"Mr. Huang, what's wrong with you?"
Yu Du said, stepping forward and helping him up politely.
"To tell the truth, Chief Yu, the newly appointed governor of Dongjun, Cao Cao, ransacked all the homes of our noble clan!"
Huang Silang cried.
"What?!"
Yu Du was shocked and his expression changed!
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the country was in turmoil.
After the Yellow Turban Uprising, heroes and thieves swarmed everywhere.
Many nobles in various places also saw that the world was about to undergo great changes.
So some people began to secretly follow the bandits to protect themselves.
Even the Zhen family behind Zhen Mi has an inextricable relationship with the Black Mountain Bandit Commander Zhang Yan.
The Huang family is no exception.
He contacted other families and secretly provided Yu Du with food, grass, and soldiers in case they were not needed.
Otherwise, how could Yudu's hundreds of thousands of people survive in the mountains where birds don't poop?
Cao Cao confiscated the Huang family and other noble families, which was equivalent to cutting off the livelihood of Yudu's tribe!
His expression instantly darkened, and after thinking for a long time, he said coldly,
"Then according to Mr. Huang, how can I help you get revenge?"
"Captain Yu, as long as you gather a large army, march into Dongjun, and destroy Cao Cao."
Huang Silang said.
"Isn't this... a bit too risky?"
Yu Du said hesitantly.
Although he claims to have an army of hundreds of thousands, it does not only belong to him alone, but also to the troops of other leaders such as Bai Rao, Sui Gu, and Yu Fuluo, which add up to only a few hundred thousand.
And some of them are old, weak, sick and disabled, and cannot go to the battlefield at all.
It is really risky to rush into Dongjun and attack a county so rashly!
"Please rest assured, Chief Yu. During the previous campaign against Dong Zhuo, Qiao Mao was killed by Liu Dai and his tribe was annexed by Liu Dai."
"Now there are only 5,000 Cao Cao's troops in the entire East County!"
"As for Liu Dai, Cao Cao has occupied Dongjun. Liu Dai hates that he is too late and will never send troops to help!"
After listening to Huang Silang's persuasion, Yu Du was immediately moved!
They have been living in the mountains for these years, and they can only survive with the help of Huang Silang and others.
If it is true as Huang Silang said, they have a great chance of turning around!
Thinking of this, Yu Du made up his mind and said in a deep voice,
"Come here, go and invite the leaders Bai Rao, Sui Gu, and Yu Fuluo!"
…
Cao Cao, Yang Ling and others did not know about the situation on the Black Mountain bandit side.
After dealing with the Huang family nobles, they began to vigorously develop internal affairs.
Not only was the reclamation of wasteland in full swing, but a large number of talented scholars from poor families were also employed.
In addition, Cao Cao also recruited two thousand strong men one after another, intending to train them into a new army.
This day.
On the official road outside Puyang County, three horses suddenly walked side by side.
The three people sitting on the horse were all dressed as scholars.
Looking at the farmers working enthusiastically in the fields on both sides of the road, one of them couldn't help but nodded and said,
"It seems that Cao Mengde is quite capable. He is actually organizing people to reclaim wasteland."
Another person's eyes fell on the farm tools in the hands of the people, and he frowned slightly.
"Look at the farm tools they are holding, they seem different from what we have seen before."
"Brother Wen Ruo really has a keen eye. These farm tools seem to open up the land, making it more convenient!"
The last person has a delicate appearance and a slightly pale face.
He simply reined in his mount, dismounted, walked to the field and chatted with the farmer for a few words, and then turned back.
"I heard from these farmers that these farm tools and cattle were provided to them free of charge by the government."
He told the other two companions the new policy implemented by Cao Cao in detail.
Their eyes lit up when they heard this, and they couldn't help but praise,
"Such a policy can not only curb the powerful earth gods, but also benefit the people!"
"It seems that Cao Mengde not only loves the people like a son, but is also quite wise!"
The fair-faced young man couldn't help laughing and said,
"Hearing what Brother Wen Ruo said, it seems that he intends to defect to Cao Mengde."
"Whether I defect or not depends on whether this person is worthy of my following."
The man called Brother Wen Ruo laughed.
The three of them continued walking together, and after a while, they entered Puyang County.
At the city gate, they naturally saw the notice posted by Cao Cao.
"Evaluate based on talent, regardless of family background. Cao Mengde's level is really high!"
The man named Wen Ruo sighed softly.
The three of them quickly arrived at the gate of the county government office.
"Stop, what are you doing?"
The soldier in charge of the guard shouted and asked.
"Please inform the prefect and tell him that Yingchuan Xunyu, Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia will come to visit the prefect!"
Xun Yu, the leader, cupped his hands and said.
"Okay, wait here for now."
The soldiers turned and left.
The three of them waited patiently at the door.
Not long after, I heard the sound of footsteps.
"Where are the three gentlemen?"
The three of them took a closer look and saw a disheveled man running out of it with bare feet!
It's Cao Cao!
"The three of them are Mr. Wenruo, Mr. Zhicai and Mr. Fengxiao from Yingchuan, right?"
Cao Cao excitedly held their hands, turned to the guards and yelled,
"How can you be so rude and have three people waiting here?!"
Seeing this situation, even though the three of them were arrogant, they could not help but have a good impression of Cao Cao!
"Please come in quickly, three gentlemen!"
Cao Cao warmly welcomed the three people in.
After the three people sat down in the lobby, Cao Cao went back and dressed up. Then he walked out again and greeted the three people with a smile.
“I’ve heard about the names of these three gentlemen for a long time, but I didn’t expect that they would come to visit me. It really makes my place shine!”
The three of them looked at each other, and the still young Guo Jia couldn't help but said,
"May I ask how Governor Cao learned about my name?"
Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai also looked puzzled.
Among the three, Xun Yu is naturally the most famous.
He was born in the Xun family of Yingchuan, after Xunzi.
When He Yong, a famous scholar from Nanyang, saw Xun Yu, he was greatly surprised and said: "This is the talent of Wang Zuo!"
But Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia are young and not famous.
Especially Guo Jia, who chose to live in seclusion after the age of twenty, secretly befriending heroes and not interacting with the world, let alone anyone knowing!
Naturally, Cao Cao knew the names of Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia from Yang Ling.
He had previously asked Yang Ling if there were any other talents he could recommend.
Yang Ling recommended some talents to him, including Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Xi Zhicai!
Xun Yu, in particular, was promoted by Yang Ling as a talented person to the king!
Even people like Yang Ling praised Xun Yu so much, so Xun Yu is definitely the best talent!
"Well... I have heard that sir has great talent."
Cao Cao chuckled and did not reveal Yang Ling's existence.
Firstly, it was because Yang Ling liked to keep a low profile, and secondly, he couldn't figure out the purpose of Xun Yu's visit.
