Subsequent news came one after another, and Liu Bei fled to Xuzhou with his brothers Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and a few hundred remaining soldiers.
Liu Bei had a reputation of benevolence and righteousness, and was admired by Tao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou.
He was accepted by Tao Qian in Xuzhou, and was then sent to garrison in Xiaopei, with another 3,000 men under his command.
Cao Cao had just defeated Liu Bei.
He was too embarrassed to be popular, so he did not pursue the victory.
Pursuing Liu Bei meant fighting Tao Qian, and Tao Qian had always had a reputation of being generous and benevolent, so attacking Tao Qian was really out of nowhere.
Cao Cao, who occupied a large territory, did not expand further.
He needed time to digest the gains.
During this period, Cao Cao obtained two powerful generals: one was Dian Wei from Chenliu; the other was from Qiao from Qiaoguo.
Both of them were brave enough to be worthy of any man.
Cao Cao gained even more power with these two powerful generals.
The two of them actually fought equally with Liu Bei's sworn brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
Liu Cheng asked the ministers and staff: "Cao Cao has developed rapidly.
He now occupies almost all the positions in Yanzhou.
How should the court deal with this situation?"
Xun Yu stood up and cupped his hands and said: "The wars between the Guandong princes are nothing more than big fish eating small fish.
In fact, the harder they fight, the faster their overall strength declines.
I believe that the Tuoba Xianbei and Taihang Mountains in the north are now The Montenegrin Army is the most worthy of the imperial court’s efforts.”
Liu Cheng nodded and said: "Wen Ruo's words deeply touched my heart.
Wen He.
You are in charge of Jizhou affairs.
Do you know whether the two groups sent by Yuan Shao have convinced the Black Mountain Army and the Tuoba Xianbei people?"
Jia Xu stood up and answered with cupped hands: "Back to my lord, according to the information obtained from the secret camp, Chen Lin, who was sent by Yuan Shao, returned halfway before reaching the Taihang Mountains.
It seems that she was intercepted and killed.
Chen Lin's bodyguards suffered heavy losses. , all the heavy money he carried was also lost, and he is currently On the way back to Nanpi, Tian Feng, who was sent to Tuoba Xianbei, was erratic.
The secret camp was following the clues left by them.
His subordinates had ordered the elite assassins from the secret camp to sneak directly into Tuoba Xianbei and wait for Tian Feng. , no relevant news has been received yet.”
Liu Cheng thought for a while and said to Zhang Ji: "Zhang Ji, your Honglu Temple sent officials to the Taihang Mountains to contact the Black Mountain Army to see if they can be recruited."
"Nuo" Zhang stood up and agreed, but also asked: "I don't know what conditions the lord can give."
Liu Cheng thought for a while and said: "The imperial court must first reorganize the Montenegrin Army and select the best and strong ones to be incorporated into the army.
Those who cannot be incorporated into the army will all be given fields for them to cultivate.
The leaders and leaders of the Montenegrin Army can stay.
Those who are in the military can continue to stay In the army, the imperial court appoints them as official positions.
Those who cannot stay in the army will be given money according to their original rank.
The specific terms and details will be discussed with the leaders of the Montenegrin army by the officials sent to recruit them.
Remember, it must be recruitment. rather than appeasement” "clear" Taihang Mountain, Heiying Ridge.
This is the home of Zhang Yan, the leader of the Montenegrin Army.
Zhang Yan is the big leader of the entire Montenegrin Army.
The other leaders of the Montenegrin Army respect him as the master.
The combined strength of each leader is 30,000.
This is the most elite part.
If Counting the people who followed them, there were probably not more than a hundred thousand people.
A group of people walked on the mountain path leading to Heiying Ridge.
A man in imperial official uniform stood out among them.
At the front were two bandits leading the way.
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This mountain road is rugged, winding, and the terrain is dangerous.
Some sections of the road can only be passed by one person.
If you are not careful, you will fall into an abyss.
The official sent by the imperial court to recruit the Black Mountain Army was Mi Heng.
This once crazy man is still very crazy, but now he will not go crazy casually.
He has learned to control it.
He is crazy when he should be crazy and when he shouldn't be crazy.
Not crazy at all.
"Envoy, we'll be there in just one more mile," said a minion leading the way.
Mi Heng, who was blindfolded, wiped his sweat: "Finally, you still blindfolded me when we arrived.
Even if I walked all the way with my eyes open, my brain would be dizzy and I wouldn't remember the way I came."
"Hehe" the other leader said with a silly smile.
When Miheng and his followers followed the two minions and approached the village gate, the black cloths on their eyes were allowed to be removed.
When everyone took a closer look, they saw that the village had many houses, like a big village, with some fields around it where crops, fruits and vegetables were grown.
The arrival of Miheng and others made everyone here full of vigilance, even hostility.
It didn't take long for them to be led to the largest house, which was built with stones.
There were several minions standing guard at the door.
"The chief is waiting at Li Mian, please, envoy."
Miheng straightened his clothes, leaving the attendant waiting outside, and walked into the house alone.
Directly across from him sat a strong man in his thirties, wearing armor and with a tough face.
His eyes were staring at Mi Heng intently.
There were seven or eight leaders sitting on both sides.
Mi Heng raised his hands in a neither humble nor condescending manner and said: "Mi Heng, an official of Honglu Temple, was ordered to come to meet with Chief Zhang."
"Mi Heng, you are the crazy Mi Heng.
I heard that you speak uncontrollably and curse people everywhere."
Zhang Yan leaned forward and stared at Mi Heng and asked.
Mi Heng said with a smile: "I don't think that a mere nickname would be known to Chief Zhang.
It is really not worth mentioning.
If the officials of the imperial court do not do well, of course I will scold them.
If the local officials do not do well, I will also scold them.
Just like Yuan Shao, I wrote a bad article and scolded him to death.
After reading my article, he was so angry that he vomited three liters of blood and almost died."
Zhang Yan nodded and said, "I've heard about this too.
You're so brave.
You even dare to scold Yuan Shao.
They are the fourth generation and the third prince."
Mi Heng shook his head and said: "What does this mean?
I not only scolded Yuan Shao, but also scolded Dong Zhuo."
Zhang Yan walked from behind the desk to Mi Heng and asked, "Then do you dare to scold me?"
"Of course, as long as a person makes a mistake, I can scold him."
Mi Heng showed his madness again, pointed at Zhang Yan and said, "Do you want to be scolded?"
"I don't have any abnormal interest in being scolded."
The muscles on Zhang Yan's face twitched, she turned around, walked to the desk and sat down, and shouted: "Although we are nesting in this mountain col, we are still people who know the etiquette.
The imperial envoy is preparing a house."
"Yes, Chief" A small horse tie and a low table made of wooden boards in a primitive simple style were carried over and placed on one side.
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Mi Heng cupped his hands, then walked to sit behind the short girl and knelt down.
A pot of wine, a wine bottle, a plate of mutton, and a stack of snacks were placed in front of Mi Heng.
Mi Heng picked up the food and ate it happily.
He ate and drank while mumbling: "Well, it's delicious, it's delicious, I’m hungry and everything is delicious.
Chief Zhang, do you plan to stay in this small village and isolate yourself from the world for the rest of your life?
Or do you plan to dominate here for the rest of your life?”
Zhang Yan was chewing mutton.
When he heard this, he stopped and asked, "What does the imperial envoy mean by this?"
Mi Heng put down the mutton in his hand, took out a handkerchief, wiped his mouth, and said: "Before you, Zhang Yan, became the leader of the Black Mountain Army, the Black Mountain Army also did a lot of bad things, and often went down the mountain to plunder villages and cities.
But since you, Zhang Yan, did something illegal After becoming the leader of the Mountain Army, the evil deeds of the Black Mountain Army have been significantly controlled.
In the past year or so, I have received very little news about you going down the mountain to commit evil.
It shows that you, Zhang Yan, are still a person who understands the general situation, knows right and wrong, and is sensible.
The person who used to be a traitor in the imperial court In power, the emperor was stupid and incompetent, which resulted in great chaos in the world, and the people were in dire straits.
The people exchanged their children for food, and human lives were like grass.
In addition, Dong Zhuo and others were causing harm to the world.
It is understandable that you gather in the mountains and forests, but now the Lord Protector governs the country. the world, He is benevolent and virtuous, upholding justice for the people, and vigorously rectifying the government in the court, so that the government is on the right track, and his politics are clear.
If Leader Zhang continues to be an enemy of the court and disobeys the court's control, the court will definitely not allow this situation to continue. " A little boss next to him asked: "Mi Heng, you mean to let us surrender to the imperial court, I tell you, there is no way."
Someone shouted loudly: "Sixth, the big leader hasn't spoken yet, what are you doing?"
"Okay, I won't tell."
The man closed his mouth angrily.
Zhang Yan was silent for a while and said: "Master Mi, please tell me the specific purpose of your visit.
Is it to recruit us to surrender, to recruit peace, or to recruit others?"
Mi Heng couldn't help but sneer: "He is really very whimsical in recruiting Leader Zhang.
No wise lord will let an uncontrolled force exist independently in his own territory.
This is a huge danger and absolutely impossible."
There will be no appeasement or laissez-faire, there is absolutely no possibility of compromise.”
"In view of the fact that the Black Mountain Army under Chief Zhang did not harm the people and the rule of the court like other bandits and bandits, the Protector of the State specifically explained before Mi Mou set off that the court's decision on the Black Mountain Army was to recruit troops. , let the Montenegro army and the people under their rule return to the imperial rule normally."
Zhang Yan looked at Mi Heng and said slowly: "It is not unacceptable to recruit people."
Someone on both sides immediately said: "Big leader"
Zhang Yan raised her hand to stop the man from speaking.
He said, "Master Mi, I don't know how the imperial court plans to recruit us."
Mi Heng said: "This matter is actually very simple.
The imperial court will disperse the people who rely on you in surrounding counties and counties.
On the one hand, the resettlement locations are relatively close, and the court's expenses are relatively less; on the other hand, there are many places around the Taihang Mountains.
The land taken over by the court can be distributed to these people for farming.
Note that it is divided, not sold, so the court will not collect money.
No taxes will be collected for two years.
In the third year, taxes will be paid to the court, and each household will pay 20% of the tax."
"I just talked about the resettlement of the people who are dependent on you, and then let's talk about the resettlement of the Montenegrin Army.
The imperial court does not intend to disband the entire Montenegrin Army.
This is not realistic, but it will not copy the imperial court's idea of selecting the elite.
Eliminate the old and weak to form a separate army, and name it the Black Mountain Army."
"Third, finally, after the placement and recruitment of Leader Zhang, other leaders, and the leaders of the Montenegro Army, Leader Zhang will be the commander-in-chief of the Montenegro Army, with three deputy commanders under his banner.
The imperial court will transfer two people from other armies to serve as commanders.
He is appointed as deputy capital commander, and the remaining deputy commander appoints one person from among the leaders.
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The candidate is mainly based on the recommendation of leader Zhang."
"If someone does not want to stay in the Black Mountain Army and takes the initiative, the court can consider giving him a sum of money and 100 acres of fertile land.
Since the Black Mountain Army has become a regular army of the court, it must be in line with other armies of the court, especially in terms of military organization, Drill Section The military talents of the commanders, generals and officers.
Therefore, if you want to continue to stay in the Montenegrin Army, you must undergo rigorous training, learn the art of war, and at least be literate.
If you cannot stand the strict discipline of the army, the army will definitely be tolerant.
Not inferior to this class of people.”
"The last request of the imperial court to the Montenegrin Army is that it must be transferred out of this place, and another general of the same level will be assigned to the station.
The rules set by the imperial court are that after four years, they must be transferred out and take up the same position in other armies or be transferred Become an official in the local area, or be promoted to an official in the court."
Mi Heng said this, looked at Zhang Yan, then looked at the other leaders, and said: "The above is the general arrangement of the Black Mountain Army by the imperial court.
If Leader Zhang and other leaders of the Black Mountain Army are interested, they can discuss it.
If you have any You can also make requests.
If I can't make the decision, I will send someone back to Chang'an to ask the Lord Protector for instructions."
After hearing this, Zhang Yan said: "I didn't expect Kuangsheng Miheng to speak so openly.
Master Mi, others hate you because of your mouth, but I like you very much.
Do you know why?"
"Please also ask Leader Zhang to give me some advice."
"It's because of your mouth."
After Zhang Yan finished speaking, he looked at his subordinates, and then said to Mi Heng: "Master Mi must be very tired after coming from a long distance.
Why not take a rest first, and wait for Zhang and his subordinates?"
After the brothers discuss it, please come over with Master Mi and take Master Mi and his party to the guest room to rest."
Two minions walked in from outside the door and said to Mi Heng: "Please" Mi Heng stood up, bowed his hands to Zhang Yan, turned around and followed the two minions.
As soon as he left, the meeting hall became lively.
The leaders looked around and discussed with each other.
After all, the matter of recruitment is not a trivial matter.
If the arrangement of the court can be implemented to the end, this can be regarded as a very good way out.
But I am afraid that this is the court.
A trap set to lure them down the mountain.
One of the leaders stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Big Chief, I don't think the imperial court can be trusted.
Haven't we suffered enough from the harsh government?"
Another leader stood up and said: "Big leader, I don't agree with Lao Wu's statement.
Now we are surrounded by the forces of the imperial court.
Sooner or later, the imperial court will attack us.
If we don't accept the recruitment, we have to prepare for it next."
How to fend off the enemy?”
Other leaders also expressed their opinions and thoughts.
Most of the leaders who did not agree to accept the recruitment did not believe in the imperial court.
A small number of them believed that maintaining the status quo was the best.
They felt free to be kings and hegemons here and did not want to be controlled by the imperial court. .
Those who agreed to the recruitment all wanted to have a good future.
They couldn't live in this mountain col all their lives.
The Montenegrin Army was just a decent term, but outsiders thought the Montenegrin Army were bandits.
"Okay, stop arguing."
Zhang Yan stood up and shouted to stop all the arguments, "I want to think carefully about this matter.
Brothers will also think about it carefully after they go back.
Let's stop here today and let's disperse
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