Cao Thief

Chapter 184
The rain stopped.

The rain in March is always like this, it comes suddenly and goes suddenly.

The light fog on the river surface has dissipated, but the river water is red with the sunset from the sky, the river water is the same color as the sky, and the wild ducks are floating on the river in line.

On the round table in the back porch, cups and plates were scattered.

Xu Xuan and Chen Jiao had already fallen asleep on the porch, while Xia Houlan and the others were lying on the table in a naive manner, drooling...

All drunk!
Originally, Xia Houlan and the others wanted to overwhelm Cao Peng, so when they came up, they exchanged cups.

As for Xu Xuan and Chen Jiao, seeing Cao Peng blushing, they rushed forward to make trouble.In fact, everyone didn't have any malicious intentions, they just wanted to pour Cao Peng down and make a fool of themselves.Who knew that Cao Peng belonged to the kind of master whose face would turn red after drinking one cup, but also the same after drinking a hundred cups.The alcohol content of plum wine is not high, but it has great aftertaste.Several jars of old wine drank into his belly, and Xia Houlan and the others also collapsed one after another.

Cao Peng, fumigated, leaned against the pillar of the porch.

Looking at the beautiful scenery in front of me, I couldn't help but praise: "Sunset clouds and lone ducks fly together, the autumn water is the same as the sky..."

"It's clearly spring now, so where does the theory of autumn water come from?"

Chen Qun didn't drink too much, because he didn't participate in it from the beginning to the end.

He was delighted to eat the three sets of ducks, and the stewed silver carp head made his eloquence even more fragrant.The fresh and tender fish is served with condiments, the fish soup is boiled with fish bones, and served with a piece of fresh and tender tofu, the taste is even richer.Now that it is so delicious, where does he have the spirit to fight with others?
However, even if Chen Qun didn't drink, he couldn't help feeling smoky.

The plum wine has cooled down, but it seems to drink more refreshingly.

Sitting on the porch, he corrected him with a smile: "It would be more appropriate if the spring and water were all the same color as the sky."

"The sunset and the lone duck fly together, and the spring water is the same color as the sky?"

Cao Peng muttered to himself, feeling a little awkward.

"Chunshui, isn't it good?"

"What's wrong?"

"This spring water doesn't seem to match the scenery ahead."

"how do I say this?"

"Sunset clouds, lonely ducks, have the meaning of loneliness. The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it is only near dusk. But if it is paired with spring water, it will inevitably be inconsistent."

The sunset and the lone bird fly together, and the autumn water is the same color as the sky. This is from the preface of Tengwang Pavilion.

Cao Peng couldn't remember the content of the preface to the Pavilion of King Teng, except for this sentence, he only vaguely remembered that Wang Bo made the preface to the Pavilion of King Teng, it should be in autumn.

It is precisely for this reason that the original sentence is extremely appropriate and moving.

But now if it is changed to Chunshui, I am afraid that it will make this famous sentence of later generations less colorful.

It was recited casually, but it would make Chen Qun care about it.Cao Peng had no choice but to try his best to embrace the name of "Qiu Shui".But the problem is, it's late spring now, and using the word 'autumn water' always doesn't match the current season.

"No, the river is the same color as the sky?"

"It's better to have autumn water."

"But Qiushui is not suitable for the present."

"Anyway, I just think Qiushui is good, that is, Qiushui and Changtian are the same color."

Cao Peng really couldn't bear to tamper with famous stories again.Changing the "Zhuge House in Nanyang, Ziyun Pavilion in Xishu" in the inscription of the humble room to "Yuanliju in Yangcheng, Zhongju Pavilion in Pingyu" is already considered a bit excessive.But after all, at this time, Zhuge Liang has not yet come out of the mountain... So, it is necessary to change it.However, if he changed the "autumn water, the sky is one color", he really couldn't accept it.

Discussion, the ten Cao Pengs are not Chen Qun's opponents.

But he can be a rogue...

Sure enough, Chen Qun didn't bother to worry about him playing such a rascal.

Qiushui is Qiushui, anyway, it was done by Cao Peng himself, and it has nothing to do with him.

It's just not clear, after hundreds of years, will there be a person named Wang Bo who will use this sentence in the famous "Preface to the Pavilion of King Teng"?
Cao Peng couldn't help feeling uneasy.

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It was getting dark.

Wang Mai and Hao Zhao were the first to sober up. After drinking a bowl of rice porridge prepared earlier, they hurried back to the barracks.As the chief generals of the battalion, the two of them naturally couldn't leave the barracks for a long time.Before leaving, he woke up Xiahoulan again, and asked Xiahoulan to wash up before leaving.Xia Houlan woke up for a while, drank a bowl of porridge, and left.Before leaving, he helped Cao Peng carry Xu Xuan, Chen Jiao and Bu Zhi into the wing room, and settled them properly.

Bu Luan and Guo Huan are still cleaning up the mess on the table.

A wind blew across the river, blowing past the window of the hut, rolling up the gauze and flying.

Chen Qun and Cao Peng were sitting in the study, looking at the river in the night, chatting with each other.

"It seems that Mr. Cao has made up his mind to take back Xuzhou."

"what?"

Cao Peng was taken aback by Chen Qun's nonsensical words.

"Duke Cao suddenly attacked Rang County. I'm afraid he made up his mind to capture Xuzhou in the future."

“How come you see?”

"Duke Cao has been eyeing Xuzhou for a long time.

It's just that due to various reasons, it failed to succeed.Now, after the first battle last year, Yuan Shu retreated to Huainan and was no longer a threat.Cao Gong is now entrusting the emperor to order the princes, sitting in the land of the four states, and remotely controlling Guanzhong.Its momentum is getting stronger and stronger, and it is difficult to maneuver with Yuan Shao... Before Cao Gong retreated one after another, it was because Yuan Shu was still threatening.Now that Yuan Shu is defeated, Jing Xiang and Xuzhou have become his serious worries.The purpose of attacking Rang County this time is to solve their worries, and then they can fight Lu Bu with all their strength. "

Cao Peng couldn't help being silent!

As a traveler, he certainly knew that Cao Cao would attack Lu Bu.

And Lu Bu's previous behavior gave Cao Cao enough excuses...

It's just that he didn't expect that Chen Qun could see the clues of this.As expected of a great man in the Three Kingdoms period, this view of the overall situation is probably the real view of the overall situation.Cao Peng didn't know how to deal with it, so he just smiled, but didn't answer Chen Qun's words.

Chen Qun also laughed...

"In the past, I often heard people say that Mr. Cao has deep plans.

But to be honest, I don't really believe it.Therefore, when Duke Cao entered Yuzhou, my father and I fled to Xuzhou for refuge.Now that I think about it, it is unnecessary.Cao Gong welcomes the emperor and wins the name of orthodoxy, and sooner or later he will achieve great things.Yuan Shao may not be Cao Gong's opponent. "

"is it?"

"Youxue, from what you've seen, how many people in this world deserve the title of 'hero'?"

"Well, Mr. Cao should be one of them."

Cao Peng suddenly had a very strange feeling, Chen Qun in front of him seemed to have become Cao Cao, and he himself had become Liu Bei...

Green plum cooking wine is a hero!
Does this scene have to fall on him and Chen Qun?
Chen Qun smiled, "It's only natural... In my opinion, the one who can determine the north is none other than Cao Gong. Although Yuan Shao dominates Hebei, he may not be Cao Gong's opponent."

"why?"

"It's just because Yuan Shao is more resourceful than decisive, and he is not the image of a human master."

Cao Peng's heart moved, "Brother said just now that Mr. Cao can rule the north, so why don't you think that Mr. Cao can't determine the south?"

After Chen Qun hesitated for a moment, he nodded slightly.

"In the land of Jiangbiao, there are many heroes and brave people.

Their regional concept is even better than that of the Central Plains.Moreover, the gentry and the powerful are closely related.It is not an easy task to calm down Jiangbiao.Just because the rivers and rivers are vertical and horizontal, there must be a powerful navy.And this is exactly what Cao Gong lacks the most at present.

In short, Cao Gong may be able to pacify the north, but it may not be a day's work if he wants to conquer the south of the Yangtze River. "

That is to say, Chen Qun believes that there is a high possibility of North-South confrontation in the future.

In fact, this is exactly the case, but it is not a confrontation between the north and the south, but a three-legged confrontation... The navy is indeed a shortcoming of Cao Cao.But it is indeed not an easy task to build a powerful navy to compete with the southern tycoons.At least for now, it is impossible for Cao Cao to be aware of it, and he has no energy to form a navy.Even in the later use of troops against Jingzhou, the greatest possibility was to use Jingzhou as the foundation to build a navy... Unfortunately, Zhou Yu burned down Cao Cao's dream of unification.

Cao Peng asked cautiously: "In my opinion, who can occupy the north?"

Chen Qun was startled, and scratched his head, "Jiangdong's Sun family, Jingzhou's Liu Biao, both are possible. It's just that I can't decide who wins."

Huh?
Why didn't Liu Bei be mentioned!
Cao Peng thought about it and realized that at this time, Liu Bei was only known as the general of Zhendong and the governor of Yuzhou, but in fact he was panicked like a bereaved dog, and he had no place to stay, so he could only live under the fence.Even Chen Qun, who once worked for Liu Bei, might not be optimistic about Uncle Liu Huang.

Thinking of this, Cao Peng felt relieved.

He still wanted to talk to Mrs. Chen again, but Chen Qun suddenly became effective and depressed, as if he had lost interest in talking.

So, Cao Peng didn't continue talking with Chen Qun, but arranged a room for Chen Qun to rest.Chen Qun also drank a lot of wine, and had been in a state of excitement before, so he talked endlessly.But now, the excitement is over, and the tiredness suddenly surges up.

Fell on the couch, Chen Qun soon fell asleep...

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Late at night.

After Guo Huan and Bu Luan cleaned up the room, they also rested separately.

Cao Peng couldn't sleep, and after a fight in the backyard, he walked along the cobblestone path and walked to the riverside unconsciously.

Standing on the pier, let the river wind blow your face.

Overlooking from a distance, one can see the lights in the barracks on the bank flickering, and the sound of fighting can be heard faintly.

That's where Hao Zhao's military camp is located.

Hao Zhaozhi is strict in military affairs. It is said that he followed Gao Shun and Zhang Liao, and he is quite disciplined.

Cao Peng did not intervene in military affairs. As the saying goes, there is a ruler and an inch.He is very clear about his own level... military training is not his specialty.

Besides, with Hao Zhao around, that's enough!
Cao Peng sat down on the pier and put his bare feet into the cold river water.

He stared blankly at the dots of fishing boats on the river, but Chen Qun's words echoed in his mind.

After finishing Zhangxiu, Cao Cao will clean up Lu Bu.Once that time comes, what should I do?The story of Baimenlou left a deep impression on him.Cao Peng knew very well that Lu Bu was not a person who could compete in the world.But just watching a generation of heroes finally die uselessly like this is not what Cao Peng wants.A man, even if he dies, he should die vigorously instead of being murdered by others.

Lu Bu, by whom?
Cao Peng lay on his back on the pier, looking at the dark sky.

Diao Chan, who had saved his life, had to repay him.

But the question is, what should he do to save Lu Bu's life?How can we repay Diao Chan's kindness?

Cao Peng's thoughts suddenly became chaotic...

At Xu time, it began to drizzle again.

Cao Peng lay on the pier and fell asleep in a daze.After being woken up by the rain, he sat up quickly.The surface of the river was pitch black, and the lights of those fishing boats had been extinguished.Cao Peng stood up, sneezed, and after standing in the rain for a while, turned around to go back.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I stepped off the pier, I saw lights dancing at the end of the path.

"Who!"

"Ah, son, it's me."

Bu Luan ran all the way along the path, still holding a lantern in his hand.

"Little Luan, aren't you asleep?"

"My lord, someone from Guangling came to ask for an urgent matter."

Someone from Guangling?

Cao Peng was startled, and then he remembered that he was stationed at Dongling Pavilion, but in fact he was still under the rule of Guangling County.

However, Chen Deng sent someone over so late, did something happen?He hurriedly followed Bu Luan to the main hall.

"Humble Homer, I have met Mr. Cao."

Standing in front of Cao Peng was a handsome young man.

It looks like he is about eighteen or nineteen years old.He is wearing a gray coarse cloth single robe, covered with a red lacquered armor.As soon as Cao Peng entered the door, the young man quickly stepped forward to greet him and intervened to salute.

"You, come from Guangling?"

"Exactly."

"Chairman Chen sent you here?"

"Here!"

Cao Peng rubbed his nose, and asked in a deep voice, "Chen Taishou sent you here, what are your orders?"

"Chen Taishou ordered the humble officer to send an order, please Mr. Cao, be sure to arrive at Guangling County before tomorrow morning."

"what?"

Cao Peng was startled, and said in a daze: "Chen Taishou can explain, what is it?"

"This...the eunuch did not inform the humble official. He only said that he ordered Mr. Cao to go to Guangling... By the way, the young master can bring his entourage, but it is best not to have too many people, three or five people are enough. The eunuch also said that if the time is over To, deal with the military law, please bear this in mind, my lord."

This sentence alone is enough to explain the situation.

Cao Peng nodded, "Please tell the prefect that Cao Peng will arrive on time."

"Let's say goodbye to the humble job!"

Homer turned and hurried away.

Only Cao Peng was left standing in the main hall, bewildered.

This sudden order made him a little confused.

He has been in Guangling County for more than two months, and Chen Deng has never summoned him.Now he was summoned suddenly and brought up the military law. Could something have happened?
"Xiao Luan, Xiao Huan, what are you doing?"

Just in a daze, Cao Peng saw Guo Huan and Bu Luan walking in a hurry.

The two girls had obviously just woken up, and they hadn't even had time to dress up yet.Bu Luan ran into the kitchen, while Guo Huan rushed into Cao Peng's bedroom.

"My lord, pack your bags!"

Guo Huan answered bluntly, and Cao Peng just woke up like a dream.

"Xiao Luan, go and wake up Mr. Zishan, let him ride my horse, and immediately notify Xia Hou, Wang Mai and Hao Zhao to come to discuss matters."

"Okay, I get it now!"

Bu Luan agreed, rubbed his hand on the apron twice, and ran to wake Bu Zhi up.

Cao Peng paced back and forth in the main hall, with his hands behind his back, thinking silently...

"My dear brother, Ding Ling is on your side, what happened?"

Chen Qun came out of the bedroom with sleepy eyes. Obviously, the movement just now woke him up.Seeing Bu Zhi hastily mounted his horse and Bu Luan ran into the kitchen to live, Chen Qun couldn't help but feel a little strange.After the driver walked into the main hall, he opened his mouth and asked Cao Peng.

Cao Peng asked, "Is there a man named Homer in the prefect's mansion?"

"Oh... there is such a person! What's the matter?"

"He just ordered me to arrive in Guangling County by Chen Shi tomorrow. He also told me to bring three or five followers, not too many. I was wondering that the prefect Chen summoned me suddenly and made such a What is the purpose of this strange order?"

Chen Qun was also stunned!
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After thinking about it, and looking up the information again, I feel that the time seems to be a bit wrong.

The enemy of life must be there, but let's play later.

Hey, let's make some changes.

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ps: Today is the last day for the double monthly pass, ask for a monthly pass!This can be.

Well, falling out of the top three in the classification is too bleak.

(End of this chapter)