As the new year approaches.

After the newly brewed distilled wine was stored in an ice cellar for half a month, the taste was surprisingly good.

Zhao Tong was happy and satisfied, then he thought about it and came up with an idea.

He took out all the distilled wine he had brewed.

The messengers were sent to the governor's office of Xiabian, Nanzheng, the capital of Hanzhong, and Langzhong, the capital of Basi County.

There are also civil and military officials at all levels in Chengdu.

From General Liu Bei on the left to the following, each family has a jar of distilled wine.

Nothing is left behind!

The reason for sending wine is also very clear.

"Now that the New Year is approaching, the younger generation is stationed at the border and cannot come back to visit. This is the fine wine I brewed myself to express my feelings."

He also gave the same instructions when he sent people to escort the fine wine south.

And due to the success of distilled wine brewing.

It also gradually began to expand production.

As the days went by and the New Year approached, the temperature warmed up, and distilled wine warmed the bodies. The discomfort of the soldiers in various units also gradually weakened, and they slowly recovered.

The improvement of these factors has also allowed the fighting strength and fighting spirit among the soldiers to increase again.

Many days passed by.

New Year's Day is coming.

The weathered Han Dynasty is still in a state of fragmentation, and all states in the world have not yet been reunited.

But with the strong atmosphere of the New Year festival.

Even before, the Cao and Liu families, led by Fei Yao and Zhao Tong, had a collision at the border, shrouded in a festive atmosphere.

The border between the two sides is surprisingly peaceful.

Each of them gathered their soldiers and guarded the pass.

Let’s make plans after the New Year’s Eve!

Although the Qiang Dao garrison gradually regained its fighting spirit, Zhao Tong also had some minor thoughts in his mind.

But he suppressed his emotions for the time being.

There was no choice to use force on this ancient and sacred day in China.

As for the other side.

Before the New Year arrives.

Chang'an City.

Temporary Prime Minister's Residence.

It has been a while since we saw our entire army retreating to Guanzhong to rest.

Although Cao Cao was furious at first when he heard that Liu Bei had set up an altar in Mianyang to proclaim himself king, as time went by and since he ascended the throne, Liu Beijun had no further thoughts.

It seems that the political instability among the counties and counties in Guanlong due to their defeat in Hanzhong is gradually calming down.

It's approaching the New Year.

Because of this, Prime Minister Cao Cao had the idea of ​​returning to the court with his troops.

As for the fact that Fei Yao sent people back to Liangzhou Governor Zhang Ji to take advantage of the unstable foothold of the Qiang Road garrison and attack them because of the lack of acclimatization, they had already known about it.

But he didn't go to stop it.

Cao Cao himself was well-read in military literature, and his understanding of marching and warfare was not matched by many people in the world.

Naturally, he can also understand the principle of using troops while taking advantage of the situation.

Moreover, he has always been good at "employing people without doubting them and trusting people without trusting them."

Now that Fei Yao and Dai Ling have been ordered to garrison in Longxi, they will dominate the local military affairs.

Then we should fully believe in their ability to adapt to changes.

Rather than interfering in it.

With this in mind, he quickly approved the report submitted by Zhang Ji.

After the decision was made to withdraw troops and return to the Central Plains.

Next, Cao Cao also quickly arranged various defenses in Guanzhong.

Probably because our side suffered a defeat in Hanzhong not long ago.

There is definitely no way to make a comeback in a short period of time!

Moreover, the terrain in Hanzhong is difficult and dangerous.

This time, Cao Cao could be said to have seen with his own eyes the reason why Yangping Pass is known as the key to Hanzhong County.

This dangerous place is also closely adjacent to Guanzhong.

Now it is occupied by Liu Bei's army.

Next, when our main force is not stationed in Guanlong, the Guanzhong side can only rely on the Qinling line to build defenses and take a defensive position to prevent the enemy's counterattack.

But after Cao Cao left, he was very careful in selecting the generals who stayed behind.

I thought about it for a long time.

He had just decided that General Zhang He and other generals, including General Zhang He, would stay in Chang'an to organize the defense of Guanzhong.

This is also his helpless move!

Judging from his own characteristics in dispatching troops and generals.

Cao Cao tended to use the generals from the clan to coordinate foreign generals and garrison troops.

But the problem now is that Xia Houyuan, who is accustomed to fighting, has already suffered a defeat at the foot of Micang Mountain, and there are only a handful of people who can still stand up to the task alone!

Cao Ren was stationing troops in the north of Jing to confront Guan Yu.

As for Xiahou Dun, after many years of acquaintance, Cao Cao also knew that it was okay to let him supervise the army in the rear or handle political affairs, but if he was the governor of military affairs, something might go wrong.

As for Cao Hong, Cao Xiu and others, either their abilities are not obvious, or they do not yet have certain qualifications to convince the public.

After thinking about it, it seemed that I really had no choice but Zhang He.

After all, Zhang He assisted Xiahou Yuan in pacifying Liangzhou and had full awareness and judgment of the situation in Guanlong.

If it were anyone else, they might not be able to do it.

But Cao Cao also felt that simply having Zhang He guard Guanzhong would not guarantee peace of mind.

To stabilize government affairs.

Maybe it's not enough.

After careful consideration, he decided to assign Du Ji, the prefect of Hedong who had governed Hedong for more than ten years and had outstanding political achievements, as the Sili Xiaowei to take charge of the counties in Guanzhong.

Liangzhou was still governed by the governor Zhang Ji.

but.

Considering that Du Ji's political achievements in Hedong were very significant.

If he leaves suddenly, there may be chaos.

Therefore, before being transferred, Cao Cao specially wrote a letter and sent it to Hedong County to ask for his opinion.

After Du Ji received the letter, he quickly replied: "Prime Minister, please be patient!"

"It has been sixteen years since Ji Ji took office in Hedong. People in the county have now returned to the county and it is peaceful. Even if I leave, there will be no chaos."

"If the prime minister is really worried, Hedong County can be reclassified to the jurisdiction of Bingzhou. The governor Liang Xi has outstanding talents in governing the people and cadres, and he has also recruited outstanding staff from the state such as Wang Ling."

"He can be allowed to take charge of Hedong County and send personnel to take office, and there may be no danger!"

A reply message was prepared and sent back in an instant.

Since Hedong eliminated Yuan Shao's nephew Gao Gan, this county was the main channel connecting Bingzhou and Guanzhong, and its strategic location was extremely important.

It can be said to be a choke point.

In order to quickly stabilize this place, Cao Cao separated it from Bingzhou and divided it into independent counties, which were neither subordinate to Bingzhou nor Guanzhong.

This is why Du Ji has been in power for more than ten years and has achieved remarkable results.

Now I heard that I am going to be transferred to Guanzhong.

He also suggested to Cao Cao that Hedong should be put under the jurisdiction of Bingzhou again.

After receiving this letter, it was strongly approved by Cao Cao.

After all the tasks have been handed over!
To be continued...