Cao Thief

Chapter 444 Said Cao Peng, Cao Peng is here!
None of the followers of the traitor survived.

When Mullen's inevitable shot fell through, the farce had already come to an end.Cao Peng squatted next to Hubai's body, quietly watching the man who had lost his breath, and couldn't help but be filled with emotion for a moment.

I have to say that today's play has twists and turns and is extremely exciting.

Cao Peng was deeply impressed by Dou Lan's calmness and sophistication.But if it is said that the most impressive thing is this tiger white lying in a pool of blood.He was even sure that today's play was written by Hu Bai from beginning to end.Ma Chao is indeed not the same, but this plan of murderous intentions step by step is definitely not something that Ma Chao can plan.If Ma Chao really had such abilities, he would not have been beaten to the point of ruining his family, and finally defected to Liu Bei, and died in depression...

At the beginning, Ma Chao came to Hongshuiji, called cooperation, but he had already made a complete plan to annex Hongze.

If Dou Lan hadn't been on guard and planted the pawn Suo Eqing, she might have been caught off guard by Ma Chao.But Dou Lan showed an unusual composure, and continued to hold the alliance as if nothing happened.But at the same time, he secretly sent Li Qichi to help Muyuan of Geng's family, smashing Liang Yuanbi's sneak attack plan.From this point of view, Dou Lan has the style of a general, calm and sophisticated, and she really deserves to be the descendant of the former general Dou Xian...

The two sides fought with each other, and in the end they wanted to see each other.

And the most subtle move came from Hubai's hands.

Presumably he also anticipated the possibility of failure, so he asked Mullen to stand on the opposite side from the beginning to win Dou Lan's trust.

But in fact, every word Maren said was directed at the Ma family.

Mu Lun said that his ancestors had a will and hoped to return to the imperial court.So there was Ma Chao's words that "the Ma family is a Han subject, and Cao Cao is a national traitor. If you belong to the Ma family, you will belong to the court".Those words of Mullen echoed secretly.

Fortunately, Dou Lan reacted quickly, and had the words of "belonging to the imperial court, but not to the Han Dynasty".

It has been nearly a hundred years since Hongze left the Central Plains. How much affection does he have for the Han Dynasty?I'm afraid even they themselves can't tell why.

Therefore, Dou Lan saved the situation.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Hubai used his last trump card.

Perhaps, he was not willing to use this last resort, but at that time, he had no other choice.

That is assassination!

It can be said that if Cao Peng hadn't acted in time, Dou Lan would have undoubtedly died.Once Dou Lan dies, those tribal adults who are loyal to the Hongze alliance oath will also be leaderless, and they will inevitably bow their heads to Ma Chao.It can be said that Hubai had thought of almost all the situations, but he just didn't expect that there was such a variable as Cao Peng.Otherwise, today's victory will be Ma Chao.

Cao Peng turned Hubai's body over, but saw that pair of dead fish-like eyes were wide open.

In history, is there such a person as Hubai?
Or is it the butterfly effect due to the appearance of Cao Peng?

Everything is unknown.

But Cao Peng knew that even under Cao Cao's tent, Hubai's method would definitely be able to gain a firm foothold...

Pity!
Cao Peng let out a sigh of emotion in his heart.

At the same time, he secretly rejoiced: If Hubai continued to live, with his strategy and Ma Chao's bravery, if he wanted to occupy Hexi, he might have some setbacks.

A good death, a good death indeed!
At this moment, the battle between Dou Lan and Liang Yuanbi also came to an end.Following Dou Lan's loud roar, he slashed the dagger in Liang Yuanbi's hand, and then kicked him to the ground.Seeing that Liang Yuanbi was about to fall under Dou Lan's knife, Cao Peng got up quickly and shouted to stop.

Dou Lan's long knife was only a finger away from Liang Yuanbi's head.

Hearing Cao Peng's yell, he swung the edge of the knife, the back of the knife facing down, and slapped Liang Yuanbi on the shoulder.

With this knife, Liang Yuanbi's shoulder was smashed to pieces.

Liang Yuanbi screamed, lying on the ground curled up into a ball...

The crowd parted, and Dou Lan looked at Cao Peng.

He recognized Cao Peng as Li Ding's subordinate.Just now, Mu Lun assassinated him. Fortunately, he shot, otherwise he would have escaped death.

In my heart, I am very grateful.

But Dou Lan's face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost.

Originally, you were just Li Ding's subordinate, and Li Ding was just my nephew.There are so many people here, how can you have the qualifications to speak.Before that, Dou Lan didn't look carefully at Cao Peng.But when he paid attention, he couldn't help but thumped in his heart, his eyes narrowed immediately, and he said to himself: This kid is definitely not waiting for you.

The same person will have different temperaments due to different positions and environments.

Cao Peng has a very unique temperament!
He is not a person of this era, but he was reborn in this era, occupying a body, and then walked step by step.

From the son of a small blacksmith to assisting his brother-in-law in governing Haixi.

Going to Jiangdong, fighting fiercely in Quyang, learning from Hu Zhao as a teacher, Luoyang solving the case, and surviving two near-deaths on the Yanjin battlefield, all brought him extraordinary changes.What has changed the most is the study behind closed doors in the past three years.Through continuous learning, Cao Peng has fully adapted to this era, and at the same time faintly detached from it.

He governed the region and led troops in battle.

That kind of blood and elegance mixed together, a little proud, a little self-confident, and even a bit of majesty from being in the top position for a long time, enough to make Cao Peng exude an unusual temperament.Younger people, such as Li Ding and Dou Hu, may not be able to feel it.But a person like Dou Lan who has experienced countless wind and rain, how can he not see the clues.

This is absolutely impossible to be Li Ding's retinue.

At least, if I were Li Qi, I would definitely not let such a person follow my grandson.

It's not that Cao Peng is not good enough for Li Ding, but that Li Ding is not good enough for Cao Peng.Such a person is not something that a mere tribal leader can recruit.

Dou Lan put away her long knife, and cupped her hands suddenly, "May I ask who you are?"

Just as Li Ding was about to come out to explain, he saw Cao Peng waved his hand at him, and then bowed to Dou Lan, "A certain Cao Peng, that is, the little thief that Ma Chao mentioned just now. In the name of Sikong, he is now in charge of the town of Hexi. Please, General Dou, Take care."

Say Cao Peng, Cao Peng is here!
Dou Lan was stunned for a moment, her eyes widened, and she stared at Cao Peng with an unbelievable gaze, without saying a word for a long time.

Master Geng came to his senses, and suddenly shouted loudly: "Well, you little thief, you are so courageous.

If it weren't for you, I, Hongze, wouldn't have such a disaster.I was looking for you, but you came, I..."

"Brother, shut up."

Dou Lan hurriedly stopped Mr. Geng, and then looked Cao Peng up and down.

Suddenly, he turned his head to look at Li Ding, "Uncle Li, have you decided to join the imperial court?"

Li Ding quickly waved his hand, "Uncle, don't misunderstand. My ancestor once said that my uncle's meaning is my Li family's meaning. When Ma Chao was there before, my nephew said so; now that General Cao is in front of me, my nephew is also saying the same thing. Absolutely nothing." Half false."

"That……"

Before Li Ding could speak, Cao Peng laughed out loud.

"General Dou, let me tell the story."

He stepped forward and walked towards Dou Lan.But he didn't take two steps, but saw a few tribal adults hula la blocking the way.

Cao Peng laughed dumbly, "Masters, if I harbor malicious intentions, you will not be able to stop me."

While speaking, Cao Peng stepped on Yin and Yang, turned around with a wrong step, and an iron meteor flew out, passed through the gap between the two tribe adults, and hit the pillar of the big tent.The column suddenly showed a series of clearly visible cracks.

Dou Lan had no expression on her face, and waved her hands, "My virtuous brothers, step back."

Several tribal adults hesitated for a while, although they were reluctant, they still obeyed Dou Lan and gave up a passage.

Cao Peng cupped his hands, "The general really deserves to be the queen of the great general."

Dou Lan also regained her composure at this time, she only smiled lightly, and said in a deep voice: "Cao Zhonglang doesn't need to be praised, Dou Lan is no more than a guilty minister, so he can't be praised by a general."

"Wrong, I praise the general, not as a general, but as a champion."

The champion Hou in Cao Peng's mouth was the great general Dou Xian back then.In the second year of Yongyuan, Dou Xian left to live in Yansai and defeated the Xiongnu in Jinwei Mountain (now Altai Mountain).The Northern Xiongnu Shanyu fled, but his whereabouts are unknown.Since then, the northern Huns have been broken up, and they can no longer endanger the northwest.It was also because of the defeat of the Northern Huns that the rise of Xianbei and Qianghu occurred.After Dou Xian defeated the Xiongnu, Emperor He feared that his meritorious service would overwhelm the Lord, so he conspired with Zheng Zhong, the regular servant of the Central Committee, to recall Dou Xian in the fourth year of Yongyuan.Emperor He first accepted Dou Xian's general Yinshou, and then changed Dou Xian's title of "Champion Marquis" and ordered him to return to the fief.

As soon as Dou Xian returned to the fief, the imperial edict arrived, forcing Dou Xian to commit suicide...

Champion Hou has a special meaning in the Han Dynasty.

In the Western Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing once won the title of Marquis of the Champion. Since then, he has not been awarded the title unless he has made great contributions.

Although Dou Xian lost his life due to the title of Champion Marquis, but Dou Xian was still proud of being the Champion Marquis even after his death.

Dou Lan's face looked much better.

Dou Xian was his ancestor, but after Dou Xian died, he became a representative figure of negative teaching materials.

Cao Peng's praise for Dou Xian made Dou Lan feel very comfortable and even more honored. She nodded her head slightly to express her gratitude.

Cao Peng said: "Cao was originally a person who treated crimes, and was greatly loved by Sikong, so he was ordered to go to Shuofang at the beginning of the year.

When I returned, I learned that Sikong ordered me to supervise the town of Hexi, and I was the general of Beizhong Lang.Peng also took office in a hurry, but he didn't know Hexi well.It was even more accidental to meet Captain Li Qi.Li Xiaowei has his homeland in his heart, but he keeps his oath to Hongze in mind.I also persuaded him to help me, but Captain Li said that if General Dou agrees, he will agree...

I also learned about General Dou from Li Xiaowei, so I came with Li Ding out of curiosity.

Don't blame Li Ding, general, he also had to listen to my orders because he was defeated by me in a bet. "

Dou Lan's complexion suddenly softened a lot.

"Nephew, is that really the case?"

Li Ding gritted his teeth, blushed, and nodded slightly.

Cursing secretly in my heart: Didn't I say that I didn't tell this matter, how could I lose face in front of so many people?

However, he also knew that Cao Peng had good intentions.

So he just gave Cao Peng a vicious look and didn't refute.

Dou Lan felt much more comfortable in her heart!

He regards the Li family as his confidants, if Li Qi's ancestors betray him, then Dou Lan's heart will naturally not be too comfortable.

The Li family did not betray, so he was relieved.

After all, Dou Lan knows Li Qi well, and also knows that Li Qi has always missed his homeland in his heart, hoping to serve the court again.

"Then why did Cao Zhonglang stop me from getting rid of Liang Yuanbi?"

After calming down, Dou Lan stared at Cao Peng and asked word by word.

(End of this chapter)