It's only September, and the harsh winter is already showing in Mobei.
The withered and yellow pastures have withered away, and there is no longer the sight of cows and sheep in the wind-swept grass. Instead, there is an inexplicable and chilling atmosphere.
After surrendering to the city, Cao Jun camped.
Cao Zhang carefully added two pieces of charcoal to the brazier to maintain the temperature in the yamen hall.
In the center of the lobby, Cao Cao was wearing a thick brocade robe, reading a letter with a spring breeze on his face, and burst into laughter from time to time. Guo Jia, Xun You, and Dong Zhao sat aside, and opposite them, Dian Wei, Xu Chu,
Li Dian and other generals saw that Cao Cao was in a good mood, and everyone immediately felt relaxed.
This time, Cao Cao personally led his troops to supervise the battle in the surrendered city, just to compete with Ke Bineng.
Originally, everyone did not approve of him leading his troops to the expedition. The main reason was because the northwest was still uncertain, and Cao Cao's body, although he had recovered since returning from Jingzhou, was obviously much weaker than before.
It's bitterly cold in northern Xinjiang, and it's not a good thing if you catch the wind and cold again.
But Cao Cao insisted on going his own way and had to go on an expedition!
In his heart, there was always a dream to expand the territory, and laugh and drink the blood of the Huns like his ancestors. More distantly, Meng Tian expanded the territory and secured Henan for the Qin Dynasty; while the rear guard Qing Huo Qubing made great achievements, and Huo Qubing
The Xiongnu were even more frightened after hearing the news. Chen Tang's "Anyone who offends my strong Han will be punished no matter how far away", Dou Xian swept across Mobei, so that the Xiongnu did not dare to face the Central Plains... The great achievements of the ancestors were once the greatest when Cao Cao was young.
Something that I longed for. Unfortunately, when Tan Shihuai, a generation of heroes born in Xianbei for a hundred years, dominated Mobei, Cao Cao was too young to face it in person.
Now, Tan Shihuai died, and another Ke Bineng came.
Perhaps compared to Tan Shi Huai, Ke Bi Neng is not as good as him. But in Cao Cao's view, he is also a good opponent.
No matter what, he couldn't give up this opportunity.
"The northwest has its own Xinwu Township Marquis, so why bother?"
Cao Cao dismissed what everyone said about the "undetermined northwest" and seemed not to take it to heart at all.
I have placed my best candidates in the northwest!
If Ah Fu can't handle those Qiang Di, how will he be able to entrust important tasks in the future?
Therefore, since Cao Peng married the northwest, Cao Cao no longer paid attention to things there. All his energy was concentrated on northern Xinjiang. As the weather turned colder, midwinter was approaching, and the season of threshing grass in Xianbei was also coming.
So, Cao Cao decided to teach Xianbei a lesson and Kebineng a lesson at this time.
Even if he couldn't eliminate Ke Bineng, he would still find a way to push the direction thousands of miles north.
For this reason, Cao Cao has been working intensively on this matter since the early autumn... This battle is of great importance. If fought well, the Central Plains will no longer need to worry about the Xianbei Hunan disaster in northern Xinjiang in the next fifty years.
However, he never expected that before the war in northern Xinjiang started, a great victory in the northwest would already come.
"Ah Fu, it's really a good idea."
Cao Cao put down the letter with a smile on his face.
"Hanzhong, it's decided!"
"ah?"
Dong Zhao was shocked, "When will Hanzhong be pacified?"
"At the beginning of the Battle of Hehuang, Ah Fu had secretly ordered Yuan De, led his troops to Ziwu Road, crossed thousands of miles of wilderness, and quietly arrived at Nanzheng. Then they bribed Yang Song, captured Nanzheng, and captured Zhang Lu. After Yuan De,
They also set up an ambush on the way, defeated Zhang Lu's general Yan Pu, and occupied Mianyang. Although Zhang Wei at Yangping Pass has not yet surrendered, it is already out of control. I think it won't be long before Ah Fu will send good news."
After saying that, Dong Zhao looked at Dian Wei with a smile, "Jun Ming, congratulations!"
Dian Wei was also so excited that he even forgot to return the gift and just grinned with his mouth wide open.
Is there anything in this world that can make people happier than the success of their own children? Dian Wei has always been worried that Dian Man will not be able to support the family in the future. But now it seems that the Dian family will no longer need to worry within a hundred years!
Xu Chu, on the other hand, was quite unhappy.
"Aft is not fair."
"Zhongkang, why do you say this?"
"Fuande is his brother, so my tiger is not his brother?
Why do you only take care of Yuan De, but not my tiger? After all, he is also his third brother, so he cannot help but favor one over the other."
It turned out that Xu Chu was jealous.
Over the years, the battle between him and Dian Wei has become less intense than in the early years.
We are all old and in high positions, so there is no need to worry about it. Besides, the children of the two families are sworn brothers, so it is not easy for the elderly to argue too much. Dian Wei himself is not a good person to fight for power. Huben
After the army was disbanded, he had been serving as Cao Cao's personal tooth general. Although his official salary was very high, he did not have much power. On the contrary, Xu Chu was in control of the Tiger Guard, and he was much more proud than Dian Wei.
But other than that, he seems to have never surpassed Dian Wei.
When it comes to Cao Cao's trust, Dian Wei and him have distanced themselves and formed a gap...
In terms of having sons, Dian Wei had four sons, but he only had one son. In terms of descendants, Dian Man and Xu Yi were almost the same, but there was Niu Gang, who had a very good relationship with Cao Zhang, and now he has become a Zhonglang general.
There is one Dian family and two middlemen.
In comparison, the Xu family seems much weaker.
Now that Dianman has gained the credit for capturing Hanzhong, he will be rewarded in the future. Xu Chu felt uncomfortable in his heart.
"You idiot, how can you say anything?
My Yuande is Ah Fu's second brother, and your little tiger is just brother Yuan De. Ah Fu will naturally take care of his second brother first, and then take care of your little tiger. In my opinion, what Ah Fu did was extremely
It makes sense, it’s fair, it’s very fair!”
After hearing Xu Chu's complaint, Dian Wei immediately refused.
The two of them were also used to quarreling, and they would start arguing immediately after just one sentence.
Li Dian turned his head and deliberately ignored him. Guo Jia and Xun You were talking in low voices, while Dong Zhao was there with his eyes closed. Cao Zhang, as a junior, naturally couldn't say anything. But seeing the two of them quarreling, his face turned red and his ears flushed.
wry smile.
"Okay, don't argue!"
Cao Cao slapped the table and said angrily: "Look at how well you two behave? Important matters are being discussed here, but you...
If you continue to argue, get out of here."
When Cao Cao was angry, Dian Wei and Xu Chu immediately shut their mouths.
Guo Jia then said: "Your Majesty, now that Hanzhong has been pacified, I don't know what to do next."
Cao Cao closed his eyes and pondered in silence.
After a moment, he replied: "Since the eleventh year of Jian'an, we have been fighting for many years.
Although there have been good harvests in Henan and Hebei in recent years and the national treasury is full, it cannot withstand such huge consumption... In the coming year, the merging of prefectures will inevitably cost a lot. Under such circumstances, if we attack Xichuan immediately, we may damage the foundation.
Sun Zhongmou will govern Jiankang this summer. His ambition is obvious and he must guard against it.
Gu thought that he should focus on "governing", and within two years, try to reduce the war, restore vitality, and accumulate strength. Youxue has given up the post of Hanyang Prefect, presumably to increase the development of the northwest of the Western Regions
Strength. In this case, Jia Xing was dismissed as the prefect of Hanyang and became the prefect of Wudu. Zaozhi, the general of Dian Nong Zhonglang, took over Hanyang and assumed the post of prefect of Hanyang, cooperating with Wen He to preside over the overall situation.
In addition, You studied in Hexi County and first tasted the military system of the government, integrating soldiers and farmers, and integrating soldiers and animal husbandry, with remarkable results.
Gu decided to carry out government troops in Youzhou, Bingzhou and Liangzhou at the same time.
Zhang Liao was appointed the governor of Youzhou, Shusun was appointed the governor of Bingzhou, and Wenhe was appointed the governor of Liangzhou...
Gentlemen, what do you think?"
Cao Cao looked around at everyone with burning eyes.
Guo Jia and others have understood Cao Cao's intentions. The king's intention is clearly to eliminate the Han Dynasty brand in the army and put the Cao family brand on it. It is conceivable what impact the implementation of government troops in the three states will have? The Han army
It has been nearly 400 years since the establishment of the military system by Emperor Gaozu. Now, the mark of 400 years has been eliminated in one fell swoop...Cao Cao's ambition has also been exposed, and it is not far away to replace the Han Dynasty.
.
"The method of the government army is indeed suitable for the time.
I agree that the three states should implement government troops... However, it is best to discuss with Youxue more on how to implement it. After all, this is the idea he proposed, and it has been promoted in Hexi County for six years and accumulated countless experiences.
It would be best if a special department could be set up with Ah Fu in charge to take charge of this matter.
Fubing is suitable for frontier fortresses, and Liangzhou has experience in Hexi. Xu Shu and Meng Jian were early participants in the implementation of Fubing and can provide great help to Wen He. Therefore, the focus of Fubing should be in Bingzhou and Youzhou.
.
I believe that setting up the Chariot and Cavalry General's Palace in Zhuo County and placing Youxue in charge of this matter will speed up the implementation.
Shusun, Wenyuan and Youxue have a close relationship.
If it were another person, he might not be able to intervene in military affairs. Only Youxue can prevent the two of them from resenting each other..."
When Cao Cao proposed to set up a special division to be responsible for the implementation of government troops when Guo Jia proposed it, he immediately thought of Cao Peng.
However, he did not expect that Guo Jia actually asked Cao Peng to open a mansion in Zhuojun.
A cavalry general?
His status is a bit high...but it's not a big deal. Cao Peng pacified the northwest, and the credit is placed there. Even if someone rebels, it is enough to say that he has surrendered. He was originally a former general, and the next higher up was the general of Wei.
, General Chariot and General Wei protect the imperial capital, Cao Cao does not want Cao Peng to get involved again.
But the cavalry general...
Wouldn't moving the chariot and cavalry generals out of Xudu reduce their authority?
Besides, it seems a bit strange to open a mansion in Zhuojun. What Guo Jia said is true, but if you think about it carefully, it has a profound meaning.
Cao Cao pondered for a long time and suddenly raised his head.
"allow!"
Guo Jia secretly breathed a sigh of relief, stopped talking, and closed his eyes to rest.
"Afu, I have put a lot of effort into getting you out of the whirlpool. You must at least give me another five percent of the shares, otherwise I will not help you next time."
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In October of the 14th year of Jian'an, winter has arrived.
Chang'an Xiaoxue, Fang Qing.
Since Cao Peng arrived in Chang'an, he has been busy.
Although the rebellion of Wei Cong and Yang Fan has long since subsided, the aftermath is still there. After Chang'an experienced the siege of the rebels, there was also some chaos. As the commander of the Sili school, Cao Peng supervised the Sili officials and assisted Jing Zhaoyin.
Cao Hong was extremely busy trying to stabilize the situation in Chang'an and had no time to spare.
Fortunately, Pang Tong and Shi Tao came to help and relieved his huge pressure.
Pang Tong was proficient in law and had been in Guanzhong for six years in Hexi. He knew Guanzhong well. Shi Tao had served as the governor of two counties and even served in Liangzhou, so he was very aware of the current situation in Guanzhong. But even so, Cao Peng still felt that his head was heavy. There were constant trivial matters every day.
Just investigating the affairs of the Wei and Yang families gave him a headache.
Webster and Yang have been established in Guanzhong for a hundred years.
He is inextricably linked to the powerful men in Guanzhong.
From the two residences, letters between them and various powerful families were found.
According to Cao Hong's wishes, he wanted to get to the bottom of it and completely root out the unstable factors in Guanzhong.
However, he was stopped by Cao Peng.
"Uncle Zilian, we can't investigate anymore!"
In Noli, Jingzhao County, Chang'an, Cao Peng smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Why?"
"If you pull out the radish and connect it to the mud, you can't find out clearly... If we really want to continue the investigation, not only Guanzhong, but also Hedong, Heluo, and Hanoi will be involved. After all, the Weishi and Yang families have been powerful for centuries.
, how is it possible that there is no contact with other families? If we say that we have to investigate just a little bit of contact, I am afraid it will make the families in the world panic. If it is not done well, not only will it not be possible to thoroughly investigate, but it will also lead to
Big chaos."
"Are we just going to let them go like this?"
"What else?"
Cao Peng said: "The more we investigate, the more trouble we get... I believe that as long as we remain strong, those aristocratic families will naturally know what to do. As for those fish that have slipped through the net, it will be difficult for them to become successful without the support of the Webster and Yang families. Those powerful people
The family also knows how to choose and will not cause trouble.
In the current situation, it is better to do less than to do more.
The key is to resolve the negative impact brought by the Webster Yang family as soon as possible, stabilize the situation in Guanzhong, vigorously develop the northwest, and keep the trade routes in the Western Regions open. When life is good, who is willing to come out and cause trouble? "
Cao Hong was greedy for money and had a violent temperament.
But that doesn't mean he's stupid, on the contrary, he's very smart...
The habit of being greedy for money, along with his cooperation with Cao Peng, and today when it comes to making a fortune, those small coins are nothing at all.
He quickly understood what Cao Peng meant. Although he was unwilling to do so, he finally nodded in agreement...
Seeing that Cao Hong stopped messing around, Cao Peng finally felt relieved.
The affairs of Sili Colonel were handed over to Pang Tong and Shi Tao, while he devoted all his energy to Hanzhong. In other words, it was the exchange between him and Zhang Lu. Although Zhang Lu surrendered,
But he had not yet decided to leave Hanzhong immediately. Especially Zhang Wei was at Yangping Pass, and Yang Ang was still blocking the progress of Cao's army. Fortunately, after Fa Zheng occupied Nanzheng, he immediately set up an ambush with Dian Man.
Yan Pu, the prefect of Mianyang, received the news and returned to the army to rescue. Unexpectedly, he was ambushed by Cao's army on the way, and the 10,000 Han Chinese army was defeated and fled.
Dian Mangeng took the lead, led his troops into the Chinese army, and captured Yan Pu alive. When the Mianyang defenders learned of the news, they immediately opened the city and surrendered.
Zhang Lu issued an order in Nanzheng to let everyone give up resistance.
Counties responded one after another, but Zhang Wei and Yang Ang stubbornly resisted. But the situation was over. As Cao's army continued to station in Wudu County, nearly 60,000 soldiers and horses were watching eagerly. Hao Zhao, Zhang He, and Xu Yi were all good at fighting and fierce generals, and even Xia Houlan.
Experienced in hundreds of battles. It can be said that all the warriors in the northwest are concentrated in Wudu County, and Cao Peng is in Chang'an and may take action at any time. The pressure on Zhang Wei and Yang Ang is really huge... Not to mention, Zhang Lu has surrendered
, if the two of them continue to resist, their end will be miserable.
In other words, Yangpingguan will be broken, but sooner or later!
Cao Peng learned from Fazheng's letter that he had become the protector of the Five Dou Rice Sect inexplicably.
Zhang Lu was very enthusiastic and discussed the development trend of the Five Pecks of Rice religion with him through letters.
After repeated thinking, Cao Peng decided to discuss this religious issue with Zhang Lu.
Combining the teachings of later generations of Buddhism, Catholicism, and Christianity, as well as the Taoist content that he had only a little knowledge of, he conducted a comprehensive discussion with Zhang Lu.
"...Nowadays, pagodas have arisen, and their teachings are spreading all over the country.
The Five Pecks of Rice Sect, however, sticks to Xichuan, which is not a good thing. Lu Gong’s teachings originated from the art of Huang Lao, and are the fundamental teachings of our Central Plains. However, their reputation is not well-known and it is difficult to convince the public. If they are not rectified, they will be replaced by pagodas sooner or later.
The teachings of Buddha emphasize the next life and underestimate this life.
Seeking an illusive afterlife while ignoring the fundamental reality is a serious problem in our Central Plains. Although its intention is to preach good deeds, it is ultimately not in line with the situation of our Central Plains. Tianzhu, a barbarian country, is stupid and ignorant...
Lu Gong should climb high and shout, to attract the old masters of Huang and revive my roots.
Firstly, the title of "Five Pecks of Rice" is too vulgar to be considered elegant. I have heard that Huang Lao Geng, in his essay on morality, why not replace it with "Tao"? I walk the Tao and it can be known to everyone in the world.
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Cao Peng believed that the name of the Five Pecks of Rice Sect was too vulgar and too limited, and did not reflect the original teachings. Therefore, the Five Pecks of Rice Sect could not be compared with the Buddha Sect, which was the Buddhism of later generations.
Taking the name of "Taoism" to make people in the world respect the Taoism is the most resounding name.
Soon, Zhang Lu wrote a letter expressing his agreement with Cao Peng.
"Everyone in the world loves gods, and the emperor is ordered by heaven...
I once heard that in the far west, there is a god, Jehovah, who makes the world worship him. However, things are different. Taoism originated from Tao, and gods should be obeyed so that people in the world can believe in them. In ancient times, Pangu opened the sky, and Nuwa created humans.
Then the Tailu came out. Now Lu Gong is in charge, respecting Pangu, respecting Nuwa, and worshiping the Tailu. This will be the foundation of the great road."
Cao Peng's suggestion is quite similar to the unification of the three saints in the West in later generations.
Pangu is the Holy Father, Nuwa is the Holy Mother, and the Holy Son is on the throne. As for how to fabricate this, it is Zhang Lu's business. After he gathers a group of disciples and magicians, it won't be a problem.
Later, Cao Peng once again suggested that divine power should serve monarchy.
Only in this way can Taoism suppress Buddhism and become the state religion of the Central Plains.
As for the specific operation, Cao Peng was not very clear. He could only make a suggestion for Zhang Lu's reference.
The two of them kept exchanging letters like this, and before they knew it, it was almost November.
In Northern Xinjiang, after repeated trials, Cao Cao and Ke Bineng finally broke out in a very tragic war.
Both sides mobilized a total of more than 200,000 soldiers and horses, and fought decisively on the banks of the Xiongnu River and at the foot of the Qilian Mountains.
The two sides fought bloody battles for more than ten days. In the end, Cao Cao relied on sufficient food and excellent equipment to defeat Kebineng. After this battle, Kebineng's strength was greatly damaged, and the Eastern Xianbei once again split from Kebineng's subordinates, and the Yue Dynasty
Daxianbei Mountain, fled to the Fuyu Kingdom. Later, Cao Cao appointed Zhang Liao as the governor of Youzhou, stationed in Liaodong, and pursued the eastern Xianbei... The western Xianbei, led by Tanshihuai's son Suli, launched a challenge to Kebineng.
Ke Bi was able to cope with this situation and knew that if he continued to fight Cao Cao, it would be difficult to achieve results.
Therefore, Ke Bineng sent people to negotiate peace with Cao Cao, and proposed to use the Anhou River as the boundary river to divide and rule.
Cao Cao didn't want to continue to be entangled, so after some negotiations with Ke Bineng, they finally reached an agreement on peace terms.
With the Anhou River as the boundary river, the area to the north was ruled by Xianbei, and the area to the south was the territory of Cao Wei.
Cao Wei and Xianbei will always be brothers, Cao Wei will be brother, and Xianbei will be brother. Xianbei pays Cao Wei 30,000 cattle, 8,000 fine horses, 1,500 carts of rare furs, etc. every year. From now on, Cao Wei and Xianbei will never be together.
Start a war.
Because this peace negotiation was signed in Longcheng, the Xianbei King's tent.
Therefore, it was also called the League of Dragon City in the history books. However, from then on, Dragon City was no longer under the rule of Xianbei, but became the territory of Cao Wei. Cao Cao issued an edict to build it from the Daxianbei Mountain in the east, to the Xiongnu River in the west, and to the Xiongnu River in the south.
The vast area from Shuijian City to the Anhou River in the north is called Caozhou. The meaning is that this state was conquered by Cao Cao. Then, Cao Cao divided six counties in Caozhou and named them one by one. Two of them are Zhang.
Jun and Pengjun. As for the meaning of this, although it is not clear, it is already obvious.
Cao Cao's love for Cao Peng can be said to have reached the extreme.
He actually used Pengjun as his administrative seat, which made countless people envious of him...
But envy is envy, the glory that Cao Peng enjoys is really not something ordinary people can get. Almost all the generals in Cao Wei's camp know that Cao Cao's biggest regret is that he hates Cao Peng for not being his own son, and they often lament.
You can only envy a guy who is regarded as his own by Cao Cao, who has outstanding military exploits, a great reputation, and a good way of making money. You can't be jealous... If you want to be jealous, that's okay! Go envy Cao Ji for having such a good son.
The Battle of the Xiongnu River also completely established Cao Cao's reputation.
Since the time of Emperor Gaozu, although there have been many great victories, there has never been such a brilliant result.
Even those who dislike Cao Cao have to admit that the battle at the Xiongnu River was the most glorious result since the Han Dynasty, even far better than Huo Qubing and Wei Qing's victory over Hu Sanqianli.
Han Emperor Liu Xie, no matter how reluctant he was, had no choice but to reward him and declare Caozhou to be under the rule of the Han Dynasty...
Xudu Daily published numerous articles reporting on the glorious results of the Battle of the Xiongnu River.
For a time, Cao Cao was in the limelight.
Even Sun Quan from Jiangdong and Liu Zhang from Xichuan had to send people to congratulate Cao Cao and praise Cao Cao for his great achievements.
Under this kind of public opinion, Cao Peng went on a killing spree in Hehuang, which did not attract much attention.
At the end of November of the 14th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao ordered his troops to return to the capital.
He appointed Haixi Captain Liang Xi as the governor of Caozhou, and at the same time issued an edict to transfer Xiahou Lan, the former prefect of the fake Wudu capital, to serve as the governor of Caozhou, stationed in Zhangjun, which was the city that had been surrendered earlier, and began to promote the construction of government troops.
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"Why does your Majesty order me to return the capital?"
In Chang'an City, Cao Peng stared at Cao Hong and asked doubtfully.
Cao Hong scratched his head and smiled bitterly: "How do I know? I think the king must give you a reward, so he asked you to go to Yecheng to see you. Isn't it the New Year's Eve soon? I also want to return with you."
Cao Peng received the edict and left the county in confusion.
Returning to his mansion, he summoned Pang Tong and Fazheng.
In early November, Zhang Wei was finally unable to withstand the fierce attack of Cao Jun and surrendered Yangping Pass.
As a result, Hanzhong County was completely defeated, and Cao Jun successfully captured Hanzhong.
Cao Cao immediately ordered Shi Tao to serve as the prefect of Hanzhong County, and ordered Dianman and Xu Yi to garrison Micangshan and Mianyang to stabilize the situation. Afterwards, he summoned Zhang Lu to Yecheng to pay homage to the county marquis.
He did not return to Hanzhong. At this time, Zhang Lu had devoted all his attention to religious undertakings. After receiving the edict, he left Hanzhong without saying a word. When passing through Chang'an, Zhang Lu also made a special trip to visit Cao Peng and talked with him.
Cao Peng held a discussion and went to Yecheng. After reporting to Cao Cao, he planned to develop Taoism with all his strength. Moreover, Zhang Lu had sent people to look for the help of this master hermit.
After Fa Zheng and Shi Tao took over Hanzhong, he returned to Chang'an.
When Pang Tong and Pang Tong learned the content of Cao Cao's edict, they looked at each other and smiled, cupped their hands and said in unison: "Congratulations, sir! Congratulations, sir!"
