"I was entrusted by Mr. Xuan Shuo, and there are letters to prove it."
The visitor did not give his name, but said a name that surprised Cao Peng.
Mr. Xuan Shuo?
Isn’t that Li Ru!
Li Ru left Hexi two years ago and went to Chengdu to take charge of the overall situation. In the past two years, he rarely sent letters, and Cao Peng only learned about Li Ru's situation from the news from the Hexi Chamber of Commerce. It is said that Li Ru was in Chengdu
I'm doing well and feel quite at home.
And the name he used in Chengdu was Xuan Shuo.
"Sir, please follow my government office."
Cao Peng waved his hand and asked the man to leave with him.
The visitor was not polite. He took the reins from one of the guards and climbed on the horse. At the same time, Cao Peng praised Fu Huan a few more words and asked him to lead the people to continue the inspection, and then led his followers away. Along the way,
Cao Peng and the man didn't talk, they just walked silently.
When he arrived at the government office, Cao Peng invited someone to come to the study with him to talk.
He asked someone to prepare honey water. After taking a sip, he said, "Where is the letter?"
"The letter is here."
The visitor took out a letter from the interlayer of the robe. It could be seen that he was very careful and even made a special interlayer in the interlayer. In this way, even if someone tore the interlayer of the robe, it would still be intact.
There was a layer of cover. He presented the letter to Cao Peng with both hands. Cao Peng took it, but did not open it immediately and read it. Instead, he put the letter on the case and stared at the visitor with bright eyes.
"We still don't know your name, sir."
"I am here to rectify the law and support the people in the wind."
This was originally just a very ordinary notification of names, but it made Cao Peng's heart tremble, and the rhythm of his fingers tapping on the desk was also disrupted.
"The law is upright, the law is filial and upright?"
This time, it was Fazheng's turn to be surprised.
"Young master, do you also know the law and be filial and upright?"
Of course I know, how could I not know.
You are the hero who led Liu Bei to take control of Xichuan and establish the Shu Han Dynasty. After Liu Bei succeeded in capturing Yizhou, he awarded Fazheng a high position. Among the Shu Han group, his status was second only to Zhuge Liang. Later, it was Fazheng who provided advice and encouraged Liu Bei.
He captured Hanzhong and offered a plan to kill Xia Houyuan. After Liu Bei became the king of Hanzhong, Fa Zheng was appointed as Shangshu Ling and Guard General... Even Zhuge Liang admired Fa Zheng's ingenious strategies. Such a person, Cao Cao
How could Peng not know his name and origin?
However, isn’t Fazheng from Yizhou?
Why does his accent sound like he is from Guanzhong... and he himself said that he is from Fufengxian County. This "Xinren" means people from Fufengxian County. Is this guy from Guanzhong? Or maybe it has something to do with history.
The Fa Zheng above is not the same person?
But he also said that his name is Fa Xiaozhi!
And since he came from Yizhou, he couldn't be wrong.
Thinking of this, Cao Peng had already stood up, walked around the desk and walked to the front of Fazheng, "I didn't expect that Mr. Xiaozhi would be in front of me. I have offended many people just now, so I hope you won't be blamed."
When Fazheng heard this, he couldn't help but feel excited in his heart.
He quickly returned the courtesy and said: "The law can only correct a lowly person, how can he receive such a courtesy from the young master?"
Fa Zheng was not polite, but spoke from the bottom of his heart. He was originally from Yi County, Fufeng County, and his father, Fa Yan, was also a senior scholar in Guanzhong at that time. Later, he was dismissed from office because he offended the powerful, and finally died in depression. In the first year of Jian'an,
At that time, there was great chaos in Guanzhong. When the Han Emperor returned to the east, Li Jue and Guo Si had conflicts again and attacked each other, causing the land of Guanzhong to be filled with smoke and chaos. In this case, Fazheng and his fellow countryman Mengda took refuge in Shu and fled to Shu.
Liu Zhang.
Little did he know that when he arrived in Chengdu, Fa Zheng realized that things were difficult.
He had no foundation. Although he was taken in by Liu Zhang, he was not valued by Liu Zhang. In contrast, Meng Da, a fellow countryman, was highly regarded because of his excellent martial arts and military service. He was valued by Liu Zhang's confidant general Zhang Ren and was promoted to the rank of captain. Fa Zheng relied on
With Meng Da's support, he could barely survive in Chengdu. However, because of his downfall during this period, he made friends with many celebrities in Chengdu. The upcoming Zhang Song is one of them.
In the seventh year of Jian'an, Fa Zheng stayed in Yizhou for seven years before being appointed magistrate of Xindu County on Zhang Song's recommendation.
However, Xindu is also an extremely complicated place, and Fazheng himself is not a figure who is good at internal politics. Faced with the complicated relationships, he stayed in Xindu for three years and finally had to leave sadly. Fortunately, Zhang Song
After returning to Chengdu, he served as acting military commander.
What is a military commander?
In short, it is a position similar to that of a staff officer in later generations.
When something happens in the army, you can go over and listen in and make some suggestions. Of course, whether they will be adopted is another matter.
Isn’t there a saying in later generations?
If the staff officer is not a leader, he will not fart loudly.
What's more, Fa Zheng, the military council captain, is still an agent.
Even if he has a good idea, who will take it to heart? Therefore, the position of Military Council Lieutenant is actually a position given to Zhang Song for his sake. The salary is only 600 dan. In Chengdu,
In such a prosperous place, life can be imagined to be difficult.
After Li Ru began to disrupt Yizhou's economy, the cost of living in Chengdu also increased.
Although Fazheng does not need to rely on help from others, it is still very difficult to live in Chengdu.
It was under this situation that Fazheng met Li Ru. However, he did not know Li Ru's true identity. He only knew that his name was Yuan Xuanshuo and that he was quite capable. Li Ru spent a whole year investigating Fazheng.
, I found that this person had a strange plan, which was extraordinary.
So he began to try to win over Fa Zheng, and gradually found out Fa Zheng's thoughts.
Cao Cao conquered Youzhou and established three counties in Huainan; Cao Peng took control of Nanyang and was at war with Liu Bei... Under this situation, Liu Zhang was not thinking about how to develop and grow and stabilize the soaring prices in Chengdu. Instead, he wanted to seek personal gain.
Stay in a corner.
Fazheng felt that it would be difficult to achieve anything by following Liu Zhang.
During several conversations with Li Ru, he unconsciously revealed his desire to find another Mingzhu.
But, to whom?
Liu Bei?
Now there is not even a place to stay, and Fazheng has not considered it.
What about Sun Quan?
Although Sun Quan controls the six counties in Jiangdong, it is also difficult to grow due to geographical restrictions. The Yangtze River natural moat certainly provides a barrier to the six counties in Jiangdong, but it also blocks the possibility of Jiangdong's pursuit of the Central Plains. Under such circumstances, it seems that the only choice is
Cao Cao is alone.
However, Cao Cao has countless talented people under his command.
Fa Zheng has no reputation, no backers, and no qualifications. It is very difficult for him to gain a foothold.
To use a very "Three Kingdoms" saying, that is: suffering from no introduction...
At the same time, he didn't know much about Cao Cao and couldn't figure out what kind of person Cao Cao was. At this time, Li Ru made suggestions for him.
"I heard someone say that there is a person under Prime Minister Cao who is extremely talented and has a great mind.
He is from Prime Minister Cao's family, and he is trusted by him. He once wrote an inscription on a humble house, and was praised by the world for his noble moral character. Three of his articles have been handed down and are known to scholars all over the world. He once helped his brother to build Haixi.
, created the prosperous land of Huaihe and Huaihe today.
This man valued righteousness because Lü Bu lent him two hundred tiger swords. After Lü Bu's death, he risked his life and fortune to send Lü Bu's family overseas.
This person is very affectionate, and because his sworn brother was killed, he did not hesitate to abandon his studies and go out to take revenge.
This man had great virtues. During the Battle of Guandu, he beheaded Yan Liang and punished Wen Chou. For the sake of the lives of tens of thousands of people, he knelt in front of the hall, which forced Prime Minister Cao to agree to escort the people to evacuate. In the Battle of Yanjin, this man did not care about his life.
, to rescue Prime Minister Cao from danger. But because an elder in his family was killed, he broke into the house of the general protecting the country in anger, killed the unruly slave, and lived in seclusion for three years.
This person has great righteousness!
At that time, Linyi Marquis Liu Guang was sent as an envoy to the Xiongnu. In order to save the face of the imperial court, he sacrificed his life.
Later, he went out to control Hexi, pacified the Qiang and Hu, stabilized the border fortress, fought with horses, captured Jincheng, and recaptured Longxi...
If your filial piety and uprightness can be valued by this person, you will definitely have a great future. I heard people say that among his descendants, the worst one today is a high-ranking official with a thousand stones.
I wonder if Xiaozhi has any intention?"
Fa Zheng was a little confused at first, but after hearing it, he suddenly realized it.
"Could it be that what you sir are talking about is the famous Cao Sanpian, Gongzi Peng?"
Fa Zheng was from Guanzhong, and he was also very concerned about the situation in Guanzhong over the years. Under the governance of the Cao family, Guanzhong was prosperous and stable... But Liangzhou, which was known as a bitter cold land and a barbaric place, is now
It has also become a prosperous place. Especially the opening of the Hexi Trade Road, connecting the Western Regions and the Central Plains. I think back then, Banding set up the Western Regions Protectorate far away, but cut off the connection with the Central Plains a hundred years ago. The opening of the Hexi Corridor made
The entire Guanzhong has benefited a lot. More importantly, with the reopening of the Hexi trade route, the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions have to be cautious. In the last year, Kucha, Dayuezhi and other countries have sent envoys to request surrender.
The majesty of the Han Dynasty in the past seems to be showing up again.
And all this is because Cao and his son have invested a lot of effort in Liangzhou.
The ancients' love for their homeland was far beyond the imagination of later generations. Under Li Ru's persuasion, Fa Zheng thought of returning home.
So, in the spring of the twelfth year of Jian'an, Fazheng immediately went to Chengdu and returned to Guanzhong. After arriving in his hometown of Xi County, he realized that the changes in his hometown had been earth-shaking. And the benefits of Cao Peng's efforts to build Hexi were greatly improved by Cao Ji.
After several years of operation, it has begun to show its signs.
In the eleventh year of Jian'an, Liangzhou ushered in an unprecedented harvest.
In the ninth year since Jian'an, the population has increased from more than 2 million when Cao Peng left to nearly 5 million, which is already comparable to the population of Yuzhou and Yizhou, and even exceeds the total population of Yizhou. Cao Ji did not use a single soldier in Liangzhou
One pawn, but the powerful force displayed made the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions frightened. Many Western Regions businessmen were willing to come to the Central Plains to work, and they also brought huge wealth to Guanzhong.
The population of Guanzhong reached 3 million in the 12th year of Jian'an.
In other words, including Liangzhou, the total population of Qinchuan within 800 miles is nearly 10 million, which is basically the same as the population of the entire Central Plains.
Of course, behind this huge population base, there will inevitably be countless histories of blood and tears. Cao Peng initially established a human trafficking policy. With the help of Tan Zhe and others, more than a hundred slaves were kidnapped from the Mobei grasslands.
Thousands of people. This is such a terrible number. One million slaves also heralds the ruin of countless families. Cao Peng spent a lot of money in exchange for the stability of the entire Guanzhong. The area of Hexi County has already
Slowly walked out of Shizui Mountain Pass and expanded to the Mobei area.
It can be said that as long as Cao Cao is willing, he can recruit hundreds of thousands of troops in Guanzhong and march to the north in the shortest time.
Such brilliant political achievements made Fa Zheng heartily convinced.
After thinking twice, he finally decided to come to Xiangyang to join Cao Peng.
Although his ultimate goal is to serve Cao Cao, and he also knows that if he joins Cao Peng, he will definitely have a heavy mark of Cao Peng on him. But so what? For someone like him who has no foundation and no reputation,
Without a backer, a person with no qualifications can never achieve great things. Cao Peng may not be regarded as Cao Cao's minister, but judging from Cao Cao's care for his own people, being under Cao Peng's account is equivalent to entering Cao Cao's family.
Faction. Don’t forget, Cao Peng was also the first teacher of Cao Cao’s third son, Cao Zhang...
This close relationship destined Cao Peng to have a deep foundation in the future.
With such a backer, I can have a greater future...
However, before meeting Cao Peng, Fazheng was still a little uneasy.
Although he had Li Ru's letter of introduction in his hand, he didn't know who Li Ru was. He only knew that Li Ru must be related to Cao Peng. No matter how many things happened, he was not sure. And he had never met him.
Most of what we know about Cao Peng comes from rumors.
Cao Peng, can you take a fancy to me, a person with no skills?
Fa Zheng was a little confused.
Unexpectedly, after meeting Cao Peng, Cao Peng didn't read Li Ru's letters at all, but he actually knew his cousin's name.
Fa Zheng was so excited that he put a big stone back into his stomach.
Cao Peng said with a smile: "When Peng was the governor of Hexi, he heard that Mr. Zhang Ji, the captain of the Sili School, mentioned your father's name. Mr. Derong also said that Fa Xiaozhi was very capable, but it was a pity that he went to Yizhou and could not return to his hometown.
It's a pity that I have contributed so much. I originally thought that it would be difficult for me to meet Xiaozhi again after I left Guanzhong, but I didn't expect that I could see Xiaozhi in Fancheng. Wouldn't it be that Xiaozhi was given by God to help me? Haha, I am lucky to have this friend."
Zhang Ji, the former prefect of Anding.
In the 11th year of Jian'an, he took the post of Sili Xiaowei in place of Wei Qi.
Cao Peng had no other idea, so he had to borrow Zhang Ji's name. Moreover, this was also the best excuse. Zhang Ji was originally from Guanzhong, and it was impossible for Fazheng to run up to Zhang Ji and ask Zhang Ji: "What are you doing?"
Have you ever praised me in front of Cao Peng?
When Fa Zheng heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed.
The doubts in my heart disappeared. It turned out that Zhang Ji had introduced me to Cao Peng.
No wonder Cao Peng knew my name without reading the letter of introduction. At the same time, Fazheng felt a little more resentful towards Liu Zhang in his heart.
It's no wonder that Fa Zheng has been suppressed very hard under Liu Zhang over the years.
Now that I can be valued by others, while I am grateful in my heart, I also feel resentful towards Liu Zhang.
Cao Peng raised his hands and asked Fa Zheng to take a seat.
He then picked up Li Ru's letter and read it under the light.
Li Ru strongly praised Fazheng in the letter, saying that this person was extremely capable and not inferior to Pang Tong. Cao Peng nodded lightly, read it carefully, put the letter in front of the lamp and burned it. This kind of thing, you know in your heart.
Well, it's best not to leave any traces or evidence.
"It is the Prime Minister's good fortune that you, sir, can come to help me."
What Cao Peng said is not nonsense.
In "Huayang Guozhi", there is a record of Cao Cao's evaluation of the righteousness of the law: I have conquered all the traitors in the world, but I can't rectify the evil with the law?
Whether the content of the Huayang National Chronicle is true or not is not said, but it can be seen that Cao Cao later also greatly appreciated Fa Zheng.
However, it is not easy for Fazheng to be reused under Cao Cao's account now. Cao Cao has Xun Yu to plan the rear, Guo Jia, Jia Xu and others to advise him, Xun You as chief of staff, and Cheng Yu
But the law is strict. These five masterminds now have huge influence. Guo Jia, in particular, did not die as early as in history, which shows that there are many talents around Cao Cao.
It is indeed very difficult to rectify a person without three talents. Under such circumstances, it is indeed very difficult to enter Cao Cao's core power circle.
Even if Cao Peng recommended him, Cao Cao would not reuse him immediately.
Therefore, Cao Peng said straight to the point: "Peng has no doubts about Xiaozhi's strategy.
However, if you recommend him rashly, I'm afraid the Prime Minister may not take him seriously. After all, Xiao Zhi has not yet achieved any success, and the Prime Minister is determined to reuse him, but he may not be able to convince the public."
Cao Peng spoke from the bottom of his heart. Fazheng nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
"Zhengya knows about this."
Cao Peng smiled and waved his hand to interrupt Fazheng's words, "filial piety leads to great talent, Peng has already known that.
However, some things should be discussed openly to avoid misunderstandings in Xiaozhi's heart. When the prime minister enters Xiangyang, there will be a battle sooner or later... Peng Ai is the governor of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and he will also fight in battle when the time comes. If Xiao Zhi does not give up, Peng Zhi will not give up.
I hope I can get some advice from Xiao Zhi to help me. I think you know that most of my staff are in Liangzhou. And the people around me are Han Sheng and brave, Wang Shuang is loyal and upright, and Kou is known as a local snake. Only one person is missing.
As someone who shares my worries and makes suggestions, I would like to ask Xiaozhi to stay, is it possible?"
Cao Peng made his words very clear.
You have talents and talents, I know it very well.
But I won’t recommend you now... After Cao Cao conquered Jingzhou, he promoted fifteen people from Jingzhou scholars alone. These are all famous masters. But you are different. You have no reputation or qualifications, even if you are allowed
Occupying a high position will also be tabooed by others.
Fazheng nodded, deeply convinced.
"It is a blessing to be able to share your worries with the young master."
Cao Peng couldn't help laughing, "I am filial and upright, and I am even more powerful than a tiger!"
This sentence is very cliché, but it also expresses Cao Peng's thoughts.
After becoming the governor of Nanyang County, although he also received help from many people, such as Deng Zhi, such as Du Ji, such as Lu Yu... But these people are not considered masterminds after all. Deng Zhi is relatively better, like Lu Yu, in later generations
That is a scholar, and Du Ji is more good at military management. As Cao Cao captured Nanyang County, Du Ji served as the deputy commander of the Jingzhou Navy to assist Cai Hao in running the navy, or to monitor Cai Hao. As for Deng Zhi,
He was valued by Cao Cao and served as Cao Cao's prime minister's palace and military advisor Zhonglang.
Lu Yu was left and returned to Xudu to prepare for the newspaper.
As a result, Cao Peng once again faced the embarrassing situation when he first took up his post in Nanyang: there was no one available around him.
Pu Yangyi and Lu Mao were both independent and capable of serving as aides. However, the position of the mastermind had been unresolved, which gave Cao Peng a headache.
Winning Jingzhou will benefit everyone.
However, Cao Peng didn't gain anything and even got involved with Deng Zhi and Pang De.
After finally conquering Zhao Yun, he was unable to use it for a while, which also made Cao Peng feel a little uncomfortable. Now that Fa Zheng is here, it can make him feel a little happy. At least there is one more person around him who can discuss with him in the future.
Avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.
"I would like to invite you, sir, to temporarily take the place of offering wine to the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry Master.
Tomorrow I will go to the meeting with the Prime Minister and ask him to make the official appointment. Until then, sir, I will stay here so that friends can ask for advice at any time."
Fazheng quickly handed over his hand: "How dare you disobey your orders?"
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