A piece of golden orchid spectrum, which corresponds to life and death.
Before this, no one had ever brought out such a dispute in such a grand way. Even Xun Yu couldn't help but be stunned.
The eight people Cao and Peng became brothers with different surnames in prison, which made many people feel incredible.
Originally, everyone had a good relationship, that is, they talked about it in their hearts. However, no one put such a thing on the table. Moreover, the sworn sworn ceremony was done in front of Confucius, which made many literati feel more intimate. Don't compete with each other for fame and fortune.
Don't be arrogant because of your talents and virtues... This sentence seems to express the true meaning. Since ancient times, fathers and sons have turned against each other, husbands and wives have become enemies, and siblings have killed each other. It is just about fame and fortune. It is like what the Golden Orchid Book says so nakedly.
Understand, many people can't help but sigh for it.
These little guys see it so clearly!
Xun Yu held a copy of the Golden Orchid Music Book in his hand and couldn't help but smile to himself.
Originally, I wanted to take this opportunity to lightly suppress the Cao family's power. Unexpectedly, this golden orchid score brought Cao Peng and others to the forefront.
Xun Yu was loyal to the Han Dynasty.
At the same time, he also knew that the only person who could revive the Han Dynasty was Cao Cao.
He hoped that Cao Cao could control the imperial court, but he also didn't want Cao Cao to monopolize power. He was planning to take this opportunity to strike a blow, but unexpectedly Cao Peng and others came to the stage, forcing Xun Yu to temporarily shelve all the methods he had prepared...
...How great would it be if the lord could express his position? But now, if this opportunity is lost, the lord and His Majesty may eventually become enemies.
And these are not the results Xun Yu hopes to see...
In June of the second year of Jian'an, Cao Cao attacked Huyang County and captured Liu Biao's general Deng Ji alive.
Immediately, he ordered to withdraw from Nanyang and ordered Manchong to garrison troops in Queshan to prevent Liu Biao from taking action. The purpose of sending troops this time was not so much to avenge Xun Ji, but rather to frighten Liu Biao. Because next, Cao Cao would have to deal with
The enemy is Yuan Shu. If Liu Biao is on the sidelines, Cao Cao's war against Yuan Shu will inevitably become complicated and changeable, and difficult to control...
Cao Cao served as the emperor and ordered the princes, but Yuan Shu openly proclaimed himself emperor and was already a veritable traitor to the Han Dynasty.
If he didn't attack Yuan Shu, it would be unjustifiable both emotionally and rationally. But to be honest, when Cao Cao attacked Yuan Shu, he was really worried about Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu causing trouble behind him.
The purpose of attacking Huyang County is to tell Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu: Be honest, I will beat you, it will only take a minute!
In fact, Cao Cao's goal was achieved.
In this battle, Manchu favored general Wei Yan and made outstanding military exploits.
Since the dispatch of troops, Wei Yan has fought bravely to kill the enemy. Now in Yiqiu, he gathered together to kill Deng Long, the general of Deng Ji's army. Then he led 300 warriors to advance to the battle and conquered Pingshi County, making the first contribution... However, in the battle to conquer Pingshi County,
During the battle, Wei Yan suffered three arrow wounds. Therefore, he did not participate in the Battle of Huyang, but Man Chong still recorded him as the first meritorious service and reported it to Cao Cao. Cao Cao always loved fierce generals, so he was naturally very happy. After retreating, he named Wei Yan the
Sima Runan paid homage to the captain and stationed himself in Ruyin County to prevent Yuan Shu from sending troops to attack Runan County.
Runan is, after all, Yuan Shu’s hometown.
Although Cao Cao occupied Runan, Yuan Shu's ambition towards Runan was not quelled for a day.
The title of Captain is actually a fictitious position, similar to a title. It does not have any real power and is only entitled to the salary of a Captain. Wei Yan's actual position is Sima of Runan County, ranking below the prefect of Runan County, the Prime Minister and the County Lieutenant.
Fourth, it is also an official position with real power.
From a small general (actually a dubo) to the fourth most powerful person in a county, Wei Yan rose to the top in one step.
The process took less than half a year.
Thinking about it, Wei Yan feels like he's in a different world...
I am really grateful to Cao Peng. If Cao Peng hadn't encouraged him to defect to Cao Cao and rescued Dian Wei in Wancheng, he would probably be on the run now.
Wearing brand new clothes and armor, sitting astride a horse, Wei Yan looked at Xu Du.
Ah Fu, it’s almost time!
I said back then that I would travel across the Yangtze River with you. Now, I have taken the first step, but I wonder if you are okay in Xudu?
"Wait!"
In the cell of Xudu Prison, Cao Zhen's eyes were red and full of blood, with a ferocious look on his face.
He rolled up his sleeves, stretched out his hand, touched a card, frowned, gritted his teeth, and looked around fiercely at the three people beside the case.
"Damn it, I've been carrying it all day long, and I'm really messing around this time. Four cakes, touch it yourself!"
As he spoke, he slapped the card in his hand on the case, grinned widely, and laughed wildly, "Take it yourself, give me money, give me money quickly!"
On the table, there is a set of mahjong, the quintessence of China.
Cao Peng knew that if people like Cao Zhen stayed in the cell, trouble would happen sooner or later. He didn't know when he would be released, so he had to find something to do. So, he thought of mahjong. This thing does not require any technical content.
, as long as you find a craftsman, you can make it. And it is easy to understand, suitable for all ages... After Dian Wei ordered his people to play mahjong, he ordered them to be sent to the prison. Cao Peng only needed a brief explanation, and Cao Zhen and others
I understood the reason. At first, Cao Zhen said, "What's the point of this?"
He underestimated the power of mahjong!
Cao Peng added some luck to it, and Cao Zhen and others immediately became interested.
It is human nature to like gambling.
There is no distinction between high or low birth, and no distinction between men, women, old or young. Once you are hooked, you can never escape.
Cao Peng didn't explain too complicatedly, nor did he explain how to play Taiwanese Mahjong, Sichuan Mahjong, or Guangzhou Mahjong, or even calculate the number of Hu tiles. The ordinary game was enough to make Cao Zhen and others fall into it.
, unable to extricate themselves. At first, it was Cao Peng who took them to play. Soon, Cao Peng was driven aside... This guy was so good at fighting that he could be described as brutally tormenting Cao Zhen.
In less than a day, he had won over a group of people.
God of Gamblers!
For a veteran like Cao Peng to play mahjong with a bunch of rookies like Cao Zhen, it's obviously a money grab.
After all this time, who still wants to play with him?
It's also because Cao Peng was too cruel and didn't know how to restrain himself. After a day of fighting, he was winning. Cao Zhidian and Xu Yi couldn't stand it anymore.
No, after Cao Zhen drove Cao Peng away, the others took turns to fight.
It's just that Cao Zhen was very unlucky today. From morning to noon, for four or five hours, he didn't mess up a single card.
It would be really difficult for someone to memorize as well as Cao Zhen.
"The little general wins!"
Several jailers looked at the messy cells outside, and instead of ignoring them, they took a gamble.
"I'm just saying, the little general is lucky, this is a sure win."
A jailer immediately flattered him, making Cao Zhen laugh out loud.
"Brother, something doesn't seem right."
Just when Cao Zhen was about to collect the money, a big hand stopped him.
Xu Yi, who also had bloodshot eyes and a tired face, showed a strange smile and said, "Your hand is obviously a three-cake deal. You have a four-cake deal. What are you doing?"
"How is that possible? It's obviously Hu Yisibi's." Cao Zhen roared angrily, "Xu Datou, please don't talk nonsense."
"look by youself."
Cao Zhen looked down and found that the cards in his hand were actually two three-cakes and one four-cake.
"...Impossible, I just took two or three loaves."
"Brother, what are you getting for two or three cakes? I have all the two cakes here, and the trap has been opened. Where did you get another two cakes from?"
Cao Zun shook his head helplessly and turned over the cards on the table.
"I……"
"You're bluffing, and each player will pay a guild. Sixth has a concealed kong, plus a guild, for a total of four guilds!" Noriman said in a hoarse voice, looking at him eagerly.
"I drew my own cards, so you were fooled."
The jailers outside the prison immediately shut their mouths.
"This little general is so miserable, isn't he? He has thirty guns, but he didn't mess with any of them?"
"Little Master Cao said that he must have not washed his hands before Chu Gong, otherwise he wouldn't be so smelly."
All the jailers nodded in unison.
Cao Peng came over and put his arms around Cao Zhen's neck, "Brother, take a rest... Feng Shui is changing, and maybe things will change after you take a break."
"Uh, let me take a break then."
Cao Zhen is really tired!
You know, these days he has been at the card table almost every day, and his mind and body are almost reaching the limit.
And he lost miserably! If you calculate it, he has lost almost 500 coins in the past few days. This is his regular money for almost a year.
Cao Zhen had a military position and received a salary.
At the same time, he will also receive about fifty guan of regular money from the Cao Mansion every month.
Although Cao Cao is the great Sikong, in charge of the government, in fact, he has very strict requirements for his children. There are limits on the monthly salary. Speaking of which, Cao Zhen's monthly salary is the highest. Cao Ang is still alive.
At that time, it was only thirty strings a month.
Cao Zhen sat down beside him, his head still feeling confused.
Cao Peng handed him a glass of water, and Cao Zhen took it and drank it all in one gulp, finally feeling more awake.
"Afu, this thing you tinkered with is really harmful!"
"It's the nature of people to be addicted, and it doesn't matter whether it's harmful or not. I only know that small gambling can make you happy, but big gambling can harm your health. It's fine just for fun, but if you take it seriously, it will cause serious harm. In fact, without this mahjong, people outside would not
Is it still gambling? For example, the dog fighting hall in Sirish is also a kind of gambling. One is to kill living creatures to entertain oneself, and the other is to kill oneself to entertain oneself. The difference is only so much.
Brother, do you think this thing is interesting?"
"Of course it's interesting."
"I have several other small games that are even more interesting than this."
Cao Zhen suddenly raised his head and stared at Cao Peng.
"Afu, what do you mean? I think there is something in your words... Do you have any special thoughts?"
It's so easy to talk to smart people.
Cao Peng smiled and nodded.
"Brother, are there many rich people in the world?"
"many!"
"It seems that you worked hard, but in the end you got a bunch of idiots off."
Cao Zhen was silent, his eyes narrowed to a slit, and there was no interface.
"This money should be ours...why do we have to work so hard to get those idiots an advantage, and then let them turn over and ride on our heads?"
"You mean..."
"I have an idea and I wonder if you are interested in participating."
Cao Zhen said: "Tell me about it?"
Cao Peng took a deep breath and whispered into Cao Zhen's ear for a while. Cao Zhen's eyebrows were beaming at first, and then he looked serious again.
"Can this be done?"
It could be heard that Cao Zhen was a little moved, but also had many concerns.
Cao Peng smiled and grabbed Cao Zhen's neck, "Brother, now you are not married and have no worries about food and clothing. But people always have to take a long-term view. Is it possible that you will rely on Cao Gong all your life? In the future, if you get married, Na
If you take a concubine, you must come out to live there. This house will cost money, and so will food, clothing, housing and transportation... Also, you have a bold temperament, like the ancient Mengchang king. How can you afford it with your small salary?
Also, if you have descendants in the future, you must also make plans for them.
If a person does not have a plan for three generations, his descendants will suffer in the end. Cao Gong can protect you for a while, but he may not be able to protect you for a lifetime. Well, even if Cao Gong protects you for a lifetime, what will happen in the future? We come naked, we cannot leave naked, after all, we want to leave a legacy for our descendants.
Drop some stuff."
Cao Zhen was indeed moved!
That's right, he doesn't have to worry about food and drink now.
At the end of a year, there were six hundred stone salary. Calculating each month, there were seventy hu of dendrobium, which was equivalent to 7,000 liters of grain (one hu of dendrobium was equal to ten dou, and one dou was equal to ten liters. In the Qin and Han Dynasties, the conversion of dendrobium and dou was one
(than ten, but later, one dendrobium became five dou). This number sounds amazing, but in fact, it is not used at all. Coupled with the regular money of fifty guan, Cao Zhen actually has no savings every month.
What kind of wealth is there? Moreover, Cao Zhen's life experience is also very special. He is not Cao Cao's biological son, but a fake son.
His surname is Qin, and his biological father’s name is Qin Shao.
Later Qin Shao died saving Cao Cao. Cao Zhen was adopted by Cao Cao when he was young and changed his surname to Cao. Yes, Cao Cao did treat Cao Zhenruo as his own, but after all, he was not a real son of Cao. Because of this, Cao Zhen
He has more plans than his peers.
Cao Peng's words moved Cao Zhen.
But there was still some murmuring in my heart, and he whispered: "Ah Fu, you may not know that Duke Cao does not agree very much with this kind of thing. In Xudu..."
"Who said it would be opened in Xudu?"
"If it's not in Xudu, then where is it?"
Cao Peng smiled slightly, "Actually, I have had this plan for a long time, but I have been struggling to find opportunities and suitable people. Although Xudu is the imperial capital, how many wealthy families can there be in this big place? Luoyang, let's
If you want to open one, you must choose Luoyang."
"Luoyang?"
"That's right, it's Luoyang." Cao Peng said confidently: "Brother, don't look at Luoyang, which has gone through the Dong Thief Rebellion and is now in dilapidated condition. But Luoyang's location and its heritage are destined to become prosperous sooner or later. Then
It is a thoroughfare in all directions, connecting the east and west hubs of Guanzhong. Its goods circulation will inevitably become increasingly prosperous as Cao Gong grows... Moreover, if Cao Gong wants to plan for Guanzhong, he must first settle on Luoyang. Only a prosperous and prosperous Luoyang suits Cao Cao.
The interests of the public. When the time comes, there will definitely be a gathering of wealthy businessmen and gold everywhere."
Cao Peng drew up a beautiful blueprint for Cao Zhen.
Cao Zhen couldn't help but nodded repeatedly, and showed a look of yearning...
"Brother, I think what Ah Fu said is right."
Neither Cao Peng nor Cao Zhen noticed that Zhu Zan walked to the side at some unknown time. His bones were much better, and although it was still a little inconvenient, he could walk on the ground without any problems. It was precisely because of his poor health that Zhu Zan did not participate.
Gambling.
He saw Cao Peng and Cao Zhen whispering, so he came over and happened to hear Cao Peng's views on Luoyang.
"Luoyang has been the capital in ancient times, and many of the Guandong tycoons have their roots in Luoyang. Once the situation in the Central Plains is determined fairly, Luoyang will be reborn. At that time, those Guandong tycoons will never give up their interests in Luoyang, and Luoyang will return to its old state.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s morning or evening.”
If anything, Cao Peng's distraction just now only made Cao Zhen's heart flutter.
Zhu Zan's words made Cao Zhen fall into deep thought...
Turning his head to look at Zhu Zan, Cao Peng was secretly happy. However, his face was calm and he continued: "If my lord waits for Luoyang to be rebuilt, it will be difficult for you and me to get involved again..."
"Fourth, what do you say?"
Zhu Zan didn't know what Cao Zhen and Cao Peng were talking about, but he only heard Cao Peng's views on the development of Luoyang.
He thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Zidan, if we want to stand firm in Luoyang, we must take action before everyone else.
Luoyang is now in ruins and no one wants to go there. That is why it is the best time for us to go there... But what are you going to do?"
Cao Zhen laughed loudly, "I am planning for my descendants."
This sentence was so cloudy that Zhu Zan didn't know why.
Cao Peng racked his brains, but he didn't remember that there was a person like Zhu Zan in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Logically speaking, Zhu Zan, as Cao Zhen's friend, should have a name. But why is such a person unknown? And he preempted it.
The concept of taking the initiative also impressed Cao Peng... and Cao Zun, who was usually taciturn. Cao Peng could feel that he was also a guy with ideas.
How many people have been buried in this long river of history?
"It's not difficult to go to Luoyang now." Cao Zhen thought for a while and said to Cao Peng: "Uncle Xiahou is the Yin of Henan, and Luoyang is under his rule. Moreover, he also values Lao Si very much and wants to send him several times.
I have to go there. Fourth son, would you like to go to Luoyang to take up your post?"
Luoyang was originally the imperial capital of the Eastern Han Dynasty and was on the same level as Henan Yin.
However, Dong Zhuo moved the capital, burned Luoyang, and moved away the wealthy Luoyang families, leaving Luoyang in a dilapidated state. For this reason, Cao Cao did not choose Luoyang as the capital, but moved to Xu County. Luoyang was downgraded and was included under the rule of Yin in Henan.
Today's Henan Yin is none other than Xiahou Dun. The Cao family and the Xiahou family belong to the same large family in Qiao County and have an inseparable relationship. Therefore, Cao Zhen and Xiahou Dun are also very familiar with each other.
"If my brother needs me to go, why not go?"
Zhu Zan didn't care and replied with a smile.
Cao Peng said: "Brother, the fourth brother alone may not be enough to support our career."
"oh?"
"You think, if our business becomes big, it will inevitably attract the prying eyes of others. At most, the fourth brother can give some official support, but if those big guys take action, can the fourth brother withstand it? It depends on us alone
These people are still a little weak... It is best to have someone who can control the situation step forward... This person must be trusted by Duke Cao, have a certain prestige, and have enough authority in his hands. At the same time, his relationship with his eldest brother must be
It must also be close, otherwise, there is no guarantee that he will not design to annex us.
Another very important point is that this person cannot be from a local aristocratic family, and he attaches great importance to wealth...Brother, is there such a candidate?"
Cao Peng's eyes widened and he looked at Cao Zhen expectantly.
Say that name! Say that name!
He already had a suitable candidate in mind, but he couldn't spit it out.
This name is most suitable only if it is spoken by Cao Zhen... Cao Zhen frowned in thought and tapped the railing of the bed with his fingers.
"If we follow your request exactly, Afu, there will really be such a person."
"who?"
"What do you think of admonishing the doctor?"
"Admonish the doctor?"
"That's my clan uncle, Cao Hong!"
When Cao Peng heard the name, he was immediately elated...
