Cao Thief

Chapter 124 Departure (12)

At the end of August in the second year of Jian'an, Cao Cao was in Xudu, vowing to defeat the rebels.

Taking Ruyin prefect Man Chong as the vanguard, commanded 8000 people to garrison Ruyin; Guo Jia was also used as the military commander to sacrifice wine, Sikong Cao Cao and Dong Zhao were Sima, and ordered general Xu Huang to help, Pinglu Xiaowei Yujin, and Lihu prefect Li Dian , each ordered [-] elite soldiers, divided into three groups, and conquered Yuan Shu...

Cao Cao led the central army himself, and ordered Dianwei, Xu and Chu to lead the two armies of tiger, ben and tiger and defend.

At the same time, Zhendong General Liu Bei, Zuo General Lu Bu, Wu Chenghou, and Han Ming General Sun Ce raised their troops and rushed straight to Shouchun.

For a time, the world vibrated!
Although Cao Cao has experienced many battles before, this time, the nature is completely different.

Cao Cao is called begging for rebellion on behalf of the sky, so he naturally strives to win in one battle.Not only to win, but also to win beautifully, to win simply.

Otherwise, it is not enough to reflect the prestige of the Han Dynasty.

Some people praised it, and naturally some people ridiculed it.Although Yuan Shao didn't say anything, he put on a posture of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight; and Liu Biao of Jingzhou was not very happy. Although he wanted to send troops to harass Cao Cao, considering his reputation, he finally gave up this idea.

An army of [-] marched in mighty strength.

And on the day Cao Cao led his troops to attack Yuan Shu, a convoy quietly left Xudu.

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The appointment of the imperial court was finally issued.

Ren Dengji was the order of Haixi, and he went to Haixi to take up his post today.

This Haixi County is Guannan County, the south gate of Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province in later generations.

In the fourth year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, in the south of Haizhou, [-] miles away, he established the Marquis of Haixi, which was the fiefdom of Li Guangli, the general of the second division at that time.In the third year of Zhenghe, Li Guangli surrendered to the Xiongnu, and the Marquis of Haixi was changed to Haixi County.It was under the rule of Donghai County at first, and later belonged to Guangling County.

Pu Yangkai was only in his early forties, but due to various reasons, he looked quite old.

He was born in Chenliu, and now works as a teacher in Waihuang County.To be honest, if it wasn't for Xun Yu's recommendation, Pu Yangkai might not have liked Deng Ji.Temperament, rather cold, don't like to talk.When I have nothing to do, I just read a book in my room.

Write a good calligraphy, the best "Spring and Autumn" in my life.

In Guo Jia's words, Puyang Kai liked the style of the Six Kingdoms and read Korean poetry.

This Korean poem refers to Korea during the Warring States Period.Isn't there "Zheng Feng" and "Han Feng" in the Book of Songs?Throughout the entire volume of The Book of Songs, Pu Yangkai only read Korean poetry.Because Chenliu was the capital of South Korea back then.Puyang Kai thought that he was a survivor of the old Korean... Moreover, he was good at "Zhou Li", and he was very strict in every move. He was an old master who paid great attention to etiquette.

When Cao Peng was in front of Puyang Kai, he always felt under great pressure.

Seeing him, Cao Peng would think of those old scholars of later generations.His face is old-fashioned, he doesn't like to talk and smile...

Even Deng Ji had the idea of ​​buying horse bones with a lot of money at the beginning.Although Cao Peng reprimanded him and woke him up, he didn't think how powerful Puyang Kai could be.People often say that people have aura!Pu Yangkai has such an aura.When you stand in front of him, even if he doesn't say a word, you will feel the heavy pressure.Is righteousness?Not sure... Anyway, it feels very stressful.Cao Peng has seen a lot of things in this life and previous life, but he still feels a little nervous.

Such an old master must be unusual!

This was Cao Peng's first thought when he saw Puyang Kai.

Puyang Kai had decided to move his family to Lujiang to join his old friend.But because of Xun Yu's persuasion, he gave up the idea.

He said to Deng Ji: "I am going to Haixi, so I can accompany you.

But if I make a good suggestion and you don't accept it, and you can't give me a suitable reason, then I will automatically resign. "

This sentence has the meaning of Sun Tzu's Art of War: "If you listen to my plan, you will win if you use it, keep it; if you don't listen to my plan, you will lose if you use it, go away."Since you want me to help you, you have to listen to my ideas.If you don't listen and can't find a reason, then I'll leave.

It sounded like he was threatening Deng Ji.

But if you think about it carefully, it is not without reason for Pu Yangkai to do this.

After all, he is already old, and he has not developed much in the Central Plains.If you are willing to listen to me, I can also help you.But if you don't want to listen to me, why should I stay and waste time?Puyang Kai has a son under his knees, and he must make plans for his son.Everyone's ugly words are in the open, stay together if they get along, and go their separate ways if they don't get along, don't wrong anyone...

Deng Ji felt very uncomfortable at the beginning.

But after thinking about it, it doesn't seem to be a big deal.

If you have a good idea, I will listen; if you have a bad idea, I will not listen.

If you want to insist on something that I think is wrong, then I'm sorry, just break up.

So Deng Ji agreed.

But Cao Peng heard something unusual from Puyang Kai's words.If a person is not really capable, how can he say such words?People with skills are more eccentric; people without skills are the ones who keep their promises and obey them.

What Deng Ji needs is a helper, not errands.

If Puyang Kai didn't have his own ideas, then what's the use of Deng Ji wanting him?
Just what Puyang Kai said was enough to make Cao Peng admire him... Puyang Kai also has a son named Puyang Yi, who is one year younger than Cao Peng.This time, Puyang Yi did not come with Puyang Kai, but was arranged by Puyang Kai to go to Lujiang.

Obviously, Puyang Kai himself is not very optimistic about Deng Ji.

Perhaps, in his mind, it was definitely impossible for Deng Ji to bear him.As for him, it may not be long before he can leave.

So I sent Puyang Yi to a friend's home in Lujiang.

Deng Ji was also helpless about this.

If someone is willing to help him, it is already giving him enough face; if it is not going to happen, he will buy one and get one free, which is a bit unreasonable.

In this regard, Cao Peng is also helpless...

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After Pu Yangkai came to Cao's Mansion, he was still very withdrawn and didn't like to talk to others.

Most of the time, he was carefully reading the official documents and materials of Haixi County.For example, the local customs, such as the climate conditions there... Deng Ji took Cao Peng to greet him every day.Even though Pu Yangkai didn't pay him much attention, he didn't show any dissatisfaction.Following Deng Ji, Cao Peng is also secretly observing Puyang Kai, trying to find his flaws...

It's a pity that Puyang Kai has no desires.

Not good at women, not good at money, more like a standard ascetic in life.

Get up before dawn every morning, exercise, and then read in the study.After lunch, he'll take a nap that doesn't last longer than half an hour.After waking up, I began to read official documents.Take a walk around the neighborhood for an hour after dinner, wash up and go to bed when you come back.To use a more fashionable sentence, it is to work with the sun and rest with the sun, and life is very regular.

Such a person is indeed not easy to recruit!

As for Deng Ji's fellow villager Deng Zhi, the letter has been sent there, but there is still no reply.

Can Deng Zhi come over?Still in two.

To be honest, Cao Peng was not particularly confident about Deng Zhi coming to help, so he had to put all his energy on Puyang Kai.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, Cao Cao raised his troops!
At the same time, the appointment of the imperial court also arrived at the Cao Mansion, and Deng Ji was appointed as the order of Haixi.

Just like what Guo Jia said, Man Chong didn't embarrass Deng Ji.On the contrary, Man Chong was very happy when he learned that Deng Ji was going to Haixi.The envoy sent by Cao Cao said many good things about Deng Ji.Because of this, Cao Cao finally made up his mind.

Cao Ji has already taken office in He Yi Workshop.

Only Zhang's mother and daughter are left at home, as well as little Deng Ai, who has just turned one month old.

Deng Juye and his wife stayed in Cao's Mansion in Xudu.Originally, Cao Nan wanted to go to Haixi County with Deng Ji.But considering that she had just given birth, Xiao Deng Ai was young and couldn't do without her mother, so she was rejected by Deng Ji.In addition, there are ten maidservants and ten generals left in Cao's mansion.Zhou Cang and Xia Houlan took ten heroes from Tufushan and went to Haixi County with Deng Ji to take up their posts...

Cao Peng also went with Deng Ji.

Although Deng Ji's original intention was to hope that Cao Peng would stay in Xudu and try to join a famous teacher.

But Cao Peng firmly disagreed.

“It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.

I went to Haixi with my brother-in-law, so I could add more insights. I have been able to read "Poetry" and "On" through, and now I am reading "Shangshu".If there is something I don't understand, I can ask my brother-in-law or Mr. Puyang for advice, and he will definitely teach me. "

After Cao Peng finished speaking, he also looked at Puyang Kai.

Pu Yangkai's face was cold, with a cold expression.

However, from his fleeting eyes, Cao Peng read a hint of appreciation.

"If the young master asks me, I will tell you everything."

During this period of time, Deng Ji had also been in contact with Puyang Kai.

Pu Yangkai looked cold and had a weird temper.But when it comes to learning, his knowledge is more solid than that of Deng Ji.

After all, he is a person who has taught books, and his understanding of the traditional "Poetry" and "On" is far beyond Deng Ji's comparison.

If Pu Yangkai is willing to teach Cao Peng, Deng Ji has no objection.But Deng Ji also has a bottom line: Cao Peng cannot worship Puyang Kai as his teacher.

why?

In the final analysis, Puyang Kai's reputation is still bad.

Ah Fu is so smart, he must learn from a big person in the future!

Deng Ji had suffered enough from not having a famous teacher.In the early years, if he practiced criminal names, if he could have a famous teacher, he would not be miserable.

Cao Peng understood Deng Ji's thoughts, but he already had a candidate in his heart.

However, he doesn't know if that person is willing to accept him...

Facing the dawn, Cao Peng and his party embarked on the eastward journey.Deng Ji rode in a carriage, and Puyang Kai also had a carriage.In addition to some salutes, there are more stacks of letters and files in the car.Deng Ji took away the official documents Xun Yu handed over as much as possible.He doesn't know much about Haixi yet, so he can learn more about the situation while he is on his way.

Guo Jia said that Haixi is very complicated.

When Xun Yu asked him to go to accept the appointment, he also said that Haixi was a place with intertwined roots.

Shangshu Xunyou sent someone to tell Deng Ji: "Haixi is at the junction of the three counties, and we must have a good relationship with the local gentry, especially the Chen family of Guangling."

There were many kind reminders like this, and even Cao Zhen secretly told Cao Peng: "When you arrive in Haixi, it's best to visit Wei Mi."

The implication is to tell Cao Peng that Haixi is really dangerous!
But how dangerous is it?

Cao Zhen can't tell...

"Ah Fu, that old bastard is really good at making decisions."

Zhou Cang and Xia Houlan lead the way ahead, while Cao Peng, Wang Mai and Deng Fan escort the cart behind.

Wang Mai urged the horse, tied the bridle with Cao Peng, muttered in a low voice, and his eyes fell on the second carriage.It was Puyang Kai who was sitting in that car.

"Brother Tiger, don't complain!"

Cao Peng frowned, and reprimanded: "Mr. Bo Ning is talented and knowledgeable. From now on, we need to respect him more. If you keep nagging, go back to Xudu. My fifth brother and I It's enough to go..."

Wang Mai grinned and cupped his hands again and again.

"I'm not... well, well, I won't complain anymore! Don't let me go back."

Among the Xiaobayi, the one with the deepest relationship with Cao Peng and the best relationship is Wang Mai.He also didn't want to reprimand Wang Mai, but these people like himself are alone now.Although Cao Peng knew a little about messy things because he traveled through the crowd, he was really not sure about governing the place.Pu Yangkai is undoubtedly Deng Ji's most reliable helper at present.Cao Peng didn't want it, the relationship with him was too stiff.

Wang Mai stopped complaining, and Deng Fan naturally wouldn't say anything strange.

The three of them talked in low voices while following the carriage.

"The third brother shouted the day before yesterday that he wanted to go there too... Sigh, after staying in Xudu for so long, we are separated all of a sudden, and I really feel a little bit reluctant."

"Is it because you don't want to let go of the third brother, or because you don't want to let go of the prosperity?"

"Of course it's the third brother and the others... No matter how prosperous Xudu is, what does it have to do with me? I practice martial arts all day long, and I don't have much time to play around in Xudu."

Cao Peng laughed and said, "Don't you really remember Xu Du?"

Deng Fan said suddenly: "I miss my father, and my mother..."

Growing up so big, Deng Fan has never left his parents.When I went to Haixi this time, I was thousands of miles away from Xu Du, so I would inevitably feel homesick.As soon as he walked out of the city gate of Xudu, Deng Fan started to get angry!It was also fortunate that he was walking with Cao Peng and others. If he was walking alone, he might have started to cry by now.Cao Peng didn't laugh at Deng Fan, and Wang Mai also showed some concern.

"I also miss my father...he is going out with the lord today, I don't know..."

In my impression, Cao Cao conquered Yuan Shu and finally won!

But it seems that winning is not so easy, but the loss is not too serious.

"Brother Hutou, don't worry... Uncle Wang is in the Huben Army, and he is in charge of the Central Army. He is not in charge, what are you worried about?"

"But in the battle of Wancheng, wasn't Dian Zhonglang also a former guard?"

One word from Wang Mai nearly choked Cao Peng to death.

Yes, Dian Wei was indeed in the army of the old guard at that time, and he almost lost his life in the end.

Cao Peng scratched his head, "Brother Hutou, these are two different things."

"Why are there two different things?"

"The last time Duke Cao was in Wancheng, it was mainly because... he took it lightly; but this time, Duke Cao will never make the same mistake again. Moreover, Duke Cao is accompanied by Guo Jijiu this time. Who is Guo Jijiu? Presumably You also know, how could the lord make the same mistakes again?"

After listening to Wang Mai, he also felt that there was some truth.

He immediately showed his face and smiled, and when he was about to speak, he suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes coming from behind him, getting closer.

"Ah Fu, Ah Fu wait for me!"

Cao Peng reined in his horse and turned around to look.

I saw smoke and dust billowing on the road behind me.

A group of cavalry came galloping from the direction of Xudu like lightning.

There are two young generals in the lead, with black horses on their crotches, one with a pair of halberds and a big axe;Behind the two of them, there are [-] followers and two carts.When Cao Peng saw these two people, he couldn't help being stunned.

He turned the horse's head and greeted him.

"Second brother, third brother, where are you going?"

The two young generals are Dian Man and Xu Yi.

I saw that the two of them were in high spirits, with excited expressions on their faces.

"Ah Fu, we have decided to go to Haixi County with you."

"what?"

Dianman nodded again and again, "Yeah, after you left, both Datou and I felt that Xudu had become very boring. The eldest brother went to the Tiger and Leopard Riding, and now he is practicing in the camp all day long, and he has no time at all; the fourth and the fourth The sixth child, one went to Luoyang, and the other went to Chang'an...

Datou and I have made some calculations. Anyway, there is nothing to do in Xudu, so we might as well go to Haixi with you to increase our knowledge! "

"You want to go to Haixi with me?"

"Yes!" Xu Yi waved her arms excitedly, "I heard that Haixi is in chaos now, and it's a good time for my brother to build his career!"

These two, could it be that they took the trip to Haixi as a game?
"Ah Fu, look, we are all ready! Datou even specially dispatched [-] clansmen from the clan to go with us. Don't underestimate them, they are very powerful. They are all good at fighting! We are here! Haixi will definitely be able to help you in the future."

At this time, Deng Ji also heard the commotion behind.

So he ordered people to stop the carriage and come out to check the situation...

"Afu, what's going on?"

He asked with some dissatisfaction: "We still have to hurry. If we delay any longer, we will miss Sutou and sleep in the wilderness after dark."

"Uh... the second brother and the third brother are here!"

Cao Peng smiled wryly, looked at Deng Ji and said, "Second brother and third brother said they would go to Haixi County with us, and they brought horses and chariots with them!"

"what?"

Deng Ji was startled when he heard this.

These two are going to Haixi too?

The situation over there is very complicated. If something goes wrong between the two of them, Deng Ji can't afford it.

"Aman, big head, are you going to Haixi too?"

Xu Yi raised her chest on the horse, "Of course...We and Ah Fu are sworn brothers, how can we bear to see him in danger?"

When was Lao Tzu in danger?
In his heart, Cao Peng yelled... You follow me, that's what put me in danger!
But people have good intentions, and they can't refuse.

Deng Ji still wanted to persuade, but he heard Dianman say: "Brother Deng, we will go with Ah Fu, my father and the others agree, otherwise it is impossible for Datou to bring people over. If you don't agree, Datou and I will not force you." You go your own way, Datou and I will go to Haixi by ourselves."

Do Dian Wei and Xu Chu agree?
At this point there is nowhere to look...

But what Dianman said was right, if Xu Chu disagreed, it is estimated that Xu Yi would not be able to bring an entourage.

Pu Yangkai suddenly opened the curtain of the car, "Uncle and Sun, since they are going, take them with you. Anyway, you need manpower when you arrive in Haixi. Maybe the two of them can help... Besides, don't you Let them go, and they will go too, if something goes wrong along the way, wouldn't it be more troublesome?"

Deng Ji thought about it, and it seemed to be the same reason.

"Since that's the case, follow along... But let's be clear, you have to obey my orders!"

"This is nature, this is nature!" Dianman said mysteriously, "Brother Deng, we also brought three pieces of armor!"

Cao Peng always feels that these two are not here to help, and the nature of the disturbance may be greater.

But since Deng Ji agreed, it's not good for him to speak out against it.Pu Yangkai's words were not wrong, there was indeed no one in Deng Ji's hands.

"In that case, let's go on the road."

"Let's go, let's go!" Xu Yi yelled, directing the carriage to follow.

Cao Peng fell behind, looking at the excited Dianman and Xu Yi, he couldn't help but say to Wang Mai: "I always feel that the two of them escaped secretly!"

"What should I do?"

Cao Peng scratched his head and said with a wry smile: "What else can we do? Keep up with them, we have to keep an eye on them, and don't let them cause trouble."

I hope these two guys won't cause trouble!

At this time, Cao Peng could only pray secretly in his heart...

(End of this chapter)