Three Caos fighting for a bride? Zhen Ji, I, Cao Zhi, will take her!

Chen Qun’s words.

Cao Zhi didn't know.

Of course, if Cao Zhi knew what Chen Qun said.

Cao Zhi would definitely kill Chen Qun without hesitation.

After all, Cao Zhi couldn't sleep until such a smart enemy was killed!

the other side.

Compared with Cao Pi and Cao Zhi’s “busyness” today.

As the father of the two, Cao Cao is even busier today.

The General's Mansion.

In a solemn hall.

Cao Cao sat high in the seat in front of Yuan Shao with a serious look on his face.

Under Cao Cao.

On both sides, there was a row of people standing.

The people on the left.

They are Xun Yu, Xun You, Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Xu Chu, Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun and other close ministers.

The people on the right.

He originally served the Yuan family, and now he or his family is a Hebei gentry in Jizhou.

"Sikong, here are the household registration books for Jizhou. Please check them!"

Xun Yu pointed to a pile of boxes at his feet and bowed.

"According to household registration records, Jizhou now has a population of one million. If we are to recruit soldiers, we can quickly get 50,000 soldiers. If we increase the force, 100,000 or even 150,000 troops is not impossible!"

"Good, good, good!"

Cao Cao praised him repeatedly.

You know, during the Battle of Guandu.

All of Cao Cao's assets combined only amounted to an army of 50,000.

Now, with only Jizhou under our control, we can recruit 50,000 soldiers.

Even 150,000 is acceptable.

I have to say, Hebei is really fucking rich!

Seeing Cao Cao so happy, Xun You immediately stepped forward and said:

"Sikong, although Zhang Yan of the Black Mountain Army harassed Yuan Shao during the Battle of Guandu, they are bandits after all. Moreover, when we attacked Jizhou, they stood by and watched, not helping either side!"

"In my opinion, we should send troops to attack. First, to eliminate the hidden dangers, and second, to warn those nobles who are still waiting and watching.

Let them know that Jizhou now belongs to the imperial court. Anyone who refuses to submit will be killed!"

As soon as Xun You said this.

On the right side of the main hall.

There was a commotion in an instant.

The faces of those nobles who were already trembling with fear were now looking unhappy.

"Your Excellency has just taken over Jizhou, and instead of thinking about living in peace with the people, why are you starting another war?"

Just then, a voice came from the right.

Everyone followed the sound.

I saw a middle-aged man with a slender figure and handsome appearance.

At this moment, they stood holding hands and said with a righteous look on their faces.

"Who are you to dare to talk about state affairs?"

Xun You narrowed his eyes and said with a bad look on his face.

"Qinghe Cui Yan, meeting the Minister of Works!"

Cui Yan ignored Xun You and took the initiative to salute Cao Cao.

"Qinghe Cui family?"

Cao Cao's eyes lit up.

"That's right!" Cui Yan bowed.

"Humph! What about the Cui family of Qinghe? If you don't explain yourself clearly today, I won't let you off!"

Cao Cao pretended to be angry.

"Sikong has given an order, how dare Cui Yan disobey!"

Cui Yan glanced around and then said loudly:

"Sikong, since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the entire Han Dynasty has been plagued by war for over twenty years!"

"Jizhou has been occupied by the Yuan family for many years, and there have been constant wars and conscriptions. Therefore, although the household registration records a population of one million, in reality, there are only about 700,000 at most!"

"Yuan Shao's taxation was so harsh that many people starved to death!"

"Therefore, the people of Jizhou have been looking forward to the arrival of the imperial army every day. But now, the imperial army has arrived, but they are demanding conscription and food, and even sending troops to Zhang Yan. Such behavior is no different from that of the Yuan family!"

"Sikong, the people are suffering. Cui Yan is so brave. Let me ask Sikong on behalf of the people of Jizhou: Now that the war has just ended, can we allow them to rest in peace?"

Cui Yan's words were deafening.

After hearing Cui Yan's words, Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, then clapped his hands and said:

"Ji Gui's words (Cui Yan, courtesy name Ji Gui) are like a revelation!"

"Since that's the case, then follow Ji Gui's advice and pass down the order to exempt the people of Jizhou from taxes for three years!"

"Also, I have just acquired Jizhou and am not familiar with everything. I would like to ask Ji Gui to serve as the deputy governor of Jizhou and help me rebuild Jizhou!"

Cao Cao laughed.

"Sikong is kind, Cui Yan dares not disobey!"

Cui Yan bowed and said.

Just like that, the two of them asked and answered each other.

Cui Yan successfully found a job.

That’s right, what Cui Yan just said about doing it for the people was all just excuses.

His real purpose was to surrender to Cao Cao on behalf of the Cui family.

……

On the right side of the main hall.

Cui Yan rose to a high position in the blink of an eye.

The local nobles of Jizhou who had just been hesitating also spoke up.

"Sikong, I believe that although Zhang Yan's Black Mountain Army has a force of 100,000, they are a motley crowd!"

"Sikong defeated Yuan Shao and captured Jizhou. His fame has spread far and wide. I am willing to write a letter on his behalf, urging Zhang Yan to surrender!"

Just then, someone else spoke.

"Who are you?"

Cao Cao laughed.

"...Chen Lin, the guilty minister, pays homage to the Minister of Works!"

Chen Lin said this while kneeling.

It’s not that Chen Lin is too timid.

This was because Chen Lin had previously written an "Exhortation to Punish the Traitors" for Yuan Shao, in which he cursed Cao Cao's three generations of ancestors.

At this moment, Chen Lin revealed his identity.

Cao Ren couldn't help but draw the sword from his waist and was about to kill Chen Lin, but was stopped by Cao Cao.

"Haha... I know your literary talent. In that case, I'll leave this matter to you!"

Cao Cao let Chen Lin go lightly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Lin immediately beat his chest and stamped his feet to express his loyalty to Cao Cao.

With Cui Yan and Chen Lin taking the lead.

The Jizhou nobles in the hall at this moment.

He worked even harder to recommend himself to Cao Cao.

And Cao Cao also accepted everyone who came.

As long as you have talent and show loyalty.

In the end, rewards were given.

Seeing Cao Cao in the blink of an eye.

Most of Jizhou's interests were divided among them.

The Jizhou gentry were happy.

They all bowed and shouted "Sikong is wise!"

And on the side of the Yingchuan gentry.

Such as Xun Yu, Xun Yu, Cheng Yu and others.

But at this moment, they all looked angry.

Not only can I not empathize with them, but I even think they are noisy!

In fact, Xun Yu and the others had reasons to be unhappy.

Because Cao Cao was able to rise from a small governor of Dongjun.

He grew up to be the number one prince of the Han Dynasty today.

Behind this, the support of the Yingchuan gentry is indispensable.

Whether it was the battles with Lü Bu, Liu Bei, or Yuan Shu;

Or move the emperor to Xudu and rebuild the Han Dynasty court.

Behind all this, there are the figures of Yingchuan gentry.

On the eve of the Battle of Guandu.

When everyone was pessimistic about Cao Cao.

It was the Yingchuan gentry who provided manpower, food, and money to support Cao Cao in his battle against Yuan Shao.

This led to the subsequent great victory.

This is why the current large army has entered Jizhou.

it's good now.

The Battle of Guandu was won and Jizhou was also captured.

Wait until it's time to divide the cake.

But you, Cao Cao, don't allow the Yingchuan gentry to sit at the table.

What does it mean? ?

What's even more outrageous is.

The benefits that were originally intended for the Yingchuan gentry were distributed to the Jizhou gentry.

Isn't this bullying an honest person? !

At this moment, looking at Cao Cao who was fighting fiercely with the Jizhou gentry.

Xun Yu and others' brains were working at high speed, thinking about how to deal with the situation.

……

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye it was dark.

After Cao Cao had arranged for Cui Yan and other Jizhou nobles.

At this time, only Cao Cao, Xun Yu and a few other counselors were left in the hall.

"Sikong, now that Jizhou has been settled, I wonder when Sikong will return to Xudu!"

Suddenly, Xun You spoke.

Well, here comes the army to punish you!