Yingchuan.
Changshe.
The current situation was very awkward.
Previously, it was one army with two marshals, but now it was one army with three marshals.
Although they had defeated Bocai and the Yellow Turban, they would definitely split up and attack.
Cao Cao wasn't stupid. He objectively compared Huangfu Song and Zhu He and found that his forces were too weak. He only had two thousand soldiers, and even with the captives, he only had six thousand men.
Compared to Yuzhou, Nanyang, and Yanzhou, Yuzhou and Nanyang were the Yellow Turban's most affected areas. As long as the Emperor was not stupid, he would definitely hand these two places over to Huangfu Song and Zhu Rong.
so
The only thing left for him was Yanzhou.
Although the Yanzhou Yellow Turbans were relatively weak, they were still much stronger than his six thousand soldiers.
Cao Cao was a little melancholic and didn't know how to respond!
On a certain day.
Just as Cao Cao was discussing countermeasures in the camp, Xiahou Dun lifted the curtain and entered with a smile.
"My lord, look who's here?"
Xiahou Dun quickly turned his body to let Cao Cao look at the curtain.
Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Chun, and the other brothers appeared and bowed to Cao Cao.""My lord!"
Cao Cao was extremely touched.
He stood up, walked around the marshal's table, and came to his brothers.""Zixiao, Zilian, Miao Cai, why are you here?”
Cao Ren smiled calmly." My lord, it was Ang 'er who wrote to us. He said that you led your troops to Yingchuan to quell the rebellion of the Yellow Turban rebels. He hoped that we could come and support you and make contributions together!"”
"Yeah!" Cao Hong nodded. Although Ang 'er is a little naughty, he still cares about you. He sold his ancestral property, but Cao Manqing bought it back a while ago. I heard that he even made a lot of money.”
"This brat!"
At this point, Cao Hong's face was full of admiration.""He's really too powerful. My lord, don't blame Ang 'er too much. After all, he's still a child!”
Xiahou Yuan smiled and added," My lord, you may not know this. Not only did Ang 'er buy back the ancestral property, but he also asked the Manchu Dynasty to bring back a lot of money. He asked us to recruit soldiers and horses to strengthen our troops to help you!"”
Cao Cao's heart ached.
He suddenly felt that he had let Cao Ang down and let out a long breath."This child is really…"
Xiahou Dun whispered," My lord, Miao Cai and the others have brought 8,000 soldiers, including 2,000 cavalry. I'm afraid it will cost at least tens of thousands of gold to build such an army!"”
"It's just that…"
Xiahou Dun scratched his head and frowned.""It's just that the soldiers are all ready, so why don't you buy some rations? This child's actions are really puzzling.”
"Yuan Rang, Ang 'er is still young. Perhaps he has forgotten about it!" Cao Ren said softly.”
"Very likely!" Cao Hong nodded.”
"Yingchuan was a great victory. I don't think we're short of food, right?" Xiahou Yuan asked. The Yellow Turbans are known to have a hundred thousand soldiers and horses. Any grain seized should be enough for us to eat.”
It would have been fine if he didn't mention this, but Cao Cao was depressed.""Sigh, don't mention it. I didn't expect that the Yellow Turban would hide all the grain in the forest. In the end, I burned it all up.”
Cao Ren was speechless.
Cao Hong was speechless.
Xiahou Yuan was speechless.
Embarrassment was written all over his face.
Xiahou Dun chuckled." Don't be anxious. General Huangfu has already sent someone to the imperial court to rush the rations. They were sent together with the news of victory. I believe the rations will arrive soon."”
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
Due to the lack of food, the banquet that was supposed to be a welcome banquet was also canceled.
Cao Cao went straight to the point and temporarily appointed everyone as military commanders. They would be promoted after they had made contributions.
Everyone was overjoyed and led their troops to train every day.
*****
On a certain day.
Cao Cao was discussing military matters in his tent.
Suddenly, a soldier came to inform them that the imperial court had sent an angel to gather the army to hear the news.
Cao Cao hurried to the Town Hall.
When he stepped into the discussion hall, a beardless man stood there.
He nodded at Cao Cao with a faint smile." You must be the Cao Mengde who burned the Yellow Turban and killed Bo Cai, right?"”
"That's right!" Cao Cao cupped his hands and bowed.
The eunuch smiled." Meng De, His Majesty asked me to tell you to use troops well. You have a good son."”
She gave birth to a good son?
What did this have to do with Cao Ang?
Cao Cao was confused, but he still nodded and waited at the side.
"Generals, receive the decree!"
The eunuch immediately became solemn. He opened the imperial edict in his hand and shouted,"The Emperor of the Great Han Dynasty has decreed that the Yellow Turban Bo Cai has led more than 100,000 people to wreak havoc in Yingchuan, intending to subvert the court!”
“......”
"Fortunately, the Left Lieutenant General Huangfu Song, the Right Lieutenant General Zhu Wei, and the Five Senses Lieutenant General Cao Cao worked together to defeat the Yellow Turbans and behead them.”
"Huangfu Song is the Marquis of Duxiang, Zhu Wei is the Marquis of Xixiang, and Cao Cao is the Marquis of Rongxiang. The fief is 2,000 households.”
"Respect this ~~~"
All the soldiers cupped their hands together and said,"Long live our emperor!”
When Cao Cao heard the imperial edict, he was completely dumbfounded.
He originally thought that it was already a great favor for him to be able to sit firmly among the five senses.
He really didn't expect that he would actually be conferred the title of Marquis. One had to know that even his grandfather, Cao Teng, was only a Ting Marquis. He was actually conferred the title of Xiang Marquis!
The Marquis of the Great Han Dynasty could only be obtained with military merits!
However, Cao Cao couldn't believe it. It was as if he had been cheating. Wasn't his progress a little too big? He had directly advanced to the rank of township marquis!
Although Cao Cao was excited!
But he was more worried.
After all, such a promotion would definitely attract the attention of the officials!
He did not have any foundation in the court. If he aroused the jealousy of the officials, his future would be difficult!
This wasn't because Cao Cao was afraid, but because the Great Han Dynasty had gone through two hundred years of development, and the imperial court had basically solidified. If someone wanted to break this solidified state, it would be extremely difficult!
Cao Cao understood the principle of shooting the bird that sticks out.
It was also because of this that Cao Cao was worried. Would the Yuan Clan tolerate him like this?
A wise man should consider defeat first, and then consider victory!
However, Cao Cao suddenly felt that with his current strength, he could not afford such an official position.
"Meng De! Meng De!"
Just as Cao Cao was deep in thought, a voice interrupted him. He looked up and saw the eunuch smiling at him."Your son has made a great contribution this time. The Yuan Family has purchased the grains of Misty Villa with a huge sum of money and sent them to the front line as military rations.”
Cao Cao was indeed Cao Cao.
He immediately grasped the key point.
His own food?
Acquired by the Yuan Family with a huge sum of money?
Damn, this rhythm doesn't seem right.
"Angel, what's going on with the grain?" he asked hurriedly. Why don't I understand?"
The eunuch said with a smile,"Perfect! I'm free. Let's talk in your camp.”
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