In fact, it is not difficult to raise supplies. Jincheng is rich and has a large population. As long as you are willing to spend money, you can get things. The real headache for Xiao Yi is the problem of transportation. The distance is two thousand miles, mountains, Gobi, and deserts. The roads are rough and difficult. How difficult it is to transport so many Zizhong to ensure the daily consumption of the army!

Hundreds of years ago, "Champion Hou" Huo Qubing conquered the Xiongnu and robbed the Qilian Mountains. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty supported it with all his national strength. In order to transport grain and grass, he mobilized as many as 50 cattle and [-] civilian husbands. Only by carrying people on their shoulders can the logistics supply of [-] soldiers be guaranteed. The loss is so great that it almost shakes the foundation of the country!

Xiao Yi was also planning to lead an army of [-] to march westward, but there was no Emperor Wu of the Han to rely on behind him, so he could only plan and support himself. For this reason, he racked his brains and visited everywhere, and finally found a transporter who transported Zizhong. The fetish - the camel!

Camels are much larger than cows and horses. They can carry a weight of six to seven hundred catties. They travel long distances. After millions of years of evolution, this animal is fully adapted to the harsh environment of the desert. Walking freely in the middle, the nostrils can be opened and closed, which can effectively block the wind and sand. The most wonderful thing is that the two humps of the camel can store nutrients. Boat!

There are no camels in the army, so if you want one, you have to collect it from everywhere. After thinking about it, Xiao Yi handed over the important task to Liang Xing. The beauty has been chosen, but if you want a fox to work hard, you have to give it some sweetness!

"Within one month, collect [-] camels, and when it's done, you will be the master of Jincheng!" Xiao Yi waved his big hand, and a seal of the governor of Jincheng flew out. It's like sitting on the throne of Liangzhou Mu!

"Don't worry, the governor, I will do my best in the end, and I will not disgrace my life!" Liang Xing hugged the seal tightly, trembling with excitement, the fate of the two is now linked, and only when Xiao Yi wins the Western Expedition can he become the leader. Governor of Liangzhou!

With the temptation, there will be the motivation to move forward. Liang Xing mobilized his manpower and began to desperately collect camels, as well as the camels who lead the team. Generally speaking, there are three ways:

First, solicitation. Xiliang people have a tradition of raising camels, especially in the hands of local tyrants. There are as many as thousands or as few as hundreds. Dare not agree!

Second, to buy, money can make ghosts turn the millstone, let alone camels, open the treasury, put out real money, clearly priced, and buy camels from herdsmen!

Third, looting. Liangzhou is connected to the Central Plains and the Western Regions, and there are often business travelers. These people will also carry a large number of camels in order to pass through the desert. Liang Xing seized the caravan and confiscated all the camels in the name of "searching for spies"!

In this way, all kinds of methods were used, and a large number of camels gathered outside Jincheng. They kept singing every day. Looking around, the humps of the camels were undulating, which was extremely spectacular. , Ride, get ready for the Western Expedition!

At the same time, an urgent report from Hongling started from Jincheng and went straight to Xuchang. Behind Xiao Yi, there was not a talented Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, but there was a prime minister who was not inferior to any emperor in martial arts and martial arts. With such a backing, it was natural to use a used!

686. Chapter 686 Wind and Thunder

In the Xuchang-Prime Minister’s Mansion-study, official documents are piled up like a mountain, and military newspapers are in constant communication. The Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty-Cao Cao is immersed in it, day and night, reviewing and processing. His energy and quick thinking are amazing!

The affairs of the world, a game of chess, the war in Xiliang is raging, countless soldiers are killed and injured, but in the whole world, it is just a corner of the chess game. Zhang Xiu separatist Wancheng, provoked repeatedly, Yuan Shao ruled Hebei, eyeing it, local disasters continue , needs relief, the court is in trouble with the public, and the big stick is suppressed, one by one, one by one, intricate and chaotic, Cao Cao must resolve them one by one, how easy is it?

"Rotten Confucianism is useless, full of benevolence and morality, but actually harms the country and the people, everyone deserves to die!" After Cao Cao scolded, he threw out a memorial and fell into a bamboo basket several meters away. His movements were skillful and his angles were precise. I think he has thrown it many times. time!

The bamboo baskets were full of memorials, hundreds of them, all of which were written by the ministers participating in the memorial to the "Governor of Zhengxi" Xiao Yi, "It is said that since he led the army to the expedition, he has not practiced the way of benevolence and righteousness, but has used killing instead The massacre of the Di tribe, the blood flowed for thousands of miles, the bones piled up like a mountain in the land of Xiliang, and the people mourned all night, it really harmed the benevolence of the Han family, and should be severely punished..."

For these memorials, Cao Cao first gave instructions one by one, refuted and reprimanded them, but later there were too many to deal with, so he simply put a bamboo basket in the study and threw it away!

The prestige of the Han family is achieved by killing with swords, not spewing out saliva. If they are not of our race, their hearts must be different. In terms of ethnic policy, Cao Cao and Xiao Yi maintain a high degree of consistency-"Use the sword of the Han family to open up The land of the Han family nurtures the people of the Han family!"

After finishing his official duties, Cao Cao put down his pen and ink, stretched his body, and looked at the desk. A white jade-like "python head paperweight" was placed on it. The python's mouth was wide open, and its fangs were densely covered. It was extremely powerful, as if it wanted to swallow the world. Common people!

When the tomb of King Liang Xiao was excavated, gold and jade were taken to support the people's livelihood. When the tomb encountered a white monster blocking the way, the soldiers dared not approach it. Xiao Lang showed his bravery and drew his sword to kill it. The scales made two pieces of soft armor, Xiao and Cao each got one, and they were invulnerable to swords and guns, water and fire. Cao Cao was able to escape in the battle of Wancheng, and the rain of arrows did not hurt his body, all because of the soft scales of the python. Armor's work!

As for the python head, after soaking, it became a paperweight on Cao Cao's desk, and it was regarded as a beloved thing. Whenever I was tired, I would watch and play with it, and immediately my spirits were lifted. It was more effective than any panacea!

"Python cultivation requires absorbing the essence of the sun and the moon, undergoing nine thunderstorms, and enduring endless pain before it can transform into a dragon and travel in space. My heart is higher than the sky. I should go forward bravely and establish unparalleled achievements. Only then can I live up to my husband ambition!" Touching the paperweight, Cao Cao swore secretly, "On top of history, there must be a place for this old man!"

"Father, Xiliang Military News, the handwriting of the governor!" Cao Pi stepped in, knelt down and saluted, holding a copy of Hongling's urgent report in his hand, with six large characters on it-'My lord prime minister! '

"Submit it quickly, written by Xiao Lang himself, there must be a big event!" Cao Cao's heart has always been concerned about the military situation in Xiliang. Fortunately, since the army set off, the progress has been smooth, the success stories are frequent, and the spoils captured are countless, which blocked the court. Criticism from top to bottom!

Xiao Yi's military report is very concise, one is to report to the imperial court, he is preparing for the western expedition, crusade against the Jie people, and regain the land of the seven counties in Liangzhou; the other is to hope that Cao Cao will take action to restrain the troops in Hebei and prevent them from supporting Xiliang !

In the whole world, the most important thing is promise. Once you say a word, you will have no regrets in life and death. The lightest thing is promise. You will turn your back on your word and turn your face ruthlessly. However, he has never been at ease, in case he and the Jie people are fighting to the death, Yuan Jun sneaks into the back, attacking back and forth, the situation is in danger!

To be on the safe side, Xiao Yi hoped that Xuchang would mobilize troops to garrison along the Yellow River and threaten Hebei. Forty percent of Yuan's army was in Xiliang, and the guards in Yecheng were relatively empty. Without the support of backup, they dare not make big moves. This trick is called - dredging the bottom!

"Quickly invite four gentlemen, Fengxiao, Zhongde, Wennuo, and Gongda, to enter the government for discussion!" The matter is of great importance, and Cao Cao also needs to brainstorm and listen to the opinions of several advisers!

"promise!"

After Cao Pi saluted, he ran away, seeing his father's expression, he knew that something big was about to happen, in other words, his chance came!

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After a while, Cheng Yu, Xun Yu, Xun You, and Guo Jia came one after another. Cao Cao went out to greet them, and Cao Pi personally served tea and treated them very kindly. The world commented on the characters and abilities of the four counselors, and there is a very vivid metaphor: Feng, Rain, thunder, electricity!

Cheng Yu is like the wind, without a trace, with a smooth personality, good at planning things, and even more good at planning himself. He does things without leaking, and he can consider all aspects. Almost everyone in the court is his friend!

Xun Yu is like rain, moistening things silently, gentle personality, knowledgeable and courteous, best at overcoming strength with softness, even the most brutal general in the army, when meeting this old master, he will respect him, this is the charm of personality!

Xun You is like thunder, jealous of evil like hatred, upright and upright, law enforcement is strict, and he doesn't rub any sand in his eyes. He can be regarded as a model of morality, and is also an idol of Confucian children. He is the one with the most admirers among the four great counselors!

Guo Jia is like electricity, disappearing in a blink of an eye, he is dissolute and unrestrained, he never plays cards according to the rules, no one knows what he will do next, his strategies are also wild and unconstrained, and there is no trace to be found. Like lightning, it can illuminate the entire sky, but it is hard to last, it is fleeting!

The four counselors have different personalities and different abilities. When they gather together, they are like storms, lightning and thunder, and they burst out with huge power. Cao Cao can grasp this power in his hands and use it skillfully to make it act according to his will , with high means, deep intellect, and far-reaching intentions, he is worthy of being a "capable minister in the world, a traitor in troubled times!" '

In the study room, after the military newspaper was circulated, the four great counselors closed their eyes and meditated hard, trying to figure out how to deal with it. Sending troops along the Yellow River to contain the troops in Hebei is a coup, but it is not so easy to implement!

"Xiao Lang's army goes deep alone, and there are dangers everywhere. He should help him. The prime minister can increase troops in Baima, Yanjin, and Guandu, pretending to be suspicious soldiers, so that Hebei soldiers and horses will be exhausted and exhausted!" Guo Jia responded the fastest, not only Explained the necessity of sending troops, and proposed an ingenious strategy, worthy of the title of 'ghost'!

"Following Xiao Lang's words are reasonable, but what if the soldiers and horses are not moved, the food and grass go first, and the army is sent along the Yellow River. It cannot be effective without an army of [-]. In order to support Xiao Lang's western expedition, the country's people and material resources are extremely consumed, and it is difficult to recruit again! "Xun Yu showed a look of embarrassment. With the situation of the Caoying Group, supporting two battlefields at the same time, there is more than enough heart but not enough strength!

"Grit your teeth and persevere. Our losses are high, and Yuan Jun's losses are even greater. The two families face each other across the Yellow River. Spring is early on the south bank and late on the north bank. After spring plowing, we immediately send troops to take advantage of the time difference. When transferred to the battlefield, the crops in Hebei are not harvested, and our strength will surely decline. Our army will win three points before fighting!" Cheng Yu is proficient in astronomy, and the strategy he came up with is poisonous and ruthless, killing both soldiers and civilians!

"Although Mr. Zhongde's plan is clever, it is a double-edged sword. It hurts both the enemy and himself. It is better not to use it unless it is absolutely necessary. If you fight for both sides, you will be taken advantage of by other princes!" Xun You hates evil like a hatred , but he also loves the people like a child, so he strongly opposes such a plan that damages the people's livelihood!

Yu Li should send troops, but Yu Qing should not send troops. Focusing on this issue, the four major counselors held a fierce debate, each with their own reasons, but it was difficult to take into account the overall situation.

"The four gentlemen have their own reasons. After thinking about it, the old man also came up with a plan. It doesn't need thousands of troops, but only one person is enough!" Cao Cao showed a strange expression on his face, like a naughty child, ready to make a fool of himself. A prank!

"Who goes out and can reach an army of [-]?" The four counselors asked together, even though they were resourceful, they couldn't think of such a person in the world!

"Hehe, it's someone else, it's the old man—Cao Mengde!" Cao Cao pointed to himself, laughing loudly, "As long as the old man goes to the bank of the Yellow River to inspect the garrison, Yuan Shao must be suspicious. How can the soldiers and horses stay still?"

"Hiss!... Good strategy, good tactics, such a powerful method of psychological coercion!" The four counselors praised in unison. With Cao Cao's prestige, as long as he walks along the Yellow River, he is far better than a hundred thousand troops, isn't it? , Shuai never leaves the position, as the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, how can he leave the capital easily?

"Your Excellency, please think again. The court is busy with government affairs, and the war in Xiliang is ever-changing. Everything needs to be done by the prime minister!"

"Hehe, Wen Ruo and Gong Da are enough to deal with the government affairs of the court. Zhong De and Feng Xiao accompanied the old man to Yanjin to inspect the garrison. As for the Xiliang battlefield, with Xiao Lang in command of the army, the old man has no worries! "

687. Chapter 687 One person can be worth [-] soldiers

The Prime Minister is going to inspect the Yellow River and Yanjin to observe the soldiers. When the news spreads, the civil and military officials are discussing a lot. Some people are happy, some are sad, and some people write secret letters to inform the princes of the four directions, and the world is stirring up again!

What is worrying is the civil and military forces in Cao Ying, the war in Xiliang is raging, and the people in Xuchang City are in panic. The prime minister is out to observe the soldiers at this time. If there is a change in the court, I am afraid the situation will not be good!

The joy is for those loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty. For a long time, Cao Cao has ruled the country with an iron fist and is domineering. They are so overwhelmed that they can't breathe. When this "Yan Wangye" leaves Xuchang, their chance will come, especially the little emperor. Liu Xie, after hearing the news, happily ate two more bowls of rice, his stomach was so tall that his chest was so full that he almost died!

"It's about the stability of the court, the life and death of the family. Please father think twice about going out to watch the soldiers?" In the prime minister's mansion, Cao Pi could not kneel down, hoping that his father would take back the order. According to the rules, when Cao Cao went out to inspect, he must stay in Xuchang and sit in town. Has the court, a 15-year-old boy, taken on such a heavy responsibility?

"Hehe, in troubled times, when we are alive and dying, my son can have his own opinions, which is a great comfort to my father and elders!" Cao Cao stroked his long beard, feeling quite emotional in his heart. The sons are also doing well, God treats me well!

"However, after all, my son is young and inexperienced. He only sees the risks of traveling for his father, but he doesn't know that there are countless good opportunities hidden in the risks...

First of all, patrolling the banks of the Yellow River for my father can contain a large number of soldiers and horses in Hebei, and Yuan Shao is unable to send reinforcements to the west. Xiao Lang will definitely be able to use his fists to quickly pacify the twelve counties of Xiliang, which will benefit the country!

Secondly, there must be a life-and-death battle between the Cao and Yuan families. The name of the father is to inspect Yanjin, but in fact he inspects Guandu. Nine out of ten times there will be a decisive battle. If you are familiar with the mountains and rivers and the geographical environment, you will have a three-point chance of winning before the battle. !

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