Cao Thief

Chapter 755 Ma Rufeng (at the beginning of the month, ask for a guaranteed monthly pass)

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Since April, the temperature in Lintao has risen sharply.

But Cao Ji was still wearing thick clothes, his face was pale and haggard, his thin cheekbones protruded, and he looked like a skeleton.Cao Peng was also taken aback when he first saw it.He knew that Cao Ji was ill, but he didn't expect that he was so seriously ill that Cao Peng couldn't imagine it.

Cao Ji in memory is a strong and strong man.

But now...

"Father!"

Cao Peng walked a few steps and came to the sick bed.

Cao Ji was about to sit up, when he saw Cao Peng coming, he had a smile on his face, but it was rather ugly.

"Ah Fu, you're here."

In the words, there is endless exhaustion.

Cao Peng couldn't help feeling sour when he heard this, and nodded vigorously.

The reason why Cao Ji is like this, he can more or less guess the clue.In fact, Cao Ji's condition was not very serious at first, but due to the outbreak of the war and the raging fire, Cao Ji couldn't help but feel worried.

He was not a man who could govern a state.

When I first took office, it was also to catch the ducks on the shelves.Thinking of the Northwest that his son had brought down with his own hands, he always helped his son defend it.In the beginning, it was true.Cao Peng left a strong team for Cao Ji, and Cao Ji didn't need to bother at all.Although sometimes it will be hard, but most of the things can be solved by Xu Shu and others.In terms of locality, Bu Zhi, Shi Tao, Pang Tong and others did not need him to bother too much.

However, as Cao Peng's confidants were continuously transferred away from Liangzhou, Cao Ji felt more and more pressure...

Especially when Bu Zhi left, Su Ze was in charge of Wuwei.

Even though Su Ze and Cao Peng had friendship, they were not very close.After all, Su is not Cao Peng's confidant, so naturally Cao Ji will not be too relieved.Zhao Qu became the Protector of the Western Regions, and Deng Fan and Pan Zhang left Liangzhou... A series of personnel transfers made Cao Ji quite worried, but there was nothing he could do.

It was at this time that Ma Chao raised his troops and Qiang Di made trouble.

The psychological pressure Cao Ji endured was even more serious than his illness.

He has never fought a war, let alone how to fight a war.Had it not been for Shi Tao, Xu Shu, Meng Jian, and Hao Zhao who resisted the enemy, Cao Ji would have been unable to hold on.The situation in the northwest was getting worse day by day, which made Cao Ji worried, so his body quickly collapsed.

Fortunately, everything is over!
Cao Peng came back, which made Cao Ji feel relieved.

"The father just cares about taking care of him, and when he gets better, the child will be sent back to the Central Plains.

My sister is about to give birth, and my mother is also looking forward to it at home.

Father, you must take care of yourself... Your Majesty has issued an edict to appoint your father as the chief minister, and he will take up the post in Xudu at that time.Our house has also expanded a lot, and the number of people has also increased a lot, so my father needs to worry about it. "

It's useless to talk to Cao Ji about the amount of grain and the income of the treasury!
He is a small-scale farmer, and he likes to hear about how much his property has increased, how much the house has expanded... and other topics.

Sure enough, after Cao Peng finished speaking, Cao Ji was happy.

He lay down tiredly, held Cao Peng's hand, and said softly: "Now that Ah Fu is here, I can sleep peacefully."

"Well, the baby is here."

Cao Ji slowly closed his eyes, and soon fell asleep.

It can be seen that he really hasn't had a good night's sleep for a long time... Since Ma Chao raised his army, he has been under tremendous pressure, how can he be able to sit back and relax?Now that his son is here, he has a backbone in his heart.Feeling Cao Peng by his side, Cao Ji felt very relaxed, and this time, he slept very soundly.

Cao Peng waited for Cao Ji to fall asleep and covered him with a quilt.

Walking out of the room, he beckoned the doctor to come forward, and asked in a low voice, "How is my father's physical condition?"

"Cao Liangzhou's body is fine, but the main thing is that he is so frightened that he can't sleep at night, and doesn't think about eating or drinking.

Worrying all day, so that the body is getting worse and worse.

However, Cao Liangzhou's health is good, as long as he grows up for a while, he can recover his vitality. "

Cao Peng, now he let out a sigh of relief.

If that's the case, I'm relieved...

He pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice: "Then I would like to trouble you, sir, so that my father can take care of himself... I will tell other people not to disturb anyone. Before the fall, I will send my father back to the Central Plains. No matter what method you use, in short, I want my father to be healthy and healthy, and return to his original appearance."

Sending Cao Ji back at this time is not the best choice.

Not to mention the high mountains and long roads, and the bumpy roads... With Cao Ji's current appearance, sending him back to Xudu would make his wife crazy.So, after much deliberation, Cao Peng decided to let Cao Ji rest for a while.

The doctor hesitated for a moment, "General, it must be the villain who refuses.

In fact, it is not difficult to raise generals, but the current environment in Lintao is really not suitable for raising generals in Cao Liangzhou.In the opinion of a villain, it is better to let Cao Liangzhou leave Lintao, and change to a quiet environment, which is more conducive to the recovery of the body. "

Think about it, too!
Lintao is too close to the front line, and the daily battle reports are constant.

In such an environment, it was indeed not an easy task for Cao Ji to maintain a healthy body.

Cao Peng thought for a while, "So, let's tell the governor of Longxi to prepare and send my father there to recuperate.

Without further ado, I will arrange as soon as possible.

You also prepare to go to Didao with my father. "

"Here!"

The doctor will not have any objections, and immediately go down to prepare.

When Cao Peng returned to the side hall, before he could sit down to catch his breath, he heard Wang Shuangchuan report: "Hao Zhao, captain of Qinting, don't drive Xu Shu in Liangzhou, Kanze, etc. in Liangzhou, please see him outside the mansion. "

"Please!"

Cao Peng took a deep breath and shouted in a deep voice.

After a while, Xu Shu, Hao Zhao and others came to the hall.

All kinds of people, nearly a dozen people, all are Cao Peng's cronies.

Seeing Xu Shu and the others, Cao Peng couldn't help showing a smile on his face. He raised his hand to signal everyone not to be polite, and told them to sit down.

"Shall I come here to plead guilty?"

"Yuanzhi, what is the crime?"

"I waited for incompetence, and I was so tired that my elders worried, that's why I have today's illness.

Shu (Zhao) (Ze) has been entrusted by the young master, but failed to take good care of the boss, please punish the young master. "

More than ten people knelt in the hall at the same time, pleading guilty in unison.

I can only see Deng Ai and others who are waiting on the sidelines, and I am so envious.

A man is born like this!

Cao Peng laughed and stepped forward to help everyone up one by one.

To be honest, he was a little unhappy at first.You say you guys... I entrusted my father to you to take care of me, so you take care of me like this?

But after thinking about it again, Cao Peng was relieved.

After all, Ma Chao was not someone who would wait for nothing. It was no wonder Xu Shu and the others had happened so suddenly.

"Originally, Captain Wang would also come over, but because of his illness, he couldn't stay in the bed, so he had to ask me to come here to apologize."

"The tiger head is also in Lintao?"

Cao Peng was shocked when he heard this.

He knew that Wang Mai was injured, but he didn't know that Wang Mai had come to Lintao.

This shows that Wang Mai's injury may not be too light.Otherwise, with Hutou's temper, how could he easily leave Longqi City?That is to say, is Zhao Yun guarding Longqi City now?Cao Peng couldn't help but thumped in his heart, and quickly asked, "Hutou is also in Lintao? How is his injury? Is it serious?"

"Wang Duwei returned to Lintao three days ago to recuperate.

The injury has been controlled, but the body is still a little weak... The wind in Hehuangshuo is fierce, and it is the worst for the body.Wang Duwei's illness also came from this.Fortunately, the boss called him back with all his strength, and it was considered stable. "

Cao Peng frowned and nodded, expressing his understanding.

He beckoned for Deng Ai to come over.

"Shizai, take out ten of the old ginseng I brought from Xudu, and send them to you, Uncle Hutou, right away. You stay with him over there, and tell Uncle Hutou, when I'm done with my work, I will Go see him at once."

Deng Ai and Wang Mai were no strangers, so they quickly agreed.

Only then did Cao Peng let everyone sit down again. After a moment of silence, he suddenly smiled.

"Masters, Mr. Cao is back!"

The atmosphere in the hall was originally a little depressing.

Whether it is Xu Shu or Hao Zhao, they all feel a little heavy.

But following Cao Peng's words, everyone couldn't help laughing...

"Congratulations, son, for returning to the northwest."

"This time, I was ordered to serve as the captain of Sili, and to supervise the military affairs in the Northwest.

What needs to be done is to wipe out Ma Chao, pacify Hehuang, and restore stability in the Northwest.This is not something I can do alone, and I need your help.I also know all the things before, and I can't blame you.However, I ask you, from now on, don't lose a city or land, and quickly stabilize the situation. "

"I will understand at the end!"

Cao Peng said: "I am on the way, and I have ordered people to go to Hexi, and summoned Shi Yuan to come.

But before that, I have some personnel matters that need to be rearranged.Brother Derun, I met Zhou Jinghai in Guangling at the beginning of the year.He is now in charge of Dongling Island, leading the navy alone, and it's a bit hard... When I came back, Zhou Jinghai asked me to send a helper.He called your name, I wonder if you would like to go? "

Kan Ze is now in his 30s, nearly forty years old.

Compared with the postman in Wu County back then, his whole person has also undergone tremendous changes.

He is cold and dignified, but still gentle and elegant.

After hearing this, Kan Ze was stunned, then smiled and said, "Your Excellency needs to arrange this matter, and Ze has no objection...

But this old Zhou really refused to let me go.

When I left Haixi, he shouted that he would let me go back sooner or later...

Unexpectedly, he actually did it!It's just that the son wants me to go to Dongling Island, I'm afraid it's not just as simple as assisting Lao Zhou. "

Kan Ze is really smart!
Cao Peng smiled and nodded, "I'm dissatisfied with Brother Derun, Lao Zhou is feeling a lot of pressure now.

At the end of last year, Sun Quan transferred his important minister Lu Su and Lu Zijing to Danyang to take up the post of Danyang prefect.Lu Su is a man of great skill, and with Lu Meng, Jiang Qin, Ding Feng and others beside him, Uncle Zhou is by no means able to deal with it alone.Although Chen Jiao is a talented individual, it's a pity that he doesn't focus on military affairs.I have reported to the king that Chen Jiao was transferred from Guangling, and Ling Ming was appointed as the prefect of Guangling.But in comparison, there are still some shortcomings.Ling Ming is good at fighting, but he didn't help Uncle Zhou much, so he thought of Brother Derun. "

Kan Ze thought for a while, "When will Young Master Xu Ze leave?"

"The sooner the better!"

"Naze prepare immediately, and head to Dongling Island in three days."

Kan Ze is a very straightforward person, so he agreed without saying a word.

Cao Peng smiled slightly and didn't say any more.

He knew very well that Kan Ze's departure would definitely help Zhou Cang relieve the pressure.With Kan Ze around, coupled with the assistance of Pang De, Jiang Wan and others, as well as Man Chong's support, Tangling Island can rest easy in a short period of time.

Closing his eyes, Cao Peng suddenly fell silent again.

For some reason, the hearts of Xu Shu and the others became tense.As Cao Peng grew older and his official position became higher and higher, the invisible coercion on him became heavier and heavier.Xu Shu couldn't help feeling secretly that the young man in front of him was no longer comparable to the slightly green boy when he first arrived in Xudu.

Killing decisively, ruthless!

King Cao Yan was furious, thousands of heads fell to the ground, blood flowed into rivers in Bailuwan...

The story of Cao Peng spread to Liangzhou early, and Xu Shu and others were more familiar with it.In the past, although Cao Peng had prestige, he always gave people a kind feeling.But Xu Du beheaded 2132 rebels, which not only made him bear a huge infamy, but also added a murderous aura to him.Now if someone wants to challenge Cao Peng again, they have to think about it, what will happen... This King Cao Yan is a master who kills without blinking an eye!
This result also exceeded Cao Peng's expectation.

Although a killing made him infamous, it also seemed to bring him great benefits.

"Bodao, how is the battle at Mount Zhuyu?"

Hao Zhao got up quickly and replied respectfully: "Shenlang Qiang and Baima Qiang attacked very fiercely at first, but after losing troops and generals, the fighting has ceased temporarily."

"Very good!"

Cao Peng thought for a while, then turned his head and said to Zhu Dao: "Take a hard trip, go to Baimaqiang and tell Teng Zijing.

Withdrawing the troops, I will not blame the past.

No, after Lao Tzu was killed in Huangzhong, Baima Qiang will be removed from his name, and no one will be kept. "

"what?"

Zhu Dao was taken aback and looked at Cao Peng in astonishment.

He is not unfamiliar with Baima Qiang. Before the Hexi Chamber of Commerce walked in Huangzhong, he had some contacts with Baima Qiang.

It's just that this ultimatum is too blunt!
Teng Zijing is a hot-tempered person and can accept such words.

"Don't worry, that guy is a smart man and knows how to choose."

Since Cao Peng insisted, Zhu Dao would naturally not refuse, so he surrendered.

"Dou Mao, why are you making such a mess?"

"This... is not clear yet."

Xu Shu showed shame, and said softly: "Dou Mao's attack was very sudden. But before that, he didn't show the slightest rebellion, which caught the boss by surprise. This is Xu Shu's mistake, please punish me."

"Hey, don't punish easily."

Cao Peng waved his hand and wandered around the house.

"Ma Rufeng, who is it?"

"This one……"

"Ask me clearly about these two things.

Especially Ma Rufeng!When I came here, I checked the files of this person carefully, but found that there was no record.Ma Rufeng... Heh heh, it's also a fake name.I know Hutou's ability, but he is quite scheming if he can trick him.This person can never be an unknown person.We have never heard of such a constant stream of horse thieves ravaging Hehuang before, and they didn't even know how to burn the old Qiang king, so why did they suddenly come out? "

"Young master means..."

"check!"

Cao Peng stopped and said in a deep voice: "This person must have an inseparable connection with the Ma family. I even suspect that Dou Mao's rebellion has a great connection with this person. Find out the ins and outs of this Ma Rufeng..." Get rid of him as soon as possible. As for Dou Mao, I ordered Su Ze, the prefect of Wuwei, and Meng Jian, the prefect of Zhangye, to gather troops and station them in Zhangye County, waiting for my dispatch at any time.

Then I ordered Jia Xing, the captain of the Qiang guard, and Dou Hu, the captain of the Guzang commanding army, to wait for orders from Didao immediately. I have another important task. "

"Here!"

"Order Shi Tao, the prefect of Hanyang, Yang Fu, the prefect of the North, General Zheng Qiang Zhonglang, and Captain Xia Houlan of Wuting, each recruiting soldiers and horses, and waiting for orders at any time. Then from the Hexi Army, the elite soldiers of the four prefectures will be dispatched to Longqi City in secret. .”

Du Shu stood aside, quickly recording.

After Cao Peng wrote these orders one by one, Cao Peng stamped the seal.

"Yuanzhi, I will entrust you and Bodao with the battle of Mount Zhuyu.

I don't care what method you use, before autumn, tie them to Zhu Yushan firmly, and don't let them advance half a step. "

"Humble post, obey!"

Xu Shu and Hao Zhao took orders one after another.

At this moment, they no longer have all the worries before.

It seems that with the arrival of Cao Peng, all problems are solved.

Cao Peng took a deep breath, and suddenly a smile appeared on his face, "Come on, accompany me to visit Hutou's house."

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Zhu Yushan's Cao army suddenly became extremely tough.

Hao Zhao ordered that no prisoners should be kept, instead of the slightly weak previous method, all the Qiang captives were beheaded at the foot of Zhuyu Mountain.In this way, the two Qiangs were furious, and at the same time felt a trace of inexplicable fear.

Cao Jun, it seems that he is here for real!

Compared with Cao Ji's previous style of staying on the front line when he was in charge of government affairs, Cao Jun is now on a killing spree.

"This is definitely not Cao Ji's style."

In the county government office of Longxian County, Ma Chao showed a pensive look on his face.

Below him, sat a young man, it was Hu Zun who rescued Ma Chao from danger.Ma Dai sat at the top, with a nervous look on his face.

"I'm afraid, the general of Liangzhou has been replaced."

Hu Zun said: "And with such a tough style, I suspect that it is very likely that Cao Yanwang is here."

"Cao Peng?"

Ma Chao raised his head and looked at Hu Zun in astonishment.

Although Hu Zun is young, he is very stable and smart.

The most important thing is that he has read military books, so the strategy is also good.Analyzing things in a clear and logical manner, showing an unusual ability.Ma Chao believes that Hu Zun will definitely become the mastermind in time.

Therefore, Ma Chao is also deliberately cultivating Hu Zun on weekdays.

Hu Zun nodded, and said softly: "In the past, when Cao Peng returned to Qiang and Di, everyone only noticed that he had room to do things. But no one found out how he dealt with the Qiang soldiers captured during the battle against the Western Qiang.

Kill them all, leave no one behind!
It's just that because he was fair, everyone didn't notice his toughness.

During the Wuzi Rebellion, this guy went on a killing spree.Personally supervised and beheaded more than [-] people, it can be seen that his heart is vicious...

And I think that under such a situation, Cao Cao ignored the Northwest Rebellion and started the Bingzhou War instead.What reason?I think it must be that he thinks that the chaos in the northwest is nothing to worry about.

Why did Cao Cao have such confidence?

There are only two reasons, either he is arrogant; or he has sent suitable people to take over Liangzhou.

At this time, Cao Peng is probably the most suitable person to take over Liangzhou. "

"Cao Youxue!"

Ma Chao couldn't help gnashing his teeth, and punched the case.

The long hard mahogany case was smashed to pieces by him and scattered all over the ground.

Who does Ma Chao hate the most?

I am afraid that apart from Cao Peng, there is no other candidate.

Ma Dai hesitated for a moment, then said softly: "Brother, Dou Mao sent someone over again."

"What's the matter with him?"

"It's not about asking for food, grass and supplies...but he has another request this time. I..."

In Ma Dai's words, there was a little hesitation, hesitating.

Ma Chao frowned, and said in a deep voice, "What else does he want?"

"He... wants to marry my younger sister as a concubine."

"what?"

Ma Chao was furious, "Dou Mao wants to die?"

Ma Chao loves his sister Ma Yunlu very much.At the beginning, Cao Peng killed the Ma clan, but this Ma Yunlu escaped.Ma Yunlu was bumpy and wandering, and finally arrived in Wudu, where he found Ma Chao.

The haggard look at that time made the hard-hearted Ma Chao cry!

Now Dou Mao actually proposes to marry Ma Yunlu, and it is only a concubine, how can Ma Chao bear it?
In Ma Chao's heart, Ma Yunlu should marry a good man who loves her.

But Dou Mao is as lustful as life.

For the sake of his stepmother, he did not hesitate to kill Lao Di Wang.After succeeding to the throne of Queen Di, she brought her stepmother into the tent and married her brother's wife.Although this was normal for Qiang Di, Ma Chao couldn't accept it.

That guy is a rotten person!
"This matter is absolutely impossible."

Without further ado, Ma Chao immediately refused.

Ma Dai smiled wryly and said: "But Dou Mao said that if elder brother doesn't agree, he will withdraw troops with Po Qiang..."

"asshole!"

Ma Chao was so angry that his face flushed.

It is undeniable that Qiangdi is of great significance to him now.

If Dou Mao doesn't retreat, he can contain most of Liangzhou's troops.This also greatly reduced Ma Chao's worries, and he could attack Guanzhong wholeheartedly.But if Dou Mao withdraws his troops, Ma Chao will face the main force of Cao Jun when the time comes.He knew very well in his heart that even though he had exhausted all his forces in Wudu this time, it was not easy to fight against the main force of Cao Jun.Dou Mao's threat made him angry, but made him helpless.

"Zijing, what do you say?"

The "Zijing" in Ma Chao's mouth is not Lu Su Lu Zijing.

The Zijing he was talking about was Hu Zun.

A bitter smile appeared on Hu Zun's face... This is Ma Chao's family affairs, how can he participate as an outsider?
Ma Dai on the side also showed displeasure.

Brother, this is our family business!
I know that you value this Hu Zun; I also know that he once saved your life!But you can't ask him everything, just listen to his ideas.This is a lifelong matter that concerns my little sister, how can you let an outsider dictate?Could it be that the many brothers in my family are no match for an outsider?
It is normal for Ma Dai to have complaints in his heart.

No matter what he said, he was also a core member of the Ma family army and a member of the Ma clan, and he was more loyal to Ma Chao.

But now?

Ma Chao obeyed Hu Zunyan and asked for advice on everything.

This also made Ma Dai's status gradually lower.Well, he is your savior, and he does have some skills, I have no problem.But it's too much for you to let him intervene in your own family affairs now.

Ma Dai knew Ma Chao's temper very well, and he was angry, but he dared not speak out.

As for Hu Zun, he was kicked out of the market, and in this case, it seems that he can't keep silent...

After pondering for a while, Hu Zun said softly: "Missy, the sweet girl of heaven, how can you marry Dou Mao?"

"Not bad!"

"But now Dou Mao has a strong army and horses, and his strength is quite tyrannical, he is the general's help.

If he withdraws his troops, the general's years of planning will be ruined... So, after thinking about it, why not pretend to do it.It is said that breaking through Longxi will make the young lady marry.In this way, Dou Mao's attack can be made more fierce and more troops can be restrained.As long as the general wins Guanzhong, why should he be afraid of Dou Mao? "

"Um……"

Ma Chao fell into deep thought.

After a long while, he nodded slightly, "What Zijing said is reasonable, so I will follow what Zijing said."

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