That night, Cao Cao's order spread throughout the army and the entire Xiao Pei.
Xiao Pei did not dare to enter the city, the refugees, and the merchants who had long fled knew of Cao Cao's orders.
For a moment, they all rushed towards Xiao Pei.
Even the refugees who escaped from Xiapi were the same.
Open the granary to release grain!
What kind of Prefecture Overseer was this? Not only was Yanzhou rich, but his rule was also so benevolent. Not only did Cao Cao not massacre the city, but he also reduced taxes for the people?
Moreover, the following details made the people feel even more comfortable.
Xuzhou continued to use its own strategy of opening up wasteland, but it added the establishment of a military garrison. It tried to cooperate with the army and the people during the spring ploughing to plant the fields.
The food in the city was distributed first, and the money could also be recorded in the account. After the autumn harvest, they would be settled together.
Farmers who lost their land and houses could register. If they could produce valid proof, they could return their land and houses.
They only confiscated the property, houses, and land of those who had died and fled.
It could be said that Cao Cao did not obtain anything after conquering Xiao Pei. He only occupied the city and obtained a few thousand soldiers.
However, they distributed the food to the people.
Who wouldn't be willing to follow such a benevolent ruler?
In the end, in less than two days, Cao Cao's reputation among the people of Xu Prefecture was like a stone thrown into a calm lake. It began to spread and ferment.
His reputation spread far and wide.
They all knew that Xiao Pei was opening the granaries like this, and they also said that every city they captured would not offend the people.
Carry out benevolent government and rectify the name of Han Dynasty.
Under such circumstances, Xiapi had already surrendered before Tao Qian's army could come to quell the bandits.
……
It was only April.
Cao Cao was really pleased with himself.
He couldn't stop smiling.
Entering through the wide open Xiapi City gates, all one could hear was the welcoming praises of the citizens of Xu Prefecture.
Xiapi's counties, cities, villages, and pavilions were also exempted from taxes for a year. They implemented policies such as military camps and counting cattle into grain.
They focused on farming and mulberry fields. First, they let the people receive food. At the same time, they recorded the population and land of each place.
As soon as they attacked, the spring plowing was already in full swing.
Xiapi and Xiaopei had a total population of three to four hundred thousand people, and refugees were still arriving.
This scene was very lively.
Even the craftsmen had added tens of thousands of farm tools, and these merchants were content with their poverty.
He had a feeling that although he was poor now, he would become rich sooner or later by following Cao Gong.
Three days later.
All the places had submitted their love letters. The officials were not in turmoil, and the people did not complain. They supported Cao Cao to stay in Xiapi.
Moreover, the rebels of Que Xuan in various places had also defected.
Cao Cao captured more than 8,000 surrendered soldiers, 4,000 sets of armor, 1,000 horses, and several horse farms that had been feeding young horses for half a year.
After he finished reading the petition in the government office, he was so happy that he could not close his mouth. There was a bowl of water on the case.
Cao Cao would take a sip every once in a while.
This was to express his excitement.
However, there was no change in his expression. He only pursed his lips and smiled, occasionally sighing.
Xun Yu took out another book and smiled at Cao Cao,""My lord, this is also the first time I've seen this letter.”
"Book of All People."
Cao Cao's eyes lit up.
"Oh?"
He quickly waved his hand." Quick, quick, quick. Let me see it."”
Xun Yu quickly walked up and spread the letter on the table. The two of them leaned closer to take a look.
Words of praise and gratitude were written on it.
Below it were all the names signed by the commoners. They were densely packed and had different calligraphy.
This really wasn't written by one person.
It was probably written by the people themselves.
Naturally, there would not really be tens of thousands of people in this book. Many ordinary people were illiterate.
For example, some merchants had hundreds of servants at home, and he could represent hundreds.
"My lord, in this case, it is only a matter of time before we take down Xuzhou.”
Xun Yu sighed.
At this moment, Cao Cao couldn't help but glance at Xiahou Yuan and said coldly,"Miao Cai, look at it again today. Did Xu Zhen do anything wrong?”
Xiahou Yuan's face turned red, and his beard fluttered. He lowered his head in grievance, but he really couldn't refute at this moment." That's right."”
" Hmm…Not only that," Cao Cao said firmly, making Xiahou Yuan convinced." There's also great merit."”
"Such a great merit is the blessing of my Cao clan. It's really the heavens helping me to get this general.”
The current Cao Cao was not stingy with his words of praise. Every word he said was filled with love for Xu Zhen.
He was young, scholarly, and had a very cunning and far-sighted attitude. With such a temperament and knowledge, even if he was not a member of the aristocratic family, did not have a master teacher, or did not know the Confucian classics, he could still be entrusted with an important task.
In troubled times, talent was still important.
However, at this moment, Yu Jin quickly walked in. He walked in a hurry and arrived in front of Cao Cao. He cupped his fists and bowed.
He said," My lord, it's not good. Xu Zhen encouraged General Cao Ren to send troops overnight to attack Wuyuan and Duyang. He conquered four cities overnight and is now heading towards Lanling. It's said that he wants to take Langya as soon as possible."”
" What?!"
Cao Cao's mouth froze.
His eyes were wide open like copper bells.
He had rebelled!
Why didn't he ask for permission in advance?
Disobeying orders in front of the battlefield!
After I surrender to the bandits, how can I continue to advance? Wouldn't I lose all the reputation of benevolence and virtue these days?!
"Idiot! Idiot! Xu Zhen is extremely stupid!"
Cao Cao immediately cursed!
"In this way, wouldn't the reputation of benevolence that I obtained from opening the granary become hypocritical?! What was Cao Zixiao doing? What was he doing? Why can't you stop Xu Zhen?!"
"You're actually messing around with Xu Zhen!! I think he's irrelevant!"
"Disobeying orders! Send someone to chase them back immediately. Otherwise, I will punish Cao Ren as well!!!”
Yu Jin was stunned and panicked for a moment.
Was it that serious?
Xiahou Yuan immediately came over." Zixiao must have been instigated. After all, Xu Zhen is now the benefactor who saved the Old Master.”
"I think we should punish Xu Zhen alone and that Dian Wei!”
Xiahou Yuan glanced at Xu Chu, who was standing behind Cao Cao, as well as the heavy saber at his waist. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he changed his words."It's Dian Wei. It should be Dian Wei who instigated it.”
"Hmm? My father?"
Cao Cao's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Yeah…"
He suddenly became suspicious. He turned his head and looked at Xun Yu.
He noticed that Xun Yu's eyes were also very interesting. He seemed to be guessing something and had a faint smile.
In the end, he nodded.
The two of them had known each other for many years and felt like old friends at first sight. Their hearts were very tacit.
Just like a married couple.
He immediately understood.
Cao Cao's lips curled up into a smile.
"Hmm…No, Xu Zhen's surprise attack was good, good!!!”
Although Que Xuan was gone.
But Tao Qian chased after my father and killed hundreds of my family's slaves.
There were also three or four of his father's concubines.
"Good fight!" Cao Cao suddenly shouted," You attempted to harm my father. How can I, Cao Cao, not take revenge for such a great grudge!!!”
Xiahou Yuan was petrified.
Oh my god.
Was there still a chance…
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