Cao Thief

Chapter 576 Gossip (12)

It's the last day, Laoxin asks for monthly ticket support again!

Ten thousand words broke out today.

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Liu Guang!

The Marquis of Linyi who wanted to be friends with the "Han dog" who gave him a snow mastiff and a dog slave back then, has now belonged to two camps with Cao Peng, and he is even immortal.Every time he thinks about it, Cao Peng feels regretful.But time is fate, perhaps from the very beginning, they were destined to become enemies.The summit of Yuhuang Mountain was probably the first and last conversation between Cao Peng and Liu Guang.

At that time, Cao Peng had imagined that Liu Guang would get out and not interfere in the affairs of the Han family.

But he also knew that it was just a fantasy.

The identity of the clan of the Han Dynasty made it impossible for Liu Guang to stand idly by.On the big river, Saibei Muyuan's two assassinations also made the hatred between Cao Peng and Liu Guang irresolvable.Today, Liu Guang is no longer that sunny boy. With the decline of the veterans of the Han Dynasty and the family's thoughts, Liu Guang has gradually become the mainstay of the Han Dynasty.Although he is very low-key, he does not show his dew on weekdays.But if you ignore the existence of this person, you will definitely suffer a big loss!Thinking of this, Cao Peng could not help but frown...

Is there any contact between Zhou Buyi and Liu Guang?
Until then, Cao Peng discovered one of his biggest shortcomings: poor information!

Although Xu Du was not far from Xingyang, he didn't have the slightest understanding of Xu Du's situation, or Liu Guang's situation.

This also made him unable to obtain accurate information most of the time after returning to the Central Plains.

Perhaps, we should strengthen our control over Xu Du's information?
Cao Peng returned to the desk, looked down at the booklet on the table, and suddenly smiled bitterly...

I am still a prisoner now, what do I think about so much?Under Cao Cao's command, there are countless strange people and strangers, and he must have already planned it out.

As for Cao Chong, why bother?
I have been in Xingyang for so long, and I don't want him to accompany me in Xingyang like Cao Zhang, but it is not a trouble to come to visit.However, until now, Cao Chong has not appeared.However, I heard before that Cao Chong had a serious illness recently, so he seldom went out.But is it really sick?Cao Peng didn't know either.Gu Quanzuo, is he sick, and I don't know if he has recovered?

In any case, Cao Chong once respected him as 'Sir', and Cao Peng also once devoted his heart and soul to him...

Disciple's betrayal... Perhaps it is not possible to describe Cao Chong as betrayal. It may be more appropriate to say that he "transformed".The disciple's change made Cao Peng feel a little uncomfortable.Don't look at him on the surface, but deep down, he is quite sad.

Zhou Buyi undoubtedly played a bad role in this!

This guy is really hateful.

Cao Peng turned his homemade charcoal pencil in his hand, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

Give up?
He bit his lip, his expression fluctuating.

Sima Yi's whereabouts are unknown now, and it may not be easy to usurp Wei again.From the current point of view, the future of the Cao family is still unclear.The Han emperor is still there, Cao Cao will definitely not usurp the throne, that is not in line with his style.Cao, who will take over?
Thinking of this, Cao Peng couldn't help but sigh again.

The changing world is really too weird.Even Cao Peng didn't dare to say that it was ready to capture the pulse of this era.

The general situation has changed, what is the future?
Outside the window, there were cicadas chirping, but it added to Cao Peng's heart, a little sad...

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In the late autumn of the tenth year of Jian'an, Jizhou had a good harvest.

As Jizhou, which is known for its abundance of money and food, after a bumper harvest, its vitality seems to have recovered.After a year-long rest, Jizhou was finally slowed down by Su.However, it may take some time to return to the peak of the year.

However, for Cao Cao, the harvest in Jizhou also means that the time to use troops in Bingzhou is ripe.

Although since he implemented farming, he no longer has to worry about money and food.However, when using troops to Bingzhou, he was still extremely cautious and cautious.

Bingzhou is bitterly cold, and the folk customs are aggressive.

In addition, it is quite complicated for Hu and Han to live together.

To put it bluntly, in the ten years of Jian'an, Cao Cao was not ready to be responsible for the food and clothing of hundreds of thousands of people in Bingzhou.

Once the war starts, the countryside will be barren and refugees will be everywhere.Jizhou and Qingzhou have already made Cao Cao feel tremendous pressure. If Bingzhou is added, it will inevitably be difficult.What's more, at the beginning of the tenth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao had to consider the issue of aliens in northern Xinjiang.Occupying Bingzhou means that he will face the aliens in northern Xinjiang, which will inevitably make his burden even heavier.

Today, Jizhou has a good harvest.

Although it can't reach the peak of the year, it can at least be self-sufficient without sending resources from other regions.

You know, Cao Cao's pressure is not only in Hebei.The northwest also has to bear enormous pressure... In the past year, the resources transported to Guanzhong through Heluo can reach hundreds of millions.Fortunately, Liangzhou was temporarily stabilized, and the Northwest trade route took shape, relieving part of the pressure.Otherwise, but it is only Liangzhou, I am afraid it will cost Yuzhou's income for a year, how amazing?

Today, under Cao Cao's rule, only Qingzhou has not yet recovered.

However, since Qingzhou is adjacent to Xuzhou, and the wealth created by Haixi is enough to support Qingzhou through a famine, it is finally relieved.

Next, it's Bingzhou!
In the midsummer of the tenth year of Jian'an, Ke Bineng finally launched an attack on Yan Liyou.

Moreover, Hexi County increased its export to Mobei this year, and it could not help but provide sufficient guarantees in terms of food and grass, including a large number of ordnance supplies. Through various channels and methods, they exported Mobei, making Tan Zhe and To humble the two, their strength has greatly increased.Liu Bao finally stabilized his position by taking advantage of the natural moat of the great river and the alliance with high-ranking officials.But in this way, the support that the Southern Huns could provide to high-ranking cadres became minimal.Cao Cao believes that the time is ripe to kill Gao Gan, and he can start to attack...

But unexpectedly, just when Cao Cao was about to attack, Sun Quan of Soochow suddenly sent troops.

Sun Quan used Tai Shici, the prefect of Lujiang, and Zhonglang divided Lu Su's troops into two groups. Tai Shici sent troops from Tongxiang to capture Lu'an, while Lu Su attacked across the river, captured Xiang'an, and approached Chaohu.At the same time, Zhou Yu, the governor of the navy, also led his troops down the river, heading straight for Ruxukou.

Li Dian, the prefect of Jiujiang, led the attack. Unexpectedly, when Li Dian attacked, Mei Cheng, a native of Lujiang, suddenly rebelled.

This Meicheng is a Lujiang wealthy businessman with a wealthy family.

He colluded with Chen Lan, gathered tens of thousands of people, raised troops in Di, and quickly captured six counties, causing the city to be destroyed and the people to be displaced.Li Dian immediately led his troops to help, but was ambushed by Lu Su, who lost his troops and retreated to Jiujiang.For a time, the situation in Huainan suddenly rose, and letters kept coming and going.

After Xun Yu got the news, he immediately flew to report to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao was shocked when he heard this.

If Jiujiang County is lost, it means that he lost his bridgehead in Huainan.

At that time, Sun Quan will be sitting in the six counties of Jiangdong, relying on the two counties of Lujiang and Jiujiang, he can attack Huaibei at any time, making the situation rotten.

In contrast, Gao Gan and Yuan Xi became less important.

If the Jianghuai River is corrupt, Cao Cao's painstaking efforts for many years will surely fall short.

Therefore, Cao Cao immediately ordered to stop the use of troops against senior officials.He ordered Zhang Liao and Zhang Yan to continue to block Yuan Xi, and at the same time Cao Xiu and Simpi were stationed at Xiabian to guard against sneak attacks by high officials.Then, he immediately dispatched soldiers and horses so that Yu Jin and Zang Ba quickly sent reinforcements to Jiujiang. He also ordered Xu Zhou, the governor of Xuzhou, to send troops for reinforcements. Then he sent Li Tongniugai of Yuzhou to come to Cai, ready to cross the Huai River to attack at any time.

Fortunately, Li Dian managed to stabilize his footing after a series of fiascos.

He defended Hefei and kept Ruxukou... When Cao Jun came across the Huai River from Huaibei in a steady stream, Tai Shici and Lu Su also had to switch from offensive to defensive, and confronted Li Dian at Ruxukou.

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Hulao Pass belongs to Chenggao County and is governed by Xingyang.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the three heroes at Hulao Pass fought against Lu Bu... Hehe, it's pure nonsense.As for the so-called "Warming Wine and Cutting Hua Xiong", he doesn't know why.Gein's Sishui Pass is actually Hulao Pass.In 598 A.D., that is, the 18th year of the first emperor of the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty changed Gao to Sishui County. After entering the Tang Dynasty, in order to avoid the name taboo of Li Yuan's grandfather Li Hu, Hulao Pass was changed to Wulao Pass, and then it was called Wulao Pass. Sishui Pass.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, there are 22 princes who crusade against Dong Zhuo, but it is not true to warm wine and kill Huaxiong and Sanying to fight Lu Bu.

In fact, the person who killed Huaxiong was not Guan Yu, but Sun Jian.

Hulaoguan is connected to Songyue Mountain in the south and the Yellow River in the north. The mountains and ridges are criss-crossed.It is the eastern gateway of Luoyang, the ancient capital, and it is also a battleground for military strategists of all dynasties.

Cao Cao withdrew his troops from Jizhou and arrived in Chenggao via Hanoi.

Standing on the Paoma Ridge, Cao Cao looked back and looked at the surging river in the distance, like a jade belt, the scenery is extremely spectacular.

An inexplicable emotion suddenly appeared in his heart, and he couldn't help but let out a sigh.

"If there is no Jiangdong Biyan'er, I think I have already stationed troops in Tongtian Mountain."

In the words, there was a sense of loss, and there was a sense of hatred.

On the other hand, Guo Jia looked very relaxed, and smiled slightly, "My lord, why worry? Think about that high-ranking officer, if he doesn't take it today, he will take it sooner or later, so don't be in a hurry. Jia's worry today is Jiangdong Sun Zhongmou. Bi Yan'er has become powerful, It will be a serious problem in the end."

"Yes!"

Cao Cao couldn't help feeling secretly.

At the same time, there was a trace of sadness in my heart.

If Ziyu is still alive, or if Zihuan has not died in battle, he can stand alone as a last resort.

Now, he has many heirs, but he is unable to take on important responsibilities.Cao Zhang is studying now, Cao Zhi sings the wind and the moon all day long, and Cao Chong is young.Among the three, Cao Cao couldn't tell who was the right one.Each has its advantages, but its disadvantages are also very obvious.

"By the way, how far is Xingyang from here?"

Cao Cao suddenly turned around and asked Guo Jia.

In fact, how could he not know the distance from Hulaoguan to Xingyang?
I think back in the Suanzao League, when the 22 princes attacked Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao once led his troops to attack Xingyang.

"Xingyang?"

Guo Jia was stunned, and immediately realized, "It's just half a day's journey. By the way, I remember that Ah Fu is not in Xingyang Guixin now? After all, the lord has been three years, and he hasn't seen Ah Fu. Since we are here Here, why not go to Xingyang and relax by the way.

If the lord is willing, I would like to accompany you.

Ke Mingzi and his troops went straight to Jing County.At that time, we will divert from Xingyang and meet up in Jing County... I heard that Xingyang has been under good governance in the past six months.Ah Fu seems to be together with others again, and built a lucky paper building in Xudu, which is said to be very famous. "

How could Cao Cao not know about the establishment of the Fuzhi Building?

In fact, on the day the Fuzhi Building opened, Xun Yu sent a letter to Yecheng to inform Cao Cao.

Paper prices are down!
Cao Cao was also dumbfounded by the types of paper introduced by Fuzhilou.

In the past, Zuo Bozhi, who was at least five times a knife, is now in Fuzhilou, and almost no one cares about it.Many people have changed their interests, some like cold gold paper, some like colored paper and cloud pattern paper, the most popular among them is the newly released White Deer Paper...

Cao Cao has not seen the White Deer Paper yet.

But it has been known for a long time!
It is said that the manufacturing process of this paper is extremely cumbersome and difficult.

However, it is an extremely rare paper for calligraphy and painting.The quality of the paper has changed from the characteristics of dyed yellow paper and plain paper in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. It is white and shiny like jade, and the fibers are long and thick, making it full of toughness.The surface is as smooth as silk, and the feeling is soft.Because of its paper texture, which looks like deer pattern, it is named white deer paper, or deer pattern paper.This white deer paper has become the most expensive paper on the market.

Each piece of white deer paper has a fixed size, one zhang and two feet, so it is also called Zhang Erjian.

There are only ten cards per knife, worth 38 guan.Ordinary people can only stay away, but the sales volume is extremely good, and they need to be ordered in advance to obtain them.

It is said that in the high society of Xudu, literati and scholars gathered together, and they were all proud of reciting poems and painting on white deer paper.

Among them, Lu Hunshan, Hu Zhao, Yingchuan Zhongyou and others were full of praise for this white deer paper, and the white deer paper became expensive, and there was no market for it.

Cao Zhi once wrote to Cao Cao, specifically mentioning the white deer paper, hoping that Cao Cao could find a way to get some for him.

There is no other reason... This white deer paper is too expensive!

Expensive ones, even Cao Zhi dare not use them extravagantly, so be extra careful.

From this we can see how precious this white deer paper is.

Cao Cao couldn't help laughing bitterly, "I asked Ah Fu to go to Xingyang to cultivate his body and hone his temperament. I didn't expect this kid to live anywhere. It's only been half a year, and he has done such a thing. Before Zijian, he sent a letter to beg, let I asked Ah Fu for some white deer paper.

I wrote back to him directly, you know that the White Deer Paper is available, but I haven't seen it, how can I ask for it? "

Guo Jia heard this and couldn't help laughing.

"I have also been famous for this deer pattern paper for a long time, but I can't use it.

I used this white deer paper for the long letter before, so I was so proud... But I also asked my uncle and grandson, and that guy only had ten knives in stock.This time when I arrived in Xingyang, I must find that Ah Fu, and ask him a good question. "

Cao Cao couldn't help smiling when he heard this.

He knew the relationship between Guo Jia and the Cao family inside and outside.

The more Guo Jia confesses like this, the more it shows that he is selfless in his heart.

After hearing these words, Cao Cao laughed and said, "You bastard... I'm afraid Ah Fu will have another heartache!"

Surrounded by cronies, Cao Cao didn't need to hide it.

On the side, Yang Yu was very curious, and couldn't help asking softly: "My lord, the Ah Fu you are talking about is the Cao Sanpian?"

Cao Cao nodded and said, "Exactly."

"That lucky paper, was created by Mr. Cao?"

Guo Jia laughed and said: "Zilu doesn't know something, Youxue's baby name is Ah Fu, and the 'Fu' in this lucky paper comes from his nickname.

By the way, speaking of Zilu and Ah Fu, there seems to be some connection. "

Yang Qi was taken aback, "Relationship?"

"Does Zilu know Zhaoji?"

Yang Qin said: "Of course I know, that's my wife's sister... But she doesn't seem to have much to do with Mr. Cao. I just heard that she was rescued by Mr. Cao and now lives in Wuwei. This is related to two words, and Where do you start?"

Cao Cao couldn't help laughing!
He pointed to Guo Jia, "Feng Xiao, how can you let Zi Lu know this hearsay?"

"Although it is hearsay, but there is no such thing as a storm, I think there is still some truth."

Cao Cao shook his head again and again, and seeing Yang Qin's confused face, he explained: "Zilu didn't know something. When I heard that Zhaoji was living outside the Great Wall, I asked Ah Fu to try to bring Zhao Ji back when he was on an envoy to the northern part of the Great Wall. Ji. Unexpectedly, this kid actually joined forces with Heishui Xianbei to attack Liu Bao's old camp, and kidnapped Zhaoji's mother and son back... After Zhaoji returned, for some unknown reason, she settled down in Hexi. Later, Went to Guzang with Ah Fu. As for the relationship Feng Xiao mentioned... Forget it, let him talk about it."

Every man has the blood of gossip boiling in his heart.

Even Cao Cao is no exception.

However, talking about the other party's sister-in-law's scandal in front of the subordinates is a bit inappropriate after all, and it's out of place.Therefore, Cao Cao pretended to leave with his hands behind his back, seemingly not paying attention, but those two straight ears betrayed his thoughts.

Guo Jia said, "Does Zilu know how Youxue killed Wei Duan?"

Yang Qi nodded, "Of course I know."

"That Zilu must also know that after Youxue killed Wei Duan, the nobles in Guanzhong were filled with righteous indignation and vowed to kill Youxue for revenge?"

"I know a thing or two about this."

"Does Ke Zilu know why the Guanzhong gentry suddenly died down?"

Yang Qi shook her head in confusion, "I'm not too sure about this.

I just heard that when Chaona Huangfu lived a long life, Hedong Weijiao spoke suddenly, and then the voice gradually died down, and no one mentioned it again. "

Guo Jiadao: "But I heard people say that when those people in Guanzhong were making the most trouble, Miss Cai took her daughter and drove lightly, visiting Huangfu Jianshou, Wei Kai, Hongnong Yang Wenxian and others one by one. After pleading for Ah Fu, the three of them agreed to speak out."

"what?"

Yang Fen was really taken aback.

Hongnong Yang Wenxian is the Taiwei Yang Biao, who can be described as Cao Cao's political enemy.

It's just that after being rectified by Man Chong before, he was disheartened and went back to Hongnong's hometown for the elderly.

Guo Jia said: "When Dong Zhuo was in charge of the government, Huangfu Yizhen and Yang Wenxian suffered suspicion one after another and almost died. Fortunately, your father-in-law came forward to intercede, which relieved the situation and rescued Huangfu Yizhen from the knife. It was because of this relationship that Ms. Cai persuaded the two of them to come forward. As for Wei Ji, who was originally the uncle of Wei Zhong's Taoist clan, Ms. Cai also begged hard before she nodded.

If not for..."

Guo Jia winked, with a look of 'you understand'.

But it caused Yang Qi's heart to set off monstrous waves.

Could it be that elder sister and Mr. Cao are really unclear?
Just as he was thinking, he heard Cao Cao say: "Come on, let's go back and clean up, then go to Xingyang, and see what that bastard is doing now. Zilu, you go and tell Zihe to let him go Jing County is waiting, and then we will set off together."

(End of this chapter)