"That boy Chen Lin has a good demeanor. We must make good use of it. It is best to scold Cao Cao to death. Moreover, while attacking Yuzhou, Chen Lin must prepare an article." Zhang Li said at the side.
The Xiliang Army now not only has banks, but also newspapers, and is supported by an intelligence network. This information can be spread to all parts of the Central Plains very quickly, setting off a wave of public opinion, especially after the publication of the newspaper, it has attracted the attention of many people.
, now under the rule of Luoyang Liangguo, many people are accustomed to the life of reading newspapers, and the price is not expensive.
"How is the contact with Guo Da?" Jia Rong turned his attention to Jia Xu.
"Your Majesty, there should be no problem with Guo Da, and Guo Da's military advisor Yu Shan also secretly arrived in Luoyang and is now living in the post station." Jia Xu replied.
"Well, yes, our army is bound to capture the land of Yuzhou. There is fertile land in the Central Plains, but the princes do not know how to manage it. They only know how to engage in military warfare and waste money and food." Jia Rong sighed. If he had owned the land in the Central Plains before, he might not have done so.
With the current situation, everyone knows that the land in the Central Plains is fertile, but at the same time as it is fertile, there are many more coveted people, who fight for their own interests. It is in these battles that Cao Cao gradually owns the vast land, but at the same time he lacks the ability to fight.
If governance is strong enough and people's harvests are poor, there will naturally not be enough deterrence.
"Wen He, I heard that your eldest son is very good. Let him work with me in a few days." Jia Rong said casually.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." Jia Xu bowed respectfully.
"There is going to be a war again, and the Ministry of War will only have more things to do. Laowen and Duoduo will have to worry about it."
"Your Majesty's words are serious, this is a matter of humble duty." Jia Xu cupped his hands and said.
After leaving the palace, all the officials congratulated Jia Xu. It was a great honor to be able to send the children of the family to work in front of Jia Rong. However, Jia Xu did not think so in his heart. The most ruthless family since ancient times was the emperor's family.
Although Jia Rong has just ascended the throne as emperor, there is no guarantee what Long Yan will do when he becomes angry.
But sending the eldest son to the palace does represent Jia Rong's favor for him. From Jia Rong taking charge of the Xiliang Army to now, it is rare to directly promote the children of the family. Jia Xu is the chief military advisor of the Xiliang Army, and even more so.
Today, the Minister of War has a prominent position and great honor. Although Jia Xu has always kept a low profile, no one dares to ignore his influence.
The Xiliang army made a big fanfare, and articles of denunciation were flying all over the place. They were determined not to give up until Hanoi County was captured. This made Cao's army panic for a long time, and the treasury was empty. When fighting, the Xiliang army lacked sufficient confidence. Every time, the Xiliang army
Waging a war is a life-or-death situation.
"My lord, everyone knows that the Xiliang army attacked Hanoi County. I'm afraid it's not that simple. The Liang Kingdom has just been established and a big victory is needed to enhance Jia Rong's prestige."
Cao Cao nodded slightly, "Yes, Jia Rong has always been cunning, and he must have another agenda. Now that the capital of Liang Kingdom is close to Yuzhou and Jingzhou, could he be plotting against Jingzhou?"
"It is unknown that Yuzhou has Guo Da's tens of thousands of troops. Even if Jia Rong raises 50,000 troops, it will be difficult to capture it. Jingzhou is guarded by Liu Bei and assisted by Zhuge Liang. Its strength cannot be underestimated. As long as the defense of Dongjun is strengthened
That’s it.”
"Order Guo Da to defend Yuzhou tightly without any slack. Yuan Rang is ordered to guard Hanoi County and not to go out of the city to fight with the Xiliang army. He only needs to guard the city well. Counties along the way cannot send troops to support. Guard the city well. That's it.
It's a great achievement." Cao Cao said, as Hanoi County is the closest place to the Xiliang army, Cao Cao also spent a lot of money. The defenders in one county alone reached almost 50,000, and the defensive strength of each county was unprecedented.
It was so powerful that even the Xiliang army couldn't even hope to get any benefits from a rash attack.
"My lord, is Guo Da of Yuzhou trustworthy?"
Cao Cao's eyes suddenly sharpened, causing the counselor to shrink his head.
"General Guo has been working hard since he joined our army. He spared no effort when attacking Jingzhou. Don't say such words again in the future, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless."
"promise."
All the counselors were frightened, fearing that what happened today would soon be heard by Guo Da. As a result, Guo Da would become even more loyal to the command of Cao Jun.
What is important in this era is that a scholar will die for his bosom friend. No matter how great your abilities are, if you are not appreciated by others, you will have to bury your path. But when a prince takes you seriously and rises to great heights, even if your name remains in history, you will never know.
, those who live in seclusion in the mountains are not necessarily those who see through the secular world, and some of them are not reused and retreat in depression.
Guo Da was just a Yellow Turban general who rebelled against the Han Dynasty before. After a lot of hard work, he gained some strength in his hands, but still could not get into the eyes of the great princes. In terms of combat effectiveness of the Han Dynasty, the Yellow Turban soldiers had the lowest combat effectiveness. They were a group of ordinary people.
How useful can it be to put down the farming tools in your hands and become a warrior? That is to say, the Yellow Turbans who catch everyone they see will have such a team. This is why the Han Dynasty was always able to defeat tens of thousands of Yellow Turbans with only a small force.
After taking refuge with the princes, many Yellow Turban generals were not reused at all. For example, the Black Mountain Yellow Turban commander Zhang Yan was so majestic at the beginning. He took refuge under Yuan Shao's tent. No matter how big or small the battle was, there was basically no room for him to perform. Of course, he had nothing to do with his achievements.
After the fall of Jizhou, Zhang Yan defected to Liang.
Cao Cao was confident that Guo Da would not have any contact with the Xiliang Army, because for so many years, Guo Da had been very peaceful and developed his strength in Yuzhou. He also played an important role in the Battle of Jingzhou. Regarding his orders,
It has always been implemented to the letter.
Walking in the heavily guarded palace, Yu Shan felt a little frightened. There was one post every five steps and one sentry every ten steps. There were countless secret guards. It can be said that one-tenth of the Xiliang army was used for defense.
Even if there is a mutiny among the generals in the city, it will be difficult to break through the palace. The defense here is as good as any in Luoyang. Even heavy weapons such as crossbows, thunderbolts, and chariots are equipped.
"Meet Your Majesty." Yu Shan bowed to the ground respectfully, with a very respectful tone. He had strongly advocated for Guo Da to join Jia Rong's army. Facts have proved that his vision is very sophisticated, and Guo Da is brave and good at fighting.
After the confrontation between Cao's army and the Xiliang army, everything was revealed, but the matter of joining the Xiliang army had always been a secret among the Yellow Turbans. Even the former General Zhou had received orders from Guo Da in advance.
"Well, get up." Jia Rong stood at the top and said calmly.
At this time, there were only two people in the hall, Jia Rong and Yu Shan. Yu Shan still felt a little uneasy, mainly because the power of the man above him was so powerful that it made people breathless. It seemed that in front of him, anyone
All conspiracies and tricks will come to naught, no small tricks can be hidden from those eyes, and no secrets in the heart can be hidden.
"Tell me about the situation in Yuzhou."
Yu Shan did not dare to look directly into Jia Rong's eyes, lowered his head and replied: "Your Majesty."
"Watch me speak."
"No." Yu Shan told Jia Rong the situation in Yuzhou without missing a single detail.
An hour later, Yu Dan left the palace, his back already soaked with sweat. Although Jia Rong was the only one in the palace just now, he did not dare to relax at all. He completely felt the majesty of the emperor. The more such a person,
The more people dare not look down upon him, before he met Jia Rong, he thought that this emperor who was a military general must have a rough character. Now that he met him, all the worries in his heart were cleared. Jia Rong has promised that after Yuzhou is pacified,
What an honor it was for him and Guo Da to jointly govern Yuzhou. If placed among the officials of the Xiliang Army, it would take at least five or six years of experience to be able to take charge alone and cooperate with talented and powerful people. This shocked him.
At the same time, I am also relieved that with such a master, why not worry about being able to accomplish something.
Horse-drawn carriages transported grain and supplies to the battlefield through concrete roads. Ma Chao's 3,000 vanguard troops had already set off three days ago, and counties along the way were supporting grain and grass supplies to replenish weapons.
The war has begun. Ma Chao must cheer up and make sure to fully establish his reputation after this battle. In the past, the vanguard was basically held by Lu Bu or Zhao Yun. Now that it has happened to him, it means that his abilities have been lost.
Gaining trust and entering the core of military commanders, the vanguard position is the easiest to establish merit and the most difficult.
"Everyone should brace themselves, especially the scouts who are spying on intelligence. They should not only pay attention to their own safety, but also pay attention to the situation on the battlefield at all times. If there is any trouble, report it immediately. The usual training must now be used on the enemy. Who can
If there are any mistakes, I will never be polite." Ma Chao shouted loudly, and his cavalry reined up their horses and listened quietly.
The three thousand vanguard army only carried enough food and supplies for ten days. To attack Hanoi occupied by Cao's army from Luoyang, if you use fast horses, you can reach it in one day. The distance between the two sides is very close. That's why Jia Rong originally took the capital.
It was settled in Luoyang, but it often attracted protests from officials.
It was Jia Rong who finally defied all opinions and settled the capital in Luoyang. There is a ready-made palace in Luoyang City, which can save a lot of expenses and provide a strong backing for the Xiliang Army's campaign, and Luoyang is located at the top of the world.
In the future, it will play a very important role in ruling the entire world.
For this campaign in Hanoi County, businessmen led by the Mi family and the Wei family donated nearly 200 million yuan, which was nothing compared to the benefits they had obtained from Cao Jun's rule before. The Chamber of Commerce unconditionally supported the army's war.
Because in the war, they can gain greater benefits.
Once the war starts, the profits of the merchants are also very huge. In the past wars, the merchants were in a free state, that is, the soldiers of both sides would not attack. This is also the default. Otherwise, it would be difficult to obtain the materials needed for the war, especially
The sharp weapons made by the Xiliang army were even more popular among the princes.
