socalfunplaces Page 325
Page 325
Zhang Lu has no reason to refuse at all now. Anyway, there is no threat to him, and he can even play it by ear.
Therefore, in order to express the sincerity of the negotiation between the two parties, the specific agreed meeting place is decided by Cao Ang.
Naturally, it is impossible for Cao Ang to go to Nanzheng and Zhang Lu, the prefecture of Hanzhong County, to meet Zhang Lu. This place is a bit far from the place where Cao Ang is now in the Hanzhong mansion, and it will take several days to walk.
Although Cao Ang was very confident in his heart, he was not stupid. If Zhang Lu really turned his back on him, Nanzheng would really be called every day, and the earth would not work.
Even if the overlord Xiang Yu is reborn, don't even think about being able to escape from here.
And Cao Ang chose to meet at Shangyong County in the east of Hanzhong County.
This Shangyong County is an important town in the eastern part of Hanzhong, not to mention that it is very close to Cao Ang's current location, and it only takes half a day to reach Hanzhong.
If something really happened, then Guan Yu and Zhao Yun, who were waiting outside, could directly lead their troops into Hanzhong to rescue them.
So Cao Ang entered the land of Hanzhong with some followers.
The geographical location of Hanzhong County is on the south side of the Qinling Mountains. There are many mountains. The geographical environment is a bit complicated, and it is not convenient for too many troops to move, so the price of a strong attack will be too high!
Therefore, Cao Ang decided to use the powerful military oppression on the one hand, and the skills of negotiation on the other hand, so as to achieve the desired goal at the lowest cost.
After entering Hanzhong, Cao Ang walked all the way with his head up and chest out, aggressive and very high-profile, and the people of all counties lined up to welcome him.
Cao Ang is now not only the great general of the dynasty, but also Lord Situ, one of the three princes.
It is the famous generals and scholars who are all over the world, and even the famous sages and sages. It is very grand for such a person to come.
Although it is in Hanzhong, the newspapers in the counties are very popular. The well-known poems written by Cao Ang and the stories of Liang Zhu are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In the eyes of many common people, Cao Ang is a god-man with both civil and military skills, a talent of heaven and man, a high position, and a heart for the common people!
Who wouldn't want to take a look at such a person?
Now that public opinion is so high, Zhang Lu dare not touch Cao Ang at all.
Regardless of the public opinion of those people, or the [-] elites outside Hanzhong who are ready to attack at any time, Zhang Lu dare not provoke him in his heart, so he is under a lot of pressure.
What he didn't expect was that Cao Ang, who went to the meeting alone on his own home field, actually made himself more stressed and anxious.
Therefore, the current Zhang Lu can only bite the bullet and lead some people to the top.
"Zhang Lu in Hanzhong paid homage to the general, but he was disappointed to welcome him, and he hoped that the general would make amends!"
At this time, Cao Ang was dressed in white, with a face like a crown of jade, with a gentle and calm demeanor.
Although he is in an away game now, Cao Ang is not at all restrained, and his aura is so strong that it overwhelms everyone.
Seeing this, Zhang Lu was in awe!
Zhang Lu admired him very much!
Zhang Lu was also accompanied by a trace of apprehension!
The people around Zhang Lu had never seen such an elegant person, and they even had a trace of respect and admiration for Cao Ang.
Zhang Lu later discovered that Cao Ang was not only charismatic but also powerful.
There are two people standing beside Cao Ang, one red and one white, a man and a woman, the two generals have no fear on their faces, looking down on everyone present.
"Sun Ce and Liu Biao openly rebelled against the imperial court. I, Cao Ang, was ordered to judge the rebellious party. I wonder if Hanzhong can make an excuse!"
Afterwards, Cao Ang said directly.
Hearing this, Zhang Lu was very vigilant!
Then Zhang Lu frowned and said, "This...I'm afraid I can't do this!"
Zhao Yun frowned upon hearing this, and Lu Wen couldn't help scolding: "Well, you Zhang Lu, since you are an official of the imperial court and still refuse to make excuses, do you want to disobey the imperial court and join forces with those disorderly officials and thieves?"
Zhang Lu and the others all showed nervous expressions when they heard the words.
I thought that the negotiation would be a slow seesaw and a little bit of negotiation. Who would have thought that Cao Ang would be so straightforward. Everyone knew that once the Cao family came in, Zhang Lu's family fortune, interests, and even life would not be guaranteed at all.
How dare Zhang Lu let go in this situation?
Cao Ang then waved his hand to signal Lu Wen not to talk too much.
"I'm very direct, and I never beat around the bush when I want to say something."
Cao Ang said to Zhang Lu: "If you submit to the imperial court now, you will be able to live comfortably and enjoy all the glory and wealth. On the contrary, if you choose to protect Sun Ce and Liu Biao, you will surely bear the imperial court's wrath and leave a bad reputation forever!"
...
Chapter 240 Discussion
Before Zhang Lu could say anything, a general standing behind him couldn't help but said: "You little thief Cao Ang, you dare to humiliate my master with that petty profit, you really don't take my master seriously! "
"Don't forget where you are now, as long as we give an order, it will not be difficult to keep you!"
It's just the beginning, and the smell of gunpowder here is already a bit pungent.
Both sides were clearly threatening each other.
Zhao Yun then sneered and said, "Hmph, are we being scared? You really underestimate the general. How many people have you ambushed outside Shangyong County? Five thousand? Ten thousand?"
Everyone in Zhang Lu looked at each other when they heard the words.
Zhao Yun said in a cold voice: "There are only five or six steps between you and me. If you want to take off your heads, it's like searching for something. Before your people come in, your heads will already fall to the ground!"
After saying these words, Zhao Yun exuded strong confidence, which suddenly changed the expressions of everyone present.
Especially Zhang Lu, he thought that Cao Ang himself was an invincible person, and the distance between the two of them was so close at this moment, if Cao Ang violently staged a rebellion, wouldn't it be the end of five steps of blood spattering?
Zhang Lu was very nervous and apprehensive at this moment.
The faces of the people standing behind Zhang Lu were also very ugly, and the atmosphere of the scene froze for a while, reaching the point where swords were on the verge of breaking out.
Lu Wen, who was standing by the side, was even a little skeptical. The reason why Cao Ang chose to go to the meeting alone and went deep alone was to capture Zhang Lu directly, so he was ready to do it.
"Relax, everyone, don't take it so seriously, this general is here to solve problems, not create them."
Cao Ang glanced at the original Taoist robe on Zhang Lu, and then at the similar sect costumes worn by all of Zhang Lu's subordinates.
He smiled slightly.
"Master Zhang probably doesn't care about the glory and wealth, it's because Cao Ang is superficial!"
"I don't know if I promise Mr. Zhang to promote your career, what about your ideal?"