In the government office, the Confucian scholars discussed the matter of repairing the Luoyang Palace, decided on the place to draw materials, and divided the selection of young men.
There were many men among the villagers, and they built "keel waterwheels", "stream wells" and other objects in Zhanghan, which were very popular in Yanzhou and Xuzhou, so even if they don't count the common people in various places.
Even among the villagers, a lot of manpower has been saved.
They have enough time and energy to do the repair work, but they need to find craftsmen who know how to build palaces to guide these warriors in building various places.
Such talents need to be recruited from within the country or directly assigned by the emperor.
Of course, these are all just predictions. In the end, it still depends on whether the emperor's edict can be issued. After all, it still requires hard work.
"Gentlemen, thank you very much. The pass cities around Luoyang require a large number of troops. Less than 100,000 cannot be stabilized." Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh, with a slightly worried look on his face.
Several people also looked at each other, secretly guessing that Cao Cao's intentions were probably not just worried about this issue.
If Luoyang wants to be governed and prosperous, more than one person can do it. There are too many involved in the city's security, merchants and farmers, and the appointment of scholars, and more manpower, soldiers and horses will be needed. How many people need to be appointed for the four captains alone? Officials, subordinates.
When there are more people, there will naturally be chaos. When the forces are complicated, it will inevitably lead to the rebirth of civil strife. There are not many internal strife in the lord's territory now, because the factions have been almost eradicated.
The important officials appointed were almost all our own people. Those in power were their confidants, and those in charge of the army were from the clan. At the same time, because everyone started from the beginning of the business, they were able to unite together. When Luoyang was built and the emperor returned eastward, what would come It's not just the family fights in the current territory that are secretly causing trouble.
Although Guo Jia has not been with Cao Cao for a long time, he knows his intentions well.
At this moment, he immediately understood that he did not want to establish the capital in Luoyang and let the emperor return to the Luoyang Palace. He immediately handed over his hands and said: "My lord, Jia thinks that we should repair the Luoyang Palace for the time being. If it is really expensive, we can look elsewhere." .”
Cao Cao's eyes lit up and he glanced at Guo Jia with great satisfaction. He glanced at everyone and said, "Do you think there is any other place suitable for the Emperor to live? Apart from Luoyang, we should indeed use our hinterland to welcome the Emperor." You have to protect peace."
Most of the people present were counselors from Yingchuan. Although Cheng Yu said he was from Dong'a, Yanzhou, he also knew the customs and customs of various places. He had extensive knowledge and should have some ideas. However, Guo Jia stood up and said with cupped hands: "I'm here. I think that since it is the hinterland, we cannot use the place where many families live as a place of welcome and worship.”
"The hinterland needs to be flat, accessible from all directions, and easy to station troops and grain. I think Xu County is the most suitable place for this place."
Guo Jia is a local. When he was young, he traveled to many places in the country and knew where it was easy to expand the city. However, there was no one to expand it, and there were not enough people to support the prosperity. But if the emperor returns eastward, countless people will definitely gather together. , just to seek peace at the feet of the emperor.
In this way, there is definitely no need to worry about the population and financial resources, and since it is expansion, the best place to meet many of the above conditions is Xu County.
That is Xuchang.
After saying this, Cao Cao and Cheng Yu were both stunned at the same time.
Guo Jia looked at them in astonishment: "What's wrong? Why is my lord confused?"
"It's okay." Cao Cao quickly calmed down, waved his hand calmly, and said: "Find me a map of Xu County, or find an opportunity to go and see it on the spot, waiting for the emperor's edict."
"only."
…
Xu County.
At this time, there were still many fields and no horses' hooves in the grass. Zhang Han rode Jueying on the mountain road outside the city. He had already left the city and headed towards the farmland and riverside in the suburbs.
Cao Ang and Dian Wei came with him.
As well as the eight hundred guard cavalry led by Gao Shun.
It is no longer clear whether these eight hundred people were sent to protect Zhang Han or Cao Ang.
They were originally selected from the Gao Shun family, but now after repeatedly performing meritorious deeds, everyone has been promoted from soldier to official, and they are all leaders who can lead troops in other camps.
They range from very long to hundreds of years old. They have balanced abilities and are proficient in riding, arching and horsemanship.
They have worked together for a long time. Although there were casualties, they continued to increase their numbers and always maintained a riding count of 800, which has become Zhang Han's standard equipment.
After turning over and dismounting, Zhang Han touched Jueying's head and led him slowly on the road.
Dian Wei followed next to him and asked with a guilty conscience: "Sir, we have left our posts without permission this time, and I'm afraid our salary will be deducted again."
"Fart, I am a lucky person, how can I have my salary deducted?"
"Besides, what are you worried about?" Zhang Han turned to look at him, "The deduction is my salary, and I will pay it to you in full."
"Besides, if Zixiu and I are together, doesn't that count as an amulet?"
Cao Ang smiled and said nothing.
I don't think it counts, I have been detained for half a year... Cao Ang thought.
When you hang out with brother Bochang, it feels like your salary will be deducted every now and then.
"Speaking of which," Cao Ang suddenly said gently: "Why did Bo Chang choose Xu County to settle down and bring Su Wei with him?"
Zhang Han turned around and glanced at the riders behind Gao Shun. They were walking easily and were all whispering to each other.
This time was not a march, it was equivalent to Zhang Han finding a guide to take them to Xu County to buy houses and real estate and start a family business.
Or some people have no intention of starting a family and start a business, but just come to eat, drink and have fun.
Therefore, when walking, I am more casual and not afraid of danger.
Zhang Han smiled and replied: "It will be great if we all live close to each other in the future, so it is convenient for drinking."
"We have welcomed the emperor back east, and the land and housing prices here will definitely rise. If we fail to welcome the emperor back east, then it will be considered as a purchase in advance."
"Yeah, that makes sense."
Cao Ang bought three mansions.
Dian Wei bought a place.
Zhang Han bought countless fields, land, houses, and even mountain deeds. Others bought some at random, treating them as a worthwhile trip. At the same time, he experienced life and death and spent the money to enjoy the enjoyment of his dead brother.
But Zhang Han was different. He seemed to be a rich man who squandered money and jewels and bought countless fields. The land he bought was enough to live in the entire clan.
It is even lined up next to the river. Once it really develops into a clan land, it will even occupy the river, making it extremely suitable for life.
In fact, Zhang Han didn't have to buy so hard.
The main reason is that the military funds given by so many families were used to wipe out the bandits, but the bandits surrendered. What do you think of the money?
Reward soldiers and horses! It’s not an easy journey for everyone, and of course we have to share it equally.
Therefore, they share the small portion equally, and the soldiers and horses below occupy the large portion equally.
Zhang Liao is also happy, and Gao Shun is also happy.
As for whether they give all or part of the money they get to the soldiers, that is their own business.
But although Zhang Han and the others were given a small portion, the amount was not small, not to mention grain, cloth, gold and silver.
Along the way, there were times when one directly destroyed a city or plundered a clan, and that was considered rich.
Walking on the path from the forest to the river, the sound of horse hooves could be heard sparsely. Zhang Han and Cao Ang talked about welcoming the Han Emperor.
Cao Ang was very knowledgeable, and he also concluded that the princes in the court were only willing to rely on Cao's family because of desperation.
The one they most cherish as King Qin's mentor should actually be Yuan Shao.
However, both Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu refused to respond, and were only diligent in expanding and consolidating their territories, each with their own reasons.
"Yuan Shu was even more ruthless. He directly detained the Chang'an envoys and used their talismans to recruit troops."
When Cao Ang said this, he shook his head and sighed. Er Yuan was by no means a person willing to support the Han Dynasty. He even had a vague intention to stand on his own after becoming more powerful.
"In this world, those who have Han ambitions are incompetent, and those who are capable do not have Han ambitions." Cao Ang clasped his hands behind his back, looked into the distance, and said with emotion: "There are capable and ambitious people in the world, and my father has one ear."
"Father-in-law is amazing." Zhang Han also licked it appropriately.
"Therefore, I can predict that the emperor's return to the east may be possible, and real chaos will follow, and we may become the whirlpool in the trend."
Cao Ang's eyes were far-reaching and his emotions were calm and calm. He could feel that this road was not easy.
Facing the princes on the outside and guarding against the princes on the inside is probably a double-edged sword.
But the many benefits of having the emperor in hand have been mentioned countless times during night conversations around the fire.
Naturally, the gains and losses are mixed and unpredictable.
After the ambush and assassination, Cao Ang also killed more than ten people and injured two people during the siege that night.
My mood has changed slightly.
He acts much calmer than before, and he will secretly think about potential enemies.
Zhang Han patted his shoulder casually and said, "So, please promise me not to reveal my martial arts skills again."
"Just declare to the outside world that I am strong!"
Zhang Han smiled brightly.
He felt that a personality like his could be used again in the near future!
Cao Ang: "..."
[You wiped out the bandits, improved the public security in Yingchuan, eliminated the slave status and became a sergeant, and you have made great achievements]
[Get "Force +1"]
[Force: 93]
"Eh?" While Zhang Han was slapping, he inexplicably received a reward from the system's adoptive father.
I feel that the bones and strength of my body are slowly changing again, and now the vision in my eyes seems to be more sharp and precise.
When you reach [90] and above, it is really a new world. If you train day and night, your ability will be greatly improved.
very good.
I can be more patient.
But why can't I add intelligence? It's okay to add luck.
Zhang Han guessed without a doubt that if his luck reached 100, meteorites would fall from the sky to help him break open a path when surrounded by people.
Even if you can't be a monstrous and heaven-defying counselor, you can still be a son of the plane. Anyway, it's better than a vulgar martial artist.
Zhang Han clenched his fists and complained while feeling the overwhelming power surge inside his body.
"Bo Chang, actually I still don't know something."
"explain."
"Do you know Dong Zhao?" Cao Ang remembered that Zhang Han admired this person very much, and he had always been categorical that Dong Zhao would definitely make great contributions to the emperor's return eastward.
"What kind of person is he?"
Cao Ang asked softly.
He is an old sea king who is good at raising a lot of fish in the fish pond... Zhang Hanxin said, but with a confident smile on his face, he said: "He is a great diplomat, good at teaming up and win-win, and he is well-rounded. I heard the famous name when he promoted filial piety and integrity." No., that’s why I advocated the recommendation.”
"Well, that's it."
Cao Ang nodded, thinking about how versatile he could be before he could be called a diplomatic genius.
…
Chang'an.
There is a mansion in the inner city where Cavalry Captain Dong Zhao lives. He left Yuan Shao and went to Chang'an to seek business, but was left behind by Zhang Yang when he passed through Hanoi.
So he joined Zhang Yang and protected the Han Emperor on the Hanoi side.
Luoyang is on the south side of Hanoi, so now that Cao Cao has occupied Yingchuan, news is delivered more frequently, which makes the princes in Chang'an City a little uneasy.
Most of them maintained a very tangled mood towards Cao Cao: they were worried and wanted to get close to him.
However, because Cao Cao has always been weak, he did not have much influence in the court at first, which led to his sudden rise in power...
They haven't had time to make friends and get along with each other, so if they go now, they will get half the result with twice the effort, so they are all uninterested.
I am also afraid that if I don't get along well with him, I will be hated by Cao Cao sooner or later.
To put it bluntly, the people of Chang'an, including Li Jue and Guo Si, have recently felt that they have been licking the wrong person in recent years.
If Cao Cao had fallen in love with him when he was still a governor of Dongjun and was struggling for life and death, the relationship wouldn't be so awkward.
As for this situation, Dong Zhao, who was very clear-minded, only came to Chang'an for the first time to lead the cavalry captain. After visiting the princes, he immediately understood it.
Therefore, Dong Zhao decided to do something for many civil and military officials, as well as Duke Cao who was outside, to accomplish a great feat.
He planned to help Cao Cao establish relationships with the generals by writing letters.
The first letter was written to Li Jue, "The general came back in danger, gathered the people to guard the left and right sides of Chang'an, and guarded the emperor in the palace. He has made great achievements and is the mainstay of the country. Cao Cao is also the leader of the army, and he has great respect for the general." I admire you so much. I would like to express my sincere letter to the general. If the great man corrects the situation and Cao leads Yan and Xu to encourage the general, I hope you can turn on and off the switch to welcome him. Cao may even get a piece of secretly cast divine iron and a special battle armor as a gift. General Yu... I only hope that you will respond, and don’t influence me."
After a long time, Dong Zhao finished writing the first letter, and after thinking for a moment, he started writing the second letter.
This is for Guo Si, "Cao, I heard that Guo Gong's ability is not inferior to that of Huangfu or Zhu Gong. He can be called the pillar of the country. He leads the troops to protect his left and right. He works hard and weighs the court. Yan and Xu are rich in products and have many treasures. Today there are A small white jade statue is priceless. I hope to give it to Mr. Guo to make friends. In the future, he will have a government and a court to control the north and south. It can ensure the peace of the great people... I only hope that you will reply to me, and don't do it with anyone else."
The third letter was also written to Zhang Ji, the Zhendong general who was stationed in Hongnong. "Cao Cao has heard about the name of General for a long time. He, Xu Rong and Niu Fu were all the generals of Xiliang in those days. Cao Cao was defeated by Rong, and he admired him in his heart. Unexpectedly, the general was not Weaker than Xu Rong and Lu Bu, I am willing to make friends with the general. There are many families in the Xu and Yan families. They are all driven by me and get money and food to hoard. In the future, I am willing to donate food to the general to help him perform meritorious deeds... Cao only regards the general as his hero, and others They are all short-sighted people, don’t trust others with this.”
After writing this letter, Dong Cheng thought deeply about it. Li Jue likes magic weapons and weapons and armor; Guo Bin likes gold and jade and is complacent; Zhang Ji has always been short of food and suffered from the fact that Guo and Li did not have much food... …
Han Xian belonged to Baibo's old tribe. He was very proud of his achievements and short-sighted. What he lacked was a big tree to enjoy the shade and lure him with promises.
Yang Feng, who also belonged to Bai Bo, was attracted by Li Jue and led his troops to guard against Guo Si. He was capricious and only interested in profit, so he promised him gold and silver...
So the fourth and fifth letters also accurately wrote down what the two of them lacked.
Then there are the sixth and seventh letters, which are written to those high-ranking Confucian officials and ministers. The content is completely different from these Xiliang generals and factions.
Most of the letters written to the ministers were mainly about praising his virtues or recalling the great Han Dynasty.
The letters were delivered to people including Tingwei Zheng Zhongyao, Minister Yang Qi, Huangmen Minister Ding Chong, Shangshu Zuocheng Lu Chong, Shangshu Lang Han Bin...
Throughout the night, Dong Zhao was like a sea king feeding the fish in the fish pond, striving to get every fish fed by him with love.
So I wrote countless letters with sincerity and sincerity.
Writing letters to ministers is the most annoying thing. In order to impress people with his righteousness, Dong Zhao was moved and even very excited. He was often moved to tears after writing one letter.
Then write a clichéd article about giving money to a Xiliang general. The two phases alternate and the emotions cancel each other out.
After writing, Dong Zhao rubbed his eyes, smacked his dry mouth, and stretched.
Later, he collected all these letters and planned to send them out gradually within a month.
See if there is anyone who can secretly respond to these letters with him, and then make a judgment whether it is time to have a deeper friendship.
"For such a secret communication, I'm sure Duke Cao won't blame him in the future. Although there are many promises, if big things can be accomplished, it will be considered an achievement."
Dong Zhao looked at these handwritten letters with different styles and contents, and nodded with satisfaction.
"Humph, as expected of me."
I will update another chapter in the early morning, but it may be very late. I can’t wait for Lao Baozi to go to bed first. I will come and sleep with you after finishing coding (shy)
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