Soldiers come to the world

Yedu, since Cao Cao shifted his strategic focus to the south, Baiguan and Emperor Han returned to Xudu, Yedu has obviously been left in the cold. First, the military defense has been reduced from 5 to 2, and a large amount of money, food and materials Also transferred from Yedu to Xudu, more than [-]% of the hundreds of large warehouses outside the city of Yedu have become empty warehouses.

Secondly, with the southward relocation of dignitaries and officials' families, the business of Yedu was also greatly affected. The originally prosperous business also plummeted and became very deserted. Shops closed down, and merchants also moved out of Yedu one after another.

Under this background, Yedu no longer has the prosperity and tight defenses of the past, and various security problems have become increasingly prominent. Thieves and thieves are rampant, and large-scale gang conflicts also occur from time to time. At night, the streets and alleys are deserted. , No one dared to go to the streets, and the whole city was shrouded in an inexplicable fear.

This afternoon, outside the city of Yedu, a caravan composed of more than a hundred mules and donkeys was slowly approaching the city gate. There were more than twenty guys in total, all of them were strong, and the owner at the head was over thirty years old. , the vicissitudes of the years have left too many marks on his face, just like a busker traveling all over the world, but he also has a bookish air that cannot be concealed. He always squints his eyes and looks thoughtful.

This person is Liu Jing's aide, Li Fu, Jiangxia Army's intelligence director. This is the second time he came to this northern capital after rescuing Jia Xu's family from Yedu last year, and this time, he has a more important task. task.

"Proprietor, will the investigation be stricter than last year?" one of his subordinates asked worriedly.

They brought a lot of gold to the north this time, and they have wiped out two gangs of thieves along the way. information."

At this time, a fellow who was going to inquire about the situation rushed over and whispered to Li Fu: "The interrogation is very strict. Anyone who gave money to the soldiers was knocked to the ground. It is said that some important people are coming."

Li Fu frowned. It was a bit difficult to handle, but it still wouldn't bother him. At worst, he rented a private house outside the city. When he was thinking about it, the people around him suddenly shouted and shouted at the people on both sides of the official road. Run in the wild.

Li Fu turned his head and saw yellow dust billowing in the distance. It seemed that a troop was coming from here. He quickly ordered his left and right to lead the mule troop down the official road. After a while, the troop approached. It was composed of more than a thousand cavalry. The team, guarding several carriages, waving flags, rattled along.

The people nearby commented, "This is the return of the left-behind patrol!" '

Li Fu immediately understood that this was Cao Pi's motorcade left behind in Yedu. God, it seems that they came at an unlucky time, just in time to meet Cao Pi coming back.

"Let's rent a house outside the city first!"

Li Fu ordered his men to transfer the mule team and walk on another trail. There is a village a few miles ahead, where you can rent private houses...

Until dusk, the mule team finally finished the strict inspection of the city gate and entered the city. The team soon arrived at the "Wang Ji" inn last time. It was Li Fu's best friend Sesame Eyes. Last year, Li Fu led Liu Min to Ye All, is staying here.

As soon as he entered the yard, the clerk greeted him, and he recognized Li Fu immediately. He yelled in surprise, and rushed in to report, "Proprietor, that rich man from last year is here again!"

No wonder he was excited, last year when he passed the news, Li Fu generously rewarded him with five taels of gold, which made him a small fortune, which he never forgets till now.

After a while, the proprietor Zhimayan greeted him, 'Ha! With a loud cry, he stepped forward and hugged Li Fu excitedly, "Old brother, you are here again!" His eyes were full of desire to get rich.

The business of all walks of life in Yedu was very bleak, and he could hardly survive. The arrival of Li Fu gave him a glimmer of hope.

"Old Guo, don't do this! You are too fat, I can't bear it."

Li Fu tried his best to pull away the sesame-eyed Guo Song, looked him up and down, and said with a smile, "I've gained at least thirty catties more than last year."

"Where is the fat? It's edema, okay? I can't even eat, so I'm looking forward to your coming!"

Guo Song smiled happily, and looked behind Li Fu, "Why didn't Brother Liu come?"

"He didn't come this time, Lao Guo, I have something to do with you."

"I know! I know! Let's talk in the back room."

Guo Song then told his staff to take the mules and horses to the backyard, and repeatedly told them to feed them well. Obviously, he already regarded these mules and horses as his property.

Guo Song dragged Li Fu to the backyard, complaining endlessly as he walked, he suddenly thought of something, and smiled ambiguously: "The price of famous prostitutes in Baihualou in Yedu is only half of last year, do you want to help me tonight?" You find one."

Li Fu patted him on the shoulder heavily, and said with a chuckle: "The old brother knows me, no problem, just find the best one."

The two entered the inner hall and sat down, Guo Song stopped joking and his expression became serious. He already knew that Li Fu belonged to Jiang Xia Liu Jing last time, and now the prime minister is going south, at this juncture When Li Fu came, even the idiot knew that he came with a plan.

"Tell me! What are you going to do this time?" Guo Song stared at Li Fu with a pair of small eyes.

Li Fu also knows that this big fat man has a lot of connections. Although he runs a hostel, he secretly does business that cannot be seen. Although he is Guo Tu's younger brother, he doesn't seem to have the lofty ambitions of Guo Tu. To do things, only trade with money.

However, this person is absolutely trustworthy. Li Fu has dealt with him for many years and knows his energy and principles.

"This time, I want to do something big. I want to launch a rebellion under the banner of the Yuan family." Li Fu said slowly.

Guo Song was not intimidated by Li Fu's thoughts. He was also a member of Yuan Shaojun's Zhongcang Cao. Set fire to prepare for the Great War in the South.

"Don't be stupid, Yuan Benchu's nephews and nephews are all dead, and the high-ranking officials are also dead. Who will carry the banner of the Yuan family?"

"You think I don't know?"

Li Fu sneered, "Where is Yuan Mai? He is not dead, but disappeared for no reason. Where did you hide him?"

Yuan Mai is the youngest son of Yuan Shao. At first Yuan Shao was worried about the illness of his youngest son and refused to go south to attack Cao Cao. He lost a big opportunity. After Yuan Shao was destroyed, Yuan Mai disappeared, but Li Fu knew that Yuan Mai was a subordinate who was loyal to Yuan Shao. Hidden, and this Guo Song is also one of the insiders.

Guo Song's face changed drastically, and he said for a while: "He is only 12 years old, I'm afraid he can't take on such a heavy responsibility."

Li Fu shook his head and said: "Old Guo, don't talk too much, you can't decide this matter alone, you eight should discuss it! Now that Cao Cao's army is being dragged to the south, it is very likely to be defeated. This is your only decision." Opportunities, once Cao Cao recovers, you won't have any more chances."

Guo Song was silent, Li Fu patted him on the shoulder again, and said earnestly: "I know why you are desperately trying to collect money? You also have great ambitions for revival. Now Cao Cao is attacking Jingzhou and taking away Hebei's food and supplies. There are complaints from all over Hebei , people's hearts are floating, I heard that the Liyang boatmen on the other side of the Yellow River rioted because of the forced conscripting of the ferry, this is really your best chance to help the young master, and I will also participate."

"you?"

Guo Song looked at him in disbelief, "Didn't you take refuge in Liu Jing? Don't tell me you want to betray Liu Jing again?"

Li Fu laughed, "When I went to Jiangxia to look for Liu Jing, I hoped to get his support and encouraged him to use Cao Cao's opportunity to conquer Wuhuan to go north to the Central Plains, but he supported Cao Cao's expedition to Wuhuan, but I did take refuge in him , I regard him as the new master, this time I went north to help you under his order, I brought 5000 taels of gold, Lao Guo, I am here to represent Liu Jing, Jiang Xia will fully support the revival of the Yuan family."

Only then did Guo Song understand Li Fu's meaning, but he was also a little tempted. If he can get Jiang Xia's full support, then there will be a glimmer of hope for Yuan's revival. He nodded, "Let's do it! You will follow me in a few days Go somewhere."

Li Fu knew that they wanted to discuss internally, so he smiled and said: "I have no problem, but don't forget to find the best courtesan for me."

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Cao Pi was still in charge of staying behind in Yedu. After the last Zhangxiu incident, he was severely scolded by his father and threatened that if he dared to make similar mistakes again, he would no longer consider making him his son.

It is precisely because he is worried that his status will not be guaranteed. In the past six months, Cao Pi has worked hard and dared not slack off in the slightest. He also knows that this time his father will use the power of the whole country to conquer Jingzhou. , Liyang boatmen even broke out in rebellion.

Cao Pi personally led the army to quell the Liyang boatmen's rebellion, and at the same time spent most of his time patrolling and appeasing the counties in Hebei. Today he just returned from his tour of Liyang, and hurried back to the left-behind government office.

Cao Pi holds the military and political power in Hebei. He not only controls [-] troops, but is also in charge of the government affairs of Hebei. The discs of all counties in Hebei must be collected by him first. Dispose of it by himself, which makes his government affairs extremely onerous.

As soon as Cao Pi entered the official room, the assistant minister Hua Xin followed him in with a thick stack of documents. Hua Xin was an official worshiping minister and had no real power in the emptied court, but Cao Cao ordered him to assist Cao Pi in Yedu. Make Hua Xin invisibly possess the power of Hebei government affairs.

"Your eldest son has worked hard!" Hua Xin stepped forward and saluted with a smile.

Cao Pi sat down and took a sip of tea, then asked, "Is there anything important?"

Hua Xin took out a disc and said, "This is an urgent report from Hejian County. A locust plague broke out in the northern part of Hejian County, causing heavy losses in summer grain. Prefect Li begged for relief."

Cao Pi frowned, and asked again: "How many counties were affected?"

"It is mainly the three counties of Gaoyang, Yi County and Mo County that suffered the most losses."

"I see, what else is urgent?"

A cunning flashed in Hua Xin's eyes. He took out a letter and handed it to Cao Pi, "This is a letter from Sima Yi's family. Do you want to have a look, Young Master?"