Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 195
People like Yuan Shu, Liu Biao, and Sun Jian are all so restless, and other princes with greater ambitions will not give up this opportunity to increase their strength, especially those who have no ambitions but are unable to flex their muscles due to some reasons princes.

After the alliance against Dong Zhuo was over, Cao Cao originally led his army to Yangzhou, but Yangzhou was actually far away for Cao Cao. However, except for Yangzhou, Cao Cao didn't know where he should go.

The reason is that Cao Cao has not had a stable rear since he started his army. Even Cao Cao could not get a stable supplement for such things as soldiers, horses, money and food. After Cao Cao arrived in Yangzhou, he found that he could not stay here at all. After discussing with his subordinates, Cao Cao decided to abandon Yangzhou, and he wanted to find a better base.

When Cao Cao was in a hurry to find a base, his chief military officer Xun Yu advised him not to rush, let him train soldiers in Yangzhou first, and wait for the opportunity to come. His hometown is Chenliu, at least the Cao family's roots in Chenliu are still very deep.

Hard work pays off, just when Cao Cao devoted himself to training his soldiers and wanted to expand his strength, the opportunity came, Yanzhou was in a hurry, and Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, was killed.It was the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou who killed Liu Dai.

Liu Dai has almost no friendship with Cao Cao. When Cao Cao left, this kid still didn't forget to attack him from behind. If the Youzhou Army hadn't been watching him from behind, Cao Cao would have lost more that time.

Now that this guy is dead, Cao Cao will certainly not let go of such a good opportunity. Although Yanzhou is not the best base, and even if the world is in turmoil, this place will definitely become the place of the Fourth World War, but now Cao Cao has no choice. , except Yanzhou, Cao Cao has no other place to go.

It was none other than his good brother Bao Xin who came to write an emergency letter, and at this moment Cao Cao was talking with his counselor Xun Yu.

However, at this time, besides the great talent Xun Yu, there was another great talent by Cao Cao's side, and this person was Chen Gong who abandoned Cao Cao in a fit of anger.Chen Gongzi Gongtai is a straightforward and assertive person. He admires Cao Cao's actions. After leaving, he felt that although Cao Cao's actions were a bit ruthless, it was not without reason.

Coincidentally, Cao Cao met Chen Gong again on the way to Yangzhou. Cao Cao knew that Chen Gong was a great talent. In addition, Cao Cao was now looking for talents. After Cao Cao's persuasion, Chen Gong reluctantly agreed. Temporarily help Cao Cao.

After Cao Cao read the letter, he gave it to Chen Gong and Xun Yu. He wanted to test Chen Gong's loyalty to him, so Cao Cao asked Chen Gong if he had any plans?Chen Gongdao: "Duke Ming, at this time the bandit army is rampant, the strength of the officers and soldiers is exhausted, and Liu Dai is newly dead. It is better to take advantage of the situation and sweep Yanzhou. This is a great event for King Qin to make great contributions."

When Cao Cao heard this, he laughed and said, "It was not Cao who took advantage of the fire to rob. The man is upright and aboveboard, and he is a role model." I have to say that Cao Cao is still pretending to be aloof at this time, which seems a bit fake, and anyone can see it. Cao Cao was already tempted when he came out.

However, the upright Chen Gong said righteously: "Ming Gong is on duty, Chen Gong is not a villain who follows the power, but in today's world, the only one who can aspire to serve the king and save the people from the fire and water is the general. The old thief Dong Zhuo can be wiped out immediately to benefit all people.

If Duke Ming allows Chen Gong, Chen Gong is willing to follow the example of a dog and a horse, and go to various places to lobby with his three-inch tongue, and strive for the unification of all counties in Yanzhou to obey the general. "

Cao Cao couldn't pretend any longer, and said with a smile, "Only Gongtai is someone Cao's confidant. Since that's the case, Mr. Cao is very thankful." When everyone heard that Cao Cao was coming, they were very excited.

It seems that the crusade against Dong Zhuo has also brought Cao Cao a lot of benefits. At least, Cao Cao's reputation is indeed good now, and Cao Cao did do a lot of commendable things when he was an official in Luoyang. Therefore, in the Yellow Turban In the case of thieves raging, Yanzhou, whether it is from aristocratic families or ordinary people, hopes that Cao Cao can take over Yanzhou as soon as possible.

The next day, early in the morning, Cao Cao was going to Yanzhou to take office.It is not easy to be an official in turbulent times, especially in the face of such a large number of Yellow Turbans who claim to have millions of people, Cao Cao felt unprecedented pressure.

Fortunately, Cao Cao still has an elite army in his hands. However, Cao Cao felt that it was necessary to strengthen the combat effectiveness of the army, especially after seeing the cavalry in Youzhou and Xiliang. Support your own cavalry.

That's why Cao Cao sent his most trusted brother, Cao Ren, to Beijiang to continue the congratulations for Gongsun when the wedding was held in Beijiang. Cao Ren can be regarded as the No. 1 under Cao Cao's command. Moreover, this eloquence is not bad.

There are only two purposes for him to go to northern Xinjiang. One is to trade a large number of war horses with Gongsun Xu. The more the better, in the end, Cao Ren and Gongsun Xu set the number of war horses at six thousand. Really going to be poor.

Cao Ren's second purpose was to trade a batch of military supplies with Gongsun Xu. Since the alliance ended, Cao Cao's army's military supplies have been stretched, especially after he went to Yangzhou and did not get much benefit. Cao Cao's side It is difficult to arm the soldiers.

As far as building armor and weapons is concerned, it is indeed a once-and-for-all solution, but now, Cao Cao's speed of building weapons does not meet his expectations at all, and, like Sun Jian, he is very interested in the sharp weapons and sturdy weapons of northern Xinjiang. Armor, so Cao Cao wondered if he could trade military supplies with Gongsun Xu.

Cao Cao was as lucky as Sun Jian. However, because Cao Cao's capital was stronger, he traded more military supplies than Sun Jian, a total of [-] infantry troops' equipment. Cao Cao's.

Although Gongsun Xu said that the price was greatly reduced, the price of these equipment is still very high, but Cao Cao can no longer estimate that much. He still needs these things urgently now, otherwise, what will he do to expand the army, and then what will he use? Take Yanzhou.You know, there are not a few Yellow Turbans in Yanzhou now.

After the weapons, armor and war horses were found, Cao Cao discussed with his advisers and military advisers every day how to capture Yanzhou. As long as Yanzhou was in hand, Cao Cao would have the opportunity to grow and develop. This is Cao Cao's only chance. He is absolutely I won't let it go.

As for Cao Cao's young friends, have they been worrying about their future?After the end of the crusade against Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao actually earned a good reputation. Yuan Shao, the leader of the fourth generation and three princes, should be admired by everyone who speaks of this name.

However, our great alliance leader has encountered a huge problem. His base is now a small place like Bohai Sea. However, he has no less than 5000 soldiers and horses, including more than [-] cavalry and Eight thousand euphorbia soldiers.

However, the small land of Bohai Sea can't support so many soldiers and horses. Not to mention anything else, the daily consumption of these war horses is enough for Yuan Shao to raise more than 1 soldiers. Yuan Shao doesn't have enough food and grass. It can be regarded as worrying about the leader of the alliance.

During the alliance, Yuan Shao actually carried very little food and grass. He had been relying on his own reputation to earn a living. Naturally, someone provided him with food and grass.

However, once the alliance is over, Yuan Shao will be in a lot of trouble. If there is no food, the soldiers under him will be scattered sooner or later, especially those cavalry. It's just watching the horse lose weight.

I have to say that Yuan Shao's character is still good, or that Yuan Shao's reputation is still useful. For example, when Yuan Shao was worried about food, someone brought him food. Jizhou Mu Han Fu.

The wealth of Jizhou is no less than that of Jingzhou, at least Jizhou can be regarded as a production base, maybe this is worse than Jingzhou, but Han Fu still has no problem eating enough, and there are Gongsun and his son in the north of Jizhou, eliminating the need for nomadic tribes This intrusion gave Jizhou a good chance to recuperate.

In addition, Han Fu is a master in internal affairs. With Gongsun and his son as free bodyguards for him, he manages Jizhou well. so rich.

Of course, Han Fu is still very good at being a man. At least, he will provide Gongsun and his son with a lot of food and grass every year. In terms of grain and grass alone, 30 shi were provided.

It was because of Han Fu's generosity that Yuan Shao saw the opportunity, but Yuan Shao's counselor Feng Ji asked Yuan Shao to attack Jizhou as the foundation of his life.Yuan Shao felt that there was not enough troops. Moreover, Jizhou was too large, and Yuan Shao felt that it would be difficult for him to take it all down.

For this reason, Yuan Shao decided to keep a low profile and wait for the opportunity. At the same time, in order to increase his confidence in going to Jizhou, Yuan Shao also bought war horse weapons like Gongsun Xu, hoping to improve the combat effectiveness of his army in this way.

Yuan Shao focused on the cavalry. The terrain of Jizhou is relatively flat, which is suitable for cavalry operations. Moreover, Jizhou is so big that if it does not rely on horsepower, people will run to death when fighting. Therefore, Yuan Shao is determined to train A cavalry came out.

For this reason, Yuan Shao sent Gao Lan, the number one general under his command, to Bingzhou to discuss business with Gongsun Xu. Yuan Shao knew in his heart that among his generals and advisers, only Gao Lan could make Gongsun Xu pleasing to the eye.

In addition, Yuan Shao still felt that Jizhou was too big, and it would be very difficult to go there alone. For this reason, Yuan Shao was already seeking allies to seize Jizhou together, but now, these things are all It was done secretly, and it was actually a despicable act for Yuan Shao to do so, but Yuan Shao couldn't control so much anymore.

(End of this chapter)