Cao Thief

Chapter 114 The Evil Comes to Fight the Tiger Crazy (Part [-])

Xudu, post house.

Chen Denggao lay on the bed and did not get up until the sun was bright.

"Yuanlong, what are we going to do today?"

A man dressed as a scribe pushed open the door and walked into the room.Chen Deng turned his back to the door, frowned slightly, and then sat up slowly.

"Today I'm just resting in the post house, I have nowhere to go."

"The matter entrusted by Marquis Wen..." The man asked quickly: "You and I have been here for many days, but we still haven't been able to see Duke Cao. You told Marquis Wen that day that you would cooperate with Duke Cao and refuse to marry you. Yuan Gonglu. But now, Mr. Cao has not summoned us, so what is the reason?"

Chen Deng stood up unhurriedly, and when he turned around, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, flashing a sneer of disdain.

But when he turned around, his smile was back.

He smiled and said: "Zhongjie, what's the use of being anxious? You should be clear that this time Marquis Wen's request for Xuzhou Mu is extraordinary. The document has been delivered, and all the people who should visit have also visited... You have been following me for two days, you should see clearly."

"But……"

"Zhongjie, there are some things, there is no rush!" Chen Deng said with a serious look, and taught the man a few words.Then he said softly: "Seeking an official is not like fighting. It depends on relationships and patience. Those who should be visited have been visited in the past few days. Needless to say, Wen Ruo, Gong Da. Including Zhong Yao, You have already seen Kong Rong and Liu Ye, so what else can I do?"

The man was a little embarrassed, cupped his hands and said: "Yuan Long, Wei Xu is a rough man, if there was any disrespect in his words just now, please forgive me.

Just wait like this, how long will you have to wait? "

Wei Xu is a relative of Lu Bu and one of the eight generals under Lu Bu's account.

Chen Deng said with a smile: "Don't worry about Zhongjie, it will be just a few days. Duke Cao will soon send troops to attack Yuan Shu, and he will definitely satisfy Marquis Wen. I heard that today is a martial arts competition between Dian Wei and Xu Chu under Duke Cao's account. , It's a pity we can't go, otherwise we can find out the truth."

Xiyuan, on the side of the imperial city, is a forbidden area.

The Tiger Ben Army and the Tiger Guard Army are basically stationed in this area, responsible for the defense of the imperial city.

Wei Xu smiled coldly, "What's there to see? It's just the ear of Marquis Wen's defeat...Since Yuan Long said so, then wait another two days.

I'm going to find a place to drink, is Yuan Long interested in going with me? "

Chen Deng cupped his hands, "Zhongjie's kindness, Chen Deng appreciates it. However, Chen Deng has an appointment with Zixu today, and he is going to Longshan to enjoy the maple leaves. I'm afraid we won't be able to go together. Zixu will go to Chang'an with Yuan Chang in a while. I Just take this opportunity to ask Zixu for a while."

Zixu is Du Xi.

Wei Xu and Chen Deng had visited Du Xi before, and knew that Du Zixu was not interested in him.

When he was a guest at Du Xi's house, Du Xi didn't even want to entertain him.Although a meal was arranged in the Yuxiu Building, Du Xi, the host, did not show up.The reason is very simple!Du Xi looked down on Lu Bu, and even more disdain to sit with Wei Xu.It is estimated that if Chen Deng was not there, Du Xi would not have let Wei Xu step into the door of his house at all... Chen Deng was also accompanying Wei Xu that day, so they ate together at Yuxiu Building.When the time came, he almost got into a fight with Wei Xu, which made Wei Xu angry.

Thinking of Du Xi's dead face, Wei Xu lost his appetite.

After a few polite words with Chen Deng, he left the station by himself...

After Wei Xu left, Chen Deng washed up and dressed.Wearing a short skirt inside and a moon white Zen robe outside, he took people away.

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, most of the scholars had certain rules in terms of clothing.

Dress according to the five o'clock throughout the year.Cyan is used in spring, red in summer; yellow is the main color in summer; white is mostly used in autumn, and black in winter.Ordinary people don't pay so much attention to their clothes. In many cases, they may only have one set of clothes throughout the year.But scholars must abide by these habits. If they wear the wrong color of clothing, it will be regarded as a disrespectful act...

After leaving the gate of the city, Chen Deng saw Du Xi standing not far away.

"Zixu!"

He hastily got off his horse, stepped forward and bowed his hands to say hello.

Du Xi also smiled slightly. When the two approached, he said softly: "I have made an appointment with Yuan Chang. At noon, we will meet at the Wind and Rain Pavilion."

"Zixu, thank you very much!"

Du Xi waved his hands again and again, then got on his horse and left with Chen Deng.

Not long after the two left, they saw Wei Xu flashing out from the side of the city gate.He looked at Chen Deng's back, nodded secretly, and then turned and walked into the city gate.

Before coming, the military adviser Chen Gong once warned Wei Xu: Don't trust Chen Deng.

Chen Deng is from Guangling, not only a big local wealthy family, but also one of the most famous local families in Xuzhou.Chen Deng's grandfather was named Chen Qiu, and he was a doctor of Guanglu in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.And Chen Deng's father, Chen Gui, nicknamed Hanyu, knew Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others when he was young, and was also very famous.Chen Dengnian is 28 years old, quick-witted, high-spirited, well-read, and a man of great demeanor and talent.

At the age of 25, he was promoted as Xiaolian and served as the head of Dongyang. He also had outstanding achievements.

Lu Bu is an outsider.

Moreover, his ability to occupy Xuzhou is not justifiable.Yin Nizhi... is that this Xuzhou was not his territory in the first place.Tao Qian, the former Xuzhou shepherd, was dying and entrusted Xuzhou to Liu Bei.Later, Lu Bu was defeated by Cao Cao in Yanzhou, and he defected to Liu Bei like a bereaved dog.

Liu Bei took him in!

But Lu Bu immediately took Xuzhou away.

This is why Lu Bu was eager to obtain the title of Xuzhou Mu.

He needs a legitimate identity!Then the most justifiable name is the Xuzhou Mu granted by Emperor Han...

This position is very important to Lu Bu.He knew that Chen Deng had a lot of connections in Cao Ying, so he asked him to come and ask Cao Cao for an official.

However, Chen Gong, Lu Bu's counselor, was not at ease with Chen Deng from the bottom of his heart.

He ordered Wei Xu to secretly monitor Chen Deng's every move. After arriving in Xudu, Chen Deng behaved normally, which gradually made Wei Xu feel at ease.

Longshan maple red?

What a beauty...

Wei Xu muttered to himself as he walked.

Looking up, I saw cloth banners fluttering outside the door of a restaurant not far away.

Wei Xu was overjoyed immediately: Instead of going to the barren mountains to see the maple red, it's better to drink in a big bowl and eat a big piece of meat here to the fullest!

Thinking of this, Wei Xu walked into the restaurant.

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Woo-woo-woo...

Over the Xiyuan school grounds, horns blared.

The flags are fluttering and the ribbons are fluttering.Around the school grounds, there were heavily armed sharp warriors guarding them. As teams of chariots drove into the school grounds, the atmosphere suddenly reached its peak.

There is a watchtower in the center, on which Cao Cao stands.

On both sides, there are small watchtowers, and most of the people sitting in them are generals of Cao Jun.

Starting from the east, the generals of the Cao clan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xiahou Dun and others, all gathered in one place.

Xia Houyuan, the prefect of Chenliu, did not come back due to his busy schedule.

But Cao Cao still set up a watchtower specially for him.It's just that there is a curtain hanging on the window of the watchtower.Standing outside, one can vaguely see the figure moving inside, but they can't see clearly.Most of Xiahouyuan's family members stayed in Xudu, could it be his family?
To the west of the main watchtower, most of them are generals with foreign surnames.

The core members of the Cao army, who are not descendants of the Cao family, all gather here.

If you return to Beijing to report on your duties, Li Dian, General Xu Huang, and Captain Yu Jin, who are about to succeed your elder brother as the prefect of Lihu, will all sit here.In addition to these generals, Xun You, Guo Jia, Zao Zhi, Mao Jie and other important members also gathered here to watch the battle.

However, several extremely important advisers under Cao Cao's account were absent.

Xun Yu has official duties and cannot escape; Cheng Yu is also not in Xudu because he is stationed in Dongjun.What about Zhong Yao?I had to prepare to go to Chang'an, so I didn't come to watch the battle.Zhong Yao himself is also proficient in the art of war.Perhaps in his eyes, the dispute between Dian Wei and Xu Chu was meaningless.In fact, looking at Cao Cao's tent, there are only a few people who can be valued by Zhong Yao.Dian Wei, Xu Chu...

Cao Cao was dressed in a black shirt and sat upright in the main building.

It stands to reason that he should be wearing white clothes.

But because Cao Cao's complexion is slightly dark, wearing white clothes will look very eye-catching.

Wearing a black Zen robe, it can highlight his unique temperament and majesty.When a person has reached the stage of Cao Cao, he can no longer worry about some things.

On the contrary, the lower the level, about paying attention to details.

Cao Cao emphasizes prestige, celebrities emphasize etiquette... It's hard to say who is right and who is wrong in this kind of thing.It can only be said that the identity and status are different, and the focus of consideration is also different.Cao Peng felt that if Cao Cao were to change into white clothes and sit there, it would be really nondescript.

Cao Ji, sitting behind a small case under the main building.

Today's Cao Ji has a different identity.

This time, only Cao Cao came to Xiyuan to watch the battle.Moreover, being allocated a guest seat under the main building is enough to show that Cao Cao attaches great importance to him.

Cao Peng and Cao Zhen walked into the school grounds, but did not go to sit with Cao Ji.

I know my own affairs...

Cao Cao valued Cao Ji, not Cao Peng.In other words, Cao Peng is not qualified to sit there.

If you don't see Cao Zhen, you can only watch the battle in front of the watchtower, and you don't even have the qualification to sit upstairs.This is the school field, everything is in accordance with the rules of the army.You have no title, no military exploits, no prestige, so you can only stay below.Cao Peng was able to enter the school grounds, to be honest, it was thanks to Cao Zhen's blessing.If it wasn't for his little name... probably he wouldn't even be allowed to enter the gate of the school grounds.

Boom-boom-boom-boom...

The rapid beating of war drums made people's blood boil.

"Afu!"

Cao Peng was concentrating on watching the battle when he suddenly heard someone calling his name above his head.

Looking up, I saw Cao Hong's stern face.He was waving at Cao Peng, signaling Cao Peng to go up to the watchtower and watch the battle with him.

Cao Zhen, laughed!
"Ah Fu, you go up... probably uncle has something to ask you."

Cao Peng nodded, got off his horse, and handed the reins to Xia Houlan.

Then he nodded to Wang Mai and Deng Fan, signaling them to follow Cao Zhen and not to wander around.

Wang Mai and Deng Fan expressed their understanding.

Cao Hong called Cao Peng, which naturally attracted the attention of many people.

Cao Cao couldn't help but feel strange.

As we all know, Cao Hong's popularity is not very good.

Especially with his stingy temperament, even the generals of the Cao clan didn't like him much.Moreover, Cao Hong never forms a clique and rarely interacts with others.His purpose is: I earn my money, I will not be polite to anyone who dares to stop me.

Greedy and stingy, this popularity can be seen.

However, despite Cao Hong's faults of one kind or another, he was loyal to Cao Cao.

The more greedy and stingy he is, the more it shows that he has no ambitions, and the more Cao Cao believes in him and tolerates his many problems...

But I have never seen Cao Hong greet a child so proactively.

Even Cao Ang, Cao Pi, and Cao Hong would not show much enthusiasm.

Now, Cao Hong greeted Cao Peng enthusiastically, how could Cao Cao not pay attention?
"Gongren, whose family is that?"

Cao Cao straightened up and looked up at Cao Peng.

No way, he is short.If you don't sit upright, you may not be able to see what's going on outside.

Beside Cao Cao, stood a man in his late 180s.He is very tall, about [-]... well, at least standing next to Cao Cao, he looks very tall.

He has a handsome appearance and a long beard under his jaw.

Hearing Cao Cao's question, the man glanced out.

"My lord, that child should be one of the little eight justices."

"Oh?"

"Looking at his age, he seems to be the son of Master Cao. I heard that the son of Master Cao is the youngest, but he is very smart. Zidan treats him very well."

The man's name is Dong Zhao.

He was originally Yuan Shao's subordinate, so he has made many contributions.

But because Yuan Shao had more plans than decisions, and the counselors under his account were not in the same mind, they formed cliques and fought against each other.Dong Zhao had to leave because of the slander, and turned to Zhang Yang.Later, he followed Zhang Yang to meet Emperor Han and was worshiped as Yilang.It was Dong Zhao who suggested to Cao Cao to move Emperor Han to Xu County.After that, Cao Cao worshiped Dong Zhao as Sikong, and Dong Zhao became Cao Cao's counselor, and he was very trusted by Cao Cao.

This point can be seen only by looking at Cao Cao's many advisers, and only Dong Zhao can stay in the main building.

Of course, it doesn't mean that Cao Cao doesn't believe in anyone except Dong Zhao.For example, Guo Jia, such as Cheng Yu, Cao Cao trusted them far more than Dong Zhao.It's just that Cheng Yu is not in Xudu, and Guo Jia is lazy and doesn't want to stay in the main building to be noticed.

Ever since, Dong Zhao went upstairs to accompany him.

Cao's son?

Cao Cao couldn't help looking at the guest seats in the side building next to the main building.

Cao Ji looked nervous, and was watching Cao Peng climb Cao Hong's watchtower in doubt.Judging by his expression, he may not even know who is sitting in that building.That is to say, Cao Ji didn't know why Cao Hong came to Cao Peng.This also made Cao Cao even more curious!
dong dong dong...

The drums are getting louder and louder!

Cao Cao's mind was withdrawn from Cao Hong's side, and he got up and walked to the window of the watchtower.

"Jun Ming builds a new Tiger Ben to compete with Zhong Kang's Tiger Guard.

It's a battle between the guards, the winner will follow a certain family to conquer the traitor Yuan Shu, and the loser will stay in Xudu...All the generals can make judgments to determine the outcome.

Now, the martial arts begins! "

The winner conquers Yuan Shu, and the loser stays in Xudu?
For both Dian Wei and Xu Chu, it was difficult to accept the result of failure.

As far as Dian Wei was concerned, Cao Cao did not take him with him when he attacked Huyang. If he could not go with him this time, Dian Wei would have no face to continue fighting with Xu Chu even if he became the general of the tiger and ben; , and cannot accept failure.If he failed, it would be tantamount to losing the first round of the Tiger Guard battle.In the future, if you want to compete with Dian Wei, it will become very difficult...even hopeless.

Xu Chu didn't take what Cao Peng said to Xu Yi that day in Yuxiu Tower.

In fact, Xu Chu didn't pay much attention to Cao Peng.What he valued was Deng Ji... As for the responsibility, the glory... Xu Chu didn't listen to a word.For a general, if he can't get into the battle first, what kind of general is he?If you can't kill the general and kill the enemy, how can you make a contribution?

His situation is different from that of Dian Wei.

Behind Xu Chu, there is also a huge clan on his back.

In other words, every bit of his achievements will be related to the development of the clan behind him.Isn't the reason for defecting to Cao Cao to strengthen the clan?If you stay behind in the face of a battle and cannot build achievements, how can you grow your clan?It's better to stay at home.

As for Dian Wei, there is no such pressure.

With the sound of rumbling war drums, the Tiger Guards rushed into the Xiyuan school grounds and quickly set up their formation.

In contrast, the Huben army seemed a little slow.After a team and a row of tigers entered from the north gate of the school field, amidst the sound of drums, they moved with the beat of the drum and immediately formed a square formation.Dian Wei straddled a war horse and slowly entered the school field with the team.Behind him, followed by two young people.The relatively tall, thin and thin young man named Xia Houheng, styled Boquan, was the eldest son of Xia Houyuan; and the other slightly short, stout young man was Cao Xiu, the son of Cao Cao!

The three of them lined up behind the formation and did not launch an attack immediately.

Cao Cao could see clearly from the watchtower that Xu Chu formed a conical formation, which was good at attacking, while Dian Wei's phalanx formed a balance of offense and defense.In other words, if the phalanx mainly defends, the offense is insufficient.In the center, there are eight hundred spearmen; on both sides, there are two hundred spearmen protecting the flanks.The rear army is cavalry, ready to fight at any time.However, the attire of the cavalry seems to be somewhat different from Cao Cao's impression.

"Gongren, why does Huben's cavalry look a little weird?"

Dong Zhao squinted his eyes and looked at it intently.

Cao Cao was not the only one who discovered this.

All the generals in the watchtower were keenly aware of the difference in the tiger and cardinal cavalry.

Their saddles are a little weird.The two ends are turned up, and the knight sits in the middle, which seems to have a fixed effect.Moreover, under the saddle, one on each side, two triangle-shaped things are worn with ropes.The knight's feet stuck into the triangle, instead of relying on his legs to clamp the horse's belly as before.With that powerful character, seeing these two, his eyes lit up immediately.

"Ah Fu, Jun Ming is about to equip it, what is it?"

Cao Hong, who was discussing business with Cao Peng, also noticed this and asked softly.

"That's a gadget my father designed earlier. That saddle is called a high bridge saddle. Look at the raised parts on both sides of the saddle, do they look like the guardrails of a bridge? People can sit on this kind of saddle more comfortably, And it is more stable. The two under the saddle are called stirrups. They can be used to borrow strength from the feet and reduce the burden. If there is a battle on the battlefield, it can increase the combat power of the rider a lot..."

"Is this designed by your father?"

Cao Peng said: "It wasn't designed by my father, who else could it be?"

Cao Hong couldn't help but praised: "Everyone Cao is worthy of being a strange person... If it weren't for Yin Mojuzi, how could he have such a whimsical idea? Jun Ming is so damn lucky! Hehe, in this battle, I think Zhongkang is afraid." It's going to be bad luck! Ah Fu, do you know who I bought to win?"

Cao Peng shook his head, expressing that he was not very clear.

"Ha, what I bought is Junming Shengsheng! Do you know why?"

Cao Peng shook his head again...

Cao Hong smiled triumphantly, "After I went back that day, I read your manual carefully... Ah Fu, how do you think you have such a brain? You can come up with so many crazy ideas! Hehe, I I just feel that you are so powerful, how can your father be an idler? Your father and son have such a good relationship with Jun Ming, it is absolutely impossible to sit back and watch Jun Ming lose in battle, and he will definitely make suggestions for Jun Ming.

Zhongkang's brain is probably not your opponent... So the next day, I asked someone to increase the bet and buy Junming to win. "

Cao Peng looked at Cao Hong, speechless for a long time!

If this guy lived in the future, he would definitely be a moneymaker...

At this time, the Ertong drum rang in the school grounds, and the Tiger Guards suddenly moved amidst the sound of the drum!
(End of this chapter)