After enjoying such a moment of silence.
Perhaps Yin suddenly remembered something, and after hesitating for a few seconds, she spoke softly.
"General, are we heading to Puyang County, East County?"
Cao Ang said "hmm".
Then he replied in the same tone of voice: "The imperial court appointed me as the governor of Dongjun. I will take office now and will stay there for a long time, so I will simply take you all over."
"What's wrong? Are there any difficulties, or is there something that requires my intervention?"
Although Cao Ang couldn't see it.
But Yin still shook her head instinctively.
Then he explained in a hurried tone: "I was just thinking, after going to Puyang County, will I still live with my aunt and the others like now?"
Cao Ang thought for a while.
Then he told Ms. Yin his arrangement.
"The Queen Mother and the others have special status. No matter how close they are to me, they are not suitable to live in the Prefect's Mansion."
"Therefore, I will purchase another courtyard close to the Dongjun Prefect's Mansion and place the Queen Mother and others in it."
Hearing Cao Ang's words.
Yin's face was about to show joy.
Cao Ang's next words made the gentle smile on her face solidify.
"But you don't have to live with the Queen Mother and the others anymore. When you get there, you pack up and move into the prefect's mansion with Yan'er."
"ah?!"
Yin immediately screamed.
The movement of moving the jade spoon suddenly froze on the spot like ice.
His left hand took advantage of the situation to cover his mouth.
The whole person looked shocked, as if he couldn't believe Cao Ang's words.
…
"General, this won't work. If my aunt lives in another house, but I move into your house."
"With my aunt's extraordinary intelligence, I'm afraid when she learns about this, she will realize that I am already your concubine, and she will be furious!"
"Please general, please take back your order and let me live with my aunt. In fact, there is no difference. General, as long as you come to my place, won't it be the same wherever I live?"
Yin looked a little panicked.
In fact, the Queen Mother has accumulated a deep prestige in her heart.
He is an elder with high authority and ruthless methods, and is very majestic in front of the younger generations.
She was really afraid that after the Queen Mother found out that she had a substantial relationship with General Cao, she would hold a grudge against her niece-in-law.
It was a small matter to leave the He family and become a concubine under the Cao family.
The important thing is that my behavior is equivalent to trying to steal my aunt's strength, and I am competing with my aunt for people!
This is bound to arouse the thunderous wrath of the Queen Mother.
…
And feeling that Yin was like a wounded deer, his whole body was filled with panic.
Cao Ang patted her hand first.
After signaling her to take out the jade spoon, she turned around so that her face was facing in and her right ear was facing up.
Putting his hands around Yin's waist, Cao Ang pressed his whole body tightly to prevent his head from sliding down his thighs.
Facing the Ocean, Spring and Blossom.
Suddenly a feeling of hot flashes came over me.
The warm and humid sea breeze seemed to instantly bring Cao Ang back to the tropical maritime climate.
Cao Ang's nose instantly felt itchy.
I couldn't help but rub it on the fabric.
"Hmm~"
Yin immediately let out a squeaking sound.
The hearts of those who listened directly were greatly moved.
Fortunately, Cao Ang did not forget the business, so he did not take any action, but just took over what he had just said.
"Sooner or later, the relationship between you and me will be made public. What's the big deal?"
"The Queen Mother has a noble status and is the mother of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, so she needs to be secretive at all times. Is there anything special about your status?"
Ms. Yin lowered her body slightly.
While twisting his right ear for Cao Ang as before, he said with a voice full of worry.
"I don't want to be secretive. I'm really worried that my aunt will be dissatisfied with me because of this. I'm also afraid that General, you and your aunt will have a bad relationship because of this."
…
Cao Ang placed his right hand on Yin's waist.
Then he said in a gentle but confident tone: "If it's just because of this, then you don't have to worry, the Queen Mother will have me to deal with it."
Cao Ang said with full confidence.
But Yin was still a little hesitant.
Until Cao Ang frowned slightly, with a slightly commanding tone.
"Be obedient. If I ask you to move into the prefect's mansion, just obey my arrangements."
"I can't give you anything else, but I can still give you an upright status as a concubine."
"If you firmly refuse to agree this time, then if you have such an opportunity in the future, you will have to wait until I have a whim and think of this matter!"
When Mrs. Yin heard this, she was suddenly shocked.
Then something suddenly dawned on him.
indeed!
She was always afraid of the Queen Mother's aunt, but she forgot that this was her own opportunity.
She is not of the Queen Mother's status, there is no need, and she will not be an underground lover for the rest of her life.
If she could become Cao Ang's concubine, her life and treatment would definitely be very different.
Besides, her son is still Cao Ang's adopted son. If she insists on staying outside the house, no one will be able to save her, and this adopted son will become a joke.
So after a moment of contemplation.
Ms. Yin gave an affirmative answer in her unique, somewhat timid tone.
"I understand, I will obey the orders of the general...husband in everything!"
…
Seeing that Mr. Yin is so wise.
Cao Ang's face was hidden under his clothes.
Only then did a smile appear slightly.
Today's decision can be regarded as his taking advantage of the situation. Since he came to Yin's room, he would make arrangements for this young woman.
As for the Queen Mother.
If we turn the time back to that night in Zhongmou County, Cao Ang would never have thought of being exposed.
He had to keep a close eye on the Queen Mother's emotions.
But that's not the case right now.
First, he discovered that the Queen Mother was not actually that jealous. She was not jealous at all and would not lose her temper over such a thing.
Secondly, these days, it is extremely normal for a woman to remarry, let alone an extremely reliable man like herself.
Finally, it is because the relationship between Cao Ang and the Queen Mother has already broken through several levels.
The Queen Mother's dependence and reliance on herself are no longer what they used to be!
Therefore, once He Ying learned that she had brought her niece-in-law into her room, it was normal for her to lose her temper and have some emotions.
But it’s all very easy to soothe.
So why wouldn't Cao Ang do it?
…
"Okay, stop working so hard. You just called me husband, so it should be reasonable for me to exercise some of my rights as a husband, right?"
"ah?"
"But...but it's still daytime!"
Cao Ang doesn't care about that much.
Anyway, his door was closed and his windows were covered.
Ms. Yin has always kept a low profile and rarely interacts with other people in the yard. Even in broad daylight, almost no one comes to her.
What's more, today is the day to pack up things in my own house and prepare to move away. The maids are so busy that their feet don't even touch the ground, and there is smoke on the soles of their shoes. Who can come here?
So Cao Angteng stood up.
He threw Ms. Yin down on the couch.
Then his clothes were taken off and his skirts and stockings flew everywhere.
Yin half-heartedly accepted it.
He seemed to be struggling a bit in his behavior.
However, Cao Ang then leaned into her ear and whispered something.
"Madam, you don't want to make too much noise and wake up your child, right?"
"You don't want to be seen by him either, right?"
"Well……"
Cao Ang defeated the enemy with one move.
What followed was a long period of in-depth interrogation.
…………
Leisurely days.
Busy and wonderful.
Two days later, in the early morning, Cao Ang led a team of hundreds of people, including carts and carriages.
Together with Cao Ren, Cao Chun, Dian Wei and other generals, they headed towards Puyang County in a mighty manner.
It's not far from Dingtao to Puyang. The distance between the two is only slightly longer than that from Dingtao County to Changyi.
Although most of the people in the procession were horse-drawn carriages and carts transporting luggage, the overall speed was quite moderate.
After rushing all the way slowly.
Most of the journey was soon passed.
Just worth mentioning.
When arriving at Lihu County on the border between Dongjun and Jiyin County, a young-looking scribe took the initiative to visit Cao Ang and expressed his intention to serve under Cao Ang.
For such talents who know current affairs.
Cao Ang has always accepted all comers.
And if you think about it carefully.
Not counting my father's side.
This guy seems to be the first talent to take the initiative to defect to him.
So it doesn’t matter who the person is, what kind of talent he has, or whether he is just a casual person.
In short, being able to take the initiative to seek refuge with him proves that he at least has discernment.
This vision alone was enough to make Cao Ang stop and meet him alone.
…
Currently in a post house in Lihu County.
Cao Ang sat in the elegant room.
His personal guards quickly ushered a young man into the house for him.
"General, this is the gentleman who sent me a greeting letter before, saying that he wanted to pay a visit to you."
Following Cao Ang's nod.
Several personal guards quickly retreated.
After everyone left, the young scribe first bowed to Cao Ang and made a big salute.
"I'm Mao Jie, I've met the general!"
Cao Ang stood up quickly, walked quickly to Mao Jie, held Mao Jie's elbows with both hands, lifted him up, and led him to the table.
"Sir, please sit down quickly!"
"I don't dare to be called sir. General, just call me Xiaoxian!"
After the two of them took their seats.
Cao Ang asked in a pleasant manner: "I heard that Xiaoxian is from Chenliu?"
Mao Jie nodded and replied: "To be honest, General, I am from Pingqiu County, Chenliu. I have lived in the county for generations. Before I came here, I served as a minor official in the county."
"It's just that Yanzhou has been plagued by wars for years, and Chenliu County has been far from peaceful in recent years. I originally planned to go south to Jingzhou to avoid the wars in Yanzhou."
"But I never thought that after the arrival of the general's father, Cao Gong, he defeated the Yellow Turban bandits one after another, wiped out the bandits, and suppressed Yanzhou, so that I no longer had to go south to avoid the chaos in Yanzhou."
…
Listen to Mao Jie mention these reasons.
Cao Ang felt quite emotional for a while.
Sure enough, stability and peace are the biggest catalysts for the prosperity and development of a place.
There are no wars, no bandits, and the government orders are clear.
The talents in this place will choose to stay in their hometown instead of traveling far away to find a way out elsewhere.
On the contrary, if a place is chaotic.
It has suffered from wars for many years.
No matter how hard you try to relocate, you will still choose to live in a peaceful place in order to save yourself and your family.
After sighing a few words in my heart.
Cao Ang poured tea for Mao Jie.
Then a meaningful smile appeared on his face, and he asked in a leisurely tone: "Since Mr. Xiao has come here to see me, he must want to show off his talents. Please forgive me for being frank. I wonder what Mr. Xiao can teach me?" "
Listen to Cao Ang's words.
Mao Jie suddenly looked solemn.
The whole person sat upright, with his hands on his thighs, not daring to show any signs of neglect.
he knows.
This was Cao Ang's entrance examination for him.
Even though he took the initiative to defect, Cao Ang would definitely value him with such a heart for boxing and take him under his command.
But whether his policy questions and answers are good or not depends on Cao Ang's initial impression of him, that is, what kind of official position he can have at the beginning, or how much room he has for display.
And it also involves his ceiling.
The better the answer, the higher the upper limit.
On the contrary, his future is basically destined to be in the middle and lower classes. How can we not pay attention to this?
…
Mao Jie was silent for more than ten seconds.
He considered his words carefully.
After confirming that there is no problem.
Just now he said to Cao Ang: "Before I leave, I have prepared three strategies. Two of them are applicable to the present, and one is to make long-term plans for the future!"
Cao Ang suddenly showed an interested look on his face.
But she didn't wait for him to ask.
Mao Jie took the initiative to tell the story.
"The two strategies applicable to the current situation will be named cultivation and cultivation and animal husbandry respectively."
"Among them, cultivating is to repair farming that has been damaged by years of war. Due to the rampant ant thieves in Guandong, a large amount of land has been destroyed and countless people who farmed in the fields have been displaced."
"After the land is abandoned and no one is cultivating it, the most direct consequence is a reduction in food production. Not only in Yanzhou, a large number of people starve to death year after year."
"Even the army has lost its fighting power. After all, without sufficient rations, how can we mobilize soldiers to fight bravely?"
Mao Jie said this.
There was a slight pause.
Looking up, he saw Cao Ang's face, with a slight look of approval on his face, nodding to him repeatedly.
I couldn't help but feel a little calmer in my heart.
It seems that this provision barely satisfied Cao Ang.
He was no longer vague.
Immediately compare two fingers.
"The second is the livestock and military supplies. This military supplies not only include money, but also weapons, armor, horses, even crossbows, siege equipment and defensive equipment, and so on."
"In other words, if it is not necessary, try to avoid falling into a protracted war at this time."
"Instead, hoard military supplies as much as possible. When needed in the future, if you take them out in one go, they will surely play a greater role!"
…
Mao Jie offered two strategies one after another.
To be honest, Cao Ang was quite satisfied.
These two strategies, to put it in a simpler way, are to accumulate grain widely and build walls high.
The meaning is to let Cao Ang recuperate first, accumulate strength, hoard enough food and combat power, and then decide to take a big step to attack.
Just rely on these two arguments.
Cao Ang decided that the man in front of him was a talented person.
Regardless of the last point, whether it is a strategy suitable for long-term consideration in the future, it is useful or useless.
These two points alone were enough for Cao Ang to grant him a pretty good official position.
But Cao Ang nodded repeatedly.
The look of approval on his face became more intense.
Mao Jie's confidence suddenly increased.
He immediately raised his last finger.
"The last strategy I'm going to talk about next is actually quite closely related to the current situation."
"I don't know if there will be a chance to implement it, but if there is an opportunity in the future, and the general can seize it."
"Then the rewards you can reap will definitely far exceed your efforts!"
Some lofty remarks.
Cao Ang's appetite was instantly whetted.
What strategy is so awesome?
And Mao Jie didn't show off.
It was explained decisively.
"This last resort is called serving the emperor and not obeying his orders!"
The words are spoken.
Cao Ang was suddenly shocked.
…
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(End of chapter)
