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.

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"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.

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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.
To be continued...