After hearing what the soldiers from Xiakou said when they came back, Cao Cao shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Fengxiao, this Cheng Gongying is really a loyal man! Even now, he is still fighting for Han Suiduo's time to escape."

Cao Cao said.

hehe!

"Mengde, isn't this great? My lord likes loyal people the most. Besides, it has no influence on us.

Even if we were not given an hour and our cavalry division was dispatched immediately, we would not be able to catch up with the 20,000-strong army led by Han Sui.

In this case, it is better to give Cheng Gongying a chance to be loyal and finally give up. Now, to eliminate Han Sui,

It can’t be done in a day or two, you have to think long-term and plan carefully.”

Guo Jiadao.

Hahaha!

Cao Cao laughed loudly.

After an hour, the gate of Jincheng opened, and the defenders stood on both sides in a neat and orderly formation.

Weapons are gathered together.

The city defenders lined the streets to welcome the Xiakou army as they entered the city to take over the city's defense.

Cheng Gongying slowly walked out of the city gate and bowed deeply to Cao Cao and Guo Jia.

"The grassroots people became public heroes and led the city defenders to surrender to the Xiakou army. Please send troops and horses to take over the city."

Chenggong Yingdao.

"Mr. Cheng Gong, on behalf of the Xiakou area, I warmly welcome your surrender. This is your wisest choice. You will be happy with today's choice in the future."

Cao Cao said.

"Thank you, General, for pardoning the common people's serious crimes!"

Chenggong Yingdao.

"Zi Xiao, lead troops and horses into the city, take over the city, take prisoners, and properly arrange the prisoners. Don't ignore them."

Cao Cao said.

"As you command!"

Cao Rendao.

"Mr. De Rong, Jincheng is in your hands. Please quickly arrange for civil servants to take office, post notices, stabilize people's hearts, and get the city's affairs on track as soon as possible."

Cao Cao said.

"As you command!"

Zhang Ji cupped his fists and said.

The next step is to stabilize people's hearts, open warehouses to store grain, and distribute the grain in the warehouses in the city to the people in the city.

In the past few years, Liangzhou has also suffered from drought and extremely low food production. Many people have insufficient food to eat and poor housing, and are struggling to survive all day long.

When the Xiakou army arrived at a place, they first opened warehouses to release grain so that the people could benefit, and then promulgated relevant policies for the Xiakou area.

When the people in the city saw Xiakou's army entering the city, they did not harass the people in the city. Instead, they opened granaries and provided food for the people in the city.

All of a sudden, the people in the city enthusiastically welcomed the Xiakou army with loud gongs and drums.

The people cheered and danced cheerfully in the streets.

The affairs in the city were left to Zhang Ji, Cao Cao, Guo Jia and Cheng Gongying entered the Chinese army's tent where the Xiakou army was stationed.

Not all of the army entered the city, only Cao Ren's infantry division entered the city to maintain order, protect the people, and attack those who took the opportunity to smash, smash, and loot.

"Mr. Chenggong, please take a seat."

Cao Cao invited.

"Thank you, General Cao!"

Cheng Gongying holds his fist in the air.

The guards immediately brought tea.

"Come here, prepare a table of food and wine for me, the general. Today, the general will have a few drinks with Mr. Chenggong."

Cao Cao said.

"As you command!"

Guard Road.

"Mr. Chenggong, Xingbang thinks highly of you and says that you are a loyal person and loyal to others.

It's admirable. If you are willing, sir, you can serve under this general and do more for the people of the Central Plains.

We in the Central Plains cannot continue to be in chaos. We must achieve great unification and ensure that the people have a peaceful production and living environment.

The grassland races are determined to destroy the Central Plains. We must be prepared to attack the grassland people at all times and cannot let the flames of war burn in the Central Plains.

Burning can only be done in areas where grassland people live. This is our responsibility and obligation."

Cao Cao said.

"Thank you General Cao for your kindness. In this case, the common people have no choice but to obey the arrangements and do what they can for the people of the Central Plains."

Chenggong Yingdao.

"Good! Very good! With Mr. Cheng Gong's support, our recovery of Liangzhou will go smoothly without any detours."

Cao Cao said.

"Report!"

The messenger shouted loudly outside the tent.

"Come in,"

Cao Cao said.

"Reporting to the general, Han Sui, Yan Xing left Baohan City with 20,000 cavalry, crossed the Yellow River, and headed towards the area where the Qiang people live. It seems that they are going to enter the territory of the Shaodang Qiang people."

Send orders to soldiers.

"Let the Tanma withdraw, so there is no need to monitor Han Sui and the 20,000 cavalry. Their entry into the Qiang area is only temporary.

I will definitely go and make friends with Ma Teng. Now in the entire Liangzhou, Ma Teng is the most powerful, and it is also the only chance for Han Sui to rise."

Cao Cao said.

"As you command!"

Send orders to soldiers.

"Fengxiao, since Han Sui escaped from Baohan City, we will send a division of troops to recapture Baohan City.

Let De Rong send the civil servants accompanying the army to follow. Our army does not need to go, but we should cross the Yellow River as soon as possible to see Ma Teng's movements."

Cao Cao said.

Um!

Guo Jia nodded.

"General Cao, I don't know if I should say something about my humble position?"

Chenggong Yingdao.

"Mr. Cheng Gong, please tell me if you have anything to say."

Cao Cao said.

"General Cao, Han Sui and Ma Teng have a good relationship. The two of them once sent troops to attack Chang'an together.

Finally, under the coordination of the imperial court, the two left Chang'an with their troops. Through that operation, the relationship between the two became very good.

If you want to solve the problem in Liangzhou, you must deal with the soldiers and horses in the hands of Ma Teng and Han Sui. They are very influential in Liangzhou.

Even Cheng Yi, Ma Wan, Liang Xing, Zhang Heng, Cheng Yin, Li Kan, Song Yang and others from Longyou, Xijun, Zhangye, Dunhuang and other areas,

I also listen to what they said. If we don’t handle it well, it will bring trouble to the Xiakou Army. General, please think twice before acting."

Chenggong Yingdao.

"Mr. Cheng Gong, don't worry too much. General Cao sent a letter to Ma Teng a few days ago.

After all, Ma Teng is a descendant of General Fubo, so he shouldn't become a rebel, as long as we comfort him."

Guo Jiadao.

Lao Cao nodded.

"Order, let General Yu Jin take an infantry division to take over Baohan City, and the rest will wait in Jincheng."

Cao Cao said.
To be continued...