A typical Ganshou knife weighs about thirty-six kilograms.
However, the ruler here refers to the Han ruler, which is 160 centimeters long. The stem is two feet long, and there is a dragon or bird pattern inside the silk head at the end.
There is also an inscription engraved on the sword: In July of the second year of Yanxi, Jihai made the twenty-year-old sword, Ji Taiwei Huang Qiong.
"Who is Huang Qiong?"
Cao Peng looked at Wang Meng doubtfully, and then at Cao Ji.
"Oh, Huang Qiong is Huang Shiying, who was born in the Huang family of Jiangxia. He was a minister during the reign of Emperor Shun, and later became Taichang. In the first year of Yanxi, he was dismissed from his official position due to a solar eclipse, and came back as a minister in the same year.
In the second year of Yanxi reign of Sinong, he was promoted to Taiwei, and after his death he was given as a general of chariots and cavalry.
This sword was specially made by the Huang clan in Jiangxia in the second year of Yanxi to celebrate Huang Qiong's restoration as Taiwei. There are twenty swords in total. Except for the three preserved by the Huang clan, this one may be the only one left.
In a blink of an eye, twelve years have passed."
"Uncle Wang, do you recognize this knife?"
Wang Meng nodded, "Back then, the general used this sword to conquer Nanyang County. Later, the general died in the battle, and the whereabouts of this sword were unknown."
The general mentioned by Wang Meng was Zhang Mancheng, the general of Nanyang County during the Taiping Dao Uprising.
"If the general hadn't told me, how would I have known so many things?"
Cao Peng suddenly realized, "Then why is it here?"
Cao Ji smiled and said: "I have to thank your brother-in-law for this. If he hadn't brought the broken weapons in the arsenal for me to repair, I wouldn't have discovered it. After Zhang... died, this knife might have been confiscated by the government. It's just that
No one knew its origins, so it was thrown away in the arsenal. When I was sorting out the weapons with your uncle Wang two days ago, I accidentally discovered this knife... It was well preserved."
This kind of thing seems to be commonplace.
After the Yellow Turban Uprising, the enemy troops often attacked again just after the fighting and before the loot could be counted. Almost every village, town, and city in Nanyang County was repeatedly fought over by the rebels and the government troops. In the end, the weapons that had no time to be counted were simply thrown away
It was thrown into the arsenal, and no one went to check it. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion subsided, it fell into Dong Zhuo's Rebellion; then the princes' conquests became more and more intense, so that many of the ordnance accumulated in the arsenal later became junk. Specialized
It would cost a lot to repair, so it would be better to buy a new one... Later, when the war in Jingzhou subsided, the ordnance in the arsenal was not taken seriously, and no one even checked it.
If Kuai Zheng hadn't suddenly wanted to clean up his arsenal, maybe this dragon bird sword would not have been discovered.
In a few years, these rusty and useless ordnance will inevitably be disposed of, refurbished, or discarded...
"This dragon bird has a good foundation, it turns out to be a precious sword.
Your father repaired it again, and it is much sharper than before... I have discussed with your father and let you use this dragon bird."
"Let me use it?"
Cao Peng couldn't help but smile bitterly when he looked at the longque sword that was raised up and past his eyebrows.
"Uncle Wang, look at me like this, can I move it? It's almost as big as me when it stands up. How can I use it?
Besides, with its weight, even if I could dance, I would probably have no strength within two dances, and I would have to wait helplessly to be killed. I’d better let Brother Hutou use it, he is strong and tall.
He also grows very fast, and I think he will be able to kill his enemies by next year."
He looked at the length of the dragon bird and then looked at the size of Cao Peng.
Wang Meng could only nod his head in agreement. In fact, in his heart, he certainly hoped that Wang Mai would have a handy weapon. But after all, this knife was repaired by Cao Ji, and Wang Meng was embarrassed to ask for it. Since Cao Peng voluntarily gave up,
If you come out, he will no longer be polite.
"So, thank you very much on behalf of Hutou!"
"Uncle, you are too polite. Although we are not a family, we are better than one. Brother Hutou is like my elder brother, who can't be used by him?"
"That's right, that's right!"
Cao Ji also said with a smile: "Don't be sad, Peng'er. When you grow taller, dad will give you a good knife."
Cao Peng laughed and said, "If that's the case, it will trouble dad!"
He is really not in a hurry. With his current physical condition, if he goes up with a knife, he will probably be chopped down. Besides, Cao Peng still has a backup plan and is not in a hurry to show it off. Some skills,
Even if you tell Cao Ji now, it may not be effective immediately. After all, Cao Ji has been focusing on farming tools over the years, and his skills need to be further improved when it comes to making weapons.
However, Cao Ji was able to repair the dragon bird and even improve its quality, which shows that he has reached a certain level.
During lunch, Cao Peng asked seemingly unintentionally, "Uncle Wang, what do you think my father's level is?"
Wang Meng took a bite of the pancake and said, "Your father's craftsmanship is not bad, but in this small place, it may be difficult to improve."
"oh?"
"Think about it, how many opportunities are there for him to practice in this small county?
If it weren't for your uncle and grandson this time, your father wouldn't have had this opportunity. But there can't always be sword repairmen in this county. If you want to go further, your father must specialize in making swords. But this kind of work, even for your uncle
If Sun helps, I'm afraid it won't fall on your father."
"Why?"
"For large-scale ordnance manufacturing, there are specialized workshops.
As for the single-piece craftsmanship, your father is not famous, so who would come to him to make weapons? In a small place like Jiyang, who would pay a big price to find an unknown person to make weapons? Let me tell you, your father’s craftsmanship
It’s not bad, but if you want to go further, you still need to look for opportunities.”
Cao Peng was silent!
What Wang Meng said does make sense, Ji Yang is really too young...
"Uncle, do you think my father's craftsmanship can be established in Xudu?"
Wang Meng heard this and suddenly raised his head.
"Afu, what do you mean..."
Cao Peng smiled and said, "I don't mean anything else, I just asked casually.
But as you said, if my father wants to improve his craftsmanship, he must make weapons independently. But I don’t know if my father’s current craftsmanship can be established in a big city... I think your Majesty has decided
It’s all about Xu, maybe it’s an opportunity?”
Wang Meng fell silent immediately.
Going to a big city?
"Ah Fu, we can also go to Xiangyang."
He asked tentatively, but Cao Peng did not answer.
"By the way, my brother-in-law seems to be very busy these two days."
Cao Peng suddenly stood up, walked to Cao Nan, and asked seemingly unintentionally.
Cao Nan was stunned for a moment, "I'm really busy... I've been sleeping since I came back these two days, and I can't even say a word."
"Sister, I heard that Liu Jingzhou sent troops to Jiyang?"
"Sending troops?"
Cao Ji frowned, "Why are you sending troops here? Is there going to be a war? Didn't Liu Jingzhou just form an alliance with General Xiao Zhang, why are you sending troops here?"
"I didn't know...it was Deng Fan who said that Jiangxia soldier Cao Shi is currently stationed in Jiunu City.
I guess my brother-in-law has been busy recently, and that’s what happened... If there really is going to be a war, then I guess it’s not very safe here in Jiyang.”
"Old Cao, let's go to Xudu."
Wang Meng said in a deep voice: "Afu is right. If a war breaks out, Jiyang may not be safe. Liu Jingzhou can leave Wancheng, but I don't think he will give up Jiyang easily... The emperor will make Xuchang his capital.
If we go there now, it might be a good opportunity."
Cao Peng turned his head and glanced at Wang Meng, only to see Wang Meng smiling at him.
But Cao Ji frowned, "I just gave birth to An An, are you leaving now? Besides, why go to Xudu? I think Xiangyang is not bad."
"Xiangyang may not be able to accommodate us."
Wang Meng answered thoughtfully, but Cao Ji still seemed hesitant.
"Uncle Sun has just gained the favor of the county magistrate. If I leave now, I'm afraid he won't agree."
Mrs. Zhang seemed to be a little reluctant to give up, so she added a word.
"How about waiting for uncle and grandson to come back and test his tone?" Cao Ji said softly: "If uncle and grandson doesn't have any objection, it's okay for us to move away."
"Ha, I was just saying casually... Damn it, it's already this time, why hasn't Tiger Head come back yet?"
Wang Meng did not continue the discussion, stood up and left muttering.
He is a bit reckless and straightforward, but he is not heartless. It can be seen that now is not the time to discuss moving. Maybe Cao Peng has such thoughts, but Cao Ji, the Zhang family, and Cao Nan,
Neither Deng Ji nor Deng Ji agreed to move.
Wang Meng didn't know what Cao Peng was thinking, but he also guessed that Cao Peng seemed to want to leave Jiyang.
what reason?
Wang Meng didn't know, but he was willing to help Cao Peng.
Plant a seed first, and when the opportunity is ripe, things will come true.
Cao Peng was very grateful to Wang Meng.
He really wants to leave Jiyang... Since his rebirth, he seems to be too cautious. What can he do in this small Deng Village?
Go out. Only by going out will there be a broader space.
A real man needs to have fame, otherwise he will live a mediocre life!
After Cao Peng finished eating, he went back to his room to study...
In the afternoon, Wang bought it back.
He and Deng Fan ate out at noon and drank a little wine.
"Afu, tell me honestly, do you like Miss Zhang?"
Wang Mai rushed into Cao Peng's room, sat down on the couch, and asked vaguely: "If you really like Miss Zhang, let's snatch her away... Do you know why Miss Zhang didn't show up today?"
Are you coming? Because Huang She stayed at Zhang's house yesterday."
"Hutou, you are drunk!"
"I don't have much, I can still drink another jar of wine."
Wang Mai fell down on the couch and said, "Afu, we are good brothers. Although you seem to have become a different person after you recovered from your illness, you know more than me, and you also taught me martial arts... But I still regard you as
The old Ah Fu. If you really like Miss Zhang, let's go to Niyang and snatch her away. I'm not afraid of pornographic things... I just don't miss you because I'm unhappy about this."
The voice became lower and lower, and finally, there was a sound of snoring.
Cao Peng smiled and shook his head, stepped forward, picked up the quilt and covered it with Wang Mai.
"Hutou, you are my best brother."
Cao Peng stood up and walked out of the room.
The old peach tree in the courtyard, at some point, revealed a touch of light green, seeming to foretell that spring is coming.
Cao Peng stood under the tree and looked up at the sky.
But the white clouds were long and unpredictable... Suddenly, the clouds changed and turned into Zhang Wanzhen's full smile. Cao Peng stood under the tree in a daze, unable to say a word for a long time. He discovered that although he had known Zhang Wanzhen not long ago,
, but this woman has been engraved in his heart.
Could it be that they are really destined to have no connection?
Cao Peng clenched his fists subconsciously: Next time he sees her again, he must express his feelings to her!
Nieyang, in front of the Zhang family.
A group of cavalry with bright armor lined up on both sides.
A young general walked out of the door. He looked about seventeen or eighteen years old. He helped an old man walk out of the door and stopped next to a carriage.
"Brother Zhongjing, please stay for a moment."
The old man smiled and said goodbye to the man who was standing at the gate, dressed in a green robe and with an air of moral integrity, "I have been really annoying these days and caused you a lot of trouble. When you are free, please come to Baishui as a guest."
.I am sweeping the bed and waiting for my dear brother to come."
If Cao Peng were here, he might recognize the old man speaking as the old man boxing on the other side of the river.
The man on the doorstep returned the greeting with a smile, "Brother Chengyan, I am busy compiling medical skills, so I didn't treat you well this time. Don't blame me, I am already very happy... Don't worry, brother, when the peach and apricot flowers bloom, I will
I’m going to pay you a visit, so I won’t bother my brother.”
This man was none other than the famous medical sage of later generations, Zhang Zhongjing.
"Yueying, stop dawdling, it's time to go!"
The old man shouted towards the door, and saw a girl slowly walking out.
"Dad, why are you leaving in such a hurry?"
Before the old man could speak, the young general said: "Yueying, you have been away from home for more than a month, and my aunt is very concerned about you.
I came here on business this time, and my aunt specially told me that I must take you back. If you don't go back, how can I dare to visit you again in the future?"
The girl snorted, "Then just don't come to the door."
"Yueying, why are you talking to your brother? Why don't you apologize quickly?"
The young general waved his hands repeatedly, "Uncle, no, no need to apologize. As long as Yueying goes back, I will give my aunt an explanation."
The girl glared at the boy, turned around and saluted Zhang Zhongjing.
"Uncle, please don't forget what I asked you to do...otherwise I won't give you wine or food when you come to my house."
Zhang Zhongjing laughed loudly, "I can't forget it, I can't forget it. I will cross the river tomorrow to diagnose and treat him."
The girl smiled like a flower and nodded gently.
"Then don't forget..."
"Don't worry, I won't forget it."
"Uncle, Yueying is leaving now."
The girl spoke and got on the carriage.
"Huang She, remember what you promised me."
"Remember, of course I remember."
The young general smiled and nodded repeatedly.
Feeling relieved, the girl lowered her head and got into the car...
On the other side, the old man also got into the car and said goodbye to Zhang Zhongjing again.
The young general waved his hand and called a family general to his side, "Be careful on the road, don't waste time, and send your uncle home early."
"Here!"
The general got on his horse and said hello, and the carriage moved slowly.
The cavalry immediately divided into two teams, one in front and one behind, protecting the carriage and leaving.
The young general breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly walked up to Zhang Zhongjing, "Uncle Shi, when my nephew came over, the lord had ordered that Uncle Shi should go to Xiangyang as soon as possible. Madam has been in poor health recently, and the doctor in the mansion
I can’t find the crux…”
Zhang Zhong nodded and said, "If so, I will leave as soon as possible."
The young general bowed again and said, "My nephew has ordered Niyang County to prepare chariots and chariots. If uncle Shi leaves immediately, he might be able to make it in time to worship his ancestors during the Qingming Festival."
"In this case...then I will pack my things now and set off immediately."
"Then my nephew will ask Niyang County to send the chariot."
After the young general watched Zhang Zhongjing return home, a hint of gloom suddenly flashed across his face, "Go to Jiyang, pass on my military order, recruit Deng Ji and follow the army to obey the order."
After speaking, he shook the reins and urged the horse to go to Niyang County.
Little sister, don’t blame me for being nosy... So good, why do you fall in love with a pariah?
Uncle, it's true that you don't care about it and let your temper do whatever you want. If it spreads, what will happen to my Jiangxia Huang family's face?
Thinking of this, the young general gritted his teeth and secretly made up his mind!
