In the county hall of East County.

Cao Ang sat cross-legged at the top of the position.

Xun Yu, Xun You's uncle and nephew, and Zhang Liao, the chief general under Cao Ang, are also present at the moment.

At this moment, Xun Yu stood in the center of the lobby.

Holding a long scroll of books in his hand, he was reporting the contents to Cao Ang.

"General, after receiving the documents you sent in the name of Yuzhou Assassin History, Lu Guo's side was the first to respond."

"Minister Lu said that he is willing to unswervingly support you, the assassin of Yuzhou, on behalf of the whole country of Lu, and bluntly denounced Zhou Ang and Sun Jian as pseudo-officials.

As soon as Xun Yu came up, he reported the situation of Lu Guo, and listened to the response given by Prime Minister Lu Guo recorded in the book, everyone present was full of expressions, and Cao Ang laughed even more.

"Those who really know the times are Junjie!"

"If all the counties and countries of Yuzhou can be as sensible as Lu Guo, then things will be much easier!"

Listening to the emotion of his own general.

Xun Yu couldn't help but smile and echoed: "The country of Lu is in the hinterland of Yanzhou, surrounded by Shanyang County, Taishan County and other groups, called the land of Yuzhou, but in fact it is the land of Yanzhou. ”

"Which side to stand on at a critical moment, as long as you are not a stupid person, you must know it in your heart. Besides, if they don't know the current affairs, then they should be too guarded, and they will be very willing to teach them by hand. ”

The administrative divisions are staggered.

The original intention of this method is to make the states and counties constrain each other through irregular administrative divisions, so as to achieve the purpose of quickly cutting into the hinterland of the neighboring counties and quelling the chaos when there is local chaos.

All mature forces will adopt this method, let alone a unified dynasty like the Han Dynasty.

However, such administrative divisions.

It needs to be built on the basis of the central court, which has strong control over the local government.

Once the central government is weak and the local area is strong.

Then these plots of land that are intertwined with canine teeth and go straight to the hinterland will be instantly turned into enclaves because of the unequal power between states and counties after the chaos breaks out, and then they will be swallowed by powerful states and counties.

Right now, Lu Guo is a good example.

Yuzhou did not exist at all, and it was able to resist the forces of Yanzhou, so as soon as the documents of the Cao family arrived, the Lu country changed its flag overnight.

This is definitely the wisest thing to do!

……

For the situation of the state of Lu.

Cao Ang actually didn't pay much attention to it.

After all, it's in the palm of your hand, so why bother paying too much attention to it?

After a slight nod.

Cao Ang then asked Xun Yu, "What about the three kingdoms of Chen, Liang and Pei in the south?" ”

Xun Yu pointed to the contents of the book and carefully answered Cao Ang's question.

"General Hui, Chen Guo, His Royal Highness King Chen and his Minister Luo Jun are all after receiving the documents that you are listed as the assassin of Yuzhou."

"I chose to express my position in public at the first time, saying that I was willing to represent Chen Guo and listen to your orders!"

Chen Wang Liu Chong is a die-hard supporter of Cao Ang.

The kind that keeps chopping and chopping.

originated from the deep friendship between the two when the alliance crusaded against Dong Zhuo.

Let Liu Pet be willing to support all of Cao Ang's decisions without harming his own interests.

This is also the fundamental reason why he did not hesitate to raise his domestic troops after receiving Cao Ang's letter, together with Cao Cao, to attack Yuan Shu.

Now that Cao Ang is coming to serve as the assassin of Yuzhou, the Cao family is ready to take over the counties of Yuzhou.

For Liu Chong, there is no loss.

It is impossible for Cao Ang to move the basic plate of his hardcore ally, so why not Liu Chong?

……

Just as Cao Ang was thinking like this.

I heard Xun Yu report again.

"Compared with the Chen State and the Lu State that heard the wind, the Liang State encountered some resistance slightly, and the forces in the country were complicated."

"Although the vast majority of people have clearly expressed their support for you, General, there are still a small number of people who remain silent and do some conspiracy and calculation behind their backs."

"However, a few days ago, Cao Gong has led his troops south, with Cao Gong's prestige and a large number of soldiers and horses under his hands, presumably the undercurrent surging in the territory of Liang State will be calmed in an instant."

As soon as this statement came out.

Cao Ang couldn't help but bow slightly.

Daddy Cao Cao's methods, he is still convinced.

Those opposition forces in the Liang State will not jump, once Cao Cao arrives, they dare to choose to jump up and down, then Comrade Cao will definitely teach them to be human beings.

In terms of using iron-blooded means to ruthlessly suppress the opposition, Cao Cao is no worse than anyone else.

But when I think about it.

Cao Ang took the opportunity to ask: "With the current situation of the Liang State being sparsely populated, there are still forces opposing us among the counties and townships in the territory. ”

"Presumably, Peiguo, which has a vast territory and is located at the southeast end of Yanzhou, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult, right?"

……

Xun Yu nodded heavily.

With a solemn face, he said: "The northern part of Peiguo, which borders the counties of Yanzhou, is currently in good condition, and it is nothing more than swaying from side to side, and I will not express my position for the time being. ”

"But in the south of Xiangxian, especially in the southeast of Peiguo, the resistance is very serious."

It's understandable.

After all, the original Yuzhou assassin Shi Kongling has been dead for a while, and the imperial court has not been able to manage here, and Zhou Ang, appointed by Yuan Shao, and Sun Jian, appointed by Yuan Shu, can't reach out to Peiguo at all.

In other words, the entire Peiguo is the prime minister.

As a result, it didn't take long for the days to be free, and a big daddy was about to fall out of thin air above his head.

Who can say yes?

Unless the airborne man strikes hard and presses his head to the ground with his hand, it will be difficult for the southern generation of Peiguo to express his allegiance to Cao Ang.

The Cao family naturally does not lack the ability to strike hard.

But now is not a good time.

So after thinking about it for a while, Cao Ang waved his hand, and then said to Xun Yu.

"At the moment, it is still mainly to deal with Yuan Shu, and it is not long before the date of the appointment with Liu Jingsheng in Jingzhou, and it is too late to transfer troops to Peiguo."

"According to the plan we agreed on before, let's take care of the area north of Qian County first, and wait until the nail of Yuan Shu is pulled out."

"Turn the gun again, and strike again!"

……

Xun Yu returned to the table.

Picking up a pen from his desk, he made a few marks on the book he was holding in his hand, and the matter was over.

But just when Cao Ang was ready to arrange other things.

Xun Yu took out another document from the table, and then handed it to Cao Ang with both hands.

At the same time, he briefly narrated: "General, this is the news from Jingzhou, Jingzhou Assassin Liu Biao has mobilized his troops and horses to press north, and even Huang Zu, who is stationed in Jiangxia, has also crossed Zhangling County and is ready to attack Yuan Shu at any time. ”

"In addition, there is another matter, presumably the general will be interested, Liu Jingzhou has already released a rumor in public, clearly supporting the general to serve as the assassin of Yuzhou."

Hear that.

Cao Ang couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

When did Liu Biao get so good?

Although Liu Biao's statement or not did not affect Cao Ang's exercise of power in Yuzhou, Liu Jingsheng's doing so itself gave a positive attitude.

This is a signal to Cao Ang that he is willing to be good-neighborly and harmonious.

In this regard, Cao Ang smiled after that.

His eyes flickered and he said to Xun Yu: "Wen Ruo, since people voted for me as a peach, then I should repay it." ”

"You take the time to write a document for me, and wait until Yuan Shu is expelled, and then send this letter to Liu Biao, the content of which is that we believe that Nanyang County should return to the embrace of Jingzhou, not be independent in the north."

Xun Yu's eyes flickered for a while.

It didn't take long for me to come to my senses.

The set of his own generals will not have any positive or negative effects in essence, and he is only responsible for conveying goodwill.

It is useless to be useful.

It's similar to Liu Biao's methods.

After thinking about it clearly, Xun Yu immediately wrote down the matter and responded to Cao Ang: "Don't worry, the general will draft the document after going down later." ”

…………

After the report of this series of trends.

Xun Yu quickly returned to his position.

Cao Ang changed his sitting posture slightly, and then turned his head to Zhang Liao, who had been waiting for a long time, and said.

"Wenyuan, the time is approaching now, if you wait any longer, I'm afraid it will lead to missing the day."

"I agreed with Liu Biao that the two sides will jointly send troops to attack Yuan Shu, who lives in Luyang County, from the north to the south.

"So at the latest, in the past two days, you will rush south with your soldiers and horses, and rush to Fugou County in Chenliu County first, where you will wait for the next move."

Zhang Liao didn't say a word.

got up and bowed to Cao Ang.

"The general can rest assured, the general has been preparing for this matter for a long time, and these days, he has been preparing for war, and he does not dare to be negligent in the slightest."

"It doesn't take two or three days, early tomorrow morning, the last general can lead his troops to set off!"

"Good!"

Cao Ang replied approvingly.

Then he turned his head to look at Xun's uncle and nephew.

……

"Wen Ruo, Gongda, this time I went south to attack the counties of Yuzhou, and what I value most is actually Yingchuan County."

"First, Yingchuan County connects Jing, Yan, Yuzhou and Sili, which is a land intersection, a transportation artery, a hub place, and its importance is even more important than the sum of several feudal states on the side."

"Secondly, although Yuan Shu retreated to Luyang County, he still has arrangements in Yingchuan County, especially in several counties near the southwest, Yuan Shu has retained a part of his troops."

"Clear these scattered branches, and the next process of besieging Yuan Shu will be more convenient and easier."

Cao Ang elaborated in detail the reason why he attaches importance to Yingchuan County.

Then there was a pause for a few seconds.

Then he continued: "It's just the most important at the same time, but also the tricky! ”

"There are many clans in Yingchuan County, and there are more than ten clans in the ranks, although there are also many clan families in the surrounding counties, but compared with the situation in Yingchuan County, there is simply no comparison."

"Therefore, once our army enters Yingchuan County in the south, we must face these local clans head-on and sort out the threads of these clansmen, otherwise it will undoubtedly be difficult to borrow local strength."

"Wen Ruo, Gongda, in this matter, I still need the two of you to come forward!"

Yingchuan County is no better than other counties.

This is a place that is completely controlled by cultural people, and in this year, cultural people are scarce and have strong power.

It is difficult for Cao Ang to treat Liang Guo and Pei Guo like this, showing force to deter, which will only backfire and even damage his reputation.

After all, what cultural people are best at is to use the knife and pen in their hands to write down what they want to write.

Therefore, Cao Ang thought of letting Xun Yu and Xun You come forward as intermediaries, so that he and local forces could have a good communication and cooperation.

……

Cao Ang said it clearly.

And the uncle and nephew glanced at each other.

They all got up and bowed to Cao Ang.

Among them, Xun You said categorically: "The general's intentions, his subordinates understand." ”

"This time I will go south one step ahead of General Zhang Liao, take the lead in Yingchuan County, and contact those familiar families in the upper county."

"I will find a way to persuade and persuade the Xun family, the Zhong family, the Chen family and the Han family before the army officially enters the county and starts against Yuan Shu, so that they can respect your will as a general."

Yingchuan County is a place where scholars gather.

Among the more than a dozen big families in the territory, the few mentioned by Xun You are at the forefront.

If Xun You can convince these leaders, then the rest will naturally not jump out to do things.

As soon as the words fell.

Before Cao Ang could respond.

Xun Yu then continued: "General, the government affairs of Dongjun will be entrusted to others for the time being, and I will return to my hometown with Gongda for this trip." ”

……

The uncle and nephew agreed very happily.

This made Cao Ang feel very satisfied.

However, Cao Ang was not particularly surprised by the refreshing attitude of the two of them.

After all, a family is a family, and the future is a future.

Unless there is an irreconcilable contradiction between the two, forcing one or the other.

Otherwise, even if it harms the interests of some families, these children who come out of the family will choose to protect their future first.

Or use this small part of the family's lost interests to seek greater progress for themselves.

If you lose one today, you may return three or five tomorrow.

What's more, what Cao Ang asked was only for the major families in Yingchuan County to support and support the rule of the Cao family, and at the same time to take a pit Yuan Shu.

If you talk about it carefully, except for those families who are particularly close to Yuan Shu, there will be no loss to the rest, so what is there to worry about?

This is also the fundamental reason why Xun Yu and Xun You, as children of the Xun family, are extremely willing to run for Cao Ang to return to their hometown and seek the greatest interests in Yingchuan for the Cao family.

……

"Wen Ruo, Gongda, since this is the case, then this matter will be handed over to you, and I will wait for good news."

"But there are some things to say ahead, this time you go south, do your best, if you can do it, you can do it, and if you can't do it, you don't have to force it."

"After driving away Yuan Shu and cutting off the existence of interference from the side, it is not too difficult to turn around and rein in Yingchuan."

Cao Ang's tone was gentle.

It is also a kind language.

However, listening to the ears of the uncle and nephew made them feel a chill in their hearts.

The two of them have been by Cao Ang's side for so long, how can they not know their own general?

Speaking of harmony does not mean that it is also amiable to act.

If the Yingchuan clan cooperates, then of course everyone will be harmonious and wealthy, hello and me.

But if he refuses to cooperate, but adds trouble and blockage, then when Cao Ang solves Yuan Shu and turns around, I am afraid it will not be so easy to speak.

As a child of the family.

What Xun Yu and Xun Yu want to achieve most is the balance between the future and the family, how can they sit idly by and disrupt the situation?

So after a little contemplation.

The two of them bowed to Cao Ang one after another, and at the same time said in a sonorous voice.

"Don't worry, general, we will do our best!"

……

Pressed for time.

None of the people present at the meeting today stayed long.

In the afternoon of the same day, Xun Yu and Xun You took dozens of people to accompany them to protect them, left Puyang County first, and went all the way south to Yingchuan County.

And the next morning.

The general Zhang Liao also led tens of thousands of elite soldiers to the south.

Prepare to rush to Fugou County in Chenliu County as quickly as possible, and then wait for the movement from Yingchuan County before making the next move.

And so it goes.

Except for Cao Ren, who was still in the process of hurrying, and Cao Chun's brothers, the rest of the departments had already been launched.

Only Cao Ang remains, the No. 2 person of the Cao family, who is also the one who gave the order to attack Yuzhou in the south this time, and the soul of the battlefield on the Western Front.

is still in Puyang County.

It's not that he's trying to be brisk, or to put on a shelf where the big guy will appear last.

I really want to catch up with this last few days to receive news from Chang'an.

That's right.

It was the letter that his father Cao Cao secretly sent to Chang'an to send to Chang'an, Cao Ang was waiting for Dong Zhuo's reply, and the angel who came to announce the appointment.

……

If he got Dong Zhuo's response before going south, he would have been promoted to Yuzhou Mu.

Then many things will be much easier to do in terms of difficulty and convenience.

For example, the southern part of the country.

They don't recognize the self-proclaimed history of Yuzhou, do they dare to disown the Yuzhou pastor appointed by the imperial court?

That's the difference.

But the problem is that until now, there is no one to be seen.

This made Cao Ang a little depressed.

Although Puyang is far from Chang'an.

But the letter itself had already been sent out early, and if it was to act at high speed back and forth, it would be more than enough time.

It stands to reason that it will not be delayed until now.

But until this time, there was still no response.

Cao Ang didn't know where the returning messenger had arrived, or that something had gone wrong in Chang'an, and he had not been able to get the appointment of Yuzhou Pastor from Dong Zhuo.

Or is there something wrong with Dong Zhuo?

None of this is known.

Cao Ang could only think that even if there was a problem on Chang'an's side, it would be better to come out later.

Lao Dong's big black fat man, he has more or less done the last thing for himself, and then he will love it.

Of course.

Wait a few more days, if there is still no response, then Cao Ang will not wait any longer.

This thing itself is, there is the best, but if you don't have it for a while, it won't be a big deal.

You can afford to wait.

is under Cao Ang's mentality.

Three days later.

The team from Chang'an arrived in Puyang County smoothly.

……

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