Xuzhou, Tanjun, in the Prefectural Mufu.
When Tao Qian heard that Qijun in Qingzhou had been lost, he couldn't help but cursed Cao Cao's incompetence in the palace.
Qijun is not only of great importance to Qingzhou, but also very important to Xuzhou.
Although Xuzhou is connected with Yanzhou, Yuzhou is isolated from it. Even if Liu Hong wants to send troops against him, he can only enter Langya County from Taishan County.
In this way, you only need to send an elite army to resist.
But now, the loss of Qi County means that Langya County is under attack from both sides.
If he wants to guard against Yanzhou's invasion, he must send more troops to garrison.
"Cao Cao is so incompetent!"
Tao Qian took a breath and said helplessly.
The fall of Qijun, coupled with Cao Cao's previous actions, made him increasingly unhappy.
"My lords, Liu Hong has taken over Qi County now. If the other party leads his troops southward, Langya County may not be able to withstand Liu Hong's attack."
Tao Qian looked at the counselors below and said slowly.
"Why don't I lead my troops to attack? I want to see if Liu Hong is as strong as the rumors say."
Cao Bao in the hall suddenly said.
"Cao Bao, don't be so reckless."
Tao Qian persuaded Cao Bao when he saw that Cao Bao didn't look fake.
"Lord, I have a plan that will make Cao Cao not only afraid to invade Xuzhou, but if Liu Hong attacks, he will be willing to send troops to reinforce it."
Suddenly, a scribe came out and said with his hands raised.
"Yuanlong, what's your plan? Let's talk about it."
Tao Qian looked at Chen Deng with a happy expression on his face.
"My lord, Cao Song, the father of Cao Cao, is training in Langya County. Why don't we follow Dong Zhuo's example and kidnap Cao's father to make his son."
Chen Deng held up his hands and talked eloquently.
Tao Qian had a headache when he heard this, and looked at Chen Deng with a hint of blame.
After all, he would never do such sneaky things. If he held Cao Cao's father hostage to threaten him, wouldn't it discredit him?
"I know why your lord is worried. Your lord can send an elite force called to protect Cao Song, but actually to monitor Cao Song. Moreover, Qi County is lost and Langya County is also in danger. Cao Cao will definitely be worried about his father's safety. We are just helping him protect his father." Father, what’s wrong with being a villain?”
Chen Deng analyzed the pros and cons one by one, and everyone in the hall was silent for a long time.
Tao Qian thought about it again and again, and finally nodded.
There is an essential difference between sending troops to protect and sending troops to threaten.
Although the purpose is the same, the former is for righteousness, while the latter is doing villainous things.
Moreover, once Cao Song died in Langya County, Cao Cao would definitely blame him for the incident.
Tao Qian immediately ordered an elite team to go to Langya County to protect Cao Song.
Although Liu Hong is in great danger, given Cao Cao's character, as long as he is given a reason, he will definitely seek Xuzhou.
As Chen Deng said, if Cao Cao wants to invade Xuzhou with Cao Song in his hands, he will have to make careful decisions.
The name of protection is actually a naked threat.
Tao Qian could think of this, and so could Cao Cao.
Since he wanted to seize Xuzhou, he would never leave any clue to Tao Qian.
Immediately, people rushed to Langya County to pick up Cao Song.
Changyi County, Yanzhou.
"Qijun has been captured. It seems that Cao Cao should be anxious."
Liu Hong looked at the letter sent by Chen Gong and chuckled. He was in a good mood and rode his horse to the suburbs.
The tigers, leopards, elephants, eagles, etc. that Emperor Han Ling had previously rewarded him with were all kept here in captivity.
The last time they were given to him, these animals were all skin and bones from starvation, with only a layer of skin left.
After several years of careful nurturing, these animals gradually regained their shape.
After all, these days, even the imperial palace only treats these tribute animals as food.
How could such careful upbringing be possible?
"I leave these animals to you to tame."
Liu Hong glanced at the man beside him and said.
This was a slave he saw when passing by Yaxing just now. When he saw the title of Beast Tamer above his head, he immediately bought him and named him Liu Shou.
The beast tamer entry was refreshed to the beast taming master, and the entries such as proficiency in animal language were also refreshed, allowing him to tame these beasts.
"Yes, my lord!"
Liu Shou thanked Liu Hong gratefully.
"When the domestication is successful and mass reproduction is achieved, a real tiger and leopard cavalry may be able to be formed."
Looking at the hordes of beasts, Liu Hong thought to himself.
After all, this is an idea of his, and whether it will succeed or not is still unknown, but Quan must have laid the foundation for it.
Liu Hong came to the recruitment hall. Since the last time two peerless generals Xu Chu and Zhao Yun appeared.
There have never been any top talents in the recruitment hall, most of them are counselors with blue entries.
"Perhaps it's entering a cooling-off period?"
Liu Hong thought to himself.
Just as he was about to leave, he saw someone walking in from the door.
Look up.
Liu Hong was slightly startled when he saw a flash of golden light in front of him.
[Superior Craftsmanship], [Master Shipbuilder],...
He came back to his senses and looked at the man in front of him, a middle-aged man who looked so thin and frail that a gust of wind could blow him over.
He actually has an entry related to shipbuilding.
Liu Hong couldn't help but his eyes lit up. Finally, a useful and unique talent had arrived! !
Immediately stepped forward.
"Who are you?"
The middle-aged man was stunned when he heard the words, and looked at the old man in front of him. His appearance was majestic and his bearing was even more extraordinary.
Moreover, the surrounding officials looked at each other with awe.
He knew clearly in his heart that the person in front of him must be a big shot.
He didn't dare to neglect at that moment and hurriedly bowed his hands and replied.
"Zhou Zhi, I have met you, sir."
Zhou family?
Liu Hong looked at Zhou Zhi in front of him with confusion and continued to ask.
"But the Jiangdong Zhou clan?"
You must know that China's shipbuilding industry has developed rapidly since the Qin Dynasty. When Qin Shi Huang unified the country, he built the Ling Canal.
The ships built can carry fifty tons.
At the beginning, Qin Shihuang twice sent Xu Fu to lead a huge fleet overseas to seek elixirs, and even reached Japan and Taiwan.
Being able to reach these places on the dangerous sea shows how developed the shipbuilding industry of the Qin Dynasty was!
And this Zhou clan was one of the clans that once built ships for the Qin Dynasty.
In terms of shipbuilding technology, he ranks among the top three among the Han Dynasty.
The Zhou clan was originally a famous clan, but in recent years, the Han Dynasty had been in turmoil, so the shipbuilding clan also began to decline.
Liu Hong was also the first person to see the Zhou family with his own eyes.
Zhou Zhi was originally just in awe of Liu Hong, but when the other party revealed his identity, he was surprised and nodded in recognition.
"I didn't expect that there are still people who know about the Zhou family today. Your Excellency is really knowledgeable."
Liu Hong looked at the other party and asked.
"Since you are from the Zhou clan, you must also be able to build ships, right?"
When Zhou Zhi heard this, his somewhat rickety figure immediately straightened up, with a rather proud and confident look on his face.
"Sir, my shipbuilding skills are the best in my family. There are only three people in the world who can compare with me!"
Liu Hong knew that the other party was not bragging. After all, the other party had a bunch of golden entries on his head.
He likes people who are capable and confident.
"I want to build a shipbuilding yard in Qingzhou, and you will be solely responsible for it. Would you like that?"
