Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

In the mansion of the Shaofu, Xu Zhen got a copy of the emperor's edict.

It is clearly stated that he should hand over the three counties of Chenliu, Lujiang, and Jiujiang, and be transferred to Jizhou Mu.

He didn't specify the date of entry into force, but waited until Jizhou was conquered. He felt relieved when he got the edict.

This is what we want.

Jizhou is extremely rich. If Xu Zhen is the governor of the state, he will be able to produce grain, horses, and military equipment for five years. The military funds raised will surprise Cao Cao.

"This edict has not yet come into effect, so it should be a reward for the princes." Jia Xu took a deep look, then put the copy on the table, and continued: "Jizhou Mu is no better than other states and counties. promoted."

"But the question is, should we take away all the soldiers, horses, food and grass in the three counties now?"

"This way can maximize the benefits. The lord also hinted at this, so he shouldn't refuse."

"And if so, it will be easier for each other."

After all, it is still the land of the three counties. Although it is promoted, Xu Zhen of these three counties has ordered to gradually stop recruiting soldiers and raising people in the spring. After raising the people and getting fat, the three places will be extremely fertile. Years of food reserves are useless.

Taking away the three counties at this time is not considered a promotion for Xu Zhen. After all, he went to Jizhou to heal the mess first, the legacy of the war.

"Let's go down to think that the junhou took the money and food from the three counties and sent them to Wei County on the grounds of governance."

"No need," Xu Zhen raised his hand to stop, with a relaxed smile on his face, he really needs to clean up the mess, I don't know how many time-limited tasks will be done, it may be a hindrance to others, but Xu Zhen Zhen didn't think so.

This Jizhou will be a land of treasures in the next year or two, and there are treasures everywhere.

"I will directly obey the imperial edict, it's great, it's great...it's really great."

Jia Xu and Zhuge Liang looked at each other, their expressions were a little dazed, why could they be happy about such a thing.

"Of course," Xu Zhen glanced at the two of them, put away his smile, and said solemnly, "I know that going to Jizhou to resettle the people will be more difficult, but I always enjoy the hardship."

Zhuge Liang: "..."

This reason really makes people speechless...

A good one to enjoy hard.

Absolutely.

"Then, let's obey the edict. If Jizhou is governed and prosperous, it must be a prosperous place in the future."

From Zhuge Liang's perspective, it can be seen that Jizhou is fertile and has a large population, and it is definitely the first choice for governance. If it can be achieved in the future, gaining world fame and surpassing the celebrities of the world, it means that Xu Zhen will definitely be able to enter the position of the three princes and become an extremely human minister.

In this way, he doesn't need the background of the gentry's disciples at all. He himself is the largest wealthy family, not to mention that there are tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and there are many civil and martial arts. Besides, there are not too few gentry attached to Xu Zhen, at least there are Kindness.

He walked much more steadily than the gentry.

"After the end of this year, we will enter Jizhou with the army."

Xu Zhen guessed that there was another military reason. Cao Cao needed him to guard the northern border and not be harassed by the various horseback clans outside Youzhou and Youzhou. .

If the horseback nation is still indestructible, it will definitely be troublesome to invade the north in the future.

……

At this time, in Nanyang County, Jingzhou, in a pavilion and waterside pavilion near Xiangyang, I saw the old man whom Jian Yong had inquired about at that time.

Just by looking at the decoration of his waterside pavilion, one can tell that this person is not an ordinary person, and the incense that is lit is more expensive. When you go to the main hall as a guest, you can also see a lot of letters on the bookshelf made of bamboo poles.

There are still a lot of finished calligraphy on the wall, and the brushes and inks at home are often used without dust. Under such circumstances, Liu Bei is more confident that he will definitely get something.

"Uh, Uncle Liu said, Wolong? Who told you that there is a hermit Wolong in Jingzhou, who can help Uncle Huang achieve great things?"

Sima Hui was dressed in commoner clothes and a big cloak. His nose bridge was high and looked a little majestic. His face was thin and long, with the skin on his cheekbones, and his hair was basically white.

At this time, a fire pit was burned in the main hall, but the climate was warmer after it was turned to the south, so it didn't feel cold.

Liu Bei thought for a while, then smiled modestly and said, "Yes, an old friend."

"I'm afraid it's speculation. I don't know if this old man has been to Jingzhou, but this place is definitely not called Wolong. I have heard a person claiming to be Wolong, but it was a joke. This person is Xu Zhen, the Marquis of Shucheng in Xudu. He calls himself Crouching Dragon."

That's what this guy told me.

Liu Bei murmured a few words in his heart, and his face was immediately defeated. At first glance, Sima Hui was a highly respected person in Jingzhou. He was a famous scholar, and he would definitely not lie.

There is really no one named Crouching Dragon, Xu Bowen has been lying to me since then... I have always been a life-saving straw!
"Ugh!"

Thinking of this, Liu Bei could no longer calm down, and the anger in his heart burned up, his expression darkened visible to the naked eye, but it surprised Sima Hui, and said quickly: "But, uncle, don't worry, Jingzhou is a talented person. There are indeed quite a few, and the old man alone knows three of them."

"Naturally, I can't recommend any of these three people at will, but Uncle Huang can try his luck. One of them is very talented, and he is skilled in swordsmanship, both civil and military.

"This person is studying in Jingzhou area. It's hard to guess where he is. If you are lucky, you will see it."

"So, what about sir?"

Liu Bei cupped his hands to ask for advice, his face was agitated, and even his face was constantly twitching, "Sir, can you come out of the mountain and help Liu Bei guard the great cause of the Han Dynasty? Now Cao is a thief, and the thief is a Han thief. The emperor is suffering day and night in Xudu. The outsiders can't bear it, they just don't want to wait for a moment! If the master can plan a strategy for me, I will definitely die in the future to repay the kindness of the master!"

"Hey, no no no!" Sima Hui waved his hands quickly, "The bones of the old man have already been buried in the ground, and he will return home when he is buried. I don't know how to take care of this great cause. I can only discuss and teach with young scholars. , to promote what I have learned in this life, and my ambition is not here, so I ask the emperor not to force you."

"Then, sir... besides the No.1 you said, where should the other two visit?"

It can be seen that Liu Bei is really eager, and he is probably afraid of losing in the north. He wants a resourceful man who can follow his advice to turn around and gain a foothold, and even wants to establish a great cause in the world again.

Sima Hui laughed loudly, with a relaxed expression on his face, he immediately stretched out his hand and patted Liu Bei's wrist, and said with some emotion: "I can only say that these people are looking for the Lord to live, hoping to make a great achievement .”

"Uncle, your precious body, it may not be effective to seek visits everywhere. Besides, these people are hard to find. If you find them too much, wouldn't it be a waste of government affairs? But if there is a bright future in governance, the people will spread the word and pass on the emperor's uncle as a celebrity. , well-known in the land of Jingzhou, these people will naturally come to vote, and it will not be so difficult to meet again at that time."

"Not bad..." Liu Bei thought for a moment, then nodded slightly.

These words really make sense, I don't know when I will find them, even if I find them, but I don't know what to say, so that these people can follow behind, life and death.

But governing, loving the people, being diligent in government affairs, and handling government affairs by themselves are the laws that kings of all dynasties should follow. Naturally, it is much better than walking around like headless flies.

"I'm afraid, the virtuous don't live in tender and dry branches."

"Hehehe," Sima Hui nodded slightly, as if applauding Liu Bei's words, "It's true that he can't perch."

Liu Bei: "..."

However, Sima Hui did not disappoint him for too long, and immediately went on to laugh and said: "However, who can tell the reincarnation of heaven and the destiny of all things? Maybe the master of Jingzhou will change accordingly, and the emperor's uncle may not be delicate in the future." Branches can also be towering trees."

After he said this, there was a little sharpness in his eyes, and he stared at Liu Bei's side face, but Liu Bei hid his heart very well and remained indifferent.

Although I understood it, my heart was a little excited, but there was no emotion on the surface, I just sighed and said: "I hope to be appreciated by the emperor, and I will plead for the people of Jingzhou."

"Well," Sima Hui didn't know if it was right, so he stopped talking immediately.

The two talked all night, and Liu Bei told most of the past events in these years, and explained the origin, how he became sworn brothers with the three brothers, how he left Zhuojun to kill the Yellow Turban, and was later dismissed from his official position.

This journey has been extremely difficult, but there are always hundreds of brothers who have never given up. Now there are thousands of troops stationed in Xinye, and there are not many soldiers, but Liu Bei has also expressed his determination. In the future, he must gradually make Nanyang prosperous and strong, and try to Fight Zhang Xiu to recapture Wancheng, and make Nanyang belong to the territory under the rule of Jingzhou, and will no longer be occupied by strongmen.

It wasn't until late at night that Sima Hui became sleepy that Liu Bei apologized and left.

When he walked out of his hut, he opened his mouth and scolded Xu Bowen a few words, but fortunately, he was much firmer when he said those words.

At least, there is no need to rely on the hope Xu Bowen gave in the future, just like the bubbles when pouring wine, it will burst if you poke it.

If you can find real talents, plus the bravery of your second and third brothers, you may not lose to Cao Cao.

Now that Jingzhou is so rich and stable, the southern sages and scholars have gathered here for many years, and the soldiers and horses are strictly prepared, so there is no need to be afraid of the northern warriors.

This is also a treasure land, and one sentence of Sima Hui's words really heard Liu Bei's heart.

Liu Biao is old and may not be able to live another ten years, and the land of Jingzhou will definitely be changed.

Perhaps, I can have a certain chance.

……

Jizhou.

Qinghe County.

There is a big river around Qinghe City, which looks prosperous and has a unique flavor of Wenhui.

But now the number of people is much smaller, and the books, sounds and writings of various places are almost reduced by half. The prosperity of the past is no longer there.

And Yuan Shao was lying in the backyard of the government office in the city.

Since the beginning of winter, his body has deteriorated day by day, and occasionally he feels hot and cold, and his waist is sore and his back hurts.

Either falling into an ice hole, or like entering a steamer.

The condition has been repeatedly not getting better, and the sons are very anxious.

His eldest son had personally experienced the defeat at Guandu, and at this time he would no longer be proud of defeating Cao Cao in Yanzhou at will.

The youngest son had never been in charge of government and joined the army, and he was loved and protected very well, which worried Yuan Shao the most, because he hadn't had time to personally teach the young son.

The art of war and internal affairs, the affairs of the emperor and the benefit of the people, I planned to rely on the emperor to teach me personally in a few years, so that the child can gain the most fame and favor in the future, but I didn't expect...

On the other hand, the second son, Yuan Xi, is quite capable, and now he has gained a firm foothold in Youzhou, and he can still gain the upper hand and overwhelm them in a confrontation with several prefects who are obedient and vicious.

For the time being, the situation in Youzhou can be stabilized.

But now, the biggest problem is Yuan Shao's spirit, he has won somehow.

"Qinghe County cannot be guarded for a long time. It is estimated that once winter is over and spring begins, Cao Cao will send troops along the main road. It will not affect the spring plowing, but it will also make us have to fight."

"If there is a war, there is only one boundary bridge outside Qinghe to defend."

"Boundary Bridge..."

Yuan Shao repeated the name. It was here that Ju Yi completely defeated Gongsun Zan's army, so that the army could recover from the decline.

At this point, it looks so similar.

Did I become Gongsun Zan?In this way, next year will be the time when I will be defeated and captured!
Cao A concealed!
Yuan Shao tapped the copy, "How about the recruiting?"

Guo Tu, who was wearing a counselor's robe and a sage crown on his head, fell silent.

The only thing he can do now is to dress up glamorously to cover up the panic and fear in his heart.

"How about recruiting?"

Yuan Shao lay on the bed and asked another question.

Guo Tu cupped his hands and said helplessly: "The effect is not good."

"How bad is it?"

Yuan Shao must ask the truth.

"Less than a thousand."

"Humph!"

Yuan Shao suddenly had resentment in his eyes, his beard kept trembling, and he felt pain in both sides of his waist, he struggled to get up and coughed heavily, and said in a hoarse voice: "Back then, when Huizheng was in power, everyone was competing to join the army."

"If you lose one battle now, you will lose your heart!"

"Immediately order the conscription of soldiers! Be sure to complete 10 people this year! If you don't allow it, donate ten stones to the family."

"This……"

Guo Tu's expression froze, and he subconsciously glanced at Yuan Tan.

Yuan Tan, the eldest son, immediately advised: "Father, we still have more than [-] soldiers and horses. It is not necessary to conscript troops like this. If so, it will definitely make people lose their hearts."

"It's just that I lost to Guandu. If I defend next year, I will definitely have a chance to do it again!"

"Tian Feng was beheaded, Xu You defected, and Ju Jun's whereabouts are unknown! Yan Liang and Wen Chou both died at the hands of Xu Zhen! I led 65 soldiers and horses to attack Cao in the south, but it ended in a disastrous defeat!"

"Oh! Hang Xu You's family members!"

"Father, this is not allowed! You should treat his family well, and make him feel guilty! Don't dare to advise Cao Cao again."

"My Wuchao Tunning grain must have been leaked by him! How can I treat others kindly? If I treat others kindly, I only think that Yuan Shao is no longer majestic, and he will turn against me even more! Now we should deter Xiaoxiao! Let's fight again next year!" Yuan Shao stared at Guo Tu, deeply The voice urged: "Go quickly! Go!"

"His family, young and old, is a huge crime! Leaking about my black nest is a heinous crime! The reason for the defeat of the army must be this person, and he will never be let go!!"

"Lord!"

Outside the lobby, Zhang Yun stepped in quickly, with a hurried expression, clasped his fists and said: "There is chaos in Bingzhou, the Qiang people killed the Shangdangqin county guard and sentenced him to leave Xihe, please send troops to quell the chaos quickly, my lord! Otherwise, the hearts of the people will be lost!"

"You bastard, bastard!"

Yuan Shao was furious at the moment, his face was flushed, his face was pale and he forced himself to stand up, "Immediately go out and kill the traitors!"

"We must not let these thieves escape and make trouble again!"

In the battle of Guandu, [-] soldiers and horses were dispatched from Bingzhou. Now that they have returned in a big defeat, I don't know how many returned to their hometown. They must have been completely disappointed before civil strife broke out.

Since winter, these people seem to have calculated that it will be difficult to march in winter, and chaos ensues one after another. This mess is not easy to clean up.

This is probably what Cao Cao said at the beginning, once the victory is over, the situation is in control, and now it is better to watch the fire from the other side.

Even if Yuan Shao suppressed the rebellion, his vitality would be seriously injured. How could he raise troops to fight again next year!