The moon is bright and the stars are sparse, the autumn wind is blowing, and the leaves make a pleasant rustling sound under the blowing of the autumn wind. Occasionally, a few leaves that have traveled far away for a long time return to the embrace of Mother Earth through the power of the autumn wind. There is no trace of sadness, but a little more joy.
of joy.
Yes, if you look at the same scene from different angles, you will have different perceptions. Just like a stupid painter who put his paintings in a square and let others pick out the bad parts, his self-confidence completely collapsed.
Don't try to unify everyone's ideas. Not only is this a stupid behavior, but it may also cause many people to backlash against your behavior.
Well, the reason why such boring thoughts came to Li Shushi's head was because Cao Ren was sitting opposite him and drinking with him.
"Speaking of it, you and I have known each other for more than five years since the First World War in Qiao County."
Li Shushi knew the purpose of Cao Ren's visit to Li Shushi's residence because Cao Cao had already revealed some things to him. Among them was a man who seemed to be not very agile and had a unique taste. It should be said that his life would have been more normal in the Tang Dynasty.
Cao Cao's father Cao Song's arrangements and methods, otherwise Cao Cao would never have had such confidence.
Obviously, none of the all-powerful heroes who emerged in the late Han Dynasty were given for nothing. Behind them, you can see groups of strong supporters. Those princes who look like heroes or lords in the foreground are just recommended by these supporters.
It's just a "doll". When the profits were finally collected, it was doubtful whether the princes really got the biggest heads.
Of course, the role of force is mutual. The subordinates hope that their own interests can override the leader, but the leader also hopes that his orders can be fully implemented without compromise, so there is the game between king and minister, and there is richness.
Colorful stories.
Feitinghou Cao Song is the supporter behind Cao Cao who has been ignored by people.
Let’s leave the story of this old man for later. Anyway, although he is a father who works hard for his son, other than that, he can basically be classified as a villain. It can be said that if he didn’t have such a good son, there would probably be no one else.
Compared to his adoptive father Cao Teng, even a guy like Shi Changshi, who is known as a heinous person, must not be willing to give in too much.
Therefore, in order to support Cao Cao, the most promising of Cao's descendants, Cao Song secretly did a lot of work, and one of the more important steps was to find Cao Ren, who was not only experienced in the military, but also had political experience.
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"Yes, if it weren't for my younger brother's bravery and insistence on competing with your Excellency's army, I would not have met you. In the words of those Buddhists, it is the relationship between me and Your Excellency.
There seems to be some kind of fate."
"You always call me Sir, it sounds so awkward. Why don't you and I treat each other as brothers? That's the case with Meng De."
"Zixiao admires your open-mindedness. Your Majesty has cultivated Zixiao and his younger brother, but I really dare not sit on an equal footing with you."
"Haha, seeing Zixiao now, I really can't imagine that you were a wandering ranger back then, and you regarded discipline as nothing."
Speaking of this, both Li Shushi and Cao Ren couldn't help but smile, especially Cao Ren himself, who showed a little embarrassment in his nostalgia. After all, these are all the dark history of his youth and ignorance.
However, these words also made Cao Ren fall into memories.
He once lived in a wealthy family, and his father became the governor of two thousand dan because of family connections. Although the family's wealth cannot be compared with that of the Cao Teng-Cao Cao family, which is close to the clan, it is enough for Cao Ren to
It was very exciting.
Different from his younger brother Cao Chun, Cao Ren did not like reading classics and history collections very much since he was a child. Although he read a lot of books under the pressure of his father, the effect was conceivable. Even after dealing with the prosecution of his father and his instructors,
I will forget most of it when I look back.
But there was only one kind of book that Cao Ren seemed to have less trouble with, and that was the art of war.
Of course, it's only as long as it doesn't give you a headache. It's simply impossible to get him to immerse himself in reading with interest.
So what was Cao Ren’s hobby at that time?
Dressed in bright clothes, angry horses, and free-spirited knights. This was Cao Ren's dream, and it was also a portrayal of the life of his beloved clan brother Cao Cao at that time.
So Cao Ren, who had ambitions, was heartbroken about the necessary skills for a ranger, such as wielding swords and clubs. Although his father hoped that Cao Ren could make a breakthrough in his studies, becoming a general was not such a bad thing.
.How can we say that the Han Dynasty is not the Song Dynasty? Although it emphasizes literature, it will never underestimate martial arts. And because
Due to the years of unrest, being a general has become the easiest profession besides relatives and eunuchs to be granted a title. With the strength of the Cao family, Cao Ren can do well after joining the military as long as he is not too fussy.
position, so it was acquiesced that Cao Ren changed his life plan for him.
When Cao Ren was fifteen years old and was able to study abroad, he was like a wild horse that had escaped from its stiffness. With his rich family background, outstanding skills and bold personality, he immediately gained a huge reputation in the Huaisi area.
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Moreover, apart from visiting his father when he passed away and discussing the separation of the family with Cao Chun, he almost never went back during the holidays. Of course, it was Cao Chun who took care of his father's filial piety.
processed.
Li Shushi can still remember the self-blame and sentimentality when Cao Ren told him all this. He said that when Cao Chun was plundered by Li Shushi and taken to Bingzhou (formerly), he had returned to his former home, in the ancestral hall.
He knelt in front of his father's row for a long time.
The reason why he knelt down at that time was because he was willful and failed to take care of his younger brother who had a more promising future, causing his younger brother to fall into an extremely dangerous situation. This result made him extremely self-blame and annoyed.
By the way, Cao Chun and Cao Ren are actually brothers. The elder brother is bohemian on the surface, while Cao Chun is definitely a slut. Otherwise, how could he give up his duty of keeping filial piety because of Su Xiaololi?
Of course, this could also be an excuse that Cao Chun was looking for to make himself feel at ease knowing that he, as Li Shushi's prisoner, could not resist. However, if he was truly a mighty and unyielding person, he would not need such an excuse at all. Right, he surrendered
Cao Chun children's shoes.
"Yes, I plan to stay with my father for a while. It wasn't until I became an official that I understood the meaning of the teachings my father told me. 'A son wants to be raised but not loved.' As the eldest son, I am a former
Nian is really quite confused."
"Okay, don't blame yourself. Look at Meng De. In his early years, he was just as crazy as Yuan Benchu. Now he has started to do things seriously. Maybe he will achieve great achievements in the future. At least he
I am more adaptable to this troubled world than I was originally."
"Based on my lord's ability to recognize people, I think it's good, so my hard work this time is not in vain. Speaking of which, I have put in a lot of trouble over the years, Jie people, Xianbei people, Huns... big and small
There were so many battles, and except for some faces that I remember well, I can hardly remember the rest. The only thing that is certain is my own growth."
Yes, Cao Ren has really grown up. The young man who could be described as "not practicing self-discipline" before, that is to say, not only was he dishonest but also behaved wildly and often did illegal and disciplinary things, he has now grown into a civil and military man who "strictly abides by the law"
All-rounder.
There are even rumors that in order to remember the various civil and military legal provisions that troubled him, Cao Ren placed a thick stack of potentially relevant legal provisions on the desk every time he worked.
Find it quickly.
This kind of behavior of leading by example makes the discipline of his unit always rank among the top in the entire Bingzhou Army.
Of course, his personal strength has also grown by leaps and bounds compared to before. Although he is still ranked in the middle among the many generals of the Bingzhou Army and may even fall down again if he is not careful, facing two potential newcomers Xiahou Dun and Xia Houyuan brothers
, anyway, the news that Li Shushi heard was that these two people failed to defeat Cao Ren together, but were teased by Cao Ren and became disgraced.
Of course, because he had been abused by Lu Bu and others in Luoyang before, although Cao Ren had the upper hand, it might not be that easy to easily defeat the Xiahou brothers in one versus two. It would probably take at least a hundred moves.
The Xiahou brothers were more confident after their physical strength was exhausted. After all, Cao Ren was far superior to the two brothers in terms of level and battlefield experience. Using his own attribute advantages and distributing physical strength more effectively in the battle, these battlefield experiences are not just talk.
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"Okay, let's say something embarrassing." Finally, Li Shushi decided to end this rather reminiscence-inducing atmosphere.
"I will hand over the three thousand soldiers and horses promised to Meng De directly to Yuan Rang and Miaocai. Although they are both good young men, they are still young. It is just a good time to get familiar with them here. I think Zi Xiao also knows the elite soldiers and those
The difference between a country warrior and a ranger."
Cao Ren did not speak, but just nodded. He did not intend to express any opinions on this matter, because he believed that Li Shushi had his own unique talent in discovering and cultivating talents, so he believed in the path that Li Shushi paved for the Xiahou brothers.
It will definitely be a good fit for the two of them. Besides, given the relationship between Li Shushi and the Cao family, Li Shushi has no need to harm them.
"As for Zixiao, although you plan to return to your hometown in Qiao County first, if your old troops are willing to follow you, you can take them with you. I will not put any obstacles in their way. This can be regarded as a tribute to you over the years.
Thank you for your support."
"Thank you very much. Ren and Mengde will never forget your kindness." This favor is not small. After all, the troops handed over to the Xiahou brothers are the Yellow Turban Army who are still behind in the second-line army. Although they have changed their positions after the second transfer.
The strength of the regular army is far better than that of the new recruits, but it is still far behind Cao Ren's elite troops who have trained for many years and participated in various battles.
"Then it's agreed. Maybe one day I will come to your Cao Zixiao's house to have a meal. Then don't shut out my family. If you dare to shut the door on me, I will stay at your house.
Let’s talk nicely~”
"If that day comes, Cao Ren will support your family even if he spends all his wealth. Besides, if I don't do this, I'm afraid Zihe will be the first to bring someone to my house and break down the door."
Hearing Li Shushi's words, Cao Ren couldn't help but laugh out loud. Although it sounded like Li Shushi was just making a joke, Cao Ren still solemnly gave Li Shushi a solemn guarantee.
"Then you go and say goodbye to Zihe. From now on, you two brothers will be separated from each other under the arrangement of your family for a long time, maybe even for the rest of your life. In addition, you also know that the current situation is strange, and I need to go north to Yanmen to escape.
If you still remember me in the future, please send me a few more letters and bring some local specialties from the Central Plains."
"Then, Ren takes leave. The former master's martial destiny will last forever."
Although the night is cold, the warrior's heart is full of fire.
