Cao Thief

Chapter 716 Appreciating plums and cooking wine, then discussing Jiangdong (22)

What Cao Cao said was without any fireworks, but to Cao Peng's ears, it was like a huge thunder exploding in his ears, which made him feel chilled.

It's not that he has ghosts in his heart, but this sentence has too many meanings.

Do great things?

What counts as doing great things?
This standard varies from person to person, and it is difficult to say clearly.But in Cao Cao's current status, this "great event" is a bit scary.Even if Cao Peng had no shame in his heart, when he suddenly heard Cao Cao say such a sentence, he would be terrified and a little scared.

"Uncle, what do you say?"

Cao Cao laughed, but did not answer.

He walked out of the gazebo, took Cao Peng's arm, entered the pavilion and sat down together.

Since the beautiful maid served warm jade syrup, Cao Cao picked up a cup and said with a slight smile: "Ah Fu, drink this cup to the brim, before it's too late."

Wine is good wine, but Cao Peng has no idea, and it doesn't taste like taste in his mouth.

When Cao Cao put down his wine glass, Cao Peng smiled wryly and said, "Uncle, please explain to my nephew, otherwise my nephew will be frightened and it will be hard to taste."

"is it?"

Cao Cao smiled, his small eyes almost narrowed into a line.After a while, he said in a deep voice, "If Ah Fu hasn't done anything wrong, why are you flustered?"

"It's not because there are ghosts in my heart, but my uncle is different now.

Uncle is now in charge of the government, under one person, above ten thousand, his aura is extraordinary.When my uncle said a word, if he couldn't think of the mystery, he felt very confused.Fear out of respect, panic out of fear... This is not a loss or not a heart, it is the uncle's aura that makes the nephew feel flustered. "

You old man is not an ordinary person now. If you say a word, we people need to think twice.

Cao Peng was telling the truth, and Cao Cao couldn't help laughing.

"Ah Fu, you are talented, but not the best; you are quick-witted, but not the sharpest; you are brave, but not invincible; you are proficient in military affairs, but you are not outstanding in strategy. Among the people, You are above average, but I believe in you, do you know why?"

You are a jack-of-all-trades, you know everything, but you are not good at everything.

This may also be a distinguishing feature of later generations.

There is an explosion of information and knowledge, so that no matter what aspect it is, everyone can know something.And the knowledge of 800 years later undoubtedly has advanced significance compared with this era.However, this alone may not be enough for Cao Cao to pay attention.

When Cao Peng heard this, he scratched his head in embarrassment, "Nephew doesn't know."

"Then let me tell you, you dare to tell the truth."

"what?"

"How can I not know the truth of what you just said?
However, apart from you, no one dares to speak so presumptuously in front of me.I like this about you, so I also believe that, Ah Fu, you are open-minded. "

"Nephew, panic."

Cao Cao said with a smile, "Don't panic, I have something to ask you, and you have to answer it properly."

Cao Peng quickly replied: "If uncle asks, nephew will know everything and talk endlessly."

"Hahaha, what a person who knows everything and talks endlessly... Ah Fu, then let me ask you, who is Yuan Xuanshuo? The collapse of Yizhou has something to do with you?"

"This one……"

Cao Peng never expected that Cao Cao would suddenly ask about this matter, which surprised him more or less.However, if you think about it, you won't be surprised.What he did in Yizhou, since Zhang Song was informed by law, it is inevitable that Zhang Song will reveal the wind in his words.Cao Cao knew about this, and it was nothing.It's just that Yuan Xuanshuo...Cao Peng was a little embarrassed, and wondered if he should tell the truth.

However, after much deliberation, Cao Peng decided to conceal Li Ru's identity.

It's nothing else, but Li Ru's identity is too sensitive.If Cao Cao knew Li Ru's identity, how would he react?Kill or use?For Cao Cao, it is a trouble.Similarly, it was also a headache for Cao Peng.

"Yuan Xuanshuo is from Chang'an.

Xuan Shuo is not his real name, but his dharma name... Earlier he was the abbot of the White Horse Temple.When my fourth elder brother was murdered, my nephew was ordered to serve as Luoyang Northern Captain to solve the incident.Yu found out by chance that Yuan Xuanshuo was quite talented, so he forced him to recruit him and kept him by his side.

This person is good at wealth and has strange ideas.

When I was in Hexi before, I discussed with him the issue of goods and goods, and I accidentally talked about the advantages and disadvantages of coins, so I came up with this method.At first, my nephew didn't think too much about it, but just hoped to use this method to buy a large amount of materials from Yizhou to supplement the use of Hexi.But later, my nephew discovered the indescribable beauty of wealth, which had a huge impact in Yizhou.Originally, he wanted to know about it with his uncle, but he didn't want to be the prefect of Nanyang, so he forgot about it.However, regarding this matter, my nephew mentioned something about the opening of the Central Bank Building...but I had no experience at that time, so it was mostly guesswork, and my uncle failed to pay attention. "

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, thinking about Cao Peng's memorial, it seemed that this issue was indeed mentioned.

It's just that Cao Cao didn't pay much attention at that time, so it's really no wonder Cao Peng.

"Ah Fu, tell me in detail how you operate in Xichuan?"

Speaking of which, the matter of Xichuan was originally just a guess of Cao Cao.In his opinion, except for Cao Peng, no one else can do such a wonderful idea.As for Yuan Xuanshuo, he really didn't know the details.It's just that I got a general idea from Zhang Song, so I asked Cao Peng.Who is Yuan Xuanshuo?It is not important to Cao Cao!The important thing is that Cao Peng put forward a brand new strategic idea, which made him quite curious.Throughout the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and even the Han Dynasty for nearly a thousand years, there are not without such examples.But most of the time, economic warfare is carried out as an auxiliary means of warfare, and no one has ever used it alone.

Judging from the current situation in Yizhou, this economic war has had a good effect.

This also made Cao Cao very interested, so he called Cao Peng and asked him in detail.

Cao Peng didn't hide anything, he told it in detail.

In fact, this means of economic warfare is not only used in Yizhou.Even before the attack on Yizhou, Cao Peng's Mobei strategy was also mixed with traces of this economic war.However, the two methods are different.As far as Yizhou is concerned, Cao Peng is disrupting the market and attacking the currency of Xichuan; while for foreign races such as Mobei Qianghu Huns, it is in the form of slave trading to disrupt the situation in northern Serbia through interests and create conflicts among ethnic groups , triggered wars between tribes, and made the situation in northern Serbia even more chaotic.

Cao Cao listened very carefully, nodding in praise from time to time.

After the two talked for a while, Cao Cao suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Ah Fu, I want to conquer Jiangdong, what do you think?"

This question really surprised Cao Peng.

Because he had already discussed with Jia Xu, he would not directly oppose Cao Cao's opinion.

But now that Cao Cao proposed it on his own initiative, it made Cao Peng feel a little embarrassed.He didn't know whether Cao Cao would agree with him after he expressed his opinion.If you disagree, will there be resistance, which will add unnecessary difficulties and troubles to Guo Jia's persuasion in the future.

"This one……"

"Ah Fu, there are only you and my uncle and nephew here.

Don't take me as the prime minister, and don't regard yourself as a subordinate, just say it boldly. "

"The nephew, dare to say something."

After thinking about it, Cao Peng felt that he should remind Cao Cao.

He thought for a while, organized his words, and then said in a deep voice, "Uncle thinks, what basis do you have for fighting Jiangdong?"

Cao Cao said quite complacently: "Now I have conquered the north, with strong troops and strong horses.

In just two months, 20 troops were mobilized for corvee service in October... Now, the Jingxiang Water Army has newly acquired more than [-] infantry, and its strength is strong enough to fight Jiangdong.

Back then, Ah Fu, you also said that you need a navy to fight Jiangdong.

The more than [-] Jingzhou naval forces belong to me, and their strength is far superior to that of Jiangdong, so we can attack them in one fell swoop. "

Cao Peng was silent!
After a while, he said softly, "Uncle, do you know the difference between a sheep and a tiger?"

"Oh?"

"Jiangdong navy and Jingzhou navy are comparable to sheep and tigers.

The Jiangdong navy, since Sun Bofu took charge of Jiangdong and Chaisang was established, has gone through numerous battles of all sizes, comparable to tigers; and the Jingzhou navy, which seems to be powerful, but because Liu Biao puts more emphasis on literature than military, makes the navy's combat power low. In battle, there are few victories, comparable to sheep.

No matter how many sheep there are, they are still sheep.

No matter how few tigers there are, they are still tigers... one eats grass and one eats meat.When a sheep and a tiger meet, who wins and who loses? "

"This one……"

"What's more, Jiangdong's terrain is complicated, and it can't be achieved without a World War I.

Moreover, due to the limited terrain, my uncle may not be able to use it when he arrives in Jiangdong with the tiger and leopard rider who gallops all over the world.Jiangdong is dominated by water troops, supplemented by infantry.Moreover, the mountains are criss-crossing and the terrain is dangerous. Even if my uncle has millions of people, how can he resist in a narrow place?
If millions of people can't spread it out, how can we talk about the superiority of this force?

Therefore, my nephew thought that if he wanted to take Jiangdong, he needed a navy like a wolf and a tiger, and an infantry army that could adapt to the terrain of Jiangdong was needed to assist him.But these things cannot be accomplished overnight.In addition, my uncle thinks, who can command the navy to resist Jiang Biao's generals?As far as my nephew knows, there are countless people in Jiangdong who are good at water warfare... Not to mention Zhou Yu, the governor of the navy, there are also He Qi, Zhu Ran, Ding Feng, Xu Sheng, Jiang Qin, and Zhou Tai, who are all good at water warfare.As for the generals of the infantry, Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang and others are veterans of the third generation, loyal to the Sun family.

With these people around, my uncle wanted to seize Jiangdong, fearing that there would be many difficulties. "

Cao Cao frowned upon hearing this.

"Could it be that there is no one in my account who can compare with him?"

"If it's a foot battle, you can fight with Xu Huang Zhang Liao, Yue Jin Yu Jin, Uncle Yuan Rang, Uncle Miao Cai, Uncle Zi Lian, and Uncle Zi Xiao on the northern plain. But if it's a water battle, With my uncle's current staff, it may be difficult to find suitable candidates."

"so……"

Cao Cao felt a little unhappy.

But thinking about it carefully, what Cao Peng said was not unreasonable.

Land warfare and water warfare are two different things, and they really cannot be compared.Cao Peng was right, Cao Ren and Xia Houyuan could fight, but most of them were generals in land warfare.Jiangdong, on the other hand, mainly focuses on water warfare. Can they resist the methods of Zhou Yu and others?
There is another layer of meaning hidden in Cao Peng's words.

If you go to fight Jiangdong now, you will give up your advantage in land warfare and engage in water warfare, which you are not good at.

This is not a battle of thousands or tens of thousands of people, but a battle of tens of thousands of people.Once you lose, can you afford the loss?

In other words, once you fail, you will have to spend more effort if you want to capture Jiangdong again.

If it is said that Cao Cao was full of confidence in conquering Jiangdong before.Then Cao Peng's words made him a little shaken.

But it was only shaken, and he couldn't change his mind.

At this time, Cao Cao wanted to win the first battle, and he didn't want this situation of division and separatism to continue.If you give up this opportunity to conquer Jiangdong, it may take a long time to find this opportunity again... This is one of the reasons why Cao Cao is determined to conquer Jiangdong.

Cao Peng did not continue to persuade.

There are some things that he doesn't need to be aggressive.

If you are in a hurry, Lao Cao's face will be pulled, and he insists on conquering Jiangdong, that will be a big trouble.

What's more, Cao Peng has already given Cao Cao a bait: the situation in Yizhou is becoming more and more corrupt, and it is the best time for you to seize Xichuan.

How to choose depends on Cao Cao's decision!

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On the night of New Year's Eve, the feast lasted until late at night.

Cao Cao didn't seem to be affected by Cao Peng's words, and he was full of joy and enthusiasm at the banquet.When the wine was in full swing, Cao Cao wrote poems horizontally on the pavilion in the state.And the poem he made is called Duan Ge Xing, which is exactly his famous "Zhou Gong vomits and feeds, the world returns to his heart" which is famous in later generations.

Cao Peng listened quietly during the banquet.

But the horror in my heart cannot be expressed with others.

Cao Cao still revealed his ambition to the world, Duke Zhou vomited his nourishment, and the world returned to his heart... His determination to rule the world seems to be unshakable.

Even Zhang Song couldn't help being overwhelmed by Cao Cao's arrogance, and praised this short song repeatedly.

But Cao Peng saw a look of worry in Jia Xu's eyes.The two looked at each other, neither of them said anything, they just anxiously looked forward to Guo Jia's early arrival.

The next day, the first day of the first month.

Cao Cao formally presented himself to the imperial court, and granted Liu Zhang the title of Grand Situ, one of the three princes.

However, unlike history, Cao Cao conscripted Zhang Song as prime minister and asked Zhang Song to stay in Xiangyang.Zhang Song didn't have any objection to this, Liu Zhang sent him here for the title of the Sangong.Now that Liu Zhang got what he wanted, it doesn't matter whether Zhang Song goes back or not.After staying in Xiangyang for several days, Yan Yan took the imperial edict and embarked on his way back to Chengdu.

Cao Peng was ordered to see him off again, and Yan Yan was sent to the state border.

When they came, Zhang Song was the leader, Yan Yan was the assistant, and Luo Meng was the deputy general; now when they return to Xichuan, there is only Yan Yan left.

Luo Meng was originally from Xiangyang, and he went to Xichuan with his family to avoid the Yellow Turban Rebellion in his early years.

Today, Jingzhou is subordinated, and Xiangyang is stable.

In his heart, Romon naturally hoped to stay in his hometown.After all, no matter how many years he has lived in Xichuan, he is always an outsider to Yizhou people.But in Xiangyang, it is different.Here, he could feel the feeling of falling leaves returning to their roots.

Yan Yan didn't blame Romon, but instead tried her best.

During the time in Xiangyang, Yan Yan and Huang Zhong got very close.On the one hand, the two are about the same age, on the other hand, Huang Zhong's bravery is extraordinary, and Yan Yan respects him very much.The two often competed in the school field and forged a deep friendship.Luo Meng wanted to stay in his hometown, so Yan Yan found Huang Zhong.Through Huang Zhong, he asked Cao Peng to take care of Luo Meng.Cao Peng also nodded without hesitation.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Peng enlisted Luo Meng as a general under the order of the governor of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to serve in the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

When he arrived at the state border of Wu County, Cao Peng suddenly said to Yan Yan: "Old General, if you have any difficulties in the future, you can send someone to let me know... This is my token, and the old general can hold my token at that time , let me know. But if you can help, I will never refuse."

This is a great gift.

Cao Peng used this method to tell Yan Yan how much I respect you.

Yan Yan secretly sighed in his heart: This Mr. Cao is indeed a person worth making friends with.Just looking at this sincerity, few people can compare.

However, since I belong to Liu Zhang's trilogy, how can I have an intersection with Cao Peng?
If one day, he wants to confront Cao Peng's two armies, then he will never show mercy.As for this token, it can find a way out for the family.

"Yan, thank you for your attention, young master."

Yan Yan was on the horse, cupped his hands and thanked Cao Peng, and then led the team and set foot on the way home.

Looking at Yan Yan's leaving back, Cao Peng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"My lord, since you value Shunhua so much, why don't you keep him?" Huang Zhong walked to Cao Peng's side and said in a low voice, "Then Liu Zhang is a man with no ambition. Complaints. From my point of view, what Liu Zhang has done is nothing more than an empty name."

Shunhua is Yan Yan's surname.

It sounds a bit feminine, and it is said to be taken from the allusion in "Poetry and Zheng Feng" that "there is a girl with a car, Yan Rushunhua".

Cao Peng smiled slightly, "Uncle Zhong, it's easy to keep Old General Yan, but it's hard to keep his heart... His ancestral home is Berkshire, and he has served Xichuan for generations. Cao Ying, his heart is in Yizhou. Instead of this, it is better to let him go back. If there is a chance to meet again in the future, it is easy to talk if there is a feeling of affection. Since he accepted my token, he also accepted my love. It's not important to keep him... What's important is that this kind of affection is enough! As for Liu Zhang, hehe..."

Cao Peng sneered and declined to comment.

But to Huang Zhong's ears, Cao Peng's sneer contained a lot of content.

It's just that at the moment, he still doesn't know what it is.But Huang Zhong believed that Cao Peng would never aim at the target indiscriminately...

In this way, stay overnight in Wu County.

As soon as the next day dawned, Cao Peng and Huang Zhong led the troops on the way back.

Three days later, when the group arrived in Fancheng, Cao Peng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Fancheng looked very calm just like when he left.After two months of rest, Fancheng slowly began to restore its former prosperity.

Go back to the government office and take off your armor.

Cao Peng was about to go back to his room for a short rest, but before he got back to his room, he heard Kou Feng's report: "Report to the governor, the prime minister sent someone to ask for an audience outside the door."

"what?"

Cao Peng was taken aback, feeling a little strange in his heart.

He had only left Xiangyang for a few days, why did Cao Cao send someone here?
"Bring him in."

After a while, I saw an acquaintance, led by Kou Feng, into the government office.

Cao Peng asked in surprise, "Why did Ziyi come here?"

Jiang Gan hurriedly cupped his hands and replied respectfully: "By the order of the prime minister, please go to Xiangyang immediately to discuss important matters!"

(End of this chapter)