Because of this battle, Cao Yu had captured Cheng Pu, Ling Tong, Pan Zhang, Dong Xi, and Mi Fang.
Thus, he had made great contributions.
He was directly promoted from Zhonglang General to Zhennan General.
In addition, the higher-ups also delegated the position of South County Governor to Cao Yu.
In an instant, Cao Yu's status rose.
From Xiahou Dun's subordinate, he rose to almost equal status with Xiahou Dun.
Cao Yu nodded in satisfaction after receiving the reward.
After he sent the messenger away, he was the only one left in the tent.
"Fast and efficient. It's indeed a big company.”
Cao Wei was much stronger than Liu Han and Sun Wu in this aspect.
Under normal circumstances, the promotion of a battlefield general would start with a commandant.
Then lieutenant, Zhonglang general, and then to Sian, Siping, Sizhen, Sizheng and other heavy generals.
Any higher up would have the right to open a residence.
For example, the front, left, back, and right generals were ranked below the nine ministers.
General of Wei, General of Chariot and General of Flying Cavalry, these three positions were the same as the nine ministers, but below the three dukes.
The peak of a general's power was the Great General, above the three dukes.
"The South County Governor is a position with real power.”
Cao Yu muttered to himself.
The Southern General could only be considered an official position granted to Cao Yu by the Central Capital.
The prefect of South County was a local official. He could be considered a major official of the border. He held real power and was in charge of military and political affairs.
It could be said that in South County, other than the big boss Cao Cao, Cao Yu was the king of the mountain!
He was a man of his word.
"Could it be that the old general has helped me?”
Cao Yu pondered.
He had originally thought that with his contribution, he would at most be able to become a general of Annan or Pingnan.
Who knew that he would directly jump to the position of Zhennan General.
What was even more unbelievable was that Cao Cao directly handed the position of South County Governor to Cao Yu.
Jiangling, Xiangyang and other places were all within South County.
Besides, South County had a very special geographical location.
It is connected to Hanzhong in the west, Nanyang in the north, Xiangjiang River in the south and Jiangxia in the east.
It was also the central area of the war between the north and the south, directly facing the front line!
Therefore, the number of soldiers stored in this place was not small.
"If that's the case, I should repay the old general.”
Currently.
Cao Yu believed that it was a wise decision for him to climb onto the chariot of the old general of the Xiahou clan.
His future career would probably be smooth!
Thinking of this, Cao Yu ordered his subordinates to pack up all the rewards, gold, silver, pearls, and other items.
There were a total of fifty-five boxes.
Cao Yu was flabbergasted!
Cao Wei was really rich.
"Take five boxes and follow me."
he instructed.
Not long after.
Cao Yu appeared outside Xiahou Dun's tent.
Due to the promotion of his official position, Cao Yu did not have to be Xiahou Dun's general in the future.
Before leaving, Cao Yu gave five boxes of his rewards to Xiahou Dun.
"If it wasn't for General's guidance, I wouldn't have today.”
Cao Yu said.
"You need to be strong to forge iron. Why should you be humble?”
Even though Xiahou Dun was involved in the process of Cao Yu's promotion from lieutenant to lieutenant general.
However, Xiahou Dun did not take credit for himself. He had high hopes for Cao Yu. The other party's promotion was the outcome he wanted to see.
Hence, Xiahou Dun declined Cao Yu's thanks.
However, Cao Yu was clear about gratitude and resentment, and insisted on leaving these five boxes of wealth behind.
Xiahou Dun only agreed after Cao Yu persuaded him many times.
Only then did Cao Yu leave the North Stronghold.
He was going back to Jiangling to take up the position of South County's prefect.
Thus, it was not suitable for the three thousand black armored cavalry to stay in the North Stronghold.
That night.
Cao Yu had the black-armored cavalry stationed outside Jiangling City. He had people load the fifty boxes of rewards into a truck and transport them into the city.
In a mansion.
Cao Yu paced back and forth in one of the halls.
This was the residence of the old general of the Xiahou clan, the logistics manager.
The servant had already gone to report to the old general.
Not long after.
A familiar figure stepped into the hall.
Cao Yu went straight to the point and cupped his hands." Thank you for your guidance, Old General. Today, I'm here to repay your kindness."”
After saying that, he pointed at the fifty boxes placed in various places in the courtyard.
"Old General, please accept it."
Using money to pave the way, these rules were very common in the future.
Cao Cao was stunned.
Weren't these 50 chests the reward he gave Cao Yu?
Why was it sent back now?
Cao Cao pondered for a while and understood.
Perhaps Cao Yu thought that he, the old general, was the one who contributed to the reward this time?
Before Cao Cao could speak.
"If it weren't for the old general, how could I be the prefect of a county?" Cao Yu asked again.”
Cao Cao laughed and said,"Zixiu, do you think I've spoken up for you in front of the Prime Minister?"”
He had made the decision to promote Cao Yu to the prefect of South County after careful consideration.
It wasn't a sudden idea.
Cao Yu nodded.
"No." Cao Cao waved his hand.
"The Prime Minister made Zixiu the prefect of South County due to various considerations.”
Cao Cao explained the reason to Cao Yu.
"Firstly, Zixiu's promotion to South County Governor is a role model for the generals of Jing State.”
As long as there was merit, Cao Cao would not be stingy with his rewards.
"Secondly, Prime Minister, I heard that Zixiu could fight against Guan, Zhang, Zhao and other powerful generals alone.”
"Only Zixiu can guard it."
The next strategic arrangement for the northern army was to take Jiangxia County first, then the four counties of Jingnan.
South County was connected to these places and urgently needed a brave general to guard it.
"Thirdly, based on Zixiu's prediction of the southeast wind, he is worthy of the position of South County's prefect.”
After Cao Cao finished speaking, he asked Cao Yu to bring the rewards back to his residence.
"If Old General doesn't accept it, I won't be able to eat or sleep in peace…"
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