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Wuwei is far away...
The outline of the city wall covered with green pines can no longer be seen.
Entering Jincheng from Wuwei, Zhang He felt a completely different feeling from what he saw when he came. Wuwei was full of vitality and vitality. In comparison, Jincheng County seemed a bit desolate. As for Longxi, when he first entered the city, he felt
You can feel the desolation and disastrous defeat after the war. All the way from Longxi to Wuwei, it feels more and more prosperous and lively, but on the way back, you feel more and more dilapidated.
No wonder, it has been a year since Cao Peng captured Wuwei.
After a year of recuperation, I am gradually regaining my vitality.
Especially starting from this year, Wuwei began to implement the method of farming, and various policies to support farming and mulberry production were introduced, which also added more excitement to Wuwei County. Last year, Jincheng County did not experience too many wars! However, in the early stage, due to the need to support Ma Teng
, Jincheng County spent a lot of money and food, which greatly damaged its vitality. Now that Cheng Gongying took over Jincheng County, he was unable to implement the farming method on a large scale. He needed at least a year to prepare and recuperate.
As for Longxi County, it is even worse.
In terms of ability, Zhao Ang is undoubtedly a bit stronger than Cheng Gongying.
But throughout the second half of the ninth year of Jian'an, Longxi County was shrouded in war. First, Ma Teng attacked Longxi, then Xiangwu and Zhangxian were anxious; a fierce battle in Lintao, Didao's great victory... and even later, Cao Peng and Liangzhou
The conflict between the Wei people and horses caused the complete ruin of Longxi County. According to Cao Peng's estimation, if Longxi wants to recover, it will take less than two years to succeed. The reason... is very simple! Population, population... Continuous wars have made Longxi
The population of the county dropped sharply. During the Wei Duan period, the population of Longxi County was about 300,000. By the end of the Longxi War, the population had dropped sharply to more than 200,000 in just a few months. Its population was even smaller than that of Hexi County.
Not as good as.
It is indeed troublesome to recover from such a situation.
This is also the reason why Zhang He felt desolate and dilapidated...
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Zhang He gradually got over the shock of leaving Guzang.
However, he was still a little nervous.
Along the way from Guzang, passing through Cangsong and other counties, there would often be scenes of people gathering to see him off, which made him feel inexplicably nervous.
But while I was nervous, there was also some excitement.
Man, that’s what it’s like!
My understanding of Cao Peng seemed to have deepened along the way.
In the past, even after being captured by Gan Ning, Zhang He always felt that Cao Peng had a false reputation. He was able to achieve such a great reputation because of his status as Cao Cao's nephew. If Cao Cao wasn't surrounded by the halo, he would probably be ordinary. But now
, Zhang He found that he seemed to be wrong! Cao Peng was able to make most of Liangzhou surrender in a short period of time, not because he was Cao Cao's nephew. This was his ability and his ability, not his origin.
In fact, Zhang He also noticed it when he was in Chang'an!
Even Yang Fu, Zhao Qu and others who were the most fierce anti-Cao Peng were only angry with Cao Peng and killed Wei Duan and his son.
Even when leaving Chang'an, Yang Fu chased Zhang He on horseback and stopped him.
"When Jun Yi meets General Cao, he must not be rude."
At that time, Zhang He still found it interesting.
Don't you, Yang Yishan, wish Cao Peng died? Why do you come here so hypocritically to say such nice things for Cao Peng?
Now, he seems to understand!
Yang Fu impeached Cao Peng and wanted to hold Cao Peng accountable. It was a matter of personal friendship.
He has followed Wei Duan for a long time and can be regarded as Wei Duan's confidant. Moreover, Wei Duan represents the interests of the Guanzhong gentry, and Yang Fu happens to be a member of the Guanzhong gentry. However, from axioms, Yang Fu may not agree with Wei Duan
.In fact, Cao Peng's occupation of Wuwei and guarding Hexi was definitely a good thing for Liangzhou... He made Liangzhou no longer have troubles in the northwest and could develop stably. Moreover, Yang Fu also responded to Cao Peng's policies in the northwest.
Very much in favor.
As far as justice is concerned, Yang Fu and Cao Peng have no deep hatred.
Even in some aspects, their goals are the same, and they are all thinking about the future of Guanzhong.
Cao Peng, what kind of person are you?
What kind of person is a person who can make even your enemies praise him?
Looking at the car battle ahead, Zhang He fell into deep thought!
Cao Peng still rode in a carriage, but after leaving Guzang, the white camel soldiers and flying camel soldiers automatically formed protection.
Zhang He's troops couldn't get close to Cao Peng's chariots.
Especially the white camel soldiers, all white camels, the soldiers' white clothes are fluttering, giving off a different charm. And the camels have a unique smell that will make the war horses restless. Even the flying camel soldiers
, and rarely stationed in the same place as the white camel soldiers. The flying camels were in front, and the white camels were protecting them. They marched very orderly, which made Zhang He marvel.
Cao Peng did not neglect the training of the tooth soldiers because he was dismissed from office.
On the contrary, Cao Peng continued to drill his troops and horses along the way, which opened Zhang He's eyes...
During the march, Pang De led two hundred flying camels in front, acting as scouts to explore the road and conduct reconnaissance. The white camel soldiers were already flying in formation to protect the chariots and advance slowly. As soon as the warning sign appeared (Cao Peng designed it)
(imaginary enemy), the flying camel soldiers immediately retracted, and the white camel soldiers formed a square formation to rush forward. The flying camels gathered momentum on both sides of the white camel soldiers. When Cao Peng gave the order, they immediately divided into two teams and attacked at the same time. First, they used cavalry shooting.
, and then used a broadsword and spear, showing unparalleled power.
Zhang He only felt relaxed and happy when he saw it. Later, he simply ran to Cao Peng and begged him to let his troops act as imaginary enemies.
In this way, the boring journey becomes more vivid.
At this time, Zhang He was not the Wei general who was extremely feared by Zhuge Liang.
His art of war still seemed a little immature, even naive. Whether he was marching to fight or forming a formation to meet the enemy, there were obvious traces of polishing. After being defeated again and again, Zhang He's art of war also became more flexible.
He no longer sticks to the tactics in the military books, but gradually reveals his own style.
When the motorcade arrived at Huangshui, Zhang He already showed a calm demeanor, which made Cao Peng deeply moved.
What a great guy!
As expected, he was the most feared Wei general in Zhuge Liang's later years.
His progress is very obvious, and he faintly reveals the style of a general; of course, Pound's progress is also very great. From the initial fierce pursuit and fierce fighting to the later flexibility, the characteristics of his military tactics gradually emerge, which is surprising.
His eyes lit up.
After each confrontation, Cao Peng would comment.
Zhang He was like a studious student, listening to Cao Peng's teachings.
"Jun Yi is a little more cautious today!
The battlefield is ever-changing, and you will never stick to the dogma in the military books. Sima Fa, Sun Wu's Thirteen Chapters, and Wei Liao Shu are indeed the crystallization of the wisdom of the forefathers. But if you blindly follow the art of war, you will fall into the trap of inferiority.
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Sun Tzu said: Soldiers are deceitful!
What is weird?
To put it bluntly, it is a change. There is a variable in the creation of heaven and earth... When Sun Wuzi wrote the Thirteen Chapters, it was still the time for chariot warfare. By the time of Wei Liao Shu, Qin had implemented cavalry warfare on a large scale and created
The Three Cone Formation was invented. Times are developing, and the art of war is also evolving. There is a saying that nothing can change without departing from its origins. What you have to grasp is the fundamentals, rather than following the dogmas stated in the military books... In comparison
Next, Ling Ming's performance today is very amazing. Although you and Anping have been dividing their forces, when the White Camel Soldiers had difficulty advancing, you concentrated the power of the cavalry and launched an attack, causing Junyi's flank to be defeated, causing
Today’s victory is indeed a masterstroke.”
Everything changes without departing from its origin? Are there any variables in the creation of heaven and earth?
Two completely different concepts were fused together, allowing Zhang He and Pound to see a whole new world.
Huangshui is surging!
It was the spring flood season and the river surged.
The convoy was divided into three teams. The white camel soldiers protected the chariots and formed a battalion of their own. The flying camel soldiers hung outside to guard the surroundings.
Zhang He's troops formed a circular formation and protected the white camel soldiers in the center.
He stood beside the bonfire and looked from a distance.
Cao Peng held Cao Yun in his arms and ran around the chariot, making Cao Yun giggle. Bu Luan was beside the chariot, carefully cooking food. Guo Huan and Zhen Mi smiled as brightly as flowers, looking at Cao Peng and his son, from time to time.
A laugh like a silver bell.
The white camel soldiers guard the surroundings loyally and vigilantly.
At this time, Cao Peng, unlike Cao Sanpian, who conquered the world and shocked Liangzhou, was clearly like a child, without any image at all.
Young Master, which one of you is the real you?
When others are caught, they will look sad.
You seem to be fine and at ease...
Anyway, if it were placed on him, Zhang He would definitely feel aggrieved and even have thoughts of injustice.
But look at Cao Peng...
Suddenly, the rapid sound of horse hooves came from the distance.
With a loud whistle, the flying camel soldiers immediately mounted their horses and were ready to meet the enemy.
The white camel soldiers formed a circle to protect Cao Peng and his family. On the contrary, Zhang He's Eight Hundred Steps seemed a little panicked.
Zhang He rubbed his cheeks and shook his head with a wry smile.
Which kind of immortal would this be?
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Zhang He had already experienced too many such situations along the way from Wuwei.
Three days ago, they encountered a group of Qiang cavalry blocking their way. The leader turned out to be Xiao Wang Kewu, who was an old Qiang in Hehuangshao.
It is said that Ke Wu was ordered by Lao Wang to keep Cao Peng in Liangzhou.
The two sides almost had a conflict. If Cao Peng hadn't come forward and scolded Ke Wu, Ke Wu didn't even dare to fart and gave way obediently. However, Ke Wu still left a lot of gifts, three in total.
A big car.
When leaving Guzang, Cao Peng and his party only had three vehicles.
But when they arrived at Huangshui, the number of vehicles had increased to more than ten...
"Don't panic, look carefully before speaking."
Looking at the calm Cao Pengya soldiers, Zhang He felt ashamed for a while.
These troops of my own are all elite members of Xudu. But compared to other people's private soldiers, they are simply not on the same level.
Not only is the difference in equipment, but other aspects are even worse than them.
Zhang He suddenly had a strange impulse. He no longer wanted to be the captain of Lao Shizi, but to be a general under Cao Peng. Thinking about it, he should feel good.
"Don't misunderstand me. I am Cao Zhang, and I am here to pay my respects to the teacher."
The cavalry army that came from afar consisted of about three hundred people.
The leaders were two young men, tall and strong.
The first one rode, dismounted, put on long clothes, and shouted loudly on the horse.
"Flying camel, bow down."
Pound shouted deeply, and the flying camel soldiers immediately stopped their march.
Cao Peng hugged Cao Yun and looked up in surprise, "Why is Ziwen here? Why is he here if he is not guarding Zhangye?"
He handed Cao Yun to Buluan, then took Cai Di and moved forward.
The white camel soldiers automatically separated a passage. At the same time, Zhang He also reacted and quickly moved out of the way.
Cao Zhang, that's Cao Cao's eldest son!
After the death of Cao Ang and Cao Pi, it is not an exaggeration to call him the eldest son of Cao Zhang.
But when he saw Cao Zhang dismounting when he was still more than ten steps away from the circular formation.
Behind him, Niu Gang followed closely.
Cao Zhang didn't pay any attention to Zhang He's greetings, let alone those steps. He ran forward quickly and knelt down in front of Cao Peng, "Teacher returned home, why didn't you tell Huang Xu about it? Could it be that
Shouldn’t the teacher be recognized as a disciple?”
Zhang He was startled by Cao Zhang's move.
He knew that Cao Zhang and Cao Chong had all been enlightened under Cao Peng.
But speaking of it, Cao Peng and Cao Zhang were from the same generation, and no one really thought that they were master and disciple.
But now it seems...
Zhang He suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
"General, why is this so?"
"I'm glad."
"Happy?"
Zhang He smiled bitterly and said: "I'm glad that I didn't do anything rude during this journey. Otherwise, when I return to Xudu, I'm afraid my life would be worse than death."
As soon as the man listened, he suddenly understood.
He glanced at Cao Peng in the distance and couldn't help but sigh secretly.
Damn it, it’s unprecedented for a prisoner to reach the level of Cao Peng...
Cao Peng pulled Cao Zhang up and said, "Ziwen, you and Niu Gang are not in Zhangye, so what are you doing here?"
"Sir, now that you have returned to the Central Plains, how can you not be without your disciples by your side?
I discussed it with Lao Niu and decided to go back with my husband. I have informed General Wangmai that he has ordered Ke Wu to leave Zhangye County. When Niu and I first came here, we even wrote to Xudu. It is estimated that by this time, it has already passed
Arrived at Luoyang.
Haha, Lao Niu and I have decided that we will go wherever your husband goes!"
"Nonsense!"
Cao Peng was furious.
"Ziwen, you are Zhang Ye's military commander, how can you leave your post without permission?
Soldiers are the most important thing for the country. Do you think it’s a child’s game if you just say you don’t want to do it? It’s just nonsense!”
Cao Peng's angry shouts reached Zhang He's ears.
But Zhang He grinned...
That's Cao Cao's son!
In terms of seniority, you are Cao Zhang's clan brother, yet you actually reprimanded him as if you were scolding your grandson, showing no mercy.
However, Cao Zhang was not angry at all.
"I don't care, I'm already here anyway.
If you want to drive me away, you will definitely not do it... I think I can learn a lot from you. Is it possible that you want to teach all that knowledge to Cang Shu? You can't be so partial. Anyway, I am with Mr. Ding.
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"you……"
Cao Peng's heart suddenly felt a warm current.
Cao Zhang said this, but he felt a deep sense of concern.
On the contrary, from the time he killed Wei Duan until now, there was no greeting from Mrs. Huan. Logically speaking, even if Mrs. Huan could not change Cao Cao's decision, she should at least send someone to express condolences and inform Cao Cao of his opinions.
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However, there was not even a bit of movement!
This also made Cao Peng feel a little dissatisfied.
On the other hand, Cao Zhang heard that he was going to be taken back for questioning, so he gave up his fame and pursued him all the way from Zhangye. Looking at his dusty appearance, Cao Peng would be lying if he said he was not moved. Cao Zhang had a pure heart.
This kind of sincerity cannot be bought with any wealth. Cao Peng looked at him and couldn't help but laugh!
"Forget it, since you have decided so, I won't stop you.
But, to be clear, are you willing to leave your charming little beauty? And after you go back, you will be forced by the master to get married, so don't complain to me when the time comes. I can't help you at all in this matter."
"Then...I will stay in Xingyang."
Cao Peng laughed dumbly, "Count it on you!"
With that said, he took Cao Zhang's arm and called Niu Gang again.
"Just in time, Xiaoluan has cooked dinner, just in time to fill his stomach... Let's rest early today, we have to go on a journey tomorrow."