Cao Thief

Chapter 108
A piece of golden orchid spectrum, life and death are related to it.

Before this, no one has ever brought up such a matter of right and wrong in such a grand manner.Including Xun Yu, they couldn't help but be amazed.

The eight Cao Pengs became brothers with different surnames in prison, which made many people feel unbelievable.

Originally, everyone had a good relationship, that is to say in their hearts.But no one has put such a thing on the table.And it was sworn worship in front of Confucius, which made many literati feel very cordial.Don't compete with fame and fortune, don't be proud of talent... This sentence seems to have exhausted the truth.Since ancient times, father and son have turned against each other, husband and wife have become enemies, and brothers have killed each other, all of which are nothing more than fame and fortune.It seems that Jinlan's score is so naked that the words are so clear, so many people can't help but be moved by it.

These little guys are so real!

Xun Yu held a golden orchid score in his hand, and couldn't help smiling wryly to himself.

Originally, I wanted to take this opportunity to slightly suppress the power of the Cao family.Unexpectedly, this Jinlan spectrum made Cao Peng and others come to the forefront.

Xun Yu, loyal to the Han Dynasty.

At the same time, he also knew that only Cao Cao could rejuvenate the Han Dynasty.

He hopes that Cao Cao can control Chao Gang, but he also does not want Cao Cao to monopolize power.I was going to take this opportunity to shake the mountain and shake the tiger, but Cao Peng and others came to the front of the stage, so that many methods that Xun Yu had prepared had to be put on hold for a while... If the lord can express his position, how good would it be?But now, if this opportunity is lost, the lord and His Majesty may eventually become hostile.

And these are not the results Xun Yu hoped to see...

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In June of the second year of Jian'an, Cao Cao attacked Huyang County and captured Liu Biao's subordinate Deng Ji alive.

Immediately, he ordered the withdrawal of Nanyang, and ordered Manchong to station troops in Queshan to prevent Liu Biao's imminent move.This time the troops were dispatched, not so much to avenge Xun Ji, but to frighten Liu Biao.Because next, the enemy Cao Cao will deal with is Yuan Shu.If Liu Biao is on the sidelines, it will definitely make Cao Cao's battle against Yuan Shu more complicated and changeable, and it will be difficult to control it...

Cao Cao enshrined the emperor to command the princes, and Yuan Shu blatantly proclaimed himself emperor, he was already a veritable traitor of the Han Dynasty.

If he didn't beat Yuan Shu, it would be unreasonable both emotionally and rationally.But to be honest, when Cao Cao conquered Yuan Shu, he was really worried about Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu, who made trouble behind him.

The purpose of attacking Huyang County was to tell Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu: Be honest, I'm going to beat you, it's just a matter of minutes!

In fact, Cao Cao's goal was also achieved.

In this battle, Wei Yan, the general under Manchong's account, made great achievements in battle.

Since sending troops, Wei Yan has fought bravely against the enemy. Now Yiqiu gathers and beheads Deng Long, a general of Deng Ji's department, and then leads three hundred strong men to go up first before the battle, break through Pingshi County, and make a great contribution... However, in the battle to break through Pingshi County During the attack, Wei Yan suffered three arrow wounds.So he did not participate in the battle of Huyang, but Man Chong still recorded him as the first contribution and reported it to Cao Cao.Cao Cao loves fierce generals, so he is naturally very happy.After retiring, Wei Yan was granted the title of Runan Sima, appointed as the captain, and stationed in Ruyin County to prevent Yuan Shu from sending troops to attack Runan County.

Runan, after all, is Yuan Shu's hometown.

Although Cao Cao occupied Runan, Yuan Shu's ambition for Runan did not stop for a day.

Captain, in fact, is a vacant position, similar to a title, without any real power, and is only entitled to the salary of a captain.Wei Yan's actual position is Sima of Runan County, ranking fourth under Runan County's prefect, county magistrate and county lieutenant, and is also an official position with real power.

From a small general (actually a Dubo) to the fourth person with real power in a county, Wei Yan has reached the sky in one step.

And the process, even less than half a year.

Thinking about it, Wei Yan felt as if he had passed away...

I am really grateful to Cao Peng. If Cao Peng hadn't encouraged him to defect to Cao Cao and rescue Dian Wei in Wancheng, he would probably still be on the run now.

Wearing brand new armor, sitting astride his horse, Wei Yan looked at Xu Du.

Ah Fu, soon!
I said back then that I would ride the river and summer with you.Now, I have taken the first step, but I don't know if you are in Xudu, are you okay?
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"Wait!"

In Xudu's prison cell, Cao Zhen's eyes were red and blood-stained, with a ferocious expression on his face.

He rolled up his sleeves, stretched out his hand, and picked up a card. He frowned, gritted his teeth, and looked fiercely at the three people beside the case.

"Damn it, I've been reciting it all day, and this time I'm off the hook, four cakes, touch yourself!"

As he said that, he slapped the card in his hand on the case, grinned wide, and laughed wildly, "Zip, give me the money, give me the money!"

On the table, there is a pair of national quintessence, mahjong.

Cao Peng knew that if people like Cao Zhen stayed in the cell, trouble would happen sooner or later.I don't know when I will be released, I have to find something to do.So, he thought of mahjong.This thing does not require any technical content, as long as you find a craftsman, you can make it.And easy to understand, suitable for all ages... After Dian Wei ordered people to play mahjong, he ordered them to be sent to prison.Cao Peng only needs to explain briefly, and Cao Zhen and others will understand the truth.At the beginning, Cao Zhen also said: "What's the point of this?"

He underestimated the power of this Mahjong!
Cao Peng added some color to it, and Cao Zhen and the others became interested immediately.

It's human nature to gamble.

There is no distinction between high or low birth, and there is no difference between men, women, young or old. As long as you are addicted to it, you will never want to escape.

Cao Peng didn't explain too complicatedly, and he didn't play any Taiwan, Sichuan, and Guangzhou mahjong games. He didn't even calculate the number of hand cards. Ordinary games are enough to make Cao Zhen and others deeply involved , unable to extricate themselves.At first, it was Cao Peng who took them to play.Not long after, Cao Peng was driven aside... This guy is so good at fighting, he can be said to be cruel to Cao Zhen.

In less than a day, a group of people were won over by him.

God of Gamblers!
For a veteran like Cao Peng to play mahjong with a group of rookies like Cao Zhen, it is clearly a money grab.

Come and go, who wants to play with him?
I also blame Cao Peng for being too ruthless and not knowing how to restrain himself.After one day of fighting, he was the one winning. Cao Zhendian was so full of Xu Yi that he couldn't stand it anymore.

No, after Cao Zhen drove Cao Peng away, the rest of the people took turns to fight.

It's just that Cao Zhen was really unlucky today. From morning to noon, in four or five hours, he didn't play a single card.

It is not easy for a person to memorize the same as Cao Zhen.

"The little general won!"

A few prison guards looked at the messy cell from outside, instead of ignoring it, they bet on it.

"I just said, the little general is as lucky as the heavens, and this is a sure win."

A jailer immediately flattered Cao Zhen, who made him laugh.

"Brother, it seems wrong."

Just when Cao Zhen was about to collect the money, a big hand stopped him.

Xu Yi, who also had bloodshot eyes and a tired face, showed a strange smile, "Your hand is clearly a three-handed hand. What are you doing with a four-handed one?"

"How is it possible, it's obviously Hu Yisibing's." Cao Zhen roared, "Xu Datou, don't talk nonsense."

"look by youself."

Cao Zhen looked down and found that the cards in his hand were actually two three cakes and one four cakes.

"...Impossible, I just took two or three pancakes."

"Brother, what kind of two and three cakes are you taking? I have all the two cakes here. I have already opened a secret line. Where did you get another two cakes?"

Cao Zun shook his head helplessly, and turned over the cards on the table.

"I……"

"If you bluff, each family pays one guan. The sixth one has a concealed kong, plus [-] guan, a total of [-] gongs!" Dian Man said hoarsely, staring at him.

"I've drawn the cards myself, and I just let you swindle me."

The wardens outside the prison immediately shut their mouths.

"This little general is too miserable. Thirty of them, but none of them are foolish?"

"Young Master Cao said that he must have washed his hands because of Chu Gong, otherwise he wouldn't be so stinky."

All the wardens nodded in unison.

Cao Peng came over and put his arms around Cao Zhen's neck, "Brother, take a break...Feng Shui turns around, taking a rest for a while might improve your luck."

"Uh, I'll take a break then."

Cao Zhen is really tired too!
You know, he has been at the poker table almost every day for the past few days, and his mind and body are almost reaching their limits.

And it was bad enough to lose!If you calculate it, he has lost almost [-] rounds these days.This is his regular money for almost a year.

Cao Zhen has a military position and receives a salary.

At the same time, they will also get about [-] Guan of money from the Cao Mansion every month.

Don't look at Cao Cao as the great Sikong, who is in charge of the court.But in fact, he has very strict requirements on his own children.There is a limit on the monthly allowance.Speaking of which, Cao Zhen's monthly rate is considered to be the highest. When Cao Ang was alive, his monthly rate was only thirty.

Cao Zhen sat down beside him, his head was still in a daze.

Cao Peng handed him a glass of water, Cao Zhen took it, drank it all in one gulp, and finally became more sober.

"Ah Fu, this thing you've been tinkering with is really too harmful!"

"It's human nature to block people. It doesn't matter whether it hurts or not. I only know that a small gamble is fun, but a big gamble hurts the body. Is it still a gamble? For example, Sirish’s dog fighting hall is also a kind of gamble. One is to mutilate creatures to entertain oneself, and the other is to mutilate oneself and entertain oneself. The difference is only so much.

Brother, do you think this thing is interesting? "

"Of course it's interesting."

"I still have several small games, which are even more interesting than this one."

Cao Zhen suddenly raised his head and stared at Cao Peng.

"Ah Fu, what exactly do you mean? I think there is something in your words... Do you have any special thoughts?"

It's that easy to talk to smart people.

Cao Peng smiled and nodded.

"Brother, are there many rich people in this world?"

"many!"

"It seems that you are working so hard, but in the end, you just took advantage of a group of idiots."

Cao Zhen was silent, his eyes were narrowed into a slit, and there was no opening.

"This money should belong to us...Why do we bother to work hard to take advantage of those idiots, and let them turn over and ride on our heads?"

"You mean..."

"I have an idea, I wonder if you are interested in participating."

Cao Zhendao: "Let's hear it?"

Cao Peng took a deep breath and whispered in Cao Zhen's ear for a while.Cao Zhen's eyebrows danced for a while, and then he showed a dignified look.

"Is it possible to do this?"

It can be heard that Cao Zhen is a little moved, but he has many concerns.

Cao Peng smiled, and grabbed Cao Zhen's neck, "Brother, you don't have a family now, and you don't have to worry about food and clothing. But people always have a long-term perspective. Is it possible that you will rely on Cao Gong for the rest of your life? In the future, you will be married. Na If you become a concubine, you must come out to live. This house must cost money, and food, clothing, housing and transportation must also cost money... Also, you have a bold temperament, like the ancient meng tastes the king. With your little salary, can you support it?

Also, if there are children and grandchildren in the future, we should also plan for them.

If a person has no plan for the third life, his descendants will suffer in the end.Cao Gong can protect you for a while, but may not be able to protect you forever.Well, even if Mr. Cao protects you forever, what about the future?Come naked, we can't leave naked, after all, we want to leave something for our children and grandchildren. "

Cao Zhen was really moved!

That's right, he doesn't have to worry about food and drink now.

After one year, there is also six hundred stone salary, and every month, there are seventy dendrobium, which is equivalent to seven thousand liters of grain (one dendrobium is equal to ten buckets, and one bucket is equal to ten liters. In the Qin and Han Dynasties, the conversion of dendrobium to bucket was one than ten, but later, one Dendrobium became five Dou).This number sounds amazing, but in fact, it is not used at all.In addition to the fifty guan money, Cao Zhen actually didn't accumulate any family property every month.Moreover, Cao Zhen's life experience is also very special. He is not Cao Cao's biological son, but a false son.

His surname is Qin, and his biological father's name is Qin Shao.

Later, Qin Shao died because of saving Cao Cao. Cao Zhen was adopted by Cao Cao when he was young at that time, and changed his surname to Cao.That's right, Cao Cao did treat Cao Zhenruo as his own, but after all, he is not a real child of the Cao surname.It is also because of this that Cao Zhen is more scheming than his peers.

Cao Peng's words moved Cao Zhen.

But I still had some murmurs in my heart, and said in a low voice: "Ah Fu, you may not know that Mr. Cao doesn't agree with this kind of thing very much. In Xudu..."

"Who said it will be opened in Xudu?"

"Not in Xudu, where is it?"

Cao Peng smiled slightly, "Actually, I have planned this for a long time, but I have been struggling to find opportunities and suitable people. Although Xudu is the capital of the empire, how many wealthy families can there be in such a big place? Luoyang, we If you want to open it, you must choose Luoyang."

"Luoyang?"

"That's right, it's Luoyang." Cao Peng said confidently, "Brother, don't look at Luoyang, which has gone through the Dong Bandit Rebellion, and is now dilapidated. But Luoyang's position, and his background, are destined to develop sooner or later. Then It is a thoroughfare in all directions, connecting the Guandong and Guanzhong hubs. The circulation of goods and goods will inevitably become more and more prosperous as Duke Cao grows...Moreover, if Duke Cao wants to seek Guanzhong, he must first decide on Luoyang. A prosperous and prosperous Luoyang is in line with Cao Cao's public interests. At that time, there must be rich merchants gathering there, and gold everywhere.”

Cao Peng sketched out a beautiful blueprint for Cao Zhen.

Cao Zhen couldn't help but nodded again and again, and showed yearning...

"Brother, I think what Ah Fu said is correct."

Neither Cao Peng nor Cao Zhen noticed that Zhu Zan walked to the side at some point.His body and bones have improved a lot. Although it is still a bit inconvenient to move, walking on the ground is no longer a problem.It was also because of his poor health that Zhu Zan did not participate in the game.

Seeing Cao Peng and Cao Zhen whispering, he came over, just in time to hear Cao Peng's views on Luoyang.

"Luoyang was the capital city in ancient times, and the Guandong nobles have roots in Luoyang. Once the situation in the Central Plains is settled by the Lord, Luoyang is bound to be reborn. At that time, those Guandong nobles will never give up their interests in Luoyang, and Luoyang will restore the old Appearance, but also between morning and evening."

If we say that Cao Peng's distraction just now, it just made Cao really moved.

Zhu Zan's words made Cao Zhen fall into deep thought...

Turning his head to look at Zhu Zan, Cao Peng was secretly delighted.However, his face was calm, and he continued: "If you wait for the lord to rebuild Luoyang, it will be difficult for you and me to intervene..."

"Fourth, what do you say?"

Zhu Zan didn't know what Cao Zhen and Cao Peng were talking about, but only heard Cao Peng's views on Luoyang's development.

He thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Zidan, if we want to gain a firm foothold in Luoyang, we must do it before everyone else.

Luoyang is dilapidated now, and no one wants to go there.It is precisely because of this that it is the best time for us to go now... However, what are you going to do? "

Cao Zhen laughed loudly, "I plan for my descendants."

This sentence was said so cloudily that Zhu Zan didn't know why.

Cao Peng racked his brains, but he never remembered that there was such a person as Zhu Zan in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.It stands to reason that Zhu Zan, as a good friend of Cao Zhen, should have a name.But why, such a person is unknown?And his concept of seizing the first opportunity also made Cao Peng praise in his heart... and Cao Zun, who was usually taciturn.Cao Peng can feel that this is also a guy with ideas.

How many people have been buried in this long river of history?

"If you go to Luoyang now, it's not difficult." Cao Zhen thought for a while, and said to Cao Peng: "Uncle Xiahou is the Yin of Henan, and Luoyang is under his rule. Moreover, he also thinks highly of the fourth child. I want to go. Fourth, would you like to go to Luoyang to take up the post?"

Luoyang was originally the imperial capital of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and belonged to the same level as Henan Yin.

However, because Dong Zhuo moved the capital, burned Luoyang, and moved away the nobles of Luoyang, Luoyang was dilapidated.It is precisely because of this that Cao Cao did not choose Luoyang as the capital, but went to Xu County.Luoyang was also downgraded accordingly, and was placed under the rule of Henan Yin.Today's Henan Yin is none other than Xiahou Dun.The Cao family and the Xiahou family belong to the same big family in Qiao County and have an inseparable relationship.So Cao Zhen and Xiahou Dun are also very familiar.

"If brother needs me to go, why not go?"

Zhu Zan didn't care, and replied with a smile.

Cao Peng said: "Brother, the fourth brother alone may not be enough to support our business."

"Oh?"

"You think, if our business grows big, it will inevitably attract other people's prying eyes. At most, the fourth brother will give some official support, but if those big tycoons make a move, can the fourth brother withstand it? We alone These people are still a little weak... It is best to have someone who can stand up to the situation... This person must be trusted by Mr. Cao, have a certain prestige, and have enough authority in his hands. At the same time, the relationship between him and his eldest brother It must also be close, otherwise, there is no guarantee that he will not design to annex us.

There is also a very important point, this person cannot be from a local family, and he values ​​wealth and goods...Brother, is there such a candidate? "

Cao Peng's eyes widened, and he looked at Cao Zhen expectantly.

Say that name!Say that name!
He already had a suitable candidate in his heart, but he couldn't say it.

This name is the most suitable only for Cao Zhen to say it... Cao Zhen frowned in thought, and lightly tapped the railing of the bed with his fingers.

"If you completely follow your request, Ah Fu, there really is such a person."

"Who?"

"What do you think about advising the doctor?"

"Advising the doctor?"

"It's my uncle, Cao Hong!"

When Cao Peng heard the name, he was immediately elated...

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