Cao Thief

Chapter 778

The greater Cao Zhang's advantage, the happier Cao Peng is.

At first, Cao Peng hoped to use Cao Chong's hand to realize his ideal.But later, it was discovered that although Cao Chong was clever, he was only a little clever, not a great talent.In contrast, Cao Zhang has many shortcomings.

His nature is like a fire, he is easily angered; he is aggressive, and he doesn't like reading.Moreover, Cao Zhang is not as smart as Cao Chong, let alone Cao Chong's ability to make changes in one step and three strategies.But he is generous, ambitious, forthright, and able to accommodate things.Although he is not as intelligent as Cao Chong, he knows how to make progress and can humbly ask for advice.The most important thing is that he values ​​family affection... In this regard, Cao Zhang has inherited Cao Cao's temperament.He is very good to his brothers and clansmen, if he doesn't violate his bottom line, he can laugh it off.

Only such a person can realize Cao Peng's ideal.

More importantly, Cao Peng and Cao Zhang were inseparable as early as when he followed Cao Peng all the way home from the northwest.Cao Zhang's concubine is the sister of Zhen Mi, Cao Peng's concubine.Having such a relationship is enough to guarantee Cao Peng's interests... The more hopeful Cao Zhang is, the better it is for Cao Peng.Years of experience have given Cao Zhang sufficient political capital.The Northern Expedition to Karasuma, beating the Xiongnu, made enough military exploits.

Moreover, now that he is a teacher of Xun Yue, he has a strong family support.

The Sima family in Wen County has a very good relationship with Mrs. Bian's family.At the end of last year, Sima Fang, the father of Sima Lang and Sima Yi, came to Yecheng to attend a banquet hosted by Cao Cao.According to Cao Zhang's own account, he went to Jingnan this time to serve as the governor of the Daxing Mansion, and his team included Sima Lang and Xun Shi.

Sima Lang needs no introduction, Sima Yi's elder brother.

And Xun Shi was the second son of Xun You.

Xun You's eldest son, Xun Ji, died in the early years of Jian'an.Now that Xun Shi is an adult, it is natural to make arrangements.

With these two people, plus Xu You, Cao Zhang's team has begun to take shape.

As long as he doesn't have any major problems in the future, he is most likely to become the successor... However, Cao Zhang is not at ease, and there is still a very serious problem: Cao Zhang still has no heirs.

He has been married for many years, and his eldest wife is Sun He's daughter, which is a political marriage.

But the concubine room was found by Cao Zhang himself, that is, Zhen Mi's younger sister.The two have been married for five years, but Cao Zhang has only two daughters and no son.There is a continuum to this question of heirs.In other words, the issue of heirs is very critical... There are not a few people who will have trouble with this issue in future generations.Fortunately, Cao Zhang is still young, so there is no need to be in a hurry...

That night, Cao Peng stayed in Zhen Mi's room.

Zhen Mi, who is nearly thirty years old, still maintains an attractive charm.

The figure is delicate and exquisite, with good bumps.

Xiaoman's waist is tightly gripped, it is very soft... Cao Peng can get extremely high pleasure from Zhen Mi's body every time.This night, of course, was no exception.The two were lingering to death, and after the cloud and rain subsided, Zhen Mi curled up in Cao Peng's arms like a kitten, and drew circles on Cao Peng's chest with her slender and slender jade fingers.

She is already a mother of two children, but whenever Zhen Mi does this, she always looks like a young girl who has just experienced human affairs.

Cao Peng half leaned against the head of the bed, a little tired.

But Zhen Mi suddenly said: "Your Majesty, today the concubine's younger sister is also coming with the son."

"Ok, I know."

When Cao Zhang and his wife came, Cao Peng naturally knew about it.

This is also normal, when Zhen Mi's younger sister comes over, she will naturally look for Zhen Mi.However, Zhen Mi suddenly mentioned that there must be something wrong.So Cao Peng asked curiously: "Why, what did my little sister say?"

"She was depressed and said she had no children."

"What's the matter? Ziwen is only so old. He can always be born. Why worry?"

"But……"

"what happened?"

Zhen Mi hesitated for a moment, then summoned up her courage and said, "Little sister is worried that if this continues, accidents will happen.

Yesterday, my wife called her to go and talked about this matter.

According to Madam, she wants to add a few more rooms for the son.The younger sister was a little worried, afraid of losing the favor of the prince.Shizi didn't have any ideas, but little sister... She always felt uneasy. "

Mrs. is Mrs. Bian.

It seems that Mrs. Bian is also aware of Cao Zhang's problem, so she wants to take a concubine for Cao Zhang.

Cao Peng scratched his head and got out of bed in a cloaked coat.

He sat down on the brocade bench beside him, fetched a water cup, and drank some water.

"Little sister, what do you mean?"

"Little sister thinks, adopt one."

"what?"

Cao Peng was taken aback, and looked at Zhen Mi in amazement, "Little sister and Ziwen are still young, and they have plenty of time to have children, why should they be in such a hurry? She doesn't want to find you as an adoptive... Xiaorui is adopted."

Zhen Mi has a son and a daughter under her knees.

Zhen Rong has two daughters himself, so it is naturally impossible to adopt a stepdaughter, the only possibility is to adopt Cao Rui.

Cao Rui is now about five years old.

A very bright boy indeed, and very healthy.

Cao Peng also likes this child very much, including Cao Ji and his wife, as well as Cao Nan, who also loves Cao Rui.

It is impossible for Zhen Rong to adopt other people's children, he can only find Zhen Mi.

However, Cao Peng didn't quite understand why Zhen Rong was so anxious and nervous?

Zhen Mi also sat up, and covered her petite and exquisite body with a robe, the two plump lumps were faintly visible.

"It's the king's body..."

"Does the king's body have something to do with this?"

"The younger sister said that the king's health is getting worse day by day. Compared with the original, it seems to be much worse. The younger sister thinks that maybe in the past two years, the king will definitely decide the candidate for the son. Ziwen is the most hopeful, but if you can't If you had an heir by your side earlier, you would inevitably lose your advantage. That's why my younger sister..."

Cao Peng closed his eyes.

Historically, Cao Cao should have ten years to live.

But looking at it now, he seems to be in poor health.If it is true what Zhen Rong said, then Cao Cao is indeed very likely to establish a successor in the next few years.At present, Cao Zhang is indeed in the upper hand.First of all, he is a general of the five senses, and he has been counted as the center; secondly, he is the general of Zhennan, the governor of the Daxing Mansion, and he has a lot of authority.With Cao Zhang's prestige, it is indeed possible.

But if Cao Zhang has no heirs, he will inevitably fall into the trap.

"What do you think?
Also, if Ziwen had a child in the future, what would Xiaorui do?It's impossible, come back again. "

Zhen Mi couldn't help but fell silent!

This is indeed a problem, a problem that has to be considered.

After a long while, she said softly: "Little sister said, if this is the case in the future, she promises that Xiao Rui will have a future as a noble. Besides, it is impossible for the prince to treat Xiao Rui badly, there is still a prince here..."

Cao Zhang would indeed not treat Cao Rui badly, and would even cherish him even more.

But the key point is that Cao Peng is not willing, very reluctant!

Even if he was adopted by Cao Zhang, and his surname was still Cao, he would also feel a little bit reluctant.After all, it's my own flesh and blood, how can... But judging from Zhen Mi's intentions, it seems that she intends to help, otherwise she wouldn't discuss it with herself.

He sat down by the bed and held Zhen Mi in his arms.

"Are you really willing?"

"Naturally I don't want to give up... But my little sister is begging so hard, I really can't bear to see her lose my favor."

"I'll think about it myself.

And this matter is not something we can decide, it needs the King's permission before we can proceed.How about this, you discuss it with the younger sister in private, don't be too ostentatious.From tomorrow on, let Xiaorui study with me. "

"Ok!"

Zhen Mi fell asleep.

But Cao Peng didn't feel tired at all.

He walked out of the room, stood on the porch, looked at the blooming flowers in the courtyard, and suddenly burst out laughing.

Cao Rui, is it possible to become the heir of Cao Wei?

In history, Cao Pi's son was called Cao Rui, and he became emperor.Could it be that his son, the reincarnation of Cao Rui, was destined to become an emperor?Thinking about it, I also felt that it was impossible, but it made Cao Peng a little more hopeful.If this is the case, we must protect Cao Rui's growth no matter what.

Thinking about it, I seem to be becoming... more and more shameless!

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The next day, Cao Peng woke up.

As if there was nothing wrong with him, he asked Cao Rui to be brought here.

He held Cao Rui in his arms and played in the garden. Cao Rui was so happy that he laughed and laughed all day long, holding Cao Peng's hand, calling 'Daddy, Daddy' in a childish voice.Cao Peng had an impulse to refuse Zhen Rong's request.This is his own son, if he is really adopted, wouldn't he be calling someone else's father?
This also made Cao Peng more reluctant.

"Young Master, there are two father and son outside the mansion. They said they were entrusted by your old friend, so they came here to ask to see you."

"Old man?"

Cao Peng is reading a book in the study with Cao Rui in his arms.

After playing for noon, Cao Rui was also sleepy, and fell asleep in Cao Peng's arms.

Hearing that someone asked to see him, Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, hugged Cao Rui and said, "Please rest in the living room, I will go there immediately."

"Here!"

Immediately, Cao Peng carried Cao Rui to the bedroom, put him on the bed, and covered him with the quilt.

Tell the maid to take good care of her.

Then he changed his clothes and went straight to the living room.

"I am a villain, and I pay my respects to the young master."

The visitor is about 180 tall, with a burly physique and a dignified appearance.

Looking at his age, he was about thirty, and there was a child beside him, about eight or nine years old, with a tiger head and a tiger brain, like a little tiger, with a pair of big black eyes, looking around curiously.

Judging from their clothes, they are not from a wealthy family.

Cao Peng felt that these two people were very strange, so he cupped his hands and said, "Who entrusted the strong man here?"

Wu Can carefully took out the letter from her bosom, and presented it with both hands.

Cao Peng took the letter, but saw that in addition to the five words "Xinwu Township Hou Cao" written on it, there was also a word "Xun" written in the corner.

Lu Xun?
Cao Peng's heart moved, he quickly opened it and read it carefully.

Over the years, the contact between Cao Peng and Lu Xun has never been interrupted.However, most of them are made by Lu Mao as the hub, and they never communicate directly.Lu Mao played for Cao Wei, but not many people know about it.Lu Xun declared to the outside world that it was Lu Mao who was studying abroad and hadn't returned home for many years.Ever since, people knew that Lu Mao was outside, but they didn't think too much about it.It was the first time for Lu Xun to contact Cao Peng directly.

At the beginning, there are a few polite words.

Then comes the important point... This Wu Can is from Wucheng, Wu County. He has courage and loves to study, but he was born in a poor family and has never been valued by others.Originally, Lu Xun and Wu Can didn't have much contact, but it was Sun He who discovered this person first.During a casual chat, Sun He and Gu Yong, the prefect of Wu County at that time, talked about Wu Can, which immediately caught Gu Yong's heart.After much thought, Gu Yong introduced Wu Can to Lu Xun.

But Lu Xun thought that if Wu Can stayed in Jiangdong, it would be difficult for him to accomplish anything.

reason?

Very simple!
Wucan is a loyal and upright person.

It is also this character that makes him only thirty years old and still a petty official. Even his wife is unwilling to follow him in the end, abandoning him and running away... Wu Can has no backer, nor any background.

If Lu Xun wants to use it, he will inevitably be subject to many constraints.

So Lu Xun thought of Cao Peng, and after discussing with Wu Can, he decided to recommend Wu Can to Cao Peng's school.Wu Can also knows that he has no foundation in Jiangdong, and it is not easy to rise up.

As for Sun He...

Neither Gu Yong nor Lu Xun would tell Wu Can.

After thinking twice, Wu Can decided to go north and join Cao Peng.I have heard of Cao Peng's name a long time ago, and I also know that Cao Peng employs people, never sticking to small details, maybe he can make a difference.So he took his son and set off all the way.

Originally, he wanted to go to Chang'an, but he didn't expect Chang'an, so he knew that Cao Peng had already returned to Yecheng.

So, I came all the way from Chang'an again.

On the way, fortunately, he said he wanted to find Cao Peng, so he received a lot of care.

At least when he was in Chang'an, when he heard that Wu Can was going to find Cao Peng, Chen Qun, without further ado, offered Wu Can [-] yuan, that is, Shiguan to go on the road.Some people may say that Chen Qun gave too much... There is no way, Chen Qun and Cao Peng have a close relationship, let alone the two have business cooperation.If you give less, when you see Cao Peng in the future, you will inevitably be ridiculed.Chen Qun still had to take care of this face.

But this twists and turns, but it is a full half a year.

Wu Can set off from Wu County, first went to Guiyang, then went to Chang'an, and finally came to Yecheng, which was also full of travel and dust.

Can I?

Cao Peng couldn't remember if this person was mentioned in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Anyway, he didn't have the slightest impression in his memory.But this is the person recommended by Lu Xun... Do you think that Lu Xun would recommend a useless person?After he finished reading the letter, he threw the letter into the brazier beside him.

"Sir, you are..."

In Wucan's heart, she suddenly felt hopeless.

Could it be that Mr. Cao is unwilling to take in my father and son?
"Kong Xiu, since you're here, stay here with peace of mind.

You come all the way to find me, I will not treat you badly.However, you have to remember that you found it yourself, and no one recommended it. "

Wu Can was startled, and immediately understood.

Cao Peng, I don't want anyone to know about his relationship with Lu Xun.

Doesn't it mean that he has settled down?
He was overjoyed, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "The villain knows."

"Kong Xiu, there are no big rules in my Marquis Mansion of Wuxiang.

You just have to remember, do things with peace of mind, I will never treat anyone badly... In this way, first live in the Hou's mansion, and start as a Zhonglang.As for the monthly salary, I will temporarily receive thirty dendrobium. If it is not enough, please tell me again.

I'll have you measured in a moment so I can make some clothes that fit.

Just stay at ease and familiarize yourself with the situation first.It's a pity that Brother Derun is not here, otherwise you would have many fellow villagers and someone to talk to.Therefore, get familiar with the accent here as soon as possible, so as not to make mistakes in the future.

By the way, is this your son?What's your name and how old are you? "

Cao Peng looked curiously at the boy behind Wu Can, staring at him with big black eyes.

Upon hearing this, Wu Can replied quickly, "This is the dog named Wu Yan, who is only seven years old this year!"

Only seven years old!

But it looks like it's mighty.

Cao Peng couldn't help laughing, squatted down, and stretched out his hand towards Wu Yan, "Come, come to Uncle."

Wu Yan seemed a little shy, and looked up at his father Wu Can.

"Go, the young master calls you over."

Only then did Wu Yan timidly walk up to Cao Peng's side, only to see Cao Peng reach out and rub his head.

"Are you hungry?"

"Ok!"

Gohiko nodded vigorously.

"Okay, I'll take you to eat something delicious in a while."

Cao Peng stood up and said to Wu Cang: "Your son is seven years old, and he is about the same age as my son. How about letting him be around my son in the future?"

This is another happy event!
Wu Can was so excited that I didn't know what to do.

However, he misunderstood one thing.It was not Cao Yang that Cao Peng asked Wu Yan to follow, but he was going to ask him to follow Cao Rui.

This kid has a thick head and a thick head, and he seems to be a shrewd one.

If Cao Rui really wants to adopt Cao Zhang in the future, he must always have a partner by his side.Cao Peng has already made up his mind and asked Fu Qian to go there together.But Fu Qian's age is about the same as Cao Rui, so there must be someone who can protect him.

In contrast, Jiang Wei is obviously not suitable.

But I didn't expect Wu Yan to appear...

Stay and check it out first, if it is really reliable, let him follow Cao Rui to protect Cao Rui's safety.At the same time, it can also make Wu charming and work with more peace of mind.In short, from now on, we must prepare for Cao Rui.

Anyway, he must not be wronged in the slightest.

Wu Can left happily, but Cao Peng was still preoccupied.

"Shiyuan...I remember Han De's four children, and they are a little old now."

Hande is now serving as a general in Hexi County, which can be regarded as a success.Hearing Cao Peng's question, Pang Tong thought for a while and replied: "Zishan's eldest son, Han Ying, will be nine years old today, and his second son, Han Yao, will also be eight years old... The third son, Han Qiong, and the youngest son, Han Qi, are from compatriots. Fang is six years old. .Now the family lives in Hongshui County.”

"Tell Zishan to send some of his sons here to be my son's companions."

Pang Tong was stunned for a moment!
He didn't understand why Cao Peng made such an arrangement.

But since Cao Peng gave orders, he naturally acted according to orders.So he nodded and turned to leave.

Back in the bedroom, Cao Rui was still fast asleep.

Cao Peng sat down beside him, stretched out his hand and gently brushed his face.

Baby, no matter what happens in the future, I will always be your father!Therefore, I will make you happy no matter what, and I will never let you suffer any grievances.

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Cao Zhang left Yecheng and went to Wuling to take up his post.

The matter of adoption is also going on quietly, and Cao Zhang has no objection to this.

As for Mrs. Bian, she also agreed to this matter.But to find the right opportunity, explain to Cao Cao.

Cao Rui was still happily growing up in Wuxianghou's Mansion.

But by his side, there is another partner, that is Wu Can's son, Wu Yan.

Time passed quietly.

In a blink of an eye, it was March, and Cao Cao issued an edict to open the Five Armies Protectorate in Zhuo County to supervise and implement the military system.

The Protectorate of the Five Armies is directly under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and does not obey anyone except Cao Cao.

Its status is above that of the Metropolitan Governor and equal to that of the State Shepherd.However, the Protectorate of the Five Armies is only in charge of the military and must not intervene in local affairs.This is also the decision Cao Cao made after discussing with the state herdsmen.

At the same time, the Fubing system was officially implemented in Bingzhou, Youzhou, and Caozhou.

Within two years, the three states will need to build [-] military mansions.At the same time as the promotion of Fubing, it also started to reduce local redundant troops to strengthen local production.

Although they can't interfere with local affairs, the five armies are protecting the mansion, which represents Cao Cao's interests.

For a while, countless people hoped to take over the Protectorate of the Five Armies, but on the tenth day of March, Cao Cao issued another edict: Cao Peng, the Marquis of Xinwu Township, made meritorious service in the northwest, worshiped the General of the Five Armies and the Governor of the Protectorate of the Five Armies.

Immediately set off to Zhuojun to take up his post.

As soon as the news came out, there was an uproar...

This appointment, unexpected, seems to be reasonable.

Under the age of 30, he was appointed as a general of chariots and cavalry, above Jiuqing and below Sangong. Since the Han Dynasty, I am afraid that only the general of hussars, Huo Qubing, can do it.At the beginning, everyone was guessing who would be the first chief protector of the Five Armies Protectorate.Some people thought of Cao Peng, but felt that although Cao Peng had made great achievements and had a good reputation, his age was still a bit too young.

But besides Cao Peng, who is qualified to take over the Protectorate of the Five Armies?

I am afraid that including Cao Hongxiahoudun, Caoren Xiahouyuan, and even Cao Chun, they cannot be convinced.

The Fubing system was first proposed by Cao Peng and implemented in Hexi County with outstanding results.

And Cao Peng himself has close ties with various families in the court.Don't talk about martial arts, there are more or less interests involved.At least when Cao Cao decided to appoint Cao Peng as the General Guard of the Five Armies, none of the generals in the Cao Wei Group stood up to express their opposition, and even many people raised their hands in favor.

As for the civil servants, he did not jump out to make accusations.

In this, there is also Cao Peng's "engineering contract" factor in it.

After Cao Hong proposed to Cao Cao to contract and expand the Chang'an project, Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan also expressed their willingness to contract the huge project of repairing the three official roads from Yuzhou to Jingzhou.Xun Yu asked his own children to gather the refugees, and joined forces with Zhong Yao, Chen Qun, and Hedong Weijiao to take over the project of repairing Luoyang.

The profits generated by each project amounted to hundreds of millions of dollars.

And the initiator of all the projects is precisely Cao Peng...

Such a huge benefit is enough to make many people give up their grievances.As far as Cao Cao is concerned, several projects started at the same time, not only will not delay the farming season, but also added several 10 people to his register.

It also has extraordinary significance!

In short, Cao Peng was almost unanimously approved as the General Guard of the Five Armies.

After the edict was issued, the Marquis of Wuxiang took action immediately... Huang Yueying, Sun Shangxiang and Cai Yan were all pregnant one after another and wanted to return to Xingyang to recuperate.Therefore, after deliberation, it was decided that Guo Huan and Zhen Mi would accompany Cao Peng to Zhuo County and take care of Cao Peng's life.At the same time, Cao Yang and Jiang Wei will also go to Zhuo County to practice.But in September, they will return to Xingyang to start their studies.

Cao Rui will also go to Zhuojun with Cao Peng, because Cao Peng hopes to stay with his son for a few more days.

In this way, the envy of Cao Wan and Cao Yun's children was ruined.

But one is a daughter, and the other is too young, so reluctantly, she followed her mother to Xingyang.

As a result, the Marquis' Mansion in Wuxiang was vacant, and Cao Ji sent someone to take care of it.

After everything was arranged, Cao Peng was also ready to set off.

Just three days before he set off, Cao Cao suddenly sent Yue Ban to come, "Your Majesty asks the lord how things are going with the servants and maidservants?"

"what's up?"

With a mysterious smile on his face, Yue Ban handed a letter to Cao Peng.

In the letter, there are only seven words 'When will Da Qiao be locked up in the boudoir'?
"This one……"

Cao Peng was dumbfounded!

It's too much for Lao Cao to worry about it.

"Your Majesty said, Young Master Sun always needs someone to take care of him when he goes out alone.

So what the king means is to invite Mrs. Qiao to accompany him, and also to take good care of Sun Gongzi.

If the son is not easy to speak, the king can send someone to discuss with Mrs. Qiao. "

Nima, pressing harder and harder!

It seems that Lao Cao is determined to match Cao Peng and Da Qiao's affairs.I don't know what his old man is thinking.But Cao Peng couldn't help but smile wryly after hearing Yue Ban's words, and nodded helplessly.

Does this count as a mess of mandarin ducks?
(End of this chapter)