Cao Thief

Chapter 312 The curtain opens, the siege of white horses
Zhonghou of the Northern Army, subordinate to Zhijinwu.

But there is a problem, that is, before that, the post of Executive Jinwu has been pending, and no one has taken up the post.The Fifth Battalion of the Northern Army was under the jurisdiction of the Weiwei, while the Zhonghou of the Northern Army was directly under the Sikong Mansion, under the command of Cao Cao.Of course, such a distribution seems a bit chaotic, but it can be supervised to the greatest extent.At least until Cao Peng went to Qiao County with Cao Ji, the candidate for Jinwu had not yet been determined.

"Who is the current executive Jinwu?"

On the way to Zhijinwu Yamen, Cao Peng couldn't help but ask the little school leading the way.

Xiaoxiao is not very old, he looks similar to Cao Peng.The long one has pretty features, but the black and thin one seems a little thin.

"The Marquis of Cao Zhong doesn't know something. Now that he is in charge of Jinwu, he is waiting for Lord Jia Xu in the capital pavilion."

Jia Xu?

Cao Peng's heart skipped a beat for no reason.

He had heard about Zhang Xiu's surrender, but he didn't know the details.

Especially Jia Xu's arrangement, he was totally unaware of it.No wonder Cao Peng, he has been back for only a few hours, it is impossible to find out the situation... He didn't ask, Li Ru and others naturally didn't say anything, thinking that Cao Peng already knew.

"Jin Wu, is it Jia Xu?"

"Yes, why is Marquis Cao Zhong surprised?
Didn't you tell Mr. Cao that you hope to be able to worship Du Tinghou as your teacher? "

Did I ever say that?
Well, I did say it, but it was just a casual remark...

Cao Peng reined in his horse abruptly, looked at the little schoolboy, "Who are you, how do you know such things?"

"My next Jia Xing is Du Tingwai's adopted son."

Jia Xing?

never heard of that……

At least in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, there is no impression.

Cao Peng looked at the young man in front of him suspiciously, and made quick calculations in his heart.

It seemed normal. As a boss, there was nothing wrong with meeting his subordinates.But for some reason, Cao Peng was always a little uneasy.Jia Xu, that is the number one poisonous man in the Three Kingdoms, a sinister man... But if Cao Peng said how poisonous he is?Cao Peng couldn't speak again.It's just instinctive, a little afraid of Jia Xu.Even when facing Cao Cao, Cao Peng never felt this way.But now that he was going to see Jia Xu, Cao Peng was really scared.I can't explain this feeling, I don't understand it.

Perhaps, is the instinctive fear?
"Cao Zhonghou, let's go, Du Tinghou is waiting."

It seems that they are still specially summoned.

Cao Peng secretly took a deep breath, pretending to be indifferent: "Alright, then let's go there quickly."

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The Jinwu Yamen is located outside Yuxiu Gate.

As early as in the Qin Dynasty, Zhi Jinwu, whose real name was Lieutenant, was an official in charge of worshiping Kyoto and Miyagi, and his soldiers were also called the Northern Army.

In the first year of Taichu, Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty, he changed the name of "Lieutenant" to Zhijinwu.

In charge of inspections in the capital, anti-violence, supervising rape and other matters, and the guards who guard the palace are in and out of each other.There are two thousand stones in the rank, and there are two Cheng, Sima and Qianren.However, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, the direct line of Jinwu was in charge, and the post of arsenal order was retained.

The current arsenal order is Cao Peng's father, Cao Ji.

Cao Ji is the marquis of Feng Che, the captain of the people Cao, and the commander of the arsenal...

In other words, Cao Peng and his son now belong to Jia Xu's official trilogy.

When mentioning the official position of Zhijinwu, I am afraid that the most impressive thing for future generations is the phrase "officials should be regarded as Zhijinwu, and a wife should be married to Yin Lihua".And the person who said this was the founding emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty... However, since the Eastern Han Dynasty, the right to hold Jinwu has become less and less.Cao Cao's worship of Jia Xu as the Zhijinwu is actually just a nominal honor.

Jia Xu's real position now is to participate in the Sikong military, that is, to be a staff member of the Sikong mansion.

Since the Han Dynasty, officials have been divided into titles, ranks, and positions.

Jue, the honor of an official, such as Jia Xu's Dutinghou;

Later, Chen Qun created the nine-rank Zhongzheng system and added "pin", which is the order of officials.For Jia Xu, Dutinghou is his noble, Jinwu is his rank, and joining the Air Force is his job.

In Zhijinwu Yamen, Cao Peng finally met the famous poisoner, Jia Xu.

Jia Xu is from Guzang, Wuwei. He is tall, about 188cm.Thin and tall, with a bronze complexion, obviously caused by years of wind and rain.To be a mastermind is not to stay indoors all day, he also has to do a lot of outdoor activities...

Jia Xu looks very handsome, and he should belong to the handsome guy category when he was young.

With a long beard under his jaw and a smile on his face, he has the appearance of a kind elder.

"Marquis Cao Zhong!"

"Cao Peng, a lowly post, met Du Tinghou."

"Haha, you're welcome, you're welcome, please take a seat, Marquis Cao Zhong."

Don't look at this guy with a bright smile and a kind appearance, but Cao Peng has a creepy feeling.

It seemed, like a poisonous snake hiding in the grass, when Jia Xu's eyes fell on Cao Peng, Cao Peng got goosebumps all over his body.

This guy is even scarier than Guo Jia!
The strength of Guo Jia lies in his "ghost", which is unpredictable and unpredictable.

As for Jia Xu, it seems that on the basis of elusiveness, he also added a bit of insidiousness.His plans often hit the nail on the head and hit the nail on the head.If you don't move, you will die, and making a move is a poisonous move that kills people.Li Ru and Jia Xu both worked for Dong Zhuo, and he also said that in terms of strategy, he was far behind Jia Xu.Why do you say that?Because Jia Xu was the only guy he couldn't understand at the time.

Jia Xu doesn't seem to be serving Dong Zhuo wholeheartedly.

In this, there is also the factor of Dong Zhuo's contempt for Jia Xu.

After entering Luoyang, Dong Zhuo paid special attention to the children of the aristocratic family, but he was relatively indifferent to the humble scholars who followed him before.

Li Ru said to Cao Peng that if you see Jia Xu, it is best to stop quietly.

Otherwise, it would be easy for him to see the flaws...

Therefore, Cao Peng was very polite. After sitting down, he looked at his nose with his eyes, his mouth with his nose, and his heart with his mouth, just like an old monk in meditation.

What if Jia Xu has a bad feeling for Cao Peng?

That's not so... It's just that he was upset that Cao Peng had ruined his strategy of keeping a low profile and biding his time, which made him a little embarrassed when he arrived in Xudu.

In his heart, he might not be a bit proud.

After all, Cao Peng is a member of Cao Cao's clan, and he is famous for his "Eight Hundred Characters". He is also a celebrity regardless of age.

To get such high praise from Cao Peng, Jia Xu would be talking nonsense if he said he was unhappy.After he tricked Cao Peng, his mood eased a lot.I called Cao Peng over today, just to have another blow, and to have a relationship with Cao Peng by the way...

There are people in the DPRK who do things well!
Jia Xu sees this sophistication better than Guo Jia.

Unexpectedly, after Cao Peng entered the house, he protected himself like a hedgehog and sat there without saying a word.

This little guy can hold his breath.

"I heard that Marquis Cao Zhong is a Wuyin man?"

"Oh, my father used to live in Wuyin in his early years, he was born in Zhongyang Town."

"Zhongyang Town, I know that place, and I've been there... But how did Cao Zhonghou come to Xudu? Your father is so talented, if he had joined Zhang Boluan at that time, he would have been able to stand out."

"This... just because I offended Wuyin Order at that time, I had to flee."

"I see."

Jia Xu nodded lightly, "That unkind person surnamed Cheng made us meet only now."

"In the future, please take care of me."

"Hehe, that's natural, that's natural!" Jia Xu closed his eyes slightly, and after pondering for a moment, he suddenly said, "When Jia first came to Xudu, he heard people talk about the majesty of Marquis Cao Zhong. Thanks to Marquis Cao Zhong, Jia Winning the lord's attention, I am ashamed to hold Jinwu.

However, there is one thing that needs to be forgiven by Marquis Cao Zhong. "

"what's up?"

"A while ago, when I was discussing with the lord, I suggested that the lord should set up soldiers and horses in Meishan.

At that time, the lord asked me who was suitable, and I was not familiar with the people here, so I rashly mentioned the name of Brother Ling. I don't know what Cao Zhonghou thought? "

I love your sister...

Cao Peng was suddenly furious.

I asked why Lao Cao suddenly transferred my brother-in-law back from Haixi. It turned out that you, an old guy, were messing with it.I have no grievances with you, and you almost ruined my fortune...Since you have said it now, just wait, this matter is not over, and it will come back sooner or later.

On his face, there was a solemn expression.

"The waiting time is serious. They all work for the imperial court. How can friends have any complaints?"

"Hehe, it's good to have no complaints, it's good to have no complaints..."

The smile on Jia Xu's face became wider, while Cao Peng still asked me a question and I answered it.

The two chatted with each other for a while, and Cao Peng said goodbye and left.

As soon as he left, the smile on Jia Xu's face disappeared immediately.He rubbed his nose, and suddenly said: "It's really an interesting little guy."

"Father, how is this person?"

Jia Xing stood behind Jia Xu and asked in a low voice.

"This kid seems to know me very well. When he was talking just now, he stopped silently and did not show any flaws... But, this kid has challenged me."

"When?"

Jia Xing had been waiting by the side, and he couldn't help being startled when he heard it.

Jia Xu laughed and said, "I told him just now that I called his brother-in-law back to Xudu and asked him what he thinks. Do you still remember how he answered? He said, 'How can there be any complaints'! If there is any, then there is. ... This little guy will definitely have other actions."

"That……"

"Hey, that's not bad.

Anyway, idle is idle, it's good to have a little guy come to make me happy... After all, from tomorrow onwards, you will work under him. "

"what?"

"He is below the Northern Army Zhonghou, and there is still a vacancy for the Zhongcheng, so you should be the Northern Army Zhongcheng first."

"Here!"

"You do what he says. I mean, keep an eye on this kid for me."

Jia Xing didn't quite understand, but after thinking about it, he nodded and agreed...

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"This Jia Xu is too hateful!"

When Cao Peng returned to the mansion, he was furious in the Buddhist hall, "I provoked him again, and he almost ruined my fortune."

Li Ru was wearing a fur coat, and he was picking out his ears quite leisurely.

After Cao Peng finished scolding, he said in a neutral manner: "In my opinion, you not only provoked him, but also ruined his great affairs."

"how do I say this?"

"Cao Mengde is suspicious and scheming, few people can compare with him.

When Jia Wenhe came to Xudu for the first time, he must have wanted to hide his strength and bide his time, and take his time... But you said something in front of Cao Cao that you wanted to worship him as a teacher, which was tantamount to pushing him to the forefront.Young master, you are not that ordinary person, your "Eight Hundred Characters Essay" has won praises from all over the world... Do you want to worship Jia Wenhe as your teacher?Didn't he be lifted onto the table and couldn't get off? "

"If you can't come down, just stay."

Cao Peng said angrily, then laughed again.

"If it wasn't for my husband's reminder, I almost wouldn't know the mystery."

"That guy, if you don't plan, you will kill him. He doesn't have too much malice. He just wants to vent his anger and disgust you."

"Then I will disgust him back."

"Oh?"

Cao Peng scratched his head, smiled bitterly and said, "But I haven't figured it out yet, how can I disgust him."

Li Ru's eyes brightened immediately, and he said softly, "Isn't it easy? The more he doesn't want to show off, the more you want him to show off..."

Cao Peng was taken aback, but couldn't help laughing.

"Well said, well said!"

Thinking in his heart, how can Jia Xu be disgusted?
That night, Cao Peng held a banquet in the mansion for Wei Yan.

The two hadn't seen each other for more than two years since the farewell in Runan. Naturally, there was a lot to say and a lot of emotion in this reunion.

Back then, Wei Yan was just a big soldier.

Now, he has become a general in Cao Cao's eyes.During the time he came back, Cao Cao summoned him several times and asked him many things.

It can be seen that Wei Yan is no longer the depressed guy he was back then, and he is about to make a fortune.

For this reason, Cao Peng and him had several bowls together.The two talked about the Nine Girls City, about gathering in the sunset, and about Tang Ji, who never retreated from the fight to the death.

"Ah Fu, do you still remember our original oath?"

"kindness?"

"One day, we will step on Jiangxia, seize that Huang She, and cut him to pieces."

In front of Cao's mansion, Wei Yan took Cao Peng's arm.

Cao Peng nodded solemnly, "Brother Wei, don't worry, I haven't forgotten!"

However, there are still some contradictions in my heart.Huang She, absolutely can't let him go... But I promised Yueying that I would spare his life.But the enmity of Yiyang military soldiers in the past cannot be forgotten.After Cao Peng sent Wei Yan away, he couldn't help worrying so much that he couldn't sleep all night...

One side is brother, the other side is Yueying, how should I choose?

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On December 22nd of the fourth year of Jian'an, there was a sudden blizzard on both sides of the river.

This is also the last snow in the four years of Jian'an!
Liu Yan boarded the top of the city and looked up at the vast wilderness.I saw the great river going up and down, frozen for thousands of miles, and the vast plain, dyed white.

For the past two days, Yuan Shaojun on the other side of the river was very quiet.

The quietness made Liu Yan feel a little flustered...

Generally speaking, it is unlikely that there will be any war at this time. After all, the New Year is coming soon, and everyone's thoughts may not be focused on it.But for the two sides who are about to fight, every time the opportunity arises, there may be extremely serious consequences.

With such heavy snow, if Yuan Shaojun attacked, it would be really difficult to defend against.

"The people in the city, can the migration be completed?"

Liu Yan rubbed his temples and asked in a low voice.

Cao Cao handed over Dongjun to him, which made Liu Yan feel great pressure.

Dongjun is at the forefront.Once the two sides go to war, Dongjun will bear the brunt... Therefore, Liu Yan decided to move all the people of Baima County to Puyang.In this way, even if the two sides go to war, they can have enough buffer.Thinking of this, Liu Yan sighed again.

The breath came out of his mouth, which was very clear in the night.

"Prefect, something is wrong!"

Just when Liu Yan was about to go down to the city, he saw a scout stumbling forward.

"Yuan Shaojun, Yuan Shaojun..."

A cold air rose from the waist and rushed straight to the top of the head along the spine.Liu Yan trembled, rushed up and grabbed the scout.

"What happened to Yuan Shaojun?"

"Yuan Shaojun, cross the river!"

"what?"

Liu Yan only felt a buzzing sound in his head, and gold stars appeared in front of his eyes.

What are you really afraid of? Why did you come here...Yuan Shao actually sent troops?Send troops at this time?
"Can you see how many people there are?"

"About thousands of people are coming here."

Liu Yan hurriedly ran to the watchtower, put his head out of the crenel to look down.Groups of common people are going out of the city with their families and mouths.

If Yuan Shaojun were to catch up with this, there would be heavy casualties.

"Send me an order to bring them back immediately."

"But……"

"Don't talk too much, send an order... Come here, ask Puyang for help immediately, and beg General Xu Huang to send troops to rescue. Come here, bring me a sword and prepare a horse."

While speaking, a rumbling sound could be heard in the distance.

Liu Yan watched intently, only to see a cloud of snow and dust billowing towards the end of the sky.

"It's Yuan Shao's cavalry!"

A soldier saw the origin of Xuechen at a glance and shouted loudly.

At this time, the people outside the city had already started to walk back.However, it is easy to go out of the city, but difficult to enter the city.Many people gathered together and blocked the gate of the city, making it impossible to close the gate for a while.Judging by the speed at which the snow dust rushed, it is estimated that it will reach the city soon.

Liu Yan didn't care too much, stepped on his horse, picked up his sword, and led the army out of the city gate.

Along the way, he cut down more than ten civilians blocking the gate of the city, and then he cleared a passage.

"I am Liu Yan, the prefect of Dongjun County. Let's quickly line up and enter the city without panic. A certain family will lead soldiers to stop the enemy army outside the city, but Liu Yan will never retreat if one person has not entered the city."

"grown ups……"

Maybe it was Liu Yan's guarantee that worked; maybe it was a critical moment of life and death, and the common people knew the severity.

The people outside the city gate began to enter the city in an orderly manner.At the same time, Liu Yan ordered people to line up under the city, everyone was extremely nervous.

"If I die in battle, the White Horse Order can temporarily lead the army, stay behind closed doors, and wait for reinforcements."

"Here!"

After Liu Yan gave the order, he immediately slashed his sword and stood in front of the formation.

The wind is very strong, and the snowflakes are wrapped in the wind, making people almost unable to open their eyes...

A group of iron cavalry appeared in the field of vision like a torrent.The leading general, with a black helmet and black armor, dismounted from his horse, with a large ring knife in his palm, rushed towards the gate of the city as if he was stepping on a blizzard.Liu Yan's pupils shrank suddenly, and his heart became more nervous...

"Close the city gate!"

Liu Yan suddenly shouted loudly.

At this very moment, the general flying over let out a loud roar: "I am the general Yan Liang, anyone who dares to block my way will be killed without mercy!"

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At the end of the second watch, it was another [-] words.

(End of this chapter)