Outside the east gate of Qiao County.
The autumn wind is hunting, and the flags are fluttering.
The officers and soldiers of the three armies were all in order and waiting for the military orders from above to be issued before setting off for the next destination.
At this moment, Cao Ang stood at the city gate.
Holding the reins of the red rabbit horse with one hand, he felt the cold wind with the desolate chill blowing on his face when autumn and winter came together.
"Zhicai, Fengxiao, your bodies have just recovered, but now you are still weak and cannot bear the cold wind."
"Although your bodies and bones will only get better and better with Mr. Hua Tuo's wonderful rejuvenation, you cannot take it lightly. If there is nothing else to do, you should return to the city as soon as possible and go back to the government office to handle matters."
As Cao Ang's concerned words sounded, his eyes also turned to the several scribes standing respectfully in front of him at this moment.
It was Xun You, Guo Jia and others.
Among them, the complexions of Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia were much better than before they came to Qiao County.
He is no longer as pale as paper, and feels like he will fall to the ground in shock due to anemia at any time.
Instead, there was some blood-red rosiness, and there was a little more flesh on the face visible to the naked eye, but the figure was still so thin.
What really satisfied Cao Ang.
Several people had been standing at the city gate for a while, during which Xi Zhicai hardly coughed, which was completely different from the way he used to cough up his heart and lungs every few seconds.
All this is proof enough.
Hua Tuo's treatment plan is extremely effective.
Everything was developing in a good direction as he expected. Within half a month, these two sick seedlings had improved a lot.
In the next two to three months, their physical condition will be completely reversed, and within half a year to one year, they will basically be fully recovered.
…
At this moment, I heard Cao Ang's concerned words.
Before Guo Jia could say anything, Xi Zhicai had already taken a step forward, stood in front of Cao Ang, bowed to him to the end, and bowed.
"Thank you for your concern, General. My body and bones are now much stronger than before. The cold wind is nothing to worry about."
"If the general hadn't gone through so much trouble to find Mr. Hua Tuo for me to give me injections and medicine, I might not have the chance to stand here and speak."
"The general has been so kind to me, and my subordinates feel deeply grateful for it. I am willing to do my best to repay the general's kindness!"
Xi Zhicai said it extremely seriously.
Although you couldn't see the expression on his face after bowing down, you could just listen to his words full of sincere emotions and his rather generous tone.
I knew that what I just said came from the bottom of my heart.
…
In fact, this is not difficult to understand.
After all, there is great terror between life and death. Unless you are desperate and have no hope of living, who doesn't want to live well?
Xi Zhicai has been suffering from this disease since he was a child. As he gets older, his condition becomes more and more serious, and gradually evolves to the point where he cannot control it.
He could clearly feel that his vitality was passing away bit by bit as time passed, and the rate of passing away was getting faster and faster.
This feeling is very scary.
It is equivalent to drawing a mark on the seemingly unfathomable river of destiny and telling you that as soon as you reach this mark, you will wait to die.
In this way, it is extremely painful!
In order to survive, Xi Zhicai had seen doctors frequently and taken various medicines since he was a child. His parents and elders rushed here and there for him, just hoping that it would be effective.
However, in the end it was all in vain.
Searching hard, but to no avail.
Xi Zhicai had already made preparations, thinking that since there was no cure, he might as well live one day at a time, do some vigorous work, and live a few years before dying, which would be a life worth living.
But I didn't expect it.
After meeting Cao Ang.
It was this Lord, whom he had just taken refuge in recently, who found a skilled doctor for him, solved the stubborn illness that had troubled him for many years, and gave him the ability to continue living.
Now he feels that his body is getting better day by day, and the symptoms of serious illness are getting lighter day by day. Xi Zhicai is full of excitement and surprise.
Therefore, in Xi Zhicai's view, Cao Ang was kind to him and gave him a second life.
In this way, how could I not die loyally and do my best to serve General Cao Ang and the Cao family?
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"Zhicai's words are serious. Although you are called my staff and subordinates, in fact, in my eyes, you are no different from my family."
"We are all our own people. How can I just sit back and ignore you when you suffer from such a stubborn disease?"
"It's not just you, Fengxiao is the same. But what's different from you is that Fengxiao's transformation into what he is now has a lot to do with his own fault."
Guo Jia was listening silently.
Suddenly I found that the topic turned to myself.
He couldn't help but smile at Cao Ang.
Then after hesitating for a while, he finally plucked up the courage and waved his hand to Cao Ang with some hesitation.
"General, I know I made a mistake. I will definitely follow the doctor's instructions and take good care of my body in the future."
"It's just that the rules you set for your subordinates, can you be a little more relaxed? You don't need to drink every time, but you only have to drink once every one or two days. I think it's okay, right?"
This is the yoke that Cao Ang put on Guo Jia.
Don't use gentle words, just use orders to enforce the rules.
If Guo Jia fails to comply, he will be violating his orders, and the consequences will be severe punishment.
…
And after hearing Guo Jia's pleading words.
Cao Ang couldn't help but smile lightly.
Then he said in a calm and indifferent voice: "I can let you have a drink for three days, which is already a public plea to me. It is said that I want you to suddenly change this habit, which is somewhat impossible."
"Otherwise, according to my temper, I should cut it to the end and ban you from drinking. I will help you survive March and May, and nothing wrong with you will be gone!"
As soon as this statement came out.
Guo Jia was immediately startled.
If you really want to completely ban him from drinking, wouldn't it be equivalent to killing him? Even if you know that drinking too much is harmful to your body and mind, you can't completely ban it.
Think of this.
Guo Jia couldn't help but glance at Xun You with gratitude, thanking this old man for speaking up for him. Although he was still a little dissatisfied after drinking for three days, it was much better than not drinking at all.
And after seeing the smile Guo Jia gave him.
Xun You bowed slightly and responded.
But in fact, only he knew that he had never given any advice to General Cao at all. General Cao was completely building momentum for himself and selling himself favors.
In this way, the work of Yuzhou Prefecture will be easier to carry out in the future. After all, Guo Jia owes him a favor, and Xi Zhicai is completely loyal to the Cao family.
The power structure is very stable!
Think about this.
Xun You couldn't help but cast a look of reverence at Cao Ang, quite as if he was looking up at a mountain.
In just a few words, he wields power in the palm of his hand, accomplishing great things with little effort.
It has to be General Cao!
…
Cao Ang didn't know what Xun You was thinking.
He just couldn't help laughing when he saw the sudden change in Guo Jia's expression, but he pretended to be calm and gave the instructions very seriously.
"Wine, a small drink every three days, I won't go to this dusty place if I can't help it. Having said that, it's up to you."
"I have already told Gongda and Zhicai that I will also send special personnel to keep an eye on you. If you dare to violate the rules once, one month's salary will be withheld."
"If you violate the rules three times in a row, your salary will be deposited in the state capital. If you violate the rules more than ten times, I will send someone to seize your property."
"If you don't want to be reduced to eating and drinking in the government office every day and relying on support from colleagues and friends, you'd better abide by some rules for me. Do you understand filial piety?"
Guo Jia couldn't stand it anymore.
He was still thinking about it.
After Cao Ang left, no one here could keep an eye on him. Even though Xun You was nominally his superior, he was actually more of a colleague.
He can drink and have fun secretly, but who can control him?
However, now Cao Ang has blocked this road.
He can break the rules secretly, but he will always be caught. If he does it too many times, his salary will be confiscated.
No matter how many times you do it, your deposit will be blocked.
But don't go to your colleagues and friends' houses to eat and drink, otherwise you will lose all your face.
As for whether General Cao would do such a thing.
Guo Jia thinks he will...
So after thinking about this clearly.
Guo Jia did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly bowed to Cao Ang and said: "The general's earnest instructions may seem like harsh instructions, but in fact they are all with good intentions."
"My subordinates are by no means ungrateful and ungrateful. How could I not understand your intentions?"
"Don't worry, my subordinates will strictly abide by the rules and never dare to go beyond them!"
Seeing this little prick, he was convinced.
Cao Ang couldn't help but smile.
"Okay, just remember what you said."
"It's getting late. It's time for me to set off. Gongda and everyone else, I'll leave this to you. I will call you back when the time is right!"
"I'll be waiting to see you off, General!"
As everyone spoke in unison and bowed in unison, Cao Ang bowed his hands in return and then got on the red rabbit horse.
The flag was waved and the three armies moved together.
He left the county seat of Qiao County in a mighty manner.
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Peiguo looks at its shape.
Much like a butterfly tipping toward the southeast.
The west where Qiao County is located and the north where Pei County is located are each one of the left wings of the butterfly.
In the middle of these two important towns.
It is connected by Peiguo's administrative office and Xiangxian County.
Cao Ang's next march route is to start from Qiao County, march eastward until reaching Xiang County, and then turn north.
After a long journey, after arriving at Peixian County, a large county in the north of Pei State, we took a short rest and then entered the territory of Shanyang County.
And Changyi County, Shanyang County.
That is where the capital of Yanzhou is located. His father, Cao Cao, should have led his troops back there at this moment, waiting for Cao Ang to arrive.
Father and son can meet again.
According to such a rigorous march plan, the army marched along the important cities along the way for about ten days, and successfully arrived at Xiangxian County, the county seat.
Here he was warmly welcomed by a group of officials headed by Yuan Zhong, the Prime Minister of Pei State.
But nothing else happened.
After all, when establishing the state capital, Cao Ang had already issued a written announcement to the prefects of surrounding counties.
Among them, the Prime Minister of Pei State, because he is located very close to Qiao County, is the one most affected by geopolitics, and there is no way to avoid it.
Therefore upon receipt of the clerical announcement.
He is more positive than anyone else.
Others simply sent their subordinates or envoys to send a letter to express their surrender to the state capital.
But Yuan Zhong was different. He personally rode a fast horse to Qiao County, paid a respectful visit to Cao Ang, and expressed his loyalty.
I just returned to Xiangxian County again.
…
For such a sensible person, letting him continue to serve as the Prime Minister of Pei State will only be beneficial, not harmful.
But Cao Ang still planned to replace him.
The problem still lies with this surname.
This guy's surname is Yuan, and he is indeed a descendant of the Yuan family in Runan. Although he is now surrendering allegiance to him, God knows how many connections he has with Yuan Shu. The clan bond is extremely strong.
If one day, the Cao family and Yuan Shu go to war, Yuan Zhong will become a spy in the middle and rear.
But even if it doesn't cause any real damage, it's still disgusting and troublesome enough.
Therefore, in Cao Ang's view.
The most trouble-free and convenient solution is to remove Yuan Zhong from the position of Prime Minister Pei and replace this place with a top leader, and the hidden danger will naturally be eliminated.
certainly.
There will be no adjustments at this stage.
Once things are stable here, it's just a matter of an order and a piece of paper.
At that time, it will be up to Xun You and others to take charge.
There is no need for Cao Ang to worry.
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Rested in Xiang County for two days.
Cao Ang set off again.
At this moment, he was riding on horseback, feeling the bleak autumn wind blowing in his face, squinting his eyes and looking into the distance.
Although it is a bit cold today.
But for Cao Ang's physique.
The twelfth lunar month of winter is much more comfortable than the scorching summer lunar month. Of course, if it were the twelfth lunar month of winter, it would still be unavoidable. After all, ordinary soldiers cannot bear the cold.
I thought so in my heart.
Cao Ang also turned his head and glanced back.
I saw the lieutenants of the army. Although the formation was somewhat loose due to the rush of marching, the most basic formation was still there, and they were closely followed in front and behind.
It can also be seen from this that the basic quality of Cao Jun's soldiers can be said to be quite high.
But just when Cao Ang was full of joy.
When you are ready to turn around and continue on your way.
However, he accidentally glanced at the cavalry team cruising on the right side of the team, responsible for guarding the safety of both sides of the army and giving advance warning.
Zhao Yun, who was dressed in white armor and white robes and sat on a white horse, was followed by a young general behind Zhao Zilong.
This young man was also riding on horseback, with a spear slung on his back. It was obvious that he had good riding skills, and he was able to move, stop, and turn with ease.
Look carefully again.
It can be seen that this young general has a somewhat plain face. At first glance, he seems to be loyal and honest, which is very different from the handsome and handsome Zhao Yun.
This immediately aroused Cao Ang's interest.
Although there were many people in the army, it was impossible for him to clearly remember the appearance of each person, but he had the impression that there was no such person in the cavalry team.
Otherwise, it would just rely on his skillful equestrian skills.
He should have some memories.
Think of this.
Cao Ang immediately shouted to Zhao Yun and summoned him and the young general behind him with his hands.
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"General, what are your orders?"
After Zhao Yun led the people over.
As Cao Ang moved his horse forward, he asked Zhao Yun with great interest: "Zilong, I wonder who the young general following you is?"
"You shouldn't have been in the cavalry before, right?"
I heard Cao Ang ask about this.
Zhao Yun was obviously stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but look back. The young general who came here to report with him had a little idea.
After reacting immediately.
He told Cao Ang everything about the situation.
"The general is aware of everything. This man's surname is Chen, and his cousin is Shuzhi. He is a strong man who took the initiative to join the army when our army was stationed in Xiangxian County."
"Because he reported that he was proficient in equestrian skills, and after verification by General Cao Chun, it was proved that he was so, so he was included in the army and temporarily assigned to the cavalry camp."
"Zi Mo will not be satisfied with the people under his command, so I will lead him first. After he gets familiar with it, we will consider making other arrangements or continuing to stay under my command."
After the basic situation is introduced.
Zhao Yun quickly signaled to Chen Dao.
Chen Dao was also very sensible. He immediately bowed to Cao Ang and called him General.
Cao Jun was marching all the way.
It will also continue to recruit soldiers.
But it’s not a blanket recruitment.
Instead, they recruit elite soldiers in a controlled manner, taking into account the pressure of food reserves. This can replenish the losses in the army, and secondly, continuously enhance the strength of the army.
This is called Chen Daozhe.
Those who are proficient in equestrian skills and have good riding abilities are relatively high-quality soldiers. They can skip training and become a regular cavalryman.
If such people come to join the army on their own initiative, there is absolutely no reason to turn them away.
So everything is reasonable and compliant.
However, after Cao Ang heard this person's name, he couldn't help but secretly move in his heart.
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Chen arrives and Chen Shu arrives.
There are not many records about him in history books.
Especially when it comes to specific events, there are only a few details and only a few sentences.
However, others have clearly recorded their evaluation of him. His reputation is lower than that of Zhao Yun, but their loyalty and bravery are both world-famous.
The famous Baijie soldiers were commanded by him. Although he did not know what military exploits he had in his life, he did a lot of official work in the end. Obviously, he still had some deeds and achievements in marching and fighting.
The most interesting thing for Cao Ang.
This kid is actually hanging out with Zhao Yun now. The two seem to have a secret destiny.
Moreover, Zhao Yun was the first to join Cao Ang's command. He had experienced several wars before and after, and his name had long been recorded in the merit book.
On the other hand, Chen Dao is a newcomer.
Although he is skilled in equestrian skills, he can only be regarded as a small leader at best. Now in another time and space, his status is still lower than that of Zhao Yun.
There is really nothing to say about this feeling.
…
"Uncle Zhi, are you from Pei State?"
Hear Cao Ang asking himself.
Chen Dao didn't dare to neglect at all, even if he told everything about the situation.
"Returning to the general, I am from Pingyu County, Runan County, Yuzhou. The reason why I am in Pei State this time is to travel around, increase my knowledge and hone my skills."
"It just so happens that General, your army is passing through Xiangxian County. Your subordinates have heard of your name for a long time and know that you are a rare hero in the world."
"From the perspective of my subordinates, this opportunity is rare. If I miss this opportunity to make achievements with the general, I may regret it for half my life in the future. That's why I have the courage to come and join the army."
What Chen Dao said sounded quite right.
At the same time, it also reflects something from the side.
Cao Ang's reputation is getting bigger and bigger now.
From a slight reputation at the beginning, it later developed into an excellent reputation among a specific group of people.
And experienced several major events in succession.
After winning several battles in a row.
The reputation spread completely.
Then receive blessings from various official positions.
His fame has skyrocketed instantly, and now anyone with a little bit of information channels and a little bit of insight can't help but know Cao Ang.
Many young talents took the initiative to join Cao Ang for this reason.
This phenomenon made Cao Ang very happy, and he became more and more satisfied with Chen Dao, a young general who had already been very interested in him.
…
Think about it.
Dang even reached out and patted Chen Dao on the arm, then nodded in approval to him.
"Uncle is good. You should study hard under General Zilong and experience a few more big battles to gain some credit for yourself."
"When the time is right, I will let you lead a team of troops alone, just like General Zilong now!"
As soon as this statement came out.
Chen Dao was immediately excited.
For a young man like him, there are really not many people who are so lofty in their minds that they only want to be crowned marquises and generals, and their names will be recorded in history.
Most of them have a specific reference, and if you think about striving to reach this goal, it's almost enough.
Chen Dao's reference is Zhao Yun.
He felt that General Zilong was very majestic. He was the number one general under General Cao Chun and had hundreds of cavalry of his own.
And he is extremely trusted by his immediate boss, Cao Ang.
To be able to survive to such an extent, he should be considered a relatively successful general.
Chen Dao thought that one day, like Zhao Yun, he would be able to command hundreds of elite cavalry and charge recklessly on the battlefield.
I feel that this day is very exciting.
And Cao Ang now made a vision for him.
It makes Chen Daoxin yearn for it.
At that moment, he looked at Cao Ang with great respect and admiration, bowed and said with great solemnity.
"Thanks to the general's respect, I will definitely live up to your trust. I am willing to ride my horse forward and kill the enemy first!"
Cao Ang laughed when he heard this.
He sent the two men back to the team.
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Pei County.
The official name of the imperial court at this time was Xiaopei.
It is the northernmost city in Pei State except Gongqiu County, and it is also a large county.
As for the people in the Han Dynasty.
What Xiao Pei is really known for.
It lies in the rise of Liu Bang, Emperor Taizu of the Han Dynasty.
As we all know, when Liu Bang served as the pavilion chief of Surabaya, he was under the jurisdiction of Peixian County. As a native of Fengxian County, after he raised troops in his hometown, the first large town he attacked was Peixian County.
Among the founding heroes of the Western Han Dynasty, Fan Kuai and others were all born here, and they were famous in the early Han Dynasty.
Therefore, it is called "the hometown of a generation of emperors".
Although the two Han Dynasties have now changed, and although they belong to the same Han Dynasty in name, the essence is that they have changed dynasties, and Xiaopei's imperial township attributes have been weakened.
However, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. No matter what, it is the place where Emperor Gao started his career. The descendants of the Liu surname do not dare to deny this.
Therefore, Xiaopei's strength is still quite strong.
certainly.
No matter how strong Xiaopei is, in Cao Ang's opinion, it is just like this, and it is not as strong as the sky.
What's more, Xiaopei belongs to the northern end of Pei State, adjacent to Shanyang County of Yanzhou, and is closely adjacent to the administrative center of Yanzhou.
If anything happens here.
The Cao family's army arrived at dawn and dusk, and they could hit this place in a matter of seconds.
Influenced by geopolitics.
No matter how strong this place is, it is the most loyal to the Cao family and the first place to choose to surrender to the Cao family.
And Cao Ang spent more than ten days running around.
Let the time advance to after mid-November.
Finally arrived in Peixian successfully.
And he was warmly welcomed by the local official system and several big families in the county. Everyone showed great enthusiasm, as if they were welcoming not Cao Ang, but Liu Bang who came back to sing the song of the wind.
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