Liu Bei looked at Cao Hui's slender back. Almost blurted out and agreed. It was at this time. Cao Hui's shadow disappeared behind the screen. Liu Bei only felt that his eyes were empty. Suddenly woke up. He coughed twice quickly. Cover the embarrassment on his face. Zheng said, "Thank you General Cao for his kind intentions. It's just that today's Xuzhou people are in trouble. They are in distress. How can Liu be greedy for his children's affair."
Cao Bao saw that his careful arrangement was about to succeed. The position of the Cao family in Xuzhou will also continue to be maintained. It may even go further. Become the first family in Xuzhou. The result is at this critical moment. Liu Bei actually reined in the cliff.
After listening to Liu Bei's words. Cao Bao looked stagnant. He hurriedly said, "I will know that the lord has family members. But the lord will be fair in the spring and autumn. What's wrong with marrying more wives and concubines. As for the people of Xuzhou, Cao has a lot of family resources. He is willing to donate a batch of money and food. To help the lord ."
Cao Bao had heard that Liu Bei had a wife named Gan. But I don't know that Gan Mei is just Liu Bei's concubine. What he meant. As long as Liu Bei is willing. Even if you let your daughter make Liu Bei a small child.
This Cao Hui's beauty is not under the Ganmei. Otherwise, in history, Lu Bu had two beauties, Yan Rui and Diao Chan. Will never marry Cao Hui again. And it was marrying her as a wife, not a concubine. Liu Bei was indeed a little fascinated just now. It's just that he is a man of big things. The situation is currently unknown. He not only has to maintain his image. More importantly, keep a clear head. That little bit of sex has long been thrown out of the sky by him.
Liu Bei stood up. Walked in front of Cao Bao. He patted his shoulder vigorously. Said: "General Cao can take the initiative to donate money and food. Liu thanked General Cao on behalf of the people in Xuzhou. As for the relationship between Liu and Ling Ai. Please forgive Liu for not being obedient."
Seeing Cao Bao's face disappointed. Liu Bei smiled. Then he said: "General Cao. You can do such a righteous deed. Liu will naturally not treat you badly. You can heal your wounds with peace of mind. After your injury is healed, Liu will have to entrust you with a heavy responsibility."
Historically, Liu Bei was born in a cold. But it can attract Cao Cao's attention. He is unique. How could he not guess Cao Bao's thoughts. Military power in Xuzhou. Liu Bei had to hold it firmly in his hands anyway. but. There are not many capable people under Liu Bei. Although Cao Bao is mediocre. Anyhow, he is also a man who has led soldiers for many years. I am more familiar with the military affairs than others. In the current situation where no one is available. Cao Bao can be regarded as a "talent".
Cao Bao ate this reassurance pill. Very relieved. Quickly said: "Thank you, Lord. The final general will go to General Guan to listen to orders tomorrow."
He originally planned to dedicate his daughter to Liu Bei. In order to maintain his position as the first person in the Xuzhou army. Now Liu Bei politely refused. I had no choice but to retreat. in fact. If Cao Bao has heard of Liu Bei's famous saying, "Brothers are like brothers. Wife is like clothes." There would be no such idea.
Liu Bei put his hands behind him. He walked out of Cao's Mansion with ease. On the face, Jian Yong was hurriedly rushing over with a group of soldiers.
original. Jian Yong learned that Liu Bei personally sent Cao Bao home. I didn't feel anything wrong. This is beneficial and harmless to shorten the distance between Liu Bei and the local gentry in Xuzhou. but. When he heard that Liu Bei had entered the Cao Mansion, he did not come out for a long time. Can't help but worry. Hastily lit up a group of soldiers to greet each other.
Saw Liu Bei walked out unscathed. Jian Yong just breathed a sigh of relief. Take a step forward. He folded his hands and said: "The subordinates welcome the late arrival. I hope the Lord will forgive me."
Liu Bei knew what Jian Yong was worried about. He beckoned at the carriage parked outside the gate of Cao's house. Said: "Xianhe. You came just right. Let's get in the car and talk."
Wait for Jian Yong to sit down. Liu Bei continued: "Xianhe. You worry too much. Cao Bao is an incompetent man. Could he still dare to harm Liu? Not only did he dare not harm Liu. He almost gave his daughters to Liu."
Jian Yong heard that Cao Bao actually wanted to dedicate his daughter to Liu Bei. Naturally understand Cao Bao's plan. Could not help but laugh. Said: "This is a beautiful thing. Why didn't the lord agree to it. The Cao family is also considered a big family in Xuzhou. With the help of the Cao family, the plight of the shortage of money and food can be alleviated. This is the same as the original subordinates who replaced the lord. It’s a reason why Mi’s family asks for a marriage. And this time it was Cao Bao taking the initiative to send it off. Wouldn’t it be easier.
Liu Bei shook his head. Said: "Mi Zhu is an upright gentleman. Cao Bao is a villain. How can the two be compared. If Liu marries Cao Bao's daughter, I am afraid he puts forward many conditions. Major things are harmful and useless."
Regarding Liu Bei's remarks. Jian Yongshen agreed. If Liu Bei and Mi's family get married. Mi Zhu will definitely help Liu Bei complete his great cause. But Cao Bao is not. He probably wanted to seek benefits for the Cao family through his marriage with Liu Bei. Jian Yong nodded involuntarily. He said to the coachman: "Send the lord back to the house."
Liu Bei waved his hand. Said: "Don't go back to the mansion now. Xianhe. Let's go to the barracks and have a look."
After Cao Leopard's mansion on this farce. Liu Bei seemed to wake up from his dream. Just now, the thought of going to have sex with Gan Mei was also thrown to the country of Java.
In the barracks in Xuzhou. Guan Yu is seizing the time to comprehensively rectify the army. Although there are fifty thousand troops in Xuzhou City. And there are nearly 10,000 war horses. But most of these troops are slack in training. The strongest combat force is the army that Liu Bei brought back from Langya, which originally belonged to Zang Ba. but. The Langya army was somewhat unconvinced with Liu Bei. In the battle against Cao Cao's army some time ago. The performance of this army is somewhat of a lack of effort.
Guan Yu's martial arts are no matter how strong it is. It is impossible to increase the combat effectiveness of the entire army at once. It is impossible to let the Langya Army completely return to their hearts. All he can do is break up all the troops and regroup them. Abolish the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled. Reduce the army of more than 50,000 to about 35,000. Thus. Although the total number of troops has decreased. But those who remain are the elites in the military. Compared with the past, the combat effectiveness will be greatly improved. And the number of troops has decreased. The burden of money and food will also be greatly reduced. This is especially important for Liu Bei, who is shy in his pocket.
just. The soldiers who were dismissed are somewhat miserable. Look at the whole big man. Only Liu Xin would give generous compensation to disabled soldiers. Those retired soldiers will also get better arrangements. But other princes did not treat their soldiers so well. Once these soldiers were abolished. It means that they will lose their source of livelihood. Although they usually receive military payments. But being a soldier is a dangerous profession after all. Especially in this troubled world. No one knows whether he can survive the next battle. Therefore, soldiers follow the dogma of having fun in a timely manner. Few people will accumulate some furniture. now. They were suddenly abolished. No money to save. There is no military income. They are all old, weak, sick and disabled themselves. Their future can be imagined.
I heard that 15,000 people will be abolished at once. All the soldiers had a twelve-point spirit. Even those Langya soldiers who were dissatisfied with their faces put away their thoughts. He straightened his waist. They had already left their hometown. If it is again classified as abolition. Then there is really no way to survive.
Guan Yu looked at the renewed soldiers before him. Sneered secretly in his heart. These people really didn't see the coffin without weeping. If it had been like this a few days ago. Cao Jun might have retreated long ago.
He is the same as Liu Bei. I only thought that Cao Jun was unable to attack for a long time. Nothing lasts. Only then chose to retreat. Until now, I don’t know that the real reason for Cao Cao’s retreat was that he was threatened by Liu Xin. It can be said that Liu Xin rescued them at a critical moment. Of course. People like Liu Bei who are concentrating on big things. Even knowing that Liu Xin rescued Xuzhou at the last moment. I will not thank Liu Xin either. He would think more about the ulterior motives of Liu Xin's doing this.
Guan Yu is not a softhearted person. Even these soldiers have already raised the spirit of twelve points. He still resolutely carried out disarmament actions in accordance with the established policy. None of the wounded soldiers stayed. All were included in the abolition. There are also some strong soldiers. Because I didn't do my best in the defense battle some time ago. It was also cut by Guan Yu. Most of these soldiers were forcibly pulled by Liu Bei from Langya.
Many middle and lower-level military officers are also abolished. Many of these people relied on their family background to become colonels and generals. Many people still sit here today through treats, gifts and bragging. These people are not all incompetent people. But Guan Yu himself was born poor. Naturally look down on these people. No matter how noisy they are. One thought was to drive them out of their army. In addition, a group of ordinary soldiers with high martial arts skills were selected to serve as middle and lower-level officers.
Give this order. There was an uproar in the army. The soldiers suddenly clamored. You must know that since these people can be colonel lieutenants. How could there not be a few cronies around. If these school lieutenants will be dismissed. Their cronies will also lose their special status in the military. Naturally, they must closely follow their master.
A school lieutenant could not restrain the more crowds. Yelled: "I will finally refuse. You are excluding dissidents. Acting as a cronies."
General Cao was right. He is excluding dissidents. I can't wait. "
Many people in the army screamed. There was a lot of noise on the school field.
Guan Yu glanced coldly at the school lieutenant surnamed Cao. Shen Sheng said: "Who are you. Dare to yell in front of Guan."
The captain had a chest. Said loudly: "Mou is the nephew of General Cao. The surname is Cao Mingjin. If you are relieved of my official position, my uncle will definitely not agree."
Guan Yu laughed and said: "What General Cao. Isn't it the Cao Bao who is greedy for life and fear of death? You can continue to be the captain. As long as you can catch Guan a certain sword, you dare to give it a try. ."
Cao Jin was stunned. Some time ago, Cao Cao's army came. Guan Yu almost did it on his own. Resist Cao Cao's tens of thousands of troops. The name of bravery has long spread throughout the Xuzhou army. How could Cao Jin know.