Chapter 353 Poems of Sadness and Indignation (1/2)
Chapter 353 Poem of Grief and Anger (1/2)
Cao Cao called him, and Cao Peng naturally couldn't refuse.
Fortunately, it is not far from Xudu to Changshe. Although the snow is very thick, it will not delay too much time. Cao Peng rode on Zhao Yebai, called Han De and twenty Fei Qian and set off immediately. He hurried all the way.
, arrived at Changshe after Haishi.
Cao Cao did not lead his army to garrison in Changshe County, but instead garrisoned outside Changshe City.
Cao Peng announced his name at the gate of the camp, and within a short time, he saw Dian Man and Xu Yi leading two teams of cavalry to greet him.
"Second brother, third brother, Sikong is so anxious to find me, is there something wrong?"
Noriman shook his head, indicating that he was not sure.
Xu Yi said: "Some time ago, it seems that in Liyang, Sikong accidentally got an article, and he became depressed after that... Maybe this is why I came to you. Please be careful. My master has not been in a very good mood recently."
If I get an article, what does it have to do with me?
Cao Peng couldn't help being surprised, so he dismounted his horse and followed Dian Man and the others to the camp.
I wanted to find out more information, but these two people couldn't figure out what the situation was.
In this way, with full of doubts, Cao Peng went to the main tent of the Chinese army.
When he was about to reach the big tent, he saw a scribe in blue shirt blocking Cao Peng's way.
This scribe was about fifty years old, with a slim appearance and three long beards under his chin. He looked quite elegant.
He is of medium height, has a thin build and looks a bit thin.
As soon as he appeared, Dianman Xu Yi's expression suddenly changed, and each of them looked very ugly.
Cao Peng stopped and looked at the other person suspiciously.
"But Cao Sanpian in person?"
"Uh... Cao Peng, may I ask your name?"
"Xu You from a certain family."
Xu You?
Is it Xu You, the running friend who made a surprise attack on Wuchao and offered a plan to defeat Yuan Shao? Cao Peng remembered that Xu You's end did not seem to be too good. This man had a rebellious character and did not know how to advance or retreat. After Yecheng was defeated, he was attacked by Xu Chu.
Cao Cao was very angry at the time, but in the end he only fined Xu Chu one year's salary without going into details.
Furthermore, Cao Peng's impression of Xu You was not very good either.
So when Xu You stopped him, he couldn't help but be a little confused and looked at Xu You curiously.
In his memory, he had little contact with Xu You. When Xu You defected to Cao Cao, he was imprisoned in the prison of General Wei's mansion. Later, after Xu You arrived in Xudu, Cao Peng ran to Luoyang to discuss with Chen Qun.
matter.
When Cao Peng returned to Xudu to get married, Xu You returned to his hometown of Nanyang for some reason, and the two missed each other again.
It's interesting to say that Xu You went to Cao Cao for nearly three years, but he never met Cao Peng. Even though they were in the same city, they had no contact because Cao Peng dismissed him from office. Xu You has always been with Cao Peng.
When working in Sikong Mansion, he paid tribute to Sikong Military Sacrifice. As for Cao Peng, he didn’t like to go to Sikong Mansion all the time for nothing. Especially after getting married, he spent most of his time in the farm outside the city, giving lessons and practicing martial arts, and rarely set foot in the village.
Entering the city gate of Xudu...
Xu You is looking for me, what's the matter?
"I heard that Cao Sanpian is from Nanyang?"
"Uh... I lived in Nanyang when I was a child. I never returned to my hometown after I was fourteen years old."
"I dare to ask, where is Nanyang?"
"He lives in Zhongyangshan, Wuyin County, Nanyang County."
Cao Peng didn't notice that Xu You spoke in Nanyang dialect.
Perhaps due to habit, he instinctively answered in Nanyang dialect... However, Xu You's accent should be closer to the Rangcheng area, which belongs to the southwest of Nanyang; while Cao Peng's accent is the Wuyin dialect, which is located in the north of Nanyang.
Close or not, fellow countrymen.
After Cao Peng arrived in Xudu, he spoke Luoyang Mandarin.
Even at home, whether with Cao Ji or Deng Ji, they mostly speak Mandarin. Except for the occasional Nanyang dialect when talking to mother Zhang and sister Cao Nan, Nanyang dialect is rarely spoken. Nowadays,
Xu You asked in Nanyang dialect, and Cao Peng couldn't help but feel a sense of intimacy. As for Xu You, a smile appeared on his face.
"I didn't expect that I would be from the same hometown as Cao Sanpian."
"Mr. Ziyuan is also from Nanyang?"
"Exactly...I am a native of Rang County."
"Rang County, I have been there."
Xu You was overjoyed when he heard this, "I have been to Zhongyang Mountain too, and the scenery is very beautiful.
If Cao Sanpian has some free time in the future, why not go back to his hometown together? Haha, it’s rare to see a fellow countryman, so Xu is a little out of his mind!"
"Tomo has heard of Mr. Sir for a long time, but has never paid him a visit, so he always has regrets in his heart.
If you are not stingy, sir, I would like to have a drink and chat with you when you have free time... However, Sikong called me to have something to do, so I apologize for my rudeness."
Xu You hurriedly waved his hand, "Youxue will go on your own, and I will visit you one day."
Saying that, Xu You clasped his hands behind his back and walked away leisurely, but Cao Peng was confused and a little confused.
This Xu You doesn’t look so annoying!
"It's really strange today. Xu Ziyuan is very affectionate towards you."
"Yeah?"
Noriman said with a dark face: "You don't know how annoying this guy is on weekdays. He has a big air and an arrogant tone. Last time he saw me, he asked me: Do you know who is the one who broke Yuan? I know
He once came up with a plan to attack Wuchao by surprise, but that was also the result of the lord's foresight and the soldiers' service... If it weren't for the fact that he was the lord's old friend, I would have beaten him up. No matter who he talks to, he always holds his head high.
, looking like he didn’t want to see anyone.
Talking to you today seems quite normal... However, it is probably only temporary and will make you angry sooner or later."
It can be seen that Dianman has deep resentment towards Xu You.
Cao Peng looked at Xu You's back and shook his head in confusion.
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Luo Dahuang focused on Cao Cao's decisiveness and obscured Xu You's light.
But in fact, Xu You played an extremely important role in the surprise attack on Wuchao. Later, Jia Xu and Guo Jia Xu You added fuel to the fire, which finally made Cao Cao determined. It can be said that without Xu You, the Battle of Guandu might have lasted for a long time.
For a long time, the outcome was uncertain. No matter how history evaluates it, Xu You's first half of life was indeed brilliant.
He and He Yong and others were once known as running friends, and they were guests of General He Jin.
He once participated in the dethronement of the King of Hefei, and later assisted Yuan Shao and dominated the north. Even Kong Rong once praised him: Tian Feng and Xu You are wise and resourceful people.
Jushu is awesome!
But it may not be able to penetrate Kong Rong's eyes.
Xu You's shortcoming is greed, but who doesn't have shortcomings?
Cao Peng looked at Xu You's back and shook his head gently...
No one can explain this kind of thing. Xu You's life or death has nothing to do with him. At least, his attitude towards Cao Peng is quite good.
"Let's go, my lord must be waiting impatiently!"
"That's right, let's go there quickly."
Dianman and Xu Yi temporarily forgot about Xu You and hurried to the Chinese army's tent with Cao Peng.
In the big tent, candles were brightly lit.
Cao Cao was sitting alone on the couch, wearing a black fur coat, reading a book with great interest.
Cao Peng greatly admired Cao Cao's eagerness to learn.
No matter where he goes, this guy always brings a cart full of books.
In the past two or three years, Cao Peng has not had much contact with Cao Cao. Firstly, Cao Cao is busy, and secondly, Cao Peng does not want to bother Cao Cao all the time. He is not worried at all about his career. When Cao Cao should use him, he will naturally use him.
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"Cao Peng was ordered to come and pay homage to Sikong."
"Afu, come in quickly."
Cao Cao put down his book and waved to Cao Peng to take in the money.
Dianman and Xu Yi consciously stopped outside the tent. When Cao Peng entered the tent, the curtains lowered.
"My uncle called his nephew here so urgently. What is his order?"
When the curtain fell, Cao Peng understood what Cao Cao meant and immediately changed his title.
Externally, when Cao Peng calls Cao Cao to his official position, it is official business.
Now, there are only two of them, and it is a private matter for Cao Peng to call Cao Cao's uncle.
Cao Cao smiled, waved his hand for Cao Peng to sit down, then personally filled a glass of water and wine for him, and asked with a smile: "Ah Fu, Cang Shu has made great progress recently. Your aunt Huan often praises him in front of me. He is well-educated and knows how to advance and retreat."
.Moreover, Ziwen's martial arts have improved greatly. Even Jun Ming said that sooner or later, he will become a fierce general in the army...
This is all thanks to your teachings, Fu, and I would like to thank you first."
"Uncle, what did you say? Cang Shu is very talented. I just guided him along, so what credit can I get?"
"Hey, no matter how talented you are, it's useless if you don't have someone to guide you. Cang Shu has made progress every time he comes home in the past two years, and I'm very happy. He will officially enter school next year, but I still hope,
He can continue to study with you."
In May of the seventh year of Jian'an, Yuan Shao died of illness.
Since Cao Cao's rebellion, many schools have been abandoned, and there is no sense of benevolence, justice and courtesy among the younger generations, so he ordered all counties and counties to cultivate prescriptions.
It is stipulated that when a county reaches 500 households, a school official will be established to be responsible for selecting talented people in the township to teach.
All officials with more than six hundred shi, as well as those who are sons of generals or ministers, can be educated by doctors. Those who can recite one sutra will be awarded officials by Taichang. Cao Chong has been taught by Cao Peng before, but he
Seeing that he is about to turn nine, it is time to officially enter school and study classics... In other words, his enlightenment education is initially completed.
At this stage, it is necessary to study formally in the school.
Cao Peng had expected this result a long time ago, so it was not surprising...
Cao Cao smiled and said, "I heard that Cang Shu was taught by others while you were there."
"Exactly!"
Cao Peng bowed and said: "Derun, Shiyuan, and Guangyuan are all talented people who have learned a lot. Cang Shu got them to teach him, and he benefited a lot."
"Well, I know Kan Ze, he can be regarded as one of your old subordinates.
Speaking of which, he is also a talented person, and it is time for him to become an official. I just want to tell you about this. Zishan has been in Haixi for three years and has made outstanding achievements. I plan to transfer him to Sikong Mansion.
He takes up the post of Cao Cao and concurrently serves as the Taicang Ling. In this way, when Haixi becomes vacant, Kan Ze can be regarded as an old man in Haixi and can take over. What do you think?"
Is the pace going to be raised?
Ci Cao and Taicang Ling are both positions of real power.
Ci Cao, in particular, has the responsibility of supervising all officials and is the law enforcement agency within the Sikong Mansion.
Bu Zhi was appointed Cao Cao. Although his rank did not improve much, it was indeed a big promotion... let Kan Ze take over Haixi?
Cao Peng immediately understood the mystery.
For private purposes, Cao Cao allowed Cao Peng to continue to enjoy 30% of Haixi's income; for public purposes, the opening of the bank also required a suitable candidate to stabilize the situation. In contrast, it was easier for the head of the nine major guilds in Xuzhou to
Accept Cao Peng's Buqu. If someone else goes there, there will inevitably be some fluctuations. Just getting along with the nine major guilds is a big problem. The nine major guilds were established by Cao Peng. Kan Ze went to Haixi.
Undoubtedly the best choice.
But Cao Peng also knew that this might be the last time he would enjoy the benefits of Haixi!
From Deng Ji to Kan Ze...
By the time Kan Ze resigned, Cao Peng had controlled Haixi for at least ten years.
When a person controls a certain place for more than ten years, anyone would be jealous. What's more, today's Haixi is no longer the remote place it was seven years ago. It has become the richest area in Huaihe River. The nine major guilds can't help but monopolize it.
It has connected with the Huaihe and Huaihe trades, and even connected with Jiangdong. If the effect of the Silver Tower comes out, it will probably be difficult for Cao Peng to enjoy the benefits.
Apart from anything else, Haixi's annual salt tax exceeds 100 million, how amazing will Cao Peng's income be?
Cao Cao had to consider these things. Kan Ze's succession to Haixi also indicated that after Kan Ze, Cao Peng would lose control of Haixi.
Cao Peng thought for a while, bowed and said, "My nephew is willing to obey my uncle's orders."
After Kanze, I agreed to give up Haixi’s interests!
Cao Cao's eyes turned into crescent moons when he smiled, and he nodded gently: Youxue is indeed a little guy who knows how to advance and retreat!
"In the past two years, Jun Shi has done very well in Zhijinwu.
Some time ago, Wen Ruo recommended to me and decided to appoint Jun Shi as the captain of the city gate school. I have already agreed. In addition, Wang Meng has also made great progress in the army.
When the lieutenant becomes vacant, I have informed your majesty that Wang Meng will take over the post of captain of the Qiang Guard. Your sworn brother Wang Mai will be appointed as the marching sergeant, what do you think?"
It's an exchange!
After Cao Peng accepted Kan Ze, he decided to give up the income from Haixi.
Cao Cao reciprocated the favor and compensated him in other ways. The city gate captain was in charge of the city gate garrison of the capital. There were two Sima in the library and twelve city gate marquises. Cao Cao only said that he would appoint Cao Ji as the city gate captain, that is.
Tell Cao Peng that his subordinate officials can be appointed by Cao Ji himself. Cao Ji can use this method to promote some of his cronies.
In other words, Cao Cao allowed the Cao family to establish their own business.
As for the Qiang Protector Colonel, he started in the sixth year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He was in charge of Xiqiang affairs and frightened Liangzhou. It was also a position of great power... and the transfer of Wang Mai to Longxi also illustrates Cao Cao's attitude toward Xiliang Ma Teng.
, aware of it...
These two positions are out-and-out official positions of real power.
How could Cao Peng not understand Cao Cao's intentions, so he quickly bowed and died.
"Youxue, I asked you to come over. There is one more thing I want to discuss with you."
"I wonder what my uncle's orders are?"
"Take a look at this first..."
As Cao Cao spoke, he took out a pair of white silk from the desk and handed it to Cao Peng. Cao Peng stepped forward to take it and glanced at it under the light of the candlelight. He saw that the white silk was covered with densely packed small characters, and the handwriting was beautiful.
, it can be seen that the foundation is extraordinary.
"Poetry of grief and anger?"
Cao Peng raised his head in surprise and glanced at Cao Cao. Seeing that Cao Cao had no expression on his face, he lowered his head again and started reading seriously.
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I have a bit of a headache today, maybe because I took a cold bath and my head feels groggy.
The second update will be delivered around nine o'clock.