In the ninth year since Jian'an, the population has increased from more than 2 million when Cao Peng left to nearly 5 million, which is already comparable to the population of Yuzhou and Yizhou, and even exceeds the total population of Yizhou. Cao Ji did not use a single soldier in Liangzhou

One pawn, but the powerful force displayed made the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions frightened. Many Western Regions businessmen were willing to come to the Central Plains to work, and they also brought huge wealth to Guanzhong.

The population of Guanzhong reached 3 million in the 12th year of Jian'an.

In other words, including Liangzhou, the total population of Qinchuan within 800 miles is nearly 10 million, which is basically the same as the population of the entire Central Plains.

Of course, behind this huge population base, there will inevitably be countless histories of blood and tears. Cao Peng initially established a human trafficking policy. With the help of Tan Zhe and others, more than a hundred slaves were kidnapped from the Mobei grasslands.

Thousands of people. This is such a terrible number. One million slaves also heralds the ruin of countless families. Cao Peng spent a lot of money in exchange for the stability of the entire Guanzhong. The area of ​​Hexi County has already

Slowly walked out of Shizui Mountain Pass and expanded to the Mobei area.

It can be said that as long as Cao Cao is willing, he can recruit hundreds of thousands of troops in Guanzhong and march to the north in the shortest time.

Such brilliant political achievements made Fa Zheng heartily convinced.

After thinking twice, he finally decided to come to Xiangyang to join Cao Peng.

Although his ultimate goal is to serve Cao Cao, and he also knows that if he joins Cao Peng, he will definitely have a heavy mark of Cao Peng on him. But so what? For someone like him who has no foundation and no reputation,

Without a backer, a person with no qualifications can never achieve great things. Cao Peng may not be regarded as Cao Cao's minister, but judging from Cao Cao's care for his own people, being under Cao Peng's account is equivalent to entering Cao Cao's family.

Faction. Don’t forget, Cao Peng was also the first teacher of Cao Cao’s third son, Cao Zhang...

This close relationship destined Cao Peng to have a deep foundation in the future.

With such a backer, I can have a greater future...

However, before meeting Cao Peng, Fazheng was still a little uneasy.

Although he had Li Ru's letter of introduction in his hand, he didn't know who Li Ru was. He only knew that Li Ru must be related to Cao Peng. No matter how many things happened, he was not sure. And he had never met him.

Most of what we know about Cao Peng comes from rumors.

Cao Peng, can you take a fancy to me, a person with no skills?

Fa Zheng was a little confused.

Unexpectedly, after meeting Cao Peng, Cao Peng didn't read Li Ru's letters at all, but he actually knew his cousin's name.

Fa Zheng was so excited that he put a big stone back into his stomach.

Cao Peng said with a smile: "When Peng was the governor of Hexi, he heard that Mr. Zhang Ji, the captain of the Sili School, mentioned your father's name. Mr. Derong also said that Fa Xiaozhi was very capable, but it was a pity that he went to Yizhou and could not return to his hometown.

It's a pity that I have contributed so much. I originally thought that it would be difficult for me to meet Xiaozhi again after I left Guanzhong, but I didn't expect that I could see Xiaozhi in Fancheng. Wouldn't it be that Xiaozhi was given by God to help me? Haha, I am lucky to have this friend."

Zhang Ji, the former prefect of Anding.

In the 11th year of Jian'an, he took the post of Sili Xiaowei in place of Wei Qi.

Cao Peng had no other idea, so he had to borrow Zhang Ji's name. Moreover, this was also the best excuse. Zhang Ji was originally from Guanzhong, and it was impossible for Fazheng to run up to Zhang Ji and ask Zhang Ji: "What are you doing?"

Have you ever praised me in front of Cao Peng?

When Fa Zheng heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed.

The doubts in my heart disappeared. It turned out that Zhang Ji had introduced me to Cao Peng.

No wonder Cao Peng knew my name without reading the letter of introduction. At the same time, Fazheng felt a little more resentful towards Liu Zhang in his heart.

It's no wonder that Fa Zheng has been suppressed very hard under Liu Zhang over the years.

Now that I can be valued by others, while I am grateful in my heart, I also feel resentful towards Liu Zhang.

Cao Peng raised his hands and asked Fa Zheng to take a seat.

He then picked up Li Ru's letter and read it under the light.

Li Ru strongly praised Fazheng in the letter, saying that this person was extremely capable and not inferior to Pang Tong. Cao Peng nodded lightly, read it carefully, put the letter in front of the lamp and burned it. This kind of thing, you know in your heart.

Well, it's best not to leave any traces or evidence.

"It is the Prime Minister's good fortune that you, sir, can come to help me."

What Cao Peng said is not nonsense.

In "Huayang Guozhi", there is a record of Cao Cao's evaluation of the righteousness of the law: I have conquered all the traitors in the world, but I can't rectify the evil with the law?

Whether the content of the Huayang National Chronicle is true or not is not said, but it can be seen that Cao Cao later also greatly appreciated Fa Zheng.

However, it is not easy for Fazheng to be reused under Cao Cao's account now. Cao Cao has Xun Yu to plan the rear, Guo Jia, Jia Xu and others to advise him, Xun You as chief of staff, and Cheng Yu

But the law is strict. These five masterminds now have huge influence. Guo Jia, in particular, did not die as early as in history, which shows that there are many talents around Cao Cao.

It is indeed very difficult to rectify a person without three talents. Under such circumstances, it is indeed very difficult to enter Cao Cao's core power circle.

Even if Cao Peng recommended him, Cao Cao would not reuse him immediately.

Therefore, Cao Peng said straight to the point: "Peng has no doubts about Xiaozhi's strategy.

However, if you recommend him rashly, I'm afraid the Prime Minister may not take him seriously. After all, Xiao Zhi has not yet achieved any success, and the Prime Minister is determined to reuse him, but he may not be able to convince the public."

Cao Peng spoke from the bottom of his heart. Fazheng nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

"Zhengya knows about this."

Cao Peng smiled and waved his hand to interrupt Fazheng's words, "filial piety leads to great talent, Peng has already known that.

However, some things should be discussed openly to avoid misunderstandings in Xiaozhi's heart. When the prime minister enters Xiangyang, there will be a battle sooner or later... Peng Ai is the governor of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and he will also fight in battle when the time comes. If Xiao Zhi does not give up, Peng Zhi will not give up.

I hope I can get some advice from Xiao Zhi to help me. I think you know that most of my staff are in Liangzhou. And the people around me are Han Sheng and brave, Wang Shuang is loyal and upright, and Kou is known as a local snake. Only one person is missing.

As someone who shares my worries and makes suggestions, I would like to ask Xiaozhi to stay, is it possible?"

Cao Peng made his words very clear.

You have talents and talents, I know it very well.

But I won’t recommend you now... After Cao Cao conquered Jingzhou, he promoted fifteen people from Jingzhou scholars alone. These are all famous masters. But you are different. You have no reputation or qualifications, even if you are allowed

Occupying a high position will also be tabooed by others.

Fazheng nodded, deeply convinced.

"It is a blessing to be able to share your worries with the young master."

Cao Peng couldn't help laughing, "I am filial and upright, and I am even more powerful than a tiger!"

This sentence is very cliché, but it also expresses Cao Peng's thoughts.

After becoming the governor of Nanyang County, although he also received help from many people, such as Deng Zhi, such as Du Ji, such as Lu Yu... But these people are not considered masterminds after all. Deng Zhi is relatively better, like Lu Yu, in later generations

That is a scholar, and Du Ji is more good at military management. As Cao Cao captured Nanyang County, Du Ji served as the deputy commander of the Jingzhou Navy to assist Cai Hao in running the navy, or to monitor Cai Hao. As for Deng Zhi,

He was valued by Cao Cao and served as Cao Cao's prime minister's palace and military advisor Zhonglang.

Lu Yu was left and returned to Xudu to prepare for the newspaper.

As a result, Cao Peng once again faced the embarrassing situation when he first took up his post in Nanyang: there was no one available around him.

Pu Yangyi and Lu Mao were both independent and capable of serving as aides. However, the position of the mastermind had been unresolved, which gave Cao Peng a headache.

Winning Jingzhou will benefit everyone.

However, Cao Peng didn't gain anything and even got involved with Deng Zhi and Pang De.

After finally conquering Zhao Yun, he was unable to use it for a while, which also made Cao Peng feel a little uncomfortable. Now that Fa Zheng is here, it can make him feel a little happy. At least there is one more person around him who can discuss with him in the future.

Avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"I would like to invite you, sir, to temporarily take the place of offering wine to the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry Master.

Tomorrow I will go to the meeting with the Prime Minister and ask him to make the official appointment. Until then, sir, I will stay here so that friends can ask for advice at any time."

Fazheng quickly handed over his hand: "How dare you disobey your orders?"

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