Cao Thief

Chapter 743

Xu Du, Linyi Marquis Mansion.

Liu Guang stood in the flower pavilion with his hands behind his back, looking at the blooming flowers, but his mood was particularly low.It can even be described as despair... He sighed softly, turned around, and slowly walked down the flower pavilion.

The tall and straight figure in the past, now looks a little stooped.

"Master, Fu Guozhang is asking to see you."

"Ask him to speak in the flower hall."

Liu Guang frowned slightly, and said softly.

The family left, but Liu Guang went back to the bedroom alone.Liu Guang's wife is from Linyi, surnamed Wang.In Linyi, it is not a big family, but a medium-sized family.However, Wang Shi and Liu Guang are childhood sweethearts and grew up together.In the fifth year of Jian'an, the two got married in Xudu.Wang is not too beautiful, but she is a very virtuous woman.

Since marrying Liu Guang, she has taken care of the housework and managed the Linyi Marquis Mansion in an orderly manner.

Now, Wang has given birth to two sons and a daughter for Liu Guang.The eldest son Liu Yi is only five years old, and the youngest son has just turned one.

When Liu Guang walked into the house, he saw Mrs. Wang was coaxing her youngest son to sleep.

Seeing that little red face, Liu Guang felt endless tenderness in his heart.He went to sit on the edge of the bed and teased his son.Then got up and took out a Chan Yi.Mrs. Wang came forward and helped Liu Guang organize his clothes.Liu Guang didn't speak either, just stood there and let Wang take care of her.

"Dear wife, take your children and go back to your hometown in two days."

"what?"

Wang's hands trembled, he raised his head, and looked at Liu Guang with surprise in his eyes.There was still a trace of fear in those eyes, although she tried her best to conceal it, but she couldn't stop it, her delicate body trembled slightly.

"problem occurs?"

"Ok!"

Liu Guang coughed twice, looked at Wang and said in a low voice: "Fu's lack of work has made the situation more serious. Old man Cao Cao has ordered Cao Peng to return to Xudu in a few days. Jia Xu, governing Xudu. There is no doubt that the old thief has already discovered the situation before sending Cao Peng back.

Fu Wan is not Cao Peng's opponent...

I am not his enemy.When Cao Peng returned with the victory of Jingzhou, he must be full of arrogance!On the surface, he is in the name of returning to Xudu to recover from his injuries.But in fact, he came back this time to deal with me and Fu Wan. "

Mrs. Wang is silent!
After a while, she said softly: "Ziyu, why don't you leave the place of right and wrong together?"

Liu Guang raised his hand, gently stroked Wang's long black and smooth hair, and then hugged her tightly in his arms.

"I am a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and I cannot change it in this life.

I have been surnamed Liu since I was born, and the education I have received since I was a child is to be loyal to the Han Dynasty.And today, when the son is in trouble, it is the time for me to be loyal.Anyone can leave, but I can't.Moreover, I have a big goal, and I can't leave... Beloved wife, listen to me, I will leave Xudu early in the morning, and after returning to my hometown, I will sell my property, leave Linyi with my children, find a safe place to live, and take care of my children... …

Go Luhan!
Well, it is far away from the Central Plains, and Cao Cao has no time to take care of it.

I've heard people say that Lu Han's governance is good now, and after you pass by, you will be able to live and work in peace and contentment there. "

"But……"

"My dear wife, don't hesitate any longer.

Cao Peng has not arrived yet, so there is still a chance.When Cao Peng comes back, I'm afraid it will be difficult to leave again.Take good care of my children and raise them well.Don't set foot in the Central Plains again in this life, stay away from right and wrong. "

After Liu Guang finished speaking, he turned around, stood in front of the bronze mirror, and looked at the blurred figure in the mirror.

"Fu Guozhang is waiting in the flower hall, I'll go there right away.

You should also prepare well and wait for my notice... Whether the bloodline of my Liu family can continue depends only on my wife. "

"Husband..."

Wang's tears fell like rain.

But Liu Guang didn't look at her again, but strode out of the bedroom.

He went straight to the flower hall, and his face returned to the calm and calm expression of the past.After lying down in the flower hall, I was already waiting impatiently.Seeing Liu Guang coming in, he quickly got up and came forward, looking flustered.

"Ziyu, Cao Peng is back!"

"Well, I've heard of it."

Liu Guang waved his hand, motioning for him to sit down.Then he also sat down on the grand teacher's chair on the main seat, looked at Fu Wan with complicated eyes, and sighed softly in his heart.There is no doubt that Fu Wan was loyal to the Han Dynasty.Normally he is cold and magnanimous, but when he hears Cao Peng's name, he becomes confused...

Come to think of it, it's normal.

Since the battle with Cao Peng after the ambush, he has never had an advantage.

His son died, his arm was broken, and his official career was cut off... Cao Peng said that he had a deep scheming heart, but sometimes he was extremely reckless and impulsive.But to say that he is a reckless man, he always counts as exhaustive, step by step.This is a guy who can't figure it out, and he can't figure it out. What exactly is he doing?It is said that he is indifferent to fame and fortune, but he is in a high position; it is said that he is greedy for power, but he can serve his sentence for a trivial matter, and he will be dismissed from office without hesitation.

This is a complicated guy, but extremely difficult to deal with!
Thinking of this, Liu Guang sighed again.

In the past, he had hoped to become friends with Cao Peng.But I don't want to, but in the end they have to meet each other in life and death.What is this?Time also, fate also!Maybe God let Cao Peng return to his ancestors to recognize his ancestors, just to deal with himself.

"My lord, don't panic."

Fu Wan stabilized his mood, and said viciously: "Zi Yu, it's time to make up your mind."

"Oh?"

"As long as we act now, Jingchu will be in chaos again.

At that time, Sun Quan, Liu Bei and Liu Zhang will definitely respond to the righteous deed and send troops to serve the king.Cao Cao's army is now in Jingzhou, and it may be difficult to escape.Yuzhou was empty, and Heluo was short of troops.As long as you do it, you can do it.

You and I have a secret edict, how can Cao thief be invincible? "

Liu Guang frowned, and sneered in his heart: Sun Quan is just a guard dog, and Liu Bei is now panicked like a bereaved dog; as for Liu Zhang, he is even more untrustworthy.That guy is a master who is greedy for petty gains, timid and afraid of trouble, how can he succeed?Although Cao Cao's soldiers and horses are now tied to Jingzhou, don't forget that there are still hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in Hebei.Cheng Yu was in Jizhou, but he was always paying attention to Xudu's movements.Not to mention that in Xudu City, there is still Jia Xu sitting in town. If he wants to get things done, how easy is it?Fu Wantai believed in people like Liu Bei, but he didn't know that Liu Bei and Sun Quan were equally ambitious and might not be better than Cao Cao.

"Ziyu, I want to kill Cao Peng."

Just as Liu Guang was wandering away, Fu Wan suddenly got up and said viciously.

"what?"

Liu Guang was taken aback.

"Cao Peng is Cao Cao's confidant, and his status is very high.

He is only 26 years old, and he has been an official to Jiuqing. Given time, he will become a serious disaster.Get rid of him, and Cao Cao will definitely be in chaos.And in Xudu, we can also get time to calmly arrange... Yes, kill him. "

"Master, think twice!"

Liu Guang got up quickly, trying to persuade him to finish.

But at this moment, Fu Wan seemed to have entered a state of madness.

"If Cao Peng is killed, Jingzhou will be in chaos, and it will also bring about turmoil in the entire Northwest. The reputation of the little thief is too high, but if he dies, it will be a huge blow to Cao Cao. At that time, we will hold the secret edict to ascend to the top. Huh, the heroes of the world will respond one after another. Ziyu, I have made up my mind, I must kill Cao Peng, otherwise we will surely die."

There is no doubt that Cao Peng's sudden return to Xudu has brought great pressure to Fu Wan.

Liu Guang opened his mouth, and swallowed the words that came to his lips.

That's right, killing Cao Peng can indeed cause some troubles for Cao Cao.But the question is, will Cao Peng be so easily killed by Fu Wan?

At least in Liu Guang's view, this matter...is not easy!
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Since receiving the order, Cao Peng did not dare to hesitate.

He arrived in Xiangyang from Xiling County, only stayed for two days, and then led his troops to leave.The entourage included Huang Zhong Pang De Samoke, and Fazheng Zhang Song and Jiang Wan.At the beginning, when he left from Xudu, there were only a few staff members around him.But now, his squad has grown plump again.And as a post-general, Cao Peng also gained the power to open the government.During the two days in Xiangyang, he focused on sorting out his team and arranged suitable seats for everyone.

First of all, Cao Peng was appointed as Fazheng, the governor of the general's mansion, and Zhang Song was the general Sima.

Jiang Wan's age and qualifications are still insufficient, so he took on the post of Zhonglang.Huang Zhongpound was the school lieutenant, each leading a school of soldiers and horses, a total of 4000 people.Shamoke is the general of Yamen, in charge of Cao Peng's army.

Wen Wu also went to Xudu with Cao Peng, serving as the subordinate of the general and deputy general of Yamen.

Wang Shuang took another position as a Zhonglang, leading the dark men... Everyone was rewarded, and everyone was happy.When Cao Peng left Jingzhou, his momentum was not comparable to when he quietly arrived in Jingzhou.

Sun Shao was in the army, seeing the majestic momentum, he couldn't help showing envy.

Cao Peng did not entrust him with important tasks, but judging from his arrangements for Sun Shao, he did his best.

Mrs. Da Qiao and Sun Shangxiang were in the same car with their two daughters.

"Shang Xiang, are you really not going back?"

Sun Shangxiang shook her head lightly, "Second brother has become another person, and there is no family affection in his heart. When my mother is here, she can still protect me. But if my mother is not here, God knows what he will think of me? He can treat Shao After doing such a thing, there is no guarantee that he will not repeat the same trick against me in the future. In his heart, he only has authority, and there is no family affection at all. Now that he has left, I don't think I will go back. "

Mrs. Da Qiao was silent for a while, then suddenly asked: "Shang Xiang, you like Governor Cao."

"what?"

Sun Shangxiang blushed immediately, "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? How can I like that little thief?"

A strange smile appeared on Mrs. Da Qiao's face.

But immediately, she sighed softly, "Actually, Dudu Cao is indeed an outstanding man, but after all, he has married a wife and had children. I heard that there are two wives and three concubines in his family, and he has a bit of a relationship with Cai's daughter... …

If you go, you will inevitably be wronged. "

"I'm not afraid!"

Sun Shangxiang blurted out, but immediately realized that she had said something wrong.

"Sister-in-law..."

She held Mrs. Da Qiao's hand, with a resentful tone in her tone, quite like a spoiled little girl.

Mrs. Da Qiao sighed, "Actually, it doesn't matter if you can't be a big wife.

The key is to know how to love you.In this matter, I think you'd better find a way to write to your mother-in-law and ask her to give you some advice.Dudu Cao is a good man, if he can really be with him, it would be a good thing.Shang Xiang, no matter how strong you are, you are still a woman, you have to learn how to handle it. "

Mrs. Da Qiao was not Sun Ce's wife, and even after Sun Ce passed away, she didn't even get the position of a second wife.

She is someone who has experienced it, so she naturally knows what Sun Shangxiang's youngest daughter is thinking.

Sun Shangxiang remained silent, leaning against the carriage, lost in thought...

In this way, after the group left Xiangyang, they entered Nanyang County.Today's Nanyang County seems to be more prosperous.Without the destruction of the war, Nanyang County began to enter a stage of rapid development.

Nanyang County has a good foundation and a large population.

It was only in the past years and months that the war continued, and the decadent situation appeared.

But now, Liu Bei has been driven away, and the major families in Nanyang have surrendered to Cao Cao one after another, and naturally they have stabilized.In the blink of an eye, it has been half a year from Nanyang to Nanjun.When Cao Peng set foot in Nanyang County again, he couldn't help but feel emotional.He stayed in Jiyang for a day, met with the heads of Cen and Deng's families, and set up an incense table in Nanjiu to pay homage to Fu Xun.Fu Yan, who has now become the captain of the Dongting Navy, can be regarded as a prominent figure.But who remembers that Fu Xun who gathered in the south and tried his best to stop Liu Bei's army?
Fu Xun's son, now living in Xingyang, can be regarded as an end to Fu Xun's worries.

Cao Peng personally wrote the sacrificial text, praying for the souls of the heroic spirits who lost their lives in the Battle of Nanjiuju...

Deng Zhi, the order of Jiyang, came to pay a visit.

After discussing with him, Deng Zhi decided to resign from the post of Jiyang Ling, take over the post of Ting Weizheng, and return to Xudu with Cao Peng.Ting Weizheng is the first subordinate official under Ting Wei.Naturally, Deng Zhi would not refuse such an arrangement.After all, Jiyang is too small to display Deng Zhi's talent.

Only by going to a higher position can we get more space.

Cao Peng was very happy when Deng Zhi agreed.

The staff of the general's mansion has been set up, but more assistants are needed.As a court lieutenant, he naturally needs to deal with various documents and be familiar with the law.At this point, Cao Peng is really not very good at it.With Deng Zhi's help, many troubles can be avoided.Such an arrangement is undoubtedly the best ending for Cao Peng and Deng Zhi.

After staying in Jiyang for two days, Cao Peng set off.

He didn't go to Wan County to meet the Nanyang prefect, but just told Nanyang County about Deng Zhi's resignation.

It is impossible for Nanyang County to embarrass Deng Zhi in this matter...

Firstly, this Deng Zhi belonged to Cao Peng, and he was the one who brought Nanyang from Xudu; secondly, there was no need to offend Cao Peng for such a matter.After all, Cao Peng's reputation in Nanyang County is very high!

Because of Huang Yueying and Xia Houzhen, they have returned to Xudu ahead of schedule.

So Cao Peng doesn't need Wuyin anymore.They stayed in Zhongyang Town for another day, visited the newly built ancestral house, and the group set off on their way home.According to Cao Peng's plan, they left Nanyang County from Ye County and entered Yingchuan.

In May of the 13th year of Jian'an, Cao Peng left Nanyang and arrived in Wuyang.

Originally, he wanted to rest in Wuyang, but he didn't expect Jia Xu to send someone to send a letter, asking Cao Peng to return to Xudu as soon as possible.In desperation, Cao Peng had no choice but to set off overnight to Xudu.Traveling all day and night is really hard work.In the territory of Yingchuan, there are rivers and rivers.Suddenly boarding a boat, suddenly riding a horse, really tossing people.

"My lord, let's rest in Dongbutang for one night."

Seeing that the soldiers were exhausted and weak, Fazheng made a suggestion.

The soldiers couldn't help but feel tired, even Mrs. Qiao's mother and daughter and Sun Shangxiang who were sitting in the car all the way seemed a little unbearable.Cao Peng saw that everyone was really hardworking, so he had no choice but to agree.

"Give me an order to camp in Dongbutang tonight.

Wenwu, take my token, go to Dongbutang, tell the officials of Dongbutang, let them prepare all the supplies. "

"Here!"

Wen Wu immediately took the order and left, while Cao Peng supervised the soldiers and horses and continued to march.

This Dong Bu Geng is originally the name of an ancient country.

When the Western Zhou Dynasty was established, Ying was granted the surname of Hou State, which was later destroyed by Chu State.

In order to consolidate the northern territory, King Ling of Chu expanded Chen, Cai, Dongbutang and Xibutang into important military cities and northern frontier fortresses.

"Zuo Zhuan" records: "Chu does not build soup, there are two cities in the East and the West... To garrison troops to resist the Midsummer, this is the East City."

Dongbugeng is located at the junction of Rushui River and Huihe River, the terrain is dangerous.

From a military point of view, surrounded by three rivers, it is a natural barrier.The whole city is triangular in shape with a circumference of 5.5 kilometers and a dam is built to prevent flooding.There is a deep pool under the river, which is called Stone Tomb Pool.According to legend, it is the place where King Ping of Chu was buried.Since the Han Dynasty, Dingling County has been established here, echoing Dongbugeng.

When it is getting late, the sunset glow is moving.

When Cao Peng arrived in Dongbutang, he ordered people to set up a camp by the Shahe River.

The required supplies will be provided by officials from Dongbutang.Officials, big and small, and gentry in Dongbutang City came to pay a visit one after another.But Cao Peng was really tired and didn't want to socialize too much, so he refused on the grounds that he was unwell.

After the camp was set up, the pots were buried for cooking.

And Cao Peng stepped on the liger and walked out of the camp with Shamoke, ready to go to the dam to have a look.

I have heard for a long time that the scenery of Dongbutang is extremely beautiful, and it is known as the best in Dingling.

After driving for several days, Cao Peng was really tired.Just take this opportunity to enjoy the scenery and relieve fatigue.

The wind blowing from the upper reaches of the Shahe dissipated the midsummer heat.

After boarding the dam, Cao Peng suddenly felt much better. He jumped off his horse and stood on the dam, admiring the beautiful scenery.

Suddenly, I heard a cry of 'help'.

Cao Peng followed the sound and saw two children on the river, struggling desperately.

Presumably because of the hot weather, the local children went swimming in the river and encountered danger.Cao Peng didn't hesitate, and ran over quickly, about to jump into the river to save people.However, before he got into the water, Samoko jumped into the river.But seeing this guy in the water, like a fish, he quickly came to the side of the two children.

Shamoko grows in Hutou Mountain.

The reason why Wuximan got its name is because of the five streams.

It can be said that Sha Moke grew up in the water, and his water skills are extremely outstanding, far from being comparable to Cao Peng.

He easily rescued the two children and quickly swam ashore.

However, the two children may have drowned too deeply, and they were unconscious when they got ashore.But Cao Peng couldn't help it, so he bent down and used artificial respiration to save the two children.The two children woke up and couldn't help crying loudly.At this moment, several men who looked like family members rushed over.

Seeing the two children, I couldn't help but feel relieved.

"Thank you, General, for saving my young master."

The family thanked them again and again, but Cao Peng and others didn't care.Seeing that the two children were out of danger, Cao Peng said goodbye and left.He didn't take this matter to heart, and when he returned to the barracks, he put it behind him.

After eating, Cao Peng rested in the big tent of the Chinese army.

He took out a Shangshu from the book box he carried with him, and lay down on the couch, reading it with relish.

At night, it will be Xu time.

Suddenly Wen and Wu came to report: "Young master, there is a man outside the camp asking to see him, saying that there is an urgent matter."

"Oh? Who is it!"

"It's said that his surname is Peng, but he didn't give his name. Judging by his demeanor, he seems to have been an official..."

Cao Peng thought about it, but he couldn't think of any acquaintances in Dingling.

However, since the other party came to the door, it would not be rude, Cao Peng thought about it, and said to Wen Wu: "Then invite him to see."

"Here!"

Wen Wu took the order to go, and in a short while, he brought an old man into the tent of the Chinese army.

"The old gentleman is here, what advice do you have?"

The old man is over sixty years old, and his temples are gray, but his spirit is very good.

Dressed in fine clothes, it can be seen that his family background is good, and in his gestures, he also reveals a kind of demeanor of a man in the officialdom.

The old man cupped his hands and said in a deep voice: "Father Peng Bo, he used to be Yilang in Chuping years.

I came here today, first to thank the general for saving the lives of my two grandsons; second, to save the general's life. "

Pember?

What a strange name!

During the Chuping period, Cao Peng had not yet been reborn in this era, so he didn't know the origin of the old man in front of him.

In fact, after the death of Emperor Hanling, Peng Bo became an official in the court.

When Dong Zhuo entered Beijing, he wanted to abolish Emperor Shao and establish Emperor Xian, but was stopped by Lu Zhi and others.Dong Zhuo wanted to kill Lu Zhi, but it was Peng Bo who stood up and advised Dong Zhuo: "Lu Shangshu is popular in the country, so kill him first, so that the world will be terrified."

Dong Zhuo let Lu Zhi go because of this...

The princes of the 22nd Route attacked Dong Zhuo and forced Dong Zhuo to move west to Chang'an.

Peng Bo saw that the princes had their own thoughts and turned against each other, so he was discouraged, so he returned to his hometown, that is, Dong Bu Tang.

Cao Peng was startled when he heard this, and immediately realized that the grandson the old man was talking about was probably the two boys he rescued on the dam today.However, when it comes to saving lives, where do we start?Cao Peng couldn't help feeling puzzled.

Peng Bo said: "The order of Dongbutang ordered people to build a dam to store water in the upper reaches of the Shahe River, and prepare to flood the barracks after midnight. Now it is the flood season of the Shahe River, and the amount of water is huge. Once the water is released, the general will die."

"what!"

Cao Peng was shocked immediately.

"Dongbutangling, why did you harm me?"

Peng Bo showed a hint of hesitation, and after a while he sighed softly, as if he had made up his mind, and said in a low voice: "The general doesn't know, some people are happy and some are afraid when the general returns to Xudu this time.

The order of Dong Bu Tang was the confidant of General Fu Wan.

After finishing the secret order, the general should be removed, and the general should not be allowed to reach Xudu.It happened that the general stayed overnight in Dongbutang, so the order of Dongbutang acted urgently and ordered people to build a dam upstream.Quanzi was Dongbu Gengwei and was ordered to build a dam.If he hadn't told me in private, the old man might not have known about it.So hurry up and ask the general to make a decision early. "

Peng Bo can be regarded as a veteran of the Han Dynasty.

It's just that I have lost confidence in the Han Dynasty, so I live in seclusion in my hometown.

If Cao Peng hadn't accidentally rescued his two grandsons, Peng Bo probably wouldn't have come to inform him...

Cao Peng hurriedly bowed to thank Peng Bo, "If you blame Yilang, Peng will die today."

Pember smiled slightly, "General, it's better to make preparations early... I will let my child stop, but if I don't give orders to the other side, the general will take care of it. The old man has only one request, please don't open it too much. The command to kill...don't treat the common people has nothing to do with this matter, if it is pursued, please be merciful, General."

Cao Peng said hastily: "Peng has his own measure."

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Monday, do you have a recommendation ticket?

(End of this chapter)