The weather is getting colder and colder. After entering November, the temperature is damp and cold, reaching the bone marrow.
In the large tent of the Chinese army, there were two braziers with blazing charcoal fire, which dispelled the chill in the tent and gave people a warm and spring-like feeling.
Mr. Cao put down the book in his hand and said to Guo Jiaqi with a smile: "If Fengxiao and Wenruo hadn't persisted, I would have almost missed out on good talents... I never thought that this one-armed soldier could have such abilities. He not only stabilized Haixi, but also stabilized Haixi.
Take the lead in farming in Haixi to make our food routes smooth."
After a year, Guo Jia doesn't seem to have changed much.
He is still very thin, even a little thin. However, his complexion looks good and his energy seems very strong. Compared with before, it is indeed a big improvement.
After listening to Mr. Cao's words, Guo Jia put down the brush in his hand.
"Not only Sikong didn't expect it, even Jia was surprised."
Since Cao Peng had allocated 500,000 hu of grain and grass from Haixi in advance and stored them in Quyang County, Cao Peng did not suffer from the shortage of grain and grass in history after his army was trapped in Xiapi. Although the war was not going smoothly, Lu Bu's
The resistance was very resolute, but overall, the war situation was developing in the direction Cao Cao expected. Without any worries, Cao Cao would certainly not let Lu Bu go.
"Feng Xiao, the battle of Xuzhou is over, and I want to appoint Deng Shusun as the governor of Donghai. What do you think?"
Guo Jia was happy at first, then shook his head.
"No!"
"Why?"
Logically speaking, Deng Ji was recommended by Guo Jia, and if he was promoted to the post of prefect, Guo Jia would have a good reputation.
Mr. Cao did not expect that Guo Jia would reject this proposal. Therefore, he couldn't help but stare at Guo Jia with curiosity in his heart.
Guo Jia sighed and said to Mr. Cao: "Jia disapproves of Deng Shusun's promotion for two reasons.
The first reason is that Deng Shusun rose to the rank of Haixi Ling without any fame, which is already a special case. After a year, the lord wants to be promoted to an official position again, which will definitely make many people dissatisfied. By then, Shusun will be in the spotlight.
, may not be able to do better than what we are doing now...
The first is this; the second is that Deng Ji's actions in Haixi are quite systematic.
Nowadays, Haixi is growing, and there is a faint sign of prosperity. Haixi is located on the bank of the Huaihe River, connecting the two Huaihe Rivers, running through Qilu, and is an important place in the east. If measures such as the Haixi Farming can be developed, it will be like Sikong strangles the two Huaihe Rivers.
Throat, if you advance, you can cross the Huai River, approach the river, and look to the east of the river; if you retreat, you can stick to the west of the sea to protect Huaibei from military disasters. If you change people rashly at this time, it may not be a good thing. Can the successor continue to follow Deng Shusun's policy?
Take measures to further develop Haixi? If not, wouldn’t all the previous efforts be wasted?”
Mr. Cao could not help but nod his head in appreciation.
Guo Jia added: "Besides, Deng Shusun is quite acceptable as the head of a county. If he were to be the prefect of a county, his talents and vision would need to be further polished."
It has to be said that Guo Jia was indeed thinking about Deng Ji.
Yes, judging from Deng Ji's political achievements in Haixi, they are indeed impressive. But Guo Jia knew that Deng Ji was not good enough to be alone. Now that he was in Haixi, he was in a remote place, and Chen Deng could shelter him from the wind and rain.
But if he were the governor of a county, he would have to face many conspiracies. Being able to govern a county does not mean that he could govern a county. Moreover, Donghai County is very complicated. In terms of the situation alone, Deng Ji may not be able to control it.
Therefore, Guo Jia believes that it is best for Deng Ji to stay in Haixi and polish his skills for some time.
Otherwise, if he is promoted too quickly, he will inevitably encounter danger. The governor and the county magistrate are completely different positions. The governor is already an official position with a salary of two thousand dan, which can be regarded as entering the core of the imperial court and controlling real power. Deng Ji's current situation, Not suitable for promotion yet.
Mr. Cao scratched his head, "Then what do you think the reward should be?"
After all, Deng Ji made such great achievements and ensured the food supply for the Battle of Xuzhou. It would not be justified if he was not rewarded.
Guo Jia thought for a while and said sternly: "Haixi has developed very rapidly this year, and the area under its control has continued to increase, and it is no longer a county. I heard that Haixi's farmland is close to Yilu Township to the north, and it belongs to Qu Under the rule of the county; and to the west, it has crossed the trend of lobbying and is integrated with Quyang. In this case, why not make him also serve as the captain of the agricultural code? If he can achieve something, he will be rewarded and promoted."
The captaincy of Diannong was established in the second year of Jian'an.
Since the capital was moved to Xu County at that time, Cao Cao ordered farming.
Amidst all the opposition, only Zao Zhi, a native of Yingchuan Changshe, insisted, so the post of Diannong Captain was created, and Zao Zhi took the post.
That year, Xudu had a good harvest.
As a result, Zaozhi was moved to the position of Dian Nong Zhonglang General, and was entrusted with important tasks by Cao Cao.
The Diannong Captain is a newly established official position. His position is higher than the county magistrate, but lower than the prefect. He is also responsible for the farming affairs of a region, and there is not much conflict with the prefect. If Deng Ji takes up the post Captain Diannong was the second person after Zao Zhi to hold this official position.
Due to the bumper harvests in Xudu and Haixi, Cao Cao made up his mind to promote farming.
Guo Jia's suggestion made Cao Cao very satisfied. But in his heart, he always felt that Deng Ji had been treated badly by having only one Diannong captain.
"If Sikong feels that the reward is too small, why not give it to the people around uncle and grandson?"
"oh?"
"Could it be that Sikong has forgotten that Deng Shusun has a brother-in-law? Xiuruo was full of praise for him before. This man also has no fame, but he has few virtues. I wonder if Sikong remembers the "Inscription on the Humble Room"? The mountain is not high. , If there is an immortal, then it is named, and the water is not deep..."
"Where there is a dragon, there is a spirit!" Mr. Cao blurted out and immediately burst out laughing.
"If Fengxiao hadn't mentioned him, I would have almost forgotten about him."
"You are a scholar of great virtue and well-known in Guangling. He is also brave and can serve as a hundred men... Before Lu Bu's expedition to Haixi, it was this son who captured Quyang and defeated Chen Gong. Later, he also flew to seize the prime minister and cut off Zhang Liao's retreat was blocked and Xiapi became an isolated city."
Mr. Cao’s slender eyes narrowed into a slit.
He twisted his beard and nodded, "Cao Peng is young, but he is also a capable person."
"That's the case, why not give him a reward?"
"Then what do you think should be the reward?"
"Previously, Chen Yuanlong appointed him as the captain of Hailing. However, Hailing was actually dilapidated and out of shape. However, Hailing is located between the Huai River and the river. It not only guards the entrance of the river, but also serves as the gateway to the eastern part of Huainan. Since Zhongping , Yandu, Sheyang and Hailing are almost abandoned, and the entire Huainan Salt Road now relies on Haixi's efforts to supply... In my opinion, Cao Youxue can be promoted to the post of Nongduwei."
Cao *** took a deep breath and fell into deep thought.
The Nongdu Lieutenant is not a new official position, but has been established since the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Initially, the Nongdu Lieutenant was placed in the border counties and was responsible for cultivating fields and cultivating valleys. Its nature was somewhat similar to that of the Diannong Captain, but it was It's just power, but it's far less powerful than Captain Diannong...
However, the powers of Nong Duwei are very clear, and they are controlled by both Da Si Nong and the prefect of the county.
It's about moderation, not officialdom.
In other words, the Nongdu Lieutenant was independent of the county officials and could command troops and handle government affairs. It was a bit like listening to orders but not propaganda.
Guo Jia's idea just scratched Cao's itch.
Cao Cao decided to farm in order to increase the income under his rule and at the same time stabilize the price of food. But this farming is not an easy task. Especially when it involves the inventory and measurement of land, it will inevitably touch the interests of some people. In many cases, it will inevitably affect the interests of some people.
All places, including Luoyang and other places, have limitations. But eastern Huainan does not involve such a problem. There are large areas of fertile land there, which are ownerless lands and no one cares about them at all. The land in Huainan is fertile, but there are no
That kind of conflict of interest is of course the best choice.
With Haixi Farming at the forefront, it will not be too difficult to implement it in eastern Huainan.
The Nongdu Lieutenant had been abandoned for many years, and his rank was not too high. His salary of 400 shi was equivalent to the county magistrate of a lower county.
Hailing and Yandu are now equivalent to a wasteland, and no one will fight for it.
This position is quite suitable for Cao Peng.
However, Mr. Cao was still a little worried, "Fengxiao, can Cao Peng take on this important task?"
"Sikong Ke knows that when Deng Shusun was farming in Haixi, it was young Cao Peng who took the lead."
"Well……"
Cao ***, my heart is moved!
After Guo Jia finished handling his official duties, he walked out of the Chinese army tent.
As the Huben Army was on guard duty today, Guo Jia came out of the tent and saw Dian Man and Xu Yi gathering together, whispering.
During this expedition to Xuzhou, both Dianman and Xu Yi accompanied the army.
After experiencing the training in the second year of Jian'an, Xu Yi, who was full of Dianman, held an adult ceremony in the third year of Jian'an, and soon joined the Tiger Army.
The two men are now serving as generals and can be regarded as the backbone of the Huben Army.
Guo Jia walked forward lightly, wanting to hear what the two boys were muttering about.
"Lao San, have you thought it through?"
"No!"
"You said that Afu is true. Why didn't you make it clear before? Xiapi is surrounded by water and can be defeated in one fell swoop... What do you mean?"
"How about we send someone to ask him?"
"Well, you have to be fast, otherwise you will be overtaken by others."
"Yuan De, Ming Li... what are you muttering about?"
Due to the coming-of-age ceremony, Dianman and Xu Yi naturally also got the pseudonym. Man, which means perfection, so Dianman’s pseudonym is Yuande, and Xu Yi’s pseudonym is Mingli. These two pseudonyms are Cao
The gift from Cao Cao personally also represents Cao Cao's deep love for Dianman and Xu Chu.
Dianman and Xu Yi turned around suddenly, and when they saw Guo Jia, they couldn't help but look sad.
"Afu said, Xiapi is surrounded by water?"
Guo Jia looked at the two of them with a treacherous look on his face, "What on earth is going on?"
"That... wasn't what Ah Fu said... No, no, it was Ah Fu who said it a year ago."
Facing Guo Jia, Dianman and Xu Yi did not dare to hide anything.
He quickly told Guo Jia what Cao Peng said after they came to Xiapi with Cao Peng last year.
"Xiapi is surrounded by four waters..."
Guo Jia couldn't help laughing, "Little Ah Fu, didn't you expect this battle a long time ago?"
Cao Peng's face was livid. He stood in the government hall and roared angrily: "Liu Bei bullied me too much. I provided Xia Pi with rations, and Sikong should distribute them freely. Zhang Fei, under Liu Bei's account, actually robbed my rations and injured my men."
.With this hatred and hatred, how can I endure it any longer?"
Above the government hall, the crowd was excited.
Deng Fan said angrily: "I think back then, when we first arrived in Haixi, it was Liu Xuande who seduced pirates and tried to break our Haixi. Now, when we provide him with food and grass, he not only is not grateful, but intercepts the food and even injures him.
Our man... Youxue, please give me a troop and I will go to Xiapi and ask Liu Xuande for an explanation. If he doesn't admit his mistake, we will fight Liu Bei!"
"Yes, let's fight!"
Pan Zhang looked even more angry.
Anyone who has experienced that night in Haixi generally knows what those pirates are like.
Gan Ning snorted, "Young master, why should you embody other people's ambitions and destroy your own prestige? What kind of ability does Zhang Yide have to dare to be so arrogant?"
Cao Peng said nothing.
Since Cao Peng transferred the food and grass to Quyang in advance, Cao Peng was basically responsible for the food and grass for the Battle of Xiapi.
After the war began, Cao Peng ordered Pan Zhang and Xia Houlan to take turns delivering grain. This was the third time they shipped grain and grass, but they were robbed.
Xia Houlan, who was responsible for escorting the food and grass, said: "The person who robbed my food and grass has a Youzhou accent.
He has a majestic appearance, a leopard head with eyes, wields a snake spear eight feet long, and has superb martial arts skills. I only showed my identity at the beginning, but the man said that he didn't know what Duke Cao was, and the food and grass were in his hands anyway.
It's his... I argued with him and was injured by him."
A leopard with ringed eyes and a snake spear eight feet tall in its palm?
This image is really familiar!
"Could it be Zhang Fei from Yan?"
"Yes, it's Zhang Fei."
Cao Peng couldn't help but be happy!
This is really Mr. San’s style...
"Sir, don't you want to go to Xiapi? I didn't expect this opportunity to come to my door."
Deng Zhi listened clearly and couldn't help laughing, "Since we have been locked in, how can we just let it go?"
"You mean..."
"If he beats one of our people, we will beat him back!"
To be honest, Deng Zhi's idea made Cao Peng very excited.
But it must be admitted that this idea is very risky. How similar is Liu Bei's situation to his previous one? There are generals but no soldiers! Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, what level of people are they? With just his own manpower, Cao Peng is really a little weird.
Don't worry. After all, there is only one Gan Ning who can compete with those two people. However, Cao Peng still has Pan Zhang, Xiahou Lan and Deng Fan in his hands, so he can at least contend with Liu Bei for a while.
Thinking of this, Cao Peng immediately summoned his generals.
After explaining the reason for the incident, everyone was furious.
Cao Peng said: "If we work hard to transport grain and grass, what kind of virtue does Liu Bei have to eat my corn? Sikong divides his grain and grass, and I have nothing to say, but now... you have all seen it, Liu Bei is clearly bullying him.
.He and I will never give up!"
"Yes, I will never give up!"
Seeing that everyone's emotions were aroused, Cao Peng immediately ordered the soldiers and horses to be ordered to go to Xiapi without saying a word.
He is stationed as the Prime Minister and is responsible for the safety of food routes.
If the food is lost, it will be his responsibility, and Mr. Cao will also blame him when the time comes.
Now, let's just stir things up.
Although Cao Peng had a good impression of Liu Bei in his previous life, now he belongs to two camps after all, and he will definitely not give up with Liu Bei.
Moreover, he was trying to take this opportunity to go to Xiapi...
However, these people alone may not be able to defeat Liu Bei.
Not to mention his subordinates Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, Liu Bei himself has been a soldier for half his life, and his skills are definitely not bad. You know, in the Three Kingdoms game, Liu Bei is also the master with a force value of close to 90. On his own, he may not be able to get too much from Liu Bei.
Much cheaper...
However, there is someone above me!
"Deng Zhi, you immediately go to Xiapi and visit the three generals Dian Wei, Xu Chu and Cao Hong respectively.
Just say that I have been bullied and I am going to cause trouble for Liu Bei... The other gentlemen, please immediately follow me and gather your troops to settle accounts with Liu Bei."
I can't fight you alone, so I'll let you experience the power of evil and madness!