Cao Thief

Chapter 387 Poetry of Sadness and Indignation (12)

When Cao Cao called, Cao Peng naturally couldn't refuse.

Fortunately, it's not too far from Xudu to Changshe. Although the snow is thick, it won't take too much time.Cao Peng rode Zhao Yebai and called Han De and twenty Fei Xuan to set off immediately.Hurry all the way, and arrived at Changsha after Haishi.

Cao Cao did not lead his troops into Changshe County, but camped outside Changshe City.

Cao Peng announced his name at the gate of the gate, and after a while, Dianman and Xu Yi led two teams of cavalry to welcome him.

"Second brother, third brother, Sikong is so eager to find me, is there something wrong?"

Dianman shook his head, expressing that he was not very clear.

Xu Yi said: "Some time ago, it seemed that when we were in Liyang, Sikong occasionally got an article, and he became depressed after that...Maybe that's why I came to you. Be careful, my lord has not been in a good mood recently."

What does it have to do with me if I get an article?
Cao Peng couldn't help being stunned, so he got off his horse and followed Dianman to the camp.

I wanted to inquire about some more news, but the two asked me nothing, and couldn't figure out what was going on.

In this way, full of doubts, Cao Peng went to the big tent of the Chinese army.

Seeing that he was about to reach the big tent, he saw a scholar in green shirt blocking Cao Peng's way.

This scribe was about fifty years old, with a thin appearance and three long beards under his jaw, which looked quite elegant.

Medium height, thin build, looks a little emaciated.

As soon as he appeared, Dianman Xu Yi's complexion suddenly changed, each of them looked very ugly.

Cao Peng stopped and looked at him suspiciously.

"But Cao Sanpian face to face?"

"Uh... I'm Cao Peng, do you dare to ask your name?"

"A certain Xu You."

Xu You?

Is that the friend Xu You who made a surprise attack on Wuchao and offered his plan to defeat Yuan Shao?Cao Peng remembered that Xu You's fate did not seem to be very good.This person had an unruly personality and didn't know how to advance or retreat, so that he was murdered by Xu Chu after the city of Ye was destroyed.Cao Cao was very angry at the time, but in the end he only fined Xu Chu one year's salary, and did not investigate further.

In addition, Cao Peng didn't have a good impression of Xu You.

So when Xu You stopped him, he was a little puzzled and looked at Xu You curiously.

In his memory, he had no contact with Xu You.When Xu You defected to Cao Cao, he was imprisoned in the prison of General Wei's Mansion.After Xu You arrived in Xudu, Cao Peng went to Luoyang to discuss matters with Chen Qun.

When Cao Peng returned to Xudu to get married, Xu You returned to his hometown Nanyang for some reason, and the two missed each other again.

It's also interesting to say that Xu You has defected to Cao Cao for nearly three years, but he has never met Cao Peng.Even if they were in the same city, the two had no contact because of Cao Peng's resignation from office.Xu You has been working in the Sikong mansion, worshiping the Sikong military sacrificial wine.As for Cao Peng, he also didn't like to go to Sikong Mansion all the time when he had nothing to do, especially after getting married, he spent most of his time in the farm outside the city, giving lectures, practicing martial arts, and rarely stepped into the city gate of Xudu...

What's the matter with Xu You looking for me?
"I heard that Cao Sanpian is from Nanyang?"

"Uh... I lived in Nanyang when I was a child, and I never returned home after I was 14 years old."

"Then dare to ask, where is Nanyang?"

"It's from Zhongyang Mountain, Wuyin County, Xiananyang County."

Cao Peng didn't notice that Xu You spoke in Nanyang dialect.

Perhaps because of habit, he instinctively answered in Nanyang dialect... However, Xu You's accent should be closer to the Rangcheng area, which belongs to the southwest of Nanyang; while Cao Peng's accent is Wuyin dialect, located in the north of Nanyang.

Kiss me or not, fellow countrymen.

After Cao Peng arrived in Xudu, he spoke Luoyang official dialect.

Even at home, whether it is with Cao Ji or Deng Ji, most of them speak Mandarin. Except for the occasional Nanyang dialect when talking with their mother Zhang and sister Cao Nan, they rarely speak Nanyang dialect.Now, when Xu You asked in Nanyang dialect, Cao Peng couldn't help but feel a sense of intimacy.As for Xu You, a smile appeared on his face.

"I didn't expect to be in the same hometown as Cao Sanpian."

"Mr. Ziyuan is also from Nanyang?"

"Exactly... I am from Rang County."

"Rang County, I have been there."

Xu You was overjoyed upon hearing this, "I have also been to Zhongyang Mountain, and the scenery is very beautiful.

If Cao Sanpian has time in the future, why not return home together?Hehe, it's rare to have a fellow countryman, Xu has lost his composure! "

"Peng Ye has heard the name of Mr. for a long time, but he has never met him, so he always has regrets in his heart.

If you are not stingy, I would like to have a drink and chat with you when you are free... But, Sikong called me to do something, so please forgive me for being impolite. "

Xu You quickly waved his hand, "You learn to go, and I will visit you in the future."

As he said that, Xu You walked away with his hands behind his back, seemingly leisurely, but Cao Peng was confused and a little confused.

This Xu You doesn't look so annoying!
"Today is really strange. Xu Ziyuan treats you very affectionately."

"is it?"

Dian Man said with a dark face: "You don't know how annoying this guy is on weekdays. He has a big airs and a very arrogant tone. Last time I saw me, I asked me: Do you know who is the one who broke Yuan? I know He once made a surprise attack on Wuchao, but that was also the result of the lord's foresight and the soldiers' service... If it weren't for the fact that he was the lord's good friend in the past, I would have beaten him up. No matter who he talks to, he always holds his head up , a look that no one wants to see.

It seems quite normal to talk to you today... However, it is probably only temporary, and sooner or later it will set your heart on fire. "

It can be seen that Dianman has a deep resentment towards Xu You.

Cao Peng looked at Xu You's back and shook his head in doubt.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Luo Dahuyou focused on depicting Cao Cao's decisiveness, while covering up Xu You's light.

But in fact, Xu You played an extremely important role in the surprise attack on Wuchao.Then Jia Xu, Guo Jia, and Xu You helped to fuel the flames, and finally made Cao Cao make up his mind.It can be said that without Xu You, the battle of Guandu may last for a long time, and the outcome is still unknown.No matter how history evaluates it, Xu You's first half of his life was indeed brilliant.

Once with He Yong and others, they were called running friends, and they were the guests of General He Jin.

He once participated in the abolition of the King of Hefei, and later assisted Yuan Shao to dominate the north.Even Kong Rong once praised: Tian Feng, Xu You, wise planners.

Jushou is awesome!
But it may not be able to enter Kong Rong's eyes.

Xu You's shortcoming is greed, but who has no shortcoming?

Cao Peng looked at Xu You's back and shook his head slightly...

No one can tell the reason for this kind of thing.Xu You's life and death have nothing to do with him.At least, his attitude towards Cao Peng is quite good.

"Let's go, my lord should be waiting!"

"Exactly, let's go there quickly."

Dianman and Xu Yi temporarily forgot about Xu You's affairs, and hurriedly brought Cao Peng to the big tent of the Chinese Army.

In the large tent, candles were brightly lit.

Cao Cao was sitting alone on the couch, wearing a black fur coat, reading a book with great interest.

Cao Peng admired Cao Cao's eagerness to learn.

No matter where this guy goes, he always carries a cart full of scrolls.

In the past two or three years, Cao Peng and Cao Cao have not had much contact.First, Cao Cao was busy, and second, Cao Peng didn't want to bother Cao Cao all the time.He has no worries about his official career.When Cao Cao should use him, he will naturally use him.

"Cao Peng was ordered to come to see Sikong."

"Ah Fu, come in quickly."

Cao Cao put down the book and beckoned Cao Peng to pay.

Dianman and Xu Yi consciously stopped outside the tent, and when Cao Peng entered the account, the curtain fell down.

"Uncle called my nephew in such a hurry, what's your order?"

After the curtain fell, Cao Peng understood Cao Cao's meaning and immediately changed his address.

Externally, Cao Peng summoned Cao Cao's official position, which was official business.

Now, there are only two of them, and it is a private matter for Cao Peng to call Uncle Cao Cao.

Cao Cao smiled, waved for Cao Peng to sit down, filled a glass of water and wine for him himself, and asked with a smile: "Ah Fu, Cang Shu has made great progress recently. Your Aunt Huan often praises me in front of me. He is knowledgeable and sensible, and knows how to advance and retreat. Moreover, Ziwen's martial arts has improved a lot. Even Jun Ming said that he will become a fierce general in the army sooner or later...

This is all Afu, you have done a good job in teaching, and I have to thank you first. "

"Where is Uncle talking? Cang Shu is very talented, I just follow the trend, how can I get any credit?"

"Hey, no matter how talented you are, it's useless if you don't have someone who understands it. Cang Shu has made progress every time he goes home for the past two years. I'm also very happy. He will formally enter school next year, but I still hope that, He can continue to study with you."

In May of the seventh year of Jian'an, Yuan Shao died of illness.

Since Cao Cao's funeral, many schools have been abandoned, and the younger generation has not seen the style of benevolence, righteousness and comity, so he ordered all the counties and states to repair prescriptions.

It is stipulated that when there are [-] households in Fan County, a school official will be established to be responsible for selecting talents from the township to teach.

Officials with more than [-] shi in public affairs, as well as those who are the school's children who are Lang and family members, can all obtain a doctor's degree.Those who can recite one sutra will be awarded officials by Taichang.Cao Chong had been taught by Cao Peng before, but he saw that he was going to be nine years old, and it was time for him to formally enter school and study classic articles... In other words, his initial education was initially completed.

At this stage, it is necessary to formally study in the school.

Cao Peng had predicted this result a long time ago, so it didn't seem strange...

Cao Cao said with a smile: "I heard that Cang Shu is with you, and has he accepted other people's lessons?"

"Exactly!"

Cao Peng bowed and said: "Derun, Shiyuan, and Guangyuan are all talented people, and they have learned a lot. Cangshu has taught them a lot, and they have benefited a lot."

"Well, I know Kan Ze, and he can be regarded as your old subordinate.

Speaking of which, he is also a talented person, and it is time for him to become an official.I just want to tell you about this. Zishan has been in Haixi for three years and has made outstanding achievements.I plan to transfer him to the Sikong Mansion to take up the post of Ci Cao and concurrently the post of Taicang Order.In this way, if Haixi is vacant, Kan Ze can be regarded as an old Haixi, who can succeed, what do you think? "

Is Buzhi going to be raised?
Resignation from Cao and Taicang orders are both real power positions.

In particular, Cicao has the responsibility of supervising all officials and belongs to the law enforcement agency within the Sikong Mansion.

Bu Zhi's resignation, although his rank did not improve too much, it was indeed a big promotion... let Kan Ze take over Haixi?

Cao Peng immediately understood the mystery.

In private, Cao Cao allowed Cao Peng to continue to enjoy [-]% of Haixi's income; in public, the opening of the silver building also required a suitable candidate to stabilize the situation.In contrast, the heads of the nine guilds in Xuzhou are more likely to accept Cao Peng's trilogy.If another person passes by, there will inevitably be some fluctuations, just getting along with the leaders of the Nine Great Banks is a big problem.The nine major guilds were set up by Cao Peng alone, and it is undoubtedly the best choice for Kan Ze to go to Haixi.

But Cao Peng also knew that this might be the last time he enjoyed Haixi's benefits!
From Deng Ji to Kan Ze...

By the time Kan Ze stepped down, Cao Peng had controlled Haixi for at least ten years.

When a person has controlled a certain place for more than ten years, everyone will feel jealous.What's more, today's Haixi is not the remote place seven years ago, it has become the most affluent area in Lianghuai.The nine major guilds can't help but monopolize the commerce of Huaihe River and Huaihe River, and even link up with Jiangdong.If the effect of the silver building comes out, it will be very difficult for Cao Peng to enjoy the benefits again.

Among other things, Haixi's annual salt tax is over [-] million, how amazing will Cao Peng's income be?

Cao Cao had to consider these things. Kan Ze's succession to Haixi also indicated that after Kan Ze, Cao Peng would lose control of Haixi.

Cao Peng thought for a while, then bowed and said, "My nephew is willing to obey my uncle's orders."

After Kanze, I agree to give up Haixi's interests!
Cao Cao's eyes turned into crescent moons, and he nodded lightly: Youxue is really a little guy who knows how to advance and retreat!

"In the past two years, Junshi has done very well in Zhijinwu.

Some time ago, Wen Ruo recommended to me and decided to appoint Junshi as the captain of the city gate, and I have already accepted the matter.In addition, Wang Meng has made a lot of progress in the army, Xiliang is not peaceful now, and there is a vacancy for the captain of the Qiang guard. I have already reported to Your Majesty that Wang Meng will take over the post of the captain of the Qiang guard.Your sworn brother Wang Mai will serve as the marching commander. What do you think? "

It's an exchange!
After Cao Peng accepted Kan Ze, he decided to give up Haixi's income.

Cao Cao reciprocated and gave him other compensations.Chengmen school lieutenant, in charge of the soldiers at the city gate of the capital, two Sima in the library, and 12 city gate marquises.Cao Cao only said that Cao Ji was appointed as the captain of the city gate, and he also told Cao Peng that his subordinate officials could be appointed by Cao Ji himself.Cao Ji can use this method to promote some of his cronies.

In other words, Cao Cao allowed the Cao family to stand on their own.

As for the captain of the Qiang guard, it began in the sixth year of Yuanding, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He was in charge of the affairs of the Western Qiang and deterred Liangzhou. , have noticed...

These two positions are out-and-out official positions with real power.

How could Cao Peng not know Cao Cao's intentions, so he quickly bowed to thank him.

"Youxue, I asked you to come here, and I have one more thing to discuss with you."

"I don't know what your uncle ordered?"

"Look at this first..."

As Cao Cao said, he took out a pair of white silk from the desk and handed it to Cao Peng.Cao Peng stepped forward to take it, and glanced at it by the light of the candle, only to see that the white silk was covered with densely packed small characters, and the handwriting was beautiful, which showed that he had extraordinary skills.

"Poetry of grief and indignation?"

Cao Peng raised his head in surprise and glanced at Cao Cao. Seeing Cao Cao's expressionless face, he lowered his head again and began to read seriously.

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I have a bit of a headache today, probably because I took a cold bath, and my head is dizzy.

The second one will be offered around nine o'clock.

(End of this chapter)