Three Kingdoms: Plundering Entries, From Merchants to Emperors

Dong Zhao, courtesy name Gongren, was selected as an official for his filial piety and integrity. In history, he served Yuan Shao and Zhang Yang successively, and finally surrendered to Cao Cao.

Although Dong Zhao was not a top strategist under Cao Cao, he had made contributions to Cao Cao's success that could not be ignored.

His greatest achievement was to ignite the fire of desire in Cao Cao's heart, which made him embark on the road of a powerful official.

First, he proposed to move the capital to Xu County, ensuring that "holding the emperor hostage to command the princes" could be implemented smoothly. Later, he suggested to follow the example of the pre-Qin dynasty to set up titles, which led to the titles of Duke of Wei and King of Wei.

This person is definitely not loyal to the Han Dynasty, but his wisdom, vision, and strategic planning methods should not be underestimated!

Zhang Chen originally ignored this person, but he didn't expect that he was the magistrate of Yingtao County, so close to him.

In this case, how could he let him go? Zhang Chen secretly thought in his heart, maybe he could take this opportunity to recruit this person to his command?

Thinking of this, Zhang Chen said, "Since you are an old friend, how could I stop you? As Han ministers, we should work together to fight against the bandits."

After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he looked around and said, "Everyone, the bandits are here now. No matter what their purpose is, we must not be careless. Fang Ping!"

"I am here!"

"I order you to settle the surrendered soldiers. Anyone who is willing to join our army will be enlisted and trained morning and night. Don't slack off." Zhang Chen said, "In addition, you must rectify military discipline. The bad practices of the past must not happen again!"

"I obey your orders!"

Fang Ping responded and flashed out of the tent.

"Gao Shun."

"I am here!"

"I order you to recruit soldiers and expand the military strength." Zhang Chen said, "Now time is running out. Although we have the elite troops of the Xiandeng and Xianzhen camps, we are still outnumbered. The war is imminent. I can only give you three days to recruit 3,000 soldiers as backup."

"I obey the order!"

Gao Shun responded and retreated.

Zhang Chen said to Qu Yi again: "Brother Qu, now the war is about to start, I wonder if you can still lend me a helping hand?"

"What are you talking about, my brothers are at your disposal, no question!"

"In that case, Zifan thanks you, brother!"

As Zhang Chen said this, he was about to bow, Qu Yi quickly helped him up and said: "Brothers, you and I don't have to do this. Think of me, Qu, who has come here from Liangzhou, and these brothers have been with me through life and death all the way until today. My brother is a man of great ambition, and my brothers are worth it under your command!"

After hearing this, Zhang Chen couldn't help but feel grateful.

Pan Feng stood aside, not saying a word for a long time. Seeing that Zhang Chen had just dispatched in an orderly manner, he couldn't help but admire him a little more.

However, he was full of contradictions in his heart and didn't know how to deal with it.

After a long time, he sighed, then stood up and bowed to Zhang Chen, saying, "Sir, the matter here is over. Please allow Pan to take his leave."

Zhang Chen knew his mind and it would be difficult to change it. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, turned around and bowed to him.

"General is a real hero! If the general hadn't sent a message, I'm afraid that all the people in my city would have died at the hands of the thieves at this moment. Zifan would like to thank the general for his great kindness on behalf of the people of Guangping."

"Sir..." Pan Feng said ashamedly, "Han was guilty first, and Pan just did his best to atone for his crime. How dare I talk about merit?"

"Merit is merit, and crime is crime. Han Xuan violated the law of the country and should be punished. The general served the country and the people and rewarded himself for his merits!" Zhang Chen said, "Come here, take a thousand taels of gold and give it to General Pan!"

"Sir, how dare Pan accept it..." Pan Feng saw the plate of gold ingots held by the sergeant and hurriedly declined.

"General, you should accept it." Zhang Chen said seriously, "Zifan has another word to advise you. If you go to the battlefield in the future, please don't go to Sishui Pass."

"Why is this?"

Pan Feng was a little confused.

Zhang Chen knew that Pan Feng's end was to be killed by Hua Xiong in front of Sishui Pass, but he couldn't bear it in his heart, so he could only say this confusing sentence.

"General, don't ask more, just remember it." Zhang Chen held Pan Feng's hand and said, "After today's farewell, I hope to see you again in the future."

Pan Feng clasped his fists to everyone, then turned around and left the big tent, ran out of the camp gate, and left.

Zhang Chen looked at his back and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, wondering if they would have a chance to meet again in the future after today's farewell.

Although Pan Feng's martial arts were good, they were far from the top, but he was loyal and righteous, and he could distinguish between good and evil, and he had great righteousness in his heart. This was what Zhang Chen valued most.

Well, I hope that what I said today can save him from the disaster.

Zhang Chen sighed lightly, turned his head and looked at the map on the table again, thinking secretly in his heart.

In the second year of Zhongping, Zhang Niujiao and Chu Yan joined forces to attack Yingtao, and finally Zhang Niujiao was shot and died.

This incident was only mentioned briefly in the history books, and was not described in detail. Zhang Chen did not know how many troops they had.Little, where did they march from?

But the battle of Yan Tao was of great significance to the Black Mountain Army.

Zhang Niujiao was shot and died, and passed the position of leader to Chu Yan, who later changed his name to Zhang Yan and became the new leader. It was under his leadership that the Black Mountain Army gradually grew stronger.

Later, the Black Mountain Army grew out of control and was known as "having a million soldiers". Although there was some falsehood in this, it is estimated that its main force must have as many as 200,000 or 300,000 people.

As a result, the Black Mountain Army frequently harassed the counties of Hebei, making the area of ​​Hebei a mess. If not for this, the strength of Jizhou would be even stronger!

Zhang Chen thought to himself, why not kill the Black Mountain Army in its cradle while it is still underdeveloped?

To subdue the Black Mountain Army, the key person is Zhang Yan. If he can subdue this person, the Black Mountain Army will not be a threat.

It seems that he has to go to Yan Tao anyway.

Just when Zhang Chen was lost in thought, the soldiers outside the tent came to report that a general was leading thousands of elite cavalry outside the north gate.

Thousands of people? !

Zhang Chen was shocked.

Thousands of troops were approaching the city without anyone knowing?

The soldiers then said that those people were wearing the imperial armor.

Zhang Chen was relieved. Could it be that the imperial troops were reinforcements sent by the governor?

Zhang Chen hurriedly led his men to the north gate.

Not long after, everyone left the city gate, and saw that the leader was a young general who looked about seventeen or eighteen years old, about the same age as Zhang Chen.

The young general had a fair face, a handsome face, and was wearing fine iron chain mail armor. He held a red tasseled spear in his hand and rode a white horse. He was really a young man with a heroic appearance and awe-inspiring power!

Seeing this, Zhang Chen hurried forward and bowed, saying, "Young General. Guangping County Magistrate Zhang Zifan, I am honored."

The young general was shocked when he heard this, and quickly dismounted and looked Zhang Chen up and down.

"You... are Guangping County Magistrate, Zhang Chen Zhang Zifan?" The young general asked with a somewhat suspicious look.

Zhang Chen said, "It is you. May I know who the general is?"

Upon hearing this, the young general quickly knelt on one knee and bowed, "Sir, I am Zhang He, the humble general, under the order of Sir Li, leading the troops to help you defeat the bandits."

Zhang He!!!

Zhang Chen's eyes lit up.

[Name: Zhang He]

[Owned entries: Spearmanship Peak (Gold), Incomparable Change (Gold), Hebei Four Pillars (Gold)]

[Spearmanship Peak (Gold)]: Your spearmanship has reached the pinnacle, which is rare in the world. (The power of spearmanship is greatly improved)

[Unparalleled Strategies (Gold)]: You understand tactical changes, are good at setting up camps, and can arrange strategies and tactics according to terrain and weather. (The troops you lead will not be negatively affected by terrain and weather)

[Four Pillars of Hebei (Gold)]: One of the Four Pillars of Hebei, you have a deep bond with each other and can obtain different attribute upgrades. (When in the same camp with Yan Liang, Wen Chou and Gao Lan, your wisdom is improved and it is easier to see through the enemy's strategy)

Three gold entries, worthy of being a famous general!

It is really "no effort to find it after searching everywhere", I originally thought of sending Gao Shun to make friends with this person, but I didn't expect him to come to the door himself!