Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 241 The Belated Governor of Xuzhou

When Cao Cao was about to die, he asked seven people to find treasures for him, design a tomb, and set up institutions to build his own tomb, especially in the southeast corner.In the end, seven people were buried for himself, and seven gold-touching talismans were buried with him.However, Cao Cao didn't know that there were still three gold-touching talismans circulating outside.

"Mr. Cao, I have two more things to offer." Zhou Cang took out the stirrup and the shoe.

"Weiguo can always surprise me." Cao Cao took it and looked at it over and over again, but didn't see any tricks. He asked suspiciously, "What is this? What is it used for?"

"One stirrup, one shoe." Zhou Cang demonstrated for Cao Cao and explained in detail. "With these two things, the horse's hoof will not be damaged, and the knight will not be tired."

"There is such a wonderful idea in the world! Since I joined the army, I have known the sharpness of iron cavalry, so I collected war horses and selected warriors who are accustomed to combat to form tiger and leopard cavalry. Although there are 5000 people, only [-] can be truly elite. Horses were born in the north, and after Yuan Shao defeated Gongsun Zan, he collected all his cavalry, and this time there are [-] in the south, all of whom are skilled in bowing horses, which makes people worry." Cao Cao was overjoyed, "If I can equip stirrups and horseshoes, why should I be afraid of him? Yuan Shao."

"Has it ever been equipped in the Patriotic Army?"

"Not yet. One is that there are few horses in our army, and even if it is installed, it will not show its power. In addition, this thing is very easy to be imitated, and it will be discovered after one or two times. Therefore, it can only be sent at the critical moment of surprise. Useful."

"Well, that's the reason." Cao Cao was relieved.

"Besides, Duke Cao hasn't used it yet, so how dare Zhou Cang monopolize it?"

"Wei Guo's words are serious. I don't know where this thing came from?"

"Cao Gong knows that I have a college in Xuzhou, which was designed by the generals in the army and the disciples of the college." Zhou Cang transferred the credit to the people.

"The governance of Anbang is inseparable from the words of sages, and these ingenious techniques are also learned." Cao Cao praised. "Guo Wei can always find an opportunity to persuade him, hehehe."

"However, Wei Guo is not worried. Will these whimsical ideas harm An Ding?"

"Plenty of food and clothing is what the people of the world want. If the world is peaceful and the people live and work in peace and contentment, even if there are people who do not behave well, they will only betray their relatives. What is there to worry about?" Zhou Cang said with a smile. "When the world is stable, the people can only be restricted to develop farming, textiles and other civilian utensils, and military equipment can be controlled."

"Wait for me to think about it slowly. Weiguo has a good rest."

After Zhou Cang resigned, Cao Cao immediately called the blacksmiths in the army, Cao Xiu, and Cao Chun, and told them to make a thousand tools first, and then equip the tiger and leopard riders after a trial.

When Xun You and Guo Jia heard that Zhou Cang had won, they all came to Cao Cao's tent.

"Oh, let Liu Bei run away again." Cao Cao sighed and told the two of them about the situation in Runan. "Fortunately, Runan is pacified, and we can deal with Yuan Shao with all our strength."

"My lord, although Liu Bei said he was good at running away, Zhou Cang and Liu Bei's armies shouldn't have encircled and suppressed him." Xun You asked.

"Cao Ren sent a letter saying that Zhou Cang had surrounded Liu Bei, but Zixiao did not trap Guan Yu, so Guan Yu returned to the army to rescue Liu Bei." Speaking of Guan Yu, Cao Cao revealed infinite regret. "Zixiao also said that one of Liu Bei's new generals, named Zhao Yun, was originally under Gongsun Zan's command, and he was unduly brave. Weiguo did his best in the battle of Runan."

Speaking of Cao Ren's letter, Cao Cao seemed to think of something, so he quickly picked it up and read it again. "This Zhou Weiguo sent troops to garrison after he captured Runan. I was negligent just now."

"My lord, Runan must not fall into Zhou Cang's hands." Guo Jia was shocked, "Runan is too close to Xudu...Why did Zhou Cang station troops in Runan?"

Guo Jia didn't say too much, if Zhou Cang had any thoughts and sent troops to raid Xudu, Guandu would be in danger.Judging from Zhou Cang's behavior in the past, he is very good at fishing in troubled waters, and this time he may be trying to fish for big fish.

Hearing what Guo Jia said, Cao Cao began to feel uneasy, but if Zhou Cang had ideas, why did he offer horseshoes and stirrups?
"My lord, did Zi Xiao ever say how many soldiers and horses Zhou Cang left in Runan?" Guo Jia asked again.

"It is said that there is only one battalion with 6000 men, and the guard will be Chen Dao. Zixiao also said that Zhou Cang's army is organized very well. Each battalion has 6000 men. He wants to follow suit."

Chen arrived?Guo Jia and Xun You shook their heads. They had never heard of this general. As for the establishment, they were not very interested. 6000 people, not many, and an unknown general, what do you mean?Is it just to occupy space?

Xun You clapped his hands together, "Master, I understand, Zhou Weiguo wants to claim credit."

"Inviting credit?" Cao Cao suddenly realized, "No wonder, there were only more than 6000 people he brought to Guandu, and 6000 people stayed in Runan. Hahaha, I'm afraid he has nothing else to ask for. Since it is an invitation for credit, then give it to him."

The stone in Cao Cao's heart fell, and now it's time to use Zhou Cang. "You might as well give him a bigger reward."

The next day, Cao Cao summoned his subordinates Wenwu to discuss the military situation.

"Runan has been pacified, and Liu Bei fled to Jingzhou. Zhou Weiguo has made remarkable achievements in this battle. I have reported to the imperial court. Please entrust Zhou Weiguo as the governor of Xuzhou and the general of Zhendong!"

Cao Cao's words shocked the scene, Cao Cao was really making money.However, this gave these generals a great incentive. As long as they made military exploits, Cao Cao would not hesitate to reward them.They don't know the tricks and routines behind Zhou Cang and Cao Cao.Guo Jia and Xun You looked at each other and smiled, the lord has a plan.

"Serve the imperial court! This is Cao Gong's strategizing, Zhou Cang dare not take the credit." Zhou Cang said gratefully.

"There is no need to be humble in defending the country. Those who make meritorious deeds must be rewarded, and those who have done wrong must be punished. The rewards and punishments are clear. Everyone should work together to defeat Yuan Shao!"

"Yes!"

Without waiting for everyone to congratulate Zhou Cang, Cao Cao said: "Wei Guo has been promoted to the governor of Xuzhou, and you will send people to take over the two counties of Pengcheng and Xiapi. Now the battle at Guandu is tight, and our army is insufficient. Can Wei Guo increase its troops? ?”

Cao Cao finally said that he would exchange Runan for Pengcheng and Xiapi.Zhou Cang immediately said: "I still have a team in Runan, I will send a letter to Guandu immediately."

"Good." Cao Cao clapped his hands.A transaction was completed in a tacit state between the two.

At this time, everyone began to congratulate Zhou Cang.

Cao Cao coughed twice, and the tent was immediately silent. "Yuan Shao's army approached Guandu and confronted me, do you have any good ideas?"

According to the usual practice, Xun You spoke first: "Yuan Shaoyi set up a camp in a sand pile, about tens of miles wide, and the momentum is in full swing. Our army should stick to it and wait for it to be exhausted, and then look for opportunities to break it."

"Gongda's words are true." All counselors seconded their opinions one after another.

Zhang Liao, Zhang Xiu and other generals also said: "We once made a tentative attack. The soldiers in Hebei are well-trained and have a lot of arrows. It is difficult to win and we can only retreat to the camp. If we insist on a confrontation, the same number of soldiers and horses will cause our army to suffer more losses. With Yuan Jun, our army has no chance of winning in a competition of strength and combat power."

(End of this chapter)