Chapter 543 Invitation from the Civil Service Examination
Many years later, Du Ji, then the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, still burst into tears when he recalled the first time he met Cao Peng.
"Young Master shares a hope with me!
The so-called wealth, in fact, seemed like a dream to me at that time. Because the young master picked up the child, he didn't care about the ragged color of the child's clothes. I still remember that the child's boots soiled the young master's robe. But the young master did not care at all.
Strange, but he told me that he wanted to make a fortune.
From that moment on, I knew that the young master was the person I was looking for in my life and someone I could follow..."
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Du Ji readily agreed and was willing to follow Cao Peng to Nanyang.
Cao Peng was also very happy about this. He already had one-third of his team in Nanyang. At that moment, Cao Peng asked Du Ji to move out from Caochang Street first and temporarily place him in Fengchehou Mansion. Anyway, there was no one in the manor, and Cao Peng also
Don't worry about your parents disapproving. Caochang Street is too noisy and not suitable for living. Moving to Fengchehou Mansion will also be convenient for Cao Peng when he calls.
Before Du Ji left, Cao Peng borrowed twenty strings from Mrs. Guo and gave them to Du Ji.
"Give Xiaoshu a change of clothes and don't treat her too harshly.
I will talk to Mr. Puyang later and let Xiao Shu enter the school first. As for the fees, you don’t have to worry about it. I will take care of it for him. I will send someone to explain it clearly to him at the city gate. Starting from tomorrow, you can
Come to my place for work. I have a lot of things to discuss with people. Okay, go back and tidy up. I will send someone to your home later to pick you up and settle in my house first."
"The prince is kind and righteous, and the prince will do it to his death."
Du Ji finally couldn't help it and burst into tears.
It has been ups and downs, experienced ups and downs, and now I finally see hope again.
He cried bitterly, not because of his own fate, but because he thought of his deceased wife. If his wife were still alive today, he would definitely be extremely happy. He wandered from Hanzhong to Jingzhou for twenty years, but thanks to his wife's care and encouragement, he is now here.
, he finally had a career, but his wife was no longer there. Du Ji was very strong! But even the strongest person would find it difficult to control himself in this situation.
Cao Peng patted Du Ji's shoulder and said in a deep voice: "Don't do this. Look, Xiao Shu was frightened."
Du Ji wiped away his tears and looked down at his son.
Du Shu is eight years old, but he looks like a six or seven-year-old child, and he is thin and thin.
At this time, Du Shu also burst into tears and clutched Du Ji's robe tightly. Du Ji took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, bowed and said: "Young master, please stay away. There is no need to send someone to pick up my father and son."
After I go home and tidy up, I will go to the Marquis Mansion to take orders."
"Hey, now that we have a future, if we don't tell others, wouldn't it be like walking at night in brocade clothes?"
As Cao Peng spoke, he stretched out his hand and rubbed Du Shu's head.
If nothing goes wrong, this little guy may be the father of Du Yu, the famous general of the Western Jin Dynasty in the future...
However, Cao Peng didn't know that Du Shu in history was also a figure who was not inferior to Du Yu. Like his father, Du Shu was a capable man in both civil and military affairs. He once served as the governor of Youzhou in Wei State and as General Jianwei.
, Wuwan Xiaowei. He wrote the Eight Sections of the Theory of Style and the Theory of Xingxing, and became a famous scholar at that time. He was highly regarded by scholars and had a very resounding reputation. According to the previous document, Du Ji established the Du family in Jingzhao. But it really made the Du family become a Guanzhong family.
The person is Du Shu. Because he founded the Du family tradition that has been passed down for hundreds of years.
The criteria for testing a family basically have three parts.
The first criterion is family background. How many of the above three generations in the family are officials?
The second criterion is land and property.
As an aristocratic family with numerous clan houses, it would be difficult for them to last long without sufficient land and wealth. This is why when Cao Peng was doing business, aristocratic families would enthusiastically join in. For people like Chen Qun and Zhong Yao, money is nothing.
They don't pay much attention to it. But they can ignore it, but the clan cannot ignore it. Sufficient financial resources play a decisive role for the clan and cannot be taken lightly.
And the third criterion is family education.
This point is even far higher than the above two points.
Without the inheritance of family knowledge, it is impossible to become a famous family or a powerful family.
Take the Yuan Shao clan in Runan as an example.
The family tradition of the Yuan family in Runan is "Shangshu". The Yuan family's unique understanding of "Shu" made them famous. In contrast, the great general He Jin in the late Eastern Han Dynasty had a branch with a queen and
The two brothers He Jin and He Miao were not recognized by the world, and most of the time, they were even used by scholars. He Jin's family was extremely wealthy and had countless lands... just because the He family did not have any family education.
Because of his inheritance, when talking about him, people would always say that he was born as a butcher, and his words would inadvertently show contempt.
When people say Pang Degong, they will say "Xiao Pang Shangshu".
And even Liu Biao didn't dare to be negligent in this sentence of Xiao Pang Shangshu.
reason?
It is Pang Degong’s family background that no one dares to despise.
Du Ji understood what Cao Peng meant and couldn't help but feel even more grateful.
He has been in Xudu for a year and a half, and has been looked down upon by many people.
Now, he finally has a future. Cao Peng sent chariots and horses. Frankly speaking, he wanted to support Du Ji and make his reputation as Du Bohou...
Du Ji thanked Cao Peng again and took Du Shu home.
Cao Peng waved his hand and asked Guo Zheng, an old retainer of the Guo Mansion, to come up. He took a token from his waist and handed it to Guo Zheng.
"Take my badge and go to Fengchehou's Mansion, and ask them to send a few cars and horses to Caochang Street to pick up Du Ji and his son. Tell them that they need to be settled well. I will return to the Hou's Mansion in the evening. If I know that they have been neglected,
I will skin the Du family and his son."
In Fengchehou's mansion, Cao Ji was respected.
But everyone in the Hou Mansion knew that the one who really meant what he said was Cao Peng, who rarely lived in the Hou Mansion.
Originally, Cao Peng was supposed to return to the Marquis' Mansion last night, but he didn't want to be dragged into drinking by Guo Jia, which lasted until late at night. As a result, it was difficult for Cao Peng to go home. He didn't have a pass, and when Xu Du entered Hai
The curfew started to be enforced, so naturally you couldn't go out.
Therefore, I continued to live in Guo Mansion.
It’s time to go back!
Since Cao Cao has appointed him as the translator, it is equivalent to pardoning all his crimes.
Now he can appear openly and openly on the streets of Xudu, so why do he have to be sneaky and hide like a thief like before.
After Cao Peng returned to the house, he simply tidied up.
Those documents concerning Nanyang County must be taken away.
However, you only need to talk to Mrs. Guo about this matter, and it will naturally be sent to the Hou Mansion.
"Is uncle leaving?"
Mrs. Guo came with Guo Yi and asked with a smile.
Cao Peng nodded and joined hands and said: "My sister-in-law has been in trouble these past two days, and yesterday it almost caused a disaster. Fortunately, my sister-in-law spoke up and my brother was spared. Now, since the lord has issued the appointment, I should go home."
Otherwise, this Bailan Jingshe will definitely become a bustling city, which will destroy Brother Guo’s peace and quiet. After a while, when my family returns, I will invite my sister-in-law to come over and taste Xiaoluan’s craftsmanship.”
"Then I'll wait for uncle's invitation."
Mrs. Guo knew that there would be excitement when Cao Peng showed up.
Not to mention anything else, the lucky paper building alone is enough for many famous people in Xudu to come and pay a visit.
Guo Jia liked peace and quiet, and the constant visitors to the Guo Mansion probably disturbed the tranquility of Bailan Jingshe. Therefore, Mrs. Guo did not stop her.
After chatting with Guo Yi for a few more words, Cao Peng said goodbye and left.
After leaving the gate of Guo Mansion, he turned his back to the sky, closed his eyes, and enjoyed the late summer sunlight.
After a while, Cao Peng suddenly laughed!
He yelled, "Xu Du, I, Cao Youxue, am back!"
Then Cao Peng laughed loudly, got on his horse, and headed towards the Fengchehou Mansion.
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"Afu, are you home?"
Cao Cao was having a meal. When he heard the report, he asked casually without raising his eyes.
"My dear friend left Guo Mansion at noon and has arrived at Fengchehou Mansion."
Yang Di lowered his hands and answered respectfully: "It is said that when Mr. Peng left the Guo Mansion, he yelled, 'Xu Du, I, Cao Youxue, have come back.' Also, he recruited a man named Du Ji as his staff.
They sent carriages and horses from the Marquis Mansion to greet them, which shocked the whole Caochang Street. It is said that when Du Ji and his son arrived at Fengche Marquis Mansion, the young master personally went out to welcome them into the mansion."
A strange smile flashed across Cao Cao's face.
"Forget it, let's get people back."
"Then Mr. Peng's side..."
Cao Cao laughed and said: "He was preparing to go to Nanyang.
Fengxiao also mentioned Du Ji to me. But I have never been free... Ah Fu came back from the northwest and brought few people with him. When he went to Nanyang, he was alone after all. It was normal for him to find a few staff.
.No need to stare anymore, that kid has already guessed it."
Yang Di responded and stopped making any sound.
Cao Cao suddenly put down his chopsticks and asked, "Zilu, how long have you been with me?"
"Ah... In total, it's been almost three years."
"Three years is not a short period of time... It took little Afu three years to conquer Liangzhou for me."
Cao Cao stood up, wandered in the room for a while, looked at Yang Xi and asked, "Zilu, are you planning to go out for a walk?"
"ah?"
"I know your abilities very well.
It's not a long-term thing to stay with me. You just said that Ah Fu recruited Du Ji, but I remembered something... He really doesn't have anyone around him to help him. Why don't you go to Nanyang with him and get a baby temporarily?
The position of chief secretary is also a bit of experience. Mr. Xu was once the governor of Nanyang, so you must be familiar with Nanyang County... Zilu, what do you think?"
The chief clerk doesn't sound very prominent.
But in terms of position, he is the third-ranking figure below the county magistrate.
Yang Di hurriedly bowed and saluted, "According to the Lord's instructions."
"Well, in that case, you should go down first.
After you go back, don't tell anyone and prepare yourself. When the time is right, I will inform Ah Fu and you can report back then."
"Here!"
Yang Di bowed and left.
Cao Cao stepped out of the study, only to see the setting sun reflecting a faint red.
He took a deep breath, his eyes flashed, and he seemed to have thought of something interesting. He suddenly laughed, and then left with his hands behind his hands.
Reset the Prime Minister's Mansion?
This seems to be a good idea.
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Just as Cao Peng guessed, after he returned home, he could no longer stay idle.
One afternoon, people came to visit one after another. They were celebrities from Xudu or local gentry. They disturbed Cao Peng very much.
But don’t be lazy.
He had just been pardoned and was on the verge of being exposed.
Cao Cao took the opportunity of letting Cao Peng come back and issued a meritocracy order, which also made Cao Peng's re-entry into the official position extremely unusual. Therefore, it was really hard for him to offend anyone at this time. If he neglected it,
Which one? It is likely to cause unnecessary trouble in the end. Cao Peng believes that at this time, in Xudu City, there are countless pairs of eyes staring at him...
Either envy or respect.
But among them, there must be hatred and conspiracy.
Liu Guang never showed up, let alone made any objection.
From his standpoint, this situation is very abnormal. Therefore, at times like this, Cao Peng has to be calm and cautious.
Xudu is not Liangzhou after all.
He can do whatever he wants in Liangzhou, but in Xudu...
"Sir, Mr. Wenju sent an invitation to invite you to a banquet at Yuxiu Tower tonight."
Yuxiu Tower?
Cao Peng couldn't help but frown.
That was Liu Guang's territory. Although Liu Guang was now an official, he raised the Yuxiu Tower to avoid suspicion. But everyone knew that it was just for people to see. This Yuxiu Tower has too obvious
The seal of the Han Dynasty. Who could possibly take it over easily?
However, Cao Peng really couldn't refuse Kong Rong's invitation.
Putting aside Kong Rong's status and influence in the scholarly literary world, the old man was really good to Cao Peng.
When Cao Peng wrote the Three Character Classic, the old man praised it greatly. Without the support of the old man, it would not have been accepted so quickly. Later, Cao Peng killed Wei Duan, which shocked Shilin. But Qingliu, led by Kong Rong,
, but remained silent at that time.
This also gave Cao Cao more room for maneuver in punishing Cao Peng.
It is conceivable that if the old man also started making trouble at that time, the Qingliu people would definitely follow closely and attack Cao Peng. At that time, Cao Cao was really under great pressure! So, Cao Peng could take it lightly
Being punished by the ghost for three years, Qingliu's silence was already the greatest help to him. Not to mention that Cao Peng was running a fortune paper building. As soon as he told the old man, he agreed immediately. Not only did he express his willingness to cooperate with Cao Peng, but he also helped Cao Peng.
The inscription on the paper floor. This support also moved Cao Peng... This is a rare friendship.
Historically, it was said that Kong Rong was arrogant and arrogant, and did not know how to advance or retreat.
But if you get in touch with him, you will find that this old man is actually a very cute old guy.
Unlike those rotten scholars, Kong Rong was very open-minded. And in his temperament, he was a bit naive and naive. He spoke very directly and never beat around the bush.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this naivety that Cao Cao couldn't bear it in the end.
However, from the current perspective, the old man is becoming more and more interested in learning, and seems to have lost interest in the intrigues in the court...
In any case, Cao Peng would definitely not refuse Kong Rong's invitation.
He said to Du Ji: "Bohou, please go to Confucius' house in person and tell Duke Wen Ju that I will definitely attend the appointment on time. Please don't miss me."
Du Ji was also very excited when he heard this.
With his previous status, let alone meeting Kong Rong, he might not even be able to enter the gate of Kong Rong's mansion.
It feels really good to have a backer... At least, he can now meet in person the old gentleman who is quite famous in the literary world.
After letting Du Ji go down, Cao Peng closed the book.
Standing at the window wall, he looked thoughtful: Why is Kong Rong looking for me at this time?
