Cao Shuo led an army of more than 100,000 people on the road back to Tongguan.

Cao Cao, who was in Chang'an, had already raised all the grain and grass and was ready to go on the expedition.

The person sent to Tongguan brought him back a piece of news.

Cao Shuo had already led the dragon pattern into Xiliang.

After receiving the news, Cao Cao, who had planned to send troops immediately, had to order the army to stay still for the time being, waiting for Xiliang to send back news about Cao Shuo.

Now that Cao Shuo has entered Xiliang, he must have made some arrangements.

Cao Shuo has already reached the state of blind belief, and Cao Cao will certainly not easily order the army to go out.

The wait was almost two months.

There was very little news coming back from Xiliang.

Anxious and not knowing what to do, Xu Chu came to his room.

"Gong Cao, Gongzi has returned to Tongguan." After entering the house, Xu Chu bowed down and said.

Cao Cao's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "When did it happen?" ”

"Just today." Xu Chu replied: "He not only returned to Tongguan, but also brought back more than 100,000 troops. ”

"Where did he bring back the army of more than 100,000 people?" Cao Cao frowned slightly, and asked suspiciously.

No wonder he was confused.

Although the Cao family is strong, it is not easy to gather an army of 100,000.

Cao Shuo just rode to Xiliang with the dragon pattern and walked around, and actually brought back more than 100,000 troops......

"It is said that they are all Qiang." Xu Chu replied: "And they are not the Qiang people who live in Xiliang, they used to be nomadic in the north of Xiliang, and now they have joined the son." ”

The nomadic Qiang people in the north of Xiliang all surrendered to Cao Shuo, and Cao Cao was stunned.

"Quick!" He stood up and instructed Xu Chu: "Get ready, accompany me to see Zirong." ”

"Since Gongzi has returned, he will definitely go to Chang'an to meet Cao Gong." Xu Chu said: "Although the journey is not far, Cao Gong will take a trip himself......"

"I don't know how long it will take for him to come to see me." Cao Cao said: "Don't say more, hurry up and arrange it, I have something to ask him urgently." ”

Cao Cao was in a hurry, Xu Chu didn't dare to persuade again, so he had to respond.

It didn't take long for a team of more than 100 guards to be ready to go.

On horseback, Cao Cao instructed Xu Chu: "Go!" ”

Xu Chu gave the order, and the team marched to the gate of Chang'an.

Out of Chang'an, Cao Cao rode his horse all the way.

The team of more than 100 people was all cavalry, and the speed was certainly not too slow.

Set off in the afternoon, and Cao Cao and others came to Tongguan that night.

Hearing that Cao Cao was coming, he was dividing the Qiang people into several battalions, and Cao Shuo, who was assigned to be led by the general, put down what he was doing and hurriedly greeted him.

Seeing Cao Cao from afar, Cao Shuo bowed down and made a big salute.

Coming to him, Cao Cao asked, "When did you come back?" ”

"Back to my father." Cao Shuo said: "I'll be back early this morning. ”

"Why didn't you send a messenger to tell me before you came back?" Cao Cao's tone was dissatisfied.

"My father has been working too hard these days, and it's not a big deal for me to come back." Cao Shuo replied: "I originally planned to arrange everything today and go to Chang'an early tomorrow morning." ”

"Tomorrow morning?" Cao Cao said: "I'm anxious to know, what did you get when you went to Xiliang this time?" ”

"More than 100,000 troops." Cao Shuo replied: "Ma Mengqi still has Han Sui's head. ”

"Han Sui is dead?" Cao Cao was stunned.

"Killed by Ma Mengqi." Cao Shuo said: "Now that Han Sui has been ambushed, and the Saibei Qiang people have also joined our Cao family, Xiliang should be fine." ”

Cao Cao looked at the Qiang soldiers who were busy with their own affairs.

The Qiang and Central Plains people, who were born and raised in Xiliang, have lived together for a long time, and many customs have hardly changed much.

But the Qiang people in Saibei are different.

They retain their wild nature, and they are very cool by nature.

Entering Tongguan, many Qiang people looked around with curiosity about the Central Plains, and even some people watched Cao Cao from afar.

Stunned by the Qiang people, Cao Cao asked, "How are you going to restrain them?" ”

"Bound by military orders." Cao Shuo replied: "This crusade against Han Sui, fortunately, thanks to the help of the Qiang people, I plan to distribute them to various places and let them scatter in various villages. At that time, I will issue a decree that the Qiang people are not allowed to come into contact with each other at will, let alone move around at will. Only the Qiang people can marry the Central Plains people, and the Qiang people are not allowed to marry each other. ”

"A few days ago, I was still wondering if there are too few people in the Central Plains now, whether they want to migrate people from the Xiongnu and other places." Cao Cao said: "Your method is suitable for settling the alien race and strengthening the momentum of the Central Plains. ”

"The father is so open-minded, and the child is very pleased." Cao Shuo grinned: "I thought my father knew about this and would reprimand him severely." ”

"You didn't do anything wrong, why should I reprimand?" Cao Cao glared at him: "Could it be that in your eyes, I am unreasonable?" ”

"Of course not." Cao Shuo hurriedly patted his ass: "My father is wise and decisive, and often promulgates decrees that are beneficial to the Central Plains. I'm just considering that they're of a different race, and maybe my father will think it's a bit risky to leave them in the Central Plains. ”

"It's really risky for the alien race to stay in the Central Plains, but what choice do we have now?" Cao Cao sighed and said: "Liu Bei went to Xichuan, Sun Quan was entrenched in Jiaozhou, and Zhang Lu still occupied Hanzhong. There are only three rebels left in various places. There are fewer and fewer people sitting on the army, but their strength is increasing day by day, and they should not be underestimated. If we don't have some way to expand the population, sooner or later there will be no army to recruit. ”

"My father's thoughts coincide with mine." Cao Shuo replied: "I ordered them to be relocated to the Central Plains, not because I was worried about the heroes from all over the country, but precisely to put an end to future troubles in the Central Plains. ”

Cao Cao didn't ask any more, but Cao Shuo continued: "The Qiang and Xiongnu entered the Central Plains and expanded the population of various places, which will indeed bring a lot of trouble to various places. I have long thought that once they enter the Central Plains, it is strictly forbidden for the Qiang people to marry each other. All Qiang women can only marry the Central Plains, but the women in the Central Plains can marry both. ”

"Through these means, the Qiang people were merged, and eventually they disappeared and became the Central Plains people completely." Cao Cao asked.

"Exactly." It was precisely to let Cao Cao understand his intentions, and Cao Shuo immediately responded.

"You look at it." Cao Cao almost didn't think about it, and handed over the responsibility of fusing the Qiang people to Cao Shuo.

"Father, rest assured." Cao Shuo bowed and said to Cao Cao: "I will definitely not bring any hidden danger to my father." ”

Nodding, Cao Cao beckoned Cao Shuo to go to the pass.

Ascending Tongguan and looking into the distance, Cao Cao asked, "Han Sui, what do you think we should do next?" ”

"Send officials to take over Xiliang." Cao Shuo replied: "Although the Qiang people have served me, they are not the only ones in the north of Xiliang, and the soldiers stationed here have to be very careful. ”

(End of chapter)