Cao Thief

Chapter 554 Willing to be a pawn (14)

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Snow, stop.

But the wind did not stop...

The wind is not strong, passing over the snow field, rolling up a series of snow whirlpools, and then dissipating without a trace.

Cao Peng stood in Shili Pavilion with his hands behind his back, his expression seemed serene.At least from his face, there is no trace of emotion, everything is so peaceful.Only the flickering eyes showed the agitation in his heart.

The wind passed by, raising the black robe on his body, and he was hunting.

Cao Peng didn't say a word, and stood there quietly, seemingly respectful, but it made people feel a turbulent momentum.

Pang Tong stood behind him and sighed softly.

Youxue seems to have made up his mind!

Pang Tong came in a hurry on the fourth day after the Battle of Didao.

Originally, he and Xu Shu planned to let Cao Peng persist for ten days, and then go to Didao to rescue after the troops and horses were rectified.After all, Cao Jun fought all the way from Xiliang. Although he didn't experience any tragic battles, he was non-stop, day and night.When the army arrived at Yunwu, the soldiers were exhausted.This kind of fatigue is not only physical, but also mental... Even if he knows that he has won, who dares to relax his vigilance before confirming it.After nearly ten days' journey, it took less than five days to call here, how exhausting it was.

Unexpectedly, Cao Peng actually won!
Moreover, the victory was clean and neat, and the victory was extremely beautiful.

It can be called a miracle to defeat [-] Xiliang soldiers with thousands of people.Xu Shu was also taken aback when he heard the news.He originally wanted to come over, but Yun Wu had too many affairs, too complicated, and Xu Shu couldn't allow Xu Shu to withdraw at all.

Fei Wo was very smart. After learning of Di Dao's victory, he completely let go and handed Yun Wu over to Xu Shu.

Now he is waiting at home, waiting for the order to go to Zhangye to take up his post... At the same time, he recalled Fei Long from Luodu Valley, with thousands of reminders and ten thousand instructions.Xu Shu couldn't get out, so he could only let Pang Tongtong come.After all, Pang Tong is also quite talented in handling government affairs, which is enough to make Cao Peng relax.However, Pang Tong did not expect...

The dispute a few days ago was also the most intense since Pang Tong and Cao Peng met.

When Cao Peng learned that there was another reason for Wang Meng's death, he was furious.At this time, news came from Lintao that Gan Ning had recovered Lintao County, and Wang Mai was not dead, which made Cao Peng somewhat calm down.

"Youxue, don't be impulsive!"

Pang Tong persuaded Cao Peng: "Now you have finally established a great foundation. If you are impulsive at this time, I am afraid that all previous efforts will be wasted. Once you are not in Liangzhou, who will take on such a big scene? The plans you made, all the preparations you made, Who can execute it properly? Youxue, don't lose a great opportunity just because of impulsiveness."

Under the light, Cao Peng sprinkled some knife powder on the steel knife, and then wiped it carefully.

After a while, he raised his head and asked in a deep voice, "Shi Yuan, what do you think I did all this for?"

"what?"

"For glory and wealth?"

Cao Peng smiled, showing disdain, "My current situation is far more than prosperity and wealth? In the past few years, my income in Haixi has reached hundreds of millions of gold. If it is only for glory and wealth, why should I throw all that money to Hexi ?

I stay at home and sit back and enjoy.

Relying on the silver house alone, you can earn [-] yuan a month, so why bother to suffer two years of bitter cold in Hexi and work hard? "

As he spoke, he stood up and sheathed the steel knife.

"I used to think that I would set up my heart for the heaven and the earth, for the life of the people, for the sages to inherit the knowledge, and to bring peace to all generations... I wanted to end this troubled world as soon as possible, but I found that my strength was too meager. If I told You, this war will last for a long time, even a hundred years. At that time, there will be no one left in the Central Plains, and foreign races will drive straight in. Sometimes, I dare not think... We calculate and calculate, but in the end it is ourselves who calculate .We think we are smart, but in fact? The most stupid people are those of us..."

Pang Tong was dumbfounded!

He couldn't quite understand what Cao Peng meant.

Cao Peng turned around and sat down, and said in a deep voice: "If we want to calm down this troubled world as soon as possible, we must deal with those national thieves as soon as possible.

It's not that you can succeed if you own one city and one place.

The general trend of the world today is already clear.Since Dong Zhuo, heroes have risen side by side, and there are countless people who cross states and counties.Cao Gong was famous to Yuan Shao, but Cao Gong was able to conquer Shao. This is a harmonious time.Now Mr. Cao occupies the south of the river, captures the north of the river, stationed troops in Guanzhong, seized Liangzhou, and unified the north. No one can stop it...

Duke Cao was honored by the Son of Heaven to order him not to be a minister, in the name of righteousness, and no one could compete with him.

Sun Quan lives in Jiangdong, the home of the third generation.There are great rivers and natural moats, and there are sages who can use them for them, but they can be slowly planned... However, they will eventually be destroyed in a corner, and it will be difficult to accomplish anything.When Cao Gonggong decides the north, he must ride on Jingxiang.If Cao Gong gets the land of Jingxiang, enjoys the benefits of the Han River and Mian River in the north, and the benefits of the South China Sea; borders Wuhui in the east, and connects Bashu in the west, he can pacify the country in one fell swoop.The hero of the world will surely accomplish great things.Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu, sitting in the land of abundance, the people are rich and the country is rich, but they are not enough to keep it.I have a strategy, which can make the land of abundance full of mourners, and they will return sooner or later.The only variable is Liu Bei who lives in Jingzhou.This person is also a hero, but it is a pity that Jinlin is not a thing in the pool, and it is difficult to become a dragon if he does not meet the storm...

I am not as talented as Cao Gong; my perseverance is not as good as Liu Bei; my grace is not as good as Sun Quan.

If you become a vassal by force, the result will be...

What I wish is to end this war in the Central Plains as soon as possible, and leave some vitality for the world; I would like to stay in the northern border forever and serve as a barrier for my Central Plains.A real man should spread his prestige outside the territory and make meritorious deeds.I really don't want to continue to consume Kyushu vitality. "

Pang Tong was dumbfounded.

This is also the first time that Cao Peng opened his heart and told outsiders his ideals.

Pang Tong was a little disappointed, but also a little shocked.

Not for anything else, just for Cao Peng's words... For a long time, Pang Tong hoped to assist Cao Peng to build achievements, but what kind of achievements?Even he himself couldn't tell.Establish a heart for the world, establish a life for the living and the people, inherit the knowledge of the past saints, and create peace for all generations.It sounds beautiful, but it's just empty words.

In fact, the favorite of the Chinese people, isn't that the case?
A sentence of empty slogans has cost many passionate young people their lives.

Until one day, a great man uttered the truth that "power grows out of the barrel of a gun", and pointed out a clear path.

What is Universal Merit?

How to stand up for heaven and earth?How to make a living for the people?How to learn for the past?How to create peace for all generations?

At this time, Pang Tong seemed to have some enlightenment.

Cao Peng is very clear about his own position, he is not expected to be a hero!
What he is willing to do is to save a bit of vitality for the land of Kyushu... Thinking about it carefully, Cao Peng has made great achievements after he became an official, but how many people actually participated in the battle?He puts more of his thoughts on promoting farmland, opening up business routes, and making people live and work in peace and contentment; he is said to have learned from others, but until today, he has not left many classics.

The few articles Cao Peng made were just to show his integrity...

And his works that can be regarded as classics, whether it is the Thousand-Character Essay or the Three-Character Classic... Cao Sanpian is certainly famous, but if you think about it carefully, you will find that his articles are all about how to enlighten people's wisdom and educate people. It's about talent, not for the sake of leaving a legacy in history, writing books and talking about it.

Cao Peng's unwillingness to fight for the world is certainly disappointing...

But at this moment, Pang Tong suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of relief.

At least, he is a down-to-earth person who is serious about doing things, not the kind of person who is full of moral articles and rhetoric.

Although he can't assist a hero, he can be a lifelong confidant.

People often say that if you have a confidant, you will die without regret.

Pang Tong felt that he had found a confidant who could entrust what he had learned all his life.

Obviously can usurp the world, but for the sake of the common people, he gave up this emperor's hegemony, what kind of courage, what kind of mind?

After a long time, Pang Tong stood up and bowed to the ground, "I have learned from friends and become friends, both happy and sad.

However, Youxue does not want to let this Kyushu lose its vitality. It is beautiful, but you should also ask Youxue to plan for the future and make more preparations.

Pang Tong is not talented, and he is willing to work with his virtuous brother to spread his prestige outside the territory and establish an inexhaustible achievement.

But regardless of whether Youxue agrees or not, Liangzhou has always been the foundation of Youxue.Hexi and Wuwei are particularly important.If you are determined to do this, Pang Tong, please be the prefect of Hexi and Juzishan Wuwei, and guard this great foundation in the northwest for your brother..."

For a long time, Pang Tong followed Cao Peng, never wanting nothing.

He never asked Cao Peng for an official position, and most of his positions were given by Cao Peng on his own initiative.

But now, he took the initiative to ask for an official.

Its meaning is very clear, that is, the two counties of Hexi and Wuwei must not fall into the hands of others.Cao Peng looked at Pang Tong in astonishment. He had even made preparations for Pang Tong to let go after hearing what he said.

However, Pang Tong stayed.

With Pang Tong's talent, it is not difficult to be the prefect of a county.

And Hexi County is just a lower county.Its geographical location and size doomed Hexi County's status to not be too high.

Pang Tong's willingness to stay has shown his sincerity enough...

Cao Peng couldn't help being overjoyed, so he wrote a memorial on the same day, and ordered someone to send it to Xudu urgently, and report it to the Shangshufu.

Basically, most of the people recommended by Cao Peng will be recognized by Xun Yu.

Pang Tong came from a famous family, and he had a lot of contacts with Xun Yu when he was in Xudu, so the difficulty was not too great.But Bu Zhi is simpler... He has served as Hailing Wei, Haixi Commander, and presided over Haixi Farming, with outstanding achievements.Originally, Cao Cao wanted to transfer him over to serve as Sikong Cicao, which is also an extremely prominent position.

But Bu Zhi came to Hexi.

Let him be the prefect of Wuwei, and Cao Cao will not have too many opinions.

No matter what the result is, these two people can continue Cao Peng's plan very well, and they are definitely the best candidates...

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"My lord, Wei Duan is here!"

Pound's voice awakened Cao Peng from his contemplation.

He raised his head and looked into the distance, a coldness flashed in his eyes, and suddenly said: "Go, follow me to meet Wei Liangzhou."

(End of this chapter)