Cao Thief

Chapter 767 On the Tao
It's only September, and Mobei has revealed the severe winter and bleakness.

The withered and yellow pastures withered, and there was no longer the scene of the wind blowing the grass and seeing the cattle and sheep, replaced by an inexplicable chill.

Surrendered city, Cao Jun camp.

Cao Zhang carefully added two pieces of charcoal to the brazier to keep the temperature in the hall.

And in the center of the lobby, Cao Cao was wearing a thick brocade robe, reading a letter with a happy face, laughing from time to time.Guo Jia, Xun You, and Dong Zhao were sitting at one side, and facing them were Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Li Dian and other generals.Seeing that Cao Cao was in a good mood, everyone immediately relaxed.

This time Cao Cao personally led the troops and horses to supervise the battle against the surrendered city, just to wrestle with Kebi.

Originally, everyone disapproved of him leading his troops to the expedition.The main reason is that the Northwest has not yet been determined, and Cao Cao's body, although he has recovered after returning from Jingzhou, is obviously much weaker than before.

It is bitterly cold in northern Xinjiang, and it is not a good thing to catch wind and cold again.

But Cao Cao insisted on going his own way and insisted on going to war!

In his heart, there is always a dream of being able to expand the territory, laughing and drinking the blood of the Huns like his predecessors.Farther away, Meng Tian opened up territory and conquered the land of Henan for the Great Qin; while the defender Qing Huo Qubing made great achievements, and Huo Qubing killed the Huns even more.Chen Tang's "Whoever offends our strong Han will be punished even if he is far away", Dou Xian swept across Mobei, making the Huns dare not face the Central Plains... The great achievements of the ancestors were once what Cao Cao yearned for most when he was a child.It's a pity that when Tanshi Huaixiong, the hero of Xianbei's century-old generation, ruled Mobei, Cao Cao was too young to face it in person.

Now, Tan Shihuai is dead, and another Ke Bineng has come.

Perhaps compared with sandalwood and stone locust trees, this Ke is not as good as Neng.But in Cao Cao's view, he is also a good opponent.

No matter what, he couldn't give up this opportunity.

"The Northwest has its own Xinwu Township Marquis, why bother to worry about it alone?"

Cao Cao dismissed the "Northwest Undecided" that everyone said, as if he didn't care at all.

I've put my best picks in the Northwest!

If Ah Fu can't handle those Qiang Di, how can he entrust big things in the future?

Therefore, since Cao Peng married Northwest, Cao Cao didn't pay attention to things there.All his energy was concentrated in the northern border.As the weather turns colder, winter is approaching.The season for Xianbei to thresh grain and grass is coming. Cao Cao decided to teach Xianbei and Ke Bineng a good lesson at this time.

Even if Ke Bineng couldn't be eliminated, he still had to try to push the direction northward for thousands of miles.

For this reason, Cao Cao has been working intensively since early autumn to deal with this matter... This battle has a lot to do with it.If you play well, the Central Plains will no longer need to worry about the Xianbei Hu disaster in northern Xinjiang in the next 50 years.

However, he never imagined that before the war in northern Xinjiang started, the great victory in the northwest had already been reported.

"Ah Fu, it really is a good method."

Cao Cao put down the letter and smiled.

"Hanzhong, it's settled!"

"what?"

Dong Zhao was taken aback, "When will Hanzhong be pacified?"

"At the beginning of the Battle of Hehuang, Ah Fu had secretly ordered Yuande to lead his troops into the Meridian Road, across thousands of miles of wilderness, and quietly arrived in Nanzheng. Then they bought Yang Song, captured Nanzheng, and captured Zhang Lu. After Yuande, They set up an ambush on the way, defeated Zhang Lu’s general Yan Pu, and occupied Mianyang. Although Zhang Wei at Yangping Pass has not yet surrendered, it is already a bad situation. I think it will not be long before Ah Fu will send a good news.”

After all, Dong Zhao looked at Dian Wei with a smile, "Jun Ming, congratulations!"

Dian Wei was also so excited that he even forgot to return the gift and just grinned.

Is there anything in this world that can make people more happy than having a promising child?Dian Wei has always worried that Dian Man will not be able to take care of the family in the future.But now it seems that within a hundred years, the Dian family no longer needs to worry!
Xu Chu, on the other hand, was quite unhappy.

"Afte is not fair."

"Zhongkang, why did you say that?"

"Yuan De is his elder brother, but my tiger is not his elder brother?

Why only take care of Yuande, but not my tiger.Anyway, he is also his third elder brother, so he can't help treating one more than another. "

It turned out that Xu Chu was jealous.

Over the years, the battle between him and Dian Wei has not been as intense as it was in the early years.

Everyone is old and in a high position, so there is no need to haggle over every detail.Besides, the children of the two families are sworn brothers, so it is not easy for the old man to fight too much.As for Dian Wei, he is not a very good person to fight for power.After the disbandment of the Huben Army, he has been serving as Cao Cao's pro-army Yamen. Although the official salary is very high, he does not have much power.On the contrary, Xu Chu, who controls the Tiger Guards, is much more proud than Dian Wei.

But other than that, he never seemed to surpass Dian Wei.

In terms of Cao Cao's trust, Dian Wei and him have already distanced themselves, forming a gap...

In terms of having sons, Dian Wei has four sons, but he has only one son.Fighting for the younger generation, Dianman and Xu Yi are almost the same, but there is Niu Gang, who has a very good relationship with Cao Zhang, and now he has become a general of Zhonglang.

There is one Dian family and two Zhonglang.

In comparison, the Xu family is much weaker.

Now Dianman has won the credit for capturing Hanzhong again, and there will be rewards in the future.Xu Chu felt uncomfortable in his heart.

"You idiot, how can you say that?

My family's Yuande is Ah Fu's second brother, your family's little tiger is just Yuande's brother.Ah Fu naturally takes care of the second brother first, and then your little tiger.In my opinion, what Ah Fu did is very reasonable, fair, very fair! "

Hearing Xu Chu complain, Dian Wei immediately refused.

The two were also used to quarreling, and they would argue endlessly immediately after a word.

Li Dian turned his head directly, deliberately ignoring him.While Guo Jia and Xun You were talking in low voices, Dong Zhao was still there with his eyes closed.As a junior, Cao Zhang naturally couldn't say anything.It's just that seeing the two of them arguing red-faced, they also burst into wry smiles.

"Okay, stop arguing!"

Cao Cao slapped the table and said angrily, "See how decent you two are? Here are discussing important matters, but you...

If you continue to argue, get out of here. "

When Cao Cao got angry, Dian Wei and Xu Chu immediately shut their mouths.

Then Guo Jia said: "Your Majesty, since Hanzhong is settled down, I don't know what to do next."

Cao Cao closed his eyes and fell silent.

After a while, he replied: "Since the 11th year of Jian'an, we have been fighting for years.

Although the harvests in Henan and Hebei have been abundant in recent years, and the treasury is full, it cannot withstand such a huge consumption... In the coming year, the merger of the state will inevitably cost a lot.Under such circumstances, if Xichuan is attacked immediately, the root cause may be damaged.

Sun Zhongmou ruled in Jiankang this summer, and his ambitions are obvious, so he has to guard against it.

Gu thinks that we should focus on 'governance', and within two years, minimize wars, restore vitality, and accumulate strength.Youxue has already handed over the position of prefect of Hanyang, presumably to increase the development of the Northwest of the Western Regions alone.In this case, Jia Xing was dismissed as the prefect of Hanyang and became the prefect of Wudu. Zaozhi, the general of Diannong Zhonglang, took over Hanyang as the prefect of Hanyang, and cooperated with Wenhe to preside over the overall situation.

In addition, You studied in Hexi County and first tasted the military system of the government. The combination of soldiers and farmers, and the combination of soldiers and animal husbandry has achieved remarkable results.

Gu decided to implement Fubing in Youzhou, Bingzhou, and Liangzhou at the same time.

Zhang Liao was appointed governor of Youzhou, Shusun was appointed governor of Bingzhou, and Wen He was appointed governor of Liangzhou...

Gentlemen, what do you think? "

Cao Cao's eyes were burning, and he looked around at everyone.

Guo Jia and the others have already understood Cao Cao's intentions, the meaning of the king, it is clear that they want to eliminate the brand of the Han Dynasty in the army and put the brand of Cao's.It is conceivable that the implementation of Fubing in the three states will have an impact?The military system of the Han army has been established for nearly 400 years since Gaozu established it.Now, the 400-year-old brand has been eliminated in one fell swoop... Cao Cao's ambitions have also been exposed, and it will not be long before he replaces the Han Dynasty.

"The law of the government soldiers is indeed timely.

The minister agrees that the three states will implement Fubing... However, it is best to discuss with Youxue more about how to implement it.After all, this is an idea he proposed, and it has been promoted for six years in Hexi County, and he has accumulated countless experiences.

It is best to set up a special department, with Ah Fu in charge, to raise this matter.

Fubing is suitable for frontier fortresses, while Liangzhou has experience in Hexi.Both Xu Shu and Meng Jian were participants in the early implementation of Fubing, and they can give Wenhe great help.Therefore, the center of gravity of the soldiers should be in Bingzhou and Youzhou.

The minister believed that the establishment of the Cheqi General's Mansion in Zhuojun and the appointment of Youxue to take charge of this matter would definitely speed up the implementation.

Uncle Sun, Wen Yuan has a close relationship with Youxue.

If you change someone, you may not be able to intervene in military affairs, only Youxue will not make the two feel resentful..."

Cao Cao immediately thought of Cao Peng when Guo Jia proposed to set up a special division to be responsible for the implementation of the government soldiers.

However, he did not expect that Guo Jia would let Cao Peng open a mansion in Zhuo County.

Car riding general?
The status is a bit high... but it's not a big deal.Cao Peng's pacification of the Northwest, where the credit is placed, even if someone objects, it is enough to convince.He was originally a former general, and then he was General Wei, a general of chariots and riders.General Wei protects the imperial capital, Cao Cao doesn't want Cao Peng to be involved again.

But the chariot general...

Wouldn't the authority be lowered by moving the chariot general out of Xudu?
Besides, it seems a little strange to open a mansion in Zhuojun.Guo Jia's words are correct, but when you think about it carefully, it has a deep meaning.

Cao Cao pondered for a long time, then suddenly raised his head.

"allow!"

Guo Jia secretly breathed a sigh of relief, stopped talking, and closed his eyes to rest his mind.

"Ah Fu, in order to get you out of the vortex, I have spent a lot of thought. You must at least give me another 5.00% of the shares, otherwise I will not help you next time."

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In October of the 14th year of Jian'an, the depths of winter have arrived.

Changan Xiaoxue, Fang Qing.

Since Cao Peng arrived in Chang'an, he has been busy.

Although the rebellion of Wei Cong and Yang Fan has subsided, the aftermath still exists.After Chang'an experienced the siege of the rebels, there was also a little chaos.Cao Peng, as the lieutenant of Sili, supervises the officials of Sili, assists Jing Zhaoyin Cao Hong, and stabilizes the situation in Chang'an. It can be said that he is so busy that he has no free time.

Fortunately, with the help of Pang Tong and Shi Tao, he relieved his enormous pressure.

Pang Tong is proficient in the law. He has been in Hexi for six years and knows Guanzhong well. Shi Tao has served as the prefect of two counties, and even served as an officer in Liangzhou, and he is also very familiar with the current situation in Guanzhong.But even so, Cao Peng still felt dizzy.Trivial matters continued every day, and just checking the affairs of the Wei and Yang families gave him a headache.

Webster's and Yang's have established themselves in Guanzhong for a hundred years.

It is inextricably linked with Guanzhong Haoqiang.

From the two residences, I found letters between them and various powerful families.

According to Cao Hong's meaning, it is to investigate to the end and completely uproot the unstable factors in Guanzhong.

However, he was stopped by Cao Peng.

"Uncle Zilian, you can't investigate anymore!"

In Jingzhao County, Chang'an, Cao Peng smiled wryly and shook his head.

"why?"

"Pull out the radish and the mud, I can't find out about this thing... If we really want to investigate, not just Guanzhong, I am afraid that Hedong, Heluo, and Hanoi will all be involved. After all, the Wei family and the Yang family are powerful for a century. Maybe there is no connection with other clans? If we say that we have to investigate with just a little contact, I am afraid that it will make the clans in the world panic.

"Could it be that you just let them go?"

"How about otherwise?"

Cao Peng said: "The more we investigate, the more troublesome it will be... I believe that as long as we maintain our strength, those aristocratic families will naturally know what to do. As for those who slipped through the net, without the support of Webster and the Yang family, it will be difficult for them to succeed. The family also knows how to choose, and there will be no troubles.

In the current situation, one thing more is worse than one thing less.

The key is to resolve the negative impact brought by Wei Shiyang's family as soon as possible, stabilize the situation in Guanzhong, vigorously develop the Northwest, and keep the commercial routes in the Western Regions open.When the days are better, who wants to run out and cause trouble? "

Cao Hong is greedy for money and has a violent temper.

But it doesn't mean he's stupid, on the contrary he's smart...

The habit of being greedy for money, with the cooperation between him and Cao Peng, and today's gold fighting, those small money are nothing at all.

He quickly understood what Cao Peng meant. Although he was unwilling, he finally nodded in agreement...

Seeing that Cao Hong was no longer fooling around, Cao Peng finally felt relieved.

Pang Tong and Shi Tao were responsible for the affairs of Captain Sili, while he devoted all his energy to Hanzhong.In other words, it was the communication between him and Zhang Lu.Although Zhang Lu joined him, he had not yet decided to leave Hanzhong immediately.Especially when Zhang Wei was at Yangping Pass, he and Yang Ang still blocked Cao Jun's progress.Fortunately, after Fazheng occupied Nanzheng, he immediately sent Dianman to lay an ambush.

Yan Pu, the prefect of Mianyang, got the news and returned to the army for rescue.

Don't want to be ambushed by Cao's army on the way, and the ten thousand Hanzhong army was defeated and fled.

Dianman took the lead and led his troops into the Chinese army and captured Yan Pu alive.When the Mianyang garrison heard the news, they immediately surrendered in Kaesong.

Zhang Lu issued an order in Nanzheng to let everyone give up resistance.

All counties responded one after another, only Zhang Wei Yang Ang stubbornly resisted.But the general situation is over, as Cao Jun continues to station in Wudu County, nearly [-] soldiers and horses are watching.Hao Zhao, Zhang He, and Xu Yi are all good at fighting fierce generals, and Xia Houlan is also experienced in hundreds of battles.It can be said that the Northwest Titans are all concentrated in Wudu County, while Cao Peng is in Chang'an and may make a move at any time.The pressure that Zhang Wei and Yang Ang were under was really huge...not to mention, Zhang Lu had already surrendered, if the two of them continued to resist stubbornly, their end would be miserable.

In other words, the Yangping Pass is broken, but sooner or later!
From Fazheng's letter, Cao Peng learned that he had inexplicably become the guardian of the Five Dou Rice Sect.

Zhang Lu was very enthusiastic, and discussed with him the development trend of Wudou Rice Sect by letter.

After much thought, Cao Peng decided to discuss this religious issue with Zhang Lu.

Combining the teachings of later generations of Buddhism, Catholicism, and Christianity, and combining his little-understood Taoism content, he conducted an all-round discussion with Zhang Lu.

"...Now the pagoda has risen, bewitched by teachings, and traveled all over the country.

But Wu Dou Rice Religion, sticking to Xichuan, is really not a good thing.Lu Gong's teachings, derived from Huang Lao's art, are the fundamental teachings of our Central Plains.However, the reputation is not obvious, and it is difficult to convince the public.If it is not rectified, it will be replaced by a pagoda sooner or later.

The teachings of the Buddha are to reborn in the next life, but to despise the present.

For the ethereal afterlife, ignoring the root of reality is my great trouble in the Central Plains.It advocates doing good deeds, although the original intention is good, but it is not in line with the situation in our middle land.Tianzhu, the country of barbarians, stupid and ignorant...

Lu Gong should ascend the heights and call out, attracting the old masters of the Yellow River to cheer me up.

First of all, the title of five buckets of rice is very vulgar, and it is not enough to be elegant.I heard that Huang Laogen is rooted in moral writings.Why not replace it with 'Tao'?I walk the avenue, which can be known to all the people in the world! "

Cao Peng believes that the name Wu Dou Mijiao is too vulgar and too restrictive, and it is not enough to reflect the original teachings.Therefore, the Five Dou Rice Religion cannot be compared with the Buddha Religion, which is the Buddhism of later generations.

Taking the name of "Taoism" to make people in the world respect the Dao is the most resounding name.

Immediately, Zhang Lu wrote to express his agreement with Cao Peng.

"Everyone in the world loves gods, and the emperor is ordered by heaven...

I have heard that in the far west, there is a god named Yahweh, whom the world worships.However, things are different. Taoism originated from the Tao, and it should be followed by the gods so that people all over the world can believe in them.In ancient times, there was Pangu who opened the sky, and Nuwa created man, and it was too high.Now Duke of Lu, respecting Pangu, respecting Nuwa, and enshrining the Empress, is the foundation of the Dao. "

Cao Peng's suggestion is quite similar to the "three sages in one" in the West in later generations.

Pangu is the Holy Father, Nuwa is the Holy Mother, and the Supreme Being is the Holy Son.As for how to fabricate this, it is Zhang Lu's business.After he summons a group of magic sticks, it won't be a problem if he thinks about it.

Later, Cao Peng suggested again that theocracy should serve the monarchy.

Only in this way can Taoism suppress Buddhaism and become the state religion of the Central Plains.

As for how to operate, Cao Peng is not too clear, he can only make a suggestion for Zhang Lu's reference.

The two exchanged letters like this, and before they knew it, it was almost November.

In northern Xinjiang, after repeated trials, Cao Cao and Ke Bineng finally broke out in an extremely tragic battle.

The two sides mobilized a total of more than [-] soldiers and horses, and the decisive battle was on the banks of the Xiongnu River and at the foot of Qilian Mountains.

The two sides fought bloody battles for more than ten days. In the end, Cao Cao defeated Ke Bineng with sufficient food and excellent equipment.After this battle, Ke Bineng's strength was greatly damaged, and the Eastern Xianbei once again split from Ke Bineng's subordinates, and fled to Fuyu Country after conquering Xianbei Mountain.Afterwards, Cao Cao appointed Zhang Liao as the governor of Youzhou, set up Liaodong, and pursued the eastern Xianbei... and the western Xianbei, led by Tan Shihuai's son Su Li, challenged Ke Bineng.Kebi was able to cope with this situation, and knew that if he continued to fight Cao Cao, there would be no results.

Therefore, Ke Bineng sent people to negotiate peace with Cao Cao, and proposed to use the Anhou River as the boundary river to divide and rule.

Cao Cao didn't want to continue to entangle, so after some consultations with Ke Bineng, they finally reached an agreement and conditions.

With the Anhou River as the boundary river, the north is ruled by Xianbei, and the south is the territory of Cao Wei.

Cao Wei and Xianbei are brothers forever, Cao Wei is the elder brother, and Xianbei is the younger brother.Xianbei pays [-] cattle, [-] good horses, [-] rare furs and so on to Cao Wei every year.From then on, Cao Wei and Xianbei never went to war.

Because this peace negotiation was signed in the Dragon City of Xianbei Wangzhang.

That's why it is also called the Alliance of Dragon City in the history books.However, from then on, Longcheng was no longer under the rule of Xianbei, but became the territory of Cao Wei.Cao Cao issued an edict, setting the vast land starting from Da Xianbei Mountain in the east, Xiongnu River in the west, Shoujiang City in the south, and Anhou River in the north as Caozhou.Its meaning is that this state was brought down by me, Cao Cao.After that, Cao Cao set up six counties in Caozhou and named them one by one.Two of the counties are Zhang County and Peng County.As for the meaning of this, although it is not stated clearly, it is already obvious.

Cao Cao's love for Cao Peng can be said to have reached the extreme.

Countless people are envious of using Peng County as their governing place...

But envy is envy, the glory enjoyed by Cao Peng is really not something ordinary people can get.Almost all the generals in Cao Wei's tent knew that Cao Cao's biggest regret was that he hated Cao Peng for not being his own son, and he often sighed.

Cao Cao regards a guy who is regarded as his own by Cao Cao, and has outstanding military exploits, a good reputation, and a good way of making money. You can only envy him, but you can't be jealous... You can be jealous if you want!To be jealous of Cao Ji, having such a good son.

The battle of Xiongnu River also completely established Cao Cao's prestige.

Since Gaozu, although there have been many victories, there has never been such a brilliant victory.

Even those who disliked Cao Cao had to admit it.The battle of the Xiongnu River was the most glorious result since the Han Dynasty, even far better than Huo Qubing and Wei Qing's record of attacking Hu for three thousand miles.

Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty, no matter how reluctant he was, had no choice but to reward him and declare Caozhou to be ruled by the Han Dynasty...

The Xudu Daily reported the glorious results of the Battle of the Xiongnu River in numerous articles.

For a time, Cao Cao was in the limelight.

Even Jiangdong Sun Quan and Xichuan Liu Zhang had to send people to congratulate and praise Cao Cao's great achievements.

Under this kind of public opinion, Cao Peng's killing spree in Hehuang did not attract much attention.

At the end of November in the 14th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao ordered the teachers to return to the capital.

Ren Haixi Duwei Liang Xi was the governor of Caozhou. At the same time, he issued an edict to transfer Xia Houlan, the former prefect of the false military capital, to serve as the governor of Caozhou.

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"Why did Your Majesty order me to return the capital?"

In Chang'an City, Cao Peng stared at Cao Hong and asked doubtfully.

Cao Hong scratched his head, smiled wryly and said, "How do I know? The king must have rewarded you, so he sent you to Yecheng to meet him. Isn't it the end of the new year? I want to go back with you too."

Cao Peng took the edict and left the county in a daze.

Back in the mansion, he summoned Pang Tong and Fazheng.

At the beginning of November, under the fierce attack of Cao Jun, Zhang Wei finally couldn't resist and sacrificed Yangping Pass.

As a result, Hanzhong County was completely broken, and Cao Jun successfully captured Hanzhong.

Cao Cao immediately appointed Shi Tao as the prefect of Hanzhong County, and ordered Dianman and Xu Yi to garrison Micangshan and Mianyang to stabilize the situation.Later, Zhang Lu was summoned to Yecheng to have an audience, and he paid homage to the county marquis, and did not return to Hanzhong.At this time, Zhang Lu had already devoted his mind to the religious cause. After receiving the edict, he left Hanzhong without saying a word.When passing through Chang'an, Zhang Lu also paid a special visit to Cao Peng and had a discussion with Cao Peng.After going to Yecheng, he planned to develop Taoism with all his strength after reporting to Cao Cao.Moreover, Zhang Lu has sent someone to find this tall hermit for assistance.

Fazheng returned to Chang'an after Shi Tao took over Hanzhong.

Knowing the content of Cao Cao's edict with Pang Tong, the two looked at each other and smiled, and said in unison, "Congratulations, young master, congratulations, young master!"

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I wish you a nice weekend!
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