It's not that farming is bad, it's just that the wealth and provisions from farming aren't as quick as those from suppressing bandits.
In the same year, Cao Cao began to assist Zhang Miao in suppressing the remnants of the Yellow Turban Rebellion who were roaming in Yanzhou. Unlike in history, Wang Kuang, who had been deprived of his territory in Hanoi, also joined Zhang Miao's forces with Cao Cao.
Therefore, Cao Cao received more military assistance than in history, because his friend Bao Xin, who had died young, was still alive and well in Jibei County.
In April 191, Zhao Hao petitioned the court to appoint his general Yue Fei as General Hengjiang, in charge of suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Qingzhou.
Dong Zhuo was naturally happy to watch Zhao Hao vie for power with the warlords of Guandong, and Qingzhou was an exclave, not bordering Bingzhou. Even if Zhao Hao sent troops to Qingzhou to suppress the bandits, Dong Zhuo didn't think he could send many men.
With fewer people, it would be impossible to suppress the local powerful families and rebels. As a result, if Qingzhou were to descend into chaos, Zhao Hao would inevitably have to continuously send more and more troops to Qingzhou.
At that time, wouldn't his grand plan to relocate the capital finally come to fruition?
Therefore, the proposal was passed with zero opposition. Zhao Hao actually wanted to give Yue Fei the official position of Prefect of Qingzhou or Governor of Qingzhou, but Yue Fei had not made any contributions at this time, so it was not appropriate in terms of sentiment and reason.
Once he has completely suppressed all parts of Qingzhou, even without the official title of governor, he will have the de facto authority of a governor!
"Pengju, the budget I'm giving you for the Qingzhou Army's organization is 200,000."
Of course, the number of auxiliary soldiers and combat soldiers is up to you.
As for those warlords entrenched in various parts of Qingzhou, you can decide their fate yourself. Execute them first and report later; I will not interfere!
"Jinglue should have explained to you clearly how to resettle those Yellow Turban refugees, right?"
Yue Fei nodded emphatically, and led his soldiers to kneel down and thank Zhao Hao.
"Rest assured, young master, from now on, only the Zhao banner will be raised in Qingzhou. If anyone dares to covet it, they'll have to ask if my Liquan Spear, Yue Pengju, agrees first!"
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