Chapter 326 Between Life and Death, Cao Peng Returns to Xu Capital (1/3)
Chapter 326 Between life and death, Cao Peng returns to Xudu (1/3)
Cao Nan walked out of the shop with Guo Yu.
Several maids behind him were holding bundles of cloth, with joy on their faces.
Guo Yu smiled and said: "Madam, I heard that the young master will be promoted when he comes back this time... I don't know what kind of position he will achieve."
Cao Nan sighed, "My younger brother has been troubled by others since he was a child.
He used to be in poor health, but now he has recovered, but he is still in the wind and rain all day long, and is always in fear of his life. My mother heard that he was injured some time ago, and she did not think about food or food for several days in a row.
The whole person seems to have lost his soul. If he comes back this time, it can be regarded as settling my mother's worries. As long as I can be safe, I think it is better than anything else..."
After hearing this, Guo Yu couldn't help but nod in agreement.
She is the eldest daughter of Guo Yong and the sister of Guo Huan.
Since Guo Yong became a retainer of the Cao family, Guo Yong's children have become the family sons of the Cao family. Guo Huan followed Cao Peng, and Guo Yu became Cao Nan's maid. However, Cao Nan was a docile person, and he was very different from Cao Nan.
Guo Yu is about the same age, so they get along very well with each other.
"By the way, Ayu, ask them to put their things in the car. I'll go to the shop opposite and buy some pastries."
"Here!"
Guo Yu agreed and took the maids to put the cloth and satin on the carriage.
Cao Nan crossed the street and came to a pastry shop diagonally opposite.
Just as she was walking through the street, at a restaurant on the street, a pair of red eyes were staring at Cao Nan's figure.
"Did you see clearly?"
"Sir, see clearly."
"Know what to do?"
"The villain understands!"
Those eyes suddenly became particularly ferocious, even showing a hint of madness.
Mrs. Zhang is not in good health. She heard that Cao Peng was seriously injured a few days ago, which makes her mentally a little confused. She likes to eat the food from this pastry shop the most, so before going out, Mrs. Hong specially told Cao Nan
He shouted and asked her to buy some back by the way.
In the pastry shop, Cao Nan carefully selected several pastries that Mr. Zhang liked, had them packed, and then walked out of the shop.
The sun is shining brightly, reflecting on the long street.
Cao Nan was holding cakes in one hand and preparing to cross the street.
At this moment, a sound of people shouting and horses neighing suddenly came from the end of the long street.
A black horse rushed over from the end of the long street at lightning speed. The rider on the horse wore a hood on his face, with only a pair of eyes exposed.
Cao Nan was startled and quickly tried to get away.
Unexpectedly, the horse suddenly accelerated and slammed into Cao Nan...
"ah!"
Cao Nan screamed and flew five or six meters away.
The moment her delicate body flew up from the ground, the people in the restaurant couldn't help but beat their fists on the table, and at the same time shouted: "Okay!"
A smile flashed across that handsome face.
The black horse carried the knight and galloped along the long street. The sound of hoofbeats gradually became distant and disappeared.
Cao Nan fell in a pool of blood, and the cakes in his hand were scattered on the ground.
In the distance, Guo Yu was stunned by this scene. It took him a long time to scream, "Madam!"
She stumbled over and held Cao Nan in her arms. Cao Nan's legs were obviously broken, showing an exaggerated twist. Blood froth kept pouring out of his mouth and nose, and he was unconscious. White
Her clothes were dyed red with blood...
"Hurry and ask for Dr. Hua."
Guo Yu suddenly woke up and shouted loudly to his entourage.
"Inform the master, the lady has been injured!"
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In Shangshu's Mansion, Xun Yu and Cao Ji were chatting happily.
He discovered that Cao Ji was no longer the blacksmith who was Weiweishinuo earlier. His words and deeds seemed to be bookish...
"Juan Shi, what books are you reading recently?"
Cao Ji smiled shyly, "It's just some miscellaneous books."
"Well?"
"Some time ago, Miss Huang read a volume of "Kaogong Ji" for me, and occasionally read "On" and "Spring and Autumn". However, except for "Kaogong Ji", I can't understand most of them.
.Ms. Huang sometimes explains it to me, but it’s a pity that I’m too stupid.”
Kao Gong Ji is the earliest handicraft technical document in Chinese history.
It is said that this Kao Gong Ji is an official book of the Qi State, written by scholars from the Jixia Academy. It was compiled in the late Spring and Autumn Period, and was later supplemented by later generations with some content from the middle and late Warring States Period. During the Western Han Dynasty, the "Zhou Guan" book due to various reasons
, "Dong Guan", one of the six chapters of Zhou Guan, was lost. So Liu De, the king of Hejian, added "Kao Gong Ji" to "Zhou Guan". After Liu Xin, a famous scholar at the end of the Western Han Dynasty, compiled and proofread it, the Zhou Guan Shu was changed to "Zhou Guan".
"Rites" and Kao Gong Ji subsequently became "Zhou Rites - Kao Gong Ji" and have been handed down ever since.
This job examination record is not long, but it covers various industries.
It includes all aspects such as car making, weapon making, ritual utensils, bells and chimes, dyeing, construction, water conservancy and textiles. Xun Yu also read the Kao Gong Ji, but it was more to strengthen his knowledge and cultivation, so he read it in a hurry, and
He didn't do much in-depth research, but he knew that the Kao Gong Ji was a wonderful book. Looking at Cao Ji, Xun Yu couldn't help but nod his head, expressing his heartfelt appreciation.
Having said that, it seems right to let Cao Ji serve as Tai Pu Cheng.
As for "On" and "Spring and Autumn", they are not things that can be understood in one or two years.
Even Xun Yu did not dare to say that he had read through these two books. Cao Ji could only read for a year, so being able to read these two books and recognize all the words on them was already a great thing. So from the bottom of my heart,
, Xun Yu still had some admiration for Cao Ji.
He coughed lightly and said, "Miss Huang, is that the daughter of Huang Yan from Jiangxia?"
"Exactly."
"I heard that she and Ah Fu are already engaged?"
"Yeah..." When he mentioned this, Cao Ji suddenly smiled.
He is very satisfied with Huang Yueying.
This girl is well-educated and has a docile temperament. She treats him and his wife very filially, without any of the delicate pretensions of our ladies.
Moreover, he can endure hardships very much.
Regardless of her knowledge, sometimes Cao Ji would take the initiative to ask Huang Yueying's opinions and ask her for advice.
"Last year, Mr. Chen Ji sent people to Jiangxia to arrange this marriage with Mr. Huang.
I originally planned to get them married this year, but I didn't want to... I guess it will be postponed for a while. Yueying has been in my house for a long time. If I don't give her a name, I will be sorry for my daughter. This time when Ah Fu comes back, I am also
I need to discuss this matter with him... When the time comes, I will have to ask the minister to honor me."
"That's for sure, that's for sure!"
Xun Yu sighed in his heart: Time flies like an arrow. In the blink of an eye, the little boy who "heard his voice and cared about everything" in the past will also get married.
However, I feel a little regretful.
When my eldest brother mentioned this matter before, I didn't pay much attention to it, but unexpectedly, I was overtaken by Chen Ji.
I'm afraid Miaocai will be disappointed this time! Who makes him hide and hesitate all the time? It's a pity that Xiao Zhen, that girl, has such thoughts.
"Master, master... something happened!"
While Xun Yu and Cao Ji were talking, a Yamen ran in.
Panting, he entered the room, saluted Xun Yu, and then said to Cao Ji: "Mr. Cao, your palace official came to report that Mrs. Cao was seriously injured by a horse on the street and is now unconscious. Please give me the car.
Mrs. Hou asked the master to go back quickly, saying that the situation was bad."
Cao Ji was startled for a moment, and then he stood up with a shiver.
Xun Yu also stood up quickly and grabbed Cao Ji, "Juan Shi, don't be anxious. Go back and check the situation first. I'll be there shortly."
"Then, then, I'll take my leave now."
Cao Ji also lost his sense of caution at this time and quickly bowed to Xun Yu and left in a hurry.
Xun Yu grabbed the officer and asked, "What is going on?"
"I don't know the specific situation. I just say that when Mrs. Cao went out to buy something, a horse hit her directly and she fell unconscious at the time.
The perpetrator then fled without a trace..."
Xun Yu said: "Have you ever seen the perpetrator clearly?"
"Never!"
Xun Yu felt his head ache.
What happened was too coincidental. Mr. Cao had just scolded him here, and Cao Ji's daughter was injured over there.
Could it be that?
Xun Yu's face became a little ugly.
Perhaps, I was indeed too indulgent towards you before!
"Immediately send an order to Xu Duling to enter the city gate and carry out strict interrogation."
"Here!"
Xun Yu walked around the room twice and asked again: "Have you informed General Wei?"
"Already notified!"
"In that case, prepare the carriages and horses first, and let's go to Fengchehou's Mansion to check out the situation... If we don't handle this well, we will be in big trouble!"
Xun Yu ordered people to prepare the carriage and horses. He changed into casual clothes and was about to go out and get on the carriage when he saw a fast horse galloping towards him.
"Lord Xun!"
The young colonel dismounted outside the gate of Shangshu Mansion, hurriedly came to Xun Yu, and knelt down on one knee, "My general asked me to inform you that we have just received news that Captain Yueqi and his party have arrived at Shili Pavilion outside Xudu City. The general said
, he may not be able to hold off Yueqi Xiaowei, please make plans in advance, Shangshu Xun."
"Has the Yueqi Colonel arrived?"
When Xun Yu heard this, he felt a headache again.
I'm really afraid of what will happen... Originally, Xun Yu planned to resolve this matter first. In that way, even if Cao Peng came back, he wouldn't say anything. But now, Cao Peng suddenly arrived in Xudu, which also made
The situation suddenly became extremely complicated and somewhat out of control.
Imagine that a man who fought on the front line and made great achievements came back only to learn that his family had been injured.
It is clear that this incident was not an accident. Otherwise, why would the perpetrator escape on the spot? Even Cao Ren said that he might not be able to hold off Cao Peng... This also shows that Cao Cao's trust and love for Cao Peng.
He may not lose to Cao Ren. Such a arrogant general who has just come off the battlefield and is a descendant of the Cao family, it is really difficult for Cao Ren to suppress him. Otherwise, it will cause a bloody storm in Xudu.
Xun Yu pondered for a moment and immediately took out a seal ribbon from his arms.
"Xun'an."
"The old slave is here."
"With my seal and ribbon, I will go to Zhongmou immediately and report the matter to my lord and ask my lord to make a decision."
"Here!"
After Xun Yu finished speaking, he got on the carriage.
"Master, where are we going?"
"Enter the palace!"
Xun Yu gently rubbed his face and smiled bitterly in his heart: Maybe, as the long letter said: it's time to make a decision!
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Cao Peng was sitting in the carriage, with Zhao Yebai's reins tied to the pillar behind the carriage.
After receiving the general's order in Zhongmou, Cao Peng rested for two more days. After he recovered a little, he set out on his way back to Xudu.
Among Zhongmu and Cao Peng, Cao Peng received orders from Cao Cao and selected 400 sharp soldiers from the army, with enough black and Fei to accompany them.
Now that he has taken the position of captain of the Yue Cavalry, he is also qualified to form a private army. Among them, one hundred cavalry are drawn from the tiger and leopard cavalry, and three hundred infantry are included in the army.
As a result, the number of black men was increased to 400, which was enough to make one unit. Hao Zhao was then appointed as Army Sima, responsible for commanding the black men; and the 200 cavalry troops were enough to make one unit.
Xia Houlan continued to be in charge of Fei Qi and served as Sima of Fei Qi Army.
Cao Peng made careful plans in the past two days...
Gan Ning, after experiencing the Xiaotan battle, was indeed no longer suitable to stay by his side.
It is impossible for Mr. Cao to let go of such a fierce general. If Mr. Cao could ignore it before, then after the battle of Xiaotan...
Gan Ning's entry into officialdom was inevitable.
Since this was the case, Cao Peng simply took the initiative.
He discussed it with Gan Ning, and after obtaining Gan Ning's consent, he took the initiative to surrender to Cao Cao.
Cao Cao also gladly accepted the offer, and immediately transferred Gan Ning to his subordinates and entrusted him with the post of general assisting him.
Among them, General Pi is the rank, Deputy Governor is the official, and Colonel Dangkou is the rank.
Cao Peng was also very satisfied with Gan Ning's appointment.
After two years of working under his own command, Gan Ning finally came forward. His future achievements will definitely be far higher than Gan Xingba in history.
Of course, Cao Peng sent Gan Ning away, and Cao Cao also compensated him.
Cao Cao officially appointed Tian Yu, the commander of the military force, as the marching commander of the Yueqi battalion, and appointed Kan Ze as the chief secretary of the Yueqi army.
Xiahou Lan and Hao Zhao were also worshiped as Cavalry Captain, and Han De was granted the title of Captain. Among them, the one who gained the most was Han De and Han Xinzhi.
He was originally just a small military lord in Changshui Camp, but he suddenly got the position of captain.
In just a few days, he has been upgraded several levels in a row, making countless former robes envious.
After Tian Yu took office, he immediately fulfilled his duties as a marching commander. His bravery was far from Gan Ning's rival, but in terms of intelligence, he was not comparable to Gan Ning. After Tian Yu discussed with Kan Ze, he found Cao Peng.
Make suggestions to Cao Peng.
He suggested that Cao Peng integrate Hei Qi and Fei Qi directly into the Yueqi camp, and use this as a basis to reorganize the Yueqi camp.
Two hundred cavalry, four hundred tigers...
With the addition of Han De, Cao Peng could easily control the Yueqi Camp.
Cao Peng, I deeply agree.
However, Cao Peng was thinking about another thing in his heart.
Cao Cao's additional soldiers to Hei Qian were all from the Guanzhong Army, and many of them came from the bitter cold places of Xiliang.
These Guanzhong troops have all experienced hundreds of battles and are elite soldiers in the army. Most of them are tall and strong, and their strength is not trivial. They are proficient in archery and good at fighting... It can be said that they already have a good foundation and only need a little more
If you cooperate with training, you can go into battle.
When Cao Peng saw these stout soldiers for the first time, he immediately thought of a branch of arms that did not exist in this era. He dedicated a day to look at the training of these soldiers.
The ideas become clearer!
Throughout the past dynasties, the military unit that Cao Peng longed for most was the Modao Army after the Tang Dynasty.
In the Tang Dynasty, the Modao army dominated the world, and it was said that three thousand Modao troops could defeat a million soldiers. According to the records of Tang history, the Modao army was indeed brave and invincible. They had long bows, broad swords, and heavy armor. When it came to battle,
, first respond with bows and arrows, and then wield swords to meet the enemy, which is extremely powerful.
However, due to various reasons, there are few records of the Modao Army after the Tang Dynasty.
Even the Mo Dao has almost disappeared in the long river of history... In Cao Peng's previous life, by chance, he met a master who specialized in the production of ancient weapons. In the hands of that master
, there was a weapon suspected to be the Mo Dao that had been unearthed all the time, and he even wrote a special review. It was not until he saw the weapon that was suspected to be the Mo Dao that Cao Peng knew that it was indeed not a weapon that could be used casually.
What would it be like if, if I formed a Mo Dao army?
This thought came together in Cao Peng's mind and could no longer be eliminated.
He has many advantages in forming the Mo Dao Army... First of all, Cao Ji is good at forging swords and can create an ideal Mo Dao.
Cao Peng was also the captain of the Yue Cavalry School, so in terms of power, there was no problem.
There will never be any obstacles to his training of the Modao Army. The third point is people...and this point happens to be the easiest problem to solve. Cao Peng really has no shortage of this manpower, and at the same time, he also has
He controls 20% of the hearts and minds of the nine major guilds in Haixi every year. Therefore, money and silk are not a problem. The last point is the trainer! Hao Zhaocheng's method of training troops in the trapped camp is suitable for him.
Moreover, Hao Zhao is his confidant, so there is no need to worry about his betrayal.
These problems have been solved, and the rest are no longer problems...
After leaving Zhongmu, Cao Peng and Hao Zhaotian Yu kept discussing this method of military training along the way.
Before Mo Dao appeared, it was necessary to strengthen the soldiers' physique and fighting skills. To this end, Cao Peng thought hard and came up with some clues. After arriving in Xudu, he planned to promote it among the black spirits.
Lay the foundation for Mo Dao Army.
Along the way, stop and go.
On the second day after leaving Zhongmou, Cao Peng's troops arrived at Shiliting, north of Xudu City.
Cao Ren personally brought people to greet him, which could be said to have given Cao Peng enough face.
The two exchanged pleasantries at Shiliting, and Cao Peng couldn't help but wonder: "What happened to Uncle Zixiao? I have already received it. Logically speaking, we should return to Xudu and stationed in the camp. We will select soldiers the next day.
We started training...but he held me back and refused to leave in this ten-mile pavilion. What does that mean?
"Uncle, my nephew went on an expedition last year and has not returned home for three months.
I want to go home first and take a look, is that okay?"
Of course, Cao Ren also heard about Cao Nan being hit and injured on the street, and he also believed that this incident was definitely not an accident.
He didn't know how to explain to Cao Peng, so he had to delay here for a while, hoping that Xun Yu could take this opportunity to find some clues. In this way, he could also have an explanation. Cao Peng now proposed to go home.
A perfectly reasonable request. Cao Ren smiled bitterly in his heart, not knowing how to refuse. So, he nodded, mounted his horse with Cao Peng, and rode off together.
"Uncle, I heard that Xu Du has been a bit uneasy lately?"
"Uh... okay."
"My lord has also appointed me as a minister in the palace this time. I wonder when I will take office?"
The Sima of the side door in the palace is under the jurisdiction of Cao Ren.
Cao Ren thought for a while and said: "You can take office at any time... However, you'd better choose your soldiers and horses first and form the Yueqi battalion."
"Nephew, save it!"
The two of them just walked and chatted.
Seeing that Xudu City Gate was just ahead, Cao Ren coughed lightly and decided to tell Cao Peng about the situation first so that he could be prepared.
Suddenly, a person rushed out from the city gate.
"Master, Master... the eldest lady, was injured!"
A young man rushed in front of Cao Peng's horse and knelt on the ground with a thud, "Master heard that the young master is back, please return to the house immediately."
