Zhongmu.
This is the closest county to Chenliucheng in the area directly controlled by the imperial court.
Because on the border between the two sides, Zhongmou has been set up as a military town.
There are 3,000 troops stationed here.
In the past, a county town could only have a few hundred people at most.
Soldiers.
Liu Chengzheng was leading people on the city wall to inspect the city defenses to see how well the city wall was repaired and how strong it was.
A man in civilian clothes came to Guo Jia with a token through the handles of many soldiers, and handed Guo Jia a small bamboo tube.
Guo Jia took the small bamboo tube and waved it down.
He opened the bamboo tube and took out a small paper roll.
He opened the paper roll and took a look.
Then he walked to Liu Cheng and reported: "Lord, Cao Cao has retreated.
Xu Rong's army has retreated."
Already arrived outside Xiapi City” Liu Cheng was not surprised when he heard the news.
His old nest had been taken away.
If Cao Cao could still sit still, then he would really admire Cao Cao.
Liu Cheng stopped, turned around and asked, "Fengxiao, do you think Xu Rong should stay in Xuzhou or withdraw to Qingzhou?"
Guo Jia thought for a while, then raised his hands and said: "My lord, Xuzhou is the place where the Four Wars were fought.
There are many aristocratic families, and the water is very deep.
Its wealth has attracted both Cao Cao and Yuan Shu to covet it.
Although Cao Cao left, Yuan Shu is still there.
Watching from the sidelines, if you want to occupy Xuzhou, you must first deal with Tao Qian and Liu Bei, as well as those aristocratic families.
It's easy to deal with them.
Even if they are dealt with, Xu Rong's strength will be greatly damaged.
How to deal with Yuan Shu's next attack?
In the opinion of his subordinates, it is better to let Xuzhou fight internally.
Yuan Shu will definitely intervene again.
When they are almost done fighting, let Xu Rong send troops from Qingzhou to grab a ready advantage."
Liu Cheng pondered for a while and nodded: "Well, that's right, but I'm not willing to let Xu Rong go back like this.
I spent so much effort and asked the soldiers to run all the way from Qingzhou to Xuzhou.
Should Tao Qian ask for help?"
The soldiers expressed their gratitude" The surrounding officials and generals looked at each other and smiled.
Xun You smiled and said: "My lord, this is not easy.
Why don't you send a letter asking Xu Rong to ask Tao Qian for 300,000 stones of grain and grass, 100,000 jins of dried meat, 3,000 gold and 50,000 pieces of cloth?
If you don't give it, you won't leave.
When?"
When will we leave?
During this period, the soldiers will ask Tao Qian for all their food, drink and food."
"Hahaha" Liu Cheng laughed, pointed at Xun You and said with a smile: "Gongda's words are very suitable for me, so let's do it.
Fengxiao, send a letter to Xu Rong immediately."
"Nuo" Guo Jia agreed and said: "Lord, if we don't move to Xuzhou now, we can first capture the enclave of Yingchuan.
Yingchuan was originally surrounded by the imperial court, and Lu Bu lived here too.
An act of desperation , the imperial court had no time to take care of him before, but now that Lu Bu has found a place in Yanzhou, he is afraid that he will look down on the enclave of Yingchuan.
According to reports from spies, Lu Bu's troops left in Yingchuan are only two or three thousand, and the imperial court can send troops. take back" Liu Cheng thought for a while and said: "Yingchuan is a place of outstanding people, but the number of aristocratic families here is no less than that of Xuzhou.
It is not easy to govern Yingchuan."
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Guo Jia smiled and said: "My lord, don't worry.
My subordinates recommended Xun Gongda to be the prefect of Yingchuan.
The resistance of the Sichuan gentry can also mediate the relationship between the Yingchuan gentry and the imperial court, which is very beneficial to the implementation of the imperial decree in Yingchuan."
Xun You said angrily: "Guo Jia, you are really unworthy of a man.
You actually want to put me on the fire to roast me.
I don't have the ability."
Jia Xu also smiled and said: "Mr.
The Xun family is the leader.
As long as you, the Xun family, take the lead, which other noble family will not obey the imperial decree?"
That's what he said, but Xun You knew how difficult it was.
Not to mention other families, it was not easy for him to deal with it even within the Xun family.
His seniority was too low, and he wanted to get the old guys in the family to support him and support him.
The new policy of the imperial court is tantamount to poaching their flesh.
There are several provisions in the new policy of the imperial court: First, human trafficking is not allowed, and violators will be severely punished.
The servants and maids in all families are restored to their freedom.
If each family wants to employ people, they can continue to keep them to work, but they must After paying the remuneration, people can leave if they want, and no one can force them to stay unless they sign an employment contract in advance, which stipulates the number of years in the contract, and if they break the contract, they will compensate for losses.
Second, when a man reaches adulthood at the age of eighteen, he must separate the family, leave his parents and start his own business.
Third, if the parents do not leave a will, each heir has the right to an equal distribution of property.
Fourth, each household should not own more than two hundred acres of land, and the excess land would be purchased by the government at market price.
Each of these new policies weakens and divides the strength and influence of the nobles, but they are all within their tolerance and will never cause a strong backlash.
These are precisely things that the nobles cannot accept in a short period of time.
Liu Cheng said to Xun You: "Gongda, I can only let you be the prefect of Yingchuan.
I believe that with your talents, you will be able to handle the relationship between the family and the various aristocratic families.
Your talents are more than just a prefect." , I believe you, this matter is settled."
Liu Cheng's words came to this point.
Xun You had no choice but to be the prefect of Yingchuan, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree: "Yes."
As for the generals who led the troops to capture Yingchuan, Liu Cheng ordered Zang Ba's generals.
As a gathering place for aristocratic families, Liu Cheng did not dare to take Yingchuan lightly and gave Zang Ba five thousand troops.
Xuzhou, Xiapi.
"Report" "Reporting to the Zhou Mu, Xu Rong has sent people to ask for food and grass again."
A primary school student ran in and reported to Tao Qian.
In the lobby, Zhang Fei yelled: "He comes here every three days asking for food and grass.
We don't owe him anything.
Where are the people asking for food and grass?
I won't beat the crap out of him."
Liu Bei hurriedly stopped Zhang Fei: "Third brother, don't be impulsive.
If you hit someone, there will be no room for maneuver in the matter."
Liu Bei knew very well how powerful Xu Rong was.
This was a true general, and he was definitely not comparable to Guan Yu or Zhang Fei who came from a wild background.
Guan Yu and Zhang Feiyong are brave, but they have not yet learned the art of war.
Their bravery is rare in the world, but will Xu Rong compete with them?
Above the battle formation, thousands of troops and horses are arranged in a military formation.
No matter how powerful it is, The generals will also be beaten to death.
Zhang Fei muttered: "Are we just going to be blackmailed by him and just have to endure it?"
Guan Yu dissuaded him and said, "Third brother, please be patient.
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Eldest brother and Tao Gong will definitely be able to think of a solution."
Tao Qian sighed at this time: "I thought I could use Qingzhou's power to drive Cao Cao away, but I didn't expect that in the end, I would lead the wolf into the house."
Chen Deng said at this time: "Tao Shijun, in my opinion, it is better to satisfy Xu Rong according to the conditions set by Xu Rong.
It would be much easier to send him away as soon as possible."
Mi Zhu retorted: "Brother Chen, you are speaking lightly.
Xu Rong asked for 300,000 stones of grain and grass, 100,000 jins of dried meat, 3,000 gold, and 50,000 pieces of cloth.
Can the treasury get it?"
Chen Deng said: "If the treasury is not enough, let's let all the families join together.
We can't fight, but we can't drive them away.
What can we do if we don't send Xu Rong away and let him station troops outside the city with his troops?"
I won’t be able to live in peace for a day and won’t be able to do anything.”
"If all the families come together, ask each major family who is willing to bleed.
Is the Chen family willing to bleed?"
Chen Deng said: "If Tao Shijun agrees to take out all the inventory in the treasury, and the remaining shortfall will be divided among the families, my Chen family is willing to take it out first."
Cao Bao immediately stood up and expressed his position: "I don't care what the attitude of each family is.
My Cao family will never agree.
This is a matter for the entire state.
Why should our major families share the share?
In my opinion, it is better to send someone to Yuan Shu."
Send a message and ask him to send troops to drive away Xu Rong.
Doesn't Yuan Shu have a grudge against Xu Rong?
When he was fighting against Dong Zhi, Yuan Shu suffered a big loss at the hands of Xu Rong and Liu Cheng.
This time we send people to ask him to send troops.
He will definitely agree".
Tao Qian asked Liu Bei: "Xuande, what do you think?"
Liu Bei frowned and said: "If Yuan Shu comes, I'm afraid another one will lure the wolf into the house.
Xu Rong hasn't left yet.
If another Yuan Shu comes, Xuzhou will never have peace.
Mr.
Tao, I have the same idea as Chen Deng.
Now At this time, we can only raise food, grass and other materials as soon as possible to send Xu Rong's army back to Qingzhou.
If Yuan Shu gets the news, I'm afraid he will also bring his troops to blackmail him."
Tao Qian was convinced after hearing Liu Bei's words.
After all, he was a state shepherd, so his vision was naturally different and he could see further.
He looked at the people in the lobby and said: "Everyone, for the stability of Xuzhou, we can only work together in the same boat.
It's not just one family's business to get through the difficulties together.
It's about the whole Xuzhou matter.
I know it's unfair for you to let the major families share this material and property, but it's too late for the state pastoral office to order the collection from all the people.
The major families can only advance the payment and wait for the future tax.
How about paying it back after the taxes are paid?”
The representatives of the major families lowered their heads and remained silent.
Tao Qian was very angry.
No wonder the imperial court wanted to punish the aristocratic families.
It seemed that it was not without reason.
Everything had to be discussed with these aristocratic families before it could be done.
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This Zhou Mu was too cowardly.
Thinking of this, Tao Qian looked at the representatives of these aristocratic families and said in a cold voice with a gloomy face: "Everyone, if you don't want to take this responsibility, then please move your family out of Xuzhou as soon as possible.
I, Xuzhou The army and the people have no obligation to provide you with security within three days.
If I don’t see that you should pay your share, don’t blame me for sending troops to drive you away.”
These people did not expect that Tao Qian would do such a great job.
If their family was really driven out of Xiapi City and Xuzhou, what would happen to Xu Rong's army outside the city?
Representatives of these aristocratic families did not dare to imagine any more.
Some people immediately laughed and said: "Why is Mr.
Tao doing this?
Isn't he just using money to eliminate disasters?
Our Langya Zhuge family has given this money
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