In just one day, the entire Xudu City seemed to have changed, and there was an uproar...
As for the reason, after killing Cao Hong's retainers, the favor of the Cao family rose instead of falling. He jumped from a small court official to a high-ranking Xu Duling, in charge of Xu Du's public security, justice, and court officials.
This appointment is undoubtedly an enlightening blow to all the wealthy families and all the heroes.
Kill the retainers of Cao Cao's younger brother Cao Hong at will?
Then...is there anything else that this newly promoted Xu Duling can't do?
For a while, everyone was in danger.
The chain reaction didn't stop there. Man Chong's rocket-like promotion made all the imperial officers envious, and this deep-rooted envy became the motivation for them to forge ahead.
Who said that the heroes of wealthy families cannot be arrested or punished?
Not only was he punished for being favored, but Cao Gong also promoted him personally. This was like giving all the imperial officers a shot in the arm.
All of a sudden, everyone straightened their backs. They dared to arrest and detain those who violated the law and committed evil deeds, regardless of their status or merits. They dared to try and sentence them. Suddenly, the entire Xudu City was shrouded in the rule of law!
The most gratifying thing among them is Cao Cao...
The talents recommended by Brother Yi are really amazing.
This Man Chong is like the sun in the dog days - everyone is afraid of it!
Of course, Cao Cao also had troubles.
For example, the door of his mansion was crowded with people from the Cao and Xiahou clans who came to plead for mercy.
It turned out that some of the tribesmen had committed crimes at the hands of Man Chong and were caught. Man Chong was unable to get in, so they had no choice but to come to Cao Cao.
Regarding this matter, Cao Cao's attitude is very clear - no support, no objection, no intervention!
In the end, they simply came to thank the guests behind closed doors, and saw no one, and no one was saved.
Suddenly, forced by Man Chong's intimidation and Cao Cao's silence, Xu Ducheng no longer dared to bully others or take credit for himself.
The security of Xu Ducheng gradually returned to the right track, and the unstable factors within Cao Cao's camp were instantly nipped in the cradle.
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at the same time.
The farming system is being vigorously promoted in the Central Plains.
Under Cao Cao's orders, Xiahou Dun, who was blind in one eye, took the lead. He was a disabled person, and there were always some disadvantages in going to the battlefield to kill the enemy, but in the field, he was not ambiguous at all.
Coupled with the setting of Diannong Zhonglang and Diannong Xiaowei, the status of the field officials was improved, and the soldiers were highly motivated to farm the fields.
After all, the original promotion path was to go into battle and kill enemies.
But this is life-threatening, and it is also quite difficult. For example, according to the promotion mechanism of Cao Ying soldiers, only by killing three thieves can you be promoted to captain, and only by killing ten thieves can you be promoted to centurion. Here
Everyone knows the hardships. If you don’t have enough protection, you will be chopped off by a knife just before you are promoted. Then, won’t there be only one song "Liangliang" left in this promotion road?
But farming is different. Depending on the acres of land cultivated, the level of effort, and appropriate promotions, a large number of people can be promoted almost every other year. Even according to this trend, after ten or eight years of farming, many soldiers will become
The hope of Captain Diannong was that he would be a high-ranking official equivalent to a prefect, and he would shine brightly on his family's lintel.
How could the soldiers not actively participate?
Of course, while the execution of military camps was in full swing, Cao Cao was even more gratified that the enthusiasm of the people was fully mobilized.
The abolition of the policy of counting cattle and losing grain made the farmers realize that Cao Cao may be different from the previous princes. He sincerely wanted the farmers to leave some food, and he sincerely thought about the people.
Also, under the new village policy, the government provides cattle and farm tools to farmers for farming, and the field tax paid is 60% of this year's harvest...
Although at first glance, 60% sounds very high.
However, farmers know that this is 60% of this year's harvest. In other words, if the harvest is small in a disaster year, the amount turned over will be small. In a good year, the harvest will be large, so it is okay to turn in more. This is a coexistence of risks and opportunities, and it is a win-win decree!
Not to mention, if you have farm tools and cattle, you only need to hand over 50% to the government.
Combined with Cao Cao's previous reputation for reclaiming wasteland in Yanzhou and the vigorous development of military camps.
Now, the farmers no longer had any worries, and their enthusiasm for farming suddenly increased. They racked their brains to reclaim wasteland and increase production. The previously abandoned acres suddenly became full of new vitality.
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"My lord, you are truly a god!"
Xun Yu, who was inspecting the fields, couldn't help praising Cao Cao...
He is good at macroeconomic governance, but not proficient in agriculture.
I never thought that although he was not proficient, Cao Cao was so knowledgeable that with just a few decrees, he would turn wasteland into acres of land and decay into magic.
Seeing the military and civilian settlements in full swing in front of him, Xun Yu admired Cao Cao and even imagined that there would be a bumper harvest next year!
"Uncle, I don't think so." Standing next to Xun Yu was his nephew Xun You.
Xun You is five years older than Xun Yu, but in terms of seniority, he is Xun Yu's nephew. Scholars are very particular about seniority, so every time he opens his mouth, he will call Xun Yu uncle.
"Well?"
"Gong Cao is better at knowing people and assigning them well, better at overall planning, and better at arranging troops. I don't think he may be proficient in agricultural land matters, but..." Xun You stopped talking...
"It's just that?" Xun Yu was curious. "Does Gongda know something?"
Xun You shook his head and raised his hand slightly. "I just feel that there is someone behind our lord who is guiding us!"
Speaking of this, Xun You paused for a moment, then slowly opened his eyes and looked in the direction south of Xudu City. "Uncle, do you know? Recently, Duke Cao has been going to Youjian Villa in the south of the city more and more frequently!"
Well… there is a villa!
After Xun You reminded him, Xun Yu suddenly thought of something.
Thinking back to those days, when he came to seek refuge with Cao Cao, didn't he pass by a wine shop in Suanzao County, Chenliu County?
What was a small wine shop in Suanzao County back then has now become a large-scale villa in the suburbs of Beijing, well-known far and wide!
"Haha..." Looking back on the past with a sense of sadness, Xun Yu smiled slightly, slowly stroking his beard, and murmured in his mouth. "Gongda, there really is an expert hiding in this villa.
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"Huh? Uncle seems to know?" Xun You looked at Xun Yu and asked curiously.
Xun Yu remained silent.
The two people's eyes met and they looked at each other speechlessly, as if they had read each other's thoughts.
About ten breaths have passed.
Ha ha ha ha…
A burst of sad laughter echoed through the clouds.
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Jizhou, Yecheng.
Now Yuan Shao is very depressed, very depressed. As for the reason, the emperor just sent an imperial envoy to send an edict, which is a refuting edict.
Yuan Shao refuted him. He had so many troops and controlled such a large territory, but he only cared about his own affairs and didn't care about the great man or the emperor at all.
Hearing this, Yuan Shao was shocked and angry...
What is shocking is that Cao Cao is so brave that he dares to use the emperor's hand to refute him!
What makes him angry is that he can't openly show off his anger, that's what he said.
Emperor, this is a sacred value that has been deeply implanted in the hearts of the people, clans, and soldiers for hundreds of years. If you are openly rebellious, even if you are the fourth generation of the Yuan family, it will be enough to collapse in an instant and lose your reputation!
Of course, Yuan Shao was so angry at this time that he had already considered going south to fight Cao Cao to win back the emperor...
