"What Bo Chang said touched me deeply." Cao Cao sighed and his eyes suddenly became distant.
As if something was touched in his heart, and since there was no one else around and the journey was far away, Cao Cao began to confide some of his feelings to Zhang Han.
We talked about what we had seen and thought over the years, starting with Yuan Shao's trick to lure tigers and drive away wolves, and later when he was fighting against Dong and saw the princes fighting with each other.
Finally, we talked to a man named Liu Xuande.
It aroused Zhang Han's interest.
He found out strangely that Boss Cao at this time actually admired Liu Bei very much. When the alliance first started, Cao Cao went to his hometown in Yuzhou. After Liu Bei's appointment as Gaotang Order was broken by thieves, he came to Luoyang to get acquainted with them and even accompanied him. Together they passed through Yuzhou to recruit anti-Dong armed forces.
As a result, the two of them were beaten badly by Huang Wan, the then shepherd of Yuzhou, in Yuzhou. As a result, Liu Bei went back to find his senior brother Gongsun Zan, and Cao Cao almost died in Yuzhou.
One is a descendant of the family who was adopted by an eunuch, and later joined the gentry and lived in high and low positions; the other is a clan member of the Han Dynasty who can be found all over the street.
Huang Wan was the shepherd of Yuzhou at that time, and gained countless fame by wearing the Yellow Turban.
Moreover, they still "suppressed" Cao Cao and others in accordance with Dong Zheng's military orders. Cao Zhen's unlucky father died here, and his original surname was Qin.
Cao Cao adopted his child, changed his surname to Cao, and named him Cao Zhen, and raised him in his own home. He was about the same age as Cao Cao's second son Pi, when he was just running and fighting on the ground.
"During those days, only Liu Xuande told me that the chaos in the world was caused by the separation of people's hearts. If we can gather our hearts, we can accomplish something. We should use benevolence and righteousness to calm the world and bring people's hearts together."
"I only think that recruiting non-gentry talents is the most important thing. We should advance and retreat in a measured manner and plan wisely. We should focus on the general trend of military strategy. If we have the power in our hands, people's hearts will follow."
"Benevolence and righteousness are easy to follow, but following a tyrant is helpless." Zhang Han said directly.
"But I am not like Liu Xuande, who cannot say that I will never give up until death, and that I am willing to sacrifice my life in order to calm down the troubled times and resettle all the people. From the moment I started, I should be calm in situations, and think more about everything to make sure everything is safe. It will put those who follow me in a difficult situation.”
"In other words, we must strive to win, strive for hegemony, and do not want the situation to collapse, so we need to take solid steps."
Zhang Han nodded in approval.
Before he could speak, Cao Cao smiled again and said: "Liu Xuande had benevolence and virtue in his heart, and he would never hesitate in his actions. Whatever he wanted to do, he would try his best to do it without fear of the eyes or ridicule of others."
"For example, when discussing the Dong Hui Alliance, he was not invited, but he came uninvited. All the princes in the world commented on his trip."
"Oh?" This made Zhang Han feel a little surprised. At that time, Liu Bei was not very famous, and his clan status in the Han Dynasty was not noble. No one should judge him. "At that time, the princes were already thinking about this." Did Mr. Xuande look at you differently?"
"No," Cao Cao waved his hand and said quickly: "The princes all say he is thick-skinned."
Oh, that still fits my understanding.
Zhang Han couldn't laugh or cry.
Cao Cao calmed down and said in a calm tone: "However, I don't think so. I do think that if you have lofty ambitions in your heart, your actions will not be confused by others, you will not be afraid of difficulties and obstacles beforehand, and you will not be troubled by success or failure afterwards. In this way, The people are very charming.”
"me too."
In fact, such people are rare in the world. Looking at himself, Zhang Han will always care about other people's eyes when doing things in front of others or discussing with others.
Occasionally when someone pays attention to you, you will ask yourself whether you are doing things perfectly and whether you are speaking the right words.
"Liu Bei is the first person among the princes who has ever talked to me about benevolence and righteousness. Although we have only known each other for a short time and our paths are different, what you said is similar to his."
"The difference is that you, Uncle Zhang, don't care about your family status or your moral character. Your ideas are different from those of ordinary people. You are a different person."
Cao Cao looked at him deeply and said, "But I like the benevolence and righteousness that comes out of your mouth even more."
"Cao can assure Bo Chang that from now on, he will gradually use military orders to restrain his sergeants, attack cities without looting, use government to calm the people's hearts, implement government orders to enrich the people, and treat others with sincerity without suspicion."
"Don't doubt people who are suspicious of you, don't doubt those who are employed."
Cao Cao showed a kind smile and leaned against the car wall leisurely.
The current situation is good, so there is no harm in trying Zhang Han's strategy.
Xi Zhicai's strategy once determined the location, and Zhang Han's strategy can be said to determine the location of people.
The weather is uncertain, so take advantage of the favorable location and people to deal with it.
Hegemons practice benevolent governance. If they can convince others in the long run, behave politely and introspectively when entering, then it is the kingly way to stick to it.
…
Chenliu County.
Cao Cao's soldiers and horses were stationed outside Chenliu City and camped by the river. This was where Zhang Miao's army was once stationed.
Zhang Miao's army had more than 6,000 men in Chenliu, and he was more than able to defend himself after he conquered Dong. As he gradually suppressed the rebel bandits, he accumulated fame and asked most of the strong men from the countryside near Chenliu to join the army and follow him, in order to make contributions and help the Han Dynasty.
At that time, Zhang Miao's reputation for being eager for public justice and having outstanding political achievements since he was a child was even more publicized.
Outside Chenliu City, Zhang Miao led his troops to camp in person but refused to greet Cao Cao.
Zhang Mengzhuo is not tall, has a big belly, and always has a kind smile on his face. He has white beard on his temples, which is tied up in a bun. His beard is trimmed short and dense, on both sides of his lips, and his chin is downturned.
He mounted his horse and left with his generals. Before leaving, a military adviser came to ask: "My lord, if you don't go to see Duke Cao, you may be held accountable. We have found out. He led an army of about two thousand this time and was stationed in Outside Xiao'anshan, tens of thousands of people were invited to settle down and carry out the policy of farming and reclaiming wasteland."
"Well, there's no need to go see him. Just keep everything open for Meng Dexing's convenience."
Zhang Miao said with a strange expression.
Deep down in his heart, he was really not convinced, so much so that he didn't want to meet Cao Cao immediately.
The two met and didn't know how to get through that moment.
At the time of the war against Dong, Zhang Miao was already one of the eight chefs, as famous as Liu Biao in Jingzhou. He had a very high reputation and prestige among the scholars.
At that time, Cao Cao's army had no territory and had to be under the command of Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu, in order to join the allied forces.
Since the two of them had known each other since they were young, Zhang Miao had always occupied a high position, but now it was different. Cao Cao actually proclaimed himself the state pastor, with Bao Xin's support. Zhang Miao was dissatisfied from the bottom of his heart, but he still followed the etiquette and expressed his gratitude to Cao Cao. Congratulations, surrender.
But if he said that he wanted to go out ten miles to meet Cao Cao and pay his respects, he would feel awkward, not to mention that Cao Cao came here to promote military settlements and bring the people of Qingxu, and the military settlements were also to resettle the people of Qingzhou.
For the local people, this is definitely an imbalance that favors one over the other.
Zhang Miao wanted to gain the love and affection of the local people, so he did not want to cater to Cao Cao immediately.
"Let's go and be busy with our own affairs. It won't be too late to meet again when we're done."
When Zhang Miao thought of this, his expression suddenly turned cold. He became much more determined, mounted his horse and led his army to leave.
…
Chen stayed in Cao Ying.
Cao Cao ordered the sergeants to lead the villagers to plan ahead in the wasteland separated by Chenliu, such as household division, formation and other matters.
As for the farm cattle, they are still leased, and they are sourced from Chenliu and Dongjun, both of which are still being collected.
After a few days of implementation, the reputation was broadcast. At the same time, Cao Cao sent people to visit the wise men everywhere in order to become officials.
During this period, Zhang Han and Cheng Yu followed Cao Cao everywhere.
In the name of "hands-on" and "hands-on work", notices were posted in various counties to recruit strong men.
All the officials helped him, and the wealthy families also gave way to him. However, Zhang Mengzhuo was never seen, and he only said he was busy.
"Bo Chang, why doesn't the governor come to see the lord? Do you know the reason why?"
In the field, Cheng Yu asked Zhang Han on the field.
Cao Cao, on the other hand, was leading people to farm in the fields. After swinging a hoe a few times, he stood in a daze with his hands on his hips and his back rubbed.
Zhang Han squatted on the field and was also in a daze, murmuring: "I understand this. It's typical for you to be afraid that your brother will have a hard time, and also afraid that your brother will drive a Land Rover. My brother is here in a Land Rover, so I'm sorry."
"What is Land Rover?" Cheng Yu stroked his beard, feeling that the word was fresh and strange.
"It's the name of a sweaty horse."
"I see, I learned it." Cheng Yu pondered seriously for a moment and wrote down the name of this kind of horse, which is so majestic.
