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Chapter 522 Dominate Xuzhou

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    A philosopher once said: "The pie is not yours when you hold it in your hand, it is yours only when you eat it." The pie is like this, and so is the land. Taking the city of Xuzhou is just a preliminary occupation. How to manage it?  This rich land is the next focus.

    By the way, that ¡®big cake philosopher¡¯ is Xiao Yi himself!

    The war has ended, and the knot in his heart has been resolved. Prime Minister Cao Cao will return to Xuchang soon. To be honest, it is not that easy to 'hijack the emperor to command the princes'. I don't know how many people in the court are plotting to change the sky.  Therefore, every time he went on an expedition, Cao Cao did not dare to delay for too long. It could take half a year or several months before he had to return to the court and sit in command to intimidate people!

    However, before returning to the army, Cao Cao still had one major matter to decide, which was the issue of who would be in charge of Xuzhou. This was not a simple matter. Xuzhou was rich and connected transportation between the north and the south, so it was a battleground for military strategists.  Yuan Shao is eyeing him, and Sun Ce has evil intentions in the south. Therefore, the person in charge must be both civil and military, capable of dismounting to govern the people and mounting to fight. Without these skills, he will not be able to secure the position of Xuzhou Mu!

    When the news came out, those generals who thought they were qualified and capable took action one after another, using various connections to actively seek the position of 'Xuzhou Mu'. Being able to sit on one side and control the power of life and death in a state would be such a big deal.  A veritable official of the feudal territory, let me ask, who is not jealous?

    The Caoying Group now occupies four states, namely Si, Yan, Yu, and Xu. Among them, Sizhou was originally the essence of the Han Dynasty, with a dense population and the highest level of wealth in the world. Unfortunately, after Dong Zhuo's rebellion, it was  The war was so devastated that the people's houses were empty, and even the eastern capital Luoyang was burned down. Without decades of cultivation, there is no way to recover!

    Yuzhou and Yanzhou are similar. First there was the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and then the feudal princes fought and fought continuously, which greatly damaged their vitality. It was all due to the implementation of the "farming policy" in recent years, treating the people well and encouraging farming, that they have slightly improved. But if you want to  It will take a long time for cultivation to return to its heyday!

    In comparison, Xuzhou has a large population and a solid foundation. Although it has also suffered from war, the situation is much better than that of the other three states. Moreover, it is close to the East China Sea and has the advantage of fishing and salt.  There are also a large number of copper and iron mines, which can be said to be the richest in the southeast. Being a state herder here is definitely a first-rate job!

    However, the position is good, and the responsibilities are also heavy. Not to mention that there are strong enemies on both sides of the north and south. The local powerful forces in Xuzhou are not easy to manipulate. They are intricately entangled in the local area and have great influence. From Tao Qian's time, the state  Mu's decrees have basically never left Xuzhou City, and all local affairs are controlled by those clans. It is not an exaggeration to say that they can cover the sky with one hand, otherwise Liu Bei and Lu Bu would not have been defeated so quickly!

    There are strong dragons outside and local snakes causing trouble inside. People without any real ability can¡¯t sit firmly in that position even if they hold the seal of Zhou Mu. They might even risk their own lives!

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    Cao Ying, the main tent of the Chinese army, a secret military and political meeting is being held!

    "I'll wait to see the Prime Minister!"

    In the big tent, Wen Dong and Wu Xi were lined up on both sides, all of them were in high spirits. The civil servants had their hair combed so smoothly that flies would have to be split when they stood on it. The generals even polished their armor so brightly that they could see the silhouette of people. Everyone  They all have one thought, to show their best side and strive for Xuzhou Mu¡¯s position!

    Of course, there are exceptions, such as Guo Jia and Xiao Yi. These two were drunk again last night. When they were sleeping soundly in the morning, they received a notice from the Central Military Commission to discuss politics, so they hurried over, their hair uncombed, their faces  It was not washed, it smelled of alcohol, its eyes were red, and there were many traces of drunken brawling on its body. It was in a state of utter embarrassment!

    It just so happened that the two of them were in a very high position, both standing in the front row of the civil servants and generals, allowing the people behind them to see clearly. They were also symmetrical, attracting a lot of looks and smiles!

    "Without courtesy, please take a seat, everyone!" Cao Cao raised his hands gently, gesturing for everyone to sit down, and at the same time, a pair of dazzling eyes looked at everyone in the crowd.

    How could this traitor not know what his subordinates were thinking, but if he had his intentions, he would have to have the strength to do so. Xuzhou was rich, and its money, grain, and taxes were as heavy as those of the other three states combined. It was truly half the sky!

    Moreover, whether the army moves north or south in the future, Xuzhou can become a place of food and grass supply. What if we don't manage it well? Therefore, the selection of state pastoralists must be cautious, cautious, and more cautious To be honest, if it is not inseparable,  After opening Xuchang, Cao Cao wanted to be the pastor of Xuzhou. Unfortunately, he had no skills to do both, so he could only chooseA general with both civil and military skills took his place!

    His eyes flashed, and one by one the generals fell into Cao Cao's eyes. But after thinking about it carefully, he had to shake his head and give up. These people are either not good at military strategy, or they are not talented enough, and some have too many character flaws.  The ability to stand alone!

    For such an important position, the first priority is naturally the generals of the clan, because they have the highest loyalty and are the most reliable to use. In an era where "family world" is important, there is no shame in doing so!

    "Xiahoudun is a versatile man in both civil and military affairs, and he is also stable enough. He was originally the best candidate to take charge of Xuzhou. Unfortunately, his eye was injured by a stray arrow during the siege of Xiapi. He has not recovered yet, and he still suffers from frequent headaches. He must return to Xuchang to feel at ease.  He only needs to be nursed back to health, but he is simply incapable of taking charge!

    Xia Houyuan, whose nickname is "Miaocai", is actually not a good person at all. He has an impatient personality and is prone to getting angry. He can be used to charge into battles, but if he is asked to manage local affairs, he will definitely offend everyone and end up with a terrible mess!

    Cao Ren is quite talented, but unfortunately, he is now guarding the ferry along the Yellow River, commanding tens of thousands of troops to protect the safety around Xuchang, and always guarding against sneak attacks by Hebei troops from the south. His position is equally important and cannot be replaced.

    As for Cao Hong, he is free. However, Cao Cao¡¯s clan brother is good at everything and is loyal, but he is too greedy. To put it bluntly, he loves money!

    When he was in Yanzhou, Cao Cao appointed Cao Hong to serve as the governor of a county. He not only commanded the army but also governed the people. He hoped to support his younger brother's abilities. As a result, after Cao Hong took office, he did a good job, but he also made a lot of money.  After putting it in his pocket, he ended up being nicknamed the 'Money-seeking Governor'. His character was mediocre!

    As for other clan members, such as Cao Xiu, Cao Chun, Cao Zhen, Xia Houen, Xia Houjie, etc., their qualifications are too low, and their ability, merit, and prestige are not enough. Forcing them into positions will not only fail to suppress the situation in Xuzhou, but also  It will cause other generals to be dissatisfied. Once there are cracks in the army, it will be troublesome!  "

    Since no one among the generals in the clan could be qualified for this important task, Cao Cao had no choice but to turn his attention to those generals with different surnames. From beginning to end, there is no need to go to the end. There is only one suitable candidate who is not only good at both civil and military affairs, but also has enough prestige, ability and qualifications.  That¡¯s enough. I have experience in managing people¡¯s livelihood, and it¡¯s Xiao Yi who stands at the head of the team!

    "Where is Xiao Lang?"

    Cao Cao also figured it out. Among all the generals in the camp, only Xiao Yi could stand alone. He used to attack Guanzhong and now runs Xuzhou. Besides, Xiao Yi was his future son-in-law, and he was considered half of the Cao family. He appointed him as the Mu of Xuzhou.  The generals of the clan will not have any objections, and the generals of different surnames will support it, killing two birds with one stone!

    "The end is here!"

    Xiao Yi took a step forward and bowed in salute. He had also thought about it privately in the past few days. If there was no need for a clan general named Cao, then the most suitable candidate for Xuzhou Mu would be him!

    Moreover, Xiao Yi was willing to be the state shepherd in his heart. The reason was that the mountains were high and the emperor was far away, and he was free from restraints. Although Xuchang was prosperous, there were a lot of disputes in the court, which was annoying. He had to go to court to kowtow to others when nothing happened. How could he be in charge?  Happy being a local emperor!

    "Do you have any good ideas for governing Xuzhou?" To promote a minor official in the imperial court, you have to go through a lot of tests, let alone to appoint a high-ranking official. However, Cao Cao's question was more for those high-ranking civil and military officials.  Listen, some people are dissatisfied!

    "Reporting to the Prime Minister, Xuzhou is located at the crossroads of land and water in the north and south, with internal and external troubles, and the situation is complicated. To manage this place well, we need both internal and external strategies, a two-pronged approach!" Xiao Yi was already prepared in his heart, so he naturally responded fluently!

    "Oh, those are the two strategies, let me hear them!"

    ¡°Internally, while caring for the people and cultivating people¡¯s livelihood, we suppress powerful people without mercy. At critical moments, we are not afraid of heads turning and blood flowing thousands of miles away!¡±

    "To the outside world, we are fighting Sun Ce in the south and resisting Yuan Shao in the north. We are training our troops and horses, preparing for war day and night, planning Qingzhou, peeking at Jizhou, and waiting for the time to mature for the Northern Expedition!"

    " Xiao Yi's policy of governing the people is just like his behavior. It always has a strong smell of blood. If you want to live, kill first!

    "Good! There are light and heavy, well-founded, but it is an unparalleled strategy for governing Xuzhou. It seems that Xiao Lang has put his heart into it!" Cao Cao nodded approvingly, and then looked at the other civil and military officials under the Prime Minister's tent, "What do you think?  ?¡±

    "The Prime Minister is wise, and Governor Xiao is versatile in civil and military affairs. He is enough to sit in Xuzhou and stand alone!" Naturally, everyone claimed that Xiao Yi had the greatest credit for conquering Xuzhou, so it was justifiable for him to be the 'Xuzhou Shepherd'!

    "Okay, in that case, I will confer Xiao Lang with the title of Mu of Xuzhou, and the title of 'Wuchou Xianghou'. He will be the governor of Xu and Huai's troops. He can specialize in conquests. If necessary, he will be killed later!"

    "No!"

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