"Reuse talents from Hebei?" Tao Shang repeated doubtfully, "I basically appointed all the ministers and generals who surrendered from Hebei to their original posts, and some of them were even allowed to stay in Hebei. Is this still true? Not reuse?”
Tian Feng shook his head and said: "Of course not. According to Tian's wishes, now the Prime Minister's territory is getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more forces opposing the Prime Minister. Since the Prime Minister is called Prince of Peace, he can calm the world and save the world. If you take the common people as your responsibility, you should make full use of the capable people under your command. Whether they are old ministers, new ministers or surrendered ministers, as long as they are capable, they should be promoted. Hebei is full of talents. If they can be put to good use, it will be enough to fill the talent vacancy under the Prime Minister. dilemma."
The potter thought carefully for a while and found that he had indeed made this mistake without paying attention.
Except for a few people such as Qian Zhao and Tian Feng, most of the old ministers and pottery merchants in Hebei did not allow them to enter their central circle. Only Guo Tu was brought to Nanchang City by his symbolic attack some time ago. He went to help out, but he didn't play any important role. In addition, Xun Chen was appointed to the court because he was born in the Xun family of Yingchuan.
After careful reflection, I found that I was indeed too dependent on the Jinling team that I originally formed.
Tian Feng continued: "The Prime Minister now occupies half of the world. He is no longer a prince in a state or a county. He acts with dignity! He has the capacity to accept hundreds of rivers. This is just a foolish opinion. Please consider it carefully."
The pottery merchant sighed and said: "Sir, you are right. This person always gets loose sometimes. The pottery merchant is careless for a while."
The pottery merchant called Pei Qian and asked him to bring him the pen and ink and the slips.
"Mr. Yuan Hao, I heard that you are a fair and talented person. I think you know the abilities and conduct of all the heroes in Hebei. Which of them are really talented and noble? Can you please help me? Write a list so that I can use them according to their talents."
Tian Feng thought for a while and said: "This is not good, it seems that the four states of Hebei have become my one-spoken hall."
Tao Shang said with a smile: "Sir, there is no need to worry about this. Although Tao is stupid, he is still cautious in this regard. Sir, it is just one of them. I will have to check with the school affairs office later." .”
Tian Feng was indeed a straight-tempered man. Not only did he not feel ashamed after hearing these words, but he felt that the pottery merchant had acted appropriately.
He nodded and said, "That way, I can feel relieved."
After Tian Feng finished writing, Tao Shang immediately ordered Pei Qian: "Send someone to reply to Cao Cao for me, saying that the battle will be temporarily postponed for a while. Tao has some matters to deal with first. In addition, send someone to Bingzhou first." Qian Zhao, Tian Yu, Xian Yufu and others are summoned first. This time I will devote all my strength to a decisive battle with Cao Cao!"
…
When the potter's reply came into Cao Cao's hands, Cao Cao became angry at that time.
He had made comprehensive preparations and set up multiple serial attack plans, just waiting for a showdown with Tao Shang, but he never thought that this kid would actually delay him.
It felt like a well-prepared punch to the cotton!
Definitely not agree!
Cheng Yu advised Cao Cao: "Sikong should not be anxious. I heard that the pottery merchant arrested several wives and young masters, but they arranged them in Sikong's mansion in Xuchang. There was nothing rude about it, but Xun Yu..."
When he mentioned this name, Cheng Yu's expression changed and he seemed a little embarrassed, while Xun You, who was standing next to him, also had a look of sadness on his face.
"And Xun Yu is also spreading kindness in the city of Xuchang to stabilize the people's hearts... Now that the pottery merchant is not in a hurry to fight with Sikong, it shows that he is deliberately avoiding Sikong's sharp edge and is preparing something. Sikong doesn't need to be anxious and wait and see.
It’s not too late to make calculations after seeing clearly the potential of the pottery merchant.”
Liu Ye went out to advise: "Cheng Zhongde's words are very good. The current situation is unclear, but it is not a good opportunity for a fight."
However, Cao Cao put forward a different opinion: "No need to say more, gentlemen, the battle between Cao and the pottery merchant is a quick fight and cannot be delayed for a long time. If it is delayed for a long time, I am afraid that the fight between the Central Plains nobles will
Xinjin has been bribed by this kid. It will be difficult for us to take back the land in Yuzhou... Don't forget, he has the title of Prince Taiping. In addition, if Xun Wenruo helps him, we must not give him too much
time."
After saying that, Cao Cao looked at the generals and said: "Since the pottery merchant will not fight with me and will delay the time, let's take action first, change the original plan and attack his camp first!"
"promise!"
…
That night, the pottery merchant took the letter and read it, and was about to doze off in a daze. Suddenly, he heard a faint cry of death coming from outside the tent.
The pottery merchant stood up, rubbing his blurred eyes, and shouted outside the tent: "Pei Qian?"
Pei Qian rushed into the tent, raised his hands to the pottery merchant and said, "The prime minister called me?"
"Did Cao Cao's troops come to attack the camp?"
"Exactly!"
"How many soldiers and horses are there?"
"The spies reported back that there was a huge crowd of people, countless in number."
"Is our defense work safe?"
Pei Qian hurriedly said: "Prime Minister, don't worry. All the generals will perform their duties according to the prime minister's daytime arrangements, lead the troops carefully, and keep our camp safe."
The pottery merchant nodded and said: "Okay, come back and report any situation at any time!"
"promise!"
…
The pottery merchant wanted to recruit Hebei soldiers to the front line, so he postponed the battle with him.
But Tao Shang wanted to delay, but Cao Cao didn't.
Because he had already made a plan to march into the army, it was impossible to change the entire plan just because of the potter's little thought.
Since the pottery merchant didn't want to fight, he took the initiative to attack!
Cao Cao divided his troops into separate groups, deployed his troops and generals, and launched a fierce attack on the pottery merchant's camp.
The pottery merchant had also been engaged in military service for many years, so he naturally knew what Cao Cao meant.
The two armies clashed, one attacking and the other defending, and a heroic showdown began at the camp.
The generals responsible for attacking the front of the Tao Shang camp were two former Xiliang generals, Yan Xing and Pang De. Both of these two generals were known for their bravery in battle.
In front of the pottery merchant's camp, those responsible for defending them were Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun.
The two armies clashed at the main gate, one attacking and the other defending.
The troops under Yan Xing and Pang De were all soldiers recruited by Cao Cao from Guanzhong through Zhong Yao. Their fighting styles were extremely fierce, and there were even some Xiliang and Qiang people among them.
Cao Cao has recently been spreading the idea of revenge among the three armies, and has widely publicized and fabricated the various evil deeds of the pottery merchants after they captured the Central Plains. Under his instigation, the three armies have become extremely high-spirited and have a strong fighting spirit.
When the two sides fought, the Jinling soldiers were the first to be unable to resist.
The soldiers in the front hurriedly reported the news to Huang Zhong in the rear.
"General, something bad has happened! Cao Jun's offensive in front of the main gate is extremely strong. The enemy generals are very powerful and have killed many of our brothers. The Yamen general Li Qing also died in his hands!"
Huang Zhong was not in a hurry, and he was always paying attention to the battle ahead.
"Cao Jun is eager for revenge. It is reasonable to have such fighting strength. Can you find out who the enemy general is?"
"It is said that the opponent has two generals, one is Pang De and the other is Yan Xing."
"They are all tough people. Okay, I will go and meet them in person!"