Cao Thief

Chapter 304 Li Wencheng's First Suggestion (12)

Xudu, as before.

He left at the beginning of the year, returned in mid-autumn, and half a year passed in the blink of an eye, but Xu Du didn't seem to have changed much.

The population seems to be more, and the houses in Donglixu seem to be denser.

The road is still the same, but it looks a little more crowded.Even Cao Cao vigorously promoted Cao Gongche, which eased the drought in many places.However, manpower is limited after all. In the face of natural disasters, everything they do is just doing their best.Fortunately, Xudu Tuntian once again had a bumper harvest, with 170 million dendrobium of grain and rice, which gave Cao Cao a lot of confidence.Refugees still inevitably appeared, but large-scale riots did not occur.Even if there are problems of one kind or another in some places, they will soon subside.

Haixi's farmland is in good shape. According to the documents written by Xu Zhou, the governor of Xuzhou, in July, it is estimated that Xuzhou can store up to [-] groups of grain, about one million hu.It sounds like there is less production than last year.Last year in Haixi alone, there were millions of dendrobiums of grain stored, and now the area of ​​farmland has tripled, why is it still a million dendrobiums?The reason is very simple. Last year, Haixi farmed land and only supplied one Haixi. This year, although the area of ​​Haixi farmland has tripled, what needs to be supplied is more than half of Xuzhou...

At the beginning of the year, Sun Ce attacked Guangling across the river, causing Guangling to miss the best farming season, so that there was a food shortage in Guangling County.

If it weren't for Haixi's support, there would be turmoil in Guangling County.

In addition, the recuperation of Zang Ba in Taishan County, Zhu Ling in Peiguo, and Xiapi will inevitably consume a lot of food and grass.

It is not easy for Xuzhou to keep a million dendrobium.In other words, Xuzhou has passed the most difficult stage, and if all goes well in the coming year, it will definitely regain its vitality.However, Cao Cao then ordered that Haixi allocate 30 dendrobium grain and grass to Qiao County, and allocate [-] dendrobium grain and rice to Shanmulang to prevent disasters.If Runan is conquered, famine is likely to occur, so we must be prepared for it.

After Liu Bei occupied Runan, there was a severe drought in Yuzhou, and the disaster in Runan was very serious.

He didn't have Cao's car in his hand, so he could only rely on digging ditches to dredge the river.Most of the water sources in Runan come from the Huai River.However, due to its high terrain, it is difficult for the Huai River to irrigate the Runan area.And Liu Bei devoted all his efforts to recruiting troops, and did not invest too much in internal affairs.

As a result, the disaster in Runan was serious.

Cao Cao is determined to eliminate Liu Bei, but he must be prepared for the inevitable famine after occupying Runan.

If the impact of this famine cannot be quelled, even if Runan is occupied, it may deal a huge blow to Cao Cao.

If it hadn't been for the success of farming in Haixi, the famine in the Runan area alone might have exhausted Xudu's food reserves.

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"Mom, are you not going to the city?"

Cao Peng looked at Zhang with surprise and asked.

Seeing that Xudu was about to arrive, Mrs. Zhang suddenly said that she didn't want to go to the city.This made Cao Peng very puzzled and couldn't figure out what Zhang was thinking.

"It's harvest time now, I'll go back to the farm and watch."

"Grange?"

Mrs. Zhang smiled, and lightly patted Cao Peng on the head, "Have you forgotten? I told you before... Your father is now a car lord. Although he has no food, he has a farm. At the foot of Longshan Mountain, next to your Uncle Dian's farm... Your aunt Dian's family has also returned, and now she lives in Wupu. At this time, the grain harvest is being harvested, and Mother always wants to go and have a look."

It was only then that Cao Peng remembered that it seemed to be the case.

Zhang told him when he first arrived in Luoyang that Cao Cao gave Cao Ji a farm of [-] hectares.This farm is also in the category of Tuntian.The Tuntian Law stipulates that anyone who needs to use official cattle and other agricultural tools provided by the government will be divided between the officials and the people;Private farms like Cao Ji, but land that falls within the scope of farming, will be divided for the second time, and the right to use is a kind of welfare distribution.Cao Ji can redistribute it with the government to obtain a certain amount of income...

Don't underestimate the income from the two divisions. With [-] hectares of land, you can get almost [-] grains and rice.

For a small-scale family like Cao Ji, ten thousand dendrobium grains and rice are enough to make them live happily and carefree.

The harvest season is also the happiest time.

Mrs. Zhang wants to live in the farm, more to enjoy this kind of joy.

In this regard, Cao Peng can understand.

So he ordered Hao Zhao to lead three hundred black men, escort the five hundred Buddha statues, and accompany Mrs. Zhang to the farm.

With his own farm, Hei Yan no longer needs to borrow Dianwei's place.For Cao Peng, it was also a good thing.

Cao Peng took Kan Ze and Li Ru, under the guard of Gan Ning and Xia Houlan, and flew a hundred cavalry to Xudu.

Huang Yueying went to the farm with the Zhang family, and Guo Huan also went with her.

The reason is also very simple.

Guo Huan's mother, siblings, and now all live in the farm and are responsible for managing the farm.

Counting the time, Guo Huan has not seen her mother for half a year...

As soon as he approached Xudu, Cao Peng felt a tense atmosphere.

Looking at the long queues lined up inside and outside the city gate, and the strict inspection by the gate guards, one immediately felt oppressed.

Xu Du, it seems that it is time for troubled times.

"Afu!"

Just when Cao Peng and others were about to enter the city, they suddenly saw a group of cavalry marching.

The young general on the horse is Xu Yi.

Cao Peng was taken aback when he saw his attire.

Isn't Xu Yi a member of Huben Army?Why did you change your attire.

Cao Peng waved his hand to signal Gan Ning and others to stop, and urged the horse to go towards Xu Yi.

"Second brother, what's wrong with you?"

"What's wrong?"

"Why is he dressed like this? Could it be that he committed a crime and was demoted?"

"Bah!" Xu Yi was very angry, "You guys can't say a few nice words when we meet? What do you mean I committed a crime... The third child and I have been transferred from the Huben Army. I am now a cavalry Sima, in charge of The guard capital city, inspecting the four gates; the youngest is the infantry Sima, who is no different from me. By the way, are you going to enter the city? Come, come with me, let's talk while walking."

Transferred from Huben Army?

Cao Peng was really surprised...

But think about it, although Huben Lang is honored, he actually doesn't have much authority.

Whether it is Xu Yi or Dianman, they are all under 20 years old.Letting the two of them stay in the guard all day is indeed embarrassing for them... and jumping out of the Huben army, it sounds like it is not as honorable as Huben Lang, but the power in his hands is much greater than that of Huben Lang.Sima, the captain of the Wuying school, can command at least 700 people in his hands, and his salary is about the same as that of Hu Benlang, six hundred shi, but it is easier to build achievements.

After all, the chances of the Huben army to attack are far less than those of the fifth battalion guards.

Seeing Xu Yi's appearance, she was not discouraged at all, but very happy.

Cao Peng couldn't help asking: "Second Brother, why did you leave Huben?"

Xu Yi ordered people to go through the formalities at the gate of the city, and walked side by side with Cao Peng.

"It's not that I want to call it out, it's the lord who ordered me and the third child to be called out from the Huben Army.

By the way, Uncle Wang was also transferred from Huben. The current city gate Sima has 500 people under his command, which is very powerful.But he is not at the Xiuchun Gate, otherwise it is possible to see him.Speaking of which, during this period of time, personnel transfers were quite frequent, and I don't know what the lord's intentions are.When you come back this time, it is very likely that you will stay, but the specific position is not very clear at present...

Also, the sixth child has also returned, and was appointed Sima Yueqi ten days ago. "

"Yan Fa is back too?"

"Well, I came back with Cao Duhu before, and then stayed in Xudu."

The more Cao Peng listened, the more strange he felt.

Cao Cao's arrangement is tantamount to completely disrupting the grassroots officers of the Gyeonggi Suwei Army.

"I still have to go on duty, so I won't accompany you... Feng Chehou went to Yingchuan two days ago, and there is no one in your house. After I hand over in the evening, I will go find you with the third child. By the way, the master bus has told you, After you come back, go directly to Sikong Mansion, he wants to see you..."

"I see."

Cao Peng was at a loss as to what kind of medicine Cao Cao was selling in this gourd.

Walking home along the street, Cao Peng suddenly turned his head and asked, "Wencheng, what do you think?"

After Li Ru agreed to join Cao Peng, he was very silent.

On the way to Xudu, he felt uneasy.However, he was very calm again, as if he had been thinking about something.

Hearing Cao Peng's question, Li Ru said softly, "In my opinion, it's best for you to go to Sikong Mansion right now, Young Master."

"Oh?"

"There is no deep meaning in Meng De's arrangement like this.

As far as I can tell, he's bound to make a big move soon.After the young master has gone to the Sikong Mansion, no matter what request Meng De makes, you should not hesitate to answer it immediately.This is related to your son's future, I guess, the reason why Meng De met you was because of important arrangements. "

Cao Peng thought for a while, then nodded slightly.

"In that case, Brother Kan, Brother Gan, you guys go back with Wen Cheng first.

Ziyou took ten people with me to the Sikong Mansion.After you return to the mansion, if I don't come back, you must never step out of the mansion gate. "

"Here!"

Gan Ning and Kan Ze surrendered their hands and accompanied Li Ru to the Cao Mansion.

Cao Peng took Xia Houlan and went straight to Sikong Mansion.

Outside the Sikong Mansion, there was a lot of traffic, and it seemed to be very lively.Many people waited in line outside the door, waiting for Cao Cao to be received...

Cao Peng got off his horse outside the mansion gate and stepped up.

"who."

"Cao Peng, who is a low-ranking officer, is the northern captain of Luoyang. He has returned in the name of Sikong, and he is here to return his order."

Hearing this, the doorman suddenly smiled.

He looked at the car parked outside the door, and said softly: "The car is..."

"It's the stolen goods that Beizhi searched and suppressed in Luoyang, and it was ordered by Sikong to bring them back."

"In that case, please enter through the side door. Cao Beibu and the guards are only allowed to enter. Dian Zhonglang is on duty today, and Beibu can report directly to Dian Zhonglang."

"Thank you!"

Cao Peng bowed his hands, and when he strayed into the gate, he stuffed a bag into the guard's hand.

The start is quite heavy, and it is estimated that there is consistency.

The gate guard suddenly burst into joy, and said to himself: This Cao Beibei is really refreshing.

For a family like him, the salary is not high.

When you meet a generous person, you will naturally have some extra money, but it is also something you can meet but not ask for.Cao Cao's imperial orders are very strict, and generally he is not allowed to accept and give bribes.But this kind of thing is well known to everyone, and it is impossible to really put an end to it.So Cao Cao also turned a blind eye and closed one eye.

"Dare to ask, why did that person just enter directly?"

A small official outside the door stepped forward and asked.

They waited here for a long time, but they couldn't see Cao Cao.

Men Ding sneered and said: "Just now it was Sikong's family, the son of Fengche Hou, Luoyang Beibu Lieutenant, cavalry captain Cao Peng, Mr. Cao, the famous Cao Babai. Sikong has orders, Mr. Cao can enter and leave Sikong's mansion freely, no need to report ...Hehe, if you are dissatisfied, you can tell Sikong later if you see him."

"this……"

The little official blushed and stepped aside.

"So, that boy just now is Cao Babai? Sure enough, he looks extraordinary."

"I heard that he belongs to Sikong's clan, he was exiled in the early years, and he will return to the clan soon..."

"Yes, I've heard for a long time that Marquis Fengche has a son who is extraordinary, but seeing him today, his reputation is well-deserved!"

The situation of the Cao family is very different from when they first came to Xudu.At that time, no matter Cao Ji, Deng Ji or Cao Peng, they were all unknown; but now, Cao Ji has the ability to make knives, and he likes to hide Mo Juzi, and he is famous for making Cao Gongli and Cao Gongcar; He presided over Haixi farming and had a bumper harvest for two consecutive years.Although his official position is not too high, he has a lot of power; Cao Peng even created Jinlanpu, and married Cao Zhendian Man Xuyi, under the name Xiaobayi;

The book "Eight Hundred Characters" is a teacher of Hu Zhao.

After serving as Luoyang Beibu Lieutenant for a few days, he solved a major case, which can be said to be famous.

More importantly, Cao Peng's "Cao" and Cao Cao's "Cao" merged into one inadvertently.

Everyone knows that Cao Cao attaches great importance to his family, and most of Cao's children will be reused.Cao Peng's future can also be seen...

The whispers of the people outside the gate of Sikong Mansion had nothing to do with Cao Peng.

After he entered the Sikong mansion, he asked Xia Houlan and others to wait in the gatehouse at the side, and then he went to the public room outside the Zhongge.

Dian Wei just finished his inspection and returned to the public house.

Seeing Cao Peng, he was also very pleasantly surprised, stepped forward and hugged Cao Peng, "Ah Fu, you bastard, do great things."

"Uncle, you are..."

"Hey, you kid, you can really toss."

Dian Wei smiled and pulled Cao Peng to sit down in the room.

"I've heard about what you did in Luoyang. You did it well! I knew that if Ah Fu stepped forward, the truth would surely come to light...

My lord told me yesterday that you did a good job, kid. "

"By the way, my lord is looking for me..."

"Oh, maybe I want to ask you about Luo Yang. But you wait here first, the Lord is discussing matters with Miaocai..."

"General Xiahou is back?"

"Yes, I came back early this morning and was called by the lord to discuss matters."

Cao Peng's heart moved: Xiahou Yuanxi is the prefect of Chenliu, in charge of Yanzhou's defense, and has a heavy responsibility.

He suddenly returned to Xudu, there must be something big happening... Could it be that something happened to Yuan Shao?Is the Battle of Guandu about to break out?
Thinking of the battle of Guandu, Cao Peng couldn't help feeling excited.

This is the key battle that determines the fate of Cao Wei. Cao Cao called me back, is it because of this?However, the situation has changed now, and Cao Peng can't tell exactly what the situation is.Historically, Liu Bei should have occupied Xuzhou at this time.However, due to the appearance of Cao Peng, Liu Bei failed to get Xuzhou in the end, but instead occupied Runan in advance...

Liu Bei?

Cao Peng was startled suddenly.

He seems to have noticed something, could it be that... Cao Cao is going to use troops against Runan?
Liu Bei used the royalist party in Xudu to steal weapons and supplies, and his intentions have been fully revealed.

Cao Cao's treatment of Liu Beibing is also reasonable, and it is not beyond Cao Peng's expectations.In fact, Liu Bei's occupation of Runan and his back to Jingxiang has always been a serious problem for Cao Cao.If Liu Bei cannot be resolved as soon as possible, the future battle of Guandu will be dangerous.

But why do you want me to come back?

Could it be that Cao Cao wants me to fight Liu Bei?

Well, it's possible, very likely... Li Ru said, no matter what request Cao Cao makes, don't hesitate, you must agree to it.

That's it, that's it.

Cao Peng couldn't help being a little excited at the thought of fighting Liu Bei.

At the same time, I felt faintly nervous, because Liu Bei now has not only Guan and Zhang in his hands, but also Zhao Yun.

Cao Peng couldn't remember exactly when Zhao Yun joined Liu Bei.

But obviously not at this time...

Brother Guan, you haven't ridden solo for thousands of miles!
Guan Zhang Zhao Yun... Tsk tsk tsk, no matter which one comes out, it's hard to deal with.

Cao Peng now only has Gan Ning left in his hands, but fortunately, even if he really confronts Liu Bei, he will have the assistance of many generals in Cao Ying.

Ha, I want to experience the skills of Guan Zhang.

When Cao Peng thought of this, he felt his blood rushing.He and Dian Wei were chatting and talking, and before he knew it, an hour had passed.

Seeing that it was getting late, Cao Peng couldn't help waiting anxiously.

At this time, someone came to report that it was Cao Cao who let Cao Peng go.

Cao Peng quickly adjusted his clothes and walked out of the public house with Dianwei.Pass through the middle pavilion, walk along the path, and see two people walking towards you.

"Miaocai, Zhongde, have you discussed with the lord?"

"kindness!"

Dian Wei greeted those two people.

The middle-aged man in the lead nodded, but his eyes fell on Cao Peng.

"Are you that Cao Youxue who didn't give me face back then?"

"what?"

"Ah, what are you riding my Zhao Yebai, but you want to deny it?"

"The last general has met General Xiahou."

"Humph!"

Xia Houyuan snorted coldly, but he was not too angry.

"Okay, Miaocai, don't scare him. Youxue has done a good job, and he has done a lot of things not long after he took office. Didn't you just praise him in front of the lord?"

The man beside Xia Houyuan couldn't help laughing.

Dian Wei said: "Ah Fu, this is Henan Yin, Chengfu Yin."

Cheng Yu!

Cao Peng hurriedly saluted again, and Cheng Yu waved his hands again and again.

"Youxue, hurry up, the lord is waiting for you."

Cao Peng pleaded guilty and followed Dian Wei inside.

Dian Wei smiled and said: "Zhongde has always been rigorous, and rarely has a pleasant face with others. Ah Fu, it seems that he is quite satisfied with you, otherwise he would not have that expression."

Cao Peng scratched his head and looked back, only to see the backs of Cheng Yu and Xia Houyuan, who were not outside the middle pavilion.

Xia Houyuan is here!
Cheng Yu is back too...

Explaining this matter is not small.

While Cao Peng was thinking, Dian Wei suddenly stopped in his tracks, "Ah Fu, my lord is in the flower hall, so I won't go there, you go by yourself."

"Ah... well."

Cao Peng looked up and saw an arched door in front of him.

After taking a deep breath, he stepped forward, and said outside the arched door: "Luoyang North Lieutenant Cao Peng, ordered by Sikong, came to report."

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Shi Lei is known as "the number one gangster in the capital", although he also enjoys fine clothes and fine food, deep down in his heart he resents this very much.
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Shi Lei decided not to spare any of the enemies in that life, those who persecuted him.
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(End of this chapter)