Although the cost increases, the toughness and hardness of the knife blank forged in a high-temperature furnace have been improved.
During lunch, Cao Ji specially praised Cao Peng as a reward.
After all, his son had put so much thought into it, and it had indeed produced results. It was only his fault that he was incompetent and did not have a big workshop, so that his son's efforts were in vain. This was not Cao Peng's fault, and Cao Ji naturally did not
Will blame, even feel a little guilty.
Cao Peng seemed indifferent and ate two large bowls of porridge and a large pancake for lunch.
However, he found that Wang Mai's mood seemed a little off. During the meal, he was evasive, as if he had something on his mind.
"Brother Hutou, what happened to you today?"
"Ah, it's nothing!"
"You lied to me...you didn't eat as much as I did today.
Usually you can eat as much as two of me, but what happened today... If you weren't worried, you would definitely not be like this. Haha, can you tell me, maybe I can help you... By the way,
Do you like someone and don’t dare to say anything?"
Wang Mai's dark face suddenly turned purple.
"Afu, don't talk nonsense." He hesitated for a moment, looked around and saw that there was no one around, so he asked softly: "Afu, tell the truth, do you like Miss Zhang?"
"ah?"
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment and looked at Wang Mai doubtfully.
This guy actually still gossips?
"Don't talk nonsense. When did you hear me say that I like Miss Zhang? She did me a favor, so I let her practice martial arts."
"There is no best."
"Hao Duanduan, why do you ask about this?"
Wang Mai scratched his head, "After you left at noon, Deng Fan mentioned something to me... He had met Miss Zhang before."
"oh?"
"A few days ago... By the way, it was the day you lost your wallet.
Deng Fan once saw Miss Zhang and a general walking together near Nine Girls City, holding hands and seemed to be very affectionate."
"City of Nine Girls?"
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment and blurted out subconsciously.
This Nine Girls City is located in Meiwan, Wangzhuang Town, Xinye County today. It is adjacent to the Tang River in the east. It is said that the three rivers converge and the sky is blue and the water is beautiful. According to legend, nine fairies once lived here, built city walls, and built a city. Later, it was also connected with the local area.
The villagers love each other, men farm and women weave.
Myths are often beautiful, but what about the facts?
Nine Girls City was built in the late Western Han Dynasty and was built by Wang Mang.
At that time, Wang Mang usurped the throne, and in order to win over people's hearts, he married his youngest ninth princess to this place. The princess was a lovely person, and she and her consort led the people to build the city, which was highly praised by the locals. Even after Liu Xiu ascended the throne,
Later, they did not demolish the Nine Girls City and it has been preserved to this day.
Deng Fan usually spends his time doing nothing, so it is not unusual for him to go to Jiu Nu City.
"I heard from Deng Fan that a military camp was recently built in Xigang, Jiunu City.
Haven't you seen that Mrs. Deng has been missing recently? I heard that he just ran there... General Deng even sent someone here to explain."
Nine Girls City, built a barracks?
Cao Peng had never heard of this matter.
Nine Girls City is located between Jiyang and Yuyang, and it is said to be a three-nothing zone.
So I'm afraid even Deng Ji doesn't know about this... I seem to remember Zhang Wanzhen saying that day that she was crossing the river to see her brother.
"Brother Hutou, please don't talk nonsense. Didn't Miss Zhang say that she was going to see her brother that day?"
"Brother of the fart." Wang Mai sneered: "Her surname is Zhang. Deng Fan said that the general he met that day was surnamed Huang. You also know that Deng Fan has a wide eye and knows many people. He also found out that
, that general is the eldest son of Huang Zu, the governor of Jiangxia. His name is Huang She. He has just turned eighteen this year and is the history of Jiangxia Bing Cao. It is said that that guy has a monthly salary of 37 dendrobium, and Liu Jingzhou also values him very highly."
Huang Zu? Huang She? Jiangxia Bing Cao Shi?
Deng Ji didn't say anything after he came home yesterday.
But early this morning, I hurried to work in the government office, which seemed very busy.
Recall that Kuai Zheng suddenly returned earlier, and Jiangxia County soldier Cao Shi Huangshe suddenly appeared in Jiunu City and built a barracks...
Could it be said that Liu Biao wants to use troops?
Cao Peng understood the meaning of Wang Mai's words, so he smiled and said, "Brother Hutou, what are you thinking about? I really have nothing to do with Miss Zhang."
"It's okay, it's best!"
Wang Mai whispered: "I didn't tell my father about this, and I asked Deng Fan not to tell his family, otherwise your parents will definitely be anxious. In short, you'd better stay away from that Miss Zhang family, a
The surname is Zhang, in Nanyang County; one is from a wealthy family in Jiangxia... How is she related to Huang Sheneng? If you kill Cheng Ji in Zhongyang Town, you can fly far away; but a hundred Chengjis are not as good as one Huang She...
Ah Fu, you know more than me, I won’t tell you anything else. Anyway, you should be more careful."
From Wang Mai's words, it can be heard that he is worried.
Cao Peng gave a strong laugh and said, "Brother Hutou, I know what's appropriate."
But a strange feeling arose in my heart... Is Zhang Wanzhen really that kind of relationship with Huang She?
In the next few days, Cao Peng seemed normal.
Zhang Wanzhen takes a boat to Taolin every morning and learns Tai Chi from Cao Peng.
She has a high level of understanding and is also very smart... Often Cao Peng gives her a little hint and she immediately understands it. In just a few days, Zhang Wanzhen has learned all the Tai Chi routines, although she is not yet too proficient.
, but each move has its own style.
What Cao Peng taught Zhang Wanzhen was one of the three branches of Wenxian Tai Chi, Nanlangjia Tai Chi.
In later generations, there was a saying that "to learn Tai Chi, go to Wen County". Wen County Tai Chi is famous for its three branches: Chenjiagou, Nanlengjia and Zhaobaojia. Among them, Nanlangjia Tai Chi has a strong ancient style and a pure internal style
The way of domestic boxing is most suitable for Zhang Wanzhen to practice. Cao Peng learned Baiyuan Tongbei in his previous life, but he also learned other boxing skills. Nan Lengjia practiced strictly according to ancient methods, walking the meridians, moving qi and blood, regulating the five internal organs, and drumming.
It stirs the true energy, strengthens the muscles and bones, and combines offense and defense. It is longer than four ounces of lifting a thousand catties, and its strength is as strong as winding silk, and it is endless...
If you practice seriously for two or three years, you will be able to achieve some success.
This kind of boxing style is also the easiest to understand for Zhang Wanzhen.
It's just that every time you teach boxing, there will inevitably be some skin-to-skin contact and physical contact.
Cao Peng felt even more weird in his heart.
At first, he pretended not to care when Wang Mai talked about Zhang Wanzhen and Huang She. But when facing Zhang Wanzhen, in his heart...
Several times, he wanted to ask, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know how to open his mouth.
As time goes on, I feel more uncomfortable inside.
Could it be that I fell in love with her?
With this thought, it was out of control.
On the 29th of the twelfth lunar month, Zhang Wanzhen did not come to practice boxing.
Cao Peng was listless all afternoon, so he gave Deng Fan some pointers on his pile skills, and then he went home to rest.
"Hutou, Ah Fu is acting like this today, something doesn't seem right!"
Wang Mai closed his fists and stood up, heaving a sigh of relief and said: "Not just today, something has been a little wrong these past few days.
Big man, have you asked about the things I asked you to inquire about? Is the Niyang Zhang family really related to the Huang family?"
"No, absolutely not!"
Deng Fan waved his hands repeatedly, "I can't do anything else, but this is not a problem for me. The Huang family of Jiangxia is a famous family in Jingzhou, no worse than the Kuai family of Xiangyang. Although the Zhang family is famous in Nanyang County, it is
Jingzhou is not comparable to the Huang family at all. There was no contact between the two families before. I am sure that the Zhang family and the Huang family are not related... However, I did not find out about Zhang Wanzhen.
I asked several brothers who know Niyang well, but none of them seem to have heard of Zhang Wanzhen.
I guess...it's also a side relationship of the Zhang family. Miss Zhang seems to be a very nice person, and if Huang She isn't there, she would be a good match for Ah Fu."
"You must never say this in front of Ah Fu, otherwise he might go crazy.
Well, you can ask about Zhang Wanzhen again. If that doesn't work, why don't you go to Nirvana after the Chinese New Year? Anyway, I'm a little worried."
The two and a half young men murmured for a long time.
When Cao Peng returned home, he saw Wang Meng holding a shovel and confronting Cao Ji face to face.
"Old Cao, I'm taking action!"
"Old Wang, come on..."
Cao Ji held a steel knife in his arms and was very interested.
"Dad, you guys..."
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment. Before he could speak, Wang Meng shouted and took a step forward. When his foot landed on the ground, it made a loud sound. As he took this step, the shovel in his palm swung out.
, hit Cao Ji hard.
Cao Ji didn't panic and dodged sideways.
A cold light burst out, Cao Ji raised his knife and dropped it, looking at the shovel.
The wooden pole as thick as an arm was cut off...
"Good knife!"
Wang Meng shouted loudly, and Cao Ji's face was also filled with an excited smile.
Cao Peng stood at the gate and asked doubtfully: "Dad, Uncle Wang, what are you doing?"