After Xun Yu and the others agreed to be loyal to Cao Cao, the atmosphere of the banquet became more lively.
Guo Jia drank the wine in the glass and said with a chuckle,
"There is something unclear in Fengxiao's heart, please make it clear to the Lord."
"You don't have to be polite to show your filial piety, just ask."
Cao Cao smiled.
"When we first entered the city, we saw notices posted by the government, encouraging people to reclaim wasteland and attracting nobles from poor families. Who made these policies that benefit the people?"
Guo Jia looked calm and asked casually, but in fact his eyes were already fixed on Cao Cao.
"Well, this was actually discussed by me and a group of subordinates."
Cao Cao laughed haha.
Although he drank a lot, he still remembered Yang Ling's advice.
"Yes, this is what we discussed together."
Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan also nodded in agreement.
Except for these clan generals, everyone in Cao's army either didn't know about Yang Ling's existence, or they only knew that Yang Ling was their elder brother when they were attacking Dong Zhuo a few days ago, when Dian Wei and Zhao Yun were in the limelight.
Before tonight's banquet, Cao Cao warned them not to mention Yang Ling casually.
"So this is ah."
Guo Jia nodded.
Xun Yu and the others are not fools. As for Cao Cao's generals, it's okay to let them go into battle to kill the enemy.
How is it possible to come up with such a policy that benefits the people?
It's just that the three of them were new here, and Cao Cao didn't want to tell them clearly, so it was hard for them to continue questioning.
…
Early the next morning, Xun Yu and the others took office.
In order to show respect for them, Cao Cao resigned from the original county magistrate and appointed Xun Yu as his deputy.
Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai were very talented in the military field, and they were both appointed as military advisors to offer wine!
After the first day of work, the three of them gathered together for a meal.
"The master's layout is indeed beyond Yuan Shao's ability."
Xun Yu sighed.
They had high hopes that they had only known Cao Cao for a day, but Cao Cao valued them so much that he gave them such important positions as county magistrate and military advisor.
"But I'm a little confused. Why did the Lord tell me and Zhicai today that he would arrange for a doctor to check our bodies in the next two days?"
Guo Jia was a little stunned.
"I don't understand either."
Xi Zhicai also looked confused.
"Maybe my lord sees that you look bad and is worried about your health."
Xun Yu smiled and said,
"This is also my lord's concern for you."
"Maybe so."
Guo Jia shook his head and didn't take it to heart.
"When I took office today, I found something unusual."
Xun Yu suddenly said.
Seeing his mysterious appearance, Guo Jiahe Xi Zhicai became interested and said quickly,
"What's so unusual?"
"I found that all the officials under my lord are using a counting method called Chinese numerals."
As Xun Yu spoke, he dipped his hands in water and wrote the numbers from 1 to 0 on the table.
After his simple explanation, the smart Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai quickly understood the use of numbers.
"Brother Wen Ruo, don't tell me. Compared with the usual method, this counting method is more concise, compact, clear and easy to understand, and it is more comprehensive in terms of statistics."
Guo Jia couldn't help but nod in praise.
"Not only that, but the way they count logistics supplies is also different from what we used to do."
"They separate their income and expenses and record them in two books."
"When you need to check the accounts, you only need to calculate the two account books separately, finally summarize them, and then compare them with the materials in the warehouse."
Xun Yu said slowly.
Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but praise,
"This accounting method, coupled with Chinese numerals, can really simplify the complex and reduce a lot of work! I just don't know who came up with these two methods?"
"I asked the officials, and they all said it was invented by the prefect."
Xun Yu said.
At this moment, Xi Zhi noticed that Guo Jia was touching his chin and thinking about something.
"Fengxiao, what are you thinking about?"
"Do you still remember that at the banquet last night, when we asked about policies that benefit the people, Mr. Cao didn't mean what he said?"
Guo Jia said softly.
"Of course I remember. What's wrong?"
"Is it possible that the person who provided Duke Cao with policies that benefit the people is the same person who invented these two accounting methods?"
Guo Jia's words instantly stunned Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai.
"Why does Fengxiao have such thoughts?"
Xun Yu couldn't help but ask.
"We took office today, and we have basically met all the people under the lord's command. Who do you think will be the one who proposes policies that benefit the people and invents new accounting methods?"
Guo Jia asked rhetorically.
"this……"
The two frowned and thought, then both shook their heads.
They took office today and have met all of Cao Cao's men.
There are many generals who are good at conquering and fighting with extraordinary prowess.
But there is no one who can be called resourceful!
"In my opinion, the lord must have another counselor. This person is low-key and doesn't like to be in the limelight. The previous strategies were all contributed by him."
Guo Jia smiled and said,
"But this is just a guess on my part, it may not be correct!"
"What you said is not impossible."
Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai nodded slightly, with expressions of agreement.
After all, Guo Jia is the smartest among the three of them and the best at discovering clues.
If Yang Ling knew about the conversation between the three of them, he would definitely sigh. I hid it so deeply, I never thought that you would find it again!
"Hearing what you said, I would like to get acquainted with this person."
Xun Yu was a little moved.
If it is true as Guo Jia said, these are all done by the same person, then that person's talent is not inferior to his own!
It’s a pity that I can’t get to know such a talented person!
"But this person likes to keep a low profile and doesn't want to show up, and he can't force it. If we forcefully find him, I'm afraid it will anger the other party."
Guo Jia shook his head.
"That's what you said. But since we work together under the lord's account, the future will be long."
Xun Yu smiled.
He didn't believe that the man behind Cao Cao could endure it forever!
…
After Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Xi Zhicai joined, Dongjun's development speed suddenly accelerated a lot.
Whether it is military or internal affairs, they have taken care of everything in an orderly manner!
Although Cao Cao was very pleased, he did not forget Yang Ling's contribution. He sent Dian Wei over many times to give him various delicacies as a reward.
However, such good days did not last long, and soon Cao Cao received urgent news.
Black Mountain bandits invade Dongjun!
…
In the lobby.
Cao Cao looked at the silk cloth in his hand with a gloomy expression.
"What do you think?"
Guo Jia stood up calmly and said softly,
"My lord, according to my subordinates, the attack by the Black Mountain bandits this time must be due to my lord's raid on the Huang Mansion."
"Now that winter is about to begin, the Black Mountain Bandits will not be able to survive this winter without the help of the Huang family and other noble families."
"The safest thing is to defend the city and not take the initiative to fight the Black Mountain bandits."
"When the weather gets colder, they will defeat themselves!"
