Chapter seven hundred and eighty ninth grasp Zhang He
Chapter 789: Controlling Zhang He
Two days later, Yan Liang's scouts finally found Yuan Shu's trace, and directly delivered the news Yan Liang had received to his account.
"You said that Cao Cao is no longer in Yuzhang and entered Jiangxia more than ten days ago?"
Yuan Shu looked at the scouts, but there was no shock in his eyes. It was inevitable for Cao Cao to leave Yuzhang, but he didn't expect that he had been gone for so many days.
"Absolutely true."
The scout nodded in confirmation.
"Lord, we should lead the army directly to Chaisang now."
After confirming the news, Chen Gong directly clasped his fists and suggested to Yuan Shu that the army should go to Chaisang.
"Yes, Zhang He."
Yuan Shu shouted directly to his subordinate Zhang He.
"My subordinate is here."
Zhang He directly clasped his fists and came out of the queue in front of Yuan Shu.
"I order you to lead the Jianzhong Army and the 20,000 militiamen to continue southward to Nanchang. After capturing Nanchang, you will lead the troops to Ai County and station there on standby."
"Zhang He takes the order."
After hearing Yuan Shu's order, Zhang He immediately became depressed. This meant that he had no chance of the next battle, but an order was an order and he had to obey it.
"The rest of the generals will lead their troops and follow me north to Chaisang. Let's go and see what Jiangxia can do."
"promise."
All the generals clasped their fists together and agreed, and then left the tent.
"Zhang He stays."
Zhang He was leaving with the generals, but when he heard Yuan Shu's words, he quickly turned around and turned back.
"Lord."
Zhang He once again cupped his fists and saluted Yuan Shu.
"Haha, Junyi, are you dissatisfied with my arrangement?"
Yuan Shu glanced at Zhang He, a resolute man. To be honest, he was second only to Yan Liangwen, Chou Ji Ling and others. He could be regarded as an old man in the Jizhou army. However, he spent most of his time in Changshan County.
Defend your own nest,
This also led to the fact that many subsequent generals were famous throughout the world, but he was still unknown.
This time I took him out of the battle order and asked him to go to Nanchang. Everyone would be dissatisfied.
"Zhang He doesn't dare."
Although he said he didn't dare, Zhang He was still unwilling to do so. He felt that he was not inferior to others in terms of martial arts and military strategy, but he was always placed in the rear.
"Haha, I understand how you feel. I am not inferior to anyone in terms of martial arts or strategy, but I am always left behind. You are not willing to do it, right?"
Yuan Shu smiled at Zhang He, "How can I not know whether you are willing to do it or not?"
"Zhang He doesn't dare."
When Yuan Shu directly told what was on his mind, Zhang He felt a little panicked and hurriedly explained to Yuan Shu.
"It's okay. Do you know why I didn't send someone else to garrison Changshan County and kept sending you there?"
Yuan Shu pressed his hand slightly, indicating that he didn't need to do this.
"Zhang He doesn't know."
Zhang He was really interested when he heard Yuan Shu talking about Changshan County. In his opinion, Changshan County was located in the hinterland of Jizhou and could not be attacked. However, Yuan Shu insisted on stationing himself there. He was really confused.
"Changshan County is where I made my fortune. I have too many secrets and trump cards there, so even though I knew that the threat of attack there was very low, I still arranged for an elite team to be stationed there. As for why it is you, it is because you are me.
The most trustworthy general,
Be brave and resourceful, not panic when faced with difficulties, and be calm and collected. I only see these qualities in you, so I let you always guard me. Only when you are there can I confidently fight in all directions. Do you understand?
It's the same this time. Now I can capture Nanchang by just sending a random messenger and a few thousand troops, so why do I insist on letting you go?
Of course, if you really don’t want to, I can transfer Xu Huang or Gao Shun, and you can go out with the army."
Yuan Shu looked at Zhang He again. To be honest, it is unfair to Zhang He to guard the four sides all the time, but there is no way who can call you the most suitable candidate?
Zhang He's inner world collapsed when he heard Yuan Shu's words. He originally thought that Yuan Shu asked him to stay behind because he looked down on him, but he didn't expect that this was the reason. At this moment, his eyes were filled with tears.
"Zhang He is willing, Zhang He is willing to guard the rear for our lord, and there will be no complaints."
With a pop, Zhang He knelt down in front of Yuan Shu and at the same time knocked his head deeply to the ground.
"Ding dong, congratulations to Zhang He for his loyalty to the host has been upgraded to a dead soldier. He will be rewarded with a special draw."
Listening to the sudden sound of the system, Yuan Shu's heart was also filled with waves.
"Junyi, get up, look what's going on, get up."
Yuan Shu quickly helped Zhang He up.
"My lord, Zhang He is guilty. Zhang He is guilty. It turns out that Zhang He actually questioned my lord and went to my lord to know that I was guilty."
Zhang He looked at Yuan Shu, tears streaming down his eyes.
"Well, the reason why I want you to go to Nanchang and station troops in Aixian is actually because I have other plans. I am not going to let you go back to Jizhou. I need a brave and resourceful general to take charge of Xinding in Yangzhou, and you are the best candidate.
,
Ai County is adjacent to Jingzhou. If Changsha is occupied by Cao Cao, this will definitely be the front line for Cao Cao to invade Yangzhou. So I want you to become a nail and be nailed to Ai County for me. Be prepared for possible enemies at any time. Can you do it?
?"
Yuan Shu looked at this man with tears on his face, and felt a sigh in his eyes. It is said that a man does not shed tears easily, but it is just before he is sad. His crying now is that the long-standing grievances have been released, and they are tears of regret and excitement.
The reason why Yuan Shu let him stay in Yangzhou was based on many considerations. Zhang He was able to withstand Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition many times in later generations. He was definitely a talented commander. With him in charge of Yangzhou, he could definitely guarantee the safety of Yangzhou.
"Zhang He will definitely live up to my lord's high expectations. As long as I, Zhang He, are here in Yangzhou, the enemies of Jingzhou will never even think of setting foot in Yangzhou."
After hearing Yuan Shu's words, Zhang He nodded firmly.
"Okay, then I will now confer you the title of Yangzhou Lieutenant, commanding all the troops and horses in Yangzhou, and at the same time build a loyal army and expand it to 50,000, and give full power to your command. In the future, I will keep Chen Gong in Yangzhou. You must work together to ensure that
Yangzhou is safe.”
Yuan Shu directly ennobled Zhang He as Yangzhou Wei, commanding all the troops and horses in Yangzhou. The Jianzhong Army was also expanded from 10,000 to 50,000, and Zhang He was given full command.
"Zhang He takes the order."
Zhang He knelt down on one knee again, cupped his fists and accepted the order. From now on, Zhang He would also stand up and go straight to the sky.
"Okay, you lead your army south immediately. After taking Nanchang, you immediately send troops to Ai County to consolidate the city's defense without any mistakes."
"promise."
Zhang He clasped his fists and left, leading an army of 10,000 Jianzhong troops and 20,000 militiamen, a total of 30,000 troops, to leave the army and rush toward Nanchang.
After pacifying Zhang He, Yuan Shu's army turned around and went north to Chaisang to meet Yan Liang. Yan Liang also sent his scouts into Jiangxia to get first-hand information on the battle of Jiangxia.
Just as Cai Mao was preparing for a decisive battle with Huang Zu, Liu Biao's envoys had already entered Anlu City overnight.
"General, Sir Zhou Mu has urgent report."
Cai Hao, who had just fallen asleep, immediately got up when he heard Liu Biao's urgent message.
"Call him in."
Although he didn't know what was going on with Liu Biao, he did not dare to neglect and immediately appeared in the living room wrapped in his coat.
"General, my lord has an urgent message."
When the envoy saw Cai Mao appearing, he immediately clasped his fists in salute, and then handed Liu Biao's autographed letter to Cai Mao.
Cai Mao opened Liu Biao's letter and began to read it carefully.
"Cao Mengde is really ambitious and has no credibility at all."
