The Qingxu Civilian Army Camp lasted for twelve days. Countless lands were reclaimed and fertile fields were cultivated in every township in Jiwu County. Many people suffered from fatigue and illness, but the area outside the city was lush and prosperous.
After that day's banquet, Cao Cao's reputation spread like a tide in Chenliu, and some people even found out that Cao Cao pursued Dong Zhuo alone and did not stop in Luoyang with the princes.
Suddenly, many travelers and merchants appeared in the area, wandering near the notice. Whenever people gathered, they would approach the notice and read it when no one was paying attention.
In addition to the military and military regulations, he will also express his own "opinions" and speak loudly about the military and military affairs.
"Everyone, fellow villagers, don't know that this government is different from the past. Year by year, Duke Cao selects people who have worked hard and made great achievements! Isn't this the way to settle down and give land and money to settle in the hinterland? Even if you are a refugee, shouldn't you beg for food and beg for gifts? Give me money and food to live on?”
"If you join the village and perform well for one year, you can be selected to settle down. The strongest members of your family can join the army instead of conscripting! These are all ways of benevolence!"
"During this period, Mr. Cao has been working hard day and night to cultivate crops, and he has even done it himself! He has won the hearts of the people, so why would Chen Liumin refuse this favorable policy?!"
"I think what he said makes sense. This decree is indeed good. It's better than the prefect's treatment of us."
"I think so too."
"Actually, I've heard of it before. Duke Cao and our governor have known each other since they were young. It doesn't matter whoever is the state pastor."
"Furthermore, Duke Cao defeated the Qingzhou bandits in the battle of Shouzhang and was able to protect the country and the people. He has 60,000 to 70,000 soldiers and horses!"
"In Jiwu County, many heroes are ready to defect. Since the prefect and Duke Cao are our own people, it doesn't matter whoever follows him to quell the rebellion! If you follow Duke Cao, you will be an ever-victorious army!"
Conversations like this happen often.
Those few literate people were specially selected by Zhang Han to stay near the notice and read the decree to the people.
To spread the word, someone must be dedicated to publicity, but limited to today's conditions, it is not easy to spread it like water.
Being able to take care of Jiwu County is already the greatest ability now.
For a time, the wealthy families defected and the people became famous. There were countless guests in front of Cao Cao's camp, who were all vying to be the first.
Wise men from all over the country also came to join Cao Cao's army. Even many people in Zhang Miao's army defected to Cao Cao.
After all, when spreading his reputation, Zhang Han deliberately popularized the relationship between Cao Cao and Zhang Miao.
It makes people understand that the two of them have known each other since childhood and admired each other. Like the Prime Minister Bao in Jibei, they were the people who had fought bloody battles and entrusted their lives to each other, and their blood was boiling.
Taking advantage of Zhang Miao's absence, Chen Liu's barracks originally wanted to strike while the iron was hot, but those eager sergeants and newcomers immediately decided to defect.
Cao Cao will give you more, he will be well fed, and he will be able to perform meritorious deeds!
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In June, it was a cool day when farming was slack, in front of Cao Jun's camp near Jiwu.
In front of Zhang Han stood a strong man like an iron tower, with strong arms and extraordinary bearing. His hair was tied up in a bun on top of his head, and his short beard and mustache must have been unkempt for many days. He had a rough and heroic temperament, and he clasped his fists at Zhang Han and said his purpose in a loud voice.
"I heard in Chen Liu's army that there are people who have made great achievements as soldiers and been promoted to chief! Knowing that Mr. Cao loves talents, he came here to join him."
"Well, it is true," Zhang Han nodded with a normal expression, "I can guarantee that this statement is true."
"That's enough," the strong man said with a confident smile, "I have a life to fight for. I am born with great strength and can risk my life to follow you! Please ask the military advisor to take me into the camp!"
Zhang Han put his hands in front of him and looked at him for a long time. He felt that this rude man was really intimidating just by his appearance. The more he looked at it, the more he liked him.
Especially the area around the eyes is thick and tight, the eye sockets are shallow, the eyes look fierce, and bloodshot eyes can be seen at any time. This is a pair of angry eyes.
"May I have your name?"
"My name is Dian Wei, and these are the brothers who followed me into the camp," Dian Wei extended his hand backwards to introduce, but Zhang Han's eyes did not shift and were still staring at him.
"To be honest," Dian Wei clasped his fists again and looked directly at Zhang Han, "Dian had a verbal fight with Chen Liujun some time ago, so he held a grudge and knew that this governor was not someone he could follow. At that time, I already had the intention to quit.”
"Since Mr. Cao has come to Chenliu, I have come to join him. I can take any position, as long as it allows Dian and his brothers to show their talents."
Zhang Han made a "please" gesture, made way to open the gate of the camp, waited for Dian and Wei to stand side by side, and asked again: "Brother Dian, what is the reason for the quarrel?"
Dian Wei is a man with a bold appearance and a strong temperament, and he is sensible but not necessarily sensible.
Zhang Han was now curious whether he was being bullied and resisted angrily, or whether he was simply completely crazy.
"Back to the military advisor, I don't take the initiative to make grudges with others in the army. It's probably because my brothers eat a lot and don't like military supplies, so they are made things difficult. However, Chen Liu's army has not been engaged in fighting recently, and he cannot make meritorious deeds. Naturally, he will be deducted."
"Dian then went to ask for it, but he was kicked out of the tent, so he started to take action. These brothers have been following Dian for many years. Their virtues are the same as mine. They eat like tigers and can feed four or five people. , but it can also do the work of five or six people.”
He grinned and said, "If the military advisor dislikes them, I can take them away, but the military rations really cannot be in short supply anymore."
Zhang Han thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and looked back at the people behind Dian Wei. They were all brave men as strong as calves, but their faces were a little yellow, their lips were white, and their cheeks were slightly sunken, indicating hunger.
Roughly speaking, there were dozens of people. Those standing outside the camp may not be among the "brothers", but they should have followed Dian Wei out to meet him. Because Dian Wei abandoned him and ran away, it was hard for them to stay. That, about a few hundred people.
Seeing this, Zhang Han whispered to the guard beside him: "Ask the barracks cook to cook a meal and bring it to my tent."
"There may not be enough meat for them, so prepare more wine and bread."
"Wei," the Su Wei glanced at Dian Wei fearfully, turned around and walked forward quickly.
At this time, Zhang Han turned around and smiled at Dian Wei: "Brother Dian, can you stay as a guard for me alone? And after your brothers pass the military martial arts examination, I will try my best to send them to the elite vanguard camp."
Dian Wei looked stunned, and the brothers behind him all looked happy, but their eldest brother did not nod and did not dare to express his feelings too much.
Dian Wei obviously knew that this opportunity was very good. If he missed it, his brothers would suffer. He thought for a moment and asked sincerely: "Sir, when you meet Dian for the first time, do you dare to appoint me as your guard?"
This position is not that simple. The close relatives of the chief secretary are not low in status, but they must be chosen by people they are familiar with. They are usually former subordinates who trust each other, or are descendants of the family.
Because not only do they need to be familiar with each other's daily affairs and living habits; they also require Su Wei to be loyal and never give up in any situation.
Zhang Han thought for a while, nodded and said: "You have so many people following you, which means you are a loyal hero, so I can trust you."
"Moreover, if I recommend you to be a dormitory guard, I definitely cannot activate it immediately. If you are in an ordinary camp and you don't have enough to eat, just become a dormitory guard for me. I will use my own money to support you."
"As for your brother, as long as he can enter the elite camp, he will definitely be able to eat enough. Those who can eat more."
Zhang Han said with a smile.
Dian Wei: "Thank you sir."
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Chen Liu Fengqiu, Zhang Miao read the information under the umbrella, and suddenly smashed the slip on the ground.
"treacherous!"
Zhang Miao cursed angrily, and the cavalry commander who came to report bowed even more and said: "Gong Cao also implemented benevolent policies in the name of the prefect. The wealthy people know the past between Cao Gong and the prefect, so they naturally support him..."
After hearing this, Zhang Miao's face became even more ugly.
Cao Cao had made great contributions in pacifying the Qingxu bandits. Before that, he had defeated the Black Mountain bandits and killed them in poison. He had already gained a great reputation. Now, with his personal deeds, his fame has risen to the sky!
"Return to the army and go to Jiwu, and also count all the people who have defected to Cao Cao during this period." Zhang Miao and the Confucian scholar behind him said softly. After the others left, he smiled to the left and right and said: "I'm done here. Please also inform the officials in Chenliu’s various ministries to accompany me to pay homage to Duke Cao.”
