Sitting in the hall, Kuai Zheng looked at the heroic young man in front of him and couldn't help but sigh that things in this world are impermanent.
Back then, who would have thought that that frail young man would have such achievements today? At that time, he took care of Cao Peng's family out of love for the Pang family in Lumen Mountain. But he didn't expect that today, with the Cao family
It’s really touching that Yidian has made a comeback.
However, Kuai Zheng was very happy and Cao Peng still missed him.
When he recognized him, Cao Peng seemed extremely excited, holding his hand and refusing to let go.
Even the old housekeeper was highly respected by Cao Peng, so he arranged a seat for the old housekeeper. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, people were very concerned about superiority and inferiority. If it were another person, Cao Peng's attitude towards the old housekeeper would be immediately dismissed.
He walked away, even thinking that Cao Peng was humiliating him. But Kuai Zheng was different... He had gone through ups and downs in the past ten years, and all the people who followed him ran away. Only this old housekeeper followed him and took care of him.
.In Kuai Zheng's heart, the old housekeeper is not a slave, but his most trusted relative.
Cao Peng's respect for the old housekeeper, in Kuai Zheng's view, just shows Cao Peng's nostalgia for the past.
"Brother Boping, I asked people to inquire about you later, but I learned that Brother Boping was recalled to Xiangyang. I wonder how you are doing now?"
Cao Peng was really happy.
It is definitely a happy event to meet an old friend again.
Kuai Zheng treated his family well back then, and he kept this love in his heart.
Unexpectedly, when Kuai heard this, he smiled bitterly.
"It's hard to put it into words."
He told Cao Peng roughly what he had experienced in the past ten years, which made Cao Peng sigh.
"Speaking of which, although I was forced by Huang She to take down your father's family, I never felt comfortable in my heart. Later, although I argued hard and tried to get justice, the Huang family was so powerful.
And my status in the clan is not high, so I am of little use.
When I think about it, I feel that I have so many virtuous brothers."
Everyone can say nice things. As a disciple of the Kuai family, Kuai Zheng naturally understands the art of speaking.
He recounted the trivial events of the past, but did not blame Cao Peng for causing him harm, but only said that he felt guilty for failing to protect Cao Ji's family.
The more guilty he felt, the more guilty Cao Peng felt.
No matter what Kuai Zheng had at the time, he wanted to safeguard the interests of his family. But after all, he had suffered so many years of hardships because of himself. Ten years! Counting the days, it was ten years since he went to Nine Girls City. How can one person
How many decades were there? What's more, it was the most critical decade for Kuai Zheng... Today, Kuai Zheng is in his thirties. But his aging appearance makes him look as if he is forty years old.
Cao Peng gritted his teeth and said, "Brother, please don't say the word shame. If you say that, wouldn't you be offending my younger brother?
Now that brother is here, don’t leave! Although I am not talented and cannot have a big future with my brother, I am still somewhat sure of getting ahead. As for those who humiliated you back then, it is not that you will not retaliate, but the time has not come. One day, little brother
I will seek justice for my brother."
When the old housekeeper heard this, he quickly stood up and thanked him.
"Mr. Peng, my young master doesn't need any justice, but I just want Mr. Peng to come forward and get my young master back."
"how?"
"Back then, the young lady and the young master broke off their engagement and took the young master with them.
My young master thinks about it day and night, hoping to reunite with the young master. However, the young master’s family is very powerful, and the family is unwilling to stand up for the young master, so that the young master... The young master wants nothing else, he only hopes that the young master will not do it.
Taking someone else’s surname and insulting the reputation of our ancestors.”
Cao Peng raised his head and looked towards Kuai Zheng.
After a while, he sighed softly, "May I ask who the girl's family is and where she came from?"
"That's the Lingling Liu family."
Lingling Liu family?
Couldn't that be Zhou Buyi's mother's family?
Cao Peng frowned, and after pondering for a moment, he suddenly said loudly: "Bohou, are you here?"
"Master!"
Du Ji quickly walked into the hall and bowed.
Cao Peng said: "With my name in mind, I immediately sent someone to Wuling to talk to Wuling Governor Liu Xianxian and asked him to hand over Brother Boping's son to him. I owe him a favor."
Liu Xian was the prefect of Wuling and belonged to the typical Cao sect.
He was very inclined to the Cao family, and was favored by Cao Cao, so he was given the post of Wuling Prefect.
Although Mr. Liu is not a leader in the Liu family, his status is not too low... After all, a senior official with a salary of two thousand stone cannot be compared with Liu Ba, the most outstanding talent in the Liu family. That's right.
Because of this, Liu Xian's voice in the family still has some weight. Cao Peng and Liu Xian have no friendship. But this does not prevent Liu Xian from being willing to make friends with Cao Peng.
What's more, Cao Peng is no longer a criminal.
In terms of rank, the Nanyang Prefect, who is worth two thousand shi, is two levels higher than Liu Xian, the Wuling Prefect who is worth 2,000 shi...
Kuai Zheng couldn't help but burst into tears. He stood up and bowed his head to the ground.
"The kindness of a good brother will never be forgotten."
Cao Peng said with a smile: "Brother Boping, you and I have known each other for ten years, so we'd better not say any more nonsense.
When you and I, brothers, meet today, we will definitely get drunk before resting.
However, I believe that Bo Ping must have a mission when he comes to me here. You can just say it, and I will never refuse if you can agree... After we have discussed the business, I will ask the old housekeeper to go back and report. You stay and wait for me.
Once we are familiar with the situation, we will definitely make proper arrangements with Brother Boping."
When Cao Peng spoke, he didn't mince words, but got straight to the point.
But the more this happened, the more excited Kuai Zheng became.
He took a deep breath and said to Cao Peng: "Xian brother, you talk like this, I really don't know how you got to where you are today."
There was a bit more lightness in his words, and he even made fun of Cao Peng.
"I can also beat around the bush..."
But it depends on who you are dealing with. If you are not familiar with him, or you don’t like him, I don’t mind being frivolous with him. But my brother and I are old friends. Why do you need to play tricks when talking to friends? If so.
It’s better to drink two glasses of wine to feel refreshed.”
Kuai Zheng couldn't help but smile when he heard this.
"I came here this time to deliver a letter on the order of the elders of the clan."
Kuai Zheng spoke and looked towards the old housekeeper.
But the old housekeeper took off his cloth robe, tore open his jacket, took out a letter, and presented it to Cao Peng with both hands.
Cao Peng took the letter, opened it in person, and read it quickly.
Kuai Liang didn't say anything big in his heart, he just said that he has a nephew, Kuai Zheng, and I heard that you are an old friend of Mr. Cao. Now that he is in Jingxiang, he has no future, so he wants to ask Mr. Cao to make arrangements for him.
After a while, there will be someone to take care of him in the future. The letter also mentioned Pang Degong, saying that Degong came in and was not in good health, and asked him to carry the letter with Cao Peng, asking him if he had read the "Book of Secretaries" thoroughly.
I think back then, when Duke Pound taught Cao Peng the Book of Documents, to a certain extent, he already recognized Cao Peng as his disciple.
It was just a twist of fate that Cao Peng later became a disciple of Hu Zhao...
There is nothing in Kuai Liang's letter that talks about official business, but there is a different meaning everywhere.
After Cao Peng finished reading the letter, he was silent.
He generally understood what Kuai Liang meant. In fact, he hoped that he would not raise weapons in Jingxiang and maintain peace in Jingxiang.
"Old housekeeper."
"Sir, what are your orders?"
"I beg you to go back and tell Liang Gong that my friend came out of Nanyang in accordance with the imperial decree. He only wanted to bring peace to Jingxiang. He had no ill intentions. However, since ancient times, the whole world has been the land of the royal family... I came here on orders.
, is an order from heaven. But here in Nanyang, there are two governors. It is very difficult for me to say that one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers. Now the prime minister's expedition to the northern border is to revitalize the Han Dynasty.
But there are always some cowards who secretly stir up trouble and stir up trouble.
There have been constant wars in Nanyang over the years. Liu Jingzhou and the Prime Minister are both sensible people, but villains have caused mischief, resulting in constant conflicts. The result can only be that the people of Jingxiang will suffer a lot... This
It is definitely not what I expected, nor what a good man expected. I have always believed that things in Jingzhou are governed by the people of Jingzhou. Think of our nine counties of Jingxiang. Since ancient times, we have been a land of abundant resources, natural treasures, outstanding people, and a place where elites have emerged in large numbers. How come today, we have to see
The look in the eyes of outsiders, the instigation of outsiders? This is the misfortune of Jingzhou and the misfortune of Jingren people."
Cao Peng's words definitely hit the mark.
Even Kuai was standing by and nodded repeatedly.
"What my dear brother said is true. The affairs of Jingzhou are governed by the people of Jingzhou. Why do outsiders need to intervene?"
Who is this outsider referring to?
it goes without saying……
Cao Peng didn't explain, and Kuai Zheng didn't say it either, but everyone knew it well: Liu Bei!
Things in Jingzhou are governed by the people of Jingzhou.
Cao Peng undoubtedly told Kuai Liang clearly about his principles and policies, and even the principles and policies that Cao Cao would implement in the future. And these six words are also the key. The old steward heard Cao Peng and Kuai Zheng mention these six words repeatedly
, how can I still not understand the meaning?
For the other words, just remember them.
The key is these six words, you must not remember them wrong...
It was impossible for Cao Peng to give Kuai Liang a written response, and presumably that was not the result Kuai Liang wanted to see.
As long as these six words are used, the old housekeeper is enough to explain to Kuai Liang.
"In this case, my old servant will set off immediately."
"slow!"
Cao Peng called the old housekeeper and asked him to bring him a new and gorgeous dress, which he would put on himself in the future.
"Sir, how can this be done?"
"Old housekeeper, when my brother-in-law and I went to Jiu Nu City, you personally saw me off, my friend. I will keep this affection in my heart. I have arranged for a carriage and horse to send the old housekeeper back. See you now.
Your Majesty, I also hope that the old housekeeper will come back soon. I believe that Brother Boping will care about you very much. Don’t let him worry too much. When the old housekeeper comes back, I don’t think Brother Boping will have a great future."
When the old housekeeper heard this, he couldn't help but burst into tears.
He has been loyal all his life, and what he hopes for is that one day Kuai Zheng will become famous.
"Don't worry, Mr. Peng, my old servant still wants to come back early and enjoy two days of happiness with Mr. Peng..."
Kuai Zheng stood aside and couldn't help but burst into tears.
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After the old housekeeper left, Cao Peng held a banquet in the mansion to honor Kuai Zheng.
He was not in a hurry to make arrangements for Kuai Zheng, and Kuai Zheng did not ask. That night, Kuai Zheng stayed in the mansion and waited for the old housekeeper to come back.
Kuai Zheng was really tired after running all the way.
In addition, I drank a lot of wine, so I went back to the room and fell asleep.
Cao Peng couldn't sleep, so after drinking a bowl of sobering soup, he went to the study and looked through official documents.
Before I knew it, the night was already deep.
Just when Cao Peng was about to blow out the lights and go to rest, he heard someone tapping lightly on the door of the study, "Uncle, I have something to discuss with you."
