The head of Cizhi River is located in the center of Hehuang and is also the settlement place of Di people.

Speaking of the Di people, it is difficult to explain their ancestors clearly. It is said that they belong to a branch of the Qiang people, so they have always been known as the Di Qiang. The river Huang is bitter and cold, but the land at the head of the river is fertile, and there are flocks of cattle and sheep.

The blessed land of the Di people. Since the Western Han Dynasty, the Di people have migrated several times and are scattered throughout Guanzhong.

There are Di people in Qiuchi in Jiuquan, and there are also Di tribes in Hexi County.

But most of the Di people still live in the Huangzhong and Hehuang areas.

Relying on the vast land of Hehuang, they thrived freely here. Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, they have rebelled several times, posing a huge threat to the Han Empire.

Dou Mao, the king of Hehuangdi, is over forty years old and full of energy.

He is not tall, only about 160 centimeters, but he is extremely strong and powerful.

Dou Mao was greedy for money and fond of women, and had nearly sixty concubines in his tent. Among them were not only the Han women who were plundered from Guanzhong threshing grass, but also many Qiang Di, Xianbei, Jiehu and Xiongnu women.

With his powerful force, he became king and hegemon in Hehuang.

However, Dou Mao had not violated the interests of the Cao family before this, so Cao Peng did not pay much attention to this person.

The weather is gradually getting cooler.

Hehuang has revealed a strong autumn mood.

The sky is blue and the fields are vast,

The scenery in Hehuang is as magnificent and charming as that in Mobei.

In the golden royal tent, Dou Mao was holding a beautiful concubine and was discussing matters with everyone.

Cao Peng issued a warning that spread throughout Hehuang.

Many people felt panic, so they asked tremblingly, "Your Majesty, Cao Peng issued an order to hunt down your Majesty. Now that the time is getting closer, what should we do?"

"So scared!"

Dou Mao grinned and used his big hands to squeeze the plump breasts of his concubine.

The pair of jade balls were almost deformed by being pinched. Although the beautiful concubine was in pain, she did not dare to speak and could only endure it silently.

"I have given a branch to the head of the river, and I have a hundred thousand powerful soldiers, but Suwei, who is a broken Qiang, cannot compare with him.

Not to mention that if Cao Peng wants to deal with me, he has to go deep into Hehuang... I just want to say that the supply of food and supplies is a big trouble. So, just sit back and relax. Even if Cao Peng calls, he will not be able to get away!

As for that warning?

If anyone has the ability, just come and give it a try."

A pair of ring eyes scanned the people in the tent with a fierce light.

Everyone closed their mouths, not daring to look Dou Mao in the eye.

To be honest, Cao Peng's blood order did frighten many people. But after hearing what Dou Mao said, it seemed to make sense. The journey from Longqi City was thousands of miles of wasteland. How could he transport his heavy supplies of food and grass?

The hundred thousand Di soldiers who were given to the head of Zhihe River are not just people to take lightly.

In addition, Dou Mao has a notorious reputation, which made many people feel at ease for a while...

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Time passes day by day.

The ten-day period set by Cao Peng has come in the blink of an eye.

The Di people in Hehuang were silent and without any movement. As for Cao Peng, he did not send his army westward to attack the Qiang people in Hehuang.

It turns out that this guy was just bluffing!

The Bingzhou War gradually came to an end after autumn.

Cao's army was at its peak and aggressive. After successively capturing Wuyuan and Yunzhong, it extended its tentacles to Mobei. The eight towns in Mobei, Hexi Province, played an extremely important role at this time. With the support of the eight towns, Cao's army did not need to worry.

The battle line was too long, resulting in a shortage of food and fodder. Therefore, Cao Cao ordered to cross the Hetao and continue to advance north. In mid-July, Cao Zhang captured the surrender city and the Southern Huns were destroyed.

However, the aggressiveness of Cao's army also caused fear among the foreigners on the grassland.

After the death of Yanliyou in battle, the central Xianbei and the eastern Xianbei merged into one. Kebineng's strength soared, and he became interested in the Central Plains. However, due to the obstruction of Qubei and Tanzhe before, Kebineng had a headache.

Now, I have moved away from Hetao to Bei and settled in the Central Plains.

Tan Zhe can't hold up a tree alone, so it's a good time to use troops...

Ke Bineng decided to declare war with Cao Jun.

But before Kebi could take action, a sudden riot broke out in Tanzhe and Xianbei. Hongdu, the leader of the tribe under Tanzhe's tent, summoned his generals on a dark and windy night, broke into the king's tent, and beheaded everyone in Tanzhe's tent...

Immediately, Hongdu took control of the Xianbei King, Suli, the son of Tanshihuaai, and declared his allegiance to Cao Cao!

Almost at the same time, Cao Cao issued an edict from Yecheng: appoint Huang Zhong as the governor of Hexi County and build three additional towns in Hexi County; worship Deng Ji as the Marquis of Guangmu Township and serve as the pastor of Bingzhou; Li Dian be appointed as the general of Liao Dynasty;

Zhang Liao was appointed as the general of Zhenbei; Cao Zhang was appointed as the general of Zhengbei; Ren Hongdu was appointed as the general of Zhonglang who protected Xianbei and paid homage to the Marquis of Guangting.

At the same time, Cao Cao issued an edict to honor Su Li as the Chanyu of Xianbei in the name of the Han Emperor and revoke the title of King of Xianbei.

In other words, Suli was the only lord of Xianbei recognized by the Han Dynasty.

As for Ke Bineng, he is just a rebellious official and traitor from Xianbei...

Subsequently, Suli, in the name of Tan Shihuai's son, united with Huang Zhong and Hongdu and quickly annexed Xianbei in the west.

Kebi Neng was shocked when he learned the news.

He was determined to compete with Cao's army, but under such circumstances, he had to temporarily suspend his troops.

After annexing Xianbei in the east, he needed a digestion process; similarly, both Cao Jun and Su Li in Xianbei in the west needed time to digest the fruits of their victory...

This will be a short break.

Maybe one year, maybe two years...

However, as Cao's army crossed the Hetao and occupied Shoujiang City, the threat to Xianbei increased day by day!

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The sunshine in early autumn is exceptionally warm.

While Xudu was still shrouded in the ravages of autumn tigers, Hehuang had become extremely cool.

Along the Huangshui River, a team marched slowly and arrived outside Longqi City.

Longqi Chief Tang Fang led the officials and gentry out of the city to greet them. They saw the young man leading them, who was about in his early thirties, with elegant manners and a thin body. His cheeks were sharp and angular, like a knife and an axe. His facial features were straight and his eyes were bright. He was dressed in moon white.

He is wearing a long gown and a large green fur cloak. Under his crotch is a beautiful Dawan horse, which gives him a unique temperament.

"Long Qi, Tang Fang, respectfully welcomes Captain Cao."

Tang Fang recognized the flag clearly and hurriedly stepped forward and saluted the man.

The man dismounted his horse and helped Tang Fang up. He glanced at him with a look of surprise and said softly: "Why don't you see the former general?"

"this……"

Tang Fang hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and said: "Please invite Lieutenant Cao to come into the city to speak."

This young man's name is Cao Xiu, whose pseudonym is Wen Lie.

Like Cao Peng, Cao Xiu is also a descendant of Cao Cao, and he is equally favored by Cao Cao. Cao Peng is called by Cao Cao, "I wish I could be his own son", which shows Cao Cao's doting and trust in Cao Peng; while Cao Xiu is favored by Cao Cao

Called 'My Thousand Mile Horse', he was also favored and valued by Cao Cao.

In terms of age, Cao Xiu is older than Cao Peng.

However, due to the existence of Cao Peng, Cao Xiu's light was more or less obscured.

In fact, Cao Xiu’s ability is extremely outstanding!

People say that Cao Chun founded the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. But in fact, Cao Xiu is responsible for daily training and management.

After the Battle of Youzhou ended, Cao Xiu contracted cold and stayed in Yecheng to recuperate.

After recovering, Cao Cao returned to Xudu.

At the beginning of the year, Ma Chao rebelled. In addition to sending Cao Peng into the northwest, Cao Cao also secretly ordered Cao Xiu to be the cavalry captain to assist Cao Hong in resisting Ma Chao. Cao Xiu definitely played a huge role in Cao Hong's persistence until now.

Wang Mai was ambushed and seriously injured.

Cao Peng originally intended to let Zhao Yun take over as the western captain, but due to Ma Yunlu's incident, Cao Peng had to change his mind.

Rewards and punishments need to be clear!

Zhao Yun was beaten to the end and turned into a soldier of the Flying Camel Soldiers.

As a result, the candidates for the western captaincy were vacant. After thinking twice, Cao Peng decided to ask Cao Cao to appoint him.

Huang Zhong successfully ascended the post of governor of Hexi County, so in return for his kindness, Cao Peng decided to give up the post of western captain to avoid people thinking that he controlled Liangzhou and had evil intentions. In fact, his power in Liangzhou has been weakened a lot.

Deng Fan and Pan Zhang were transferred to Jingzhou, Zhao Qu was appointed as the Protector of the Western Regions, and Bu Zhao has now gone to Yecheng. In this way, control of Jincheng, Wuwei, including Anding and the four counties of Beidi will all be restored.

Gao Cao was given to Cao Cao. Now Cao Peng can actually control only Hanyang and Hexi. Although Zhangye County is in the hands of Meng Gongwei, his power is not tyrannical.

Meng Jian's appointment as the governor of Zhangye was more to ensure Cao Peng's commercial interests in the Hexi Corridor rather than political interests.

Since this is the case, why not be more generous?
To be continued...