Chapter 58 What kind of world does he yearn for?
In mid-October, just after the frost, the weather turned cold.
Since Cao Cao's army raised the banner of righteousness to conquer Xuzhou, in just ten days, the entire Dongguan County in Xuzhou fell.
Cao Cao's army was divided into three groups and stationed in the four counties of Dongguan, Linqu, Mengyin and Dong'an.
The fall of the four counties caused panic throughout Xuzhou.
At that time, in Xuzhou City, Tao Qian, dragging his seriously ill body, forced himself to gather all the generals and subordinates in the county.
In the main hall, Tao Qian, who was holding himself up, raised his eyes and looked at the subordinates lying down quietly.
"Four counties have been captured by Cao Cao, what should we do now?!"
Tao Qian's voice was a little hoarse, far less loud than before, and there seemed to be an air of twilight in his voice.
On the left side under the chief, Chen Gui coughed lightly.
"Lord, for this plan, I will negotiate peace with Cao Jun!"
The most important thing about using troops is the way of people's hearts.
As a soldier, attack the heart first!
For more than ten days now, Cao Ying's petty officials have been promoting Yanzhou's land distribution policy in the four counties of Xuzhou.
"Your Majesty, my general is willing to ask for orders to fight against Cao's army!"
Tigers and wolves too!
He had previously teamed up with Yuan Shu to invade Yanzhou, and now Cao Cao occupied Dayi. With only four counties, he could satisfy the opponent's appetite.
The gentry, led by the Chen family and his son, began to encourage Tao Qian to negotiate peace.
These nobles only consider their own interests, and Xuzhou in their eyes has never belonged to Tao Qian.
Cao Cao felt a little emotional that Xi Yu's strategy made Cao's army's entry into the four counties extremely smooth.
It seems that Sun Guan, Zang Ba and others had defected to Tao Qian after the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
After the four counties were captured, he could really see the smiles on the faces of the people in the four counties of Xuzhou, and the joy as if they were welcoming Master Wang.
The defenders of the four cities only put up a slight resistance, and Cao Jun entered the four counties naturally.
Even Xi Zhicai didn't think of it, he just spread some news.
But, after all, they and the wealthy Xuzhou family are not the same people!
Tao Qian naturally understood what Chen Gui and Xuzhou were thinking.
They are not Xuzhou local generals and have no connection with the Xuzhou wealthy family, nor are they Cao Bao, they are Tao Qian's true confidants.
And the reason for all this is just because before he conquered the four cities, Xi Zhi ordered his scouts to go deep into the city to spread the news about Yanzhou, along with some of Yanzhou's policies.
As for why Cao Cao stayed in the four counties now, Tao Qian couldn't guess, but he felt that Cao Cao would never choose to negotiate peace so easily.
The entire four counties seemed to have been ready to surrender.
Even in the past, the common people who saw the soldiers fighting in fear did not have much resistance to Cao's army.
This time Tao Qian summoned the generals, and after Cao Bao understood Tao Qian's thoughts, he made his attitude clear.
On the other side, on Mengyin City, Cao Cao, wearing a dark cloak, and Xi Zhicai were quietly watching the situation in Mengyin City.
This made the Xuzhou nobles seem to have understood something.
The effect is so good.
In Xuzhou City, Tao Qian and a group of Xuzhou generals were discussing how to respond to Cao Cao's attack.
This attack on the hearts is not to attack the hearts of the princes, but to attack the hearts of the people of Xuzhou.
Cao Cao's pretense of attacking Xuzhou this time is enough, and peace negotiation is acceptable to both parties.
What exactly does he hope for?
It was the heroic spirit of wielding swords in all directions when he was young, or the ambition of the general who later conquered the west. Furthermore, when the Han Dynasty was in danger, he supported the building and supported the general's ideals.
but!
After Cao Cao captured the four cities, he was not in a hurry to continue the attack, but seemed to give Xuzhou time to prepare.
At this moment, in the main hall, after hearing Chen Gui's advice, Tao Qian just glanced at Chen Gui and ignored him.
but!
At this moment, Cao Cao's heart had somewhat changed.
Such a fast speed caught the entire Xuzhou noble clan off guard!
The fall of the four counties was not a big deal. Cao Cao's army was approaching fiercely, and the fall of some towns was something that the Xuzhou nobles had long expected.
At this time, Cao Cao couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Who is Cao Cao?
I hope that Cao Jun can bring them a life like the people of Yanzhou.
"I think Fengyi must have expected such a situation, so he said those words before leaving!"
This time they conquered Xuzhou and conquered four cities in three days. Even Cao Cao himself did not expect such a speed.
Tao Qian doesn’t believe it!
Cao Cao felt this in his heart.
Xi Zhicai was quite emotional.
Even if these four counties are recaptured by Xuzhou in the future, the hearts of the people will probably be towards themselves.
After seemingly symbolic resistance, the four counties surrendered to Cao Cao one after another.
What's left is Sun Guan and others' side.
After the latter realized it, he stood up instantly.
The ideas in Xi Yu's mind are always so unexpected, but the effect is really good.
Transform the people of Xuzhou into Yanzhou.
"These people may not have much knowledge, but they also know what is good and what is bad!"
Tao Qianjing looked at Zang Ba and others: "I will never compromise with Cao Mengde!"
They just want to show off their abilities, be granted the title of marquis and prime minister, honor their ancestors, and protect their descendants.
Cao Cao smiled softly, and as he spoke, he couldn't help but think of what Xi Yu had told him before the army left.
Chen Gui warned that more than ten days had passed, but in fact, it took only three days for Cao's army to capture the entire four counties of Xuzhou.
"My lord, all the emperors of the Han Dynasty have governed the country with benevolence. The word benevolence has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of the Han Dynasty!"
Are you taking the position of Xuzhou Mu Taoqian, or the position of the Xuzhou wealthy family?
Zang Ba and others did not have many choices.
"Until today, I didn't know that the war could still be fought like this?"
The people in the four counties were all waiting and watching, their eyes filled with anticipation.
Nowadays, the enthusiasm of the people all around is praising Cao Jun's reputation.
Tao Qian ignored Chen Gui and looked at Cao Bao beside him.
The other party did not want to offend the Xuzhou nobles, and the nobles did not want to offend Cao Cao. After all, although Cao Cao held great righteousness in this battle, Cao Song did not die after all.
What he cared about at first was indeed the world of the Han Dynasty.
As Cao Bao stood up, Sun Guan, Zang Ba and Yin Li stood up and asked for orders soon after.
…
Cao Cao wants to negotiate peace?
After Chen Gui and his son thought about it, they probably felt that this was the purpose of Cao Cao's move.
If the capture goes smoothly, you might as well stay a little longer and implement Yanzhou's policies directly in the captured towns.
What he really wants is to pacify the world and restore the Han Dynasty to its former glory!
But is this man in his prime really what the people of the world yearn for?
Cao Cao is a little confused!
If Xi Yu was by his side at this time, he would like to ask what the world that the other party yearns for is like?
Chapter completed!