Sun Quan retreated to Cangwu, and Liu Bei entered Yizhou.

Cao Cao returned to Yecheng, and Cao Shu went to Shouchun.

The three forces have stabilized themselves and there is no sign of mutual conquest.

The three-pointer in the world has already taken a preliminary prototype.

Before Cao Shu left, he declared to Yangzhou that he would not collect taxes for ten years and built military villages in various places to accommodate surrendered soldiers who were not suitable for being incorporated into the standing army.

The military and civilians in Yangzhou who were in a panic all day long did not completely settle down until then.

Especially the surrendered Jiangdong soldiers, before they were resettled, each of them was worried that their heads would be chopped off at any time.

But after settling down, they found that the new family not only had fields and houses, but even each family distributed armor and weapons.

To a certain extent, they assumed the responsibility of protecting Yangzhou.

When returning to Shouchun, Cao Shu walked by land.

On the Yangtze River, the navy commanded by Zhang Yun was much bigger than before. Not only did the number of naval troops increase, but the number of soldiers also increased several times more than before.

Being a soldier under Cao Shuo is different from being under other heroes.

Many soldiers and soldiers could only have a full meal, but Cao Shu's subordinates were different. The soldiers had a good meal and had meat every meal.

Not only that, the Changfang Army even has salary every month, which can be used to supplement the family.

After hearing this news, many people enthusiastically joined the army.

However, many people come back with confidence and return disappointed.

The regular army must be strong and burly in selecting soldiers, while the navy must be very good at selecting soldiers.

Many people who come to join the army are not suitable to join the standing army at all.

Some old and weak were sent home, while more people were settled into military villages and became military households in Yangzhou.

The journey from Jingzhou to Shouchun is not very close but not too far.

Accompanying Cao Shu, Sima Yi said: "The young master's permanent army should be expanded to 50,000 now, and there are countless military households. Looking at the world, there are probably no one else except Cao Gong who can compare with the young master."

"Who said that?" Cao Shuo said: "The Sun family in Jiangdong and Liu Bei in Yizhou will definitely be able to recruit a large army of people in a few years."

"Liu Bei and the Sun family are both defeated generals under the young master. Could it be that the young master is still afraid of them?" Sima Yi asked.

"I'm not afraid of them, but the terrain of Yizhou and Jiaozhou is complicated and I will definitely not be able to take it down for a while." Cao Shu said: "For these two companies, we may change from the past offense to the defense. The troubled times will not end in a while."

"What are the plans for the young master before he can't conquer these two families?" Sima Yi asked.

"There are still many things to do." Cao Shuo said: "The north has not yet been pacified. After returning to Shouchun, I will lead the navy into the Beihai, build the Beihai Navy there, and prepare for the future together with the north. As for my father, he still has a lot to do. Xiliang did not completely obey the Cao family, and Hanzhong and Yizhou wholesale and retail. If the Cao family does not take Hanzhong into his hands, it will sooner or later be taken away by Liu Bei. Once Liu Bei gets Hanzhong, it will be even more difficult to destroy him in the future."

"Liu Bei has been living in the Central Plains for many years and has never been able to gain a foothold in one place. Unexpectedly, he finally got a foothold in Yizhou." Sima Yi said: "It's just a pity for Liu Zhang. If he had half of Liu Bei's ability, Yizhou wouldn't have given it to others."

"Zhongda said," Cao Shu nodded: "Although I hate Liu Bei very much, I have to say that this person is indeed a little capable. Back then, he was just a villain weaving mats and shoes. After years of experience, he was a hero after the Cao family. If there were no means, a person like him who was born in a lowly family would have a luxury to survive in troubled times."

"What the young master said," Sima Yi responded.

"You met Lu Xun a few days ago, and how did you think he was capable?" Cao Shuo suddenly asked.

Sima Yi replied: "In terms of ability, Lu Xun is not inferior to Zhou Yu. If we have equal troops, the victory or defeat is only 50%."

"The Sun family is short of people now." Cao Shuo said: "After retreating to Cangwu, Sun Quan will definitely not give up. He will send troops to Yangzhou sooner or later. Lu Xun's future future is limitless. However, when he meets Pang Shiyuan, I feel that he will not get much benefits."

"Young Master also forgot someone." Sima Yi said in a low voice.

"Are you talking about Guo Fengxiao?" Cao Shuo asked.

"That's right." Sima Yi said: "Guo Fengxiao is called a genius, but the young master just raised him in Shouchun. Don't you feel that you are wasting your natural resources?"

"You mean..." Cao Shuo asked him.

"Young Master can take Guo Fengxiao with you in the future." Sima Yi replied: "After following you for a long time, he will gradually not want to return to Cao Gong. If Cao Gong is not around, he will gradually ignore it after a long time."

"I left him in Shouchun in the name of treating him." Cao Shuo said: "I am afraid that my father will find an opportunity to ask me for someone."

"Actually, I don't understand very much," Sima Yi said: "Guo Fengxiao will sooner or later be in the position of the young master. Why did the young master keep him in Shouchun, which made such talents unusable?"

"Does Zhongda think that if I become the prince, the Cao family will definitely fall into my hands in the future?" Cao Shuo asked.

"Isn't it?" Sima Yi said: "The princes of the Cao family are inferior to the prince in terms of talent, inferior to the prince in terms of military and horses, and inferior to the prince in terms of identity. Cao Gong has already made the prince's name clear. Could anyone still try to seize the benefits from the prince?"

"Zhongda, don't ignore people's desire for power." Cao Shuo smiled slightly and said to Sima Yi: "If you get the opportunity, you will definitely allocate more power from me. When I can't control you, will you replace me?"

Cao Shu's words made Sima Yi stunned for a moment.

He then hurriedly said, "Young Master treats me as much as a mountain, and I will never do anything that is unfavorable to you."

"Do you know what I hope most?" Cao Shuo gently patted Sima Yi's arm and asked him in a low voice.

Looking at Cao Shu in confusion, Sima Yi said, "Forgive me for being stupid, I can't guess the young master's thoughts."

"What I hope most is that you and I will die behind you when you get old in the future." Cao Shuo said with a smile: "But Zhongda is a few years older than me, this wish should not be difficult to realize. Otherwise, I really don't believe that my son can control you!"

When Cao Shu said such words, Sima Yi was shocked and hurriedly said, "Young Master Mingjian, I definitely have no intention of being disobedient."
Chapter completed!