheng who came from later generations, the Prime Minister's Mansion was full of antiques, and Dong Zhuo let out a series of extremely hearty smiles.
When his laughter died down, he slapped his thigh hard and stood up suddenly.
"Okay! Ke De is a great general!
It is an extremely sharp blade!
The thief will be beheaded when he pulls out the scabbard!
The Baibo thieves are showing off their evil deeds, and Zhang Ji's troops are defeated and in danger!
Fengxian led his troops to support, but it only stopped the decline!
In the past few days, I have charged and killed several times, but I have never really defeated the Baibo thief!
Some disappoint me.
After Ke De passed, he led his troops across the Yellow River from Xiaopingjin at night, went around behind the Baibo bandits, and suddenly launched an attack...
Just overnight, all the Baibo thieves were defeated!
Leaving behind countless corpses..."
Dong Zhuo said that the more excited he became, the more and more meat on his stomach began to tremble with his words after arriving in Luoyang.
Even Li Ru beside him became excited.
"This Kede is really capable. Not only is he good at arithmetic, he is also really good at fighting..."
Li Ru also spoke up, echoing his father-in-law's words...
After saying this for a while, Li Ru reminded him: "Father-in-law, um... when you see Fengxian in the future, please conceal your appreciation and praise for Kede, so as not to embarrass him too much and avoid
This also caused more conflicts with Kede.
I heard that Fengxian now has a lot of opinions about Kede.
Both of them are your father-in-law's generals. If the fight gets too tense, I'm afraid it won't be good..."
Dong Zhuo smiled and shook his head when he heard this: "No, you only know one thing about using troops, but you don't know the other.
Those who have the ability can eat meat, and those who have no ability can eat a bowl of porridge and not starve to death, which is already very good!
You can't win the battle, but you still want good words. What kind of logic is this?!
Soldiers cannot just hold them in their hands. When they deserve punishment, they also need to punish them!
Clear rewards and punishments can create a strong army!
As for the estrangement you're worried about, don't worry about that.
Only when you know the shame, have the gaps and comparisons, can you have the energy to fight well in the future.
In the past, before Kede came, Fengxian relied on his own strength, which was indeed a bit too proud.
Now Ke De is here. With the help of Ke De, give him a good beating to make him sober and think deeply. It is also good to be brave after knowing your shame...
As for the relationship with Kede, there is no need to worry. The generals under his command cannot be too harmonious. If they are too harmonious, they will easily lose their spirit.
We are no longer in harmony with each other, so we can hold back each other's energy, compete with each other, and do more things..."
Hearing this, Li Ru nodded to express his understanding, and then asked again: "But they were too troubled. When the time came on the battlefield, when an emergency happened, they stumbled each other and did not support each other, which was a delay.
A major military aircraft incident..."
Dong Zhuo smiled when he heard this: "You don't have to worry about this!
As long as I'm here, they can't make trouble like this, and they don't dare to make trouble like this!
They can't turn the sky over, and the sky can't fall down either!"
When he said these words, Dong Zhuo had strong self-confidence. As he became increasingly fat, he once again showed the magnanimity he had cultivated for many years as a soldier.
This kind of mind and magnanimity, as well as momentum and self-confidence, are far beyond what a scholar like Li Ru who has been exposed to the military can compare with.
Facing his father-in-law in such a state, Li Ru had no choice but to bow in submission.
"Ked has made great achievements this time. I don't know how my father-in-law wants to reward him?"
After a while, Li Ru took the initiative and asked about this matter.
Hearing what Li Ru said, Dong Zhuo couldn't help but fell into deep thought. After a while, he looked at Li Ru and said: "..."
