None of the clan generals had the same treatment as Xu Zhen.
He didn't have many military achievements, but he was promoted one after another. Now, he was already a commandant of Dian Nong. He had only been in Yanzhou for a year.
In the past, everyone had gone through thick and thin together and worked together. Now, it was different. Yanzhou was rich. Not only the wealthy families, but even the common people were rich. Naturally, they had a firm foothold.
He could prepare armaments, develop internal affairs, and expand diplomacy.
Then the credit had to be divided. The civil died to remonstrate, and the martial died to fight. This was the principle since ancient times.
Of course, military merits and civil officials 'remonstrance merits couldn't be mixed together. A general was risking his life outside, while a civil official was just opening and closing his mouth. How could they be the same?
However, this was not good for the lord. He never considered Xu Zhen separately.
Civil officials and military officers would be given credit as well. If the grain transportation was done properly, it would be considered military merit. In this case, Xu Zhen would be given an official position.
Wouldn't that mean that he would have to ride on Xiahou Dun one day?
How could this do? Therefore, he found an opportunity to seize the opportunity.
Cao Cao put down his bowl and smiled,""It doesn't matter. If our rations run out, we'll just retreat. If we can't take down Xuzhou, we'll attack again next spring. We have sufficient rations and we're not afraid of consumption.”
Xun Yu thought for a moment and said with a smile," My lord, what you mean is that it doesn't matter whether Yixuan can complete the grain transportation or not. It will not affect the overall situation. Are you training him?"”
" Humph humph humph…" Cao Cao laughed and glanced at Xun Yu." The one who knows me is Wen Ruo."”
"Aiya, Meng De!"
"My lord…"
Xiahou Dun and Cao Chun shouted helplessly at the same time.
"We've never nurtured them like this. You…"
Cao Cao rolled his eyes at them." Can you be the same? You're my brothers, so you have to be of one heart! Yixuan is a young man with a different surname, but he is still very important to me. How can we confuse him? Besides, he is a civil servant. What are you worried about?”
"This…"
Xiahou Dun and Cao Chun looked at each other. They knew that they could not continue, but a seed had been planted in their hearts.
If he could conquer this world and achieve great things, he would definitely have to fight for credit in the future. It was more related to the glory that he had obtained in exchange for a lifetime of blood.
Therefore, Xiahou Dun and most of the generals with the surname Cao were unwilling to let other surnames ride on their heads. In the future, the world would definitely be divided by Cao Cao himself.
"However, if the rations are delayed this time, we can't just let it go, right? That would be biased."
Xiahou Dun mustered his courage and said.
Cao Cao's face darkened.
Yuan Rang was a little talkative today!
" It shouldn't be like this..." Cao Ren muttered," Yixuan knows the art of war. He must know that the army and horses have not moved yet..."
As soon as he finished speaking, hurried footsteps came from the door.
Da da da da.
The guards entered the camp, panting, their faces filled with disbelief.
"They're here, the rations are here! Lord Xu transported 200,000 dan of grain to the various camps at the same time!! They were all delivered! There were also newly invented machines! Less than 10%."
What was that?
Cao Cao slammed the table with a loud bang. Xiahou Dun, Cao Chun, and Xun Yu were all in disbelief.
Impossible, less than 10%?
This was absolutely impossible!
How did he do it?
In ancient times, when transporting grain, the greatest fear was that the grain would be damaged, moldy, or consumed due to a long delay.
Therefore, when they set off and returned, they would usually consume more than 50% of their supplies. This was why they needed an army to continuously transport rations.
How did he manage to reduce the loss by less than 10%?
Cao Cao suddenly stood up and hurried out of the tent." Where is Yixuan? Bring me to him!"
Xun Yu and the others followed behind him. Xiahou Dun, who was dumbstruck, also came out. He had only casually suppressed Xu Zhen, thinking that if he failed this time, he would punish him as a punishment.
But now…
Less than 10% of the 200,000 rations were used?
Adding on the rations that their army carried with them, they could last until next year.
With so much food, they were fighting for wealth.
Moreover…
Xiahou Dun suddenly thought of a deeper meaning…
If that was the case, they would be able to quickly allocate rations for every battle in the future, and the cities would form a mutual support.
There would no longer be a situation where they would lose due to insufficient rations.
The enemy would have to pay a higher price to take out a city, even if it was just a small one.
As a general, he naturally understood the significance of the rapid transportation of grain.
This person…was he really born in the background?
Oh…
How did he manage to be resourceful and also have martial arts skills…
Xiahou Dun suddenly realized that his heart was aching even more…
Outside the tent, Xu Zhen was followed by a guard as strong as an ox. He was wearing armor and holding a pair of halberds, looking ferocious.
Compared to Xu Zhen, it was the size of a buffalo and a sheep.
Cao Cao subconsciously took a second look and asked,""This is…"
" Oh, he's called Dian Wei, my grain transport officer. He'll be my guard in the future," Xu Zhen said with a smile." After all, I'm a civil official. It's reasonable for me to have a general as my guard, right?"”
You…
Cao Cao really wanted to complain, but the words fell from his mouth.
"Yixuan, how long did it take you to get from Chenliu camp to Xuzhou, but you only used 10% of your energy?”
"I only spent eight days, seven days.”
What was that?
Cao Cao's eyes widened, his hands clasped tightly behind his back.
"Impossible, this is a 30-day journey!”
Cao Cao estimated that it would take at least 30 days, and he had to let the heavens be merciful.
Eight days…What kind of transportation method was this? It was heaven-defying!!
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