Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Cao Cao assassinated Dong, and I was abandoned

Chapter 379 Wei Guo finally has a successor

On the first day of May in 191 AD, Diao Chan gave birth to a baby boy for Cao Shuo, and Cai Yan gave birth to a baby girl for Cao Shuo.

The whole country of Wei was full of joy, they finally welcomed the young master, and the country of Wei finally had a successor.

On this day, Cao Shuo hosted a banquet to celebrate their birth.

Cai Yong, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, said: "Your Majesty, the names of the son and the princess have been chosen!"

Cao Shuo looked at Cai Yong eagerly and asked, "Master, read it to me!"

"After discussion between the old minister and several adults, the boy's name is Cao Gu, and the girl's name is Cao Yun."

Cao Shuo thought for a while and said, "Gu, the Jiangshan Sheji of the clan, that's a good name. Cao Gu was conferred the title of Marquis of Qi, the city of Qi, and Cao Yun was conferred the title of Princess Gaoyang!"

Cai Yan's hometown is Gaoyang Pavilion in Yingchuan, so it is very suitable to be named Princess Gaoyang.

As for Cao Gu's Marquis of Qi, the purpose is even more obvious. Qi State is in Yuan Shao's territory, and the crown prince of Wei State is in the enemy's territory. This makes all the civil and military people smell the taste of war.

Cao Shuo said earlier that after the wheat harvest, he would attack Qingzhou. Now that the wheat is harvesting, it is estimated that he will lead an army to attack Qingzhou in a few days.

Cao Shuo looked at the crowd and said, "How is the wheat harvest in Qingzhou?"

Sima Yi, Xi Zhicai's young apprentice, said, "Your Majesty, according to the news sent by Jin Yiwei, the harvesting has been completed in the area closer to our army, and the harvesting in other areas is still in progress."

Since Xi Zhicai went to Luoyang, Sima Yi has been handed over the overall planning of Jinyiwei in Xindu. Under Xi Zhicai's training, he handles affairs in a decent manner.

Cao Shuo's face darkened, and he said, "The collection is too slow. We need to give them motivation and let Zhang Yun, Hua Xiong, Zang Ba, and Dian Wei lead a small number of cavalry to harass and harass them."

"promise!"

Xun Yu asked, "Master, are you planning to use troops against Qingzhou?"

Cao Shuo nodded and said: "There is Qingzhou between Xuzhou and us, it is really an eyesore, first destroy Yuan Shao, and connect with Xuzhou."

Ju Shou asked, "What should we do with the troops and command power in Yanzhou and Yuzhou?"

"Who is the governor of Yuzhou?"

Xun Yu replied: "Many Chong, Man Boning!"

Man Chong is not only capable of both civil and military skills, but also has strict military management and strict law enforcement. This is definitely the best candidate for the Ministry of Punishment.

"Recruit him to Xindu, isn't there still a vacancy for the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, let him be the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment!"

Xun Yu looked surprised, Cao Cao's official position is not full of favor, the lord is deliberately angry with Cao Cao?

Cao Shuo said again: "Cao Cao is temporarily in command of Yuzhou's soldiers and horses. Cao Cao has given up the management of Yanzhou now. Yanzhou needs a state shepherd. Who do you think is suitable?"

Ju Shou said: "Xin Pi just showed his integrity, and he is admonishing the bandits. He is the best candidate for Yanzhou Mu."

Cao Shuo thought about it. Although his elder brother-in-law was not very good at commanding troops, he was also a good hand in internal affairs. Yanzhou belonged to the central area, and there was no war. It was really appropriate to hand it over to him.

Cao Shuo looked at Simpi and said, "George, take my paperwork and go to Yanzhou to take office."

"promise!"

"Zhao Yun is going to be transferred to Youzhou. The defense of Hongnong County needs to be guarded by a general. Immediately issue an order to Xiahou Dun in Xuzhou to go to Hongnong County to replace Zhao Yun."

"promise!"

Cao Shuo continued: "Hedong County is next to Lu Bu in the north and Dong Zhuo in the west. I'm afraid General Gao Shun can't handle it alone. Let Xia Houyuan and Cao Ren go to Hedong County and serve as Gao Shun's second-in-command."

"promise!"

Liu Ye was surprised and said, "Your Majesty, in this way, only Cao Hong, Le Jin, Yu Jin, Shi Huan, Li Dian and other generals are left beside Cao Cao. Isn't that a little small?"

Cao Shuo said indifferently: "It's already quite a lot. If I had these people around, it would be no problem to destroy Yuan Shu."

He also knew Cao Cao's difficulties, lack of food and grass, and he didn't have the conditions to call up more troops, not to mention Yuan Shu occupied the south bank of the Huaihe River and used the advantage of the navy to stop Cao Cao's southward advance.

Nearly [-]% of the people in Yuzhou were taken away by Liu Bei, the fields were directly abandoned, and the grain output was lower than that of Youzhou.

Ju Shou said: "Your Majesty, Liu Biao's army in Runan County of Yuzhou is still confronting Cao Cao. Isn't it wrong to transfer the general at this time?"

Although he didn't want to help Cao Cao, but now Yuzhou is their territory, and it must not be snatched by other princes.

"Hmph, even an army of [-] to [-] can't defeat Liu Biao's [-] army. I really don't know what his plan is? Don't you just want me to allocate food and grass for him?"

With Cao Cao's ability, when he faced Liu Biao on the plains, he was able to win a few consecutive cities. Even with his ass, he knew that this guy didn't give his best.

It was such a waste to leave so many generals as decorations, he wished he could transfer them all away, leaving Cao Cao alone, to see if he dared to work or not.

Everyone stopped trying to persuade them, this is their father and son's business, and it's not easy for them to intervene, let's think about Qingzhou's affairs, Yuzhou will let Cao Cao to toss.

Liu Ye reminded: "Xuzhou transfers a general, and we have to guard against Sun Ce of Guangling County!"

Cao Shuo smiled and said, "No problem. If Sun Ce dares to cross the Huai River to the north, he will know that Xuzhou is the place where he will be buried."

The reason why he didn't send Huang Zhong to attack Wu County was because he wanted to keep Sun Ce's army away from the south of the Yangtze River. As long as he dared to go deep alone, not only Jiangnan would not be safe, but his own life might not be safe. .

Chapter 380 Yuan Shao's Three Sons Compete for Merit

"Report, the Wei Guo envoy sent a letter!"

In the city of Linzi in Qi State, Yuan Shao looked at Cao Shuo's letter with a livid face. This bastard became more and more arrogant.

Xu You asked, "Your Majesty, why is your face so ugly? Is it because Cao Shuo's asking price is too high?"

This year's wheat had just been harvested, Yuan Shao sent someone to Xindu to redeem Yan Liang, but he was beaten back.

"Hmph, Cao Shuo actually offered a high price of 500 million shi, and he can only redeem Guo Tu alone."

Xu You was very surprised, what do you want Guo Tu to do, they are short of generals now, can Guo Tu go to battle and kill the enemy?

"Then how much food and grass is needed to redeem General Yan Liang?"

Yuan Shao said with a mournful face, "Yan Liang has joined Cao Shuo, and Cao Shuo won't ask for a price!"

"This……"

Xu You felt that Qingzhou was bleak, and only Yuan Shao and his son were able to lead the army to fight, plus Gao Gan and Chun Yuqiong. They had reached the end of their rope.

Yuan Tan said: "Father, no matter how brave the general is, he can only kill a few more people. Instead of spending so much food and grass to redeem people, it is better to use all of it to recruit soldiers. As long as our soldiers are more than Cao Shuo's, bite And kill them too."

Feng Ji agreed: "Young Master is right, we can completely defeat Cao Shuo's army in Langya Kingdom by relying on the superiority of numbers."

Yuan Shao's face was full of sadness, could he really win by numbers?If that's the case, he doesn't have to worry.

But in fact, there is no such possibility at all. Cao Shuo has nearly a million troops at least, and Xuzhou alone has 10,000+ soldiers. If Sun Ce did not invade Guangling County, then the next target of these 10,000+ soldiers is very likely. It is Qingzhou.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shao suddenly realized a problem, he could not defeat Cao Shuo alone, he had to find an ally.

Yuan Shao looked at the crowd and said, "Who can send an envoy to Yuan Shu's office in Yangzhou and Sun Ce's office, only by uniting with them can we have a way out!"

Cui Yan said: "Your Majesty, I have had some friendship with Yuan Shu, and I would like to go to Jiujiang County to meet Yuan Shu."

Suddenly Yuan Shao's eyes lit up. It would be much easier to have an acquaintance. Although the two of them are brothers, their relationship has long deteriorated to the point of fighting each other. If it can be eased, it will be good for everyone.

"Report! Two large camps suddenly appeared in the counties of Langya Kingdom and Dongwu. Cao Shuo's army has the potential to attack our Qingzhou."

"Report! Jinan National Guard General Chunyu Qiong asked for help, and Zhang He Huaxiong led an army of [-] troops to station five miles outside the city."

"Report! Cao Shuo's navy has suddenly entered Jishui and has reached Le'an County!"

Three consecutive battle reports put Yuan Shao on pins and needles. What does Cao Shuo mean?Is it a grab for food, or is it planning to attack him?

His army has just finished attacking Liaodong County, so don't they need to rest?

Xu You wiped off his cold sweat and suggested, "Your Majesty, we need to grab the grain as soon as possible, so as not to fall into the hands of Cao Shuo's army."

Yuan Shao said in horror: "Call farmers immediately and let them harvest the grain as soon as possible. We must harvest all the grain in Qingzhou within three days."

Yuan Xi said: "Father, my son is willing to lead [-] soldiers to support Le'an Kingdom!"

Not to be outdone, Yuan Tan said: "My son is willing to lead [-] soldiers to support Beihai Kingdom!"

Gao Gan saw that the two old cousins ​​had expressed their opinions, so he had no choice but to say: "Uncle, I am willing to lead an army of [-] to support Chunyu Qiong."

Yuan Shao looked at the three with a look of relief, at this critical moment, his relatives were still reliable, he looked at several counselors and said: "Xu You, you assist Tan'er, Fengji, you assist Xi'er, Wang Xiu, you assist Gan'er. "

"promise!"

"Father, the three elder brothers are all leading the army to go out, and the ministers are also willing to share the worries of the father and the king. They are willing to lead two thousand soldiers and urge the farmers to harvest the wheat."

Yuan Shang looked at Yuan Shao with an immature face. He is 13 years old this year, and it's time for him to go to the battlefield for some experience.

Yuan Shao looked at his youngest son with relief and said: "Shang'er's heart is understood by the father, but you are still young, so you can supervise the grain collection around the royal city."

"Thank you, Father."

Yuan Shang didn't expect to be allowed, it was really unexpected, as long as he can lead the army to practice, he will definitely not lose to his two brothers in the future.

Su You reminded; "My lord, Mi Zhu, the prefect of Donglai County sent a letter yesterday saying that the grain harvest in Donglai County has been harvested, and most of it has been collected in the granary of the governor's mansion."

Yuan Shao thought for a while and said, "Immediately issue an order to Mi Zhu, asking him to send someone to deliver food and grass to Wangcheng."

"No!"

Feng Ji narrowed his eyes, looked at Yuan Shao and said, "My lord, Mi Zhu's younger sister has been in Jizhou for several months. With Cao Shuo's character, it is absolutely impossible for such a beauty to be locked up in a prison. She has become a concubine, so we have to guard against Mi Zizhong."

"Ok?"

Yuan Shao felt that what Feng Ji said was very reasonable. After all, the Mi family had a huge family fortune, and anyone would miss it.

"Is there any change in Mi Zizhong in Donglai County?" Yuan Shao asked hastily.

Feng Ji said: "I heard that he has a close relationship with Chen Deng in Xuzhou. The Chen family became traitors before Xuzhou fell."

Yuan Shao looked terrified, Mi Zhu had benefited him too much last time, which made him feel that Mi Zhu was sincerely submitting, but since Mi Zhu went to Donglai County, he never gave him any help.

Xu You said: "Your Majesty, if he joins forces with Cao Shuo secretly, then Cao Shuo's navy can easily enter Donglai County, and then attack from all sides. Wouldn't our army be in danger?"

"Come here, please invite Mi Zizhong to Wangcheng!"

Chapter 381 Mi Zhu and Yuan Shao turned their faces, Wei Jun raised [-] troops to attack Beihai Kingdom

Dongnae County Government Office in Huangxian Sheriff's Mansion.

Mi Zizhong took Yuan Shao's letter with a sneer on his face, "Second brother, you invited some generals here, we need to act."

Yuan Shao's letter has already stated that the grain in Qingzhou will be harvested within three days, and he will be sent to Linzi for reappointment.

Mi Zhu was very disdainful, I have already taken refuge in Wei State, why do you want to appoint me, you think the money I gave you was sold to Qi State's Donglai County prefect?What the hell I bought was the prefect of Donglai County in Wei State.

"Is Master Mi planning to ask us to do something? Tell us to come here at this time?"

Tian Yu, Yan Rou, Pang De, and Gongsun Zan came to Mi Zhu's residence, each with a smile on their faces.

Cao Shuo sent them to Qingzhou to use troops against Qingzhou. This time, Cao Shuo didn't intend to go to battle in person, and he didn't even send any decent advisers.

Mi Zhu explained: "Yuan Shao wants to remove me as the prefect of Donglai County, so I would like to ask all the generals, has the lord issued an order to attack?"

Tian Yu said: "The lord of Qingzhou's battlefield specifically confessed that it's fine to fight casually. Yuan Shao is nothing to worry about, as long as he doesn't get accidentally injured by Liu Ya."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone at the scene looked up to the sky and laughed. It was impossible for Yuan Shao to compete with them. When Cao Shuo first came to Jizhou, he had a fight with the mighty Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao was completely defeated, let alone now.

He can survive until now thanks to the Xianbei, Xiongnu, Gongsun Zan and others in the north. Cao Shuo first cleaned up the internal troubles before he began to attack the Central Plains.

Mi Zhu asked: "In this case, shall we prepare to send troops?"

Tian Yu thought for a while and said: "We have brought 5 Xuanjia troops, three siege crossbows, and [-] guards from Donglai County. It is no problem for [-] people to take Beihai Kingdom."

Yan Rou said: "Once we start a war here, Le'an and Langya will also go to war. If the navy lands from the northern sea again, it will be a question of whether Yuan Shao can hold on for half a month."

Gongsun Zan said: "The king of Wei has told you to kill less. The north needs people. We attack the city first to persuade them to surrender, and then break down the city gate. If the other party does not surrender, then there is no need to be polite."

Mi Zhu reminded: "Yuan Shao didn't pay enough attention to my defense, so most of the soldiers of Beihai Kingdom are concentrated on the border of Langya Kingdom."

Gongsun Zan suggested: "Soldiers are precious, so let's send troops immediately, and before Yuan Shao can react, we will conquer Beihai Kingdom as quickly as possible."

Everyone looked at Tian Yu, and Tian Yu was the only one who had command talent among them. Tian Yu looked at the map of Qingzhou and said, "General Gongsun led five thousand Xuanjia troops from Ye Kingdom to Xiami County in the northern part of Beihai Kingdom."

"General Yan Rou led five thousand Xuanjia troops to attack Jiaodong from the direction of Lu Township!"

"General Pound led [-] cavalry out of Buqi County and attacked Zhuangwu from the south."

"Mi Fang and I led [-] Xuanjia troops and [-] infantry, and marched all the way to attack Duchang. Mi Zhu is stationed in the county and is responsible for the distribution of food and grass."

After Tian Yu gave his orders, he asked the generals to lead the troops and leave.