Cao Thief

Chapter 765
The riots in Nanzheng City didn't last long and subsided quickly.

Cao Jun swarmed in, and with Yang Song as his internal response, he did not encounter too many twists and turns.The Hanzhong army stationed in the city became prisoners before they even had time to react.Dianman took a list provided by Yang Song to arrest and detain Zhang Lu's cronies, as well as some dignitaries.

Of course, some of Yang Song's enemies are inevitably included in this list.

Dianman knew it well and had his own plan.

After Cao Jun besieged the prefect's mansion, he did not launch an attack.

As the city gradually calmed down, Zhang Lu closed his eyes, with a helpless bitterness on his face.

"Open the door!"

"My lord..."

At this time, Zhang Lu had completely calmed down and returned to his usual calm appearance.

He stretched out his hand and patted the vigilant young man standing beside him, and said to himself, "If it is destiny, no one can stop it. Cao Jun didn't attack, not because they couldn't attack, but because of me. Save face. Don't be afraid, it's fine! The big deal is to give them Hanzhong.

Go back and take care of your mother and your sister, don't let them worry too much..."

"Father!"

"Go..."

After Zhang Lu finished speaking, he straightened his clothes.

The young man is his only son, named Zhang Fu.

Zhang Lu has a son and a daughter, and her daughter is 13 years old. She is dignified and virtuous on weekdays, quite like everyone else.

Zhang Fu nodded, although he was reluctant, he still obeyed the order and left.

Zhang Lu took a deep breath, stepped out of the hall, and shouted in a deep voice: "All put down your weapons and open the door of the house."

"My lord, we can still fight."

Suddenly, a young man stepped forward and said loudly: "Although Cao Jun has already entered the city, there are still two generals Shen Dan and Shen Yi outside the city, and there are thousands of soldiers in their hands. What's more, Mianyang is far away from Nanzheng. It took a day and a night to travel. General Yan Pu will definitely come to the rescue quickly when he hears the news, and we still have some chances of winning."

Zhang Lu frowned and glanced at the boy.

"What's your name?"

"The last general, Wang Ping, is a Brazilian.

His grandfather, He Yong, was Nanzheng Gongcao.Although the general was brought up in Nanzheng by his grandfather since he was young, after his grandfather passed away, he took orders in the mansion. "

But it is his own general!
Zhang Lu glanced at Wang Ping and smiled calmly, "Do you think that Yan Pu can really come to Nanzheng? How many soldiers does Cao have? Who is the commander? They can enter Nanzheng without anyone noticing, how can they not?" Prevention? I hope that Yan Pu will not come, otherwise, Cao Jun will be ambushed.

This general trend also!

Cao Cao used his nephew Cao Peng to supervise the northwest, and his purpose was not purely for the chaos between Hehuang and Ma'er.

The situation in the northwest was not enough for him to release the tiger Cao Peng.Cao Peng appeared in the northwest, but now that he thinks about it, his real purpose is probably in Hanzhong.Otherwise, the battle in Bingzhou was so fierce, why didn't Cao Cao let Cao Peng supervise the battle in northern Xinjiang?You are too young to understand the ingenuity of this... Even if Cao Jun is repelled this time, Cao Peng will retaliate tragically when he returns to Hanzhong in the future.That Cao Yanwang is not an enemy in Hanzhong.

Well, stop talking and step back. "

After Zhang Lu finished speaking, he lifted his clothes and walked down the steps.

Wang Ping felt unwilling, hesitated for a moment, and followed Zhang Lu.

The gate of the prefect's mansion was wide open, and Zhang Lu walked out of the gate.Standing on the doorstep, he looked at Cao Jun, who was half-squatting and resting outside the door, but still kept a vigilant look, and suddenly felt absurd in his heart.How long ago would he have thought of today's game?Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm down the irritability and panic in my heart.

Zhang Lu said: "A certain is Zhang Lu, the prefect of Hanzhong. May I ask which general is in charge here?"

"My lord!"

Before the words fell, a person ran out from the crowd.

Zhang Lu recognized at a glance that the person who came was Yang Song, the counselor he had always trusted and considered his confidant.

"The humble job is not to betray the lord, but to plan for the lord.

Today, the king of Wei presides over the court, and there is a picture of Daxing.Why should the lord resist the imperial army when he wants to stay in a corner? "

Zhang Lu smiled, "Bonian, I underestimated you!"

"what?"

"I didn't expect that you are so thick-skinned, and in such a situation, you dare to come to see me?"

"I……"

"You villain who betrayed his master, dare to croak here."

Wang Ping, who was standing behind Zhang Lu, saw Yang Song, his eyes burst into flames.As soon as Zhang Lu finished speaking, he jumped out and stabbed Yang Song with his sword.Yang Song was startled, turned around and ran away.

"Xiaozhi, save me!"

In his mind, as long as he yelled, Cao Jun would swarm up and rescue him.

Unexpectedly, no matter how much he yelled, those Cao troops did not move.Just looking at him quietly, as if looking at a lifeless puppet.Yang Song shuddered Lingling, and immediately understood!
This is to cross the river and tear down the bridge...

"Fa Xiaozhi!"

He yelled, not expecting that Wang Ping was behind him, he raised his sword and fell, knocking Yang Song to the ground.

At the same time, Fazheng slowly walked out of the crowd with a warm smile on his face.

If Cao Peng were here, he would not dare to recognize each other.Fazheng's appearance has changed too much...Compared to a few months ago, he is obviously much thinner.The whole person is dark and thin, but the spirit looks good.When he came in front of people, he didn't look at Yang Song's body at all.He took out a list from his arms and waved to Wang Ping.

"Give this to Duke Lu."

"what?"

Wang Ping was stunned for a moment, and looked at Fazheng in some confusion.

Fazheng smiled at him, "He is indeed a loyal and honest man... Don't be afraid, just give it to Duke Lu, I won't blame him."

Wang Ping's face turned red immediately!
He glanced back at Zhang Lu, and Zhang Lu also woke up from the shock at this time.

To be honest, when Wang Ping rushed out just now, Zhang Lu was terribly frightened.When Yang Song died in Wang Ping's hands, he was still confused.But soon, he understood the reason.Cao Jun didn't want to embarrass him.In other words, Cao Jun still needs Zhang Lu alive to stabilize the situation for them.

Zhang Lu nodded and signaled Wang Ping to take the letter.

Wang Ping brought the letter over, retreated vigilantly to Zhang Lu's side, and presented the letter.

This is a list, including not only Zhang Lu's confidantes, but also some noble families in Nanzheng.Of course, there are also many innocent people in it, who were obviously framed by Yang Song and included in the list.

"Duke Lu, I am following the law, and I am the doctor of the former general's mansion."

"Fazheng?"

Zhang Lu put away the letter, stared at Fazheng, suddenly sneered twice and said: "Now I'm just a prisoner of the rank, the word Lu Gong, I don't dare to be a duke. But I don't know what advice is there in Falang? Can Zhang Lu donate the item?" head?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Ping subconsciously clenched his sword tightly.

But Fazheng laughed. He stood with his hands behind his back and shook his head again and again, "Duke Lu still doesn't know the form?"

"Ok?"

"Just about to kill Duke Lu, it's effortless.

Duke Lu, the prefect's mansion, is nothing in the eyes of others.If you want to kill Duke Lu, you have already broken into the house, why wait until now?Maybe Lu Gonghui thinks that they dare not kill Lu Gong because they want Lu Gong's help. "

"Is not it?"

"Lu Gong, my army is coming to Nanzheng, but you don't know anything about it.

Do you think that mere Hanzhong can really stop my general?It is easy to take Hanzhong, but the general misses the old feelings and is unwilling to kill.In the past, our generals were already weak, like weeds without roots, but they took Liangzhou lightly and shocked the northwest.Now the general holds an army of 30 in the northwest, and has countless supplies, and can rush into Hanzhong at any time, causing the blood of Nanzheng to flow like a river...but the general will not do it!
In fact, it is the love of the past. "

Old love?

Zhang Lu was really confused.

After thinking about it, he couldn't think of any old relationship with Cao Peng.

Cao Peng is only a little older, how could he have a relationship with Zhang Lu?When Cao Peng was born, Zhang Lu was already an official.When Cao Peng became famous, Zhang Lu was even more firmly seated as the King of Hanzhong. How could he be old with Cao Peng?Could it be that I know Cao Peng's parents?Impossible... I heard that Cao Peng grew up in Nanyang, and his parents had nothing to do with Hanzhong. Where did this old relationship start?
Zhang Lu looked at Fazheng blankly with a puzzled expression on his face.

"Grand Lu, do you still remember Bazhou rice bear?"

"Gan Mao?"

When Zhang Lu heard Gan Mao's name, he couldn't help calling out.

Bazhou rice bear, that is the veteran figure of Wudou rice sect.In terms of seniority, when Zhang Lu saw Gan Mao, he also respected him as his uncle.But later, Liu Yan and his son suppressed the Five Dou Rice Sect, and Zhang Lu turned against him, and the Five Dou Rice Sect withdrew from Yizhou immediately.At that time, Gan Mao had a disagreement with Zhang Lu and refused to leave Yizhou... Later, Gan Mao was persecuted by Liu Yan and his son, and finally had to leave his hometown and go to the Central Plains.

Every time he thinks about this, Zhang Lu feels pity.

Na Ganmao is the protector of Wudoumi Sect, and also a talent.

Unfortunately, since then, Zhang Lu has never heard of Gan Mao.

"Maogong, are you safe today?"

Zhang Lu was a little excited and couldn't help taking a step forward, looking at Fazheng.

Fazheng sighed softly, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Mao died of illness in Xingyang four years ago, and is now buried in Tianling Mountain."

"what?"

Zhang Lu couldn't help showing a look of disappointment.

Fazheng said: "My general was helped by Duke Mao when he was young, and he was kind enough to save his family. After his fortune, Duke Mao stayed in Xingyang, in the general's private house. The general was punished by the king for killing Wei Duan and his son in anger, and lived in seclusion. Two years in Xingyang. At that time, he was extremely depressed. It was Mao Gong who explained Huang Ting to him every day, so he was relieved. Mao Gong once intentionally entrusted the general to take care of the five buckets of rice...

The general should.

Before Hou Maogong died, he held the general's hand and said: If one day sees the celestial master, please protect the Dharma for five buckets of rice.

General, should too! "

For some reason, Zhang Lu suddenly felt ecstasy in his heart.

That is to say, is Cao Peng Cao Yan the one in my teaching?With Cao Peng's support, the Five Dou Rice Sect will definitely be able to leave Xichuan and gain a foothold in the Central Plains.And isn't this just the dream of his father and son?

To put it bluntly, Zhang Lu is a religious person.

Including his governance of Hanzhong, it was all carried out in accordance with the religious model.

If it is pursued, he can be regarded as the No. 1 in history.It was only later that the Five Dou Rice Sect suffered a blow, and Zhang Lu lost its foundation in Hanzhong, and its development also slowed down.Gradually, Taoist sects appeared everywhere, and the former Five Dou Rice Sect also changed its sect and became a branch of Taoism.

At this time, there is no theory of Taoism.

When Zhang Lu learned that Cao Peng was Gan Mao, the protector of the Five Dou Rice Sect, he immediately thought of the future development direction of the Five Dou Rice Sect.Based in Hanzhong, go out of Xichuan, enter Guanzhong, and develop towards the Central Plains.

A smile appeared on his face immediately.

In this way, the five buckets of rice religion will definitely be carried forward in his hands.

Zhang Lu is an idealist who is obsessed with religion and goes far beyond politics.This point can be seen from the fact that he governed Hanzhong with the canon of five buckets of rice.

But Fazheng was also secretly glad in his heart.

Gan Mao had indeed passed away, just before Cao Peng became Nanyang prefect.

At that time, Gan Mao was in Xingyang, while Cao Peng was in Xudu, and was in charge of welcoming Lu's Han Dynasty mission.

So the matter of supporting Gu must have never happened.

But Gan Mao did intend to let Cao Peng take care of the Five Dou Rice Sect. This is what Cao Peng told him before Fazheng set off.Along the way, Fazheng is constantly perfecting such a story.He found that if Zhang Lu was determined to give up, the best way was to get involved with the Five Dou Rice Sect.Since Cao Peng knew Gan Mao, he even had such a friendship with Gan Mao.Moreover, Gan Mao's nephew, Gan Ning, also came from Cao Peng's family. If such a story cannot be used well, he will not be Fazheng.

"Xiaozhi, please enter the mansion to speak."

Zhang Lu's attitude has undergone a huge change, and he turned sideways and politely.

On the other hand, Wang Ping looked confused, why did he become like a family all of a sudden?

Fazheng cupped his hands, "So, Zheng is disrespectful!
However, I would like to ask Lord Lu to sort out the list as soon as possible... This time, the commander of the army is my general's brother-in-law, Dian Mandian Zhonglang.He is the eldest son of Gaoyang Tinghou, and he is in charge of clearing up the people on the list... Wouldn't it be bad if there was a misunderstanding?Therefore, Mr. Lu had better sort out the list first, and I will notify Dian Zhonglang immediately, asking him to be merciful. "

"This one……"

Zhang Lu changed his mind, and immediately said: "Why don't Xiaozhi and I go to see the Young Master?"

The smile on Fazheng's face became even bigger!

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Before I knew it, it was already August.

Osmanthus fragrans are blooming all over the mountain, and the fragrance is floating in ten miles...

Cao Peng rode on his horse, on the way to Longguan.

Beside him, a group of carriages drove slowly, accompanied by servants and maidservants, all of them looked cautious.

The Battle of Hehuang has ended.

Just as Li Teng guessed, Agui ambushed Zhiduan on the way and beheaded him.Then he quickly got in touch with Cao Xiu... who knows, when Agui arrived at Cao Jun's camp, he was detained by Cao Xiu, saying that he was sending him to Yecheng to meet Cao Cao. Only with Cao Cao's own admission could he become King Di.

However, once Agui went to Yecheng, he never returned to Hehuang.

A few years later, he died of "drinking and indulgence" and was buried outside Yecheng.And his tribe was soon annexed by Li Teng.After Cao Peng and Cao Xiu reunited, they didn't communicate too much with Cao Xiu.

He knew that Cao Xiu already had a proper arrangement in mind.

This time he went to Hehuang, his goal had already been achieved, so he didn't need to waste his words, but he would offend Cao Xiu instead.

At the end of the 14th year of Jian'an, Cao Xiu ordered that the Hehuang Di people move to Liangzhou.

At the same time, a large number of refugees migrated from the Central Plains and settled in Hehuang.Although Li Teng did not fulfill his wish, let alone make Li Ju the king of Di.But Li Ju became Cao Xiu's trilogy, and he was highly valued by Cao Xiu.

The Li Teng tribe moved to Longxi County.

With the development of the times, Sinicization continued... A hundred years later, the Li Teng tribe shed its identity as a Di people, and merged with the Li family of the wealthy Guanzhong family to become a branch of the Li family, and established the Longxitang name.

However, this has nothing to do with Cao Peng.

After several months of recuperation, Cao Ji's condition has improved a lot, and he has become much more energetic.And Wang Mai gradually recovered from his injuries.When Cao Peng left Hehuang and returned to Longxi, Cao Cao's appointment also arrived.

He appointed Cao Ji as Da Si Nong, and he was appointed as an official to Jiuqing, and he stayed in Xudu.

Wang Mai is the school lieutenant of the city gate, with a rank of two thousand stones, and he is the Marquis of Heting.This He Ting is located on the bank of the West Sea in Hehuang, which is also the residence of Po Qiang.After Po Qiang was eliminated by Cao Peng, Cao Cao ordered the establishment of Heting.Ever since, Wang Mai, the former captain of the western region, also received the title of Marquis of Heting, which can be said to be very beautiful.

The captain of the city gate is also an extremely important position.

Wang Mai took up this official position, not only because Cao Cao rewarded him for his hard work in guarding Hehuang in the past few years, but also because he wanted him to monitor Emperor Xudu Han.After all, Cao Cao set up his capital in Yecheng, so he naturally wanted to strengthen his control over Xudu.Speaking of Wang Mai, he is also Cao Cao's person... and because of his relationship with Cao Peng, Cao Cao regards him as a confidant.Who else could be more suitable than Wang Mai?

At the age of 29, serving as the captain of the city gate is not unique, but it is also rare.

The strength of Cao Peng's line has been raised to a higher level because of this.Cao Zhen became the prefect of Zhangling, Deng Fan became the prefect of Wuling, Dianman Xu Yi, has been appointed as a general of Zhonglang, and Cao Peng is a lieutenant of Sili.

Back then, Xiao Bayi, except for Zhu Zan, who had been dead for many years, basically reached a high position.

Cao Zun has the smallest official position, but he is in charge of Dongcao, one of the thirteen Caos in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

This East Cao, the main two thousand stone chief officials were removed, including military officials.Its nature is similar to the secretary-general of Cao Cao's secretariat. All officials of the imperial court are appointed, dismissed and promoted, all of which pass through here, with great power.

Cao Ji and Wang Mai have been appointed for some time.

But because of Cao Peng's order, if he doesn't come back, neither of them can leave.

So waited until Cao Peng returned to Longxi, Cao Ji Wang bought this to be considered a departure.Along the way, Cao Peng took care of Cao Ji carefully, and often talked with Wang Mai.In fact, Wang Mai also had doubts about Ma Yunlu at first.It's just that Zhao Yun is in the middle, so he can't question too much.Now that Zhao Yun and Ma Yunlu and his wife returned home, Wang Mai was relieved, saying that he would not take the matter of Ma Yunlu's ambush to him...

At the same time, he also greatly appreciated that Ma Yunlu is proficient in spears and horses, and his shooting skills are amazing.

Wang Mai is also a general. Although he was ambushed, he was defeated by Ma Yunlu.

I also admire Ma Yunlu's martial arts very much.

"Well, I know you want Zilong and his wife to help you, and you definitely don't agree."

Wang Mai pulled Cao Peng and said with a smile: "Ah Fu, I don't have your vision, so I can't attract anyone. But you can also see that I am the captain of the city gate alone. If there are not many caring people Yes, I'm afraid it's not easy to do things. Give me a few helpers, you won't let Zilong and his wife go, and it's a pity to let them go to Xudu. They are good at martial arts. Then, Shasha, can you lend me?"

"no!"

Without further ado, Cao Peng rejected Wang Mai's request.

"It's not that I don't want to let the rustle go, it's because his temper is too violent. Going to Xudu will cause trouble for you instead."

"Then I don't care, you have to give me some people."

Between Wang Mai and Cao Peng, naturally they are not polite, and they speak very casually.

This made Cao Peng a little embarrassed...

"Brother-in-law asked me for someone, and you asked me for someone too... When I left Hehuang, Wen Lie also asked me for someone.

All the people around me have been taken away by you, so where else can I choose? "

Looking at the people around him, Shamoke immediately said: "Young master, my father asked me to follow you, where you go, where I go... If you don't go to Xudu, then I won't go to Xudu either."

Zhao Yun wanted to speak, but was stopped by Cao Peng.

"Zilong don't worry, even if you want to go, I don't agree."

He thought for a while, and beckoned Cai Di and Du Shu to come over.

"Xiao Di has been with me for many years, has served in the army, and also studied in college.

Although he is still young, he is calm in situations, and he is excellent at riding and shooting...Where's Uncle Wu?Quick thinking is also a talent that can be cultivated.On the other side of Xudu, after my previous massacre, it is estimated that there will not be too many things.Those who should be honest will be very honest, and those who are dishonest will almost be killed by me.

Xiao Di and Wu Bo, with one article and one weapon, should be enough to help you.

I can only give you two of them... Tiger head, don't pout, if you don't want it, I'm the happiest.I still want to keep the two of them by my side and practice a little more.If yes, it is the two of them; otherwise there is no one. "

Of course Wang Mai was not satisfied!
But there is nothing to do...

Who made him not so famous?Not as vicious as Cao Peng?

I didn't look at Cai Di and Du Shu, they both looked reluctant.For these two people, Wang Mai is also at ease.

After all, Cai Di is Cao Peng's son and his nephew.

What about Du Shu?
His father, Du Ji, came from Cao Peng's family and lived in Xingyang for many years, so he definitely belongs to Cao Peng's direct line.

That's all, there are two of them, it's better than nothing.

Wang Mai nodded reluctantly, but made Cai Di and Du Shu look disappointed.

Cao Peng couldn't help laughing, pressed the two of them on the head, and said softly: "Don't be dissatisfied, you two, when you arrive in Xudu, help Uncle Hutou with your work. Remember, there is nothing you can't do or learn. People who can't do things and don't want to learn... Xu Du, that's a complicated place.

You two must not, take it lightly. "

Cai Di Du Shu, bowing immediately to take orders...

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When the team arrived at Longguan, Xu Huang and Hanyang prefect Shi Tao came to greet them.

"Yangcheng, haven't you conquered it yet?"

Xu Huang and Shi Tao couldn't help showing shame, nodded and said: "Ma Chao is extremely tenacious, he has defended Yangcheng for more than a month, but he is still tyrannical. There is no food in his city, and he even relies on cannibalism to fill his stomach...

I didn't expect Ma Chao to be so powerful. "

Cao Peng didn't speak.

After pondering for a moment, he said in a low voice: "Ma Chao, he is at the end of his rope, but he has been able to survive until now with a single breath, and he will surely fail sooner or later.

I finally have such a friendship with him, how about this, let me go and have a look.

Guangyuan, you immediately order the troops to retreat ten miles.

Big brother Gongming is not continuing to attack, it will only increase casualties...

Tomorrow, I will go to Yangcheng to meet Ma Chao.Always a good guy, it's a pity that he has all the skills. "

(End of this chapter)