Huang Chengyan, who had been sitting in the car and kept silent as if he was asleep, suddenly issued an order.
In a hurry, the carriage shook and stopped on the road. Gan Ning stepped forward, leaned beside the carriage window and asked, "Mr. Huang, what are your orders?"
"Xingba, how long have you been in Jingzhou?"
"Well, it has been four years since Liu Zhang rebelled against Hu Mao and fled Bajun in the first year of Xingping."
Gan Ning didn't understand why Huang Chengyan suddenly raised this question, so he answered carefully. He was no longer the Gan Ning who could do whatever he wanted and act based on his own joy and anger. After countless setbacks and failures, Gan Ning became
He is much more mature. In the past, he would have given Huang Chengyan an answer without hesitation. Now, he has to think twice before answering.
Huang Chengyan fell into silence.
After a moment, he whispered: "Liu Jingzhou is not a person who has achieved great things."
"ah?"
Gan Ning shivered in shock, wondering why Huang Chengyan would say such rebellious words.
"When Liu Jingsheng first arrived in Jingxiang, he showed a bit of toughness. Unfortunately, he was more interested in civil affairs than military affairs. Sitting in the nine counties of Jingxiang, he could get the six counties of Jiangdong, and if he retreated, he could get the 140 counties of Yizhou.
Six counties, but so far nothing has been accomplished. If you stay in Jingzhou, you may not be able to do much. Liu Jingzhou does not like military affairs, so it is destined that he will not be able to use you. Although Huang Chengyu is good at martial arts, he is not a person who can tolerate others.
If your talent belongs to inheritance, you may still have some achievements.
But your talent... Chengyu is far inferior to you, and it is destined that you will never get a chance in Jiangxia.
Xingba, I see you following me all the way and doing your duty with all your heart. But I don’t want to delay you, that’s why I said these words.”
Gan Ning was silent, not knowing how to answer.
Huang Chengyu is Huang Zu.
According to Xu Shen's "Shuowen", ancestor means procreation.
Huang Yan inherited the literary family tradition, while Huang Zu inherited the bloodline. This is exactly in line with the situation of the two people. Huang Chengyu had no children, while Huang Zu had children. Chengyu means passing on the bloodline of fertility.
Huang Chengyan sighed and said softly: "I will show you two ways now."
He was silent for a moment and said softly: "One is to stay in Jiangdong. Sun Bofu has great ambitions and a good understanding of people. Sooner or later he will be able to achieve success. With your talent and learning, sooner or later you will be valued by Sun Bofu. But there are still people in Soochow.
One problem is that Sun Ce is strong, but strong is easy to break. I don't know whether he can last long, so I can't say what his future situation will be. The other way is to go to Cao Gong.
Man. He is thirsty for talents and has the ability to know people. However, there are many powerful generals under Cao Gong's account. Dian, Wei, Xu and Chu are all powerful generals in the world, and they can complement each other. However, you have a strong temper and can easily offend others. If you don't
It’s hard to achieve anything if people support you.”
Gan Ning hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Is there no third way?"
"The third way... I want to ask you to assist the Cao family boy."
"ah?"
"Although Cao Peng is young, he is not an ordinary person.
Just look at his father. When he arrived in Xudu, he became the supervisor of various industries and was in charge of the world's weaponry. His brother-in-law Deng Ji became the commander of Haixi in a short period of time. Haixi was a very chaotic place, but Deng Ji was able to
In such a short period of time, to gain a foothold in Haixi requires not only talent, but also support behind him. This son of Cao Peng can distinguish right from wrong, understand the importance, and is familiar with many powerful people in Cao Gong's account.
Judging from Xun Yan's posture, he seems to think highly of him.
You should know that the four generations of outstanding people from the Xun family in Yingchuan can be regarded as a wealthy family in Guandong. With the help of the Xun family, Cao Peng will surely achieve success sooner or later.
It's just that his foundation is still shallow and he still needs someone to support him. If you go now, even if you have no choice, you will have many opportunities to build your career in the future. At the same time... you can also take care of A Chou for me to avoid being bullied by that kid. Xing Ba,
Can you promise me?"
There was a hint of pleading in Huang Chengyan's words.
Ling Gan Ning didn't know how to refuse.
It is undeniable that he has a good impression of Cao Peng, so he can be asked to help Cao Peng...
Think of Gan Xingba, who was also the supplementary county magistrate of Shu County back then. Now, do you want to work for a young boy?
Gan Ning's face looked uncertain.
He wanted to refuse, but he felt that what Huang Chengyan said made sense.
What he needs now is a backer. But the question is, can Cao Peng be his support?
"Huang Gong said that Cao Peng would make great achievements, but why was he unwilling..."
Huang Chengyan sighed and interrupted Gan Ning's words.
"Actually, if it were normal, like today's situation, I might just nod. But now, the Huang family is on the cusp of a storm.
Chengyu killed Ni Heng without killing a famous person, which has made the Huang family miserable.
If I remarry my daughter to an unknown person, even if I know that he will have great achievements in the future, no one else will care. Having a strong character has offended many people. So I don’t know how many people will be watching us and waiting.
Look at my Huang family’s jokes...
In this situation, how can I agree to Cao Peng?"
A look of surprise suddenly appeared on Gan Ning's face, and he nodded silently.
"I have no choice but to sever ties with Yueying today.
I don’t want Yueying to become depressed after following me back, but I can’t give the Huang family an excuse to be laughed at by others at this time. Maybe you don’t know that Cao Peng was familiar with Pang Ji, and even Sima De
*** praised him, and later he was almost accepted as a disciple by Pang Degong. But this matter... A person who can be valued by Lumen Mountain Er Pang and Sima De *** at the same time, how can he be the same person as Yi Yu? I know your heart
It may be aggrieved, but I feel that if you follow Cao Peng, you will definitely achieve success within ten years."
That's what I'm talking about.
Huang Chengyan can be considered sincere...
These heartfelt words made Gan Ning a little touched, and at the same time he was also moved by it.
Historically, Gan Ning took refuge with Sun Quan in the twelfth year of Jian'an. By the thirteenth year of Jian'an, he only had a thousand men under his command.
What really made Gan Ning famous and gain a firm foothold in Soochow was the Battle of Ruxukou in the 18th year of Jian'an, and then he gained the trust of Sun Quan.
Now, it is three years since Jian'an.
Of course Gan Ning could not calculate what would happen fifteen years later.
In fact, if Cao Peng can really do great things, it would be a good idea to follow him.
At least Cao Peng treated me quite affectionately, unlike Liu Jingsheng and Huang Chengyu who were so cold and cold, like strangers.
Gan Ning hesitated for a moment and said softly: "I would rather follow Huang Gong's advice."
Huang Chengyan stepped out of the carriage and bowed his hands to Gan Ning, "In this way, Yueying please ask Xingba, and I can feel at ease when I return to my hometown in Jiangxia."
"In that case, when should I go?"
"Xingba can go now..."
"What about Mr. Huang's safety?"
"As an old man, what danger can I pose? Besides, there are so many people accompanying me, so you don't have to worry about my safety.
After returning to Jiangxia, I will try to recruit your children to Jiangxia and open a village for them to live in. Just don't worry."
Gan Ning pondered for a moment and then got on his horse.
I saw him turning his horse's head on his horse and bowing to Huang Chengyan.
"Mr. Huang, I'm going then."
"Xingba, be careful all the way."
Gan Ning said nothing and urged his horse to return along the original road.
The sound of horse hooves gradually faded away, and in the dusk, the trace was lost, and only faint dust could be seen.
Huang Chengyan covered his mouth with his hand, and a glimmer of water flashed in his old eyes.
"Ah Chou, this is the only thing dad can do for you! I hope you have not misjudged the person. I hope that one day you can return home in glory."
After talking to himself, Huang Chengyan turned around and boarded the carriage.
"let's go!"
Following his order, the carriage moved forward again, along a road completely opposite to Gan Ning...
In the third year of Jian'an, on the eighth day of the fifth lunar month, Gan Ning accompanied Cao Peng at Lingting.
When Gan Ning informed Huang Yueying of Huang Chengyan's words, Huang Yueying burst into tears and bowed three times in the direction of Jiangxia.
And Cao Peng was also very happy!
Gan Ning was a rare warrior during the Three Kingdoms period.
For a time traveler who has a complex about famous generals, Gan Ning is undoubtedly the first truly famous general beside Cao Peng. Although there was Wei Yan before him, he seemed to be still a level behind Gan Ning. Moreover, there was Wei Yan before him. Speaking of Wei Yan, he was Cao Peng's person, not Cao Peng's person. Maybe Cao Peng and Wei Yan had a life-and-death relationship, but the direction they were traveling in was slightly deviated...
Maybe, one day in the future, the two of them will get back together.
But who can know the future?
Therefore, Gan Ning's arrival made Cao Peng more confident.
This was even more vividly demonstrated when he was talking to Xun Yan...
There is Bu Zhi inside, Kan Ze outside, Gan Ning Xia Hou Lan in military affairs, and there may be Zhao Zilong in the future? Until this time, Cao Peng's team has only taken a prototype. However, it is far from the 'merit' mentioned by Huang Chengyan. It seemed that there was still a long way to go. Cao Peng didn't know what kind of 'achievements' could satisfy Huang Chengyan. But thinking about it, at least he couldn't lose to Huang Zu.
Thinking of this, Cao Peng had a headache again.
On May 11th, Xun Yan and others arrived at Dantu.
At this time, the Dantu guard general was no longer Sun He and Sun Bohai. The one who replaced Dantu was a young general who was about ten years old.
When Xun Yan and others arrived at Dan Tu, Captain Dan Tu led his troops out of the city to greet them.
"Sun Bohai is no longer in Dantu?"
"In response to Mr. Xiuruo's words, Lieutenant Sun is now ordered to garrison Hushu, so the young general will temporarily take over the post of Dantu Commander."
"What is the name of the young general?"
The young man smiled slightly, with a hint of pride on his face, "Young general Lu Meng, now the commander of another department. I heard that Mr. Xiuruo has returned home, so I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Lu Meng, Lu Ziming?
Cao Peng was behind Xun Yan, his body trembling slightly.
Huang Yueying asked: "Ah Fu, do you recognize this person?"
"I don't recognize him...but I know that this person will definitely be General Sun Wu in the future."
Cao Peng still remembers the story of crossing the river in white clothes. Even after a time travel of the soul, many memories began to blur, but Lu Meng, he would not forget. Because Lu Meng's opponent at that time was regarded by later generations as God's Guan Yunchang.
After three days of separation, we should look at each other with admiration.
This sentence comes from Lu Meng...
However, maybe it was because he had seen so many awesome people recently that although Cao Peng was surprised, he was not too surprised.
Maybe Lu Meng would be very good three days later, but now, Lu Meng is just an ordinary general under Sun Wu, and he can't interest him yet. So, Cao Peng just glanced at Lu Meng a few times and ignored him.
It was Huang Yueying, who looked at Lu Meng.
Lu Meng warmly invited Xun Yan to rest as an alchemist.
But Xun Yan, who was eager to return home, politely refused.
Finally, Lu Meng led his troops and personally sent Xun Yan to Dantu Wharf, and watched Xun Yan and his party board the boat to Guangling. Not long after the boat left Dantu Wharf, Lu Su and his men were walking.
He hurried to Dantu Pier. He didn't even bother to exchange pleasantries and grabbed Lu Meng's arm.
"Ziming, can Xun Xiuruo leave?"
"Yes, I just left..."
"In his entourage, there was a young man accompanying him."
Lu Meng nodded doubtfully, "There is indeed a young man, but he looks like he is Mr. Xun's bookboy."
"Why didn't you stop them?"
"Stop?"
Lu Meng looked at Lu Su in surprise, "Brother, why do you want to stop them?"
"That……"
Lu Su swallowed the words as soon as they came to his lips.
Lu Xun and Miss Gu were unexpectedly rescued, and the marriage contract between the Lu and Gu families remained, which made the previous plans of some people suddenly come to nothing.
After learning the cause of the incident, some people were keenly aware that the book boy around Xun Yan was not an ordinary person.
So he had to notify Zhou Yu who was in Liyang, and Zhou Yu immediately sent someone to notify Lu Su, hoping to intercept Cao Peng and others.
Unfortunately, it's still a step too late.
Lu Su stood by the river, looking at the boats going farther and farther away, with a cold look in his eyes.
"Ruan!"
"Here."
"Immediately send someone to Xuyi and ask about Xun Peng's situation."
"Here."
Lu An was a close family member of Lu Su. After hearing this, he immediately took the order and left.
Lu Meng asked in surprise: "Brother, who is Xun Peng?"
"Xun Peng, it is most likely that this is a fake name. We must find out who this Xun Peng is so as not to be deceived in the future."
It was impossible for Lu Su to tell Lu Meng the truth of the matter, so his words seemed very vague.
Lu Meng stood on the dock, trying hard to recall Cao Peng's appearance. But no matter how hard he tried, there was only a vague and thin figure in his mind. As for Cao Peng's appearance, Lu Meng really couldn't remember it. He scratched
Scratching his head, he wrote down the name 'Xun Peng' in his mind.
The boat docked at Jiangshui Temple Pier.
After Xun Yan and his party got off the boat, they went straight to Guangling.
"Afu, please follow me to Guangling County."
"What about Yueying and the others?"
"You can let her go to Dongling Pavilion first."
Cao Peng wanted to refuse, but seeing Xun Yan's firm attitude, he was a little embarrassed.
Huang Yueying said softly: "Ah Fu, since Mr. Xiuruo has arranged it like this, you just have to obey your orders. Brother Gan, Brother Kan and I will follow Brother Xiahou to Dongling Pavilion first. I have heard about the story of Du Jiang in Dongling.
This trip is just the right time to pay homage."
"That……"
"Don't worry, I know you are hiding two pretty girls, I won't embarrass them."
Huang Yueying said with a giggle, but Cao Peng was a little bit murmuring in his heart.
On the way, he once mentioned Buluan and Guo Huan to Huang Yueying. Unexpectedly, Huang Yueying didn't seem to care about it.
Also, in Huang Yueying's mind: Guo Huan or Buluan are just Cao Peng's maids.
Cao Peng can be regarded as a son of an official now... Oh, this official may not be suitable for him, he is a bit young. But in any case, it is normal for him to have two maids. Huang Yueying will not let two maids
maidservant, resulting in anger.
In terms of age, Huang Yueying is three years older than Cao Peng.
In terms of knowledge, Huang Yueying was born in the Huang family of Jiangxia, and her father Huang Dan was a famous scribe in Jingzhou.
How could she be afraid of two little maids?
Cao Peng was relieved when he saw that Huang Yueying looked normal.
After exhorting Xiahou Lan, he mounted his mount and followed Xun Yan straight to Guangling County.
When it was getting late, a group of people came to the outside of Guangling County. Xun Yan took Cao Peng and went straight to the Chen Mansion, saying that he wanted to meet Chen Deng...
However, he did not let Cao Peng come with him, but ordered him to wait outside the door of the mansion.
Cao Peng stood at the door of Chen's mansion and waited for more than half an hour. After more than an hour, he saw a retainer hurriedly walking out of the mansion.
"Who is Mr. Cao Peng Cao?"
"Ah, I am."
Cao Peng hurriedly stepped forward, put his hands together and saluted.
The retainer returned the courtesy, and then said respectfully: "My master wants to see you, please come with me."
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, then followed the retainer and walked towards the mansion.
Along the way, the retainers didn't say much and just led the way. Cao Peng was also a man who knew the rules, so he didn't inquire.
In this way, the two of them hurriedly arrived at the door of a study room in the backyard.
The retainer said outside the house: "Master, Mr. Cao is here."
"Let him in."
Cao Peng straightened his clothes, took off his shoes, stepped onto the porch and walked into the study.
The study room is not big. There are bookshelves on both sides, with stacks of slips and scrolls on them. In the middle is a desk. Chen Deng is wearing a white robe and is sitting behind the desk. The window is open.
, the wind blowing from the river passed through the study, dispelling the hot weather.
"Youxue, sit down."
Chen Deng waved his hand and motioned for Cao Peng to take a seat.
This can be regarded as giving Cao Peng enough face... You know, not just anyone can make Chen Deng say the word "sit".
Where did Xun Yan go?
Cao Peng was confused, but he still obeyed the order and sat down.
Chen Deng put down the book in his hand and looked up at Cao Peng. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, as if he could see through Cao Peng's heart.
"List……"
"Cao Peng, Xiuruo told me just now that he hoped you would return to Xudu with him."
"Ah?" Cao Peng was startled and looked confused.
Xun Yan never told him about this matter.
"Xiuruo said that if I can't use you, I will leave you in Guangling Qucai. I don't know why he said this, and I don't want to know the reason.
Before, I ordered you to be stationed at Dongling Pavilion to avoid the limelight.
Now you have been on an envoy to Jiangdong with Xiuruo for nearly two months, but you can't delay your return again. Therefore, I rejected Xiuruo, and he has left Guangling with his people. Before leaving, he asked me to tell you, there is no need
If you care too much, you must never back down when it’s time to fight.”
Is this sentence meant for me?
Cao Peng raised his head and looked at Chen Deng.
"Donngling and Jiangshui Temple are important defense areas for the Guangling River.
I let you stay at Dongling Pavilion before to let you familiarize yourself with the situation. Originally, I wanted to check it out again, but since Xiuruo values you so much, I believe you must be outstanding. I want to let you be the sea.
Lieutenant Ling, who is in charge of postal affairs in the east, will take up his post from now on."
After saying that, Chen Qun picked up the seal ribbon from the desk and placed it in front of Cao Peng.
Hailing Wei went to the east to supervise Cao Cao's post office.
Cao Peng was puzzled, but he happily took the seal ribbon, stood up and said in a loud voice: "I'm humble, I obey my orders!"
