Chapter 237 Luxurious Lineup
Luoyang, the Palace of the Empress General.
The originally spacious meeting room has become a bit crowded, with more generals Xu Huang, there are already five people. Because of the joining of Guoyuan and Sun Qian, the counselors and scholars also became four people.
Liu Zhang sat on the main seat, with a smile still on his face, and the joy in his heart still hasn't calmed down!
"Some of you here are life-and-death brothers, and some are best friends for many years. I, Liu Zhang, have never regarded you as subordinates, and have always regarded you as relatives and brothers!"
These words came out of the mouth, if outsiders heard it, no one would believe it. After all, the status gap is too great, and these people under Liu Zhang's command are almost all civilians at the bottom of society.
How noble is Liu Zhang, who is a dignified general, a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and the consort of the dynasty? Not to mention these commoners, even ordinary families can hardly get into his eyes!
Especially Xu Huang who is new to join, no matter how good Liu Zhang treats him, no matter how much his family uses him, and no matter how much he treats you as a brother, Xu Huang dare not really think so. After all, the status gap is too big, and there is a difference between superiority and inferiority. In Xu Huang's heart, he simply regarded Liu Zhang as the master, and he didn't dare to think otherwise.
But looking at the eyes of other people in the room, Xu Huang couldn't help feeling a little shaken in his heart.
So sincere! Everyone's eyes showed not only respect for Liu Zhang, but also deep relief and gratitude. If Liu Zhang hadn't done what he said, no one would have shown such eyes.
Xu Huang didn't know much about the four counselors and officials, but he had heard Liu Zhang introduce these generals more than once. In terms of background, these four people are not as good as Xu Huang!
But these four generals looked at Liu Zhang very enthusiastically! Xu Huang even believed that as long as Liu Zhang gave an order, no matter what the order was, these four people would never hesitate or even frown!
"My lord, you don't need to say too much to be polite, we all know it! You just say it, what do you ask me to do! Even if you ask me to wring the emperor's head off, if I frown, I'm not a good man!"
When Dian Wei saw what Liu Zhang said, he thought it was a big change, and directly expressed his determination.
If Liu Zhang is regarded as a religion, then Dian Wei is definitely the most fanatical believer, and he can even put his own life and death aside without hesitation!
Liu Zhang didn't speak, just shook his head with a smile. He also wanted to see everyone's reaction through Dian Wei's words.
The few people who followed Liu Zhang for the longest time didn't have any obvious reaction. Guo Yuan and Sun Qian frowned slightly. Only Xu Huang couldn't accept Dian Wei's words the most, and looked at him in surprise.
This, is this treason?
Xu Huang was shocked, he didn't expect Dian Wei to be so bold. Then look at Huang Zhong, Tai Shici and Zhao Yun. Although the few people didn't express clearly, they didn't have any objection in their eyes, obviously they didn't regard Dian Wei's words as treason!
"You black man, you're talking nonsense again! I just married a princess, and Your Majesty is my father-in-law. Is it possible for me to commit a crime!"
Hearing Liu Zhang's scolding, Dian Wei was not afraid at all, but scratched his head in embarrassment.
But this made Xu Huang feel relieved, after all, he didn't want to rebel.
"Everyone, something serious happened in Liangzhou! Geng Bi, the governor of Liangzhou, took advantage of the exhaustion of Bian Zhang, Beigong Boyu and others, and gathered soldiers from six counties to attack the Xiliang rebels. The county soldiers and horses suddenly turned against each other, and the army was defeated! Even Geng Bi was beheaded by Bie Jia, and his head was sent to Beigong Boyu!"
"After Geng Bi, the governor of Liangzhou, died, Liangzhou fell into chaos. The prefects of all counties either waited and watched or surrendered to the Xiliang Army. It may not take long for Liangzhou to fall!"
Liu Zhang's tone was relatively calm, but everyone below was shocked, even puzzled.
Is the Xiliang army so strong? Didn't Liu Zhang lead the crowd to injure them severely before, killing and injuring more than 80,000 people, and almost fled back to Liangzhou in embarrassment?
In just a few months, Zhang Wen's more than 70,000 people were defeated first, and then Geng Bi's Liangzhou coalition army was defeated!
It is equivalent to Liu Zhang defeating more than 80,000 people from the Xiliang Army, and let Bian Zhang and Bei Gong Boyu get back from Zhang Wen and Geng Bi! Maybe find more!
At this time, Jia Xu and Xun You stood up at the same time, and bowed their hands to Liu Zhang with a smile.
"Congratulations, my lord!"
"Oh? Two military advisers, why am I happy?"
Liu Zhang also looked at the two with a smile, with a sense of humor in his heart. Usually you both want to test me, and today I will test you too!
"My lord, how could the imperial court sit idly by after such a huge change in Liangzhou? It's just that the bandit army is so powerful, how can those who are waiting to be put down? If His Majesty sends one person at will and is defeated by the rebels in Liangzhou, then the land of Sanfu will be destroyed. Owned by the Han Dynasty! Therefore, the burden of the Western Expedition falls on the lord!"
Uncharacteristically, Jia Xu expressed her opinion before Xun You. However, Xun You on the side nodded frequently, obviously agreeing with Jia Xu's remarks.
"Well, good, keep talking!"
Liu Zhang gave Jia Xu a positive look and asked him to continue talking.
"My lord, our trilogy suffered heavy losses before the last expedition. Now there are less than 5,000 soldiers. After returning to Luoyang for so long, there is no replenishment. Your Majesty can only dispatch soldiers from various counties. Wait for these soldiers to gather before preparing food, grass and supplies. , Liangzhou has long since fallen!"
"At that time, the enemy we face will not be as simple as before. The offensive and defensive posture has changed. The enemy can even stand firm and not fight, and sit back and wait for us to retreat! According to the current situation of the imperial court, it will be difficult to support the Western Expedition Army. The cost, thus limiting the time for counter-insurgency!"
As soon as Jia Xu said this, Xu Huang was puzzled and exclaimed.
"If this is the case, then how can the lord win the battle against the Xiliang rebels without elite soldiers and food and grass? If it was a waste of money and food, wouldn't it be blamed by His Majesty? How happy is this?"
Liu Zhang's expression brightened. As expected of Xu Huang, he didn't waste his solicitation! It is really extraordinary to be able to have such insights at a young age without any experience!
"Hehe, General Xu doesn't know that my lord's purpose is to seek the land of Hanzhong and serve as the prefect of a county! If the Western Expedition goes badly, and the imperial court has no more suitable candidates than the lord, and they don't have the money to support them, then why don't we give it to you?" The lord's chance? At that time, the lord only needs to state his interests to His Majesty, isn't the prefect of Hanzhong easy to get?"
The faces of Huang Zhong and the others also turned from worry to joy, and Xu Huang's question was also their concern, but after hearing Jia Xu's answer, they felt relieved.
Not only Liu Zhang, but even the four of them urgently need a piece of land!
With a territory, you can train soldiers and horses without hesitation. No matter how you fight, these soldiers will always be loyal!
"Congratulations, my lord!"
Everyone stood up in unison and saluted Liu Zhang to congratulate him.
"Hahaha, everyone, please sit down!"
Liu Zhang waved for everyone to sit down, and then looked at Jia Xu maliciously.
"Wen He, it turns out that you sometimes miss the point!"
(end of this chapter)