"Send troops immediately to support and defeat Zhang Miao's troops." Cao Cao gave the order immediately and without any further thinking.
The situation in Yanzhou is better than he imagined. Zhang Miao's troops and horses have been exhausted. When he leads the troops back, it will be the final battle. He will deal with the eunuchs in Yanzhou as soon as possible, and then send troops to Xiaopei to assist Xuzhou. .
"Hmph," Cao Cao laughed confidently. The strategy itself was not to conquer Xuzhou in one go, but to quell the chaos.
Precisely because Zhang Han advocated that "when conquering foreign countries, we must first settle the domestic affairs" was deeply recognized by Cao Cao. Zhang Miao had already had different intentions and had never surrendered. He must have rebelled. However, I don't know when he was executed early. This is the most stable ending.
But at this time, Cao Cao also felt a little melancholy, a little reluctant and confused.
Meng Zhuo and I have known each other since we were young, but we didn't expect that we would be meeting each other now. When we were young, our ambition to serve the country and be famous for centuries has already pushed the situation forward, and we can't help it.
However, no one can be pitiful if he succeeds as a king and loses as a bandit.
Maybe one day, another childhood friend and I will meet each other in battle to compete.
Fortunately!
…
Cao Cao's soldiers and horses returned to the country with a high profile, spreading the news far and wide. The officials and scholars who had followed Zhang Miao immediately dispersed, and most of them chose to flee Yanzhou and live in seclusion in the mountains with few human traces.
Some of them defected to their families, hiding themselves from the outside world, hiding their ambitions, and not daring to talk about world affairs; some of the officials simply abandoned their offices and left, not daring to resist.
Only three officials near Jiwu chose to defect to Zhang Han while in prison, and sincerely explained the reasons why they had to work with Zhang Miao in the first place.
All the wives and children in their family were under control. If they didn't comply, there would be no good end. And now Zhang Miao had already been defeated and dispersed before using their troops, horses and baggage, which was not considered a real rebellion.
In Jiwu Prison, Zhang Han listened to the three people's statements after the case at the door, and sighed: "What you said makes sense. After all, my family has been coerced and has to obey."
"And you are just small county officials. If you can take action from Zhang Miao, once you succeed, you will be promoted after Lu Bu comes."
"On the one hand, my family's safety is at stake, on the other hand, I want to gain fame in my career, and I have to deal with people whose ideas and opinions do not agree with me, so it is understandable that I would get angry and start an incident."
Yes, so right!
You are a kind person and know that everything is justified! Only by clearing the air can we be known as repaying evil with kindness, and in this way will Gong Cao's reputation be widely spread in the future.
As soon as they heard Zhang Han's words, they understood that there was something going on. Although Chief Zhang could fight, was fierce, and was full of foul language, he really cared about the people.
Looking at his administrative orders for the settlement of the people, as well as his benevolent government to attack Xu, don't they all show that he is a good official with a kind heart and understanding! ?
This time I have chosen the right path, it is better than those who ran away!
"Then let's hang him and give you pleasure." Zhang Han suddenly said with emotion.
"???"
Hanging is not pleasant at all!
No, heaven...how did you originally plan to deal with it? Is there any punishment more severe than death?
"Okay." After listening to the order, the tower-like man next to Zhang Han didn't wait too much. He quickly turned around to get the rough hemp rope, walked behind them in a few steps, and put his knee on the official's chest in the middle. On the back, the right hand started to pull hard with one set.
The two people next to them went crazy when they saw it. Should they take action directly? Don’t even ask! ? No one said anything or discussed it?
After all, the officials have reached a conclusion, but they have to go through the motions, right? You kill so cleanly...Do you often do this kind of thing?
"Spare, spare my life!"
The man in the middle immediately made a hoarse and painful sound. He struggled to open his eyes and stared at Zhang Han. He struggled fiercely with his hands bound behind him, but he couldn't break free at all.
Zhang Han smiled, waved to Dian Wei, and after the latter relaxed a little, asked seriously: "Then, you three, give me a reason not to kill you."
"It's true that your rebellion was justified, but it's also true that you followed the soldiers and horses into chaos, so I have the right of life and death."
Under the butcher's knife, anyone can be killed regardless of family or civilians, and anyone can be killed according to the law. No one will blame Zhang Han.
Except that their family members might be furious: he was just preparing to rebel, but he didn't succeed! Why did you kill him?
Of course, such words will definitely not be said, but such thoughts may occur.
"reason?"
Several people thought for a long time, and finally the man in the middle twisted himself into a slightly more comfortable position and said with difficulty: "Master Secretary, my surname is Gao, my first name is Huai, and my courtesy name is Zishu. I am a member of the Chenliu Gao family. In addition to me, there are three people in northern Hebei and one in Chenliu territory. If the chief clerk lets me go, I can use my family funds to support Chenliu's administration and assist Duke Cao wholeheartedly. Then I will go back to Chenliu and the Gao family to discuss and submit to Duke Cao's administration."
Chen Liu, Gao family.
Zhang Han's eyes lit up and he asked, "What is the name of the relative you mentioned?"
"Gao Shun is quite prestigious in his family. Last year, Duke Cao sent someone to conquer the country, but he refused."
"Now that the situation is like this, if Governor Zhang flees, Duke Cao will take over the whole territory of Chenliu. With Duke Cao's name and my relatives, we can try to conquer again..."
The words spoken by this middle-aged man named Gao Huai made Zhang Han fall into deep thought.
He had doubts before, because he remembered that in history, Gao Shun was loyal and brave, and had a "trapped camp" under Lu Bu. He is not afraid of death, is brave and courageous, and sacrifices his life in every battle, and has a measured advance and retreat.
But he himself followed military orders extremely and was strict with himself. He was completely different from other Xiliang generals. He often seemed out of place because he was not cruel and heroic enough.
His tactics, training, and selection of troops were completely different from those of the Xiliang knights. Although Lu Bu relied on him, he failed to gain his heartfelt trust. Lu Bu would not let Gao Shun participate in some matters, that is, with the real "confidant" "If there is a difference, then there will be an evaluation of "knowing its loyalty but not using it".
But before that Zhang Han felt that he was not an old general of Bingzhou, but a general who was conquered by Lu Bu after he captured Yanzhou.
Now Lu Bu failed to win, and sure enough, Chenliu heard this name among the Gao family.
Zhang Han of the Chenliu Gao clan had been introduced to him by Cao Cao. Zhang Han didn't even know about this clan when he mentioned it. When Cao Cao mentioned Gao Gan and Gao Rou, he still didn't recognize him... In the end, he was scolded by Cao Cao with a straight face. Clarified the relationship.
Gao Gan and Gao Rou are both Yuan Shao's nephews, and the Yuan family and the Chen family have been in-laws for several generations.
If you want to recruit such an identity, it will be a bit difficult to reuse them. Because they are married to Yuan Shao's family, Boss Cao and Yuan Shao will have to fight again in the future. This family is in a dilemma. Even if Gao Shun joins, life will be more difficult. .
No wonder he has been unwilling to serve in the official position before. It is the best choice for Chen to stay with the Gao family and not serve Cao Cao. If he must be appointed, he must leave the Gao family.
"No," Zhang Han reacted and glared at him: "Are you making fun of me? You are not the leader of the Gao family, how can you make the entire clan surrender? Are you worthy!?"
"I……"
I'm not worthy... Gao Huai lowered his head with a grimace and whispered: "The chief secretary doesn't know something. Gao Gan left with Yuan Shao, and Gao Rou raised his clan to Hebei to attach to Yuan Shao."
"Master Ju, why didn't you go?"
"I, I, I...we were told to stay in our ancestral land."
Oh, you are not qualified to be taken away... How despised you are. It seems that there are not many people left in the Chenliu Gao family, and the remaining branch may have to be conquered.
"That's right! If that's the case, it can be regarded as a meritorious service." Zhang Han nodded slightly, his expression seemed to be quite satisfied, and it was also an unexpected joy.
…
Ten days later, Cao Cao defeated Zhang Miao's army in the field and gathered tens of thousands of troops. He obtained thousands of armors and swords, countless bows and arrows, and thousands of horses. However, Zhang Miao escaped from the trail under the desperate protection of his close associates.
After pacifying all the lands, he came to join Jiwu and Zhang Han, preparing to take over the whole territory of Chenliu. When they arrived, they brought three county officials with them, one of whom was Gao Huai.
He bowed his hands and apologized before driving, explaining the reason, and also willing to take Cao Cao to the ancestral land of the Gao family and return him with his family property.
Then he introduced local talents and joined the Cao family.
"I am deeply influenced by Master Zhang and am ashamed of what I have done. Please don't blame me, Duke Cao. I will order you to make amends for your mistakes," he said vaguely, and the teeth in his mouth seemed to be uneven.
Cao Cao looked at Zhang Han approvingly, his eyes full of appreciation, and nodded: "I didn't expect that Bo Chang's eloquence is indeed outstanding."
Zhang Han bowed his hands elegantly.
"Okay," Cao Cao looked at Gao Huai again, "In that case, I will wait in Jiwu and send an order to the whole country. Officials from all over the country can come to see me. I will only stay for five days."
