The next step is for Cao Cao to award meritorious service.

All the counselors and generals gained something.

Even Lu Bu, who was newly surrendered in the Battle of Puyang, and his subordinates Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Wei Xu, etc. were also rewarded heavily.

On the contrary, Zhang Wu, who turned the tide and fought in three places, only received a few words of praise and a thousand gold reward.

There was no trace of dissatisfaction on Zhang Wu's face. When he heard Qian Jin, his eyes almost glowed with two green lights.

It is basically difficult for him to move up his official title, but these things will not be carried with him in life or death. They are just shouting loudly. Some yellow and white things are placed make people feel at ease. Maybe then You can also take it with you.

What's more, if Boss Cao goes one step further, it's probably about the same, not to mention a king with a different surname.

Anyway, for Zhang Wu, things like official titles are just for loudness.

After the court meeting was over, all the ministers left.

Cao Cao looked for Zhang Wu and came over.

"Ziqian, come to my place for a drink? My daughter is clamoring to see her husband. Zhang

Wu repeatedly waved his hand and refused:"Father-in-law, it's already September, and in two days it will be my wedding day. I haven't prepared anything yet." Cao Cao said with some displeasure:"

Didn't the servants in the house take care of it?" If Zi Qian has trouble with those unruly slaves, I can choose another batch. Zhang

Wu was stunned:"Father-in-law, what I'm saying is that I wasn't prepared. My house had already prepared everything." Cao

Cao laughed and patted Zhang Wu on the shoulder:"You are a hussar general. What are you prepared for? When the time comes, just follow the steps as the etiquette officer said. Let's go for a walk and have a drink."

I also invited Liu Xuande, and we all had a great time together"

"What do you ask him to do?"

"Although Liu Bei was down and out, he was famous outside, so he just took the opportunity to win over him."

"Okay, let’s go then."

In the prime minister's house,

Cao Cao hosted a banquet for guests.

Originally, Zhang Wu thought he would invite three or two kittens at most, but as people came in one after another, people of all ages came. The original Bingzhou clan: Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, Zang Ba, Gao Shun, Wei Xu, Cao Xing, and Song Xian. Leaving aside Hao Meng, Cheng Lian, and Hou Cheng, who were picked to death by Zhang Wu in their early years, the original eight generals under can be considered complete.

The Runan line in Yuzhou: Zhang Xun, Zhao Kan.

In the original Xiliang military department: Jia Xu and Li Jue. Hua Xiong, who guarded Geyang for a generation, and Xu Huang, who surrendered to Cao Cao in Chang'an. As well as Cao Cao's earliest confidant Humerus.

Advisor: Xun Yu , Cheng Yu, and Guo Jiabao left Xun You who was still in charge of Runan, and basically arrived. Military generals: Zhang Wu, Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Le Jin except Yu Jin and Li Dian who went to guard Qingzhou. Cao Ren from Runan was also present.

In addition, Yang Xiu, who had returned to Xuchang, was also seated.

It stands to reason that Cao Ang also followed Zhang Wu in his expedition to the east and west for a while, and he contributed a lot, but because of the different etiquette between father and son, he was not seated.

As well as Xin Tou There are dozens of people, including many famous officials in the world: Liu Ye, Man Chong, Hua Xin, Zhong Yao, Mao Jie, etc.

Don’t you know that there are already many talents here, and the seats are full?

Zhang Wu shook his head and sat upright. He is the first on the lower left of Cao Cao.

He is the most relied-upon general in Cao Cao's camp.

When it comes to commanding cavalry in battle, no one in the world can match him.

Even Lu Bu, who has been fighting against foreigners all year round, feels inferior.

He can do this just by relying on his prestige Ranked here.

What's more, he is also Cao Cao's future son- in-law.

Xun Yu on the right is in the first place, and he deserves it, but after being scolded by Zhang Wu that day, when he looked at Zhang Wu again, his eyes were a little dodgey.

As for Liu Bei, whom Cao Cao said was specially invited to the banquet, was at the end of the side branch. The Prime Minister's Mansion was not a court, and the ranking here was based on closeness. Even his newly appointed Yuzhou Shepherd was just a false position.

At this moment, Liu Bei's eyes were full of decline. With a look on his face, he raised the wine cup in front of him and drank.

He had been wandering around for nearly ten years. He was no more than a county magistrate, and his subordinates were no more than two generals.

From time to time, he had to rely on some charity from his classmate Gongsun Zan to settle down.

Now look at Cao Cao, the counselor Like rain, fierce generals like clouds.

He couldn't help but feel frustrated.

It was already late at night after the guests had had a good time. When Liu Bei walked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion alone, he was stopped by a masked man in black as he walked into an alley.

"In front are Liu Bei and Liu Yuzhou."

Liu Bei was not annoyed but happy to see that the other party was sneaky. Cao Cao was so powerful that those who acted so secretly in Xuchang City must be the royalists, so they should join in.

"Who's next?

The man in black bowed and said,"You don't need to ask me my name. Just ask me a few words. I will leave after that.""

"please speak up"

"Someone asked, are Liu Bei and Liu Xuande loyal to the Han Dynasty? Loyal to Cao?"After the man in black finished speaking, he subconsciously pressed the sword in his hand.

Liu Bei knew very well that if he chose even half a point wrong, he might be immediately covered in blood for five steps.

Crisis is also an opportunity!

Although he has no far-sightedness, he is not stupid either. Since Confirming the identity of the other party, he naturally knew who he was asking for. His face darkened and he asked the person:"How can you be loyal to Cao Cao if you are a descendant of Empress Liu Beihan and dare not forget your ancestors for a moment ?""

The man in black didn't say anything. He just dropped a piece of brocade cloth, jumped up, and disappeared into the vast night..........

On the other side, after leaving the table, Xun Yu took the initiative to find Zhang Wu and said he wanted to go for a walk together to sober up.

Zhang Wu had no doubt that he was there, so he left with Xun Yu.

At first, the two of them were talking and laughing. As they approached Xun Yu's mansion, Zhang Wu suddenly raised his voice.

"Sword Saint Wang Yue? Could Wen Ruo be joking with me? How can he be Liu Xie's eyes and ears when he is just a swordsman in the martial arts world in and outside Xuchang? Is this how you take charge of Xuchang?

"

"cough! Zi Qian should respect the emperor more. This world still belongs to the Han Dynasty."

"Yes, the emperor, the emperor is well."

Xun Yu sighed heavily:"The emperor is young and does not distinguish between loyalty and evil. What Wang Yue of Channa had learned all his life was the art of knight-errants. It was difficult for ordinary soldiers to catch people who came and went. If they were not guilty, it would be difficult to attack the emperor's ministers."

"Oh, it's just a wanderer's ear, I can get rid of it with a wave of my hand, I just laugh at you Xunyu Xunwenruo. Not as short-sighted as a child"

"Why did Zi Qian say this? The emperor is smart, as long as he can distinguish right from wrong...."

"Come on. Didn't what I said to you that day wake you up? You want to say that as long as Liu Xie cuts off his arm, cooperates wholeheartedly with my father-in-law, and the world is peaceful , he will be able to be that wise monarch, right?"Zhang Wu discovered that the smarter the person is, the more he gets into trouble, the more ten bulls he can pull back. His words are almost worn out, and he can't explain anything.

Xun Yu didn't give in at all:"Why not! Isn’t it really bad for the Prime Minister to help the building from its collapse, to turn the tide from its collapse, and to leave a lasting reputation for future generations to praise?"

"Yeah? Then have you ever thought that even if your father-in-law doesn't want to advance to the ninth or fifth position, will he be able to retreat? Don't look at me, I will definitely be the first to say no!

Why should a child sit in the country that we conquered? Is he worthy?"

"you!"

"Don't be upset, what I said is just the truth, please let Wen Ruo think clearly."

Ps: New Year's Day is approaching, and I am planning to organize a small lottery or something to give back to readers. If anyone has good suggestions, please leave them in the comment area.

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