Cao Thief

Chapter 89 Gambling

From Pingyu, we traveled back to Yishui, and in about two days, we arrived at the junction of Runan and Yingchuan.

Because they missed the county seat of Dingying County, Dianwei and his party had to stay overnight in Heilujian.This Heilujian is also the source of Yishui, so it is called Yishui Riverside.Although Heilujian is not far from Dingying County, Dianwei is unwilling to continue on his way.

Before he accompanied Cao Cao, he didn't feel anything.

But now that Dian Wei is traveling alone, he finds that there are too many disturbances in the county town.

Due to the exposure of his identity, after he came out of Pingyu, local officials would go out of the county to greet him wherever he went.Even if Dian Wei didn't want to get in touch with those people, he could only greet them patiently.After all, he was an official in the same dynasty, so he had to take care of this situation.But once or twice he could still hold his temper, and after more times, Dian Wei became a little impatient... Not to mention anything else, just greeted and greeted, even if Dian Wei couldn't enter the city, he still had to delay a lot of time.Dian Wei was eager to return home, and really didn't want to delay any longer.

For Cao Peng, it was not a big deal for him to miss out on Ding Ying's Sutou.

Wearing stars and wearing moons is not unheard of, and sleeping in the wilderness is nothing new.

Moreover, Man Chong also sent a team of people to take care of Dian Wei's clothing, food and accommodation, and Dian Wei didn't need to worry about it.

After nightfall, a group of people settled down beside Heilujian.

Dian Wei pulled Wang Meng and talked by the campfire.These two people are similar to reckless characters, so they can often talk together; Deng Fan is pulled by Wang Mai to practice martial arts.Xia Houlan looked at it with a smile, and would pass by from time to time, giving pointers to the two of them...

Xia Houlan's martial arts are not outstanding, but she has been taught by a famous teacher, and her eyesight is not bad.

The things Cao Peng taught Deng Fanwang to buy were a bit too advanced to be honest.As a result, Wang Mai and the two practiced hard, but sometimes they still didn't understand.For the same problem, Cao Peng would let them understand it, while Xia Houlan would try her best to explain the truth clearly.

They are all people who practice guns. In this regard, Xia Houlan is definitely an authority.

Others stood by, watching the two brats practice their guns there.Deng Juye kept busy, and Mrs. Hong helped to light the fire and cook the meal.Occasionally, when they hear the applause from the side, the couple will show a look of relief.In their view, their son is walking on a broad road!

Cao Peng took Cao Ji and hid in the tent.

Holding the stack of so-called 'Books from Heaven', he explained it to Cao Ji very conscientiously.

With the scientific and technological strength at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Peng couldn't explain the particularly brilliant sword fighting skills.Especially in later generations, with the development of science and technology and the advent of the era of large machines, most swords and swords on the market are cast by machines, while the traditional knife-making and forging technology is gradually unknown.Although some people claim to forge according to ancient methods under the guise of reviving traditional crafts, they are nothing more than trickery and flashy.Most of the things Cao Peng explained were things he learned from books.

He didn't understand it himself, so he could only give a general idea.

But Cao Ji is an expert in this field, often a simple idea will give birth to a detailed operation process in his mind...

What Cao Peng explained is actually the method of pouring steel, and Su Tiedao.

200 years after the Three Kingdoms period, the method of frying steel was gradually replaced by the method of pouring steel.During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Qimu Huaiwen, a great military caster, combined the ancient secret method to create the very famous Su Tie Dao.It is said that this iron knife can break thirty pieces, and its sharpness was among the best at that time.

Cao Ji has mastered the double liquid quenching method.

The early appearance of the bellows has greatly increased the furnace temperature.

Put pig iron and wrought iron together in one place, and several nights will make steel.

"Using soft iron as the spine, bathing with the urine of five animals, quenching with the oil of five animals..." Cao Peng patiently explained the basic procedures of forging Su Tie knife to Cao Ji one by one.Cao Ji, on the other hand, seemed to be concentrating, sometimes whispering softly, and sometimes thinking silently.

"Friend, the method you mentioned is indeed very promising.

It's just that if you want to fully grasp it, it may be difficult to succeed within a year or two.According to what you said, the weapon made by this kind of sword-fighting technique can break thirty sticks.I'm not very sure whether this can be done with thirty shards, but ten shards should not be a big problem. "

Cao Peng laughed, "Father, you don't have to worry... I think Mr. Cao will give you enough time. But after arriving in Xudu, you must forge thirty steel knives of the same level as soon as possible. As long as you have these three Ten steel knives, my child can guarantee you to be in charge of Zhuye Prison."

"Thirty..."

Cao Ji showed a look of embarrassment.

To be honest, a good knife does not take a few years to make, and it is very difficult to make it.

In a month's time, not to mention thirty iron knives, I'm afraid it will be difficult to succeed with three.Cao Peng's request was indeed beyond Cao Ji's ability.

"Father, my child doesn't ask you to use the sharp blade of the magic weapon, if you can break three strokes, that's enough!"

"Three strokes...you can give it a try. It's just that it's more troublesome to make thirty strokes a month. It will take three months, at least three months, to make it possible. Friends, since you have This stirrup, the holy weapon of the saddle, why must you forge thirty steel knives? I think, with these two treasures, it is impossible for Mr. Cao to neglect us, what do you think..."

"With these two treasures, it is indeed possible to enter the Zhuye prison." Cao Peng said seriously: "But the problem is...you can't be the only one in the Zhuye prison, and there must be skilled craftsmen among them. With your current ability, Are you sure you can deter those people?"

"I'm afraid not!"

Cao Peng nodded, "That's it...Father, don't forget what official position Cao Gong is now. Da Sikong directly governs the Shaofu, and Zhuye Supervisor is under the control of Cao Gong. Regardless of whether Cao Gong is really There are papers and papers, but one thing is certain, Mr. Cao attaches great importance to this. If Dad can forge thirty steel knives of the same level in one month... no, three months, at least he can be regarded as one Grandmaster. Do you enter Zhuyejian with nothing, or enter Zhuyejian in the name of a master?
Dad, you should be able to tell the difference between the two. "

This is a question that even a fool can figure out...

It's like in later generations, with the same level, one has nothing, and the other comes with countless names and certificates, which one will the leaders value?

Cao Ji pondered for a long time, then took a long breath and stood up.

"Father, where are you going?"

"If I want to hit thirty good swords in three months, I will definitely not be able to do it alone. I still need your uncle Dian's assistance in this matter, borrowing his name and connections, otherwise it is impossible to succeed... Penger, let me discuss with your uncle Dian, you go to accompany your mother and your sister. Your uncle and grandson are not here, your sister is a little unstable... You also know that she is pregnant, it is inevitable."

Cao Peng agreed, and walked out of the small tent with Cao Ji.

At this time, the camp was very lively.A large group of people sat around the bonfire, shouting loudly, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.

In the middle, Deng Fan and Wang Mai are wrestling.

One of these two people is born with supernatural power, and the other is excellent in skills, so that they are evenly matched.

Cao Ji went straight to Dian Wei to discuss matters. Cao Peng was about to talk to his mother Zhang Shi and sister Cao Nan when he heard someone behind him shout: "Ah Fu!"

Turning his head to look, it was Xia Houlan.

In the light of the fire, Xiahou Lanjun's face was reddish, as if he had drunk a lot of wine.

"I heard from Tiger Head and Big Bear that you taught them their abilities?"

Cao Peng still had a good impression of Xia Houlan, so he nodded and asked in surprise, "That's the case, what's the matter?"

"I don't believe it!" Xia Houlan said loudly: "If you really have such abilities, how could Dawanggang be defeated by me? I don't believe it!"

When saying these words, Xia Houlan looked a little hideous.

He does have enough reason to be depressed!

All his life, he has not been going well.In his early years, he studied art with a teacher, and followed his best friend to find Tong Yuan, but he was almost rejected by Tong Yuan because of his poor aptitude.What is qualification?Xia Houlan still hasn't figured it out to this day.For this reason, he also practiced hard, but at the same time, his brother made rapid progress, but he, like a snail, made very slow progress.

After going down the mountain, he accompanied his brother and defected to Gongsun Zan.

With her martial arts skills, Xia Houlan became a follower of the white horse, and a vanguard battalion.

At that time, Xia Houlan thought that this was his opportunity to turn around.Unexpectedly, in the first battle, they encountered Yuan Shaojun's most elite first boarding camp!

Qu Yi, the lead general who entered the camp first, was obviously not something Xia Houlan could deal with.

After a fierce battle, Xia Houlan fights a bloody path, only to learn that Gongsun Zan is going to use him as a scapegoat...

No way, Xia Houlan had no choice but to leave her hometown and go to Cao Cao.The battle of Wancheng had nothing to do with his bullshit.But with Cao Cao's defeat, the Qingzhou soldiers suddenly rebelled, so that in the panic, Xia Houlan and the brigade were separated.As a military lord, he was separated from his subordinates, which was tantamount to telling others that he was not a qualified general.Killed in the middle of the night, managed to get out of danger, and met Cao Peng again... For this reason, Xia Houlan's most beloved horse was killed by Dian Wei's punch!

Xia Houlan felt that she was really depressed...

But who can he talk to?
Dian Wei?

Xia Houlan couldn't afford to provoke her.

Wei Yan?

It seems to be much smarter than him.

After escaping from Nanyang County, the tense heartstrings finally relaxed.

Xia Houlan drank some wine and heard that Cao Peng taught Wang Mai and Deng Fan's abilities, which made her feel even more uncomfortable.

We are all common people at the same time, why do you, Cao Peng, be valued by others wherever you go?

I have studied art for ten years, but in the end I am like a lost dog, pretending to be a grandson everywhere, always being looked down upon?

With the help of Jiu Jin, Xia Houlan stopped Cao Peng.

He didn't have any other intentions, he just wanted to humiliate Cao Peng and vent his depression.Because he knew that Cao Peng's martial arts were not very strong, and he was on the same level as him.He didn't believe what Wang Mai and Deng Fan said, and thought that Wang Mai and Deng Fan were just hugging Cao Peng's thigh.

Xia Houlan felt that Cao Peng had absolutely no guts to fight her.

Unexpectedly, Cao Peng frowned, looked Xia Houlan up and down, and suddenly asked with a smile: "Xiahou, what if you lose to me?"

"I will lose to you?"

Xia Houlan couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Ah Fu, it's not that I underestimate you, I can get you down with just three tricks."

"Okay, then we can try... But what if you lose?"

The dispute between the two attracted the attention of others.Wang Mai and Deng Fan also stopped and hurried forward.

"Xiahou, what are you doing?"

This was originally just a very common sentence, but it made Xia Houlan furious.

Why, why is everyone turning to you?

"What am I doing?" Xia Houlan roared sharply: "Ah Fu, if I lose to you, I will be your servant and slave for the rest of my life, and I will never regret it."

(End of this chapter)