Chapter 349: If we are separated for a long time, we will be reunited. If we are together for a long time, we will be separated.
Looking at the little girl in front of him, Cao Peng cursed Ge Xuan over and over again in his heart.
This guy left early in the morning, waved his sleeves, and left a lot of trouble behind. After the little girl woke up, she cried loudly because she couldn't see Ge Xuan, and then after understanding the reason of the matter, she remained silent.
Standing like a mute, not saying a word...
He was even more wary of Cao Peng.
So much so that she didn't answer anything Cao Peng said, which gave Cao Peng a severe headache.
Damn, this little girl really has a personality.
"Zhu Xia, Senior Brother Ge is an outsider and needs to cut off all earthly ties. He kept you not because he doesn't want you, but because I can take better care of you. When we return to Xudu, you can have many things.
Playmates, when you meet many people, they will love you very much.
The situation at Senior Brother Ge's family is not good either, and they are far away in Jiangdong, thousands of miles away.
When he left, he repeatedly told me to take good care of you. Look, if you don't eat, drink or talk, wouldn't Senior Brother Ge be even more worried if you get in bad health? Hey, eat something first, and I'll take you on a ride.
Ma...when you get to Yingyin, uncle will take you to eat delicious food."
When Cao Peng said these words, he felt a bit like a wolf grandmother.
It was like a strange man who tricked a little girl into looking at a goldfish, which made him feel very weird.
Zhu Xia stared at Cao Peng with big black eyes, and looked at Cao Peng with a clear look of "I'm weird if I believe you", which made Cao Peng a little dumbfounded. Pang Tong and others stood aside, looking at each other.
It was like a joke, and no one was willing to help persuade me.
After finally persuading the little girl to drink a bowl of hot porridge, it was already past Chen hour.
The snow stopped and the wind stopped, but the temperature became even lower.
Cao Peng took out a thick fur coat from his luggage and put it on Zhu Xia, then picked her up and mounted her horse outside the ancestral hall.
Zhu Xia did not struggle, but was quietly held by Cao Peng, with the alert look on his face weakening a lot.
"Afu!"
"Um?"
"I thought about it all night and decided to stay."
Pang Tong and Cao Peng walked side by side and said in a deep voice.
Cao Peng's words last night only made him hesitate. But Ge Xuan's words touched Pang Tong's heartstrings. In his current situation, there is indeed no development in Jingzhou. Instead of doing nothing, it would be better
Start small and gain experience.
The most important thing is that Ge Xuan said that if he goes to the southwest, there will be a bloody disaster.
Jingxiang...is adjacent to the southwest.
Ge Xuan's meaning was very clear. If Pang Tong wanted to break the deadlock, it was best to stay away from Xichuan. In this case, there was no point in returning to Jingzhou. As for Jiangdong... Jiangdong was good, but it was not what Pang Tong wanted. So, he finally decided,
Stay with Cao Peng.
Didn’t Ge Xuan say that?
Cao Peng is a man of great luck!
Not to mention whether the little girl in Cao Peng's arms is a queen, but Cao Peng's great luck can at least protect Pang Tong.
“Smart decision!”
Cao Peng smiled and nodded in praise.
"Then how are you going to settle me?"
"I am just a white person now, and I am not qualified to talk about resettlement or anything like that.
I have several options, you can choose one of them. First, my brother-in-law is currently serving as the Jujube Order and is stationed in Yanjin to serve as an agricultural school captain. I can recommend you to him. With your talent as a scholar, I think you will be able to
It's easy to get started, and when the time comes, you will be able to achieve great success.
In this second way, my father is now Tai Pu Cheng and holds the title of Jin Wu Cheng, so he also needs someone to help him.
However, most of the things he does there are trivial, and it is impossible to do earth-shattering things. But the advantage is that in Xudu, you can contact all aspects, from the princes and nobles to the traders and soldiers, and you can understand the people's sentiments and understand the sufferings of the people.
…
The third way is, I recommend it to Sikong and help you find a future in Sikong Mansion.
Of course, I don’t need to elaborate on these benefits, but in Sikong Mansion, you need more qualifications. I think Tian Yu once assisted Liu Bei to capture Xuzhou, and assisted Gongsun Zan to garrison Northern Xinjiang. But in Sikong Mansion, he was just a military adviser... If not for this
By chance, he may not be able to take the post of Yueqi Colonel. When you arrive at Sikong Mansion, you can learn a lot, but I may not be able to give you more help.
The fourth way, I will introduce some big names to you. Whether you can succeed or not depends only on your own luck.
The fifth way is to stay in my Cao Mansion and teach students with me... But with my brother’s talent, this way may be a bit unfair.”
Cao Peng was talking eloquently, and Zhu Xia was in his arms, looking at Pang Tong curiously.
I have to say that Cao Peng thought very carefully about Pang Tong and spoke very sincerely.
The best place to go is to help Deng Ji. It is definitely the place where the best results can be achieved and the easiest place to establish meritorious deeds. Cao Cao is now vigorously promoting farming and embarking on the military garrison plan. Deng Ji has experience in farming in Haixi.
You can get twice the result with half the effort... Moreover, Yanjin is very close to the battlefield. If Yuan Shao attacks the south bank of the river, he must go to Yanjin, which is also the easiest place to make meritorious deeds.
However, what choice will Pang Tong make in the end?
It also depends on himself.
Cao Peng planned various ways out for him, it just depends on what Pang Tong thinks.
Pang Tong looked thoughtful, then suddenly raised his head after a while, "I will stay in Xudu."
"oh?"
"I choose the second and last way."
Pang Tong looked at Cao Peng with a smile and said in a deep voice: "I wonder if Ah Fu can give up his love?"
Cao Peng laughed!
A smart choice, a very smart choice...
The first path is indeed the best, but in the name of Deng Ji, it may not make Pang Tong inferior to others. Moreover, Pang Tong is not an internal affairs talent, and what he is better at should be strategy. Although Yanjin is close to the front line, Yuan Shao
If the party is defeated, it will be difficult to fight for a while, and it will be of little use. In this case, it is better to stay in Xudu than in the local area. After all, Xudu, as the imperial capital, is more in touch with the pulse of this era. Start small,
What could be more trivial and detailed than Taipu Temple and Zhijinwu?
The most important thing is that by staying in Xudu, you can have closer contact with Cao Peng.
After all, Pang Tong came here this time because of Cao Peng.
If you go to Yanjin, it is better to stay in Jingzhou, maybe you can still govern...
As for Pang Tong's second choice, it was to take sides.
Pang Tong used this method to determine his future direction. Although he did not serve Cao Cao, he had close ties with Cao Cao.
Cao Peng said: "If Shiyuan is willing, I can save a lot of effort."
After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.
There was a hint of inhuman understanding in that smile...
Zhu Xia shrank into Cao Peng's arms and tightly grasped the soft and warm fur clothes with her little hands: This big brother looks pretty good!
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Yingyin was originally the administrative seat of Yingchuan and the largest city in Yingchuan County.
It is located in the Central Plains, with the Xun River surrounding the city. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, this place was one of the places with the strongest academic atmosphere under the rule of the Han Dynasty.
Yingchuan Academy may not be as good as Taixue, but its reputation is no less than that of Taixue.
Most of the famous figures in the late Eastern Han Dynasty left their mark in Yingchuan Academy. They either studied in Yingchuan Academy, such as Xun Yu, Xun You, Chen Qun, etc. or taught in Yingchuan Academy, such as Li Gu and Li Ying.
, Cai Yong and other celebrities and great scholars all taught here.
Outside the gate of Yingchuan Academy, there are stone tablets standing one after another.
There are many famous writings on it, which are respected by scholars.
When he came to Yingyin, even though he was as arrogant as Pang Tong, he consciously dismounted his horse and led the horse away.
Cao Peng and others were even more so, with expressions of admiration on their faces. With the rise of Xudu, the name of Yingchuan's largest county has long been transferred. But when people come to Yingyin, they can still feel this ancient city.
The solemn atmosphere makes everyone unconsciously feel respectful.
Cao Peng and others first found accommodation in Guanyi.
Although Cao Peng was dismissed and demoted, he still retained the rank of Cavalry Commander.
In addition, he is not an unknown person now, so the postmaster of the official post does not dare to show any sign of neglect because Cao Peng has no position. Everyone knows that the Cao family (here refers to Cao Peng's family) is no longer that small.
A small family. As Cao Peng's reputation rose, Cao Ji and Deng Ji's official positions continued to rise, and the rise of the Cao family was inevitable. Today, the Cao family can only be regarded as a middle-class family in Xudu, mainly because of its people.
Because of the scarcity of Ding. But given time, when Cao Peng comes back, his future will be bright.
What's more, the relationship between the Cao family and several major families in Yingchuan seems to be very close.
After settling down, Cao Peng first asked Xia Houlan to take Zhu Xia to the city to buy some changes of clothes.
Since Ge Xuan entrusted Zhu Xia to Cao Peng, there was no way Cao Peng would be negligent. When he returns to Xudu, he will definitely ask the best clothesmaker in Xudu to buy new clothes for Zhu Xia. But now... let's start with
To deal with it, just buy a few pieces and it's enough.
Cao Peng and Pang Tong put on their own clothes and left the official post with a dozen or so Fei Qi.
Before Pang Tong left Shuijing Villa, Xu Shu had told him his residence in detail. Therefore, the group found Xu Shu's home without too much difficulty.
Xu's mother is pushing her at home.
After Xu Shu went out to study, Xu's mother made a living by selling tofu.
The tofu she made was quite famous in Yingyin, and it was hundreds of times better than the dyed tofu of later generations.
Early every morning, there will be a wine shop in the city to buy the tofu prepared by Xu's mother, and then pay the bill every ten days. After a month, you can have two or three incomes. But the prices are very high these days.
Coarse grain costs 120 yuan, which is not a small burden for an ordinary family. In addition, Xu Shu is studying abroad. Although Xu Shu does not rely on Xu's mother's financial support, Xu's mother still habitually saves money until a certain amount is collected.
, asked someone to send him to Jingzhou. Didn’t you see that in the universities of later generations, the students were well-dressed, but the parents at home were frugal. The desire for their children to succeed has been there since ancient times, and it has not changed in all dynasties.
Hearing that Pang Tong was Xu Shu's classmate, Xu's mother was extremely happy and warmly entertained him at home.
Looking at Xu's mother's patched clothes and her hands that were red and cold in the cold winter, Cao Peng couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.
"Afu, why don't you speak?"
Seeing that Cao Peng remained silent, Pang Tong couldn't help but ask.
Cao Peng took a deep breath and said softly: "The thread is in the hands of a loving mother, and the clothes on the wanderer's body are closely tied before leaving. I'm afraid I'll be back late... Whoever speaks of an inch of grass will be rewarded with three rays of spring. Shi Yuan, if you are free, please
Send this poem to Yuan Zhi, I think he will understand it."
Pang Tongyi was stunned and repeated it twice in his mind.
He raised his head and looked at Xu’s mother’s busy figure, and his eyes became wet unconsciously!
"Afu, this poem of yours fully expresses the greatness of being a mother."
Xu's mother is about forty years old and has a cheerful personality.
She walked into the room and saw that the food on the dining table was untouched. She couldn't help but said, "Gentlemen, why don't you eat? But the food is not to your liking?"
"No, no, no, Auntie, please stop being busy and sit down and have a meal together."
Xu's mother was not polite either.
Although she called the two of them 'sir', they were Xu Shu's classmates after all, and they could also be considered her juniors.
However, Cao Peng's ostentation was so grand that Xu's mother was a little confused about his true identity. Pang Tong only said that he was Xu Shu's classmate, so Xu's mother thought that Cao Peng was the same. After she sat down, she spoke for Cao Peng and
Pang Tong picked up the dishes and asked curiously about Xu Shu's life in Jingzhou.
"I haven't asked this young master yet..."
"My Cao Peng is not a classmate of Yuan Zhi.
But I have been close friends with Yuan Zhi for a long time. In his early years, he was cared for by Xiao Pang Shangshu, so he became a brother of Shi Yuan... Auntie, your food is really delicious. I must miss Yuan Zhi when he is living abroad. I hear
If he says he has finished his studies, why not let him come back?"
"The kid said he wanted to travel around the world and increase his knowledge..."
"Nonsense!"
Cao Peng was furious and said sternly: "Don't you know that if your parents are here and you don't travel far away, you will be able to travel well? Yuan Zhi is an adult and should take responsibility. How can he ignore human relations for his own selfish interests? This is wrong.
If you see Yuan Zhi for what a sage has done, you will definitely reprimand him..."
Xu's mother was startled.
Cao Peng's anger made Xu's mother a little frightened.
After all, Cao Peng was once an official and had tens of thousands of people under his rule.
After practicing in the military for a long time, the aura of a superior person was revealed inadvertently.
Not to mention that Xu's mother was frightened, even Pang Tong was afraid of her. When Cao Peng was angry, there was a trace of murderous intent, which made Pang Tong remain silent.
"Cao Peng? Dare I ask if it's the famous Cao Babai?"
"Uh...Auntie also knows my name?"
Xu's mother immediately showed respect and said quickly: "How could I not know the name of Cao Babai? I never thought that my family Yuan Zhi would be able to make friends with famous people... Mr. Cao misunderstood. It's not Yuan Zhi who is unfilial, but my fault."
Agree. Yuan Zhi also thought about coming home before, but I felt that he still needed experience, so I refused. Please calm down, Mr. Cao, and don’t blame my son."
Although Cao Peng is not a learned scholar now, he is still a famous person.
If he publicly accuses Xu Shu, then Xu Shu’s reputation as unfilial will definitely not be washed away, and he will never be able to get ahead in his life...
Pang Tong, listened quietly from the side.
Suddenly a feeling of emotion arose in my heart: Yuan Zhi, I’m afraid this time you will have no choice but to join Youxue!
Cao Peng apologized repeatedly and started talking to Xu's mother.
Having been born in two lifetimes, he has insights beyond those of his peers. Although there is an age gap between him and Xu's mother, every word he speaks can speak to Xu's mother's heart.
When it got dark, Cao Peng and Pang Tong said goodbye.
"Auntie, it's a good thing that you hope your son will succeed, but Yuan Zhi also needs to understand the responsibility of being a son of man.
Nowadays, everything is in ruins and it is time for talented people like Yuan Zhi to show their talents. Instead of working around all day long, why not serve the country?
Being a public servant can serve the country and make a living for the people.
In private life, he can always accompany his parents and fulfill the responsibilities of the son of man... If Yuan Zhi is really serious, he can ask him to come to me, and I am willing to recommend him."
It is said in the novel that Xu's mother hated Cao Cao deeply.
But in reality? Xu's mother did not have deep dislike for Cao Cao. After all, Cao Cao had done many good things for the people since he took control of Yuzhou.
Whether it was farming crops or setting up Cao's carriage, Xu's mother saw everything he did.
After listening to Cao Peng's words, Xu's mother couldn't help but feel a little moved.
What parent doesn't want his children to always be around? But Xu's mother also knows that even if Xu Shu comes back, given his current situation, with no reputation, no qualifications, and no background, it will not be easy to get ahead.
The reason why Xu Shu was allowed to stay in Jingzhou was because Xu's mother had her own plans. She hoped that Xu Shu could make more friends with famous people, and only after he became famous could he have a bright future. For this reason, Xu's mother would rather endure hardships herself.
I live in a pinch and don't want Xu Shu to come back now.
However, if Cao Peng is willing to come forward to recommend, then the situation will definitely be different.
Although Xu's mother did not know what official position Cao Peng held now, she knew that Cao Peng's reputation was great, at least among women and children in Yingchuan.
Not to mention anything else, even the children in the village can casually sing the sentence "At the beginning of human beings, nature is good.", not to mention the previous sentence "The sky and the earth are black and yellow, the universe is primitive." Maybe many people don't know Cao Peng's name.
, but 'Cao Babai' must know.
It is said that in the spring of next year, several private schools near Yingyin will be teaching Cao Peng's "Three Character Classic" and "Eight Hundred Character Classic".
From this we can also see how huge Cao Peng's influence among the people is.
In these days, people don’t have much entertainment.
After the "Three Character Classic" was recognized by the world, Cao Peng sent people to Luoyang and asked Zhang Tai to compose music based on the simple rhythms of "Yuefu", and it spread quickly. You don't have to know who Cao Peng is, but if you don't know the Three Character Classic
With an eight-hundred-character essay, you would be embarrassed to say that you have read the book. This is Cao Peng's influence today... Xu's mother knew that if Cao Peng recommended Xu Shu, Xu Shu would have a bright future.
After leaving Xu's house, neither Cao Peng nor Pang Tong spoke.
When they were almost at the official post, Pang Tong suddenly said: "Youxue, do you know the general trend of the world?"
Cao Peng was startled, and then he understood what Pang Tong meant.
This is Pang Tong trying to challenge him...
After pondering for a moment, Cao Peng said softly: "I only know the general trend of the world. If we unite for a long time, we will divide, and if we divide for a long time, we will unite."
Pang Tong was stunned when he heard this and was speechless for a long time.
He originally wanted to test Cao Peng's current situation, but he didn't know that Cao Peng only used eight words to describe all the situations from the past to the present.
If we stay together for a long time, we will separate; if we stay apart for a long time, we will unite!
In just eight words, Pang Tong gained a lot.
Unconsciously, he lifted the reins and fell half a body behind Cao Peng.
"The talents of my friends are ten times better than mine!"
He sighed secretly, and inadvertently recognized Cao Peng's existence...
it's dark!
From the upper reaches of the Xun River, a cold wind blows.