Chapter 240: The Lord of the Three Counties

Lu Zhe can be enthusiastic about Xiao He, but he can't be too enthusiastic about Zhang Liang, he just needs to be approachable.

It was Zhang Liang who asked for something from Lu Zhe, and Lu Zhe was too enthusiastic to either scare Zhang Liang away, or Zhang Liang would beat the snake and make excessive demands on the stick, these are not what Lu Zhe wants to see.

Standing up and asking him to sit down, Lu Zhe ordered someone to bring wine and meat, and then said: "Both of them came from afar, one is my friend in Yangzhou, and the other is the descendant of the Korean prime minister, so you don't need to be polite." ”

Both of them are dressed as scribes, but Xiao He's temperament has the atmosphere of the market, after all, his highest official position is only the county seat of a county; Zhang Liang is even down, he has a luxurious temperament that can only be cultivated by several generations of nobles, whether he is sitting or raising a cup to drink, he looks quite gentle.

"Mr. Xiao, Chen Yu is full of branches, what grievances have you suffered there?" It seems that Chen Yu is aimed at Zhao Guo, Lu Zhe is actually looking for an opportunity for Zhang Liang to speak, Xiao He is not a stupid person, how can he not understand, and sure enough, he saw Zhang Liang put down the wine cup.

"The world is in turmoil, the countries are reestablished, and the princes resist the Qin State together has become the general trend of the world. Chen Yu heard that Mr. Xiao was talented, so he had the heart to recruit, and later learned that it was Lu Hou's friend who sent the elite to escort all the way to the border, thinking that it was a misunderstanding. Zhang Liang spoke very slowly, and his waist was always straight when he spoke, "The Qin army was partial to Wang Ben's department, and it swept hundreds of miles within half a month, and Zhang Er and Wuchen of Zhao led more than 100,000 troops to fight against the tyrannical Qin in Jinyang. Lu Hou was also at war with the Qin army, planning for big things and planning for the world, and there was a slight misunderstanding Lu Hou pondered. ”

People who don't know still think that Zhang Liang is a lobbyist sent by Zhao State, and he wants to persuade Lu Zhe not to be angry about some unpleasantness, but to enlarge his mind and focus on the world's major affairs, abandon his previous suspicions with Chen Yu, and fight against Qin with Zhao State. The phrase "fight against the violent Qin" was even more sonorous, and instantly divided Lu Zhe and other opponents of the Qin State into one camp.

The soldiers and civil and military officials under LΓΌ Zhe's command were almost all from the Six Kingdoms, and there was no way to follow in the footsteps of the Qin State from the beginning, so they chose autonomy. He's been thinking about that lately, too. Before the Qin State came to attack, he still had a choice, whether it was to develop behind closed doors and fight a dozen Baiyue, or to cooperate with the Qin State to expand the territory in the south under the banner of sweeping away the rebellion.

After Sima Xin led his army south, LΓΌ Zhe had already been labeled as a rebel, and it had become a single choice to lead the army to fight against Qin unless he was willing to die. And it seems that his troops have been waiting for today, and the army will only appear stable after learning that the Qin army is going south, not only is it stable, but also has some faint expectations, which can be seen from the resistance of the front-line forts and the reinforcements that can be used to fight.

The situation in Nanjun is partly due to Lu Zhe's own handwriting, and more because of the demands of his subordinates. In fact, having said that, if Lu Zhe had made up his mind to be loyal to the Qin State from the beginning. Those who were forced to move to the south would have killed him a long time ago, and where is he today?

"Chen Yu's matter is not a trivial matter, he kidnapped my friends and concubines, and it can't be solved simply by releasing people." The attitude must be expressed, this is the attitude that the lord of the three counties should have, and Lu Zhe knows this very well. He also said: "Our army is different from the Zhao army, the Zhao army is incompetent and has lost hundreds of miles of land in half a month, and the capital of a county is in danger under the siege of 100,000 Qin troops. "That's what it means. He carved not a soft persimmon.

If it weren't for the wrong occasion, Xiao He would have high-fived Lu Zhe's words, he was destined to do things under Lu Zhe, and Lu Zhe had always called him a friend. How could he not know that he already had a future in working under Lu Zhe, the more Lu Zhe pursued Chen Yu, with Lu Zhe's attitude, he would not be looked down upon by the officials of the three counties when he first arrived.

Talking about Chen Yu was just an opportunity for Zhang Liang to interject. It was a surprise, and it didn't matter if it didn't work out. He bowed his hand: "Liang has been thinking about a question all the way, what kind of person can achieve such an achievement in just eight months. When I saw Lu Hou, I looked at the young man and felt doubt and disbelief in my heart. After listening to Lu Hou's words, I realized that it was with your determination that we could establish our current achievements. ”

What and what? It is a fact that the Qin army will not go south, and it has become a rhetoric when it comes to Zhang Liang. What is a rhetoric? That is the empty talk that has not happened yet, Zhang Liang is clearly provoking Lu Zhe.

Zhang Liang, one of the three heroes of the late Qin and early Han dynasties, Lu Zhe naturally wanted to win over him as his subordinate, but he knew very well that there was no possibility for the time being. What Lu Zhe wants to do now is to give Zhang Liang a good impression and lay the foundation for future gathering, but it does not mean that Zhang Liang can be angered.

"Mr. Zhang walked among the princes, what did he gain?" Lu Zhe is diverting the topic, and he is also expressing his unhappiness.

In fact, Zhang Liang has been observing Lu Zhe since he came in, and he has seen that he is dressed casually when he entertains guests, which is very unruly from the perspective of the aristocracy. He thought about it and asked for a meeting, Lu Zhe was having a banquet with Xiao He at that time, and it couldn't be said that Lu Zhe didn't respect himself, a person who had lost his country and asked for help everywhere. However, it stands to reason that when he asked to see him, Lu Zhe would invite him in if he knew how to be a person and change into formal clothes, but he didn't, so there would still be a trace of mustard in his heart.

Now, Lu Zhe asked him to walk among the princes, even if Zhang Liang minded that Lu Zhe did not have any etiquette that should be observed by hospitality, the little mustard in his heart was dispelled by the great desire to ask for help to restore Korea, and immediately said: "Liang went to Zhao and Qi, and also once asked the Xiang family of Chu to not hide from Lu Hou, and both Zhao and Qi used various reasons to prevaricate Liang's request. ”

Lu Zhe was actually very unaccustomed to being called "Lu Hou" all the time, but he knew that it was an honorific title.

Zhang Liang saw the surprised expression on Lu Zhe's face and sighed secretly before continuing: "Zhao is on the front line of the fight against the tyrannical Qin, and it is temporarily powerless to help Korea regain its position; The Qi Guotian clan had different opinions, and for the position of the king of Qi, the various clansmen fought openly and secretly, and even the major event of sending troops to support the Zhao State was also used as a way to eliminate dissidents and attack opponents; The Xiang clan of Chu has always been committed to fighting against the tyrannical Qin, and also has the intention of helping Korea to regain its independence, but it is too far away from Korea. ”

"Then Mr. Zhang came to Nanjun?" Lu Zhe asked along with the meaning.

"Lu Hou does not occupy the most extensive area now, but he is the most stable side of the princes in the world, and there are more than 300,000 soldiers under his command. So far, LΓΌ Hou was also the only prince who caused the Qin army to stagnate after losing its troops. Zhang Liang's expression was very strict, and he raised his lamp as he said: "For Lu Hou, congratulations!" Take a sip of it.

Lu Zhe and Xiao He should naturally drink a full cup of wine from the perspective of etiquette.

Zhang Liang put down the wine cup: "Liang came this time, originally to form a good relationship with Lu Hou, and to find an ally and benefactor for the future restoration of Korea, now ......" Yan SΓΉ's expression was hesitant, and he waited for Lu Zhe to ask.

"Mr. Zhang is trying to say that Zhe probably doesn't have the spare strength to help, and maybe he can even resist the Qin State, the Chu State, and Baiyue, right?" Lu Zhe has always been a person who does not follow the routine, he looked at Zhang Liang, who was stunned for a moment and then put on a strict expression, and said with a smile: "Xiang Liang led 150,000 troops to Lujiang County, and wanted to use the military power to deter Huan Chu from surrendering, and Zhe already knew it ten days ago. ”

"Oh!?" Zhang Liang finally knew why Xiao He said that Lu Zhe was a person who could not be guessed by common sense, and he found that the method of dealing with the princes did not work here in Lu Zhe.

"Dissatisfied with Mr. Zhang, after Zhe occupied Nanjun, he already knew that this was a battle-rich place, whether it was the Qin army going south or an enemy attack from other directions, Zhe had already been prepared." Lu Zhe looked very confident in both his expression and his words: "If Mr. wants to frighten Zhe in an alarmist way to achieve some of the goals you want, it is better to say what you want to say directly." Luckily? ”

Zhang Liang's intentions were not embarrassed to be said bluntly, he saluted Lu Zhe, and then turned to Xiao He to invite a drink: "I believe Mr. Xiao." ”

Xiao He raised the lamp a little inexplicably, saw Zhang Liang's pleading face, and hesitated for a moment to drink it.

However, Lu Zhe looked at the two strangely, and finally said nothing.

Zhang Liang put down the wine cup again, and there was a little gloomy in his tone: "Since Lu Hou already has a whole plan in his heart...... he said and slowly stood up, "Thank you Lu Hou for receiving you, I can't drink enough, so I would like to resign." ”

"Isn't it! Just to say that? Lu Zhe, who felt strange in his heart, also stood up, "Mr. Zhang......", his purpose has not been achieved, those words just now are the attitude that a lord of the three counties should have, if the posture is lowered, it will be abnormal, I didn't expect Zhang Liang to retreat for so long, and if he wants to open his mouth to stay, he feels that it will cause inconsistencies in his attitude.

Xiao He, who sensed Lu Zhe's intentions, also stood up and said, "Mr. Zhang, as the lord of the three counties, Lu Hou has many things to consider. Since you are here, you must know that Lu Hou is leading the army to fight now, and it is rare to have time to come. Now that you have time, why don't you finish what you want to say, as for what Lu Hou should do, it will be after you finish speaking. ”

"Lu Hou is in control of the situation, Liang is not not not not talking, but ......" Zhang Liang is not sarcastic, but now Lu Zhe is in trouble on all sides, which Zhang Liang did not expect before he came.

"In this case, please go down and rest." Lu Zhe was also helpless, he was not Liu Bang had nothing when he saw Zhang Liang, as the lord of the three counties, there were hundreds of thousands of soldiers, even if he wanted to show favor like Liu Bang, it is estimated that Zhang Liang would not feel respected or valued, Zhang Liang should have been frightened.

Waiting for Zhang Liang to leave, Xiao He suddenly turned to Lu Zhe and saluted: "Xiao He, meet the lord!" ”

It's a bit sudden, but it's also reasonable, Lu Zhe didn't avoid it and didn't help him up immediately, this is a set of courtesies that should be there.

Although Xiao He was semi-forced to take advantage of the situation, he also thought about it carefully, and just now he heard so much about Lu Zhe's current predicament, and felt that it was in this way that he had a chance to stand up, and at the same time, he also had to think about the way out of those people who came out of Peixian together, so there was such a thing after Zhang Liang left. (To be continued......)