Great Wei Nengchen

Therefore, since Cao Cao and Xiao Yi came to power, they wiped out the feudal lords, pacified the people, and restored social order. They suppressed the gentry groups with all their strength, and even used iron and blood methods to kill them several times. I don't know how many gentry groups were wiped out.

He also carried out the policy of "regardless of origin, only talents" to train and promote a large number of children from poor families and join them in the ruling class, so as to restrict officials from noble families.

The problem is that the centipede is dead but not stiff. Although the gentry group has lost some vitality, its background is extremely profound. The children are flooding the court and the field, and they are still affecting the operation of the entire country. They are secretly gathering forces and are ready to counterattack at any time!

When Cao Cao was alive, they didn't dare to act rashly. Now that the traitor has died and the Central Plains has no master, the gentry group is unwilling to be lonely, and the large-scale rebellion in Qingzhou just gave them an opportunity!

As soon as Cao Zhi's proclamation came out, the Qingzhou gentry, Hebei gentry, and even the Central Plains gentry would inevitably respond one after another, and then formed a huge force, which was a great threat to the weak Caoying Group!

If it wasn't handled properly, it might really turn the world upside down. As the guardian of the Cao Ying Group, Xiao Yi was naturally worried.

But looking at it from another angle, this rebellion is like a big wave, sweeping out all the dead fish, rotten shrimp, and stinky bastards hidden in the corners. If they can catch them all in one go, it will be of great benefit to the governance of the world!

The world is the river, the nobles are the fish, wealth and honor are the bait, and intrigue is the net... Is our little black face, this time it is the fisherman holding the net.

Xiao Yi stayed in Qianqiu Pavilion for three days, paying attention to the changes in the situation in Hebei. At the same time, he also waited for two support troops:

The eldest disciple Deng Ai came back from Hanzhong and brought more than a hundred cavalry!

The second disciple Hao Zhao also came back from Jingzhou, also with more than a hundred cavalry!

When the three teams joined together, Xiao Yi had more than 300 cavalry, which was three times stronger than when he set out!

Julu City is an important town in Hebei, with thousands of soldiers stationed there, and there are plenty of weapons, food and grass. There are also more than a dozen counties in the surrounding Gaoyi, Zhongqiu, and Tangyang, and there are also thousands of soldiers and some young and strong civilians!

After fighting so hard, Xiao Yi has 8000 to [-] troops, which is enough to deal with Cao Zhi and Cao Xiong's tens of thousands of rebels!

Chapter 1612 The emperor is heartless, the king is ruthless!

Jizhou-Qinghe County Government-Ganling City!

"The ministers and others congratulate the Fourth Highness—the success of the rebellion, and the entry into the city of Ye!"

"The ministers and others congratulate the Fourth Highness--success to the throne as the king, and the hegemony will come soon!"

……

"Haha, on the day when Zijian is so prosperous, he will never forget the merits of everyone's help, and the glory and wealth will be shared!"

"Victory drink! - Victory drink!"

In the lobby of the Taishou Mansion - Cao Zhi sits in the middle, wearing a Shu brocade robe inside, a fox fur cloak outside, a Qingfeng sword on his waist, and a gold bottle with two ears in his hand.

Hundreds of subordinates sat on both sides, raised their glasses to toast from time to time, and all kinds of flattery words rushed in like a torrent of water, and they did not call themselves subordinates, but called themselves ministers. This is to regard Cao Zhi as the king.

In addition, dozens of beauties stretched their bodies and danced lightly to the accompaniment of silk and bamboo music, which won rounds of applause and added a bit of extravagance to the banquet!

Before the rebellion, the process was a lot of twists and turns, but it was smooth sailing. Tens of thousands of troops marched westward, winning battles along the way, and took down more than a dozen important towns. It is only a few hundred miles away from Yecheng. shock!

Especially after the release of the call-to-action, the gentry in Qingzhou and Jizhou responded one after another. The bold ones recruited troops and pulled the team to join them; Expanded to about [-]!

As his strength continued to grow, Cao Zhi's confidence also doubled. He believed that he was getting closer and closer to the throne of King Wei.

But besides celebrating, Cao Zhi also has something to worry about. He is going to say that he is worried about two people, two people who decide success or failure!

"Is there no news about Zhang Quan? Is there any movement in the direction of Luoyang?"

"Reporting to Your Highness: There is no news of the mud cow entering the sea, and there is no movement in Luoyang City, and there is no movement of soldiers and horses!"

"Send a few more envoys, and no matter how much you pay, we must bring Da Sima over. This is a matter of our life and death!"

"No, I will arrange it immediately!"

The first one was of course Xiao Yi, stationed in Luoyang, watching the world as a tiger, he sent Zhang Quan to lobby before, but there was no response at all, and he didn't know if he was dead or alive.

Fortunately, a detailed report said: There are many troops gathered around Luoyang, but there is no sign of going out, especially the [-] mysterious armored cavalry, who have been staying in the camp in the north of the city, practicing continuously every day!

This shows that Xiao Yi did not fall to Cao Pi's side, nor did he intend to send troops to Hebei, but assumed the attitude of not helping each other, or in other words, he was waiting for a price!

The current situation is becoming more and more tense, and the Cao brothers must offer a higher price to win over this decisive force. Whoever offers a higher price will send troops to help. This is in the best interest of the Xiao Group.

So Cao Zhi wrote another letter, and he did not hesitate to set the conditions of "conferring the king, bestowing nine tins, and dividing the world", and sent several eloquent envoys to Luoyang to try to win Xiao Yi over, at least not helping each other!

"Ziwei's team is there, why don't you come to form an alliance with me, have you sent someone to urge you?"

"The tens of thousands of His Majesty the Fifth Highness left Yangcheng County ten days ago. It stands to reason that they should have arrived a long time ago. I don't know why they disappeared. Maybe they were delayed on the way?"

"Hmph, there is nothing to delay along the way. It is nothing more than to wait and see the success or failure. Immediately send someone to urge and tell Ziwei, what my highness said: If the big thing is accomplished, make him the king's younger brother!"

"promise!"

Cao Zhi's second worry was his younger brother Cao Xiong. Long before the incident, he had sent someone to lobby, hoping to get his political and military support!

Politically: Cao Zhi used his younger brother to rebel against his elder brother. After all, he lacked confidence and was afraid of the accusations of the world. If he brought his younger brother to rebel together, he would be able to share this pressure.

It's like a family quarrel, two people fighting against one person, no matter whether it makes sense or not, the momentum has the upper hand first!

Military: Cao Xiong, as the youngest son, is the most favored by his parents. When he divided up the sons, he specially gave him the rich Yangcheng County. The number of food towns is far higher than that of other brothers. Official assistant!

Cao Cao was also worried that the youngest son would be weak and could not deter the local tyrants, or would be bullied by others, so he arranged an army of guards for him, named: Flying Bear Army!

The entire army has 5000 soldiers, all of whom are well-equipped and battle-hardened warriors. Compared with the mob gathered by Cao Zhigang, their combat power is more than ten times stronger. With the help of this elite team, the chances of capturing Yecheng will be much greater. .

Cao Xiong also agreed to the rebellion, but he has not brought people over for a long time. He is probably waiting and watching, hoping to get more benefits!

..........................................

"Reporting to the Fourth Highness, the troops of the Fifth Highness came quickly, less than thirty miles away from Ganling City."

"Great, get ready for the banquet, and clean up the dust for the fifth younger brother!"

"promise!"

Perhaps the promise of "Tai Di Wang" worked. The next morning, when Cao Zhi was still sleeping soundly with the two beauties in his arms, an officer came to report that Cao Xiong's men had driven out of the city. .

Not daring to delay the big event, Cao Zhi jumped up, after a simple wash, changed into a military uniform, and led his followers to the top of the city to watch

I saw the southeast of Ganling City, people shouting horses, swords and guns flashing, a team soon came to the city, there were about [-] to [-] people, half of them were elite cavalry, and a red flag was erected in the formation: Flying Bear Army!

There is a general under his banner, about twenty years old, wearing a black gold helmet, wearing a chain armor, sitting on a 'Huangbiao Skeletal Dragon', holding a Liuhe machete, quite a bit mighty, it is Xiao Huaihou - - Cao Xiong!

"Haha, the fifth brother is indeed here, quickly open the city gate, and follow me out of the city to welcome him!"

"Wait a minute, the current situation is complicated and people's hearts are unpredictable. For the sake of safety, it is not advisable for His Highness Fourth to leave the city lightly. It is better to send someone to welcome His Highness Fifth into the city, while the Feixiong Army is stationed outside the city!"

"Haha, Mr. Taiqing, don't worry too much. Ziwei and I are brothers and sisters. How could he harm me?"

"There is no brotherhood to speak of in the battle for great position. Aren't Your Highness and Cao Zihuan also siblings?"