Cao Thief

Chapter 215 The Firm Heart
A mere Song Xian is nothing to worry about to be honest.

Although he is a famous eight-strong general, there are also high and low ones.At least in Cao Peng's view, Wei Xu, Hou Cheng, Song Xian and others are far behind Zhang Liao.Sitting in the big tent of the barracks outside Hailing County, Cao Peng thought of many things in an instant.Once this battle starts, there will be no room for maneuver between him and Lu Bu... It's a pity for Diao Chan's painstaking efforts.

"Lü Bu sent Song Xian as the chief general, with Song Guang as the vanguard, leading six thousand soldiers to attack Haixi."

Having said that, Cao Peng paused slightly, his eyes swept over the faces of everyone.

Hao Zhao, who came overnight, was obviously embarrassed.He seemed restless, his face turned pale and red for a while.

"Everyone must be very clear about my relationship with Haixi.

Although my brother-in-law hasn't sent anyone for help yet, I will never sit idly by.I am not a warlike person, but I will never allow anyone to destroy my hard work.Lu Bu, a tiger!Cannibalism is okay, but educating people is not the director.If Haixi falls into Lu Bu's hands, all the previous hard work will be in vain.The most frightening thing is that the people of Haixi will be displaced again, and I, Hailing, will also be affected by that time.

Wang Xu, do you think so? "

Wang Xu was silent for a moment, then nodded vigorously.

He had seen with his own eyes the dangers of refugees everywhere, and he knew that once Haixi was in chaos, Huainan would not be spared.

Hailing County finally breathed a sigh of relief. In the past, Paozhe finally had a stable life.If it is destroyed, he will never agree.

"My lord, the last general is willing to lead an army to help Haixi."

Wang Xu stood up and intervened to ask for orders.

In doing so, he can be regarded as showing his determination to Cao Peng.

"Since that's the case, I'll send out troops immediately and prepare to confront Lu Bu.

However, Hailing County has only stabilized, and people still need to be stationed...Where is Wang Mai? "

"The end is here."

"I order you to lead a hundred elite soldiers to garrison Hailing County. I have the right to work with you cheaply. If any accident happens, you can immediately ask Guangling for help."

"Here!"

"Hao Zhao."

Hao Zhao was startled for a moment, and immediately showed a look of sadness.

He got up slowly, cupped his hands and said, "The end is here."

"You lead a hundred elite soldiers to guard the Dongling Pavilion and strengthen the defense of the river."

"Here."

Sure enough...

Hao Zhao's heart is actually very complicated.

On the one hand, confronting Lu Bu was not what he wanted.In any case, he is a fellow of Lu Bu, from Bingzhou.Moreover, Lu Bu used to be the idol in Hao Zhao's heart. Even though he was sent to Cao Peng by Lu Bu later, in his heart, he still admired Lu Bu very much.However, Cao Peng didn't treat him too kindly, at least all the time, he didn't treat him like a master and a slave, more like a friend and brother.

Back then, Hao Zhao admired Cao Peng's grand vow.

Especially in Haixi, it can be said that Cao Peng single-handedly created the situation in Haixi today.Various means during the period made Hao Zhao respect Cao Peng very much.He didn't want to confront Lu Bu, but he didn't want to be abandoned by Cao Peng.stay?Cao Peng's distrust has been explained.Even Cao Peng doesn't trust him anymore, if he continues to stay, what's the point?But if he doesn't stay, where can he go?
Hao Zhao is older than Cao Peng, but because he has been living in the barracks, his mind is very simple.

His worry was expressed on his face, and Cao Peng also saw it in his eyes.It's just that Cao Peng didn't say anything, and didn't explain him, and continued to assign tasks.Take Bu Zhi as Hailing Sima, and Kan Ze as Dongling Pavilion Sima, responsible for assisting Wang Mai and Hao Zhao to stay in place.

After a series of tasks were assigned, Cao Peng said, "Let's go", and everyone got up one after another.

"Bodao!"

Cao Peng called Hao Zhao.

Hao Zhao, who was a little confused at first, stopped and turned his head to look over.

"Son..."

"Walk with me."

Cao Peng walked forward with a smile and patted Hao Zhao on the shoulder.

Hao Zhao is much taller than Cao Peng, and has a much stronger physique.But for some reason, Hao Zhao didn't feel unnatural.

The two walked out of the military tent and out of the camp, and did not talk to each other along the way.

"Son..."

"Bo Dao, listen to me first." Cao Peng stopped, looked at Hao Zhao, and said in a deep voice: "I know that you may not be happy in your heart now, but I hope you can understand that the reason for letting you stay behind Dongling Pavilion, it's not that I don't believe in you, but I think about it for you."

"For me?"

"You are from Bingzhou, right?"

"Exactly."

"All the songs under your command come from Xiapi, right?"

"Yes."

"Then have you ever thought about how to deal with the old robes on the battlefield in the future?"

"This one……"

"Obviously, you haven't thought it through." Cao Peng said softly: "In my opinion, you have been wondering whether you should join the battle or kill the enemy together? Your hesitation is not suitable for the battlefield. If you are harmed, those who follow you will also be harmed. It is right to return the shroud of horse leather. But the shroud of horse leather depends on the situation. I don’t want your life to be ruined because of hesitation. You are talented, You are more capable, and you should do great things in the future, instead of dying on the battlefield because of hesitation."

"But, I..."

Hao Zhao uttered half of his words, then swallowed them back.

Cao Peng laughed and said, "Look, you're not even sure."

As he spoke, he turned and straddled his horse.

"Bodao, do you know what you lack now?"

"what?"

Hao Zhao's eyes were full of confusion.

"A firm heart!"

Cao Peng was on the horse, clenched his fist and made a firm movement, "You are not firm yourself, how can you make your melody as firm as you are?

Song Xian is just a clown, nothing to worry about.

But I don't want you to hesitate when facing Lu Bu... Go back to Dongling Pavilion and take care of my home.Hailing is my foundation, it is difficult to strengthen both sides with Bosheng alone.Whenever you think you won't hesitate any more, I'll let you play.Not only facing Lu Bu, but also yourself... Okay, I'm going back to the city, and you have to go back to Dongling Pavilion, and let me know after you figure it out. "

After speaking, Cao Peng turned his horse's head and drove away with his whip.

Outside the gate of the camp, Hao Zhao looked at Cao Peng's back, and said to himself: A firm heart?

He couldn't figure it out, but in his heart, he seemed to have lost the previous depression and confusion.At least, son, he still believes in me!
Taking a deep breath, Hao Zhao raised his head and looked at the dark night sky.

Your son is right, I am still hesitating...

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Hercynian, Tower.

Deng Ji tightened his robe tightly, stood at the window, and had a bird's-eye view of Haixi County in the night.

The lights of the west school grounds were dotted, and the sound of fighting came from the school grounds, bang bang bang, it was past the third watch.The entire Haixi County seemed very quiet.Faintly, one could hear a group of patrolling soldiers walking from under the tower, their neat steps exuding a sense of might.

There are a total of [-] soldiers and horses in Haixi County.

Among them, there are [-] patrol soldiers, [-] law enforcement teams, [-] field soldiers, and [-] water troops.

Since Haixi County has blocked the private salt route in the East China Sea, the private salt dealers can only find other ways.This also includes the passage by sea, that is, loading from Qushan and transporting along the coastal road.Sea-going ships in the late Eastern Han Dynasty were not too powerful and could only sail along coastal waters.The eight ships intercepted from Yuzhou Mountain are enough to block the sea passage.Zhou Cang used Yuzhou Mountain and the island as his base, and completely blocked the sea route from Qu Mountain to Haixi.A team of two sea-going ships took turns attacking, and now they have gradually become a bit of a naval force.

However, these two hundred sailors are unknown...

This is also the result of Cao Peng's exhortations before he left Haixi.

Even Yuzhou Mountain and the island are secretly occupied.There is now a deserted island, and even Donghai County doesn't know the situation.

"Sir, it's getting late!"

Hu Ban came up from downstairs and stood behind Deng Ji.

"The madam sent someone to urge, saying that she is asking the master to go back early."

Deng Ji woke up suddenly, turned his head and asked, "Have you ever sent a messenger?"

"Mr. Puyang has sent people to Hailing. It is estimated that by this time, he should have arrived in Sheyang. At the latest at dawn, the young master will receive the news."

"Before Ah Fu left, he once told me: a tree is beautiful in the forest, but the wind will destroy it.

At that time, I didn't pay much attention to it, but now it seems... Haixi County has swallowed [-] Haimin, and its momentum is already terrifying.This year's fall harvest, I shouldn't make a big deal about it.Millions of dendrobium grain storage, although the price of grain in Haixi fell to [-] yuan per liter, it attracted the envy of others. "

"However, the people of Haixi are very grateful to the master."

Deng Ji smiled bitterly, and said softly, "Of course they are grateful to me for suppressing food prices; but if I find war for them, will they still be grateful? Six thousand soldiers...Lv Wenhou's attack on Haixi this time seems to be a powerful one. We must win. A fierce battle is inevitable."

Hu Ban didn't answer.

In fact, there is a bumper harvest in autumn, no wonder Deng Ji made publicity.

The storage of millions of dendrobium not only made Deng Ji a little carried away, but even many people, including Puyang Kai, were also excited about it.

There was only one person who prevented Deng Ji from suppressing grain prices at that time.

The reason is simple: the food price in Haixi County is 110 yuan per liter, which seems high, but it is actually very low compared to other places!In Xudu, where the harvest is also abundant, the price of grain is now [-] yuan per liter, while in Xiapi and other places, the price of grain is as high as [-] yuan.

At the price of seventy qian, it is just right to stabilize Haixi.

If the food price is lowered, it will inevitably cause others to spy on Haixi County...

Unfortunately, such a suggestion was ignored by many people at the time.For this reason, Dai Gan, the chief bookkeeper, even had a fierce quarrel with that person.Although Deng Ji did not speak at the time, judging from his attitude, he was undoubtedly on Dai Gan's side, and finally suppressed the price of food.

Maybe, that person can relieve the master's worries?

"Master, in fact, you don't have to worry."

"Uh?"

"Pan Wengui has unstoppable courage, and Zhou County Lieutenant is also experienced in many battles.

Our Haixi County is not a place where people can be bullied.The master has a very high prestige in Haixi, he only needs to raise his arms, who would dare not follow?

As for Lu Bu's six thousand soldiers and horses, why not ask others for advice? "

"Who?"

Hu Ban couldn't help laughing, "Master's brothers from the same clan are not the ones to wait for.

I still remember that when I first came to Haixi, the young master had inquired about his situation many times, obviously he valued him very much.At the beginning, he had advised against suppressing food prices, which is enough to show that he had the foresight.Why not ask him for advice, maybe there is a way to deal with it. "

Deng Ji's eyes lit up, "You mean, Bo Miao?"

In an instant, the spirit was lifted up a lot.

"Yes, let's go to Bo Miao's house for advice."

"But it's getting late..."

"It's okay, I don't think Bo Miao has rested at this time."

Deng Ji walked down the tower in a hurry, and an attendant had already brought the horse over. Hu Ban helped Deng Ji get on the horse, and then he straddled the horse.

A group of people hurried along the wet street in the dark night.

When approaching the North Market, he turned into an alley and stopped at the gate of a house.Hu Ban dismounted first, and helped Deng Ji get off the horse.Then he took two steps in three steps, jumped up the doorstep, reached out and grabbed the door knocker, and knocked three times.From inside the door, there were footsteps.

"Mr. Deng?"

The door opened, and an old man in his forties walked out of the yard, holding a lantern in his hand.

Deng Ji was a little stunned.

Because the old man was dressed neatly, there was no sign of getting up in a hurry.

Just as he was about to speak, the old man bowed and said softly: "Young master, my young master has been waiting for you for a long time in the study."

"It's so late, Bo Miao hasn't rested yet?"

"The young master said that the eldest son will definitely come, so he has been waiting in the study."

Hearing this, Deng Ji couldn't help being shocked, and hurried up the steps and into the courtyard.

Hu Ban and the old family member Deng Xian rested in the side room.Seeing the packed luggage on the bed in the side room, Hu Ban's heart skipped a beat.

"Old Deng, you are..."

"The young master said that if the eldest son doesn't come today, he will leave after dawn."

Hu Ban shuddered, "Old Deng, where are you going?"

"Going back to my hometown... In fact, before coming to Haixi, my young master heard that Pang Xi, the prefect of Brazil, had intended to go to Brazil to seek refuge. It was only after the eldest son sent a letter inviting him to come to Haixi to seek wealth and honor, that young master changed his mind. I came here... You know what happened after that! The Eldest Young Master is going well in Haixi, but the Young Master feels that the Eldest Young Master is a bit arrogant, so he is not very satisfied.

If the Eldest Young Master does not come today, then the Young Master will not stay and help the Eldest Young Master. "

Good guy, I almost missed a big deal!

Hu Ban couldn't help but secretly rejoiced that he had thought of this, otherwise...

But according to Deng Xian's words, this Mr. Deng, does it mean that he already has a strategy to defeat the enemy?A big stone in my heart was immediately put back in my stomach.

If so, Haixi has no worries!
At the same time, Deng Ji stepped into the study.

In the study room, two large candles were lit, and the ten-centimeter-long flames jumped up and down.

In the center of the study room, hangs a map.In front of the map, a young man in a bright red brocade robe stood with his hands behind his back.

His back was facing the door, his long hair hanging down his shoulders.

Hearing footsteps, the young man turned around.I saw that his skin was fair, his face was powdered, his sword eyebrows were bright, and he exuded a heroic spirit.

Seeing that it was Deng Ji who came in, the young man let out a sigh of relief.

"Brother, you are finally here."

Deng Ji looked at the young man, and after a while, he stepped forward and bowed, "I regret that I did not listen to Bo Miao's dissuasion, which caused Haixi to suffer today's disaster. I know I was a little flamboyant before, but I still hope that Bo Miao can see it because of the old love." , give me a helping hand, and keep Haixi clean..."

The young man hurried forward, "Brother, why do you do this?"

He smiled slightly, "If Lu Bu comes personally, or Zhang Liao leads the army, I will not persuade you to give up Haixi and retreat to Donghai County. However, even if there are six thousand soldiers in Song Xian, in my eyes, It's nothing more than a chicken and a dog's ears, so why worry about it?"

Deng Ji's eyes lit up, "Bo Miao, plan to make sure?"

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Today is the first two shifts, and starting tomorrow, I will make up for the missing words.

(End of this chapter)