Cao Thief

Chapter 196 Wan Qingsi ([-])
How long has it been since you made such a low-level mistake?

Cao Peng couldn't remember it himself.Since rebirth, trembling, walking on thin ice.Although it is not perfect, at least there are no major problems.But today I don't know what happened, unexpectedly...Cao Peng broke out in a cold sweat, and secretly looked at Kan Ze.

He is now Xun Yan's little book boy.

But as soon as those words were uttered, wouldn't that tell Kan Ze that he was a fake book boy?

However, Kan Ze's reaction was somewhat beyond Cao Peng's expectation.There didn't seem to be any excitement, nor any surprised reaction, but he laughed.

"Ah Fu, you finally slipped your tongue!"

Kan Ze tilted his head and said with a smile: "I just find it strange, Mr. Xun is a great talent in the world, how could he let you be his little book boy?
You don't have to be so surprised, in fact, from the first day, I saw the flaw. "

"See what?"

"Remember to pack those books?"

Cao Peng immediately recalled that when he first arrived in Wu County the night before yesterday, he packed up Xun Yan's books because the bookcase was damaged.

Kan Ze said softly: "Sorting into categories is a compulsory course for book boys.

How could it be possible for a book boy who has been following Mr. Xun all the year round not to know how to tidy up the books?So that night, I could tell something was wrong.Although I can't be sure of your background, I can be sure that you are definitely not Mr. Xun's book boy.Mr. Xun has 12 retinues around him. In terms of skill, Xun Lan should be the strongest.But I found that Xun Lan obeyed your advice... This is not normal at all.Also, the two of you are clearly distinct from the other followers, and you don't have much overlap with each other, which makes me even more suspicious. "

Cao Peng fell silent!
After a long while, he asked, "Since you have discovered so many flaws, why didn't you report them to Marquis Wu?"

"So what if I tell?" Kan Ze stretched his waist, and leaned lazily on the doorstep, "If I tell, who will give me the book? Besides, who is Mr. Xun looking for as a book boy? How can I, a little postman, manage things like this?"

Obviously, Kan Ze is not yet loyal to Sun Ce.

He looked away and said to himself: "Although I come from a poor and humble background, I can't be humble.

You gave me a book and treated me more like a friend, how can I do that thing of selling friends for glory?It's just... I can see, and sooner or later someone will.Ah Fu, there are many capable people in Jiangdong. If you want to do things in Jiangdong, you must be cautious. Don't take it lightly and underestimate Jiangdong's talents. "

"Brother Kan, thank you..."

Kan Ze chuckled, closed his eyes, and basked in the early summer sunshine, looking extremely comfortable.

Cao Peng didn't say anything more, and lay side by side with Kan Ze on the doorstep.But in his heart, he was thinking, how to make Kan Ze return to his heart?
It can be seen that Kan Ze has not yet determined the future direction.

This also gave Cao Peng a lot of opportunities...

Just as Kan Ze said, the Jiangdong scholars are entrenched, and talented people come forth in large numbers.

It will be very difficult for a person from a humble background like Kan Ze to get ahead.

Ten years later, the Battle of Chibi broke out.Kan Ze, who was more than 30 years old at the time, was just a small counselor under Sun Quan's account, so he was not very eye-catching at all.As for the bitter plan, God knows if it was fabricated by Luo Dafu.But Kan Ze's status at that time can be seen from one point: when Zhuge Liang was debating Confucianism, he gathered first-class talents from Jiangdong, but Kan Ze did not appear among those people.

From this, it can be concluded that after ten years, even if Kan Ze becomes a counselor, he will not be highly valued.

It is very possible that he was a member of the army or Sima of someone like Huang Gai, and he didn't even have the opportunity to speak directly to Sun Quan face to face.

But for Cao Peng, people like Kan Ze are the ones he recruits!

He is now surrounded by counselors, but Bu Zhi is alone.

Bu Zhi is good at internal affairs, but not good at strategizing.As for Kan Ze, he is knowledgeable about the past and the present, has strong observation skills, and is bold and careful, which can just make up for the lack of Bu Zhi.The more I think about it, the more I feel that Kan Ze cannot be let go.But it might not be easy for him to follow him.

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Three days later, Sun Ce left Wu County with a dozen followers and rushed to Liyang to join the army.

At the same time, Sun Ben, the prefect of Yuzhang, marched from the Chaisang waterway, captured Chungu, and cut off the connection between Danyang and Lujiang and Jiujiang counties.

Dantu Changsun He led the troops to break through the three counties of Jurong, Hushu and Moling, and went straight to Danyang County.

Surrounded by enemies on three sides, facing the river on one side, and the waterway was cut off.

Danyang Zongshuai Zulang suddenly fell into an embarrassing situation surrounded by enemies.However, Yuan Shu, who had vowed before that he would fully support Zu Lang if he wanted money, money, food, and people, did not make any noise.Not even the support of a single soldier was provided.

Before Sun Ce left, Zhou Yu offered a plan.

"Danyang is the gateway to the east, west, and north of the river, so it must be taken over intact.

Zu Lang rebelled only because he was bewitched by Yuan Shu.Now that the Marquis of Wu has been conferred by the imperial court, he should be aware of it for reason.If you can fight without bloodshed, it is better to fight without bloodshed.Presumably Zu Lang is also regretting at this moment.At this time, Marquis Wu only needs to send someone to persuade him to surrender, and Zu Lang will definitely be tempted... If Zu Lang is willing to surrender, it will be difficult for Taishi Ziyi to be successful.Marquis Wu loves Taishi Ziyi's bravery, why not subdue him? "

Sun Ce was almost obedient to Zhou Yu, and immediately said that he would try his best to avoid the war in Danyang.

After he left Wu County, he handed Wu County over to Zhang Zhao.All civil and military affairs were entrusted to Zhang Zhao, which also showed his trust in Zhang Zhao.

Before leaving, he earnestly asked Xun Yan to stay.

"When the battle in Danyang is over, I will return with Boyang.

At that time, the date of marriage can be agreed upon... I have admired Mr. Cao for a long time, so I am naturally willing to become a family with Mr. Cao, and invite Mr. Haihan. "

Speaking of this, Wang Lang Xunyan couldn't say anything more.

After Sun Ce left Wu County, Wang Lang often went boating with Zhang Zhao on Taihu Lake, while Xun Yan led Xia Houlan and Cao Peng to visit friends in Wu County.

Xun Yan is a celebrity today, and after Xun Shu, he has a great reputation.

In addition, he is talented and talented in writing.Therefore, it is quite commendable among the local scholars.

Come to this house as a guest today, and have a banquet with that house tomorrow.In just a few days, Xun Yan visited several scholars' homes in Wu County, and both sides had a good chat.For a while, the name of Xun Yan spread in Wu County, and everyone in Wu County knew that there was a famous scholar in Zhongyuan with outstanding talents and learning.

Cao Peng has been observing Xun Yan, but he didn't find that Xun Yan was alone or in contact with anyone in private.

He visits the local gentry all day long, but what does he want to do?Cao Peng couldn't tell.

For this reason, he asked Xun Yan in private: "Didn't you say that you want to intensify the conflict between Marquis Wu and Jiangdong scholars, why didn't you take action?"

Xun Yan chuckled, shook his cattail fan lightly, but refused to answer.

This also made Cao Peng even more confused...

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On this day, Xun Yan asked Xia Houlan to hitch a carriage, took Cao Peng, and drove out of Wu County.

"Sir, who are we going to visit today?"

Sitting in the car, Cao Peng couldn't help asking.

Xun Yan laughed and said, "Why, I can't bear it anymore?"

These days, taking Cao Peng to visit everywhere is really difficult for Cao Peng.

In essence, Cao Peng is not a person who likes to join in the fun and socialize very much.Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone out alone in his previous life, only to be killed by his most trusted friend in the end.In this life, Cao Peng has tried his best to get rid of this problem, tried to get in touch with people, and took the initiative to socialize.But deep down, I still don't like this kind of thing.It was okay for a day or two, but it continued like this for four or five days, Cao Peng couldn't help feeling bored.Of course, Xun Yan can feel Cao Peng's emotions...

"Today we are not going to a banquet, but to visit the descendants of an old friend."

"Oh!"

Cao Peng responded, but didn't ask who that old friend was.

"Sir, how to go?"

"Huating, let's go to Huating!"

Xun Yan was in the car, reading a book, and answered softly.

Xia Houlan whipped and urged the horse, drove the carriage, and hurried along the official road.

After coming to Wu County for so many days, Xia Houlan also had a general understanding of Wu County.Huating, located at the bottom of the dish-shaped depression in the Taihu Lake Basin, is about half a day away from Wu County.Its terrain is flat, high in the southeast and low in the northwest. There are twelve hills in the territory, which run southwest and northeast.Xiaokun Mountain, Hengshan Mountain, Jishan Mountain, Tianma Mountain...

Wait a minute, little Kunshan?

Listening to Xun Yan's introduction, Cao Peng felt a sudden movement in his heart.

Huating, is it the future Shanghai?
"Sir, who is your old friend in Huating?"

"That old friend of mine was acquainted with the third generation of the Xun family. Hehe, you may not know it. His reputation is not particularly loud. But his family is a prominent family in the east of the Yangtze River, and he is quite famous in Wu County. Do you know Lu Kang, the former prefect of Lujiang?" ? Haha, it's their home."

Huating, the Lu family... Lu Kang?
A name suddenly appeared in Cao Peng's mind.

I heard Xun Yan go on to say: "The Lu family in Huating is also a century-old family. At that time, Lu Xian, the school captain of the city gate, had a good relationship with my father. During the Xiping period, because he offended someone, he was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown. He died in depression. Lu Xian His son, Lu Jun, used to be the Captain of Jiujiang, and passed away five years ago. I came here this time just to visit his children. Once Lu Kang died, the Lu family's momentum is far from what it was before."

"By the way, Lu Jun's son is said to be the same age as you."

"what?"

"What's the name of his son? I can't remember clearly... Lu Yi! It is said that he is also a young man with great talent... and he is very similar to you!"

"Similar to me?"

"Even young and mature, equally talented, and at the same young age, he is independent.

Speaking of which, the child is also quite pitiful.His father left early, so when he was a child, he lived with his grandfather Lu Kang in Lujiang... Only three years ago, Yuan Shu ordered Wuhou to attack Lujiang, Lu Kang fought to the death, but was finally defeated by Wuhou.Lu Jining's soldiers and members of the Lu clan were massacred.Fortunately, Lu Kang sent Lu Yi and other brothers back to Huating ahead of time, so they were saved from disaster... I heard before that Lu Yi was getting married.As an elder, I always come to visit, to see if I can help, and to contribute by the way. "

Is it Lu Yi?

never heard of that……

Cao Peng immediately put down his thoughts and stopped thinking about this matter.

Along the way, Xun Yan changed from his previous cautious attitude, chattering and chattering, as if he had become a chatterbox.

What he said was nothing more than how outstanding Lu Yi was, how rare... At the age of 12, he became the leader of the family and took charge of the entire family.

"Although the Lu family is not as good as it used to be, it still has a legacy after all.

I've heard people say that Lu Jining's son, Lu Ji, is 11 years old and very smart; Lu Yi's brother, Lu Mao, is also talented and learned... When they grow up, they will have a bright future. "

Lu Ji?

I know this!
At Yuan Shu's table, Lu Lang is pregnant with orange.

When arguing about Confucianism, this Lu Ji was a firm capitulator, and he was severely criticized by Master Zhuge.

Can such a person achieve great success?
Cao Peng was a little uncertain.Anyway, he did remember one thing. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, after Lu Ji was humiliated by Zhuge, he didn't seem to appear again.According to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Lu Ji is also a person with little cleverness but no great power.But Cao Peng is not sure now!Is Lu Ji really as unbearable as the Romance of the Three Kingdoms said?
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms respects Liu, and there are many slanders for Cao Wei and Sun Wu.

So Cao Peng is not sure, which ones in the novel are true and which ones are fake.

It can only be said that he is not very interested in Lu Ji.

During the Three Kingdoms period, the person surnamed Lu who most aroused Cao Peng's interest was Lu Xun Lu Boyan, who burned his company and defeated Liu Bei.But why didn't Xun Yan mention this person?In other words, the "Lu" of Lu Xun and Lu Boyan is not the "Lu" of the Huating Lu family.

"Sir, do you know Lu Xun?"

"Lu Xun?"

Xun Yan tilted his head and thought for a while, "Who is that?"

"Uh, I'll just ask."

Xun Yan thought about it for a while, then sighed and said, "I really can't remember that there is someone named Lu Xun in the Lu family. Maybe it's a branch of the Lu family...Why, do you know him?"

"Uh... I don't know."

"Why do you ask if you don't know?"

"Well... I just heard people mention this person occasionally in Wu County, so I asked this question."

"I see."

Xun Yan's series of questions made Cao Peng sweat.

Next time, don't ask people easily.Otherwise, it is easy to cause misunderstanding... A name is easy to say, but it is too troublesome to explain.Fortunately, Xun Yan was immersed in the memories with his old friends today, so he didn't ask too many questions.

Otherwise, Cao Peng would not have thought it would be so easy to pass the level.

However, where is Lu Xun now?
Cao Peng felt a little regretful. He knew these names, but he never paid close attention to their life experiences and backgrounds.Otherwise, how could there be so much trouble?
Everyone was on the way, and after a simple meal, they set off again.

Around dusk, the carriage stopped.

After Cao Peng got out of the car and inquired, he learned that Luzhuang was not far ahead.After further inquiry, the Lu family is quite famous in Huating, and it is located at the head of Luzhuang village, so it is very easy to find.Cao Peng and others followed the route they found out, and soon drove into Luzhuang.As the sun sets, the evening glow reflects the sky.A house is located at the entrance of Luzhuang Village... the front door is deserted, and there is a sense of desolation in the setting sun.

"Sir, this is the place!"

Cao Peng helped Xun Yan get off the carriage and said softly.

Looking at the closed door, Xun Yan sighed slightly, "Ah Fu, take my name and knock on the door."

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It's the middle of the month, can I ask for a recommendation ticket or a monthly ticket?
(End of this chapter)