Reborn in the Three Kingdoms Novel - Chapter 168

Chapter 168 Sincerity
“Oh, even if you recruit us, why are you still unhappy? I, Great General Guan, am a strong man and should be a wise master.” Without using his head too much, Pei Yuanshao explained his thoughts.

“Ming Zhou?” After Zhou Cang heard this, he shook his head and said, “Perhaps it’s a prudent master. However, we were enemies in the past, and now even the Montenegrin army doesn’t believe us. Do you think that once we go there, we will gain full trust? If we don’t get trust, we will be suspected as well. What’s the use of going that way?”

After hearing Zhou Cang’s explanation, Pei Yuanshao was stunned for a moment. Then, he nodded in approval and said, “That’s right, there’s really no point in saying that.”

Seeing Pei Yuanshao say the same thing, Zhou Cang smiled bitterly. How could he not want to join the army of the Great General? It’s better to call them officers and men than bandits now. But why would they trust you? If they were to guard against you everywhere and deal with you when they found an opportunity, wouldn’t surrender be asking for trouble?

“Come, let’s drink.” Pei Yuanshao didn’t want to see his brother’s uncomfortable appearance, so he raised the wine in his glass and shouted loudly.

“That’s right. Drink and soothe Qianchou once you’re drunk.” Zhou Cang also decided not to think about anything else. Instead, he held his wine cup and said loudly.

However, before the wine glass could be completely poured into his mouth, a man dressed in cloth walked into the cave entrance. This man was one of Zhou Cang’s trusted subordinates.

After arriving in front of Zhou Cang, he wanted to say something. Zhou Cang waved his hand and said, “If you have anything to say, tell me. I have nothing to hide from Brother Pei.”

“Oh.” After his confidant agreed, he said, “General, three people came from outside the mountain. They said that they were your old friends.”

“Previous acquaintance?” Hearing this address, Zhou Cang was stunned for a moment before he said, “My villagers have all starved to death. How could they have any other friends?”

“They are from the 1st legion.” Looking at Zhou Cang’s puzzled expression, his confidant could only explain further. At the same time, his gaze was also fixed on Pei Yuanshao, who was standing beside him. After all, the less people knew about such a confidential matter, the better.

Under observation, Pei Yuanshao’s expression twitched after hearing this, but he quickly calmed down. Obviously, he was also aware of this matter.

In this way, his confidant became bolder and said, “General, there are a total of three people coming. Among them is a legion’s General Taishi Ci, and another person claims to be a legion’s Military Counselor Guo Jia.”

“Oh, Mr. Guo and General Taishi are here.” Zhou Cang had already put down his wine glass. After hearing who it was, his eyes couldn’t help but reveal a trace of hope. At the very least, these two people were very important figures in the hands of the Great General. Their presence here meant that they valued him enough.

“Yes, they’re all here. Then what should we do next? Do we see or disappear?” The confidant continued to ask.

“That’s right. There’s no reason why we shouldn’t see each other. It’s good to hear what they have to say. Haha, General Taishi has had dealings with them, but Mr. Guo hasn’t had the honor to meet them.” Zhou Cang nodded and agreed. Although he didn’t have much hope, it was a good deed for him to come after all, despite the fact that his guests weren’t gentlemen. There were a total of three people present, and there was nothing to be afraid of.

Seeing that Zhou Cang had agreed to meet, his confidant agreed and left.

At this time, outside the cave, Zhang Chao was observing the surroundings with Taishi Ci and Xu Chu.

The mountains here were like a natural formation. Those who did not have enough experience in the forest would soon be unable to distinguish between the east and the west.

Unfortunately, Zhang Chao used to travel through the dense forest every day in the Golden Triangle, so he was very experienced in this path. Standing between the two of them, he looked around and said, “If Heishan Army’s General’s nest was in such an environment, it would be too difficult to wipe it out with troops.”

This was also the truth. There were dense forests everywhere, and it was very easy for people to get lost. In such an environment, it was truly the choice of a wise man to fight with others. This is also the reason why Heishan Army can survive forever. With this kind of environment given by nature, it is very difficult for ordinary people to do anything to it.

Taishi Ci and Xu Chu did not have the mood to think too much at this time. This time master’s life is under their protection, that is absolutely not a problem. Before coming, country strategist and giffin strategist said, even if he died ten thousand times, also want to protect the master, the two people immediately feel great pressure on their bodies.

Especially Xu Chu, who felt like his throat was going to hang. Even though the elite Montenegrin army was waiting for orders from outside the mountain, they could not quench their thirst from afar. Once something happened here, if something happened to Zhang Chao, how could he not trust him? When he thought about leaving Yin Guan City, Dian Wei repeatedly instructed that the safety of his master should be handed over to him. If nothing happened, he could feel that the burden on his body was heavier.

However, Zhang Chao was the only one who looked relaxed. After noticing that the messenger, Heishan Army, had walked out of the cave entrance, he smiled and said, “Here we are. Judging from its appearance, we will soon be able to see the Lord.”

As he spoke, the confidant rushed over and looked at Zhang Chao and the others, “Three of you, please follow me in. It’s just that I have to trouble you to bring out your weapons.”

“This won’t do.” Hearing that they were going to hand over their weapons, Xu Chu and Taishi Ci hurriedly shook their heads. Although it was said that this trip did not carry any long weapons, they were all equipped with swords. This thing could also play a very good role in killing enemies at critical moments. This had to be handed over. What would happen if something happened?

“Alright, let’s hand it over.” It was still Zhang Chao with a smile on his face that took the lead in taking off his sword and handing it to the person who came.

Zhang Chao said so, xu chu and Taishi Ci although still some reluctance, but at this time is also no choice, can only be very reluctant to hand over the sword on his body.

Zhang Chao knew how to hand it over, it was all a gamble.

This time, the sudden appearance without greeting was to prevent Zhou Cang from playing any tricks. If they suddenly appeared here, the chances of the other party being prepared would greatly decrease. If that was the case, then what if he untied his sword and entered? As long as he could convince the other party, he would probably retreat unscathed. On the contrary, there would be no end to the calamity. At that time, even if there were three long swords, they would probably be useless.

Zhang Chao was planning to fight with his back water, so he handed over his weapon, followed behind the man and walked into the cave.

In the cave, Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao had already stopped drinking. Both of them looked at the entrance of the cave and waited for the Great General’s messenger to appear.

Zhang Chao was the first to enter the cave after the guide.

The cave was not pitch black as expected. Instead, it was the dew of light on the top of the cave, allowing light to shoot in. In this way, one could clearly see the things in the cave.

From afar, the first thing that caught Zhang Chao’s eye was the tall, black-bearded Kansai man Zhou Cang and the fierce-looking Pei Yuanshao.

Zhang Chao had heard Taishi Ci describe these two people, and they were seated on the same seat at a glance. Unexpectedly, the two of them were here. This made Zhang Chao extremely happy. Although it was a bit harder to convince the two of them, as long as the method was right, Zhou Cang’s excuse to discuss it with others would be eliminated.

After seeing the two of them, Zhang Chao strode forward. Behind him was the sturdy Xu Chu and tardif, whose eyes were shining brightly.

“The three of you, slow down. Just stand there.” When his confidant saw that Zhang Chao and the others were about to take big strides forward, he hurriedly reminded them.

Hearing this, Zhang Chao stood there, but his face revealed a mocking expression. “I knew that Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao were two heroes. I never thought that they would be so timid. We’ve even seized our weapons. What’s there to be afraid of?”

When Zhang Chao said this, the confidant was stunned. He didn’t know how to answer, so he could only look at Zhou Cang.

“Hahaha.” Zhou Cang laughed and said, “Even so, the three of you can come over.”

Zhou Cang was also a self-proclaimed hero. Ordinary provocation techniques would not work. However, as Zhang Chao had said, only three people came, and none of them were armed. If this was the case, he would be afraid and waste the word hero.

Zhou Cang said, confidant QinBing no longer obstruct, let zhang chao three people began to approach.

Xu chu and Taishi Ci of course is happy, as long as the distance is close enough, once an emergency happens, they can take control of the two people, so also have a life-saving cost.

However, Zhang Chao did stop three steps away from Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao.

Such a distance allowed the people opposite him to hear his words clearly, and they did not feel any sense of danger because they were too close.

Zhang Chao took the initiative to stop, which made Zhou Cang breathe a sigh of relief. No matter what, he had heard of Taishi Ci’s reputation. If they were together, he believed that he would not be his opponent. If they were too close, his life would inevitably be in danger. However, even if they took the initiative to stop, they probably didn’t have the intention to make a move.

With Zhang Chao’s sincerity, Zhou Cang also said to his confidant, “Alright, you can leave first. Remember to watch the outside and not allow anyone to enter.”

“Yes.” His confidant agreed, and then turned to look at Zhang Chao and the others with a fierce stare, as if saying, “Be honest with me.”

When there were only five people in the cave, Zhou Cang spoke first, “This is Mr. Guo Jia, right? I’ve heard a lot about him. I just don’t know why you’re here.”

“Naturally, I’ve convinced you to abandon the secret.” Zhang Chao said. He understood the difference between a general and a civil servant.

For civil servants, to make it effective, they needed more methods, and even more reason and facts. But for a general, as long as you show enough sincerity, there is a high chance that you can convince the other party.