Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 362 How to Start
"I think Yuan Shao is much better-behaved now. He still uses Cao as his opponent, so he will only continue to win over the lord. But Cao Cao is hard to say. I think he will most likely transfer the lord to Liaodong and take Xuzhou into his arms."

"That is to say, he will appoint me as Pingzhou pastor?"

"Exactly, changing the lord to the Marquis of Liao, or even the Duke of Liao, is just to send the lord to Liaodong."

"It's not impossible." Zhou Cang rubbed his chin and began to think, "You mean, then he will send another Xuzhou Mu? Will he completely tear his face? Will he dare?"

"He may not dare. After all, Yuan Shao is still there, and he is also afraid of forcing the lord to Yuan Shao's side." Zhou Wen said: "But this does not prevent him from appointing officials to Xuzhou."

Zhou Cang stared at Zhou Wen, that is to say, Cao Cao would most likely appoint Zhou Wen as the governor of Xuzhou, but he would also send prefects to the counties to take Zhou Wen out of the way. Now the prefects of Pengcheng and Donghai counties are vacant, and Cao Cao will also take the opportunity to station soldier.It is absolutely impossible for Zhou Wen to turn to Cao Cao, but what about other officials in Xuzhou? Will they turn to Cao Cao?For example, Chen Jiao, Cui Jun, or even Chen Deng.

If Cao Cao directly appointed Cui Jun as the governor of Xuzhou, Zhou Cang could only suffer from being dumb.Cui Jun is the son of Taiwei Cui Lie, his roots are straight and Miaohong, and his family background is impeccable, and he himself is knowledgeable enough to be competent. If Zhou Cang refuses Cui Jun to be the governor, he will offend a large number of people and trap himself in an injustice land!I can use Cui Jun's life experience, so why wouldn't Cao Cao use it?Calculate, calculate, don't you dig a hole for yourself?

I thought that the situation was very good, but I didn't expect that there would be many crises.Zhou Cang began to calculate his armaments in Xuzhou: Jiaodong two-step battalion and one water battalion, Guangling two-step battalion and one-step battalion, and the sixth battalion had a total of 6000 people.Tancheng ruled all the two-step battalions and one cavalry battalion: Xu Huang's Liehuo battalion, Qu'a's Panshi battalion, Huang Zhong's Lightning battalion, plus Wu Gang's independent battalion and his own personal guard battalion, totaling 6000 people.In Pengcheng and Xiapi, there are 6000 people in Liaohua's crack camp.The total strength of Xuzhou is 8000, but the water battalion only occupies 8000, which is insufficient.Cao Cao now has at least 12, and can reach [-], and there are [-] tiger and leopard riders.

"Hehe, Yuan Fang probably already has a good strategy in mind." Zhou Cang picked up the wine, sipped it and said leisurely.

"Hey, the lord saw it again." Zhou Wen also took a sip of wine, "Good wine."

"I think you already know that Feng Ji and Xin Ping are visiting. Could it be that you are paying attention to them?" Zhou Cang had an idea.

"Exactly, as long as the lord and the Yuan family are in harmony, Cao Cao will not dare to act rashly for the time being."

"It's not that simple."

"Hey, of course there is still a big article to do." Zhou Wen chuckled, "Cao Cao must be made aware of the pain, so that he knows the importance of the lord, so he can only choose to continue to maintain the status quo with the lord."

"Tell me, what kind of article is it?"

"This article will start with Zang Ba in Tai'an!" Zhou Wensen said.

Zang Ba?Zang Ba was originally from Taishan County. He died in the East China Sea because he rescued his father from prison and killed the prefect. Later, he was reused by Tao Qian and defeated the Xuzhou Yellow Turban Army garrison Langya.After Tao Qian's death, Zang Ba formed an alliance with Lv Bu, and rescued Lv Bu but was blocked by Yu Jin. After Lv Bu's death, he surrendered to Cao Cao. Cao Cao sent troops to Taishan County for the Battle of Guandu, which prevented Yuan Tan from going south to Yanzhou.

It can be said that although Zang Ba surrendered to Cao Cao, he has been hanging out of Cao Cao's power all the time. He formed his own army, with about 2 men under his command, all of whom were fierce and fierce desperadoes. .Taishan County is between Qingzhou, Yanzhou and Xuzhou, and most of the missing materials are supplied by Xuzhou.

"How to do it?" Zhou Cang didn't think of a way for a moment.

"Don't bother me, my lord. If my lord does it, wouldn't I offend Cao Cao and Yuan Shao? We can do this..." Zhou Wen said cunningly: "There are three advantages to doing this: First, Yuan Tan will definitely be grateful to the lord, and the alliance with the lord It is more reliable. Second, although Cao Cao knew that we were obstructing him, he had no choice but to worry that our relationship with the Yuan family would become closer. The third is that the Lord can take advantage of the situation and accept Zang Ba's subordinates. Why not do it?"

Seeing Zhou Wen's treacherous face, Zhou Cang couldn't help being speechless for a while.It's a pity that Zhou Wen can only keep his name incognito in this life, and the name Li Ru has nothing to do with him.It is really not suitable for Zhou Wen in the position of Biejia. The staff department, or the central command, military command, etc. is where Zhou Wen can use his skills.

"Okay!" Zhou Cang clapped his hands together, "Tomorrow we will have a meeting with Fengji and Xin Ping."

"My lord, wait a minute. This matter can only be discussed with Xin Ping, but Feng Ji cannot be informed."

The two had made a plan, and Zhou Cang said: "The incident of Tian Guang cannot be repeated. I plan to send Zhou Xi to Liaodong to prepare for the establishment of the Intelligence Department and the Supervision Department."

Zhou Wen always felt that Zhou Chong and Zhou Xi were too close, but it was difficult for him to open his mouth. Zhou Cang offered to press his heart again. "Such an arrangement is very appropriate."

In the early morning of the second day, both Feng Ji and Xin Ping came to the State Shepherd's Mansion, and Zhou Cang met them in the middle hall.

"Which gust of wind sent the two gentlemen to Xuzhou together?"

"I've met Mr. Zhou." The two saluted, "Congratulations to Mr. Zhou for establishing Liaodong in the north."

"Haha, easy to talk, easy to talk. Please sit down."

Feng Ji said first: "Gongsun Du doesn't listen to the imperial court's dispatch, my lord has always wanted to conquer, Zhou Shijun was the first to go..."

"Huh? Could it be that General Yuan doesn't like it?"

"No, they are all working for the imperial court. My lord is too happy, so why not?" Feng Ji hurriedly said, "My lord has already put on the list, saying that Zhang Jiong is the governor of Pingzhou, and Pei Yuanshao is the general of Zhenbei."

After finishing speaking, Feng Ji looked at Xin Ping smugly.I thought to myself: how is it?What do you have that you can offer?
"So, thank you General Yuan." Zhou Cang and Zhou Wen looked at each other, and it seemed that it was right, and Yuan Shao couldn't wait to unite with him.

"My lord and Wuhuan have always been on good terms, and I have told Wuhuan Shanyu not to harass Liaodong. Please don't worry, Mr. Zhou."

"Mr. Feng, please reply to General Yuan and thank him for his kindness. Zhou Cang has no intention of becoming an enemy of Jizhou. He only hopes that the two families will live in harmony and defend against foreign enemies together!"

"There is one more thing to discuss with Zhou Shijun. The Jian'an paper made in Xuzhou is very popular among Jizhou scholars, but there are too few places in Jizhou. I wonder if it can be sold to Jizhou?"

Zhou Cang pretended to look helplessly at Xin Ping. Xin Ping was shocked and furious at this moment. Feng Ji took the lead everywhere when he went to Xuzhou. Now he wants to bypass Qingzhou and directly trade with Xuzhou. What about Yuan Tan?But he was powerless to object, Yuan Shao was Yuan Tan's old man, could his son say no to his old man?
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