Cao Thief

Chapter 457 Hexi Second Bomb ([-])

Su Yu is gone!

He had to leave Hongshui County temporarily.

However, Su You did not return to Zhongshan Country with Su Shuang, but had another mission.When he left Hongshagang, Su Yu received Su Shuang's order: no matter what happens, he can't leave Hexi, and he must stand firm where possible and get Cao Peng's approval.Only in this way can the Su family relocate to Hexi in the future to obtain greater benefits.Su You was not a businessman, he had studied in Anping Academy in his early years and was promoted as Xiaolian.

Anping Academy is not known to later generations.

When mentioning the Three Kingdoms, people easily think of Yingchuan Academy, Shuijing Villa and other places, but in fact, the status of Anping Academy is not inferior to Yingchuan Academy.In the north of the river, there are three major academies, namely Julu Academy, Anping Academy and Dongwu Academy.Among them, Julu Academy is a government-run institution.Anping Academy and Dongwu Academy are private academies.These two academies come from the same surname, but some belong to two schools.Anping Academy was founded by the Cui family of Boling. Its representatives are Cui Jun, the son of the former Taiwei, and Cui Jun, the younger brother of Cui Jun... Hehe, you read that right, Cui Jun and Cui Jun.Perhaps Cui Jun's reputation is not very prominent, but his brother Cui Jun is extremely famous.

This person is Cui Zhouping among the Four Friends of Xiangyang.

Dongwu Academy is owned by the Qinghe Cui family.

These two families were originally one family, but later split into two sects, Boling and Qinghe.The infighting between the two sects has never stopped, and they have been competing with each other.Su You, a disciple of Boling Cui, is good at classics.The Su family of Zhongshan Kingdom has been in business for many generations and has become a wealthy businessman in Hebei today.But after Su Shuang's generation, he was keenly aware that it was difficult for the Su family to become a real rich and famous family simply by being a businessman, so he focused on training Su You, hoping that Su You could make a difference in the scholarly circle in the future.Only in this way can the Su Clan of Zhongshan Kingdom be able to truly flourish.

It's a pity that Su Shuang's plan has not yet been implemented, and Yuan Shao has already been defeated.

Originally, Su Shuang had given up the idea of ​​letting Su You become an official.But after meeting Cao Peng, his idea revived.

The business at home doesn't need Su You to worry about it.

Su Ping, the second son of Su Shuang, is in charge of taking care of it.As long as Su You can gain a firm foothold under Cao Peng's tent, it will be the greatest contribution to the Su family.Su You left Hongshui County this time, in the name of Cao Peng, went to Fuping, and got out of Zhangjia's treasury.

The arrival of eight thousand Han slaves did relieve the pressure on Cao Peng's manpower.

But at the same time, it also brought a new problem to Cao Peng... Grain, supplies, and various living materials.

Cao Peng originally planned to leave the Fuping treasury later, but with the arrival of eight thousand Han slaves, he had to act earlier.Otherwise, just the food and clothing of these eight thousand Han slaves would be enough to give him a headache.While deciding to release Fuping Treasury, Cao Peng had no choice but to turn his attention to Xudu, hoping to seek more help...

He Luo's costume change has been completed, and the costume change in Guanzhong will begin next.

When new ordnance and equipment arrive in Guanzhong, a large number of obsolete supplies and equipment will be eliminated...

According to the rules, these equipment and ordnance will be counted and recorded by the arsenal order, and then processed.For example, those ring-shou knives that have been eliminated will be sent to Heyi Workshop for remelting.The person in charge of the costume change is Captain Xu Du Chengmen, Cao Peng's father Cao Ji.After thinking about it, Cao Peng seemed to be able to start from this aspect only.

The ordnance that Cao Jun was replaced was not worth much in the Central Plains.

But in the Western Regions, in Mobei... these things can still generate some value.

Cao Peng now needs a lot of items, and it is obviously not realistic to simply rely on the supply from the court.

Cao Cao's main energy is put in Hebei, supplying food, grass and armaments, and giving priority to supplying the battlefield in Hebei.As for Hexi... To be honest, he doesn't get much support.Cao Peng really doesn't know what to do if he doesn't engage in some crooked ways.

In the previous life, it was this kind of thing that I hated the most.

Unexpectedly, Rebirth of the Three Kingdoms would do such an illegal thing.

In his heart, Cao Peng had no choice but to comfort himself secretly: For a lofty goal, I can do whatever it takes...

Expel the Hulu and revitalize Hexi!

Seems like a lofty goal...

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On August 26, the construction of the outer city of Lianbao was completed.

According to the roster sent by Jia Kui, there are now 300 soldiers in Lianbao, including more than [-] cavalry soldiers.These cavalry were young and strong selected from the tribes near Lianbao, but they had not yet formed combat effectiveness.There are now more than [-] people registered in Lianbao.Among them, there are less than [-] households of Han people, or even less than half of the total population of Lianbao.The rest of the population are mostly naturalized Hu people.In addition, there were more than a thousand Hunu, which further caused the imbalance of the Hu-Han population ratio.

Jia Kui believes: "If the proportion of Hu and Han exceeds [-]%, it will inevitably complicate the situation in Lianbao."

After serious consideration, on August 28, Cao Peng sent 2000 households out of the 2000 Han slaves sent from Hongshagang, and about [-] people were sent to Lianbao to increase the proportion of Han people in Lianbao.Regarding this, Jia Kui said with a sad face while being happy: "If the population increases by [-] at once, the grain and grass in Lianbao will inevitably go out of control."

When food and grass are plentiful, population is insufficient.

When the population is sufficient, food and grass are not enough...

Now that it has entered late autumn, the problem of food and grass will inevitably become more severe after winter enters.

I am afraid that this situation cannot be changed simply by relying on the supply of the imperial court and the storage in Fuping County... So, what should I do?

Cao Peng found that he seemed to have entered a strange circle.

In September, Hongshui County broke ground.

As the prisoners of Xiutu and the Han slaves from Hongshagang arrived in Hongshui County one by one, the problems facing Cao Peng became more and more serious.

Xiutu each had nearly 4000 people, plus [-] Han slaves in Hongshagang.

The number of slaves alone has exceeded [-].

However, Cao Peng's troops were only a thousand, and the ratio was obviously out of balance.

The increase in population will inevitably bring about a new round of food shortages.Even if the food standard is lowered, they still face a huge crisis.Cao Peng had no choice but to send someone to Chang'an again, asking Wei Ji for an additional five thousand shi of grain.But the problem is that Guanzhong has just returned to stability, and various affairs are also waiting to be done. Where can there be such a large amount of food?
Wei Ke wrote back that he would allocate [-] shi of grain and grass as soon as possible.

But before the spring of next year, Chang'an may not be able to continue to supply.

In other words, when the ten thousand stones of grain and grass are consumed, Hexi will face a food shortage crisis, and it will be difficult for Guanzhong to support it.

"How to do?"

Cao Peng rode on a horse and inspected the construction site in Hongshui County.

He patted his forehead lightly, and looked at Wang Shuang and Cai Di who were following him with a bitter expression.

Deng Fan and Pangtong were in the northwest pastureland; Jia Kui and Yin Feng stayed in Lianbao to carry out the construction of the interior of the castle, and it was difficult to get out.

Liang Kuan and Jiang Xu are good at leading troops and fighting.

But if you talk about governing the local area and solving the people's livelihood, you can't help Cao Peng.

Well, Su Yu, it's okay to ask him to handle some documents, but when it comes to specific affairs, it seems a bit rigid and not flexible enough.

Wang Shuang Cai Di...

Don't even count on it!

One is training horses and raising dogs, and the other is a kid, what can be used for it?
Cao Peng once again felt the pain of having no one around him.When encountering problems, there is no one to discuss with.

Looking for Dou Lan to solve the trouble?
Cao Peng smiled wryly and shook his head: Those Hongze guys are too busy to take care of themselves now.Besides, even if they have the ability to help, they will never help.Maybe, Dou Lan and his son are now waiting to see Cao Peng's joke...

Looking for Li Qi?
That old thing is treacherous and unreliable!

For a moment, Cao Peng felt an unprecedented sense of helplessness: Is there no one in Hexi who can help me?
"General, General!"

Just at the bank of the Cao Peng Lema River, when he was looking around in a daze, there was a sudden sound of horseshoes in the distance.

Seeing Liang Kuan galloping towards Cao Peng, Liang Kuan cupped his hands and said, "General, Xu Du is here."

"Oh?"

Cao Peng was taken aback, with a look of doubt on his face.

Xu Du coming?

He just sent people to Xudu, and it is estimated that he has just passed Xiaoguan, so how could there be people from Xudu?

Could it be that Lao Cao has new instructions?
Thinking of this, Cao Peng didn't dare to delay, and quickly asked, "Where is the man?"

"A camp has been set up ten miles south of Hongshui, and someone has been sent to inform the general to come over."

Didn't come directly, but set up camp by himself?In other words, I am afraid that there will not be too few people coming...

"Follow me."

As he spoke, Cao Peng shook the reins, and Xi Yuyu, the liger and tiger beast under his crotch, hissed violently, and ran away with his hooves on his back.

Wang Shuang and Cai Di did not dare to neglect, and followed behind Cao Peng.Liang Kuan led the retinue and followed behind unhurriedly.

After a while, the barracks were clearly visible.

Judging by the scale, it will not be too large, and the number of people should be around 500.

A group of soldiers at the gate of the camp, all dressed in black and cloaked, with bows and knives crossed, are in high spirits.

After seeing the clothes of the soldiers, Cao Peng suddenly became ecstatic.Hei Jie, these people are clearly the costumes of his Hei Jie elite soldiers.Could it be that someone came from the family?He hastily urged his horse forward and reined in the horse outside the gate.

Following the hiss of the liger, the group of black beasts watched vigilantly.

"Sir?"

Seeing Cao Peng's appearance clearly, the leader Shi Zhang was immediately ecstatic, and hurried forward, knelt down on one knee and saluted Cao Peng.

"You...how are you here?"

"This humble job was ordered by the Marquis of Che.

Feng Chehou said that the young master is working in Hexi, and he is afraid that there will be insufficient manpower.Therefore, Hao Zhao Sima was ordered to lead his troops to assist. "

Hao Zhao, here comes Hao Zhao!

My Iron Wall General is here...

Cao Peng got off his horse and was just about to enter the barracks when he heard the sound of horseshoes in the camp.

Two teenagers rushed out from the barracks, and when they saw Cao Peng from afar, the leader shouted joyfully, "Sir, the students are here to help you."

"Ziwen?"

Cao Peng couldn't help being surprised when he saw the face of the visitor clearly.

I thought it was only Hao Zhao who came, but I didn't expect them to come with them...

Cao Zhang, Niu Gang!
Cao Peng watched Cao Zhang jump off his horse, and walked up to him in three steps at a time. He bowed and saluted, his head was a little dazed.

He never thought that Cao Zhang would come to Hexi.

After being stunned for a while, Cao Peng stammered and said, "Ziwen, why are you here? Does Sikong know?"

(End of this chapter)