This thing is a bit too advanced. Yes, Cao Peng is a time traveler, but in his previous life he was just a criminal policeman, how could he understand these things?
Dian Wei stared with expectation.
Noriman, on the other hand, blinked and blinked, making Cao Peng's hair stand on end.
If I had known earlier, I should have brought Wei Yan here. At least in terms of military management, Wei Yan is definitely a hundred times better than Cao Peng. Unfortunately, Wei Yan is now in Runan. It is said that he is doing well and is trusted by many people. It is estimated that it will not take long to become a county.
Sima's duties are indispensable...
"Afu, is there any way?"
"have!"
Cao Peng gritted his teeth, forced a smile and answered.
It seems that this is a must have...
"But Uncle Dian, the method of training and running an army cannot be figured out at once. How about you allow me to go back and think about it carefully?"
Dian Wei nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice, "You have to hurry up, time is running out!"
This hard-working guy also knows that time is running out?
Cao Peng couldn't help but smile bitterly, if I had known this, why did you go there in the first place?
He originally planned to come over and talk to Dian Wei, but he didn't expect that he would get involved. Cao Peng, full of worries, said goodbye and left Huben Mansion.
Dian Wei thought he was cool enough, so he asked Dian Man to follow him to the largest pharmacy in Xudu. Whatever herbs Cao Peng needed were directly put on Huben Mansion's account. Cao Peng didn't buy the medicine because he was sick, but because he had been feeling sick recently.
When his Qi and blood have reached the bottleneck, if he wants to make a breakthrough, he must borrow external help. The old martial arts master in his previous life once gave him some prescriptions that can temper his muscles and bones and strengthen his Qi and blood.
Cao Peng was not polite and bought all the herbs directly before returning to Wubao.
Training troops, running the army...
How to get started with this thing?
After Cao Peng returned to Wubao, he thought hard and couldn't find a clue.
A man sat blankly in the study room, looking through the books on the table. This was "The Law of Sima" that was found in Deng Ji's room. It was also a very popular art of war during the Han Dynasty. "The Thirteen Chapters of Sun Wu"?
It is true that they can be seen everywhere in later generations, but in this era, not everyone can have it. Dian Wei has this condition, but unfortunately he has no love for books and has no collection of books at home.
It was not easy for Cao Peng to find this Sima Fa.
Looking at the unfamiliar and difficult words and sentences above, Cao Peng was a little confused...
How great would it be to have a "New Book of Meng De" in your hand? By the way, I don't know if Cao Cao has started writing a new book of Meng De now?
Historically, Cao Cao once wrote a military book, but unfortunately Zhang Song got angry and destroyed it in a rage.
Now that I am reborn, do I want to protect this military book?
Cao Peng shook his head suddenly. He didn't want to think about how to train and manage the army. Why did he think of Meng De's new book? Concentrate, concentrate!
Just when Cao Peng was in trouble, he suddenly heard a burst of cheers from outside the house.
"It's done, it's done!"
Cao Peng was startled, stood up and walked out of the room.
Before he could ask, he saw Wang Mai running from the stove shed like a wind, shouting from a distance: "Ah Fu, uncle is done!"
"What's done?"
"Knife, knife, knife..."
Wang Mai was so excited that he couldn't speak. He stammered for a long time and couldn't speak clearly.
Fortunately, Cao Peng understood and grabbed Wang Mai's arm, "You mean, my father succeeded in making the knife?"
Wang Mai nodded excitedly, but before he could speak, Cao Peng had already passed by him like the wind and rushed towards the stove shed.
In the stove shed, there was thunderous cheers.
Xia Houlan and Zhou Cang were shirtless and shouting excitedly.
Cao Ji's expression was excited, and his face was distorted. In his hand, he held a four-foot-long Ganshou knife, and his eyes were filled with tears.
The Ganshou knife adopts the casting method of integrating the blade and stem.
It is four feet and three inches long, which is ninety-nine centimeters, less than one meter. The handle is about 20 centimeters long, and the stem is two fingers thick. It is round and strong. It is put on the black lacquered mahogany handle and looks very beautiful. Compared with ordinary
The Ganshou sword is different. This Ganshou sword has a papaya hand guard, which can effectively prevent blood from flowing to the handle. The papaya has a rounded arc and the eighty-centimeter-long blade is slender and straight.
The blade of the knife presents a slight arc, which can moderately increase the cutting force.
It is about three fingers wide, and the blade shows a strange dark red color. Under the light of the fire, the blade shows a trace of blood, which can shock people's hearts.
There can be a blood groove on both sides of the knife to speed up bleeding.
Overall, you can tell at a glance that this Ganshou Dao is a top-notch piece...
On the table outside the stove shed, there were twenty Zha Zha stacked on top of each other, but the top ten Zha Zha were broken into two halves.
"Peng'er, Shizha, Shizha!"
When Cao Ji saw Cao Peng, he rushed over excitedly, shouting and jumping like crazy.
Ten letters?
Cao Peng was startled and reached out to take the Nian Shou Dao from Cao Ji's hand.
This Nang Shou Dao can be said to be the hard work of Cao Ji and Cao Peng. Cao Peng was involved in the entire process from its shape, casting, and tempering.
On the basis of the original Ganshou knife, the design of papaya handguards and blood grooves was added, which is basically consistent with the characteristics of later generations of steel knives. At the same time, after repeated trials, Cao Ji added five animals in the first quenching process.
The blood of the sword has perfected the spirit in the sword.
When the ancients forged weapons, they emphasized blood sacrifice.
From Ou Yezi to general Moye, there are all similar myths and legends.
Therefore, this method of blood sacrifice has penetrated into the bone marrow of the craftsmen of this era. Even after obtaining the method of quenching fire through the drowning of five animals, Cao Ji could not help but want to maintain the rules of blood sacrifice. Therefore, in the drowning of five animals,
The blood of the five animals was added, and it was the painstaking efforts of the five animals. This also made the made Nian Shou Dao seem a little lacking in luster, but it added a bit of blood.
"Can this knife cut ten strands of hair?"
Zhou Cang said loudly: "That's right, Brother Cao tried it just now and he can break ten letters."
It sounds like there is not much difference between three letters and ten letters, but in fact, there is a fundamental difference.
Cao Peng held the steel knife, walked to the wooden platform, exerted all his strength, and swung the knife out. There was a series of clicking sounds, and the armor broke one after another.
"A good knife, indeed a good knife!"
Cao Peng couldn't help but praised loudly.
"Dad, how many knives came out this time?"
Cao Ji waved his hand and saw Xia Houlan and others coming out of the furnace shed with twelve Ganshou knives of the same style.
"If we step up our efforts, how much will we be able to produce by June?"
Cao Ji said: "There are currently forty knife embryos in total. If we hurry up, it is estimated that about twenty more will be available by June..."
Twenty?
A thought suddenly flashed through Cao Peng's mind.
"Thirty-six."
"ah?"
"Dad, we have to make thirty-six good knives to match the number of Tiangang."
Cao Ji frowned, and the excitement on his face gradually disappeared. He pondered for a moment and said softly: "Peng'er, I just said twenty, which is almost the limit. If there are more... I'm worried that I won't be able to guarantee this."
The level of the sword. What are you doing with this Tiangang number?"
Cao Peng laughed heartily, "Dad, there is a secret to my request.
By the way, these twelve sword spines need to be engraved with sword inscriptions. I will write out the inscriptions in a while, and then every sword must have this kind of writing on it...
Come here. Remember to spread the word and ask Dian Zhonglang to test the knife."
Xia Houlan immediately agreed, holding the knife happily and returned to the furnace shed.
Zhou Cang stood aside, his eyes burning with envy and yearning...
These days, through contact with Zhou Cang, Cao Peng has a general understanding of him. He is also a down-to-earth person, with a solid heart and no twists and turns. He said he was unwilling to go to the Huben Army before, and he meant it from the bottom of his heart. According to Zhou Cang
I understand that the Huben Army is the central force of the Suwei. Although they can often contact Cao Cao, they rarely have the opportunity to fight. Zhou Cang, on the other hand, is a typical militant.
Not only Zhou Cang, but also most of the people who came from Tufu Mountain were like this.
So Dianwei recruited Huben, and only about thirty people came from Tufu Mountain. Some of the remaining people were old and simply found jobs in Wubao. Some were willing to follow Zhou Cang and pinch his fingers.
After calculation, there were about twenty or thirty people, waiting for the opportunity together with Zhou Cang.
"Brother Cao..."
"Um?"
Zhou Cang scratched his head and said hesitantly: "Can I ask you a favor?"
"What's up?"
"If you have free time, how about you help me make a big sword...I, I, I don't ask for much. If I can cut three letters, I will be satisfied."
The reason why he said it so coquettishly was because Zhou Cang knew very well the value of this good knife.
Not to mention that he couldn't afford it, even if he could afford it, there would be nowhere to buy it... It was foreseeable that if Cao Ji could make these thirty-six knives, his reputation... would be amazing just thinking about it. At that time
, Those who want to find Cao Ji to make swords will probably have to line up from Xudu to Luoyang.
Unexpectedly, the Cao family laughed loudly, stepped forward and hugged Zhou Cang's shoulders.
"Old Zhou, what are you talking about? My brother, I either don't make it or I will make a better knife than this."
There was strong confidence in his words.
This is how people are. When they accomplish nothing, the more they fail, the more they shrink back, and the less confident they are; but once they succeed, this self-confidence is built up, and the whole person's appearance will take on a new look. Looking at Cao Ji at this time, he is no longer the same as when he was in Zhongyang Town.
What about the timidity?
Cao Peng was holding a steel knife and couldn't help but laugh!
"Brother Cao..."
"Okay, our brothers don't speak foreign languages." Cao Ji patted Zhou Cang's shoulder, turned and shouted to him: "First tidy up the inside, don't wait until tomorrow, it will be a mess. Peng'er, since you want three
Sixteen branches, then I will make them even if I work hard."
Cao Peng chuckled and looked at the steel knife. Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind.
"Have you heard that Grandmaster Cao really made a precious sword?"
"Yes, I heard that if you put them all around, you can cut off three zaps... It is said that even the Lord Attendant knew about it and went to Huben's mansion early in the morning and asked to test the knife."
"More than just testing the sword, the Lord Attendant also specially requested Grandmaster Cao to make a sword for him."
The news of Cao Ji's sword making spread throughout the streets and alleys of Xudu in one day, as if it had wings.
For a time, the name of Grandmaster Cao was known to everyone on the road. If you ask who 'Grandmaster Cao' is? I guess everyone around you will look at you with disdain, like this, like this, like this, and you will be frothing at the mouth.
After a while, I will give you a big white eye at the end.
Cao Ji is really famous!
Although the knife he created has not yet appeared in front of the world, the market has already begun to become popular.
I don’t know who started it, claiming that if anyone could get him a precious sword made by Cao Ji, he would be willing to exchange it for a thousand yi gold.
"Thousands of gold? This guy is crazy!"
"Are you crazy?" Someone on the side immediately said: "If you can exchange a thousand yi of gold for a Tiangang sword, I will give you two thousand yi."
"Tiangang Sword?"
"Don't you understand... Hehe, it is said that the swords made by Grandmaster Cao this time correspond to the Tiangang Earthly Evil. There are thirty-six Tiangang knives, and each bite corresponds to one of the thirty-six stars of Tiangang. This kind of knife not only cuts iron like clay
, and it also has the power of the stars, which is infinitely powerful.
If not for the Thirty-Six Star Lords of Tiangang coming to this world, who can use it?"
"Is there such a thing?"
As soon as the person who asked the question spoke, an old man with a bright head stood up and spoke: "I say you are ignorant, but you are really... The Lord Attendant also took a fancy to one of them, but he wanted to try it, and almost got hurt.
Myself, that knife has spirituality."
"Yes, yes, I heard that the Lord Attendant specially invited Grandmaster Cao's son-in-law to have a drink, and he is willing to pay ten thousand gold for a sword."
The person who asked the question suddenly grinned and was dumbfounded...——
"Uncle-sun, when did I ask you for a knife?"
On the way to Wubao, Xun Yu couldn't help but tease Deng Ji.
These days of interaction made Xun Yu's impression of Deng Ji increase sharply... Along the way, he couldn't help but joke: "I just had a drink with you, but I ended up in this situation. Uncle Sun, you
But if you want to compensate me properly, why not ask your father-in-law to make a knife for me?"
"Wen Ruo, don't even think about it."
Before Deng Ji could answer, Dian Wei spoke first.
"If you want to make a knife, make it for me first."
Xun Yu asked curiously: "Aren't the thirty-six Tiangang knives made by Grandmaster Cao yours?"
Dian Wei smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I thought so at first, but...I couldn't get any of those knives, and I had to use a lot of materials in vain."
"Speaking of which, are those knives of yours really made of exotic crows from the Western Regions?"
"certainly!"
Xun Yu stared at Dian Wei and suddenly laughed, "Jun Ming, do you know that there is an obvious flaw when you lie?"
"ah?"
"Every time you tell a lie, you don't dare to look up and meet people's eyes."
Dian Wei quickly raised his head, his eyes widened, "Wen Ruo, why don't I dare to look at you?"
Deng Ji couldn't help but laugh too, pointed at Dian Wei and said, "Dian Zhonglang, you have been fooled by Wen Ruo again..."
Dian Wei looked at Deng Ji and then at Xun Yu. He didn't understand what was going on for a long time. His naive look made Xun Yu and Deng Ji laugh again.
When the three of them arrived at the gate of Wubao, they saw Zhang and Cao Nan preparing to go out.
Counting the days, Cao Nan was already six months pregnant, her belly was bulging, and she looked fatter than when she was in Jiyang.
Cao Peng Dianman, Wang Miao and Deng Fan each rode a horse, while Deng Juye sat in the chariot and had already harnessed the chariot.
"Uncle Sun, why are you back?"
When Mrs. Zhang saw Deng Ji, she couldn't help but call out.
Then, he bowed and saluted Dian Wei, then glanced at Xun Yu, feeling slightly blessed.
"Mom, what are you trying to do..."
Because Dian Wei formed Huben, Deng Ji spent most of his time in Xudu City to assist Dian Wei.
After all, with the experience of Nine Girls City, Deng Ji also knew very well about military affairs. Anyway, he was mainly responsible for clerical work, so he was very familiar with it.
Mrs. Zhang scolded: "You stay in the city all day and never come home. Nan doesn't think you care at all... She feels a little uncomfortable, so I took her to the city to see a doctor. She is about to give birth right now. Wow, as a father, you are not in a hurry at all..."
In one sentence, Deng Ji's face turned red and he looked at Cao Nan guiltily.
Cao Nan smiled gently and said, "Mom, my uncle and grandson are busy with official duties, so don't blame him! Besides, there are people taking care of the family, and Aunt Hong is also very dedicated. Mom, are you annoying your daughter?" Really? If this is the case, my daughter will never dare to trouble her mother again."
Mrs. Zhang became anxious and said quickly: "Don't talk nonsense, don't talk nonsense."
"How about I go with you."
Deng Ji stepped forward and said softly to Cao Nan.
Cao Nan blushed, "It's just a woman's problem. Why are you following me? There are distinguished guests here. You can accompany Dian Zhonglang and talk to the guests."
As long as Niang, Ah Fu and the others follow, nothing will happen.
But you, on the other hand, have lost a lot of weight... If you have nothing to do in the evening, just eat at home. Just tell Aunt Hong's family what you want to eat."
Deng Ji nodded slightly.
"Afu, do you want to go out too?"
Dian Wei asked loudly.
Cao Peng scratched his head, "I happened to go to the city for some business, so I went there with my mother and sister."
"Then what I asked you to do..."
"Well, it's already done. It's on the case in my study. Brother-in-law, you can just bring Nori-churo there when the time comes. Let's go first!"
As he spoke, Cao Peng glanced at Xun Yu.
This person is really very generous...
Cao Peng didn't know Xun Yu, mainly because he didn't go out much, and Xun Yu had never been to Wubao, so neither of them had met.
As everyone knows, when Cao Peng looked at Xun Yu, Xun Yu was also looking at Cao Peng.
I have heard Deng Ji say more than once that he has a brother-in-law who is extremely smart and talented. Presumably this young man is his uncle-sun's brother-in-law? Judging from his appearance, he looks pretty good. Well, his demeanor sounds calm, not The shyness of a boy from a poor family is not as exaggerated as a child from an aristocratic family. The Shusun family is indeed not bad. My father-in-law is a master, and my wife is considerate and gentle. Even this brother-in-law is extraordinary.
Such a family will surely have a great future in the future.
Cao Peng bowed slightly to Xun Yu on his horse, and then said goodbye.
Xun Yu also unexpectedly smiled at Cao Peng and cupped his hands...
"Afu, you are really not simple!" Noriman couldn't help but whisper.
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, "What's not simple?"
"Wen Ruogong is rarely so kind to others. Usually when I see him, he never smiles, but today he actually smiled because of your courtesy and even returned the courtesy."
"Wen Ruo?" Cao Peng thought the name sounded familiar.
"Is he great?"
"Attendant, Shangshu Ling... When the lord is away from Xudu, he will be in charge of all internal and external affairs. Even my father has to respect him a bit."
When Cao Peng heard this, he couldn't help but look back.
At this time, Xun Yu had followed Dian Wei and Deng Ji into Wubao.
"Servant? What's his name?"
Noriman asked in surprise: "Afu, don't you know who he is?"
"Nonsense, I came to Xudu and spent most of my time in Wubao. How can I recognize many people?"
Dianman said: "He is Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo, the ministers of the Secretariat... If you have never heard of his name, you must have heard of the name of the Eight Dragons of the Xun family in Yingchuan."
He is one of the Eight Dragons!"
That person is Xun Yu?
Even though Cao Peng had a very strong heart, he couldn't help but be shocked when he heard Dianman's words.