Xingyang, the lapels of the two capitals, and the throat of the three Qins.
During the Chu and Han Dynasties, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu divided the world with the divide between Xingyang and demarcated the Chu-He-Han boundary. During the Han Dynasty, Xingyang was on the same level as Chang'an and Luoyang, and was known as the "Fu Guanhai" and "Famous Capital in the World". However, after the Yellow Turban, Xingyang
Its military status gradually outweighed its economic and political status. As the northern gateway of Xudu, Xingyang was of vital importance.
Since Cao Cao reopened Heyi Workshop, the former Xingyang Iron Smelting Blast Furnace has reopened and regained its vitality.
In early March of the 10th year of Jian'an, the spring rain continued, and the peaches and apricots withered.
When Cao Peng and his party arrived outside Xingyang City, Xingyang immediately became lively...
Wang Zhi, the governor of Xingyang, personally came out of the city to greet him.
It has never happened before for someone who is the governor of a county to welcome a prisoner. In addition to Wang Zhi, Guo Yong, the supervisor of various industries in the Shaofu, also came to greet him. In addition, Cao Zhen, the deputy governor of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry,
Huben Military Academy Captain Dianman, Tiger Guard Military Academy Captain Xu Yi, and Xudu City Gate Sima Cao Zun also gathered in Xingyang to welcome Cao Peng...
The two major clans in Xingyang, the Zheng family and the Pan family, also sent representatives.
Kong Rong even sent his clan members to come to greet him on behalf of Qingliu.
There were nearly a hundred people waiting in a pavilion ten miles outside the city.
Look at the posture, where the prisoners are greeted, they are clearly welcoming a general returning in triumph!
The four of them, Cao Zhen, are better off than Xiao Ba Yi!
It is reasonable for them to come to greet their brothers.
But Wang Zhi and others seemed too grand. When Cao Peng came to Shiliting, he couldn't help but feel panic, and hurriedly got off the car and walked to meet everyone. Cao Zhen and others hugged Cao Peng warmly, and it was a good time.
Small talk.
Kong Xiu came over to salute on behalf of Kong Rong, "My uncle is unable to come due to official duties, please forgive me."
This person is the guard of Xuanyuan Pass, one of the eight passes in Luoyang.
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he was once the dead soul of Guan Yu who rode a thousand miles alone and passed five passes and killed six generals. However, Guan Yu did not get the opportunity to ride a thousand miles alone now, but Kong Xiu was safe and continued to be him.
The captain of the school.
Is this guy a descendant of Kong Rong?
This was beyond Cao Peng's expectation...
To be honest, he had never heard of Kong Xiu.
I just had some impression from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Cao Peng was indeed surprised that Kong Rong had such a clan member.
But basically, he still maintained enough composure.
Although Cao Peng was a prisoner, he came to Xingyang because he was sentenced to three years old and served his sentence. But after all, he made great achievements in Liangzhou. He won the military power, pacified Longxi, suppressed Jincheng, and made the foreign tribes in the northwest dare not act rashly. He reopened the Western Regions.
The trade routes have made great achievements. And the emergence of Hexi County has also brought huge benefits to people...
Although Cao Peng resigned from office, his influence in the northwest cannot be ignored.
Not to mention, my father was appointed as the governor of Liangzhou and is now a high-ranking official. His intricate network of connections in Liangzhou is something that no one dares to underestimate. Although Cao Peng is a prisoner, he has a unique personality that no one can underestimate.
An influence that one dares to despise.
It seems that Wang Zhi, the governor of Xingyang, was ordered by Xia Houyuan.
The two clans, the Zheng family and the Pan family, hope to obtain some northwest benefits through Cao Peng's relationship.
In short, everyone has their own thoughts.
"Youxue, Madam and Young Madam, have moved to Xingyang.
Now I'm waiting at home... After the handover procedures are completed, you can go home and have a look before we talk."
The implication is to tell Cao Peng: Don’t take it too seriously!
You three-year-old ghost, you can come if you want. If you don't want to, just say it and I will cover it for you.
Cao Peng nodded, indicating that he understood.
After chatting with everyone, we arrived in Xingyang together.
As for Guo Yong, he led Guo Huanbuluan and others straight to Xingyang's residence.
Zhang bought a farm with an area of 200 acres in Xingyang, located next to Heyi Workshop. As a prisoner, Cao Peng, although everyone did not think so, still had to go through this necessary procedure.
yes.
Zhang He accompanied Cao Peng and completed the formalities at Xingyang County Government, then reluctantly returned to Xudu.
Wang Zhi originally planned to host a banquet in the mansion, but was declined by Cao Peng. He had not been home for two years, had not seen his mother, wife and children. Now, his family has come to Xingyang, which makes him feel like he is home.
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Wang Zhi and others can understand this.
Representatives of the Zheng family and the Pan family agreed with Cao Peng on a time to visit the Cao family after Cao Peng stabilized.
As soon as the greetings were over, Cao Peng, accompanied by Cao Zhen and others, arrived at Xingyang's residence.
It was late spring, after a light rain, the air was filled with a faint sweetness of peach and apricot...
The farmland of the farm is green and full of vitality, which makes people suddenly feel happy. Zhang, along with Huang Yueying and Xia Houzhen, have already met Buluan and the others. Especially Zhen Mi, after figuring out the situation, Huang
The two Yueying daughters did not embarrass her, but accepted her existence tolerantly. However, when Cao Peng arrived, the two daughters did not appear. It was not that they blamed Cao Peng, but that the guests in this hall were really
Quite a few...
Although they are all on their own, they still have to strictly follow etiquette.
After all, Cao Peng is no ordinary person!
In the past, in the northwest, perhaps no one would care.
But this is the Central Plains, and Xingyang is not far from Xudu. Cao Peng caused such a big trouble this time and returned to the Central Plains. His every move is bound to be noticed. Therefore, it was only Zhang who came forward to entertain the guests.
"Daddy!"
A childish voice sounded in Cao Peng's ears.
My heart felt as if it had been hit with a heavy hammer, giving rise to a strange emotion.
Cao Peng's eyes suddenly turned red when he looked at Cao Wan, who was carved in pink and jade on the steps, holding Cao Yang who was a little unsteady and calling him.
Cao Wan is almost four years old, and she can already clearly call ‘Daddy’.
As for Cao Yang, although his words were still vague, Cao Peng couldn't help but shed tears due to the kind of kinship between father and son, and between father and daughter. The two children, especially Cao Yang, almost felt sorry for Cao Peng.
There is no memory at all. Cao Wan may be better, but the memory is also very vague, not even clear.
The two of them hid behind Zhang, being timid at first and not daring to show their heads.
But under Zhang's guidance, and with Cao Wan's childish cry of "Daddy", the distance seemed to suddenly become closer.
Cao Peng took three steps and two steps at a time, stepped forward and held the two children in his arms.
Then, Cao Yang was very heartless and wiped out his urine, drenching Cao Peng to the core...
Everyone couldn't help laughing!
Cao Zhang stood at the back, and his nose couldn't help but feel a little sore.
"Ziwen, when I come here this time, my lord and wife have repeatedly told you to go back."
"I……"
Cao Zhen hugged Cao Zhang and said softly: "I know what you are worried about, but no matter what, you have been away from home for nearly two years, so you know how much my wife misses you. I often see her, holding the items you used, silently
Tears! There are some things that I can’t say. But as a son of man, how could you do such a thing? You often say that Youxue is your teacher, but filial piety comes first, how can you keep hiding? If this spreads out, wouldn’t it mean that
Is your teacher disgraced?"
Cao Zhang is silent!
"Go back. Before I left, my wife said: Just do whatever you like. She will never force you again. Also, didn't you meet a woman in the northwest? My wife also told me that as long as
If you like it, then just marry her."
Cao Zhang's eyes turned red and he couldn't help but shed tears.
"Then when sir settles down, I will go back."
Cao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief as if he was relieved.
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What a nice greeting!
Mrs. Zhang hugged Cao Peng and cried again, expressing her longing for her son. There was also Cao Nan, holding Deng Ai beside her, smiling with tears in her eyes.
My husband is away from home all the time.
Brother, he ran to the northwest again.
In the past two years, Cao Nan has been worried about being a wife, a mother, and a sister at the same time. Especially when Cao Peng killed Wei Duan and the news spread to Xudu, Mrs. Zhang was frightened.
, which made Cao Nan extremely tired. On the surface, she wanted to look calm and comfort her mother; but in her sleep, she often dreamed of Cao Peng being killed and appearing in front of her covered in blood.
She woke up with a start and couldn't sleep at night.
it's good now!
I can finally feel at ease.
The younger brother came back unscathed, and the family was full of vitality again.
Sometimes, Cao Nan secretly felt dissatisfied, feeling that her parents doted on Cao Peng too much and even ignored her as a daughter.
But when Cao Peng appeared in front of her, all the grievances in Cao Nan's heart suddenly disappeared.
She looked at Cao Peng with a smile until Cao Peng came forward, hugged her, and whispered in her ear: "Sister, you have worked hard these past two years!"
In an instant, the grievance in my heart was gone.
"uncle!"
Deng Ai grabbed Cao Peng's lapel and shouted loudly.
Cao Peng couldn't help laughing, squatted on his back, and picked up Deng Ai.
"Xiao Ai, he has grown taller!"
For a time, everyone in the Cao Mansion was filled with laughter and laughter.
Zhang ordered a banquet to entertain the guests.
Then he asked Cao Peng to wash up, change clothes, and get rid of bad luck.
Until this time, Cao Peng had time to see Huang Yueying and Xia Houzhen. After two years of not seeing each other, the two girls looked much thinner. When they saw Cao Peng, they couldn't help crying and rushed towards them.
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Holding the two girls in his arms, Cao Peng felt endless guilt in his heart.
"The past two years have been hard on you!"
He said softly, which made the two girls cry harder...
The bath water has already been boiled.
Huang Yueying and Xia Houzhen personally served Cao Peng and cleaned him up. Although Bu Luan, Guo Huan and Zhen Mi had just arrived home, they couldn't be idle. They boiled water, prepared clothes, and were busy.
Became a ball.
Cao Peng's body was soaked in the tub, and the pores all over his body suddenly opened.
Four delicate little hands gently rubbed his back, and the feeling was particularly pleasant...
It’s so nice to go home!
Cao Peng suddenly remembered something, opened his eyes and asked: "By the way, Xiao Ai is not studying, why is he here?"
