Everyone has weaknesses, it's just a matter of how to know them.
Lu Yu was looking for a way to publish rubbings of his father's works, and not many people knew about it. Unless someone of Guo Jia's level, it would be difficult for ordinary people to know. Cao Peng believed that this was actually Guo Jia's idea. It's just that he didn't want to reveal too much, so he asked Mrs. Guo to tell it. Even if Cao Peng and Guo Jia didn't quarrel, Mrs. Guo would tell Cao Peng the answer at the right time.
It's just that Cao Peng felt uncomfortable without saying a few words of sarcasm to Guo Jia...
Today's Nanyang County is indeed a pit of fire.
Although Guo Jia had good intentions, facing the current chaotic situation in Nanyang, Cao Peng also felt a little headache.
In retrospect, he seemed to have faced the same situation when he became an official three times. Haixi, Hexi, and even today's Nanyang County are not considered safe areas. And Cao Peng can be sure that Nanyang County is definitely better than Haixi and Hexi. The situation is more complicated.
That is the Central Plains, where Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiulong flourished.
Back then, Liu Xiu relied on the Nanyang clan to make his fortune... Oh my God, who can guarantee that Nanyang County is a peaceful place?
Thinking of this, Cao Peng started to feel a headache.
Nothing happened all night, and when I woke up the next day, it was still dark.
Cao Peng took Guo Yi to boxing in the courtyard to keep fit. Guo Yi was very similar to his father Guo Jia, both of whom were not very strong.
So as soon as Cao Peng settled in, Mrs. Guo requested that Cao Peng teach Guo Yi how to keep fit.
In these days, without a good body and bones, it is really difficult to achieve great things.
Guo Jia has paid great attention to training in the past two years, and with the arrival of Hua Tuo, he also taught Wu Qinxi and Guo Jia. Although he does not exercise every day, Guo Jia still knows how to box every now and then. Over time, Guo Jia will His body and bones have indeed improved a lot. The hidden diseases caused by taking Wushi Powder back then have been gradually eliminated under the joint diagnosis and treatment of Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing. At least, Cao Peng does not have to worry, this guy may die after a trip to Youzhou. Lost. In short, Guo Jia's body and spirit are not too bad.
After practicing boxing and kicking with Guo Yi, Guo Yi was sweating all over.
After washing up, Cao Peng came to Guo Jia's study and saw Mrs. Guo cleaning in the study.
"Uncle is here!"
Mrs. Guo smiled and greeted Cao Peng.
People feel refreshed when happy events occur.
The same is true for Mrs. Guo.
Last night, Guo Jia handed over the 1,200 gu bonus that Cao Peng gave him to Mrs. Guo. This also made Mrs. Guo feel much relieved from the pressure on her body. Guo Jia couldn't save money, and his little salary It will be enough to maintain a living. And Guo Jia himself likes to socialize. On weekdays, he would go to Xun Yu, Chen Lin, Kong Rong, Wang Can and others to sing harmony. But socializing with Xun Yu and other wealthy people will cost a lot of money. It is inevitable. It is impossible to ask Xun Yu and others to pay the bill every time they go out to drink. Even if Xun Yu and others don't say anything, Guo Jia will be embarrassed. At the same time, it is easy for him to buy books, but the books on the market are very expensive. A huge expense.
After going back and forth, the Guo Mansion really couldn't save much money.
If it weren't for Mrs. Guo's careful calculation and Cao Cao's frequent rewards, the Guo Mansion might not even be able to survive.
Just looking at the number of domestic servants in the Guo Mansion, there are only about twenty people, and we can see the clues. This is because Guo Jia did not take in concubines to support maids, otherwise the cost would be even more shocking.
Xudu is a capital city, and the cost of living in the capital city must be higher than other places.
Travel expenses, communication methods, and various expenses...
One thousand two hundred guan is not much, but for the Guo Mansion, it can greatly alleviate the dilemma. More importantly, the money comes from a very clean source. Deng Ji is Guo Yi's godfather, so the Guo Mansion
The relationship with the Cao family is mostly known to everyone. It is reasonable for the Guo family and the Cao family to join forces to do business, and it is not a problem. So, it is natural for Guo Jiali to get dividends.
Guo Jia got the twelve hundred guan with peace of mind.
Mrs. Guo was naturally very happy, and at the same time she was a little more grateful to Cao Peng.
"These are the documents that Fengxiao found from Wen Ruo. Most of them are about Jingzhou, mainly Nanyang County. Fengxiao said, you can stay in peace and take a good look at these documents. Wait for Lu's Han Kingdom
After the matter is over, I have to deal with Sikong's school entrance examination.
In addition, Fengxiao would also argue with Du Ji.
It's just that my uncle still needs to spend some money to solve Du Bohou's dilemma first. It is estimated that Du Bohou will come to visit in the next two days, and his uncle can test this person in person. As for the Zi family, he has to deal with it himself.
, but I think with my uncle’s ability, it won’t be a problem.”
Cao Peng asked: "Where is Brother Guo?"
"I was summoned away early in the morning... I heard that Lu's envoy from the Han Dynasty has set off from Baima County. It is estimated that they will be able to cross the Honggou River today."
After Mrs. Guo said this, her eyes rolled, and a hint of curiosity flashed across her eyes.
"Uncle, I have something to say and I don't know whether I should ask it or not."
"Sister-in-law, there is no need to be polite."
"I heard that the leader of the Han Kingdom of the Lu family is a woman?"
"probably."
To be honest, Cao Peng didn't know much about the situation of Lu's Han Dynasty.
But according to Cao Zhen, the leader of the Han Kingdom of the Lu family, the so-called 'Lv family tiger', should be Lu Lan. Because besides Lu Lan, there seems to be no other choice. Madam Yan? Diao Chan? Haha,
It seems impossible to assume the position of the leader of the country.
Thinking of Lu Lan, Cao Peng suddenly thought of that innocent girl who always had a cute smile but pretended to be brave.
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and a gentle smile suddenly appeared on his face.
I don’t know how Miss Lu looks like sitting in the position of the head of the country now...
"Uncle, uncle?"
"Ah, why did my sister-in-law call me?"
Mrs. Guo called twice in succession to wake Cao Peng out of his deep thoughts.
Scratching his head in embarrassment, Cao Peng was about to speak when he saw Mrs. Guo pursed her lips and laughed softly: "If that's the case, then uncle must have to put some thought into it... Hehe, I heard someone said that the Lu family of Han Dynasty
The king of the country is extremely beautiful and a beauty."
That ambiguous smile made Cao Peng feel embarrassed.
He had no choice but to laugh and put the topic away...
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Nanyang County, named Nandu.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it controlled 37 counties and was truly a Shangjun.
Counting on the fingers, Wuwei has nine counties, Hexi has five counties, Jincheng has 11 counties, Longxi has 11 counties...the four counties combined are not even worth a Nanyang County. The population is almost one-fifth of the total population of Liangzhou.
Third, there are nearly a million. The territory is vast and the terrain is complex. There are mountains, hills, rivers, and plains, which is extremely complicated. Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty has been almost conniving at the tyranny of Nanyang County.
attitude. It is precisely for this reason that since the Eastern Han Dynasty, Nanyang has the largest number of powerful people.
In history, after the rise of most dynasties, there must be an act of massacre of heroes.
It seems that except for Zhao Kuangyin who released his military power with a cup of wine in the early Northern Song Dynasty, none of the heroes of other dynasties met a good end.
actually not!
If it is said that "a cup of wine releases military power", Zhao Kuangyin is by no means the first person.
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, after Liu Xiu ascended the throne, he also made a move similar to releasing military power over a glass of wine.
The Nanyang tycoons who followed him in raising armies returned their military power to Liu Xiu one after another after acquiring a large amount of land.
Therefore, as far as the Eastern Han Dynasty is concerned, the fate of the heroes who founded the country was not bad.
But this also led to the increase in powerful forces since the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Among them, Nanyang County is a very special place. Not only are there relatives of the emperor, but also local powerful people. Cao Peng once studied an article about strong orders in his previous life, which is exactly the situation. Nanyang powerful people are extremely numerous.
, and it has deep roots in the local area.
Just do the math, how many people from Nanyang County are there among the twenty-eight Yuntai generals?
Taifu Deng Yu, Grand Sima Wu Han, Left General Jia Fu, Southern General Cen Peng, Jianyi General Zhu Hu...etc. These are prestigious, and those who are not included in the twenty-eight generals of Yuntai
How many are there? Among these people, some have gradually declined, while others still exist. There are all kinds of them. In the document provided by Guo Jia, it actually records nearly a hundred powerful families in Nanyang.
Cao Peng's scalp felt numb when he saw it.
This is really different from Haixi and Hexi.
There are only three families in Haixi, but most of them are headed by the Guangling Chen family.
As for Hexi County, although the war is in chaos, there are no worries about powerful families. It is just some Qianghu tribes and the remnants of Hongze. In Haixi, as long as you get the support of the Chen family, you can gain a foothold; in Hexi, as long as you get the support of the Chen family, you can gain a foothold;
After killing those Qiang and Hu and winning over the remaining people of Hongze, there is no longer any danger. But this Nanyang County is so intricate and complicated that it makes people feel dizzy.
Each county has its own powerful presence.
These powerful people either have huge private armies, or they have been based in the local area for hundreds of years and are very powerful. The most troublesome thing is that these powerful families do not have a leader. Everyone lives their own life, and no one can interact with each other.
I won't obey anyone.
Cao Peng took a rough look at it and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Uncle, what are you laughing at?"
Guo Yi was on the side, practicing his 800-character essay.
Looking up and seeing the smile on Cao Peng's face, I couldn't help but curiously asked.
Cao Peng said: "Xiao Yi, I really found a good job for me this time."
"Isn't it a good job?"
"Okay, of course!" Cao Peng had no choice but to complain to a child, so he could only forcefully smile and nod, "Next time there is such a good job, I will definitely take you and me to enjoy it."
In his heart, he gnashed his teeth and cursed: Guo Jia, let’s finally settle this Liangzi...
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Ah sneeze!
Guo Jia sneezed hard and then rubbed his nose.
"Fengxiao, are you feeling unwell?"
Xun Yu asked with concern.
Guo Jia shook his shoulders, shook his head and said: "I don't know, I always feel a chill down my spine, and I don't know why. Mr. Zhang just looked at it for me some time ago, and it didn't seem to be anything serious. I don't know today either.
Why, he keeps sneezing."
"Later, go find Mr. Zhang and have a look."
"Well, that's what I'm planning to do."
At this time, Cao Cao, who was reading the document, raised his head and suddenly asked: "Fengxiao, you said that it is really feasible to let Ah Fu go to Nanyang County? He is only twenty-six, how can he control those strong men?
The situation in Nanyang County does not have to be that of Xiapi Haixi County."
Guo Jia smiled.
"Lord, you don't have to worry about Youxue.
That kid has something in his belly, but he is just too tired. If you don't push him, he will continue to be tired; but if you push him, he will definitely be able to do the job."
Dong Zhao put down his pen and said seriously: "Fengxiao is wrong."
"Oh, what do you have to say, Gongren?"
"I just feel that what you were talking about just now was not Youxue, but yourself."
Dong Zhao is the kind of serious person.
Especially when he tells jokes with a straight face, it often makes people feel cold.
Cao Cao was drinking bean soup, and he spit it out in one mouthful, coughing repeatedly. Xun Yu, on the other hand, suppressed his laughter, turned his head, and saw that his shoulders could not help shaking.
Guo Jia's face suddenly darkened.
"Gongren, what do you say?"
"I have been paying attention and discovered a situation.
Every time when my lord is having trouble, you shrink back and refuse to speak. If my lord hadn't asked you, when would you have taken the initiative?"
"I……"
Guo Jia's face suddenly turned red.
Cao Cao finally stopped laughing and nodded repeatedly: "If you think about it carefully, it seems that this is really the case. Fengxiao, it seems that I will have to force you more often in the future. Otherwise, will the goods in your belly also
Are you like Ah Fu who refuses to come out?"
Guo Jia's face is so annoying...
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Cao Peng didn't feel very happy about lunch.
It's not that it's not rich! It can be seen that Mrs. Guo is still very hospitable... but due to the methods of this era, the food is extremely boring.
A man like Cao Peng, who was raised by Buluan and others to be picky at home, naturally felt uncomfortable.
"Sister-in-law, please let me come during dinner."
"Uncle can also cook?"
Here, one thing needs to be explained.
The saying that a gentleman stays away from the kitchen does not mean that a gentleman cannot go to the kitchen.
When Confucius talks about a gentleman, he mostly refers to a person who is virtuous and ethical. Here, there is no single indication of whether it is a man or a woman. The so-called gentleman should stay away from the kitchen, which generally means that a virtuous person should try his best to avoid pursuing food and drink.
desire, but should invest energy in self-cultivation. It does not mean that a gentleman cannot go to the kitchen... And in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, there was no similar understanding. In fact, many celebrities are gourmets and sometimes like to cook for themselves.
Some delicious food to satisfy your oral cravings...
Cao Peng smiled but said nothing.
In the afternoon, he took Guo Yi to study in the back garden.
While he was explaining the 800-character text to Guo Yi, he suddenly heard a servant coming to report that the new Marquis was visiting.
The new prince is Cao Zhi!
In the ninth year of Jian'an, Cao Zhi was twelve years old.
Because Cao Pi died in the battle in Jizhou, after Cao Cao returned to Xudu, he made Cao Zhi a new marquis with five hundred households. The "new" of this new marquis refers to the new city of Liang County.
Cao Peng couldn't help but be astonished. He stood up in confusion and said, "Please."
He patted Guo Yi and asked him to continue practicing calligraphy, and then walked towards the front hall.
However, he was a little strange: Cao Zhi and I didn't seem to have any friendship. It was so good. What was his purpose of suddenly coming to see me?