Chapter 109 The second bullet of the development plan
Chapter 109 The second part of the development plan
Deng Ai, a famous general in the late Three Kingdoms period, was also the first hero in destroying Shu.
Cao Peng couldn't remember exactly which book he read in which he read this information: Deng Ai was not originally called Deng Ai, but later he changed his name to Deng Ai for some reason.
So, looking at the little baby boy sleeping next to Cao Nan, Cao Peng didn't quite believe that his nephew could actually be Deng Ai?
However, no one would pay attention to Cao Peng's weird appearance at this time. Everyone was praising Deng Ji for thinking of the word "AI". Deng Ji and Cao Nan were also very happy and couldn't help but thank everyone.
After all, she had just given birth to a baby, and Cao Nan soon felt tired. Mrs. Zhang had already ordered people to arrange the baby in the inner house, so she called a few people to carry Cao Nan to the back house.
This is the concierge, we can't stay here forever.
But the problem arises again!
The bed is wider than the door of the concierge. How can I lift it out?
After giving birth, a woman needs to rest in a high bed. Unless the door of the concierge is removed, it is really not easy to do.
Cao Peng rolled his eyes and immediately came up with a plan.
"Sister, just wait for me and I'll find a way."
Cao Nan smiled and nodded, leaning on the mattress, gently teasing the baby boy with one hand, while talking softly to Mrs. Zhang. Cao Ji also stood aside, asking in low voices from time to time. There was a lot of joy in his words, and his eyebrows
The children were laughing at this time and twisted into a ball.
Cao Peng took Madam Hong out!
At this time, Deng Ji breathed a sigh of relief and walked to Guo Jia.
The room was filled with the smell of mugwort mixed with amniotic fluid, which made people feel a little uncomfortable.
So Deng Ji and Guo Jia walked out of the concierge, first thanked Wang Meng, and then asked someone to give Na Wenpo a big red envelope.
A thousand dollars!
Delivering a baby would cost a lot of money.
The chubby Wen Po thanked her profusely and gave her some serious warnings before saying goodbye and leaving.
"Make big brother laugh!"
Deng Ji was a little embarrassed, scratched his head, and apologized to Guo Jia.
Guo Jia waved his hand, "Hey, it's inevitable for you to be a father for the first time... Uncle and grandson are gentle people, so why do you need to apologize?"
After saying that, he took Deng Ji's hand and walked into the courtyard, stopping in a secluded place: "Uncle-Sun, do you still remember what I told you earlier?"
"What words?"
"I said, it is not a good thing for you to stay in Xudu and struggle. Now, the opportunity has come!"
"oh?"
"You must have heard that my lord has appointed Chen Deng as the prefect of Guangling."
Deng Ji nodded: "I do know this."
"Today, there is a county under Guangling County called Haixi.
There is still a lack of county magistrate... Originally, Liu Ziyang recommended Liang Xi, the order of Chengshi, but Wen Ruo and I rejected it. The two of us recommended you to the lord, and got Gongda's approval. The lord seemed to be interested.
We have sent people to Pingyu to ask Man Boning for his opinion... I estimate that it has basically been determined at this time, and the lord will definitely issue a conquest for you in September at the latest."
Deng Ji was confused again!
Guo Jia had mentioned this matter to him before, so Deng Ji was not unprepared for the release.
However, he always thought that even if he went out, he would only be a deputy at most. After all, he was physically disabled and not famous. There are countless people in Xudu, and there are countless outstanding people. Even if they are ranked according to seniority, they will not get their turn.
He is in charge.
A county magistrate is equivalent to an independent town. In later generations, he is a real division-level cadre.
Deng Ji was just an assistant historian in Jiyang County before, but now he was promoted to three levels in a row. He was really at a loss and even a little panicked.
"Why, are you nervous?"
Guo Jia asked with a smile.
Deng Ji nodded awkwardly, "To be honest, brother, I am indeed a little nervous... Haixi, where are you?"
Deng Ji didn't know much about Haixi County. He had never even heard of it before. If he said he wasn't nervous, that would be nonsense. However, he quickly regained his composure! He was alive anyway.
For a person who has come from the dead and gone through many hardships and experiences, this little thing is not enough to mess up Deng Ji. In this regard, Guo Jia has been observing secretly, showing a satisfied smile.
"Haixi, just north of Guangling, borders the sea to the east and Donghai County to the north. It is also adjacent to Huaipu County of Xiapi County and is at the intersection of the three counties..."
Deng Ji heard this and frowned.
"Xiapi County?"
Guo Jia nodded vigorously, staring at Deng Ji with burning eyes.
For a moment, Deng Ji suddenly realized.
He seemed to understand the real intention of sending him to Haixi County.
"The situation in Haixi is very complicated now. If Wen Ruo turns back, he will send someone the official files and documents of Haixi in the past ten years. You can study it carefully.
Also, don't worry too much.
Although the situation in Haixi County is not very good, it is not out of control. Moreover, Wei Mi, the captain of the East China Sea, is stationed in Houqiu. He has three thousand soldiers and horses under his command and can be dispatched at any time. Wei Mi and I are also considered close friends. When the time comes,
I will say hello to Wei Mi in advance."
Three thousand soldiers and horses? The situation is complicated?
Although Guo Jia did not explain in detail, Deng Ji already had an idea.
"Lord, do you have any other intentions?"
Guo Jia smiled and raised the corners of his delicate eyes, drawing a gentle arc...
"My lord wants you to establish a firm foothold in Haixi.
In addition, there is one more thing you should pay attention to. General Liu Xuande of Zhendong, I don’t know if you have heard of this person. He is currently stationed in Xiaopei... The Lord values this person very much. However, Liu Xuande is very
He is equally idle and should not be underestimated. He has a strong foundation in Xuzhou. Firstly, it is because Tao Qian entrusted Xuzhou to him. Secondly, this person is hypocritical, has the ability to recognize people, and knows how to win people's hearts.
The local wealthy family in Xuzhou had close contacts with Liu Bei, far better than Lu Fengxian.
You must try to control Liu Xuande, make friends with the wealthy people in Xuzhou, cut off his arms, and try to make him fall into a helpless situation in Xuzhou."
This difficulty sounds a bit high!
Deng Ji frowned.
Guo Jia smiled and said: "Uncle and grandson, don't be too nervous. Those words just now were spoken by you and me privately... My lord just asks you to establish yourself in Haixi. As for other things, if it can be done, then do it; if not, then do it."
Because, don’t force it, everything should be based on safety.”
Obviously, it was Guo Jia's idea to control Liu Bei.
Deng Ji thought for a while and said softly: "Brother, don't worry, I will do my best."
He hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice again: "But I don't know, when will we leave?"
Guo Jia said: "You don't have to worry. During this period, take good care of your brothers and sisters at home and carefully understand the situation in Haixi. I estimate that you should leave in September."
September...that is to say, there is still one month left.
Deng Ji nodded and said nothing more.
At this time, I heard Cao Peng shouting from the yard: "Let, let, let...sister, we can move!"
I saw Cao Peng walking in front, and Wang Mai and Deng Fan following behind, laughing and joking.
On Wang Mai's shoulders, he was also carrying two wooden poles as thick as cup rims. There seemed to be more than a dozen large cowhide belts wrapped around the wooden poles. In Deng Fan's arms, he was holding a mattress. The three of them came to the concierge in a hurry.
outside.
"Afu, what are you doing?"
Deng Ji was afraid of Cao Peng's mischief and asked loudly.
Cao Peng replied with a smile: "Help my sister move!"
As they spoke, the three of them entered the concierge.
Guo Jia and Deng Ji looked at each other.
"Let's go over and have a look."
To be honest, Guo Jia had a good impression of Cao Peng.
The two of them walked forward quickly and walked into the concierge. They saw Cao Peng and three others inside, placing the two wooden poles in parallel and connecting them with more than a dozen large cowhide straps. Madam Hong helped them lay a layer on top.
While working on the thick mattress, he said: "Nan, Ah Fu is really smart. After a while, he came up with this good idea... It's simple and practical."
Guo Jia was surprised to find that the two wooden poles turned into a comfortable soft bed in the blink of an eye.
Then Cao Peng called to Cao Ji and Wang Meng, carefully lifted Cao Nan up, placed him on the mattress, and then covered him with the quilt.
"What's this?"
Guo Jia couldn't help but ask.
While Cao Peng was busy, he replied: "Stretcher!"
He asked Wang Meng and Cao Ji to carry one end, and then asked Deng Fan and Wang Mai to carry the other end.
With a cry, four people carried the stretcher and slowly left the ground. Cao Nan lay on it and did not feel any bumps at all, but felt very comfortable.
"Let's go!" Cao Peng said with a smile: "Sister, let's move!"
Mrs. Zhang picked up the baby, while Mrs. Hong found someone, picked up a bundle of mugwort and walked out.
"Aunt Hong, what are you doing with these mugworts?"
Cao Nan asked curiously while lying on the stretcher.
Mrs. Hong smiled and replied: "Afu just said that this thing is of great use. It is used to wash the body. It is very effective. I will find someone to try it."
There was a hint of sweetness on Cao Nan's face.
She rolled her eyes at Deng Ji and said softly: "Ah Fu, you are so smart!"
The implication is that he is blaming Deng Ji: learn from my brother. My brother, although he does not study as much as you, is much better than you.
Deng Ji could only respond with a silly smile to his wife's little arrogance.
Guo Jia admired in his heart, but was not surprised...
I once heard Cao Gong talk about it, saying that Cao Ji had a son who was always able to come up with fantastic ideas. Yin Mo is a bit mysterious in nature. As the son of Yin Mo Juzi, Cao Peng seemed to have some weird things in his head.
It is common sense. There are records in ancient books that Mozi once made a bird that flew continuously for three days... The Mohist family later became famous for its philanthropy, and many people served as heroes. On the contrary, it was the art of mechanism that gradually became unknown. Guo Jia
Looking at Cao Peng's eyes, he felt a little more satisfied, and the smile on his face immediately became thicker...
"Brother, today I have a double wedding. The wine will be served later, so you should stay and have a few more drinks."
The joy of moving to a new house and getting a beautiful child is indeed a double happiness.
But if you include the news that Deng Ji is about to become an official, it will really be a triple blessing!
However, Deng Ji and Guo Jia are both prudent people and will not tell others until they are sure.
Guo Jia also nodded repeatedly and said, "It's just right to bother you!"
While they were talking, he and Deng Ji walked towards the hall. As they walked, Guo Jia said, "Uncle Sun, Ah Fu must be fourteen years old this year."
"Well, it's almost fifteen."
"Then it's time to study."
Deng Ji sighed and said with some disappointment: "Originally Ah Fu had a chance... It's a pity that he fled Jiyang because of the Jiangxia Huang family and missed the good opportunity to learn from his master. Previously, Mr. Pang of Lumen Mountain treated him badly.
I thought highly of him, and wanted to accept him as my disciple, and also gave him a book. A few days ago, Anan also talked about this matter with me, and asked me to find a husband for Afu... But this busy schedule delayed a lot.
day."
Guo Jia, silent!
It's not that he didn't understand the meaning of Deng Ji's words.
Deng Ji clearly wanted to ask him to find a famous teacher for Cao Peng.
But how can this be a simple matter? Yingchuan is a world-famous holy place for learning. Yingchuan Academy is world-famous... Guo Jia, Xun Yu and others all came from Yingchuan Academy. If Cao Peng could enter Yingchuan
The academy will be of great benefit to his future.
The question is, can Yingchuan Academy accept Cao Peng?
It is said that there is no distinction between education and distinction, but in fact there are still three, six or nine grades. Those who are unknown, have no background, and have money may not be able to enter Yingchuan Academy.
Look at the students at Yingchuan Academy. Who is a simple person?
Although Guo Jia comes from a poor family, he has some connections with his ancestors from three generations of court officials. His father is also an official. Although his official position is not obvious, he has the protection of his ancestors. As for Xun Yu, Chen Qun and others, they are all descendants of high-ranking families...
...Cao Peng has no reputation and no background. It is obviously very difficult to enter Yingchuan Academy. Of course, Guo Jia can find someone to help and recommend Cao Peng as Xiaolian, and then he will be qualified to enter the academy. The problem is, Guo Jia will help
Is this a favor? Even if he is willing to help, he may not be able to find anyone willing to recommend Cao Peng.
Even Xun Yu may not agree...
There are only a few places for Xiaolian and Maocai in each county every year.
Not to mention recommending Cao Peng, the Xun family themselves have to fight for this quota every year, so how could they give up the quota to Cao Peng?
Difficult, very difficult!
Guo Jia didn't dare to take this job, but he also felt that it would be very troublesome for Cao Peng to continue like this.
He hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Uncle-Sun, it's not that I don't want to help, but... you know, famous teachers are hard to find!"
It was impossible for Deng Ji not to understand what Guo Jia meant, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
In this life, he may not be qualified to enter Yingchuan Academy! Originally, it was a good thing for Cao Peng to become a disciple of Lumenshan... but it was ruined by Huang She. Every time he thought about this, Deng Ji felt a little sad. He
I really hope that Cao Peng will have a great future.
Guo Jia couldn't bear it, so he said, "Uncle-Sun, I have an idea."
"oh?"
"Yingchuan Academy is difficult to get into, and I really don't have a good idea. But Ah Fu is smart. It would be a pity for his qualifications if he doesn't have a famous teacher to guide him. I do know some people, but those people... you know, they all have a bad temper.
.I think that with Ah Fu's intelligence, he will become a great person sooner or later. Whether he is a 'famous' teacher or not is not important. The key is that this person has outstanding virtues and real talents."
"Then what brother means is..."
“What I mean is that finding a teacher doesn’t necessarily mean finding a ‘famous’ teacher.
In this world, there are countless people who are talented but have no reputation...Do you still remember that you asked me to find help for my uncle earlier?"
Deng Ji nodded solemnly, "Of course I remember."
"Actually, I did find a suitable candidate. But I didn't expect that Ah Fu, who has a wider network of people than me, actually found Guo Yong. Haha, I asked about Guo Yong, and he is more popular than the person I found for you.
It's suitable. Because the person I'm looking for for you has never been a long-term official and is not very familiar with those trivial things. However, you are about to go to Haixi County, but you need a helper."
Deng Ji looked at Guo Jia with some doubts.
"Brother, just tell me."
"This man lives in Chenliu and his name is Puyang Kai.
He is very talented and knowledgeable, and is good at "Korean Poetry", "Etiquette", and "Spring and Autumn Period". Unfortunately, he is also a man of no background, and now he is a disciple of Professor Huang outside. I originally wanted him to help you, but you just talked about Ah Fu, so I
I feel that Puyang Kai is qualified for this matter...
By the way, Wen Ruo said that although Kong Wenju looked down upon this person, he also respected his talent and learning very much."
"In that case, why doesn't my lord conquer him?"
Deng Ji hit the nail on the head and asked the key.
Guo Jia's cheek twitched and he said with some embarrassment: "This person has a bad reputation."
"Well?"
"He was once punished for half a year for stealing a chicken; during the Taiping Rebellion, he became a thief again... Although he didn't do anything bad, he did have a bit of a reputation..."
Steal a chicken? Be a thief?
This is a big sin!
Stealing a chicken is a stain on one's character; being a thief is even more detrimental to one's integrity.
No matter which one it was, it was considered a serious crime. No wonder Cao Cao didn't dare to use him... It wasn't that he didn't want to, but he was worried about the attitudes of the people around him. At this time, Cao Cao was far from the one who later issued a recruitment order and clearly stated, "Regardless of character,
There is a heroic Cao Cao who has every skill he can put to use. He is in the stage of starting a career, and the things he needs to consider include all aspects, including the attitude of the advisers around him.
Presumably, those celebrities would not be willing to work with a chicken thief who is also a thief!
Even Deng Ji was a little unhappy when he heard this.
Well done, you introduce me to the chicken thief, and you want to be my Ah Fu’s husband?
No matter how talented he is, I can't agree...
Deng Ji opened his mouth and wanted to refuse.
Guo Jia said: "Uncle, I also know that this person is a bit inappropriate. But listen to me... He stole the chicken because his wife was pregnant. His family was bare, and he saw his wife wasting away, so he stole the chicken.
The thought; as for becoming a thief, it is even more forced.
Think about how amazing the Taiping bandits were back then?
The officers and soldiers were defeated one after another and almost fled. If Puyang Kai does not join the thieves, his wife and children will die, so he has no choice but to do so!"
Deng Ji frowned and remained speechless.
No matter what the reason is, stealing chickens and being thieves are both facts!
Deng Ji didn't have to think about other things, but he had to consider Cao Peng's future.
In the future, when people talk about Cao Peng, they will say that his teacher is a chicken thief and a peace thief... It is not good to spread the word, and it will not be beneficial to Cao Peng's future.
"Uncle Sun, this man is really capable, you might as well consider it.
If you don't want him to be Mr. Afu, you can take him to Haixi County... I think this person can at least help you solve a lot of troubles."
It can be seen that Guo Jia is very fond of this Puyang Kai.
Deng Ji thought for a while and said with a wry smile: "Brother, let me think about this matter twice before I give you an answer."
"That's fine...I know how to catch people and stabilize them first."
"Steady?"
"I heard that Puyang Kai's life is very unsatisfactory because of his reputation. He has a son named Pu Yang Yi, who is about the same age as Ah Fu. Pu Yang Kai is worried that if he continues to stay in his hometown, he will delay his son.
For a better future, prepare to move to Jiangdong."
Poor parents in the world!
Deng Ji didn't have a deep understanding of this sentence before.
But now, just now... he became a father. At the moment when the little life was born, he felt the heavy burden on his shoulders. Suddenly, Deng Ji seemed to understand Puyang Kai's hardship. Not being a father,
It's hard to appreciate the bitterness of it.
In my heart, I felt a little relaxed for a moment.
A person who is willing to stay away from his homeland for his son... is not without merit.
