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Cao Cao lifted the curtain in the carriage and looked out.

The snow kept falling as he came back.

The first thing that comes into view is the fine snowflakes.

As the carriage passed, both sides of the road were filled with civilians who were blocked by the imperial guards.

The biggest benefit of the great defeat of the Xianbei for the people was that they no longer had to suffer from border wars.

When Cao Cao came back from the north, a scout from the outpost reported the return and came back to inform the border that the army was returning south.

When the people heard the news, they flocked to the scene.

As Cao Cao looked around, he saw more people coming from afar.

"Let everyone go. It's cold, there's no need to come and greet me."

Cao Cao gave an order to the people outside the car.

The officials will implement it.

The emperor drove forward for several miles and could still see an endless stream of people kneeling by the roadside.

"I heard that the troops of our Great Wei massacred tens of thousands of Xianbei people in the north."

"The proclamation says that your majesty will personally lead the army and defeat the enemy with layers of siege.

The meaning of this layered encirclement is to set up several layers of troops to surround and kill the Xianbei people."

Some people enthusiastically explained to those around them:

"The notice also said that the Xianbei were defeated and the king's tent was completely slaughtered. That means the Xianbei king's tribe was completely killed."

"Okay, stop sharing the news you heard."

"Look at the cavalry of the Wei Dynasty. They are so majestic!"

Even as Cao Cao's carriage went far away, the people stayed for a long time before gradually dispersing.

No one noticed that among the kneeling crowd, there was a beggar, who was very skinny.

In the bitter winter, the beggar only wrapped himself in hay to keep warm.

His legs were still a little lame, and it was difficult for him to walk.

The beggar's name is Murong Baizhi.

He was a great general who was from the Murong clan of the Eastern Xianbei.

When the Eastern Xianbei were at war with the Wei Dynasty, Murong Baizhi once led a troop of soldiers and horses and sailed through a small section of the sea, hoping to bypass it and form a surprise attack to break into the northern gate.

But after being discovered by Cao Wei, their team was blocked in the mountains, unable to advance or retreat.

Later, when they ran out of food in the mountains, they forced a breakout and were completely wiped out.

Only Murong Baizhi was injured but not dead.

The battle report of Cao Wei's victory at that time also mentioned that Murong Baizhi's body was not found.

He retreated into the mountains and hid, and never dared to come out again.

Time passes.

He sneaked out of the mountain.

But after the Wei Dynasty returned to power, some channels in and out of the border were rectified, with checkpoints set up at every level. Without a pass, it was impossible to get out.

He was trapped at the border, could not speak Chinese, had no household registration, and did not dare to speak the Xianbei language, so he had to pretend to be dumb and look like a beggar.

Beggars also form groups. Murong Baizhi was injured in his early years and did not receive timely medical treatment. The arrow wound on his shoulder blade and his tendons and bones made it difficult for him to exert force in his arms. In addition, he did not dare to use force in public for fear of revealing clues and getting his identity discovered. He was repeatedly beaten by the "Beggar Gang", causing his injuries to become more serious.

He had been wandering in Wei for many years, suffering terribly and crying even in his dreams.

The only gain is that I have become more and more familiar with Chinese.

This time, the Wei Dynasty sent troops to the north to attack the Xianbei and posted a notice to inform the world.

Not only did the Eastern and Western Xianbei perish, but the Central Xianbei also suffered a major defeat, and the eight great kings were all killed.

Murong Baizhi's last glimmer of hope was gone.

On this day, at the northern gate of the Wei Dynasty, a beggar broke down and cried, which made everyone feel sad.

A few days later, someone found a frozen corpse on the outskirts of the city. The body was so thin that only skin and bones were visible, and it was hunched over.

Cao Cao headed south, and along the way there were people waiting to welcome him.

It was not until December that he approached Yecheng.

Even his two fathers-in-law, Yu Wen and Cai Yong, came out of the city in advance to pick him up.

Cai Yong was well-versed in history books and had written many poems in his early years, expressing his deep regret over the troubles and endless disasters on the northern border.

Nomadic tribes harassed the border, the people were living in misery, and they were worried about the country and the people.

When Cai Yong learned that Wei had defeated the Xianbei, he was so excited that he couldn't sleep well for several days. He whispered to his daughter Wen Ji in private:
"Your Majesty, if you don't want to call me Yue Weng, then don't do that. I've come to terms with it. He has made great contributions this time, and I think it's better to call him a brother. Who knows, we can even leave a mark in the history books."

Wen Ji's pretty face turned red, remembering that when the couple had private conversations, Cao Cao always asked her to call him by shameless names.

Yu Wen also came with Cai Yong to pick him up, but he came in advance to ask about business matters.

The incorporation of the grassland into Han territory meant new opportunities for trade in the north.

Border taxes will be reduced accordingly and converted into internal trade.

If we can sell a large amount of products from the north to the south of the Yangtze River, the profit will be considerable.

Not only the Yu family, but most of the aristocratic families that were close to Cao Wei heard the news and gathered in Yecheng after hearing the news that Cao Wei occupied the grassland.

Cao Cao agreed with the idea of ​​stimulating the economy by allowing some people to get rich first and play a leading role.

Mid-December.

He returned to Yecheng.

The Great Wei then welcomed its first grand celebration after its founding. Without the threat from the northern border, it was time to make adjustments to many things.

Cao Cao ordered a series of changes to taxes, commercial taxes, grain taxes, etc. to reduce the burden on the people.

The family is also full of joy.

The inner house at night was naturally indispensable, and Wang'er was really busy all day and night.

early morning.

After Cao Cao relaxed his mind and body, he walked comfortably to the quiet room in the inner palace.

There was an incense burner lit in the room, with green smoke rising up.

He sat down on the cushion of the wooden platform, took out a jade slip, immersed himself in his thoughts, and observed the contents. Dao Zun entered the Pantheon of Kunlun Ruins and copied out a picture called Fuxi Creates the Dragon, which he gave to Cao Cao when they separated.

After Cao Cao came back, he observed it many times.

Fuxi, also known as Taihao, is the first of the Five Emperors of China and is revered as the ancestor of human civilization.

There are seven scrolls in the "Fuxi Creating the Dragon" painting, which are full of magical and mysterious contents.

The first scroll shows an ancient emperor wearing a crown, namely Fuxi, sitting cross-legged in a dark background, with faint light flickering around him and lines of symbols and spells intertwined.

His forehead glows like the sun in the sky, and the corresponding area of ​​his abdomen has a divine light as warm as the moon.

And inside his body, there was a wisp of Qi that rushed out of the body through the fontanelle and turned into the shape of a dragon.

The first scroll seems to be a general outline, drawing in the energy of the heaven, earth, sun and moon to cultivate the dragon in the body.

The remaining six pictures illustrate the dragon's advanced changes, which seem to correspond to the different realms after deepening the practice.

Starting from the second picture, the Qi in the body becomes a true dragon, evolving step by step.

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Every picture is different.

The Taoist said that it would be of great use to Cao Cao, referring to this Dragon Creation Diagram, which looked more like a practice method suitable for emperors.

After Cao Cao studied for a period of time, his progress was rapid and he quickly mastered the fifth picture of the Creation Dragon.

The dragon in this picture is exactly the same as his current imperial dragon form.

The sixth scroll is Zulong.

The dragon image rose into the air from Fuxi's body and transformed into a real black dragon with an unparalleled aura.

The last picture of Fuxi creating the dragon is a cloud of mist, without any specific image.

Cao Cao looked at it again and pondered: The sixth painting is the portrait of Zulong, so what is the last one?
He put away the Dragon Creation Map and closed his eyes to practice.

The energy in the body is surging and the spirit and soul are transforming.

There was already a dragon soul that was nine points close to the Ancestral Dragon. It coiled around Cao Cao, breathing in and drawing in the energy of heaven and earth.

A purple star in the sky corresponding to the emperor's fate is spinning like a dragon ball between the dragon's eyebrows.

The spiritual charm of heaven and earth, and the destiny of humanity, are all interacting with Cao Cao's dragon soul.

An hour later, he stopped practicing, put on his dragon robe, and walked towards the front hall.

early morning.

The main hall of Tongquetai Palace.

Hundreds of officials came together to congratulate Cao Cao on his victory:
"Your Majesty's northern expedition was a culmination of several years of hard work. After the Xianbei were defeated, the sixteen prefectures, together with the various tribes of the Great Wei, Meng Huo in the southern border, and the hundreds of tribes in the western regions, jointly petitioned for Your Majesty to be given a title of honor, the Lord of All Nations, to imply that the whole world has come to pay homage to Your Majesty, and Your Majesty is the common ruler of all nations."

The ruler of all nations is not as good as Li Shimin's Heavenly Khan. It would be better to just call him the Governor of Asia... Cao Cao thought sarcastically as he sat on the dragon throne.

"As for the war, it is not my own achievement. When I am enthroned at Mount Tai, I will pray to heaven and earth with all the nobles and then we will commend my achievements."

Cao Cao said, "I have been fighting for several months. If there is anything going on in the court, please report it to me."

All the ministers immediately presented their reports one by one.

Finally it was Jiang Gan's turn to step forward:
"A piece of news came from the Western Region yesterday."

"The ruler of the Kushan Yuezhi wants to make peace with our Great Wei. He said he has sent an envoy, who is on his way east to meet with Your Majesty."

"Fixed?"

Cao Cao sneered, "Draft a letter for me to the leader of Dayuezhi, telling him that I still like the way he was before he was hostile to Wei. Let him recover, no need to make peace, just use the troops."

The Great Yuezhi attacked more than once to provoke trouble.

It's a pity that I didn't seize the opportunity and I was useless.

Now that the Xianbei were in great disarray, it was too late to repair the situation.

As long as Cao Wei annexed and absorbed the fertile grassland, it would be able to focus on dealing with the Kushans.

The court meeting lasted nearly two hours.

After the court was dismissed, Cao Cao went to the study to discuss matters with several close ministers.

The official in charge of preparing the survey was very good at catering to the emperor's wishes and sent the new map covering the grassland in a timely manner.

All the ministers also looked at the new map.

After swallowing up the steppe, the country's borders were so large that they extended directly to the North Sea, which is north of Lake Baikal.

The dreamy maple leaf-shaped national border that Cao Cao had hoped for had already taken shape.

[You defeated the Xianbei and surrendered thousands of miles of land. The territory of the Wei Kingdom ranked third in history.]

[The population under your command: 68,747,422 people]

The grassland covers a large area.

But the population is small, less than one seventh or eighth of that of the Great Wei.

After all ethnic groups except the Xianbei were annexed by the Wei Dynasty, the population growth was only a few million.

After defeating the Xianbei, Cao Cao had a very strange feeling.

The country's fortunes rose as it swallowed up thousands of miles of territory.

In the entry, the evolution value of the dragon soul has been increasing slowly over the past few days: 95...95.1...95.2...

Cao Cao's gaze returned to the new map.

At present, the straight-line distance of the Wei Dynasty from the northernmost to the southernmost border is more than 8,000 miles, and the length from east to west is 10,000 miles!
In terms of the achievements in expanding territory in ancient and modern times, only Emperor Wu and Li Shimin of later generations can be compared with Cao Cao.

"Your Majesty, we have been discussing for several days and believe that we should build a new city outside the North Gate and connect it to the North Gate with a straight road, so that the rule of our Great Wei can directly cover the grassland."

Xun Yu said: "There is also the matter of expanding the prefectures and counties. The grassland is enough to expand into multiple prefectures.

The specific method of establishing the new state is to be decided by Your Majesty.

"And the date for Fengshan will also be decided by your Majesty."

Everyone immediately started discussing it.

In the afternoon, the ministers left.

Cao Cao sat lazily in the study, looking at a map with a smile on his face.

After a while, he took out the communication bead and took a look. Huang Zhong sent him a message.

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