In the following years, every time the army conquered a city, the first thing they did was to recruit craftsmen, such as blacksmiths, carpenters, painters, bamboo craftsmen, small furnace makers, masons... as long as there were craftsmen, the scale of Shangfang continued to expand.

For more than ten years, Cao Jun fought south and north, sweeping the princes from all walks of life in the Central Plains. In addition to the wise commanders, brave soldiers, and the support of the people, the excellent weapons produced by Shangfang and the huge supply of materials also contributed to it!

"Swipe!--Swipe!"

Xu Shu has traveled the world for many years, and has never seen such a scene before, and he also knows that Xiao Yi is not boasting, this Shangfang is fully operational, and it only takes two or three months to equip an army of 10 people!

Pulling out a newly made ring head knife, Xu Shu swung his backhand, and the three test knives were completely broken, but the blade was not curled or broken, and the cold light was still shining. If it is cut on a person, it can break two layers of heavy armor .

War is a comprehensive contest. Weather, location, strategy, soldiers, food and grass, ordnance... can all determine victory or defeat. Cao Ying has such a noble workshop and such sophisticated weapons. If Uncle Liu Huang leads the Northern Expedition, the chances of winning will be even smaller. ?

"See Master Sima, I heard magpies calling early this morning, and I changed into new clothes on purpose, and waited for the nobleman to come to the door, and it really came true!"

"You glib guy, how are you doing recently, is the old problem happening again?"

"Thanks to Da Sima's blessing, the subordinates have gained several pounds again. As for the old problems--the big ones will not be committed, and the small ones will continue!"

"Haha, the old cat sleeps with salted fish on its pillow, it's hard not to steal it!"

The censor-supervisor-Ding Fei ran out, kept stalking his beard and fearing horses, and tried his best to flatter him. He was originally a fellow of Cao Cao, and he came to join him very early.

Ding Fei's ability is good, but he has a problem of greed for money. He used to take advantage of his position to replace his old, weak, sick and thin cattle with the official's strong cattle. As a result, he was accused of losing his official position. Corruption and bribery, playing yourself in the sky prison!

Xiao Yi happened to be in the dungeon too. Seeing that this person was quite talented, he got him out and promoted him to be responsible for the supervision of Shangfang. This was a fat job. After Cao Cao knew about it, He didn't blame Xiao Yi, but praised him for his ability to employ people!

Since Ding Fei took charge of Shangfang, he has been conscientious and well-managed. The output of materials has continued to increase, and the benefits have not been missed. Otherwise, he would not be Ding Fei, so he got the nickname of "Old Cat". Catch the mice and protect the granary!

"Yi Zhi and Fu said that they came from sluts, Guan Zhong, and Huan Gong's thieves. , The sound has been heard for thousands of years.Wu Qi was greedy for generals, killed his wife for self-confidence, spent money to seek officials, and his mother died and never returned. However, in Wei, Zuoren dared not go east, and in Chu, the three Jins dared not seek south!

Today, there are no virtuous people who are placed among the people, who are brave enough to face the enemy and fight vigorously. Unfilial yet possesses the art of governing the country and employing soldiers: he uses what he knows, don't leave anything behind! '

Looking at Ding Fei with poor character, and looking at the prosperous Shangfang, Xu Shu was completely speechless, and a passage came to his mind. It was the eighth year of Jian'an, when Cao Cao promulgated the "Decree of Seeking Talents" for the world!

At that time, I was traveling in Jingxiang, and I also saw the "Order of Seeking Talents". I thought that Cao Cao's recruitment of immoral people would inevitably bring disaster to the country and the people, so I ran to Xinye County and went to Liu Bei, the emperor's uncle, because all the people gathered there He is a gentleman with noble morals!

Now for comparison, Cao Cao and Xiao Yi employ people on their own merits, whether they are villains, robbers, corrupt criminals, tomb robbers... as long as they have a skill, they can be promoted and reused. As a result, the country is ruled and the people live in peace!

Uncle Liu employs people only for virtue, and most of his subordinates are honest and gentlemen. Those who have moral stains, although they have great talents, do not reuse them. Now they occupy a corner of the country. The territory, military strength, money and food... especially the talent reserve are far inferior to those in the north!

"Am I wrong? The mountains and rivers are beautiful and picturesque, not for those who are virtuous, but for those who are capable. What is virtue? What is ability?"

Xu Shu, who had already shaken his mind, was taken to the mint area again, and was even more shocked. Countless red copper Buddha statues that had been searched and suppressed were melted into copper water here, and then minted into five baht coins, which were circulated in all directions. Yu Wanmin people!

Buddhism is blooming everywhere, and there are also a large number of temples in Jiangdong and Jingzhou. Similarly, occupying land, amassing money, and robbing a large amount of labor has become a big cancer!

The news of the extermination of Buddhism in the Central Plains caused a great shock to the south. Xu Shu, Kong Ming, and Pang Tong discussed in private, trying to imitate Cao Cao and Xiao Yi's approach, attacking the temples in the Jingzhou area, and then gaining money, population, and land, in order to better Develop power!

The plan was handed over to Liu Bei, but there was no reply for a long time. In the end, it was nothing. Uncle Liu Huang is benevolent and loving, and he cherishes his feathers very much. How can he ruin his reputation by taking profits from others?

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That night, when Xu Shu returned to the mansion, he didn't even have the heart to eat dinner. He sat alone in the bedroom, sighing and losing his mind, and the lights were on all night...

On the third day, Xiao Yi came again, and took Xu Shu to Zhengming Academy, where he saw the Zhengming Platform, the Wall of Knowledge, the library... and the spectacular scene where students gather together and a hundred schools of thought show their strengths!

On the fourth day, Xiao Yi came again and took Xu Shu to the Taotie barracks. Gold and iron horses and flags were fluttering, and [-] soldiers were ready to go. The second western expedition was about to start soon, to expand the territory for the great man!

On the fifth day, Xiao Yi came again. He wanted to take Xu Shu to the Yingshui Wharf to see the scene of hundreds of boats fighting for each other, but he was sternly rejected:

"The greedy wolf kills my heart, kills my heart... woo woo... I will revenge the heavens!"

"Uncle Liu Huang, my lord... I have tried my best, but I can't do anything, woo woo!"

Xu Shu lost a lot of weight, his eyes were red, his cheeks were sunken, his mind was a bit broken, and he sat slumped in the yard, crying like a baby!

After a few days of visits, Xiao Yi didn't say a word to persuade him to surrender, but everything he saw in front of him was like ten thousand sharp swords piercing Xu Shu's heart. It's over!

I thought that Liu Beixiong was talented and strategic. With Kong Ming and Pang Tong as the masterminds and Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun as minions, he sent his troops to attack the Central Plains. There was at least a [-]% to [-]% chance of winning, and the day when the army broke through Xuchang was also the time when he regained his freedom!

It can be seen that after seeing the powerful power of Cao Ying and its even stronger potential, Xu Shu clearly realized that as long as there is no infighting in Cao Ying and the decision makers do not make foolish moves, there is no hope for Liu Beijun!

Hope perish, will collapse, Xu Shu is completely desperate, and he is unwilling to betray the Lord and seek glory. If he really surrenders to Cao Ying's side, there is only one way left: house arrest for life, doing nothing, and his blood will be wasted...

On the sixth day, Xiao Yi did not show up, but sent someone to deliver two things:

A property list: a set of mansions, [-] hectares of fertile land, [-] servants, gold, silver, silk, cattle and horses... how many!

A big package: inside there is only a set of armor, a sword, and an Anxi Protectorate-Changshi Golden Seal!

Choose one of the two gifts, Xu Shu will either stay in Xuchang City, become a rich man, eat and drink for the rest of his life, and do nothing for the rest of his life!

The second is to go west with the army and display your talents on the battlefield. It will not violate the principle of loyalty and filial piety, but also expand the territory for China, and be a hero like Wei Qing and Huo Qubing!

Where to go, decide for yourself!

Chapter 1414 The Great Army's Western Expedition, God-given Counselor ([-])

In the 11th year of Jian'an, summer-the eighth day of June, auspicious days for the zodiac, the white tiger is on duty, and the benefit is in the west. It is suitable for: going out, praying, and getting engaged!

"Boom!—Boom! Boom!"

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In the morning, [-] soldiers lined up neatly at the school military field in the south of Xuchang City. Swords and guns flickered, flags fluttered, and the sound of war drums shook heaven and earth. After nearly three months of preparation, the army has been fully equipped. The siege of Ershi City was solved.

On the commanding stage, Cao Cao sits in the middle with golden helmet and armor, Xiao Yi, Xu Huang, Yu Jin, Zhang He, Xia Hou brothers... are lined up on both sides of the commander-in-chief, all wearing full body armor and swords on their waists!

Cao Zhang, Lu Qian, Han Hao, Tian Yu... all the generals who set out for the expedition stood under the stage, and Pang De and Ma Yunlu also put on their armor and were among the ranks. Three days ago, Le Jin, the pioneer officer, led 5000 troops , has headed west.

When Cao Cao first raised his volunteer soldiers, Li Dian and Le Jin followed him to the left and right. They fought in the north and south, were loyal and diligent, and made countless achievements. In the decisive battle of Wulin, Li Dian unfortunately died of the plague. In the Western Regions, I am afraid that there will be no day of return, and the traitor has lost another help!

It is a masculine act for a large army to go out, and it is taboo to have a yin person present, but today is an exception. Mrs. Bian and Cao Jie are both on the commanding platform. Looking at the tall figure of Cao Zhang, I really want to cry and dare not marry, so I have to I prayed silently!

The army is marching west, the mountains are high and the road is far away, there is the danger of thousands of miles of yellow sand, and the danger of arrows flying horizontally. I don’t know when I will come back, or today is a farewell, and we will never see each other again?

"The last general, Cao Zhang, led the army to march westward. If he can't conquer Tianzhu, he vows not to withdraw his troops. Please give orders from the prime minister!"

"My child is about to go on an expedition, and I can't walk on my knees. I hope my father and mother will take care of their health-dongdong!"

Cao Zhang stepped up to the general's platform, first performed the ceremony of clasping fists in the army, then took off his helmet, knelt down on his knees and kowtowed, looking at his elderly parents with tears in his eyes and reluctant to part!

But although Cao Zhang is a bit rude, he is not brainless. He knows that if he stays in the Central Plains, he will have limited achievements in his life.

"Father at home is father and son, and affairs are like monarch and minister. The law is not favoritism, and you should take a deep warning... During the expedition of thousands of miles, the mountains and rivers are blocked, the soldiers are dangerous, and the war is dangerous. Huang Xu'er can do it for himself!"

Cao Cao stepped forward, patted his son's broad shoulders, and stroked the yellow beard under his chin. His eyes contained not only his father's love, but also deep expectations. Putting eggs in two baskets is safer after all. One day, if the Central Plains are lost, the Cao family may be able to withdraw to the Western Regions and form a world of their own!

In addition, Cao Cao also prepared two things, one is: a letter asking for marriage, and a generous gift, hoping that Ma Chao will marry his younger sister-Ma Yunlu to his son Cao Zhang as his wife, and the two families will become good friends of Qin and Jin. A total of wealth!

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