Cao Thief

Chapter 8 Planning for the Future (12)

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The minds of the ancients were actually far simpler than those of later generations.

Of course, simplicity does not mean stupidity, which involves a dialectic problem.In fact, Cao Peng did not understand what this dialectic is all about until his death in his previous life.Sometimes I feel that the effect of using dialectics to mix things up and confuse right and wrong is not bad.

Wang Meng and Cao Ji are very simple people.

Even though Wang Meng had been Qu Shuai, but in terms of his nature, his thoughts were not complicated.

Not to mention Cao Ji, who has lived for more than 30 years and has hardly walked out of Zhongyang Mountain.In Cao Ji's eyes, Cao Peng is pure and filial in nature; in Wang Meng's eyes, he is bold and careful.A 13-year-old child can sneak into other people's mansions without anyone noticing, then take their lives, and finally leave quietly... This kind of calmness, this kind of meticulous mind, is by no means comparable to ordinary people.

And such a person is the one who does great things!
After dawn, the two families had left the area of ​​Zhongyang Mountain.

Originally, from Zhongyang Town to Jiyang, you only need to go west, and you can get there in less than five days.

But Cao Peng thought that it was too easy to be overtaken by going west.Moreover, the five members of their family rely on their legs to travel; but if the Wuyin County government pursues them, they will definitely pursue them on horseback.Two legs are no match for four legs.In this case, it is necessary to make arrangements in advance.

So Cao Peng suggested, go south first, and you will be able to enter Biyang County in about a day.

And Biyang County is already under the rule of Liu Biao.

Even if the Wuyin county government found out about their whereabouts, they still needed to be cautious.

Then go west from Biyang County, and you can reach Jiyang County in about five or six days... In terms of time, it seems to take two or three days longer, but in terms of safety factor, it is better than going directly to Jiyang County. Undoubtedly much safer.

"Father, mother, uncle..."

During a break on the way, Cao Peng explained: "Actually, it may not take time for us to travel from Biyang to Jiyang County."

Wang Meng was very interested in Cao Peng, and couldn't help asking: "Ah Fu, what do you say? If you go to Biyang, the distance will increase by at least one-third, so how can it not take time?"

"Biyang is under the rule of Liu Jingzhou, and it is said that it has been relatively peaceful these years.

After we entered Biyang, we tried to buy a bullock cart... and then drove on the road, which was always much more convenient than walking on two legs. "

"Buy a bullock cart?"

When Cao Ji heard this, he immediately called out.

"You child is simply whimsical... Do you know how much an ox cart costs? We don't have a lot of money on us, and it will take a lot of money to settle down with your sister in the future. You bought an ox cart. Did Empress Yang ask your sister to pay for it?"

After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, there was a shortage of cattle.

The cost of this bullock cart is not low, so Cao Ji is naturally reluctant to spend such unjustified money.

Cao Peng sighed, "Father, buying an ox cart is not only for the convenience of traveling, but also involves a matter of face."

Wang Meng waved his hand to signal Cao Ji not to speak, and asked curiously, "Ah Fu, why don't you tell Uncle, what's the benefit of buying an ox cart?"

"Father, uncle...we have now lost our elder sister, but it is not an escape.

My brother-in-law is also a man of face in Jiyang.If our past is too shabby, even if he doesn't care, it's hard to guarantee that the members of the Deng clan won't care either.But if you catch up with a bullock cart, at least on the surface, it will be beautiful.Brother-in-law's face is better, even if the members of the Deng clan are dissatisfied, they will not be too embarrassed.

Dad, it's like when you go to a relative's house, no matter how good your relationship is, but if you go there empty-handed, the treatment will definitely not be the same as going there in a fancy car.Besides, let's go there in a bullock cart, and even if we don't want it anymore, we can sell it in Jiyang County.

With your brother-in-law here, are you still afraid that we will lose money? "

As the saying goes, poor people are neglected in the busy city, and rich people have distant relatives in the mountains.

This car battle in ancient times is like the car of later generations.Even driving a Poussin can make people feel a little respect.

Wang Meng nodded repeatedly, and praised: "My dear brother, Ah Fu is more thoughtful than us. In my opinion, just buy a bullock cart."

Mrs. Zhang felt sorry for her son even more!

After driving all night, Cao Peng's face was sallow and looked very tired.

In addition, I got five guan coins from Cheng Ji, so I have some confidence in my heart.So after Wang Meng expressed his opinion, Mrs. Zhang immediately agreed.

"You rammer, just listen to your friend's advice.

Peng'er is an educated and literate person, so he must be more considerate than you.

He is right, although we are fleeing to Ah Nan, we are not fleeing.Among other things, we must protect Ah Nan's face, and we must not let her be looked down upon by others in the clan. "

Cao Ji is not a very assertive person, if it was just Cao Peng, he might agree.

But since even Wang Meng said that, Cao Ji had to think about it seriously.He has always respected Wang Meng, thinking that Wang Meng is knowledgeable and capable.And this time, he was implicated because of his own family, so Wang Meng's opinion became extremely important... Yes, Ah Nan should not be underestimated!

"Well, that's the decision."

After Cao Peng came up with his idea, he ran to the side to rest.

With his current status, he can only make suggestions.As for whether it can be adopted?He believed that with Wang Meng's insight, he could see the clue.

He and Wang Mai took a piece of pancake and ate it with big mouthfuls.

"Ah Fu, what are your plans for the future?"

"after?"

Wang Mai swallowed the pancakes, wiped his clothes with his hands, looked at the adults who were discussing matters, and said softly, "I mean, what do you want to do after sister Nan settles down?"

"What about you?"

Wang Mai bit his lip, hesitated for a moment and said, "I want to join the army."

"Join the army?"

"That's right, a real man should hold a murderous sword and make great achievements. Now Cao Gong serves the emperor, and the capital is Xudu. It's time for us to serve the country."

Cao Peng put down the pancakes and stared at Wang Mai for a long time.

He sighed softly, "Brother Hutou, are you willing to listen to my advice?"

"you say!"

"I know that you are capable, and I know your intentions.

But now is not the time for you and me to join the army... I think, now, you and I should study hard and make ourselves stronger.

Learn literary and martial arts, and sell the goods to the emperor's house.

But if your product is not good, you won't be able to sell it at a good price.

Look at the heroes of today, which one is not capable?Let’s not talk about the distance, let’s talk about Wuyin County... a small county magistrate forced us to leave our hometown.Do you know why?Our ability is not good enough, our reputation is not big enough, otherwise, how can we be rampant when we are young?Moreover, even if you and I join the army now, if no one recommends us, we can only start as soldiers.If you fight at the forefront, you won't earn much credit.If things go on like this, before you become famous, you will become a lonely soul without a master.

Brother Hutou, listen to me, let's study hard for a few more years.When our skills are improved and our reputation is great, maybe Cao Guild will come to invite us to do things in person.Think about it, is it better for you to go to the unknown past yourself, or to be invited by others? "

Wang Mai's eyes were shining brightly, revealing excitement.

"Ah Fu, will Mr. Cao really come to invite us?"

"As long as we have real skills, Mr. Cao will definitely come to invite us."

Wang Mai couldn't help but giggled and nodded repeatedly.

As for Cao Peng, he closed his eyes and recharged his batteries... It seemed that he was very calm.

But in fact, Cao Peng's thoughts are one after another.

To say that the most promising in the future is Cao Cao.But it is not an easy task to gain a foothold in Cao Ying...

Even if Cao Cao issued an order to promote talents in the future, if he didn't have real skills, how could he gain a firm foothold.

It is really not a good opportunity to vote for Cao Cao now.

At this stage in history, Cao Cao's life was not too easy.

At least, Cao Peng knew that in the near future, Cao Cao would face a disastrous defeat...

A thought suddenly flashed in my mind, but it was only a flash, and then disappeared!Now is not the time to think about these things, let's settle down in Jiyang first, and then make plans.At the same time, Cao Peng also developed a strong curiosity about his sister and brother-in-law who had never met.

Thorny Yang, Mrs. Deng?
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After a short break, the two families set off again.

More than ten years have passed since the Yellow Turban Rebellion in the first year of Zhongping, but the scars left by the war are still faintly visible.

Walking along the main road, sometimes you can walk for an hour without seeing any people.In the barren land, exposed bones can be seen from time to time... The weather is getting colder and colder. I heard that there have been several heavy snowfalls in places such as Guanzhong in the north, and even Luoyang has ushered in the first snow.

The cold weather, the desolate wildness, and the shocking scenes of devastation...

Cao Peng lay on his father's back, feeling endless bleakness in his heart.

In his previous life, he lived in a "prosperous age" and had never experienced the baptism of war.Although I have seen some on TV and movies, it is not always true.But now, he actually saw the wounds of the war, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

It may be bleak!

But Cao Peng knows that the future will be even more miserable than the present...

Three Kingdoms, although it was a passionate era, it also produced endless disasters.

I remember reading a book in my previous life, which recorded some data from the Three Kingdoms period.Before the Triumph of the Three Kingdoms, the north had a population of about 400 million, or nearly 80 households; after the fall of Cao Wei, there were only 58 households, or more than 400 million people, left in the north.Bashu also had a population of three to four million during this period, but when the Kingdom of Shu perished, there were only 28 households and a population of 96; the situation in Jiangdong was relatively better. Before the Three Kingdoms, there were about 200 million people. After Wu's demise, there were still 52 households left.

It sounds like Soochow seems to be the best!
But in fact, if the Soochow regime hadn't conquered Shanyue year after year and plundered a large number of people, its population base might not have been stronger than that of Shu.

And after the Three Kingdoms, it was the Five Hurons...

It was also the darkest period in the history of the Han people. There were not one Han people in the north, and they were even used as rations by those barbarians of different races, calling them 'two-legged sheep'.

Cao Peng suddenly shuddered, and subconsciously grabbed Cao Ji's collar.

"Friend, what's wrong with you? But you're not feeling well?"

Don't look at Cao Ji often blaming Cao Peng, in private, his care for Cao Peng is even stronger than Zhang's.

"Father, I'm fine!"

Cao Peng woke up from his thoughts, forced a smile, and answered in a low voice.

"If you feel uncomfortable, you must tell Dad... don't hold on to it by yourself."

Those blunt words of concern made Cao Peng feel warm in his heart.

Subconsciously, he put his face on Cao Ji's back, closed his eyes, and said softly, "Father, I'm really fine! Really, don't worry."

"It's fine, it's fine!"

Cao Ji smiled foolishly, and supported Cao Peng with his hand.

"Ah Fu, are you tired!"

Wang Meng opened his mouth suddenly, and then said to Cao Ji: "My dear brother, I have walked this road before. I remember passing the stream in front, there is a carriage and horse station. I don't know if it is still open... But even if it has been abandoned, It can also be a resting place, let's take a rest, how about it?"

After walking for almost a whole day, I saw that it was getting dark.

Even those who are as strong as Cao Ji and Wang Meng feel a little tired, let alone Zhang, a woman from a Taoist family.

"Alright, take a break.

It is estimated that Wuyin County will not be able to catch up, so we don't have to worry about it... My mother, if you work harder, you can rest in front. "

In this way, Wang Meng opened the way in front, Cao Ji carried Cao Peng on his back, Wang Mai supported Zhang Shi, and marched with one foot deep and one foot shallow.

When the sun sets and the sky is dyed red by the sunset, beside a withered maple forest, a chariot and horse post appears in Cao Peng's sight.

At the entrance of the post station, a five-meter-long pole was erected.

A dilapidated lantern swayed in the wind, so eye-catching in the sunset...

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