Cao Thief

Chapter 354 Between life and death, Cao Peng returns to Xudu (13)

Cao Nan led Guo Yu out of the shop.

Several maidservants behind were holding bundles of cloth, with joy on their faces.

Guo Yu smiled and said, "Ma'am, I heard that the young master is going to be promoted this time... I don't know what kind of position he will achieve."

However, Cao Nan sighed, "My little brother has always been troubled by people since he was a child.

I used to be in poor health, but now my body has recovered, but the wind and rain come and go, the whole day is full of blood and blood, and my life is always in danger.A Niang heard that he was injured some time ago, and she didn't think about eating or drinking for a few days, and she seemed to have lost her soul.If he can come back this time, it can be regarded as an end to A Niang's worries.As long as I can be safe and sound, I think it is better than anything..."

After hearing this, Guo Yu couldn't help nodding his head in agreement.

She is Guo Yong's eldest daughter and also Guo Huan's older sister.

Since Guo Yong became a retainer of the Cao family, Guo Yong's children became the sons of the Cao family.Guo Huan followed Cao Peng, while Guo Yu became Cao Nan's maid.However, Cao Nan is a docile person, and he is about the same age as Guo Yu, so they get along very well.

"By the way, Ayu, tell them to put their things in the car. I'll go to the shop opposite and buy some pastries."

"Here!"

Guo Yu agreed, and took the maidservants to put the cloth and satin on the carriage.

And Cao Nan crossed the street and came to a pastry shop diagonally opposite.

Just as she was walking through the street, a pair of red eyes were staring at Cao Nan's figure in a restaurant on the side of the street.

"Did you see clearly?"

"Young master, see clearly."

"Know what to do?"

"Little man understands!"

Those eyes suddenly became extremely ferocious, even revealing a hint of madness.

Mrs. Zhang's health is not very good. A few days ago, she heard that Cao Peng was seriously injured, so she was in a trance.She likes to eat the food from this pastry shop the most, so when she was about to leave, Mrs. Hong even told Cao Nan specifically to let her buy some back by the way.

In the pastry shop, Cao Nan carefully selected a few pastries that Mrs. Zhang liked, had them installed, and walked out of the shop.

The sun is shining brightly, reflecting on the long street.

Cao Nan was preparing to cross the street with a pastry in one hand.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of people shouting and neighing at the end of the long street.

A black horse rushed over from the end of the long street like lightning, and the rider on the horse wore a veil on his face, with only a pair of eyes exposed.

Cao Nan was startled and tried to dodge quickly.

Unexpectedly, the horse speeded up suddenly and slammed into Cao Nan...

"what!"

Cao Nan screamed and flew five or six meters away.

The moment her delicate body flew up from the ground, the people in the restaurant couldn't help but clenched their fists and slammed on the table, and at the same time shouted: "Okay!"

A smile flashed across that handsome face.

The black horse, carrying the knight on its back, galloped along the long street. The sound of hooves gradually faded away, and gradually disappeared.

Cao Nan fell into a pool of blood, and the cakes in his hands were scattered all over the floor.

In the distance, Guo Yu was stunned by this scene, and it took him a long time to scream, "Ma'am!"

She stumbled and rushed over, hugging Cao Nan in her arms.Cao Nan's leg was obviously broken, showing an exaggerated twisted arc.Bloody foam kept pouring out of the mouth and nose, and the whole person was unconscious.The white dress was stained red by blood...

"Hurry up and invite Physician Hua."

Guo Yu suddenly woke up and called out to his followers.

"Notify the master that the lady was injured by someone!"

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In Shangshu's mansion, Xun Yu and Cao Ji had a happy conversation.

He found that Cao Ji was no longer the blacksmith that Vivi was Nuo before, and his speech and demeanor seemed to reveal a bookish air...

"Jun Shi, what book are you reading recently?"

Cao Ji smiled shyly, "It's just miscellaneous books."

"Uh?"

"Some time ago, Ms. Huang recommended a volume of "Kaogongji" for me, and occasionally read "On" and "Spring and Autumn". But except for Kaogongji, I didn't understand most of them. Huang Sometimes the young lady will explain it to me, but it's a pity that I am too stupid."

Kaogongji is the earliest handicraft technology document in Chinese history.

It is said that this Kaogongji is an official book of Qi State, written by scholars of Jixia Academy, compiled in the late Spring and Autumn Period, and later added some content from the middle and late Warring States Period.During the Western Han Dynasty, "Dongguan", one of the six chapters of Zhouguan, was lost due to various reasons in the "Zhouguan" book.So Hejian Wang Liude added "Kaogongji" to "Zhouguan", and after collation and proofreading by Liu Xin, a famous scholar in the late Western Han Dynasty, he changed Zhouguanshu to "Zhouli", and Kaogongji also became "Zhouli-Kao Gong Ji", and has been handed down.

This Kaogongji is not too long, but it involves various industries.

These include vehicle making, military making, ritual utensils, bells and chimes, dyeing, construction, water conservancy and textiles and other aspects.Xun Yu also read Kaogongji, but it was more for the purpose of strengthening his knowledge, so he read it hastily without doing much in-depth research.But he knows that this Kaogongji is a wonderful book.Looking at Cao Ji, Xun Yu couldn't help but nodded repeatedly, expressing his appreciation from the bottom of his heart.

Having said that, it seems to be right for Cao Ji to be appointed as the servant.

As for "Lun" and "Spring and Autumn", they are not things that can be read clearly in a year or two.

Even Xun Yu dared not say that he had read these two books thoroughly.Cao Ji has only been able to read for a year, so being able to read these two books and recognize all the characters in them is already a remarkable thing.So from the bottom of his heart, Xun Yu still has some admiration for Cao Ji.

He coughed lightly, and said: "Miss Huang, is that the daughter of Jiang Xia Huang Yu?"

"Exactly."

"I heard that she and Ah Fu already have a marriage contract?"

"Yeah..." Cao Ji suddenly smiled when he mentioned this matter.

He was very satisfied with Huang Yueying.

This girl is well educated and reasonable, and has a docile temperament. She treats him and his wife very filially, without the slightest bit of softness and affectation of a young lady.

Moreover, it can endure hardship.

Regardless of knowledge, sometimes Cao Ji would take the initiative to ask Huang Yueying for her opinion and ask her for advice.

"Last year, Mr. Chen Ji sent someone to Jiangxia to make an appointment with Mr. Huang.

Originally planned to let the two of them get married this year, but they didn't want...it might be delayed for some time.Yueying has been in my house for a long time, if she is not given a title, I will feel sorry for my daughter.This time when Ah Fu came back, I was about to discuss this matter with him... At that time, I would have to invite Shang Shuling to appreciate him. "

"That's for sure, that's for sure!"

Xun Yu sighed in his heart: Time is like an arrow, in the blink of an eye, the little boy who "heard his voice and cared about everything" in the past is about to start a family.

However, I have some regrets in my heart.

When the eldest brother mentioned this matter before, I didn't pay attention to it, but unexpectedly, Chen Ji took the lead.

Miao Cai is going to be disappointed this time!Who made him hide and hesitate all the time?It's a pity that Xiaozhen and that girl thought so much.

"Master, master...something happened!"

While Xun Yu was talking with Cao Ji, a yamen ran in.

He entered the room out of breath, bowed to Xun Yu, and then said to Cao Ji: "Master Cao, the servant of your mansion came to report that Mrs. Cao was seriously injured by a horse on the street, and is now unconscious. Send me the car." Mrs. Hou asked the master to go back quickly, saying that the situation is bad."

Cao Ji was stunned for a moment, then immediately stood up with a shiver in Lingling.

Xun Yu also got up quickly and grabbed Cao Ji, "Jun Shi, don't worry, go back and check the situation first, I'll be there soon."

"Then, then, I will take my leave first."

Cao Ji also lost his sense of propriety at this time, he quickly bowed to Xun Yu and left in a hurry.

But Xun Yu grabbed the Yading, "What's going on?"

"The villain doesn't know the exact situation, but Madam Cao just came out of shopping and a horse ran right into her, and she was unconscious at that time.

The perpetrator then disappeared without a trace..."

Xun Yu said, "Have you ever seen the murderer clearly?"

"Never!"

Xun Yu felt dizzy for a while.

It was too coincidental that this happened. Just after Cao Cao reprimanded him, Cao Ji's daughter was hit and injured there.

Could it be that?
Xun Yu's face became a little ugly.

Perhaps, I was too indulgent to you before!

"Immediately send an order to Xu Duling to seal the city gate and strictly investigate."

"Here!"

Xun Yu walked around the house twice, and asked again, "Have you notified General Wei?"

"Already notified!"

"In that case, prepare the chariots and horses first, let's go to Fengchehou's Mansion to see the situation... This matter, if it is not done well, there will be big trouble!"

Xun Yu ordered people to prepare chariots and horses. He changed into casual clothes and was about to go out to get into the chariot when he saw a fast horse galloping towards him.

"Master Xun!"

The junior officer on the horse dismounted outside the gate of Shangshu's mansion, hurried to Xun Yu, and knelt down on one knee, "My general asked me to inform you that I just got the news that Captain Yueqi and his party have arrived at Shili Pavilion outside Xudu City. The general said , he may not be able to hold the Yueqi captain, please Xun Shangshu to make a plan early."

"Has the Captain Yueqi arrived?"

When Xun Yu heard this, he felt another headache.

I'm really afraid of something... Originally, Xun Yu planned to solve this matter first.That way, even if Cao Peng came back, he wouldn't say anything.But now, Cao Peng suddenly arrived in Xudu, which made the situation extremely complicated and out of control.

Just imagine, a person who fought and fought on the front line and made great achievements came back, only to learn that his family was injured.

It was clear that this incident was not an accident, otherwise why would the perpetrator escape on the spot?Even Cao Ren said that he may not be able to hold Cao Peng back... This also shows that Cao Cao's trust and love for Cao Peng may not be lost to Cao Ren.It was really difficult for Cao Ren to suppress such a proud soldier who had just come down from the battlefield and was also a descendant of the Cao clan.If it is not done well, it will cause Xu Du to have a bloodbath.

Xun Yu pondered for a moment, and immediately took out a seal ribbon from his bosom.

"Xun An."

"The old slave is here."

"Hold my seal and ribbon, go to Zhongmou immediately, report this matter to the lord, and ask the lord to make a decision."

"Here!"

After Xun Yu finished speaking, he boarded the carriage.

"Master, where are we going?"

"Enter the palace!"

Xun Yu rubbed his face lightly, and smiled wryly in his heart: Maybe, as the long letter said: it's time to make a decision!
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Cao Peng was sitting in the carriage, and according to Yebai's reins, he tied it to the post at the back of the carriage.

After receiving the general order in Zhongmou, Cao Peng rested for another two days, and only after he recovered a little did he embark on his way back to Xudu.

Zhongmu and Cao Peng got Cao Cao's order to select [-] elite soldiers from the army, enough for the two teams of Heiyan and Feiyan to accompany them.

Now that he has taken the seat of the captain of Yueqi, he has the qualifications to form a tribal private army.Among them, 400 cavalry troops were drawn from tiger and leopard cavalry, and 200 infantry were classified as black horses.In this way, the number of black ghosts has increased to [-], which just makes up one.Hao Zhao was then appointed as Army Sima, responsible for commanding Hei Yan; and the [-] cavalry troops also made up one part.

Xia Houlan continued to be in charge of Feiyan, and served as Sima of Feiyan's army.

During these two days, Cao Peng carefully planned...

Gan Ning, after experiencing the battle of Xiaotan, it is indeed not suitable to stay by his side anymore.

Such a fierce general, Cao Cao can't let go.If Cao Cao could ignore it before, then after the Battle of Xiaotan...

It is inevitable for Gan Ning to become an official.

Since this is the case, Cao Peng simply took the initiative.

He discussed with Gan Ning, and after obtaining Gan Ning's consent, he recommended it to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao also readily accepted, and immediately transferred Gan Ning to his subordinates, entrusting him with the post of general, deputy governor of tiger and leopard cavalry, and worshiped Dang Kou Xiaowei.

Among them, General Pi is the rank, Deputy Governor is the official, and Dang Kou Xiaowei is the rank.

Cao Peng was also very satisfied with Gan Ning's appointment.

After two years under his command, Gan Ning finally had his day.His future achievements will definitely be far higher than Gan Xingba in history.

Of course, Cao Peng sent Gan Ning, and Cao Cao also compensated him.

Cao Cao officially appointed Tian Yu, the commander of the Sikong Army, as the marching Sima of the Yueqi Battalion, and appointed Kan Ze as the chief secretary of the Yueqi Army.

Xia Houlan Hao Zhao was also appointed as the captain of cavalry, and Hande was named the captain of cavalry.Among them, Han De and Han Xinzhi gained the most.

He was originally just a small military marquis in Changshuiying, but he suddenly got the post of captain.

In just a few days, I have been promoted several levels in a row, I don't know how many former robes are envious.

After Tian Yu took office, he immediately performed his duties as a marching Sima.His bravery is far from Gan Ning's opponent, but in terms of resourcefulness, he is not comparable to Gan Ning.After discussing with Kan Ze, Tian Yu found Cao Peng and made suggestions to Cao Peng.

He suggested that Cao Peng directly incorporate Hei Xuan and Fei Xuan into the Yueqi camp, and use this as a basis to reorganize the Yueqi camp.

Two hundred cavalry, four hundred tigers...

With the addition of Hande, Cao Peng can easily control the Yueqi Camp.

Cao Peng thinks so.

However, Cao Peng was thinking about another thing in his heart.

Cao Cao's soldiers to replenish Heiyan were all Guanzhong soldiers, and many came from the bitter cold of Xiliang.

These Guanzhong troops have all experienced hundreds of battles and are elite soldiers in the army.Most of them are tall and stout, and their strength is not trivial.Proficient in archery, good at fighting... It can be said that they already have a good foundation, and they only need a little training before they can fight.

When Cao Peng saw these stout soldiers for the first time, an army that did not exist in this era immediately appeared in his mind.He set aside a day to watch the training of these soldiers, and the thoughts in his mind became clearer!
Throughout the past dynasties, one of the arms that Cao Peng yearned for most was the Modao Army after the Tang Dynasty.

In the Tang Dynasty, the Mo Dao army ruled the world, and there was a saying that three thousand Mo Dao could defeat a million soldiers.In the records of Tang history, the Modao army is indeed brave and invincible.Longbow and broadsword, covered with heavy armor.When going to battle, first use bows and arrows to fight, and then swing swords to meet the enemy, which is very powerful.

However, due to various reasons, after the Tang Dynasty, there were few records of the Modao Army.

Even the Mo Dao has almost disappeared in the long river of history... In Cao Peng's previous life, by chance, he met a collector who specialized in collecting ancient weapons.In the hands of that collector, there are weapons that have been unearthed that are suspected to be Modao, and he has written a special review.It wasn't until Cao Peng saw the suspected Mo Dao weapon that he realized that it was indeed not a weapon that could be used casually.

If, if I form a Modao army, what will it be like?

Once this idea came to Cao Peng's mind, it could never be eliminated.

He has many advantages in forming the Mo Dao army... First of all, Cao Ji himself is good at forging knives, and he can create an ideal Mo Dao.

Cao Peng is also the Captain of Yueqi, so it is not a problem in terms of power.

There will never be any hindrance to his training of the Mo Dao Army.The third point is people... and this point happens to be the easiest problem to solve.Cao Peng really does not lack this manpower, and at the same time, he also holds [-]% of the yearly wishes of the Nine Great Guilds in Haixi.Therefore, money and silk are not a problem.The last point is the trainer!Hao Zhaocheng's method of training troops in the camp is just right.

Moreover, Hao Zhao is his confidant, so there is no need to worry about his betrayal.

These problems have been solved, and the rest are no longer problems...

After leaving Zhongmu, Cao Peng and Hao Zhaotian Yu kept discussing the method of training soldiers along the way.

Before the Modao appeared, it was necessary to strengthen the soldiers' physique and fighting skills first.For this reason, Cao Peng thought hard and came up with some clues.After he arrived in Xudu, he planned to promote it among the black people and lay the foundation for the Modao army.

Along the way, stop and go.

On the second day after leaving Zhongmu, Cao Peng's troops arrived at Shiliting, north of Xudu City.

Cao Ren personally brought people to greet him, which can be said to have given Cao Peng enough face.

The two exchanged pleasantries at Shiliting, and Cao Peng couldn't help wondering, "What's wrong with Uncle Zixiao? I've already received it. It stands to reason that we should return to Xudu and enter the camp. We'll choose soldiers in the future. Started training...but he pulled me and didn't leave here at Shiliting, so what's the point?
"Uncle, my nephew has not returned home for three months since he left for war last year.

I want to go home and have a look first, is that possible? "

Of course Cao Ren also heard about Cao Nan being injured on the street, and he also believed that this incident was definitely not an accident.

He didn't know how to explain to Cao Peng, so he had to delay here for a while, hoping that Xun Yu could take this opportunity to find some clues.In this way, there can also be an explanation.Cao Peng's request to go home now is a reasonable request.Cao Ren smiled wryly in his heart, not knowing how to refuse.So, he nodded, got on the horse with Cao Peng, and walked side by side.

"Uncle, I heard that Xu Du has not been calm recently?"

"Uh... not bad."

"The lord has appointed me as the side door Sima in the palace this time. I don't know when I will take office?"

Sima, a side door in the palace, is under the jurisdiction of Cao Ren.

Cao Ren thought for a while and said: "You can take office at any time... But, you'd better choose the soldiers and horses first, and then set up the Yueqi Battalion."

"Nephew, save it!"

The two of them just walked away, talking gossip.

Seeing that the city gate of Xudu was just ahead, Cao Ren coughed lightly, and decided to tell Cao Peng about the situation first, so that he could be prepared.

Suddenly, a person rushed out from the city gate.

"My lord, my lord...Miss, I was hurt by someone!"

A young man rushed to Cao Peng's horse and knelt on the ground with a plop, "Master heard that the young master is back, please return to the mansion immediately."

(End of this chapter)