Cao Thief

Chapter 390 The Last Lesson (22)

Cao Cao then learned that Cao Peng liked Lin'er.

He was also very happy about this and ordered Cao Bin to come to congratulate him.Afterwards, another wave of congratulations began, but this group of people who came to congratulate were mostly powerful figures.For example, Xiahou Dun Xu Huang, Yu Jin Lejin, and Xun You Jiaxu... Most of these people will not come in person, and they will give Cao Peng enough face by sending out his family's children and cronies; Heng and other representatives of Cao's second generation came in person.

For a while, there was a lot of traffic and visitors outside Cao's farm.

That night, another Zhang Liao, Gan Ning came to visit.

Zhang Liao is now an official of the Zhongjian General, receiving a salary of [-] shi, which is very important to Cao Cao; while Gan Ning is a partial general, still the deputy governor of Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and Cao Chun's assistant.Although he was one level lower than Zhang Liao, he was a senior official with a salary of two thousand stones, equal to Cao Ji.Therefore, there are Bole and then there are Maxima in the world. There are many capable people, but the fear is that no one will appreciate it.Gan Ning followed Cao Peng for a long time and made many contributions, so he was loved by Cao Cao.

Cao Chun was the governor of the Tiger and Leopard Riders, but Gan Ning was actually in charge of the Tiger and Leopard Riders.

Cao Peng was very surprised by their visit.

He invited Zhang Liao and Gan Ning to the back house, and they talked to each other again.

Since Gan Ning joined the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, he has rarely seen Cao Peng in the past three years, only three or four times; Zhang Liao is even rarer, since Jian'an four years ago, the two have not seen each other.So after meeting everyone, they seemed very happy.

Zhang Liao privately asked about news of Lu Bu's family.

Cao Peng said softly: "Two years ago, Madam sent envoys to Haixi to make some deals with Zishan.

It is said that Madam and the others have gained a firm foothold, and there are faint signs of becoming an independent country.However, its power is still somewhat weak, especially the Goguryeo people in the north are very tyrannical. The two sides have confronted several times. Although the wife has a slight upper hand, she cannot expand northward.Today, Madam has started to conquer the south, intending to destroy Mahan and other indigenous countries...

I asked Zishan to try my best to support him, but the sea route was difficult, and after all, it was not enough.

Since the beginning of the year, there has been no news of Mrs. Zishan... But according to the informant, Mrs. is in good condition, and Miss is an adult. She can carry a gun and mount a horse.However, the Goguryeo people were in some trouble after all. "

After Zhang Liao heard this, a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"That Youxue thinks, how can we relieve the pressure on my wife."

Cao Peng looked at Zhang Liao, and smiled after a while, "If the general can be Du Liao general, maybe he can help."

General Du Liao?

Zhang Liao fell into deep thought.

It is not an easy task to become General Du Liao.

First of all, Hebei must be pacified, and at the same time, enough meritorious service must be made.

"Youxue thinks, how will the Hebei war develop?"

"Brothers are not friends, younger brothers are disrespectful. Although the Yuan family has a deep foundation, what can I do?"

Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang, originally brothers, should support each other.But the two brothers are fighting each other, guarding each other and pushing each other out.Yuan Shao left them an extremely deep foundation, and if they continue to be crushed like this, they will inevitably be doomed.In history, the two brothers Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang did not escape Cao Cao's grasp in the end... It is even more so today.So when Zhang Liao asked, Cao Peng's answer seemed particularly confident.

Zhang Liao nodded and remained silent.

Cao Peng is telling him that you have a lot of opportunities to make meritorious deeds.

It's just that whether you can become General Du Liao depends on yourself.In addition to strength, it also requires some luck.

Zhang Liao, deeply agrees.

"Brother Xingba is doing well in Tiger and Leopard Riding?"

Gan Ning said: "My lord treats me very kindly, but the mob in Hebei is not enough to make tiger and leopard cavalry attack, so..."

"I heard that Yuan Xi invited Karasuma Tuki?"

"Well, there is indeed such a thing. But if there is a real confrontation, Karasuma's sudden ride is nothing to worry about."

Gan Ning's words revealed strong confidence.

As his status rose, Gan Ning's confidence grew.

He commands the tiger and leopard cavalry, which can be described as the elite of Cao Cao's command.It's a pity that the tiger and leopard cavalry could not attack easily, which also made Gan Ning feel like a hero was useless.Cao Peng could feel the depression in Gan Ning's heart, and he couldn't help laughing: "Could it be that Xingba wants to leave Tiger and Leopard Cavalry?"

"Just watching other people kill the enemy, but can't build achievements, after all, it's a bit uncomfortable."

"So, why not speak to the lord."

"is it okay?"

Cao Peng nodded and said: "If Xingba doesn't recommend himself, how can my lord know your methods?"

He knew very well in his heart that even if Cao Chun no longer served as the commander of tiger and leopard riders in the future, Gan Ning would not be able to be righted.The reason is very simple, the tiger and leopard cavalry is the trump card in Cao Cao's hands, how can it be handed over to the commander of the foreign surname?Just looking at the generals of the tiger and leopard cavalry, most of them are Cao and Xiahou, generals with foreign surnames, and Gan Ning alone, you can see the clues.

Cao Peng believes that if Cao Chun withdraws, the people who are most likely to take over the position of the tiger and leopard cavalry commander are Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu.

If Gan Ning stays in the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, it will be very difficult for him to accomplish anything.

Great, the official rank and title will be promoted, but it is difficult to improve the official position.

Official positions represent power in hands.

Without real power, what is the use?Cao Peng also didn't want Gan Ning to stay in Hubaoqi and be a cook for others for the rest of his life.

Even if the person who eats may be his sworn elder brother Cao Zhen, Cao Peng is not willing.

Gan Ning pondered for a long time, then suddenly said to Zhang Liao: "Wen Yuan, if I come to your command, would you be willing to accept me?"

Zhang Liao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "If Xingba is willing to come, it's like adding wings to a tiger, how can he not?"

This sentence also made Gan Ning finally make up his mind to break away from the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry...

Cao Peng watched from the side, only smiling and not saying a word.

The relationship between Zhang Liao and him is more like an ally; but Gan Ning is his true direct line.Deep down in his heart, Cao Peng certainly hoped that Gan Ning could make a fortune.Only when he flourishes can Cao Peng gain more benefits.

"My lord has decided to take back the control of Haixi.

In the spring of next year at the latest, Derun will go to Haixi to hand over Zishan.He will probably be my last spokesman in Haixi.Five years at most, three years at least, the lord will definitely erase my brand in Haixi.At that time, I am afraid I will no longer be able to support Madam.Wen Yuan needs to be prepared so that his wife will not fight alone when the time comes. "

Cao Peng thought for a while, but decided to reveal some news.

Zhang Liao shook his body, cupped his hands and said, "Youxue, Marquis Wen of Liao thanked you for your help over the years... Don't worry, I will fight for the position of General Du Liao. In three to five years, I will definitely Give Goguryeo a warning..."

"So, I'm relieved!"

Cao Peng smiled slightly, picked up his wine glass, and took a sip of the wine.

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The next day, Huang Chengyan arrived in Xudu.

Knowing that his daughter had given birth to a son, Huang Chengyan couldn't close his eyes with joy.Although he still didn't give Cao Peng a good face, his attitude has softened.At the beginning, he was forced to agree to the marriage, but he was always uncomfortable.Although Cao Peng didn't make a regular wife and Huang Yueying and Xiahou were really big or small, Huang Chengyan always felt that Cao Peng owed Huang Yueying.At the beginning, Huang Yueying desperately followed Cao Peng to Xudu, but in the end she was just a flat wife...

He didn't say anything on his mouth, but he was unhappy in his heart after all.

Now, Huang Yueying gave birth to a son, and he is still the eldest son.

Although Xia Houzhen was born earlier than Huang Yueying, she was a daughter... In this way, Huang Yueying's position was also stabilized.At least, in Huang Chengyan's heart, his daughter undoubtedly had the upper hand and suppressed Xia Houzhen.

Therefore, at the dinner party, Huang Chengyan kept laughing.

Cao Peng could understand his thoughts, laughed along with him, and got Huang Chengyan drunk.

"What is the name of the boy you want to call?"

"Well...it hasn't been decided yet."

"How can it be undecided? The baby's name should be decided earlier... I have decided on a name, how about calling it Cao Li?"

As soon as Huang Chengyan opened his mouth, he was knowledgeable and reasonable.

Cao Ji said: "Cao Li is good, but not loud enough."

"The in-laws think, what's the name?"

"Well..." Cao Ji scratched his head honestly, "I don't know much, and I don't know what to call it. Back then, the alchemists in Zhongyang Mountain came up with Ah Fu's name. This... let me give it to you. Alfred makes a decision."

Cao Ji fought repeatedly, dispelling Huang Chengyan's momentum.

Just kidding, my grandson's name, of course, must be named by my son, you are his grandfather, absolutely not from you.

If it was in the past, Cao Ji would definitely refuse.

However, after being an official for several years and reading some books, he also has twists and turns in his stomach, and he speaks quite methodically.Although Huang Chengyan wanted to refute, he didn't know how to fight back.What Cao Ji said is very reasonable, Xiao Long'er's name should be given by his father, this is the rule!Even if Huang Chengyan is a grandfather, he can only suggest and cannot make a decision.

Cao Peng thought for a while, "My son was born at Chenshi, so Yueying called him Xiaolonger.

When he was born, the sun was rising and the earth was recovering.I thought, how about calling him Cao Yang? "

Cao Yang?

Huang Chengyan thought about it and felt good.

What could be more meaningful than the rising sun?

And Cao Ji will not have any objections, as long as Cao Peng decides on the name, he will definitely not say anything against it.

In this way, on the third day after Xiao Long'er was born, Cao Peng made a name for him.

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Time, little by little.

To use an old saying, time flies like electricity, and time flies like a shuttle.

The seven years of Jian'an unknowingly became history.After a spring rain, the eight years of Jian'an began...

In February, Jingzhe.

The weather is getting warmer, and the spring thunder begins to sound.

The dormant and underground insects woke up one after another, broke away from their blind eyes, and patrolled the vast wilderness.

"Awakening of Insects is divided into three marquises, one marquis of Taoshihua; the second marquis of Cang Gengming; the third marquis of eagles turning into doves..."

After a spring rain, peach blossoms are red, plum blossoms are white, orioles are singing, and swallows are flying.In the field, dozens of riders galloped along the fields plowed in spring.

Cao Peng reined in his horse suddenly and stopped by the field.

Breathing the earthy smell in the air, the spirit couldn't help but tremble.

In the field, the busy farmers saw Cao Peng, they got up one after another, and said loudly, "Master, are you here to pick greens?"

"Hehe, it's just to relax, everyone, please be busy."

Cao Peng waved to the farmers, then got off his horse.

Cao Chong, Deng Ai and Xun Yu also dismounted from their horses.Pang Tong and Hande looked at Cao Peng curiously.

Originally, after the beginning of spring, the three of Cao Chong should officially enter the academy and start their academic careers.

But Cao Peng said to Cao Cao: "I still have one, which I need to give to Cangshu."

He asked Cao Chong and the others to come back to school later, and Cao Cao readily agreed.Although Mrs. Huan was a little reluctant, she was worried that Cao Chong would delay her homework.But since Cao Cao agreed, they naturally had no choice but to object.

Besides, Mrs. Huan believed that Cao Peng would not harm Cao Chong.

Therefore, among the people who came today, besides the three of Cao Chong, there were also Cao Zhang, Niu Gang Diancun and others.I thought that Cao Peng would teach at home.Unexpectedly, when they came to the farm, Cao Peng took them into the field.

"Cang Shu, do you know what this is?"

Cao Peng pointed to the crops in the field, looked at Cao Chong with a serious expression and asked.

Cao Chong was startled, stepped forward to watch for a while, and said softly, "It must be millet."

"What about this?"

Cao Peng was noncommittal, and only took Cao Chong and others to walk in the field, pointing at the crops in the field from time to time, and questioning Cao Chong and others.Cao Chong Xunmata, including Deng Ai, can be said to have grown up in a wealthy family.Let them identify a flower, a grass, maybe they can tell a thing or two.But for these crops, the answer is often wrong.

"Go and ask those people to understand the characteristics of these five grains."

Cao Peng issued an order, and the three of Cao Chong, including Cao Zhang, stepped forward to ask the farmer.

"Afu, what are you doing?"

Pang Tong asked softly.

Cao Peng said: "I'm teaching them the last lesson."

"Last lesson?"

Pang Tong looked at a loss, not knowing what Cao Peng was thinking.

For a whole noon, Cao Chong and the others were walking in the fields, asking questions, or squatting down to observe.

It was not until lunch time that Cao Peng called them back.

Sitting down on a piece of green grass, Zhu Xia took a few servants to spread out the cloth and put the prepared food on it.

After Cao Chong and others answered a series of questions from Cao Peng, Cao Peng smiled with satisfaction.

"Ziwen, Cangshu, Xiaoai, Xiaomata... do you know why I asked you to do these things today?"

A group of half-grown children shook their heads at the same time, expressing that they were not very clear.

Cao Peng took a deep breath, "Before that, let me tell you a story.

In ancient times, the world was in chaos and the people were in dire straits.The crops were all gone, and the common people had to change their sons to eat in the end, and they suffered unspeakably.But in the court hall, the emperor still sang and danced to make peace, and the wine pool and meat forest were full of joy.As a result, some ministers couldn't help it, and told the emperor that the people in the world were starving and the crops had been wiped out.

But do you know how the emperor answered? "

Cao Zhang, Cao Chong and others shook their heads at the same time.

Cao Peng said: "After listening to the demented emperor, he asked very strangely: Since the crops are gone, why don't you eat minced meat?"

After hearing this, everyone couldn't help laughing.

But laughing and laughing, the laughter gradually disappeared...

"Teacher, what happened to the emperor?"

"The emperor... died in the end. His country was torn apart, and finally fell into years of war. Later, the barbarians from Mobei entered the Central Plains, and regarded us and other Central Plains people as two-legged sheep. Finally, the emperor of that country left the Central Plains , settled in a corner of Jiangdong. Since then, the Central Plains has been in constant war for 300 years, and this great river and mountain has ten rooms and nine empty spaces."

Cao Chong only heard tears in his eyes and remained silent.

"One day, I will step into Mobei and kill those barbarians and alien races with swords and knives, leaving no one behind."

Cao Zhang suddenly roared angrily, "I swear today, I will not let the barbarians be killed, and I will never give up."

Cao Peng pulled Cao Zhang to sit down and patted him on the shoulder lightly.

"It doesn't matter whether you will be officials in the court, or you will be alone in the town.

I hope that you can understand the sufferings of the people and help them solve their problems...Our ordinary people are good, they don't ask much, they just want to be able to eat.As for officials, if they can't even meet their most basic needs, what is the face of being an official?According to the historical records, the granary knows the etiquette, and the food and clothing are sufficient to know the honor and disgrace..."

Cao Peng taught earnestly, and Pang Tong couldn't help nodding his head.

Speaking of which, he has followed Cao Peng for many years, but he has never been able to see through Cao Peng.

But what Cao Peng said today made him understand Cao Peng better.

Cao Peng didn't explain too many principles, but used many small stories to pass on his point of view to Cao Chong and others.

He didn't ask Cao Chong and the others to fully understand, but he also hoped to give them more influence.

Cao Chong and others sat around him, listening with great interest.Sometimes he laughed heartily, and sometimes he looked thoughtful...

Cao Peng didn't stop until sunset.

"I don't ask you all to remember what I said today, but I also hope that you will remember what I said today when you encounter similar problems in the future. Ziwen, you have a rough nature, and you will definitely become a Great general. The way to be a general is not to rely on rushing and fighting. You need to read more about the art of war and learn to analyze and think.

Xiao Ai, you are similar to Ziwen, you like military affairs.

But I want you to..."

Cao Peng's voice was soft, but Cao Zhang and the others all showed gratitude.

"Cang Shu, you and I have been teachers and students for three years, but in fact I haven't taught you much.

You are gifted and intelligent, rare in the world.But sometimes, being too smart is not a good thing, you have to learn when to show your intelligence and when to cover up your intelligence..."

After Cao Peng finished speaking, Cao Chong and others stood up and bowed solemnly to Cao Peng.

"Students will definitely remember the teacher's teaching today!"

"Hahaha, it's not a teaching, it's just a feeling.

Well, it's getting late, you should go back earlier... Believe me, you take someone to send them home.Xiao Ai, we should go too.If you go back too late, your mother will blame me... I really can't bear it. "

Cao Chong and the others once again greeted Cao Peng as disciples, and then left one after another.

Cao Peng got on the horse, but saw Pang Tong staring at him, he could not help asking: "Shi Yuan, why are you looking at me like that?"

Pang Tong couldn't help laughing and said, "I was thinking, what else is in your head?"

"Well... Ha, take your time and guess."

While speaking, Cao Peng lifted the reins and urged the horse to go away with whip.

Looking at his back at dusk, Pang Tong couldn't help but nodded slightly, and said to himself: "You bastard, but I can't figure it out."

(End of this chapter)