Cao Thief

Chapter 176 Yuzhou Mountain (13)

The afternoon sun is very warm.

Cao Nan took Lu Lan's hand and sat in the garden, talking softly.

In the open space in the distance, Cao Peng is holding hands with Deng Fan.As he made up his mind to go to Guangling, he began to reduce Deng Fan's time in Caochao's office.In comparison, Deng Fan's skill is not outstanding, and compared with Wang Mai, he is always one level behind.

Deng Fan practiced martial arts for a short time, and his foundation was not as solid as Wang Mai.

Although the physical fitness is similar to that of Wang Mai, but this entry has not been able to catch up with Wang Mai.

In the future, he will stay in Haixi and help Deng Ji.There is no shortage of masters in Haixi, such as Zhou Cang and Pan Zhang are rare masters, and Feng Chao is even more outstanding in archery. Although his skill is not as good as Zhou Cang and Pan Zhang and others, he is still slightly higher than Deng Fan. one chip.

Deng Fan and Cao Peng are sworn brothers.

Cao Peng also hopes that Deng Fan can stand alone in the future.

But his skill...

There are only so many things in Cao's office. If it is not necessary, ordinary Cao's officials can solve it, and there is no need for Deng Fan to come forward.As for things like accounts, Deng Ji sent scribes to help.All Deng Fan needs to do is to ensure the smooth operation of the North Market.

In this regard, both he and Wang Mai did a good job before.

But in the future, it is impossible for him to be Cao Cao all the time. As Cao Peng and others continue to move forward, Deng Fan is bound to keep up.

Otherwise, Xiao Bayi will remove him sooner or later.Even if Cao Peng and others didn't speak up, Deng Fan would feel ashamed.

Therefore, Cao Peng had no choice but to try his best to pass on the martial arts he had learned to Deng Fan.

In the future, when Cao Peng went to Guangling, Deng Fan's homework would not be left behind.Of course, there are also Zhou Cang and Pan Zhang, who will supervise and supervise.

Qi'er was beside him with great interest, watching Cao Peng and Deng Fan exchange hands.

Deng Fan used Baji, while Cao Peng used Taiji.Don't look at Cao Peng's slow movements, seemingly weak and weak, but he firmly restrained Deng Fan's Bajiquan, which made him have nowhere to focus.Qi'er has practiced martial arts with Lu Bu since she was a child, so her eyesight is naturally different from that of ordinary people.She could see that Cao Peng's slow, soft fists and feet contained a strange power, and she couldn't help being curious.

Lu Lan couldn't help asking: "Sister Ah Nan, what kind of boxing is Ah Fu practicing?"

"He said what Tai Chi is, but I really don't understand it."

"Then who did he learn boxing from?"

"This...it's quite strange to say. Ah Fu once met an alchemist when he was a child, and studied with that alchemist for a year. But I remember that at that time, he was only learning to read and did not learn anything else. He was always in poor health. ... Later, for some reason, he suddenly became powerful! My mother said, Ah Fu learned the art of immortality. Presumably all these things of his came from that alchemist?

Hehe, I really can't explain this kind of thing.

I asked him before, but every time his answer was vague, I couldn't understand it.Later, I simply stopped asking... No matter what he learned, it was my brother.Ah Fu is still Ah Fu, it is impossible to become a cat or a dog after learning the fairy art. "

Lu Lan laughed!

Looking at Lu Lan, who was charming and smiling, Cao Nan was also quite emotional.

Such a good daughter's family, how could there be such a bad father?
After several days in Haixi, Cao Nan finally found out about Lu Bu.Facing Lu Bu in my heart, I didn't feel too much disgust, but I just felt that Lu Bu's character didn't seem to be very good.At the same time, because of Lu Bu's relationship, Deng Ji was not too enthusiastic about Lu Lan.

Even Chen Qun, who likes to join the county government on weekdays, doesn't come often because of Lu Lan's relationship.

Yesterday, Chen Qun returned to Xiapi.

The end of the year is approaching, and he wants to go back to accompany his father.

But before leaving, Chen Qun made an appointment with Cao Peng that he would come over after the fifteenth day, and then he and Cao Peng would go to Guangling to find Chen Deng.

Cao Peng did not go to persuade him to stay, after all, reunion with his family is also an important matter.

Thinking about Chen Qun traveling around all day long, he may not stay at home for too long throughout the year.It's the end of the year, and it's normal to be with my father.

Therefore, after Cao Peng sent Chen Qun away, he began to step up training Deng Fan.

Little Deng Ai is very sleepy!

But after waking up, his eyes would widen, watching his uncle and uncle practice martial arts curiously.

At the same time, he would sit on the tiger-skin mat and babble and gesticulate, as if he was imitating Cao Peng's movements.

All I could see was Lu Lan giggling, her eyes turned into a pair of crescent moons, really pretty.

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"Ah Fu, what do you think of Miss Lu?"

After dinner, Deng Ji has not come back.

Cao Nan took Cao Peng's hand and asked with a smile.

"Miss Lu?" Cao Peng froze for a moment, frowned and pondered for a moment, "It's good."

"is it?"

Cao Nan suddenly said: "Ah Fu, you are not young, it is time to prepare for marriage."

"Dear?"

"Yes, before I came this time, my mother discussed with me and wanted to arrange a marriage for you."

Cao Peng was dumbfounded when he heard it!

I'm only fourteen, even though I'm going to be fifteen soon, I can't get married so early...

"Sister, it's a bit too early."

"Where is it early? In my opinion, it's not early at all.

Our family's conditions are better now, and my parents are very happy to see your future.Their expectation now is that you get married earlier so that they can hug their grandchildren.You also know that our family is young, and our parents only have your blood.If you get married, your parents will have something on their minds.Of course, Mother doesn't mean to let you get married right away, if there is a suitable one, you can book it first. "

Under the light, Cao Nan took Cao Peng's hand and patiently enlightened him.

"What does this have to do with Miss Lu?"

"I think Miss Lu is a nice person...it's her father..."

"Sister, don't worry about it!"

Cao Peng waved his hands quickly.

Unexpectedly, my elder sister actually put her mind on Lu Lan.Who is Lu Lanna?Her father is Lu Bu!Not to mention, Cao Peng didn't have that thought, even if he did, he was afraid that Lu Bu would make trouble for him.Lu Bu...Cao Peng didn't have a bad feeling for this person, nor could he say he liked him.Cao Peng praised his temperament very much, but his character?It's not about Lu Bu's family slaves with three surnames, but Lu Bu is too utilitarian and realistic.As soon as he started fighting with Yuan Shu on the front foot, he married Yuan Shu on the back foot. This person...

A very good man, but he wants to engage in politics.

What a waste of his martial arts!

Cao Peng scratched his head, "Sister, don't talk nonsense. Ms. Lu was engaged..."

"That's a pity!" Cao Nan sighed, "I feel pretty good about that girl. But I heard that she helped you?"

"Uh, that's true."

"A real man needs to repay her kindness. If you can help her in the future, you can help her."

"Uh...I made a note of it."

In fact, Cao Peng would remember it without Cao Nan saying it.

He not only owed Lu Lan's favor, but also owed Diao Chan's kindness.

In the future, the gate tower... what will be the result of Lu Lan?The Romance only mentions that Lu Bu Baimenlou was killed, but does not mention his family.What will happen to Lu Lan's fate?Cao Peng really didn't know.But generally, he can guess a clue... I'm afraid it won't be too good.

How can I help them?
To save Lu Bu, or...

Cao Peng couldn't help but smile wryly.

Lu Bu?What a character!
The most serious player in the world, who will be rescued by him in that round?

Even if he has this ability, how can he convince Lu Bu?Moreover, Lu Bu's opponent is Cao Cao!Cao Peng is really not that capable.

Can you just watch Lu Lan Diaochan suffer?
"Afu!"

"what?"

Cao Peng thought about his background, but he didn't hear Cao Nan's call.

It wasn't until Cao Nan pushed him that Cao Peng finally came to his senses.

"Sister, what did you just say?"

"You bastard, talking to you so well, why are you so dazed?" Cao Nan shook his head and said with some reproach.

Cao Peng smiled awkwardly, "Sister, what did you just say?"

"I mean, what do you think of that girl Guo Huan?"

"Guo Huan?"

In Cao Peng's mind, a very delicate face appeared.It is undeniable that Guo Huan is very beautiful and attractive!But I always feel that this little girl is very scheming, and sometimes she speaks and does things deliberately, as if she is artificial and unreal.

Cao Nan said: "Mother listens to like her."

Cao Peng immediately became alert and said, "What's the matter?"

"Hee hee, Mother's idea is, if you think that girl is good, marry her."

"Sister, what are you talking about!"

Cao Peng blushed immediately, and said softly: "I don't know her well, and I didn't say a few words from the beginning to the end, so why..."

"Why do you want to be so familiar? It's good to have a family and live a life, as long as you can have children." Cao Nan said with a smile: "However, that girl's background is not good. It's definitely not good to be the main wife...It's not bad to marry back and be a concubine .And that girl is very smart and sensible. If you like it, I will let my mother talk about it. Uncle Guo is following his father now, and he is doing a good job. I think you are also very suitable."

"As long as it's a woman, you think it's suitable."

Cao Peng muttered angrily.

The ancients are really corrupt!
This wife is thinking about taking a concubine before she is married?

What's more, I'm still young...

"Sister, it's getting late, I have to go back and read."

Cao Peng knew that there was no way to talk any further.

Seeing Cao Nan like this, maybe something will happen if we continue talking.In the blink of an eye, two women popped out!
Besides, you can't reason with her.

This is the custom in these years, and it is not uncommon to get married at the age of fourteen or fifteen.

Cao Peng left in embarrassment and walked out of the room.Face to face, I saw Guo Huan approaching.The little girl blushed when she saw him, her head drooped, quite charming.

How old is this little girl?It's so charming!

Cao Peng greeted Guo Huan in embarrassment, and left the county office in embarrassment.

Due to the arrival of Lu Lan and the others, Cao Peng gave up the Kuayuan where he lived and moved to the Caochao office, where he lived with Wang Mai and Deng Fan.

Along the way, Cao Peng's thoughts were a little confused.

He couldn't help shaking his head and smiling bitterly, feeling quite helpless about the things Cao Nan just mentioned.

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I thought this was the end of the matter.

Unexpectedly, early the next morning, Deng Ji sent Hu Ban over and called Cao Peng over.

"Go, go to Duigouji."

"what?"

"Go over there and take a look. Today is 29, and the last batch of Haimin has entered the village. Tomorrow will be [-], so it's finally a good thing."

It is also a huge project for [-] Haimin to enter the village.

In just over a month, it was settled properly, which can be regarded as a miracle.

Cao Peng did not intervene in this matter, and Deng Ji was in charge.Now that he heard that all the villagers were about to be resettled, he immediately became curious and wanted to see how those sea residents were resettled.After all, all of this can be regarded as the result of his single-handed operation.Although Cao Peng didn't ask any questions during the final stage, he still wanted to see the result after everything was arranged properly.

So Cao Peng and Deng Ji straddled their horses and headed towards Duigouji.

Duigouji is located in the east of Haixi County, adjacent to the sea.Due to its topography, Duigou has become a natural harbor.

The sea breeze is blowing, quite refreshing.

Cao Peng and Deng Ji rode up to a mound, where they could have a bird's-eye view of the whole Duigouji.

In the empty harbor, many simple huts are crowded.I saw that Dai Gan was leading a group of slaves, arranging for the sea people to leave the harbor in an orderly manner.

Outside the harbor, there are Feng Chao and Pan Zhang each leading a team, responsible for sending the sea people to the camp.

In the harbor, Zhou Cang also brought a group of people in charge of security in the harbor...

Eight sea ships are moored in the harbor, which is very eye-catching.The size of those ships is not small, and each ship can accommodate about 200 people.

"Brother-in-law, how are you going to arrange these ships?"

Deng Ji shook his head, "I haven't come up with a proposal yet... These ships are Xuezhou's ships, and they haven't been cataloged. I keep these things, and they are not very useful. So I think about it, and wait for the Haimin to be resettled. Then, burn them all."

"Wait!"

Cao Peng quickly stopped.

He thought for a while and said softly: "How about leaving these boats to Uncle Zhou first?"

"Oh?"

Deng Ji looked at Cao Peng suspiciously, and asked strangely, "What are these boats for?"

"It's better to be prepared than nothing... Anyway, it doesn't need to cost too much to maintain these ships, so let's stay for now."

"But, no one is doing it."

"It's not difficult, let Uncle Zhou recruit some people from the sea people.

Some of these sea dwellers know how to maneuver a boat.Gather them together, won't someone operate it? "

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, people did not have any sense of sea power.Moreover, it is impossible for ships of this era to carry out any ocean voyages, and they are mainly concentrated in the inner sea area.Cao Peng doesn't know how to build ships, and he doesn't even know much about the shipbuilding industry of this era.But subconsciously, I still hope to keep these ships.As for what it can be used for, I can't say for a while.

Deng Ji scratched his head, "However, it will attract people's eyes and ears to park so many ships here."

"Where's Yuzhou Mountain?"

"What happened to Yuzhou Mountain..."

Cao Peng thought for a while and said softly: "Speaking of which, Yuzhou Mountain should be vacant now."

Deng Ji nodded, "That's right, after the [-] Haimin moved to Haixi, Yuzhou Mountain was basically vacant, and there were no people there. Donghai County didn't have much interest in Yuzhou Mountain either. It is said that Wei Mi didn't want to send troops to garrison either. So there is now an empty island over there."

"Move the ship at Yuzhou Mountain."

"what?"

Cao Peng pondered for a moment, then said softly: "Yuzhou Mountain connects the three counties of Langya, Donghai and Guangling. We can use Yuzhou Mountain as a hub, and maybe there will be unexpected gains. Anyway, I think that if Yuzhou Mountain is just abandoned like this , it’s a pity.”

Regarding Cao Peng's thinking, Deng Ji never bothered to think about it.

Since Cao Peng wants to occupy Yuzhou Mountain, and now Yuzhou Mountain is a deserted island that no one cares about, so let’s keep it.

He quickly made a calculation in his mind, how should the eight sea ships be arranged, and how much would it cost?

"In that case, I'll ask Uncle Zhou to set up a camp on Yuzhou Mountain first."

"Ok!"

Cao Peng nodded, "Brother-in-law, let's go over and have a look, and discuss this matter with Uncle Zhou."

(End of this chapter)