Chapter 918: The Situation in the North

On this day, the south gate of Chengdu City was opened.

The officials of Shuzhong, who were the Taishou Zheng Du of Shu County, were divided on both sides and greeted Kou Feng's return.

At this moment, everyone, including Zheng Du, was more or less excited. The barbarians in the south were pacified, and the people of Shuzhong were plagued by hundreds, if not thousands, of racial fighting.

It ended up in bloody means.

In addition, the last time, Kou Feng led his troops to the north and pacified some of the ethnic minorities in Hanzhong, who could live, and at present, in addition to the Han people, there is no longer any force in Shuzhong that can be equal to the Han people.

In other words, there is peace in Shuzhong.

No matter what happens in the future, but at this moment, the great martial arts established by Kou Feng and his Chu army have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

At the beginning, Kou Feng pacified Jiangdong, and people's hearts were unstable. However, after the First Battle of Pacifying Yama-Viet, it was a sharp increase in popularity. And now, it's like a copy of the original.

Kou Fengnan's expedition to level Meng and stabilize Shuzhong.

Finally, when the handsome flag of "Chu" appeared, the officials calmed down the excitement in their hearts a little, and bowed their heads to greet Kou Feng.

Soon, Kou Feng appeared in the south.

Wearing an armor, straddling the Chu knife at his waist, riding a dark cloud horse, he took the lead and ran towards Chengdu.

"Your Majesty." Under the leadership of Zheng Du, everyone bowed to Kou Feng in unison.

"Excuse me."

Kou Feng turned over and dismounted, and helped Zheng Du up. Goodbye Zheng Du, Kou Feng is also quite pleased, this southern expedition seems to be advancing all the way, and it is very imposing.

But Kou Feng knew that this was also inseparable from Zheng Du's transfer in Shu. According to Kou Feng's knowledge, the grain of this southern expedition was basically not transported from Jingzhou, and it was all local grain from Shuzhong.

Under Zheng Du's dispatch, it was transported to Nanzhong little by little. Tens of thousands of people were mobilized.

Such a huge operation, pressure. Almost Zheng Du resisted alone, and Kou Feng's heart was extremely satisfied and appreciated.

In Zheng Du's heart, why is this not the case?

At the beginning, when he was Liu Zhang, although Liu Zhang was lenient and benevolent, he was too weak after all. And dragging mud and water, hesitating to act.

As a result, a good foundation is handed over to people. When Kou Feng's Chu army entered Chengdu, Zheng Du's heart was in tears. At that time, Zheng Du would never have thought that he would help Kou Feng stabilize Shuzhong, and also contribute to the extermination of the Southern Barbarians.

Today, looking at Kou Feng's triumphant return, with that high-spirited face, Zheng Du felt that it was a wise decision to do so at the beginning.

In troubled times, use the key points to achieve great things. Kou Feng also. For example, Liu Zhang and others are just dry bones in the grave.

"I haven't seen you for months, but my husband is a little thin." After Kou Feng helped Zheng Du up, he looked at it a little and sighed slightly.

"Isn't that the case with you?" Zheng Du said with a smile.

"Hahaha." Immediately, the two of them glanced at each other, and they both laughed out loud.

During these days, they marched south to kill, walking step by step. The pressure is still relatively high, so I am a little emaciated. And now that it's done, everyone knows it's time to enjoy it for a while.

After talking with Zheng Du at the gate of the city for a while, Kou Feng ordered Fa Zheng, and Zhang flew outside the city to camp and settle down. Generals whose families are in Chengdu can also take three days to reunite with their families at home.

In fact, the generals should not be given a holiday, because on the one hand, the army has to comfort the dead or wounded soldiers. Manpower is needed. On the other hand, Kou Feng also had to order the conscription of strong men into the army to make up for the losses of the southern expedition.

The number of troops in Chengdu was raised to more than 80,000.

However, this time, Kou Feng also took into account human nature, and did not harshly prevent the generals from going home.

After giving the order, Kou Feng entered the hall of the Chu Duke Beppu in Chengdu City with Zheng Du, Zhang Song and others. After sitting down with each other, Kou Feng asked Zheng Du: "Lonely is in Nanzhong, and I don't know much about the situation in Shuzhong. Sir, can you briefly explain it to Lonely. ”

In fact, Kou Feng was already very tired, he had been riding a horse for so many days, and there were many mountain roads. I really want to lie down and rest, but for the situation in Shuzhong and even in the north, Kou Feng attaches too much importance to it.

Therefore, it is a strong spirit to ask.

"The situation in Shuzhong is already very stable. At the beginning, in order to deceive Meng You, the monarch ordered the relocation of the families and clans of officials of all sizes, which caused a lot of trouble. But later, after the true intention of the king to lead his troops to the south was exposed, the officials were very supportive. The Southern Barbarians, it's too evil. Someone cleaned up the southern barbarians, which can be said to be a great joy for the people. Now, the king's triumphant return is even more so. I believe that when you were in the city, you already had some experience. ”

Zheng Du said with a smile.

Zheng Du's words made Kou Feng think of just now. When they entered the city, they didn't come to Beppu all at once. Instead, he came back slowly surrounded by guards.

During that journey, many people chanted Chu Jun. Very enthusiastic to show respect for him.

You must know that Kou Feng defeated Liu Zhang, who was very popular with the people, and he only occupied Yizhou for a few months. The people's hearts have already turned to Chu.

It's a miracle.

After thinking about it for a while, Kou Feng said with emotion: "Actually, it's really simple to win the hearts of the people, as long as you know what the people need." ”

As he spoke, Kou Feng raised his head and said, "When you are poor, you need food. In the case of food, but foreign enemies, they need strong forces to give support. Regain your self-esteem in front of foreigners. ”

"Today's people in Yizhou do not worry about food and clothing, but they are troubled by foreign enemies. The lonely soldiers were pacified and obeyed the people's will. ”

Du nodded and said.

From Zheng Du's mouth, Kou Feng already knew that Shuzhong was already very stable. There was no point in delving into this topic further, so Kou Feng asked instead: "What about Hanzhong, as well as Ma Teng in the northwest, and Han Sui?" What's the situation? ”

"The general over there in Hanzhong has already begun to build a plank road to pave the way for the future Northern Expedition. As for the people's hearts, under the governance of Yan Taishou, there are also extraordinary gains. Everything is going into orbit. ”

After saying this, Zheng Du paused, his face showed a solemn expression, and said: "As for Ma Teng, Han Sui, and Cao Cao, they will be in a lot of trouble. ”

"Oh?" Kou Feng is a little surprised, troublesome? What a hassle.

"For a few days, Cao Cao has been supporting Ma Teng and Han Sui. Not only did he hand over the manufacturing technology of Wei Dao to Ma Teng, Han Sui. They also replenished their rations, and even sent experienced agricultural captains. Organize Ma Teng and Han Sui's department to carry out large-scale tuntian. In order to frame Ma Teng, Han Sui's combat staying power. And he personally drew up the borders, and divided the countries very clearly. It also fundamentally solved the contradiction between Ma Teng and Han Sui. Zheng Du said solemnly.

"Dig out your heart and lungs?"

Kou Feng really felt tricky when he heard this.

For Cao Cao's move of sending Wei Dao manufacturing technology back and forth like a broken jar, Kou Feng is already used to it. After all, Cao Cao first supported Liu Zhang, and then Liu Zhang supported Meng Huo.

It took a lot of effort for Kou Feng.

However, in the past, Cao Cao supported Liu Zhang, but he just wanted to use Liu Zhang to ease him up a little time. There is no meaning of being really strong Liu Zhang.

Today is different.

According to Zheng Du, Cao Cao is the skeleton of Xiang Qiang Ma Teng and Han Sui. As we all know, Ma Teng and Han Sui are both strong soldiers, but they have a fatal shortcoming, that is, there are not many people under their rule, and they are not capable of outstanding civil ministers.

The grain produced every year is only enough for expenses, and even it is difficult for Ma Teng to even produce and sell it himself. It's like a person who looks tall, but his bones can't.

With a little effort, it may fall apart.

And now Cao Cao not only supported the food, the blades, but even the officials were sent over to help govern. Obviously, he really wanted to strengthen Ma Teng and Han Sui, and look up to the expansion of Chu in the West.

Now Kou Feng knew why Zheng Du felt dignified. If he let Ma Teng and Han Sui feel at ease, maybe they would have ruled Daxing in a few years.

There is plenty of food and grass, and the soldiers and horses are strong.

The two combined hundreds of thousands of cavalry, they must have fought on the plain, and the Chu State could not raise its head.

That's why Kou Feng said that Cao Cao dug his heart and lungs. It is determined that the sincere cooperation of the three families will resist the current aggressiveness of the Chu State in the situation.

And, there is one more benefit.

Ma Teng and Han Sui can be separated, Kou Feng knows that the hatred between the two has been around for decades, and it is not something that can be eliminated generally.

Both of them are more suspicious people. It can even be said that it is easy to separate, but with Cao Cao's joining, it is different. For a shrewd character like Cao Cao, it is impossible to reconcile and dissociate.

Such a situation is that whether it is the attack of Huang Zhongbu arranged by the Chu State in Yangzhou, or Xu Shu of Wancheng. Even Pang Tong in Hanzhong, attacking the north.

Cao Cao and Ma Teng, Han Sui can defend on one side, and the other side can defend by attacking and surviving Wei to save Zhao. Or simply the whole army of Chu attacked and made a northern expedition to the Central Plains.

Most of them will be stopped by Cao Cao, Ma Teng, and Han Sui.

Headache, Kou Feng also felt a headache.

However, there is one thing Kou Feng doesn't understand, why Cao Cao would let Ma Teng and Han Sui spread out instead of half-heartedly, that is, to let Ma Teng, Han Sui resist the Chu State, and can't let Han Sui Ma Teng grow?

Kou Feng asked Zheng Du this question.

Zheng Du smiled bitterly when he heard this, and said: "I'm afraid it's still a matter of Yanzhou in the north, which will stimulate Cao Cao greatly." ”

Yanzhou?

Kou Feng was stunned when he heard this. In the battle for today, the state of Chu has the upper hand. A large area of land south of the Yangtze River belonged to the Shu Kingdom.

A situation of confrontation between the North and the South has taken shape. It wasn't a big deal. But the key is the establishment of Yanzhou, which makes the balance of victory and defeat more inclined to Chu.

Yanzhou is not only an enclave for the Chu State, but a real base that can be attacked, retreated, and defended.

Therefore, after thinking about it, Cao Cao finally made up his mind to support Ma Teng, and Han Sui competed with him.