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Yedu, since Cao Cao transferred his strategic focus to the south, the officials and Emperor Han returned to Xudu, and Yedu has obviously been neglected a lot. First, the defense of troops has been reduced from 50,000 to 20,000, and a large amount of money, grain and materials have also been transferred from Yedu to Xudu. More than 70% of the major warehouses outside Yedu City have become empty warehouses.

Secondly, with the migration of powerful and officials to the south, Yedu's business was greatly affected. The originally prosperous business also plummeted and became very deserted. The shops went bankrupt, and merchants moved away from Yedu one after another.

Under this background, Yedu no longer has the prosperity and strict defense of the past, and various public security issues are becoming increasingly prominent. Thieves and thieves are rampant at night, and large-scale gang conflicts occur from time to time. At night, the streets and alleys are deserted, and no one dares to go out to the streets. The entire city is shrouded in an inexplicable fear.

That afternoon, outside Yedu City, a caravan composed of Yupi Mule and Donkey was slowly coming towards the city gate. There were more than twenty men, all of whom were strong and over ten years old. The vicissitudes of time had left many marks on his face, just like artists traveling around the world, but there was also a kind of bookish spirit. He always squinted his eyes and looked thoughtful.

This person is Liu Jing's aide, Li Fu, the head of the Jiangxia Army's intelligence. This is the second time he came to this northern capital after he rescued the Jia Xu family from Yedu last year. This time, he is shouldering a more important task.

"Will the boss be more strict than last year?" asked a subordinate worriedly.

This time they brought a lot of gold to the north. Once they arrived, they had wiped out two groups of thieves, but the army was different. Once they were found by the army, the consequences would be unimaginable. Li Fu looked at the city two miles away and smiled faintly: "Don't worry, wait for the news."

At this time, a guy who went to find out the situation rushed over and whispered to Li Fu: "The investigation was very strict. Some people put money on the soldiers and were knocked over to the ground. It is said that a big man is coming."

Li Fu frowned. This was a bit difficult, but it was still impossible to deal with him. At worst, he would rent a house outside the city. While he was thinking, the people around him suddenly shouted and ran to the fields on both sides of the official road.

Li Fu turned around and saw yellow dust rolling in the distance. It seemed that a team was coming from here. He hurriedly ordered the mule team to be led down the official road. Soon, the team approached. It was a team of more than a thousand cavalry guarding several carriages, with flags waving and walking around.

People around him were talking about it, saying that he had returned from a left-behind inspection.

Li Fu immediately understood that this was the convoy left by Cao Pi in Yedu. No wonder the city gate was checked so closely. Li Fu had been through the world for a long time. He knew that although the city gate guards were greedy, they would pretend to be strict when the big shots arrived for two days. It seemed that they had come by accident and happened to meet Cao Pi back.

"Let's rent a house outside the city first."

Li Fu ordered his men to transfer the mule-turning team and walk on another path. There was a village several miles ahead, where you could rent a private house...

It was not until dusk that the mule team finally handled the strict inspection of the city gate and entered the city. The team soon arrived at the last time Wangji Hostel, which was Li Fu's close friend Sesame Eye. Last year, Li Fu led Liu Min to Yedu and stayed here.

As soon as he entered the yard, the clerk came up. He immediately recognized Li Fu, shouted in surprise, and rushed in to report, "Master, that rich man is here again last year."

No wonder he was excited. Last year, when he passed the message, Li Fu generously rewarded him with five taels of gold, which made him make a small fortune, and he still remembered it.

After a moment, the owner Sesame Eyes came out, shouted loudly, and walked forward and hugged Li Fu in excitement. "Old brother, you are here again." His eyes were filled with the desire to make money.

The business in each industry in Yedu was very bleak, and he could not hold on. Li Fu's arrival gave him a glimmer of hope.

"Old Guo, don't be so fat, I really can't stand it."

Li Fu tried hard to open his sesame eyes, looked him up and down, and smiled and said, "I have gained at least ten kilograms more than last year."

"Where is fat? Is it swelling? I can't even eat, so I'm looking forward to you."

Guo Song was so happy that he smiled, and looked behind Li Fu again, "Why didn't Brother Liu come?"

"He didn't come this time, Lao Guo, I have something to ask you for trouble."

"I know I know I'll talk to the inner room."

Guo Song immediately instructed his friend to take mules and horses to the backyard, and repeatedly told him to feed the materials several times. Obviously, he had regarded these mules and horses as his property.

Guo Song pulled Li Fu to the backyard, chattering and complaining as he walked. He suddenly thought of something and smiled ambiguously: "The price of famous prostitutes in Yedu Flower Building is only half that of last year. Do you want to find one for you tonight?"

Li Fu patted his shoulder heavily and laughed: "It's still the old guy who knows me. No problem, find the best one."

The two of them sat down in the inner hall. Guo Song then put away the joke and his expression became serious. He had known last time that Li Fu was from Jiangxia and Liu Jing. Now the prime minister is in the southern expedition. At this critical moment, Li Fu arrived, and even idiots knew that he had planned to come.

"Tell me what you want to do this time?" Guo Song stared at Li Fu with his small eyes shining.

Li Fu also knew that this fat man had a wide connection. Although he opened a hotel, he secretly did not have the light. Although he was Guo Tu's brother, he did not seem to have Guo Tu's lofty ambitions. He only recognized money at first sight and wanted him to do things, but he had to trade with money.

However, this person is definitely trustworthy. Li Fu has been dealing with him for many years and knows his energy and principles of doing things.

"This time I want to do a big thing, and I want to rebel, and take the banner of the Yuan family." Li Fu said slowly.

Guo Song was not scared by Li Fu's idea. He was also a culprit in Yuan Shao's army and was a person who had seen the world. He immediately understood Li Fu's intention and launched a Yuan Revival Uprising in Hebei, causing Cao Cao's backyard to catch fire in Cao Cao's backyard to support the war in the south.

"Don't be stupid. Yuan Benchu's nephew is dead, and the high-ranking officials are dead. Who will carry the Yuan family's banner?"

"You think I don't know"

Li Fu sneered, "Where Yuan Mai was there, he was not dead, he disappeared for no reason, and he was hidden by you."

Yuan Mai was Yuan Shao's youth. At that time, Yuan Shao was worried about his childhood illness and refused to go south to attack Cao Cao, losing a great opportunity. Later, Yuan Shao was destroyed and Yuan Mai disappeared. However, Li Fu knew that Yuan Mai was hidden by his subordinates who were loyal to Yuan Shao, and Guo Song was also one of the insiders.

Guo Song's face changed drastically, and he said for a while: "He is only twelve years old, and I'm afraid he can't take on such a heavy responsibility."

Li Fu shook his head and said, "Old Guo, don't be full of words. You guys can't decide this matter alone. You eight of you should discuss it. Now Cao Cao's army is dragged to the south and may be defeated. This is your only chance. Once Cao Cao's vitality recovers, you will not have any more chance."

Guo Song remained silent, and Li Fu patted his shoulder again and said earnestly: "I know why you are trying to collect money. You also have great ambitions for revival. Now Cao Cao attacked Jingzhou and collected food and food from Hebei. Hebei complained and people were volatile. I heard that the boatman from Liyang on the other side of the Yellow River had a riot because of the forced recruitment of the ferry. This is really your best opportunity. I will also participate in the support of the young master."

"you"

Guo Song looked at him a little disbelief, "Didn't you defect to Liu Jing, are you trying to betray Liu Jing again?"

Li Fu laughed, "I went to Jiangxia to find Liu Jing in the hope of getting his support and encouraged him to take advantage of Cao Cao's opportunity to conquer Wuhuan to the Central Plains, but he supported Cao Cao's expedition to Wuhuan. However, I did surrender to him and regarded him as the new master. This time I went north to help you with his orders. I brought 5,000 taels of gold. Lao Guo, I am on behalf of Liu Jing to join you. Jiangxia will fully support the revival of the Yuan family."

Guo Song then understood what Li Fu meant, but he was a little moved. If Jiang Xia could get full support, there would be a glimmer of hope for the Yuan family's revival. He nodded, "This way, you go to the same place with me in a few days."

Li Fu knew that they wanted to discuss internally, so he smiled and said, "I have no problem, but don't forget to find the best famous prostitute for me."

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The Yedu stay was still under the post of Cao Pi. After experiencing the last Zhang Xiu incident, he was severely scolded by his father and threatened that if he dared to make similar mistakes again, he would not consider making him a worldly life.

It was because of his concern that his status was not guaranteed. Over the past six months, Cao Pi had worked diligently and did not dare to slacken at all. He also knew that this time his father had mobilized the whole country to conquer Jingzhou. Hebei had a particularly huge impact. The people were full of grievances. The people of Hebei all missed Yuan Benchu, and the boat workers in Liyang even rebelled.

Cao Pi personally led his army to quell the Liyang boatmen's rebellion, and at the same time spent most of his time inspecting and pacifying Hebei counties. Today, he had just returned from patrolling Liyang and hurried back to the left-behind government office.

Cao Pi held the military and political power of Hebei. He not only controlled 20,000 troops, but also was responsible for Hebei government affairs. The discs of each county in Hebei must be summarized to him first. After he approved it, he then transferred it to the Xuchang Prime Minister's Office. Cao Cao allowed him to deal with some urgent matters on his own, which made his government affairs heavy.

As soon as Cao Pi entered the official room, the assistant minister Hua Xin followed in with a thick stack of books. Hua Xin was appointed as the Minister of State and had no real power in the improvised court, but Cao Cao ordered him to assist Cao Pi in Yedu, so that Hua Xin could invisibly have the power of government affairs in Hebei.

"Thank you for your hard work," Hua Xin stepped forward and smiled.

Cao Pi sat down and took a sip of tea, then asked, "Is there anything important?"

Hua Xin took out a disc and said, "This is an emergency report from Hejian County. A locust plague broke out in the northern part of Hejian County, and the summer grain losses were heavy. Li Shou begged to release grain to provide disaster relief."

Cao Pi frowned and asked again: "How many counties are affected?"

"Mainly Gaoyang, Yixian and Moxian have suffered the most losses."

"I understand, what else is there to worry about?"
Chapter completed!