Cao Cao did not say that he would no longer conquer Jiangdong.
However, all signs indicate that he has changed his mind!
Chibi is no more. I wonder if in the future there will be poems such as "Going to the east of the Yangtze River to find everything". It will definitely make many literati and poets lack sentimental allusions. I think back to that year, when Xiao Qiao got married for the first time...haha,
Gong Jin is so high-spirited, how can he wear the feather fan again?
When Cao Peng walked out of the gate of Zhoushe, he felt relaxed for no reason.
The stone that had been weighing on his heart was finally put down. There was no longer the threat of the Battle of Chibi. Although he could no longer control the context of history, he did not feel lost. This damn war could end as soon as possible!
The so-called Hundred Years of Three Kingdoms may never come back again from today... However, there is still a doubt in my heart: Who is that damn motor?
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To suppress Jingzhou and plan for Xichuan.
It can be said that it is completely different from Cao Cao's earlier plan to pacify Jianghan and swallow up Jiangdong.
As a result, many changes are bound to occur. For example, all the arrangements made earlier will have to be adjusted and changed. The movement of the 200,000-strong army will also have to be re-planned. For example, Cao Cao's previous goal was Jiangdong, so the troops and horses gathered
In Wulin area.
In addition to Pang Dele's troops, there were also three armies of Lu Zhao, Feng Kai and Zhu Ling stationed in the local area.
This is the so-called Eastern emphasis on the West.
The military arrangements in the western part of Jingzhou are relatively weak. For example, in the western part of Nanjun, Wang Wei is stationed at Yiling and Wenpin is stationed at Yidao. Apart from these two troops, Cao Cao did not invest more troops and even released Zigui and Wuxian.
Don't arrange any troops and horses to garrison.
Now that the plan has changed, the western troops and horses will definitely need to be relocated.
In addition, Liu Bei controlled Wuling in Changsha, appointed Xiang Lang as the prefect of Wuling, and ordered Chen to garrison in Chong County, which could threaten the security of Yi Dao at any time.
In addition, the change in attitude of the Wuxi barbarians is also a variable.
In the southwestern area of Jingzhou, mountains are criss-crossed and undulating. The Wuxi barbarians are hidden in the mountains. They can advance and attack, retreat and defend. They are a huge threat. Wang Wei and Wenpin alone may be a little unable to withstand them. So in
After careful consideration, Cao Cao decided to mobilize Yue to his headquarters and garrison him in Linju.
At this time, Cao's troops were also stationed in Jingzhou one after another.
The arrival of Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren's troops further strengthened Cao Cao's military strength.
Cao Cao immediately appointed Liu Xian as the prefect of Nanjun, and the post of prefect of Wuling was taken by Lai Gong. This Lai Gong, whose courtesy name was Boqian, was the governor of Jiaozhou. Later, he was dismissed from office because of bad relations with Wu Ju, the prefect of Cangwu, and settled in Jiangling.
Liu Bei's plan to capture Xiangyang failed and he tried to seize Jiangling. Unexpectedly, Cao Peng secretly ordered Huang Zhong to rush to Jiangling and persuaded Lai Gong to come forward to gather men and capture Jiangling in one fell swoop.
After Cao Cao entered Jingzhou, he recruited Lai Gong.
Now that the defense has been adjusted, he ordered Zhu Ling to garrison Jiangling and be responsible for protecting Jiangling's baggage items.
However, sending Lai Gong as the prefect of Wuling made many people feel a little confused.
Outside Xiangyang City, Shuijing Villa.
Sima Hui welcomed a distinguished guest, none other than Duke Pang De of Lumen Mountain.
Originally, after something happened to Cao Peng and Huang Chengyan left, Duke Pang De was a little disheartened and unwilling to pay attention to the mortal world, so he secluded himself in the mountains. Unexpectedly, later, Cao Peng rose up and became the governor of Nanyang County. Duke Pang De
He just walked out of the mountains and silently observed Cao Peng's every move. Cao Peng was in Nanyang, reorganizing people's livelihood, setting up a newspaper, and resisting Liu Bei... Everything he did made Pang Degong very satisfied. Now, Jingzhou has surrendered.
, which made Pang Degong feel sad and happy at the same time.
He came to Shuijing Villa today for another matter.
What's up?
That is Cao Peng, who will officially join Lumen Mountain today and become a disciple of Lord Pang De.
This is also something that Pang Degong has always cared about.
If Huang She hadn't intervened back then, Cao Peng might have become his disciple by now. But it was Huang She's intervention that made Cao Peng leave his hometown. After ten years, Pang Degong finally got what he wanted, so that's it.
It relieved a regret in his heart.
In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, there were not many restrictions on becoming a disciple.
The Confucian scholars of this era had not yet been fully formed, and they were very different from the rules of later generations who followed their disciples until the end.
As the saying goes, each person has different research directions and different categories of expertise. For example, Pang Degong's research on Shangshu is very strong, while other fields such as poetry and Spring and Autumn Period are slightly lacking. One
Famous people need to be knowledgeable about the past and present, and dabble in all kinds of knowledge. In addition, in this era, books are not as developed as in later generations, so many times, you can study under multiple teachers.
Cao Peng has become a disciple of Hu Zhao, but that does not mean that he cannot become a disciple of Pang Degong.
In fact, as early as when he was still in Jiyang, he had shown himself as a student of Lumen.
It was just this fate that made him leave his hometown in the end. Now that he has returned to Jingzhou, although he has achieved great success, his gratitude to the Lumen Pang family has never diminished. It is for this reason that Cao Peng asked Cao Cao for instructions and
After writing a letter to Hu Zhao and getting Hu Zhao's consent, he asked Sima Hui to come forward, hoping to formally become a disciple of Duke Pang and fulfill a long-cherished wish he had made when he was in Jiyang.
Pang Degong has not been out for many years...
I was overjoyed when I heard the news.
He immediately agreed and was willing to accept Cao Peng as his disciple.
This is not only a wish of his, but also a consideration for Pangmen. As time goes by, Cao Cao's control over Jingzhou will inevitably increase. Then, the power of the Jingzhou family will also increase.
The cards will be reshuffled. As a veteran family in Jingzhou, the Pang family needs strong support. If they can establish a solid teacher-student relationship with Cao Peng, the Pang family will definitely be able to stand firm.
You can see the clues by looking at Quin.
Nowadays, many members of the Kuai clan have entered official careers, and they have a bright future.
The Jiyang Deng family and the Cen family, two families that have been in decline for many years, are now rising again. With Pang Ji gone, Pang Degong will have to take on the responsibility of the family head. He must consider the future of the Pang family, let alone
Reject Cao Peng's request.
The apprenticeship ceremony at Shuijing Villa was very grand.
Cao's direct descendants came to congratulate him one after another. Those who were burdened with heavy responsibilities and could not come sent envoys to send congratulatory gifts.
Cao Cao even came to watch the ceremony in person, which further revealed Cao Peng's current status.
After the grand apprenticeship ceremony, Cao Peng officially became a disciple of Lumen, which made Pang Degong smile.
After the banquet, all the guests and friends left, and Cao Cao returned to Xiangyang because of his busy official duties. Only then did Duke Pang De, Sima Hui, and Cao Peng have some time to talk freely in the house. Duke Pang De was in the middle, Sima Hui was at the top, and Cao Peng
Bearing the rites of a disciple, he sat down at the bottom.
Beside, there are boys cooking wine.
Pang Shanmin and a young man knelt down behind Pang Degong.
The young man was about the same age as Cao Peng. He was eight feet tall and had handsome features.
He was looking at Cao Peng curiously, whispering to Pang Shanmin from time to time. Cao Peng didn't pay attention to this young man, and just listened to Pang Degong's teachings.
"Gong De, this scene suddenly made me feel a lot of emotions."
"oh?"
“Ten years ago, my eldest brother and I met Youxue on a snowy night when we passed by the carriage and horse station in Yangce Town.
At that time, Youxue was still a child, very frail, but he could talk to me and others... Ten years later, my eldest brother passed away, and Youxue became more famous and became a celebrity today. I often lament that things in this world are impermanent.
Watching You Xue today, I really feel that I am getting old."
Sima Hui was only in his early forties and his face was a little pale.
At the beginning of the year, he suffered from a serious illness. Fortunately, Dong Xiao arrived in time and saved his life.
But he didn’t know that in history, he lost his life a few months later because of this serious illness. Dong Xiao discovered that Sima Hui’s illness originated from a plague. The origin of this plague was not far from Xiangyang.
Not far away, Li Qiu. After Zhang Zhongjing and others arrived, they quickly put an end to the emerging epidemic. Cao Peng had previously ordered people to collect medicinal materials, which really played a huge role.
Sima Hui's body is still a little weak, but he has a somewhat transcendent spirit.
Those eyes seemed to have seen through life and death...
He has decided to go to Zhongnan Mountain to seek immortality and ask questions after his body fully recovers. This is probably the last time he will be reunited with his old friends, so naturally he is a little emotional.
Pang Degong suddenly asked: "Youxue, why did the Prime Minister appoint Lai Boqian to be the governor of Wuling?"
"What's wrong?"
"I'm not saying that Bo Qian's character is not good. In fact, he has extraordinary abilities and is extremely benevolent. He is a gentleman.
However, he is a rigid person, ignorant of current affairs, and likes to quote scriptures... Sometimes, he himself does not know that he has offended people. When he was the governor of Jiaozhou earlier, although it was Wu Ju's arrogance and domineering factor, it was not because he did not know how to adapt, and
He was eventually dismissed from office."
If he were to govern the world, Lai Gong might be able to become a Shoucheng prefect.
But now the war in Wuling continues, with Liu Bei in front and Sun Quan on the side. It is a time of extreme chaos. Letting Lai Gong serve as the governor of Wuling is not the best choice. Pang Degong also has some friendship with Lai Gong, so he talked about this with Cao Peng
I also hope that if Lai Gong gets into trouble one day, Cao Peng can help him. To put it bluntly, Lai Gong is just a nerd who doesn't understand the world.
"Teacher, don't worry, I can take care of myself."
Sima Hui smiled, "Gong De, can't you still hear it?
I'm afraid that in a few days, Youxue will go to Wuling to take up his post... Although Lai Gong doesn't know the current affairs, he wants to make him the prefect of Wuling, not because of his talents, but to stabilize people's hearts. Don't forget,
Lai Gong is originally from Jingnan and is quite famous in Wuling."
"Are you going to Wuling?"
Pang Degong looked at Cao Peng in confusion, and suddenly showed a look of surprise.
The governor of Wuling already has a candidate...so it is impossible for Cao Peng to serve as the governor of Wuling. If he goes to Wuling without being the governor, he has only one purpose.
Cao Cao wants to capture the four counties in Jingnan.
Cao Peng smiled but did not answer, but Pang Degong was filled with emotion.
After hesitating for a moment, he suddenly said: "Do you know what the arrangements are for the mountain people?"
This question was stuttered and somewhat difficult to say. However, Pang Degong had to ask... This time Cao Cao entered Jingzhou and promoted fifteen Jing people. Pang Shanmin was originally employed by Jingzhou Biejia, but there has been no arrangement so far. Seeing that
With Kuai Zheng, he has gone to Xudu to take up his post; the Cai family has Cai Mao as the commander of the navy. The original Huang family in Jiangxia has now declined. But Huang Chengyan is still there, and the relationship between Huang Shuo and Cao Peng is still there, so there is no need to overdo it.
Worry. Originally, the Pang family did not need to worry. After all, there are brothers Pang De and Pang Lin. One is the governor of Hexi and the other works for Liangzhou. They have a bright future. However, Pang Shanmin is the son of Pang Ji, so Pang Degong has to spend time on him. He
The main reason is that he is worried that Pang Shanmin will be suppressed by Cao Cao because of his wife.
Who is Pang Shanmin's wife?
That is Zhuge Liang's eldest sister, Zhuge Ling.
Cao Peng smiled, nodded to Pang Shanmin, and then said to Pang De fairly: "Teacher, you don't have to worry about Brother Shanmin.
There is no doubt about the talent and learning of Brother Shanmin, but the opportunity is not available now, so there are no arrangements yet. How about this, I will go to Linyuan in a few days. Brother Shanmin, please go with me and be my guest.
You can also help me fill in the gaps and give me some ideas."
Cao Peng would not let Pang Shanmin be his staff, but would invite him to be his guest.
In the words of later generations, he is a consultant.
If you can care, ask, if you can't, don't ask...
After all, he is Mr. Pang De's nephew. If he is allowed to serve as an aide, it will bring disgrace to Mr. Pang De.
Before Pang Shanmin could answer, Sima Hui suddenly said: "Youxue, I also have something to ask for, and I hope you won't refuse."
"Huh? Please sir, but it doesn't hurt to talk."
"Shuquan, come here."
The young man sitting next to Pang Shanmin quickly stood up.
Sima Hui took a deep breath and said to Cao Peng: "Youxue, in a few days, I will go to Zhongnan Mountain to seek immortality and ask questions... I have no regrets in my life. Except that Duke De was faster than me and accepted you.
As his disciple. Now, after I was born, I am no longer in the mortal world, but I still care about Shuquan in my heart.
It has been ten years since I opened Shuijing Villa, which is my proudest event.
It’s just that you have taken away many of my disciples. Let’s not talk about Brother Shi Yuan for now. Yuan Zhi, Guang Yuan and Gong Wei have all worked for you and are now outstanding. With their careers, I don’t need to spend any thought.
.Only Shuquan, I have been very hesitant.
His identity may be a bit embarrassing, and I really don’t know how to arrange it.”
"oh?"
Cao Peng was surprised and looked at the young man.
Pang Shanmin smiled bitterly and said, "Shu Quan is Kong Ming's third brother."
"Zhuge Jun?"
"Exactly!"
After Cao Peng occupied Xiangyang, he ordered people to search for the whereabouts of Zhuge Liang's family.
However, Zhuge Liang sent his wife to Jiangdong for refuge in advance. Cao Peng originally thought that Zhuge Jun also left with Zhuge Liang, but he did not expect that he was actually at Shuijing Villa.
Historically, Zhuge Jun was a captain in Changshui of the Shu Han Dynasty and did not leave many deeds.
In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei only appeared when he visited the thatched cottage, and did not appear after that.
However, it seems that Sima Hui attaches great importance to Zhuge Jun. Cao Peng can't help but wonder, why is Sima Hui like this?
Also specially entrusted!
Sima Hui said: "If there is any regret, there is one.
Among my disciples, the only one who can be my true successor is Kong Ming'er. Kong Ming'er is extremely intelligent, generous and ambitious. However, he was born early, which made me somewhat disappointed. Shu Quan's talent is far inferior to Kong Ming, but there is one advantage:
He is willing to work hard. In the past few years, he has been by my side and he has tried his best. Originally, he was going to Jiangdong to join Tzuyu, but in the end, I kept him.
Youxue, do you know why?"
Cao Peng was puzzled and shook his head to express his ignorance.
In fact, he could guess a rough idea, but it was hard to tell.
The so-called don't put all your eggs in one basket is also the way of survival for all aristocratic families. Zhuge Jin went to Jiangdong and is now a guest of Sun Quan and is highly valued; Zhuge Liang defected to Liu Bei and became Liu Bei's number one plotter.
; However, no one valued Cao Cao, which was a bit strange. Sima Hui thought about it for a long time, and persuaded Zhuge Jun earnestly.
He had a hunch that Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang might not be able to achieve great things.
In other words, although they have gained enlightenment, it is difficult for them to achieve success...
the reason is simple!
Cao Cao's momentum has been achieved and the north will be unified.
As long as he doesn't make a fatal mistake, then the world's general trend in the future will definitely belong to Cao Cao.
He hoped that the Zhuge family could leave a bloodline, and Cao Cao was the best choice. Historically, when the Shu Han Dynasty perished, the descendants of Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Jin did not end well. Only the Zhuge Jun lineage survived. However, as a price,
The Zhuge Jun lineage divided the Zhuge compound surname into two branches: Zhuge and Ge. Perhaps they had a premonition that Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang, when Zhuge Jun had his eldest son Zhuge Wang, Zhuge Liang adopted his second son Zhuge Qi as Zhuge Jun's second son.
Son, Zhuge Jin adopted his second son Zhuge Qian and became Zhuge Jun’s third son.
This naturally leaves many conjectures to future generations.
Now that Sima Hui wants to recommend Zhuge Jun to Cao Peng, he must also hope to leave a bloodline.
Cao Peng hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Shu Quan, I have always admired your brother. I heard about your outstanding talents a few years ago.
But fate has its way with people, and now he and I have to fight each other...
If one day you and your two brothers were to fight on the battlefield, would you be able to be ruthless?"
Zhuge Jun's cheeks trembled slightly and fell silent!
After all, they are brothers, how can they be cruel?
At this point, the gap between Zhuge Jun and Zhuge Liang became apparent. In history, Sun Quan detained Zhuge Jin's family in order to return Jingzhou, and asked Zhuge Jin to ask for it from Zhuge Liang. As a result, Zhuge Liang agreed openly, but still played hard in private.
I met Zhuge Jin once.
Zhuge Liang can clearly distinguish between public and private, and Zhuge Jin can also see the importance.
However, looking at Zhuge Jun, he might not be able to carry it clearly, which made Sima Hui secretly anxious.
"Okay, you stay here first.
I believe that, Uncle Quan, you are as talented and knowledgeable as your brother.
However, I also know that you do not want to face off against your brother on the battlefield. Go to Hexi, Shiyuan is also there. The development of Hexi County has now reached a bottleneck and will soon expand to Mobei. Originally, there were five counties in Hexi.
, it is possible that three more counties will be added, and it will continue to expand in the future. Now Shiyuan is the time to employ people. If you can go there, he will be very happy. The environment may be a bit bitter, but it can expand the territory, which is a lot
Great work. If Uncle Quan is interested, I will send you a letter and you can go to Hexi at any time.
Sir, what do you think?"
Sima Hui thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Zhuge Jun stood up and bowed respectfully, "Thank you, sir, as a brother."