Chapter 689: The Northwest Storm Rises Again

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In the early winter of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao evacuated Jingzhou. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info [n look]

This dispatch of troops took a total of a year, mobilized more than 300,000 soldiers and horses, and cost countless money and food. But overall, the results were good. Of the seven counties of Jingxiang, Cao Cao monopolized the five counties, completely drove Liu Bei out of Jingxiang, and divided it with Sun Quan. Most of Jingxiang was controlled by Cao Cao, especially the three counties of Nanjun, Nanyang, and Jiangxia, which were controlled by Cao Cao. These three counties are also the most populous and wealthiest places in Jingzhou.

When evacuating Jingzhou, in order to stabilize the situation in Jingzhou and divide the forces of Jingzhou, Cao Cao divided Zhangling and Xiangyang counties in Nanyang County and Nanjun County. ordered Cao Zhen to be the Taishou of Zhangling County, and Ren Kuaizheng to be the Taishou of Xiangyang County, which can be described as a great joy.

As far as Cao Cao is concerned, Deng Fan Panzhang took over Wuling, and Cao Zhen guarded Zhangling, and very successfully set up two chess pieces in Jingzhou, laying a foreshadowing for Jingzhou to further accept Cao Cao's rule in the future.

At the same time, Xiahou Yuan was the pastor of Jingzhou, the general of Jingzhou, commanding both the land and water armies, supervising the military of Jingzhou, and controlling the overall situation.

In the eyes of the Jingzhou scholars, it is also fruitful.

Pang Shanmin served as the Taishou of Jiangxia County, Kuai Zheng was the Taishou of Xiangyang, and Wang Wei recognized the Taishou of the County......

Not to mention, Lingling guards Wei Yan too much, and he is a native of Jingzhou.

Gan Ning, the governor of the navy, is from Nanyang.

For the people of Jingzhou, such an arrangement can be regarded as achieving the goal of Jingzhou affairs and Jing people's governance. The result, naturally, is exciting. Immediately after, Cao Cao made another adjustment after leaving Jingzhou.

The main book of Liangzhou, Longxi County, and Pang Lin, the commander of the cavalry, were engaged in Jingzhou.

Then he appointed the original Wancheng Order, and the Henghai general Lu Chang took out the post of the Taishou of Zhiyang County, which won the favor of the Jingzhou scholars.

In this way, nine counties of Jingxiang and seven counties returned to Cao.

Of the seven counties, five counties are governed by the people of Jingzhou, how is it not exciting.

From a strategic point of view, Cao Cao's conquest of Jingzhou failed to unify Jiangdong. Moreover, even Jingzhou, which lost two counties, did not achieve its early strategic purpose. From another point of view, he cut off the connection between Xichuan and Jiangdong, and he is the dragon of the great river, which can no longer echo from afar, and he is also a great achievement.

The unification of the world seems to be approaching day by day.

In this case, Cheng Yu and others united with eighteen important ministers of the dynasty to report to the Han Emperor and ask for the throne for Cao Cao.

Emperor Han lost Fu Wan, and there was no Liu Guang, and there was no arm to help.

Cheng Yu and others are aggressive.

Three times in a row, forcing Emperor Han to agree.

In November of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao arrived in Xudu.

Emperor Han immediately ordered the internal servants to pass on the edict, enter the prince of Cao Cao, crown the king of Wei, and give Jiuxi. Cao Cao naturally resigned, saying that he was defenseless and might not be able to bear the grace of heaven. This is a gesture and a ritual.

Cao Cao's resignation seemed to be very humble, but Cheng Yu and the others immediately understood Cao Cao's true intentions.

Immediately, Cheng Yu and others went to the book again, counting Cao Cao's exploits.

The Han Emperor canonized again, but Cao Cao still resigned, saying that he did not dare to accept it.

So, Cheng Yu and others went to the table for the third time and implored the Han Emperor to canonize him. Emperor Han was very helpless, but he had to accompany Cao Cao to finish the play, so he issued an edict for the third time. Three invitations and three concessions, from the perspective of etiquette, have done enough. At this time, Xu Du Daily published chapters one after another, exaggerating Cao Cao's great achievements without limit, and saying between the lines that if Cao Cao refused to accept it, he would ignore the country and be a loyal minister.

Under such circumstances, Cao Cao finally twisted and accepted the canonization.

Immediately, in December, Cao Cao ordered the king's capital to be placed in Yecheng, and officially ascended the throne with prestige.

The Cao Wei Empire began to show its grandeur.

And the Han dynasty is even more stormy......

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With Cao Cao's canonization of King Wei, Jiangdong Sun Quan, and Xichuan Liu Zhang, all of them were shocked.

Cao Cao, the king!

Not only that, after Cao Cao was crowned king, he issued the second recruitment list, which is the second meritocracy.

For a time, the world shook.

There are those who secretly rejoice, and there are also those who cry bitterly for the Han family.

or clapping and cheering, or scolding, both. However, no matter how the outside world reacts, Cao Cao's title of King of Wei is irreversible.

Historically, Cao Cao became the king of Wei only eight years later.

But now, Cao Cao was crowned king in advance, and I have to say that history has changed......

But all this has nothing to do with Cao Peng.

When Cao Cao officially accepted the canonization, Cao Peng was taking Huang Zhong, Pang De, Wu, and Wang Shuang to inspect Qingzhou. As a court lieutenant, he inspected the world's prisons. In just two months, Cao Peng investigated and dealt with a total of 17 unjust, false and wrongly decided cases in Qingzhou, saved the lives of more than 30 people, and beheaded six corrupt officials and corrupt officials.

To a certain extent, Cao Peng's inspection of the prison also created enough momentum for Cao Cao.

At least among the people, many people will praise the Cao family when they mention it. In December of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Cao Peng arrived in Donglai. He originally planned to spend the New Year in Donglai, but he didn't want Xu Xuan to send an invitation to Xuzhou and ask Cao Peng to go to Xuzhou to inspect the prison. So, Cao Peng temporarily changed his mind, boarded a boat at Chengshanjiao, went all the way south, docked at Yuzhou Mountain, and landed in the East China Sea at Qushan Mountain. At this time, Donghai County was particularly prosperous. The development of the two Huai kitchens has also benefited Donghai County...... The decline of the Elk family represents the rise of a new power. With the continuous expansion of Haixi County, there are new heroes and strongmen with the surnames of Xu, Zhou, Chen and Bu in Qishan, and they are extremely prosperous by boiling the sea to make salt.

And these four heroes also represent the combination of new and old forces in Xuzhou.

In the past, the Chen family, with the death of Chen Deng, has changed the head of the family; The Xu family is based on the Xu family in Haixi, and the rise of Xu Xuan, Xu Xuan and others has laid a solid foundation for the Xu family.

Weeks and steps belong to the emerging Haoqiang.

Behind it is Zhoucang, Tanglin Island, the Huaiyin Bu family.

Bu Shi soared into the sky with his steps and received a lot of care; Zhou Cang, on the other hand, relied on his marriage with the Xu family and the convenience of the Donglin Island Navy to gain a firm foothold in Donghai County. These two have the closest relationship with Cao Peng. So when Cao Peng landed in Qishan, the Zhou clan and the Bu clan almost rushed out to welcome Cao Peng's arrival. Stopping at Qishan, Cao Peng and his party went to Haixi.

This is where he started, and it's a far cry from the wilderness of those days.

Haixi has become the richest place in Lianghuai, controlling the salt roads of Lianghuai, as well as the hub of various trades.

Many Haixi people still remember Cao Peng.

The thin boy who stood behind the one-armed county commander back then has now become a famous figure.

When Cao Peng arrived in Haixi, Haixi's fathers and villagers lined up on both sides of the road to greet each other.

"Childe!"

"Welcome Cao Gongzi to his hometown......"

Cheers came and went.

Haixi Tuntian Lang General Liang Xi couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The influence of Cao Peng and Deng Ji in Haixi can never be eliminated in a while. They created a rich environment for Haixi, and the Haixi people also kept Cao Peng and Deng Ji firmly in mind.

"Why is Childe so prestigious here?"

Huang Zhong couldn't help but ask.

Pound on the side, his face full of confusion.

The people who followed Cao Peng back then, except for Zhou Cang, who still stayed in Xuzhou, the rest have left.

Whether it was Wu or Wang Shuang, they all followed Cao Peng later. As for Jiang Wan and Zhang Song, they are even less clear. The only one who knows a little is probably Deng Zhi. However, Deng Zhi stayed in Xudu this time and did not accompany him.

It can be said that none of Cao Peng's team members on this inspection knew what happened back then.

Puyang Min went to Luhan, and Feng Chao followed Deng Ji to Hedong. The rest, such as Wang Mai, Deng Fan, Pan Zhang, and others, are all in important positions. Cao Peng's influence in Haixi is so great that even Gan Ning is not very clear.

Huang Zhong couldn't help but praise: "Gongzi is dedicated to the people, and the people naturally love him." ”

At this time, Cao Peng suddenly turned around and said to Liang Xi as if jokingly: "Ziyu, I know today why the overlord of Chu wanted to build the capital Pengcheng in the past. ”

"Oh?"

"If the rich and noble can't return to their hometowns, if they embroider their clothes and walk at night, who knows?"

When Liang Xi heard this, he couldn't help but laugh dumbly.

's good impression of Cao Peng has deepened a lot. In his opinion, Cao Peng's young ambition is less than one of the thirty officials who worship Jiuqing, and he must be arrogant. But listening to his words, I got a little closer.

Maybe in Cao Peng's heart, Haixi is like his second hometown!

He deliberately eliminated Cao Peng's influence, although there are factors considered for the imperial court, but more, I am afraid it is still to prove himself, not necessarily worse than Deng Ji and Cao Peng. suddenly sighed that if he had been appointed as Haixi Ling back then, he might not have been able to do as well as Deng Ji. After all, by his side, there is no demon like Cao Peng. The knot that has been tied for many years was suddenly untied at this moment.

And why bother to eliminate it?

There are some things that you can't get rid of if you want to get rid of them.

As long as you stand upright and do things wholeheartedly, why care about other things?

Thinking about it like this, the discomfort in Liang Xi's heart disappeared......

Under the rule of Liang Xi, Haixi did not have too many unjust, false and wrongful cases. Cao Peng stayed in Haixi for three days, gathering with familiar fathers and villagers, or climbing high and overlooking, or boating on the sea, in short, he lived very comfortably.

Three days later, Cao Peng left Haixi to visit the ancient city of Quyang.

Back then, he fought against Lu Bu in Quyang, and he still remembers it vividly. Now Quyang has established a new city and is under the rule of Haixi. But the old city is still preserved, and when Cao Peng's hometown is revisited, he can't help but feel infinite emotion.

The next day, Cao Peng burned incense and prayed at the head of Quyang City, writing a tribute to the heroic souls who died in Quyang that year......

Then, bid farewell to Quyang and went straight to Guangling.

He did not go to Guangling, but came to Tanglin Pavilion.

"That's what I did here...... At that time, I came from Haixi and was stationed at Tanglin Pavilion. Seeing the beauty of the river every day, although it is rough, it is happy and leisurely. Hehe, it's not as busy as it is now! At that time, I taught Xiaoluan to make three yellow ducks and asked Xiaohuan to clean up the house...... Later, Yueying came here, we ate some wine every day, tasted fresh river freshness, and now I want to come, I really enjoy it. ”

It turns out that the Burrow was written here.

Zhang Song and Jiang Wan were immediately full of interest and visited the dilapidated hut.

Cao Peng took Huang Zhong and others to the riverside and fished on the flat boat...... That night, Zhou Cang came from Tanglin Island and drank with Cao Peng all night. They talked about Wang Meng and the past......

Zhou Cang cried loudly, and Cao Peng also wept silently.

"Now the Dantu Water Army, who is in command?"

"Lu Meng!

The next day, Cao Peng boarded the boat on Tanglin Island and traveled up the river.

He raised his eyes to look at the opposite bank, but found that the water village was full of forests and heavily defended.

"Danyang is too guarded, who is it now?"

"Zhu Ran has been transferred out of Danyang, and the new Danyang Taishou is Nalu Su Lu Zijing."

Cao Peng gasped when he heard this!

It seems that the navy of Tanglin Island has been included in Jiangdong's sight. Otherwise, Sun Quan categorically would not let Lu Su come.

After a moment of silence, Cao Peng reminded Zhou Cang: "Uncle, be careful of Na Lu Su.

This person is not as simple as it seems on the surface, he is scheming and quite strategic. He is too guarded by Danyang, I am afraid that the ultimate goal is still your Dongling Island naval army. Don't take it lightly and take precautions. ”

Just like back then, Zhou Cang still obeyed Cao Peng.

"You are the only one on Tanglin Island, which is a little thin."

"I also asked the imperial court, but I never replied......"

"That's normal!" Cao Peng sighed and said softly: "Prime Minister now, there are not many people who are good at fighting in water, and it is indeed difficult to transfer manpower. However, my uncle went out of the town of Tanglin Island and governed the land of Lianghuai, so when he looked for it from the local area, maybe he would have some helpers. Unfortunately, I couldn't help my uncle much. ”

At this time, Sun Quan's foundation was stable.

Most of the famous Jiangdong generals in history have entered his hub.

In this case, it is not easy to pick up the leaks...... For this, Cao Peng also felt helpless.

Jiangdong generals are good at water warfare.

Jiang Qin, Zhou Tai, Ding Feng, Xu Sheng, these are all famous figures. But these people have all defected to Sun Quan. Not to mention that Zhou Yu's subordinates are full of talents. Cao Peng could only watch, helpless.

Take your time!

Cao Peng muttered in his heart and comforted Zhou Cang.

Zhou Cang also knew that Cao Peng didn't have much to do about it......

He thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Childe, give me a helper." ”

"Oh?"

"You know, I'm a rough man.

The scale of this water army has expanded, but there is almost no one around me who can help. In the past, Xingba could still give some guidance, but now that he has gone to the interior, he doesn't even have anyone to discuss. I'm not saying that Chen Taishou can't do it, but in martial affairs, he really can't help me much. You see, the area around the Tanglin Pavilion is open. I once suggested that he set up a military fortress in Tanglin Pavilion, so that if something happened on Tanglin Island, they could also echo each other. But Chen Taishou disagreed, saying that it would cost a lot to set up a military village......

It's really hard for me to hold on to such a big mess alone.

So I hope Childe can give me some help, even if I send a helper, I can also share some of the pressure. ”

Zhou Cang, his words are sincere.

Cao Peng raised his eyes to look at the Tanglin Pavilion, and really felt that it was a flaw.

"Uncle, when I return to Xudu this time, I will definitely inform the prime minister of this matter.

As for Tanglin Island...... I'm going to think about it and see who might be better to send over to help you. ”

"Derun, Derun is very good!"

Cao Peng was stunned, and immediately reacted, Kan Ze was originally Haixi Ling, and he had to deal with Zhou Cang.

He was a native of San'in, and at least knew about water warfare.

is also strategic, very thoughtful, and calm......

The most important thing is that he seems to have a good cooperation with Zhou Cang, otherwise Zhou Cang would not rashly ask for someone from him.

It's just that he is now the chief secretary of Liangzhou, but he is an important position.

Would he be willing to come to Tanglin Island and be Zhou Cang's assistant?

Cao Peng thought for a while and said, "That's it, I'll go back and send someone to ask him, and you can also write to him to discuss."

I personally don't care, it just depends on Brother Kan's own opinion.

As long as he wants, I will release him......"

"Hehe, Childe, this is what you said, don't regret it when the time comes."

Cao Peng smiled!

"Of course I won't go back!"

After leaving Guangling, Cao Peng did not continue to play.

Instead, after inspecting Huainan Prison, he arrived in Xiapi three days later.

At this time, it is the end of the year.

Xu Xuan set up a banquet in Xiapi to entertain Cao Peng, and invited Zhu Ling, the general of Xuzhou, to participate. Zhu Ling and Cao Peng didn't explain much, but they were cadres of Cao Cao's family. Therefore, he is also very enthusiastic about Cao Peng, and everyone is happy.

After the New Year, Cao Peng set off again.

He went straight to Yanzhou, but before he could reach Yanzhou, he heard an unexpected news.

Ma Chao, send troops!

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On the fifteenth day of the first month, Ma Chao attacked Rongqiu.

Rongqiu was all weiyan and did not watch out. In fact, Cao Jun and Ma Chao have had a lot of confrontations in the past two years, but they are all petty fights. Ma Chao suddenly attacked, and Yan rushed to the battle, and was picked up and killed by Ma Chao in the chaotic army.

A tiger general was killed by Ma Chao like this.

The news reached Lintao, which made Cao Ji shocked......

He hurriedly ordered Liang Kuan to rescue Xixian and recapture Rongqiu. At the same time, he sent someone to inform Cao Hong and asked him to send troops to help.

Unexpectedly, Liang Kuan's front foot arrived in Xixian, and Ma Chao evacuated Rongqiu.

When everyone's attention was focused on Rongqiu, Ma Chao took Ma Dai as the vanguard and Ma Xiu as the deputy general to attack Fanzuka Mountain. Cao Jun was completely unguarded and was defeated by Ma Chao......

After Ma Dai occupied Fanzuka Mountain, Ma Chao kept going, conquered Longguan, and opened the gateway to the pass.

Fortunately, the Longxian guard is Hao Zhao.

After learning that Longguan was lost, Hao Zhao did not immediately rescue him, but led his troops to garrison directly in Qinting, trying to cut off the connection between Ma Chao and Ma Dai. Today's Hao Zhao has the demeanor of a famous general. Hold on to Qin Pavilion for seven days, and wait until Cao Hong's reinforcements arrive. However, Hao Zhao's department was basically disabled, so he evacuated Qin Pavilion and rested in the Shooting Tiger Valley...... After Cao Hong arrived, he ordered a strong attack on Longguan, wanting to recapture the gate.

Originally, Cao Ji and Cao Hong echoed each other, and it was not difficult to recapture Longguan.

How do you know that Huang rioted, Qiang made chaos......

Sam Wolf Qiang and Bai Ma Qiang raised troops at the same time, and the soldiers went out of the road and stormed Lintao. At the same time, Dou Mao, the king of Hehuang, made a rebellion, united to break the Qiang, and attacked Longqi City. Wang Mai rushed to the battle, but was ambushed by a horse thief and nearly died.

Fortunately, Cao Ji had previously transferred Zhao Yun to Longqi City to assist Wang Mai.

Zhao Yun rode alone and killed seventy-three horse thieves in the chaotic army, so that Wang Mai could be regarded as rescuing from the encirclement.

However, after this battle, Wang Mai was seriously wounded.

In desperation, Wang Mai had no choice but to entrust Longqi City to Zhao Yun.

Dou Mao, the king of Di, is menacing, and there is a break to help. Fortunately, Wang Mai succeeded in wooing Dangqiang before, and Lao Wang sent troops to help and repelled the Qiang coalition army. In this battle, a horse thief who came and went like the wind caused huge casualties to Cao's army. The number of horse thieves was about 800, and the leader's surname was Ma, and he was strong in martial arts, skilled in guns and horses, and amazing in archery. When this person is in battle, he will be covered with black armor and killed.

Zhao Yun wanted to exterminate this horse thief several times, but the other party came and went like the wind, and he was never able to go head-to-head.

In February of the 14th year of Jian'an, Cao Hong attacked his subordinates in Longguan and had to retreat 30 miles to make a defensive posture.

At the same time, Cao Hong rushed with 600 miles to ask Xu Du for help.

The situation in the Northwest has changed dramatically in just one month.

Hehuang, Huang have been in chaos, Wudu Ma Chao is aggressive, and the Di people and Qiang people are even more eager to try, eyeing each other.

Cao Peng got the news in Bo County!

Cao Cao sent someone to order Cao Peng to return to Xu Capital immediately......

Cao Peng was also taken aback when he got the order. He didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly led Huang Zhong and Pang De to Xudu. Ordered Wang Shuang and Wu to protect Zhang Song, Jiang Wan and other brigades.

"Horses like the wind?"

Cao Peng looked at the newspaper and couldn't help frowning.

"When I was in Xiliang, I had never heard of this person."

The messenger in charge of informing Cao Peng was Cao Peng's brother-in-law, Xiahou Shang. From this point of view, it also shows the urgency of the situation.

Xiahou Shang said: "This person came out very suddenly!

According to his uncle's report, this person had been active in the Hehuang area before the rebellion. The relationship with the local Di and Qiang people seems to be very close. Dou Mao's sudden rebellion was most likely instigated by this person.

This person is not simple! ”

"If it's simple, how can you hurt my brother?"

Cao Peng's eyes flashed with a cold glint.

"How's Xu Du doing?"

"Xudu is still relatively calm, although the northwest is turbulent, but it has not been affected much.

The king has given the order to gather troops and horses for Heluo. But the king did not want to make a big deal at this time, but wanted to settle the matter calmly. You also know that this kind of thing happened when the king got the king. If there is a lot of fanfare, I am afraid that it will not sound good to spread out. That's why I urgently summoned you to return to Xu Du to discuss......"

Years after years of fighting, people's minds are determined!

First the Battle of Youzhou, and then the Battle of Jingzhou.

In the past two years, more than 500,000 soldiers and horses have been mobilized, and countless money and food have been lost.

Even if Cao Cao's family has a big business, it is a little unbearable...... Therefore, Cao Cao's hesitation is also reasonable.

"In this case, we should return to Xudu as soon as possible!"

After Cao Peng inquired about some information, he hurried to Xudu.

At the same time, the Prime Minister's Mansion of the Capital of Xu.

After Cao Cao returned to Xudu, his health has not been very good.

Contracting typhoid fever in Jingnan undoubtedly has a huge impact on a person over 50 years old. The body is not as strong as it was back then, and the resistance is slowly declining. Even if there is a famous doctor to diagnose and treat, it is still good and bad.

After ascending to the throne, although Cao Cao's condition improved, he was still weak.

Therefore, Cao Cao intended to go to Yecheng to recuperate at the end of the year...... But I didn't expect such an incident to happen.

"Princess, what should be the rebellion in the northwest?"

Minister Wu, silent.

Seeing that he was going to use troops against the state, he didn't expect that there would be a war in the northwest.

Cao Hong returned in vain, and Ma Chao could attack the pass at any time. And Liangzhou Mu Cao Ji also fell ill because of the suddenness of the incident. Although I tried my best to support it, I was a little unable to do it. There is also Huang's White Horse Qiang, and the Wolf Qiang Rebellion; The Di people rioted, and the Qiang united ...... It seems that everything erupts at this time.

In such a situation, who would dare to offer advice lightly?

If you go on a business trip, I'm afraid you'll be affected......

Who is the most suitable general for the remaining generals in Xudu?

This will be a very wide-ranging personnel move, and no one wants to jump out of the competition at this time.

"At the beginning, Ma Teng in the northwest was in rebellion, and it was decided by the general.

Now the northwest is in turmoil, and when the general is invited to send troops again to quell the Qiang rebellion. ”

Cheng Yu stood up and said in a resolute tone, "Now among the generals who stay in Xudu, only General Hou is the most suitable." ”

"Oh?"

The latter general had a very high prestige in the northwest, and Qiang Hu was convinced.

Ma Chao is just a defeated general under the Hou General, if there is a Hou General to lead the northwest, then Liangzhou has nothing to do. ”

Let Cao Peng play?

Cao Cao's heart moved, but he immediately frowned.

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