Three Kingdoms: The opening incorporates Li Cunxiao

Chapter 295 The real northern overlord

Puyang Prefecture.

Cao Cao hosted a banquet to celebrate the success of the generals.

The banquet was full of people, ranging from the general commanding the army to the military advisors and generals accompanying the army. Down to the generals of each battalion and the marching register. arrived one after another.

After the victory, Cao Cao inevitably drank a few more drinks, and his tongue floated a little when he spoke.

"Zi Qian, who is the general beside you? Why does he look so good?"

Zhang Wu stood up and clasped his fists: "I am about to introduce him to my father-in-law. This man's surname is Zhang, his given name is He, and his courtesy name is Junyi. He has great courage and strategy, and is a rare general."

"Oh? It turns out to be Zhang Junyi from Hebei Four Courts and One Pillar."

Zhang He stepped out of the line in response, knelt down on one knee, cupped his fists and said: "The last general, Zhang He, was originally the work of Ming Gong's dogs and horses."

Zhang He is not an unknown person. As for Yuan Shao of Hebei, the Fourth and Third Dukes had many famous names, and none of his generals were famous. Naturally, Cao Cao had heard of Zhang He.

He personally helped Zhang He up and said, "Jun Yi, please get up quickly."

After another correspondence, the host and guest enjoyed themselves.

After a while of pushing cups and changing cups, it was late at night.

When everyone dispersed, Cao Cao left Zhang Wu alone and went to the head of Puyang City to enjoy the breeze.

This battle was really enjoyable.

Even as calm as Cao Cao, he couldn't help but want to share his joy with others.

As his status rises, his territory grows larger. Now even Cao Ren is careful when talking to him.

That means Zhang Wu can still have a heart-to-heart conversation with him.

"After this battle, the situation in the north has been temporarily stabilized. Zi Qian has made great contributions. Tell me what reward you want."

"My father-in-law has given me enough. If you really want to reward me with something, why not join the ranks of King Wei? In this way, I will have three princesses as wives, which is good."

"Stop talking nonsense there. Are you really the mediocre lord with unknown rewards and punishments? When you return to Xuchang, I will go to the Emperor and protect you as King Langya. How about that?"

This was not Cao Cao's whim, but a decision he made after careful consideration.

Zhang Wu's contribution was so great that he could not be sealed or promoted.

Langya country is a nice place and quite wealthy. It didn't hurt to give it to his son-in-law Cao Cao.

Zhang Wu shook his head happily: "Father-in-law, please don't make fun of me. I won't do it."

Cao Cao glared: "It's not up to you."

"It's really not that I'm being hypocritical this time, but that I can't open my mouth. Today, my father-in-law conferred a royal title on me, and in the future, others will make contributions? Is this the same as me? How many fiefdoms in the world support these princes and kings."

In the early Han Dynasty, Liu Bang was granted many titles, but what next? The cunning rabbit died and the lackey was cooked is just the most superficial way of saying it. The king's title is not a child's play. Once the fiefdom is established, it will be a real kingdom.

Not only will the taxes not fill the national treasury, but they will also have to receive regular money from the court that belongs to the king.

That's all. The key is that Wang Jue's army is self-controlled and completely separated from the court. Which emperor can allow so many warriors with swords to go beyond his control, and can he sleep peacefully at night?

Zhang Wu can love fame, money, and sex, but he is not greedy for power.

You can't take this thing with you when you travel through time.

It can't be said that after he traveled to the Wei Dynasty, the number of princes awarded to him by Cao Cao could still be counted.

In this case, why is it necessary to have a name with a different surname, Wang? Does it look good or sound good? It makes everyone unhappy, so why bother.

“How do they compare to you?”

"The sage has a saying, people don't worry about scarcity but inequality. I don't have this ambition, father-in-law, please don't embarrass me, I really don't want to do it. You might as well reward me with a few beautiful singers."

Cao Cao laughed angrily and slapped Zhang Wu on the back of the head: "Promise! If you don't give up the throne, how much is the singer worth?"

"Some people are passionate about power, some are passionate about wealth, and I, Zhang Wu, only love beauty. This means that people have their own ambitions."

"I actually thought that you, Zhang Manzi, only love to dominate the battlefield, but I look up to you." Zhang Wu spread his hands and said, "I have no choice. If I don't work, I can't afford to support my lovely wife and concubine at home."

"Ha ha ha ha."

After Cao Cao laughed for a while, his expression suddenly became serious: "Zi Qian thinks, what about moving the capital to Yecheng?"

"The political affairs are complicated and I don't have any good suggestions. I can only tell my father-in-law that Yecheng is indeed more prosperous than Xuchang, and moving the capital will be conducive to a long-term war with Yuan Shao. I will discuss the rest with my father-in-law and Wen Ruo."

Whether he was avoiding suspicion or really not caring, Zhang Wu had indeed never interfered in Cao Ying's political affairs, so naturally he could not provide a practical strategy.

After all, no one is perfect.

"By the way, I haven't asked you the truth yet. How did you capture Yecheng with three thousand cavalry?"

"Ha! This father-in-law asked the right person. Listen to me carefully."

Zhang Wu's eyebrows were flying and he said this, and Cao Cao listened happily.

He probably guessed it too.

When Zhang Wu breaks the city, will he be able to follow the rules? Cao Cao believed Zhang Wu said that he flew into Yecheng from the sky, but when Zhang Wu really said nonsense about setting up a ladder and attacking normally, Cao Cao didn't believe it.

The next day, the army returned to Xuchang.

The twelfth lunar month of winter has arrived.

The northern land will enter a short rest period.

Farming, military, and political affairs were suspended.

The courtiers who should return to their hometowns to worship their ancestors dispersed.

The city of Xuchang was decorated with red decorations, waiting for the arrival of Zhengdan.

Zhang Wu first transported grain and grass back to Bingzhou, and then picked up Diao Chan and turned around.

After a busy year, it’s time to take a break.

Years ago, Zhang Wu specially arranged a wedding for Lu Qiling, and Fu Shou and Dong Zhaohua were also present.

The marriage of the concubine did not create much commotion, but the guests who came to congratulate her still walked through the gate of the Hou Mansion.

Send real money and silver, send calligraphy and famous paintings, send rare treasures.

There are all kinds of gifts.

Zhang Wu was not picky and accepted everything he ordered. Of course he knew what those relatives had in mind.

After successive victories, Zhang Wu had long become the God of War in Cao Ying.

If he had the opportunity to send his heirs to him, he would be able to achieve great success if he just took some credit.

After Yuan Shao lost Yecheng, the situation became clearer. It was only a matter of time before Cao Cao came to the Ninth Five-Year Plan.

If you are still holding the broken ship of the Han Dynasty at this time, you will really be buried with the Han Dynasty for four hundred years.

Now it doesn't matter if Zhang Wu accepts their things or does nothing. If someone's gift is really rejected, he should be worried.

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight illuminates the earth.

Zhang Wu walked out of the room and started practicing with his gun.

In the bedroom, Fu Shou and Dong Zhaohua were still sleeping soundly.

Zhang Wu loves this rare peace more than fighting on the battlefield. With the beauty on your side, you can unlock various postures, so don’t get too excited.

After breakfast, the maid came to announce:

"Sir, the Prime Minister has ordered you to go to the palace to participate in politics."

"Okay, I understand."

(End of this chapter)