When Cao Peng walked into the side hall, he saw Deng Ai and Wang Shuang, both sitting there honestly.
After Huang Yueying comforted Deng Ai for a few words, she glared at Cao Peng and then left, leaving only the three of them.
"Wang Shuang, you speak first!"
Cao Peng looked at Wang Shuang and asked in a deep voice.
Wang Shuang stood up quickly and said with some panic: "It's not that Shuang didn't obey the prince's orders, it's really... Shuang followed the prince's order. After returning to Xudu, he followed the fifth prince. But the prince killed Wei Duan in Longxi.
, which made Madam very unhappy. During the first month of the year, Madam said that the Fifth Young Master had enough people around him, so she asked me to return home and stop following him..."
"Is it Mrs. Huan's order?"
"Exactly!"
Wang Shuang looked full of grievances.
He indeed had enough reasons to feel aggrieved.
At first, Cao Peng sent him back to Xudu from Wuwei. In fact, Wang Shuang was not willing to do so. But Cao Peng had the order, and he could not refuse. So he obediently returned to Xudu, followed Cao Chong, and was responsible for protecting
…
Nowadays, those who stayed in the northwest have established their achievements.
Even the brothers Su You and Geng Lin who later followed Cao Peng became army commanders at worst. Not to mention that Su You and Geng Lin are now the chiefs of a county. And what about Wang Shuang? He is still empty-handed.
Nothing gained.
Looking at Wang Shuang, Cao Peng was also a little embarrassed.
It seems that the reason Wang Shuang came to Xingyang was because he was chased away by Mrs. Huan.
He frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.
Mrs. Huan's attitude made him very dissatisfied.
When you used me, you humbled yourself and betrothed Xiaozhen to me; now, I have lost power! You just put on a different face. Especially the act of expelling Wang Shuang, it was a naked slap in the face, and a slap in the face.
It hurt. Coupled with Mrs. Huan's silence before, Cao Peng began to feel a little conflicted and even annoyed.
Do you feel that your wings are full?
Cao Peng suddenly sneered and waved his hand to signal Wang Shuang to sit down.
"I really can't blame you for this matter...Wang Shuang, you have been following me for a long time, and you can be considered someone close to me. I know that I have wronged you..."
"Son..."
"Listen to me!" Cao Peng waved his hand to interrupt Wang Shuang's words, and said in a deep voice: "Now that I'm back, I won't be able to help you make meritorious deeds for a while. However, fortunately, my father has been appointed as the governor of Liangzhou, and the northwest surface
In fact, there are still many troubles in Pingjing. Hexi is adjacent to Mobei, and there are disasters from the Xiongnu and Xianbei; Wuwei Jincheng, there are still Qiang people in trouble. Not to mention Longxi, adjacent to Wudu. The Ma family and I are already incompatible, and sooner or later we will be incompatible.
There is a battle.
I now give you three choices: first, go to Hexi, to Ziyou; second, go to Longqi City, Wang Mai can guarantee your future; third, go to Longxi, work under my father's account, and also
There are a lot of opportunities available.”
"Shuang, I would like to stay in Xingyang."
"Nonsense!" Cao Peng shouted sharply, "I am just a prisoner now, what do I need so many people for?
Wang Shuang, you are not young anymore, and your situation is different from that of Ling Ming and others. If you continue to stay with me, I am afraid it will delay you more and more. Now my father is in Liangzhou, waiting for things to be done.
It's time to employ people. Don't think that I have any dissatisfaction with you. The reason why I make this arrangement is because I sincerely hope that you can build a career.
So be it, I decide for you.
Go to Longxi... You have been with me for a few years, and my father does not have many available people. After you go there, you will be responsible for protecting my father. When you go there, you will bring three hundred guards from your hometown. As your father
Soldiers."
Wang Shuang was startled, then overjoyed and bowed to obey the order.
Cao Peng also had his reasons for arranging this.
Wang Shuang is not a handsome man. He is a general material and is a good fighter on the battlefield, but when marching and fighting...
The Longxi side is relatively dangerous.
Ma Chao has established a firm foothold in Wudu, and relying on Zhang Lu will sooner or later become a disaster.
Although Hao Zhao was stationed in Chencang and Yan Xing was stationed in Lintao, Cao Ji set up the state capital in Lintao County, which was too close to Wudu. Without a caring person to protect him, Cao Peng would not be too relieved. Wang Shuang
I have been in the Cao family for many years, and I have followed Cao Peng for some time. He is loyal and can be trusted...
The most important thing is that Cao Ji is familiar with Wang Shuang.
Although Guo Fu and Guo Du are both from the same family, in comparison, Wang Shuang is more reliable.
Cao Peng can rest assured that Wang Shuang will go to Longxi. At the same time, Wang Shuang is not young anymore, and it is time to establish his achievements.
This is the best choice for Cao Ji and Wang Shuang!
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After letting Wang Shuang go down, Cao Peng looked at Deng Ai.
Although Deng Ai has not lived with Cao Peng for too long, Deng Ai sincerely respects and fears his uncle. When Cao Peng glanced at him, Deng Ai
He couldn't help but feel excited. He lowered his head, not daring to make eye contact with Cao Peng, and sat there, muttering...
"Anyway, I don't want to go back."
"Can you please be louder and whisper, bitch?"
Cao Peng shouted sharply, which scared Deng Ai and stood up quickly.
After a while, he raised his head and said, "Uncle, Cang Shu and I had a fight, so I don't want to go back to Xudu again."
"Fighting with Cang Shu?"
Cao Peng stared at him, and after a while he said in a deep voice: "What's going on? Tell me clearly and honestly. Don't hide anything... Don't you and Cang Shu have a good relationship? Why did you suddenly quarrel?
It’s such a big fuss.”
After Deng Ai was silent for a long time, he told some reasons.
It turned out that Deng Ai and Cao Chong Xunma had been studying together and had a good relationship.
But not long ago, Cao Chong met a man named Zhou Buyi. That Zhou Buyi was also a talented and intelligent master. Like Cao Chong, he was able to draw inferences from one instance and had quick thinking. The two prodigies immediately figured it out.
Sparks cherished each other and favored each other very much. Deng Ai didn't care at first, and even admired Zhou Buyi's intelligence. The conflict between him and Cao Chong arose not long ago, that is, after Cao Peng killed Wei Duan.
, the news spread to Xudu. Cao Chong mentioned this matter to Zhou Bujie by chance. That Zhou Bujie spoke rudely, scolding Cao Peng for having no father, and for killing court ministers without permission. This crime cannot be pardoned. How should he be punished?
condemn.
Deng Ai respected Cao Peng the most.
His level of reverence is even greater than that of his father Deng Ji.
Wen Ting immediately became angry and started arguing with Zhou Buji.
Deng Ai believed that Wei Duan, as a minister of the imperial court, had received many favors from the emperor and should serve the country.
However, Wei Duan borrowed his power for personal gain and colluded with the two Qiang people, causing chaos in Liangzhou. As the governor of Liangzhou, he was incapable of governing Liangzhou. As a result, Ma Tenghan and Han Sui became powerful, causing Liangzhou to be in chaos.
The people are in dire straits. The most hateful thing is that when Wang Meng was besieged, Wei Duan could have sent troops to rescue him, but he just sat back and ignored it because of personal grudges, killing the generals of the imperial court... Not to mention, when Ma Teng's troops came to Didao, Wei Duan did not fight.
To escape is to commit suicide.
Zhou Buyi said that even if Wei Duan was at fault, it was not something Cao Peng could handle.
Cao Peng was just the governor of a lower county, while Wei Duan was the governor of a state. Cao Peng killed Wei Duan because of his lawlessness. And the reason why he dared to do so was because he relied on his great achievements and Cao Cao's trust.
This is called arrogance based on favor, but it is also arrogant based on merit...
At the end, Zhou Buyi said: "Wang Meng, are you a commoner?
Wei Duan has been an official for many generations and has made great contributions to the imperial court. To ignore the superior officials and kill high-ranking officials for the sake of the common people is a treasonous and unethical act."
When Deng Ai heard this, he became even more angry.
Zhou Buyi's words were not just talking about Wang Meng.
It also reflects that Deng Ji was not of high origin, and Deng Ai was just a commoner, not qualified to sit at the same table as a noble scholar.
Originally, this dispute was between Deng Ai and Zhou Buyi, and had nothing to do with Cao Chong. But at this time, Cao Chong said something: "Sir, he killed Shangguan because of a personal grudge.
It really wasn’t done right.”
It was precisely because of these words that Deng Ai became furious.
He and Cao Chong argued, and Zhou Buyi fanned the flames, and the two almost came to blows.
Fortunately, Xun Ma intervened and finally managed to persuade the two of them. But from then on, Deng Ai never wanted to pay attention to Cao Chong again.
As for Cao Chong, he didn't know whether it was because he was still angry or because he couldn't wipe his face, so he didn't come to Deng Ai.
On the contrary, he was often with Zhou Buyi and seemed very friendly. This made Deng Ai even more angry, and he left Xu Du in a rage.
"Then you want to go back?"
"not going back!"
Deng Ai frowned, his face turned red, and he replied loudly.
Cao Peng looked at him, and after a while, he sighed softly: "Then what will happen if you don't go back?"
"I'm staying here!"
"What can you do if you stay here?"
Deng Ai bit his lips and replied after a while: "The school is not very interesting anyway. The teacher's lectures are boring and boring, and I really don't like it. It's not as interesting as when my uncle taught me... I think it's better to learn in the school."
Nothing comes.
Even Sikong was full of praise for his uncle's thirty-six strategies.
So, I want to study with my uncle...and, and...I want to join my uncle's Flying Camel Hundred Riders from the Ya Bing."
Deng Ai wanted to learn from Cao Peng, and Cao Peng had already made some preparations.
But, he actually wants to join the Flying Camel?
Cao Peng couldn't help but laugh, "Xiao Ai, you are only nine years old, how can you get into a flying camel?"
"But, I just want to join."
"Then you know, flying camel training is very difficult.
They have to get up early every day and start training. If they fail to pass the test, they won’t even have food to eat. Why do you still want to join?"
"Um!"
Looking at the stubborn little guy in front of him, Cao Peng felt very helpless.
Don't agree?
Cao Peng can be sure that if this little guy doesn't handle it well, he will cause some trouble.
After pondering for a long time, he looked at Deng Ai and said: "Feituo, I won't let you join. You are still young and are growing up. The amount of training that Feituo does will not be good for your body. However, I
I can let you enter the White Camel first. But there is one thing, you must obey the order... Xiao Ai, uncle does not want you to become a reckless man with well-developed limbs and a simple mind. I want you to learn the art of war well after arriving at the Flying Camel.
Let's see how Jiang Ji and others manage the army. As for your training, I will create a plan specifically for you, and you can follow it when the time comes.
Also, you go to Baituo to train in the afternoon, and in the afternoon you go to study with your aunt at home.
In a few years, if I have a chance to make a comeback, you and Xiao Di will work with me as assistants; if there is no chance of me coming back, I will send you to Liangzhou to practice by your grandfather's side. If you don't want to go back to Xudu,
I won't force you. But since you want to stay in Xingyang, everything must be according to my arrangements. If you don't agree, I will send you to study at Xudu."
After saying these words, Deng Ai immediately cheered.
"Thank you, thank you uncle!"
"Wait!"
Cao Peng suddenly shouted.
He stared at Deng Ai, looked up and down for a long time, and suddenly asked: "Xiao Ai, why do you stutter when you speak?"
"No ah."
"But I clearly heard you just now..."
Deng Ai hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Actually, it's not a stutter. It's just that when I'm happy or excited, I feel a little..."
"Change this problem for me!"
"But……"
"If you don't obey me, I will send you to Xudu."
Cao Peng looked stern, but in his heart, he was happy.
Stuttering, Deng Ai actually has a stuttering problem.
You may ask, is it a good thing that your nephew stutters? In fact, it is not the case. Cao Peng has been wondering whether his nephew could be the Deng Ai and Deng Shizai who made a surprise attack on Yinping and destroyed the Shu Han in history.
Unfortunately, Cao Peng's memory of Deng Ai is a bit vague, and he really can't remember his origins.
But one thing he remembers clearly is that the Deng Ai in history also had a stutter. It should be more serious than the Deng Ai at this time. Later, he got rid of the problem by holding stones in his mouth. The idiom "phase" Ai Ai comes from Deng Ai.
The elements are in it. Among them, the word "Qiqi" originated from Zhou Chang, a minister under Liu Bang in the early Han Dynasty; and Ai Ai got its name because Deng Ai stuttered and often said, "Chen Ai... Ai Ai..."
This idiom is always Ai Ai.
This Deng Ai is probably the same Deng Ai.
Fortunately, Deng Ai's stuttering was not serious at this time, so he could correct it.
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That night, Cao Peng finished reading the official documents brought from the workshop, and it was almost midnight.
It's completely dark!
He walked out of the study, stood on the porch and stretched, then held his hands on the pillars and looked at the flower garden across the courtyard in a daze.
"Husband, are you sad about your aunt?"
Xia Houzhen came quietly behind him and said softly: "Actually, it's just a misunderstanding. If your husband is willing, I can go and discuss the matter."
Cao Peng turned around and couldn't help but laugh.
He gently stretched his arms and held Xia Houzhen in his arms.
"To tell you the truth... Madam has her own plans. What does her opinion have to do with me?
I am just a prisoner now, so why should I stick with her? Let her go! I have been busy for two years and finally have some leisure time. I don’t want to be busy all day like last time. I just take this opportunity.
, have a good rest.”
Cao Peng said, looking up into the distance.
That deep gaze seemed to penetrate the wall and span time and space...
Zhou Bujie?
The vigorous Three Kingdoms is about to kick off!
This scene seems to be getting more and more exciting...