The title of the previous chapter should be Reunion.
Turns out I wrote it wrong... This chapter is about alienation, please forgive me!
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After a night of carnival, Cao Peng got extremely drunk.
However, the good habits he had developed over a long period of time allowed him to open his eyes early the next morning...
Looking at the two charming beauties in his arms, my mood suddenly became happy.
What an achievement!
An absolute sense of accomplishment!
He finally let two usually dignified women sleep with him and play a two-part game. Huang Yueying and Xia Houzhen are both very conservative women at heart. One-on-one is acceptable.
But if they had sex together, it would be seen as debauchery in their eyes. Therefore, Cao Peng had never had such an opportunity.
Although he has two wives and three concubines, they are all relatively traditional women.
Guo Huan is relatively open-minded and sometimes plays games with Cao Peng. But the other four girls seem a bit dull.
Originally, Huang Yueying and Xia Houzhen were determined not to play together.
But Cao Peng, using the strength of his drinking, forcefully pulled her two people together.
The two women were very tired after being turned upside down overnight.
So when Cao Peng got up, there was no movement between the two of them and they were still sleeping deeply. After covering the two girls with quilts, Cao Peng walked out of the room shirtless and wearing a pair of handmade boxer shorts. It was still dark and gray.
It was misty. The courtyard was very quiet, and from time to time there would be one or two cicadas chirping. There was also the faint sound of roosters crowing. Cao Peng walked to the well, fetched a bucket of water, and then raised it high, and suddenly a crow came.
happy.
My somewhat groggy brain suddenly became much more awake.
After he washed himself, he put on dry clothes and walked out of the courtyard...
The entire Cao Mansion was shrouded in silence.
Xingyang in March is neither cold nor hot, which is a good season.
The Si River flows quietly around the farm.
Cao Peng walked out of the manor and walked along the river embankment, but the scene yesterday appeared in his mind.
He asked Huang Yueying why Deng Ai was in Xingyang.
Logically speaking, Deng Ai was studying now, so how could he have time to come here? Moreover, from Cao Nan's words, Cao Peng could tell that Deng Ai did not want to return to Xudu and was planning to stay in Xingyang for a long time.
This also made Cao Peng even more strange! In his impression, Deng Ai was an extremely studious child and studied very hard.
Why should I give up my studies?
But there were so many things going on yesterday that he didn't even have the chance to ask.
Just looking at Huang Yueying and Xia Houzhen's hesitant ways, they seem to know some truth, but it's hard to tell...
What is the situation?
Cao Peng scratched his head, puzzled!
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When I got home, it was already dawn.
Even Guo Yong, the supervisor of Heyi Workshop, said that Cao Peng did not have to follow the rules, but Cao Peng still changed his clothes and prepared to report.
However, before going out, Cao Zhang came over.
"Sir, I'm going back to Xudu."
"It's good to come back to Xu!" Cao Peng nodded in agreement: "You have been away from home for two years, and you are worried about my lord and wife. Now that you are back, if you don't go home to see me, you will definitely be criticized.
Not a good thing...
By the way, since you are going home, don't forget to bring some gifts as a sign of filial piety.
I hunted those white wolf skins before. You can take them back to Sikong. There are also some northwest specialties. Remember to bring them as a gift for your wife... When Ziwen goes back this time, please don't get serious with your mother again.
.When a son travels thousands of miles, the mother is worried. You may not understand it now, but when you grow up, you will naturally understand how much your parents care about you."
Cao Zhang saluted respectfully, "Zhang, please remember your teacher's teachings."
"Okay, okay, don't be so formal."
"Sir, there is something I want to ask you sir."
Cao Peng was startled, nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Say it!"
"Zhang Zhang was ignorant when he was young. He only knew how to fight bravely and neglected his studies. In the past two years, Zhang Zhang read "The History of Xiang Yu" and suddenly felt regretful that he had not studied when he was young. After returning home this time, Zhang wanted to meet his parents
Tell me, I will study under the teacher. When the time comes, Zhang hopes to come to Xingyang, stay with the teacher, and listen to his teachings in the morning and evening."
Cao Peng was stunned immediately!
He looked at Cao Zhang in surprise, as if he wanted to see Cao Zhang's heart from those sincere eyes.
Cao Zhang, does he really want to become his disciple, or is he trying to win over him?
Cao Peng still remembers Cao Zhang's question by the weak river: If Cang Shu and I fight, who will I help?
This shows that Cao Zhang is not without ambition.
It's just that he doesn't know how to hide it, and he won't hide it.
If it were Cao Pi, he would never ask so nakedly, but would use various methods to test it. However, Cao Zhang asked this! Cao Peng didn't think there was any problem, but thought he had an innocent heart...
If he had not made his choice long ago, Cao Peng would definitely help Cao Zhang.
but now……
Cao Peng saw the sincerity from Cao Zhang's eyes.
He hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said: "Since Ziwen is willing to study, that's a good thing... If you want to come to Xingyang, I won't stop you. Just talk about becoming a disciple and don't talk about it anymore. I am the same generation as you, how can I be a teacher?
?When you started practicing martial arts with me, I didn’t refuse. But if you want to become a teacher... I haven’t even become a teacher yet, so how can I teach you students?
However, if you want to come here, then come.
We can study together, discuss with each other, and learn from each other's strengths, which is also a pleasure."
Originally, Cao Zhang had a flash of disappointment in his eyes.
He felt that Cao Peng was trying to evade.
But the last sentence immediately made him happy and he nodded repeatedly.
Cao Peng smiled and patted his shoulder, "I have to go to the workshop to do some work, so I won't see you off... Return to Xudu and wait for me to say hello to the lord and his wife. Remember, don't make the little one any more."
If you have any questions about your child's temper, please discuss it with your wife."
"Akira, I remembered it!"
Cao Zhang left happily.
But for Cao Peng, he did not feel relaxed at all.
This guy is straight-tempered and very straightforward... The Cao Zhang in history made great contributions when Cao Cao was in power. Cao Cao was seriously ill, so he sent the post horse to recruit Cao Zhang and return it. Unfortunately, Cao Cao died before Cao Zhang arrived... Cao Pi succeeded
After taking the throne, Cao Zhang had no objection. However, Cao Pi finally took back the military power from Cao Zhang!
Cao Pi said that Cao Zhang was ordered to make the Northern Expedition and pacify the north. He made great achievements and paid homage to the Marquis of Ten Thousand Houses.
In the second year of Huangchu, there was a prince named Jin.
In the third year of Huangchu's reign, Cao Zhang was appointed king of the city.
But from then on, he never led his troops to conquer the north or south...
In the fourth year of Huang Chu, Cao Zhang went to Beijing for pilgrimage, but suddenly fell ill and died suddenly in his mansion. He was only thirty-three years old!
Among the Cao family members, Cao Zhang was perhaps the least ambitious and did not form any party or faction.
With his physical condition, it would be too bizarre to die suddenly at the age of thirty-three. Looking at Cao Zhang's back, Cao Peng couldn't help but frown. He stood blankly at the door for a moment, then mounted his horse and went straight to the workshop. It wasn't that he had a dark heart,
But the Three Kingdoms era was originally an era of treachery and intrigue. How could he not make more guesses?
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A workshop on the river was built near the Si River.
Cao Peng visited here in his previous life, but by then the Si River had dried up and the Heyi Workshop had long been reduced to a pile of ruins. Although the Xingyang County Government tried to rebuild this earliest blast furnace iron smelting workshop in history, it failed due to various reasons.
It failed. Just a few signs were set up on the road to Guying to remind people of the glory that once existed here.
But, how many people have paid attention?
Guo Yong is very strong, dressed in dark blue official uniform, and patrols the construction site.
After Cao Peng arrived, Guo Yong did not talk to him anymore, but took him to visit the workshop.
Heyi Workshop has become more and more prosperous since Cao Ji rebuilt it.
Today, it has become a smelting center in the Central Plains region.
Here, a large number of skilled craftsmen gathered, and bellows technology was adopted on a large scale. When Cao Peng arrived, the workshop was already under construction, and the bustling scene made people excited. Guo Yong accompanied Cao Peng, introducing them as he walked.
"This is specifically for making Cao Gongya... This is for making swords and shields... This is for making farm tools..."
The entire workshop is divided into more than a dozen areas.
Cao Peng made a rough calculation and found that there were about three hundred craftsmen in Heyi Workshop.
There are as many as a thousand people working as various handymen.
After walking around, Cao Peng discovered a problem.
That's efficiency!
It is a good thing that the craftsmen perform their own duties. But relatively speaking, it seems a bit repetitive...so that the efficiency is low.
For example, the creation of Cao Gongya, from forging and casting molds to other processes, is completely handled by one person.
This also causes a lot of labor to be wasted repeatedly.
Guo Yongdao: "With this friendship, I can feel much more relaxed!
I'm going to let you take care of the records and handle some official documents. It's not particularly busy at ordinary times, so you don't have to come here every day."
It can be seen that Guo Yong still takes good care of Cao Peng.
Cao Peng was not polite... after all, he and Guo Yong were family members. Guo Yong's eldest daughter Guo Yu is now Deng Ji's concubine, and his youngest daughter Guo Huan is about to become a mother. Based on this relationship,
, How could Guo Yong treat Cao Peng badly? Not to mention, Guo Yong's eldest son Guo Fu and second son Guo Du are now following Cao Ji and serving as followers in Liangzhou.
Given time, the Guo family will surely grow and develop.
Therefore, Guo Yong was very polite to Cao Peng.
After Cao Peng took a tour, it was almost noon.
"My father-in-law, I have something to ask of you. Is it possible?"
"But it doesn't matter."
"I would like to ask my father-in-law to build me a private furnace. I have some ideas that I hope can be completed by myself. I would also like to ask my father-in-law to make it happen."
Of course Guo Yong will not refuse!
He knew that Cao Peng had learned sword making from Cao Ji.
If he wants a private furnace, let him make it... Anyway, it is within his scope of authority, so Guo Yong doesn't need to spend too much effort.
Then, Cao Peng said goodbye and left.
However, no one will take note of his attendance. There is really not much difference between here and at home.
After returning home, Cao Peng put some workshop materials in his study.
Cao Zhang had left the farm with Cao Zhen and others. Cao Zhen and the others, after all, held official positions and could not stay away for a long time, so Cao Peng did not ask too many questions. After chatting with his mother Zhang and sister Cao Nan for a while, he gave the order
Person: "Go and find Wang Shuang and Xiao Ai."
"Don't ask anyone. Yueying said that you will definitely find the two of them when you come back. She has already called them to the flower hall."
Mrs. Zhang said with a smile: "They are in the flower hall. If you need anything, just go over and ask..."
When Cao Peng heard this, his heart skipped a beat: It looked like something was indeed a little abnormal!
