Great Wei Nengchen

"Life and death, what should I do?" Everyone was drawing question marks in their hearts. As for the matter of money, it had long been thrown out of the blue!

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The martial law lasted for three full days, and the officials also suffered for three days. The fear of death shrouded their hearts, and they almost collapsed from the nervousness. Just when people felt that they were about to suffocate to death, a turning point appeared!

The soldiers of Cao Jun withdrew from the streets one after another, the martial law was lifted, Xuchang City returned to its former peace, and then the envoy came to the door and sent a red invitation card, "Your Excellency wants to entertain civil and military officials to discuss state affairs!"

The Prime Minister has an invitation, who would dare not go? After making some preparations, the officials went out with a nervous heart. Of course, they did not forget to say goodbye to their families. Are you back safe and sound?

On Zhuque Street, the Prime Minister's Mansion, the central gate is wide open, and colorful lights hang high. The three brothers Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, and Cao Zhi stand outside the gate, welcoming guests on behalf of their fathers, and greet the officials who come with smiles on their faces.

"The three young masters are outstanding talents, and they will surely become pillars of talent in the future. They will go out and become prime ministers, and wait for idle things. I am really envious of waiting!"

"Master Prime Minister is good at teaching children, this old man should emulate it..."

"The three sons are young and promising. I don't know if there is a famous Shuyuan as their match. The old man has more than a dozen daughters, all of whom are beautiful and charming..."

Before entering the mansion, the officials flattered the Cao family brothers in every possible way, and they were extremely respectful. The younger ones would cut off the chicken head, burn the yellow paper, become brothers of the opposite sex, and then ask for a godfather, and the older ones would start to sell The daughter of the family can be a wife or a concubine, even if it is free!

Human nature is like this, the more pain you beat, the more frightened he will be. If it was three days ago, the officials must have been furious, asking the teacher for the crime, and wishing to cut Cao's father and son into pieces!

But the three days of suffering smoothed their edges and corners, and also frightened their courage. They can give up all money and official positions. As long as Cao Cao doesn't destroy their family, they will be satisfied!

"The sky is ruthless. First there was the disaster of war, and then there was the plague of locusts. The world was full of turmoil, and the people were devastated. Fortunately, thanks to the protection of the ancestors, the civil and military forces of the whole dynasty worked together, and finally turned the crisis into safety and turned the disaster into invisible. Today, the truth is hosting a banquet just to celebrate. , I have no other intentions, you all drink to your heart's content, and you will not rest until you get drunk!"

In the lobby, Cao Cao was at the top, holding a gold cup, and toasted the officials frequently. In order to appease people's hearts, Xu Chu retreated to the hall with his own soldiers and guards to show harmony!

The way of civil and military affairs, one piece at a time, the art of governing the country, the combination of water and fire, Cao Cao first used thunderbolts to frighten the officials, and then spent three days slowly suffering, disintegrating and disintegrating, now, it is time to give favors and win people's hearts, otherwise the strings will be tense Too tight and there will be trouble!

"Conferred the title of chariot and cavalry general Dong Chengwei - Dahonghe, the first rank of nobility, and five hundred households in the city..."

"Add the title of servant prince and serve as Guang Luxun, two hundred households in Shiyi..."

"Conferred the title of Changshui Xiaowei - Zhongji as a servant, and two hundred households in Shiyi...

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If you want to win the hearts of the people, the best way is to add officials to the ranks. When a lot of official hats are buckled, the atmosphere in the lobby suddenly changes. Many officials are happy, kneel down and thank you. I lost a lot of money, but the title has been promoted to one level, so I don't suffer a loss!

Of course, while promoting everyone, Cao Cao also did some tricks without showing any traces. He removed Dong Cheng, Wang Zifu and others who had always been at odds with him from the positions of military power. Becoming some vain jobs with empty reputations, it can be said to kill two birds with one stone!

According to the rules, at the celebration banquet, the Prime Minister Cao Cao should hold a gold cup, pour the wine himself, bring a few sons, and present it to the official who has made the most contributions this year as a special reward. As for this candidate, all the officials turned their eyes and locked it firmly Stay with Xiao Yi!

Breaking Xiaoguan, taking Xuzhou, encircling Xiapi with soldiers, and intelligently killing Lu Bu are the first achievements!

Eating locusts, burning grass and trees, rescuing the victims, and appeasing the Quartet are the second merits!

Attacking thousands of miles, reaching Wancheng, saving the defeat, and retreating after the break, is the third achievement!

Fighting Yuan Tan in the north, blocking Zhou Yu in the south, deterring the northern and southern princes, and protecting the court from harm is the fourth merit!

With these four merits, no one can compare with civil and military officials, no one dares to compare, so, the number one hero at today's banquet is none other than Xiao Yi!

Sure enough, after three rounds of wine, five flavors of food, and the banquet reached its climax, Cao Cao tidied up his clothes, held a gold cup, and walked to... Xun Yu with a smile on his face!

"Mr. sits in the rear, appeases the people, raises food and grass, and works hard day and night so that the army has no shortage for a day. Only then can we defeat the enemy and achieve great things. The glory of the first hero is none other than Mr. Wen Ruo. Please sit down and be respected by Meng De !"

Cao Cao toasted the fine wine, took two steps back, brought his sons with him, and bowed to salute with a very sincere attitude, "Mr. Wen Ruo is the Xiao He of today!"

"Wow! ~~ Wow!"

Cao Cao's actions surprised everyone, they were so tender on the outside and tender on the inside, they were speechless, and then there was a burst of uproar, "I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it, is it unpredictable for ordinary people?"

The officials were astonished. First of all, the number one hero was not Xiao Yi, who had made countless murders in battle, but Xun Yu, who sat in the rear and never killed a single person. People like Xun Yu sit in the rear and work in obscurity. Where is the great military exploits of the army?

Secondly, everyone was surprised by Cao Cao's evaluation of Xun Yu... Today's Xiao He, these words have a lot of meaning!

Everyone knows that Xiao He is the first hero in the founding of the Han Dynasty. His name goes down in history, a role model for all ages, and he is also an object for his officials to emulate. Now that Xun Yu is compared to Xiao He, who is Liu Bang today?

Is it the little emperor Liu Xie?Or Cao Cao himself?

If it is the former, I am afraid it is not appropriate. Sun Bizu has the intention of offending. Besides, Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, was the founding king, and Liu Xie has struggled all his life.

If it is the latter, it will make people think deeply. Cao Cao compares himself to the founder of the country, what is he going to do? What can he do?

The lobby suddenly fell silent, even the number one hero, Xun Yu, stood there awkwardly holding a golden cup, drank it, it was disloyal,... If he didn't drink it, he didn't dare!

"Hehe, at today's celebration banquet, the prime minister didn't offer wine, so the governor had no choice but to take it himself. My lords, win the drink!" At the critical moment, there must be someone who breaks the game. Xiao Yi laughed and raised a wine jar, Signal to all the officials, look up and drink!

"Respect to the governor, hard work is great, and you are better than drinking!" Not the first hero, at least the first capable minister. All the officials had their own evaluations in their hearts, and they raised their glasses to toast. Taking this opportunity, Xun Yu also drank the fine wine in his hand , It can be regarded as resolving an embarrassing situation!

Singing and dancing, delicious wine and delicacies, when civil and military officials are intoxicated by it, a sudden change occurs...

"Report~~Xiliang Military Report, it's urgent, Ma Teng and Han Sui are in a fight!" A Hongling messenger rushed in and fell down in front of Cao Cao. The military report in his hand didn't dare to let go. Hold it high in the air!

"Xiliang is in chaos, Ma and Han are fighting?" After listening to the military report, Xiao Yi, who was drinking heavily, immediately cheered up. After exchanging glances with Guo Jia beside him, he nodded secretly, "We are a big business with huge profits~ coming!"

649. Chapter 649 Three Important Ministers

Kyushu in the world, originally there was no name Liangzhou. The Hexi Corridor is rich in water and grass and has a mild climate. It is a paradise for nomads. Liangzhou appeared in the four counties of Zhangye, Zhangye and Dunhuang!

In the following hundreds of years, the monarchs of the Han Dynasty continued to expand their territory and actively pushed westward, and Liangzhou's territory continued to increase. By the time of Emperor Huan and Ling, it had become a city with twelve counties and 96 counties under its rule, with a population of over [-]. The million-dollar state has also become an inseparable part of China's territory!

A huge cowhide map was hung in the secret room of the prime minister's mansion. The military meeting began. The prime minister Cao Cao was in the top position. The civil and military officials sat on both sides. Brothers Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, and Cao Zhi attended as observers. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the position of Liangzhou. The expressions are completely different, some are excited, some are frowning, and some are sighing!

In this era, the feelings of the Han monarchs and ministers towards Liangzhou can be described in sixteen words, "It is useless to take it, it is a pity to discard it, the country is weak, and the flames of war continue!"

The terrain of Liangzhou is long and narrow, stretching for more than [-] miles from east to west, [-] miles from north to south, and only a dozen miles from the narrowest point. There are Han people, Huns, Qiang people, Yuezhi people, and many others who cannot be named. It can be said that there is a mixture of Hu and Han, and it is difficult to distinguish between the enemy and the enemy. In order to compete for pastures, water sources, livestock, and mines, the various tribes continue to fight. It is said that the longest tribal war has lasted for hundreds of years, and there is still no end. !

For hundreds of years, the great Han has invested countless elite soldiers in Liangzhou, transported countless food, grass, and military equipment. This land is like a bottomless black hole, which can never be filled. When the Han family is strong, it can barely deter it. However, once the national situation turns into a decline, Liangzhou must be the first to experience turmoil!

During the period of Emperor Hanling, the world was in turmoil. A group of ministers headed by Da Situ Cui Lie proposed to abandon Liangzhou and shrink the defense line in order to free up troops to suppress the domestic rebellion. Although Emperor Hanling was in a daze, he also understood that "the land of the ancestors should not be taken lightly." Abandoning the principle of 'abandoning', clenching your teeth, recruiting troops with all your strength, while suppressing the Yellow Turban Uprising in China, while conquering Xiliang, stabilizing the situation there, without losing an inch of land, this is the biggest highlight of this stupid king's life!

There are two biggest forces in Xiliang, one is Ma Teng, who occupies the three counties of Jincheng, Longxi, and Wuwei in the south, and the other is Han Sui, who occupies the northern regions of Beidi, Anding, and Hanyang. The three counties, as for the cities of the other six counties, were occupied by eight factions. Together, they were called 'Xiliang Ten Towns! '

Ma Teng and Han Sui are the most powerful, with tens of thousands of troops, and sworn brothers. They work together to suppress the situation in Xiliang. Now these two men are fighting. The cities and lands of the twelve counties, As for the cause of the civil war, the military newspaper did not give details, and it was difficult for everyone to guess, but it was not difficult to guess. It was nothing more than three things: territory, money, and beautiful women!

There is great chaos in Xiliang, and the opportunity to intervene will come. The Caoying Group controls the court and has the status of righteousness in the world. It must respond to this matter. There are three options. The first is to send envoys to mediate the war?Second, stand still and watch the tigers fight on the mountain, and third, send troops directly and take the twelve counties of Xiliang into their hands!

After a long silence, everyone's eyes fell on Guo Jia. According to the military convention, this 'ghost' was the first to speak. In terms of strategic vision, no one can match him!

"Liangzhou is the gateway to the Northwest. If you can hold it in your hands, you can communicate with the 36 countries in the Western Regions to the west, promote the power of our Han Dynasty, and suppress the Huns in the north. You can attack the grassland tribes. If you go east, you can encircle and merge the prefectures and threaten Yuan Shao. The flank, such a battleground for military strategists, and a god-sent opportunity, don't miss it!"

Guo Jia took out the wine gourd from his waist, raised his head and drank it vigorously, exhaled comfortably, his slightly pale face turned rosy, and his whole body entered a state of excitement... "The key to Xiliang is known to all. If I do not move, Yuan Shao of Hebei will definitely send troops to the west, and if he falls into his hands, he will be crushed in the pass, the western capital Chang'an will not be safe, and the western capital will not be safe, so how can the eastern capital be safe?"

"Following Xiao's words is justified. If I don't take it, Xiliang will fall into Yuan Benchu's hands. There is a loss in Guanzhong, and the situation is in danger!" Cao Cao nodded slightly, his long and narrow eyes gleaming. In today's world, the biggest threat to him is Yuan Shao, there must be a battle between two heroes, the first to strike is the strongest, and the one who strikes later will suffer!

After another moment of contemplation, everyone's eyes turned, and this time they fell on Xiao Yi. If Guo Jia is a strategic genius, Xiao Lang is a tactical genius. One of them sets the plan, the other implements it, and the cooperation is perfect!