Chapter 269: Go on stage to pay respect to the general! [Subscribe]

On the city wall behind Cao Cao, the ministers climbed up one by one.

Including Zheng Xuan, his disciple Yao Jing, Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing and other contemporary sages.

There was also an old man with reserved eyes and a thin body.

He looked ordinary, but he looked very good.

His name is Tong Yuan, and he is Zhao Yun's master.

The general who was crowned today and the famous figure who was invited to watch the ceremony is also a master of martial arts in the world.

In front, Cao Cao, under the watchful eyes of 100,000 soldiers, paced back and forth on the top of the city wall for a few steps, his eyes like an eagle, and said slowly:

"I started in Chenliu, and I have been raising an army to suppress rebellion for five years. In the past five years, I have won every battle I have fought. Is this my achievement? No, it is the efforts of the wise scholars and officials, and the army!"

It was getting quieter below, and the army listened with bated breath.

Cao Cao was saying, "We have been fighting for five years and have not suffered a single defeat until today. Is this my credit? No, it is the credit of the civil and military officials around me and the soldiers who sacrificed their lives to achieve this feat."

These words warmed the hearts of all the civil and military officials and even the 100,000 soldiers.

This was the mind of Cao Cao. If he made a mistake, he would take the responsibility first. If he made any achievement, he would give the credit to everyone.

The same is true when it comes to employing people. He knows a lot of things, but he never speaks them out first. Instead, he lets his subordinates fully demonstrate their talents and make the best use of them.

He is responsible for respecting the other party and giving him trust.

Cao Cao said again:

"For five years, I have fought bravely with the troops, from weak to strong, from victory to new victory. The future will fully prove that it was you who ended the chaos in China and helped millions of people get rid of the suffering of the troubled times as soon as possible."

"In Cao's heart, regard the troops as pillars, which is an invincible force."

"I will now go up to the stage to pay respect to the general and reward the troops!"

"The King of Wei is so kind! The whole world is prosperous! The King of Wei is so kind! The whole world is prosperous..."

An overwhelming response!

Dian Wei and Xu Chu, behind Cao Cao, each raised a large Yamen flag in one hand.

That was the battle flag of Cao's army. On the front was a huge word "Cao", and on the back was a picture of a roaring tiger.

The edge of the flag uses simple lines to outline a lively flying leopard.

The tiger roars bravely, the leopard is agile and nimble.

The military power and fighting style of Cao Cao's army and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry echoed each other.

More than twenty heavy cavalry soldiers worked together to place a six-step iron platform next to Cao Cao.

There are pillars at the four corners of this platform, connected by beams to form a fence.

It has a simple shape, a rusty surface, and is extremely old, but it is something with a very long history.

At the beginning of the Han Dynasty, Xiao He chased Han Xin on a moonlit night and came back to tell Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang that if he wanted to conquer the world, he had to use Han Xin, and that he could not be appointed as an ordinary general, but had to be appointed as a great general and give him important positions.

He also told him, "If the king really wants to worship him, he should choose an auspicious day, fast, set up an altar, and perform the rituals. Only then can he do so."

Liu Bang, who was still the King of Han at that time, set up a platform for appointing generals and chose an auspicious day to appoint generals.

After Emperor Gaozu established the country, he once again ascended the altar to appoint generals and reward the entire army, which was even more elaborate.

Gather soil from the five mountains, take water from the rivers, gather the people's opinions, and use the iron of thousands of troops to smelt it and cast it, and then it will become the general's platform.

The so-called soil of the Five Mountains refers to the Five Famous Mountains.

He also drew water from the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers and gathered public opinion, and used the broken swords and shattered armor from years of battles under his command to recast the platform for worshipping generals.

This general worship platform has profound meaning.

It had been idle in the palace before because no one was qualified to use it to appoint a general.

Anyone who can ascend the stage and be appointed as a general must at least be the king of a region and have made great contributions to stabilizing the country.

"That's the general's worship platform. He moved the general's worship platform to Yecheng!"

Kong Rong was also watching the ceremony in the crowd. When he saw the general's platform, his expression was excited.

"The general worship platform passed down by our great ancestor!"

"Emperors of previous dynasties did not dare to use this platform to appoint generals. How could Cao Cao dare to use Emperor Gaozu's platform?"

"If the general does not respond, let's see how he will face the world and how it will end!"

In addition to Kong Rong, many elders from various aristocratic families also recognized the origin of the General's Platform and pondered secretly.

After Emperor Gaozu established the country, he used this platform to reward the entire army. It once manifested strange phenomena in the Five Mountains, causing the entire army to be shocked for several days.

Later, Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, also continued to use it.

The same method was used after Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu restored the Han Dynasty.

Apart from this, successive emperors either had no need to appoint generals or did not dare to use them.

Because when the three heroic emperors used it, strange phenomena appeared on the general platform.

Others don’t have this confidence and are afraid that when they need it, there will be no effect and they will lose face.

The General's Platform had been unused for many years and placed in the old palace in Luoyang. It had never been stolen despite all the wars.

Firstly, it did not look magical, and secondly, it was too heavy. When Dong Zhuo withdrew from Luoyang, he was in a hurry. He did not know the origin of the General's Platform, so he did not waste manpower to take it away.

When Cao Cao saw the general's platform, the entry gave a hint.

The minimum requirement for use is to have a reputation of more than two million, public opinion gathered, and good luck.

When Cao Cao was going to go on stage to greet his generals, this platform was the most suitable choice.

He took over the inheritance of the general platform from several wise leaders of the Han Dynasty.

The platform is actually less than two meters high, square in shape, and has a fairly large base area.

Cao Cao stepped onto the stage, one step, two steps, three, four steps.

The general did not respond.

The nobles, Kong Rong and others secretly laughed that the powerful minister who had usurped the country also wanted to use Emperor Gaozu's general platform to appoint generals and bring humiliation upon himself.

However, when Cao Cao took another step forward and stepped onto the general's platform, his luck was mobilized.

hum-

The platform suddenly shook.

The mottled rust on it disappeared instantly, revealing the dark patterns hidden on the surface of the platform, which glowed faintly under the impact of luck.

The blood, blood, and murderous intent of the 100,000 soldiers below seemed to be drawn in and absorbed by the general's platform.

The incantation patterns on the stage lit up, interweaving to form a texture of the Five Mountains.

The entire platform seemed to be growing taller and taller, towering like a mountain. The weapons of the hundred thousand soldiers outside the city echoed in unison, a scene of extraordinary wonder.

"The general actually recognized Cao Mengde!"

Kong Rong, a member of a noble family, looked at Cao Cao on the stage in horror.

Even Xun Yu and others secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

They were not like Cao Cao who had a cheat and knew in advance that he could use the general platform.

Before this, Xun Yu and others also broke out in cold sweats.

If Cao Cao went up and the general platform was silent, it would be a severe blow to his prestige.

Cao Cao stood on the stage, looking proud:
"My Caoying's civil and military officers are headed by Sima Xun. Today, we will come on stage to appoint generals, confer titles and receive official titles. We should start with Sima Xun."

Xun Yu stepped out from behind Cao Cao, came to the stage for selecting generals, and bowed deeply: "Yu, thank the King of Wei for his generous gift!"

Cao Cao: "Since I have worked with you and established the court, your prime minister has helped you with many things, recommended people for you, suggested plans for you, and conspired with you many times."

"Sima Xun is able to possess all nine virtues and never repeat his mistakes. Wen Ruo's talent is the best among the meritorious officials."

What I mean is that Wenruo, you have done a great job in assisting the country, recruiting talents, offering advice, and plotting in every aspect without any shortcomings.

The biggest contribution to our Caoying's current status is you, no one can compare to you.

"Wenruo is a man of talent who can assist the king," Cao Cao concluded.

Even with Xun Yu's calmness, he was still a little flattered by the praise and was overjoyed.

You think so highly of me and praise me so much. Xun Yu feels that all those years of holding his urine were not in vain and he has done his best to pee.

I will continue to hold it in when I get back and follow Meng De.

Cao Cao appointed Xun Yu as the Marquis of Wansui Ting, and he also served as Sima of Caoying, the second in command!

Xun Yu returned to his original place. The civil and military officials around him were envious and congratulated him.

Xun Yu was the first to follow Cao Cao. Over the years, whenever Cao Cao went on a campaign, he was the one who stabilized the rear area, managing both civil and military affairs, and made great contributions.

When Xun Yu was first conferred the title, everyone was convinced.

On the general stage, Cao Cao's expression became solemn, and he said, "We should attach equal importance to civil and military affairs. We should appoint another military general, and Wenyuan should be among them!"

Under the city, at the front of the army, a general came out upon hearing the noise.

Zhang Liao followed Cao Cao from Luoyang and led his troops to join Cao. Over the years, he made many military achievements and was highly valued.

The decision to confer the title of military general upon Zhang Liao first was also a result of careful consideration.

Zhang Liao dismounted from his horse, walked to the city gate, and knelt on one knee in front of Cao Cao's platform.

Cao Cao: "Wenyuan, why do you have to do this? Get up and listen to the order!"

"The King of Wei has been very kind to us. Without his support and appreciation, Liao would never be what it is today. I am so bold as to ask for your permission. I am willing to kneel down and accept the title!" Zhang Liao said generously.

Cao Cao smiled and looked at the troops fiercely:

"Wenyuan followed me, and he was with me even before our army was established. Whenever he made military achievements, he never boasted. I am very lucky to have Wenyuan, not because I want to promote him."

Zhang Liao shouted, "Liao dare not."

"Zhang Wenyuan has great military power, comprehensive strategies, and a loyal character. In every battle, he always leads the army, charging into the strongholds and conquering all defenses.

Over the past few years, he has always won when using his military force; after winning, he can defend, and his defense will be solid.

"You defeated the Wuhuan foreign enemies and beheaded Tadun, which is a rare achievement. I now appoint you as the front general, the bravest one under my command! You will be the left fifth general of the ten tiger generals of my Cao army!"

Cao Cao wanted to appoint ten great generals, and divided them into the Left Five Tigers and the Right Five Tigers.

The five best generals originally in Cao Ying will also be retained.

The key is that we have many generals. The Ten Tigers of Cao's camp and five great generals are role models for generals all over the world.

But this time not all of them will be blocked, only a part of them will be blocked first.

The Five Tigers on the Left are the generals who lead the troops into battle, while the Five Tigers on the Right are the bravest men in the world who can capture cities and strongholds and kill enemy generals in the midst of thousands of troops.

Zhang Liao readily agreed: "I obey your command!"

The former general was in charge of the army and praised Zhang Liao for his bravery and courage.

Sun Quan, who was watching the ceremony on the top of the city wall, suddenly shuddered.

For some reason, when he saw Zhang Liao, he felt a chill in his heart that he couldn't suppress, and his palms were covered with sweat.

Cao Cao also glanced at Sun Quan who was standing in the corner behind the wall.

The next day, Zhang Liao will become the nightmare of Jiangdong and can stop children from crying.

Cao Cao took a string of bamboo slips from his personal soldiers, stretched out his hand and pushed it into Zhang Liao's hands.

The bamboo slips recorded Zhang Liao's specific achievements, the attributes that Cao Cao had just mentioned, appointments, etc., which was equivalent to a general's merit book.

At this time, Zheng Xuan also took out a scroll of bamboo slips.

That is the handwriting of a sage passed down by our ancestors. It has a profound aura and is in harmony with heaven and earth.

Zheng Xuan integrated his power into it, and with the help of the power of the saints in the scroll, he connected heaven and earth.

Rumble!
The clouds in the sky are like a long flowing river, constantly changing.

Cao Cao also stretched out his hand, and the platform below him shook, splitting out a strand of military force that was in harmony with some mysterious destiny between heaven and earth.

The clouds in the sky suddenly took the shape of a tiger, which fell from the clouds like a meteor and entered Zhang Liao's body.

This is the result of Cao Cao's alliance with the general platform, the communication between heaven and earth, and the effect of initiation.

Zheng Xuan used the scrolls of Confucian saints as a guide and provided assistance, adding a sense of civil governance to Cao Cao's process of appointing generals.

When the general's energy entered his body, Zhang Liao seemed to be blessed by the spiritual charm of heaven and earth.

The power in his body vibrated like the roar of a tiger or a dragon, and even his strength increased a little.

He stood up and bowed again, then strode back to his seat, mounted his horse and waited to hear the others confer titles of general.

At the same time, after Cao Cao appointed his first general, an unexpected change occurred.

His sea of ​​consciousness and dantian, the military seal formed from past practice, and the core of cultural context were glowing.

The entries have also changed:

[When you confer titles on generals, you can allocate military luck and bestow it on generals to enhance their titles and increase their combat power.]

[The so-called military luck is the result of the combined efforts of thousands of troops. It is granted if there are merits, and can be taken back if there are faults.]

[Grants you martial luck, which is also of great help to you]

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