Zhang Lu swung his stirrups off his mount, cupped his hands towards the top and said:

"Dare to ask, is the general Cao Ang on the city? Zhang Lu, the prefect of Hanzhong, please come out and see him!"

Cao Ang glanced at Zhang Lu below, then at Zhang Wei who was like a rice dumpling beside him, he couldn't help but shook his head and said:

"Hey! They were all born by the same mother, why is there such a big gap? If your ancestor Zhang Liang knew that there were unfilial descendants like you, how would he feel!"

Zhang Wei lowered his head in shame, and simply ignored Cao Ang.

snort!

Now that Lao Tzu is in your hands, naturally let him go. If you fall into my hands, you will see how I will humiliate you!

However, Zhang Wei's thoughts can only be thoughts.

Standing at the crenel, Cao Ang held a loudspeaker in his hand and said: "It turns out that it was the Grand Administrator Zhang who came here, but it was Cao Ang. You are looking for me for something!"

Zhang Lu secretly said: Sure enough, Cao Ang really came in person.

Ever since he learned about Cao Ang's assassination in Chang'an, he knew that Cao Ang would definitely come in person, but he wanted to come. Since Cao Ang was injured, even if he came, it would take a while at night. He never thought that he would come so soon .

Otherwise, Zhang Lu would not have rushed here without haste.

Zhang Lu bowed to the bottom of the wall: "My subordinate Zhang Lu, the prefect of Hanzhong, has seen the general!"

Cao Ang accepted Zhang Lu's worship with peace of mind.

After all, in terms of official position, I am several levels higher than Zhang Lu, the prefect.

After Zhang Lu got up, Cao Ang asked:

"Prefect Zhang brought so many troops this time, is he also planning to fight this general?"

Zhang Tianshi, who was domineering in Hanzhong, was taken aback, and he shuddered unavoidably.

Zhang Lu is not like Zhang Wei, relying on a little insignificant Taoism in his hands, he is defiant.

He is much calmer and calmer than Zhang Wei.

Zhang Lu squeezed out a smile, and said humbly:

"General, you are worrying too much. This subordinate came here this time because I heard that the general is coming, so I came here to greet you!"

Cao Ang scolded hypocrisy in his heart.

Made!

I also arrived at Yangping Pass today, how the hell did you know I was here.

It is clearly a false statement.

It seems that Zhang Lu is not a fuel-efficient lamp either.

It seems that Zhang Wei is even more difficult to deal with than the real villain.

"Oh! Really? Prefect Zhang is well-informed! You got the news as soon as I arrived here, and it takes at least a whole day's journey from Hanzhong to here, but I don't know if the prefect flew here?"

Zhang Lu calmly replied without changing expression:

"The general misunderstood, I heard that the general was assassinated in Chang'an, so I rushed here overnight, planning to go to Chang'an to pay a visit, unexpectedly the general has already arrived at Xiaoke's Yangping Pass, which makes Hanzhong under his subordinates flourish! "

Like a mirror in his heart, he knew that Zhang Lu was flattering.

But why does it sound so comfortable?

No wonder people say that only flattering people don't wear thousands of clothes!

The ancients did not deceive me!

Cao Ang sneered: "Hehe! But when the general arrived at Yangping Pass, it was not you who came out of the city to ask for surrender, but the rain of arrows and unreasonable curses. How can you explain this, Mr. Zhang!"

Zhang Lu slapped himself directly: "Damn the lower official, the lower official is guilty, it's because the subordinates are not strict with his subordinates, that's why today's incident happened, I hope you, the general, will let me go this time !"

"Let you go? It's easy to put it bluntly. In order to resist your attack, I can say that I suffered heavy losses. Then who will bear our losses? Do you know that it is because of your lack of control that you directly give How much loss have I brought?"

Today Zhang Wei finally saw what it means to beat back and forth.

What a rain of arrows, what heavy losses, it is simply nonsense.

The rain of arrows all over the sky is not all shot by you.

As for the heavy losses, I'm afraid you are talking about my subordinates!

However, his hands and feet were bound, and there was a foul-smelling foot wrap over his mouth.

Even if you want to make an excuse, it's hard to say.

Zhang Lu also knew after hearing the words that Cao Ang was exaggerating.

How could he, as an older brother, not know how much his younger brother weighed.

The art of war is not good, internal affairs are not good, and reading is even more difficult.

Only he is a bit talented in practice, but he is really too lazy, he finds a group of cronies and friends to drink and have fun all day long, he is simply a worthless waste.

To say that such Zhang Wei can beat Cao Ang with heavy losses is simply a dream.

Cao Ang said so, and Zhang Lu had no choice but to agree.

No matter what!

Who told others to have big fists?

It stands to reason that if Zhang Lu gathered all the troops in Hanzhong, he might be able to fight Cao Ang's troops.

Unfortunately, this matter can only be thought about.

Not only is he concerned about Cao Ang's power, but the most important point is,

Zhang Lu had already reached an agreement with Cao Cao, and Lao Cao directly granted him the title of General Zhennan and Marquis of Langzhong.

Finally, he was recognized by the court, and as the leader of the Five Dou Rice Sect, he was not exempt.

What he likes most in his life is to use his own Taoism to fool a group of people into doing things for him.

The other is to get promoted and get rich. Seeing the dawn of dawn is in front of him, how can he just give up.

Another point is the most important.

He has self-knowledge, isn't Yuan Shao powerful enough?Wasn't it annihilated by the fly ash beaten by Cao Ang, leaving only a few ineffective juniors still lingering in the corner.

Chapter 394

Zhang Lu, who was terrified of thinking carefully, hurriedly bowed to Cao Ang on the city again and said:

"It's because of the lax discipline of his subordinates that Zhang Wei dared to be so presumptuous. Don't worry, the general, but Zhang Lu will repay you twice as much for your losses in this battle!"

Only then did Cao Ang's expression soften.

He is not the one who is short of money. The recent check-ins in the system warehouse are all grain, grass, gold and silver, which is really not bad for Zhang Lu's compensation.

But then again, in the history that Cao Ang knew, Zhang Lu was a local rich man. He has been in Hanzhong for many years, and he is also a good money-gatherer, with countless money and food in his hands. Cao Ang does not want to take advantage of Zhang Lu. This big fool.

Cao Ang said: "Let's put aside the matter of compensation for now, let me ask you, is what you said to the king of Wei still count?"

Zhang Lu quickly replied:

"Of course it counts. General, you don't know! Ever since one of his subordinates sent a letter to Yecheng, it can be said that he couldn't sleep at night. You are looking forward to it, and I, the temporary parent officer in Hanzhong, can also relieve the burden...!"

As expected of the leader of Wudoumi, who has hundreds of thousands of believers under his command, his words are pleasing to the ear.

It's no wonder that he can carry forward the Five Dou Rice Cult, his mouth is so eloquent!

Putting away his thoughts, Cao Ang said: "That's good! If Mr. Zhang really has the heart to submit to the court, then tell your subordinates to retreat ten miles, so that I can open the city gate to welcome you into the city!"

Without hesitation, Zhang Lu shouted to the soldiers behind him:

"Didn't you hear the general's order? What are you doing in a daze, why don't you retreat ten miles, no, back fifteen miles! No one is allowed to move without the general's order!"

Those of his subordinates were pretty good at execution. Hearing Zhang Lu's words, they immediately retreated towards the way they came from!

Cao Ang only winked at Xu Huang when he could no longer see Zhang Lu's men and horses.

Xu Huang understood and asked someone to open the city gate.

Cao Ang did not pretend to be a gesture, but took his men down to the city to greet him.

Once outside the city, Cao Ang turned into a smiling face and said:

"Zhang Tianshi, I have often heard of the name of Tianshi in the Central Plains. I am so lucky to see you today!"

The quick change of face made Zhang Lu, who thought he had seen countless people, a little confused.

……

This is completely different from that Cao Ang in the city just now!

I originally thought that my acting skills were already superb, but it was nothing to mention in front of Cao Ang!

This face-changing is faster than turning the pages of a book!

But since Cao Ang appreciated his face, Zhang Lu immediately climbed up and said:

"Haha! General, you are too flattering to be an official. I am a false name. Unlike you, General, you are the real hero. Your achievements are admired by thousands of people, and your reputation is known everywhere. Every big man Your deeds are spread all over the land, and there is no one in the world who doesn’t applaud your deeds! It’s the merits I have accumulated in my previous life that I can see the general today!”

After hearing Zhang Lu's flattering methods, Lu Bu, Xu Huang and the others felt goosebumps all over their bodies.

These two are great actors!

The two clearly met for the first time, but they appeared to be more familiar than friends who hadn't seen each other for many years, and it was impossible to see that the confrontation was still on the verge of swords just now.

Cao Ang grabbed Zhang Lu's wrist with a smile all over his face and said:

"Tianshi, the weather is cold, this is not a place to talk, please come inside!"

Zhang Lu said with a flattered expression on his face: "General, I'd like to invite you first. You have traveled thousands of miles and come to a remote place like Hanzhong. You are the guest. I will do my best as the landlord..."

Everyone looked at the two of them walking into the city hand in hand like best friends, they all looked at each other in blank dismay.

After a while, Xu Huang came back to his senses and asked Lu Bu beside him, "Marquis Wen, is Zhang Wei going to kill him or not?"

Lu Bu was also at a loss: "For the time being, let's wait and see, I can't figure out the master's routine!"

When everyone came to the city lord's mansion where Zhang Wei was originally.

Cao Ang sat in the upright seat as a matter of course.

Zhang Lu's smiling face was like a peach blossom in full bloom, and he complimented:

"The general was exhausted all the way, and he was blocked by his unsatisfactory younger brother. It is really that his subordinates are not strict in discipline. Please don't care about me, the general."

Cao Ang: "It's easy to say! However, the matter of compensation..."

Without waiting for Cao Ang to continue, Zhang Lu hurriedly replied:

"Don't worry, General, you are satisfied with the compensation package."

"Well! That's good! Actually? This little loss is not a big deal. It's just that I was invited by you to come here. I didn't want my brother to do something like this. It really made my subordinates very angry. Ah! I want these compensations just to block the tongue of the people below, you understand this, Master Zhang!"

"Understood, understood! Of course, my subordinates understand that your subordinates are like a cloud, and all of them are heroes. My brother is ignorant of current affairs and has offended all the heroes. He should pay for it."

Zhang Lu rubbed his hands and said humbly: "But! General, I'm the only younger brother, and I hope that I can be more generous than my subordinates. Why don't we just let him go!"

Cao Ang pretended to be surprised and said, "What? Has Brother Ling not been released yet?"

Good boy, why don't you pretend?

Zhang Lu bowed his head and said, "General, to be honest, my subordinates haven't seen him yet."

Cao Ang glanced at Wei Zhongxian beside him with a slightly changed expression:

"What? Zhang Tianshi came and apologized to us. Look at how sincere his attitude is. Let's not let General Zhang Wei go? How do you manage your subordinates? Don't you have any insight?"

Wei Zhongxian: "..."

boss!

You didn't explain it either?

Who dares to let it go?

There is a man in thousands of miles. If you blame him, where can we find him for you!

But Wei Zhongxian understood in an instant that Cao Ang was acting for Zhang Lu.

Quickly bowed and said: "It's all the subordinate's fault, the subordinate will do it now!"

Cao Ang looked at Wei Zhongxian who walked out, with a frosty expression on his face: "A bunch of waste, this little thing can't be done well!"

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