Cao Thief

Chapter 779
"Is the concubine also accompanying me?"

Da Qiao covered her mouth in surprise and exclaimed, but Cao Peng didn't know how to answer.

You can't tell Da Qiao that Lao Cao ordered me to push you down, otherwise he will do it himself... After racking his brains and thinking hard, he finally decided to use Yue Ban's statement.

"Originally, I planned to let Madam stay, but after thinking about it again, it's not appropriate.

Bowen is still young and needs to be taken care of along the way.Now that he went to Zhuojun, he didn't know when he would be able to return, so after much deliberation, he still felt that it might be better for his wife to go with him, and it would also make Bowen feel at ease. "

This reason is really far-fetched.

But Cao Peng really couldn't find a better reason.

Fortunately, Mrs. Da Qiao is a relatively simple woman with a gentle temperament and simple considerations.

She really didn't want to leave Sun Shao, after all, what Cao Peng said was not wrong, Sun Shao went to Zhuojun, he had a decent place to go, and he couldn't help himself, and it would not be easy to see him again when the time came.

Mrs. Qiao forgot that Sun Shao went to Hehuang with Cao Peng, and Cao Peng did not ask her to accompany her...

"If that's the case, please trouble your lord."

Walking out of the room, Cao Peng patted his forehead and let out a sigh of relief.

Let's take it away first and then talk about it. As for whether it can be overthrown, it still depends on fate.If there is fate, it will be easy. If there is no fate, Zhuo County is some distance away from Yedu, and Cao Cao may not be able to manage it well for a while.

But Sun Shao...

Cao Peng feels that this child has gotten closer to him recently!

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In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

Cao Peng officially received the seal of the General of Chariots and Cavalry, and led his troops to set off for Zhuojun.

The Mansion of the Five Armies in Zhuo County has been built, and it is said that Zhang Liao has spent a lot of thought.Everything is ready, and it would not be good to delay any longer.After all, Liangzhou Fubing has already started to implement, and the construction of Sanzhou Fubing is also ready.The specific way to promote it still needs to be discussed with the governor of the three prefectures after Cao Peng arrives in Zhuojun.For this, Cao Peng was also well prepared... Pang Tong is most familiar with the Fu Bing, guarding Hexi for several years, it can be said that Hexi Fu Bing was promoted and formed by him, so he has a lot of experience.

Now, with the assistance of Fazheng and Wucan, they can fill in the gaps.

The Wu Can recommended by Lu Xun is really extraordinary.This person is extremely capable and better at handling chores.

Don't underestimate this ability, at least after Wucan came, both Pang Tong and Fazheng felt much less pressure.Wu Can was able to cover many details, which saved the two of them a lot of trouble.In the past, Cao Peng had Bu Zhi under his command; later, he was assisted by Kan Ze, Jia Kui, Pang Lin and others.After arriving in Jingzhou, Du Ji, Jiang Wan and others took care of some daily sundries for him.

After Du Ji and Jiang Wan left, Cao Peng has always been short of such a talented person who is good at chores...

Even Zhuge Jun couldn't satisfy him.

The arrival of Wu Can has indeed improved his team further.

Cao Cao led the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs to send Cao Peng to Shiliting.

In the bright morning light, Cao Peng and his entourage left Yedu in a mighty way and headed towards Zhuojun.

Along the way, eat and sleep in the wind.

I can't say how hard it is, but there are a lot of people, horses and entourages, and the increase in the number of Cao Pengya soldiers is indeed quite cumbersome.

Cao Peng went to Zhuojun and served as the general guard of the five armies.

So this person also made an adjustment.

Pang Tong was a general in the Duhufu, and he participated in the military, with a rank of two thousand shi;

Wu Can is the chief bookkeeper of the Duhu Mansion, responsible for various affairs.

Zhao Yun worshiped Sima, the captain, who was ranked higher than a thousand stones, and commanded eight hundred flying camels.

Ma Di, the school lieutenant, ranks more than a thousand stones, and controls [-] white camel soldiers; Wang Shuang worships the school lieutenant, commands five hundred dark soldiers, ranks more than a thousand stones; ...

There is also Xiang Chong, who worships the guardian and works as a Zhonglang, with a rank ratio of six hundred stones, and joins the military.

Basically, this team is complete.In addition, Cao Yang and Jiang Wei each led 200 people and were responsible for protecting their families.In addition, there are servants and entourages, about 4000 people in total.The whole team adds up to nearly [-] people, which is extremely spectacular.

The higher the official position, the greater the pomp.

Even if Cao Peng is not interested in this, he has to follow the rules.

Han De's four sons will go to Zhuojun to join Cao Peng.At that time, there will be a army of soldiers and horses accompanying him.

In short, no matter whether Cao Peng is willing or not, he has to follow some rules when he has achieved this position.Cao Cao's purpose of promoting Fubing is very obvious.He wants to start to eliminate the stigma of the Han Dynasty and leave traces of Cao Wei in the army.Therefore, Cao Cao also attaches great importance to the promotion of Fubing.

The establishment of four hundred military mansions within two years can also show Cao Cao's ambitions.

According to Cao Cao's private communication with Cao Peng, he intends to build [-] military mansions, and the four northern states are just the beginning.There are [-] military mansions, and each military mansion has [-] soldiers, that is, a million soldiers and horses.

If it can be properly deployed, then Cao Wei will firmly control the entire Han Dynasty.

"Ah Fu, you have a heavy responsibility to go north this time.

It is imperative that the General's Mansion be strictly deployed and a set of feasible and effective plans be made... If necessary, I grant you the right to make decisions and arrange the drills yourself.Two years later, I hope that the three northern states will all serve as government soldiers. "

Cao Cao's complexion is indeed not as good as before.

But his boldness seems to be more powerful than before.

And his trust in Cao Peng is even stronger.This also made Cao Peng feel an unprecedented heaviness in his heart.He has a feeling that the current Cao Cao seems to have undergone tremendous changes from the historical Cao Cao.His ambition has been clearly revealed, without any concealment, it is clearly revealed.

It is also such a change that makes Cao Cao more courageous.

He dared to be so open and aboveboard, and at the same time he was impatient to promote Fubing, I am afraid that there is a deeper meaning in it.

He is clearing obstacles for his children and grandchildren!

I don't know if this change is good or bad...

Cao Peng was both excited and a little apprehensive.

Because he doesn't know what his future will be like.

Will Cao Cao change his attitude towards him?Although not now, but in the future...

Who can tell clearly?
It seems that going to Zhuojun for two years, it is best to hide your strength and bide your time.

Don't meddle too much in the affairs of the government soldiers.

Even if Cao Cao said that he had high hopes, it is still uncertain whether this is the case.Well, even if Cao Cao has high hopes for him now.If you do too well, or if you intervene too much, it will inevitably make Cao Cao feel jealous.Cao Peng was thinking about countermeasures along the way... After much deliberation, he finally decided to hand over the military affairs to Pang Tong.When necessary, Pang Tong can be pushed out and let him take care of himself.If this is the case, it means that Cao Cao is wary of him.

Therefore, being a courtier should be like walking on thin ice.

Cao Peng felt relieved when he thought of this.

Along the way, he took Cao Yang, Jiang Wei and Cao Rui with him for a tour of mountains and rivers, looking extremely happy.

And all the affairs were handed over to Pang Tong.

He knew that Pang Tong would jump out sooner or later and take charge of it alone.

After all, his talent has been fully revealed.Now being able to stay by my side is only a short time.When the time is right, Pang Tong will definitely bear the wind and rain alone like Gan Ning and the others.And this time will not be too long.At most two years, when the Fubing promotion is successful, it is when Pang Tong leaves.

That being the case, let him work harder...

In April of the 15th year of Jian'an, Cao Peng and his party arrived in Zhuojun.

Zhang Liao, governor of Youzhou, Xia Houlan, governor of Caozhou, and Deng Ji, governor of Bingzhou, have been waiting in Zhuojun for a long time.

Seeing Cao Peng, Zhang Liao and Deng Ji were very enthusiastic.

Deng Ji was relatively better, but Zhang Liao, since Cao Peng was sent as an envoy to the Huns, set up Hexi County, and fought against Liangzhou, he had no contact with him.The only contact was probably when Lu Lan and others came to Xudu, he took the initiative to contact Cao Peng.

"Prince Protector, after a long absence, you have become more and more energetic!"

Zhang Liao looked at Cao Peng and couldn't help sighing.

Back then in Xiapi City, the daring little boy who dared to confront Lv Bu had grown up like this now.

Don't look at him as a great governor and Cao Peng, but in fact, he was ordered by the Governor's Mansion.

In other words, Zhang Liao is now Cao Peng's subordinate.

Cao Peng also said politely: "This time I came to bother you, I must ask the governor to take care of me."

"Everyone is polite, you are really polite!"

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone went straight to the Duhu Mansion.

The Protectorate of the Five Armies is located outside the city of Zhuojun, following the model of a military town, forming an independent Wubao.

At the gate of Wubao, there are four big characters of the five armies guarding the five armies.

In Wubao, a military camp was set up, and in the center was a magnificent mansion, which was the central hall of the Duhufu.

"The mansion here is magnificent and has a murderous aura.

In ancient times, there were four spirits and white tigers who led the army, so Shusun suggested that it should be replaced by the White Tiger Festival Hall.The family members of Daduhu are just behind the White Tiger Festival Hall, guarded by soldiers outside, safe from danger. "

After Zhang Liao's introduction, the conversation suddenly changed.

"Does the guardian know what the predecessor of the five armies' residence is?"

Cao Peng was shocked by the words "Baihu Jietang".Hearing Zhang Liao's question, he couldn't help being taken aback.

"What is it?"

"This place was originally a farm.

It is the private residence of Zhang Fei and Zhang Yide, the general under Liu Ni's account.Although Zhang Fei set fire to his ancestral house after Liu Ni's incident, it was abandoned.I saw that the location of this place is very good, so I set up the Protectorate's Mansion here.

From here to Zhuo County, it is only ten miles away.

If the chief guardian has an order, he only needs to beat the drum, and Liao will know it in the city. "

This is Zhang Fei's ancestral house?
Cao Peng laughed immediately!

"Is there a Taoyuan here?"

"Taoyuan?"

Zhang Liao was stunned for a moment, and then said, "Walking fifteen miles west of this place, there is indeed a peach grove by the Taoshui River. However, it is not clear whether it is the Taoyuan mentioned by the General Protector. Because there is a pavilion beside the Taoyuan, so the local Everyone calls it the 'Peach Pavilion'. At this time, the peach blossoms have withered, but there is no scenery."

Cao Peng, be silent!

Without Taoyuan, there would be no allusions about the three-way friendship in Taoyuan.

Although he knew earlier that it was Luo Dayou's fabrication, but when he heard the truth, he was still a little melancholy.

Entering the White Tiger Festival Hall, Cao Peng sat down at the main seat.

Wucan took the people and went to resettle by himself.

Soldiers and horses were stationed in front, while family members and servants cleaned up in the backyard.

Pang Tong and Fazheng walked into the White Tiger Festival Hall with Cao Peng and sat down beside Cao Peng.

"How is the situation in Youzhou?"

"It is generally calm and there is no major trouble... However, since the beginning of the year, the Gongsun clan of Liaodong has been in frequent contact with Goguryeo. The Lu clan sent people here a few days ago to ask me for reinforcements, saying that the Goguryeo throne palace is constantly There have been many conflicts due to provocations. During the period, the handwriting of the Gongsun clan has caused great pressure on the Han Kingdom of the Lu clan. I intended to send troops to help, but last year when the Battle of the Xiongnu River started, I was powerless. Since the beginning of spring, the Gongsun clan It's a lot more honest.

But their contact with Goguryeo has never stopped. "

"Gongsun Kang?"

"Exactly!"

The Gongsun family of Liaodong is a local tyrant in Liaodong with considerable strength.

When Cao Cao eliminated Yuan Xi, the Gongsun family helped Yuan Xi, but after seeing Cao Cao's power, he immediately changed his family.However, the Gongsun family is indeed a rich and famous family in Liaodong, with deep roots.It is precisely for this reason that Cao Cao tried to uproot the Gongsun family several times, but finally gave up.

Cao Peng's face suddenly sank.

"Lü's envoy of the Han Dynasty, where is he now?"

"It's in the city."

"Who made it?"

"Hehe, speaking of it, I'm also an acquaintance with Daduhu, and he's from the same sect as Daduhu, Zhou Qi."

"Later, ask him to come."

"Here!"

Zhang Liao agreed, and after hesitating for a moment, he suddenly asked, "Then, how should we deal with the Liaodong Gongsun family?"

"Look at him first."

Cao Peng closed his eyes, pondered for a while and said: "At this time, Liaodong is still cold, so it is not suitable for war.

A Gongsun family is nothing to worry about.

But the Goguryeo man, a centipede, is dead but not stiff.If it cannot be eliminated in one fell swoop, it will become a disaster sooner or later.

Metropolitan Governor, I am here this time, one is to promote the government soldiers, and the other is... I ask the Metropolitan Governor to send troops to advance towards Feiru.There is no need to make too much action, just give Gongsun a warning.When the time is right, I will uproot the Gongsun family and Goguryeo in one fell swoop, and we must not leave them with future troubles. "

The so-called time is ripe, there are many factors.

In addition to factors such as the right time and place, the cooperation of Lu's Han Dynasty is also extremely important.

As a newcomer, Cao Peng will not make too drastic actions.So on this issue, there is not too much entanglement.

"How is Caozhou now?"

Xia Houlan said: "Everything in Caozhou is normal now. Since Governor Liang took office, he has been working to stabilize the situation and resettle immigrants. Now he has begun to liquidate the land and population... When I came, Governor Liang asked me to tell my son that due to the vast land of Caozhou , and never had a census. So this process will take a relatively long time, and there will inevitably be imperfections, please my son Haihan."

What Liang Xi meant was very obvious.

He also knew that Caozhou was about to implement Fubing.

But the problem is that before this, Caozhou was a poor and blank place, and there was no data to base it on.Once Fubing is implemented, there will inevitably be many places that are not well taken care of.Such as personnel, such as land, such as...all kinds of affairs must be sorted out.The implication of this is to hope that Cao Peng can suspend the progress of the implementation of Caozhou Fubing.Even if it is to be implemented, it is best to slow down.

Cao Peng also understood, nodded and said: "Ziyou go back and tell Ziyu that I can understand his difficulties.

Caozhou currently has five counties, but it may take time to sort them out.

I will implement it in Zhangcheng County and Pengcheng County first, and Pengcheng County will be the first. Please rest assured. "

Pengcheng County was the former Peng County.

After Cao Peng arrived in Yedu, he wrote a letter to Cao Cao, changing the name of Peng County to Pengcheng County, implying Pengcheng thousands of miles.In this way, the influence of "Peng County" can be eliminated, and the original meaning can be maintained at the same time.Cao Cao readily accepted. While changing the name to Pengcheng County, he also changed Zhang County to Zhangcheng County.

These two counties are also the main body of Caozhou.

Many things are already in place, so it is easy to carry out the government soldiers.

Xia Houlan was very happy and got up to thank Cao Peng.

"Brother-in-law, where is Bingzhou?"

Cao Peng finally asked about Bingzhou.

Deng Ji smiled, "Everything is ready and can be carried out at any time."

As expected of a family, Deng Ji's side is relatively more straightforward.However, this is also related to Deng Ji's time in Bingzhou.Deng Ji has been in Bingzhou for nearly a year. Compared with Liang Xi who just took office, he naturally has a lot more space.After he took office, land surveying and population registration were carried out immediately.In addition to the previous battles with the Southern Huns and Gaogan, many local tyrants fled, which also made Deng Ji less resistance and could sort out smoothly.At this point, although Youzhou is relatively intact, it is inevitable to be restrained in the preparation process.

Zhang Liao has prepared so far, but there are still some places that cannot be sorted out clearly.

Liaodong is the most difficult area to sort out... The Liaodong tyrants headed by the Gongsun family did cause Zhang Liao a lot of trouble.This also gave Zhang Liao a headache, so in terms of progress, he lost to Bingzhou.

"Let's start with Xihe County."

Cao Peng thought for a while, then said in a deep voice, "Don't be in a hurry to fully implement it. It starts with Xihe County and gradually expands. My brother-in-law will submit the information of Xihe County as soon as possible, and then I will send Shi Yuan to make arrangements.

Shi Yuan, I will leave this matter to you.

As far as Caozhou is concerned, starting from Pengcheng County... Ziyou, you have been in Hexi for many years, and you have assisted Shi Yuan in promoting the government soldiers.In many ways, you have more experience than I do.Moreover, the situation in Caozhou is quite similar to that in Hexi.Ziyou will promote according to the model of Hexi County, and within three months, I will see initial results. "

Pang Tong was stunned for a moment, and immediately surrendered.

Cao Peng did not discuss the situation in Youzhou, because he knew that Zhang Liao must have a plan in mind.

After the discussion, Zhang Liao said goodbye.

And he agreed with Cao Peng that tomorrow he will hold a banquet in Zhuo County to welcome Cao Peng.

Deng Ji and Xiahou Lan lived in the Duhu Mansion.Deng Ji is Cao Peng's brother-in-law, and Xia Houlan is from Cao Peng's family, so there is no inconvenience.

"Brother Wenyuan, I will not interfere too much with Youzhou.

With the great talent of my elder brother, I am afraid that he already has a plan.Here I have a volume of experience on the formation of Fubing, brother can use it for reference.The situation in Youzhou is different from that in Bingzhou, Caozhou, and Liangzhou. It is best for my brother to make a unified deployment according to the specific situation in Youzhou.If you have any questions, you can discuss with me.

I'm here to cooperate with my brother, please let him go. "

Zhang Liao looked at Cao Peng with complicated eyes.

Cao Cao ordered Cao Peng to open the Protectorate of the Five Armies in Zhuo County. To be honest, Zhang Liao was not very happy.

After all, he is the governor of Youzhou.

Cao Peng is here, isn't it suspected of sharing his authority?
Zhang Liao and Cao Peng are not like other people.They are friends, but more importantly, they rely on Lu's Han Kingdom to maintain their friendship.

Even Zhang Liao followed Cao Peng's persuasion and surrendered to Cao Cao.

But the relationship between him and Cao Peng is not particularly close...

So when he learned that Cao Peng was coming, he inevitably had some grievances.But Cao Peng's words also touched Zhang Liao's heart.Cao Peng told him plainly: I will not divide your authority, I am just an assistant, and in Youzhou, you, Zhang Wenyuan, are still the masters.

This also made Zhang Liao feel endless emotions.

He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly made up his mind, "Youxue, I have something to ask, is it possible?"

"Brother, it's okay to say."

"I have a son who is eighteen now.

Before that, he has been serving in the army with me, he has some martial arts skills, but he is not arrogant.You also know that I am now forty-two, and I only have this one son, so it is inevitable that I will be a little spoiled.If things go on like this, I worry that he will be arrogant and indulgent, causing trouble.But I can't bear restraint, so I want to ask you to learn from you and let me discipline you a little bit. "

When Cao Peng heard this, he secretly complained in his heart.

Could it be that everyone thinks my place is a school?
Why is it a person to place children here!
First there was Xu Gai, then there was Guo Yi, and now a son of Zhang Liao came along.

But since Zhang Liao said it, Cao Peng couldn't refuse.

So he nodded and said: "If elder brother is not afraid of friends misleading his son, then let your son come over."

One sheep is herding, and a flock of sheep is also herding.

Since you opened your mouth, then I'll do what I can...

Just like that, Zhang Liao happily left.

That night, Zhou Qi from Lu's Han Kingdom came to meet Cao Peng.

Knowing that Cao Peng will be stationed in Zhuojun, Zhou Qi was also very happy.The two talked about the situation of Lu's Han Kingdom, and learned that the Lu's Han Kingdom has basically stabilized the situation.Although Gao Shun and Cao Xing were old, Pang Ming rose up and gradually replaced Gao Shun's position.In terms of military affairs, Pang Ming is more rigorous than Gao Shunzhi.But he is brave and good at fighting, and he climbs first in every battle, so he has a high prestige in the army.

Pu Yangkai gradually withdrew from political affairs and paid more attention to education.

As a result, Zhou Qi and the others gradually began to gain a firm foothold in the court and displayed extraordinary talents.

"The little prince is five years old!"

"what?"

Cao Peng couldn't help but tremble in his heart, and looked up at Zhou Qi.

"The one who looks very similar to Da Du Hu, is very handsome... The king named him, Cao Nian... This time when Qi came here, the king asked me to bring a portrait, saying that he was looking for an opportunity to give to Da Du guard."

As Zhou Qi said, he took out a scroll of portraits from the side bag.

There are more than ten copies in total, and each painting is the same boy.

From the baby in the swaddle to the boy now... the painter is obviously very careful, and the painting is lifelike.

Read the baby picture.

Learn to speak with children.

Nian'er's road map...

Cao Peng looked at it, his eyes couldn't help but get wet.

He now has ten children, including Cao Nian, eleven.Among the eleven children, Cao Nian was the one he felt most guilty about.Since Cao Nian was born, he hasn't even met Cao Nian, let alone fulfilled his father's responsibility for a day.Looking at the picture, it touched the softest part of Cao Peng's heart.

It took a long time for Cao Peng to stabilize his mood.

He raised his head to look at Zhou Qi, and said softly: "Old Zhou, after you go back, tell your king... just say, I miss her very much, and I miss her very much. If possible, I hope to get together with her mother and son. "

(End of this chapter)