Xuzhou. Xiapi. Governor's Mansion.

Tao Qian was sitting alone in the study. There was a silk letter on the desk, which was sent by the housekeeper Tao An from Nancheng County.

The silk book is written in sections, and each section is written very briefly, but in Tao Qian's eyes, each section is like a thunderbolt.

"Mi Fang stepped in and donated tens of millions of money, one hundred thousand stones of grain, and one thousand cavalry guards."

"The powerful generals Yan Liang and Ji Ling were recruited from the East China Sea, and Wu Dun, Sun Guan, Sun Kang, and Yin Li were conquered."

"Nancheng single-handedly subdued the thief Zhang Kai, pacified tens of thousands of yellow turban bandits, and cured Kai with illness."

"Recruit five thousand troops, and lead Ji, Sun, and Wu tribes to enter Lu State to rescue Bian County."

……

Tao Qian stared blankly at the silk book and remained silent for a long time. Several words appeared repeatedly in his mind.

"Great wisdom, great courage, courage and strategy."

"Be clear-cut and resolute."

None of these should have appeared in Tao Ying.

Tao Qian watched his two sons, Tao Shang and Tao Ying, grow up. No matter where he went to work, he took them with him and almost never left them.

Therefore, Tao Qian knows better than anyone what kind of virtue a son has. I believe that after many years of ups and downs in officialdom, he still has a good eye for seeing people, and he will never make a mistake, especially when it comes to his own son.

But this time, what his second son Tao Ying gave him was not a big surprise, but a big fright.

"My son?"

Tao Qian shook his head. He had a feeling that Tao Ying was not his son at all, but someone else.

"I originally thought that you went to Taishan County just to experience the scenery of being a governor. After being frustrated, you would retreat. But, you made me misunderstand. You are not going to play house, but to play house.

Show off your skills and shock the world!"

Tao Qian himself didn't dare to think that he was sent to Xuzhou by Ling Emperor Liu Hong to exterminate the Yellow Turban bandits, but so far he only had a few thousand soldiers. However, Tao Ying, who had more than 6,000 soldiers in just a few days, actually wanted to expand his army.

To one hundred thousand.

What do you want to do?

Rebellion?

"But it's good that the Taishan bandits have subsided, and the western part of Xuzhou has become stable. Now the only country left is Langya Kingdom, which is adjacent to Qingzhou."

Tao Qian shook his head and stopped worrying about what Tao Ying wanted to do. At least Tao Ying served as Xuzhou's western barrier in Taishan County, and the pressure on himself to defend against the Yellow Turban bandits was relieved a lot.

"Your Majesty, Wang Lang, who is engaged in governing the country, asks for an audience."

The report from the governor's official interrupted Tao Qian's thoughts.

"Invite him in."

Tao Qian stood up slowly, holding a cane in his hand, and waved to the government official.

This Wang Lang was one of Tao Qian's four assistant ministers in Xuzhou. Together with Mi Zhu, Cao Bao, and Zhao Yu, Tao Qian relied heavily on him.

The four of them are either local nobles from Xuzhou, powerful, or from famous Xingxiu families.

Someone once concluded that among the four people, Mi Zhu was the richest, Cao Bao was the most martial, Wang Lang was the most talented, and Zhao Yu was the most thoughtful.

The most important reason why Tao Qian was able to successfully enter Xuzhou, besides having the imperial edict, was that as soon as he arrived in Xuzhou, he made deals with the local gentry and powerful men.

In other words, Tao Qian used his moderate power in exchange for the support of the powerful, and he was able to secure Xuzhou.

Of course, there are also those who don't give Tao Qian face, such as the Chen family in Xiapi and the Zhang family in Pengcheng.

"Lang, pay homage to the envoy."

As soon as Wang Lang entered the door, he saw Tao Qian standing to greet him. He was moved and after bowing, he hurriedly stepped forward and helped Tao Qian sit down before explaining his purpose.

"Your Majesty, your eyes are green, Xu Huangjin is ready to move, and there are signs of a resurgence. General Cao Bao is the only one leading the army in Xuzhou. If disaster occurs, he may not be able to support it alone!"

To put it bluntly, Wang Lang didn't think highly of General Cao Bao at all, and he didn't want to entrust Xuzhou to this person.

To be more precise, Wang Lang did not dare to pin the Wang family's safety on Cao Bao.

"Jingxing's worries are also my worries."

Of course Tao Qian knew that he couldn't rely on just one Cao Bao, but at the moment, not to mention that he had just arrived and had not yet settled down, the only thing he could control, apart from the concurrent Xiapi Prime Minister, was Donghai County.

.

Yin De of Langya State, Xue Li of Pengcheng State, and Zhang Chao of Guangling County did not listen to Tao Qian.

However, at this moment, although Tao Qian said he was worried, there was no hint of worry on his face.

"Haha, the big deal is, let my son send troops from Mount Tai to Xuzhou."

If Tao Ying hadn't gone to Taishan County, Wang Lang said this, Tao Qian would have been very anxious; but now, Tao Qian is no longer worried that the Yellow Turbans might endanger Xuzhou.

"Jingxing, do you have any good ideas?"

Out of love and respect for Wang Lang, Tao Qian asked him what he thought.

Since Wang Lang was able to come today, he must have had countermeasures in place, and Tao Qian didn't want to pour cold water on him.

"Jingxing, the stability of Xuzhou depends on your efforts!"

Tao Qian spoke to Wang Lang very warmly and eagerly.

Wang Lang was originally a disciple of Taiwei Yang Ci, and his reputation was considered to be the best in the world. In addition, Tao Qian had always liked talented celebrities, otherwise he would not have Wang Lang work in the administration of the country. He was in charge of all Cao Cao's documents in Xuzhou and was responsible for Xuzhou's personnel.

"Lang recommended a person, Zang Ba Zangxuan Gao, who fled to Donghai County. This person is known throughout the countryside for his filial piety and bravery. If he is appointed as the cavalry captain and responsible for recruiting troops, he will definitely be able to eliminate the Yellow Turbans in Xuzhou and defend Mount Tai and the rogue bandits in Qingzhou.

Invading Xu."

"Zang Ba?"

The name was very unfamiliar. Tao Qian thought about it for a long time and found out that he had never heard of this person before.

Of course, given Tao Qian's own character of liking wealth and despising poverty, and looking down on people from poor families, he would naturally not pay attention to people like Zang Ba, Sun Guan, Xu Sheng, Lu Dai and others who came from poor families in Xuzhou.

Otherwise, all the handsome men and generals who were born in Xuzhou would not be exiled from his hands.

"According to Jingxing's move, Zang Ba was awarded the title of Xuzhou Cavalry Commander and ordered to recruit three thousand troops in the East China Sea and station troops at Langya Gumu to defend Qingzhou Yellow Turban."

Since Wang Lang recommended him and he was a filial and loyal person, he would not be far behind, so Tao Qian nodded and agreed to Wang Lang's recommendation.

"Garrisoning troops?"

Wang Lang was stunned and looked at Tao Qian with doubts.

"Tao Gongzu is old after all!"

The troops stationed in Gumu are close to the three counties of Pingchang, Chang'an and Anqiu in Beihai State, Qingzhou. They can indeed defend Qingzhou Yellow Turbans from invading the border immediately, but what about the Yellow Turban bandits from Taishan County of Yanzhou and the hinterland of Xuzhou?

"Your Majesty, if you station troops in Kaiyang, it will be more conducive to the coordination between the north and the south."

In Wang Lang's eyes, the thieves in Yuzhou have been swept away by Huang Wan, and Xiapi, which is close to Pengcheng in Yuzhou, is safe, and there are still Cao Bao's soldiers and horses in Xiapi. If Zang Ba can station his troops in Kaiyang, the hinterland of Xuzhou will be more stable.<

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"Just garrison the troops."

Tao Qian waved his hand, saying there was no compromise this time because it was no longer necessary.

"The Yellow Turban bandits in Taishan County will be over soon, so there is no need to be careful. Only the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans are a hidden danger in Xuzhou."

Wang Lang was once again taken aback by Tao Qian's stubbornness and conclusiveness.

"Your Majesty..."

Just as Wang Lang opened his mouth, he suddenly saw Tao Qian yawning repeatedly. Wang Lang wisely stopped and left the governor's office.

……

"The yellow turban bandits of Mount Tai will be defeated soon?"

Wang Lang, who was puzzled, stopped beside the carriage and looked back at the old and mottled gate of the Governor's Mansion.

Frowning deeply.

"In front of Taishan County, the eunuch Zhang Ju rebelled, and behind him there were yellow turbans and bandits everywhere. How can it be quelled overnight?!"

Wang Lang naturally knew how rampant the gangsters from all walks of life were in Taishan County. Tao Qian said it in an understatement, so he naturally didn't believe it.

"Potter?"

While he was thinking about it, Tao Qian's eldest son Tao Shang flashed past the door of the house, like a bolt of lightning, passing through Wang Lang's mind.

"Huh?"

Wang Lang was suddenly startled. He seemed to have captured a piece of important information.

"Yes, yes, yes, the new governor!"

Wang Lang pondered for a while and finally understood why Tao Qian was so sure.
Chapter completed!