Cao Thief

Chapter 125 Would like to hear the details (ask for a monthly ticket urgently!)
From Xudu to Haixi, you need to pass through the land of three states.

Depart from Xudu, pass Chenliu, go to Peiguo, or enter Guangling from Xiapi, or go straight to Haixi through Donghai County.This long road does not seem to be so pleasant to walk.Although Cao Cao has tried his best to restore the vitality of various places since he took charge of the court.But along the way, looking around, dead bodies are everywhere, full of desolation.Things might be better around town, but once you get away from town, things get worse.Abandoned villages, ruined walls; barren land, overgrown with weeds... Simple graves can be seen everywhere.What's more, if you walk all the way, you may see no people but pale bones for an hour or two.

Dianman and Xu Yi were still in high spirits at first.

But after walking for two or three days, it became a little silent!
Late autumn is bleak, the ground is withered and yellow, and it is full of ruins.Coupled with those scenes, it makes people feel even stronger.

The two stopped laughing, and most of the time, they would look at the bleak scene, silently, and sometimes even think along the way.

Cao Peng didn't bother them, nor did he make a joke.

He just observed quietly, unwilling to interrupt Dianman and Xu Yi's train of thought.

Some people say that hiking can make people grow.But the thing is, depending on how you go hiking...

Along the way, there are groups of horses and chariots, and there are welcomes and send-offs wherever they pass.Dine and drink, dance and dance!Most of what you see is just an illusion.

Only by sinking your heart and moving forward silently can you see the most real world.

Whether it was Deng Ji or Puyang Kai, they were not the kind of people who liked flattery.As for Zhou Cang Xiahoulan, the same is generally true.

Cao Peng didn't want to disturb, so he gave Dianman and Xu Yi room to think.

On the fourth day of the journey, the chariots and horses crossed the Langtang Canal and arrived at Gaoyang Pavilion.This place is very close to Jiwu, Dianman suddenly proposed that he wanted to go home and have a look.

The four-day trip made Dianman seem to be much more mature.

After Cao Peng informed Deng Ji of Dianman's request, he agreed to his request.

"Third Brother, shall I go with you?"

"No, you guys have a good rest here, I'll be back early tomorrow morning at the latest."

Looking at the sky, it was really late.

Cao Peng didn't force it, so he nodded in agreement.

Everyone decided to stay overnight in Gaoyang Pavilion that night and wait for Dianman to come back.

After four days of dawn travel and overnight stay, what I saw was bleak.It is also a huge consumption of people's mental and physical strength.Everyone looked very tired, so after dinner, they went to bed early.Cao Peng didn't rest, and first arranged with Xia Houlan and Zhou Cang to be on duty.That's right, this Gaoyang Pavilion is located between Yongqiu and Yu County, so it is quite safe.But the problem is that because it is located between two counties, the governance seems to be very lax.Neither Yongqiu nor Yuxian seemed to be particularly concerned about Gaoyangting.

The head of Gaoyang Pavilion is a local elder, and he privately told Cao Peng: Be careful.

Be careful of what?
He didn't say it, but everyone knew it.

Just looking at the dilapidated Gaoyang Pavilion, one can get a general idea.

If the law and order here were good, the location of Gaoyang Pavilion would definitely not be the scene in front of us.This shows that Gaoyang Pavilion is not peaceful.But it doesn't matter, since the pavilion chief is still there, it means that even if the Gaoyang Pavilion is chaotic, it is very limited chaos.

Otherwise, this Gaoyang Pavilion would have ceased to exist long ago...

Deng Ji read official documents in the room, and seized all the time to learn about Haixi's situation.

Cao Peng became a book boy and waited by the side.After reading "On" for a while, he felt a little tired, so he walked out of the room.

Deng Ji didn't care about him either, because he knew that Cao Peng didn't need him to worry about it.

There was already a chill in the bleak night wind.

Cao Peng subconsciously wrapped his robe around his body and finished it under the corridor.In the courtyard, there are withered grass vines, a few wisterias climbing along the courtyard wall, and a few small white flowers blooming.Cao Peng had never seen this kind of wisteria in his previous life.According to the old pavilion chief, this is a very common plant in the local area, and it blooms at the turn of autumn and winter.Whenever the wisteria blooms, you know that winter is coming.

In the courtyard, I practiced Zhuang Gong for a while!

The head of the spirit has also become vigorous...

Cao Peng has fallen into a relatively slow growth period since guiding qi into his bones.

The continuous strengthening of bones requires a lot of nourishment of qi and blood.Only when the bones have reached a certain level of toughness can they continue to grow.This is an inevitable stage of Yigu, so Cao Peng is not in a hurry.Although it is impossible to practice the exercises like before after traveling a long distance, taking time out every day to practice pile exercises for a while, the effect is still quite good.Only when the tendons are stretched can the body be strong.

The most important thing about practice is an attitude.

There is always some time to spare.It just depends on whether you want to...

Cao Peng is well aware of his situation.Any view of the big picture, any talent and learning, are all fucking clouds.It’s okay to take it out to show off occasionally, but after a long time, sooner or later people will see that he is a hollow carrot.That's why he has to study hard and take the time to practice.With a strong body and outstanding martial arts, at least he can survive in this era.

He didn't want Deng Ji, a native of the Han Dynasty.

It is even more impossible to have a strong background like Dian Man Xu Yi...

Sometimes, Cao Peng even felt that he was inferior to Wang Mai and Deng Fan.Speaking of understanding of this era, I am far inferior to the two of them.

The oppression of survival makes Cao Peng always have a strong sense of crisis...

"Who!"

A soft sound woke Cao Peng from his contemplation.

He instinctively turned sideways and looked towards the source of the sound.

"Mr. Puyang?"

In the night, under the dim light of the corridor, the figure of Puyang Kai Qinghuang appeared in Cao Peng's sight.

Wearing a white gown, it stands out in the dark.Puyang Kai is a person who pays great attention to etiquette. Even though he has many shortcomings, he is very particular about his clothes.What season, what kind of clothing, he will never make a mistake.Seeing that winter is coming, he still wears the white Zen clothes in autumn.In his words, the winter solstice does not come, but autumn is still there, so the color of clothing must be followed.

In this regard, Cao Peng has nothing to do.

Pu Yangkai stepped out of the shadows and looked at Cao Peng suspiciously.

"Youxue, are you still awake?"

Cao Peng chose his own name, but because of his age, most people like to call him by his baby name.

But Puyang Kai is different. He strictly follows the etiquette and customs.Now that you have characters, you can no longer call your baby name.

Moreover, in Pu Yangkai's view, since you have taken the characters, it also shows that you are already an adult.

Although he has nothing to do with Cao Peng, he treats Cao Peng as an adult.To be honest, Cao Peng still feels a little weird about the word 'Youxue'.He was called Cao Youxue in his previous life, and Yongyouxue can be regarded as a nostalgia for his previous life.He hopes to use this method to remind him that he is a reborn person.But everyone has been calling him 'Ah Fu Ah Fu', which makes Cao Peng often have an illusion that he is a person of this era... Sometimes, he even rejects 'Youxue'.

The last time the word 'Youxue' was used was at the post station in Yangchu Town.

It's been almost a year now...

Hearing Pu Yangkai call him "Youxue" at first, Cao Peng had the illusion that he had fallen into a dream.

"Ah, my brother-in-law hasn't slept yet. I'm worried about what's going on with him, so..."

Unexpectedly, before Cao Peng could finish speaking, Pu Yangkai interrupted him.

"Youxue, you have to remember that when you talk to outsiders in the future, you can't call your uncle and grandson your brother-in-law. He is Hai Xiling now, and when he takes office, everything he does will be noticed by many people. You always call him brother-in-law , will cause many people to misunderstand. No matter what you do, others will think that your uncle and grandson are behind you... You can call him whatever you want in private, but when talking with outsiders, you need to respect his official position."

"what?"

"Don't think it's a trivial matter, it's etiquette.

The place where Deng Haixi went to work is a place where there are many families.He came from a bad family background and was not well-known, so he was bound to be rejected by the locals.Because of this, every word and deed of yours must follow the etiquette. Only in this way can you be accepted by the local clan...

I also know that this is not easy, and even a little wronged you.

But since you are going to take office with Deng Haixi, you have to think about him... Uncle Sun often said, you are a smart person, and you must understand. "

It has to be said that this old man is rigid and disgusting.

But Cao Peng was very grateful.

At least, Puyang Kai is a very conscientious person.Now that he has become Deng Ji's staff, everything he does is considered on Deng Ji's side.

Cao Peng bowed and said, "My boy is taught."

"Also, remind Deng Haixi that he is not dressed properly."

Cao Peng was startled, looking at Puyang Kai, not quite understanding what he meant.

"Although he has no fame, he is an official of the imperial court. Therefore, he should dress according to the etiquette...Look at him, he is wearing blue clothes before autumn and winter. How proper is he? He is now wearing white clothes. Wait until the time comes. In winter, just put on a black robe.

In this way, even if he has no fame, he will not be underestimated when he visits the locals... There are some things that I can't tell him, since you are his brother-in-law, you should always mention them.Haixi, now is not a peaceful place, the uncle and grandson go here, it is difficult to walk! "

Pu Yangkai suddenly let out a sigh of emotion.

"Sir, what is Haixi's situation now?"

"Haixi has been in turmoil since the Taiping era. Even when Tao Gongzu was around, he couldn't really grasp Haixi.

In the past three years, Haixi has changed five county magistrates.

Some died strangely; others left without a trace.Now even the seal and ribbon of Haixi County are not in the hands of the imperial court, but controlled by local tyrants.And these tyrants have complicated backgrounds.Uncle and grandson wanted to gain a foothold in Haixi, but there were many difficulties. "

Cao Peng once heard Deng Ji talk about the situation in Haixi.

I also know that Haixi County is very complicated now...

But how complicated is it?Deng Ji didn't tell him either.

Deng Ji kept those official documents very well, and generally would not let Cao Peng touch them.Pu Yangkai was his staff member, so it was easy to get in touch with him. Hearing what he said, Cao Peng immediately felt nervous, and waited for Puyang Kai to continue talking, so that he could make some preparations.

Unexpectedly, Puyang Kai suddenly shut up.

He was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Cao Peng.

"I heard that you have read "Poetry" and "On" thoroughly?"

Cao Peng nodded and looked at him suspiciously.

"Then what do you think is written in the Treatise?"

This problem is a bit big!
Pu Yangkai asked Cao Peng: What is written in the Analects of Confucius?
It sounds simple, but in fact, it contains a lot of content.You should know that since the publication of the "Lun", there have been many versions of explanations.Especially since Dong Zhongshu abolished all schools of thought and only respected Confucianism, "On" has been regarded as a classic by Confucians, and it has been covered with a veil of mystery.Non-bright people are not allowed to comment on the "Lun".Because it contains Kong Zhongni's speech, who dares to explain it lightly?

Pu Yangkai's question seems to be intended to test the school.

It's just that he doesn't think it's a bit too much for a 14-year-old child to evaluate "On"?
But since Puyang Kai made his way, Cao Peng would definitely not refuse.

There seemed to be a mockery in Pu Yangkai's eyes.After he came to Xudu, he often heard people praise Cao Peng, and he couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable.

In his heart, among his peers, his son is the best.

But now... Therefore, Puyang Kai also intended to test Cao Peng.

Cao Peng couldn't help but be happy!

Old Master, I have read "The Analects of Confucius"...

He thought for a while, and replied: "The "Lun" contains nothing but the matter of going to school."

Puyang Kai frowned upon hearing this, "Continue talking."

Cao Peng saw that he did not express his opinion, so he boldly replied: "Students think that to read "Lun", you need to use your mind to understand it, and you need to study it when you are in school. If you seek what your heart knows and agrees with, it will be profound and powerful. He Achieving success in the future is nothing more than learning in the next day. Therefore, when you read "Lun", you must know the whole body and like it."

Cao Peng said that what is recorded in "The Analects of Confucius" is nothing more than the trivial things in life, and at the same time, it contains the growth perception of Confucius.

If you want to understand the mystery of it, you need to practice it yourself, understand the trivial things in life, and then slowly appreciate the magnificence of Confucius.If you have enough life, you will have insights. As you grow older, the deeper your understanding of it, the more natural it will be.

That is to say, Cao Peng objected to many celebrities today who intercepted a certain chapter of "Lun" and commented wantonly.

In other words, Cao Peng refuted the opinions of many famous people at present, and naturally revealed a hint of wildness in his tone.

Pu Yangkai's expression was a little ugly.

He was silent for a moment, and then asked suddenly: "Master said: Learning and practicing it from time to time, is it not easy to talk about it; it is a pleasure to have friends coming from afar; "Poetry" and "On" must also be able to clarify the meaning of them for me."

This involves a specific academic point of view!

Cao Peng took a deep breath, "My boy thinks that when learning and learning from time to time, the focus is on the words 'time' and 'xi'. What is learning? My boy thinks that learning is not just reading. Learning is not words! Well, it can only be said that his writing is good; no matter how much a person knows, he can only be said that he has a wide range of knowledge. The kid thinks that knowledge does not necessarily mean knowing how to read and write.

To be a good person and to do things right is knowledge.

"Zhuangzi" refers to people who have the way as real people.What is a real person?The kid thinks that if you do a good job, you are a real person... What is Tao?Confucius said: "One should be consistent."Being able to uphold the same, regardless of hardships, setbacks and failures, to strengthen one's beliefs is "one".To be "one" is to be a good person; to be a "person" is to be a real knowledge... Therefore, to learn and learn from time to time, the boy believes that only by insisting on oneself and understanding from time to time in life can one have knowledge. What you get, you can feel happy! "

Puyang Kai, take a breath!
It has to be said that what Cao Peng said almost overturned the ideas of most people in this era.

It sounds absurd, how can an illiterate person be called a learned person?But after thinking about it again, what Cao Peng said is not without reason.

Moreover, from what he said, Pu Yangkai can be sure that this child has really read the "Lun" thoroughly, otherwise it would be impossible to have this insight.

Cao Peng seems to have returned to the state where he talked with Sima Hui Pang Ji when he was at the Chemayi in Yangcian Town.

Deng Ji happened to be a little tired, so he walked out of the room and saw Cao Peng and Puyang Kai sitting side by side, as if they were discussing something.

I couldn't help but feel strange in my heart, because after a short period of contact with Puyang Kai, Deng Ji also understood something.That is a person who is proud from the bottom of his bones!Even if he promised to be his staff, Puyang Kai seldom treated him kindly.More often, Deng Ji would feel that Puyang Kai didn't want to help him at all, so he deliberately angered him and wanted to cause conflicts.

But now, Puyang Kai's attitude is extraordinarily solemn!

If the person sitting opposite Puyang Kai was a great Confucianist, his attitude would not be surprising.However, sitting in front of Puyang Kai was Cao Peng, a 14-year-old boy.It really surprised Deng Ji that Puyang Kai could show such a solemn demeanor.

"Xiahou, what are they talking about?"

Deng Ji couldn't help but grab Xia Houlan who was on duty at the door.

Xia Houlan shook her head, "I don't know too well. It seems that Mr. Puyang just took the test of Ah Fu, but he was convinced by Ah Fu's remarks!"

impossible!

Deng Ji was shocked when he heard this.

He made a gesture to signal Xia Houlan to keep quiet, and leaned up lightly.

It has long been heard that Ah Fu once debated Sima Hui and Pang Ji; it has long been heard that Ah Fu has a strong outlook on the overall situation.But to be honest, Deng Ji didn't know much about Cao Peng's knowledge.In his opinion, it is true that Cao Peng often has fantastic ideas, but his knowledge... I am afraid it is not so good.A 14 year old kid!When Deng Ji was 14 years old, he seemed to be an ordinary boy who knew nothing.

"Have friends come from afar.

I thought the true meaning was between 'friend' and 'far'.This friend is not necessarily a friend near you, and this distance is not necessarily geographically far or near. "

Deng Ji shuddered Lingling!
He heard Cao Peng's words clearly, and couldn't help but turn pale with shock.

My God, this kid Ah Fu is too daring... Hearing his tone, he is clearly explaining the "Lun".To be more serious, this guy is commenting on the "Lunyu". You are only a little old, and you dare to explain the Analects?If it is spread out, won’t it be scolded to death?
In Deng Ji's view, Puyang Kai would definitely be furious.

Unexpectedly, a strange smile appeared quietly on Puyang Kai's rigid and strict face, "Youxue, I would like to hear more about it!"

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The gap was getting bigger and bigger, and they were killed again.

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