Zhao Yun was a little surprised by the old man's words.
But before Zhao Yun could ask his doubts, Chen Deng's voice suddenly came from behind him, "Fellow folks, we are following His Majesty's order to conquer the remnants of the Yuan family... If there is anyone here who disturbs the neighbors,
, please forgive me, folks!"
The old man had never seen anything in his life, but this was really the first time for them to see high-ranking officials and troops who were so polite to the people.
The people are all honest. If you treat me well, I will treat you better. If you can keep me fed, I will fully support you.
During the time when Yuan Shang controlled Jizhou, many people's families were destroyed. Compared with the people of Yanzhou across the Yellow River, one was in the sky and the other was in the earth.
The old people came forward one after another and said, "We have long heard of Prime Minister Cao's reputation for benevolence and righteousness.
Many young people in Yangping County have gone to the Central Plains. We are old and do not want to leave our homeland, so we can only hope that the Prime Minister's benevolent and righteous teachers will come to rescue us soon!"
Chen Deng came to the old man, bowed his hands, and replied: "After this battle, the Yuan family is about to be destroyed. Now that Jizhou has returned to the control of the imperial court, good days are coming for everyone!"
Moreover, Duke Cao has already issued an order that all counties and counties that return to the Han Dynasty will distribute fields to the people and exempt them from taxes, so that the villagers can rest and recuperate."
The old people actually came here just for these things. When they heard Chen Deng promise again, they felt relieved and cheered immediately,
"Very good!"
"We finally made it through!"
"The righteous master of the Han Dynasty is here, and we finally no longer have to be oppressed by the powerful family!"
After receiving Chen Deng's reconfirmation, the old people were immediately excited.
Farmland is more important than anything else in the hearts of the people. When Cao Cao came, he divided the fields and exempted them from taxes. How could these people be unhappy?
After seeing off the overjoyed local elders, Xia Houlan led the army to Zhao Yun and Chen Deng.
When Xia Houlan came over, Chen Deng began to explain to Zhao Yun and Xia Houlan: "Zilong, Ziheng, you must be wondering why the people of Jizhou are so eager for our army."
"Exactly..." Zhao Yun finally asked his doubts, "Although I don't have a good impression of Yuan Shao, I know that Yuan Shao was still very kind to the people under his rule.
Although the life of the people in Jizhou has become increasingly difficult in recent years, in such a short period of time, it should not be enough for the people to completely forget Yuan Shao's kindness and expect to support Duke Cao, right?"
Xia Houlan agreed: "Yes, and judging from the way they look at them, they seem to have been waiting for our army for a long time. It looks awkward no matter what!"
"Haha..." Chen Deng chuckled and said, "The two generals don't know something. Over the years, whether in war or in peacetime, our secret infiltration and propaganda in Hebei have never failed."
Chen Deng paused for a moment, cleared his mind and then continued:
"Cao Gong sent countless people to promote the benefits of our rule among the people of Hebei, and also arranged for some businessmen, tourists, and even people who had settled in the Central Plains to go to Hebei to preach what they saw or their own experiences.
After a long period of subtle influence and the fact that Cao Gong actually implemented these policies after he invaded Jizhou, the people of Jizhou were naturally more receptive to Cao Gong's rule. Moreover, Yangping County is next to Dong County under Chen's jurisdiction, so the propaganda work has been done well.
It has to be more natural."
Chen Deng smiled with a little complacency, while Zhao Yun and Xia Houlan suddenly said, "This is what the teacher often said, attack the heart!"
"That's right..." Chen Deng said with a smile, "And this strategy was proposed by Lu Qiaoqi!"
"Ah?! So it's Mr.?"
"Sure enough, I have guessed it a long time ago..."
The next day,
When Zhao Yun's 30,000-strong army arrived at Guantao, the city's defenders had already taken off their helmets and armor, and were waiting outside the city with a few generals and officials...
Wherever the people want and win, the road can be achieved!
...
Huguan.
Let's say that Gao Gan sent an envoy to ask Cao Cao to surrender, but Cao Cao's reply made Gao Gan furious.
Gao Gan threw the reply letter and the imperial appointment document in his hand to the ground, and cursed manically: "Cao A'hao, you bastard! Shameless!"
Xia Zhao, the subordinate of the senior cadre, looked at each other in confusion. When the senior cadre finally calmed down from his anger, they asked: "General, if Cao Cao doesn't want to treat me sincerely, why should I surrender to him again? You really want to go."
If you become an official in Xuchang, wouldn't it mean that you become a piece of meat on the chopping board?"
Another general, Deng Sheng, also said, "Yes, general, we still have 50,000 troops. We can also ask for help from the Xiongnu Chanyu. We may not be able to defend Bingzhou!"
Although he has many soldiers at his disposal,
But to be honest, Gao Gan really had no idea whether he could hold Bingzhou when facing Lu Yan and Zhong Yao.
Although high-ranking cadres think highly of themselves, they do not think that their talents exceed those of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shang.
Even Yuan Shao and Yuan Shang were no match for Cao Jun. What did he, a senior official, do to give himself confidence?
"There are Lu Yan and Lu Lingqi in Maocheng, and there are Zhong Yao, Zhang Xiu and Ma Teng in Yangcheng. We are trapped in Huguan alone. It may not be a long-term solution!" Gao Gan said with a solemn face.
"General...we can't defend it alone. I'm afraid we have to find reinforcements."
"You are right..." After thinking for a moment, Gao Gan gritted his teeth and made up his mind, "This matter is so important that I decided to go to the Xiongnu tribe in person to seek help from Huchuquan Shanyu. Then Huguan, I will ask the two generals
Got it!"
Xia Zhao and Deng Sheng looked at each other and were inexplicably moved that the senior official had entrusted such a heavy responsibility to them.
"My subordinates take orders!" Xia Zhao said, cupping his fists.
"You can go with peace of mind, Governor. With us here, Huguan will be safe!" Deng Sheng assured, patting his chest.
...
In October of the sixth year of Jian'an,
Gao Gan, the governor of Bingzhou, refused to join Xuchang as an official. Cao Cao ordered the Hussar General Lu Yan and Sili Colonel Zhong Yao to lead a large army to attack Bingzhou to attack Gao Gan!
Cao Cao ordered Xu Huang to lead 20,000 infantry to reinforce Lu Yan in Maocheng, and brought Cao Cao's military orders to Lu Yan.
After Lu Yan read Cao Cao's military order, he immediately mobilized more than 25,000 cavalry and infantry together with Lu Lingqi and Xu Huang, and marched towards Huguan, Bingzhou. Maocheng is easy to defend but difficult to attack, so leaving only 3,000 defenders is enough
.
After Zhong Yao received the order, he also led his army all the way north from Yangcheng.
Since all the defenders in the southern part of Bingzhou had withdrawn to the north of Huguan, the army had a smooth journey, and it took less than five days to arrive outside Huguan and join Lu Yan's army.
Ma Chao and his son, Pang De, Han Sui, and Zhang Xiu followed Zhong Yao to Lu Yan's military camp.
Lu Yan is a hussar general with the highest official position. They all have to be controlled by Lu Yan.
So when the army just arrived at its destination, Zhong Yao immediately led his subordinate Wen Wu towards Lu Yan's camp.
"Father, we will see Lu Yan and his wife soon... I want to see what kind of woman can make Lu Yan willing to give up his innate realm!" On the way to Lu Yan's military camp, Ma Chao looked at Ma Teng'er.
Said while saying.
"Meng Qi, Lu Yan is a famous general in the world, you can't be reckless!" Ma Teng was afraid that Ma Chao would rush into Lu Yan rudely, so he warned him.
"Father, don't worry, my child knows how to measure!" Ma Chao said this with a hint of disdain on his face, "As a warrior, you should be brave and diligent, but Lu Yan lost the realm that all warriors dream of for a woman.