Chapter 40: Turning the Face
Zhang Xiang took a general glance and captured about 3,000 people, and the most important thing is that he also captured Deng Mao, the commander of the Yellow Turban Thieves, an old acquaintance, Xiang Feijun was cleaning up the battlefield, and Deng Mao was pressed in front of Zhang Xiang by the young general who used the meteor hammer.
Deng Mao didn't expect that the former weak boy had now become a young general, and even he was planted in his hands, "Zhang Xiang hasn't seen you for a long time, you finally came to the opposite side of us, I regret that you didn't kill you when you were young, otherwise I wouldn't have ended up today." ”
Zhang Xiang: "You are still so brainless, you still firmly believe that your great sage and mentor Zhang Jiao will bring you good days, Zhang Jiao is a liar, deceiving fools like you to serve him, you look at how many people have died from the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the present, these are all caused by the person you are in awe of." ”
Deng Mao: "This is not the original intention of the great sage and good teacher, the great sage and good teacher have been planning to let us live a new life all these years, if it weren't for that bastard of Tang Zhou, how could we be so passive, we can only choose to revolt in a hurry, and we will accept scum like bandits and bandits, we can only take the last step without breaking or standing." ”
"It's really nice to say, but just because you don't break or stand, look at what this big man has been stirred up by you, do you guys know how to govern the place? It's really a fantasy talk, okay, I also know that I can't do you, but after all, you are kind to me, I will let you live, and the two will not owe each other in the future. Zhang Xiang personally untied the rope tied to Deng Mao's body.
Deng Mao actually had a mortal mentality, he didn't expect Zhang Xiang to treat him like this, when Deng Mao was dizzy, he had been invited out by Zhang Xiang's subordinates, but Deng Mao didn't forget one thing, that is, his group of subordinates, so he turned back to Zhang Xiang.
Zhang Xiang saw it again and thought that his charm had infected Deng Mao and made him change his mind? But Deng Mao's words knocked the beautiful Zhang Xiang to the bottom, "Zhang Xiang, what about my subordinates?" I want to take a few people. ”
"You're playing dumb for me! Those men of yours are mine from now on, what should you do, you won't be able to leave if I regret it in a while. Zhang Xiang's face turned red and said that he was very angry, but only he knew that he was angry.
In fact, Deng Mao didn't have any hope, he just wanted to fight for it in the end, but Deng Mao left, Zhang Xiang looked at the young general standing aside, "Who are you, you are very good today!" ”
"Subordinate Lai Ke see the general." This Lai Ke did not look down on Zhang Xiang because of his young age, and through today's battle, he admired this young general who was younger than himself.
Zhang Xiang: "You are the son of the third master, I didn't expect that a bold man like the third master would have a serious son like you, you are very powerful today to help my eldest brother win Deng Mao, so I will promote you to Dubo!" ”
Lai Ke: "General Xie." Zhang Xiang knew through a few words of conversation that Lai Ke would definitely become a strong general in his army in the future, otherwise Zhang Xiang would not have only promoted him to the position of a Dubo, it was more than enough to be a hundred generals in his capacity, and the reason why Zhang Xiang did this was to test Lai Ke's determination.
Unexpectedly, Lai Ke not only did not disappoint him, Lai Ke's performance was perfect, not arrogant or impatient, Zhang Fei happily found Zhang Xiang, "Third brother, we are really rich this time, I know that I am poor when I see these yellow turban thieves." ”
Zhang Xiang: "This is not unusual, since the Yellow Turban Uprising, these thieves must have made enough money, and in the end, of course, the winner is cheap, big brother, you are also a famous general now, don't be like before, lose your demeanor." ”
Zhang Fei didn't expect that he would give the third brother good news, but he was beaten down, Zhang Fei thought about it again, what Zhang Xiang said also made a little sense, the third brother is now the commander of the righteous army after all, and he still wants some majesty, so Zhang Fei handed Zhang Xiang a dagger and left.
Zhang Xiang actually felt that it was a bit heavy just now, after all, Zhang Fei was also his eldest brother, who would have thought that the eldest brother did not blame him, and gave him a dagger, this dagger is very precious at a glance, the dagger handle and the outside are made of jade, Zhang Xiang also likes it.
This dagger was personally picked by Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei also knew that Zhang Xiang liked delicate things, and Zhang Xiang could only keep this friendship in his heart.
Zou Jing also got the news, and led everyone to greet Zhang Xiang, Zhang Xiang returned triumphantly this time, Zou Jing, who was an uncle, also had a light on his face, and praised Lu Zhi and Zhang Xiang in front of everyone, Zhang Xiang also felt very face-saving, and Liu Bei also sincerely celebrated Zhang Xiang, although Liu Bei's heart was a little sour at this time.
After all, Xiang Feijun went out to fight, and he was very tired Zhang Xiang got rid of everyone and went back to the camp to recuperate, but Zou Jing went to Zhang Xiang's camp alone, Zhang Xiang, "Uncle Zou, do you have anything to ask for?" ”
Zou Jing: "Zhang Xiang, since you call me uncle, I am also responsible for you, you have captured more than 3,000 people this time, but you can't swallow these people alone, otherwise outsiders will have opinions, but Uncle Wei can't let you work in vain, you can choose up to 500 people from these prisoners of war this time to make up your own troops." ”
If it weren't for Zou Jing's reminder, Zhang Xiang really forgot about this stubble, and Zhang Xiang finally understood that there are people in the court who are good officials, not who they need to help, but someone who reminds him at a critical moment.
Zhang Xiang transferred 500 children of good families among the Yellow Turban prisoners of war, that is, those who were in the township before, and did not commit crimes, and the rest of the people were sent to the county government by Zhang Xiang and divided among the leaders of the other rebels.
Just two days after Xiang Feijun returned to Zhuo County to rest, Zhang Xiang received a notice from Zou Jing that he would go to the county government to discuss matters, Zhang Xiang knew that Cheng Yuanzhi's army was not far from Zhuo County, and it seemed that the real war was not far away.
Zhang Xiang immediately went to the county government, and this time the people in the county government changed their attitude towards Zhang Xiang, after all, if they were soft on others, these people could get benefits from Zhang Xiang's prisoners of war.
You don't have to guess to know that Zhang Xiang is the last to arrive, Liu Bei and others have been waiting for a long time when Zhang Xiang came, but fortunately, Zhang Xiang was not late this time, otherwise Zou Jing would not have been soft on him at this time.
Zou Jing coughed, "Cheng Yuanzhi's 50,000 army will arrive in Zhuo County tomorrow, I don't know what you can do?" "Zhang Xiang has already been in the limelight once, this time Zhang Xiang will not be stupid enough to be in the limelight, Cheng Yuanzhi has an army of 50,000, and the gap between the two sides is too far.
Liu Bei stood up again, "Lord Captain, although there are many Yellow Turban thieves, but the hearts of the people are not aligned, as long as we meet the head-on attack, we will defeat this gang of anti-thieves, Xuande is willing to be the first to fight." ”
Zou Jing: "Xuande's courage is commendable, he is worthy of being a hero of my Zhuo County, do you have any different opinions from everyone present?" Zhang Xiang: You played well in the last game, tell me what you think. “
In fact, Zhang Xiang only brought a pair of ears today, and he didn't plan to speak, but Zou Jing pointed to himself again, and Zhang Xiang could only reluctantly say, "My lord, after the last battle, I found that there are a group of dead soldiers among the Yellow Turban thieves, most of these dead soldiers are sincere believers of the Yellow Turban, their will is very firm and will fight to the last person, Cheng Yuanzhi is a party Qu Shuai, I believe that there are not many believers like this, and their combat power will be very strong, plus the difference in the number of our two sides is too big, I don't recommend fighting." Zhang Xiang said in his heart, senior brother, I can only be sorry.
Liu Bei: "The remarks of the junior brother are not disagreeable, although the Yellow Turban Thieves seem to be huge, but they are just some people who are bewitched by the Yellow Turban Dao, where do they get those combat power, the junior brother should not grow the prestige of others." “
Everyone has three points of anger, let alone Liu Bei, who established Shu Han? Zhang Xiang objected to his opinion many times, and if Zhang Xiang hadn't been his classmate, he would have turned his face a long time ago.
Things have developed to this point, Zhang Xiang also bowed his head differently, "Sun Tzu records in the Art of War, ten are to surround it, five to attack it, and to fight it if it is doubled, the enemy can divide it, and if it is less, it can be defended, and if it is not, it can be avoided, our side as the defender only has 10,000 soldiers and horses, while Cheng Yuanzhi's Yellow Turban Army has 50,000 soldiers and horses, and the number is still increasing, senior brother, do you think we have a chance of winning?" “
Liu Bei: "Senior brother miscalculated, it seems that there are only more than 10,000 people on our side, but there are countless Han people in our city, they are all our reinforcements, after all, the junior brother is young and a little pretty." “
Zhang Xiang: "Liu Bei, don't tell me these big truths, it's so difficult that we can't be soldiers, it's so difficult to let the people keep an eye on it, I can't do what you say, defending the city needs the people to join, it's a matter of last resort, not to mention that you want the people in the city to fight with the Yellow Turban thieves outside the city?" “
Zou Jing: "Okay, what kind of place do you two think of this place as a place to quarrel, in your eyes, is there still me as a captain, what do you think?" “
In the end, Zhang Xiang's statement was agreed by everyone, so everyone dispersed, and since Zhang Xiang turned his face with Liu Bei, he would not use his hot face to stick Liu Bei's cold ass.
Liu Bei had some regrets after he came out, but as soon as he came out, he saw the big eyes and small eyes between Zhang Fei and Ma Kui, and it was not good to reconcile with Zhang Xiang at this time, so the apology could only be delayed for the time being, after all, the junior brother was still a child, and it would be good to coax him afterwards.
As soon as Zhang Xiang came out, Zhang Fei felt that Zhang Xiang's face was wrong, and he didn't care that Zhang Fei went back alone, which was impossible to happen before, Zhang Fei followed Zhang Xiang, "Third brother, what's wrong with you, wasn't it good when you came?" “
Zhang Xiang: "I turned against Liu Bei. “
Zhang Fei: "What do I think is the matter? Your senior brother and Ma Kui are sworn brothers, it is a matter of time before you turn your face, it is better to turn over early than later, even if your senior brother doesn't make friends, why be angry and uncomfortable. Zhang Xiang didn't expect Zhang Fei to say such a thing, the words are not rough, Zhang Xiang is impressed with Zhang Fei!