Cao Thief

Chapter 756 Lady Zhao

In April of the 14th year of Jian'an, the war in Bingzhou was in full swing.

Cao Jun's advance was extremely smooth, and the momentum was like a broken bamboo.Cao Zhang conquered Loufan and cut off the connection between Karasuma and Gao Gan, which was like cutting off Gao Gan's arm.Li Dian also advanced rapidly, occupying Taiyuan County at the end of April, and approaching Yangchangcang.Almost all the high-ranking grain is stored in the sheep intestine warehouse.Now the sheep intestine warehouse is occupied, and the high-ranking officials are panic-stricken.He united with Liu Bao, the king of the Southern Huns, and tried to recapture the sheep intestine warehouse.

Unexpectedly, Li Dian made a ruthless move to give up the sheep intestines warehouse, but turned the sheep intestines warehouse into ashes with a fire.

Facing the ruins, the tens of thousands of high-ranking troops wanted to cry but had no tears.

Li Dian, on the other hand, stationed troops east of Fenshui, posing for a decisive battle...

Gao Gan, panic!
What frightened him even more was that after Cao Zhang occupied the building, he formed a pincer attack with Li Dian.

At the same time, Deng Ji's vanguard general Huang Zhong, together with Kelin County and Gaolang, is rapidly approaching Taiyuan... If the troops from East River arrive, Gao Gan will be killed.In desperation, Gao Gan and Liu Bao hurriedly withdrew from Taiyuan County and retreated to Guluo City.However, the loss of Taiyuan County brought about drastic changes in the situation in Bingzhou.

People of the Yuan family were already in a state of panic, and even the generals of the Yuan family, who had their own plans, looked for their own way out like a group of dragons without a leader.

Guluo City is located outside the Great Wall, and the withdrawal of high-level officials is like giving up control of the south of the Great Wall.After Deng Ji captured Gaolang, he immediately entrusted Xihe County to Yangqi.Immediately, he mobilized troops and horses and divided them into two groups.Feng Chao and Huang Zhong each led an army and marched westward frantically, approaching Shangdang.

At the same time, Xia Houlan, the lieutenant of the dance hall in Hexi County, and Xia Houlan, a general of Zhonglang, recruited [-] soldiers from the eight towns in Mobei, and entered Shangdang County from the west.Seeing that the situation was over, the prefect of Shangdang ordered to stop the resistance in early May and surrendered all the counties.Deng Ji took Shangdang County almost without bloodshed, and stationed troops in Kucha.

Bingzhou lost four counties in one month.

Gao Gan could only rely on the three counties of Wuyuan, Shuofang, and Yunzhong to deal with Cao Jun reluctantly.

Liu Bao saw that the situation was not good, so he suggested that Gao Gan surrender to Xianbei King Ke Bineng, and borrow troops from Xianbei.

However, the troops of Qubei and Tanzhe launched an attack on Xianbei at this time.

Tan Zhe found the youngest son of Huai Tanshi, and made him king of Xianbei to counter Ke Bineng.

With the support of Hexi County, Tan Zhe quickly got the support of Xianbei in the west, and entangled with Ke Bineng endlessly.Under such circumstances, although Ke Bineng wanted to rescue, he was unable to send troops.On the contrary, Yan Liyou, the master of Eastern Xianbei, wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make some money. He didn't want to be ambushed by Zhang Liao at Baishan Mountain. Yan Liyou died at the foot of Baishan Mountain.

Entering May, the battle situation in Bingzhou showed a trend of relaxation.

It was at this time that Cao Cao sent an order in Yecheng, appointing Cao Peng as the lieutenant of Sili, and envoy Chijie to supervise the military affairs in the Northwest.

As soon as the news came out, Liangzhou shook!

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After Cao Peng came to Longxi, he didn't reveal his identity immediately.

After inspecting the front line of Mount Zhuyu, he entrusted Xu Shu and Hao Zhao with all the battles in Lintao.

Cao Ji had to leave Lintao due to illness and went to Didao to recuperate.

However, his withdrawal did not shake the morale of the army.After all, before this, Xu Shu and Hao Zhao presided over the battle in Longxi, and Cao Ji still acted as a logistics captain most of the time.

I have to say that Cao Peng really took down Liangzhou.

When Cao Ji was in charge of Liangzhou, although all parties obeyed orders and waited for dispatch, it was inevitable that there would still be cases of yin and yang.However, when Cao Peng arrived in Longxi, he issued more than [-] orders in just ten days.Su Ze, governor of Wuwei, Shi Tao, governor of Hanyang, Yang Fu, governor of Anding, Pang Tong, governor of Hexi, Meng Jian, governor of Zhangye...the governors of all counties immediately changed their previous attitudes.

Needless to say, Shi Tao and others have been giving Cao Ji great support.

However, Su Ze, the prefect of Wuwei, and Yang Fu, the prefect of Anding, may not completely obey Cao Ji's orders.

Especially Yang Fu has always been dissatisfied with Cao Ji.

Of course, his dissatisfaction stems more from the beheading of Wei Duan and his son by Cao Peng in Didao.However, as time went by, Liangzhou became more and more prosperous. Although Yang Fu was dissatisfied, he still kept it in his heart.When Cao Ji was in power, he was trembling and diligent.But Yang Fu always felt that Cao Ji was inferior to Wei Duan and his son.

However, when a letter from Cao Peng arrived on the desk, Yang Fu immediately recruited [-] county soldiers from Anding and sent them to Hanyang without saying a word.This is the difference between Cao Peng and Cao Ji... If it was Cao Ji, Yang Fu might find various reasons to delay.But Cao Peng was different, the big red seal on the letter made him dare not neglect.Not to mention, Cao Peng is famous for his cruelty.

Yang Fu had to consider that if he angered Cao Peng, Cao Peng would kill him without hesitation.

In the past, Cao Peng was just a prefect who dared to kill the state shepherd.

Now that he is in charge of the military in the Northwest, it is not difficult to kill him.Just find a reason, and Yang Fu's family can be ruined.After going through many twists and turns, Yang Fu is no longer the impulsive person he was back then.

He had to consider the consequences, as well as the future...

Back then, his good friend Zhao Qu was far inferior to him, but now he has become the Protector of the Western Regions, with a high position and authority.

And what about him?
At the beginning, he was Wei Duan's confidant, and his reputation was better than Zhao Qu's.

If it wasn't for Zhang Ji's strong recommendation, he might still be at home worrying about food and clothing.

Although Yang Fu had a great reputation, he was still greatly affected because he offended Cao Peng before.For example, before Zhang Ji wanted to enlist Yang Fu as an aide, but was dissuaded by others, saying that it was very possible for you to do so, which made Cao Peng unhappy.Even if Cao Peng was still serving his sentence in Xingyang at that time, Zhang Ji had to think carefully.

It wasn't until later that Cao Peng was ordered to receive Lu's Han Dynasty in Xudu, Zhang sent someone to test his tone, and then conquered Yang Fu.

The Cao Peng at that time was absolutely different from the Cao Peng of today.

No matter how proud and arrogant Yang Fu is, he is also a person who knows the importance, how dare he neglect?

As for Su Ze, he would not oppose Cao Peng.

After receiving Cao Peng's letter, he immediately mobilized troops and horses. According to Cao Peng's letter, on the one hand, he strengthened his control over Xiqiang, and on the other hand, he sent troops to gather in Zhangye County to join Zhangye County's soldiers and horses.

Cao Peng did not use troops immediately, but learned about the situation in various places in private.

Overall, the Diqiang rebellion caused the greatest impact in Jincheng and Longxi.

In contrast, other places have not been affected much.

For example, the three counties of Anding, Hexi, and Beidi have almost no fluctuations.Although Hanyang was affected by Ma Chao's troops, Shi Tao responded properly, which also allowed Hanyang to maintain a calm situation.

Afterwards, Cao Peng met Jia Xing and Pang Tong who were ordered to come in Didao.

"Young master, stay safe."

Even someone as arrogant as Pang Tong, after seeing Cao Peng, changed his usual casualness and saluted respectfully.

However, a look of excitement flashed across that still somewhat ugly face.

After six years of absence, Pang Tong is over thirty and entering middle age.Compared with the former flying rabbit, he has been rooted in Hexi for six years, which makes him a little more calm and capable.A pair of eyes, the light in the eyes is deep, it is hard to guess.On the face, there were some faint marks left by the passage of time.

When Cao Peng saw Pang Tong, he took a step forward and gave him a big hug regardless of the many polite gestures.

"Shiyuan, why do you still look like this?"

If it were another person, Pang Tong would definitely be angry.

But in the face of Cao Peng, this seemingly teasing remark made him feel extremely cordial.

"If the young master stays in Hexi for six years, I'm afraid it will be worse than me."

After all, the two looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

The passage of time has not weakened the friendship between the two.On the contrary, it has become more pure due to various reasons.

Not everyone would be willing to stay in that bitter cold place in Hexi for six years.

Now that Bu Zhi returned to the Central Plains, Shi Tao took over Hanyang, and to a certain extent, they all got promoted; only Pang Tong remained in Hexi County.Hexi County, which had only five counties in the past, has been governed and developed to the scale of thirteen counties today.The establishment of the eight towns in Mobei more than tripled the area of ​​Hexi County.The population has grown from more than 50 at the beginning to more than [-] today.

With such a credit, if you change anyone, you will at least change to a better place.

But Pang Tong stayed in Hexi County all the time, working hard and never complaining.In this, more is derived from the friendship with Cao Peng.His younger brother, Pang Lin, is now returning to his hometown in fine clothes, and the scenery is boundless.But what about him?

Still stay in Hexi County!
If it wasn't for the support of that friendship, how could it be possible to persevere?
"Shiyuan, change your seat."

"Ok?"

"Hexi has begun to take shape now, you should come back and help me."

"Then Hexi County, who will take over?"

"I've already made plans to recommend Huang Zhong to take over Hexi."

"Huang Zhong... you mean, is that Nanyang Huang Hansheng?"

Pang Tong is a native of Jingzhou, so he naturally knows Huang Zhong's name, and he knows how brave this old general is.

Cao Peng nodded, "The old general Han Sheng is now serving under my brother-in-law's account. It is said that he has accumulated countless military exploits. He once assisted Liu Pan in governing Changsha and is proficient in military affairs. I have thought about it and decided that it is most suitable for him to take over."

Pang Tong thought for a while and said, "If General Han Sheng takes over Hexi, I have no objection.

However, the old general alone..."

Cao Peng smiled slightly and said softly, "Don't worry, I've already found an assistant for him."

"Who?"

Cao Peng whispered a name in Pang Tong's ear, but Pang Tong was taken aback.

"he?"

"Yeah... how do you feel?"

"In terms of talent, he's a good fit.

It's just that his identity is a bit... Besides, can he agree?You know, who are his two elder brothers. "

"This, I have my own plan."

The person Cao Peng was talking about was Zhuge Jun.

He said softly: "Mr. Decao sent me a letter when I left Xudu, asking me to help him. He also said that with his ability, if he followed Mr. Decao into the mountains to practice Taoism, it would be inevitable. It's a pity. It's just that his identity is sensitive, so it's not suitable for him to stay in the Central Plains. After thinking about it, Hexi is a good place."

"Well!" Pang Tong said: "Hexi County is now on the right track. Xiaojun has the ability to do things steadily, which is more suitable for the current situation of Hexi County. Hexi needs a stable development. It is not suitable for five to ten years. Continue to expand. It is indeed an excellent choice to let him pass at this time."

Anyway, Pang Tong and Zhuge's family still have some relationship.

Not to mention that Pang Shanmin married Zhuge Liang's sister Zhuge Ling, but Pang Tong himself had a close relationship with Zhuge's family back then.In the early years, Zhuge Jin gave him a lot of help, and Pang Tong also kept this affection in his heart.Being able to leave a lineage for the Zhuge family and maintain the prosperity of the Zhuge family is not bad.

Seeing that Pang Tong had no objection, Cao Peng also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Now my former general's mansion needs two senior officials.

Fazheng takes one of them, and I reserve the other seat just for you.

It's just that compared to the previous position of the prefect of a county, this position of long history may be a bit wronged, so don't blame Shiyuan. "

Pang Tong laughed!

"I've worked hard for you for six years, so I should take a break.

It's agreed, the salary can't lose a penny... Hehe, I also just took the opportunity to be lazy and enjoy myself for a while. "

"Happy?"

Cao Peng shook his head and said seriously, "I'm afraid it's not that easy."

Tell Pang Tong about the things he agreed with Fazheng.When Pang Tong heard that 'soldiers entered Ziwu Valley', he immediately showed a dignified expression.

"Youxue, are you plotting against Xichuan?"

Cao Peng nodded solemnly, "I agree with filial piety and straightness.

People's livelihood in Xichuan is corrupt. If Liu Zhang tries his best, it may take several years before he has a chance.

However, when he invited Liu Bei, he undoubtedly led the wolf into the house.

You also know that Kong Mingfei is the kind of person who is inferior to others, and he will definitely plan a plan to capture Xichuan for Liu Bei.In this way, Xichuan will be in chaos within a year at the latest.It is also the time for me to capture Xichuan! "

Pang Tong was stunned for a long time...

After a while, he sighed, "Kong Ming, your heart is too big."

"Okay, let's put this matter aside for now, Xiaozhi is responsible for the affairs of Hanzhong.

I need to completely pacify the Northwest by the end of the year.Regardless of the Hehuang Qiang Di, or the Huangzhong Liang Qiang, including Ma Chao, and all those who plotted against the law, they must be eliminated one by one to ensure that I will attack Xichuan in the coming year. "

Pang Tong was speechless for a while, but finally nodded to express his approval.

"Now the strength of the Northwest is enough for Youxue to capture Xichuan!"

However, he thought about it again, and said: "The chaos in the northwest is caused by Di Wang Dou Mao.

Hehuang Qiangdi has always been a confidant's trouble, it's a pity that you failed to eradicate it back then.

The chaos of the horses is nothing to worry about, and the two Qiangs in Huangzhong are also nothing to worry about.

As long as the Hehuang Qiang Di can be flattened, the chaos in the northwest, ten to six or seven, and the two Qiangs in Ma'er and Huangzhong will hardly become a climate. "

Cao Peng was overjoyed when he heard this.

"What Shi Yuan said coincides with me."

"It's just that Captain Wang was seriously injured and had to return to Lintao to recuperate.

Then Zhao Yun, can things be done?One more thing, the tiger's head fell down at the beginning, I was always surprised.

Hutou is not a reckless person, and his marching route is extremely secret, how could he be ambushed?

There must be something strange here.You'd better let that little poisonous snake check it out before moving. "

Pang Tong's words made Cao Peng's heart tighten.

Judging from the meaning of his words, it seemed that he was doubting Zhao Yun.In fact, after Wang Mai's accident, it was Zhao Yun who took over Longqi City.Originally, Cao Peng didn't think about it at all, but Pang Tong's reminder made him feel an inexplicable tension.

Zhao Yun?

No way!
Even if Cao Peng was killed, he would not believe it. Zhao Yun played tricks here.

In any case, Zhao Yun is famous for his loyalty, and there are too many legends about him in later generations.Regarding the Five Tiger Generals of the Shu Han, each has his own opinion.However, Zhao Yun has always been praised.

"The meaning of Shi Yuan..."

"For this matter, it's best to go to Longqi City to find out."

No matter how much Cao Peng believed in Zhao Yun in his heart.

But Pang Tong's words are not without reason.

Wang Mai was ambushed, and there are indeed doubts... If you can't find out, Cao Peng will not be at ease.

"In that case, let's go to Longqi City in two days!"

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Just when Cao Cao formally appointed Cao Peng as the Captain of Sili and made Chijie the governor of the Northwest Army, Cao Peng had joined Jia Xing who had come to Didao, and then embarked on the road to Longqi City.

Jia Xing also brought [-] white camels with him this time.

Previously, the white camel soldiers fought fiercely in the Central Plains and suffered a lot of damage.Later, he returned to Liangzhou and has been stepping up training.

Eight hundred white camel soldiers, six hundred flying camel soldiers, and one hundred dark soldiers, a total of 500 people, are Cao Peng's escort.

Sha Moke is tall and fat, puts on heavy armor, and goes into battle with weapons. It is unbearable for ordinary war horses.

And a horse like a liger and a tiger is not so easy to come by.This has also troubled Shamoko all the time.

Eight hundred white camels were sent to Didao, and the problem was solved immediately.

Sha Moke valued the white camel king at a glance, and after wearing the clothes, he straddled the white camel, just like a tiger with wings added.

His eight-foot-long barbed wire thorn bone, matched with the height of the White Camel King, is even more powerful.

Seeing that Sha Moke loved the white camel soldiers very much, Cao Peng simply handed over the white camel soldiers to Commander Sha Moke.The Flying Camel Soldier was led by Cao Peng himself, accompanied by Pang Tong and Jia Xing, Wen Wu Wang Shuang and the four young generals, went to Longqi City together.

This time, Cao Peng did not hide his identity.

Along the way, he played with great fanfare, making it clear that he was telling those people with ulterior motives in the Northwest: I, Cao Peng, am back!

For Cao Peng's return, Liangzhou was also quite shocked under the rule.

When Cao Peng swept across Liangzhou, eliminated Ma Teng, and frightened the Qiang and Di, he was famous far and wide.

More importantly, Cao Peng brought unprecedented prosperity to Liangzhou, making many Liangzhou people grateful to him.Some powerful households who were about to move and want to benefit from the chaos in the Northwest immediately died down.

Now the head of Liangzhou is not Cao Ji.

After all, Cao Ji is due to his temperament, which is relatively gentle.In dealing with problems, most of them are resolved with a gentle means.

But Cao Peng...

This guy is a murderous, extremely cruel master.

If it falls into his hands, he will definitely not be as easy-talking as Cao Ji.At that time, don't reap the benefits, but the family will be ruined, but the gain outweighs the loss.In this case, Cao Peng went all the way unimpeded.

He didn't even think that Liangzhou would become stable all of a sudden just because of his arrival.

Longqi City is also known as Longzhi City and Longyi City.

In the Xinmang era, Longqi City was the prefecture of Xihai County, and its purpose was also set up for the land of Hehuang.During the reign of Emperor He of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was rebuilt and renamed Longqi City.Later, this place became the resident of the western captain.

When Cao Peng and his party arrived in Jincheng, they received a warm welcome.

Xu Shu was supposed to be the prefect of Jincheng.However, due to Ma Chao's rebellion, Xu Shu was unable to leave at all, so he had to make a temporary change. Cao Hong recommended a person to assume the post of Jincheng prefect and take charge of Jincheng affairs temporarily.

And what about Jia Xing?

Originally, according to Guo Jia's intention, he was appointed as the prefect of Zhangye.

But Jia Xu disagreed, thinking that Jia Xing was not talented enough to be the prefect of a county, and finally Meng Jian was appointed to take charge of Zhangye County.

Now that Cao Peng is here, the prefect of Jincheng will naturally come to welcome him.

Not to mention Cao Peng's own position, but just talking about his relationship with Cao Hong, there is no room for Jincheng prefect to neglect.

After resting in Yunwu for a day, Cao Peng continued on his way.

When the group arrived in Anyi County, Jia Xing suddenly handed over a piece of information to Cao Peng.

This Jia Xing deserves to be personally taught by Jia Xu.

In Liangzhou for six years, an intelligence system has also been established.

According to Jia Xing, under this intelligence network, all spies are called moths.In the northwest region, there are as many as a thousand moths.This is definitely a remarkable achievement in the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

"Since Zhao Yun came to Liangzhou, he was arranged by Jun Shigong in Longqi City to assist Wang Duwei to garrison.

All along, they have performed very well, and they are highly valued by Captain Wang.

However, when he first arrived in Liangzhou, he once asked someone to send a man, two women, and a child to Jiuquan to settle down, and now he has settled in Yuanquan.In addition, he did not have any outrageous behavior, and he was very diligent in his work.

In October last year, he got married in Longqi City.

He married a Qiang girl, who was said to have been rescued by him when he was on patrol in Hehuang, and the two were very affectionate.

It's just that I asked, the tribe that the Qiang girl mentioned was annexed two years ago and has long since ceased to exist..."

Cao Peng was startled when he heard this, and said in surprise, "Zilong, are you married already?"

"Yes!"

"A happy event indeed."

Cao Peng didn't pay much attention, but asked casually, "What's the name of the Qiang girl?"

"The people in Longqi City all call her Lady Zhao, and it is said that she does not have a name."

In the Qiang tribe, the status of women is low, and it is normal to not have a name.

Cao Peng scratched his head, and said to Pang Tong: "But I don't know about this, I should have prepared a gift earlier.

I hope Zilong will not blame him for this. "

Judging from Jia Xing's information, Zhao Yun has no problem.

As for the one man, two women and one child, it must be Mi Zhu, Mrs. Gan, Mrs. Mi, and Adou Liu Chan.Cao Peng knew about this matter, so he didn't care about it.Judging from the behavior of Mi Zhu and others, they did not live in Wuwei County, but went to Jiuquan and settled outside Yumen Pass...

It can also be seen from this that Mi Zhu has no intention of returning to the Central Plains.

Now Mi Fang is an official in Zhangye County with Meng Jian, with him taking care of her, the problem will not be too big.

Turn around and ask Jia Xing to pay more attention to Mi Zhu and the others. You don't need to worry too much.

However, Cao Peng didn't notice it.

When Jia Xing talked about Mrs. Zhao's situation, Pang Tong showed a strange expression...

Longqi City is located at the end of Huangshui River.

After leaving Anyi County, we went up the Huangshui River and arrived at Mucheng Valley three days later.

Longqi city can be seen faintly.

On the top of the city, the flag fluttered.When Cao Peng and his party were still twenty miles away from Longqi City, a scout came to report: "General Zhao of Longqi City led the generals of Longqi City, and greeted the general right in front!"

(End of this chapter)