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However, this battle made the Cao family's father and son's reputation directly hit.
In this battle, Yuan Shao's position in the Central Plains disappeared, but it confirmed the growth of Cao Jun, becoming a rising rookie, and unstoppable.
Cao Ang saw Cao Cao who was a little drifting, and then said: "I said, it's too early for you to be so happy that Yuan Shao hasn't been caught yet."
Cao Cao laughed and said, "Little Yuan Shao, that's not enough evidence!"
"Furthermore, there is still Zixiu helping me. Could it be that Yuan Shao can't do this?"
When Cao Ang heard the words, he didn't know what to say.
The reason why Cao Cao is arrogant is not because of his confidence in himself, but because of his confidence in Cao Ang.
Cao Ang didn't write any ink, and then said directly to Cao Cao: "I heard that my father is going to bury all the [-] surrendered troops?"
Cao Cao nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes, these [-] people are a serious concern to me! Their families are all in Hebei, and they are Yuan Shao's elite, so it is the best time to kill them now!"
"Zixiu, father, I know what is going on in your heart. Don't worry, I will do all the dirty work! For the sake of the overall situation, this is the only way to do it now!"
After Cao Cao heard Cao Ang's words, he knew that Cao Ang had come to intercede.
So he directly rejected Cao Ang.
Cao Ang can be said to be perfect, but this is not good at all, he is not cruel!
The current strength of the Cao family is not yet able to swallow the [-] people in one go, and the food alone is a very heavy burden.
Coupled with the worry that they will rebel, killing them all is the only way to get rid of it.
In the past, Wu'an Jun Bai raised a pit to kill Zhao's soldiers.
In the past, Xiang Yukeng, the overlord of Western Chu, killed Qin soldiers.
These examples can all be used to illustrate that if you are not cruel, you must be the one who suffers in the end.
"Father, these people cannot be killed!"
Cao Ang then said firmly: "Now in the hearts of the world, you are a good general who yearns for talents and longs for peace. Killing these [-] people at once will have a great impact on your reputation."
"Also, those people are from Hebei. If one day we take Hebei into our pocket, the people of Hebei will definitely resist us, which is not conducive to reunification!"
"Naturally, my father thought about killing all [-] people. I must have thought of these points and thought it was not important."
What Cao Ang said, the other virtuous ministers have already said to Cao Cao.
Cao Cao is a result-oriented person, he doesn't care about those processes, as long as he can hold Hebei in his hands, he has many ways to make them completely surrender.
This is what Cao Cao is like. When he should make a decisive decision, he won't hesitate.
However, after hearing Cao Ang's words, he said thoughtfully, "Zixiu said so, do you have any better suggestions?"
Cao Ang nodded and said, "These [-] people are indeed not good soldiers, but they are the best labor force! If all these people are devoted to food cultivation, the food production will be greatly increased!"
"Furthermore, it is no problem to feed our [-] people with food now, and this is [-] well-organized labor!"
"Instead of beheading them all, it's better to give them all to Zixiu. When the time is right, Zixiu will give father a surprise!"
In such an age, the most precious thing is the labor force.
This is a labor force of [-] to [-].
It's too wasteful and stupid to kill as soon as you say it.
When Cao Cao heard the words, he was thoughtful, and then he smiled and said, "All right, since Zixiu has asked to be his father, how can he not believe it?"
"However, the deep pit for burying people has already been dug, and it would be a waste to fill it up. Why don't you help me for my father!"
What Cao Cao meant was just to make those people obedient.
After that, Cao Cao followed the original plan and put all those people into mass graves.
He even ordered Xu Chu and Xia Houyuan to bury them directly.
But at this time, Cao Ang suddenly stepped forward, and after persuading them through untold hardships, he rescued them all.
Although in this way, Cao Cao became that sinner, it is even more impossible for these people to work for Cao Cao.
But they respect Cao Ang very much, and they will regard Cao Ang as a lifesaver.
Cao Ang didn't say much about this, and there is nothing wrong with doing so.
Loyalty is something that is sometimes necessary.
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Chapter 209
The rest is Cao Ang's business.
The [-] to [-] laborers were placed in Cao Ang's hands.
For a while Cao Ang didn't know how to use it.
Of course, it doesn't mean that he doesn't know how to use it, but that there are too many places that need that labor force, and Cao Ang doesn't know where to use it first.
Farming, mining, production, refining steel, repairing bridges, building ships, paving roads, and even some other things require labor.
Therefore, the 80 to [-] people are not worrying at all, even if there are [-] to [-] people, Cao Ang will not let them idle.
Food is not a problem.
With the current high grain yield, it is natural for these 8 to [-] people to be able to feed themselves.
After Cao Ang rescued all those people, he comforted them all.
This saved their lives and comforted them, making them worship Cao Ang in their hearts.
Their eyes revealed respect and loyalty.
Originally, they were bound to die today. If Cao Ang hadn't been there, they would have been buried alive.
However, a miracle happened, and Cao Ang appeared in front of them like a savior.
So no matter how they repay, they won't feel too much.
"You are all hard-working people, and the war is not what we want to see. If it weren't for the instigation of the Yuan Shao thief, I don't think you would do such a thing as abandoning your wives and children."
"Although this matter is serious, I can guarantee that you will not die, but the premise is that you need to obey completely. Only by obeying can you survive, and only by surviving can you have hope!"