Xu County.

Since Yuan Shu withdrew from Yingchuan, Cao Cao, with the support of the Yingchuan scholars, gathered displaced people and resumed production, but also absorbed many displaced people.

At Han Hao's suggestion, Cao Cao resettled the displaced people in one place and organized the displaced people to open up the wasteland and reclaim the land with the Tuntian method.

Qingzhou used the tuntian method to basically achieve grain self-sufficiency in one year.

With this precedent in front of him, Cao Cao naturally did not hesitate.

But relatively speaking, Liu Bei and Cao Cao's attitudes towards Tuntian are very different.

In Qingzhou, Liu Bei would often visit the fields to greet the villagers in Tuntian, and promised them that he would gradually abolish Tuntian in the future, so that the villagers could have their own fields.

Even if the villagers who went to Tuntian under Tao Qian in the East China Sea, Liu Bei also asked Tao Qian to promise that "these villagers don't want to be Tuntian people anymore, and they can leave at any time."

Liu Bei tuntian was only for large-scale grain production in the short term.

It is to solve the short-term problem of food shortage, rather than letting the villagers be Liu Bei's tuntian serfs for the rest of their lives like the private slaves of the wealthy family.

The purpose of visiting the fields is also to appease the people who have been militarized and prevent them from breeding too much resentment.

In Yingchuan, Cao Cao did not treat the people of Tuntian as benevolently as Liu Bei.

Cao Cao and Tao Qian had the same thoughts.

Tuntian, naturally, has always been Tuntian.

And if Tuntian is like governing the army, only strict laws and regulations can make the villagers of Tuntian cultivate with peace of mind.

The people of Tuntian were arranged into separate households, not subordinate to each county, and directly controlled by Cao Cao.

Cao Cao regarded the people of Tuntian as serfs of a wealthy family, and Cao Cao controlled life and death.

Want to escape?

When one person escapes, the whole family and even the whole clan suffer.

Cao Cao's corporal Lixian was limited to the scholar clan.

Even if you are thirsty for talent, at least you have to be poor.

As for ordinary homeless people, Cao Cao will only go to shush the cold and ask for warmth when he is crazy.

However, in the face of hunger, displaced people have no choice.

It is better to starve to death in the fields under Cao Cao than to starve to death in the wilderness.

Taishou House.

Cao Cao repeatedly pondered the newly cultivated fields in Yingchuan and the gathered Tuntian people, and there was joy between his eyebrows.

"As long as this autumn's harvest is over, there will be no shortage of military rations."

"When the time comes, whether it is to attack Runan in the south or Hanoi in the west, you can send troops with peace of mind."

Only when there is money and food can the army be raised.

Cao Cao's refusal to send troops to Runan by Guo Gong, the assassin of Yuzhou, was to take advantage of the absence of war in Yingchuan and go all out to open up wasteland and prepare military rations.

Although Cao Cao can use the identity of Yingchuan Taishou to apportionment money and grain to the wealthy families in Yingchuan, the wealthy families will not provide Cao Cao with money and food for free, and they all have to exchange interests.

If you can prepare money and food by yourself, why bother to ask for benefits from the wealthy family?

Not much.

Xi Zhicai came from outside: "Ming Gong, there is news from Chang'an. ”

Cao Cao raised his head and said in a happy tone: "Let me guess, Dong Zhuo must have sent a messenger to Youzhou to give Gongsun Zan an official." ”

Xi Zhicai nodded: "As expected by Ming Gong, Dong Zhuo sent Sun Rui, a scholar and servant, to Youzhou, and not only did he not hide his whereabouts along the way, but he publicized the appointment of the Son of Heaven with great fanfare. ”

"Seal the great Sima as the Taifu and let him serve in the court."

"He also named Gongsun Chan as a former general, Yi Hou, governor Qing Ji You, and soldiers and horses in four states."

Cao Cao squinted his eyes: "There is no official who has sealed the beginning?" ”

Xi Zhicai shook his head: "No!" Dong Zhuo not only did not seal the official of Yuan Jizhou, but also let Shi Ma Teng, Yanzhou Zang Hong, and Qingzhou Mu Liu Bei Chen Bing go north, but the specific intention is unknown. ”

"Tempting it to benefit, deterring it to threaten, there are capable people under Dong Zhuo's command!"

Cao Cao got up and paced: "There are not many ministers in Chang'an City, who are pragmatic, but there are many who are good at fighting for power and profit. ”

"Although Gongsun Zhan is a concubine, he can be named a marquis and a general with military merits, and he can be called a hero of Youzhou."

"But after the Great Sima took charge of Youzhou, he cut off the opportunity for Gongsun Chan's meritorious promotion, and Gongsun Chan will inevitably take risks."

"And the ministers of Chang'an seized Gongsun Zhan's desire for high-ranking officials and real power, and the way of the former general, Yi Hou, and the governor Qing Ji You, and the soldiers and horses of the four states gave Gongsun Chan the possibility of weighing the pros and cons."

"Even, Dong Zhuo may even give Gongsun Chan a secret edict, such as asking Gongsun Chan to keep the heirloom jade seal!"

Xi Zhicai admired: "What Ming Gong said is very true, Dong Zhuo can give Liu Bei a secret edict to capture Liu Dai, and it is not impossible to give Gongsun Zan a secret edict to keep the jade seal of the country." ”

"Then there are soldiers and horses from Bingzhou, Yanzhou and Qingzhou who are going north to deter them, and Gongsun Chan categorically does not dare to support Da Sima as emperor."

"The final result is that Da Sima will go to Chang'an, and Gongsun Zhan will have another dispute with Yuan Jizhou!"

Cao Cao said with a smile: "Although there is a holy decree for Gongsun Zhan to be the governor of Qingji and the soldiers and horses of the four states, whether it is Liu Xuande of Qingzhou, or Ma Shoucheng of Jizhou, or the origin of Jizhou, Gongsun Chan cannot transfer their soldiers and horses. ”

"But Gongsun Zan can use this as a reason to enter Jizhou!"

Xi Zhicai said: "If Youzhou and Jizhou want to divide the winner, it is not possible to decide the level in one year or two. Taking advantage of this opportunity, if Ming Gong can get Yuzhou, he will be qualified to compete. ”

"Yuzhou assassinated Shi Guo Gong, even Xu Xuan couldn't win, if you want to settle Yuzhou, you still have to rely on Ming Gong."

Cao Cao laughed: "Guo Gong is a scholar, how can he understand the matter of marching and fighting?" ”

Xi Zhicai said again: "Chen Guo is adjacent to Yingchuan, and Chen Wang Liu Pet has a great friendship with Liu Bei. ”

"It is reported that Liu Bei gave King Chen the Book of Sheng, the Four Peoples Moon Order, and the new plough Quyuan plow."

"Duke Ming can marry King Chen."

Cao Cao was suddenly silent, just pacing back and forth in contemplation.

After a while, Cao Cao hesitated and said: "This King Chen is friendly with Liu Xuande, if he has a conflict with Liu Xuande, King Chen's soldiers and horses can enter Xu County within a day, how can I stop it?" ”

Xi Zhicai believed and said: "Don't worry. King Chen, a man who is a ranger and unprepared, will die at the hands of assassins one day. ”

"Yuan Shu suffered a big loss in Yuzhou, and it is impossible not to target King Chen."

"I expect that Yuan Shu will definitely follow suit, and will leave the assassin Qingji and send the assassin into the Chen Kingdom to get close to the king of Chen."

"If King Chen dies in the future, and the Duke of Ming, who is good with King Chen, raises the banner to avenge King Chen, the people of the Kingdom of Chen will all be attached to Duke Ming."

Cao Cao stroked his palms and laughed: "Zhicai's words are wonderful!" Yuan Highway has always been a child's heart, focusing only on immediate grievances, regardless of long-term interests, and will definitely not tolerate King Chen still in Yuzhou. ”

"As soon as King Chen dies, I will take over the Chen State, go south to take Runan, and then enter the Pei Kingdom, and the land of Yuzhou is under control!"

I'm talking.

Xun Yu arrived and recommended: "Ming Gong, there is Chen Liuren Mao Xiaoxian to visit, I have met with him, this person is elegant and fair, in the official Qingke, and also has a good opinion on the general trend of the world. ”

"Xiaoxian was originally a small official of Chen Liu, and he wanted to go to Jingzhou to attach himself to Liu Biao because he was avoiding the war, but on the way, he heard that Liu Biao's decree was not strict, so he changed to Luyang County."

"After Yuan Shu withdrew from Luyang, Xiao Xian heard that Ming Gong had gathered the displaced people in Yingchuan, and he yearned for it, so he came to see him alone."

Cao Cao said with a smile: "It's my luck to be so favored by the Magi, please!" ”

Not much.

Hair steps into the inside.

After greeting for a while, Cao Cao saw that Mao Jie's conversation was extraordinary, and he was even more surprised in his heart, and he was interested in taking the school examination: "I am determined to help the Han family, but I am weak." So far, it's just a small Yingchuan Taishou. ”

"Filial piety is a wise man in the world, can you have a good plan to teach me?"

Seeing that Cao Cao was interested in asking, Mao Jie did not hide it, and said frankly: "If it falls apart today, the lord of the country moves, the people abandon their businesses, and they go into exile with hunger." ”

"The public family has no savings for years, and the people have no will to be stable, so it is difficult to last."

"For example, Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Tao Qian and others, although the people are strong, they have no long-term concerns, and there are no people who establish a foundation and build a foundation."

"In the affairs of the world, the righteous wins."

"It is advisable to serve the Son of Heaven to order not to be subordinate, cultivate and plant, livestock and military resources, so that the cause of the overlord can be accomplished!"

Cao Cao stroked his palms and praised: "The words of filial piety coincide with Wen Ruo!" ”

"But if the son is in Chang'an today, and the decrees are all from Dong Zhuo, if I serve the Son of Heaven, wouldn't I be with Dong Zhuo?"

Mao Jie shook his head: "Although the decree came from Dong Zhuo, it was the order of the Son of Heaven!" ”

"Gong Cao respects the emperor's mandate, not Dong Zhuo's words, how can he be called with Dong Zhuo?"

"Although Yuan Shu came from the Yuan family, he raised swords and plundered all directions, like a thief."

"If Duke Cao conquests Yuan Shu, he will be a thief for the country and a traitor for the court, how can the Son of Heaven not be a marquis and worship the general Cao Gong?"

"If the order of the Son of Heaven is to be with Dong Zhuo, then Jingzhou Liu Biao, Yangzhou Liu Xuan, Qingzhou Liu Bei, and Yuzhou Guo Gong are not all with Dong Zhuo?"

"Yuzhou Assassin Guo Gong, an incompetent person, if Cao Gong doesn't replace him, won't he be subject to others everywhere?"

"If there is no righteousness, how can Cao Gong win Yuzhou?"

Cao Cao's eyes gradually became awe-inspiring.

Mao Jie's questions pointed to the key, which made Cao Cao awe-inspired.

Cao Cao stood up and bowed: "Listening to your words, I am deeply admired, and I would like to ask Xiaoxian to serve as Yingchuan Gongcao and elect personnel." ”

The staff of the county government is hired by the county magistrate himself, and his status is the highest in Gongcao, who is in charge of all personnel in the county, followed by the chief secretary in charge of the documents, and then in charge of the picketing of the county, supervising the postal supervision of the officials and people of the county, and sub-Cao handling the county's Peng, Shi, Peng, Shi is the deputy position, and each Cao has a bookkeeper to handle the documents. Three elders were also set up to help promote administrative administration and education.

Cao Cao's county is Xun Yu, and Xi Zhicai does not hold a position of real power.

Gong Cao is already the highest official position that Cao Cao can afford at present.

And Mao has the reputation of being fair and thrifty, so let him select talents, and he can eliminate famous people who are famous but have vain behavior and are not fundamental.

The hair ladder is also shocking.

Before Chen Liu's resignation, although Mao was famous, his official position was a small official.

Now that he has been appointed as Gong Cao, how can he not make Mao Jie's heart move?

Mao Jie immediately recommended: "Ren Cheng Lu Qian Lu Zike, brave and strategic. Originally, he was under the command of Zheng Sui, the minister of Rencheng, but because Liu Dai killed Zheng Sui, Lu Qian resigned at home. ”

"Ming Gong can go to the letter to conquer."

Cao Cao was overjoyed: "Since it is recommended by filial piety, it must be the best man in the world." ”

Mao Jie said again: "It's a pity that Shanyang is full of Boning, and now that he has gone to Qingzhou, if there is Manman Boning, no one dares to be corrupt and abolish discipline." ”

Cao Cao also regretted: "When I was in Dongjun, I also heard about the reputation of Shanyang Manboning. Liu Xuande of Qingzhou is also a masterpiece in the world, and when he hears the name of Man Boning, he will definitely send someone to invite him. ”

"With filial piety and Zike to help, I am already lucky!"

Although it is a pity, Cao Cao is also helpless.

After all, Liu Bei is a Qingzhou pastor, and it must be more convenient than Cao Cao when recruiting talents.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao was even more eager to be the assassin of Yuzhou.

If he became the assassin of Yuzhou, this wise man would naturally come enthusiastically.

With a look in his eyes, Cao Cao made up his mind, and after discussing with everyone, he took advantage of the change in Youzhou to send filial piety to the imperial court to express his support and recognition for the Son of Heaven.

It's easy to put the icing on the cake, but it's hard to send charcoal in the snow.

Now the Son of Heaven and the Ministers of Chang'an are worried that Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan will support a new Son of Heaven to weaken the authority of the Son of Heaven in Chang'an.

And Cao Cao sent filial piety to pay tribute, which made the hearts of the Son of Heaven and the ministers happy.

This means that the people of Kanto still have a heart for the Son of Heaven in Chang'an.

Dong Zhuo wanted to win over Cao Cao, so he dismissed Guo Gong on the grounds of Guo Gong's lack of ability.

At the same time, he also talked about Cao Cao's contribution to pacifying Dongjun and sealing Qiu City's retreat from Yuan Shu, and let Cao Cao serve as the assassin of Yuzhou, the general of Zhendong, and the Marquis of Fei Ting, so that he could conquer Yuan Shu.

Although Guo Gong was very reluctant, he could only accept it helplessly.

Cao Cao was ecstatic, but he didn't expect that he just sent filial piety to pay tribute, and he really became the assassin of Yuzhou, and he was also crowned the general of Zhendong and the marquis of Fei Ting!

In addition to calming down, Cao Cao is also very clear.

The main reason for being able to become the assassin of Yuzhou is not the credit of pacifying Dongjun and Fengqiu City to repel Yuan Shu, but Dong Zhuo's desire to prevent Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan from supporting the new monarch.

A Yingchuan Taishou supports the Son of Heaven in Chang'an, and a Yuzhou Thorn History, General Zhendong, and Fei Tinghou support the Son of Heaven in Chang'an, and the influence is completely different!

Dong Zhuo wants everyone in the world to know that Cao Cao, the assassin of Yuzhou, supports the orthodoxy of the Son of Heaven in Chang'an!

Everything just happened to be a coincidence, and Cao Cao just picked up a bargain!

Although Cao Cao can actually control only Yingchuan County.

But with the identities of Yuzhou Assassin, General Zhendong, and Fei Tinghou, Cao Cao can command the counties of Yuzhou in righteousness!

You can also take this opportunity to conquer the talents of Yuzhou!

"Piff Cao Agui!"

Yuan Shu, who retreated to Huainan, heard that Cao Cao had become the assassin of Yuzhou and the general of Zhendong, and was also named the Marquis of Feiting, so he was immediately angry.

I thought that Cao Cao would be a little temperamental and would not accept the title of the Son of Heaven in Chang'an.

After all, this official was nominally canonized by the Son of Heaven, but it was actually from Dong Zhuo's hand.

Accepting the title of official is equivalent to being with Dong Zhuo.

But on the contrary, Cao Cao not only accepted, but also publicized the appointment of Yuzhou Assassin Shi, General Zhendong, and Fei Tinghou in Yuzhou, as if no one knew.

"Order, I'm going to ask Cao Apu!" Yuan Shu was vigorous and prepared to fight Yuzhou again.

But the next urgent report was so shocked that Yuan Shu almost didn't catch it in one breath.

"Report!"

"General, Liu Biao stationed troops in Xiakou, threatening that the bandits in Huainan had affected Jingzhou's grain transportation to Qingzhou, and he would send troops to suppress the bandits."

Yuan Shu was originally using troops with Tao Qian, Zhou Xin, Zhou Ang, Liu Xuan, and Yuan Yu at the same time, but suddenly Cao Cao didn't mention it, and Liu Biao also came to join in the fun.

"Liu Biaopifu, Ben will be inseparable from you!"

Under the pretext of suppressing bandits, doesn't it mean that he Yuan Shu is a bandit?

Embarrassed, this chapter was written, and I forgot that Cao Cao was from Yuzhou.

But this setting can't be changed for the time being, so find an opportunity to change him like King Chen's Yuzhou Mu later.

The previous Yuzhou Assassin Guo Gong should also be a native of Yingchuan according to his historical performance, but he also became the Yuzhou Assassin History.

I didn't pay attention to this problem for a while. Embarrassed.

It's all Dong Zhuo's pot, he sealed it indiscriminately!

(End of chapter)