In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, raising private soldiers was not a big deal.
Especially after experiencing the turmoil of the weak government and the turmoil of many princes, anyone with some wealth will raise private soldiers as a way to preserve their own capital. The situation in the north is relatively better, and the raising of private soldiers is mainly concentrated in the Jingchu and Wuyue areas.
.Remember how arrogant and powerful the little overlords Sun Ce and Sun Bofu were at the beginning, but when facing the Jiangdong nobles, they had to maintain a low-key posture most of the time.
During Sun Ce's lifetime, in addition to conquering the world, he also weakened the power of the Jiangdong gentry.
How to weaken?
It's very simple, just annex their private soldiers.
The situation of the gentry in the Jingchu area is somewhat different from that of the gentry in Jiangdong.
This is mainly focused on Liu Biao's policies. Liu Biao governed Jingzhou, so the conflicts in the Jingxiang area were relatively alleviated. At the same time, because of Liu Biao's indulgence of the Jingxiang family, many families blatantly raised private soldiers to prevent dangers before they happened. Wenpin only raised two
Thousands of private soldiers, to be honest, is not too much. People like Cai Mao and others almost regarded the entire Jingzhou Navy as their own private property, and Liu Biao did not pursue it.
Now, Wenpin is willing to hand over his private soldiers.
Regardless of the number of people, it showed his attitude.
The most important thing is that Wenpin is willing to let his adopted son serve under Cao Peng, which further proves his sincerity. Some people may say, what is the point of just an adopted son? Why didn't Wenpin hand over his biological son?
In fact, Wenpin really had no sons. He had many wives and concubines at home, but he only gave birth to four daughters. This Wenwu was adopted from his elder brother in his early years.
In the original history, Wenpin died of illness and had no sons.
The person who succeeded him was precisely the civil and military officer who was about to serve under Cao Peng.
With Wenpin's guarantee, Cao Peng finally felt relieved. When Lu Mao returned, his luggage was ready. Cao Peng asked Lu Mao and Kou Feng to lead 800 tooth soldiers out of the city to meet Pang De. Then he and Wenpin went together
I went to visit brothers Kuai Yue and Kuai Liang, and after informing them of the situation, I asked them to rest assured. I also told Kuai Yue that if anything happened, I could send someone to find him in the military camp.
As soon as everything was settled, Cao Peng, accompanied by Wenpin, arrived at Cao Jun's camp twenty miles north of the city.
After a few more pleasantries with Wenpin, Wenpin said goodbye and left.
Cao Peng sent Wenpin outside the camp gate. After watching Wenpin leave, he turned around and asked, "Junyi, Lingming, why are you here?"
"Sir, please follow me."
Pang De and Zhang He glanced at each other and turned sideways to greet each other.
The three of them accompanied Cao Peng and headed straight for the rear army camp. After stopping outside a small tent, Zhang He said softly: "Sir, please go into the tent and speak."
"you……"
Cao Peng found that Pang De and Zhang He looked at the three people and seemed to have no intention of entering the account, which made him even more surprised.
This shows that there is someone else in the small tent. And this person's status should be higher than that of Pound and the other three. Which one could it be?
Cao Peng frowned, then immediately raised the curtain and stepped inside.
Jia Viper?
In the small tent, large pieces of butter wax as thick as a child's arm were stuck on two thick pillars.
In the middle, there was a man sitting behind a long desk, holding a volume of "Thirty-six Strategies" in his hand, reading with gusto. When he saw Cao Peng coming in, he raised his head and smiled slightly, "Youxue, sit down quickly."
"Mr. Jia, how could you..."
Cao Peng recognized at a glance that the person was Jia Xu, and couldn't help but feel even more confused.
Jia Xu stood up, stepped forward and took Cao Peng's arm. After making him sit down, he ordered a junior high school student to bring honey syrup and said with a smile: "Youxue came to Xiangyang this time, and it can be said that he has done a lot of hard work. Jingzhou
Being able to present the letter of surrender so smoothly is all thanks to the efforts of Youxue."
"Mr. Jia, please stop saying such nonsense to me.
You appear here... let me think about it, you must have been entrusted by the Prime Minister to come here... and your mission... could it be that Fancheng big-eared thief?"
I have been working with Jia Xu for a year, and the relationship between the two is very familiar.
Compared to the time when they were plotting against each other, they still bicker now, but most of the time they are joking. Cao Peng and Jia Xu talk very casually, without any worries. If it were another person, Cao Peng would
It must not be so direct. Jia Xu laughed loudly and nodded repeatedly. A glimmer of admiration flashed in his small triangular eyes.
"I knew I couldn't hide it from you!"
Jia Xu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "To tell you the truth, it was the Prime Minister who sent me here.
Liu Xuande is a man with deep scheming and clever methods. Although your friend died in the battle under Wuyin City, there are still capable people around you who can help you, so we should not underestimate him. The Prime Minister does not want Liu Xuande to slip away again, so he ordered me to come and help you.
, get rid of Liu Bei to relieve the worries of his confidants.
I came here in secret this time and didn't want anyone to know.
The Prime Minister has left Xudu and will arrive in Nanyang soon... The Prime Minister is worried that once Liu Bei sees that the situation is not going well, he will definitely run away, which will definitely cause trouble in the future."
Cao Peng heard this, took a deep breath, and nodded in agreement.
"I think so too.
The big-eared thief ordered Lu Ji to capture Liqiu yesterday, and I felt that he wanted to escape. I was thinking about where he was going to escape, and my husband came right away. It was just right, so I will explain the situation here to him first. Please also ask.
Sir, can you clarify my doubts... Also, why are Jun and Yi here?"
"Jun Yi and I are here to cooperate with you.
They will leave soon and go to Baishui Township to take charge of Zidan's troops. Zidan will return to Xinye and be dispatched by Hou Yuanrang...
Both Jun and Yi are good at fighting, and with their help, they will definitely be able to help you."
When Cao Peng heard this, he immediately reacted.
I'm afraid Cao Jun in Baishui Township has already increased his troops...
Zhang He had a superior view of the two of them. Not only was he superb in martial arts, but he was also quite strategic. This did not mean that Cao Zhen was not good, but that compared to Zhang He, Cao Zhen was still a little immature. Thinking of this, Cao Peng calmed down.
, took a sip of honey syrup, and began to tell Jia Xu about the situation in Xiangyang.
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Just when the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry arrived in Xiangyang, a fierce battle began between Lu Ji and Wang Wei in Liqiu, twenty miles east of the city.
The two sides fought fiercely for three hours. In the end, Lu Ji was defeated and fled Liqiu, retreating thirty miles to set up camp.
Wang Wei took advantage of the situation and stationed in Liqiu to rest and reorganize his troops. At the same time, he ordered people to report to Xiangyang and report the victory with Madam Cai and Liu Cong. Madam Cai was overjoyed when she learned that Lu Ji had been defeated. She immediately ordered people to go to Liqiu to reward the three armies. At the same time, in Xiangyang
A banquet was held in the city to entertain the city's wealthy gentry and celebrities. Cao Peng was also ordered to come to the banquet. Seeing the hustle and bustle of the banquet, he couldn't help but frown slightly, feeling a little uneasy.
The banquet started after nightfall and lasted for a full hour without ending.
Cai Mao and Zhang Yun were both drunk and unconscious. Cao Peng sat aside and secretly observed the people at the banquet. He drank a lot of wine, but his mind was very clear. From time to time, he chatted with Wenpin who was serving wine beside him.
sentence, but most of the time, he smiled and said nothing.
The wine has passed three rounds, and the food has passed the five flavors.
The sound of silk and bamboo sounds, and the sound of drums and music.
Singers and dancers danced gracefully in the court, eliciting a series of cheers from time to time.
The figures of the girls are very soft, and their faces are particularly charming. Unfortunately, Cao Peng has been reborn for eleven years, but he still can't understand the dance of the ancients. No matter how good the dancer is, he is not interested. On the contrary, he is more interested
, talk to Wenpin and talk about some marching arrangements.
Today, Cao Peng carries the name of a famous general.
Coupled with the publication of "Thirty-Six Strategies", he became a hidden master of military art.
Although "Thirty-Six Strategies" is now mainly circulated in Xudu, Chang'an and Luoyang, this does not prevent Wenpin from reading it.
After Cao Peng came to Xiangyang, he presented Wenpin with a volume of "Thirty-Six Strategies".
Therefore, the two of them had many things in common, and they talked about the Thirty-Six Stratagems with great interest and enthusiasm.
At first, Liu Cong didn't pay attention. However, Mrs. Cai discovered that Cao Peng didn't seem to be interested in singing and dancing. She sent a message to someone to tell Liu Cong to get closer to Cao Peng as much as possible. In name, Liu Cong was Cao Peng's
The student then stepped forward to toast Cao Peng.
Listening to the two people talking about the art of war, Liu Cong sat down and listened curiously.
Speaking of which, this child is also a poor person.
Cao Peng was not disgusted with Liu Cong. Since he was willing to listen, he simply took out the Thirty-six Strategies and explained them in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.
Wen Ping on the side asked questions from time to time, which made Liu Cong gain a lot.
Just when Cao Peng was in the middle of talking, he suddenly saw Cai Zhong looking panicked and running to the court.
He came to Cao Peng and Wenpin and said in a low voice: "General Zhongye, we just received the report of the expedition, and there is something strange in Fancheng."
Something strange happens in Fancheng?
Cao Peng shivered, and his drunkenness immediately subsided.
He and Wenpin looked at each other, stood up at the same time, and were about to walk out.
But I heard Liu Cong's childish voice suddenly coming from behind me, "Sir, can the student come with you?"
"ah?"
Cao Peng was startled and turned to look at Liu Cong.
But they saw a pair of dark eyes, filled with excitement and curiosity, and a hint of prayer. Cao Peng and Wenpin looked at each other and nodded.
No matter what, Liu Cong is his student.
No matter how sincere Liu Cong was, since he was his teacher, Cao Peng would not be stingy.
In this way, Cao Peng and Wenpin took Liu Cong and Cai He and left in a hurry. Their sudden departure naturally attracted the attention of many people. After all, Liu Cong is now the lord of Jingzhou, and Cao Peng is
Where is Cao Cao's representative, Wenpin? He is in charge of the safety of Xiangyang. If these three people suddenly left the table, something big must have happened. Someone immediately informed Mrs. Cai, but Mrs. Cai was not worried at all.
"Cong'er, you have indeed grown up!"
She asked Liu Cong to become Cao Peng's disciple, in order to find a backer for Liu Cong.
Now, Liu Cong is willing to be with Cao Peng, isn't it just what she wants? Mrs. Cai knows very well that Cao Peng will never let Liu Cong be involved in danger. It can only benefit Liu Cong in the future. However, it can give Liu Cong a long experience.
, she immediately frowned, showing a look of worry.
"Where is the Grand Governor?"
"The governor was drunk and resting in the wing."
Mrs. Cai was even more dissatisfied: Do you think you, Cai Mao, just need that little wine?
The banquet I held was actually to appease the Xiangyang gentry. The result was good, those people didn't drink too much, but you drank too much... It really can't be a big deal. Is it really a suitable choice for you to take charge of the Cai family in the future?
