The temperature in Yanzhou this year seems to be still very high, and the precipitation is similar to the same period last year, not too much.
Although there are many capable officials under Cao Cao, whether it is Xun Yu, Chen Gong, Ren Jun who are in charge of political affairs, or Zao Zhi, Man Chong, Sima Lang, Lu Qian and others who are in charge of specific tasks, they are all outstanding talents in the world. Even if they are Military generals such as Cao Zixiao, Xia Houyuanrang, and Li Mancheng actually had enough capable officials to take charge of local affairs, but in the face of the weather that was beyond human control, there was not much they could do.
Even at night, the feeling of boredom is still there, and the annoying heat is eroding the already impetuous mind all the time.
Xun Yu was still as usual, even though it was time to finish working, he was still bent over his desk. The news from various places made him very anxious. Although many measures had been taken in advance, the disaster situation this year was better than Last year, whether it was the affected area or the general moisture content of the soil, it was naturally encouraging to compare it with last year. However, because a large amount of control areas suddenly increased this year, judging from the returns, if the newly conquered areas did not have enough Even if the food allocation does not lead to civil unrest, it will definitely produce a large number of refugees, thus creating a huge factor of instability.
Thinking of this, Xun Yu couldn't help but scolded Yuan Shu in his heart. If this guy hadn't levied excessive taxes in Yuzhou and allowed himself and his men to spend so much, he wouldn't have turned the flat and fertile Yuzhou into the mess it is now. This situation not only prevented Cao Cao's army, which was already somewhat financially stretched, from receiving timely and effective supplements, but even required an additional expenditure.
This made Xun Yu imagine for a moment that he would learn from Bingzhou Army and use various methods to make up for these gaps from the powerful landlords who had surplus food in their families. Anyway, for some families, even Xun Yu actually looked down upon them. I'm afraid he himself would applaud in private at being eliminated, or even become confused.
It's a pity that such an idea is just a momentary impulse. After all, he, Xun Wenruo, is from the Xun family in Yingchuan, and his origin determines where his vision lies. Of course, in the process of moving into Yanzhou, whether he Chen Gong also acquiesced to Cao Cao's purge of some powerful people in Yanzhou, but it was only for Cao Cao to more effectively control the power of Yanzhou, and death would be necessary for those stupid people who did not understand the changes in world affairs.
But if people go on a killing spree just to make up for the financial gap, Xun Yu thinks this is definitely a dangerous sign.
Probably because he worked too long. Xun Yu felt that he should go out for a walk to get some fresh air. Although it was neither cool outside nor could he see any pleasant scenery, he could not resist the effects of a change of environment. The unknown temptation.
Next to the government office where Xun Yu worked, there was the government office where Chen Gong worked.
Regarding his colleague, who was also Cao Cao's right-hand man, Xun Yu's emotions were somewhat complicated.
Chen Gong is a very talented Yanzhou celebrity. Both Xun Yu and Cao Cao recognized this. Whether it is administrative ability or strategic and tactical planning, Chen Gong has a considerable level. Even in strategic and tactical matters In terms of planning, Chen Gong can break down the entire battlefield into many different parts, and has considerable control over each part.
Perhaps because the things he was given were so detailed, Chen Gong was used to taking into account as many aspects as possible every time he made a plan, which gave people the illusion of reacting too slowly, but Xun Yu knew very well that for such a counselor
, once you let him react and calculate everything clearly, you will only fall into his pace unless you can find some variables beyond his plan.
As Cao Cao's right-hand man, Chen Gong also had a lot of work at hand. However, as Xun Yu gradually became familiar with various businesses, many of the tasks that should have belonged to Chen Gong were unknowingly transferred to Xun Yu, without knowing it.
Since when did Xun Yu no longer be able to see the candlelight of the Chen Gongfu Yamen who had burned the midnight oil with him at such a time?
But unexpectedly, today's Chen Gong Yamen unexpectedly lit up with candlelight, and it looked very bright. It seemed that there were many people in the Yamen at the same time who didn't know what to do. No matter how
It makes people extremely suspicious just looking at it.
"Has it already reached this time..."
Xun Yu sighed inexplicably, waved his hand behind him, and immediately a soldier trotted up behind him.
Xun Yu casually handed over a token tied to his waist to the other party. Without looking at the soldier who quickly disappeared into the darkness, Xun Yu continued his walk, but he had not taken a few steps.
He couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
In this breath, there was happiness, emotion, helplessness, and regret, but there was no uneasiness or hesitation.
At the same time, Puyang City is not too far away from the imperial palace. It is only about three squares away from a large mansion with a large area. A group of people dressed as scribes are sitting around the house. From these
On people's faces, you can see excitement, nervousness, not
An, hesitant, sinister and so on, probably all the faces in the world have been condensed into this small room. If you understand this place, maybe you can also understand the world.
The world is in various shapes and forms, but it never deviates from the same laws.
"Brother, what are you still hesitating about? Since Cao Mengde was unkind in the first place, why should brother be so hesitant? Moreover, Yuan Shao sent people to help Cao Mengde a while ago. Even if Cao Mengde is really affectionate and righteous, brother, what do you think?
Comparing you and Yuan Shao, who will Cao Mengde choose? If you keep trying, you will suffer the consequences!"
Zhang Miao's mood at this time was extremely complicated. Even though he had been planning for a long time, even if it was now the time when the arrow was on the string and had to be fired, he was still hesitating. He still felt that he could not give the order for the final blow.
Speaking of which, he is also a famous person in the world. In terms of reputation alone, everyone here, including the entire Cao Cao army, could never compare with him in the past.
Yes, whether it is Cao Cao who has become the overlord of one party, or Chen Gong and Xun Yu who have gradually shown their talents and gained fame.
He, Zhang Mengzhuo, is a famous figure in the world who has been famous since the disaster of the party. He is young and rich, and he is a knight with little wealth. It can be said that if the world had not undergone such a big change, but it was still the original system, even in the
In the era when eunuchs were rampant, Zhang Miao also felt that he would not live as aggrieved as he does now.
After all, even when the eunuchs were running rampant and plotting against party members, Zhang Miao could rely on his wealth and fame to remain a wealthy man for a while, quietly waiting for the situation to change, and when the wind direction changed, he could naturally return to his former glory.
relying on one's own reputation
.Perhaps with a little financial support, not to mention high-ranking officials with two thousand stones, even the nine ministers of the court can try to have an impact. Even if they cannot sit there for too long, as long as they have reached that level.
That's enough for the family.
But who would have thought that the wind direction had changed, but the change was like an earth-shaking change. It was so huge that it was difficult for him to adapt.
But what about the consequences of not adapting?
Just like this, because he was too cowardly in the battle against Yuan Shu, he was dismissed by Cao Cao. Yuan Shao, who also felt that he had been slapped in the face, the young man who once needed his support, is now in a high position.
Yuan Shao and Yuan Benchu, who were powerful enough to be the hegemons of one party and even had the possibility of conquering the world, kept asking Cao Cao openly and secretly, hoping to solve his "trouble".
Is he no longer the popular celebrity that everyone once sought after, but has he become a trouble that people can't avoid?
Zhang Miao felt very uncomfortable and his heart ached. This was probably the so-called "pain of betrayal."
In fact, to be honest, Zhang Miao felt that Cao Cao treated him quite well.
Regarding Yuan Shu's failure, Zhang Miao himself knew exactly what was going on and how poor his performance was. When Cao Cao's entire power was defeated, Cao Cao just scolded him and forced him to stay at home.
, it is not the most severe punishment. Although it makes people a little sad, it does not make people feel chilling if there is a reason for the incident.
What made Zhang Miao feel helpless was that not long before these things happened, his younger brother Zhang Chao was finally driven away from Guangling by Tao Qian due to conflicts with Tao Qian, and the position of Guangling prefect was also replaced by Tao Qian.
Qian gave it to Zhao Yu, a famous scholar in Xuzhou.
As the younger brother, Zhang Chao came to join the family due to difficulties, but as a result, the eldest brother Zhang Miao, as the older brother and inherited most of the family wealth, ended up in such a situation. You can imagine the depression in Zhang Miao's heart, and Zhang Chao nagged a few words in his ear.
, which is even more frustrating.
It happened that under this situation, Yuan Shao's chilling behavior was reported again, and Zhang Miao's subsequent life was even more shocking. Even though he knew that Cao Cao did not intend to embarrass him too much, just as his brother said,
As a fish, you will eventually be killed by a sword.
In fact, no one expected this situation earlier, and Gao Rou, a young talent of the Chenliu Gao family, was one of them.
A few years ago, when her father was still serving as a captain in Shu County but she stayed at home to study, Gao Rou saw Cao Cao moving into Yanzhou, so she took the initiative to find her hometown, hoping that they could leave Chenliu, a place of right and wrong, with her. However, everyone at that time
Everyone saw Zhang
Miao and Cao Cao had a fateful friendship, but no one thought that the two people with such a friendship would end up where they are today due to changes in status. In the end, only Gao Rou took his tribe to Jizhou to join his brother Gao Gan.
That is, Yuan Shao's nephew.
"Now is the era of heroes. Chenliunai is the place of the Four Wars. Cao Cao has the ambition to invade all directions. He may not be content with just guarding Yanzhou, so he is afraid that there will be many wars here. In addition, Zhang Miao originally raised troops
When the time came, I became the first
Chen Liu was the prefect, and at that time, Cao Cao was still a small force that needed his help to survive. But now, Zhang Miao is still the prefect of Chen Liu, but Cao Cao has already become the shepherd of Yanzhou, and let Zhang Miao follow Cao Cao in the war, sooner or later.
Will rebel."
Gao Rou's judgment is not widely circulated, but it is not unknown. Especially now, it seems that this judgment is so accurate - at least the first half of the judgment has been verified. It is precisely because of knowing such a judgment.
, allowed those children of the aristocratic family who had always been dissatisfied with Cao Cao's ruling methods to find the backbone, coupled with the instigation of his younger brother Zhang Chao.
Today, Zhang Miao has reached a situation where he has to shoot an arrow even if he doesn't want to.
Regret? Resentment? Zhang Miao thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure it out.
But there was only one thing he knew very well. This rebellion meant that the more than ten years of friendship between him and Cao Cao would be cut off!
It's just that Zhang Miao didn't want to die. At least he didn't want to die in such a useless way. When he faced Yuan Shu's army in Chenliu, he had already made a wrong choice and brought his life to an unprecedented low, and it seemed that
There is no possibility of getting up again. In this case, it is better to fight to the death, even if it means death, it can be regarded as a great success.
At this moment, Zhang Miao felt that the courage that had been far away from him seemed to have returned to his body. He seemed to have returned to the age when he was doing whatever he wanted in the world. It was a beautiful and innocent age. He was at that time
Impulsive and passionate, he valued friendship and despised money, so even though he had to face many difficulties at that time, he was happier than he is now.
Perhaps compared with such happiness and freedom, the life of being obedient and restraining oneself is indeed disgusting.
Even when the allied forces attacked Dong Zhuo and had to face the seemingly invincible and terrifying monster on the battlefield, the determination and courage in their hearts could not be compared to what they are now.
Because at that time, he still had all kinds of worries and his whole person was bound by various norms. Unlike now, he is free!
As if he had made up his mind, Zhang Miao stood up, making everyone present look up at him.
He looked around at the people sitting next to him. There were local celebrities in Yanzhou who once held important positions in the Yanzhou Prefectural Mufu, such as Xu Si, Fan Yi, Wang Kai, and Xue Lan, as well as generals from Yanzhou who are now serving under Cao Cao.
Such as Xu Xi
, Mao Hui, Li Feng, as well as representatives of powerful families from Chenliu County where he once served, such as Zhao Chong, Sun Sheng, Gao Hong, Zhao Zhong, Tu Sui and others, and of course there are some lurking in other places ready to respond to them.
There are powerful local families in Yanzhou.
These people seem to have one thing in common, that is, they all once had a lot of power, but they lost their power after Cao Cao moved to Yanzhou, and it seems that they will continue to live such a frustrated life.
The important thing is that they are not willing to be lonely, not willing to be far away from the center of power, and they are not willing to lose the opportunity to taste the delicious taste that power brings.
So even though they still have quite a lot of differences internally about the future, they still stand together and are united now.
And from this perspective, these guys who are preparing to rebel are actually not bad in terms of strength, at least the number alone is amazing.
Of course, we cannot forget Zhang Miao's younger brother Zhang Chao. That man is also one of the core figures in this plan.
"I actually don't agree with what Cao Mengde did in Yanzhou. He killed too much and treated my family too harshly. This is not good and will lose people's hearts. Especially now that His Majesty is by your side. If
Your Majesty misunderstood me and thought I was waiting
Following Cao Mengde to kill the pillars of the country is an even greater crime. As Cao Mengde's best friend, I have the responsibility and the obligation to correct my friend's mistakes, so that Cao Mengde will not make the same mistakes over and over again on the wrong path.
, I decide!”
Everyone stood up, no matter how they felt before, but at this point, everyone had no choice. The only thing they could do next was to win, or fall on the way to escape.
.
"According to the previous plan, we will travel at night and control the palace gate as quickly as possible. Then some of them will go to greet the Holy Emperor, and the other part will be responsible for capturing various government offices in Taiwan Province. Here we will obtain new
Support, so you can attack boldly with confidence, but you must control Fu Xilang.
Get the emperor's seal. Then you can threaten Xun Yu and others with the emperor's life to draft an edict, and replace the palace gate guards and city gate guards with our people. After dawn, you can use the emperor's name to summon hundreds of officials to come and meet at court.
The general labeled Cao Mengde and his party members as traitors, and in this way, the big thing was accomplished.
As for whether to call Xuzhou, Jingzhou, Yizhou and Yangzhou to come to discuss in the name of the emperor, or use the emperor as a bargaining chip to discuss cooperation with other forces, it depends on the next situation. Let us not be too ambitious. Now
most important
, that is, everything I said before cannot go wrong, because our wealth and life are already weighed on this matter. If we do something wrong, we will be dead.
I believe that none of you would want to see such a result."
"I wish to honor your command!" xn.
In the open space in Zhang Miao's mansion, all the private soldiers who had been waiting for a long time filed out. They will follow their general and rush to the unknown front. As for what they will encounter in the dark night,
No one knows, because there is no way
Someone told them that after all, even in this era, the emperor no longer has the majesty of the past in the eyes of powerful families, but to ordinary people and the big-headed soldiers who come from the common people, he is still a big shot that scares them.
In the dark night, these teams with torches were like poisonous snakes spitting out their cores, winding and circling in Puyang City.
As one of the commanding heights of Puyang City, on the wall of the Imperial City, a group of strange people wearing linen shorts, straw sandals, long swords on their waists, and long bows on their backs appeared at some point.
He has disheveled hair, a long sword on each side of his waist, and a ferocious expression, like a beast lurking in the dark night.
Looking coldly at the "Fire Dragon" outside the city, the leader signaled the people behind him to stop, and then someone came over carrying a cage. It turned out that there was a black homing pigeon inside.
He tied the message to be delivered to the carrier pigeon's leg, and watched as the dark color of the carrier pigeon melted into the night in an instant. A cold smile appeared on the stern face of the leader, and he looked at the "Fire Dragon" in the distance.
It's like looking at a group of dead people.
"They harbor evil intentions, and the longer they simmer, the more harmful they will be. What's more, we are in the light and they are in the dark. We use light to see darkness, and it is difficult to tell the truth from falsehood. If we use darkness to look at light, we will see every detail. So I thought it was the best strategy.
They pretend to be unprepared, and encourage them to take risks, and make clever preparations in the dark. Once they start, they are in the light and we are in the dark, so it is easy to eliminate them."
This passage has been swirling in Xun Yu's mind. It is undeniable that his recent work has revolved around this matter, but personally, he is actually unwilling to do this unless it is absolutely necessary.
Heavy handed.
He knew very well why these people did this, and he also knew very well who forced them to embark on this path step by step. Once these people died because of this incident, they would certainly provide Cao Cao's army with
A large amount of continued financial, material and even manpower has also loosened the originally stable system. No one can guess what the situation will look like by then.
However, I guess he, this "accomplice", will also be on the blacklist of those powerful Yanzhou families who must kill him.
It's a pity, it's really a pity, but if you think about it from another angle, can these people really not see it?
As long as we help Cao Cao expand his influence, even if his former power will be weakened in the short term due to Cao Cao's taking over, in the long run, as long as Cao Cao can maintain the current momentum of rapid development, those things that have been lost will eventually be lost.
They can still make up for it, and even as the earliest ministers of the Dragon and as a reward for the original weakening, they can probably get more.
If you are willing to give up, you will gain something. You always hold on to everything in front of you, but you don't know the importance of investing in the future.
To a certain extent, even if these families that are not adapted to the troubled times do not die out due to the current setbacks, I am afraid that sooner or later they will decline due to other reasons. But at that time, will they be eradicated by drastic means or will they be eased?
Even if it is flattened by the changes of time, it is not something that ordinary people can predict.
After all, now that they have embarked on the road of no return that has been prepared for a long time, they have become enemies that are irreconcilable with Cao Cao's army. There is only one way to deal with the enemy, and that is to use all available methods to defeat them.
On the contrary, from heart to soul, because kindness to the enemy is the greatest cruelty to oneself.
As for remembering the Spring and Autumn Period, let's wait until the enemies have been completely eliminated.
In this trance, the long "fire dragons" have reached the position close to the palace gate. Now the thunderous war drums are beating. Both sides are going to kill each other. The cruel Shura field is about to take place.
At this moment, a young man's figure also appeared on the wall of the imperial city. He stared at the approaching "fire dragons" that were reuniting and remained silent for a long time. (To be continued, please search Gone with the Wind.
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