Cao Thief

Chapter 526 Cloud Movement ([-])

Xudu, Sikong Mansion.

Mrs. Bian looked very calm, she didn't have the slightest bit of hysteria after losing her beloved son, she was very calm.

"It's a joy in life to wrap a man's body in horse leather.

Zihuan had great ambitions since he was a child, hoping to relieve Sikong's worries.Wouldn't it be nice for a man to get his wish now? "

As he spoke, tears rolled down his cheeks silently.

Mrs. Bian's understanding made Cao Cao feel even more guilty.

In the battle of Wancheng, he lost his eldest son Cao Ang, and there was a gap between Mrs. Ding and Lao Yanfei.He thought that after returning, Mrs. Bian would be like Mrs. Ding, but she never expected that Mrs. Bian would be so reasonable.

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Madam is so sensible, what a blessing!"

The grief of losing her beloved son seems to have eased a lot after the bloodbath of Yecheng.

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he sighed and stopped talking.

Mrs. Huan was moved in her heart, and she secretly looked at Mrs. Bian with admiration.This Mrs. Bian, who was not of noble birth, possesses wisdom and calmness far more terrifying than that of Mrs. Ding back then.At this time, she can still restrain her emotions and express her sadness appropriately, which makes Cao Cao feel a little more affectionate.

Youxue said it well!

In the future, Cang Shu's greatest enemy is none other than Mrs. Bian in front of him.

Mrs. Huan paid special attention to it after listening to Cao Peng's wake-up call.She not only recruited Wang Shuang secretly to guard Cao Chong, but also strengthened the supervision and protection of Cao Chong.Mrs. Bian did not show any hostility towards Cao Chong, and even became very kind.She often asks people to send some snacks, saying that Cao Chong studies hard, so he should pay attention to his body.

But the more so, the more frightened Mrs. Huan felt.

A calm woman is even more terrifying...

Although Mrs. Huan was secretly wary, she could still feel that Cao Chong's sympathy for Mrs. Bian became even more admirable.

This is by no means a good sign!
There is a saying that you are not afraid of thieves stealing, but you are afraid of thieves thinking about it.

The more Mrs. Bian is like this, the more Mrs. Huan can feel the killing intent hidden behind that kindness...

But she couldn't refuse Mrs. Bian's kindness, and Cao Chong, who was young after all.No matter how smart he is, it is still difficult to distinguish what is true and what is hypocrisy.Fortunately, Cao Chong was obedient, and Mrs. Huan got Cao Peng's advice, and she didn't make trouble.On the contrary, when Mrs. Bian showed kindness, Mrs. Huan also showed enough care and consideration.The Sikong Mansion, which was supposed to be shrouded in sadness, became more harmonious because of it.

In the eyes of outsiders, they would praise Mrs. Bian for her generosity and Mrs. Huan for her thoughtfulness.

But in fact, the secret war between the two has reached a fierce level.

Seeing Mrs. Bian's behavior, Mrs. Huan rolled her eyes, and suddenly said: "Sikong, people say that Sima Bada is the best. He has been following Zihuan, why didn't he remind him at all? I don't know if Sikong has dealt with this Sima Zhongda. Woolen cloth?"

Sima Yi was recommended by Madam Bian.

Sure enough, Mrs. Huan noticed that Mrs. Bian's hand suddenly clenched into a fist...

But the woman was able to hold back and didn't speak.

Cao Cao frowned, "Sima Yi's whereabouts are unknown now, and his body was not found on the Zhongqiu battlefield.

I had ordered Boda to be questioned, but he didn't seem to know too well.Boda's current situation is not very good.In the army, he was poorly clothed and poorly fed, so simple that his health was quite bad.Before that, he wrote a letter to resign, but he also suggested the implementation of Jingtian... Although his method is not a good strategy, his heart is very kind, and I don't want to blame him anymore.

Sima Zhongda, it's Sima Zhongda, don't involve others. "

"Yes!"

Mrs. Bian said, "Since Boda is in poor health, why not let him be raised in Xudu?
Now that Zhang Zhongjing, Hua Yuanhua and others are all in Xudu, they can be made to take care of Boda...Zijian is also fourteen now, and he hangs out with Yang Xiu and others on weekdays, discussing poetry and prose.Although things are good, they are inevitably exaggerated and not a long-term solution.I think that Boda is old and talented, and even Sima Zhongda is not comparable to his brother... My concubine asks Sikong to ask Boda to come up with more ideas.Only in this way can Zijian not go astray..."

After all, Mrs. Bian bowed profusely, expressing her strict mother's affection.

really!

Mrs. Huan's heart trembled again.

Youxue guessed right, Mrs. Bian began to plan for Zijian.In the past, when Cao Pi was alive, Mrs. Bian devoted all her attention to Cao Pi, hoping to help Cao Pi achieve his career; now, when Cao Pi is not around, Mrs. Bian's efforts will surely be transferred to other people.Cao Zhi, she wants to support Cao Zhi... That's why she wants to win over Sima Lang.

"Sikong, Zi Huan died today, and Zi Jian has not yet grown up.

The concubine thought that it would be better for Ziwen to come back to comfort her sister... Moreover, it was also time for Ziwen to end the marriage. "

Do you want Cao Zhang to lead the army outside and help Cao Zhi in the future?
I don't want you to wish...

Cao Cao didn't notice the intrigue between the two wives, but smiled with relief.

"Ziwen has made new achievements, but I'm afraid he may not be willing to come back.

However, he is indeed not young, and he always has to make a decision about his marriage with Sun's daughter.Although the daughter of the Sun family is said to be from the Sun family of the Eastern Wu Dynasty, she can be said to be well-educated and reasonable.In the past two years, she has been virtuous and virtuous in the house, and she must not be delayed forever.

Sun Zhongmou...

hey-hey! "

Cao Cao suddenly sneered twice and said nothing more.

Sun Quan ordered Tai Shici to intimidate Hefei, and his ambition was obvious.

Cao Cao knew for a long time that Sun Quan was not an idler, so he was always on guard.

Sun Quanquan forced Hefei this time, not so much as a provocation, but as a temptation.He was testing Cao Cao's bottom line, and Cao Cao knew better what he was thinking.Sun Quan captured Jiangxia and was also worried about Cao Cao's final attitude.

This child's plan is very big, and it needs to be prepared early.

But how to prevent it?
Cao Cao was a little undecided again.

Hefei needs good generals to come out of town, but he still doesn't have a safe candidate for who to take over Hefei.

Xia Houyuan?Xiahou Dun?Or Cao Hong, Cao Xiu, Cao Ren...

All seem to work!
But it seems that it is not suitable.

Cao Cao's thoughts were also diverted thereupon.

Mrs. Huan rolled her eyes and said with a smile: "In this case, why not let Sun's daughter go to Rire?"

"No!"

Mrs. Bian was surprised when she heard this.

With Cao Zhang's temperament, if he is forced to suppress him, it may backfire.

She also wanted Cao Zhang to come back and be by her side.However, she also knew that Cao Zhang's temperament was not suitable to be the heir.

He is too upright, and he is also very fond of Cao Cao.

However, Cao Zhang is not a suitable successor.

Let him stay in Hexi, maybe he can hold back Cao Peng and break Mrs. Huan's arm.In the future, I can also help my brother to build a career.

Mrs. Bian smiled and said, "It's rare for Ziwen to have such achievements, so it's not urgent."

Mrs. Huan wanted to say more, but Cao Cao waved her hand, "There is no rush, I have my own arrangements..."

Now that Cao Cao said that, Mrs. Huan naturally couldn't say anything more.

She looked towards Mrs. Bian, but she saw that Mrs. Bian was also looking at him.Under the calm face, there is a deep hostility...

Mrs. Huan knew that the war between her and Mrs. Bian had just begun.In the future, she must be more careful, this is a big enemy!

On his face, there was a charming smile.

But in her eyes, there was a flash of brilliance that did not show weakness.

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In July, autumn tigers are rampant.

According to the original history, Cao Cao should have stayed in Yecheng at this time, preparing to conquer Yuan Tan, and did not return to Xudu until the end of the year.But now, things seem to have some changes.Yuan Shang did not escape from Yecheng as in history, and ran to Youzhou to meet Yuan Xi, but died under Yecheng.Similarly, Pingyuan County was also captured, and Yuan Tan died in battle.Among the three sons of the Yuan family, only one Yuan Xi was left, who was still dying in Youzhou, while Gao Gan joined forces with Liu Bao, and together with Karasuma Kezui and Youzhou Yuan Xi, prepared to fight Cao Jun. Final battle.

Sweeping Hebei sounds very fun.

But in practice, it is not easy to implement.

Youzhou, Bingzhou, is a place of bitter cold, and the soldiers are brave and brave. It is a place where elite soldiers are produced.At the same time, because there are many alien races here, some are naturalized, some are not, and the forces of all parties are entangled in one place, and it is definitely not something that can be achieved in one battle.

It has been half a year since Cao Cao conquered Jizhou.

Qingzhou has been completely controlled by him, and most of Jizhou has also become under his rule.

Suddenly acquiring the land of two states requires a process of digestion.At this time, recklessly starting a war with Gao Gan Yuan Xi will inevitably lead to the dilemma that the battle line is too long and the supplies cannot follow up.Therefore, after thinking for a long time and discussing with others, Cao Cao still decided to temporarily withdraw his troops and return to Xudu.At the same time, they sent people to appease Jizhou and Qingzhou, and even appointed Cheng Yu as the governor of Jizhou to stabilize Hebei as soon as possible... Due to years of wars, the current situation in Jizhou is not very good.In particular, Cao Cao's spring attack resulted in a complete loss of harvest in most areas of Jizhou.

Since there is no harvest, there will inevitably be famine, and even refugees everywhere, and eventually war will break out.

For this reason, Cao Cao ordered to allocate 60 stones of grain and grass from Xu Dukufu to relieve the famine in Jizhou.

In the past two years, Cao Cao no longer needed to worry about food.

The scope of Haixi farmland was further expanded, connecting Haixi, Quyang, Huaipu, and Lingxian into one, forming a very unique pattern of Haixi.The entire sea is farmed in the west, accounting for more than [-]% of Xuzhou's total income.

Moreover, with the development of Haixi, the population of Lianghuai has increased.

In addition, Xu Qi's governance in Xuzhou was orderly, and Xu Xuan, the new prefect of Guangling County, was also a man who was familiar with military affairs. He joined forces with Chen Jiao to keep Soochow from the south of the river.In the past four years, Xuzhou can be called rapid development, stability and prosperity.Gradually, the population began to soar.The people who fled Xuzhou in the past began to return slowly.

The handicraft industry in Lianghuai developed rapidly, and a large number of skilled craftsmen emerged.

And the nine major guilds, after opening up the business route with the Central Plains, have further developed and become an indispensable force in Xuzhou.

It is also for this reason that in recent years, there have not been too many refugee riots in the south of the river.

The overall situation is very stable, and it has also created an excellent development environment for Cao Cao. 60 shi of grain and grass is nothing to Xu Du.After returning to Xudu, Cao Cao ordered again to collect 80 stones from Xuzhou and transport them to Jizhou.In this way, it can be ensured that the entire Jizhou no longer needs to worry about food this winter.

Back in the study, as soon as Cao Cao sat down, someone came to report: Xun Yu and Guo Jia came to visit.

"Please!"

Cao Cao's spirit has improved a lot compared to when he was in Yecheng earlier.

At least not so crazy, not so hysterical, not so brutal.After a while, Xun Yu and Guo Jia came in and bowed to Cao Cao.Cao Cao waved his hand and asked the two to sit down first, while someone fetched the freshly prepared honey syrup.At this time of year, the climate is relatively dry.The honey syrup has the function of warming and nourishing the lungs, and it is in harmony with the season.

"Wen Ruo, Feng Xiao, you sit down first.

I have an official document here. After reading it, I will talk to you. "

"Your Majesty, do as you please."

Cao Cao was not polite, he read the official document seriously.

He pondered for a moment, then suddenly said: "I want to recover Haixi tax in the coming year, what do you think?"

Xun Yu was stunned, and immediately replied: "I came today to discuss this matter...My lord's use of troops against Hebei cost a lot. Although we are not short of money and food now, but the rule is getting wider and wider, what is needed , and more and more... Needless to say Jizhou. But it is only a place in Pingyuan County, and at least nearly one million guan will be invested in the coming year. Guanzhong also needs a lot of investment at present to restore its original appearance. Zi and I Yang roughly calculated that if Guanzhong is to be completely stabilized in the coming year, at least tens of millions of money and food will be needed...

In addition, Yuzhou and Yanzhou also need to invest.

Uncle and grandson plan to reset the white horse in the coming year, and there will inevitably be a lot of expenses... It's not unknown, it's really scary to calculate.

Youxue has been enjoying Haixi's persuasion for many years, and this year's taxes in Haixi accounted for almost [-]% of the total tax.According to Governor Xu's estimate, Haixi will expand further in the coming year, connecting Xutai and Huaiyin as one.In this way, even more astonishing wealth is bound to be produced.If Youxue continues to hold it, I'm afraid it will not be a good thing for him. "

"But the problem is, I promised him that I won't move Haixi for five years."

"This is something that can't be helped... If the lord feels uncomfortable, he can actually make up for it in other ways.

For example, exemption from taxes in Hexi!
As far as I know, Youxue has invested heavily in Hexi.

But if it is said to be effective, I am afraid it will take a long time.Simply send a favor and hand over Hexi's taxes to him. "

Hexi!

Whether Xun Yu or Cao Cao.

In their view, the main income of Hexi comes from farming.

But they did not expect that Cao Peng's construction policy in Hexi was actually based on business.

Through the unique geographical advantages of Hexi, a large business circle will be formed that connects the Hexi Corridor, the Western Regions, Mobei and Guanzhong.Once this business circle is established, it is bound to explode with astonishing wealth.However, at the moment, no one pays attention to Hexi.Most people focus more on the land of Jizhou, Hebei.

Cao Cao thought for a while, then nodded slightly.

"Since this is the case, there is Wen Ruo who drafted the text and passed it on to Youxue.

Tell him that starting from next year, Hexi tax will be exempted for ten years; and then inform him that Hexi tax will be withdrawn next year. "

"Here!"

"In addition, Youxue took Wuwei, while Suyou took Zhangye.

This also made Liangzhou suddenly have two vacancies for prefects.Wen Ruo, discuss with people and choose a few suitable candidates.Ma Teng suffered a big loss this time, and he will never let it go.Tell Wei Kai that the Guanzhong soldiers and horses stationed in Hedong should return one after another.However, relying on Wei Ke alone may not be able to keep Guanzhong completely intact, and a general must be in charge.

I am going to let Zilian sit in Guanzhong, what do you think? "

Xun Yu thought for a while and nodded in agreement.

"In addition, there are a few other things about Youxue."

"Oh?"

Cao Cao raised his head suspiciously and looked at Xun Yu.

(End of this chapter)