People always subconsciously have inexplicable trust in people who give them benefits. Chen Wen must have been blinded by lard at that time. He was determined that Cao Zhi was a loyal minister. Not only was his good helper not there,
After delving into the matter, he severely reprimanded Deng Ai, saying that he was "too jealous!" Deng Ai, who was conscientious in his duties, was so angry that he fell seriously ill.
In fact, neither Chen Wen nor Deng Ai knew how skilled Cao Zhi, who was a 21st century policeman, was in colluding confessions, hiding important evidence and other anti-investigation methods. The education Cao Zhi gave to the Xiying soldiers before returning to Yangzhou was very good.
It is very effective. After a thousand soldiers escorted the money and grain back to Liyang, most of them followed Cao Zhi's arrangements and either hid it, buried it, or transferred it to their families. They only kept a small amount of money with themselves, and they were careful to exchange and spend it. Of course.
There will always be some bachelors who don't have a small family. If they have some money, they will go out and squander it. This is why Deng Ai noticed it, but he couldn't catch Cao Zhi.
The soldiers of Xiying were all unified. Unless they didn't want to hang out in Xiying anymore, who dared to talk nonsense? Chen Wen didn't go into details. He just took the situation, criticized the thousand Xiying officers and soldiers, and confiscated the seized
The property was no longer a problem, and there was nowhere to send a person. This made the Qianxiying soldiers excited, but it also made them more careful, and they spontaneously beat up the few soldiers who went out to levy large sums of money.
, warning them that if the captain came back to deal with them next time, all the brothers had them castrated. Those few who always liked to visit brothels were so frightened that they did not leave the barracks for three months and kept eating dry food in the barracks.
Chen Wentai can understand that his subordinate Wei Wei seeks some personal gain for himself. Are we all human? He must be greedy as a human! This puts him at ease, which means that Cao Zhi is just lucky and is a good general, but has no ambition.
The boss likes the unambitious subordinate the most, so his status will not be shaken.
Moreover, Captain Cao Zhi had already achieved outstanding military exploits only two years after he arrived in Yangzhou. Because of Cao Zhi’s achievements, the counties and counties in Yangzhou now respect him as governor more or less than before. Take this troop transfer.
To besiege the Jiangxia barbarians, he was able to smoothly mobilize soldiers and generals from various counties. Isn't it because Zhou Xin still had some influence after his deeds? Otherwise, how could he have mobilized so many soldiers and horses?
You, Lu Kang, want to sow discord between me and my captain. It is just because you are jealous that his military achievements are greater than yours, and he may be higher than you in the future. Chen Wen will not be fooled by him, so when Cao Zhi finished talking about the eight strategies to control the barbarians,
He made his position clear.
Leaders all understand that it is not a good thing to have their subordinates too united. It is to allow them to fight, so that he can have a status in the middle, and all your subordinates will think of him and worship him.
In the past, Chen Wen must have worn the same pants as Lu Kang, but this time Chen Wen played a little trick on him. He hoped that Lu Kang would not be arrogant towards him as the governor just because of his prominent family background.
When Chen Wen stood up and left the case and walked towards Cao Zhi, Lu Kang looked at him strangely and thought to himself: "Did this old boy take the wrong medicine today?" If he and Deng Ai knew about Cao Zhi's previous
With the "precious and generous gifts" given to them these days, they would not be surprised that Chen Wen has attached great importance to Cao Zhi recently. Cao Zhi himself did not know that he had used the financial means to completely destroy the "old boy" Chen Wen.
I was so obsessed that I lost my due sensitivity and judgment.
Cao Zhi was flattered for a moment. He always thought that Chen Wen would spare no effort to support Lu Kang. He even thought of giving up and returning to Liyang. Unexpectedly, Chen Wen stood up to support him at this time, which moved him very much.
In fact, putting aside personal grievances, Cao Zhi's eight strategies for controlling barbarians are indeed wonderful. Even the scolded protagonist Qiao Xuan was impressed! After all, this is the summary of scholars through various historical experiences thousands of years later.
Isn’t it surprising?
The same is true for Lu Kang, but he is still as cold as ice on the surface, and he uses his sharp eyes to warn his son Lu Jun not to worship him with his eyes.
Needless to say, Sun Ce could tell that something was wrong. Although he admired Cao Zhi in his heart, he still drank wine gracefully and watched the show without seeing the world.
When Chen Wen was surprised by Cao Zhi's talent, Lu Kang immediately came up with an idea. He also stood up from the banquet table and said loudly to Cao Zhi and others: "Captain Cao has great views, if he can really tell the captain what he said,
It is said that the hidden danger of barbarians in this county will be eradicated. How about this? In this battle, our county also captured more than ten thousand Jiangxia barbarians, and now they are all handed over to the captain. It can be used as a pilot for your eight strategies to control the barbarians, and it can also show your ideal of the captain.
"Ambition, what do you think Cao Duwei wants?"
"This Lu Kang is so ruthless! He stroked this Cao Zhi and slapped him again. This old guy has suffered a lot. It seems that the purpose of this trip needs to be considered in the long term!" This was what Sun Ce said after listening to Lu Kang's words.
The heart reads white.
The big bosses sitting in the front could still keep their composure and remained calm after hearing Lu Kang's words. The officials sitting in the back row couldn't help but whisper with mixed feelings.
Just when everyone was secretly thinking about how Cao Zhi would respond, Cao Zhi once again made a surprising statement.
I saw him handing over to Lu Kang and saying: "Well, it's rare that the prefect Lu can trust Cao Zhi so much, so Cao Zhi disrespectfully accepted these more than ten thousand barbarians. He will definitely make some achievements within ten years to repay the prefect's love."
As soon as these words came out, "Wow!" the lobby was in a commotion. Many people felt that Cao Zhi's impulse was not worth it. Chen Wen couldn't help but look sideways and looked at Cao Zhi curiously. He couldn't help but sigh that Cao Zhi was young after all.
Can't stand the excitement.
Lu Jun, who was opposite him, was shocked when he heard Cao Zhi's bold words and stood up slightly from the case. He stretched out his right hand to Cao Zhi and opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say. He paused for a long time and sat down again.
Jiang Qin, who was behind Cao Zhi, was also half-supported and wanted to step forward to remind Cao Zhi, but Xu Chu, who was always impulsive, pulled him back.
There were sighs, sighs, and snickers in the hall for a while. Don't look at how much money it costs to support these more than ten thousand people! I heard that the Cao family is very rich, but they can't afford such abuse.
Xu Chu, who has always been reckless, looked at these noisy frogs in the well with disdain and laughed secretly: "You idiots, my eldest brother's money is enough to support hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in the entire Lujiang County, so what are the tens of thousands of Jiangxia barbarians?"
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Cao Cao also knew his own economic strength, so he did not stop Cao Zhi. Besides, the new base of Chaohu was in need of people to build, and the population needed to expand. But he was a scheming man, and he still pretended to be surprised on the surface, but
But he didn't stand up and ask his brother to take back his ridiculous words.
Lu Kang did not expect that Cao Zhi would agree so readily. He immediately laughed and walked to Cao Zhi and Chen Wen. He said with a smile on his face: "Okay, you are indeed a promising young man. I will lend you the land of Chaohu.
You try your eight strategies to control the barbarians. Come, all my colleagues in Yangzhou, let’s raise a glass to Captain Cao, drink this glass to the full, and wish him to realize his ideals as soon as possible, and to benefit all walks of life in Yangzhou.”