Johime Three Kingdoms

Chapter 60 Lin Xiangru Was Hacked Tragicly
The curved shaft plow, the ox nose ring, and the white pictures are also prepared to be dedicated to the Han Dynasty—to be precise, they are dedicated to the world.

This kind of thing that changes people's livelihood and helps everyone have enough to eat, I cherish it with a broom...

Although it would help Bai Tu accumulate an advantage over the princes of the world, Bai Tu couldn't do it.

Therefore, as Lu Lingqi said, Bai Tu was slightly unhappy, not hesitant at all.

Of course, it still needs to be kept secret for a few months. Before dedicating it to the Han Dynasty, Bai Tu must at least purchase a batch of buffaloes in Jiangdong as official cattle for farming and leasing to people who don't have cattle.

In addition, Bai Tu recently assigned a new task to the Ministry of Industry - well digging tools, which were based on the tools used in the Northern Song Dynasty that could dig wells tens of feet deep.

During the slack period, Bai Tu planned to organize a wave of deep well digging in the northeastern part of the Yangtze River to guard against a severe drought in Huainan that would spread to the east of the Yangtze River.

At the same time, Gan Ning had also arrived in Danyang City.

The resistance encountered during this period was minimal. After all, there were almost no troops of Yuan Shu in Danyang County, only the "Han Army" nominally controlled by powerful families.

The previous governor of Danyang was Zhou Shang recommended by Yuan Shu, and the Danyang family also half-consciously recognized Yuan Shu.

However, this "recognition" was very limited. When the news came that Yuan Shu had defeated Jiangdong and Gan Ning came to take over with real swords and guns, they had no intention of resisting on Yuan Shu's behalf.

For Gan Ning, he understands the thoughts of these aristocratic families - after all, he himself is from a Shu County aristocratic family!
Among the sixteen counties in Danyang, Gansu and Ningxia only divided their troops into the more important and more populous counties in the north, namely Wanling, Moling, and Digang near the river. Later, he personally stationed in Danyang City as the governor...

As for the magistrates of other counties, they basically still perform their respective duties. After all, if you want to change them, there are no candidates for the time being!
Regarding the former prefect Zhou Shang, Bai Tu had also told Gan Ning to treat him with courtesy. It would be better if he could invite Qu Alai, but if he couldn't, don't force him.

Zhou Shang was not Yuan Shu's confidant to begin with. He had previously sent Bai Tu a group of manpower, so he might not be his enemy.

However, Zhou Shang did not give Gan Ning a chance to persuade him. When Gan Ning came to Danyang City, Zhou Shang had already left early, and the handover materials had been laid out in the office. It seemed that he had no intention of causing trouble for Bai Tu, but he still The more optimistic one is Sun Ce.

After Danyang settled down a little, Gan Ning received another order from Bai Tu through Cheng Ji.

"Farming? Is there such a shortage of food? Forget it...the new army can still train well anyway." Gan Ning muttered unhappily.

Bai Tu's order already included an explanation of the "Tuntian" decree, and through Cheng Ji, the decree had already indicated special effects.

Although Gan Ning didn't understand Bai Tu's intention, he still made preparations intensively.

Bai Tu also specifically emphasized that when Gan Ning was stationed in the fields, both military and civilian camps would be present. However, for the military camps, only the [-] Huainan surrender troops brought with him would be used. As for the new recruits recruited locally in Danyang, they should concentrate on training.

On the other hand, Chen Gong and Zhou Tai led troops to regain Wu County and when they advanced to Qiantang, they were blocked by Yan Baihu's younger brother Yan Yu!
The Yan family is also a wealthy family in Wu County, but they have a more nouveau riche character, and they originally despised the rules and had good relations with many bandits in Wu County. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, they directly used their wealth to raise troops and colluded with Wu County bandits. Separate the area around Shishan City and Baihu Mountain.

Two years ago, Sheng Xian, the former prefect of Wu County, resigned due to illness. Because the court's control over the local area was already extremely weak at that time, Xu Gong, who was from a local wealthy family in Wu County, had to be appointed as the prefect.

After Xu Gong took office, he first pulled out Sheng Xian's old department, and then secretly cooperated with Yan Baihu to get Wu County out of the imperial court's control!
Otherwise, they are just a group of bandits, and they will not cause harm to a county. In name, Xu Gong is now "intended to kill the bandits, but unable to save his life." But in fact, in history, after Sun Ce defeated Xu Gong, the prefect even appeared to seek refuge with him. A thief's farce...

It was precisely because of his anger that Sun Ce executed Xu Gong after pacifying Jiangdong, but was assassinated by his retainer.

But now that Chen Gong came with Bai Tu's righteousness, he didn't have to think too much. As long as Yan Baihu was eliminated, the aristocratic family in Wu County didn't dare to do much in the open.

Yan Yu is a younger brother of the Yan Baihu clan. He is known for his bravery under Yan Baihu's command.

The attack on Wu County was led by Chen Gong, but Lu Bu did not come, giving the newly surrendered Zhou Tai a chance.

After Chen Gong tested and taught Zhou Tai in private, he directly appointed him as the Sima of another department, commanding a thousand cavalry—not the Bingzhou cavalry, but the captured Huainan cavalry.

"Commander, Yan Baihu's bandit army seems to have some skills." Zhou Tai said while looking at the defenders on the tower.

"Yan Baihu, known as a bandit, is really powerful... But now that Bai Gong's army is at its peak, other powerful families may not be willing to join forces with them. As long as he defeats him in a few battles, Wu County can decide." Chen Gong said.

Yan Baihu was also bold and dared to take a gamble. He directly jumped out to be the "spokesperson" of this powerful Wujun family, and gained benefits in Wujun that far exceeded the Yan family's power. But now after the battle in Qu'a, the powerful Wujun family has collectively lost its voice. , this "spokesperson" has become a decoration.

"Is this Baizhou Mu's general Chen Gong below the city?" Yan Yu, with a rude look on his face, shouted from the Qiantang tower.

"If you are talking about the prefect of Wu County, then it is Gong. If you want to surrender, Gong can spare your life." Chen Gong didn't understand how he, an honest man, became a "general".

"I am Yan Yu, Chen Gong, the first general under Marshal Hu. I will go down and talk to you alone right now. Do you dare to retreat from the army and talk to me alone?" Yan Yu shouted.

"Why don't you dare?" Chen Gong said, and whispered to Zhou Tai beside him: "Youping comes with me."

At the foot of Qiantang City, Chen Gong retreated the army, and under the protection of Zhou Tai, he took a few steps forward.

Seeing this, Yan Yu also jumped down from the tower, and the engine sprayed out, eliminating the impact.

At the same time, the city gate opened slightly, and two soldiers ran over and set up a canopy to protect the sun from the sun in the open space, as well as a small table and two futons.

Yan Yu, who had a sinister face, looked at Zhou Tai, who looked like an iron tower, and was slightly frightened, but he just smiled and said: "Hahaha, Chen Gong, who defeated Yuan Shu in Qu'a City, is so brave. ...The purpose of asking for an audience is not to ask for a fight, but to defuse the fighting, so it doesn't matter if you don't wear this soldier talisman."

As Yan Yu said this, he put away his armor, then took out the gilded military talisman, and showed off his feelings intentionally or unintentionally, and then asked the soldiers around him to lead him back to the bottom of the tower.

Seeing this, Zhou Tai also took back his armor and called his own soldiers to return the military symbols.

Yan Yu discovered that without the armor, the height difference between himself and Zhou Tai seemed to be even greater!

"Master Chen, Zhou Mu may have had some misunderstandings about my commander-in-chief before. In fact, my commander-in-chief is a first-rate loyal minister to this big man..." Yan Yu said something that he himself did not believe.

"So Yan Baihu is going to surrender? Then he will disperse the thieves and go to Qu'a to plead guilty. Baigong will make a clear judgment on what is right and wrong." Chen Gong said without changing his expression.

"Hey, Lord Chen, you are just joking! My commander-in-chief has made great contributions to protecting the country and the people, so how can he be blamed?" Yan Yu said displeased.

"Oh? What does Yan Baihu mean..." Chen Gong asked frivolously.

"If Baizhou Mu and Master Chen are not to be put in trouble, the thirteen counties of Wu County will be divided into four counties south of Wu County, and another one will be formed into Wucheng County. My family's commander-in-chief will be enough to have one Wucheng Prefect," Yan Yu said.

"Ha, are you kidding?" Chen Gong said with a smile.

Yan Yu suddenly glared at Chen Gong and asked, "Master Chen... have you ever heard of Lin Xiangru?"

(End of this chapter)