Cao Thief

Chapter 793 The Final Test
Before I knew it, it was the spring of Jian'an's 17th year.

Chengdu in late spring has its own lazy beauty.The rotten peach trees all over the mountain bear fruit, and there is a faint peach fragrance in the air.In the mountains and fields, pink and apricot-white withered trails are sprinkled all over the trails, adding a touch of faint beauty.

The battle in Yizhou is over.

Although there are still some places where fighting is still going on, such as the vassal state of Shu County... But most of them are conflicts between the local mountain people and Cao Jun, and there is not much trouble.After Cao Zhang occupied Chengdu, he used many local families in Chengdu.Such as Zheng Du, such as Huang Quan, such as Liu Ba...these are outstanding people from Bashu with extraordinary talents.For example, Fei Guan and Wu Yi were escorted to Yedu and handed over to Cao Cao.

When dealing with Wu Yi, Cao Zhang had a headache.

Gein, Wu Yi, has an extremely close relationship with the Cao family.Cao Cao's grandmother, Cao Teng's old lady Wu, was a member of the Chenliu Wu clan.And Wu Yi, who happened to be from the Wu family of Chenliu, was actually on the same level as Cao Cao in terms of seniority.In other words, this Wu Yi is Cao Zhang's elder...

It happened that this Wu Yi was Liu Bei's loyal supporter.

After hearing the news of Liu Bei's death, he burst into tears.

This also made Cao Zhang somewhat at a loss as to what to do, so he sent someone to send Wu Yi to Yedu.

"This shows the generosity and benevolence of the son of the world, but the benevolence of women is unavoidable."

After the fall of Chengdu, Cao Peng led a total of 8000 white camel soldiers, flying camel soldiers, and Wudang flying troops in his headquarters, stationed in Pi County, and never set foot in Chengdu again except for a brief appearance on the second day.

The battle of Yizhou was the battle of Cao Zhangliwei.

Chengdu will be Cao Zhang's place to display his talents and show his majesty, which is not suitable for him to participate in the past.

He was stationed in Pi County with Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun.After Yan Yan conquered Guangdu, he resigned from the army.From his tone, Cao Peng heard that he did not want to stay in Yizhou, so he invited Yan Yan to station in Pixian County together.Yan Yan also readily agreed, after all, under Cao Peng's command, there is another old soldier who is similar to his age.Although the two have different experiences, they have a lot to talk about when they are together.

Pi County in late spring has a beautiful scenery.

Cao Peng sat in the government office and asked some craftsmen to be found in Chengdu to make a small red clay stove.

Light a charcoal fire inside, and put a clay pot on the fire.

Then they took the Mengding yellow buds that were only picked during the Qingming Festival, and after a simple roast, they were crushed into fine powder.At this time, there was no systematic roasting process for tea.Cao Peng doesn't know much about this technique either, he just roasted the tea according to the knowledge he learned from watching tea farmers fry tea in his previous life in Hangzhou.

Mengding Huangya is the best Shu tea.

However, in later generations, it is rarely produced, and most of them are made in greenhouses, and the taste is much worse.

Sprinkle the crushed tea powder into the clay pot.Gently stir with a wooden spoon, the air is filled with a faint tea fragrance.

Scooped a spoonful of tea and poured it into a white teacup.

The golden-yellow tea soup is extraordinarily alluring, and everyone present couldn't help but be moved.

"Such a cool breeze, such a beautiful scenery, paired with such clear tea... Haha, I suddenly understand why the young master can write such an excellent work as the inscription on the humble room. The elegant style of the young master really convinces Fazheng."

As Fazheng spoke, he picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.

Cao Peng couldn't help laughing and cursing: "Xiao Zhisheng has a good mouth."

"His skills are all in his mouth."

At the first place under Cao Peng, there is still a young man sitting upright.

Speaking of young people, they seem to be a bit older, about 31 or so, somewhat similar to Cao Peng.He is about the same size as Cao Peng, with a height of eight feet or more.His appearance is handsome and his temperament is extremely extraordinary...

"Kong Ming, could it be that you are not convinced?"

This young man was none other than Zhuge Liang.

In the Battle of Deyang, Zhuge Liang finally surrendered to Cao Peng in desperation.

However, he was unwilling to surrender to Cao Cao.The reason...it is indeed that when Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou, he massacred the city several times.Zhuge Liang's ancestral home is Langya, and in that war, he was also affected a lot, and some relatives even lost their lives.This is also an important reason why Zhuge Liang is quite disgusted with Cao Cao.

Cao Peng didn't kill Zhuge Liang, but left him alive.

Zhuge Liang was not reconciled to retiring like this, and finally agreed to serve as Cao Peng's staff under Cao Peng's persuasion.

And Cao Zhang was not embarrassed, and Zhuge Liang was pardoned.

In this way, Zhuge Liang stayed in Pi County with Cao Peng.

Hearing Fazheng's words, the corners of Zhuge Liang's mouth twitched, "If Kong Ming has three years, no, two years, he can prevent you from attacking Mianzhu."

In his words, he seemed unconvinced.

Compared with Fazheng, Zhuge Liang's understanding of Xichuan was ultimately insufficient.

He didn't expect that there was such a trick as Yinping Xiaodao, so that Fazheng captured Mianzhu, which made Liu Bei's entire situation change drastically.

But Fazheng looked disdainful, and sneered: "Even if I don't take the Yinping path, Kong Ming, you can block the young master's footsteps by relying on Jiameng Pass? Tell you, the young master has been unwilling to attack Jiameng Pass by force, because he is waiting for the son Zhang .If Prince Zhang could have been faster then, I am afraid that you will not be able to hold the Jiameng Pass for 30 days."

Zhuge Liang was speechless for a moment.

Fighting depends on brains, but in the face of absolute strength, resourcefulness is not everything.

Zhuge Liang is also a person who can use ingenuity, but Cao Peng chose a step-by-step tactic at that time, which made him helpless.

Seeing the two quarreling, Cao Peng also had a headache.

Hastily waved his hands, indicating that the two are not arguing.The three of them drank tea for a while, Zhuge Liang changed the subject and said softly: "Although the character of Mr. Zhang is not very good, it is just right for the young master."

Cao Peng's contribution is too great, if he changes another person, he will inevitably have the heart of the master.

The cunning rabbits are exhausted, and the lackeys are cooking!
This has been the case since ancient times.

Cao Peng smiled when he heard this, leaned on the armchair, and was silent in thought.

If it were Cao Pi, I'm afraid that without further ado, Wu Yi would be beheaded first, and then he would report to Cao Cao...

"Don't talk about this troublesome thing again, you and I drink tea, drink tea.

The rare fine weather is the time for leisure, so why worry about trivial matters? "

Cao Peng smiled and picked up the tea bowl.

But in his heart, he was muttering: Cao Cao has ascended the throne... This is different from history.I'm afraid that his ascension to the throne is more about laying the foundation for Cao Zhang.However, what will he do next?

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The Yizhou war has been suspended for half a year.

Chengdu has experienced two turmoil in a year, and its vitality has also been severely damaged.

After Cao Zhang occupied Chengdu, under the recommendation of Cao Peng, he recruited Liu Ba and others to restore the people's livelihood in Yizhou.

However, it is easy to destroy, but difficult to build.

Back then, Cao Peng had several years to stir up Yizhou's economy into a pot of porridge.

Now if he wants to recover, it will take less than ten years, and it may be difficult to reach the original level.However, at least Cao Zhang is working hard!No matter how jerky he did it, he was working hard to restore his original appearance.

At the end of the 16th year of Jian'an, Cao Zhang ordered people to requisition 50 hu of grain and grass from Nanjun and Hanzhong.At the same time, people were sent to buy countless cattle and sheep from Hehuang to help the people of Xichuan tide over the difficulties and restore people's livelihood.

Later, he asked Cao Cao to set up a silver house in Yizhou.

After repeated discussions and repeated consultations, Cao Zhang and his staff decided to abolish the Yizhou five baht coin on February [-], the day when the dragon raised its head, and ordered Jian'an Chongbao to be the only currency in circulation.

Five baht coins had been difficult to circulate as early as Liu Zhang's time.

There was even a period of time when there was a phenomenon of bartering in Chengdu...

Fortunately, Liu Zhang also devoted himself to the introduction of Jian'an Chongbao, but unfortunately, he was stabbed to death as soon as it was implemented.

Who killed Liu Zhang?
There is no need to pursue it anymore!
Zhuge Liang knew very well that it was not Liu Bei's method.

If it wasn't Liu Bei, who would it be?

Anyway, Liu Zhang is dead, Liu Bei is also dead, and Xi Chuan finally stabilized, let Liu Bei bear this crime.Many people, such as Huang Quan, suspected Cao Cao in private.But it seems useless to discuss this issue now.At least Cao Zhang is sincerely planning for Xi Chuan. Although he is still a little young, and sometimes even a little naive, he is really sincere.

With this heart, it is enough!
"There are many people in Xichuan Mountain, and there are even Nanzhong barbarians, which are always a disaster."

In the Chengdu government office, Huang Quan talked eloquently, "I also know a thing or two about the policies that my son implemented in Jingnan before, which is very good! Therefore, I think that the laws that my son implemented in Jingnan can be implemented in Xichuan.

The establishment of the Daxing Mansion in Yueyi is responsible for dealing with the barbarians in the South and Central China, and it will be effective in the future. "

Cao Zhang smiled wryly, "The law of Jingnan is not my work.

It was planned by my fourth brother and promoted by me... After Chengdu stabilized, I invited my fourth brother to come over several times to discuss some things with him.But the fourth brother pushed left and right, and he still refused to come. "

The fourth brother Cao Zhang mentioned was Cao Peng.

According to the ranking in the genealogy, among the second generation of Cao, Cao Peng ranked fourth.Although he is not a direct descendant, Cao Zhang still respects him as his elder brother.Above Cao Peng, now only Cao Xiu is left.

After hearing this, Huang Quan smiled wryly in his heart.

The son of my family is very forthright and decisive.

Although sometimes she is a little gentle, such as when it comes to Wu Yi's affairs, she shows the benevolence of a woman, but generally speaking, she is sensitive and eager to learn, not ashamed to ask questions, and willing to study hard, so she must be a wise master in the future.However, Cao Zhang's dependence and trust on Cao Peng also made Huang Quan feel helpless and even a little headache.

Huang Quan respected Cao Peng very much.

This is a person who knows how to advance and retreat, and who is important.

Huang Quan knew that Cao Peng refused to come to Chengdu just to create momentum for Cao Zhang, and he didn't want to steal Cao Zhang's limelight.But whenever Cao Zhang had a problem, he first thought of Cao Peng. Huang Quan was really uncomfortable.

I am your staff member!
But he also knew that Cao Peng was Cao Zhang's first teacher, and the two had a very good relationship.

Not only that, the two are still brothers-in-law, and even Cao Zhang's son was adopted by Cao Peng the year before last.With such a relationship between the two, Cao Zhang has nothing to say about his dependence on Cao Peng.Fortunately, Cao Peng knew things very well. Every time Cao Zhang sent someone to ask for advice, he would write a letter saying that he asked Cao Zhang to ask Huang Quan and Liu Ba for advice.

"The general's move is also to temper the son.

In the future, the son needs to control the overall situation, how can he ask the general for everything?Don't do it well, I'm afraid it will bring disaster to the general. "

"I know that too."

At this moment, I suddenly heard the report from the small school: "Your Majesty ordered Chang to come here to deliver the decree."

Cao Zhang got up quickly, and went forward with Huang Quan and others.

The person who came to preach the decree was Yue Ban.

After seeing Cao Zhang, he immediately said: "Prince, Your Majesty has a secret order with the crown prince, please leave the idlers."

Secret decree?

Cao Zhang shuddered Lingling.

Huang Quan and others also hurriedly exited the hall.

"What is His Majesty's intention at this time? So mysterious?"

Huang Quan couldn't bear it and asked in a low voice.

But seeing Liu Ba's solemn expression and no one around, he said softly: "Fair and cautious! Your Majesty's decree this time, I'm afraid it's something important... Maybe it's to clear the way for the crown prince. You I don't want to figure it out."

obstacle?

Huang Quan's heart trembled, and he looked at Liu Ba in amazement.

However, just as Cao Zhang was leading the decree, Zhang Yun, Dianman, Xu Yi and others came to the government office in a hurry.

The three of them looked solemn and did not greet Huang Quan.

This also made Huang Quan and Liu Ba feel even more uneasy...

After a while, Yue Ban walked out with Cao Zhang.However, Cao Zhang's complexion was not good-looking, even somewhat gloomy.

"Prince!"

Seeing that Cao Zhang remained silent for a long time, Yue Ban urged in a low voice.

Cao Zhang, on the other hand, had a gloomy face, and even said in an impatient tone: "Don't make noise, I know how to measure...

Yuande! "

"Here!"

"Go to Pi County immediately and ask the general to come.

Just say... Your Majesty has sent an order, please come to receive the order.Hurry up and go back, there must be no mistakes. "

Unexpectedly, Dianman showed hesitation.

"Prince, do you want me to go?"

"or……"

Cao Zhang turned his gaze and landed on Xu Yi.

Xu Yi immediately said: "Prince, Feichen doesn't want to go, but this hip has a disease, it is really not suitable for riding, please forgive me, Prince."

Huang Quan almost laughed out loud.

The so-called hip disease, if you put it bluntly, it means 'I have hemorrhoids in the buttocks', so I can't ride a horse.

Xu Yi is really talented even if he can find such an excuse.

Cao Zhang turned his gaze to Dianman again.

"Yuande!"

"Okay, then I'll go!"

After Dianman finished speaking, he gave Xu Yi a vicious look, turned and left.

But this made Huang Quan and Liu Ba even more conjecture.The two of them couldn't help feeling panic in their hearts, fidgeting on the sidelines.

Cao Zhang was in the court, pacing restlessly.

In the evening, Cao Peng and Dianman rushed over.

"Prince, what is His Majesty's will?"

"The more you wait!"

Cao Zhang was very embarrassed and turned to look at Yue Ban.

But Yue Ban stood up and took out the imperial decree, "Cao Peng accepts the decree."

Cao Peng quickly lowered his body to accept the order, "Cao Peng, the general who will conquer the west, the new Marquis Cao Peng, will take up the post of general when he received the order, and set off immediately to return to Chang'an."

Liu Ba and Huang Quan were keenly aware that Zhang He Dianman and Xu Yi all became tense in court.

The two of them felt their heart beating for a while, and cold sweat ran down their backs, soaking their clothes.

This is clearly to remove Cao Peng's military power!

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, but his expression was extremely relaxed.

"Minister Cao Peng, accept the order!"

While speaking, he got up and stepped forward, taking the imperial decree from Yue Ban's hand.

"Prince, Your Majesty has a decree to immediately order the minister to rush back to Chang'an... Your Majesty, I am about to leave now and hurry on my way."

"Wait!"

Cao Zhang said suddenly: "Fourth brother, I will go with you."

"what?"

"Father has a decree, and he wants me to return to Chang'an.

The affairs of Yizhou will be temporarily managed by Shi Tao, the prefect of Hanzhong, and will be the governor of the capital... Also, His Majesty will set up a Daxing Mansion with Yueyi County, dismiss the southern captain Hao Zhao, pay homage to the governor of the Daxing Mansion of Yueyi County, and take up his post immediately . "

Cao Peng was even more puzzled after hearing this!
On the contrary, Zhang Hedian, Man Xuyi and the other three breathed a sigh of relief, and let go of the big hand that was clenched on the hilt of the sword.

Zhang He, Dianman, and Xu Yi three people know: I will take Youxue as a general and return to Chang'an immediately... If Youxue is half dissatisfied or hesitant after receiving the order, he will be killed on the spot and will not disobey orders.

This!

Fu, really lucky...

(End of this chapter)