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

Chapter 313 The position of governor of Qingzhou is suitable for those with virtue! [5200 words for monthly ticket for subscription]

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That is, the beginning of January in the third year of Chuping in the Han Dynasty.

It is located ten miles north of Zhuxu County.

With tens of thousands of horses after integration, Cao Ang is marching on the road to Zhuxu County, and will soon arrive at the destination.

Riding on horseback, Cao Ang, who was in the middle of the army, looked up at the blue and clean sky, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled white mist.

Sweeping around again, the roads and scenery that have been covered by snow, only feel that the sky, clouds, mountains and water are white up and down.

The falling snowflakes fluttered in the sky and landed on the armor worn during the march, embellishing several different meanings.

Right now is the first month of the new year.

The Beihai area of ​​Qingzhou is already at a relatively high latitude, so every winter, heavy snow is often indispensable.

After heavy snow, it is often severe cold.

This actually hindered Cao Jun's marching plan. After all, when the weather was cold, the physical fitness of the soldiers would decline. Not only did they need to consume more food, but the speed of the journey would also slow down.

But fortunately, the army is about to arrive in Zhuxu County now. After setting up camp there and supplying supplies to keep out the cold, it is enough to survive the heavy snow.

Wait for the snow to stop.

Then proceed to the next strategic plan.

of course.

The extremely cold weather brought Cao Ang not only disadvantages, but also good news.

That is the coastal freeze.

Like Laizhou Bay to the north of Beihai State, and the Yellow Sea in the east of Dongnae County, the offshore area will form layers of ice floes due to the cold wave.

Every year around this time.

It means that the ships stop, and the fishing industry, salt mining industry, and other businesses that depend on the sea for food must be closed until the spring thaw.

Thus.

It left a lot of time for Cao Ang.

He can take advantage of the stagnation of the salt mining industry to collect all kinds of information, and then make targeted arrangements.

Before Haiyan Saltfield resumes work next year, finalize some measures, which can reduce a lot of unnecessary troubles and save some obstacles in the progress of the plan.

So it is also a good thing.

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With this thought in mind.

The army marched all the way.

The soldiers of the three armies braved the heavy snow, one foot deep and the other shallow, leaving a large number of footprints on the flat road covered in silver.

Over time.

Soon they approached Zhuxu County, five miles away, and the cavalry team that was cruising ahead to explore the road at this time also happened to come back to report.

"General Qi, less than half a mile ahead, the Prime Minister of Beihai, Mr. Kongfu, is leading hundreds of people to sweep the snow on the road to welcome the general!"

Listening to the report of the soldiers.

Cao Ang couldn't help but feel refreshed.

Being able to greet them several miles outside the city itself shows an attitude, and sweeping away the snow on the roads in heavy snow days to facilitate the passage of the army is even more appropriate.

Cao Ang was quite satisfied with this.

He led his troops to rescue Kong Rong. This guy knew how to repay his kindness, and he knew how to express himself in every way. This was a good start.

The next in-depth negotiations.

Presumably there will be a good result.

Think about it here.

Cao Ang immediately gave orders to the left and right generals.

"Leave one person behind and lead the army to march at full speed in the rear, and the others will follow me one step ahead!"

After all, the small detachment composed of middle and upper-level generals broke away from the main force.

He galloped towards where Kong Rong was.

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Two and a half hours later.

It is located in the county government house in Zhuxu County.

Kong Rong, Cao Ang and others just had a dinner.

Since the snow was cleared in advance, the second half of the journey was not as difficult as before, so the speed of travel was greatly improved.

Therefore, Kong Rong arranged a dinner in advance to entertain Cao Ang and his party without wasting time.

Although Zhuxu County is not big.

But it was the place where Kong Rong's troops were stationed before.

The army that was dispatched to crusade against the Yellow Turban Army started from here. It can be regarded as Kong Rong's base camp in Beihai, so the supplies are still quite abundant.

Exquisite dishes, aged wine, silk and bamboo orchestra, music, singing and dancing.

Above the banquet, none of these are bad.

It can be seen that Kong Rong's hospitality to Cao Ang really took care and attitude.

And after dinner.

Kong Rong ordered the servants in the mansion to arrange a place to rest for Cao Jun generals, and at the same time extended an invitation to Cao Ang.

"General Cao, it's still early in the day, and we've just had a banquet, so it's inevitable that you won't be able to eat if you rest too early. If you have spare time, you might as well go chat with me in the study for a while, and let's talk about some comforting things in your life!"

Of course Cao Ang understood what Kong Rong meant.

This is ready to talk about business after drinking and eating.

At the moment, he didn't refuse anymore, and signaled Dian Wei and Xu Chu to follow behind him far away, then got up and went to the study together with Kong Rong.

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"Squeak~"

After pushing open the door of the study and inviting Cao Ang in, Kong Rong quickly closed the door.

Before Cao Ang could say anything.

Kong Rong quickly came to Cao Ang, and then under Cao Ang's slightly surprised eyes, he bowed straight and offered a big bow to the end.

At the same time, he said sincerely: "This time I am in a deep siege, surrounded by the enemy regiments to the city of Duchang County. If the general did not lead a heavy army to come to the rescue, the invading enemy would have been completely defeated."

"I'm afraid the city has already fallen, and all the people in the city will be held hostage by the bandits. I have already fallen into the hands of the bandits, and I will end up in a life or death situation!"

"The general really has the grace of saving my life. I really don't know how to repay this kindness to the general. If you have any orders in the future, I will do my best to repay you!"

Kong Rong saluted Cao Ang as soon as he came up.

Then he was sincere in words, expressing his gratitude to Cao Ang, without false words to cover up, saying that without Cao Ang's existence, his life would be in danger.

This kind of behavior was expected by Cao Ang.

After all, life-saving grace.

If there is no expression at all, then this character is too bad and will be strongly condemned. Such a person is not enough to become a famous Confucian in the world.

Cao Ang didn't pay too much attention to this.

Instead, he stepped forward quickly, helped Kong Rongtuo up with both hands, and then said with a bold and hearty smile.

"Mr. Wen Ju is really serious. You and I are both ministers of the Han Dynasty. We are both loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty. If one party is in trouble, how can I just sit idly by?"

"Besides, ants and thieves are rampant, causing harm to one party, doing a lot of evil, harming the people, and eliminating these thieves is a matter of justice and righteousness."

"Whether it's public or private, I have to fight as a soldier, and I can't even talk about saving my life."

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What Cao Ang said was an understatement.

Kong Rong naturally didn't say anything more.

Just in his character.

Saying no more doesn't mean forgetting about it, but keeping it in my heart.

Wait until Cao Ang needs it.

Kong Rong would naturally respond.

Then Kong Rong invited Cao Ang to sit down in front of the table, and he began to put some seasonings for making tea soup into the stove. After a while, the soup boiled, and then bursts of strange fragrance came out.

"Wow!"

Scoop up a bowl of tea soup and place it in front of Cao Ang.

Kong Rong then asked with a smile.

"I heard that Zixiu led his troops to chase and suppress the Yellow Turbans this time, and fought with the rest of the Yellow Turbans in Qi State, Jinan State, and Le'an County one after another."

"And finally in the north of Juding Lake in Le'an County, I fought a decisive battle with the Yellow Turban bandit Qushuai Guanhai."

"I don't know what the situation is in these counties and counties now. Is it possible that the bandits have been wiped out?"

I heard Kong Rong talk about it.

Cao Ang nodded.

He said with a soft smile: "The leader of the bandits, Guan Hai, has been put to death, and the tens of thousands of Yellow Turban soldiers under his command have chosen to surrender to the officers and soldiers after their morale has collapsed."

"As for Qi State, Jinan State and other places, I have also sent a large number of people successively to carry out a campaign to wipe out the remaining thieves and bandits."

"It's just that these refugees and grassroots have been entrenched in the local area for many years. After a long time, they take advantage of the convenience of the land. If they hide in the deep mountains and old forests, there is really no way to wipe them all out in a short while."

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Following Cao Ang briefly summarized the situation.

Kong Rong nodded slightly.

Dang even praised Cao Ang.

"The yellow turban bandits have been raging in Qingzhou for a long time. They ran across counties, counties and townships, shuttled back and forth, and looted wantonly. No one can stop them. Even I dare not face them directly."

"Even I moved the Beihai Kingdom's government office to Zhuxu County, because the original government office, Ju County, was destroyed by the Yellow Turban thieves. Now there are only half ruins left, and there are not many people left."

"These thieves have harmed the counties and counties of Qingzhou to such an extent that it is really outrageous. If Zixiu hadn't led his troops here this time, all this will continue to happen and will intensify."

"You led the troops to rescue me, and you really helped me a lot. You pursued and wiped out the remnants of the Yellow Turbans. This is even better for the people of Qingzhou. It is a blessing for the common people and the people of the world!"

Kong Rong came directly and praised him fiercely.

But it's about his character.

It's not a kind of flattery.

It can only be said that what Cao Ang has done this time, and the results of the battle, are of great significance to the whole Qingzhou, and even the people of Qingzhou. It can be regarded as lifting the knife hanging around everyone's neck.

And after such a sigh of relief.

Kong Rong asked again casually: "Now under your heavy attack, these bandits have been reduced to dust and become nothing."

"I don't know when Zixiu plans to return to Yanzhou. At that time, I will definitely bring the city officials and the people to see him off, to thank you for your kindness!"

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Kong Rong just finished speaking.

Cao Ang couldn't help but raised his eyebrows.

There was a strange look in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a smile.

go?
Who said we were leaving?
Before swallowing all this side into the stomach, eating it up and wiping it off, completely absorbing the land of Qingzhou into the Cao family's sphere of influence, and splicing it together with Yanzhou's territory.

I won't leave anyone who tells me to go!

I thought so in my heart.

Cao Ang immediately laughed.

Then put on a serious and serious look, and said with a rather solemn expression.

"As I said above, there are still many sporadic thieves in the counties and townships of Qi State, Le'an and other counties. They gather together as robbers and hide in the mountains and forests. They still pose a considerable threat to the people."

"If I leave here, the grass will not be cut down, and the spring breeze will be born again, and it is inevitable that I will run amok again. Then, wouldn't my previous efforts be in vain?"

"So Yanzhou is not in a hurry to go back. I have sent troops to stay in the counties except Beihai to temporarily take over the control of these counties. Then consider returning to Yanzhou."

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As Cao Ang articulated his thoughts.

Kong Rong's pupils shrank involuntarily.

All of a sudden, he woke up from the joy of the Qingzhou Yellow Turban being completely destroyed, and was secretly startled by the words "take over control" in Cao Ang's words.

All are smart people.

No one can be fooled by being a fool.

What about clearing up the remaining thieves? Who would believe the words of this kind of scene? To what extent can the clearing be completed.

Is it true that as long as there are "bandits" in Qingzhou, Cao Jun will never withdraw?

So what is the difference between this and bringing Qingzhou into the scope of actual rule and making it a permanent territory.

It seems that Cao Ang's plan is not small.

to this moment.

Kong Rong finally came to his senses.

He couldn't help but began to have doubts in his heart, whether it was correct or not to invite Cao Ang to enter Qingzhou.

Did they invite a warm-hearted supporter, or an ambitious person with other ideas?
Put those thoughts to rest for now.

After thinking quickly, Kong Rong forced a smile and said to Cao Ang.

"The main force of the ant thief has either died or surrendered. Even if there are sporadic remnants in the counties and counties, they are nothing but those who can be destroyed with a snap of the fingers."

"Why bother Zixiu to send troops around to guard, I still have thousands of troops under my command, and then I can contact the governor of the state and sweep the state, which is enough to ensure that there will be no worries!"

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Kong Rong is based on the way of Tai Chi.

Thinking of the same response with the words of the crown.

So as to resolve Cao Ang's thoughts left behind.

However, what he didn't expect was that his voice had just finished speaking, when he finished speaking.

In the originally quiet study room, there was a shocking sound.

"Bang!!!"

I saw Cao Ang's right hand slapped heavily on the table case, and even the bamboo slips piled on the table case, as well as the tea soup and bowls, all jumped up because of this.

"Humph!"

"The history of anxious assassin?"

"If Mr. Wen Ju doesn't talk about Jiao He, it's fine. When you mention this man, I get angry from the bottom of my heart. He is also worthy of being called the governor, and worthy of being entrusted by the court?"

"It's not that I'm talking about others behind their backs, it's just that the yellow scarves in Qingzhou can continue to grow. The originally rich and abundant Qingzhou has been reduced to this field. Cut off contact!"

"This person is the governor of Qingzhou. Not only is he of no benefit to Qingzhou, but he also has many disadvantages, causing constant disasters. He can only talk empty words, has no talent, and does not know how to do practical things. What use is he?"

"Forgive me to be blunt, if he was standing in front of me now, I'm afraid I would have already kicked him in the past. As for the so-called governor of Qingzhou, anyone who recognizes him, I will definitely not recognize him!"

Cao Ang put on an angry look.

Quite a bit ferocious.

It seemed that he really hated Qingzhou Inspector Anxiety so much that he was about to chop him alive when he saw him.

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Cao Ang reacted like this.

Kong Rong was suddenly silent.

Compared with Cao Ang, a foreign aid who came all the way from Yanzhou, as a local official in Qingzhou, he has a deeper understanding of it.

He knew better than anyone that Jiao He was a waste of his nominal boss, and at the same time, as the Prime Minister of Beihai, he was also suffering from it.

you could put it that way.

Going forward a few years, changing the governor of Qingzhou, not to mention changing someone who is particularly capable and powerful, as long as he has the upper-middle-level qualifications, he can't do worse than Jiao He.

The Qingzhou Yellow Turbans will never develop into what they are now, with hundreds of thousands of sweeping postures at every turn.

So Cao Ang's last words actually spoke to Kong Rong's heart, and he didn't really recognize the words of the governor of Qingzhou.

At least I don't listen to the tune, and I don't listen to the announcement.

But ideas are ideas.

Ideas are ideas.

After Kong Rong was silent for a while, his voice was dry after all, but he insisted.

"Zixiu, no matter how bad Jiao He is, he is still the governor appointed by the imperial court, and he has jurisdiction over Qingzhou's affairs in name."

"If you send troops to the various counties and states, you must inform him of the situation and rationale. If you and I vacate him at will, or before there is no imperial order, he will be abolished as a governor."

"Then this matter is not in line with etiquette. Wouldn't it be a private occupation of counties and counties, splitting the land? It really shouldn't be done!"

Kong Rong is the only remaining real power faction in Qingzhou.

If he bent his head against it.

It will hinder the next plan to some extent, so Cao Ang must straighten his head.

……

Kong Rong would dissuade himself.

Cao Ang expected this.

Even the words he used to persuade himself, as well as this set of words, Cao Ang also guessed.

Before departing from Yanzhou to Qingzhou.

In fact, Cao Ang has already carefully collected information about Kong Rong, combined with some events he learned from history books.

Cao Ang has roughly grasped what kind of person Kong Rong is and what kind of character he has.

According to what he knew about Kong Rong, the middle-aged man in front of him, dressed like a Confucian scholar, was known to be a man of etiquette.

The so-called observance of etiquette.

That is, as long as there is one thing that is inconsistent with etiquette, that is, the emperor will confront him face to face, and he will feel inappropriate if it is humanly appropriate.

On the contrary, as long as it is in line with etiquette.

Even if one person or one thing is not appropriate, Kong Rong will firmly choose to support it.

Such traits, to put it bluntly, are actually pedantic, and they must pursue some kind of etiquette and etiquette.

To deal with such old stubbornness, if there is no targeted strategy, it will be difficult to effectively make him change his mind and actively cooperate with himself.

……

But here's the tricky thing.

Cao Ang happened to have one in his hand, and the killer weapon against Kong Rong was also a coup derivation based on Kong Rong's own characteristics.

Think about it here.

Cao Ang no longer hesitated.

Huo Ran stood up.

In an impassioned tone, he said to Kong Rong while gesturing with both hands.

"Wen Jugong insists that I am occupying counties privately, so I have nothing to say. After all, I am a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, and I am devoted to the court of the Heavenly Family. "

"But I have to make one thing clear. If Jiao He continues to serve as governor of Qingzhou, this place will be destroyed by him sooner or later, and the world will also fall under his hands!"

Kong Rong was stunned.

Jiao and He De He Neng.

Can it cause such a big evil?

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