Chapter 479: Characteristics of Dongguan County
Dongguan County Garrison General Cao Bi Cao Haose is Cao Bao's clan, relying on Cao Bao's nepotism to sit in the position of garrison general, which is simply a status and right that countless people can't reach. Cao Hu also gave full play to the temperament of the Cao Bao people, and did not do anything else in office, and this corruption and bribery were impressive. In just a few years, a huge amount of wealth has been scrapped. This guy has almost dominated all kinds of industries in the entire Dongguan County. This person is still very lascivious, and for this reason, he also specially purchased several green buildings, making Dongguan County the most desirable place for all kinds of lustful people in Xuzhou.
If it weren't for Guan Yu occupying Beihai and Dongguan County being close to Beihai, he would still want to continue to stay in Dongguan County. As early as when Guan Yu occupied Beihai, Cao Hu sent a large number of gifts to Cao Bao, hoping to be transferred to the rear, but every time he was lost.
This time Cao Hu felt troubled, because Guan Yu led the troops to kill Dongguan County. Guan Yu led the troops to Dongguan County. Although this person doesn't have much ability, he has a little self-knowledge. Knowing that he couldn't hold Dongguan, he immediately sent someone to ask for help from the Xuzhou Governance Office. This time, the supreme leader of Xuzhou had a reply, but it was not good news such as allowing him to retreat, but asked him to wait for help. Xuzhou Mu Liu Bei Liu and General Cao Hong will lead the army to come, if before the arrival of the army, Dongguan is broken by Guan Yu, then he does not have to come back alive, directly to see him.
Cao Hu felt a chill in his neck, and he knew that this was not a joke. Back then, Liu Zhoumu in Xuzhou was bullied by his own head Cao Bao badly, and he might not dare to do anything to Cao Bao, but against a cat and a dog like himself, a crime of dereliction of duty in defending the city can kill his whole family.
In desperation, Cao Bi could only bite the bullet.
It's a pity that Cao Bi, the garrison general, is a straw bag, how good can he be under his hands, he usually bullies the people and is still good, if he wants them to fight on the battlefield, isn't that to send food to the opponent?
Cao Bi decisively chose to defend, at least he would not be broken by Guan Yu's waves.
It's a pity that Cao Bi underestimated Guan Yu, and also overestimated the soldiers and horses under his command, and the various cities in Dongguan County were broken by Guan Yu all the way, and they directly killed Dongguan City, the seat of Dongguan County.
Guan Yu quickly surrounded Dongguan City, and then discussed with Guo Tu and Hou Cheng how to quickly break through Dongguan City.
"Is there any information about the Dongguan City Guard?" Guan Yu asked.
Hou Cheng took out a piece of information, and after reading it, he said: "General Guan, the garrison general of Dongguan City is Cao Bi, a clansman of Cao Bao, this person does not have much ability, but he is very good at corruption and bribery." ”
"It turned out to be rubbish! Then there is no need to negotiate, and the attack will start immediately. Reinforcements from Xuzhou will soon arrive, and our army must break through Dongguan as soon as possible! Guan Yu gave the order to attack on the spot.
Guan Yu's army began a large-scale assault on Dongguan City.
Dongguan City is a very strong city, if you use a good ability of martial arts to defend, it is not so simple to break through Dongguan City. But Cao Bi is a timid guy who is afraid of death. This guy was frightened by the murderous aura in Guan Yu's army when Guan Yu hadn't started the war yet.
Now that Guan Yu has launched a large-scale attack, Cao Bi knew that he could not hold it at all, so he decisively chose to surrender in Kaesong. This Dongguan County is not Cao Hu's Yiyantang, there are many people who oppose surrender, Taishou Cheng Cheng Zi'an, is the most fierce one to oppose, he got up from the cold door, although he has no rights and background, but he has the blood that is not lost to the generals. Of course, Cao Bi couldn't let this obstructive civil official block his way of life, so he pulled out a knife on the spot and cut off this backbone Taishou, and this person's head happened to be used as a vote. Taishou was killed, and everyone else became a turtle with a shrunken head, and it was a good thing to have blood and backbone, but it was in vain if his life was gone.
The soldiers of Guan Yu's army, who were holding their breath and preparing to kill, were stopped by the actions of the defenders. How can you be like this, I don't know if it's very unambitious to simply surrender like this.
For Guan Yu, it would be great to be able to take Dongguan City without a single soldier. So he accepted Cao Bi's surrender.
"The sin general Cao Bi led the whole city of Dongguan to greet the king." Cao Bi decisively knelt down in front of Guan Yu. And Cheng Li's head was used as a meeting gift by Cao Bi.
"Well, get up." Guan Yu looked down on this kind of person who surrendered without a fight the most.
Cao Bi didn't care about this kind of thing at all, and he was very attentive to bring Guan Yu and the others into Dongguan City. The garrison generals all chose to surrender, and of course the defenders of Dongguan City all laid down their arms, and Guan Yu's troops soon took over the defense of Dongguan City.
As soon as he walked into Dongguan City, Guan Yu felt that something was wrong. The general city is lined with houses and shops, but there are few houses in this Dongguan city, and most of them are some restaurants, green buildings, and gambling stalls. There were also women dressed up in fancy clothes on the green building, and when they saw a large number of soldiers, they didn't know how to shamelessly throw flattering glances at Guan Yu's soldiers, which made the soldiers who had never seen many women itch in their hearts.
Guan Yu knew what Qinglou and gambling stalls do, and at first he thought it was normal to have a few Qinglou, but all the way to Taishou Mansion, there were Qinglou, gambling stalls, and restaurants on both sides of the road, which was wrong.
After entering the Taishou Mansion, Cao Bi respectfully handed over all the household registration and other materials of Dongguan County to Guan Yu.
Guan Yu couldn't understand this, so he handed it to Guo Tu next to him. After Guo Tu looked at it for a while, he realized that something was wrong. The population of Dongguan County is not one of the many counties in Xuzhou, but the taxes of Dongguan County have always been among the best, and the business of Dongguan County is not very developed, Guo Tu is a little confused.
"General Cao, why is the tax revenue of this Dongguan County so much more than that of other places, and it stands to reason that it shouldn't be?" Guo Tu asked.
When Cao Bi heard this, his heart was overjoyed, this is really his credit.
"My lord, this Dongguan County is not much different from other counties in Xuzhou in terms of land and population, and it can have so many taxes, mainly because of the contribution of the sideline business." Cao Bi said.
"I see, it seems that General Cao is still a talent." Guo Tu just saw a large number of green buildings, gambling stalls, and restaurants in Dongguan City, and he understood in his heart.
Cao Bi was praised by Guo Tu, a little carried away, and continued: "My lord, it's not the last general who brags about himself. When the last general first came to Dongguan, the situation here was incomparable, and all industries were depressed, and it was simply too backward. In order to increase taxes and not increase the burden on the people, the general took advantage of the geographical advantages of Dongguan County to continue to carry out side businesses. Build the whole Dongguan into the most distinctive place in Xuzhou. There is an endless stream of literati, businessmen and officials, which is why today's grand occasion has been. Don't hide it from the two adults, the last general also has a few side jobs in his hands. If there are two adults interested, the end will be able to arrange the best for the two, it cannot be said that it is the national color and fragrance, but there is no one to compare in Xuzhou, to ensure that the two adults are satisfied. ”
Cao Bi's words are true and false, where did he not increase taxes for the people, but even increased a lot, otherwise where did his family wealth come from?
Guan Yu's big red face became very gloomy, this guy actually regarded him as that kind of lustful person, and he was ashamed to say that this kind of smoky thing was a side business.
Cao Bi didn't know that Guan Yu was already angry, the key was that Guan Yu's big red face couldn't see anything, and he continued: "Of course, these side jobs will be dedicated to the government every day, and these dedications will naturally be distributed by the adults and generals." Over the course of a month, the offering was considerable. ”
Guo Tu understands, this guy is using this to collect money, it seems that this guy is very smart.
"Bastard, as a military general, you don't think about military affairs, but you specialize in these dirty things, what's the use of keeping them! Come! Push it out and cut it! Guan Yu was furious and slapped on the table, this guy is putting corruption and bribery on the table.
"General Guan spares his life." Cao Bi knelt on the ground and kowtowed, this sycophant 7 slapped on the horse's leg, this Guan Yu is not good at this mouthful, this is troublesome.
Guan Yu's personal soldiers walked in and were about to drag Cao Bi out. Cao Bi now knew that he was scared, and shouted, "Spare your life." The villain is willing to give up all his family property, and only asks the general to spare his life. ”
But Guan Yu's attitude was resolute and unmoved.
"Slow!" Guo Tu suddenly said a word, which made Cao Bi feel hope for life.
Guo Tu whispered in Guan Yu's ear: "General Guan, this person may still be useful. ”
"What's the use of keeping this waste?" Guan Yu didn't think so, people like Cao Bi would be useful.
Guo Tu said with a smile: "General Guan may not know that people like Cao Bi are useless in our hands, and they are afraid of dirty hands if they are killed, but it is different when it comes to Master Li, the captain of Sili." I suggested that the general send this person to Lord Li, maybe he could use it. ”
Guan Yu knew what Guo Tu was talking about, and Li Gui was in charge of the "dark department" of the intelligence organization, and he knew everything in the core power layer. There are all kinds of people in the "dark department", but one thing is that he is very loyal and will not betray Liu Yu, Guan Yu is very worried about Cao Bi's loyalty, and said: "Lord Li's side is very important, this person's loyalty ......"
"General Guan, if you are loyal or not, let Master Li get it, after all, he is much better than us in this regard." Guo Tu didn't care, there were many means of "shadows", and he didn't worry about this problem.
Guan Yu nodded, and agreed.
Cao Bi, who was kneeling on the ground, didn't know what Guo Tu and Guan Yu were talking about, and he was very anxious.
Guan Yu said to Cao Bi: "Since the military advisor intercedes, then spare your life!" ”
"Thank you, General Guan, thank you, military advisor." Cao Bi breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately he didn't have to be beheaded.
"General Cao, I see that you are a talent, and you have a future and wealth for you, I don't know what you think?" Guo Tu said seductively.
Cao Bi thought to himself, wouldn't he want him to go back to Xuzhou to do fine work? This can't be done, if you go back, Liu Bei will be the first to kill yourself.
"Military advisor, the head of the villain's own family has offended Liu Zhoumu, the villain welcomes Master Wang this time, and he will definitely be punished when he goes back to Xuzhou. At that time, the villain's life will be small, and it will not be good if he misses the plan of the military advisor and the general. Cao Bi said with a bitter face.
Guan Yu is really blind, this guy is really greedy for life and afraid of death.
Guo Tu corrected: "General Cao, you misunderstood. It's not for you to go back to Xuzhou. Instead, let you go to Lord Li, the captain of Luoyang Division. ”
"Really?" Cao Bi asked.
"Sure enough!" Guo Tu replied in the affirmative.
"The villain is willing!" Cao Bi happily agreed.