Three Kingdoms: Plundering Entries, From Merchants to Emperors

Zhang Chen asked the two to leave first, and then asked the messenger to call Qu Yi in.

Not long after, Qu Yi entered the front hall. Zhang Chen saw him and hurried forward and said, "Brother Qu, what brought you here today? Why didn't you tell me in advance so that I could send someone to meet you?"

Qu Yi said, "My dear brother, I came here today because I have an unreasonable request."

"Brother, you don't have to be like this. We are brothers, so just say what you want to say."

Seeing Zhang Chen so straightforward, Qu Yi immediately said, "My dear brother, to be honest, I have been wandering for half my life and have no worries. Only the eight hundred brothers under my command have followed me for many years and have been through life and death. I have always been worried about them."

When Zhang Chen heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy.

It seems that his management for several months has finally paid off. Zhang Chen believed that the previous gift of grain and the brilliant performance in the battle of Ying Tao were enough to convince Qu Yi.

So Zhang Chen said, "The brothers of the 'Xian Dengying' are all loyal and brave. I have heard that they have followed you since Liangzhou. I think they have become brothers over the years."

"That's right." Qu Yi sighed, "Back in Liangzhou, I led them to fight against the Qiang people and fought more than a hundred battles. Later, the 'Yellow Turban Rebellion' broke out. I led them to leave Liangzhou and come to Jizhou to quell the rebellion. The original 3,000 people are now only 800 people. They are elite warriors! My dear brother, I have nothing else to ask for. I just hope to find a way out for the brothers. I wonder if you can take them in?"

"I understand what you mean, my dear brother." Zhang Chen said, "Now I am just a prefect, and it is difficult for me to give you a high position and generous salary. But if you don't give up, I can recommend you as the commander of this county, in charge of the soldiers of the county, and you will still be in charge of the Xian Dengying. How about it?"

Qu Yi was shocked when he heard this.

According to the official system of the Han Dynasty, the county commander was the highest military officer in a county, with a rank equal to that of a 2,000-stone official, and only one level lower than that of a prefect.

This was the highest official position Zhang Chen could hold at the moment.

Qu Yi was touched and immediately bowed: "I am Qu Yi, the last general, to meet the lord!"

"What are you doing, big brother? Please stand up quickly." Zhang Chen quickly helped him up and said, "Why do we need these empty formalities between brothers? Wait, what did you just call me?"

Qu Yi said: "My dear brother, I have observed you for a long time. You are not only broad-minded, benevolent and wise, but also talented. Given time, your future will be limitless. Only by following you can my brothers play their value. I have decided to recognize you as my master from now on. You and I will join hands to create a great cause!"

"With the help of big brother, the great cause... will be accomplished!"

Zhang Chen said, holding Qu Yi's hand tightly with both hands, tears in his eyes, unable to hide his excitement.

He had waited for this moment for a long time, and today he finally got what he wanted and subdued Qu Yi!

Qu Yi, one of the best generals in the Three Kingdoms period, whose ability level was even higher than that of the "Four Pillars", was finally put to use by him!

Zhang Chen held his hand for a long time before slowly letting it go.

At this time, he looked at Qu Yi with a smile on his face.

The number of items on Qu Yi had changed from four to three.

And Zhang Chen had an extra blue item at this moment.

[Pride (Blue)]: Loyalty decreases slightly with each victory.

This negative item that led to Qu Yi being killed by Yuan Shao was snatched by Zhang Chen the moment he held Qu Yi's hand!

Although this is a negative item, Zhang Chen has no lord, so loyalty is naturally useless.

As for being loyal to the Han Dynasty, haha, that was just talk. Zhang Chen never thought of devoting himself to the corrupt Han Dynasty.

Without this entry, Zhang Chen would not have to worry about Qu Yi's arrogance in the future. This famous general who ended up regrettably in the history of the Three Kingdoms will eventually shine in his hands!

…

At the same time, in a room in Taiping Manor in Nanhua Mountain, Zhang Ning was sitting cross-legged on the couch. A man in front of her was also sitting cross-legged, with his head down and hair scattered, looking very exhausted.

Zhang Ning put her palms on the man's back, silently practicing, and the true energy flowed and slowly poured into the man's meridians.

After about half an hour, Zhang Ning's forehead was covered with sweat and her face was slightly pale.

After a while, she immediately withdrew her palms, took a long breath, and slowly stood up.

At this time, a young man stood beside the couch. It was none other than Chu Yan, who was seriously injured and unconscious during the siege of Ying Tao. Now a month has passed, and his injuries have almost recovered.

Seeing this, Chu Yan hurriedly supported the man, leaned back, and leaned against the couch.

"Left Protector." Chu Yan called softly.

The man slowly raised his head,It turned out that it was the yellow-robed man who appeared at the foot of Yantao City that day and rescued Chu Yan—Zhang Mancheng!

But at this time, Zhang Mancheng's face was pale and his breath was weak, obviously hurt.

Chu Yan asked with concern: "Left Protector, how are you?"

"I... cough cough... I'm fine, Junior Sister, don't waste your energy for me... cough cough... "

"Senior Brother, don't talk, take good care of yourself." Zhang Ning said with a sad face, "I will find a way to save you."

"No need, I know my situation myself. Cough cough... In a few days, Guan Hai will come out of retreat. He retreated this time to break through the seventh level of "Taiping Yaoshu". If he fails, it's fine. If he succeeds, no one in the sect will be able to save you except you. He is his opponent..."

"Brother, don't worry. I am only one step away from breaking through the ninth level. Besides, he is counting on me to open the 'Huangtian Treasure House', so he won't attack at this time."

"Oh, I hope so..." Zhang Mancheng sighed, "Ayan, listen, from now on, you have to protect the saint well, and there must be no mistakes, understand?"

Seeing this, Chu Yan couldn't help but have tears in his eyes: "Left Protector, don't worry, your subordinates understand."

Zhang Mancheng looked at Zhang Ning, then at Chu Yan, thinking for a long time, as if he had made up his mind.

Zhang Mancheng looked at Chu Yan and said, "Ayan, come here."

Chu Yan walked up and said, "Left Protector."

"Kneel down."

"Ah?" Chu Yan couldn't help but be stunned.

"I told you to kneel down."

"Yes." Chu Yan knelt in front of the couch with a puzzled look.

"Junior sister, I have lost all my power now and will not live long. Don't waste your time on me." Zhang Mancheng said, "Guan Hai will soon come out of retreat, and I can no longer check and balance him. When he comes out, you must be polite and don't confront him head-on. A Yan is very talented and has my power. Now he has reached the sixth level of "Taiping Yaoshu". You need to give him more advice, and he will definitely be a strong helper to you in the future!"

"Yes, senior brother, I know..." Zhang Ning said, tears falling from the corners of his eyes.

Zhang Mancheng sat up straight, took out a token from his bosom, handed it to Chu Yan and said: "Ayan, you are the leader of Black Mountain, and you are also the best of the younger generation of Yellow Turbans. This 'God's Order' was given to me by the Great Sage Master. I will pass it on to you today. From now on, you are not only the God's Messenger of the Yellow Heaven Holy Church, but also the new 'God's Messenger' of the Yellow Turbans. From today on, you will no longer be called Chu Yan, you will change your surname to Zhang, and your name will be - Zhang Yan!"

Chu Yan was shocked when he heard this, and solemnly took the token and bowed to the two of them: "I am Zhang Yan, and I will be loyal to the Saint Girl and Huang Tian from now on, and I will never have any second thoughts!"

Zhang Mancheng nodded and said: "There is another thing that I have never mentioned to anyone. In fact, the Great Sage Master had already predicted the number of days when he was preparing for the uprising, so in addition to the 'Huang Tian Treasure House', he also left 3,000 Yellow Turban warriors. These people are the elite among the elite of our army, and they are also your last reliance."

When these words came out, the two were shocked.

Zhang Ning hurriedly asked: "What! Senior Brother, are you saying that in addition to the 'Huangtian Treasure House', my father also left behind an elite army? Where are they now?"

Zhang Mancheng said slowly: "There is a 'Taiping Village' in Nanhua Mountain. The people in that village are all Yellow Turban Warriors. Go find this village. When they see the 'God's Order', they will obey you."

After hearing this, Zhang Ning immediately said: "Don't worry, Senior Brother, I will definitely find them."

"Okay, then I can rest assured." Zhang Mancheng sighed, "Great Sage Master, I am an unworthy disciple, Zhang Mancheng, and I have failed the Great Sage Master's trust. May the Yellow Heaven bless the Saint Girl, escape from the disaster, and be safe and smooth."

After Zhang Mancheng said this, he slowly closed his eyes, and then a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.