Cao Thief

Chapter 209 Captain Hailing

The carriage traveled leisurely along the main road.

"Stop!"

Sitting in the car, Huang Chengyan, who had been silent all the time, seemed to be asleep, suddenly issued an order.

In a hurry, the carriage shook and stopped on the main road.Gan Ning stepped forward, leaned against the car window and asked, "Duke Huang, what are your orders?"

"Xingba, how long have you been in Jingzhou?"

"Uh, it's been four years since Liu Zhang fled Berkshire because of Liu Zhang's rebellion against Hu Mao in the first year of Xingping."

Gan Ning didn't understand why Huang Chengyan suddenly asked this question, so he answered cautiously.He is no longer the Gan Ning who can do whatever he wants and act according to his own emotions.After numerous setbacks and failures, Gan Ning has become much more mature.In the past, he would definitely give Huang Chengyan an answer without hesitation.Now, he had to think twice before answering.

Huang Chengyan fell silent.

After a while, he said softly: "Liu Jingzhou is not someone who has accomplished great things."

"what?"

Gan Ning shuddered Lingling, he didn't understand why Huang Chengyan would say such rebellious words.

"When Liu Jingsheng first came to Jingxiang, he showed a bit of toughness. It's a pity that he is more good at literary affairs than military affairs. Sitting in nine counties in Jingxiang, he can get six counties in Jiangdong and 140 six counties in Yizhou's fourteen counties if he retreats. But so far nothing has been done. If you stay in Jingzhou, you may not be able to accomplish much. Liu Jingzhou does not like military affairs, so he is doomed not to use you; although Huang Chengyu is skilled in military affairs, he is not a man who can tolerate others.

If your talent belongs to Chengyu, you may still have some achievements.

But your talent... Cheng Yu is far inferior to you, and it is also destined that you will not get a chance in Jiangxia.

Xingba, you follow me all the way and do your best, I see it all.But I also don't want to delay you, that's why I have these words. "

Gan Ning was silent, not knowing how to answer.

Huang Chengyu is Huang Zu.

According to Xu Shen's "Shuowen", ancestors have the meaning of giving birth.

Huang Xun inherited the literary style, while Huang Zu inherited the blood.This also happens to be in line with the situation of the two of them. Huang Chengyu has no children under his knees, while Huang Zu has children under his knees.Inheritance means to pass on the bloodline of birth.

Huang Chengyan sighed, and said softly: "I will show you two ways now."

He was silent for a while, and said softly: "One is to stay in Jiangdong. Sun Bofu has great ambitions, and he also has the insight to know people. Sooner or later, he will be able to achieve his career. With your talent and learning, you will be valued by Sun Bofu sooner or later. But there are still people in Dongwu. One problem, Sun Ce is strong, but rigidity is easy to break. I don’t know if he will last long, so I can’t say what will happen in the future; the other way is to vote for Cao Gong. Cao Gongxiong is a generalist, serving the emperor to order the princes, not waiting for it People. He is thirsty for talents, and he has the ability to know people. But Mr. Cao’s tent is full of powerful generals, Dian Wei, Xu Chu are all powerful generals in the world, and you can complement each other. However, you have a strong temper and are easy to offend others. If you don’t It’s hard to do anything with people’s support.”

Gan Ning hesitated, and said softly, "Could it be that there is no third way?"

"The third way... I want you to help the Cao family boy."

"what?"

"Although Cao Peng is young, he is not an ordinary person.

Just look at his father, when he arrived in Xudu, he became the supervisor of Zhuye, in charge of the casting of weapons in the world; his brother-in-law, Deng Ji, became the order of Haixi in a short period of time.The place in Haixi was very chaotic. Deng Ji was able to gain a firm foothold in Haixi in such a short period of time, not only because he had talent, but because he must have support behind him.This son of Cao Peng can tell right from wrong, understand the importance, and he is acquainted with many dignitaries under Duke Cao's account.

Judging by Xun Yan's posture, it seems that he thinks highly of him.

You should know that the four generations of the Xun family in Yingchuan can be regarded as a wealthy family in the Kanto region.With the help of the Xun family, Cao Peng will surely achieve success sooner or later.

It's just that his foundation is still shallow now, and he still needs someone to support him.If you go at this time, even if you have to for a while, you will have many opportunities to build achievements in the future.At the same time...he can also take care of Ah Chou for me, so as not to be bullied by that kid.Xingba, you may promise me? "

In Huang Chengyan's words, there was a pleading meaning.

Ling Gan Ning didn't know how to refuse.

It is undeniable that he has a good impression of Cao Peng, so let him help Cao Peng...

Thinking of him, Gan Xingba, he was also the Prime Minister of Bujun in Shu County.Now, do you want to work for a brat?

Gan Ning's complexion was uncertain.

He wanted to refuse, but he felt that what Huang Chengyan said made sense.

What he lacks now is a backer.But the question is, can Cao Peng become his support?

"Huang Gong said that Cao Peng will have meritorious deeds, why is he unwilling..."

Huang Chengyan sighed and interrupted Gan Ning's words.

"Actually, if it was normal, like today's situation, I might just nod. But now, the Huang family is on the cusp.

Cheng Yu beheaded Mi Heng in the name of killing celebrities, which has caused the Huang family to suffer.

If I marry my daughter to an unknown person, even if I know that he will have achievements in the future, no one else will care.Cheng Yu is strong and has offended many people.So I don't know how many people will stare at us, waiting to see the jokes of my Huang family...

In this situation, how can I promise Cao Peng? "

Gan Ning's face suddenly revealed a look of surprise, and he silently nodded.

"I have no choice but to sever ties with Yueying today.

I don't want Yueying to become depressed after going back with me, but I can't give Huang Jiaping an excuse to be ridiculed by others at this time.Maybe you don't know that Cao Peng was acquainted with Pang Ji at the beginning, and was even praised by Sima Decao, and later he was almost accepted as a disciple by Pang Degong.But this matter... a person who can be valued by Lumenshan Erpang and Sima Decao at the same time, is it easy to be with?I know that you may be wronged in your heart, but I feel that if you follow Cao Peng, within ten years, you will surely achieve meritorious deeds. "

Let's talk about this.

Huang Chengyan can be regarded as sincere...

These heart-to-heart words made Gan Ning a little moved, and at the same time moved his heart.

Historically, Gan Ning took refuge in Sun Quan in the 12th year of Jian'an, and by the 13th year of Jian'an, there were no more than a thousand people under his command.

What really made Gan Ning famous and gained a firm foothold in Soochow was the Battle of Ruxukou in the 18th year of Jian'an, and then he was trusted by Sun Quan.

Today, Jian'an is three years old.

Of course, Gan Ning couldn't figure out what would happen 15 years later.

In fact, if Cao Peng can really do great things, it would be good to follow him.

At least Cao Peng treated me kindly, not as cold as Liu Jingsheng and Huang Chengyu, like strangers.

Gan Ning hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "I'd rather be taught by Huang Gong."

Huang Chengyan stepped out of the carriage, and raised his arms towards Gan Ning, "So, Yueying please ask Xingba, and I can feel at ease when I go back to my hometown in Jiangxia."

"In that case, when shall I go?"

"Xingba can go now..."

"Then Mr. Huang, are you safe?"

"I'm an old man, how can I be in any danger? Besides, there are so many people accompanying me, so you don't have to worry about my safety.

After returning to Jiangxia, I will try to recruit your children to Jiangxia and open a village for them to live in. You just need to rest assured. "

Gan Ning pondered for a moment, then got on his horse.

I saw him turn the horse's head on the horse, and bowed to Huang Chengyan.

"Huang Gong, I'll go then."

"Xingba is careful all the way."

Without saying a word, Gan Ning urged his horse to return along the same road.

The sound of horseshoes gradually faded away, and at dusk, they lost their traces, only faint dust could be seen.

Huang Chengyan covered his mouth with his hands, and a gleam of water flashed in his old eyes.

"Ah Chou, this is the only thing Daddy can do for you! I hope that you are right, and I hope that one day you can return to your hometown."

After talking to himself, Huang Chengyan turned and boarded the carriage.

"let's go!"

Following his order, the carriage moved on again, along a completely opposite road to Gan Ning...

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In the third year of Jian'an, on the eighth day of the fifth month, Gan Ning attached Cao Peng to Lingting.

When Gan Ning told Huang Yueying what Huang Chengyan said, Huang Yueying burst into tears, and bowed three times in the direction of Jiang Xia.

And Cao Peng is also very happy!
Gan Ning, that was a rare hero during the Three Kingdoms period.

For a traveler who cherishes the complex of collecting famous generals, Gan Ning is undoubtedly the first real famous general beside Cao Peng.Although there was Wei Yan before, it seems to be a level behind Gan Ning.Moreover, Wei Yan said that he belonged to Cao Cao, not Cao Peng.Maybe Cao Peng and Wei Yan have a life-and-death relationship, but the direction of the two is slightly off...

Perhaps, someday in the future, the two will walk together again.

But in the future, who can know?

Therefore, the arrival of Gan Ning made Cao Peng more confident.

This point was more vividly displayed when he talked with Xun Yan...

Inside there is Bu Zhi, outside there is Kan Ze, Wu has Gan Ning Xiahou Lan, and there may be Zhao Zilong in the future?Cao Peng's team didn't take shape until now.However, it seems that there is still a long way to go before Huang Chengyan's "achievement".Cao Peng didn't know what kind of "achievement" could satisfy Huang Chengyan.But thinking about it, at least he can't lose to Huang Zu.

Thinking of this, Cao Peng felt a little headache again.

On May [-]th, Xun Yan and others arrived in Dantu.

At this time, the general guarding Dantu was no longer Sun He and Sun Bohai.The one who grew up on behalf of Dan was a young general who was about double ten years old.

When Xun Yan and others arrived at Dantu, the leader of Dantu led the crowd out of the city to meet them.

"Sun Bohai isn't in Dantu anymore?"

"Returning to Mr. Xiuruo, Lieutenant Sun is now ordered to be stationed in Hushu, so the young general will take the post of Tutu Zhang temporarily."

"What's the name of the little general?"

The young man smiled slightly, with a look of pride on his face, "Young general Lu Meng is now the Sima of another department. I heard that Mr. Xiuruo has returned to his hometown, so I have been waiting for a long time."

Lu Meng, Lu Ziming?

Cao Peng trembled slightly behind Xun Yan.

Huang Yueying asked: "Ah Fu, do you recognize this person?"

"I don't know...but I know that this person will be General Sun Wu in the future."

Cao Peng still remembers the story of crossing the river in white clothes.Even after a time travel of the soul, many memories began to blur, but Lu Meng, he will not forget.Because Lu Meng's opponent at that time was Guan Yunchang who was regarded as a god by later generations.

Three days away from Shi, when you look at it with admiration.

This sentence comes from Lu Meng...

However, maybe Cao Peng has seen so many great people recently that although Cao Peng was surprised, he was not too surprised.

Maybe Lu Meng will be awesome in three days, but now, Lu Meng is just an ordinary general under Sun Wu's camp, and he still can't make him interested.Therefore, Cao Peng just glanced at Lu Meng and ignored him.On the contrary, Huang Yueying sized Lu Meng up.

Lu Meng warmly invited Xun Yan to rest in Dantu.

But Xun Yan, who was eager to return home, tactfully refused.

In the end, Lu Meng led his troops to personally send Xun Yan to Dantu Wharf, and watched Xun Yan and his party board the boat to Guangling.Not long after the boat left Dantu Wharf, Lu Su hurried to Dantu Wharf with his people.He didn't even care about greetings, and grabbed Lu Meng's arm.

"Ziming, if Xun Xiu can leave?"

"Yeah, just left..."

"In his entourage, he was following a young man."

Lu Meng nodded suspiciously, "There is indeed a young man, but it looks like Mr. Xun's book boy."

"Why didn't you stop them?"

"Stop it?"

Lu Meng looked at Lu Su in surprise, "Brother, why did you stop them?"

"That……"

Lu Su's words came to his lips, and he swallowed them back.

Lu Xun and Ms. Gu were accidentally rescued, and the marriage contract between Lu and Gu's family remained, which made some people's previous calculations come to nothing.

After learning the reason of the incident, some people keenly realized that the book boy beside Xun Yan was not an ordinary person.

So I had to notify Zhou Yu who was in Liyang, and Zhou Yu immediately sent someone to notify Lu Su, intending to intercept Cao Peng and others.

Unfortunately, it was still a step too late.

Lu Su stood by the river, watching the boats drifting away, with a cold look in his eyes.

"Luan!"

"Here."

"Immediately send someone to Xuyi to inquire about Xun Peng's situation."

"Here."

Lu An is Lu Su's confidant family, and after hearing about it, he took orders and left immediately.

Lu Meng asked in surprise, "Brother, who is Xun Peng?"

"Xun Peng, nine times out of ten it is a pseudonym. We must find out who this Xun Peng is, so as not to be fooled in the future."

It was impossible for Lu Su to tell Lu Meng the truth of the matter, so his words seemed vague.

Lu Meng stood on the pier, trying hard to recall Cao Peng's appearance.But no matter how hard he tried, there was only a vague and thin figure in his mind.As for Cao Peng's appearance, Lu Meng really couldn't remember.He scratched his head and remembered the name 'Xun Peng' in his heart.

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The boat docked at the Jiangshui Temple Wharf.

After Xun Yan and his party got off the boat, they went straight to Guangling.

"Ah Fu, follow me to Guangling County."

"What about Yueying and the others?"

"You can let her go to Donglin Pavilion first."

Cao Peng wanted to refuse, but seeing Xun Yan's firm attitude, he was a little embarrassed.

Huang Yueying said softly: "Ah Fu, since Mr. Xiuruo arranged this way, you just obey. Brother Gan, Brother Kan, and I will go to Dongling Pavilion first with Brother Xiahou. I have long heard that the story of Dongling Du Jiang, This trip, just in time to go to worship."

"That……"

"Don't worry, I know you still have two beautiful girls hidden, I won't embarrass them."

Huang Yueying said with a giggle, but it made Cao Peng feel a little murmured in his heart.

On the way, he once mentioned the matter of Bu Luan and Guo Huan to Huang Yueying.Unexpectedly, Huang Yueying didn't seem to care about it.

That's right, in Huang Yueying's mind: whether it's Guo Huan or Bu Luan, they're just Cao Peng's maid.

Cao Peng can be regarded as the son of an official now... Oh, this official may not be suitable for him yet, he is a bit young.But in any case, it is normal for him to have two maidservants.Huang Yueying would not feel angry because of the two maidservants.

In terms of age, Huang Yueying is three years older than Cao Peng.

In terms of knowledge, Huang Yueying was born in the Huang family in Jiangxia, and her father, Huang Xun, was a well-known scholar in Jingzhou.

How could she be afraid of the two little servants?
Seeing that Huang Yueying looked normal, Cao Peng was relieved.

After exhorting Xia Houlan again, he mounted his mount and followed Xun Yan to Guangling County.

When it was getting late, a group of people came to the outside of Guangling County.Xun Yan took Cao Peng straight to the Chen Mansion, saying that he wanted to meet Chen Deng...

However, he did not let Cao Peng go with him, but ordered him to wait outside the gate of the mansion.

Cao Peng stood at the gate of the Chen Mansion and waited for more than half an hour, more than an hour, when he saw a retainer hurried out of the mansion.

"Who is Mr. Cao Peng Cao?"

"Ah, I am."

Cao Peng hurried forward and raised his hands to salute.

The retainer returned the salute, and then respectfully said: "My master wants to see you, please come with me."

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, followed the retainer and walked towards the mansion.

Along the way, the retainers didn't say much, they just led the way.And Cao Peng is also a person who knows the rules, so he didn't inquire.

In this way, the two hurried to the door of a bookstore in the backyard.

The retainer said outside the house: "Master, Mr. Cao is here."

"Let him in."

Cao Peng straightened his clothes, took off his patterned shoes, stepped onto the porch, and walked into the study.

The study room is not big, with a school of bookshelves on each side, with stacks of slips and scrolls placed on top of each other.In the middle is a desk. Chen Deng is wearing a white robe and sitting behind the desk.The windows are open, and the wind blowing from the river passes through the study, dispelling the hot weather.

"Youxue, sit down."

Chen Deng waved his hand to signal Cao Peng to sit down.

This can be regarded as giving Cao Peng enough face... You know, not everyone can make Chen Deng spit out the word 'sit'.

Where did Xun Yan go?
Cao Peng was puzzled, but sat down obediently.

Chen Deng put down the scroll in his hand and looked up at Cao Peng. His eyes were as sharp as a falcon, as if he could see through Cao Peng's heart.

"List……"

"Cao Peng, Xiu Ruo told me just now that I hope you will return to Xudu with him."

"Ah?" Cao Peng was taken aback, showing a dazed expression.

Xun Yan never told him about this matter.

"Xiu Ruo said that if I can't use you, I will keep Guangling Qucai. I don't know why he said this, and I don't want to know the reason.

Before, I ordered you to garrison the Dongling Pavilion to keep you out of the limelight.

Now if you go to Jiangdong with Suixiu for nearly two months and come back again, you can't delay any longer.Therefore, I rejected Xiu Ruo, who had left Guangling with his people.Before leaving, he asked me to tell you that you don't need to care too much, and you must not back down when it is time to fight. "

Did you say this to me?

Cao Peng raised his head and looked at Chen Deng.

"Dongling, and Jiangshui Temple, are important places for Guangling River defense.

I let you stay at Dongling Pavilion before, and I also meant to let you familiarize yourself with the situation.Originally, I wanted to investigate further, but since Xiuruo values ​​you so much, I believe you must have something special.I want to appoint you as Hailing Lieutenant, and serve as the postal supervisor of Cao Cao in the east, and I will take up the post immediately. "

After finishing speaking, Chen Qun took the seal ribbon from the desk and placed it in front of Cao Peng.

Captain Hailing?Cao Cao, the governor of the east?
Cao Peng was perplexed, but he gladly took the seal, got up and said loudly: "Humble post, obey!"

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Let me know something, because Lin Hai is getting married tomorrow, so Lao Xin went to help.

Today, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow will all be five thousand words.Until the 23rd, normal updates will resume.I owe [-] words in these three days, and Laoxin will make up for it before the end of the month
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