He hoped that Cao Peng could defect to Cao Cao with him, so that they could support each other in the future. And Xiahou Lan's experience also made Wei Yan feel sad. In any case, he was born as a white horse and a loyal follower, and he was the most powerful person in the world.
One of the few elites.
Xia Houlan's martial arts skills are actually not too bad.
Although he is not as good as Wei Yan, if he has a good background, he will be reused wherever he is placed.
But for his misdeeds, he was first punished by Gongsun Zan, and later came to Xiahou Dun's camp. He was just an ordinary military prince and was of no use at all.
Wei Yan began to be grateful to Cao Peng. If it weren't for Cao Peng, he would have gone to Cao Cao with his head covered. Wouldn't he be the same as Xia Houlan?
If Cao Peng also defected to Cao Cao, no matter how difficult it was, he could still have someone to discuss it with, right? It would be better than him fighting alone there.
When Cao Peng woke up again, it was already dark.
Most of the swelling on my back has been reduced. At least there is no problem in wearing clothes and armor. Although I am still unable to exercise strenuously, I can still ride a horse and ride on the road.
Dian Wei told Cao Peng their thoughts.
Naturally, Cao Peng would not object...
He was also thinking about how to get home. Now that Dian and Wei were willing to go with him, they would be able to take care of each other on the way, which would at least ensure his safety. So, Cao Peng agreed without even thinking about it. Of course.
In addition to considering his own safety, Cao Peng had another idea. He didn't know what the current situation was at home. If, just if...
Of course, if everything goes well, everyone is happy.
But if something unexpected happens, having one more person by your side will naturally provide you with more protection.——
That night, Cao Peng and others set off.
Although Dawanggang is far away from Wancheng, it is still within the jurisdiction of Wancheng. God knows when and what will happen?
So, taking advantage of the darkness, the four people embarked on a twists and turns of escape.
For Cao Peng, it is also the way home...
As Wei Yan said, the road to the west is not difficult.
At this time, all Zhang Xiu's attention was focused on the banks of Yushui, and he had no experience paying attention to his own backyard. Along the way, he did not encounter any big trouble. Wei Yan also came up with an idea, that is, to find a way to replace Wan
The armor of the city army. This is not too troublesome. When passing through a small town, Wei Yan and Xia Houlan sneaked into the local government office and stole several sets of armor from the treasury. However, these armors were not suitable for
For Cao Peng, it seemed a bit heavy! Fortunately, he was no longer seriously injured, otherwise it would have been another troublesome matter.
At the cattle and horse market in Liguo County, Xiahou Lan came forward and bought two inferior horses.
Four people and four horses arrived at Tuanshui almost without any obstruction. Although they encountered some soldiers and horses on the way, Wei Yan intervened to stop them. The extremely homeless local dialect of Nanyang County made it difficult for people to have any impression of them.
No doubt. We changed direction at Turbulent River and walked for another whole day before arriving at Rangxian County.
For safety reasons, Cao Peng and others did not enter the city.
Go directly around the outside of Rangxian City and head towards Anzhong.
After passing Rang County, it is actually equivalent to leaving the scope of Zhang Xiu's rule. But there is still another trouble, that is, the clothes and horses must be replaced.
The two Xiliang horses both bear the logo of the Wancheng Army, so it is easy for others to spot their flaws.
Even if Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao are allies, a sudden appearance of several Wancheng troops armed with swords and guns under Liu Biao's rule will still cause conflicts.
Therefore, Cao Peng suggested selling the Xiliang horses!
At the junction of Rang County and Anzhong, there is a carriage and horse market.
Wei Yan came forward and exchanged two Xiliang horses for one hundred and eighty five baht coins. Originally, it was forbidden to buy and sell war horses privately. However, due to the shortage of horses in Jingzhou, Liu Biao also turned a blind eye to the sale of horses.
One eye, one eye closed. The carriage and horse market at the junction of Rang County and Anzhong is itself a black market approved by Liu Biao. Here, you have goods and I have money. As for the provenance of the goods, who cares?
Which trading house can establish a firm foothold in this black market without the backing of the Jingxiang family?
After that, Wei Yan spent another 30 yuan on a car in the carriage market.
The car is a good car and very well made.
After harnessing two horses, the four of them changed their clothes again. Then Cao Peng suddenly transformed into a richly dressed Huang Gongzi of Jiangxia.
Wei Yan became a coachman and changed his name to Huang Bushe.
Dian Wei became a bodyguard, named Wei Dian.
Xia Houlan had a handsome appearance. After changing his clothes, he became elegant and polite, so he became the accountant of the Huang family in Jiangxia, named Huang Lan.
In short, when the four people came under the rule of Anzhong County, they all changed their faces.
"Afu, your idea is really good."
Wei Yan drove the carriage with a smile on his face.
As for Dian Wei, sitting next to Wei Yan, he also looked relaxed.
Only Xia Houlan was a little unhappy because Cao Peng picked up a few strands of his hair and stuck them on his mouth, which made him feel very uncomfortable during the walk.
He even felt that Cao Peng did it deliberately to avenge himself for hurting him.
But he had to admit that with a beard stuck on his mouth, a white robe, and sitting there, he really looked like a bookkeeper.
The two-foot-long silver spear, the dragon-queen broadsword, and Dian Wei's pair of iron halberds were all placed in the carriage.
Cao Peng was sitting in the carriage, looking like a noble man. But most of the time, he was walking to contact Twelve Duanjin in order to recover as soon as possible.
"Brother Wei, we have passed Anzhong now, how should we go?"
Wei Yan raised his whip and cracked it in the air.
"Tonight we will rest at the foot of Xinghua Mountain. We will go north early tomorrow morning. By about noon, we can bypass Niyang County and arrive at Nanju."
For some reason, Cao Peng's heart trembled for no reason.
After passing the south, you will find Jiyang...
Xinghua Mountain is located fifteen miles away from Nieyang County.
There is a local saying that "the Xinghua Mountain with its head raised, the Lanxi River with its feet in the water". The Xinghua Mountain and the Lanxi River are the two major landscapes of Niyang.
Measuring; the water of Lanxi is gushing and flowing, full of interest.
Under a bright moon, the Orchid River surrounds Xinghua Mountain, and the mountains and rivers complement each other.
Cao Peng stopped at the bank of Lanxi River and silently watched the rapid flow of the stream.
Standing here, you can overlook the ancient city of Niyang. In Cao Peng's mind, a beautiful face that seemed to be smiling but also angry appeared.
His eyes were a little sad, and his thoughts were spinning a thousand times. He knew that this incident had nothing to do with her, but everything seemed to be caused by her.
Cao Peng sighed forcefully and rubbed his face.
Behind him, a bonfire burned brightly.
Wei Yan and Xia Houlan have both fallen asleep.
Dian Wei sat beside the campfire, dazed.
Cao Peng walked over, sat down next to him, looked at the bonfire, and was in a daze...
"Afu, are you worried?"
"kindness!"
"...Are you worried about your parents?"
Cao Peng raised his head and saw Dian Wei's big black face. At this time, there was a hint of concern on the face of that fierce look.
"Brother Dian, you better stop laughing!"
"Why?"
"Didn't anyone tell you that your smile looks uglier?"
The smile on Dian Wei's face suddenly froze.
These days of traveling together made him fall in love with Cao Peng even more.
This is a kind of love without any entanglement of interests. It is a kind of love that elders have for younger generations.
And what about Cao Peng? When talking to Dian Wei, he didn’t have too many scruples. He was a very down-to-earth person and very simple. Talking with him was even more relaxed than when he was with Wei Yan. Sometimes, Cao Peng
Peng would still criticize Dian Wei, but Dian Wei never got angry.
"I am an unfilial son!"
"Why do you say that?"
"My mother gave birth to me, and my father raised me... I had nothing to repay my parents, but I always caused trouble for them. When I was a child, I had poor health, and my mother sold the ancestral hairpin in order to get talisman water for me. Unexpectedly
, but was framed... In anger, I killed that person, which resulted in my father and my mother leaving their homes and far away from their homeland. I thought that by settling down, I could repay them well, but I didn't want to..."
Cao Peng took a deep breath, with a look of pain on his face.
In the previous life, his parents were implicated because of him; in this life, it is still the same!
The closer he got to Jiyang, the more painful Cao Peng was.
He thought of Deng Ji and Wang Mai... He really didn't know how to face his sister and Wang Meng after he went back.
Dian Wei looked at Cao Peng quietly, and after a long time he said in a deep voice: "Ah Fu, if I were your father and mother, I would be proud of you."
"Um?"
"I also have a son, and that guy never lets me worry. Sometimes I get so angry with him that I really want to slap him to death... But he is my son. Even before he was born, blood was flowing in his body.
My blood. Whenever he does something, although I scold him, I feel very happy in my heart. I don't know your parents, but if I know, they won't blame you."
"Yeah?"
"certainly……"
"Then if there is a chance in the future, I would really like to meet that guy of yours who wants you to slap him to death."
Dian Wei was startled and couldn't help but laugh.
"His name is Noriman. You will definitely have the opportunity to get to know him in the future."
Dian Wei said, looking up at the stars.
I don’t know what’s going on with me now?——
The night was uneventful, and early the next morning, the four of them set out on their way home again.
The battle situation in Wancheng has been reported here. When Dian Wei learned that Cao Cao had withdrawn his troops from Nanyang County the day before, he couldn't help but think more highly of Cao Peng. Xia Houlan, including Xia Houlan, was also secretly frightened.
, Cao Peng’s previous analysis was actually correct.
Following Cao Cao's defeat in Wancheng, wealthy families from all over Nanyang began to oppose Cao Cao.
These forces were nothing in the past. But when Zhang Xiu won a great victory and Cao Cao was defeated and retreated to Wuyin, they became extremely large.
Xia Houlan looked at Cao Peng with a hint of reverence.
Cao Peng, on the other hand, looked no different from usual, still very calm...
"Ah Fu, we are gathering in the south just ahead!"
Wei Yan suddenly stopped the carriage, turned around and said to Cao Peng in the carriage.
"Then let's go there."
However, Wei Yan looked solemn and said softly: "There seems to be a traffic jam at the ferry! Everyone coming and going seems to be subject to interrogation."
Cao Peng couldn't help but be startled when he heard this.
Nanjiuju has never set up a checkpoint. When was this checkpoint established?
He hurriedly got out of the carriage, stood on the carriage and looked up. All he saw was the ferry crossing south, and pedestrians were lined up. They were divided into two roads, and those who passed by would be questioned by the brave men.
When I visited Anzhong before, I never encountered this kind of situation.
Didn't it mean that Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu had re-allied? Then why was this level established?
Just when Cao Peng was confused, a group of patrolling Xiangyong passed by the carriage. One of the Xiangyong inadvertently glanced at the carriage. When he saw Cao Peng, he was stunned for a moment. Then he
He walked up to the team leader and whispered a few words. The team leader waved his hand impatiently, and Xiang Yong immediately broke away from the team and got into the sparse forest on the side.
When the patrolling Xiangyong walked away and Cao Peng was about to get into the carriage, Xiangyong suddenly ran out from the sparse forest.
I saw him striding forward, and in the blink of an eye he was approaching the carriage, shouting: "Afu, why are you here? My parents asked me to wait for you here for a long time!"
When Cao Peng heard someone calling his name, he couldn't help but shiver. He quickly turned around and looked at Xiang Yong...
