On the last day of the first year of Jian'an, the sun was shining brightly.
Spring is coming soon, and the air is filled with a hint of spring. As soon as the sun returns, everything is green. With such good weather, people will always be in a good mood. Cao Peng is no exception. When he gets up early in the morning, he
He appeared to be particularly energetic and very dedicated when practicing. Bai Yuantong's Baduanjin backing combined with the Eight-Character Mantra of Tantric Buddhism produced an unimaginable effect.
The mantra drives Qi and blood and vibrates the internal organs; Baduanjin stretches the fascia and strengthens the bones.
In just over twenty days, Cao Peng has already experienced unusual changes. The most obvious one is that his spirit has become much stronger than when he was first reborn. His thin arms have also begun to
His body has become thicker and thinner, and he looks much stronger than before. Of course, this is not just the effect of practicing martial arts. After coming to Jiyang, living conditions have improved a lot, especially since Cao Ji took on the responsibility of repairing the weapons in the county government arsenal.
After starting work, Kuai Zheng readily paid the repair costs in advance, which also made the family's life much more comfortable than before. With better living conditions, the food will naturally improve, which further promoted Cao Peng's further growth.
In the first four postures of Baduanjin, both hands are holding the three energizers of Heaven, and the left and right bows are like shooting eagles. To regulate the spleen and stomach, one lift is required, and the five labors and seven injuries are looked back. Its main function is to sort out the qi and blood, adjust the yin and yang, and keep the body functions in a balanced state.
Condition, in other words, treatment.
Cao Peng's health has been poor since he was a child. It may be an exaggeration to say that he suffered seven injuries due to overwork, but it is an indisputable fact that his body is weak and his bones are weak.
Therefore, the first four postures of the Baduanjin are just suitable for his current physical condition. The next four postures are shaking the head and tail to remove the internal fire, and the hands are crossed to strengthen the kidneys and waist, which can strengthen the kidneys. The kidneys are the source of qi and blood. If the kidneys are strong, the body will be naturally healthy.
; Clenching fists and glaring with anger to increase energy is a kind of Qi-nourishing exercise. The last posture behind it can eliminate all kinds of diseases, which can make the practitioner's blood vessels smooth, the energy and blood sufficient, and the body strong...
In the first twenty days, Cao Peng mainly practiced the first four steps.
As his body becomes healthier day by day, he estimates that he can focus on the last four sections after spring begins.
Only with a good body can you do great things in the future.
Doesn't it mean that the body is the capital of revolution? Everything he is doing now is planning for the future, even this practice.
After finishing his work, Cao Peng walked along the river embankment, looking across the river from time to time.
But Zhang Wanzhen still didn't show up, which made him feel a little disappointed.
On the river beach, Wang Mai and Deng Fan were practicing martial arts. Wang Mai had made great progress, both in terms of strength and body flexibility. They were not the same as they were twenty days ago. Deng Fan's situation was special. In terms of body and bones, he
He's about as good as Wang Mai, and even a little better. It's just that Wang Mai has been hunting with Wang Mai in the mountains since he was a child. His physical flexibility is far inferior to that of Deng Fan. But when it comes to desperate temperament, Deng Fan, who fights with people on the streets all year round, is better.
He was one step ahead of Wang Mai. Even though Deng Fan had just started practicing martial arts, he was able to fight Wang Mai to a close fight. Looking at Deng Fan's frame, he was the same as Wang Mai. He was suitable for Bajiquan, especially the hard bridge type.
A test of hard horses.
Wang Mai is smaller than Deng Fan and has relatively greater plasticity.
Deng Fan is a bit older, and for various reasons, the path is a bit narrow.
According to the different circumstances of the two people, Cao Peng's teachings are naturally different. Deng Fan mainly focuses on strength, while Wang Mai is relatively more comprehensive.
After walking two laps on the river embankment, Cao Peng's blood gradually calmed down.
He looked up at the sky and shouted to Wang Mai and Deng Fan: "It's getting late, let's go back to our homes! It's the New Year today. After Deng Fan goes back, when I say New Year's greetings to my uncle and myself..."
Brother Tou, please stop practicing and go home to work, there are a lot of things going on today."
Wang Mai and Deng Fan agreed and stopped.
Deng Fan's family lived in Deng Village and returned alone. Wang Mai and Cao Peng walked side by side. As they walked, Cao Peng reminded him of the rhythm of his breathing to help him calm down his blood.
I got drunk yesterday and woke up today.
Wang Mai seemed to have forgotten what he had said to Cao Peng, and acted as if nothing had happened.
But Cao Peng knew in his heart that there were some things that did not need to be talked about. Even though Wang Mai was usually tough-minded, he was not a fool.
"Brother Hutou!"
"Um?"
"I made a decision!"
"Decide what?"
"On the second day of the new year, I will cross the river and go to Lao Zhang's house to explain clearly... You can go with me."
"good!"
Wang Mai nodded, with a smile on his face.
In his opinion, this is what a real man should be like... If he has to be timid about pursuing a woman, then what big career will he have in the future?
Ah Fu said before that those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes!
No matter how powerful the Jiangxia Huang family is, what will happen? I am barefoot, and at worst I will have a scar as big as a bowl on my head. I am afraid of a ball!
However, Cao Peng obviously underestimated Huang She's methods.
This sidekick, who has almost never appeared in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, does have some scheming. Jiangxia Huang family? Cao Peng is not sure.
If there were people named Huang in Jingxiang, the one who impressed him the most was Huang Zhong, who was old and honest but could still make a living.
Apart from this, it seems that only Huang She's father and Huang Zu, the prefect of Jiangxia, have some impression. Other than that, it seems that no other characters can be thought of.
Therefore, from the beginning, Cao Peng did not take Huang She seriously...
"Brother-in-law, why are you back so early?"
After returning home, Cao Peng immediately noticed that the atmosphere at home seemed a little abnormal.
Logically speaking, Deng Ji should be on duty at the county government office at this time. But when Cao Peng entered the house, he saw him sitting in the middle hall with a sad face.
"Mom, what happened?"
Mrs. Zhang raised her head, but before she spoke, she burst into tears and was speechless for a long time.
"father……"
Cao Ji sighed and pointed at Deng Ji, "Ask Uncle Sun."
"Brother-in-law, what happened?"
Deng Ji forced a smile, "It's nothing, it's just a small thing... Ah Fu, I'm afraid I won't be able to celebrate the New Year with you this year.
Originally, my brother-in-law promised you that he would take you to see the lanterns in the city on the 15th. But now, a piece of official business suddenly came up and I need to handle it immediately... Dad, Mom, don't worry, it's just a normal recruitment, it doesn't count.
Bad thing. When things are settled, maybe my son-in-law will be put into a good position next year. Haha, then we will buy another house in the county and the whole family will move to the county."
Deng Ji said it very easily, but there was a hint of worry between his eyebrows.
Recruitment?
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt an ominous feeling in his heart.
"Brother-in-law, who recruited you?"
Before Deng Ji could answer, Cao Nan couldn't help but said first, "Ah Fu, you are always smart, please help your brother-in-law with an idea.
Today your brother-in-law was on duty, and the magistrate of Kuai County suddenly found him and said that Jiangxia Bing Cao Shi recruited your brother-in-law to go to Jiunu City. You said that your brother-in-law is obviously from Jiyang County, what right does Jiangxia Bing Cao Shi have to recruit him?
?And at this juncture of the year, are you going to let others pass?"
Be it Zhang or Cao Nan, the main consideration is that they are called up during the New Year period and the whole family is not allowed to reunite.
Other thoughts are probably impossible...
But Cao Ji and Wang Meng didn't seem to think so.
Wang Meng has extensive knowledge, and Cao Ji has been quietly changing since he experienced the disaster in Zhongyang Town. Thinking about it, his wife was bullied and framed, but he was powerless, and even looked forward and backward. But it was his son who had been bedridden for a long time.
, let out a bad breath for his mother. How could this make Cao Ji, the head of the family, feel embarrassed? And as Cao Peng gradually showed his talents, Cao Ji seemed to have a backbone. For this family and his son, he knew
I must take on more responsibilities from now on.
For this reason, he even started to learn literacy with his son-in-law Deng Ji...
This man who has a sense of responsibility is naturally different. Even if he does not have Deng Ji's knowledge or Wang Meng's insight, he still feels that this matter is a bit strange.
Deng Ji?
A small scribe in Jiyang County became the assistant historian just a few days ago.
In the eyes of ordinary people, Zuo Shi is also a court official; but in reality? Zuo Shi is just a senior official and cannot be ranked at all.
The salary of eleven dendrobium per month, which is only one hundred stones, is on the same level as the three old men fighting for food.
Why did the dignified Jiangxia soldier Cao Shi, the son of the Jiangxia prefect, suddenly call for Deng Ji? He is not even a filial and honest person, so how can he be famous? Outsiders don't know, but do the Cao family know that Deng Ji can be the official historian?
Cao Peng's blessing...
"What do you know?" Cao Ji said to Cao Nan with a sullen face: "You are a woman, how do you know about the affairs of the court? Although Cao Shi, the Jiangxia soldier, is under the rule of the Jiangxia prefect, once he leads the troops, he is directly under his command.
Lord Zhou Mu is in command. Whoever he recruits is on behalf of Lord Zhou Mu... Not to mention the magistrate of Kuai County, I am afraid that even the governor of Nanyang County cannot refuse."
"ah?"
Zhang was surprised and puzzled, turned around and asked, "Uncle-Sun, is this what happened?"
Deng Ji smiled bitterly and nodded, "That's what my father-in-law said. Jiangxia soldier Cao Shi led the troops to garrison the Nine Girls City camp this time. They were sent by Liu Jingzhou, and even General Deng couldn't control it. He held the Liu Jingzhou Tiger Talisman in his hand, but
All officials below the county magistrate were recruited. County Magistrate Kuai told me that he also felt a little strange, but he couldn't refuse. Mom, don't worry, Magistrate Kuai said it would be nothing serious. I guess it was Jiu Nu
The city camp is short of manpower, so Huang Bingcao ordered officials to be recruited from the county to help."
This statement could deceive Zhang, but it could not be deceived by Cao Peng.
If the Nine Girls City Camp is really short of manpower, Huang Sheda can ask the county government to recommend it instead of recruiting by name...
This is obviously targeted, and it is targeted at you, Deng Ji.
But he couldn't say these words, as that would make his already panicked family members even more frightened...
"Afu, what do you think about this?"
Wang Meng, who had been silent and observing Cao Peng secretly, suddenly asked.
Cao Peng thought for a while and suddenly laughed!
"It's a good thing that my brother-in-law has been recruited. This shows that my brother-in-law's reputation has begun to be known, and his future prospects will be immeasurable.
In my opinion, this is not a big deal, so parents don’t need to worry. By the way, is there a rule that my brother-in-law is not allowed to bring any entourage during this recruitment?"
Deng Ji thought for a while, "There is no such rule. The usual rules are that those who are recruited can bring their own retinue, but they must be registered in the county government register. Ah Fu, why do you ask this?"
Cao Peng chuckled, "How about this? My brother-in-law and I can go there together and we can take care of you."