Chapter 282 Li Wencheng’s initial suggestions (1/2)
Xudu remains the same as before.
I left at the beginning of the year and returned in mid-autumn. Half a year passed in the blink of an eye, but Xu Du didn't seem to have changed much.
The population seems to be larger, and the houses in Donglishu seem to be denser.
The road is still the same, but it looks a little more crowded. Even Cao Cao's vigorous promotion of Cao's buses has eased the drought in many places. But manpower is limited after all. In the face of natural disasters, everything we do is just to do our best.
Fortunately, the Xudu farmland had another bumper harvest, with 1.7 million hu of grain and rice, which gave Cao Cao a lot of confidence. Refugees inevitably appeared, but there was no large-scale massacre. Even though it was
Problems of one kind or another occurred in some places and were quickly resolved.
Farming in Haixi is in good condition. According to the document submitted by Xu Zhou, the governor of Xuzhou, in July, it is estimated that Xuzhou's grain reserves can reach 300 groups, about one million dendrobium. It sounds like the output is less than last year. Last year, only Haixi
There are millions of dendrobiums of grain stored in one land. Now the area of cultivated fields has increased three times. Why is it still one million dendrobians? The reason is very simple. Last year, the cultivated fields in Haixi only supplied one Haixi; but this year, although the area of cultivated fields in Haixi has increased
The amount is three times as much, but what is needed is more than half of Xuzhou...
At the beginning of the year, Sun Ce crossed the river to attack Guangling, causing Guangling to miss the best farming season, and there was a grain shortage in Guangling County.
If it weren't for Haixi's support, Guangling County would be in turmoil.
In addition, Zang Ba of Taishan County, Zhu Ling of Pei State, and Xiapi are recuperating and recuperating, which will inevitably consume a lot of food and grass.
It is very difficult for Xuzhou to be able to preserve millions of dendrobium. In other words, Xuzhou has passed the most difficult stage. If everything goes well in the coming year, it will definitely regain its vitality. However, Cao Cao then ordered that the sea be transferred to the west.
Send 300,000 hu of grain and grass to Qiao County, and allocate 100,000 hu of grain and rice to Shansang to prevent disaster before it happens. If Runan is conquered, famine is likely to occur, so we must be prepared.
After Liu Bei occupied Runan, there was a severe drought in Yuzhou, and the disaster in Runan was very serious.
He did not have Cao Gong's car, so he could only rely on digging ditches and dredging rivers. Most of Runan's water sources come from the Huai River. However, due to its high terrain, the Huai River is difficult to irrigate the Runan area. And Liu Bei also devoted his efforts to recruiting troops and horses.
, and did not invest too much in internal affairs.
As a result, the disaster in Runan was serious.
Cao Cao was determined to eliminate Liu Bei, but he had to prepare for the inevitable famine after occupying Runan.
If the impact of this famine cannot be quelled, even if Runan is captured, it may cause a huge blow to Cao Cao.
If it had not been for the success of Haixi's farming, the famine in the Runan region alone might have exhausted Xudu's grain reserves.
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"Mom, aren't you going to the city?"
Cao Peng looked at Zhang with a surprised look on his face and asked.
Seeing that they were about to arrive in Xudu, Zhang suddenly said that she did not want to enter the city. This made Cao Peng extremely confused and could not figure out what Zhang was thinking.
"It's harvest time now, I'll go back to the farm and keep an eye on it."
"Grange?"
Zhang smiled and patted Cao Peng's head gently, "Have you forgotten? What I told you before... your father now worships the Marquis of Che. Although he has no food, he has obtained a farm.
At the foot of Longshan Mountain, next to your uncle Dian’s farm...your aunt Dian’s family has also come back, and now lives in Wubao. At this time of year, the grain harvest is being done, and mother always wants to go and take a look."
Only then did Cao Peng remember that there seemed to be such a thing.
Zhang told him when he first arrived in Luoyang that Cao Ji had been given a farm of eighty hectares by Cao Ji. This farm was also in the category of farming. The farming law stipulates that any official cattle, etc. that need to be used shall be handled by the government.
Those who produce farm tools are provided by officials, six and four people. If private cattle are used and the farm tools are prepared by oneself, the division will be divided into 50 and 50. Private farms like Cao Ji's, but land that falls under the category of farmland, will be divided a second time, and the rights will be divided.
The work is a kind of welfare payment. Cao Ji can redistribute it with the government and obtain a certain amount of income...
Don't underestimate the income from the two divisions. From eighty hectares of land, you can get almost ten thousand grains of rice.
For a small family like Cao Ji, ten thousand grains of grain and rice are enough to enable them to live a happy and carefree life.
The harvest season is also the happiest time.
Mrs. Zhang wants to live in the farm mainly to enjoy this kind of joy.
Cao Peng could understand this.
So he ordered Hao Zhao to lead three hundred black men to escort the five hundred Buddha statues and accompany Zhang to the farm.
With his own farm, Hei Qian no longer needs to borrow the place of Dianwei's house. This is also a good thing for Cao Peng.
Cao Peng led Kan Ze and Li Ru, escorted by Gan Ning and Xia Houlan, and led Fei Qi Baiqi directly to Xudu.
Huang Yueying went to the farm with Zhang, and Guo Huan also went with her.
The reason is also very simple.
Guo Huan's mother and siblings now live in the farm and are responsible for taking care of the farm's affairs.
Counting the time, Guo Huan has not seen his mother for half a year...
As soon as he approached Xudu, Cao Peng felt a tense atmosphere.
Seeing the long queues inside and outside the city gate, as well as the strict interrogation by the guards under the city gate, people suddenly felt depressed.
Xu Du seems to be in a troubled time.
"Afu!"
Just as Cao Peng and others were preparing to enter the city, they suddenly saw a group of cavalry approaching.
The young general on the horse is Xu Yi.
Cao Peng was startled when he saw his attire.
Isn't Xu Yi from the Huben Army? Why did she change her clothes?
Cao Peng waved his hand to signal Gan Ning and others to stop, and urged his horse to meet Xu Yi.
"Second brother, what's wrong with you?"
"What's wrong?"
"Why are you dressed like this? Could it be that you committed something and was demoted?"
"Bah!" Xu Yi was extremely angry, "You guys can't say a few nice words when we meet? What do you mean I have committed a crime... Lao San and I have been transferred from the Huben Army. I am now the Tunqi Sima, responsible
He is guarding the capital and patrolling the four gates; the third son is an infantry commander, and he is just the same as me. By the way, do you want to enter the city? Come on, come with me, let's talk as we walk."
Transferred from the Huben Army?
Cao Peng was really surprised...
But think about it, although Huben Lang is said to be honored, he actually does not have much authority.
Both Xu Yi and Noriman are less than twenty years old. It is indeed difficult for them to have them stay on guard all day long... and jumping out of the Tiger Ben Army may not sound as glorious as Tiger Ben Lang, but the power in his hands
, but much larger than Huben Lang. The Sima of the fifth battalion captain can command at least 700 people, and his salary is about the same as that of Huben Lang, 600 dan, but it is easier to establish achievements.
After all, the opportunities for the Huben Army to attack were far less than the opportunities for the Fifth Battalion's Suzhou Guards to attack.
Looking at Xu Yi's appearance, she was not discouraged at all, but was very happy.
Cao Peng couldn't help asking: "Second brother, why did you leave Huben?"
Xu Yi ordered people to go through the formalities at the city gate, and then rode alongside Cao Peng.
"It's not that I wanted to be transferred out, it was the Lord who ordered me and Lao San to be transferred out from the Huben Army.
By the way, Uncle Wang was also transferred from Huben and is now the City Gate Sima. He has 1,500 people under his command, which is very powerful. But he is not here at Xiuchun Gate, otherwise there is a possibility of seeing him. Speaking of which, this
There have been frequent personnel transfers for a while, and I don’t know what my lord’s intentions are. It is very likely that you will stay when you come back this time, but the specific position is not clear at the moment...
Also, Lao Liu is back and was appointed Yueqi Sima ten days ago."
"Senfa is back too?"
"Well, I came back with Cao Duhu before, and then stayed in Xudu."
The more Cao Peng listened, the stranger he felt.
Cao Cao's arrangement is equivalent to completely disrupting the grassroots officers of the Gyeonggi Guard Army.
"I still have to go on patrol, so I won't accompany you... Fengchehou went to Yingchuan two days ago, and there is no one at home now. After I hand over the job in the evening, I and the third child will go look for you. By the way, the main bus has taken care of you.
After you come back, go directly to Sikong Mansion, he wants to see you..."
"I see."
Cao Peng was confused and couldn't figure out what kind of medicine Cao Peng was selling in this gourd.
Walking home along the street, Cao Peng suddenly turned around and asked, "Wencheng, what do you think?"
Li Ru had been very silent since he agreed to join Cao Peng.
On the way to Xudu, he felt uneasy. However, he acted very calmly, as if he had been thinking about something.
Hearing Cao Peng's question, Li Ru said softly: "In my opinion, it is best for the young master to go to Sikong Mansion now."
"oh?"
"Mengde's arrangement has no profound meaning.
According to my inference, he will definitely make big moves soon. After the young master goes to Sikong Mansion, no matter what Meng De makes, you must not hesitate and accept it immediately. This is related to the future of the young master. I guess the reason why Meng De
I saw you because I have important arrangements."
Cao Peng thought for a while and nodded lightly.
"In that case, Brother Kan and Brother Gan, please go back first with Wen Cheng.
Ziyou and ten people will go with me to Sikong Mansion. After you return to the mansion, if I don't come back, you will never step out of the mansion."
"Here!"
Gan Ning and Kan Ze accepted the order and accompanied Li Ru to Cao Mansion.
Cao Peng took Xia Houlan and went straight to Sikong Mansion.
Outside Sikong Mansion, there was a lot of traffic and it seemed to be very lively. Many people were queuing up outside the door, waiting for Mr. Cao to receive him...
Cao Peng dismounted outside the mansion gate and stepped forward.
"who."
"Cao Peng, who holds a humble position and is a captain in the northern part of Luoyang, returned in the name of Sikong. I came here specifically to return my order."
When the guard heard this, he suddenly smiled.
He looked at the car parked outside the door and said softly: "The car is..."
"These are the stolen goods that I collected in Luoyang under my humble command, and were brought back under Sikong's order."
"In this case, please let the chariot soldiers enter through the side door. Cao Beibu and the guards are only allowed to enter. Dian Zhonglang is on duty today. Beibu can report directly to Dian Zhonglang."
"Thank you very much!"
Cao Peng handed over his hand, and when he entered the gate by mistake, he thrust a bag into the hands of the guard.
It's quite heavy to start with, I guess it's consistent.
The guard suddenly felt happy and said to himself: This Cao Beibu is really happy.
The salary for a member of the family like him is not high.
When you meet someone who is generous, you will naturally get some extra money, but it is something you can meet but cannot ask for. Mr. Cao is very strict and generally does not allow bribes to be accepted or given. But everyone is well aware of this kind of thing, and we really want to put an end to it.
It's impossible. So Mr. Cao turned a blind eye and closed one eye.
"May I ask, why did that person just enter directly?"
A clerk outside the door came forward and asked.
They waited here for a long time, but could not see Mr. Cao.
The doorman sneered and said: "Just now it was Sikong's family, the son of Fengchehou, the Northern Lieutenant of Luoyang, the Cavalry Captain Cao Peng, Young Master Cao, and the famous Cao Babai. Sikong has orders, and Young Master Cao can enter and exit Sikong Mansion without permission.
By the way...hehe, if you are dissatisfied, you can tell Sikong later if you see him."
"this……"
The clerk's face turned red and he stepped aside.
"It turns out that the young man just now was Cao Babai? He really looks extraordinary."
"I heard that he is from the Sikong family. He lived abroad in his early years and will soon return to the clan..."
"Yes, I have heard for a long time that Marquis Fengche has an extraordinary son. When I see him today, he is well-deserved!"
The situation of the Cao family is very different from when they first came to Xudu. At that time, no matter Cao Ji, Deng Ji or Cao Peng, they were all unknown; but now, Cao Ji has the ability to make swords and is good at hiding huge treasures.
His son, Cao Peng, made Cao Gong's plow and created Cao Gong's chariot, which can be said to be famous; while Deng Ji presided over the Haixi farmland and had a bumper harvest for two consecutive years. Although his official position was not too high, he had great authority; Cao Peng even created the Jinlanpu, which was closely related to Cao Zhadian
Full of Xuyi's sworn brotherhood, the name is Xiaobayi; there is an inscription on a humble room and a story about loving the lotus, which is praised as an unparalleled virtue.
He wrote "The Eight Hundred Character Essay" and became a disciple of Hu Zhao.
Within a few days of being appointed as the Northern Lieutenant of Luoyang, he solved a major case and gained a great reputation.
More importantly, Cao Peng's "Cao" and Cao ***'s "Cao" inadvertently merged into one.
Everyone knows that Mr. Cao attaches great importance to his family, and most of the children named Cao will be reused. This shows Cao Peng's future...
The whispers among the people outside Sikong Mansion have nothing to do with Cao Peng.
After he entered Sikong Mansion, he asked Xia Houlan and others to wait in the concierge nearby, and then went directly to the public room outside the middle pavilion.
Dian Wei just finished his inspection and returned to the public house.
When he saw Cao Peng, he was also extremely surprised. He stepped forward and hugged Cao Peng, "Ah Fu, you guy, do big things."
"Uncle, what are you..."
"Hey, you kid, you can really mess around."
Dian Wei smiled and pulled Cao Peng and sat down in the room.
"I've heard about what you did in Luoyang. Well done! I knew that if Ah Fu stepped in, the truth would come to light...
My lord told me yesterday that you did a good job."
"By the way, my lord is looking for me..."
"Oh, I may want to ask you about Luoyang. But you wait here first, the Lord will discuss matters with Miaocai..."
"General Xiahou is back?"
"Yes, when I came back early this morning, I was summoned by my lord to discuss matters."
Cao Peng thought: Xiahou Yuan is the prefect of Chenliu and is in charge of the defense of Yanzhou. He has a great responsibility.
He suddenly returned to Xudu, something big must have happened... Could it be that Yuan Shao had made some changes? Is the Battle of Guandu about to break out?
Cao Peng couldn't help but feel excited when he thought of the Battle of Guandu.
This is a key battle that determines the fate of Cao Wei. Is it because of this that Mr. Cao recalled me? However, the situation has changed now, and Cao Peng cannot explain clearly what the situation is. In history,
Liu Bei should have occupied Xuzhou at this time. However, due to the appearance of Cao Peng, Liu Bei failed to capture Xuzhou in the end, and instead occupied Runan in advance...
Liu Bei?
Cao Peng was suddenly startled.
He seemed to have noticed something. Could it be that... Cao Cao wanted to use troops against Runan?
Liu Bei used the royalists in Xudu to steal weapons and equipment, and his intentions were fully exposed.
It was reasonable for Cao Cao to send troops to Liu Bei, and it was not beyond Cao Peng's expectations. In fact, Liu Bei occupied Runan and relied on Jingxiang, which was always a serious concern for Cao Cao.
If Liu Bei cannot be dealt with as soon as possible, the future battle of Guandu will definitely be dangerous.
But why do you want me to come back?
Is it possible that Mr. Cao wants me to fight Liu Bei?
Well, it's possible, very possible... Li Ru said, no matter what request Mr. Cao makes, don't hesitate and must agree.
That's what I'm talking about.
Cao Peng couldn't help but get a little excited at the thought of fighting against Liu Bei.
At the same time, I felt faintly nervous in my heart, because now Liu Bei not only has Guan and Zhang in his hands, but also probably Zhao Yun.
Cao Peng couldn't remember clearly when Zhao Yun surrendered to Liu Bei.
But obviously not at this time...
Brother Guan, you haven’t traveled thousands of miles alone yet!
Guan Zhang and Zhao Yun...tsk, tsk, tsk, no matter which one comes out, it will be difficult to deal with.
Cao Peng only has Gan Ning left in his hands now, but fortunately, even if he does face Liu Bei, there are still many generals in Cao Peng's camp to help him.
Ha, I want to see what Guan Zhang is capable of.
Cao Peng felt his blood boiling when he thought of this. He and Dian Wei were chatting and talking, and before he knew it, an hour had passed.
Seeing that it was getting late, Cao Peng couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
At this time, someone came to report that it was Mr. Cao who asked Cao Peng to come over.
Cao Peng quickly straightened his clothes and followed Dian Wei out of the public house. After passing through the middle pavilion and walking along the path, he saw two people approaching.
"Miaocai, Zhongde, have you discussed it with your lord?"
"kindness!"
Dian Wei greeted the two people.
The middle-aged man at the head nodded, but his eyes fell on Cao Peng.
"Are you the Cao Youxue who didn't give me face back then?"
"ah?"
"Ah what? You are riding my Teru Yebai, but you want to deny it?"
"The last general has met General Xiahou."
"snort!"
Xia Houyuan snorted coldly, but he was not too angry.
"Okay Miaocai, don't scare him. Youxue has done a good job and has done great things soon after taking office. Didn't you just praise him in front of the lord?"
The man next to Xia Houyuan couldn't help laughing.
Dian Wei said: "Afu, this is Henan Yin, Chengfu Yin."
Cheng Yu!
Cao Peng quickly saluted again, and Cheng Yu waved his hands repeatedly.
"Youxue, go quickly, the master is waiting for you."
Cao Peng made a complaint and followed Dian Wei inside.
Dian Wei smiled and said: "Zhongde has always been strict and rarely talks pleasantly with others. Ah Fu, it seems that he is quite satisfied with you, otherwise he wouldn't have that expression."
Cao Peng scratched his head and looked back, only to see the backs of Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan disappearing outside the middle pavilion.
Xia Houyuan is here!
Cheng Yu is also back...
It's not a small thing to explain this matter.
While Cao Peng was thinking about it, Dian Wei suddenly stopped and said, "Ah Fu, my lord is in the flower hall. I won't go there. You can go by yourself."
"Ah...okay."
Cao Peng looked up and saw an archway in front of him.
After taking a deep breath, he stepped forward and spoke outside the arch: "Cao Peng, the Northern Lieutenant of Luoyang, has come to report on the orders of Sikong."
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Shi Lei was called "the number one idler in the capital". Although he enjoyed the fine clothes and fine food, deep down in his heart he resented it very much.
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