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”But, I would like to ask Great General, can Yuan Shao lead the troops to defeat Zhang Ding? and Yuan Shu had even narrowly escaped death. Do they still have the guts to fight with Zhang Bao? If they were defeated or died in battle, would Great General be at ease? ”
”This …”
He Jin was at a loss for words. Honestly speaking, from the depths of his heart, he did not believe that Yuan Shao could defeat him. If Yuan Shao really lost, or died in battle, even if the emperor didn't blame him, he would still blame it. Although he didn't like Zhang Qingrou normally, he could still accept his words.
”What the general director says is extremely true. Yuan Shao indeed has no absolute confidence in defeating Zhang Bao. However, if Liaodong Taishang Yang Lin is his assistant, he will definitely be able to defeat Zhang Bao. ”
”Great General, how can Yuan Shao defeat Zhang Bao when he has Yang Lin as his assistant?”
”General director, you probably know this as well. In order to pacify the situation, Yang Lin has gone from the south to the north, attacking and defeating everything. With him helping, it will pacify Zhang Bao.”
Zhang Jean laughed, he was waiting for He Jin's words. After finally allowing He Jin to fall into his trap, Zhang Jean's heart was even sweeter than if he had drunk honey. He turned around and looked at the Emperor with a brilliant smile on his face. With his experience as a Hanling Emperor, Liu Hong thought that he had picked up a treasure.
”Great General, since Yuan Shao is useless and can only rely on Yang Lin to defeat Zhang Bao, then what use does Yuan Shao have? They might as well send Yang Lin to lead the troops and let him gather the power of the Jizhou to defeat Zhang Bao. If Great General wants to owe Yuan Shao a favor, why not let him be Yang Lin's assistant?
”This …”
He Jin realised that he had fallen into a trap. No wonder this eunuch followed him so closely today, he was originally waiting here, but he was also not someone who would easily admit defeat. He frowned, schemed, and bowed deeply towards the Emperor before speaking indifferently.
”Your Majesty, the Yuan clan's fourth and third officials have extremely high reputations, enjoying extremely high prestige amongst the officials and gentry. If we appoint Yuan Shao to lead the army, it would definitely be as the masses would expect.
”Hmph …”
Just as He Jin finished speaking, he did not expect Zhang Lie to snort coldly, the smile on his face disappearing completely, as if there was a layer of frost on it. He Jin could not help but feel a chill in his heart. This eunuch, changing his face so easily was even easier than changing the face in summer.
”Great General, are you proposing the generals who lead the troops to war, or are you proposing …”
Before Zhang Ci could finish speaking, He Jin had already knelt down with a ”putong” sound, kowtowing to the Emperor, asking for mercy. Hanling Emperor Liu Hong's face turned ugly all of a sudden as he stared at He Jin in anger. If Zhang Gong said it out, it would be a death sentence, and the meaning was extremely clear, you, He Jin have proposed to have a high prestige and illustrious family member to lead the army, and have everyone hope to return, what kind of huge matter do you want to accomplish?
”Proclaims the decree: Take Yang Lin as the general, lead the Jizhou Thorn History, and direct the military and political affairs of the Jizhou.”
After Hanling Emperor Liu Hong finished, he stood up from his throne and flicked his sleeves, with a face full of anger, he walked towards the palace. Zhang Jean, Song Dian followed him out immediately, leaving He Jin alone in the great hall, kneeling down on the ground. Although the snow had stopped, the piercing north wind was still blowing. The snow on the surface was still swirling in the air, making it hard for people to open their eyes. The sky was also dark, as if an even bigger blizzard was still behind them.
On the vast Jizhou's snowy plains, a group of foot soldiers were hurrying forward. From their banners, it could be seen that they were Jizhou's soldiers, and the ones riding in the lead were two tall and sturdy tiger generals.
The destination of this troop was Yang Lin's cavalry camp, now they should be called Jizhou cavalry. When the troop stepped onto the snow and entered the cavalry camp, they immediately received a warm welcome, and in an instant, two tall and sturdy tiger generals came to Yang Lin's tent.
”Reporting: Weixian Zhang He, Gao Lan pays his respects to Lord General.”
”Welcome, generals.”
Yang Lin laughed and enthusiastically welcomed her. He had long known from the exorcism that the commanders sent by the Weixian were the famous Pan Feng, Zhang He, and Gao Lan.
”You two are really tigers!”
Looking at the two generals in front of him, Yang Lin smiled faintly. Zhang He, Gao Guan was eight feet tall, had a tall and imposing figure, Zhang He was well-versed in cultivation, with both bravery and intelligence. And looking down on martial arts experts, full of courage, high righteousness and pride, he had once fought a great battle with Xu Zhu and had no clear victor.