Chapter 14 On Jiang (3) Huaxia Book Library Network

  Liu Zhang spoke freely, without reserve. For the first time, he openly discussed the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Moreover, he exposed Ding Yuan's ambition, directly responding to what was said earlier about the imperial general. After hearing this, Gao Shun's face suddenly turned extremely ugly, and he couldn't speak for a while.

  Zhao Yun only then realized what the hidden danger his elder brother had mentioned yesterday referred to. Thinking back to the day he went up the mountain to pay respects to his master, and seeing the power of the Taiping Sect, his face also changed suddenly.

  Liu Zhang saw that Gao Shun's expression was changing and guessed his thoughts. He slightly changed the subject and added fuel to the fire: "General, as a military general, dying on the battlefield and being wrapped in horsehide is a righteous death. I also know that you are not one who fears death. However, I fear that after your death, you will be left with an eternal bad reputation and be spat upon by the world. You should understand that after one's death, the living will use various excuses to push onto the dead what they should take responsibility for themselves. Perhaps at that time, even the court officials will need a few scapegoats to come out. Heh heh, I wonder if you have the ability to communicate with the spirits of the dead, so that after your death, you can still manage the mouths of these officials and clear your name."

  Liu Zhang's words were extremely vicious, but for Gao Shun, who had also been resentful of the treacherous officials in the imperial court over the years, what Liu Zhang said was something that he could understand even with his toes.

  He has been in the army since he was a child, and it has been over ten years now. He doesn't seek to be promoted or get rich, but only hopes to leave a name of loyalty and righteousness after his death. For this thought, even if Ding Yuan abandoned him in Jinyang, and until now he is still just a small captain, he has never had any complaints.

  But today, Liu Zhang's words were like knives, each sentence piercing deeply into his pain. Thinking of himself after death, with all sorts of dirty water splashed on his head, he feared that even underground he would have no face to show his ancestors. Gao Shun's body trembled uncontrollably, his chest rising and falling irregularly, no longer calm as before.

  Liu Zhang finished speaking, and with a calm expression, he lifted his cup and took a sip, not even glancing at Gao Shun who was pacing back and forth in the room. Now that everything had been said, and the desired effect achieved, it all depended on Gao Shun's decision from here on out.

  "Shao Jun traveled thousands of miles, exhausting his mind and body to speak on behalf of Gao Shun. His words moved Gao Shun to tears. I recall that previously, Shao Jun had said he wanted to save Gao Shun, but I don't know what method he would use." After a long time, Liu Zhang had refilled his cup twice, and finally, Gao Shun stopped pacing and turned to ask Liu Zhang in a low voice.

  It's said that Gao Shun asked, Liu Zhang's face was calm and peaceful, but in his heart he let out a long sigh. Alas, it's not easy being your sister's husband, at least the hardest part is over now.

  Although he heard a hint of sarcasm in Gao Shun's words, he didn't mind at all. As long as Gao Shun made up his mind to leave Ding Yuan, everything would be easy to handle. Now that he asked himself this question, it was just to see if he had any bargaining chips worth risking his life for. At this point, Liu Zhang already had the upper hand and victory in sight.

  He raised his head and met Gao Shun's gaze with a faint smile.