After hearing Zhang Wu's story, Cao Cao clapped his hands and laughed,""Ziqian, don't be angry. Do you know why Yang Feng can hold such a high position? You're the one who started it.”
"Me?" Zhang Wu pointed at his own nose in confusion."He's the one who flattered me well. What does it have to do with me?”
"Hahaha, are all the ministers in the court fools? Then Yang Feng could become a general of chariots and horses just by gathering some scattered soldiers? They're all doing it for you to see."
"Ah?"
"Those who are loyal to the emperor can still be given high positions and high salaries even if they don't have much ability. However, you, Zhang Wu, are loyal to me, Cao Cao, in name only. Haven't you heard of buying horse bones with thousands of gold?”
"Alright, I can't be bothered to think about so many twists and turns.”
Seeing that Zhang Wu was not in high spirits, Cao Cao patted his shoulder. It was understandable for a young man to be competitive.
"Ziqian, don't be upset. Follow me into the palace to meet the emperor. I'll make you the general of the hussars and the Marquis of Champion County.”
In the eyes of the Emperor, Zhang Wu's contribution to killing Dong was definitely not worthy of this deputy official rank. However, it was completely different in Cao Cao's eyes. In less than a year, Cao Cao, Chen Liu, had already become the strongest feudal lord in the world. Most of the credit was given to Zhang Wu. Huo Piao, Yao Zaisheng, and so on.
Moreover, Cao Cao had always had a dream, which was to be able to engrave 'the tomb of the late Han General Cao Hou' on his epitaph after his death. What is the Western Expedition? Conquering foreign races and expanding territory.
The world was in chaos, and Cao Cao had to plan the overall situation as the ruler, so he naturally could not go to the west.
At this moment, he had entrusted his dream to Zhang Wu. It could be seen how much he liked and valued Zhang Wu.
Wasn't Huo Qubing most praised for his battles with the Outsiders?
Puff!
Zhang Wu spat out the tea he had just drunk.
General of the Flying Cavalry, Marquis Champion. Those who didn't know better would think that Huo Qubing of the Western Han Dynasty had been resurrected. However, if this was dragged out, it would be interesting to hear.
In the future, the general in front of the battle will say,"I am Zhang Wu, the general of the hussars. If you are not afraid of death, bring your horse over." It was not like Guan Yu in the Romance of the Han Dynasty: Guan Yu, Marquis of Hanshou Pavilion. A hundred times stronger.
"My lord, don't joke around. You're just a herdsman of Yanzhou. How can you call me the general of the hussars?”
Cao Cao smiled and did not say anything. Guo Jia, on the other hand, popped out."General Ziqian, before the lord met the emperor, he was the herdsman of Yanzhou.”
Zhang Wu looked at Guo Jia curiously,""I know. I was there when the emperor rewarded the lord.”
Guo Jia smiled." Ziqian, don't blame me. I didn't make it clear. Before the lord met the emperor, he was the herdsman of Yanzhou. Tell me, now that the emperor has entered the lord's heart, will he still be the herdsman of Yanzhou?"”
"Hey, what was I supposed to do? Wasn't it just to threaten the emperor to order the princes? I understand."
* Cough cough *
Guo Jia choked and quickly corrected him,"This is called serving the Son of Heaven to punish those who don't obey. It's fine to say it in front of me, but if Xun Wenruo hears it later, he'll definitely find you unhappy.”
While Guo Jia and Zhang Wu were talking, Cao Cao had already called Xiahou Dun over and was standing in the courtyard with his hands on his hips.
"Yuan Rang, go and select 1,000 soldiers and change them into old armor. Then, go and get some livestock blood to smear on the mountain of blades.”
"My lord, there are obviously new armors, why did you order the soldiers to change into old ones?”
"If I tell you to go, then go. Why are you talking so much nonsense?”
"Yes."
At this time, Cai Yong had already prepared the banquet, and everyone sat down.
After eating and drinking to their hearts 'content, Cao Cao led Zhang Wu and a thousand soldiers to the Imperial Palace.
Outside the palace, Cao Cao stabbed a few holes in his cloak.
When the group arrived at the Deyang Palace Hall, Liu Xie was chatting with a few important officials. The atmosphere seemed quite harmonious as they chatted and laughed.
Cao Cao dismounted from his horse, unsheathed his sword, and walked into the hall without taking off his boots.
Yang Feng stepped forward and pointed at Cao Cao."Who are you? Do you want to rebel?"
Zhang Wu, who was beside Cao Cao, was already holding back his anger. He kicked Yang Feng over, causing the burly man behind Yang Feng to glare angrily.
Cao Cao ignored him and walked straight to the center of the hall. He threw the sword that was stained with blood on the ground and roared through gritted teeth,"A mediocre minister has wronged his master, a mediocre minister has wronged his master!!”Then, Cao Cao knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times to Liu Xie,""Cavalry Commandant Cao Cao greets the emperor.”
Several ministers instantly exploded and jumped out to criticize.
"Cao Mengde! Why do you say that?"
"Don't slander us. We are loyal to the Han Dynasty and His Majesty. How can we be mediocre officials?”
Liu Xie ordered Cao Cao to stand up and asked curiously,""Zhen has already given the order to confer my beloved minister the title of Yanzhou Mu, so why do you still address me as Cavalry Commandant?”
Cao Cao stood up and sneered,"Can His Majesty's order still be issued in Chang 'an?"”
"This... This was…Why do you say that, dear minister? The thief Dong has been killed and the world is peaceful…"
Cao Cao didn't give Liu Xie any face and immediately interrupted,"Your Majesty! Who told you that the world is peaceful? If you point it out, I will help you scrape this filthy villain who is full of nonsense.”
"Outside Chang 'an City, Guo Si has gathered 200,000 Western Liang soldiers and is eyeing them covetously. In Xiliang, Ma Teng, Han Sui and other people supported their troops and were self-reliant. Yuan Shu and Yuan Shu took advantage of the momentum to recruit soldiers and horses wantonly. Outside the Great Wall, the Xiongnu could make a comeback at any time. Let's not talk about the distant ones. Let's just talk about Liu Biao of Jingzhou, Liu Yan of Yizhou, and Liu Yu of Youzhou. Do they have the above table and Fu? The world was in such chaos, yet there was still someone who called this world peaceful?”
Liu Xie was still a child, and he had only learned some political tricks under the influence of his ears and eyes. He had only stayed in Luoyang and Chang 'an, so how could he know what was going on outside? Therefore, he said the wrong thing, but he was speechless by Cao Cao's rebuttal."This…"
"In the short journey of several hundred li from Yanzhou, my army has already experienced fourteen battles, big and small. Only thirty thousand of the eighty thousand soldiers are left, and all of them are injured. Your Majesty! Look at your soldiers. They are covered in blood. Isn't their blood enough to wake His Majesty?”
Loyalty, integrity, rejuvenation of the virtuous minister.
Although Liu Xie was being rebuked, Cao Cao's words hit the nail on the head.
Ever since he ascended the throne, he had never seen a minister as capable, knowledgeable, loyal, and daring as Cao Cao.
There are many ambitious people like Dong Zhuo.
All the vassals had come out to attack Dong Shiba, but now that Thief Dong was dead, wasn't there still no movement?
They didn't want to save him at all. They were just using the excuse of gathering righteousness to get some benefits.
The most detestable were those clan relatives who allowed him to suffer in Luoyang without a care, while they enjoyed themselves.
Thinking of the sad part, Liu Xie covered his face and cried,"Beloved minister, what should I do?"
Cao Cao knelt down and bowed again." Your Majesty is young and intelligent. You will definitely be able to revive the Great Han Dynasty. If you want to revive the Great Han Dynasty, you must first do two things.”
"Oh, my dear minister, feel free to speak."
"First, move the capital. Chang 'an was connected to the two prefectures of Yi and Liang. Luoyang in the east had become scorched earth and the barrier had been lost. It would take five days to send troops from the two prefectures of Bingji. It was a real place of war and could not be lived in for long.”
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