"Mengde, how can we recruit talents from the opposition?"
"I envied people like Yuan Shao at the beginning. They only needed to raise their arms to get the response of famous people from all over the world. Until now, Yuan's family is still crowded with famous people. Many people want to join his army, but they can't get in."
Bao Xin blinked his eyes and smiled. Hearing this, it was certainly impossible to say that Meng De was not jealous of Yuan Shao's family background. Yuan Benchu settled in Jizhou last year and this year. Although many people followed him and famous people gave advice, But he also fought several vigorous and beautiful battles and became famous in the face of adversity. Coupled with his family background, there was a situation where anyone who crossed the threshold would fall under his command.
This is what most people believe that Yuan Shao is the person who can win the end of the troubled times. This is the potential he has already shown, and his reputation is glorious and his family disciples and officials are all over the world, which will only make him more powerful.
Cao Cao paused and then said in a deep voice: "Yuan Shao, it's like he built a magnificent palace. The people who enter the palace are famous teachers and scholars with both ability and political integrity. The people who stand in the corridors are also empresses of famous clans. But there are still some Many people have been turned away.”
"And he, Yuan Shao, is just a microcosm of the Han Dynasty's scholars. But all scholars are officials, and the people they appoint are all based on virtue, reputation, and birth."
"So, are those who are turned away from the door without talent? It is not necessary to use elegant people to quell troubled times, but only focusing on elegance and virtue, regardless of talent, is also putting the cart before the horse. I think the key to ending troubled times is It should be here."
Cao Cao sat upright with his upper body straighter, his face was solemn and solemn, his eyes were like torches and he looked into the distance. He said solemnly: "I, Cao Mengde, am willing to tear down the so-called 'palace' and 'lintel', and prioritize talents and be recommended. Only talents can be promoted." It’s a lift.”
"In this way, the way is inclusive of the aspirations of heaven and earth, and as for virtue, it should be monitored and regulated by heavy codes. Therefore, although you don't have the nobility of a palace when you come to my place, you have a vast world where you can display your talents to your heart's content!"
"Meritocracy..."
After thinking about it, Bao Xin gradually nodded.
It has to be said that this method not only allows Cao Cao to gather talents under his command, but also increases the number of scholars within the country.
This is the best way for Mengde to gain a foothold. Seeking talents based on talents is enough to compete. In addition, Liu Dai died and Zheng Sui died in the battle. It is the time when the people's hearts are separated. He can calm the hearts of the poor families, the scholars and the people.
You can also get more local warriors to follow you, making it easier to recruit soldiers and horses. To take a step back, if the Qingxu bandits can be captured after being defeated, and all these people are recruited as soldiers, Mengde's troops will be greatly increased.
"What Meng De said is absolutely true," Bao Xin sighed slightly, but still sighed and said, "However, even so, it is not easy to defeat the Qingxu thieves and stabilize them and coerce the refugees."
"I have occupied Jibei, Rencheng and other places, and are supporting each other with Dong Junyao. I respect Meng De and elect me to be the governor to defeat the thieves first. I believe that no one will stand up to oppose it in a short time. Zhang Miao, Bian Rang and others We are unable to quell the Qingxu bandits, so we can only place our hopes on you and me."
This is where Bao Xin and Cao Cao come together. During the negotiation, Cao Cao does not need to be too straightforward. It only takes a few words to understand what he wants.
At the same time, you can clearly see the current situation and see the future situation from a distance.
After he said this, Cao Cao's face really relaxed.
In this way, setting up a surprise army in Shouzhang this time is the real "great victory". Not only will the battle be won, but people's hearts will also tilt towards Cao Cao. Cao Cao smiled and said, "Stabilize the situation first, and then how to resettle the refugees, Rebuild the city, and when the talents gather together, we will definitely be able to come up with a solution."
"Two distinguished ministers, the students have something to say about the method of internal governance."
At this time, Zhang Han, who had been listening for a long time, suddenly spoke, causing the two of them to look over unconsciously.
Seeing him hand down his hand, his expression was as usual, not like he was bragging, Cao Cao was secretly speechless.
Tsk, you know.
It would be an unexpected surprise if he could really mention some achievements. Cao Cao stretched out his hand to point to Zhang Han and said with a smile to Bao Xin: "Look, this is an example of meritocracy."
"Hahaha," Bao Xin looked at Zhang Han with interest. At this time, Xi Zhicai also came over and looked at him in disbelief.
Cao Cao patted the futon beside him and motioned for Zhang Han to sit beside him. At the same time, he said in a slow and relaxed tone: "Tell me, what's your plan?"
Zhang Han sat down as he was told and said two words in a concise and concise manner - Juntun.
"And it's a military camp under centralized jurisdiction."
"Yes, that's right." The two of them nodded one after another. Only in this way can thieves like Qingxu live in peace and be treated differently from the local people.
Expanding land and reclaiming wasteland is an important way of survival for the people. Firstly, it is to ensure people's livelihood and secondly, it is to reserve food for the army. If you want to implement the farming system, you only need to divide taxation, reclamation area, manpower appointment, etc. to achieve stable results.
Both Cao Cao and Bao Xin understood that nowadays it was indeed necessary to rely on land development to win back the hearts of the people, and the Yanzhou gentry would not refuse.
However, how and where to station it requires careful discussion.
Zhang Han continued: "Qingzhou and Xuzhou have had thieves one after another. The origin is that the local government has collapsed and lost the authority to convince the people. This is what we often say has lost people's hearts."
"The hearts of the people are scattered, the people have lost their food, and they have become thieves in order to save their lives. In fact, they are still farmers at heart, and most of the weapons they carry are modified from farm tools."
"Therefore, Ming Gong does not need to continue to pursue and fight fiercely with the bandits. After this battle, they have no morale in the army. They should mainly attack and harass them. When they are exhausted and have no food to eat, they can then persuade them to surrender. They will definitely be able to achieve something. Get."
"After all, the bandits are in a dilemma. They have been trapped in Yanzhou. The Taishan Prefecture is retreating and Ming Gong's army is advancing. If they continue to fight, they will be desperate. If they do not attack or pursue, they will just harass them day and night. When the enemy is tired, it will destroy their will. , once they ask for surrender, they can do whatever they want."
"At that time, being taken back to the villages could be regarded as giving them a way out."
Zhang Han knew very well that the villagers were not ordinary people. They were people who moved around at will under Cao Cao. If they were chosen to join the military camp, they would move around with the army, cultivate food for the army, and at the same time, they would be able to feed themselves. General generals and prefects rarely care about the life and death of the villagers.
But for them now, although being a villager is bitter and despicable, it is better than losing their whole family's lives to thieves.
"Moreover, in the future, we should give these villagers some hope in the policy of farming. For example, in a few years, a group of people who have worked hard will be able to settle in a certain county, and they can rent fields to enjoy the fruits of the harvest, get married, etc. It can give the villagers a glimmer of hope.”
"If they can have fields, a home, and this glimmer of hope, they will have a stable place, and they will definitely obey the government of Ming Gong."
After Zhang Han finished speaking, there was a brief silence in the tent. After a while, Cao Cao slapped the table and said, "Bo Chang's words made me enlightened. I don't have to worry about things that I had thought about in the past."
"The attack and harassment plan is very good. We use elite cavalry and infantry to pursue them as if they are fighting for a deer. We will harass them until they are exhausted, wear down their body and mind, and then force them to surrender after several battles."
Cao Cao grabbed Zhang Han's arm, his eyes were full of light, and surprise appeared on his face. He kept Zhang Han by his side at first, just because he wanted a man with superb martial arts to protect him secretly, just like a gentleman hiding his sword at his side.
Now it seems that Zhang Han actually has the ability to manage people's livelihood. This is really a treasure!
"As for the plan for the settlement of military camps! After defeating the bandits, I will ask Mr. Cao for advice all night long! I am all ears!"
For the first time, Cao Cao bowed his head to Zhang Han with a sincere expression, respectful and sincere.
"Ming Gong," Zhang Han helped Cao Cao up and said with an expectant look on his face: "It won't be too late, we should give the order as soon as possible!"
Farming plan! Resettlement of millions of people! I can't wait for such a big event, just waiting for you to bring these millions of people back.
Zhang Han thought.
