1, keep a safe distance from Yuan Shao.
It was in A.D. 196 that Cao Caonan conquered Yingchuan and Runan, and then moved to the base areas. At this time, Cao Cao's territory is Yanzhou+half Yuzhou.
At this time, Cao Zong's main military forces have already arrived in Yuzhou. Because when the attack on Lu Bu was frustrated before, Yuan Shao had already revealed his intention to merge with General Cao, so the next development direction of General Cao was very clear.
First of all, keep a safe distance from Yuan Shao. Secondly, expanding territory, Yuan Shao's side is obviously a hard bone to chew. Then it is not appropriate for the base area to stay in Yanzhou.
Here, what Mr. Cao has to do is to choose a new big book in his newly won western half of Yuzhou. The first condition of the new Big Ben is that it can quickly control local affairs.
2. Xuchang is politically and economically developed, which is in line with the strategic development direction.
The two most reliable groups under General Cao are: one is Qiaopei Wuren Group, which is composed of relatives and fellow entrepreneurs, with Xiahou and two representatives; Second, the powerful Yingchuan Mentor Group represented by Yu Xun, Xun You, Chen Qun, Zhong You and Guo Jia.
At this time, Qiao Pei was not in his hand, and Yingchuan became an inevitable choice. In fact, in the later period, Cao always went to war with confidence and let Xun sit in the back, which is also the reason why Xun's popularity in the local area is outstanding.
Politically, Xu County has existed as a feudal country since the Western Zhou Dynasty, and the local people have an innate tradition of loyalty to the monarch and patriotism. Economically and culturally, it is the place with the densest aristocratic families and the most developed manor economy in Yingchuan County. Both the Xun family and the Chen family are here.
Geographically speaking, Xu County, as the southeast gateway of Luoyang, is the best place to meet Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty via Yang Feng.
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Cao Cao held the son of heaven to make the princes
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the emperor became a hostage of the northwest warlords, and after several hardships, he was reduced to exile. Cao Cao welcomed him to Xuchang and made him the prime minister. The emperor changed from exile to a puppet.
Since then, Cao Cao's decrees have been issued in the form of imperial edicts issued by the emperor, and local governors are in a dilemma. Surrender is not conducive to oneself, especially to crusade against other governors, so that Cao can reap the benefits of fishermen. If he refuses to accept them, he will disobey the emperor and commit a heinous crime.
Cao Cao unified the north with this political advantage and military strength.
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