Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 334 A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Although she didn't sleep all night, Xia Houlan didn't dare to delay, and she wanted to report the news at dawn. Zhang Yan ordered Xiaoshuai Du Chang to send Xiahoulan down the mountain, while she fell asleep.

Liu He was overjoyed when he heard the news, and Zhang Yan agreed to meet, which meant that he didn't want to be a bandit for life, and that he wanted to surrender. This was a good start.

To show his sincerity, Liu He didn't bring more troops, only Dian Wei and ten guards went to Changshan Pass with him. Along the way, Xia Houlan roughly explained the situation of the Black Mountain Army. Feng's Pingnan Zhonglang will pretend to be himself, and restrain his subordinates not to go down the mountain to disturb the people.

The other two leaders of the Black Mountain Army are named Huang Long and Bai Que. They were originally bandits in Taihang Mountain. They were domineering, insidious and cunning. decision.

Liu He knew that he couldn't ask for all the thieves to surrender. Zhang Yan was also considered a general. If he could be brought under his command, he would be useful in the future. up.

At noon, we came to Changshan Pass, also known as Daomaguan Pass, which is as important as Juyong Pass in Youzhou. It is the gateway to the Taihang in the northwest of Jizhou. Guan Yidong protection.

Now this pass was abandoned because of the rebellion of thieves. Weeds were overgrown, and the gate was closed and dilapidated. Several thieves looked around at the pass, and immediately whistled when they saw Liu He and his party.

Hearing the signal, Zhang Yan immediately walked out of the gate tower, saw a few horses coming up the mountain road, frowned and said, "Liu He only brought these people?"

Du Chang sighed: "Liu He is really a hero. He came here alone with full sincerity, but we... oh, what a shame!"

Zhang Yannong frowned, raised his hand and slapped his forehead fiercely. In order to guard against Liu He, he brought three thousand elite soldiers down the mountain and ambushed behind Changshan Pass. up.

Comparing the two sides, Zhang Yan lost a bit in bearing first, and they often boast that they are heroes and heroic, but in the end they are not as generous as Liu He, and they feel hot and uncomfortable on their faces.

"Hmph, Liu He is so bold, he doesn't take us seriously."

At this moment, several leaders including Huang Long and Bai Que also turned out, and looked at Liu He with a sneer, with a fierce look in their eyes.

"You don't need to say too much, follow me down the city to meet you!" Zhang Yan immediately went down from the gate tower to meet Liu He on the avenue in front of the pass.

When Liu He got off his horse, Zhang Yan stepped forward first, clasped his fists and said, "I have heard about the general's name for a long time, and it is like thunder, and now I have acquaintance, three lives are lucky."

Liu He laughed and said: "Zhang Zhonglang is also an official of the imperial court. He is in charge of the affairs of Taixing, restraining his subordinates and not disturbing the people. I also deeply admire it."

Zhang Yan was stunned, seeing Liu He meeting with the courtesy of colleagues, he felt more cordial in his heart, shook his head and smiled and said: "I have been pretending to be a thief for a long time, and I am a bandit, which is not tolerated by the government. Fortunately, Your Majesty recruited Yu, so I don't like it." How can you be as famous as the general who conquered the south and the north when he is full of evil?"

Liu He said with a smile: "The so-called one who knows the current affairs is a hero. Zhang Zhonglang knows the good and the bad, and he must also have great ambitions. If he can help protect the country and save the people of the world, he will accomplish great things in the future. He is also a hero!"

The two were talking, and when they met, they got rid of their grievances, and even tacitly sat down in front of a big rock in front of the pass to discuss the matter of surrender.

Liu He smiled and asked: "I know that Zhang Zhonglang is not a thief, so I asked Daxia Tong and Mr. Wang Yanfang to write to you. I wonder if you can receive the letter?"

"The letter has already been received!" Zhang Yan nodded and said: "Mr. Wang is a famous scholar in Bingzhou. Everyone respects him. I am lucky to be taught by him. Tong Daxia once came to the village and asked me to be a chivalrous man. The strong help the weak, never infringe on the common people, consider yourself a bandit and lose your identity, I will always remember this in my heart."

Liu He said with a smile: "Since Zhang Zhonglang has such knowledge and can listen to the words of the two gentlemen, he must have made a decision in his heart. I will definitely arrange these 10 people properly and treat them fairly like other ordinary people. Home, the government will never ask about past crimes."

Before Zhang Yan could reply, Huang Long said angrily, "Humph, it sounds nice. The imperial court never cares about the life and death of the people, but increases taxes every year. If the crops in the fields are not enough, we hand them over to the government. Now we don't have to worry about food and clothing in Taihang Mountains. Why? Surrender?"

"That's right!" The white sparrow immediately shouted: "We were all forced by the government. Now we only kill corrupt officials, local tyrants and tyrants. How happy we are, how happy we are. If we surrender, we have to farm the land and pay taxes. We are bound by the government. I won't do it!"

The words of these two people immediately resonated with many people. Under the instigation of the two of them, they shouted. They were used to being carefree in the mountains. When they thought of being controlled by the government, many people began to resist.

"Shut up!" Zhang Yan was furious, and said in a deep voice: "Do you want to be thieves all your life? Don't talk about starting a family in the mountains, even if you have descendants, the younger generations will never be able to hold their heads up."

However, Liu He waved his hand to stop Zhang Yan, and sighed, "Actually, what the leaders said is not unreasonable. In the past, the ten regular servants did evil, and the officials forced the people to rebel. It was indeed the court's injustice. However, the situation is different now. How about Youzhou, Does Bingzhou still have people displaced?"

Huang Long snorted coldly, and said in a deep voice: "Even so, the government will be the same sooner or later."

Liu He shook his head and said: "If the government is clear and the country is rich and the army is strong, how can the imperial court allow thieves to ravage? In the future, Hebei will be pacified, and there will be no government to oppress the people. If there are no corrupt officials and powerful people, how will you deal with yourself? Are you going to rob People from the same background as you can't do it?"

Huanglong laughed and said, "Taihang Mountain stretches for thousands of miles. We hunt and farm for a living, and we are also at ease."

"It's okay if it's just a few of you, but with a population of more than 20, can we be self-sufficient in the Taihang Mountains?" Liu He shook his head and said, "Occupying the mountains and becoming king has not been a long-term solution since ancient times. Now that the princes stand side by side, it is you who When it comes to correcting evil and returning to righteousness, the times will create heroes. At this time of great chaos, there is no reason for anyone with a little blood to sit back and watch. In the future, reviving the Han Dynasty and being famous in history would be much better than occupying only one or two hills and causing harm to the people and being reviled by others. ?”

The more Zhang Yan heard it, the more reasonable she became, she lowered her head and pondered for a moment, stood up abruptly, said with clasped fists, "I am willing to follow the general, do my best to help the Han Dynasty, and make amends for my sins. Although I am heartbroken, I will not hesitate."

"That's a great man!" Liu He praised, grabbed Zhang Yan's arm, looked at the others and said, "Now that Dong Zhuo is in chaos, and the princes have different opinions, if you can loyally work together to help the royal family, you will be promoted in the future through meritorious service. Rewards, feudal lords and generals, the children and grandchildren will also benefit endlessly, such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, why are you still obsessed with it?"

Bai Que glared at Zhang Yan angrily, gritted his teeth and shouted: "Chu Feiyan, don't forget why you changed your name. Have you forgotten the chief's hatred? He died at the hands of Liu He."

Zhang Yan's expression darkened, and he sighed: "It is precisely because I remembered the teachings of the big leader that I decided to abandon the dark and turn to the bright. Before he died, he entrusted the brothers to me and asked me to protect everyone's safety. Now everyone can settle down and start a career. Isn't it true? Isn't that the original intention of the big boss?"

Huang Long pointed at Liu He and roared: "But he is the enemy who killed the big boss, and we are incompatible with each other."

(End of this chapter)