Ji Han Liu Zhang

Chapter 57 Zhang Song
Liu Zhang looked at Zhang Song, the second and fifth boy who walked into the meeting room. He had an extremely ugly appearance, with a protruding head, a sunken nose, and buck teeth. In addition, he was short in stature. Wu Dalang would have the upper hand in comparison with him.

'No wonder Cao Cao doesn't want to see him. '

Historically, Cao Cao's taste can be seen through his appreciation of Guan Yu. Guan Yu is of course the first and most loyal person. He is in Cao's camp and his heart is with the Han Dynasty. However, Guan Yu is tall, powerful in appearance, and has a beautiful weapon. The big beard and appearance probably gave Mr. Guan a lot of points.

Most people in the world have their own likes and dislikes. They like good-looking people and dislike ugly ones. It is common to judge people by their appearance. However, Cao Cao disliked Zhang Song and lost the opportunity to unify the world. It was a small gain but a big gain.

Zhang Song listened to the laughter coming from around him, his expression unwavering, his eyes half-squinted, as if he was used to this situation.

Standing directly opposite Liu Zhang, he could see Liu Zhang's expression at a glance. Unlike the ministers here who couldn't help but laugh when they saw him, Liu Shijun in front of him had an ordinary look on his face and showed no signs of laughter.

He walked to the middle of the meeting room, raised his hands in salute, and said in a loud voice: "Zhang Song, Shu County, has met Mr. Liu."

Liu Zhang nodded in agreement and asked the others present to leave first, and then asked the attendants to set up a banquet for the interview with Zhang Song. He had something to entrust to Zhang Song.

After a while, the banquet was served, and Liu Zhang raised his glass in salute.

"Ziqiao, please."

"Your Majesty, please." Zhang Song also raised his wine glass in return. He couldn't figure out what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd of the Ambassador Liu in front of him. He wanted to take his white body with him when he conquered Bajun, and then he brought him with him. Take it to Baidi.

But he didn't care about these. What he valued was Liu Zhang's attitude towards him.

"As soon as Song entered the palace, everyone was laughing. Everyone couldn't help laughing at Song's appearance. Why didn't you laugh?"

"The body and appearance are born from God and given by parents. Even if someone has a slightly weird face and figure, there is no reason to laugh at him." Liu Zhang picked up the wine pot, poured a glass into Zhang Song's finished cup, and answered Zhang Song. Song's doubts.

Having said that, it was actually his character and habits in his previous life that were causing trouble. He would never smile in front of a vulnerable group of people who were short and ugly. At most, he felt strange in his heart.

Listening to Liu Zhang's words, Zhang Song felt a little warm in his heart. Few people could hold back his laughter when they saw him. Even the servants at home would laugh at his appearance even if they didn't dare to laugh in front of him.

"Thank you, Ambassador." He looked at Liu Zhang pouring wine for him personally and thanked him, along with Liu Zhang's warm words in front of him.

After drinking for three rounds, the atmosphere was harmonious.

Zhang Song asked about business: "Your Majesty, I wonder if you want me to accompany the army all the way. Do you have any instructions?"

"There is indeed something that must be done by Zi Qiao." Liu Zhang said the task he wanted to give to Zhang Song.

"Don't drive Liu He from Jingzhou into Bashu to incite the big clans and Yi Yi to rebel. Although it has been pacified now, we must not worry when we visit Jingchu eastward."

"I don't think Liu Jingzhou has any intention of marching westward to conquer Bashu. I am afraid that Liu He is good at making suggestions, so I would like to ask Ziqiao to go to Jingzhou and ask for a clear explanation for me."

"Your Majesty, why do you take on Song such an important responsibility and make friends with the two countries?" Zhang Song did not refuse, but asked questions.

He was slightly confused as to why Liu Zhang entrusted him with the matter of sending an envoy to Jingchu. If he was not careful in communicating between Bashu and Jingchu, the two countries would become hostile and at war.

Listening to Liu Zhang's words, he didn't want to have a conflict with Jingzhou, but just sent him to find out the truth. That would require a cautious person to go to Jingzhou.

Liu Zhang opened his mouth and told the reason: "Liu Jingzhou recruited scholars, and the literary style of Jingchu was flourishing. There must be many eloquent scholars among them. If he sent others, he might not be able to answer as well as others, and people would underestimate Bashu. "

"Although Zi Qiao is studying at home and has never served as an official, I have heard that Zi Qiao is a high-spirited writer and has unparalleled rhetoric. He should be the best choice to go to Jingchu as an envoy."

Speaking of this, Liu Zhang looked at Zhang Song sincerely. Although Zhang Song couldn't stand Liu Zhang in history and wanted to betray Liu Zhang everywhere, there was nothing to say about Zhang Song's talents and eloquence. Yang Xiu, a famous scholar in Zhongzhou, had no respect for Zhang Song. Zhang Song admired him very much, but Cao Cao, the appearance expert, didn't think much of Zhang Song.

"That's it. I don't want you to value him so much." Zhang Song was a little moved. He heard from his brother Zhang Su that Liu Zhang was a man who was different from Liu Yan, the former shepherd of Yizhou. Liu Zhang made friends with talented and learned people in Yizhou. Let it go.

"Even if entrusted by the envoy, the envoy will rule the subjects and serve the envoy." He accepted the job. "I don't have to worry about Zi Qiao as an envoy." Liu Zhang praised him and then continued, "I should make it clear to Zi Qiao what he has said."

The two continued to drink and talk secretly.
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At night, Liu Zhang held a banquet to see off Zhang Song, who was going to Jingzhou as an envoy tomorrow.

"Ming Gong is interested in Jingzhou." Gan Ning asked.

After quelling the rebellion of Bajun, Liu Zhang did not immediately return to Bajun to govern Jiangzhou. Instead, he traveled east to Baidi, which made him somewhat suspicious.

Liu Zhang nodded and said with a smile: "I have some intention."

Jingzhou is a good place, just as Longzhong said to Li. Jingzhou borders Han and Mian in the north, benefits from the South China Sea, connects Wuhui in the east, and connects Ba and Shu in the west. It is a country that uses military force.

It can be said that it is an important place among important places. He usually gets it when he can get it. Naturally, he also has some thoughts about Jingzhou.

Seeing this, Gan Ning said bluntly: "Ming Gong, the land of Nanjing has mountains and hills and flowing rivers. It is truly the eastern power of the country."

"With Ming Gong's divine martial arts, taking advantage of Liu Jingzhou's weak culture, and also living in the upper reaches, he sent troops eastward, which can be said to be overwhelming."

"Moreover, now that Jingzhou Bijia Liu He is in hand, there is no shortage of righteousness and there is no doubt that we can send troops."

"If we get the land of Jingchu first, we can plan for Yangzhou. I'd rather hear that the clan and thieves in Jiangdong are separatist, and they are all Xiaoxiao. Ming Gong doesn't need to go there personally. He can conquer Jiangdong by sending even one division."

"In this way, we can completely capture the whole river, even the Yangtze River. If we capture it, Ming Gong is the clan, and the future will be immeasurable."

Liu Zhang nodded repeatedly. Gan Ning was not a pure warrior. He had some understanding of the world's situation and also had some opinions. If he could say such words, he should not be regarded as a military general.

We must know that in history, Gan Ning went to Jiangdong and was received by Sun Quan because he was recommended by Zhou Yu and Lu Meng at the same time. The two governors of Sun Wu were very optimistic about Gan Ning.

When Gan Ning met with Sun Quan, he said some plans for Jingzhou and gradually conquering Bashu, which was quite similar to Lu Su's strategy on the bed. His vision and ability were extremely powerful.

It's just that he was not an old minister of Soochow, and he had shot Ling Cao, and his temper was not very good at the time, and he was eventually used as a fighting general until he died.

Liu Zhang revealed his confidants, explained the priorities of the matter, and said to Gan Ning: "Xingba, now that the rebellion in Bajun has just been put down, the army cannot proceed. Zhang Lu in Hanzhong has a disobedient heart, and the barbarians in Nanzhong have rebelled one after another. If you want to Before fighting the outside world, you must first make peace with the inside."

"We will discuss a good plan after Bashu is settled."

"Promise, Ming Gong will conquer Jingzhou someday. Ning Po is accustomed to water warfare and is willing to be the vanguard." Gan Ning agreed after thinking for a moment and asked with a smile.

Liu Zhang nodded in agreement, picked up the wine glass and said, "Xingba, please."

The banquet was over and everyone dispersed.

Although he drank a lot of wine, the alcohol content was too low and Liu Zhang did not feel dizzy.

When he returned to his residence alone, he did not fall asleep, but thought about Gan Ning. After observing Gan Ning for a period of time, he found that Gan Ning was not as rough and easy to kill as he had been in history, and he would kill people he didn't like.

After all, Gan Ning had been a county magistrate, and he had some knowledge of literature and etiquette. As for why Gan Ning was so rough and easy to kill in history, he thought about it and estimated that it was the influence of environmental factors. Historically, Gan Ning first relied on Huang Zu, Huang Zu treated him disrespectfully and refused to reward him for his merits. Gan Ning became anxious and ran to Sun Wu, where he had once been his enemy.

But what kind of person is Sun Quan? Chen Shou commented that Sun Quan was like Gou Jian and could tolerate being a grandson. On the other hand, he said that Sun Quan was as mean and ungrateful as Gou Jian. He snubbed Zhang Zhao and cursed Lu Xun to death. Changsha The events of King Huan are all clear evidence.

Working under Sun Quan, the living people felt aggrieved, and most of the dead people did not end well.

Liu Zhang felt that this was probably the reason. People in a depressing environment would have some mental problems.

(End of this chapter)