Cao Thief

Chapter 236 Yan Ren (23) Asking for a Monthly Ticket
The weather is getting colder and colder. After entering November, the temperature is damp and cold, straight to the bone marrow.

In the large tent of the Chinese army, there are two braziers with blazing charcoal fire, dispelling the chill in the tent and making people feel warm like spring.

Cao Cao put down the scroll in his hand, smiled and said to Guo Jia: "If Feng Xiao and Wen Ruo hadn't insisted on it, I would have almost lost my talents... I never thought that this one-armed army would have such abilities, not only made Haixi stable, but also took the lead in Haixi. Tuntian in the west makes my grain road unobstructed."

After a lapse of a year, Guo Jia doesn't seem to have changed much.

Still very thin, even a little thin.However, his complexion looks quite good, and his spirit is also very hale and hearty. Compared with before, he is indeed a great improvement.

After hearing Cao Cao's words, Guo Jia put down the brush in his hand.

"It's not just Sikong who didn't expect it, even Jia was surprised."

Because Cao Peng allocated 50 Dendrobium grains and grasses from Haixi in advance, and hoarded them in Quyang County.After Cao Cao was trapped in Xiapi, there was no shortage of food and grass in history.Although the battle was not smooth and Lu Bu's resistance was also very resolute, overall, the battle situation was developing in the direction Cao Cao expected.Without any worries, Cao Cao would certainly not let Lu Bu go.

"Feng Xiao, the battle of Xuzhou is over, I want to make Deng Shusun the governor of the East China Sea, what do you think?"

Guo Jia was overjoyed at first, then shook his head.

"No!"

"Why?"

It stands to reason that Deng Ji was recommended by Guo Jia. If he is promoted to the prefect, Guo Jia will have a good face.

Cao Cao didn't expect Guo Jia to reject the proposal.Ever since, I couldn't help staring at Guo Jia with curiosity in my heart.

Guo Jia sighed and said to Cao Cao: "There are two reasons why Jia disapproves of Deng Shusun's promotion.

For the first reason, it is a special case that Deng Shusun became a Hercynian order without any fame.After a year, the lord wants to be promoted again, which will definitely make many people feel dissatisfied. When the uncle and grandson are in the limelight, they may not be able to do better than what they are doing now...

This is the first; the second is to observe Deng Ji's actions in Haixi, which is quite methodical.

Now Haixi is growing, and it seems to be prosperous.Haixi is located on the banks of the Huai River, connecting the Huaihe River and the Huaihe River, running through Qilu, and is an important place in the east.If measures such as Haixi garrison can be developed, it is like Sikong choking the throat of the two Huaihe Rivers, entering the Huai River, approaching the big river, and looking at the east of the river;It may not be a good thing to change people rashly at this time.Can the successor continue to follow Deng Shusun's actions to further develop Haixi?If not, wouldn’t all previous efforts be wasted? "

Cao Cao couldn't help but nodded in appreciation.

Guo Jia said again: "Besides, Deng Shusun is not bad for a county magistrate, but if he is a prefect of a county, his talent and vision need to be further refined."

I have to say that Guo Jia is indeed thinking about Deng Ji.

That's right, judging from Deng Ji's achievements in Haixi, it is indeed impressive.But Guo Jia knew that Deng Ji was not enough to be alone.Now he is in Haixi, in a remote place, and Chen Deng can shelter him from the wind and rain.But if he is the prefect of a county, he has to face many intrigues.Being able to rule a county does not mean being able to rule a county.Besides, Donghai County is very complicated. In terms of the situation alone, Deng Ji may not be able to control it.

Therefore, Guo Jia believes that it is best for Deng Ji to stay in Haixi for the time being and spend some time.

Otherwise, if he is promoted too quickly, he will inevitably encounter danger.The prefect and the county magistrate are completely two concepts.The prefect is already an official position with a salary of two thousand shi, and he can be regarded as entering the core of the imperial court and controlling real power.Deng Ji's current situation is not suitable for promotion.

Cao Cao scratched his head, "Then how do you think the reward should be?"

After all, Deng Ji has made such a great achievement and guaranteed the food road for the Xuzhou battle. If there is no reward, it will not be too bad.

Guo Jia thought for a while, and said seriously: "Haixi has developed very rapidly this year, and the area under its control has continued to increase, and it is no longer a county. I heard that Haixi's farmland is close to Yilu Township to the north, and it belongs to Qu Under the county government; and to the west, it has surpassed the trend of lobbying and being integrated with Quyang. In this case, why not make him the post of Diannong Duwei? If he can achieve something, he will be rewarded and promoted."

Duwei of Diannong was set up in the second year of Jian'an.

Since the capital was moved to Xu County at that time, Cao Cao ordered to garrison the fields.

Amid all the opposition, only Zaoyi, a member of Yingchuan Changshe, insisted, so the post of Diannong Duwei was set up, and Zaoyi was appointed.

That year, Xudu had a bumper harvest.

As a result, Zaozhi was moved to be the general of Diannong Zhonglang, and Cao Cao entrusted him with an important task.

This Duwei of Diannong is a newly established official position, and its position is higher than that of the county magistrate, but lower than that of the prefect.The main focus is also on farming in a region, and there is not much conflict with the prefect.If Deng Ji is appointed as the captain of Diannong, he will be the second person to hold this official post after Zaoyi.

Because of the bumper harvests in Xudu and Haixi, Cao Cao made up his mind to promote farming.

Guo Jia's suggestion made Cao Cao very satisfied.But in my heart, I always felt that Deng Ji was treated badly by only one Captain Diannong.

"If Sikong feels that the reward is too small, why not reward the people around his uncle and grandson?"

"Oh?"

"Has Sikong forgotten that Uncle Deng still has a younger brother-in-law? Hugh Ruo has been full of praise for him before. This person also has no fame, but he has few virtues. I wonder if Sikong remembers the "Humble Room Inscription"? The mountain is not high , if there is a fairy, it is named, the water is not deep..."

"Where there is a dragon, there will be spirit!" Cao Cao blurted out, and immediately laughed.

"If Feng Xiao didn't mention it, I would have almost forgotten about this son."

"Youxue has high morals and great reputation in Guangling. He is brave and can be a hundred people... Before Lv Bu conquered Haixi, it was this son who captured Quyang and repelled Chen Gong. Zhang Liao retreated, making Xiapi an isolated city."

Cao Cao's slender eyes narrowed into a slit.

He twisted his beard and nodded, "Cao Peng is young, but he is also a capable person."

"That's it, why not reward him?"

"Then what do you think, how should the reward be awarded?"

"Before that, Chen Yuanlong appointed him as Captain of Hailing. Hailing was already dilapidated and out of shape. However, Hailing is located between the Huai River and the river, not only guarding the entrance of the river, but also the gateway to the east of Huainan. Since Zhongping , Yandu, Sheyang, and Hailing were almost abandoned, and the entire Huainan salt road is now relying on Haixi's efforts to supply... In my opinion, Cao You can learn from Cao You and become the captain of agriculture."

Cao Cao took a deep breath and fell into deep thought.

Nong Duwei is not a new official position, but has been established since the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.In the beginning, Captain Nong was placed in the Bianjun area, and his main task was to farm fields and grow valleys. Its nature was somewhat similar to that of Captain Diannong, but in terms of power, it was far less powerful than Captain Diannong...

However, the duties and powers of the Nong Duwei are very clear, and they are also controlled by the Da Si Nong and the prefect of the county.

It is temperance, not officialdom.

That is to say, the Nong Duwei is independent of the county officials, can command the army, and handle government affairs, which is a bit of the meaning of listening to the tune and not listening to the announcement.

Guo Jia's idea just tickled Cao Cao's itch.

Cao Cao decided to cultivate the land in order to increase income under the rule and stabilize grain prices at the same time.But this farming is not an easy task.Especially when it comes to land survey and measurement, it will inevitably touch the interests of some people.Whether in Xudu, Luoyang, or other places, there are limitations.However, the eastern part of Huainan does not involve such issues.There is a large piece of fertile land there, which belongs to the land of no owner, and no one cares about it at all.Huainan's land is fertile and there is no such conflict of interest, so of course it is the best choice.

With Haixi farming in front, it must not be too difficult to implement in the east of Huainan.

Nong Duwei has long been abandoned for many years, and his rank is not too high. His salary of four hundred shi is equivalent to that of a county magistrate.

Hailing and Yandu are now equivalent to a piece of wasteland, and no one will fight for it.

This position is very suitable for Cao Peng.

However, Cao Cao was still a little worried, "Feng Xiao, can Cao Peng take on this important task?"

"Sikong knows that when Deng Shusun was farming in Haixi, it was Xiao Caopeng who first initiated it."

"Well……"

Cao Cao, my heart is moving!

After Guo Jia finished his official duties, he walked out of the Chinese military tent.

It happened that today the Huben army was on duty to guard the central army, and they just came out of the big tent. Guo Jia saw Dianman and Xu Yi getting together, whispering.

In this expedition to Xuzhou, both Dianman and Xu Yi went out with the army.

After two years of experience in Jian'an, Dianman Xu Yi celebrated her coming-of-age ceremony in the third year of Jian'an, and immediately joined the Huben Army.

The two are now serving as generals respectively, and they can be regarded as the backbone of the Huben Army.

Guo Jia stepped forward lightly, wanting to hear what the two boys were muttering.

"Third, have you thought it through?"

"no!"

"You said that Ah Fu is true, why didn't you make it clear at the beginning? Four waters surround the lower Pi, but it can be broken in one fell swoop... What do you mean?"

"How about, let's send someone to ask the Prime Minister to ask him?"

"Well, it has to be fast, otherwise someone will take the lead."

"Yuande, Mingli... what are you mumbling about?"

Due to the coming-of-age ceremony, Dianman and Xu Yi naturally also got the Biaozi.Man means consummation, so Dian Man means Yuan De, and Xu Yi means Ming Li.These two watch characters were bestowed by Cao Cao himself, and also represent Cao Cao's great love for Dianman and Xu Chu.

Dianman and Xu Yi turned around abruptly, and when they saw Guo Jia, they couldn't help but show a look of love.

"Ah Fu said, Sishuihuan Xiapi?"

Guo Jia looked at the two with a treacherous expression on his face, "What's going on?"

"That... It wasn't Ah Fu who said it... No, it was Ah Fu who said it a year ago."

Facing Guo Jia, Dianman and Xu Yi dare not hide anything.

He hurriedly told Guo Jia what Cao Peng said when they came to Xiapi with Cao Peng last year.

"Four Waters Ring Xiapi..."

Guo Jia couldn't help laughing, "Little Ah Fu, didn't you expect this battle a long time ago?"

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Cao Peng's face was livid, and he stood in the yamen hall, roaring angrily: "Liu Bei bullied me too much. I provided Xiapi's army rations, and Sikong will distribute them. Zhang Fei, under Liu Bei's tent, robbed my food and grass, and injured my people How can I swallow my hatred for this hatred?"

Above the yamen hall, the crowd was excited.

Deng Fan said angrily: "I think back then, when we first arrived in Haixi, it was this Liu Xuande who seduced the pirates and tried to destroy Haixi. Now, we provide him with food and grass. Instead of being grateful, he cuts off the food and hurts me even more. Our people...Youxue, please join me as a soldier, and I can go to Xiapi and ask Liu Xuande for an explanation. If he does not admit his mistake, we will fight Liu Bei!"

"Yes, let's call!"

Pan Zhang was even more angry.

Anyone who has experienced that night in Haixi generally knows what happened to those pirates.

Gan Ning snorted, "Young master, why do you want to build up other people's ambitions and destroy your own prestige? What kind of ability does Zhang Yide have to dare to be so arrogant?"

Cao Peng didn't say a word.

Since Cao Peng transferred the food and grass to Quyang in advance, Cao Peng was basically responsible for the food and grass in the battle of Xiapi.

After the war started, Cao Peng ordered Pan Zhang and Xia Houlan to take turns delivering food.This was the third shipment of grain and grass, and it was robbed.

Xia Houlan, who was in charge of escorting the grain and grass, said: "The person who robbed me of my grain and grass had a Youzhou accent.

He has a majestic appearance, with a leopard head and eyes around him. He wields an eight-foot-long snake spear and has superb martial arts skills.I only revealed my identity at the beginning, but the man said that he didn't know Mr. Cao, anyway, the grain and grass belonged to him... I argued with him, but was injured by him. "

Leopard head with ring eyes, eight snake spears in the palm?
This image is really familiar!

"Could it be that Yan man Zhang Fei?"

"Yes, it's Zhang Fei."

Cao Peng couldn't help but be happy!
This is really Sanye's style...

"My lord, don't you want to go to Xiapi? I didn't expect this opportunity to come to my door."

Deng Zhi heard it clearly, and couldn't help laughing, "Since someone has locked the door, how can we just let it go like this?"

"You mean..."

"He hit our people, we will fight back!"

To be honest, Deng Zhi's idea moved Cao Peng very much.

But it must also be admitted that the idea is risky.How similar is Liu Bei's situation to his previous one?There are generals but no soldiers!Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, what level of character is that?With his own manpower alone, Cao Peng is really not at ease.After all, there is only one Gan Ning who can compete with those two.But Cao Peng still has Pan Zhang in his hand, and Xia Houlan and Deng Fan, at least he can entangle Liu Bei for a while.

Thinking of this, Cao Peng immediately summoned all the generals.

After explaining the reason of the incident, everyone was furious.

Cao Peng said: "Though we worked so hard to escort the grain and grass, what virtue does Liu Bei have to eat my corn? I have nothing to say about Sikong sharing his grain and grass, but now...you have all seen that Liu Bei is clearly bullying him .Me and him, swear not to give up!"

"Yes, I swear not to give up!"

Seeing that everyone's emotions were mobilized, without saying a word, Cao Peng immediately ordered troops to be mobilized and headed for Xiapi.

He is stationed in the prime minister, and he is responsible for the safety of food and roads.

If the food is lost, it is his responsibility, and Cao Cao will also blame it.

Now, let's just make a fuss about it.

Although Cao Peng had a good impression of Liu Bei in his previous life, but now he belongs to two camps after all, and he will definitely not give up with Liu Bei.

Moreover, he was about to take this opportunity to go to Xiapi...

However, these people alone may not be able to win Liu Bei.

Needless to say, his subordinates Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, Liu Bei himself was half a soldier, and his skills are definitely not bad.You know, in the Three Kingdoms game, Liu Bei is also the master with a force value close to [-].On my own, I may not be able to get too much from Liu Bei...

However, there are people above me!

"Deng Zhi, you go to Xiapi immediately, and call on the three generals Dian Wei, Xu Chu and Cao Hong respectively.

Just say that I was bullied, and I am going to find trouble with Liu Bei... The rest of you, immediately follow me to order soldiers and horses, and find Liu Bei to settle accounts. "

I can't beat you alone, so let you experience the power of evil and idiots!
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