Cao Thief

Chapter 174 Shuangshu (second update, ask for a monthly ticket)
After nightfall, Deng Ji returned to the county government with exhaustion all over his body.

The promotion of Tuntian is generally smooth, but it is difficult for ordinary people to understand the hardships if they do not experience them personally.Some local diehards will still jump out and set up obstacles.It's a tough job and requires a lot of patience.

Fortunately, Deng Ji had established his prestige in Haixi, and Zhou Cang led some people to follow.

Although those gentry made things difficult, they did not dare to take it too far.After all, this Deng Ji is not a good stubble.How could it be possible for them to take care of them casually if they could defeat three thousand pirates overnight.Deng Ji was born as a subordinate official, which can be regarded as rising from the grassroots.Therefore, he tried his best to restrain himself from some gentry's unreasonable troubles.As for those gentry, it's enough to make a fuss, but they dare not go any further.

After all, there were [-] fierce soldiers stationed outside the city.

Puyang Kai is relatively relaxed, mainly responsible for the abandoned land and the existing villages and towns.

But if so, after Puyang Kai came back, he fell asleep!
Deng Ji originally planned to have something to eat and to rest early, but he didn't expect that when he returned to the county government, he saw Cao Peng laying out food in the mansion, waiting for him to come back.

The staple food is a bowl of rice porridge, supplemented with some ginger and scallions, and a little local specialty river seafood. After chopping, boil it in white porridge, so a bowl of fragrant river seafood porridge is presented in front of Deng Ji.After eating a bowl of porridge, Deng Ji felt much more comfortable and refreshed.More importantly, the feeling of anorexia before was gone, and the appetite suddenly soared.

"This porridge is really good."

"If my brother-in-law likes to drink it, I'll come up with another recipe and give it to Hu Ban to prepare a bowl for my brother-in-law every day."

Deng Ji put down his chopsticks and looked at Cao Peng in a daze.

After a long time, he said softly: "Ah Fu, have you decided?"

Cao Peng lowered his head and gave a soft 'hmm'.

Inside, he still felt ashamed.When I came to Haixi with Deng Ji, I said that I wanted to support and take care of each other, but I didn't expect...

Unexpectedly, Deng Ji laughed.

There was a hint of warmth on that clear face.

"Actually, if you don't decide, I will persuade you."

"what?"

Deng Ji is not a fool. On the contrary, he knows a lot of things because of years of hard work at the grassroots level.

When Cao Peng said that sentence, he already knew the result.However, he was not angry, but rather relieved.

"It's best if you can figure it out yourself!" Deng Ji said, "Actually, I'm thinking about this too."

He waved for Hu Ban to come over and asked him to serve another bowl of porridge.

Then he said to Cao Peng: "Haixi is too young! This is not a place where you can display your talents and increase your experience. When Chen Yuanlong mentioned this matter the other day, I already agreed in my heart. As far as you are concerned, being able to work with Chen Yuanlong can increase your knowledge. , to broaden your horizons, and most importantly, to be valued by Chen Yuanlong will definitely be of great benefit to you in the future.

But for me, after coming to Haixi, I got a lot of help from you.

You see many things more clearly than I do... If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I've made a big mistake, how could I gain a firm foothold in Haixi?

But my brother-in-law doesn't want you to support me for the rest of my life.

There are some things that my brother-in-law wants to face and deal with by himself. Only in this way can we achieve the hard work that Feng Xiao said... It is good that you are by my side.I can save a lot of troubles and solve a lot of troubles for me.But that's not what I hoped for.Now the situation in Haixi is gradually stabilizing.Marquis Wen's use of troops against Pei County also made the Mi family unable to draw a hand for a while.

So you don't have to worry, I will be in trouble after you leave.

Although Mr. Puyang is very bookish, he is conscientious.And Dai Gan is also a dedicated person, enough to share many problems for me. "

"Brother-in-law, aren't you going to use Mr. Zishan?"

Cao Peng keenly heard that Deng Ji did not mention Bu Zhi.

Deng Ji smiled, "It's not that I'm not going to use it, but I can't use it. Mr. Bu has great talent and foresight. Letting him stay in Haixi will also delay his future. I went there in the evening Duigouji, met Mr. Bu, and asked his opinion.

Mr. Bu really hopes to go to Guangling with you, maybe he can give you some help.

At the same time, Xiahou and Tiger Head Hao Zhao, you take them away together.It is enough to keep Uncle Zhou, Deng Fan, and Feng Chao here. "

"what?"

Cao Peng didn't expect that Deng Ji did more homework than him, and even allocated the manpower properly.

"I asked Feng Chao, and he is also willing to stay.

His father, county magistrate Feng, lost his life in order to put an end to private salt, so there was no one in his family, and he had already regarded Haixi as his home.I am going to let him succeed you as Haixi Bing Cao. We will draw hundreds of people from the village to form an anti-smuggling team to deal with those smuggling salt dealers; The law and order and military affairs of the West.

On the big bear's side, continue to lead Cao Cao's post of Cao Cao.

Hutou left with you, so he just got a chance to practice well.

Generally speaking, you don't need to worry about Haixi's affairs.Besides, when you arrive in Guangling, we can still support each other. "

Haixi has always been a county under Guangling County.

No matter what position Cao Peng takes in Guangling, he can still keep in touch with Deng Ji frequently.

Cao Peng couldn't help being silent!

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"Since brother-in-law, you have already made arrangements, then I have no objection.

However, once I leave, there will be no one to take care of you... Otherwise, I will go to the village to pick a few suitable ones to take care of you. "

"Hey..." Deng Ji waved his hand with a smile, took out a letter from his bosom, and handed it to Cao Peng.

"what is this?"

"Your sister asked someone to write a letter, saying that she is going to Haixi."

"what?"

"She will bring Xiaoai with her, hehe, I don't dare to make her unhappy at this time."

It can be seen that Deng Ji and Cao Nan grew up in adversity, and their relationship is very strong.Hearing that Cao Nan and Deng Ai were coming, Cao Peng couldn't help being happy.But she immediately frowned again, showing a hint of worry.

"If my sister comes over, isn't that mother..."

While speaking, he opened the letter.

"Mother, you don't have to worry, with Aunt Hong, Mother will be fine.

Moreover, Guo Yong's family members have also arrived in Xudu, so they can just be a companion with mother..."

Guo Yong's family?
Cao Peng raised his eyebrows.

Anyway, he felt that no matter what Guo Yong was, he couldn't be as caring as Mrs. Hong.

With the light on, Cao Peng took the letter and read it quickly.The content of the letter is actually very simple.It should be Cao Nan entrusting someone to write it... because Cao Nan can't read.Everything at home is fine, and Cao Ji is also doing a very good job in Heyi Workshop.

Especially this time when Cao Cao conquered Wancheng, Cao Ji's Heyi workshop made three hundred treasured swords in three months, which made Cao Cao overjoyed.Before going out in November, Cao Ji was conferred the title of noble, worshiped as the fifth doctor, rewarded 25 hectares of land and 25 mansions.The "Five Doctors" were originally taken from the Qin twenty-rank system and continued since the Han Dynasty.However, during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, in order to raise war expenses, the twentieth-class nobles could be traded, so their status was far less prominent and important than it was at the beginning of the Qin and Han Dynasties.

However, the twentieth rank is still a symbol of identity and status.

According to the law of the Han Dynasty, the nobles of the common people are not allowed to pass the public ride.Any excess must be returned to the tribe.

That is to say, if you are a commoner and you have won the ninth rank and fifth doctor, then you can only enjoy the treatment of the eighth rank, and the extra rank will be replaced by your family.If you have a son, then he can get the title of first-class knight, duke.

Cao Ji was named a ninth-class noble all at once, which is equivalent to leaping from an ordinary commoner to an official.

This in itself is a great improvement. From now on, the Cao family will no longer be born as a commoner...

According to the rules of the twentieth rank, Cao Ji can obtain 25 hectares of land.However, because Xudu was farming and all the land was nationalized, Cao Ji could not get the actual land, and could only enjoy the grain and salary of 25 hectares of land.But for a family like Cao Ji, [-] hectares of grain and salary are enough for their family to live comfortably.

In addition, Cao Ji can also get a homestead due to being a knight.

According to the law of the Han Dynasty, the standard of a homestead is that a land of thirty steps square is a 'house'.

Cao Ji got 25 houses, that is, a house site of 750 square feet...

Seeing this, Cao Peng couldn't help but feel happy for his father.Making [-] mouths of ten treasured swords within three months is enough for Cao Ji to secure his position as the supervisor of Zhuye.

Cao Nan's body has recovered, and his son Deng Ai also started babbling.

Generally speaking, it's not that an official can't take his family with him when he goes out to take office. It mainly depends on what kind of official position you do.

If you are in the military, then your family members must stay in the capital.

If it is a local official, the requirements are not so strict...

Cao Nan was a little worried that Deng Ji was outside alone, so as soon as he recovered, he was anxious to come to Haixi to reunite with Deng Ji.

In this regard, Mrs. Zhang did not object.

As a traditional woman, she also believes that wives should stay with their husbands to take care of them instead of living apart for a long time...

"Ah Nan said in the letter that he will leave in mid-November, and it is estimated that he will arrive in Haixi in just a few days."

Cao Peng scratched his head and said with a smile: "So, I would like to congratulate brother-in-law, the family is reunited."

"You, why don't you leave after the New Year?"

"Well, that's my plan too...I discussed it with brother Changwen, and I will go to Guangling after the waking up."

"That's fine." Deng Ji smiled, "Then why don't you leave after the day of plowing the fields. You have put in a lot of thought and thought about the plowing, so you should preside over the first plowing."

"Well... that's a good idea, too."

While Cao Peng was talking, he still looked at Deng Ji, and couldn't help laughing.

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Time flies by quickly, and it seems that Xiaonian is approaching.

On this day, Cao Peng and Wang Mai were dealing with the handover from Cao's office when they suddenly saw Hu Ban rushing into the Yatang study.

"Son!"

"Hu Ban, panic, what's going on?"

"Madam and the others are here, Madam and the others are here..."

"Ah? Where are you?"

"It's been ten miles to pick up the official hall."

"Where is my brother-in-law?"

"Today, the last batch of Haimin came from Yuzhou Mountain, and the county magistrate went to Duigouji early in the morning.

The villain has already sent someone to inform, but he was afraid of the delay, so he rushed to inform the young master, how did he plan to welcome his wife? "

As batches of sea dwellers migrated to Haixi, Yuzhou Mountain was basically vacant.

Xu Yi and Dianman have already sent someone to send a letter, saying that Xu has something urgent to call them back, so after sending the last batch of sea people, they will take a boat directly from Yuzhou Mountain to Yilu Bay, and then directly from the East China Sea. After returning to Xudu, I will no longer go to Haixi.

Cao Peng can understand.

It's a pity that the two boys can't go home after the Chinese New Year.

Therefore, he only asked the messenger to convey his blessings, and told Xu Yi and Dianman that he would go to Guangling from Haixi to take up his post in the next year.

The arrival of the last batch of sea people is naturally a big event.

This also means that the scourge of pirates that has plagued Haixi for many years has finally disappeared.

Therefore, Deng Ji, the county magistrate of Haixi, naturally had to be present in person to be responsible for the placement of the last batch of Haixi people in Haixi.

I am afraid that even if someone is sent there, Deng Ji will not be able to come back in a while.

Cao Peng thought for a while, and then told Hu Ban: "The reception will be skipped, it is enough for you to send someone to clean up the county government office! My sister is not a showy person, so I will handle it at this time. Brother Tiger Head, Brother Big Bear, shall we go to meet my sister together?"

"Just to my liking."

Of course Wang Mai is very happy. Cao Nan is not only Cao Peng's sister, but also his sister.

As for Deng Fan, he was also very happy.

After all, Cao Nan has lived in Jiyang for many years, and he is also very kind to Deng Fan, so in his heart, he has long regarded Cao Nan as his own sister.

The three of them walked out of Cao Cao's office quickly and got on their horses.

Zhao Yebai took the lead and rushed out of the North Market, Wang Mai and Deng Fan followed closely.

"Old Hu!"

Hu Ban didn't dare to be negligent, and hurried out of Cao's office, ready to go back and make arrangements.

Unexpectedly, he had just walked out of the gate of the Caochao Office, and before he had time to mount his horse, he was stopped by someone.

"Ah, it's Huang Xingshou."

"Old Hu, I just saw Mr. Cao and the three of them galloping on horseback just now. Did something happen in the county? Do you need our help?"

With a sincere look on Huang Zheng's face, he asked with concern.

He just happened to pass by Cao's office just now, and he planned to come over to discuss the issue of market management fees for the coming year.

Unexpectedly, I happened to see Cao Peng and the three of them rushing out, and my heart suddenly moved.Cao Peng, that is No.1 under Deng Ji in Haixi County.In the eyes of many people, it is thanks to Deng Ji that Haixi can achieve today's changes.But Huang Zheng knew in his heart that the biggest hero was actually Cao Peng.And he had already heard that Cao Peng had been requisitioned by Chen Deng, the prefect of Guangling, and he would go to Guangling County to take office in the spring.

Although it is not clear what position Cao Peng will take when he arrives in Guangling County.

However, according to the news from Guangling County, Chen Deng seems to value Cao Peng very much...

In Haixi County, Deng Ji can be said to cover the sky with one hand.

Although some elders and gentry jumped out from time to time to make troubles, but in fact it did not cause any impact.

Deng Ji's concession did not cause him any trouble.Because Deng Ji has shown his strong side to all Haixi people.

Whether it was the conflict with Chen Sheng earlier, or the calmness with which the pirates invaded the country later.

How can a person who is determined to kill and fight be afraid of some elders?
The members of the Chen clan who were in charge of cleaning up the hidden treasures in the sea were also on Deng Ji's side.This shows that the Chen family is currently at least supporting Deng Ji.

Deng Ji backed down, but instead brought out his high moral integrity.

In Haixi people's own words: Magistrate Deng is not even afraid of pirates, so would he still be afraid of those old things?

There are even some legends: It is said that Deng Ji's arm was chopped off even in the fight between bandits and thieves... I heard that he is quite prestigious in the army.

A person with means, backing, and military qualifications.

Although the elders were arrogant, they did not dare to go too far.

So Huang Zheng could see clearly that now Haixi is covered by Deng Ji, and in the future Haixi will still be covered by Deng Ji...

The three of Cao Peng left in a hurry, which made Huang Zheng think, hoping to take this opportunity to get closer to Deng Ji.

Hu Ban said: "There is nothing wrong, but my wife has arrived."

"Ma'am? Which lady?"

"In addition to the county magistrate's wife, can there be that lady?"

Hu Ban couldn't help laughing, thinking that Huang Zheng's question was very interesting.

"Okay, I have to go back and clean the county office quickly. Madam's chariot has arrived at the government hall ten miles away, and is rushing here. I have to go back and prepare."

After speaking, Hu Ban got on his horse and left.

Huang Zheng stood at the gate of Cao Cao's office, rubbing his chin and pondering for a moment.

Suddenly, a smile appeared on his face, he turned around and got into the car, and said to the driver: "Hurry up, go to Pan Xingshou's house, hurry up."

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Zhao Yebai rushed out of the north gate of the county like a flying arrow.

Along the official road, he galloped his horse.Although Wang Mai and Deng Fan tried their best to catch up, but after all, the mounts under their crotch were not as good as Zhao Yebai, and they were getting farther and farther away.

After traveling about five or six miles, I saw a group of soldiers and horses ahead, escorting a group of chariots, coming slowly.

"Who is in front, still can't stay on the horse!"

A sergeant saw Cao Peng rushing over, and hurriedly stepped forward and shouted loudly.

"Whoa!

Cao Peng suddenly raised the reins and reined in the horse, Zhao Yebai's front hooves soared into the air, Xi Yuyu stood upright, spun on the spot, and landed lightly.

"Where are you guys from?"

Cao Peng shouted sharply.

This is all right, a troop of soldiers and horses appearing on the official road is a strange thing.

At this moment, a carmine horse rushed out of the army.

That carmine is obviously also a good horse from Dawan, with shiny hair, red without any variegation.

Immediately there was a young general, wearing a battle robe of hundreds of flowers, lined with peach red armor, and covered with a big red cloak, dancing wildly in the wind like a ball of flames.

"Which guy dares to block my way?"

The young general shouted softly.

It's just that the sentence that was supposed to be very imposing came out of her mouth, but it seemed soft, delicate and cute.

Cao Peng couldn't help laughing when he saw the young general.

After appeasing Zhao Yebai, he took two steps back and cupped his hands on the horse, "Haixi County soldier Cao Caopeng, I have seen Mrs. Wenhou."

Hearing this, the young general couldn't help being stunned, and immediately stopped his horse.

"Hi, do you know me?"

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