The sky is clear and the wind is gentle and gentle.
Today is another nice day.
Although tomorrow is clear, it is much better than the heat of midsummer.
It has been ten days since the Cao family and his son led their troops to leave Dingtao County. Under the starry night, the army galloped all the way and finally arrived in Changyi County.
At this moment, Cao Cao and Cao Ang, father and son, were standing on the city tower in Changyi County, Shanyang County.
Surrounding the two of them were more than a dozen local officials, as well as several high-ranking family talkers in the county.
Among them was Yuan Yi, the governor of Shanyang.
Under the city tower, the 20,000 troops brought by the Cao family and their sons were forming neat formations under the command of their respective generals.
In the huge team, flags fluttered in the wind, and the flags were embroidered with the surnames of various generals. Among them, the flag with the character Cao, which represented the coach, was half a head taller than the others, standing firmly in the middle of the army.
Under the majestic flag.
The soldiers, who were in solemn military discipline and marched neatly, were all unsmiling and looking straight ahead with bright eyes.
Everyone was holding weapons, and the sharp edges of the blades shone with bright white light under the sunlight, making everyone on the tower couldn't help but avert their eyes, not daring to look directly at such sharp edges.
Although I watched all over the army.
Only some of the troops were regular troops who were neatly equipped and looked to have astonishing combat power. The rest were recruits with slightly crude equipment and seemed to have just joined the army.
But that doesn't hinder it at all.
That is, this army as a whole is a team with good spirit, strict discipline, high quality, and considerable combat effectiveness.
Such a discovery.
As a result, all the local forces headed by Shanyang Prefect Yuan Yi had flashing eyes and complex expressions on their faces. There were also several family leaders with faint expressions of fear on their faces.
And this is exactly the effect Cao Cao is pursuing.
He came all the way from Dingtao County and suddenly changed from the governor of a county to the governor of a state.
Although Liu Dai, the original governor of Yanzhou, has died, the position itself is vacant, and there are no conflicts or disputes over the transition of old and new power.
But whoever it is.
There will definitely be some instinctive resistance to the sudden appearance of a new big brother above one's head.
How virtuous and capable are you, Cao Cao, to hold this position?
And in this case.
A method that can win over people's hearts in the shortest time and make all forces in the state convinced of him.
Just show off your muscles!
There is no need to talk about so many great reasons, and in the face of absolute strength, there is no need to beat around the bush and play some conspiracies.
Our Cao family puts such a large army in front of us. If anyone is dissatisfied, just weigh his own weight and see if he is qualified enough to jump in.
At this moment, Cao Cao looked left and right.
Everyone looked in awe.
Then you will know how effective this method is.
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"Brother Boye, and all of you, have you ever verified the identity of the imperial angel and the authenticity of this edict? Do you have any objections to Cao's appointment as the pastor of Yanzhou?"
Just above this tower.
Blessed by the power of an army of 20,000.
Cao Cao bluntly asked everyone present whether they recognized him as a state shepherd, without any concealment in his words, and he seemed confident.
And everyone looked at each other for a while.
After a few seconds of silence.
It was Yuan Yi, the governor of Shanyang County, who stood up decisively, bowed his hands to Cao Cao very respectfully, and bowed down until he bowed.
Then he said solemnly.
"I would like to pay my respects to Zhou Mu!"
Under the leadership of Yuan Yi, representatives of major families in Changyi County also formed a circle and bowed to Cao Cao in a circular shape.
"I'll wait to see Zhou Mu!"
Such words and deeds.
This means that everyone present has at least recognized Cao Cao's identity on the surface. Regardless of whether they are convinced or not, the effect has been achieved in name.
And seeing everyone so on the road.
Cao Cao immediately looked solemn and laughed loudly, with a kind face on his face as he helped Yuan Yi up.
At the same time, he raised his hands and spoke to everyone around him.
"Everyone, please get up quickly. Now the bandits are coming fiercely, and Shanyang County is at the forefront of their troops. It is already in danger. We still need to work together to wipe out the bandits and protect the territory and the people!"
…
After being helped up by Cao Cao.
Yuan Yi still had a humble attitude.
He said with a hint of flattery: "Yanzhou is in chaos, bandits and bandits are rampant, and now there are ants and thieves causing chaos, which has turned the state upside down. The counties and counties are in dire straits, and the people are miserable."
"In addition, Liu Gongshan led his troops to fight against the ant thieves, and all 20,000 of his troops were lost on the battlefield, which made Yanzhou even worse."
"At this time of crisis, we are fortunate to have Brother Meng De descend from the sky with his heroic troops and troops to protect the country and the people, and defend the territory. He really has a high sense of justice and is dedicated to the country!"
"Now that Brother Meng De is here, the sky in Yanzhou will be clear, and the people will also have blue sky!"
A bunch of flattering flowers.
Even calling Cao Cao was a bit too much.
He asked himself that he was not a thin-skinned person, but such kind words were probably too much.
What's going on with Yuan Boye?
When did your kid become a flatterer?
In fact, Cao Cao also wronged Yuan Yi.
This guy himself is in trouble.
As the prefect of Shanyang County, the county government overlaps with the state government of Yanzhou, both in Changyi County. Therefore, he and Liu Dai work in the same place. At best, they are their respective government offices, but the specific locations are different.
Therefore, when Liu Dai, as the governor of Yanzhou, borrowed troops from various counties to seek support and help.
The prefects of other counties could find an excuse to reject Liu Dai and just ignore him behind closed doors, pretending they didn't know about it.
But he, Yuan Yi, was the only one who couldn't do it.
Everyone looked up but looked down, and Liu Dai came directly to the door to ask. Why did he refuse?
Especially after Liu Dai killed Qiao Mao, Yuan Yi did not dare to refuse his request.
He was afraid that if he angered Liu Dai and aroused his murderous intention, he might follow in the footsteps of Qiao Mao and become another soul killed by Liu Gongshan's sword.
Therefore, after Liu Dai borrowed troops from him.
Yuan Yi could only agree to this matter.
But the man named Liu was defeated by the Yellow Turban Army in the battle of Shouzhang County. All the troops on hand were lost, and the capital on hand of Yuan Yi was also turned into ashes.
Completely borrowed and never repaid.
The current Yuan Yi is no different from a polished commander. He has the title of Shanyang County Governor, but he has no corresponding strength.
Therefore, facing Cao Cao, who came with great power, he could only act very humble.
…
After achieving your goal.
Cao Cao stopped frightening them with the army and ordered the Xiahou brothers to take the army to the military camp to rest while he changed venues with all parties.
Liu Daigang, the governor of Yanzhou, died not long ago.
Therefore, his governor's mansion still remains as it was during his lifetime. Although his family members were temporarily relocated to other residences by Yuan Yi and others, some of the displays and layouts have not had time to be changed.
Of course, Cao Cao didn't particularly care.
After all, he was new here.
There will be plenty of time to adjust things like this in the future, so there is no need to worry about them.
At the banquet in the hall.
Cao Cao occupies the highest position.
Cao Ang sat half-height to his left, and Yuan Yi's seat was half a square below.
Because the banquet has not started yet.
Therefore, everyone became familiar with each other.
Looking at Cao Ang, who was on his right, Yuan Yi moved his position and leaned slightly to the side.
Then he gestured to Cao Ang.
His face was full of enthusiasm and he said with a smile: "Zixiu, farewell to Luoyang. I haven't seen you for several months. How are you?"
Cao Ang responded with courtesy.
He also said with a smile: "My uncle is well. I left Luoyang, but I didn't expect that I would see my uncle again soon in Changyi County today."
…
Hear this.
Yuan Yi suddenly sighed with emotion.
Speaking of Luoyang's farewell, he couldn't help but have a lot of thoughts in his heart. At the beginning, everyone was fighting against the Dong Alliance, and he and Cao Ang's father, Cao Cao, had similar status.
Everyone is the governor of a county.
And the boy in front of him was just a Colonel Tiger and Lieutenant at the beginning. After the crusade against Dong Zhuo was completed, he just became a Lieutenant Colonel Tiger and Lieutenant, still in charge of his one or two thousand troops.
However, it only lasted a few months.
Everything has changed!
Cao Cao became his immediate boss and the number one person in charge of Yanzhou's military and political power, with many soldiers and generals under his command.
And this kid is even more incredible.
Although the official position has not changed much.
But I heard that out of the 20,000 troops brought by Cao Cao, 5,000 of them belonged to this boy alone, and that he defeated the Yellow Turban bandits in Linqiu County a few days ago. Such a glorious deed was enough to scare Yuan Yi's attention. .
A rising tide lifts all boats.
Jump up across the steps.
I am the only one whose water has flowed downwards.
Think about this.
Yuan Yi felt even more sad and angry.
They are both surnamed Yuan. Compared to Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, the two direct sons of the great sect, there is really a huge difference between me, who comes from a small sect.
Unfortunately, his life is not good.
I met Liu Dai, a beast.
Every bit of the family fortune was wiped out.
What a hell.
…
After feeling sad and angry for a while.
Yuan Yi quickly controlled his emotions, and quickly changed into an expression of admiration based on his years of training as an official.
While patting his thigh.
While speaking to Cao Ang, he said: "I received news earlier that Zixiu is going to lead his troops to Linqiu County to guard the northern defense line of Jiyin County."
"When I heard the news, to be honest, I was quite regretful."
"After all, Zixiu's ability to command troops on the battlefield is far beyond that of ordinary people. If he can lead his troops here, the bandits will not dare to go south easily to offend."
"It's just that I didn't expect that Zixiu would come here today with Brother Meng De. This is really an unexpected surprise. Zixiu leads the troops to attack the thieves. A mere yellow scarf thief can't imagine that he is suffering from ringworm and scabies!"
Yuan Yi finally turned on his touting skills.
One rainbow fart after another.
If it weren't for Cao Ang's relatively high psychological threshold, he might have been so praised that he couldn't find anything to do with it at this time.
But there is one thing to say.
After being praised twice.
Cao Ang did feel quite comfortable.
The senses of the descendant of the Xiaozong, a descendant of the Yuan family in front of him, suddenly improved a lot.
I feel that if this guy understands the situation in the future and can take a correct stand between the Cao family and the Yuan family, then it would be a good idea to give him a bright future.
I thought so in my heart.
Cao Ang still waved his hands humbly.
"Uncle, you are exaggerating. Yanzhou is rich in resources and treasures, and has outstanding people. Those who are talented and talented are really worthy of their efforts. They are not as powerful as those with little virtue and talent. It is just a matter of chance!"
The next step was until the party started.
Both of them are very flattering, and the other is very humble, and they work together just right.
…
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
Singing and dancing, silk and bamboo orchestra.
Everyone was immersed in the banquet, but they forgot for a while that there was an army of more than ten thousand people in Shouzhang County in the far north, coming south in a mighty manner.
But pleasure is always short-lived.
After a few songs and dances.
Cao Cao finally clapped his hands and signaled the dancers to retreat.
After everyone gradually wakes up.
"Ahem!"
Cao Cao coughed dryly and cleared his throat, attracting the attention of everyone present to him.
Seeing eyes converge in front of him.
Cao Cao stood up calmly.
After bowing his hands slightly and saluting everyone present, Cao Cao straightened his expression, assumed a serious posture, and spoke loudly to everyone.
"I've drank wine and watched some singing and dancing. Now it's time to talk about some serious business."
"Since you have verified the identity of the angel and the authenticity of the edict before, and you also recognize Cao as the shepherd of Yanzhou, there is something I want to make clear to you."
Cao Cao's words were so simple.
No one dared to neglect at all.
They all turned around and sat sideways, facing Cao Cao's direction, with a posture of sitting upright.
Everyone seemed to be listening very carefully.
See this situation.
Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction at first.
Then he raised his right hand and held up three fingers.
"When Cao takes up the post of Yanzhou Shepherd, he will definitely have many affairs in the future. The big and small things in the state will definitely be different from those of his former governor Liu Gongshan."
"But this is not the immediate priority and these things can be brought up later."
"I led my troops to Changyi County just for three things: to fight against thieves, to fight against thieves, and to fight against thieves!"
…
As soon as this statement came out.
The whole hall was shocked.
Everyone originally thought that Cao Cao would say something, one, two, three, which was equivalent to setting rules with everyone, just like when Taizu Emperor Gao made three rules after entering Xianyang.
But I didn’t expect the so-called three things.
It's just one thing to say.
Begging for thieves!
And this further proves that Cao Cao attaches great importance to this matter, and also shows his firmness in his heart.
Everyone immediately did not dare to neglect.
But I haven't waited for them to say anything yet.
Cao Cao walked off the platform and came to the center of the hall, raised his hand and spoke to everyone.
"Before the thieves are punished and wiped out, everything else is trivial. Everyone and everything must make way for the great cause of defeating thieves."
"Cao might as well speak more clearly. No matter what the calculations of everyone here are, and no matter how you feel about Cao's arrival, or in this Changyi County, Shanyang County, or even the entire Yanzhou, you have your own A share of the profits.”
"But before the ant thieves are exterminated, it's best to put these little thoughts away and use all the power you can use to jointly defeat the thieves. Everyone must contribute, unless you think you are not from Yanzhou."
Speaking of which.
Cao Cao suddenly drew the sword from his waist.
"Keng!"
There was a sound of metal friction.
The sharp dagger was already out of its sheath, and the blade shone with cold light, making everyone shudder.
"Kacha!"
Before everyone could react.
Cao Cao had already swung his sword.
The sword blade immediately struck the table. One of the corners of the wooden table was instantly chopped off and fell straight to the ground.
"Cao's ugly words are ahead. In the face of the great cause of conquering the bandits, you can see the benefits at the expense of your own life, but be careful that I cause trouble for you later."
"But if anyone dares to hold back during the crusade and obstruct many affairs of our army, then don't blame me for turning against them on the spot."
"Cao is the first to say what he has said, but if he fails to do so, he will be punished just like in this case!"
Now everyone was even more trembling.
How dare anyone jump out to object.
Cao Cao's will was so determined.
If anyone dares to say no at this juncture, he will probably shed blood on the spot.
Therefore, Cao Cao's words fell.
Everyone stood up one after another.
His movements were uniform, his hands were raised and he bowed in salute.
"I will obey the Lord's order!"
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