Cao Thief

Chapter 121 The second part of the cultivation plan

Deng Ai, a famous general in the late Three Kingdoms period, was also the number one hero in destroying Shu.

Cao Peng can't remember clearly, but in which book did he read such a message: Deng Ai was not called Deng Ai at first, but for some reason, he changed his name to Deng Ai.

So, looking at the little baby boy sleeping next to Cao Nan, Cao Peng couldn't quite believe that his nephew could be Deng Ai?

However, no one would pay attention to Cao Peng's strange appearance at this time, and everyone praised Deng Ji's "Ai" repeatedly.Deng Ji and Cao Nan were also very happy and couldn't stop thanking everyone.After all, she had just given birth, so Cao Nan soon felt tired.Mrs. Zhang had already ordered someone to settle in the inner house, so she called a few people and wanted to carry Cao Nan to the back house.

This is the concierge, so you can't stay here all the time.

But the problem appeared again!
The bed is wider than the porter's door, how can it be carried out?

After giving birth, women need to rest and lie down.Unless the door of the concierge is removed, it is really not easy to handle.

Cao Peng's eyeballs rolled, and he immediately made up his mind.

"Sister, wait for me, I'll find a way."

Cao Nan smiled and nodded, leaning on the mattress, gently teasing the baby boy with one hand, while talking softly to Mrs. Zhang.Cao Ji also stood aside, asking in a low voice from time to time.There was a lot of joy in the words, and the eyebrows were all smiling at this moment, twisting into a ball.

Cao Peng took Mrs. Hong out!

At this moment, Deng Ji breathed a sigh of relief and walked to Guo Jia's side.

There was a smell of wormwood mixed with amniotic fluid in the room, which made people feel a little uncomfortable.

So Deng Ji and Guo Jia walked out of the concierge, first thanked Wang Meng, and then asked someone to give the old woman a big red envelope.

A thousand bucks!
Delivering a child will cost a lot of money.

The chubby Mrs. Wen thanked her again and again, and after a few more reprimands, she took her leave and left.

"Let the big brother laugh!"

Deng Ji was a little embarrassed, scratched his head, and apologized to Guo Jia.

Guo Jia waved his hand, "Hey, as a father for the first time, it's inevitable... Uncle and grandson are gentlemen, so why do you need to apologize?"

After he finished speaking, he took Deng Ji's hand, walked into the yard, and stopped in a secluded place: "Uncle Sun, do you still remember what I told you earlier?"

"What?"

"I said, it's not a good thing for you to stay in Xudu to endure hardships. Now, the opportunity has come!"

"Oh?"

"You must have heard that my lord has appointed Chen Deng as the prefect of Guangling."

Deng Ji nodded: "I do know that."

"Nowadays, there is a county under Guangling County named Haixi.

There is still a lack of a county magistrate... Originally, Liu Ziyang recommended Liang Xi, Cheng's magistrate, but Wen Ruo and I rejected it.The two of us recommended you to the lord, and you were also approved by Gongda.The lord seems to be a little moved, and has already sent someone to Pingyu to ask Man Boning's opinion... I guess, it has basically been confirmed by now, and the lord will definitely issue a conquest to you in September at the latest. "

Deng Ji, stunned again!
Guo Jia had mentioned this to him before, so Deng Ji was not unprepared for the release.

However, he always thought that even if he went out, he would at most be a deputy.After all, he has a disability and is not well-known.There are countless capable people, and there are countless more outstanding people.Even in terms of seniority, it is not his turn to be the chief official.

The county magistrate is equivalent to a single town, and in later generations, he will be a real department-level cadre.

Deng Ji was just a Zuo Shi in Jiyang County before, but now he has been promoted to three levels in a row, and he is really at a loss, even a little panicked.

"What, are you nervous?"

Guo Jia asked with a smile.

Deng Ji nodded embarrassingly, "To tell you the truth, brother, I'm really nervous... Haixi, where are you?"

Deng Ji had no understanding of Haixi County at all.Even before that, he hadn't even heard of it.It would be bullshit to say it wasn't tense.However, he quickly regained his composure!Anyway, he is also a person who has gone through life and death, and has gone through a lot of hardships and experiences. This little thing is not enough to make Deng Ji mess up.In this regard, Guo Jia has been secretly observing, showing a satisfied smile.

"Haixi is just north of Guangling, facing the sea in the east and Donghai County in the north. It is also adjacent to Huaipu County in Xiapi County, at the intersection of the three counties..."

Deng Ji frowned upon hearing this.

"Xiapi County?"

Guo Jia nodded vigorously, staring at Deng Ji with burning eyes.

For a while, Deng Ji suddenly realized.

He seemed to understand the real intention of sending him to Haixi County.

"Haixi's situation is very complicated now, if Wen Ruo turns back, someone will send Haixi's dossier and official documents for the past ten years, you can study it carefully.

Also, don't worry too much.

Although the situation in Haixi County is not very good, it is not out of control.Moreover, Wei Mi, the captain of the East China Sea, was stationed in Houqiu, with [-] soldiers and horses under his command, ready to be dispatched at any time.Wei Mi and I are also close friends, and I will greet Wei Mi in advance when the time comes. "

Three thousand soldiers?The situation is complicated?
Although Guo Jia didn't elaborate, Deng Ji already had an idea.

"My lord, do you have other intentions?"

Guo Jia smiled, and the corners of those delicate eyes twitched, drawing a gentle arc...

"My lord wants you to gain a firm foothold in Haixi.

In addition, there is one more thing you should pay attention to.Zhendong General Liu Xuande, I don't know if you have heard of this person.He is currently stationed in Xiaopei... My lord values ​​this person very much.However, Liu Xuande is not idle, so he should not be underestimated.He is well established in Xuzhou.One reason is that Tao Qian entrusted Xuzhou to him, and the other reason is that this person is hypocritical, has the knowledge of people, and knows how to win people's hearts.

Xuzhou's local wealthy family has a close relationship with Liu Bei, far better than Lu Fengxian.

You have to find a way to control Liu Xuande, make friends with the nobles in Xuzhou, break his arms, and try to make him fall into a helpless situation in Xuzhou. "

This difficulty sounds a bit big!
Deng Ji frowned and frowned.

Guo Jia said with a smile: "Uncle, don't be too nervous. What you said just now is what you and I said in private... My lord just asks you to gain a foothold in Haixi. As for other things, if you can, do it; if you can't Because, don’t force it, everything is still about safety.”

Obviously, it was Guo Jia's idea to restrain Liu Bei.

Deng Ji thought for a while, then said softly, "Don't worry, brother, I will do my best."

He hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice again: "But I don't know, when will we leave?"

Guo Jia said: "You don't need to be anxious. During this time, take good care of your siblings at home and learn about Haixi's situation carefully. I estimate that you should leave in September."

September...that is to say, there is still a month to go.

Deng Ji nodded and said no more.

At this time, I heard Cao Peng's shout from the yard: "Rang Rang, Rang Rang... Sister, we can move!"

I saw Cao Peng walking in front, and Wang Mai and Deng Fan followed behind, laughing and laughing.

On Wang Mai's shoulders, he carried two wooden poles that were as thick as the rim of a cup.There seems to be more than a dozen large cowhide belts wrapped around the wooden pole.In Deng Fan's arms, he held a mattress.The three of them hurriedly came to the outside of the gatehouse.

"Afu, what are you doing?"

Deng Ji was afraid of Cao Peng's nonsense, so he asked loudly.

Cao Peng smiled and replied, "Help my sister move!"

After talking, the three of them entered the gatehouse.

Guo Jia and Deng Ji looked at each other.

"Let's go and have a look."

To be honest, Guo Jia has a good impression of Cao Peng.

The two stepped forward quickly and walked into the gatehouse.I saw Cao Peng and the three of them were inside, placing the two wooden poles in parallel, and connecting them with more than a dozen large cowhide belts in the middle.With the help of Mrs. Hong, she spread a thick layer of mattresses on top of it. While working, she said, "Ah Nan, Ah Fu is really smart. After a while, I came up with this good idea... Simple and practical.”

Guo Jia was surprised to find that the two wooden poles turned into a comfortable soft bed in the blink of an eye.

Then Cao Peng greeted Cao Ji and Wang Meng, carefully lifted Cao Nan up, put him on the mattress, and then covered him with the quilt.

"what is this?"

Guo Jia couldn't help asking.

While busy, Cao Peng replied: "Stretcher!"

He asked Wang Meng and Cao Ji to carry one end, and asked Deng Fan and Wang Mai to carry the other end.

With a cry, the four people carried the stretcher and slowly left the ground.Cao Nan lay on it, not feeling bumpy at all, but rather comfortable.

"Let's go!" Cao Peng said with a smile: "Sister, let's move!"

Mrs. Zhang picked up the baby, while Mrs. Hong found someone to carry a bundle of wormwood and went out.

"Aunt Hong, what are you doing with these wormwood?"

Cao Nan lay on a stretcher and asked curiously.

Mrs. Hong smiled and replied: "Ah Fu said just now that this thing is very useful. It is used for washing the body. It works very well. I will find someone to try it."

There was a sweetness on Cao Nan's face.

She gave Deng Ji a blank look, and said softly, "Ah Fu, you are so smart!"

The implication is to blame Deng Ji: learn from my younger brother, look at my brother, although he does not study as much as you, he is much better than you.

Deng Ji could only respond with a smirk to his wife's petty arrogance.

Guo Jia was amazed in his heart, but he was not surprised...

I once heard Cao Gong talk about it, saying that Cao Ji had a son under his knees, and he was always capable of whimsical ideas.Yinmo is somewhat mysterious. As Yinmo's son, Cao Peng has some strange things in his head, which seems to be common sense.There are records in ancient books that Mozi once made flying birds, which flew continuously for three days... Mohism later became famous for its fraternity, and became a man of chivalry.On the contrary, it is the art of mechanism, which gradually becomes unknown.Seeing Cao Peng's gaze, Guo Jia felt a little more satisfied, and the smile on his face became wider...

"Brother, my younger brother is coming to the door with double happiness today. We will serve wine later, so you should stay for a few more drinks."

The joy of housewarming and the joy of having a beautiful son are indeed double happiness.

But if you count the news that Deng Ji is about to become an official, it's really three blessings!

However, both Deng Ji and Guo Jia are prudent people, and they will not tell others until they are sure.

Guo Jia also nodded again and again and said, "It's legitimate to bother!"

While talking, he and Deng Ji walked to the hall, while walking, Guo Jia said: "Uncle Sun, Ah Fu is already 14 years old this year."

"Well, it will be fifteen soon."

"That's the age to go to school."

Deng Ji sighed, not without disappointment, and said: "Originally, Ah Fu had a chance... It's a pity that because of the Jiangxia Huang family, he escaped from Jiyang and missed a good opportunity to learn art from a teacher. Before, Mr. Pang of Lumen Mountain treated him I value it very much, and I intend to accept him as a disciple and give him a scroll. A few days ago, Ah Nan also talked about this matter with me, and entrusted me to find a husband for Ah Fu... But this busyness has delayed a lot day."

Guo Jia, be silent!

It's not that he doesn't understand the meaning of Deng Ji's words.

Deng Ji clearly wanted to invite him to find a famous teacher for Cao Peng.

But how could this be a simple matter?Yingchuan is a world-famous holy place for studying. There is Yingchuan Academy, which is famous all over the world... Guo Jia, Xun Yu and others all came from Yingchuan Academy.If Cao Peng can enter Yingchuan College, it will be of great benefit to his future.

The question is, can Yingchuan Academy accept Cao Peng?
It is said that there is no distinction between teaching and learning, but in fact it is divided into three, six, and nine classes.No name, no background, no background, even rich may not be able to enter Yingchuan Academy.

Take a look at the students of Yingchuan Academy, who is a simple person?
Although Guo Jia is said to be from a poor family, but the three generations of court officials in his ancestors also have some connections.His father is also an official. Although his official position is not obvious, he is protected by the shadow of his ancestors.As for Xun Yu, Chen Qun and others, they are all descendants of high-ranking families... Cao Peng has no reputation and no background, so it is obviously very difficult to enter Yingchuan Academy.Of course, Guo Jia can ask someone to help, recommend Cao Peng as Xiaolian, and then he will be eligible to enter the academy.The question is, will Guo Jia help with this?Even if he is willing to help, he may not be able to find someone who is willing to recommend Cao Peng.

Even Xun Yu might not agree...

For Xiaolian and Maocai, there are only a few places for each county every year.

Not to mention recommending for Cao Peng, the Xun family themselves have to fight for this spot every year, so how could they give up the spot to Cao Peng?

Difficult, very difficult!
Guo Jia didn't dare to take this job, but he also felt that it would be very serious for Cao Peng to continue like this.

He hesitated for a moment, and said softly: "Uncle Sun, it's not that I don't want to help, but... you know, it's hard to find a famous teacher!"

Deng Ji couldn't understand what Guo Jia meant, and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

In his life, he might not be qualified to enter Yingchuan Academy!Originally, it was a beautiful thing for Cao Peng to pay homage to the Lumen Mountain Gate...but Huang shot him and destroyed him.Every time he thought about this, Deng Ji felt a little sad.He very much hoped that Cao Peng would have a great future.

Guo Jia couldn't bear it, so he said, "Uncle Sun, I have an idea."

"Oh?"

"It's hard to get into Yingchuan Academy. I really have no good way. But Afu Conghui, if he doesn't have a famous teacher to guide him, it's a pity for his aptitude. I do know some people, but those people...you know, they all have a bad temper I think, with Ah Fu's intelligence, he will become a great weapon sooner or later. It doesn't matter whether he is a "famous" teacher or not, the key is that this person has outstanding virtues and real talents."

"The big brother means..."

"What I mean is that looking for a gentleman doesn't necessarily mean looking for that 'famous' teacher.

In this world, there are countless people who are talented but not famous... Do you still remember the time when I was asked to help my uncle? "

Deng Ji Zheng nodded, "Of course I remember."

"Actually, I found a suitable candidate. But I didn't expect that Ah Fu's network is wider than mine, and I found Guo Yong. Hehe, I have inquired about Guo Yong, and he is better than the person I found for you. Suitable. Because the person I found for you has never been a senior official, and he is not very familiar with those trivial matters. However, you are about to go to Haixi County, but you need a helper."

Deng Ji looked at Guo Jia with some doubts.

"Brother, just speak up."

"This man lives in Chenliu, and his name is Puyang Kai.

He has excellent talents and studies, and is good at "Han Shi", "Li" and "Spring and Autumn".It's a pity that he is also a person with no background, and now he is teaching disciples in Waihuang.I wanted him to help you, but when you mentioned about Ah Fu just now, I think Puyang Kai should be able to handle this matter...

By the way, Wen Ruo said that although Kong Wenju didn't like this man, he respected his talent and learning very much. "

"In that case, why didn't my lord conscript him?"

Deng Ji's words were right, and he got to the point.

Guo Jia's cheeks twitched, and he said in embarrassment: "This person has a bad reputation."

"Uh?"

"He was once punished for half a year for stealing chickens; during the Taiping Rebellion, he became a thief again... Although he didn't do anything bad, his reputation does have something..."

Steal chicken?From a thief?
This is a great sin!

Stealing chickens is a blemish on moral character; being a thief is even more detrimental to integrity.

No matter which one it is, it can be regarded as a major crime.No wonder Cao Cao didn't dare to use him... It's not that he doesn't want to, but he has to worry about the attitude of the people around him.Cao Cao at this time is far from the heroic Cao Cao who issued a recruitment order later, stating clearly that "regardless of character, any skill can be used".He is in the stage of starting a business, and the things that need to be considered include all aspects, as well as the attitude of the advisers around him.

Presumably, those celebrities would not be willing to work with a thief who steals chickens!

Even Deng Ji was a little unhappy when he heard this.

Good luck, you introduced me to the chicken thief, and you want to be the husband of my Ah Fu?

No matter how talented he is, I can't agree...

When Deng Ji opened his mouth, he wanted to refuse.

Guo Jia said: "Uncle Sun, I also know this person, he is a bit inappropriate. But listen to me...he stole chickens because his wife was pregnant. His house was completely empty, seeing his wife was thin, so he started stealing chickens As for the idea of ​​following a thief, it is even more helpless.

Think back then, how amazing was the Taiping bandits?
The officers and soldiers retreated in successive defeats and almost fled.If Puyang Kai doesn't follow the thief, his wife and children will die, so he has no choice but to do it! "

Deng Ji frowned, but remained speechless.

No matter what the reasoning is, this stealing chicken and following a thief are all facts!
Deng Ji can ignore other things, but he must consider Cao Peng's future.

In the future, when people mention Cao Peng, they will say that his teacher is a chicken thief, a peace thief... It is not good to spread the word, and it will not benefit Cao Peng's future.

"Uncle Sun, this person is indeed capable, you might as well think about it.

If you refuse to let him be Mr. Ah Fu, you can also take him to Haixi County... I think this person can at least solve a lot of troubles for you. "

It can be seen that Guo Jia likes this Puyang Kai very much.

Deng Ji thought for a while and said with a wry smile, "Brother, let me think twice about this before I reply to you."

"That's fine... I know how to catch someone, so stabilize him first."

"Steady?"

"I heard that Puyang Kai's life is very unsatisfactory because of his reputation. He has a son named Puyang Yi, who is about the same age as Ah Fu. Puyang Kai is worried that if he stays in his hometown, he will delay his son. future, ready to move to Jiangdong."

Poor parents in the world!

Deng Ji didn't have a deep understanding of this sentence before.

But now, just now... he became a father.At the moment when the little life was born, he felt the heavy burden on his shoulders.Suddenly, Deng Ji seemed to understand Puyang Kai's difficulties.If you are not a father, it is difficult to understand the bitterness of it.

In my heart, I felt a little loose in an instant.

A person who is willing to leave his homeland for his son... is not without merit.

Thinking of this, Deng Ji nodded!
(End of this chapter)