On the day when Cao Zhang left Xudu with the grain man, the emperor was sent out of the city by his Luan, this honor surprised the hundred officials in the court, if it was Cao Cao's expedition, the emperor sent him, everyone would not be surprised, but now one of Cao Cao's sons went out of the city to transport grain, and there were so many people to send it, which made it difficult for the hundred officials to understand, which also made Cao Zhang's weight in the hearts of the hundred officials and the generals of the Cao army. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Emperor Xian sent it all the way to the gate of the city, and then said on the Luan driver: "I only wish Cao Qing success." ”

"Respectfully receive Your Majesty's auspicious words!" Cao Zhang replied respectfully.

"Zhang'er, go early and come back early." Cao Cao said.

"The child takes the command." Cao Zhang replied, after speaking, he glanced at Cao Ang beside Cao Cao, he was also looking at Cao Zhang, his eyes were a little weird, Cao Zhang couldn't figure out the meaning of that look, so he didn't think about it anymore, and pulled the reins of the horse to lead the army away.

Because this time it was to transport grain in the territory, so the marching formation did not pay too much attention, the mules and horses transporting grain were in the middle, the people carrying the grain were divided into three counties, the front, the middle and the back, the two thousand halberd soldiers had 400 people in front of the road, 800 people were walking in the people's team around the line, and 800 people walked in the end, all the way through the mountains and rivers, quite smooth.

The method of full pet is very feasible, and the speed of the march is also quite fast, but because Xuchang to Wuyang has to cross several rivers, some can build bridges, and some can only detour, so the march is about 400 miles, plus the people and mules and horses are carrying grain and grass, the speed is even slower, and it is expected to take at least half a month to reach Wuyang.

On the 10th march, Cao Zhang came to Fanchang County on the bank of Yingshui, Fanchang County Commander got the news and was waiting outside the county, Cao Zhang and others were hospitalized as soon as they arrived, and they also deliberately let the local squire vacate a house for Cao Zhang, Xun You and Manzhong to rest.

After the banquet, Cao Zhang and the other three returned to the house, and discussed the march route after that, it was already the golden autumn October, and the wheat fields were harvested in various places, and Cao Cao strictly ordered the march not to trample on the wheat fields, so some routes should be revised if there are too many wheat fields and the road is inconvenient, but although it is a discussion, it is all full of favors and one person is saying.

After the full pet finished speaking, Cao Zhang smiled and said: "Man Hujun, in fact, Xun Shangshu and I don't know much about this kind of thing about correcting the route, just make a decision on everything, and tell me to wait when the time comes." ”

Xun You also said: "The third prince is reasonable. ”

Man Zhong replied, "No." ”

Cao Zhang suddenly thought of a question and asked: "Manhujun, my father was overjoyed when he got two thousand archers, it can be seen that he attaches great importance to archers, why is there almost no archers in our army?" ”

Man Zhong replied: "Back to the third son, the bow and arrow not only need mulberry wood for the body, but also use horns or horn slices to reinforce, and the outer wall of the bow body should use the tendons of livestock to strengthen the strength of the bow and arrows, and use the fish bladder to make glue glue on the mulberry wood, and use good silk as the bowstring, in addition, paint on the bow body to prevent it from being eroded by water vapor." ”

Xun You added: "Therefore, if you want to make a bow, you need animal husbandry, silkworm raising, mulberry planting, and fish raising, which is extremely labor-intensive and material-intensive, and arrows are even more consuming, and the amount is very large. ”

Cao Zhang suddenly realized, it seems that in ancient times the war is the same as in modern times, whoever has more money is strong, and archers are the best example.

"It's getting late, we have to hurry tomorrow, so let's rest early." Cao Zhang said hello to the two and went to bed, he wanted to try to think about what could be invented here with a low technical content and a strong armament.

But obviously, this is not playing cards and spinning tops, saying that there are them, Cao Zhang didn't come up with them this night.

After another ten days, Cao Zhang finally transported the grain and grass to Wuyang, and then the matter was simple, with the assistance of the county order and its subordinate officials, the people moved the grain into the granary, and then went to the barracks to rest, and planned to rest for two days after being brought back to Xudu by Manzhong, and 1,000 halberds will go back with Manzhong, and 1,000 people will stay behind to guard Cao Zhang and Xun You, waiting for the arrival of Cao Cao's army in Wuyang.

This night Cao Zhang went to rest after a full meal under the hospitality of the county order, and the next morning, Cao Zhang had just finished washing up, and was about to see off the full pet, when a sergeant hurriedly came to report: "Xun Shangshu, the full guard, and Yang County Commander are waiting for the third prince in the county government, saying that there is something important to discuss." ”

Cao Zhang heard the words and said, "Oh, prepare the horse! ”

After coming to the county hall, Cao Zhang asked, "Why are the three of you so cautious?" It also delayed the return of the Manchurian army. ”

Yang County Ling said: "A bully named Li Tong in Langling, Runan, voted for the post, saying that he heard that the third son of the general was in Wuyang and wanted to lead 5,000 soldiers to come and take refuge. ”

"Li Tong?" Cao Zhang thought about it, and vaguely remembered that this person seemed to be Cao Cao's subordinate, but the history of the Three Kingdoms was only one of them in college, and he couldn't remember what deeds this person had done, so he asked: "Has the county commander ever heard of this person?" ”

Yang County Ling said: "I have heard that this person in the early years of the name of the ranger resounded in the Runan area, and later surrendered the Yellow Turban Marshal Wu Ba and his subordinates, in the Xingping years, there was a famine in various places, this person scattered all the wealth, and the soldiers shared weal and woe, more popular, won the support of the locals, is quite powerful in the Langling area, is the actual master of the local area, Runan all over the strong do not dare to provoke him. ”

"This person is quite helpful to the Lord Jing Lu Nan." Xun You said.

"Yes, this person dominates one side in Runan, and he is well aware of the situation in Runan, if this person comes to vote, our army can get the latest situation in Runan, which will be of great benefit to our army." Full Pet also said.

Cao Zhang said: "So what do you mean that we should accept him? ”

Xun You said with a smile: "Not only to accept, but the third prince also has to go to the county outside the county to greet him in person, showing that he attaches great importance to him, since Li Tong can crisscross in Runan, it means that Yuan Shu's power is not very strong in Runan, there should be many forces similar to Li Tong in Runan, seeing that the third prince can accept Li Tong, maybe someone else will come to vote." ”

"Sir, this is right!" Cao Chang agreed, but he couldn't remember who else in Runan except for this Li Tong who came out, but Cao Zhang still planned to do what Xun You suggested, because Xun You knew the situation of this era better than him, and Cao Zhang thought that his biggest advantage was that he would not be smart by knowing a little history.

Cao Zhang then asked Yang County Ling: "So what way does this Li Tong plan to take refuge?" ”

Yang County Ling replied: "He said in the letter that he would take his people and his subordinates to take refuge outside Wuyang County in three days. ”

Cao Zhang said with a smile: "In this case, we will go out of the county seat to meet him in three days." ”