Kong Rong was an elder, and his status among scholars was far beyond that of Cao Peng. He personally invited him, and as a junior, of course he had to arrive early.
It would be a bit disrespectful to ask Kong Rong to wait for him.
Unexpectedly, Cao Zhang came!
"Sir, my father asked me to go to Sanhutei the day after tomorrow."
Cao Zhang was extremely excited, gearing up and looking very happy.
"Sanhutei?"
Cao Peng couldn't help being stunned.
He really didn't know where such a place was? But after listening to Cao Zhang's explanation, he quickly understood Cao Cao's intentions. This was to let Cao Zhang participate in the war to earn military merit! In Cao Peng's view, Cao Zhang
What needs to be done most now is to study hard for two years and gain some knowledge. But Cao Cao's approach is not wrong. Earning some military merit is also a kind of qualification.
It seems that Cao Cao is bound to win Youzhou.
Cao Peng thought for a while and said to Cao Zhang: "Ziwen is going to Jizhou and obeying Zhang Wenyuan's command. Of course I am happy.
Wen Yuan is a good friend of mine, and I know him very well. He is brave and good at fighting, has outstanding military skills, good strategies, and extraordinary courage. When he was in the tent of Marquis Lu Wen, he was famous far and wide, and he was extraordinary. Ziwen was able to serve in Wenyuan's tent.
It's a good thing for me to obey my orders. But I have something to say, I hope Ziwen will remember it."
"I would like to follow Mr.'s teachings."
"Wen Yuan values rules and is no more casual than me.
When you are in the northwest, you can be free and uninhibited in your speech. But under Wenyuan's tent, you must restrain your stubborn temper and obey orders. Wenyuanjun Ji Senran will definitely not care about human feelings. When you get there
, you can’t just follow your temper, you have to abide by the rules.”
"Here!"
"Secondly, Wenyuan has great talents.
Your coming here is also an opportunity. I will give you seven words: listen more, watch more and talk less. Being able to serve Wen Yuan is also a blessing. You must take advantage of it."
Cao Zhang did not dare to be indifferent to Cao Peng's praise.
He nodded again, indicating that he would remember Cao Peng's instructions.
"Thirdly, when we arrived at Shenhu Pavilion, we were busy with military affairs.
But you can’t delay your knowledge because of this. You must take the few books I gave you and read them often. Even if you just glance at them twice, you can’t go without reading for a day. You also said that you want to learn from the overlord of Western Chu.
Lesson. People say that there is a beauty like jade in the book, and there is a house of gold in the book. You can slowly search and learn, but you can't give up. When you come back, I will test your knowledge."
Having said this, Cao Zhang couldn't help but become solemn and agreed respectfully.
"The Battle of Youzhou, I estimate, will happen in the beginning of spring.
It is a bitter and cold place, and the lord will definitely conquer it in one fell swoop after careful preparation. However, Youzhou is a complex place, and Yuan Xi has been operating there for a long time and has a deep foundation. Once the front line fails, he will inevitably retreat to Liaodong. At that time, the lord
I will definitely not give up and continue the pursuit. However, the road to Liaodong is difficult and the terrain is complicated. You must accompany the lord when the time comes, protect him and be careful of ambushes. Also, when I take good care of Fengxiao, it is best to hire a doctor to accompany me.
...Well, let Dong Xiao accompany you. Bring some more medicine to avoid encountering acclimatization. If the medicine fails to help, I have an alternative method, and I don’t know if it will be useful.
Let the soldiers bring some soil from the homeland before setting off.
If you feel uncomfortable, soak the soil with water, which may relieve some symptoms.
In short, the battle of Youzhou is not as simple as you think, it involves a lot of things. Not only Yuan Xi, but also Wuwan, Xianbei and other barbarians are involved in it. You should follow orders and be more careful... and
, bring more clothes to avoid getting cold there."
Cao Peng loved Cao Zhang from the bottom of his heart.
This guy is a very straightforward person. He may be stubborn sometimes, but he has a big heart and can tolerate the world. He is just too straightforward and trusts others too easily, so he will inevitably encounter setbacks. Cao Peng also gave many instructions,
It's not over until I can't think of it anymore.
After seeing Cao Zhang off, Cao Peng couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.
Cao Zhang, after experiencing some twists and turns, finally embarked on the Northern Expedition again.
The battle that made him famous was the battle between Liaodong and Karasuma. It seems that he is at this age... I just don't know if it is possible to go to Liaodong safely?
However, thinking of Cao Zhang's martial arts skills, Cao Peng felt relieved.
Today, Cao Zhang is sixteen years old!
But his martial arts skills are indeed impressive... Not only is he proficient in spears and horses, but he is also amazing in riding and shooting. He has also practiced Tai Chi for a long time and has a long spirit. As long as he does not encounter any super-class generals, he will be able to protect himself. And in the battle of Liaodong, Cao Peng was really good.
I can't think of any top-notch generals.
"Oh!"
When the setting sun shone into the house through the window, Cao Peng realized that it was getting dark.
I made an appointment with Kong Rong in the evening to have wine at Yuxiu Tower. I didn’t expect that Cao Zhang would be delayed for so long when he came...
Cao Peng quickly called his servants and mounted their horses outside the mansion.
Before leaving, Cao Peng said to Du Ji: "Bohou, there is a document from Nanyang on the desk in my study. You can take it back and look at it, and you will have an idea in your mind. After this period of time is over, I will go back to
Let’s discuss it with you. The house may be busy these days, so I’d like to bother you.”
Du Ji quickly bowed and obeyed the order, watching Cao Peng ride away.
Standing at the foot of the tall doorstep of Fengchehou Mansion, he turned back and looked up at the horizontal plaque on the door of the mansion.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the horizontal plaque. The large gold characters "Cao Mansion" on the dark horizontal plaque reveal an extremely majestic momentum.
There was a time when I was so depressed that I even wanted to return to my hometown and do business in the Western Regions.
Unexpectedly, in just one day, he has become a staff member of Fengchehou Mansion, and will have a greater future in the future... It is like a beggar who is still running around for three meals in the morning.
, only to find that he was in a mansion, it was like a dream.
If it is really a dream, then I would rather this dream than wake up!
After Du Ji stood there for a long time, he suddenly burst into laughter, shook his head, and walked into the gate of the Hou Mansion.
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Cao Peng's attitude towards Du Ji was still different from his original attitude towards Bu Zhi and others.
When Bu Zhi returned to Guangling, he had a small reputation in Guangling and was recognized by people. And he himself also belonged to the Huaiyin clan. Although he was in decline, he had a lot of experience. And what about Du Ji? His experience is far from Bu Zhi's. He is brilliant.
He has lived, fallen, been praised by others, and has witnessed with his own eyes the harshness of the world and the warmth and warmth of human relationships. He has been wandering around for half his life. In terms of life experience, Du Ji is far richer than Bu Zhi and others.
It is precisely for this reason that Cao Peng did not treat Pang Tong and others as guests.
For Du Ji, the etiquette at this time may be nothing more than a dream.
Instead of being enthusiastic, it's better to give him something tangible.
For example, living in a big house, eating good food, carrying money and silk in his pocket, allowing Du Shu to receive a good education... For Du Ji, these real benefits are far better than those empty-headed ones.
Praise or courtesy can make him feel better.
This will be a new partnership, completely different from the previous ones.
He is more mature, calmer, more experienced, and more rational in his thinking...
It can be said that Du Ji is the oldest person among the staff Cao Peng has contacted since he became an official. Apart from Li Ru, Cao Peng still needs a process of getting familiar with such a person. Guo Jia must have recommended Du Ji.
People are definitely not in vain.
He rode his horse all the way towards Yuxiu Street.
The lights in Xudu City have begun to shine, and it is getting dark!
When Cao Peng arrived at Yuxiu Tower, he unexpectedly saw an acquaintance.
"Boss Shi, why are you here?"
Outside Yuxiu Tower, a man who was not tall, slightly thin, and looked haggard was holding a horse for someone.
Shia!
Seeing his appearance, Cao Peng was really shocked.
This guy must be too down and out...why did he end up doing the job of a boy?
Speaking of Shi A, perhaps everyone still remembers that he was the direct disciple of Wang Yue, the first swordsman in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Cao Peng got acquainted with Shi A in the second year of Jian'an. Shi A at that time was brilliant and had extraordinary bearing.
.The two have collaborated several times.
Initially, Cao Hong set up a gambling house in Luoyang, and Shi A went to run it.
Later, when Cao Peng took up the post of Northern Lieutenant in Luoyang, Shi A also contributed a lot...
But later, Shi A decided to follow Cao Pi. On the one hand, Cao Pi was the prince, and on the other hand, Shi A had been Cao Pi's swordsmanship teacher and had a good relationship with him. In comparison, Cao Peng was a little weaker at the time. Because he cut down Fu.
After finishing his work, he was dismissed from his official position and secluded in his home.
After that, Cao Peng and Shi A never interacted again...
Today, Shi A looks haggard.
Dressed like a young boy in gray clothes, he also limped when he walked.
When he saw Cao Peng, Shi A looked surprised at first, then looked ashamed, and turned around to leave. Cao Peng quickly dismounted, took two quick steps, and grabbed Shi A's arm.
"Boss Shi, what's wrong with you?"
"Young Master, Shi A is ashamed of you."
"Hey, what are you talking about? We have a life-long friendship between you and me. We fought side by side when we were in Luoyang. How can we be worthy of it?
you……"
Cao Peng looked at Shi A and frowned.
It had only been a few years since we last saw each other, and Shi A's originally full head of black hair had turned gray.
"come here."
Cao Peng pointed his riding whip at the guy who looked like the foreman next to him, "Tell your shopkeepers to pay Boss Shi his wages and then send him to Fengchehou Mansion. If there is any money missing, I will demolish your Yuxiu Building."
I am Cao Peng, if the shopkeeper asks, please tell me my name."
The waiter had a rude look on his face and was about to have a fit after hearing Cao Peng's words.
But when he heard the word 'Cao Peng', he swallowed back the curse word that came to his lips, and a flattering smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"But Mr. Cao, this is easy to handle, this is easy to handle."
"Master, why are you doing this... Shi A is now a useless person, how can he be worthy of the friendship of a master?"
Shi A looked terrified and wanted to struggle.
Today's Cao Peng is not the boy who made a fortune from gambling houses with him in Luoyang. The twenty-six-year-old Cao Peng is strong and has reached the peak of marrow cleansing. Even if he inadvertently exerts his strength
, it’s not like someone can break free. Cao Peng’s hand, like an iron plier, firmly grasped Shi’a’s arm. He suddenly exerted force and hugged Shi’a’s neck, regardless of the filth on his body.
"Boss Shi, you also mentioned the word friendship.
Since we talked about friendship, let’s not talk nonsense. I am helping you not because I feel pity for you, nor for any other reason. We are friends. If a friend is in trouble, he must have a friend to help. Otherwise, do you want this friend to be useful? I
There's something going on right now and I can't get away, otherwise I will take you back with me. Don't be nagging, if you treat me as a friend, just come to my house honestly, wash up first, change clothes, and wait until I go back in the evening.
, we are talking. Don’t even think about running away, I know where your family lives...
If you dare to run away from me, I will send a warrant to arrest you and see where you can run."
There was an irresistible coercion in Cao Peng's words.
Shi A's eyes couldn't help but turn red, and tears suddenly flowed out.
"Okay, I won't run, I will never run.
Young Master, what I said to you, Shi A's life has not been in vain. Now the people in Xudu regard me as a scorpion tiger and can't hide away... Haha, your own troubles are not over yet, but you come here to provoke me like this
Trouble. Young Master, aren’t you afraid that there will be more trouble when the time comes?”
"Bah, it's such a big trouble, I'll help you handle it!"
Cao Peng smiled.
He let go of Shi A and said, "Okay, Mr. Wenju is waiting for me upstairs. I won't bother you anymore."
You first come to my residence of Marquis Fengche to stay, and when I come back, our brothers will have a nice glass of wine, and if you have anything to say, we’ll talk about it then."
Shi A, nodded slightly.
He suddenly lowered his voice and said in Cao Peng's ear: "Be careful, Zhou Buyi is upstairs."
Cao Peng was startled when he heard this, and then sneered.
"The kid with a yellow mouth, he counts as a ball!"
Shi A also smiled, cupped his hands, and stepped aside.
Cao Peng strode into Yuxiu Tower. The waiter who looked like a foreman came over with a flattering smile, "Boss Shi, slow down... I will take you to see the shopkeeper right now, and I will send you there in person later."
Hou Mansion. Boss Shi, you are not interesting enough. Since you know Mr. Peng, why not tell him earlier. Hehe, from now on, I will have to rely on Boss Shi to take care of me. Please come with me, come with me!"
Shi Ah smiled.
He was not polite, but became extremely calm.
Three years, almost three years!
What hasn’t he seen in the past three years?
Nowadays, Shi'a's heart is as calm as water, and he has long lost the fierceness and pride of the past.
Therefore, he had nothing to say to the guy. He just nodded and said softly: "Second brother, please lead the way."
Although he still limped in his steps and looked very awkward, Shi'a's chest had already puffed up and he followed the waiter to find the shopkeeper.
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Kong Rong held a banquet on the third floor of Yuxiu Tower.
Cao Peng reported his name, and a waiter led the way to the third floor.
Before I walked into the Accord, I heard a fierce quarrel coming from inside. It seemed that many people were arguing in the Accord.
Cao Peng stood at the door and waved his hand to signal the waiter to leave.
After listening quietly for a moment, a cold smile suddenly appeared on his face.
Taking a deep breath, Cao Peng opened the door of the Accord, stepped in, and held hands with everyone in the pavilion, "Cao is late, please don't blame me!"
