Cao Thief

Chapter 178 Yunshan rice trip (33)

Xudu, Sikong Mansion.

Cao Cao was sitting leisurely in the flower hall, listening to Xun You's report with a smile on his face.

In the second year of Jian'an, Cao Cao did not leave good memories.Especially at the beginning of the year, the disastrous defeat in Wancheng caused him to lose his eldest son Cao Ang, and even made him turn against his old wife, Mrs. Ding, who had been with him for many years.Mrs. Ding returned to her hometown in a rage, and Cao Cao still feels heartbroken.

At the end of the year, Cao Cao conquered Nanyang again, took back Wuyin Bowang and other places, and drove Zhang Xiu to Rang County.

Just because Liu Biao wanted to raise troops, Cao Cao temporarily stopped attacking Rang County, and ordered his younger brother Cao Hong to be the prefect of Nanyang and stationed in Wancheng.

With joy, Cao Cao returned to Xudu, intending to reconcile with Mrs. Ding.

how do you know...

Since the beginning of spring, everything has been complicated.

Cao Cao's mood can't be said to be very good, but on the surface, he had to put on a calm posture to avoid worrying his subordinates.

"Since Sun Bofu separated from Yuan Shu, he led his troops to cross south. According to Kuaiji, Tu Dongye broke Yan Baihu, took over the prefect of Kuaiji himself, and made his uncle Wu Jing the prefect of Danyang, and his elder brother Sun Ben as the prefect of Yuzhang. , his younger brother Sun Nan was the prefect of Lujiang, and Zhu Zhi of Danyang was the prefect of Wujun, and his power became stronger and stronger. Sun Ce's son is not comparable to Sun Jian, and he knows how to win people's hearts. Now Zhang Zhao in Pengcheng, Zhang Hong in Guangling is his mastermind, and there are Qin Song, Chen Duan and others helped each other, plus the trilogy left by his father Sun Jian, Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang and others, were also the tiger ministers of Jiangdong. This man has a great heart, which is not comparable to Sun Jian, and he has unstoppable courage. It is very famous in Jiangdong, so we must guard against it."

Cao Cao let out a heavy breath.

"It's hard to compete with this lion."

Now that Lu Bu has not been eliminated, Yuan Shao in Hebei is eyeing him covetously, Yuan Shu in Huainan is about to make a move, and Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu have become a serious threat.

On the surface, Cao Cao looks very beautiful, but in reality, every step of the way is difficult and dangerous.

"You guys think, why is this lion restrained?"

Cao Cao's eyes were burning, and he looked around at the people in the flower hall.

Finally, he set his eyes on Guo Jia, with a smile on his face.

Because he saw that Guo Jia had a relaxed expression, as if he didn't take Sun Ce's matter to heart at all.

However, Cao Cao was not in a hurry to ask, but turned his attention to other people, wanting to hear their opinions.

"Sun Ce gained the shadow of his father and occupied Jiangdong, nicknamed Sun Lang.

Although its power is great, it is not enough to threaten the lord.The humble official thought that he should make good friends with Sun Ce and make him use by the lord.At the same time, we must get rid of Yuan Shu and Lu Bu as soon as possible, seize Xuzhou and Huainan, attack Liu Biao and Sun Ce when advancing, and defend Runan when retreating. "

Dong Zhao got up and answered with cupped hands.

"What Gongren said is exactly what I think.

However, when Sun Ce was young and he was in full swing, how could I make him submit and be used by me?I heard that this son is arrogant, and he will not give in easily. "

"Humble job has a trick, I don't know if it should be said or not."

"But it doesn't matter."

Cao Cao picked up a bronze jue and took a sip of wine.

Dong Zhao thought for a moment, then said softly: "Sun Bofu is determined to restore his father's glory. Back then, Sun Jian always hoped to be canonized as Marquis of Wu, so my lord can make him Marquis of Wu by imperial decree and marry him... Though Sun Bofu is proud, he is not ignorant of good and evil. He has not yet avenged his father, and Liu Biao's occupation of Jiangxia is also a worry in his heart, so he must be grateful for the kindness of the lord."

Marquis Wu?
Cao Cao fell into deep thought.

He wasn't stingy about conferring titles, but he was worried that if Sun Ce won the title of Marquis of Wu, he would be justified and attack all parts of Jiangdong.

Once Jiangdong is unified by him, I'm afraid it will not be easy to conquer again.

His gaze swept across Guo Jia inadvertently, and seeing Guo Jia still looked relaxed, Cao Cao felt more or less at ease in his heart.

"How to get married with it?"

"I heard that Sun Ce has an elder brother, Sun Ben, the prefect of Yuzhang.

This person is very trusted by Sun Ce, and he can be called Sun Ce's confidant.There are two people under Sun Ce's command, one is Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin, and the other is Sun Ben.Sun Ben has a 13-year-old daughter named Sun Xi.The lord can order Sun Ben to marry his daughter to the third son, and Sun Ce will definitely not refuse. "

"Sun Boyang?"

Cao Cao clicked his lips and nodded slightly.

"It's just that I'm a little older than my Huang Xu'er."

Huang Xuer, named Cao Zhang, is the third son of Cao Cao.

Cao Cao now has eight sons, the eldest son Cao Ang died in Wancheng.The second son, Cao Pi, was 11 years old and extremely intelligent. He was born of Mrs. Bian and was loved by Cao Cao. The third son was Cao Zhang, who was only eight years old.The fourth son, Cao Zhi, is five years old; these four are all favorites of Cao Cao.The fifth son, Cao Xiong, is four years old, but he is weak and sick; the sixth son, Cao Shuo, is the same age as Cao Xiong, only a few months younger.The seventh son, Cao Zhi, was born in the first year of Jian'an. He was two years old and didn't know how to speak.The eighth son, Cao Ju, was born in the second year of Jian'an as a baby.

Cao Pi, I'm afraid it's not appropriate.

After all, he is Cao Cao's heir. Even if Cao Cao doesn't mean it now, Cao Pi will become the eldest son when Cao Ang dies.

There is only Cao Zhang!

Cao Cao thought for a while, then said in a deep voice, "Let me think twice at this time."

He raised his head, scanned the crowd and said, "Do you have anything else to say, gentlemen?"

"Reporting to Duke Cao, Yu still has something to report."

Cao Cao looked over and smiled even wider: "Wen Ruo, what's the matter?"

"It's about Guangling County."

"Oh?"

"Sikong, do you remember Haixi County?"

Cao Cao was startled, thought for a while, nodded and said, "Of course I remember.

Isn't the magistrate of Haixi the same as the one-armed army before?I remember you and Fengxiao at that time, but I strongly recommended this person, including Gongda and Bo Ning, and they were full of praise for this person.However, there have been many things going on recently, and I haven't paid attention to them.What, what happened to Haixi? "

"Exactly."

"What's the matter?"

Cao Cao straightened up, a little nervous.

Haixi was Cao Cao's nail in Lianghuai. When he heard that something happened to Haixi, he was naturally very nervous.

Xun Yu laughed!
Not only Xun Yu laughed, but Xun You, Guo Jia and others also laughed.

"You guys, what are you laughing at?"

"My lord, something happened in Haixi, but it was not a bad thing, but a good thing. After Deng Shusun arrived in Haixi, he eliminated the bullies, wiped out the pirates, killed Xuezhou, reorganized the commercial market, and blocked the salt road. At the same time, Deng Shusun Ji also moved [-] Haimin to Haixi, and decided to garrison the land.

Before this, Junming and Zhongkang's two sons had returned to Xudu, saying that Uncle Deng had taken control of Haixi and gained a firm foothold. "

"Qianhai people, farming?"

Cao Cao showed surprise, and suddenly became angry after a long while.

"Joining the army with one arm is so ignorant, such reckless behavior is really unforgivable.

Wen Ruo, write a letter in hand immediately, and send it to Haixi on the same day, severely reprimanding Deng Shusun, and order him to stay in Haixi, so that there will be no trouble again. "

Cao Cao's sudden change of face made everyone in the flower hall startled.

Since Cao Cao turned his face, there was no need to discuss it any further, so everyone kept silent.

After discussing for a while, everyone dispersed.

Cao Cao called Guo Jia and Dong Zhao, and led them into the garden.

"You can know why I was angry just now?"

Dong Zhao shook his head, expressing that he did not quite understand.

But Guo Jia said with a smile: "My lord, what are you doing?"

"Feng Xiao really knows me."

Cao Cao swept away the cold and stern look in the flower hall before, and burst out laughing.

"Gongren, please tell me about this Haixi incident in detail."

Dong Zhao, as Sikong Jijiu, is equivalent to the role of secretary-general.All past official documents are memorized, and he is not unfamiliar with Haixi's affairs.So he told Cao Cao in detail what happened in Haixi.Unexpectedly, Cao Cao frowned.

"There seems to be someone planning for Uncle Deng's side."

"Oh?"

"I heard what Wen Ruo and Feng Xiao said earlier. Although Deng Ji is talented and learned, he was born as a petty official, so the situation is a bit narrow. I thought it would take at least half a year for him to gain a firm foothold in Haixi. How could it be short-lived? In just a few months, he not only gained a firm foothold, but also controlled Haixi. This must be beyond his ability... If he really has such a great talent, I am afraid that Wen Ruo and Feng Xiao would have wanted me to recommend him a long time ago, right? "

"This one……"

Cao Cao smiled, "Who is accompanying Deng Ji?"

"At the beginning, only Chen left Puyang Kai as his assistant... Besides, there seems to be only one younger brother-in-law accompanying him."

"Brother-in-law?"

"It is the son of Cao Junshi, Supervisor of Heyi Workshop, named Cao Peng.

It is said that this son is quite talented and learned, and he was favored by Lord Pang De of Lumen Mountain in his early years.It's just that because of offending Huang She, the whole family fled, so they didn't visit Lumen Mountain.Oh, this Cao Peng is the initiator of Xiaobayi, and also the youngest in Xiaobayi... But the Jinlan spectrum is written by him.I heard that this son is not only acquainted with Zilian, but also admires Miaocai very much. "

"is it?"

When Cao Cao heard this, he immediately became interested.

Guo Jia said with a smile: "Before when my uncle and grandson were on their way to the post, they helped General Miaocai wipe out a group of bandits.

It is said that it was Cao Peng who led people to sneak into the thief's den and wiped out the thief.When Miaocai invited him to a banquet, the child left without saying goodbye, leaving only a five-character poem.I love the boldness of his poems, so I also remember the content.If the lord has spare time, Jiake can try to remember it..."

"Zhao Keman and Hu Ying, Wu hook is frosty and snowy..."

Guo Jia put his hands behind his back, and recited in front of Cao Cao, a knight-errant walk, and it came out of his mouth.

Cao Cao listened quietly, his face as usual.

After Guo Jia finished reciting, he walked into the pavilion in the garden and sat down without saying a word.

"It really is the son of Yinmo."

He suddenly smiled and made no comment.

But with this sentence, Guo Jia understood Cao Cao's intentions.

"In this way, is it that little Cao Peng who is the plotter of Deng Shusun?"

Dong Zhao scratched his head, and said softly, "I never thought that Cao Junshi had a son Ruo Sixie?
My lord, I heard that this little Cao Peng is highly skilled in martial arts.When he was in Xiapi before, he had fought alone against Song Xian, one of the eight generals under Lu Bu's tent. "

"Oh?"

Cao Cao suddenly became interested again.

From September onwards, he first worked on Yuan Shu and then on Zhang Xiu.

There are very few breaks, so the news is not particularly well-informed.No one will report something like Cao Peng's confrontation with others. After all, this matter is too small, and it is impossible for the young Cao Cao to pay attention to it.

Guo Jia said: "I've also heard people talking about this matter... and I also heard that he fought against Lu Bu?"

Dong Zhao couldn't help laughing, "If he really had such abilities, how could he be forced to escape by Huang She? I'm afraid Liu Biao would not agree.

However, he did fight Lu Bu, but not alone, but with Dianman and Xu Yi. "

Cao Cao asked with great interest: "How much will they support?"

"This...couldn't last even one round. It is said that if Lu Bu hadn't been merciful, the three of them would have lost their lives by now. Jun Ming and Zhongkang were so angry that they urgently recalled Dian Man and Xu Yi, and ordered them People are not allowed to go out and practice martial arts hard at home."

"I can't even survive a single move..."

Cao Cao's interest suddenly decreased a lot.

He scratched his nose, then changed the subject abruptly, "What does Feng Xiao think of the policy that Gongren said just now?"

"I thought it was very good."

"But……"

"I know that my lord is worried, but in my opinion, it's nothing to worry about."

"You mean..."

"The courage of a lion is hard to compete with. But he has a violent and upright temperament, and he mostly follows his father.

Since the conquest of Jiangdong, Sun Bofu and the Jiangdong gentry have been quite dirty.Most of the local Zongshuai had to bow their heads because of their lustful power.

I have a plan to kill the lion. "

"Oh?"

“It’s true that this matter can’t be accomplished overnight, it needs careful planning.

If the Lord believes in me, I can entrust this matter to Jia for planning.Within three years, Jia will order Shi'er to die in Jiuquan, so as to get rid of this confidant's trouble for the Lord. "

Cao Cao's eyes were narrowed.

His eyes flickered, he stared at Guo Jia for a long time, and suddenly he laughed.

"Lion, life is not long."

He stood up and said, "Leave this matter to Feng Xiao, I hope I can hear the good news sooner."

"Jia, I will live up to my trust."

Guo Jia bowed to the order, and Dong Zhao was beside him, nodding slightly.

He began to feel sad for Sun Ce!

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it... Sun Bofu's sharpness is too exposed, and now he is being watched by Guo Fengxiao, I am afraid that this little life will not be long!
Pity!
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In early spring, everything sprouts.

On the third day of Ban Chunri, Cao Peng and his party bid farewell to Deng Ji in tears and left Haixi.

Originally, Lu Lan also wanted to go to Guangling County with Cao Peng, but was stopped by Qi'er.What a joke, she is Lu Bu's daughter!

If he really went to Guangling, he didn't know what disaster would happen.

Furthermore, it is good to stay in Haixi, but Guangling is a bit far from Xiapi.

Don't say that Lu Bu won't agree, and I'm afraid Diao Chan won't agree either.

In desperation, Lu Lan had to stay in Haixi.But when we parted with Cao Peng, she still pulled Cao Peng with a smile, and when he wanted Cao Peng to come back, he must go to Xiapi to find her and tell her interesting things about Guangling.Cao Peng was speechless, so he could only prevaricate and agree.

I don't know this time, can we see you again?
At least Cao Peng has no idea!
He knew that Cao Cao would definitely not let Lu Bu go.

If it was said that Cao Cao still had some love for Lu Bu before, then now... he had just beaten Yuan Shu, and then he and Yuan Shu attacked Liu Bei again.Don't say that Cao Cao won't let him go so repeatedly. Even Cao Peng felt that Lu Bu's behavior was indeed a bit stupid.

It's not that you can't fight Liu Bei, the key is how can you join forces with Yuan Shu?

That's a traitor!
Even though Yuan Shu was born in four generations and three generations, a rebel is a rebel.You didn't see that even Yuan Shao was in a hurry to draw a line with Yuan Shu, you managed to get out, but you jumped in by yourself.If Cao Cao doesn't beat you, Lu Bu, how can he serve the emperor and order the princes?

Alas, this brainless Lu Fengxian!

Cao Peng could only think about these words in his heart, but he couldn't say them.

After leaving Haixi, Cao Peng and others went south along the swimming river, stayed in Huaipu for a day, and waited for Chen Qun.

Cao Peng also made preparations for his trip to Guangling this time.In addition to King Mai of Xiahou Lan, Bu Zhi and Hao Zhao accompanied him.At the same time, under Cao Nan's repeated request, Cao Peng brought a woman with him this time.It was Guo Huan who came to Haixi with Cao Nan.

Cao Nan's reason is very good: when you are out alone, you always need someone to take care of you.

She is worried about other people!Guo Huan's family is in the Cao family, so he is naturally the most suitable candidate.If you disagree, I will go to Guangling with you!
Just kidding, how could Cao Peng let Cao Nan accompany him?
If that's the case, the first one to turn against him must be Deng Ji.

There was no other way, so Cao Peng had no choice but to take Guo Huan with him.

But he also had to admit that Guo Huan was indeed a sensible girl.At least for a day, she didn't cause any trouble.

In fact, Guo Huan can endure hardships.

When she was in Tongda, she was of the nature of a family.

Guo Yongzu has been a retainer of the Hou family for generations, so Guo Huan has also suffered a lot and knows how to read words and demeanor.

She could see that Cao Peng didn't seem to want to take her there.But since she has kept up with Cao Peng, she must understand Cao Peng's habits.

Along the way, Guo Huan sat in the carriage, carefully guarding the box of books that Puyang Kai gave to Cao Peng, meticulously.

After joining Chen Qun at Huaipu, they crossed the Huai River the next day and entered Huainan.

The terrain of Huainan is quite different from Haixi.The hills are densely covered, one after another, the waterways are vertical and horizontal, and the river roads are complicated.

Fortunately, Bu Zhi was born and raised in Huainan, so there were no detours along the way.Coupled with the large number of people in Cao Peng's group, Hao Zhao and his [-]-part operas are even more aggressive.Some bandits and bandits will run away when they see them.

"Youxue!"

After crossing the Huai River, Bu Zhi suddenly grabbed Cao Peng.

"I have something to discuss with you."

"what's up?"

"I... want to go to Xutai."

"Xutai?"

Cao Peng couldn't help feeling a little puzzled, so he asked, "What is Mr. Zishan going to Xutai for?"

"This..." Bu Zhi hesitated for a moment, and said softly: "You Xue, you don't know. There is no one in my family, and my parents left early. When I was young, thanks to the care of an aunt in my family, I am today I didn't have any conditions before, so I can't help you. Now...I want to visit my aunt and leave some money for her, which can be regarded as repaying the kindness of the past."

"Isn't your hometown in Huaiyin?"

"I was originally in Huaiyin, but Huaiyin was in turmoil a few years ago, and my uncle died of illness, so my aunt took her daughter and returned to her hometown in Xutai."

"In that case, let's go together."

Cao Peng laughed, and then said to Chen Qun: "Brother, if you arrive in Guangling a day or two late, the eunuch will not punish you."

"Ha, how can there be punishment? But it doesn't hurt to go."

"Xutai!" Cao Peng shouted at Xia Houlan: "Xiahou, let's change the way and go to Xutai..."

Wait...

When the word "Xutai" came out, Cao Peng's heart suddenly moved.

He suddenly turned his head, looked at Bu Zhi and asked, "Mr. Zishan, I have a question... Do you know that there is a Yunshan Rice Shop in Xutai?"

Bu Zhi shook his head blankly, "Yunshan Mixing? I don't know! I'm not very familiar with Xutai. Why did you suddenly ask about this?"

Cao Peng silently did not answer!

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