Cao Thief

Chapter 350
Zhongmu, located between Guancheng (now Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province) and Chenliu, has always been a battleground for all dynasties.

In the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Xuan of Lu once met the princes in Filin to attack Zheng; in the 16th year of King Wei Hui, Gongsun Zhuang of Qin State attacked Zheng and besieged Jiaocheng;Yuanzhong, also known as Zhongmou... For thousands of years, countless wars have occurred on this land.Now, Zhongmu will also usher in another great battle, a battle of the century that will determine the fate of the north and affect future generations...

At that time, 200 AD, February [-]th.

The majestic Zhongmu ancient city is like a giant beast in the night, crawling on the bank of Tianze.

The city has turned into a military town. On the land that stretches for tens of miles, banners and flags are unfurled, and camps are lined up everywhere, exuding a murderous aura.

Zhang He and Tian Fang couldn't help but gasp.

Only then did they figure out Cao Cao's true intentions.

I thought that Cao Cao was going to fight Yuan Shao in Yanjin, but he never thought about the real battle, but it was here.

After the chariots and horses arrived in Zhongmu, people immediately came to greet them.

It was Xia Houshang, the former Sima of Changshuiying, who greeted Cao Peng.

"Ah Fu, my lord has been waiting for a long time."

Xia Houshang was polite and did not speak much.

But to Cao Peng, he was very kind, and there was a sense of respect in his words.

Cao Peng returned the salute, pointed at Zhang He and Tian Fang, and whispered a few words in Xiahoushang's ear, Xiahoushang glanced at them, and immediately showed a strange smile.

"Two, please follow me."

Xia Houshang did not bring the two into the city, but led them straight to a barracks outside the city.

At this time, Tian Fang didn't dare to say "I am a member of the Julutian clan", and entered the barracks with Zhang He and Xia Houshang.

"Where does the little general want to lead me?"

"I'll bring you to meet an acquaintance...My lord may not be able to summon you today. You stay here now, and I will report to you tomorrow."

"So, thank you, General."

Zhang Yun said politely, but he thought in his heart: Who is the acquaintance?
With the military badge in his hand, Xia Houshang went straight to the camp without hindrance, and went straight to the big tent of the Chinese army.

A small school was about to stop him, but he saw Xia Houshang raised his military card and said, "Please tell General Changci that an old friend is coming."

Standing behind Xia Houshang, Zhang He shuddered Lingling.

Changci, is it possible that the Changci mentioned by Xia Houshang is Gao Lan?

In the Four Courts of Hebei, Zhang He has the best relationship with Gao Lan.Neither of them belonged to the kind of force-provoking characters. They were more focused on marching and fighting, and studying the art of war.The common hobbies also made the two of them have a very close friendship... Before in Yanjin, Zhang Yun heard that Gao Lan had been captured, and wanted to rescue him.It's just that Cao Peng left after beating him. When Zhang Yun felt that the ten-mile battalion had disappeared, there was no trace of Cao Peng and others.Wen Chou was killed, so that Zhang Xi thought that Gao Lan would die.

Could it be that……

While hesitating, a familiar figure appeared in front of the military tent.

"Junyi?"

The familiar voice came to Zhang He's ears, making Zhang He even more excited.He took three steps at a time, rushed to the man of medium build, opened his arms and hugged him, and said excitedly, "Changci, you are still alive...you want to kill me."

Tian Fang stood aside, dumbfounded.

"General Changci, my lord ordered General Zhang and the two to stay in your camp temporarily tonight, and they will be summoned tomorrow morning."

"Thank you Boren!"

Gao Lan hurriedly thanked Xia Houshang, and after sending Xia Houshang away, he pulled Zhang Xi and walked in, saying as he walked, "Jun Yi, I was about to send someone to notify you, but unexpectedly you came... yes Why are you here? Could it be that you were also captured?"

Zhang He blushed and stopped in his tracks, "Chang Ci, please arrange the words first."

Gao Lan was taken aback and glanced at Tian Fang.

He knew that Tian Fang was Zhang He's deputy, and Zhang He had always been close to Tian Fang.

Originally, he wanted Zhang He and Tian Fang to go into the tent and talk together, but Zhang He's tone seemed to be different... There seemed to be a gap between the two of them.But the relationship between Gao Lan and Zhang Xi is closer, so Tian Fang... Gao Lan nodded, beckoned to follow him, and took Tian Fang to the small camp next door to rest.

Tian Fang couldn't help but sigh in his heart: It seems that his life in Cao Ying will not be too easy.

Just like he betrayed Zhang Xi before, it is absolutely impossible for Zhang Yun to restore the friendship with him as before.

I, maybe too eager for quick success!

Tian Fang sighed, and rested with his relatives and soldiers like a small tent.

"Junyi, why are you here?"

After taking a seat in the big tent, Gao Lan asked immediately.

Zhang Xi sullenly said, "You should explain to me first, what's going on with you?"

Gao Lan showed embarrassment, and sighed softly: "It's a long story..."

So, he broke the chatterbox and began to talk about what happened to him for more than a month.From the pursuit of Cao Peng to the killing of Wen Chou in Shiliying, he did not conceal anything about his capture, and told Zhang Yun in detail.

"I originally wanted to die to serve Yuan Gong, but what Cao Gong said made me change my mind.

Cao Gong said, I am a son of the Han family, even if I repay you, I should serve the emperor, not Yuan Shao... I refused to bow my head at first, but Cao Gong treated me very kindly.Later, I suddenly realized that if the Son of Heaven is still alive today, Duke Cao obeys the emperor’s orders and refuses to be ministers, and he obeys the sky. On the other hand, Duke Yuan...so I surrendered to Duke Cao, and now I am serving as a general in the army and temporarily leading a school ...Junyi, don't blame me. "

Zhang He, be silent!

To follow the sky, or against the sky?

This kind of thing has been a matter of the public saying that the public is right, and the mother-in-law is right.

However, in any case, Cao Cao has the name of orthodoxy after all.On the contrary, Yuan Shao...

In Zhang He's mind, the words Cao Peng said to him on the way here couldn't help echoing.Thinking that he was originally under Han Fu's command, but later surrendered to Yuan Shao. Although Yuan Shao treated him well, he always felt a kind of estrangement.Even if Yuan Shao granted him the title of Ningguo Zhonglang General later, it still doesn't explain anything.That is the reward he deserves!Under Yuan Shao's tent, there was a lot of turmoil, and Zhang Yun was always cautious.

Even so, didn't Yuan Shao still have doubts about him?

He sighed, and said softly: "To tell the truth, I was captured just like you."

"Captive by whom?"

Zhang He smiled wryly and did not answer.

Gao Lan said in amazement: "Could it be possible that you were also captured by that Cao Peng?"

"So, you and I are really brothers, and even the captives are the same person."

Although there is a sense of humor in this sentence, there is also endless bitterness.Zhang He explained what happened to Ta Village and Gao Lan one by one, and finally said: "I don't blame Yusheng for finding another way out, it's just his actions... When I meet Cao Gong tomorrow, I will be a stranger to him.

Chang Ci, do you think Mr. Cao...can really accomplish great things? "

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Zhongmu, the county seat.

As soon as Cao Peng entered Zhongmou, he felt a strong murderous intent.

Stationed in the city are tiger and leopard cavalry and military guards.Because the Huben army suffered more than half of the casualties, it became Cao Cao's personal guard and stationed in the inner house.

In other words, although Dian Wei is still the general of Huben Zhonglang, in fact the Huben Army no longer exists.

The tiger and leopard cavalry stationed in the periphery, the Wuwei army went out of the town, and the tiger and cardinal guards were responsible for guarding the government office.

The protection of the inner three floors and the outer three floors makes Zhongmou's small government office look particularly strict.

Cao Peng ordered Hao Zhao and others to camp first, and he took Xia Houlan and Hande to the government office.Outside the government office, Dianman was on duty. When he saw Cao Peng approaching, he immediately responded warmly. After a warm bear hug with Cao Peng, he punched Cao Peng hard.

"Ah Fu, are you alright?"

"It's just a few flesh wounds...Third brother, is the lord inside?"

"The lord is resting right now, but there was an order to see him as soon as you come back."

While talking, Dianman led Cao Peng inside.

And Xia Houlan and Hande rested alone in the gatehouse.

Through the gate of the Zhongge, Cao Peng and Dianman came to the backyard.I saw that the apricot blossoms in this garden had already bloomed, exuding a faint floral fragrance...

Cao Cao is taking a nap in the flower hall.

Hearing that Cao Peng had arrived, he immediately ordered Cao Peng to have an audience.

In the flower hall, there was plenty of light, reflecting on Cao Cao's body.

He looked a little haggard, presumably due to another day's work.

"Uncle, you have to pay attention to your body."

Cao Peng couldn't help persuading him softly, which made Cao Cao laugh again.

"It's not a problem, it's not a problem... But Ah Fu, you fought hard all night, can you recover?"

"It's already great!"

Cao Cao pulled Cao Peng to sit down, looked him up and down, his eyes were full of admiration.

"I brought you here in such a hurry, I think you can guess some clues. According to the detailed report, Yuan Shao has settled in Suanzao and will soon go south to Zhongmu. In the battle of Yanjin, I was worried that I would scare Yuan Benchu ​​and dare not Going south...how could he have imprisoned Jushou and insisted on going south to attack Xudu. Hehe, if he followed Jushou's plan, I would really have a hard time dealing with it!"

Cao Peng listened quietly without saying a word.

Jushou, he was still arrested!

This is also the only guy who can threaten the victory of Guandu.

Yuan Shao's imprisoning Jushou was equivalent to beheading his arms.It seems that the Battle of Guandu is still developing according to the historical track, so I don't need to worry about it.

"Uncle, why did Yuan Shao imprison Jushou?"

Cao Cao sneered, "Without him, it's overwhelming."

"Oh?"

"According to the news from the investigation, after Yuan Shao Xiaotan lost, Guo Tu offered slander.

Ju Zecong made another suggestion, suggesting that Yuan Shao give up Xudu and attack Yanzhou.But Yuan Shao disagreed... Ju Shouxu's words were a little more intense, so that Yuan Shao was furious and took him down.From my point of view, Ju Zecong this time, I am afraid it is more ominous than good.With the virtues of Guo Tufengji and others, they will not let go of a good opportunity to suppress him.It's a pity that these characters are not for my use, what a pity! "

Therefore, even if you are killed, you cannot take refuge in Yuan Shao.

If he really took refuge in Yuan Shao, he would have been murdered by those advisers if he hadn't been killed on the battlefield.

Cao Peng couldn't help feeling concerned, and changed the subject: "Uncle called me so urgently, what's the matter?"

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, "I think you already know that the Yueqi camp fought in Xiaotan, and almost the entire army was wiped out... I want to rebuild the Yueqi camp, so I called you here, and I want to ask your opinion."

"My opinion?"

Cao Peng was taken aback and looked at Cao Cao in astonishment.

That clearly means: You don't want me to reorganize the Yueqi camp, do you?

Cao Cao smiled and nodded vigorously.

"Soldiers, you don't need to worry. Zixiao has recruited 2 soldiers in Xudu. You can draw troops from the [-] people at will to reorganize the Yueqi Battalion.

After discussing with Feng Xiao, I will let you temporarily serve as the captain of Yueqi and train in Xudu.

The required supplies and weapons can be obtained from Zixiao.It is up to you to decide whether to appoint or remove the lieutenant or below... I wonder if you have the confidence to do this well? "

Cao Peng took a deep breath.

Do you really want me to be the captain of Yueqi?

That is a position with a rank of two thousand stones!Don't look at Cao Peng is also a school captain now, but his current title of school captain is very different from that of Yueqi school captain.The inspection captain is nothing more than a thousand stones.Now he has suddenly become a captain of Yueqi who is more than two thousand stones, and Cao Peng has been promoted to three ranks in a row.Going up from the inspection school captain, there are two salaries of Zhiqianshi and Zhenqianshi who are enthroned.Everyone knows that there is a natural moat between Captain Qianshi and Captain Two Thousand Stones.To become the Colonel of Two Thousand Stones is to truly enter the core class.

Cao Peng hesitated for a moment, then said softly: "Uncle, I'm afraid I'm young and lack qualifications!"

"Ha, back then you were the champion of Hussars, you are now seventeen, and you are even more outstanding in terms of military exploits, who dares to speak out to stop you?

Don't worry, I am not alone in this matter. Both Gongda and Gongren think that you can take on the heavy responsibility. "

Cao Peng hesitated for a moment, then got up and said, "My nephew will live up to my uncle's trust."

The 17-year-old Yueqi Captain!

what!
During the Three Kingdoms period, it was not too much.

Cao Peng began to realize the benefits of having a backer behind it.

It's just that Cao Peng can understand that Cao Cao wanted to use him; but it's a little strange that the ministers and workers in the court didn't have any objections.

Thinking of this, Cao Peng was suddenly shocked.

He raised his head, stared at Cao Cao, and said softly, "Uncle, but do you have any other entrustments?"

Cao Cao was a little disappointed in his heart, but after hearing Cao Peng's words, he immediately smiled.

"Ah Fu, you also found out?"

"kindness!"

"That's right, I appointed you as the captain of Yueqi, and I have another intention.

When you return to Xudu this time, in addition to reorganizing the Yueqi camp, you also have another arrangement, which is to concurrently serve as the Sima of the palace. "

The Sima of the side door in the palace?

Cao Peng began to feel a toothache!
Sima, a side door in the palace, is an official position higher than a thousand stones, and belongs to the Weiwei, that is, under the jurisdiction of Cao Ren.

All the people in the palace keep a roster at the gate of the palace to which they belong, and the name of the palace to which they belong is printed on the iron talisman letter.The duty of Sima, the side door in the palace, is to examine these talismans.People in the palace can only enter and leave the imperial city if they pass the inspection of Sima, the side door of the palace.

If foreign ministers need to enter the palace due to business, they must also pass the inspection by Sima, a side door in the palace.

In other words, Sima, the side door in the palace, is the guardian of the imperial city...

When Cao Cao asked Cao Peng to take up this position, he undoubtedly wanted him to block the connection between the imperial city and the outside world.At this time, Cao Cao suddenly appointed Cao Peng to take up this position. Apart from his trust in Cao Peng, there must be some inhuman special reasons...

Cao Peng took a deep breath and said softly, "Uncle, Xu Du... is there any movement again?"

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Today there is only one update!

A friend came from Taiwan, so I had to go to accompany him for a while.

Huh... it has become 15000 words again, but please believe that the old and new characters will make up for it.

(End of this chapter)