Deng Ji went to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, and Xun Yu and Guo Jia suddenly came to the door, which made Deng Ji feel uneasy.
He didn't know what the purpose of these two people was, but he vaguely felt that they were tempted to test. But what to test? Why to test? Deng Ji couldn't guess. He was not a quick-witted person to begin with.
This sudden situation naturally caused some panic.
"Sir, you are a great talent. How virtuous and capable Deng Ji is. He cannot afford such generous treatment from the Lord Attendant."
Deng Ji was born into a poor family. Although he was a member of the Dengcun tribe in Nanyang, he was just a branch. Xun Yu was born in the Yingchuan family. He had a prominent status and outstanding talents since he was a child. He had the talents of a king and assistant and was a famous person today. If we follow the nine grades of the Wei and Jin Dynasties
Deng Ji's background in Zhongzheng Zhilu was definitely below the fourth grade, maybe even fifth or sixth grade; while Xun Yu was actually born in the first grade, there was a world of difference between the two.
Xun Yu smiled and said: "Mr. Deng, you are welcome. May I ask, sir, what books have you learned?"
This means you have to take stock of your basics and ask your teacher to learn from you!
Deng Ji did not dare to be negligent and quickly replied: "I have learned Xiao Du's rules."
"oh?"
Xun Yu and Guo Jia looked at each other and nodded secretly.
Xiao Du Lv is the Han Lv explained by Du Yannian, one of the famous eleven heroes of Qilin Pavilion during the Western Han Dynasty. Du Yannian was the youngest son of Du Zhou, the imperial censor during the reign of Emperor Wu. Du Zhou was also a famous cruel official at that time, and he also compiled it.
In order to distinguish the father and son, the Han Code compiled by Du Zhou was called the Da Du Code, while the Han Code compiled by Du Yannian was called the Xiao Du Code.
Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, Xiao Du Lv has been mostly used as the standard, and it continues to this day.
Guo Jia asked: "Which Fangxiao Dulu did you learn?"
Xiao Du Lv lasted for two hundred years, and naturally derived many changes. For example, Wu Ping, a court official during Emperor Shun's reign, studied Xiao Du Lv for three generations; during the Yongping period, Guo Gong was also famous for teaching Xiao Du Lv to his father for thirty years.
After the prison was broken, there were hundreds of disciples...
If there are more people studying this, differences will naturally arise.
There are theories such as Wu Men Du Lv and Guo Clan Du Lv, and there have always been disputes between them.
Deng Ji scratched his head and said with some embarrassment: "I learned the laws of Han Dynasty from Zhongsun."
Guo Jia couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
The so-called Zhongsun Han Code is the Xiaodu Code compiled by Guo Gong. Guo Gong, courtesy name Zhongsun, was from Yingchuan.
Xun Yu couldn't help but look at Guo Jia and said with a smile: "Fengxiao, I never thought that you, a descendant of the Guo family, would be valued by others despite abandoning Xiao Du Lv."
Deng Ji was startled, "Guo Jijiu, is he a descendant of Duke Donghai?"
Donghai Gong refers to Guo Gong's father Guo Hong. It is said that Guo Hong has been in prison for thirty years without a single unjust, false or wrong case. He was named after the East China Sea, so he got the title of Donghai Gong. Guo Gong's name
The study of Xiaodu's laws was based on his father Guo Hong's case files. In the third year of Yuanhe, he revised the forty-one laws and regulations, changing heavy punishments to light punishments. He advocated that the final verdict should be lenient and lenient, which was praised by the world.
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Guo Jia blushed and said nonchalantly: "Although Jia is a descendant of the Guo family, he has not studied the criminal law in depth."
When Deng Ji heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
There were hundreds of disciples of Guo Hong, Guo Gong and his son, and what Deng Ji learned was just one of these hundreds. It can be said that it is very different from the original Zhongsun Han law, so he always wanted to study it seriously.
But Deng Ji also knew that it was understandable that Guo Jia did not learn criminal law. After all, he came from a wealthy family, and because the law was corrupted in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, few children from aristocratic families came into contact with this.
Deng Ji had no choice but to learn criminal law.
He had no access to any profound knowledge, so he had to study the law to make a living.
Xun Yu smiled and said: "In this case, sir and Fengxiao are from the same family."
"Can't do it, shouldn't do it..."
Deng Ji kept saying polite things.
"Your Excellency, please don't call me sir again. Deng Ji's cousin name is Shusun. You can call me by my first name."
"That's the case, then I won't be polite!" Xun Yu pondered for a moment and glanced at Guo Jia. Guo Jia nodded and said, "Uncle Sun Xiandi, Wen Ruo and I came here today to ask you something.
Uncle Sun Xiandi must also know that the land where Yuan Shao now leads Heshuo is feared by the world for its tyranny. Although Lord Sikong is based in the land of Henan and Yan, there is Lu Bu in the east and Zhangxiu in the south, which inevitably makes it difficult. These days, Lord Sikong has been coming and going a lot.
Everyone thought that the abnormality was due to the defeat at the hands of Zhang Xiu. I inquired yesterday and found out that it was because of a letter from Yuan Shao... Lord Sikong wanted to attack Yuan Benchu, but was worried that he would not be able to defeat him, so..."
"My dear brother, what do you have to say?"
Xun Yu stared at Deng Ji with burning eyes.
Deng Ji knew that this might be the most important opportunity in his life.
Before, although Man Chong valued him, Man Chong was a foreign minister after all. In terms of weight, he was far inferior to the two men in front of him.
Although it was not clear why Xun Yu and Guo Jia came to test him, they felt a little more excited in their hearts.
Deng Ji took a deep breath, calmed down, and thought for a long time before saying: "In ancient times, success or failure ultimately depended on talent. Therefore, those with talent could eventually defeat the weak with the strong, while those without talent would change from strong to weak. This is what Gaozu and Western Chu
The example of Overlord is enough to illustrate the problem...
Yuan Shao was a man who was lenient on the outside and taboo on the inside. He had many plans and few decisions, and he failed to establish laws.
Although its power is strong, it cannot last long. If you don't see the rock standing tall against the turbulent water, let the rapids take over and remain motionless. Although the dripping water is weak, the water droplets penetrate the stone... Today, Cao Gong is like a dripping water, Yuan Shao is like a turbulent flow. The turbulent flow cannot last long, but the dripping water can penetrate the stubborn stone.
Shi. Duke Cao wants to conquer Yuan Shao, but he still needs to move slowly. If the tiger is not eliminated, Zhang Xiu is uncertain, and fighting with Yuan Shao will inevitably lead to instability in the rear, which is not a safe strategy."
A smile suddenly appeared on Xun Yu's face.
He and Guo Jia looked at each other, and at the same time stood up and raised their hands: "Now that I heard my uncle and grandson's words, I suddenly became enlightened."
Deng Ji quickly stood up and returned the gift, blushing slightly...
To be honest, he really didn't know the situation between Yuan and Cao. And with his ability, it was difficult to see the clues. Fortunately, when Cao Peng defected to him, Deng Ji heard from Wang Meng that Cao Peng had an affair with Sima Huihe.
Pang Ji was talking about the general trend of the world, so he also asked about it.
Cao Peng repeated the saying "Ten wins and ten losses".
Deng Ji was deeply impressed.
It's just that when Xun Yu asked him just now, he really couldn't remember the specific content of ten wins and ten losses.
Fortunately, Deng Ji also had his own understanding of ten wins and ten losses, so after a moment of thinking, he came up with the words he just said.
Xun Yu said: "Currently the Guanzhong is unstable, and the Qiang and Hu and Liu Jiyu are always threatening us.
Master Sikong is occupying Henan, Yan, but it is difficult to stabilize Guanzhong. I would like to ask Uncle Sun Xiandi if he has any advice on this?"
If Guo Jia's previous inquiry was about the general trend, then what Xun Yu is asking now is about the details.
Deng Ji pondered for a long time, "There are countless generals in Guanzhong, but they are not unified with each other. In fact, it is not difficult to stabilize Guanzhong. First, Li Jue and Guo Si must be eradicated as soon as possible; second, send people to be gentle and unite with the strong.
In this way, although it cannot last long, it can make them check and balance each other and maintain neutrality. However, to implement this method, a suitable person is needed. I am sorry that my knowledge is shallow and it is difficult to name the suitable person. "
Xun Yu narrowed his eyes and remained calm.
After he and Guo Jia looked at each other, they nodded, stood up suddenly, and cupped their hands and said: "I have taken the liberty of disturbing you today, which has delayed my uncle and grandson a lot. Fengxiao and I will leave first. When you have some free time, your uncle and grandson may as well come over to our place."
Ichiban, it’s better to be closer to each other.”
Guo Jia also said: "Yes, although I have not studied criminal law, my ancestors have left records.
If uncle and grandson are interested, I will send those files over later... Haha, we are also considered to be from the same sect, so we should move around more in the future."
Deng Ji was overjoyed and cupped his hands to thank him.
Xun Yu and Guo Jia walked out of Huben Mansion side by side, but did not go to Cheqi Mansion.
The two of them talked in low voices as they walked.
"Wen Ruo, how about Deng Ji?"
"He has knowledge and talent." Xun Yu replied: "What he said is consistent with your and my opinions, and it is worth recommending. However, after all, he came from Nanyang County, so it is best to observe it again. It is better to observe it again.
So, should I ask someone to go to Jiyang to inquire about it?"
"That's very good. Although this person is not a king's assistant, he has the ability to make changes... I just remembered that during the Langling Rebellion not long ago, Man Boning sent a Western Supervisor Cao Bo to solve the matter easily.
.The western governor Cao Yu seems to be named Deng Ji."
"oh?"
"Xun Ji sent someone to inquire about this matter. Gongda also asked me once, but I didn't pay attention at the time."
Xun Yu gently rubbed his cheek and said, "So, Uncle Deng is really capable."
"Yes, but as you said, let's take another look."
The sudden visit from Xun Yu and Guo Jia really made Deng Ji nervous for a while.
He also didn't know how he responded, and whether it was in line with Xun Yu and Guo Jia's thoughts. With uneasy thoughts, he waited for two days, but during these two days, Xun Yu did not appear again. Guo Jia, on the other hand,
True to his word, he sent people to deliver many files and documents left by Guo Gong. Deng Ji felt a little disappointed, but soon he was attracted by those files and documents and put the matter behind him.
As for Cao Peng, he was not very clear about this matter.
Deng Ji was a very cautious person, and he did not want to tell others about the arrival of Xun Yu and Guo Jia until he understood their intentions.
Cao Peng himself was in big trouble.
Noriman seemed to have a bad temper after he failed to break into the formation.
I came to Wubao early every morning, first to watch Cao Ji making swords, and then to drag Cao Peng into the formation.
In the beginning, Noriman was basically trying to break through a hard bridge and a hard horse. He often couldn't hold on for long before his nose was bruised and his face was swollen...
However, as Noriman became familiar with the sand formation and secretly observed how Cao Peng and others broke through the formation, he figured out some tricks.
After three days of fighting, Noriman was able to hold on for as long as a cup of tea.
After all, he had the foundation of family education and inheritance, and he also took it seriously. The speed of entering the formation quickly caught up with Wang Mai and Deng Fan. Although he was not up to Cao Peng's level of effortlessness, he was indeed
It was quite an improvement. His kung fu was not bad to begin with. After practicing with sandbags for a while, his body shape and footwork were much more flexible than before. As soon as this effect came out, Norimitsu naturally became more and more interested.
At the same time, Cao Ji's name became more and more famous in Xudu City.
Under the secret operation of Cao Peng, the mastermind behind the scenes, many versions about Cao Ji have been circulated on the market. Some say that he is a great son of the Mohist family, some say that he is a master craftsman... There are even rumors that he is a great master of the Mohist family.
Cao Ji learned the magic of immortals and acquired the secrets of immortals, so making swords was easy. Various rumors became more and more intense, and eventually they became uncontrollable and spread from Xudu to the outside world.
Even Cao Cao began to pay attention to this matter.
However, he did not ask Dian Wei, he just wanted to see what the final outcome of this matter would be...
Just like that, before we knew it, the time had entered midsummer.
As spring turns to summer, the weather gradually becomes hotter. The scorching sun makes people feel uncomfortable all over. Even sitting in the shade makes people feel like they are in a furnace.
In May of the second year of Jian'an, Liu Biao sent his general Deng Ji to attack Langling.
Xun Ji, the commander of Langling, hurriedly responded to the battle, was ambushed by Deng Ji, and died at the foot of Mount Que.
When the news came to Xudu, Cao Cao was extremely angry. He originally planned to conquer Lu Bu, but because of this incident, he had to change his plan.
In the middle of May, Cao Cao ordered Man Chong, the governor of Runan County, to garrison troops in Queshan.
Then he personally supervised the army, with Man Chong as the vanguard, forcibly entered Nanyang County, and captured Fuyang in ten days. After Deng Ji's victory in Langling, he was somewhat complacent. But soon after, he was defeated by Man Chong and returned in embarrassment.
, and finally retreated to Huyang County, guarding against death...
Cao Cao broke into Nanyang, which was like declaring war with Liu Biao!
Liu Biao was furious, but because Cao Cao sent troops this time with a strong force, he had to be cautious...
"Afu!"
Early in the morning, Dianman came to Wubao and met Cao Peng.
After more than a month of contact, Dianman became more affectionate towards Cao Peng. At first, he looked down on Cao Peng, thinking that Cao Peng was not as powerful as his father Dianwei said. But as time went by
, he had been in contact with Cao Peng for a long time, and gradually changed his attitude. Even though Cao Peng was younger and thinner than him, he knew a lot more than Dianman.
In addition, Deng Ji and Guo Jia visited several times, which made Dian Wei value this family even more.
Dianman began to admire Cao Peng a little bit...
Cao Peng had just finished his morning exercise and was preparing to help in the iron furnace.
"Aman, what's the matter?"
"Can you help me?"
Dianman no longer minded Cao Peng calling him by his nickname, and looked at him pleadingly.
Cao Pengqi said: "Help you? What's wrong with you?"
"Alas...it's still my dad!" Dianman sighed, "You also know that this time when the lord sent troops to Nanyang, he did not take my dad with him, but chose Xu Chu. My dad has not been very happy these past two days, always saying that the lord does not trust him
I didn't even take him with me when we went to war. He was very drunk at home... I saw that he was depressed, but I didn't know how to persuade him. You are smarter than me, can you help me think of a way?"
When Cao Peng heard this, he was suddenly enlightened!
This time when Cao Cao went to Huyang County, he did not take Dian Wei with him, but chose Xu Chu.
So Dian Wei felt a little awkward. Once his bullish temper came up, he got into the horns and was a little unable to turn around.
Cao Peng thought for a while, then nodded and agreed: "I also plan to go to the city. I haven't seen my uncle for a while, so I can just visit him."
"Go together, go together!"
When Wang Mai heard that Cao Peng was going out, he immediately became interested.
"Go away...go back and practice!" Cao Peng said angrily: "If you can't hold on to a stick of incense in the sand formation, don't even think about walking out."
"ah?"
Wang Mai suddenly grimaced.
"Afu, I haven't been out for almost forty days, please let me go out."
"Don't even think about it!" Cao Peng said and shouted to Xiahou Lan: "Xiahou, keep an eye on him. If you dare to sneak out, be careful I will take care of you!"
Wang Mai made a sad face and had no choice but to give up.
Cao Peng changed into a white gown and walked out of Wubao with Dianman.
The two of them got on their horses and headed straight for Xudu. In a short time, they arrived outside the city of Xudu...
Dianman was also considered a celebrity in Xudu, so the doorman did not stop him. The two soon arrived at the door of Huben Mansion, and saw Deng Ji, dressed in a green shirt, walking out of the door.
"Brother-in-law, do you want to go out?"
Deng Ji smiled and said, "Afu, why are you here? I made an appointment with a friend and was about to go out."
"Is Uncle Dian at home?"
Deng Ji rubbed his nose and said, "I'm practicing martial arts in the school field. Things are going well today. I didn't drink when I got up early in the morning... You came just in time, go see him."
Cao Peng didn't ask Deng Ji where he was going, he just cupped his hands and walked into the house with Dianman.
Different from the deserted situation of Huben Mansion more than a month ago, there is a bit more life in this mansion now, with a lot more servants and maids.
Dianman took Cao Peng all the way to the school grounds.
As soon as I walked to the gate of the school ground, I heard the strong wind roaring in the school ground, and the sound of tiger roaring came from time to time.
Dian Wei was shirtless, revealing his dark sinews, which looked like steel poured into iron. A pair of double iron halberds flew up and down in his hands, and he drew his bow left and right.
Cao Peng and Dianman stood at the gate of the school ground and did not go inside.
For people like Dian Wei, it is safer to stay away when practicing martial arts.
Dian Wei's double iron halberds are indeed beautiful. After years of fighting, his moves contain a strong murderous aura, making people afraid to approach him.
Even Dian Man, who was used to seeing Dian Wei practicing martial arts, was turned blue by the murderous look on his face.
On the contrary, Cao Peng watched it with gusto and seemed completely unaffected by the murderous aura. Seeing this, Noriman admired him even more!
"good!"
Dian Wei put away his halberd and stood up. Cao Peng immediately applauded.
"Afu, why are you here?"
Cao Peng said with a smile: "I haven't seen my uncle for a long time, and I miss him in my heart. I just have to go to the city today to do business, so I came here to visit."
"Hahaha, you are such a good talker." Dian Wei smiled heartily, but when he saw Dian Man's blue face, he immediately became gloomy again.
Dianman's martial arts skills are indeed not bad. He has reached the peak of Yi Gu and may break through the bottleneck at any time.
But after all, it is grown in a greenhouse, and it cannot compare to Dian Wei's days when he chased tigers across streams and drifted in all directions. He has never been on the battlefield and has never experienced battlefield fighting. No matter how good his martial arts are, it is of no use.
"Aman, how come it's been so long and I still look like I haven't made any progress?"
Noriman lowered his head and said nothing.
He was always a little afraid of Dian Wei...
Cao Peng said with a smile: "Uncle, don't blame Brother Aman. He has made great progress now. He can last as long as a stick of incense in the sand formation. He just needs less experience."
"snort!"
Dian Wei's expression softened, "Afu, what should I buy when I go to town?"
"Haha, buy some herbs."
"Herbal medicine? Could it be that you are sick?"
Cao Peng shook his head quickly, "It's not that I'm sick, but that I'm preparing for practice...Uncle, I heard from Brother Aman that you've been drinking every day recently. Could it be that you're in a bad mood?"
Dian Wei was startled, then glared at Dian Man fiercely.
"Uncle, don't blame Brother Aman, he cares about you... If it were someone else, do you think he would care about you?"
These words made Dian Wei feel warm in his heart, and his eyes immediately softened a lot when he looked at Dian Man.
He wiped the sweat off his body, sat down in a small pavilion in the school grounds, and sighed softly.
"Ah Fu, please comment. Ever since I followed my lord, I have conquered Xuzhou, attacked Puyang, and fought nearly a hundred battles, big and small. My lord has always taken me with him. But this time, he only brought Xu Chu with him. I just can't understand.
Why don't you take me and that stupid tiger?"
Cao Peng also sat down in the pavilion, thought about it, and suddenly smiled.
"Uncle, what is your current official position?"
Dian Wei glanced at Cao Peng in astonishment and said, "You kid, you are asking questions knowingly. You are a brave and powerful general."
"So, have you accomplished what Cao Bus asked you to do?"
"What's up?"
Cao Peng slapped his head helplessly, "Uncle, you are the general of Tiger and Ben, so of course you have to form the Tiger and Ben army! You must have found all the men, but have you trained them? Maybe go into battle to fight?"
Dian Wei glared and said loudly: "There are all good men in our Tiger and Ben army. Who is not killing with a sword?"
"Killing is killing, but training is training... Is it possible that when we go to the battlefield, do you want your troops to rush in and fight in a swarm?"
"this……"
"Uncle, running an army is not that simple. Not only do soldiers need to be brave, but they also need to know the rules and prohibitions, and the way to advance and retreat. When attacking, move forward bravely; when retreating, the position is stable. When defending, you must be impregnable... these, you can
Have you ever noticed?"
"this……"
"Uncle, my lord doesn't take you there because he hopes you can perform well in the Tiger and Ben Army. He is not neglecting you, but he values you more than before!"
Dian Wei heard this and couldn't help but fell into deep thought...
After a long time, he suddenly raised his head and asked softly: "Afu, can you give me an idea, how should I train my troops?"
