The army is about to move, and there will be many trivial matters.
Although Xun Yu solved most of the problems, Cao Cao still had to make some arrangements. For example, who will control the military power of Xudu? For example, who should take care of various government affairs? There are many things, and it seems that there are not many, but they can be arranged
It was extremely cumbersome to get up. Fortunately, with Xia Houyuan's return from Shandong, Xu Du's safety could be guaranteed.
Xia Houyuan, worship general Wei...
After the processing was completed, it was getting late.
Guo Jia was about to go back, but was stopped by Cao Cao.
He followed Cao Cao to the study in the back house, and saw that the furnishings in the study seemed to have undergone some wonderful changes.
The previous couch and long desk were gone, replaced by a pair of Taishi chairs and a wide writing desk half a person's height.
"This is a new thing made by Youxue in Hexi based on the furniture of the Hu people.
At the beginning of spring, he sent someone to deliver a set of eighty volumes of books collected by Duke Bozhe. It is said that they were written by Zhao Ji from memory. He asked people to buy some maids in Xudu who could read and write, saying that they would
Give it to Zhaoji... Haha, it's strange to say that Zhaoji has been wandering around for many years, but she actually refused to return to her hometown and actually chose to stay in Hexi."
Cao Cao started the chapter with a playful expression.
At the end, he winked, showing a 'you know' expression.
Guo Jia knew that Cao Cao kept him here probably to discuss matters about Cao Peng.
However, since Cao Cao didn't speak first, Guo Jia would not take the initiative to bring it up. So he smiled and said: "Talents and beauties are the most beautiful to talk about. You are talented in learning, and Zhao Ji is versatile in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Let's stay together in Hexi.
That’s normal.”
"Hahaha, what Feng Xiao said won my heart."
Cao Cao stopped laughing and his expression suddenly changed.
"Fengxiao, have you heard anything lately?"
"oh?"
Guo Jia was stunned for a moment, a little uncertain, then shook his head and said softly: "Jia has been feeling unwell recently, so he seldom pays attention to the outside world."
It's not that I don't care, it's that I'm not in good health!
Cao Cao smiled and said, "I heard some sayings that Cang Shu is smart and has won my heart very much. Can he be the heir apparent?"
Those slender eyes stared at Guo Jia like an eagle.
Guo Jia's heart moved, and he pretended to be surprised and said: "No way, Cang Shu is only eight years old, who would be so boring and talk about this?"
"But Zihuan believed it."
Cao Cao pressed forward step by step.
Guo Jiadao said: "Master Zihuan is already old. If he continues to stay in Qixian, his vision will inevitably be narrow. Now it is an opportunity to return to Xudu to fight. The battle in Hebei is imminent. It is the time when Zihuan is establishing his achievements. I think it is very important."
suitable."
Cao Cao couldn't help laughing!
He wanted to trick Guo Jia, but Guo Jia just wouldn't move closer.
He shook his head and said, "Fengxiao, you know what I mean."
Guo Jia suddenly fell silent...
He knew that he might not be able to avoid the past this time. So, after pondering for a moment, Guo Jia raised his head and said seriously: "Sikong is at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, so why rush to establish a direct heir?"
"Although it is not what I want, I have to do it."
Cao Cao sighed and said softly: "After Zi Tong passed away, people have been advising me. But I can't make up my mind. Zi Huan is calm, Z Jian is talented, and Cang Shu is smart. They are all the best candidates. But the problem is
, Zihuan's foundation is not stable, he has no meritorious achievements, and it is difficult to convince the public; Zijian is good at talking, and although he has high talents and learning, he can be a famous scholar but not good enough for big things. Cangshu... is too young, but Ziwen is brave and fierce. I
I wanted to wait a few years before thinking about this, but now...
To do big things, you need to plan early.
If some things are not prepared, wouldn’t it be unprepared if they happen?
Yuan Shao's hesitation in the past caused chaos in Hebei. Having learned from this, I need to plan early to avoid making the same mistake again."
Cao Cao said it very cryptically, but Guo Jia understood the meaning.
He is worried!
But what is he worried about?
When Cao Cao mentioned the Yuan clan's disciples, Guo Jia's heart moved. Thinking of Cao Cao's previous mention of Cao Peng, he suddenly became enlightened.
Could it be that Cao Cao is worried about party strife?
This was a big problem, and Guo Jia had to be cautious. After pondering for a long time, he whispered: "Lord, Youxue..."
When the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.
After thinking about it for a while, he suddenly looked at Cao Cao, with a look of horror in his eyes.
"My lord, I have a plan to make your lord worry-free."
"speak!"
Guo Jia gritted his teeth and said, "Today, my lord showed you how to learn thirty-six strategies. Although they are only victory strategies, they...
My lord, the enemy is known, but the friends are not yet determined. If you lead your friends to kill the enemy without using your own strength, you can deduce it based on "loss". I don't know what to do?"
Cao Cao's eyes narrowed, and a flash of light flashed through his eyes.
After a while, he suddenly laughed, "Ha, Fengxiao is joking, I just said it casually, Fengxiao doesn't need to be taken seriously."
"Haha, Jiayi is joking."
"Then go back and rest early."
"Jia, excuse me."
Guo Jia stood up and left, while Cao Cao sat on the Grand Master's chair, tapping the armrest with his fingers, lost in thought...
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The wind in early spring is still chilly.
When Guo Jia walked out of Sikong Mansion, he shivered and realized that his underwear was almost soaked. He felt a little cold in his heart, but he couldn't help feeling a little excited. He could feel the tight curse that restricted Cao Cao's ambition.
, a little loose. In fact, at this point, Cao Cao can be said to have achieved the situation, and he only needs to calm down the north. However, Cao Cao has always been worried before. Now, his worries seem to have subsided.
However, Cao Cao seemed to be wary of Cao Peng.
Although Guo Jia didn't understand the ingenuity involved, he still noticed...
I hope Youxue won’t blame me!
He sighed secretly.
What I just said to Cao Cao comes from Cao Peng's explanation of "Killing with a Borrowed Knife". Cao Peng, it's a knife! Who to kill? Cao Cao knows it, and so does Guo Fengxiao... But for now, the time doesn't seem to be there yet.
Mature.
Only in this way can Cao Cao allay his worries about Cao Peng.
I hope he can understand my painstaking efforts in the future!
Guo Jia shook his head vigorously and boarded the carriage parked outside Sikong Mansion. This incident must be forgotten and treated as if it never happened...
"Go to Yuxiu Tower!"
Following Guo Jia's instructions, the coachman obeyed, his whip crackled in the air, and he drove the carriage slowly.
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February of the ninth year of Jian'an.
Cao Cao sent his troops to conquer Yecheng, and the war in Hebei was about to break out.
At the same time, Cao Peng, who was far away in Hexi, was wearing a short jacket with a slanted collar and bare feet, standing on the ridge of the field, holding Cao Gong's plow.
The land in the Central Plains has begun to be cultivated.
But Hexi has just thawed. The black land, after a winter of dormancy, is finally about to be sown and cultivated. As the prefect of Hexi County, Cao Peng must participate in this plowing ceremony. In fact, he also has some fields under his name.
, as plowing. As the prefect of a county, he wants to drive the first plow to encourage everyone to farm.
Two plowing cows stood quietly on the ridge of the field.
Cao Peng held a whip in one hand and held the plow in the other. With a burst of cheers, he raised his whip, drove the cattle, and walked away holding the plow.
The sharp plow breaks open the land that has been sleeping all winter.
The earthy atmosphere with an earthy smell hits your face, making you feel energetic.
The people around the fields couldn't help but cheer for joy. Seeing the black soil rolling continuously, they all smiled.
After walking a ridge, Cao Peng stopped and took a breath.
Bu Luan and Guo Huan hurriedly stepped forward to help, and Bu Zhi, as the second in command of Hexi County, took the plow from Cao Peng and continued to cultivate the land. Next, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Hao Zhao, Xia Houlan and Pan Zhang
These Hexi County officials will come up one by one. After they finish plowing, it means that the Hexi farming has officially begun.
The same ceremony is not just in Hongshui County.
Fengming Fort, Lian Fort, Hu Fort and Wu Fort all have such ceremonies.
Among them, Lianbao has the most cultivated land, because its county seat has been completed and is officially invested. Hongshui County, with the return of spring, is also preparing to resume work. Hubao and Fengmingbao need to start over, while Wubao is in
On the basis of Hongshuiji, reconstruction was carried out. The entire Hexi area now has 30,000 hectares of cultivated land, which is far from meeting Cao Peng's requirements.
According to Cao Peng's plan, Hexi County must have 60,000 hectares of farmland by the end of the year.
However, there is no rush to cultivate the fields for a while. A large number of slaves will be used to build cities and then start to open up wasteland. Overall, Hexi County has a very heavy task this year. If it can be implemented according to the plan, it will be possible in the coming year.
Increase the population to 400,000 people. This will take a slow time and will require the efforts of Cao Peng and others.
Taking the wet wipe from Buluan, Cao Peng wiped the sweat from his forehead.
This farm work is harder than practicing martial arts.
After just one ridge of fields, Cao Peng was out of breath...
Cai Yan and Zhen Mi stood in the crowd, looking at Cao Peng's clumsy movements, and couldn't help laughing. Zhen Mi also wanted to laugh, but she didn't dare. After all, she was still a prisoner, and
Cai Yan's identity is completely different. From the initial panic when he was kidnapped to Hexi, to now he is gradually calming down, and Zhen Mi is slowly getting used to it.
"Xiaoluan, Xiaohuan... in two years, this place will definitely become a pearl in Mobei, believe it or not."
Standing at the head of the field, Cao Peng was high-spirited and pointed at the field, quite like pointing out the country.
At this time, Pang Tong had just taken over the plow. He accidentally fell to the ground, looking very embarrassed.
Bu Luan, Guo Huan and others couldn't help but laugh.
Cao Peng also shook his head and said to Cao Zhang who was following him: "Did you see that in the thirty-sixth line, it is not that simple to become a top scholar in every line?"
"Sir, what is the number one scholar?"
"Well……"
Cao Peng suddenly realized that he seemed to have overlooked something.
It seems that the title "Number One Scholar" has not appeared in this era. He thought for a while and did not explain. Instead, he pushed Cao Zhang and said, "Ziwen, you should go over and try it. Let me see how good you are at farming."
?”
I seem to have been forgetting something?
But, what exactly is it?
Just as Cao Peng was thinking, a war horse galloped towards him from a distance.
"Young Master, report on the battle in Hedong... High cadres led their troops to harass Hedong. General Wei Jian has sent troops to pacify. Please be careful, Young Master."
