However, although he felt that Cao Cao was the only one who could truly rely on him,
Zhang Miao still didn't want Cao Cao to come over immediately, so he probed,""Teacher, everyone knows about my friendship with Meng De. Can you ask Meng De to send a troop to Chen Liu to help me defend?”
"Sir, have you forgotten that Dong Zhuo has hundreds of thousands of cavalry on the other side of Luoyang?" Zhao Yang shook his head. My lord thinks that his soldiers are too few now, and he even wants the provincial governors and county governors to donate some soldiers over. How can he have the spare energy to divide his troops and leave them behind?”
"But look at my Chen Liu. The commoners are so afraid that they have fled! Meng Dexing was a volunteer soldier, he couldn't just leave him in the lurch.”
"Sir, you want to save the people of Chen Liu, but do you think you can ignore the people of Luoyang?" Zhao Yang immediately laughed. Moreover, Luoyang was the capital. If they were attacked and lost Luoyang, wouldn't they be cursed to death by the world?”
"In that case, even if Liu Dai leads an army to attack, I have no hope?" Zhang Miao was greatly disappointed.”
" You can hide in Luoyang," Zhao Yang said generously." Our army is stationed in Luoyang. Who would dare to invade us?"”
Zhang Miao was immediately speechless. He still cared about the position of Governor of Chen Liu. If he hid in Luoyang, he would have no power or influence.
At this moment, Wei Zi came out to smooth things over." My lord doesn't want to leave Chenliu, so why don't you let Meng De take over Chenliu? Meng De has a good relationship with us, so I believe he won't mistreat us. This way, my lord won't have to leave his hometown, and his status will still be there. No matter if it's Liu Dai or others, they won't dare to invade Chenliu. This isn't bad either."”
Zhang Miao thought for a while and knew that he had no other choice. Even if Liu Dai didn't come now, he would definitely make a move on him after a while. Rather than being on tenterhooks under Liu Dai, he might as well join Cao Cao.
Thinking of this, Zhang Miao looked at Zhao Yang and said,""Even if I am willing to welcome Meng De to Chenliu, is Meng De willing to abandon Luoyang and come to Chenliu?”
Zhao Yang immediately played hard to get.""It wasn't easy for us to gain a foothold in Luoyang. It won't be easy for my master to give up Luoyang.”
At this moment, Wei Zi came to help." Meng De has occupied Luoyang, but he's not guarding it according to the imperial edict. If he stays for too long, I'm afraid someone will gossip and suspect that Meng De has ulterior motives!" Moreover, Luoyang was now an empty shell. After Dong Zhuo's plunder, there were not many people and they lacked money and food. However, Chen Liu had accumulated quite a lot. If they came to Chen Liu, they would definitely be able to develop and grow!”
Zhang Miao immediately agreed." That's right. Wei Zi and I have a good relationship with Meng De, and we can talk among the various clans of Chenliu. Meng De came here with money, food, and people. We rely on Meng De, and Meng De protects us. This is a perfect match!”
Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Zhao Yang knew that Zhang Miao was completely on the right track. He sighed,""Luoyang is the place where we established our foundation. Not to mention my lord, even I don't want to leave!”
Zhang Miao's expression changed.
"However, I've also heard from my lord that it was indeed thanks to the help of the two of you that we were able to achieve today's prosperity!" Zhao Yang continued. If it wasn't for the prefect allowing my lord to recruit troops in Chenliu back then, and if it wasn't for you, Wei Zi, providing my lord with money and food, I'm afraid there wouldn't be Cao Mengde guarding Luoyang today! The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid with a spring! If I don't repay your kindness, won't I be laughed at by the world? I will definitely do my best to facilitate this matter! If either of you can make a trip there and establish a relationship with the lord and express your sincerity, this matter will be easier to handle!”
Zhang Miao looked at Wei Zi and sighed."In terms of sincerity, it's better for me to go! Wei Zi, you have to prepare to welcome Meng De into Chen Liu. You have to make it big enough and give Meng De enough face. This way, Meng De will be embarrassed not to come!”
Wei Zi nodded and immediately went to make arrangements. Zhang Miao went back to pack up and immediately rushed to Luoyang with Zhao Yang.
Dian Wei followed behind the two of them, feeling that this life was truly a dream.
In the past, he was Zhang Miao's subordinate. Not long after, both Zhang Miao and he would become Cao Cao's subordinates.
"From now on, I'm actually going to be his colleague? Haha!" Dian Wei couldn't help but grin in a low voice.
Everyone was familiar with the place and quickly returned to Luoyang.
When Cao Cao heard that Zhang Miao had come, he realized that Zhao Yang's trip had probably succeeded, so he stood up and welcomed him.
Zhao Yang smiled and walked in front.
When Cao Cao saw him, the shadow of the jade pendant swayed in front of him. The events of the past once again struck his mind, causing Cao Cao to sigh and become gloomy.
Zhang Miao saw Cao Cao's frown and immediately felt that this matter was difficult to handle. He started to worry. The unwillingness he had felt along the way had completely disappeared.
"Meng De, we meet again?" Zhang Miao pulled Cao Cao back and tried his best to smile.
"Yes, we meet again. Did you come to see me?”Cao Cao had something on his mind, so it was difficult for him to raise any interest. His face was still cold.
Zhang Miao was put in a difficult position and hesitantly explained the matter.
Zhao Yang was afraid that Cao Cao would spill the beans, so he immediately added,""My lord, Zhang Miao and Wei Zi have done you a great favor back then. This favor has to be repaid! Although Luoyang was good, Chen Liu might be destroyed by Liu Dai at any moment. Why not let him do as he said and give up on this place and go to Chen Liu to set up camp?”
Hearing Zhao Yang's words, Cao Cao sighed in his heart. In just a few days, Zhang Miao was completely subdued! "If he really is my eldest son, then he's simply a Saint Child given to me by the heavens. He's specially here to help me accomplish things! He wondered how the investigation of those soldiers was going.
Zhang Miao saw that Cao Cao was deep in thought and became even more anxious,""Meng De, if you are willing to go, I can report to the emperor that you are the prefect of Chen Liu! I'll be satisfied as long as I can keep my small farm!”
Hearing this, Cao Cao immediately raised his head and patted Zhang Miao's shoulder.""Since you're sincere and have done me a favor in the past, how can I refuse? In the future, if I have Yanzhou, you will be my second ride!”
Zhang Miao was overjoyed when he heard that." Meng De, I knew you were a person who valued friendship. Since that's the case, then this matter is settled. You can't go back on your word!"”
"Don't worry, I won't regret it." Cao Cao smiled.”
Thus, Cao Cao immediately ordered the army to prepare and head to Chenliu as soon as possible.
Diao Chan and Cai Yan had also received the news. When they heard that Zhao Yang had brought the prefect of Chen Liu to invite them to take over Chen Liu, they were both shocked.
"No wonder he suddenly left!" Cai Yan was the smartest and quickly realized what had happened. As he thought about it, he couldn't help but admire Zhao Yang's intelligence even more.
"In just a few days, I convinced Zhang Miao to welcome Cao Cao into Chenliu! No wonder he was appointed as the Chief Military Advisor!"
Thinking up to here, Cai Yan's eyes revealed dense joy. In chaotic times, following such an intelligent person was naturally something that made one feel very at ease.
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