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 are not taken with him in life or death. They are just shouting loudly, and they are still yellow and white things.

Being around makes people feel at ease, and maybe they can be taken with them when the time comes.

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.

"Zi Qian, 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 them? 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 has already prepared everything."

Cao Cao laughed and patted Zhang Wu on the shoulder: "You are a hussar general. What are you prepared for? 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 want him to do?"

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

"Okay, let's go then."

In the prime minister's house.

Cao Cao hosted a banquet for guests.

Zhang Wu originally thought that he would invite at most three or two kittens, but he never thought that as people came in one after another, people of all ages came.

The original Bingzhou lineage: Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, Zang Ba, Gao Shun, Wei Xu, Cao Xing, Song Xian. Abandoning Hao Meng, Cheng Lian, and Hou Cheng, who were shot to death by Zhang Wu in their early years, they were formerly under Lu Bu's command.

The next eight strong generals are quite complete.

The first lineage of Runan in Yuzhou: Zhang Xun and Zhao Kan.

In the original Xiliang military department: Jia Xu and Li Jue. Throw away the Hua Xiong who guarded Geyang for a generation.

And Xu Huang, who surrendered to Cao in Chang'an.

As well as Cao Cao's earliest confidant Humerus.

Advisors: Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, and Guo Jiabao have basically arrived, leaving Xun You who is still in charge in Runan.

Military generals: Zhang Wu, Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Le Jin, except for Yu Jin and Li Dian who went to guard Qingzhou, and Cao Ren who guarded Runan.

All 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 expeditions to the east and west for a while, and made a lot of contributions, but because of the different etiquette rules between father and son, he never sat down at the table.

There are also dozens of newly invested people, including many famous officials in the world: Liu Ye, Man Chong, Hua Xin, Zhong Yao, Mao Jie, etc.

Don’t you know it, but it turns out that there are already many talented people here and the seats are full?

Zhang Wu shook his head and sat in the lower left corner of Cao Cao.

He is the most relied-upon general in 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 foreigners for many years, feels inferior. He only relies on his military power.

Hopefully, you can be ranked here. What's more, he is Cao Cao's future son-in-law.

Xun Yu, who was on the right, was in the first place, and he deserved 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 mentioned as a special banquet, he was at the end of the branch. The Prime Minister's Mansion is not a court, and the ranking here is based on distance and distance. Even if he is the new governor of Yuzhou,

It's just a false position.

At this moment, Liu Bei's eyes showed a look of decline, he raised the wine cup in front of him and drank.

He has been on the move for nearly ten years. He is no more than a county magistrate, and his subordinates are no more than two generals.

From time to time, he had to rely on charity from his classmate Gongsun Zan to stay afloat.

Looking at Cao Cao now, his advisers are like rain and his generals are like clouds.

I couldn't help but feel frustrated.

It was 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.

"Ahead are Liu Bei and Liu Yuzhou."

Liu Bei was not annoyed but happy to see that the other party was sneaky. Cao Cao was powerful and those who acted so secretly in Xuchang City must be royalists, so they immediately joined 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 and I will leave on my own."

"Please speak up."

"Someone asked, are Liu Bei and Liu Xuande loyal to Han? Are they 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 would be immediately covered in blood for five steps.

Crisis is also an opportunity!

Although he did not have far-sightedness, he was not stupid either. Since he was sure of the other party's identity, he naturally knew who he was asking for. His face darkened and he asked the person: "A descendant of Empress Liu Beihan, Pian."

How can we be loyal to Cao if we dare not forget our ancestors? "

The man in black didn't say anything, but 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.

The two of them were talking and laughing at first, but when they approached Xun Yu's mansion, Zhang Wu suddenly raised his voice.

"Sword Master Wang Yue? Could Wen Ruo be joking with me? How can a mere swordsman in the Jianghu serve as Liu Xie's eyes and ears inside and outside Xuchang? Is this how you take charge of Xuchang?

"

"Ahem! 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: "When the emperor was young, he did not distinguish between loyalty and evil and got close to the rangers. What Wang Yue had learned all his life was the art of rangers. Those who come and go at high altitudes are difficult for ordinary soldiers to catch.

If there is no blame for his whereabouts, it would be difficult to take action against the emperor's close officials. "

"Hehe, it's just a wanderer's ear. I can get rid of it with a wave of my hand. I'm just laughing at you Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo. You're not as short-sighted as a kid."

"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 and cooperates wholeheartedly with my father-in-law, ten years or eight years will pass the day after tomorrow.

If he goes to Jingping, he can be that wise king, right? "Zhang Wu discovered that as long as the smarter people get into the horns of bulls, even ten bulls can't pull them back.

It's almost worn out, and it just doesn't make sense.

Xun Yu didn't give in at all: "Why not! Isn't it really bad for the prime minister to help the building before it is about to fall, to turn the tide before it falls, and to leave a good name for the ages to be praised by future generations?"

"Really? Then have you ever thought that even if your father-in-law doesn't want to advance to the 95th position, he will step down? Don't look at me, I must be the first to refuse! I will fight him down

Why should a child be allowed to sit in our country? Is he worthy? "

"you!"

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

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