Jia Xu said, "Although it is gone, the population is almost half smaller than when we ruled before!" Ai Lang couldn't help but widen his eyes and asked, "What's going on? Why is this happening?" Jia Xu said, "I asked local officials about this matter. It turned out that Cao Cao had successively taken the population of Qingzhou to the Hebei region a few months ago. The population that is missing now must be in Hebei at this moment. Fortunately, we launched an attack in advance. If we launched an attack according to the original plan, I am afraid that there would be many people left in Qingzhou at this moment."

Ailang couldn't help but curse: "Damn it! It's so hateful! This bastard Cao Cao not only stole money and food from Qingzhou, but also dared to steal people!" When Jia Xu heard this, he couldn't help but feel funny, and he thought that even if he was not Juehou, he would probably be unprecedented!

Tian Feng said: "The land requires a population to generate wealth and produce grain. Now that the population of Qingzhou has lost most of its population, the money, grain and taxes will be greatly affected, and this will also affect our defense of Qingzhou. If the local money and grain are not enough, it will inevitably be transported from Xuzhou or even Huainan. The long journey will inevitably increase the burden on all aspects. When the Cao army counterattacks Qingzhou in the future, our defense will be much more difficult!"

Ailang said angrily: "There is nothing to do! Things have become like this!" Then he thought of Donglai and Beihai, and asked hurriedly: "How is the situation in Donglai County and Beihai County? Could it be the same, right?" Jia Xu said: "The news has not been sent back yet, but I think it will be no exception!"

A day later, Taishici heard from the east, and as Jia Xu expected, the situation in Beihai County and Donglai County was the same as Linzi. Not only had the treasury reserves been moved cleanly, but even most of the population was taken away by Cao Cao.

Ailang looked at the report, smiled and cursed: "No wonder I won so easily! It turns out that Cao Cao almost emptied Qingzhou for me! Damn it!"

Tian Feng clasped his fists and said, "For the sake of the present, we can only move hundreds of thousands of people from Xuzhou and Huainan to enrich Qingzhou. Only in this way can we reduce the logistics supply pressure of the army in Qingzhou direction!"

Jia Xu shook his head and said, "I think this is inappropriate. Migrating a large number of people is too disturbing the people, and the agricultural commerce in Xuzhou and Huainan will be very unfavorable. If you do this, you will be very harmful before you see the benefits!" Tian Feng felt that Jia Xu was right and could not help but nodded, "What Wenhe said is extremely true! It is because I have a shallow understanding!" Jia Xu smiled and said, "Brother Yuanhao is just too worried about the logistics pressure. In fact, there is no need to worry too much about this. Brother Yuanhao, don't forget that our places are all coastal! The food and supplies in the south can be transported by sea, which is also very convenient!" Tian Feng thought of this matter and couldn't help but nodded; "Brother Wenhe said very well!" Then he looked ashamed and sighed.

After hearing Jia Xu's words, Ailang couldn't help but smile and said, "Yes, yes! Our territory is all on the verge of the sea, and we can transport supplies from the sea!" Thinking that this problem has been solved, my mood suddenly improved. Thinking that Qingzhou had been captured, I couldn't help but ask Jia Xu: "Old Jia, Qingzhou has been captured now, should we go to the next step?" Jia Xu clasped his fists and said, "Lord is wise! It's right!"

Ailang immediately said, "Okay." He looked at Tian Feng, "Yuanhao, you can be the governor of Qingzhou to be the general in charge of Qingzhou Civil Affairs for me." Tian Feng felt flattered when he heard this, and quickly clasped his fists and said, "I don't have enough money and hope, I'm afraid..." Ailang waved his hand angrily and said, "Bad Ziwang! I'll say you can do it!" Jia Xu smiled and said, "The lord's decision is very wise!" Then he said to Tian Feng: "Brother Yuanhao."

, You were Yuan Shao's old subordinate, and you know the situation in Qingzhou more than any of us. Apart from you, I really don't know who is more suitable to take charge of Qingzhou's civil affairs!" Tian Feng heard this and thought that since his lord trusted me so much, how could I postpone it? He was just to serve his lord in vain. As soon as he thought of this, he clasped his fists at Ailang and said, "Since the lord trusts his subordinates so much, how dare he refuse again! I wish to devote all my life to death!"

Ailang laughed loudly, "That's right! There is not a saying that is called "Precautionary! You should not be humble and refuse!" Tian Feng bowed and said, "The lord taught me a lesson!"

Ailang said to Jia Xu again: "Old Jia, you stay here to be responsible for the military affairs of Qingzhou. I will leave Lao Huang, Zang Ba and Ziyi for you, and leave you with 100,000 troops. What do you think?" Jia Xu smiled and clasped his fists and said: "Subordinate to obey the order." Ailang said: "Okay. Since there is no problem, then it's decided. I will stay here for another half a month, and then I will return to Xuzhou to make the next plan."

After the meeting, Ailang returned to the backyard. He did not see Huang Wudie, so he stopped the female guards passing by and asked, "Do you know where Wudie has gone?" The leading female guard quickly clasped his fists and said, "Report to the general, the lady has gone to the dungeon of the governor's mansion not long ago!" Ailang was surprised and asked, "What did she do in the dungeon?" Several female guards shook their heads and said they didn't know.

Ailang was curious and headed towards the dungeon. This dungeon was in the backyard of the governor's mansion, similar to a large cellar, which divided several cells. In fact, there are dungeons similar to those in government offices at all levels, which is also an official standard configuration.

When Ailang arrived at the gate of the dungeon, two personal soldiers stood at the door. When the two personal soldiers saw Ailang coming, they quickly went down to pay their respects.

Ailang said, "Okay, get up and talk." The two personal soldiers Yingnuo stood up, lowered their heads and stood up. Ailang asked, "Is there anyone locked up in this cell?" The personal soldiers on the left immediately clasped their fists and said, "Report to the general, there is a female general of Cao Jun in this cell." Ailang was very surprised, "Female general?" The personal soldiers on the right clasped their fists and said, "That female general was captured by the wife!" Ailang muttered, "What's the name? Why don't I know?" Then he said to the two personal soldiers: "Open the door." The two personal soldiers shouted and opened the door immediately. Ailang walked in along the downward stairs, and a dark scene immediately came into view. At the same time, the voices of the two women's speaking came faintly.

Ailang suddenly became curious, walked to the dark nearby and stopped, and turned his ears to the sound of the sound. Huang Wudie sighed and said, "Why are you so stubborn? In fact, it's no wonder that big brother! You should know that Dong Zhuo had already suspected big brother at that time. If the big brother didn't take action, he would die in your father's hands sooner or later! Why don't you let go of this hatred?" Ailang couldn't help but be surprised. He didn't expect that the enemy general captured by Huang Wudie would be Dong Yuan, who had a great revenge against him to kill his father! Ailang couldn't help but be glad that he didn't walk over rashly just now, otherwise it would be too embarrassing. Although Ailang is not afraid of being afraid, he is actually very afraid of seeing Dong Yuan.

At this time, Dong Yuan's slightly hoarse and neutral voice came: "You don't have to persuade me anymore! Lu Bu is my enemy who killed my father, how can I serve him! Now that I fall into your hands, I will die! Kill me! As long as I don't die, I will sooner or later revenge this great revenge on my father!"

Huang Wudie continued to persuade, but Dong Yuan stopped saying anything. Huang Wudie sighed helplessly and said, "You rest, I will come to see you later!" When Ailang heard this, he knew that Huang Wudie was leaving, so he quickly walked out of the dungeon and returned to his residence. Ailang couldn't help but wonder why Wudie secretly persuaded Dong Yuan to surrender? Yes, she must have felt a sense of mutual appreciation for Dong Yuan, who is very skilled in martial arts. She was afraid that I would kill her after Dong Yuan was captured, so she secretly hid her, wanting to wait until she persuaded her to surrender before reporting this to me. When Ailang thought of this, he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed and murmured: "I actually look at her man like this. It seems that she has to serve her family law tonight!"

Ailang did not reveal this matter. First, he didn't know how to face Dong Yuan, and second, he also believed that Wudie would handle this matter well.

Ailang stayed in Qingzhou for more than half a month. Seeing that Qingzhou had begun to get on track in all aspects and the society was very stable, he felt relieved to lead a large army to return to Xuzhou.

On the way back to Xuzhou, a report from Xu Shu suddenly came from Xuzhou. It turned out that Liu Zhang asked Liu Bei for help. Liu Bei kept Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang to guard Jingzhou. He himself led the 70,000 Cao troops under the leadership of Zhang Fei, Wei Yan, Ma Liang and Ma Su to leave Jingzhou and enter Sichuan and Sichuan. Why did Liu Zhang suddenly ask Liu Bei for help? It turned out that not long ago, Ma Teng and Han Sui led his army to take advantage of Cao Cao's new defeat to raid the Guanzhong area and try to take the Guanzhong area into one fell swoop. However, they suffered a great defeat and Ma Teng died.

Han Sui surrendered, and Ma Chao had to lead the remnants to join Zhang Lu of Hanzhong after losing streak. Zhang Lu was helped by Ma Chao and his momentum suddenly rose, so he went to attack Xichuan. The Xichuan army was naturally not Ma Chao's opponent, and was driven straight into the outside of Jiange Pass by Ma Chao. Xichuan was shocked, and Liu Zhang was at a loss and adopted Zhang Song's suggestion and sent someone to Jingzhou to ask for help from Liu Bei. This was the opportunity for Liu Bei to wait, so Liu Bei immediately led his army out of Jingzhou to Xichuan west to start his strategic action to seize Xichuan.

Ailang was very happy to receive this news because he believed that since Liu Bei mobilized the main force into Xichuan, Sun Jian's army would be likely to take this opportunity to attack Jingzhou. Then his next action would be much easier. At this point, Ailang urged the army to speed up his return to Xuzhou, and sent someone to send orders to Xu Shu, Zhang, Liao, Gan Ning and others to make them ready to attack at any time. It turned out that Ailang's next plan was to use troops to Jiangdong!
Chapter completed!