Cao Thief

Chapter 562 A man should be like this ([-] words, ask for a monthly ticket!)
What should come, will come after all!

Cao Peng had already made mental preparations, so he was not surprised, but felt a sense of relief in his heart.

Are you going home?
"Can Wei Zhang explain why Sikong wants to punish me?"

Cao Peng's wording is very different from Pound's.

In Pound's mouth, the "imperial court" sent someone, but in Cao Peng's words, it was "Sikong" who punished him.The two do not sound very different, but there is a huge difference.Cao Peng's meaning is clear: If it is the Emperor Han who wants to punish me for my crime, I will firmly deny it; but if it is Cao Cao's order, he can obey Cao Cao's order.

It's just that Pound couldn't understand this distinction in wording.

"This, Wei Zhang did not explain."

"Uh!"

Cao Peng smiled and waved his hand, "I see! Ling Ming, two hundred more white camels will be sent from the Western Regions in two days. You can ask Jiang Jiong and Pang Ming to receive them. The white camel soldiers and the flying camel soldiers should be added. In addition, it is time to rest and rest, we should go back after a while... Also, don't spread this matter, we will talk about it after the imperial envoy arrives."

"Here!"

Pound's mood was soothed a lot by Cao Peng's calm demeanor.

He bowed and saluted, then turned and strode away.

Cao Peng was about to clean up, but when he looked up, he saw the three of Bu Luan with worried faces.

"You all heard it!"

"Ok!"

Tears glistened in the eyes of Bu Luan and Zhen Mi.

From their point of view, Cao Peng will have to suffer a lot when he returns this time.

On the contrary, Guo Huan looked much stronger, but bit her lip, and said softly: "Husband, Sikong is like this, it's not fair to Husband!"

"nonsense!"

Cao Peng shouted sharply, "Women, what do you know?
It is a capital crime for me to kill a high official of the imperial court without authorization, and the governor of a state.Sikong asked me to go back, and I was willing, so how can you comment on yourself?Okay, stop talking nonsense, go back and clean up, maybe within half a month, we will return to Xudu... Hehe, Xiaoluan, Xiaohuan, don’t you keep saying that the northwest is too bitter and cold? "

"But……"

Bu Luan wanted to continue talking, but Cao Peng stared at him, and swallowed the words when he came to his mouth.

Go home!
Although they have been looking forward to going home, going back in such a way is not the result they hoped for after all.

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Although Cao Peng tried his best to conceal the news, there is no impenetrable wall in the world.

I don't know who leaked the news, the news that the imperial court sent people to arrest Cao Peng soon spread throughout Liangzhou...

Bu Zhi was the first to come to inquire, but was severely reprimanded by Cao Peng to go back.

"Now that the spring plowing is just beginning, why don't you pay attention to people's livelihood and come here to make noise?
It should be known that the plan for a year lies in spring, and this spring plowing is related to the hope of the people, and it is the foundation of their survival.After the war, Wuwei was in a state of decay and could no longer stand the toss.Your current task is to improve the livelihood of the people, come up with Su Ze, Shi Tao and Pang Tong as soon as possible to come up with a charter, restore the Western Regions trade routes, and prosper the Northwest... Do not interfere with other things. "

"But……"

Cao Peng waved his hand, interrupting Bu Zhi's words.

He asked Zhen Mi to fetch a booklet and handed it to Bu Zhi.

"These are some regulations I came up with earlier, and I originally wanted to promote them in Hexi and Wuwei after Liangzhou stabilized.

But now it seems that it is probably impossible!

No matter who the new governor of Liangzhou is, I want you and Shi Yuan to start as soon as possible and start promoting and implementing it in the coming year.I have sent someone to contact Derun before, asking him to try to buy some mulberry and fruit trees from the east through the Xuzhou guild... You have to prepare in advance. Once you are ready, you can fully promote it. Don't let me down. "

On the pamphlet, the words "Planting at the Pond Base" were written.

After Bu Zhi took it, he glanced at it briefly, and his eyes lit up.

The content in Cao Peng's "Pond Base Planting" is actually the method of later generations of mulberry-based fish ponds and fruit-based fish ponds.This was originally a form of farming created by the low-lying terrain of the Pearl River Delta in later generations.Now in Wuwei, Hexi, it is not surprising.The Wuwei area in Hexi during the Eastern Han Dynasty was different from Ningxia and Gansu in later generations.With the convenience of river water, Wuwei in the west of Hexi has abundant water, criss-crossing rivers and extremely fertile land.

Later generations have Fortress Jiangnan, which refers to this area.

Mulberry-based fish ponds and fruit-based fish ponds are to dig deep low-lying land into ponds, and then pile up soil to form a foundation to fill up the terrain.Relatively lower the groundwater level to plant mulberry trees and raise sericulture, increase the production of Northwest China, and expand the production channels of Liangzhou.The transformation from single farming and animal husbandry to diversification can also greatly promote the environment of the Northwest.Feed fish with silkworm sand, fertilize mulberry with pond mud, organically combine mulberry planting, silkworm rearing, and fish farming to form the interdependence of mulberry, silkworm, fish, and mud, and promote the effect of circulation, avoiding the problem of waterlogging in depressions, and creating a good environment. ecological environment.

Cao Peng didn't know when the environment in the Northwest was destroyed.

But take precautions, make preparations in advance, and strengthen the environmental protection awareness in the Northwest. At least in his generation, it will not be damaged.For Cao Peng, this is enough!At the same time, the emergence of sericulture and fishery can also increase the economic benefits of the Northwest.In particular, the transplantation of sericulture can greatly promote the commercial routes of the Western Regions...

As early as the beginning of the ninth year of Jian'an, Cao Peng had already started planning.

It was only because of the Ma Teng Rebellion that his plan was not implemented in the end.

Now, he is leaving.

But the strategic vision of the Great Northwest cannot die at this point.He tried every means to recommend Pang Tong Bu Zhi Shi Tao as the prefect of the three counties, and it was precisely for his strategic concept of the Northwest.Once the sericulture and fishery industry in Hexi rises, it can further stimulate Jincheng, Longxi, Hanyang, and even the Anding area.At that time, Zhangye County, as a trade distribution center, will focus on animal husbandry and commerce, and the entire Liangzhou will become a base for commercial routes in the Western Regions, which will generate huge benefits.If this idea is carried forward, within ten years, Liangzhou will become a land of fish and rice, and it will truly be in the south of the Yangtze River.Of course, this also requires a continuous and stable development plan.

Cao Peng has outlined this blueprint.

Next, it depends on Bu Zhi Shi Tao's methods...

I believe that with their talents and abilities, Cao Peng's blueprint will surely come true.

After handing over this booklet, Cao Peng felt a burst of relief.

"Zishan, the Northwest will be handed over to you. I can also breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy the blessings when I return. No matter how the court deals with me this time, it will not endanger my life, so there is no need to worry about me. I am now The only thing I worry about is who will be the governor of Liangzhou in the end! However, no matter who is the governor of Liangzhou, if you are in trouble, you can send someone to inform my brother-in-law, and through him, report to the court and ask for support .”

Bu Zhi, my heart is surging.

After reading Cao Peng's plan, he realized what a huge blueprint structure Cao Peng had in mind.

In his opinion, this is almost unimaginable.

Change the production mode in Northwest China and create a great Northwest concept...

The entire Liangzhou, Yongzhou, the Western Regions, even Hehuang, and even Guanzhong!Once implemented successfully, it will be included in the blueprint of the Great Northwest Conception.As the saying goes, those who win Guanzhong win the world.No matter how rich Qinchuan is in the eight hundred miles, it cannot withstand years of consumption.Now, Cao Peng has designed a circulation system for Guanzhong, which will greatly strengthen the status of the Northwest and make Guanzhong more prosperous... And most importantly, once the Great Northwest Strategy is successfully implemented, the Northwest giants will encounter powerful forces. blow, and may even decline rapidly.

"Young Master, don't worry, Zishan's death will make your plan succeed."

"what……"

Cao Peng laughed, "It's just a plan, it's not to the point of 'death'. You can't die, not only you, Shi Yuan, Guang Yuan, Gong Wei, you must take good care of your health. I will try to do it when the time comes. Let the Taichang Imperial Physician send someone to treat you. I want you to live and make this Northwest a paradise on earth."

Step stallion, crawling on the ground, crying and crying!

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After seeing Bu Zhi away, Cao Peng got busy again.

He didn't even have time to play with Cao Yun and enjoy family happiness.In half a month at most, he will leave the northwest.There is not much time left for him, he must make various arrangements and formulate various regulations.

First of all, he ordered people to find Deng Fan.

Explained in detail some matters about the Qiang, Di, Xiongnu, and Xianbei.In Wuwei Hexi, various ethnic groups live together in a complex manner.Although Cao Peng has already had a good start, the various ethnic groups have begun to naturalize.However, the road to integration and naturalization is long, and various complicated situations will arise during this period.What's more, this is a fusion process centered on "I", so bloody suppression and massacres are naturally indispensable.This is the inevitable process of 'national integration'.

Cao Peng does not want to passively integrate in the future, so he can only actively seek integration.

General Zheng Qiang Zhonglang is responsible for such a task.

He is not only responsible for the military, but also assumes the responsibility of mediating ethnic conflicts, which is of great significance.Deng Fan is calm when things happen, but Cao Peng is not too worried.It's just that he's a little less flexible, which is also Deng Fan's biggest problem right now.

"I will ask Qi Zhi to stay with you and serve as the sacrificial wine.

He has a good understanding of Northwest affairs, and at the same time, he is resourceful.Big bear, you are brave and good at fighting, but you lack some flexibility.The cooperation between the two of you can be described as a perfect match and complement each other.Therefore, I entrust the safety of the Northwest to the two of you. "

Deng Fan nodded seriously.

Cao Peng beheaded Wei Duan and his son in Didao, which made Deng Fan very grateful.

With such a brother, how could he not die?Empathy, if the matter is placed on Deng Fan himself, Cao Peng will definitely draw his sword to help.He and Wang Mai Cao Peng walked out of Jiyang together.It has been eight years since the second year of Jian'an.Although Cao Peng is the youngest in Xiaobayi, in Deng Fan's heart, Cao Peng is the real big brother.

No matter what happens in the future, this sworn friendship will never be forgotten.

Deng Fan said: "Ah Fu, don't worry, as long as I am alive, the northwest will be safe."

Next, Cao Peng contacted Wang Mai, Xia Houlan and others respectively, and gave instructions one by one.

time, day by day.

Cao Peng is busy from morning to night every day, and always feels that there is not enough time.

On this day, he was writing a detailed regulation on the naturalization of the Northwest at home when he suddenly heard a commotion outside the house.

"My lord, the imperial envoy has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Peng put down the pen in his hand, looking very calm.

He stood up, stepped out of the room, and saw his retainers in the courtyard, all filled with righteous indignation, holding weapons.

"What are you doing, can't you rebel?"

Cao Peng yelled sharply: "Go back to me, all of you, do what you have to do, and don't embarrass me here."

Jiang Jiong's eyes turned red, "Master!"

"Jiang Jiong, do you want to go against me?"

"I dare not to be humble."

Unwilling to be reconciled, Jiang Jiong reluctantly put down his weapon and led his people out of the way.

Cao Peng adjusted his clothes, turned his head to look, and saw at the end of the corridor, Bu Luan was holding Cao Yun, Guo Huan and Zhen Mi were supporting each other, looking at him with tears in their eyes.Cao Peng smiled slightly, nodded towards them, then walked towards the gate with his head held high.

In the main hall, a group of soldiers were extremely nervous.

Zhang Yun's face was a little ugly, and he was complaining incessantly.

He and Cao Peng did not have much friendship.Speaking of which, when he was captured back then, he was bestowed by Cao Peng and defeated by Gan Ning.Later, during the Battle of Guandu, Zhang He was ordered to pretend to be the captain of Yueqi, and he was also taking Cao Peng's position...

When he came to Liangzhou this time, he had received the care of many people before he left Xudu.

"When you see Youxue, don't embarrass him, you need to give him enough dignity."

This is a message Dian Wei sent to him.

"Youxue has made outstanding contributions and was harmed by villains.

Cutting Wei Duan was done by a real man...Jun Yi should be cautious in his words and deeds. "

This is what Yin Xiahouyuan of Henan gave at the banquet when passing through Guancheng.

In addition, there are explanations from Xu Chu, Zhang Liao, Cao Ren and others.There is also a request from Cao Zhendian, Xu Yi and others...

Guo Jia came to the door in person and told him to be careful.

Xun Yu sent someone to tell him in private, don't wrong Cao Peng.

In addition, celebrities such as Kong Rong Qingliu also entrusted someone to tell Zhang Xi that Cao Peng is a celebrity and should not follow the rules of ordinary people, so as not to humiliate the gentleman.This made Zhang Yun feel tremendous pressure before he set off.

Passing through Chang'an, Cao Hong gave another warning.

What surprised Zhang He the most was that Wei Wei, the Sili school's school, told Zhang He with the reputation of the Hedong Wei family: "Cao You learned from spreading his prestige outside the territory and deterring Liangzhou. Slack."

If it is said that all the previous exhortations are Cao Peng's contacts.

Then Wei Ke's exhortation obviously carries a different meaning...

Wei Ke, a wealthy family in Hedong, belongs to the powerful sequence in Guanzhong.His exhortation undoubtedly represented that the hostility of Guanzhong Haoqiang towards Cao Peng was slowly weakening.At the same time, it also marks that Cao Peng's reputation has reached a high level.

As soon as he entered Liangzhou, Zhang Yun felt a strong hostility.

Whether in Longxi, or in Jincheng... especially after entering Wuwei County, the hostility became more intense.The Wuwei people I saw along the way seemed to have great hostility towards them.This also made Zhang He feel worried.

Who is Cao Youxue?
Zhang Xi was thinking about such questions along the way.

One thing is for sure, Cao Cao didn't want to embarrass Cao Peng, but ordered Cao Peng to be arrested out of helplessness...

I thought it would be an easy journey, but I didn't expect to bear such a huge pressure.

If I had known it earlier, I would have followed Gao Lan's example, pretending to be ill and refusing!
In contrast, Gao Lan's understanding of Cao Peng is far clearer than that of Zhang Yun.After all, Gao Lan was captured by Cao Peng himself.

"General Cao!"

Seeing Cao Peng, Zhang He cupped his hands and smiled wryly.

"Okay, I know what Junyi is here for."

Cao Peng laughed and said: "I'm ready, but it's best not to leave at this time, and leave after dark.

what do you think? "

"According to the general's wishes."

Look at people's attitude!
Zhang He couldn't help feeling overwhelmed.

It seems that they don't care at all, and they are ready.

Moreover, leaving at this time is indeed a bit troublesome.Since entering the city, the hostility that Zhang Yun felt became more and more obvious.If Cao Peng is taken away at this time, if it is not done well, it will arouse the anger of the people of Guzang and cause unnecessary conflicts.

Just one year!
Cao Pengcai occupied Guzang for one year, and he was loved by the people of Guzang and even Wuwei.

It's no wonder that when Ma Teng occupied Wuwei, he relied on powerful force to deter him.The militarism has put the people under tremendous pressure; since Cao Peng took control of Wuwei, he has reduced taxes and corvees, and even strictly limited the scope of conscription, giving the people a chance to breathe.At the same time, Cao Peng vigorously promotes farming and supports farming and mulberry, which also makes the people of Wuwei feel hope and vitality that they have never had before.Now that Cao Peng is leaving, where is Wuwei's hope?

"Junyi, after arriving in Liangzhou, you must not be arrogant.

Although Cao Youxue committed a heinous crime, he has contributed to the community, to the common people, and to Sikong.In front of him, you should try your best to respect him. For you, this is not only a test, but also a huge opportunity. "

These words came from Xu You's mouth.

At this time in history, Xu You was killed by Xu Chu.

But in this time and space, Xu You unexpectedly survived...

After the Battle of Guandu, he didn't even hold any official position, but stayed at home and lived like a hermit.

As a descendant of Hebei Province, Zhang He naturally walked closer to Xu You.

In addition, Xu You already had a certain reputation in Hebei, which made it natural for Zhang Xi to like to ask Xu You for advice.

test?

I can already feel it!
But the opportunity, I have not found yet.

Zhang Yun secretly rejoiced that he listened to Xu You's advice and kept a low profile after entering Liangzhou.Otherwise, it may be difficult to reach Wuwei alive...

Cao Peng ordered someone to arrange a residence.

Accompanying [-] soldiers were placed in the school field outside the city.

Cao Peng didn't entertain Zhang He, but went back to his room and continued to write the detailed rules, which he planned to leave to Bu Zhi, Pang Tong and others.

He believed in the abilities of Bu Zhi and Pang Tong.

But some things are too advanced... If some detailed rules are not made, it will inevitably have a huge reaction.Of course, he could also let Pang Tong and the others cross the river by feeling the stones.But if you can avoid some detours, why not do it?For this reason, Cao Peng has spent a lot of brain cells in painstaking efforts these days.

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At night, Guzang County gradually became deserted.

Cao Peng changed into plain clothes and walked to the front hall.

The white camel soldiers and flying camel soldiers have been ordered to station outside the city.Under Cao Peng's order, the three daughters of Buluan quietly left the city before dark and waited outside the city.

Cao Peng glanced at Pound who was dressed in gray in the hall.

"Ling Ming, you don't have to follow me.

Stay here, there are many opportunities for you to display your talents. "

Pang De's eyes turned red all of a sudden, "Young Master, Hugh is trying to persuade me that if De is not allowed to accompany him, De will immediately kill himself in the hall."

"You guy... Forget it, let you go."

Pound led the horse himself, with Cao Peng's liger rhubarb in one hand, and the snow-riding black horse that Cao Peng gave him in the other.This Snow-Treading Wuzhao was originally Ma Chao's mount.When Yunwu was suppressed by ligers, he became Cao Peng's trophy.Later, Cao Peng donated the snow-treading black horse to Pound, and it became Pound's mount.

All in all, Cao Peng once owned four good horses.

In addition to the ligers and tigers, the Zhaoyebai that Xiahouyuan had given him was now Xiahoulan's mount; the black-tailed horse captured from Zhang Fei was given to Gan Ning.Now, this snow-riding crow has become Pound's favorite horse again.

Looking at the ligers and tigers and Wuzhao on the snow, Zhang Yun couldn't help feeling jealous.

Suddenly, he seemed to understand what Xu You meant by 'opportunity'.Cao Peng is a person worth following!

"My lord, it's time to hit the road!"

Cao Peng took a deep breath, stood at the gate of the mansion, and glanced at the mansion behind him.

"Zi Shan, if Sister Cai comes back, hand over this mansion to her.

In the future, please take care of her mother and daughter more... Sister Cai is lonely all her life, but she should also live a good life. "

Bu Zhi, who came to see him off, bowed and saluted.

"Zishan complies."

"Let's go."

Cao Peng stepped down the steps and boarded the chariot battle prepared by Zhang Yun.

Zhang He originally wanted to get on the horse, but looking at the people around him, no one wanted to get on the horse.

The carriage drove slowly, and the crowd either led their horses or followed with their hands down, all of them looked sad and silent.

"As an official Ruosi, even if he dies, he will have no regrets!"

Zhang Yun suddenly had such an idea in his heart.

This Cao You learned from Mr. Cao, and he is not the kind of talkative person with a false name.

Just looking at the respect of his subordinates, one can know what kind of means he is.Even Mr. Cao, it’s nothing more than that...

When the carriage arrived at the gate of the city, there was a sudden sound of sobbing horns from the originally dark tower.

In an instant, the city was brightly lit.

The soldiers stood on the top of the city with bright armor one by one.

"I'll wait, send the young master home!"

The shouts were in unison, like a giant thunder, echoing in the night sky.

Zhang Yun subconsciously grasped the weapon in his hand, looked up, and saw those soldiers, holding torches one by one, lining up and shouting.

The city gate slowly opened!
Zhang He saw a scene that he will never forget...

On the fields outside Guzang City, there were dots of flames, just like the bright stars in the sky.

There are tens of thousands of people!
The people of Guzang, supporting the old and the young outside the city, lined up in rows and rows.The moment the city gate opened, people suddenly shouted loudly: "Mr. Cao, don't go...Mr. Cao, please stay!"

Cao Peng heard the shout and got out of the car in surprise.

Seeing this scene in front of him, his nose was sore, and tears welled up in his eyes.

This time back to the Central Plains, I don't know when I will be able to return again.

He stood on the car, facing the people of Wuwei, and raised his hands to the ground.

In an instant, the crowd boiled!
The shouts became louder and louder, and the torches all over the mountains and the stars in the night complemented each other, forming a spectacular picture.

Zhang He's heart was surging.

He looked towards Cao Peng, but saw that heroic figure standing in the night, with the night wind blowing his clothes, he was even more outstanding!

(End of this chapter)