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

Chapter 76 Exquisite layout, just to sleep on time? ? ?

"it is good."

"Gongda is like this, it really comforts me!"

Cao Cao walked quickly to Xun You, put his hands heavily on his shoulders, and looked very pleased, "Sure enough, this time we will collect all of Yingchuan, and we will have to rely on Mr. Xun You."

"Don't dare to claim credit," Xun You said with a straight face, without any hint of joking, and remained serious and calm all the time, "It's just that Chen Ji could have served as a servant, but now he should only be acting as the prefect, fearing that his talents will be buried, and he will be promoted later."

"That's natural."

Cao Cao stood with his hands behind his back, smiling, "How can I treat a truly talented person badly? Although Chen Ji is old and famous, I have heard it for a long time. If I really want to talk about it, I have to call him a teacher."

"If Yuzhou can be stabilized in the future, I should go to the table to ask for advice."

Xun You nodded, in this case, you can talk with peace of mind.

Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia again, and said with a smile, "As for Xu County that Feng Xiao said..."

"Okay, build with Xu County as the most important place, put the camp here first, and it will be grand in the future."

Not far from here is Xu County, and Chen's ancestral home is also in Xu County. As long as Xun You can invite Chen Qun to become an official, the expansion of Xu County will definitely make Chen's happy.

This land boundary, without thinking too much, is suitable for the population to live in, and the surrounding fields, rivers and other resources are abundant, and it is convenient to obtain water and materials.

Moreover, there are tributaries of the river, and the transportation of grain and grass can indeed reduce a lot of consumption, which is naturally a good thing.

Guo Fengxiao's ability to say such strategies shows that he has a very good understanding of the local terrain, and this strategy is very good.

"My lord, there is one more thing."

Guo Jia bowed again.

Cao Cao was even more delighted, and hurriedly approached, the smile on his face could hardly be hidden, "I received the letter from Zhicai last night, and the military information and military reports were sent to the scout camp. Dong Zhao did not fulfill Yuan Shao's wish to reach the emperor's body Beside, but in Zhang Yang's army."

"Zhang Yang had kindness to him before, so he reciprocated his affection, planned for Zhang Yang, and saved the emperor for merit. But after his brother Dong Fang's letter arrives, Dong Zhao will seek for the lord for the sake of the family's survival."

"My lord, please move westward slowly, mainly close to Luoyang."

"Now the emperor is setting his capital in Anyi, but the city is small. It is said that many generals are sending letters to ask Liu Biao to rebuild the Luoyang Palace, but the journey is far away and it is impossible to reach it in a short time. As Bowen expected, the emperor will arrive in Luoyang in the end."

"In order to clean up the surroundings, the princes will be invited to come in and welcome the Emperor Feng."

Cao Cao's eyes flickered suddenly, and he fell into deep thought.

If so, it should be a good thing.

His purpose of doing this is to get close to the emperor as soon as possible. Although Dong Fang and Dong Zhao are not big figures, they can mediate around many generals by virtue of their talents and connections.

It can also play a big role.

"Okay!" After thinking for a moment, Cao Cao made a decisive decision, "It's still like what Bowen said at the beginning, the emperor has something to do, and we should try our best to make it happen."

"Order the scout post to inform Zhicai that this has been done with all our strength, and now we are sending cavalry to Chenliu, making Dong Fan the captain of Jiwu Tuntian, and leading [-] soldiers. The rebellion of Zhang Miao and Chen Gong in the past is not to blame."

"Regardless of whether his brother has merit or not, he will be regarded as a guest of honor in the future."

"My lord's move should make them return to their hearts."

Guo Jia immediately cupped his hands with a smile on his face.

That night, when the news was sent from Yingchuan to Chenliu, Dong Fan was so grateful that he drank several cups at home and cried with his wife and children.

Later, I was grateful for the kindness of Mr. Cao, and with the support of my wife, I got up and wrote another letter of gratitude. I asked a spy to deliver it to Zhicai in Juancheng, begging him to send it to Anyi.

After all, Dong Fang was incapable of delivering the letter, so he was able to contact his elder brother this time because of the spies that Xi Zhicai had deployed over the years.

Moreover, although this letter is touching, it expresses Cao Gong's kindness, so it must not be seen by Zhang Yang, so as not to harm his brother.

Only Jijiu has this ability, and it was delivered safely to his elder brother Dong Zhao.

at the same time.

The story of Xu Zhen fighting the bandits in Runan and defeating Gepi Huangjin was spread in the territory, and the local people praised it loudly.

Scholars gather for celebrations, and even rich people hold banquets just to talk about it.

If Confucian scholars and literati do not read books on weekdays, they are extremely fond of discussing things. When they are together with friends, they can drink and compose poems, and they can talk a lot, and they never get tired all night.

Therefore, although it was only a few hours, it caused quite a stir.

Everyone in the world knows that Xu Bowen is a white body. If it was a few years ago, who would have believed that a white body could have such a status, but if we count Xu Zhen's meritorious deeds in detail, not to mention the benevolent government's strategy of attacking Xu.

Let's just say that it is a kindness to arrange for thousands of miles, ordering the guards under his command to save the old man Cao, which is naturally impossible for others to reproduce.

"But in the prosperous age, it is absolutely impossible for Xu Bowen to have a guard at his age!"

Even if someone refuted.

Therefore, everyone who talked with him nodded. If it was a prosperous age, Xu Bowen would still be studying everywhere, looking for teachers and friends.

It is possible that you will not be able to reach two thousand stones in your whole life.

Heroes come out of troubled times, I'm afraid it's not just about the chaos in the current situation, but it can be used to make a name for yourself.

It should be that after the Chao Gang is weak, the hero can stabilize the hearts of the people and stand out from the crowd.

"But if you talk about being famous, it's not for the sake of fame, but for the sky to fall, and it's a meritorious deed to be crowned by someone capable."

"That's right! The yellow scarves in Gepi, Runan, have poisoned the people for many years, and they have stubborn diseases! Those who are good at governance can cure stubborn diseases! Stubborn diseases can be cured, and the people should be safe!"

"The prosperity of the Han Dynasty can be revived! All the princes in the world are busy fighting endlessly. Only Cao Gong took Yanzhou to calm the chaos, Xuzhou to filial piety, and Yuzhou to appease the people."

"I will do my best. This time when Xu Bowen's name was announced, the announcement also said that Mr. Cao is still thirsty for talents. Why don't I join him and become the next Xu Bowen!"

"A man should be like this, use his talents to learn his mind, serve the man, and leave his name in history!"

"Okay, okay! Let's go right away!"

That night, the entire Yingchuan Xuxian County, Guoxian County and other places were like a busy city with lanterns. Confucian scholars, no matter their status, celebrity or not, and how much talent they had learned, all wanted to repay them.

Gradually go to Cao Ying.

Some people hope that there is a shortage of people at this time, so that they can find a way out to become an official.

There are also people who are passionate and want to talk about the strategy in their chests.

No matter what, in Yingchuan, a place with a lot of talents, it is so hot that no one can sit still, and they are almost scrambling to see each other.

At this time, Xun You went to visit Chen Qun in the middle of the night again. Chen Zhi showed affection and reason, and made it clear that the importance of Xu County in the future made Chen Qun tempted.

Inside Chen's house.

They stand opposite each other in the atrium, and there is refreshing first-class tea on the desk.

Xun You sighed and said: "A man who is a good husband and a bird chooses a tree to live in. This strong tree should be natural. How is it unclear in the long article? If the emperor comes and returns, it can be the same as returning before welcoming the emperor?"

"It's definitely not the same."

Chen Qun bowed deeply and smiled when he got up, "Thank you for your words today, sir."

"The long text must be engraved in my heart."

"It's too serious," Xun You sat up a little bit, and sighed with a sense of loss, "This is a place where there is no need to start a business, and the princes have separate regimes and don't know their talents."

"Now it seems that if the princes of the world can have the appearance of a hero, my lord must occupy one of them. Changwen's entry into his command is of course a long-term plan."

"For a man with great talent, the family business can only be destroyed in a few years. If the regime is separated, it can also be stable for decades, and the self-dominated side can be peaceful."

"There is bound to be a war between the North and the South today. If the Chen family doesn't participate in such a grand event, wouldn't they miss out on a great battle?"

"That's right." Chen Qun was much younger than Xun You, so his expression was extremely modest, "I would like to assist Duke Cao, and so will my father."

"it is good."

Xun You nodded immediately and breathed a sigh of relief.

A one-night conversation is considered to have lived up to the entrustment of the lord.

However, it was not due to him alone. Based on Xu Zhen's military exploits, the reputation of the lord, and the many visits to his home by the virtuous corporals, the two father and son felt grateful.

Only in this way is it logical to persuade Chen Qun to become an official.

"Okay, since that's the case, I won't stay any longer. Chang Wenming can go to meet the lord one day, and I will return to my command immediately. As for Ying Chuan Shou, please let your lord take over."

"If it is really possible to welcome the emperor, the lord will be the three princes and nine ministers in the future."

"Don't dare to let it go, sir, it's absurd."

Chen Qun bowed deeply, bid farewell to Xun You, and went out. He gazed outside the door for a long time, but couldn't express his breath, only feeling a little complicated in his heart.

After becoming an official, the journey in the future will not be so simple.

Cao Gong has both benevolence and domineering, and he already has the appearance of an emperor. Although these words will never be understood by outsiders, Chen Qun already felt it when he first met.

If the prestige becomes stronger in the future, such temperament and heart will only become more and more serious.

Those who give both grace and power are unpredictable, and their minds are hard to guess.

Since ancient times, those who accompany the emperor have always walked on thin ice. In addition, Mr. Cao has made great achievements, and sooner or later there will be conflicts with the Han Dynasty...

It is still unknown who will be in the hands of the world.

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Inside the Runan military camp.

Xu Zhen and Xu Chu's feet were soaked and muddy.

The two returned to the main tent, taking off their light armor and changing into other robes. At the same time, Xu Zhen took out a wooden bucket from behind the bed, and asked Xu Chu to find another one, and went to fetch water from the water collection place.

The pipes and water storage valves are basically carried by Pufeng at any time.

Then use an iron pan to boil hot water to wash your feet.

"Are you going to fetch water yourself?"

"Uh, yes, I'm used to it."

Xu Zhen's expression did not change at all, but he secretly sighed inwardly.

When I have enough brushes, I will definitely find eighty beauties to serve me day and night.

In the future, I won't even take myself to poop once!

"This……"

Xu Chu fell into confusion.

The two of them lined up to fetch water along with a soldier who was changing defenses.

He kept staring at Xu Zhen's side face like this, after all, he was full of admiration.

In the family, he gathered thousands of warriors, was honored as the eldest brother, and let him be dispatched. This was in exchange for arrogance, so when Xu Chu was tired, he would also ask people to help and serve him.

But only occasionally, he was already trying his best to restrain himself on weekdays.

But today, just patrolling the camp, listening to the military situation, and arranging various matters for the garrison, he has not been able to rest for more than three hours, and at this time, he is tired in the middle of the night.

During the day, the prefect also went to battle in person, but he didn't feel tired, and lined up to fetch water by himself.

How can it not be admirable to gain fame through such hard work.

After fetching the water, Xu Zhen waited for the heat to come and the cavalry came. They were people who went out to scout the sentry and went deep outside the city of Runan, and reported it immediately after getting the news.

Xu Zhen was soaking her feet, but subconsciously ran out before she could even put on her shoes. After a few steps, the ground was too icy, so she ran back and plunged into the bucket.

Muttering in his mouth: "It's awesome... It turns out that not everyone can do this."

Xu Chu was stunned, "What did the prefect say?"

"Oh, it's okay, I think of happy things."

Xu Zhen waited for a while, and the cavalry rode up to him, knelt down on one knee and cupped his fists and said, "Prefect! It has been found out that the defense of Runan City is empty, and the Gepi Yellow Turban has never fled back into the city."

"Okay, that should be the chase plan laid out today."

Xu Zhen showed his face and smiled at Xu Chu, "Next, I will leave it to my son and brother."

"Min Zhen, go to Zihe elder brother immediately and tell him that he can send troops overnight to besiege the city."

"Let Zixiu be the deputy general to follow, and Dian Wei to obey his orders. In addition, let Kong Ming come to my tent to rest."

"Here!"

The scout immediately turned his head, strode towards the cavalry on duty, and relayed Xu Zhen's order just now. After a while, the cavalry rushed out, heading for the outer camp.

Soon the army was like rolling thunder, and the horses moved out continuously, and the infantry soldiers also lined up neatly, and the killing spirit spread throughout the army.

Xu Chu looked bewildered, and after scanning the entire barracks, he chased into the tent in great perplexity, and asked suspiciously, "Prefect, are you going?"

"No, I'm going to sleep."

Xu Zhen yawned and lay down on the bed. Knowing that Xu Chu still had doubts, she turned sideways to face him and supported her head with one hand.

He smiled and said: "Zhongkang, I have always been like this. I must sleep peacefully when the time comes. If there is a fierce battle, I will naturally go."

"But this morning, when we made the arrangements, we had already anticipated this matter. I discussed with my son and elder brother to divide our troops to pursue the fleeing bandits and not allow them to return to the city. We also sent people to investigate the arrangement in the city."

"Since the scouts have already reached the city, it means that they are not prepared. No one would have guessed that the city will be attacked tonight. Gepi Yellow Turban has no leader, and the leader has already been beheaded before the ancient city."

"I'm afraid I can surrender in this way, Runan City should be within easy reach."

"Don't worry, if you are tired, you can go to sleep, or if you want to make meritorious service, order Dianwei to come to guard, and you follow Zixiu and them to attack the city."

Xu Chu suddenly shook his body, put away his slightly dull eyes, stood up straight, and said in a deep voice: "No, no, the villain is guarding outside the tent door, and I will definitely not make the eunuch worry!"

He was horrified.

He was able to sleep peacefully on the eve of the war, and what was even more frightening was that he seemed to have made...a lot of arrangements for this sleep.

But it's impossible for someone to go to bed on time, so the plan is so far-reaching, right?

Is there such a person in the world?
At this time, a young Confucian scholar came trotting all the way from a distance, with delicate features and elegant demeanor. He saluted Xu Chu before he arrived at the tent, and said, "My lord, Zhuge Liang, named Kong Ming, is the prefect...a closed disciple."

"Okay, sir, please..."

Xu Chu heard it just now, and let someone come out, and when he was patrolling the camp before, Xu Zhen had introduced him from afar, so he probably knew him.

After Zhuge Liang went in, he turned around and faced Xu Chu again, bowed with a smile, and said, "General, I've worked hard, I'm sorry, I've closed the door..."

As he spoke, he lowered the curtain of the big tent.

Xu Chu leaned back tactically, and the corner of his mouth twitched suddenly.

"Oh, such a closed disciple..."

(End of this chapter)