Chapter 16 Now I understand what kind of person he is

Juancheng.

Dian Wei came back first without stopping.

As soon as he entered the camp, he saw Xu Zhen crouching behind the desk and on the futon in the room.

He glanced angrily for a few times and found that Xu Zhen ignored him, exclaiming: "Sir, what kind of posture are you doing?"

"If you feel numb sitting down, squat down and watch. You will feel numb even if you sit down."

Xu Zhen said angrily.

"Are you successful?"

Putting down the slip, Xu Zhen said strangely.

[You have completed reading for an hour, your self-discipline value +10]

Oh, it's broken.

Sure enough, my thoughts cannot be disturbed.

Hearing the system prompt, Xu Zhen felt a little regretful.

If you insist on self-discipline, it will increase. If you are interrupted, it will decrease.

This is a pattern Xu Zhen discovered recently, but it doesn't matter.

Now it is clear that Dian Wei's emotions are more important.

"No way!" Dian Wei shook his head, lowered his head, and sighed heavily, "I was scolded! The old man wants to punish me."

"Fortunately I didn't go..." Xu Zhen muttered immediately.

"What did you say??" Dian Wei's eyes widened, but the muttering was too quiet, and he suspected that he didn't hear clearly.

"I said it's okay. I am dedicated to the Lord. He will definitely understand what we mean."

Xu Zhen stretched out his hand and patted Dian Wei on the shoulder, "Although there is no credit this time, there is still hard work. Tao Qian's troops did not come. Maybe they were on the way. You saved the old man to avoid this."

"Although no one knows, I know."

Dian Wei: "..."

I thank you.

"Oh, I will never dare to sacrifice my life to save others next time, and I can't even say a good word."

Xu Zhen waved his hand, "Don't put the flag."

"Get ready now," Xu Zhen's mood is still quite stable. He needs merit to improve his status now, but he cannot lead troops.

Otherwise, you will not be able to sit still.

In this case, offering suggestions is the best way. There is no need to accumulate too much achievements in internal affairs. In a county near Juancheng, one's own popularity is the highest.

If he performs meritorious service again, he can be appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, or the Lieutenant General of the Army, which is equivalent to the Prefecture of Two Thousand Stones without any military power.

"Okay, all the armaments you asked for last time are ready."

"There are also double stirrups and a large lance."

"However, these things cost a lot of money to build. The war horses are also raised according to your instructions, and each soldier is responsible for the horse armaments."

"Are we preparing these to go to Xuzhou?"

"Of course not. Xuzhou is too dangerous. Let's make meritorious deeds at home."

Xu Zhen smiled meaningfully.

"What's the meaning?"

Dian Wei was at a loss and didn't quite understand what Xu Zhen said.

The word "shoujia" means that the soldiers and horses will not follow the lord to Xuzhou, but stay in Yanzhou.

In Yanzhou, there is only hard work, and they are definitely not as good as those generals who attacked Xuzhou. If they can capture Xuzhou, when the time comes to reward them for their merits, then these soldiers and horses defending the city will only be ranked last.

"Defend the city. We can stabilize the hearts and minds of the people in the rear and let the lord take Xuzhou. Isn't it an achievement? And it doesn't take too much time."

Xu Zhen is unwilling to march. The self-discipline value of marching is too low and unstable, which is not conducive to farming.

His current strength has just reached [77].

And [Intelligence] is only 60.

It's only improved a little after so long.

There is still a long way to go, so I can't bear the loneliness and go out to perform meritorious deeds, and eventually fall into the trap of palace fighting.

It may not be so easy to live in the same dynasty with the nobles in the future.

…

The next day, Cao Cao escorted Cao Song back to Juancheng. As soon as he came back, he immediately came to the Diannong Station in the south of Juancheng.

In this county, the farmland is scattered, the water quality is good, and there are many farmers plowing the soil in the land.

Many soldiers were burning weeds into ashes and spreading them into the soil to nourish the soil. At the same time, many people were opening up new wasteland further away.

Because materials were harvested from nearby mountains and forests to build houses and new settlements for the people, a lot of bare land was left.

It takes a lot of effort to open up wasteland.

At this moment, a figure came into view.

Cao Chun stopped and looked into the distance and saw Xu Zhen pulling his trousers up to his calves and digging a ditch in the mud near the river with his soldiers.

"Hey, brother, old lady, look at it, you don't have to go to the pawn farm, Bowen is right there."

This year's soil has not yielded much, and canals have not been dug, so manpower is needed to carry water and walk long distances across fields and slopes.

Now digging canals to divert water, although it is slow, will definitely be effective in more than ten days.

Even if it doesn't work, if we spend more time repairing the ditches, diverting water properly, and re-planning, it probably will work.

The main thing is that Xu Zhen is willing to do this, and he should do it with the soldiers and the people.

With the public sentiment rising, results will soon be achieved.

"Well, it's indeed him."

Cao Cao nodded, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

"Father," Cao Cao pointed proudly, "that's Xu Bowen."

"It can be said that it was his advice that made me go to meet him. I didn't expect that he would be so bold and careful, and sent Dian Wei first to meet me."

"If it hadn't been for Bowen and Dian Wei, I'm afraid my father would have been poisoned by Tao Qian's bandit army at this moment."

Cao Song looked up with his eyes empty, and saw a lean figure with a straight back, and every move he made was serious about his work, without any sense of pretense.

For a moment, the guilt in my heart became even deeper.

What a good kid.

He started from a humble age and never forgot his instincts as an official even after he became an official. This simplicity and innocence are commendable.

Especially in these troubled times, it is even more rare.

"Ah Hao, you said before that you thought he was not allowed to lead the army, so you were a little blamed?"

Cao Cao suddenly smiled bitterly, "No, this Xu Bowen is very rigid."

"But I don't know why I am so stubborn. I asked him to lead the army. How can I not trust him?"

Speaking of this, Cao Cao couldn't help but look at Xu Zhen's figure in the distance and shook his head.

What are the benefits of being stubborn and sticking to your so-called original intention? Being strict with yourself all day long will only gain a posthumous reputation, and there is no other use!

"Let's go and follow my father to thank him and Dian Wei for their life-saving grace."

Cao Song suddenly calmed down his emotions and walked forward.

…

"What? Missing?"

Cao Song and Cao Cao were at the entrance to the ditch, but there was definitely no way to go forward. The soldiers did not stop at this time, but continued to work.

"Why?"

The father and son looked at each other, big eyes and small eyes.

There is such a thing!?

He, he is missing?

"My lord, I'm really sorry. Your Excellency gave an order today and must complete this ditch. We will open up other fields tomorrow."

"We will then divert Daze water into the fields near Juancheng. If we can succeed, there will be a large number of fresh river fish and shrimps for food."

It's also for the people.

"Well, not bad!" Cao Cao glanced at the faces of these guards. They were all working seriously, and no one was lazy.

This appearance is unusual.

"Okay," Cao Song's eyes swayed because of this, "I now understand what kind of person Xu Bowen is."

"This is a true patriot worthy of respect. His ambition is not for fame, but for peace and prosperity."

"Aha, this trend should be promoted."

Cao Song stroked his beard gently, glanced at Dian Wei's strong body in the distance, and finally understood in his heart.

Only by setting an example and doing everything personally can he achieve such prestige. No wonder such a brave warrior who sacrifices his life obeys his words.

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