78. Chapter 78: Surrender
The battle came suddenly and ended quickly. It didn't take long for the officers and soldiers of Qiu County to be cleaned up.
This surprise attack of the Yellow Turban Army was taken by surprise and achieved a huge victory with small casualties, which can be said to be a complete victory.
However, he said that in Qu Zhou, Zhang Liang was sure that the strategy Wang Yan said was indeed Chen Xu's own idea. His attitude towards Chen Xu has changed greatly, and he can even be called a former and a backward compliment.
In the past, the reason why Zhang Liang didn't pay much attention to Chen Xu was of course because Chen Xu was once an enemy of the Yellow Turban Army. But more importantly, it is because of his age.
Chen Xu had just reached the crown, and his face was still a little immature. At this time, although there is no saying that 'there is no hair on the mouth, and the work is not firm', this truth has been the case since ancient times.
Zhang Liang is already in his forties, and it is inevitable that he will despise Wang Yan, Chen Xu and others who are still young.
However, although Zhang Liang does not have extraordinary talent, it is not a fluke that he can be supported and respected by so many people.
He knows that he is not talented, and he is often able to listen to talented people.
However, the identity of the Yellow Turban Army has long been destined, and those who are truly talented will not come to defect. Most of the generals of the Yellow Turban Army were ordinary people from humble backgrounds.
Ordinary people, although not necessarily there are no talented people.
But they lack education. In any case, those scholars and celebrities cannot be compared. Don't talk about these people, they may not even be able to compare with some children of Haoqiang's family.
After all, a person's intelligence is limited, and if he does not receive education, his achievements will not necessarily be very high.
Therefore, Zhang Liang will be impressed by Chen Xu.
When Zhang Jiao told him about this strategy, he was amazed. For his brother, he admires him even more.
Now, Chen Xu is young, and he can see from this, which shows that he is extraordinary.
Zhang Liang is not a fool, he knows that the Yellow Turban Army lacks excellent commanders and resourceful people.
The reason why Maxima is not reused by others is because others don't know him as Maxima. If Maxima can show his potential, he will naturally be reused.
Zhang Liang personally came to Chen Xu's tent, apologized to him repeatedly, and then asked Chen Xu about the attack on Qiu County. That's why the Yellow Turban Army pretended to be officers and soldiers and seized Qiu County.
The Yellow Turban Army repelled Huaxiong and captured more than 300 people, and the prince who came to the city was one of the Yellow Turban Army prisoners. Under the threat of death, he had no choice but to agree to help the Yellow Turbans earn the city.
Qiu County Office, Zhang Liang walked in with a tiger, his dark face full of excitement.
There were not too many literate people in the Yellow Turban Army, so he handed over the tasks of counting the materials of the county government and handling the trivial matters of the county government to Chen Xu and Wang Yan.
Zhang Liang walked up to Chen Xu, grabbed his shoulders, and said happily: "This time I captured Qiu County, thanks to Wen Zhao. If it weren't for the clever plan, we might not have been able to break through the county so quickly. ”
"Not only that, but there were almost no casualties among the brothers this time!"
Zhang Liang came from a humble background and had never learned the etiquette of the aristocracy, so he also felt that he was too polite. Therefore, whenever you are close to people, you will hook up your shoulders.
Chen Xu looked at Zhang Liang's frowning and winning, and suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.
At this time, he couldn't help but think of some bad friends in his previous life. Dealing with them is often a matter of hooking up and swearing. The more brothers have a good relationship, the more casual they are.
Zhang Liang's movements couldn't help but make Chen Xu feel warm and moved.
After being moved, Chen Xu broke free of Zhang Liang's arm, saluted him, and said: "The reason why this battle can be won is thanks to the strategy of General Rengong, the commanders of the Qu Gong who came to the front line in person, and the brothers who fought bravely to kill the enemy, Xu did not dare to be greedy for merit." ”
Chen Xu knew that he was just a new outsider, and he was too young compared to those veteran Qu Shuai. Since ancient times, the wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.
If his performance is too eye-catching, it is inevitable that he will not be hated.
Sure enough, after Chen Xu finished speaking, the faces of everyone behind Zhang Liang became good-looking. The eyes they looked at Chen Xu were also softer.
But he didn't want to, Zhang Liang's face turned blank and said: "Although we are righteous soldiers, we also have clear rewards and punishments. Merit is merit, and passing is passing. Wen Zhao has made such a contribution, how can he not be rewarded? ”
Zhang Liang looked around at the people behind him and asked them, "You say, is this the reason?" ”
Most of these Yellow Turban military commanders used to be honest farmers, and their bodies and minds were simple. They also all knew that if it weren't for Chen Xu's strategy this time, if they wanted to capture Qiu County, it would definitely be a vicious battle.
When everyone saw Zhang Liang asking, they all nodded like chickens pecking rice: "Yes, yes!" Since Wen Zhao has made great contributions, he should naturally be rewarded! ”
After receiving an affirmative reply, Zhang Liangcai turned his head to look at Chen Xu and said, "Wen Zhao is a young man, and I also heard that you once learned the art of war with Qiao Gong and got the true biography of Qiao Gong." ”
"Although I don't have much knowledge, I have also heard of the name of Qiao Gong. Originally, seeing that Wen Zhao was young, I still despised it, but now that I think about it, I am really ashamed! ”
"Although my Yellow Turban Army is numerous, it lacks the talent to command the army. Since Wen Zhao has this talent, he must not be buried here. I intend to appoint you as the commander of the Qu and transfer 3,000 people to join you with the men and horses of your headquarters and put them under your jurisdiction, I don't know if Wen Zhao is willing? ”
Zhang Liang's face was sincere, without a trace of hypocrisy, and he frankly said that he once despised Chen Xu because of his age. This attitude undoubtedly left a very good impression on Chen Xu.
During this time, he carefully inquired about Chen Xu's previous affairs, and the more he learned, the more surprised he became. Although Chen Xu is not very old, his past actions have shown his extraordinary.
Such a talented man came to the Yellow Turban, how could he not be reused?
His every move, although unexpected, can be moving, this may be the charm of the leader of the peasant rebel army!
The allocation of 3,000 people, plus the 500 people in Chen Xu's headquarters, is 3,500 people. and then give the title of Qu Shuai, this kind of reward is a real reward.
You must know that Zhang Jiao only handed over 20,000 horses to Zhang Liang.
The front turned to break through Quzhou, and fought with Huaxiong, and had lost 5,000 men. Even if you add the 3,000 people brought by Wang Yan and Chen Xu, it is only 18,000.
He left behind 8,000 people in Quzhou, and only 10,000 men and horses he brought to attack Qiu County. These soldiers and horses used to be some of Qu Shuai's subordinates, and the sudden separation of 3,000 people will undoubtedly make the other Qu Shuai's men and horses smaller.
In this way, what will the other Qu Shuai think?
Chen Xu didn't want to arouse the disgust of others, so he hurriedly excused himself and said: "Xu is still young, and there are many senior heroes in front of him, so he can beat me ten times." How dare I sit in the position of Qu Shuai and be on a par with your predecessors? ”
When the rest of the Qu Shuai heard that 3,000 men and horses were going to be allocated to Chen Xu, their faces were not very good-looking. After all, there are only so many Yellow Turban troops, and the more Chen Xu leads the troops, the fewer of their subordinates.
Although these people are simple, they also have their own minds.
Since Zhang Liang has seen Chen Xu's talent and has already opened his mouth, he naturally will not let Chen Xu postpone it easily.
He said to the four behind him: "Each of you will send seven hundred people, and I will transfer two hundred of my own soldiers to Wen Zhao's account, so that there will be enough three thousand men and horses." ”
The four marshals were shocked when they heard that even Zhang Liang himself would send two hundred personal soldiers, and hurriedly said: "General Rengong can't!" The general's personal soldiers are responsible for your safety, how can it be reduced? ”
"These 3,000 people, we will divide them equally."
Zhang Liang's personal soldiers totaled five hundred, all of whom were the most elite Yellow Turban soldiers. If two hundred are allocated to Chen Xu, there will only be three hundred people left. In this way, how can he be kept safe on the battlefield?
With a wave of his hand, Zhang Liang said: "Like Wen Zhao, how can my life be compared to him?" I don't have any talent myself, and for our Yellow Turban Army, Wen Zhao's role is far greater than mine. ”
Chen Xu secretly looked at Zhang Liang's face and saw that his dark and simple face did not have a trace of hypocrisy. Based on the experience of Chen Xu and his two lives, it is completely impossible to see that Zhang Liang said this in order to buy people's hearts.
Zhang Liang's words made everyone in the county government awe-inspired. He has this kind of heart and bearing, even if he has no talent, he is definitely a character.
Wang Yan put down the case in his hand, came out of the crowd, made a deep bow to Zhang Liang, and said: "In Quzhou a while ago, the young general had eyes and did not know Mount Tai, and he was offended by the general, and asked the general to forgive him!" ”
Zhang Liang laughed, grabbed Wang Yan's arm, and said, "Jun Ge bluntly persuaded him, what is the crime?" ”
The rest of the Qu Shuai also spoke one after another.
On weekdays, Zhang Liang is very easy to get along with, and if they have any dissatisfaction, they dare to yell at Zhang Liang, which may be the characteristic of the peasant rebel army.
Seeing that Zhang Liang didn't mind at all, Wang Yan admired Zhang Liang even more in his heart.