As the Governor of Chen Liu, Zhang Ming had not arrested a wanted criminal like Cao Cao. Now, he had openly violated Dong Zhuo's bounty and even went out of the city to welcome Cao Cao. This was simply rubbing Dong Zhuo's face on the ground.
"Hahaha, after not seeing you for so many years, Meng De's demeanor is even better than before. He still has that heroic spirit.”
"Brother Meng Zhuo, don't tease me. Cao Cao is in dire straits now, and he still needs your help.”
"Cao Aman, what are you talking about? Based on our past friendship, what's the harm in letting you take over Chen Liu's position?”
"Alright, I know that Brother Meng Zhuo is loyal, but if Chen Liu wants to raise his hand, it's better for you to face him yourself. However, you have to give me a piece of land in the city so that I can use it to recruit soldiers and horses.”
"Recruit soldiers?"
Zhang Miao, who had been boasting just a moment ago, now seemed reluctant. After all, this was his territory. How could Cao Mengde cause trouble in his lair?
It was just that he had already bragged just now. Now that he was asked to take it back, he was clearly unwilling.
Not to mention, the Cao family was a landlord in Chen Liu. The various powerful families in the county had connections with the Cao family. If both sides really fell out, it would be hard to say who would get lost.
How could Cao Cao not know what Zhang Miao was thinking? However, at this moment, he pretended not to know. He patted his chest and continued,"That's right. My talent has given me the imperial edict to punish the thieves. I'm just waiting for me to recruit all the righteous men in the world to help the king punish the thieves and eliminate the evil party. Brother Meng Zhuo should have made plans earlier. When spring comes next year, the vassals will rise up and the Dong thief will definitely die. That is the merit of protecting the king!”
As the only court official who had escaped from the Devil's Den in Luoyang after Dong Zhuo entered the capital, Zhang Miao believed Cao Cao when he said he had the imperial edict to punish the thief.
Not only that, after hearing Cao Cao's words, Zhang Miao also had thoughts. After all, if this matter was really done, then the credit would be huge.
"Alright, serving the king and killing the bandits is an important matter. Now, we can't care about rules. In this case, I will give the north of the city to Meng De.”
After saying this, Zhang Miao didn't stay any longer and directly returned to the city.
"Big brother, you're really very enthusiastic. You've just left the city to welcome me, and now you're left here to suffer in the cold wind.”
Hearing Sun Tong's words, Cao Cao looked at Zhang Miao who was already in the garden and couldn't help but smile,""He is the most righteous person. Just wait and see, brother. I don't even need to personally send a message. Soon, the news that I, Cao Cao, have the emperor's edict and will crusade against Dong Zhuo will spread to the world.”
"Haha, if big brother says so, then he's really a righteous person. After all, he's doing us brothers a favor, right?”
"Haha, you're right, brother. Let's go. Follow me into the city.”
Cao Cao laughed and led his men into the city.
After entering the city, Cao Cao went straight home to see his father. No one knew what he said to Grandpa Cao, but he easily got a huge sum of money.
After that, Cao Cao cleared out an empty space in the north of the city and then issued a conscription order.
"Have you heard? Cao Gong conscripted troops to attack Dong, and all those who enlisted in the army were given five sons every month.”
"So many? I heard that the prefect's mansion only recruited three sons. What kind of person is this Cao Gong?”
"Aren't you all ignorant? This Cao Gong's surname is Cao Cao, and his name is Meng De. He's originally from our Chen Liu. The one who attacked was Cao Gong."
"Our Chen Liu actually produced such a hero? If you didn't tell me, I really wouldn't know.”
"Not only that, but I also heard that anyone who can challenge Sun Tong, as long as they can last three rounds, their pay will immediately double. They can eat meat once every three days, and if they can last ten rounds, they can even get a small official position.”
"Who is this Sun Tong?" someone asked curiously.”
"How would I know? It is said that up until now, none of the warriors who have gone to serve Sun Sima have been able to last three rounds.”
The commotion caused by the group of people talking was naturally not small. At this moment, a man wearing a bamboo hat to cover his face heard the words of this group of people and became energetic.
He had originally planned to go to Zhang Miao to earn a living, but now that he had a better choice, he naturally had to go and take a look.
"Let me ask you, where is the place where Cao Gong recruits soldiers?”
"It's at the end of this long street. Just go straight ahead.”
"Thank you."
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