Chapter 1212 Cao Cao, who has a headache, is not poisonous and not a husband!
forage!
Liu Bowen had already mentioned Cao Wei's internal affairs difficulties before, and now Zhuge Liang pointed out pointedly that Cao Cao's serious problem: the problem of food and grass!
When two countries compete for hegemony, they cannot be completely crushed by their large numbers of troops.
Internal affairs, finance and even systems are all points of comparison.
"So it seems that Cao Ah'an is about to collapse?"
Liu Hao felt slightly happy: If Cao Cao failed, it would save a lot of energy...
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Youzhou, Ji County.
King Cao Cao of Wei defeated hundreds of thousands of troops of the Golden Tribe in a battle in Jixian County, Youzhou, and after beheading the leader of Xianbei's number one warrior, he completely took control of the situation in the north.
It can be said to be high-spirited.
Murong Xianbei and Tuoba Xianbei also took this opportunity to annex Bu Dugen's Golden Tribe forces...
Then, with the support of Cao Cao, the power of the two tribes gradually increased, but they were very aware of the current situation and expressed their surrender to Cao Cao.
After such a series of co-optation and suppression with both kindness and power, Cao Cao had more than 200,000 foreign cavalry in his hands...
In Jixian County, banquets are held for several days.
Cao Cao's heart was not as happy as he looked, and he was even a little solemn.
forage!
Cao Cao had a terrible headache. Although having an army of hundreds of thousands of people gave him a sense of psychological security, the food and grass that these hundreds of thousands of people eat every day was a big problem!
Even if he has great wisdom, he can't just conjure food, right?
"King Wei, Military Advisor Sima wants to see you!"
Someone outside the tent shouted.
Cao Cao rubbed his temples and said, "Please Zhongda come in."
In front of his subordinates, Cao Cao was always the King of Wei who showed no emotion or anger, with a majestic and majestic appearance.
Sima Yi and Cheng Yu arrived hand in hand.
When they saw Cao Cao, they all waved their wide sleeves, bowed and saluted, and said: "See the King of Wei!"
"Two military advisors, please rise..."
Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "How long will our army have enough food?"
Since they were all his own, Cao Cao asked straight to the point.
Cheng Yu smiled bitterly and said: "The King of Wei defeated Xianbei and then captured Murong. Tuoba's army of 200,000 people has reached a total strength of more than 600,000. Counting the food of the entire north, it can last until the New Year. After that, there will be no food for them."
That’s it!”
Cheng Yu also turned his head pale with sadness.
Compared with Liu Hao, Cao Cao's background is too poor.
Liu Hao had two major granaries, Yizhou and Jiangdong, which fed the army with a steady stream of military rations.
However, Cao Cao's foothold in the north was unstable, and Yuan Shao left a mess. He had not had time to catch his breath. On the surface, he was strong, but in fact there were many hidden dangers.
This food is the number one problem!
Cao Cao silently glanced at Cheng Yu and Sima Yi, and asked calmly: "Zhongda has always been very wise, does he have any clever plans to solve this crisis?"
Sima Yi stood up and saluted, and said calmly: "King Wei Shenwu, for this matter of food and grass, maybe we can recruit all the powerful nobles in Hebei together. It won't be too late to get over it in the future..."
Cheng Yu shook his head and said: "I have thought about this plan, but doing this will only intensify the conflicts between us. It will definitely become a hidden danger in the future war with the Emperor of Han!"
"If nothing goes wrong and Liu Hao reorganizes the government, he will definitely launch a thunderous offensive in the Northern Expedition in the spring of next year at the latest. Our army will have no food and will be defeated without a fight..."
But Cao Cao said categorically: "Leave it to Zhongda to prepare food and grass! No matter what, we must have enough food to support next year! No matter what! Use any means!!"
It must be said that Cao Cao knew Liu Hao very well.
Sima Yi felt Cao Cao's firm gaze, so he bowed and replied: "My lord, I will definitely work hard to prepare enough food and grass for the king!"
A few people discussed the matter of rectifying the surrender of Xianbei troops, and then dispersed.
Sima Yi and Cheng Yu walked out of Cao Cao's royal tent.
Cheng Yu quickly caught up with Sima Yi and asked beside him: "Zhongda, do you have any feasible strategies for preparing food and grass?"
Sima Yi's eyes were gloomy and he said quietly: "The Xianbei people in Mobei have been killing our Han people and taking away our border livestock for hundreds of years. In fact, the King of Wei has already ordered the disposal. Can't Zhongde hear it?"
Cao Cao only said, no matter what! Use any means!
When Cheng Yu heard this, his body shook violently!
Could it be that... Xianbei people...
Sima Yi smiled solemnly and said: "Zhongde, do you understand?"
After all, Cheng Yu is a man of peerless resourcefulness. His mind spins quickly and he figures it out very quickly!
His white beard was rustling, and he was frightened. He said solemnly: "This matter is not trivial. Zhongda can do it in secret. If he is discovered, Zhongda's reputation will be ruined!"
Treat the Xianbei people as rations!!
There is no doubt that this is a cruel and brutal act that will shock the ages and will be blamed by thousands of people in the future!
Sima Yi sneered and said: "I would rather teach me to betray the people of the world than let the people of the world betray me. I am born by eating fresh and humble flesh and blood. The king of Wei is truly a traitor!"
Cao Cao handed this matter over to Sima Yi in order to let him take the blame.
They know each other well, but they see through each other but don't tell them clearly.
Cheng Yu's eyes flashed with a hint of fierceness, and he said: "To do this, it is better to do it sooner rather than later. Zhongda and I will bear this infamy!"
Ever since the system was in the process of upgrading, Liu Hao's sea of consciousness was silent, without any movement...
During this period, the internal affairs were handled by a group of capable ministers from the Shangshutai.
In terms of military training, we have not given up at all. The Five Tigers and Nine Dragons generals and generals from all over the country are also training the military all the time.
Liu Hao felt completely at ease.
Or maybe this is the last moment of relaxation before the final battle...
Tuk-tuk-tuk!
The red door was knocked gently, and a crisp sound came...
"Who...is outside the door?"
Pan Jinlian, who was sitting in the elegant pavilion, suddenly reacted. Before she could react, the maid of Hongxiu Pavilion beside her had already made a vaguely wary gesture.
"Miss Pan, are you satisfied with your stay?"
Li Lianying, the chief internal officer, whispered outside the door.
"It turns out to be Mr. Li..."
Pan Jinlian suddenly said: "If it weren't for Manager Li, Jinlian would have been living on the street. Please ask Manager Li to come in..."
Since being rescued by Liu Hao that day, Pan Jinlian finally got rid of the embarrassing situation of being homeless.
Liu Hao just said it casually, but Li Lianying, the chief internal officer, took it seriously, especially Pan Jinlian, who was outstanding in appearance and could be said to be one of a thousand, so she was treated with special preferential treatment...
However, Li Lianying is also a good person.
It was quite inappropriate to rashly bring Pan Jinlian into the palace, so he sent a palace maid from Hongxiu Tower to arrange her in an elegant courtyard in Jinling City...