Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

Chapter 283 All armies march south, and Yuzhou is half in the palm of your hand! [Dazhang asks for a monthly ticket and asks for a subscription]

Among the Dongjun county mansion.

Cao Ang sat cross-legged at the top.

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

At this moment, Xun Yu was standing in the center of the hall.

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

"General, after receiving the document you sent in the name of the Governor of Yuzhou, the State of Lu was the first to respond."

"The Prime Minister of the State of Lu said that on behalf of the whole State of Lu, he would unswervingly support you, the governor of Yuzhou, and bluntly denounced Zhou Ang and Sun Jian as fake officials. Of."

As soon as Xun Yu came up, he reported the situation of the State of Lu. Hearing what was recorded in the letter and the response given by the Prime Minister of the State of Lu, all the people present smiled, and Cao Ang even laughed out loud. .

"If you really understand current affairs, you are a hero!"

"If all the prefectures in Yuzhou are as sensible as Lu, then things will be much easier!"

Listening to the emotion of his general.

Xun Yu couldn't help laughing and echoed, "The State of Lu is located in the hinterland of Yanzhou, surrounded by Shanyang County, Taishan County and other groups. It is called the land of Yuzhou, but it is actually the land of Yanzhou."

"As long as they are not stupid, they must know which side to stand at the critical moment. Besides, if they are ignorant of current affairs, Prefect Ying Shao will be very willing to teach them by hand."

The canine-toothed division of administrative regions.

The original intention of this method is to make the states and counties restrain each other through the irregular division of administrative regions, so that when there is chaos in the local area, they can quickly cut into the hinterland of Lin County and calm down the chaos.

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

However, such an administrative division.

It needs to be established on the basis of the central court having strong control over the localities.

Once the center is weak and the local areas are strong.

Then these canine-toothed plots that go straight into the hinterland will turn into enclaves in an instant after the chaos erupts, because of the unequal power between the states and counties, and then be swallowed by the powerful states and counties.

The current state of Lu is a good example.

Yuzhou did not exist at all, and it could resist the forces of Yanzhou. Therefore, as soon as the Cao family's documents arrived, the state of Lu changed its banner overnight.

This is definitely the most sensible course of action!
……

For the situation of Lu State.

Cao Ang actually didn't take it too seriously.

After all, it is something in the palm of your hand, so why pay too much attention to it?

After nodding slightly.

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

Xun Yu answered Cao Ang's question carefully while pointing to the content on the slip.

"Reporting to General, Chen Guo, His Royal Highness Chen Wang and his country's Prime Minister Luo Jun, all received the document stating that you were the governor of Yuzhou."

"I immediately chose to express my position in public, saying that I am willing to represent Chen Guo and listen to your orders!"

Chen Wang Liu Chong is a staunch supporter of Cao Ang.

The kind that cuts all the time.

It originated from the deep friendship formed by the two when the Kwantung heroes and the alliance attacked Dong Zhuo.

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

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

Now that Cao Ang is coming to serve as the governor of Yuzhou, the Cao family is ready to take over all the counties and states in Yuzhou.

For Liu Chong, there was no loss.

It is also impossible for Cao Ang to touch the basics of his hard-core ally, so why would Liu Chong not do it?

……

Just when Cao Ang was thinking like this.

Then I heard Xun Yu continue to report.

"Compared to the countries of Chen and Lu, who are quick to move after hearing the news, the territory of Liang has encountered some resistance, and the forces in the country are complicated."

"Although the vast majority of people have made it clear that they support you, General, there are still a small number of people who remain silent and instead plot and plot behind their backs."

"However, a few days ago, Duke Cao led his troops to the south. With Duke Cao's prestige and the large number of soldiers and horses under his command, the undercurrent in the territory of Liang Kingdom will be calmed down in an instant."

This statement came out.

Cao Ang couldn't help nodding his head slightly.

He is still convinced of his father Cao Cao's methods.

Those opposing forces in the Liang Kingdom, just don't jump, if they dare to jump up and down after Cao Cao arrives, Comrade Cao will definitely teach them how to behave.

In terms of mobilizing iron and blood methods and ruthlessly suppressing the opposition, Cao Cao is no worse than anyone else.

But when I think about it.

Taking advantage of the situation, Cao Ang asked, "Given the sparsely populated land in Liang State, there are still forces opposing our side among the counties and townships in the territory."

"Presumably, Pei Kingdom, which has a vast territory and is located at the southeastern tip of Yanzhou, will be even more difficult to deal with?"

……

Xun Yu nodded heavily.

He narrated solemnly and solemnly: "The situation in the northern part of Peiguo, which borders the counties of Yanzhou, is currently in good condition. It is nothing more than swinging left and right, so I will not express my position for the time being."

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

This situation is quite understandable.

After all, Kong Ni, the former governor of Yuzhou, had died for a while, and the imperial court had no time to take care of it, and Zhou Ang, appointed by Yuan Shao, and Sun Jian, appointed by Yuan Shu, could not reach the area of ​​Peiguo at all.

In other words, the entire Pei Kingdom is decided by the prime minister.

As a result, the happy days didn't last long, and a big daddy was about to descend from the top of his head out of thin air.

Who can agree?
Unless the one who came down from the air struck out with a heavy fist and pressed his head to the ground with his hands, it would be very difficult for the southern generation of Peiguo to express their 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 for a while, Cao Ang waved his hand and said to Xun Yu.

"Right now, we are still focusing on dealing with Yuan Shu. The date we agreed with Liu Jingsheng in Jingzhou is not long away, and there is no time to mobilize our troops to go to Peiguo."

"According to the plan we agreed on before, let's take care of the area north of Qiao County first, and wait for other places to pull out the nail of Yuan Shu."

"Turn the gun head again, and attack again!"

……

Xun Yu returned to the table.

Picking up a pen from his desk, he lightly made a few marks on the slip of paper he was holding just now, and the matter was considered over.

But when Cao Ang was ready to arrange other things.

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

At the same time, he briefly stated: "General, this is the news from Jingzhou. Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou, has mobilized his troops to press northward. Even Huang Zu, who is stationed in Jiangxia, has passed Zhangling County. Always be ready to attack Yuan Shu."

"Besides this, there is one more thing. I think the general will be interested. Liu Jingzhou has already let the public know that he supports you as the governor of Yuzhou."

Hear this.

Cao Ang couldn't help being stunned for a moment.

When did Liu Biao get so well?

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

This is sending a signal to Cao Ang that he is willing to be good-neighborly and friendly, and to advance harmoniously.

Regarding this, Cao Ang smiled.

With flickering eyes, he said to Xun Yu: "Wen Ruo, since people voted peaches for me, then I should repay them with plums."

"You take the time to write a letter for me, and send this letter to Liu Biao after Yuan Shu is expelled. The content is that we believe that Nanyang County should return to the embrace of Jingzhou, instead of being independent in the north."

Xun Yu's eyes flickered for a while.

It didn't take long to realize it.

In essence, his own general will not have any positive or negative effects, and is only responsible for conveying goodwill.

It belongs to the usefulness of the useless.

The method is similar to that of Liu Biao.

After thinking clearly, Xun Yu immediately wrote down the matter, and responded to Cao Ang: "Don't worry, general, after a while, my subordinates will draft the documents."

…………

After reporting this series of trends.

Xun Yu quickly returned to his seat.

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

"Wen Yuan, the time is approaching now, if you wait any longer, I'm afraid you will miss the day."

"I made an agreement with Liu Biao that the two sides will send troops together to attack Yuan Shu, who is stationed in Luyang County, from the north to the south. If this matter is delayed, it will easily delay the opportunity of the war, and it will be regarded as a breach of trust."

"So in just one or two days at the latest, you will head south with your troops and rush to Fugou County in Chenliu County first, and wait there for the next move."

Zhang Liao said nothing.

He stood up and surrendered to Cao Ang.

"Don't worry, general, the general has been preparing for this matter for a long time. These days, the army has been preparing for war, and I dare not be negligent."

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

"it is good!"

Cao Ang agreed approvingly.

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

……

"Wen Ruo, Gong Da, this time I'm going south to attack the counties and states in Yuzhou. I value Yingchuan County the most."

"Firstly, Yingchuan County connects Jing, Yan, Yuzhou and Sili. It is the intersection of land routes, the main road of transportation, and the hub. Its importance is even greater than the sum of the neighboring countries. important."

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

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

Cao Ang explained in detail why he valued Yingchuan County.

Then there was a pause for a few seconds.

Then he continued: "It's just that while it's the most important thing, it's also the most difficult!"

"There are many gentry families in Yingchuan County, and there are at least ten or more high-ranking families. Although there are many clans and families in the surrounding counties and countries, compared with the situation in Yingchuan County, there is simply no one. Comparability."

"So once our army goes south and enters Yingchuan County, we must face these local clans head-on, and sort out the threads of these noble clans. Otherwise, it will undoubtedly be difficult to borrow local power."

"Wen Ruo, Gong Da, on this matter, you two still need 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, while cultural people are rare, they also have strong power.

It is very difficult for Cao Ang to treat Liang Guo and Pei Guo like this, and show force to deter them, 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 what they want to write.

That's why Cao Ang thought of letting Xun Yu and Xun You act as middlemen, so that he and the local forces can have a good communication and cooperation.

……

Cao Ang spoke clearly.

After the two uncles and nephews looked at each other.

They stood up one after another and bowed to Cao Ang.

Among them, Xun You said decisively: "The general's meaning, the subordinates understand."

"This time going south, I will take the lead in entering Yingchuan County first, and contact those familiar families in the county first, before General Zhang Liao."

"I will find a way to persuade and persuade my family, the Xun family, the Zhong family, the Chen family and the Han family, before the army officially enters the county and takes action against Yuan Shu, so that they will respect your will, General."

Yingchuan County is where the gentry gather.

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

If Xun You can persuade these leaders, then the rest will naturally not jump out to make trouble.

The voice just fell.

Before Cao Ang could respond.

Xun Yu went on to say: "General, the government affairs of Dongjun will be entrusted to others for the time being. I will go back to my hometown with Gongda on this trip."

……

The uncle and nephew agreed very happily.

This made Cao Ang very satisfied.

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

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

Unless there is an irreconcilable contradiction between the two, it is forced to choose one of the two.

Otherwise, even if the interests of a part of the family are damaged, these children who come out of the family will first choose to protect their own future.

In other words, use this small part of the family's lost interests to seek greater progress for yourself.

If you lose one share today, you may get back three or five shares in the future.

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 cheat Yuan Shu.

If you think about it carefully, except for those families who are very close to Yuan Shu, the rest will not have any losses, so what is there to worry about?

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

……

"Wen Ruo, Gong Da, since this is the case, then I will leave this matter to you guys, and I will wait for the good news."

"However, there are some things to say first. This time you go south and do your best. If you can achieve it, you will succeed. If you can't achieve it, don't force it."

"After driving away Yuan Shu and cutting off the interference from the side, it's not too difficult to turn around and gather Yingchuan."

Cao Ang spoke softly.

He also spoke kindly.

However, hearing it in the ears of the uncle and nephew made them tremble involuntarily.

The two have been with Cao Ang for so long, how can they not understand their own general?

Just because you say it kindly doesn't mean you act kindly.

If the Yingchuan gentry cooperate, then of course everyone will make money with kindness, even if you are good to me.

But if he refuses to cooperate, it will cause more trouble and obstruction, then when Cao Ang solves Yuan Shu, it may not be so easy to talk about when he looks back.

As a family child.

What Xun Yu and Xun You most want to achieve is the balance between the future and the family, how can they sit back and watch someone who is not open-eyed and mess up the situation?

So after a little contemplation.

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

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

……

Time is tight.

The few people who attended the meeting today did not stay much.

In the afternoon of that day, Xun Yu and Xun You took dozens of people with them for protection, left Puyang County first, and went south all the way to Yingchuan County.

And in the early morning of the next day.

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 news from Yingchuan County before proceeding to the next step.

As such.

Except for Cao Ren, who was still on his way, and Cao Chun brothers, all the other ministries had already been mobilized.

Only Cao Ang was left, the No. [-] member of the Cao family, who gave orders in the southward attack on Yuzhou, and the soul of the Western Front.

Still staying in Puyang County.

He wasn't trying to be brisk, or putting on the airs of a big shot being the last to appear.

I really want to catch the news from Chang'an within the last few days.

That's right.

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

……

If he got a response from Dong Zhuo before going south, he would be promoted to Yuzhou Mu.

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

For example, the southern region of Peiguo.

They don't recognize the governor of Yuzhou whom they profess, do they dare to deny the shepherd of Yuzhou appointed by the court?

This is the difference.

But the problem is that until now, no one has been seen.

This made Cao Ang a little depressed.

Although Puyang is far from Chang'an.

But the letter itself has already been sent out early, and if you move at high speed every time, there is more than enough time.

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

But until this time, there is still no response.

Cao Ang didn't know where the messenger on the return journey was, or if something went wrong in Chang'an, he couldn't get the appointment of Yuzhou Mu 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 with Chang'an, it would be better to wait until later.

Old Dong, that big black fat man, has more or less finished the last thing for himself, and then he can do whatever he likes.

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, it is best to have it, but if it is not there for a while, it will not be a big problem.

It's worth the wait.

Just under Cao Ang's mentality.

three days later.

The team that came all the way from Chang'an arrived in Puyang County smoothly.

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