Cao Thief

Chapter 379 Yingchuan Visits Friends
Before they knew it, Cao Peng and Pang Tong were already brothers.

Cao Ji and Huang Chengyan had a good chat and began to discuss the specific details of the marriage.It's no wonder that Pang Tong and Cao Peng get along well, and for Huang Chengyan, it's a matter of peace.reason?Also from what Sima Hui said when he was about to leave Xiangyang.

"I have opened the Academy for four years.

Among the disciples accepted, Zhuge and Pang Tong are the most outstanding.To be honest, I wasn't worried about Kong Ming's future... Kong Ming's overall situation is unparalleled, his vision is broad, and he will become a great weapon sooner or later.What I worry about is only Shiyuan.Three years ago, I tried to guess the future of the two, and the answer I got was the image of "dragon and phoenix bring prosperity"; but a few days ago, I guessed again, and the answer I got surprised me. "

Sima Hui's divination technique can be regarded as a unique skill.

Even Pang Degong and Huang Chengyan feel ashamed.

In fact, in this era, almost all scribes knew more or less some methods of divination.

Huang Chengyan quickly asked: "What is the hexagram?"

Sima Hui said softly: "The disaster of the Dragon Han."

Huang Chengyan suddenly looked ugly.

According to legend, in ancient times, people were originally ants, and there were three tribes of dragon, phoenix and kylin, dominating the world.After the war between the three clans, the dragon and phoenix clans became extinct...

Don't be surprised, this is not a prehistoric novel for later generations.

In fact, there are records about the disaster of Long Han in many Taoist collections.

However, in the Three Kingdoms period, these records were only kept in the hands of a very small number of people, and various methods of physiognomy and divination were derived.

Sima Hui said: "Kong Ming has the image of a crouching dragon, but Pang Tong has the name of a phoenix chick. The two of them will achieve extraordinary things in the future, but unexpectedly they have turned into a hexagram image of the disaster of the dragon and the Han, and the eternal death. I once said that day, the crouching dragon The talent of the phoenix chick, if you get one, you can win the world. If you have both, I'm afraid... If Shi Yuan continues to stay in Xiangyang, he may be in danger of his life, he should leave as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be serious."

Huang Chengyan also met Zhuge Kongming, and he was very impressed.

Perhaps, in the original history, he had also been reminded by Sima Hui.It's just that at that time, he liked Zhuge, so he kept it a secret.

Now, Huang Chengyan's daughter has left with Cao Peng.

Although Huang Chengyan appreciates Zhuge Liang, he may not value it as much as in history.

The relationship between him and Lord Pang De is relatively better. The two are originally from Jingxiang's local family, so they are naturally closer than Zhuge Liang, a prominent family from other places who migrated from Langya.Sima Hui's reminder was also the main reason why Huang Chengyan finally made up his mind to take Pang Tong away from Jingxiang.In his heart, Huang Chengyan also hoped that Pang Tong could stay with Cao Peng, maybe he could help Cao Peng.

Now it seems that Cao Peng did not judge people by appearance, but attached great importance to Pang Tong.

This also made Huang Chengyan settle down a worry, relax, and seriously discuss the details of the marriage with Cao Ji.

And Cao Peng and Pang Tong came to the garden to admire the plum blossoms and drink...

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Mrs. Huan's carriage drove into a mansion.

On the doorstep of the front hall, a beautiful woman in fur was waiting with a smile on her face.

When Mrs. Huan got off the carriage, the beautiful woman rushed forward and called out respectfully, "Sister!"

Mrs. Huan smiled, stepped forward and took the hand of the beautiful woman, and said softly: "Sister, how have you been?"

This beautiful woman, also surnamed Huan, is Mrs. Huan's younger sister.At the beginning, Mrs. Huan married Cao Cao, while Mrs. Huan married Xia Houyuan.

The two sisters have a very good relationship on weekdays, but because Xia Houyuan is away all the year round and Mrs. Huan takes care of her, there are not many opportunities to meet each other.This time, Xia Houyuan conquered Donghai County, wiped out Changxi, defeated Liu Bei, and joined forces with Lu Qian Zangba to defeat Yuan Tan.

In terms of rewards for meritorious deeds, Xia Houyuan paid homage to the lieutenant of Dianjun and served as the prefect of Dongjun.

Mrs. Huan came to discuss matters with Xia Houyuan today.

"Miaocai is at home?"

"My husband was called away by General Yuan Rang early in the morning, saying that he wanted to drink with him.

My sister came to the door today, could it be that she is looking for Miaocai?I will ask Bo Quan to bring him back, and my sister will follow me into the house. We haven't seen each other for a long time. "

Mrs. Huan took Mrs. Huan and entered the hall.

Outside, the temperature is very low.

There are strips of ice ridges hanging on the eaves, reflecting colorful light in the sun.

In the hall, the charcoal fire in the brazier was burning fiercely.After Mrs. Huan sat down, someone brought porridge and water, and then only the Huan sisters were left.

"Sister, why are you looking for Miaocai?"

Mrs. Huan pondered for a moment, then said softly: "Sister, do you know who Cao Peng is?"

Mrs. Huan was stunned, and said with a smile: "How can you not know Cao Babai? During this time, his name has been very resounding. I've only been back to Xudu, and I've heard people mention it."

"Huan Lang is now working under him."

Huan Lang is a member of the Huan clan.

Apparently, he is Mrs. Huan's elder brother, and currently serves as Qu Yangwei.

The Huan family is not big, and there are no outstanding figures in this generation, but Mrs. Huan and the Huan family are the most distinguished.

Earlier, Cao Peng received Li Ru's suggestion and recommended Huanlang.

Therefore, when Mrs. Huan mentioned this matter, Huan immediately understood...

On the surface, Cao Peng was dismissed from office, but now he is white.But his control over Haixi is still extremely strong.Just like what Cao Peng said to Cao Cao, the most important aspect of governance lies in continuity, which cannot be changed overnight.Therefore, Deng Ji left Haixi, but Haixi was still under Cao Peng's control.Cao Cao rewarded Cao Peng with [-]% of Haixi's income, which also showed the status of Haixi's ownership.Cao Cao allowed Cao Peng to continue to secretly control Haixi, so Mrs. Huan said that Huan Lang was working under Cao Peng.

Regarding the ownership of Dahaixi, it will be controlled by Cao Peng for at least ten years.

It is true that a continuation is needed to develop step by step from the wilderness... Maybe, when Dahaixi is fully developed, Cao Cao will take back the ownership of Haixi.But even so, the imprint left by Cao Peng in Haixi cannot be erased overnight.

Huan said: "Yes, speaking of it, Cao Peng does have some skills."

"I just got the news that Cao Peng's father-in-law is here."

"Oh?"

"His father-in-law is Huang Xun, a famous scholar in Jiangxia.

In the "San Zi Jing" written by Cao Peng, "Xiang Jiuling, able to warm the seats" is Huang Yi's tribe.Previously, Huang Xun's daughter came to Xudu with Cao Peng for three years.Huang Xun's coming here this time must be for his marriage... So, I feel a little anxious. "

Huan said strangely: "Cao Peng's marriage is a good thing. Why should sister be anxious?"

"Do you know that Cao Peng is Cangshu's mentor?"

"of course I know."

"Then do you know why I asked Cao Peng to be Cangshu's mentor?"

Huan shook his head in bewilderment, expressing that he was not very clear.

Yes, the "Three Character Classic" written by Cao Peng is indeed very wonderful, and it has also been recognized by scholars.But in terms of talent and learning, Cao Peng is not the best.It can be said that any erudite Confucianist in this era is better than Cao Peng.Some are even more famous than Cao Peng, and their status and status are not comparable to Cao Peng.After all, Cao Peng only wrote two elementary school textbooks.

In terms of intelligence, Mrs. Huan can't compare to Mrs. Huan.

In terms of vision, she is even worse than Mrs. Huan.

Therefore, when Mrs. Huan asked, Huan's face was blank.

Mrs. Huan sighed, and said softly: "Cang Shu is five years old, and will grow up slowly in the future.

Sikong loves him a lot now, but who can guarantee that he will continue to love Cangshu in the future?Similarly, I can be loved by Sikong now, will I be able to keep this kind of love ten years later?Sister, in Sikong Mansion, I have to make some plans for the future.

Cao Peng is not only talented, but most importantly, he knows how to behave.

In just four years, he has woven a big net... In this net, there are not only Cao family members like Zi Lian and Zi Xiao, but also generals with foreign surnames like Dian Wei and Xu Chu.He is valued by Xun Yu and Guo Jia, and supported by celebrities like Kong Rong, and he will soar into the sky sooner or later.Many people only saw him being dismissed from office, but they didn't see how much Sikong valued him and how much he trusted him...

If he supports Cang Shu, Cang Shu will have no worries in his life.

But just being an enlightened teacher is far from enough for him to assist Cang Shu wholeheartedly.Sister Bian's methods are extremely clever... She let Ziwen practice martial arts with Cao Peng, and she also gained half the friendship between a teacher and a student.In this way, the support Cang Shu can get in the future will inevitably decrease.

Sister, I need Cao Peng's firmer support.

Just relying on the friendship between a teacher and a student is not enough... Sister, do you understand what I mean? "

Huan Shi seemed to understand, nodded, and then shook his head with a wry smile.

"Sister, what exactly do you want to say?"

"Did you know that Xiaozhen has always liked Cao Peng?"

Huan Shi was originally smiling, but when he heard the word 'Xiaozhen', he immediately lowered his face.

Mrs. Huan sighed, and said in a deep voice: "Sister, I know you still hate Xiaozhen, but if you think about it carefully, what happened in the past has anything to do with Xiaozhen? You are so talented that you have abandoned your own flesh and blood. And raise Xiaozhen's siblings. Xiaozhen, do you have a choice?

Xiaozhen has been in pain all these years.

She always feels sorry for you and his wife, so she dare not even go home.

Sister, it has been so many years, don't you still see it? "

Huanshi lowered his head, but did not answer.

After a long time, she shook her head and said, "Sister, do you want to..."

"That's right, let Miaocai go to propose marriage.

Cangshu can achieve something in the future only if Cao Peng is completely tied to our side.And whether this matter is successful or not depends on your attitude.

Sister, I am not only thinking about Cang Shu alone, but also thinking about the future of the Huan family and Xiahou. "

Mrs. Huan fell into silence for a long time.

"Think about it carefully, if you agree, wait for Miao to come back, and you tell him what I mean.

If you don't agree... Forget it, just pretend I didn't say it.I still have some things at home, so I will go back first and wait for your answer. "

After Mrs. Huan finished speaking, she rose up.

"Sister...let me think twice."

The Huan family wanted to stop Mrs. Huan, but the words changed again.

Mrs. Huan also knew that this kind of thing cannot be forced.Even if Xia Houzhen married Cao Peng, if Huan could not change his attitude, he would not be able to achieve the best results after all.She can only wait, waiting for Huanshi to figure out the reason behind this, and I hope it won't be too long.

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"My dear brother, how do you know my name?"

In the garden of Cao Mansion, Bu Luan prepared the dishes and served hot pot.

A freshly slaughtered lamb, thinly sliced, is served with a dipping sauce.Accompanied by the jade pulp that Cao Cao rewarded, Pang Tong praised repeatedly.

However, he was still puzzled, so he asked.

Cao Peng smiled without saying a word, and suddenly said: "Brother, Zhuge Liang has already performed the coronation ceremony."

"Well, the crowning ceremony took place last year, and Mr. Sima bestowed him with the name 'Kong Ming'. This year, he is already twenty!"

Zhuge Liang, are you already twenty?
Cao Peng vaguely remembered that in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he was 26 years old when he came out to assist Liu Bei.In other words, the Battle of Chibi is not far away.Thinking of this, Cao Peng still secretly felt a sense of urgency in his heart, as his time seemed to be getting less and less.

"How is Mr. Shan Fu?"

Pang Tong was dumbfounded, and looked at Cao Peng.

Shan Fu, Xu Shu, is also his alias, not many people know it.

At this time, Pang Tong believed that what Cao Peng said before was definitely not just talking about it.He has really heard of himself, and seems to know himself very well.

"Brother, do you know Yuan Zhi?"

"Xu Yuanzhi, Meng Gongwei, Cui Zhouping, Shi Guangyuan!"

Pang Tong gasped.

He is 22 years old this year, and he is far from the Pang Shiyuan in history who met Cao Cao without fear, who was able to talk eloquently and offered a series of tricks.Cao Peng uttered a series of names, which made Pang Tong fearful.How could Cao Peng know about these unknown people?There is only one possibility, that is, Cao Cao had set his sights on Jing Xiang a long time ago, so Cao Peng could know clearly.

Even, this Cao Peng is the one monitoring Jingzhou...

"Brother, is it possible that Mr. Cao wants to use troops against Jingxiang?"

Cao Peng laughed, "Brother, why did you say that? Yuan Shao has not yet died, so how could Duke Cao use troops?
You and I hit it off today, so I might as well say it bluntly.Jingxiang seems peaceful now, but... Ten years, within ten years, there will be wars. "

Pang Tong stared at Cao Peng for a while, and then suddenly asked, "Who does my virtuous brother work for?"

"I... only live for the common people."

"common people?"

Pang Tong was silent.

He took a sip of his drink, lost in thought.

This time he left Jingzhou and came to Xudu with Huang Chengyan. On the one hand, he wanted to meet Cao Peng, and on the other hand, he hoped to travel the world and look for the Ming Lord.In the academy, there is nothing to learn.The books that should be read have already been read, and the rest is to increase knowledge and experience.And the reason why he wanted to see Cao Peng was already his wish five years ago.At that time, Cao Peng was fleeing and met Pang Ji and Sima Hui at Chemayi in Yangcian Town. He once said that Yuan Shao had ten defeats and Cao Cao had ten victories.Now, ten defeats and ten victories seem to have been confirmed, which also made Pang Tong full of curiosity about Cao Peng.He suddenly had a thought: Why don't I stay in Xudu and observe it again?

"Brother, what are your plans next?"

"Intend?"

Pang Tong came to his senses and said with a smile: "I left home this time to travel around the world and gain experience.

But before that, I have a few more things to do.When I left Xiangyang this time, Yuan Zhi once asked me to pay a visit to his mother..."

Fuck!
How did I forget about this?

When Cao Peng heard this, he couldn't help feeling remorseful.

Before, he always felt that he seemed to have overlooked one thing, but he couldn't remember it.

Now that Pang Tong mentioned it, Cao Peng finally remembered it.Xu Shu...it's Xu Shu!Xu Shu seems to be from Yingchuan. He was a knight-errant when he was young. He used to avenge people by smearing chalk on his face to kill people, and then fled with his hair loose.After being caught by the officials, the officials asked him his name, but he still refused to answer.So the officials tied him to a car, and walked through the market beating drums... Later, he was rescued by his friend Shi Tao and was able to escape.From then on, Xu Shu abandoned the sword and halberd, changed into a sparse towel and single clothes, and learned from others.According to historical records, when Xu Shu first started studying, other people heard that he had been a thief, and they were unwilling to get close to him.On the other hand, Xu Shu put on a humble attitude, getting up early every day to clean the school courtyard, so that he was able to listen in and understand the righteousness... After that, he and Shi Tao went south to continue their academic career.

Xu Shu has an old mother who lives in her hometown in Yingchuan.

Historically, it was precisely because Cao Cao captured his mother that Xu Shu left Liu Bei and returned to Cao Cao.So there was an idiom in later generations that "Xu Shu entered Cao Ying without saying a word".Now, Xu Shuren is in Jingzhou and his mother is in Yingchuan. Isn't this a great opportunity?
Thinking of this, Cao Peng suddenly said: "Brother, when are you going to Yingchuan?"

"you……"

"Hehe, I heard that Yuan Zhi is from Yingchuan, since my brother is going to visit his mother, isn't he going to Yingchuan?

I happen to have something to do and I want to go to Yingchuan.If brother doesn't mind, let's set off together, and I'll also pay a visit to the old lady by the way. "

(End of this chapter)