The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 243 Chapter 242
Zhang Yan stayed at Mi Zhen's place for a long time, but because of Mi Zhen's pregnancy, he didn't stay here overnight, but went directly to Diao Chan's mansion.

Seeing Zhang Yan's arrival, the servants and servants in the mansion wanted to report, but Zhang Yan stopped him, saying that he was going to surprise Diao Chan.

Zhang Yan went straight to the door of Diao Chan's room, the door was not closed, the moment he appeared at the door, he smelled a smell of herbs, blowing towards his face.

At this time, Diao Chan was holding a pottery bowl and drinking medicine.

Zhang Yan frowned, thinking: "Diao Chan is in good health, free from disasters and diseases, what kind of medicine did she take?"

He went straight in and saw that Diao Chan had already drank the medicine, so he asked, "Diao Chan, what did you drink?"

Seeing Zhang Yan's sudden arrival, Diao Chan was a little panicked, and hurriedly said: "No...it's nothing, the concubine felt a little cold last night, and she was a little bit sad, so she asked the maidservants to boil some cold medicine. General, don't you usually feel cold at this time? Are you all busy, why do you have time to come here today?"

Zhang Yandao: "There are relatively few government affairs today, so I finished them early. Diaochan, the weather is getting colder and colder. Pay attention to your health and don't get sick."

"Thank you for the rank of general, the concubine, I will definitely take good care of myself."

As she said that, Diao Chan pulled over a wooden stool, pressed Zhang Yan on the stool and sat down, stretched out a pair of slender jade hands, put them on Zhang Yan's shoulders, and kneaded Zhang Yan's shoulders.

"The general is busy with government affairs. Compared with the general, the concubine is insignificant. The general should pay more attention to his health."

The soft words rang in Zhang Yan's ears, and Diao Chan exuded a faint fragrance, which was refreshing and made Zhang Yan feel refreshed.

Ever since Mi Zhen became pregnant, Zhang Yan has stayed at Diao Chan's place almost every day, and Diao Chan is very good at serving others. Even if Zhang Yan had any troubles, they disappeared completely as soon as he came here. Where he relaxes.

This mansion is located in the outer city of Pengcheng. It is an inconspicuous dwelling. There are only two courtyards. The servants and maidservants live in the front yard. The backyard is Diaochan's exclusive place. Diaochan is usually fine and will be on the empty land in the courtyard. Planting flowers and plants, she is good at singing and dancing, and sometimes she will sing a song and dance for a while, and her life is very ordinary.

Every time Zhang Yan rewarded her with something, she sealed it up and never touched it.And she is very understanding, Zhang Yan likes her very much.

It is quiet here, it can be regarded as Zhang Yan's place for self-cultivation, there is no intrigue in the court, and there is no gold and iron horses in the barracks, everything is so peaceful, and Diao Chan himself is very measured, never asking too many questions, Coming here is like enjoying a blessing.

"Report to General, Chengmen school captain Xu Sheng, please see me!" A maidservant came to the door, bowed slightly, and reported.

Zhang Yan was resting with his eyes closed, letting Diao Chan rub her shoulders and enjoying this kind of massage, when he heard the announcement from the maidservant, he opened his eyes and said to the maidservant: "Let him wait for me in the hall, I'll go there right away." !"

"Here!" The servant girl responded, turned and left.

Zhang Yan stood up slowly, and said to Diao Chan: "Xu Sheng came here to look for me, he must have something important to do, I'll go and see first!"

Diao Chan said: "The general's business is urgent, hurry up and get busy!"

Zhang Yan lowered his head, kissed Diao Chan, and left the room with a smile. When he left, he took away the pottery bowl Diao Chan used to drink medicine without anyone noticing.

When they came to the lobby of the front yard, Xu Sheng was already waiting there. Seeing Xu Sheng's nervous face, Zhang Yan asked, "What's the matter?"

Xu Sheng immediately clasped his fists and said, "My lord, urgent report from Guanzhong!"

After finishing speaking, Xu Sheng presented a secret report and handed it to Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan took the secret report, opened it, and then realized that this secret report was a personal letter written by General Ning Ji Duan Yan. On the contrary, it intensified and poisoned the people, so that Guanzhong withered, the houses were dilapidated, and the two were at odds again, and fought around Chang'an. Duan Yan couldn't bear the oppression of Li Jue and Guo Si, and was willing to lead the army back to the imperial court, and prayed for the imperial court to appoint a large army , Go to pacify Guanzhong!

"Where did this letter come from?" Zhang Yan asked after reading it.

Xu Shengdao: "Henan Yin sent scouts to send it, saying that someone shot this letter into Hangu Pass. In addition, Henan Yin also asked the scouts to bring a message to the lord, saying that this is a great opportunity, and hope the lord can make a decision soon! "

Henan Yin is currently in charge of Zhang Hong, and Zhang Hong is also appointed to the Shaofu, one of the Nine Ministers.Since it was sent by Zhang Hong, it means that this information cannot be wrong.

Zhang Yan made a decisive decision and immediately left Diao Chan's mansion with Xu Sheng. Before leaving, he sent someone to tell Diao Chan that he might come back very late, so don't let Diao Chan wait for him.

While returning to the General's Mansion, Zhang Yan had already sent someone to invite Jia Xu and Mi Fang to come.It happened that Mi Fang was complaining about his low official position and wanted to use Mi Zhen's relationship to apply for an official. Zhang Yan knew that the Mi family had helped him a lot. If it wasn't for the Mi family, he would not have such great influence now.

Knowing how to repay her kindness, as long as Mi Fang doesn't do anything out of the ordinary, some requests can still be met.

Therefore, Zhang Yan wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to let Mi Fang send troops to Guanzhong to make meritorious deeds. In this way, he would not be left behind when he was promoted to an official position.

After about a stick of incense, Jia Xu and Mi Fang came to the hall of the General's Mansion one after another. Xu Sheng was already standing there, while Zhang Yan was sitting in the head seat.

"See my lord!" Jia Xu and Mi Fang bowed in unison.

Zhang Yandao: "Excuse me. I have summoned you here this time to discuss important matters, so I will not say anything superfluous, and go directly to the topic. I received a secret report that Li Jue and Guo Si, who were rebels in the Guanzhong When we fought again, General Ningji Duan Yan, who was stationed in Huayin, also sent someone to say that he wanted to join the imperial court. You are all my confidantes. Get out. After thinking about it, only you, Mi Fang, can do the job. I wonder if you are willing to lead the troops to Guanzhong and put down the two rebels Li Jue and Guo Si for me?"

What he said was very clear, and Mi Fang listened very carefully. He was complaining that his official position was too low, so he went to find Mi Zhen.

Now, Zhang Yan suddenly entrusted Mi Fang with this important task. To Mi Fang, it was like a big pie falling from the sky!

"Thanks to the lord's respect, Mi Fang is willing to lead the army to Guanzhong instead of the lord. He will definitely set up Guanzhong for the lord and punish the two rebels Li Jue and Guo Si!" Mi Fang clasped her fists.

Zhang Yan nodded and said: "Although Li Jue and Guo Si are already at the end of their strength, their subordinates are all soldiers who are accustomed to fighting. Your official position is a school lieutenant, and the leader is only a regiment. This time you are replacing I will go out, and I will make you General Zhonglang, and lead a division of troops to pacify Guanzhong. In addition, I will assign you two staff officers, one is Yuan Huan and the other is Kan Ze, no matter where you are During the march, whatever happens, you have to discuss it with Yuan Huan and Kan Ze first, and then make a decision, and remember not to be greedy for merit!"

Mi Fang nodded heavily, and said loudly: "Don't worry, my lord, Mi Fang will keep it in mind!"

Then Zhang Yan said something to Jia Xu and Xu Sheng, roughly to strengthen the defense around Pengcheng and strengthen the training of the army, and the two were quickly sent away.

Seeing that Jia Xu and Xu Sheng had left, Mi Fang had nothing to do with Zhang Yan, so she turned around and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Zhang Yan: "Wait a minute, I have something to tell you."

Mi Fang turned around and stood quietly in the hall. After Jia Xu and Xu Sheng walked away, Zhang Yan got up and walked in front of Mi Fang, and said kindly: "Second brother, what did you say to Mi Zhen?" , she told me, don't blame her, she is also thinking about the overall situation. You and my eldest brother are my relatives, people I rely on, the reason why I don't take you to the front every time I fight, but let You escorted the grain and grass in the back because I was afraid that you would have an accident on the battlefield. The mission I entrusted to you this time is a heavy responsibility. Once Guanzhong is settled, you will lead the army to garrison in Guanzhong and spy on Liangzhou and Yizhou for me. Therefore, You must be careful, and don't disappoint the high expectations I place on you!"

"My lord, don't worry, I will never disappoint my lord's high expectations for me, and I will definitely complete the task entrusted to me by my lord. My lord will wait for my good news in Pengcheng!" Mi Fang vowed.

Zhang Yan patted Mi Fang's shoulder, but said nothing.

After sending Mi Fang away, Zhang Yan went back to the back hall, went to see Mi Zhen, and told Mi Zhen about the important task entrusted to Mi Fang.

After hearing this, Mi Zhen was taken aback, and asked immediately, "Husband, why didn't you discuss it with me beforehand when you did this?"

Zhang Yan frowned and asked, "Why should I discuss it with you?"

Mi Zhen said: "Husband, I can't take care of other people's affairs, and I don't want to take care of them, but I can't just sit idly by when it involves my second brother. My second brother is a very successful person, and he can't lead the army alone, but You can be supervised by others, now that the husband suddenly entrusts the second brother with a heavy responsibility, and no one is suppressing him, I am afraid that the second brother will be in danger!"

Zhang Yandao: "Madam, please rest assured, I have already told him very clearly, and sent Yuan Huan and Kan Ze as staff officers, and instructed him to discuss everything with Yuan Huan and Kan Ze before making a decision..."

"Husband, my concubine asks my husband to take back his order quickly. Even if the second brother is to go to Guanzhong to make meritorious service, he cannot be dispatched alone. It is even more necessary to appoint someone to lead the army. Someone must hold him down, otherwise the second brother will easily become arrogant... ..."

"It's hard to get over the water. Besides, how can you take back the orders that have been sent out? But don't worry, I have my own arrangements. I will pass on the order and let Mi Fang return to Henan Yin Zhanghong for restraint. Is this the head office?"

Mi Zhen nodded and didn't say anything more, but her heart was really up and down.

Zhang Yan comforted Mi Zhen, then left the mansion, went straight to Diao Chan's place, accompanied by Diao Chan, all the troubles disappeared.

Since it's a spring night, I won't mention it anymore...

(End of this chapter)