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"My lord, what is the second matter?"

Pang Tong asked.

"Gu intends to hold a military parade in the near future."

Cao Mao laughed.

Everyone couldn't help but looked at each other.

Military parade?

What is this?
Seeing their puzzled expressions, Cao Mao chuckled and continued to explain,

"To put it simply, it is a ceremony to inspect the army in front of the palace."

"The military parade that my lord mentioned should be the observation of soldiers held by King Wu of Zhou back then."

Pang Tongtong suddenly said.

In history, King Wu held a large-scale military observation in Mengjin last week, and at the same time declared that he would defeat Zhou and do justice for the heavens.

"It's about the same. But the purpose of holding the military parade alone is different from that of King Wu of Zhou."

Cao Mao smiled calmly,
"This time it is not only our own people reviewing the soldiers, but also let the common people watch together."

"It is even more important to invite those wealthy families from all over China, as well as Liu Zhang from Yizhou, Zhang Lu from Hanzhong, Wuhuan and Xianbei from outside the Great Wall... all of them will be invited together."

"Firstly, let the common people see the strength of the imperial army, and secondly, it is also to deter those young people!"

Gan Ning's eyes lit up, he clapped his hands and shouted,

"This is a great plan!"

Pang Tong and others also had no opinion.

So Cao Mao gave the general procedure and ordered them to prepare separately, and at the same time sent several teams of envoys to all directions!

……

Hanzhong County.

The government office is Nanzheng County.

A sprawling courtyard.

A middle-aged man with a sense of demeanor is sitting on the high hall.

Below the hall are more than a dozen disciples wearing Taoist robes, listening to his teachings.

"Integrity and no deceit, you will be blessed by ghosts and gods just now..."

The middle-aged man said slowly.

He is Zhang Lu who created his own Taoism with five buckets of rice, occupied Hanzhong, and ruled Hanzhong with the theory of ghosts and gods.

While Zhang Lu was teaching and transforming his disciples, suddenly there was a sound of hurried footsteps coming in from outside the door.

But a middle-aged literati,
"Master..."

He called Zhang Lu, and when he saw the disciples in the hall, he quickly shut his mouth.

Zhang Lu glanced at him, then said lightly,

"Let's step back for now, I have something to discuss with Yan Gongcao."

"Here."

All the disciples got up one after another and retreated.

After they all left, the middle-aged literati stepped forward quickly and saluted,
"I have seen Master."

Zhang Lu inherited Zhang Xiu's teaching method and recruited believers in Hanzhong.

Those who come to learn Taoism are called ghost soldiers.If you have believed in this way, you are called sacrificial wine, and each leads the tribe.Those who lead many people are called "Zhitou Dajiu".

Zhang Lu did not set up officials, but managed local government affairs with sacrificial wine.

And he himself calls himself "Master".

"Yan Pu, why are you so flustered today?"

Zhang Lu unhurriedly picked up the teapot on the table and poured a cup of clear tea for himself and Yan Pu.

The middle-aged literati in front of him is the meritorious Cao Yan Pu of Hanzhong County.

Known for his resourcefulness, he has won the trust of Zhang Lu, and now he serves as a counselor for his subordinates.

Yan Pu took the tea and drank it all, then said carefully,
"Master, the imperial court has sent an envoy."

Zhang Lu shook the hand holding the teacup imperceptibly.

Then he took a sip of tea slowly, and said slowly,
"What news did the messenger bring?"

Yan Pu said respectfully,

"The messenger said only two things."

"The first is that Cao Jun crossed the south of the Yangtze River a few months ago, and even defeated Jingzhou and Jiangdong."

"Now that Liu Biao has died of illness, his son Liu Cong surrendered to the court and recognized King Wei as his adoptive father."

"Liu Bei and Sun Quan were also captured and thrown into prison."

Hearing this, Zhang Lu couldn't keep his composure no matter how hard he said,

"This Cao Mao... is so powerful? He took down Liu Biao, Sun Quan, and Liu Bei in a few months?"

Yan Pu smiled wryly,
"When I first heard the news, my subordinates were also extremely shocked."

"But after thinking about it, the court envoy shouldn't deceive us, right?"

Although Hanzhong County is far away from the Central Plains and the roads are blocked, it won't be long before news from the south can be delivered.

Zhang Lu collected himself and said in a deep voice,

"What about the second thing?"

"The envoy said that King Wei intends to hold a military parade in the near future, so he sent someone to invite you, Master."

Yan Pu said respectfully.

Zhang Lu frowned, secretly suspicious.

Well done, why did Cao Mao suddenly invite him to attend the so-called military parade?

He looked at Yan Pu and asked softly,

"What do you think about this?"

Yan Pu stroked his beard, pondered for a long time, and then said solemnly,

"Master, in my opinion, we must go to this military parade."

"Oh? Why is that?"

Zhang Luqi said.

"As Jingzhou and Jiangdong were taken back by Cao Mao, there are only Yizhou and Jiaozhou left in the world."

"Although Jiaozhou is far away, Shi Xie is a man who sees the wind and turns the rudder."

"There is no need for the imperial army to suppress the situation. I am afraid that as soon as he hears that Cao Mao intends to use troops against him, he will probably write a letter to express his surrender."

"In this way, only Liu Zhang from Yizhou is left."

"If Cao Mao wants to attack Liu Zhang, the most likely way is to go south to attack Yizhou via Hanzhong."

"So the next thing he has to deal with is probably us!"

"He sent someone to invite us to this military parade. If we don't go, wouldn't it be an excuse for him?"

Yan Pu said seriously,
"Besides, when I go to Xudu this time, I can also inquire about the news and see what Cao Mao's intentions are."

After hearing what he said, Zhang Lu relaxed his frown and praised with a smile,

"Yan Gongcao, you are really my son's house!"

"Master, you are too polite."

Yan Pu smiled modestly and continued,
"But even if you are going to participate in the military parade, Shijun can't go."

"After all, your status is noble and extremely important to Hanzhong. If something happens to you, it will be troublesome."

"This subordinate has the courage to take this trip for Master!"

"it is good!"

Zhang Lu's eyes were full of approval,

"In that case, please ask Yan Gongcao to take this trip for me!"

"When you come back, I will reward you a lot!"

Yan Pu bowed and saluted,
"Thank you, Master!"

……

a few days later.

After tidying up, Yan Pu took several followers and set foot on the journey to Xudu together with the envoy sent by Cao Mao.

In Yan Pu's view, Hanzhong is far away from Xudu, and the road is difficult.

This trip will take at least two months.

But to his surprise, after the group left Hanzhong County, they embarked on a neat official road.

Yan Pu turned over and got off the horse, stretched out his hand to touch the hard ground under his feet, and said in doubt,
"Dare to ask the envoy, what is this official road built with, it is so hard?"

The messenger laughed,
"This thing is called cement, and it was invented by King Wei."

"The roads built with it mixed with gravel and gravel are not to mention hard, and they are not afraid of rain and other weather."

Yan Pu's heart skipped a beat, pretending to be calm and authentic,

"Then this kind of cement road, is it only the section under our feet?"