Chapter 691 Spring Tide (3 million words, please vote for me!)
Dusk falls and a drizzle falls.
It was an annoying spring night, which made people feel a little depressed.
A group of patrolmen passed by, and the street became quiet again. In the dark night, a man came to the side door of Xinwutinghou Mansion and stopped. Seeing no one around, he raised his hand and knocked lightly.
Knock on the door.
After a while, I heard a deep voice coming from inside: "Who is it?"
"I have something important to do. I would like to see the Marquis of Wuxiang."
"Marquis of Wuxiang?"
The door opened, and a doorman held a torch with a look of surprise on his face.
"Who is the Marquis of Wuxiang? You are looking in the wrong place."
The man outside the door had his face covered with a black gauze and was wearing a raincoat. He said softly: "Please take the trouble, little brother. All you have to do is report it to the master, and he will know."
"Wait."
The doorman closed the door and the footsteps faded away.
After about a while, I heard a rush of footsteps coming from inside. A moment later, the side door opened again, and what appeared again was an unfamiliar face.
"The host invites the guests to come to the wing to talk."
"Thank you."
The man did not hesitate and walked into the small door.
Walking along the winding path, with withered peaches and apricots all over the ground, we soon came to a remote courtyard.
In the courtyard, there are two rows of wing rooms, which are silent.
One of them was lit with lights, and several men in black were standing at the door.
"The master is in the house, please come in."
The man thanked him again and walked into the room. The guard in black outside the door quickly closed the door.
Cao Peng stood in the house and looked at the man, "Who are you?"
The voice was cold, with a hint of coercion.
The title of Marquis of Wuxiang was mentioned to Cao Peng in private today at the Prime Minister's Mansion. It has not been promulgated yet and not many people know about it. But the person who came here called out "Marquis of Wuxiang" in one sentence, indicating that it was Cao Peng's mansion.
Someone comes.
What tricks is Cao Cao playing this late at night?
The visitor took off the black gauze from his face, but it revealed a familiar face.
Cao Peng couldn't remember this man's name, but he knew that he was from the Cao clan and worked for Cao Cao.
"The villain Cao Jian, in the name of the Prime Minister, sends something to the king."
"what."
Cao Jian did not hesitate and immediately took out a slender tube from his arms. The tube was made of black sandalwood, and the seal was sealed with fire paint. It had Cao Cao's seal on it. Along with the tube, there was a letter.
Cao Peng took it, looked at the sandalwood tube, and then looked at the letter in his hand.
"You sit down first."
Cao Peng said and sat down on the kang.
The bed in this room was made by Cao Peng in the form of a northern fire kang, with a kang table placed on it.
He opened the envelope and took out the letter.
The characters are those of Cao Cao, which are vigorous and powerful.
The content is very simple: this sandalwood cylinder cannot be opened easily. The contents inside are very important. It can only be opened when it is most critical. This matter must not be known to anyone. After reading this letter, Afu, you must deal with it.
Clean. Although Cao Jian is a clan member, he cannot leak the news and deal with it properly.
The most critical moment?
Cao Peng had a thoughtful look on his face.
When is the most critical time?
"Thank you for your hard work, brother. Please reply to the Prime Minister. I understand."
"The villain takes his leave."
This Cao Jian might not be happy with Cao Cao, so he came to deliver the message. Cao Peng opened the door and walked out with Cao Jian. He made a gesture to the black-clothed guard behind him secretly with one hand, and then stood
On the porch, we stopped and stopped seeing each other off.
This is normal. How many people in Xudu are worthy of Cao Peng sending them to the gate?
Cao Jian had no doubts. After saying goodbye, he walked down the porch and walked out under the escort of two guards in black.
Cao Peng glanced at him and turned back to the house.
After a while, there was a knock on the door.
"Sir, it's done."
"Tomorrow morning, we will send him out of the city and settle him properly."
"Here!"
Cao Peng was completely sleepless at this time. He sat on the kang and stared blankly at the sandalwood cylinder on the kang table.
After a while, he smiled bitterly, this old Cao really knows how to play tricks. Do you really think that I don't know what's inside?
However, Cao Cao put such an important thing in Cao Peng's hands, which also shows Cao Cao's trust in Cao Peng. To a certain extent, as long as Cao Cao is alive, Cao Peng will not be in any danger...
In this way, he can go to the northwest with confidence!
Cao Cao used this method to appease Cao Peng's heart...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The next day, Cao Cao officially announced that Cao Peng would be promoted to the title of Marquis of Wuxiang.
Where is Wuxiang?
Under the rule of the Han Dynasty, Wuxiang was located in Taiyuan.
However, Cao Peng, the Marquis of Wuxiang, is not the Marquis of Wuxiang in the original sense.
The "Wuxiang" of Cao Peng, the Marquis of Wuxiang, was upgraded from the original Xinwu Pavilion in Lian County, Hexi County. Wuting is now called Wuxiang. In other words, the accurate name of Cao Peng, the Marquis of Wuxiang, should be
He is: Marquis of Xinwu Township.
Now under the rule of the Han Dynasty, there is no such title as Marquis of Wuxiang.
Therefore, Cao Peng's new Marquis of Wuxiang replaced the Marquis of Wuxiang. I think it won't be long before the name of Wuxiang in Taiyuan will be changed.
For many people, whether it is Xinwuxiang Marquis or Wuxiang Marquis, it does not mean much.
What is really surprising is that Cao Peng was promoted from a rear general to a former general. How long did it take? Cao Peng became a rear general in less than a year before he became a former general. In other words, there was almost no one in the army.
Can Cao Peng be restrained? The general? Now it is in name only, and there is no one to take charge of it. The general of hussars is Cao Cao himself. The general of cavalry is Xia Houyuan. The general of Wei is Xiahou Dun. But of these two people, one is Cao Peng's father-in-law, and the other is also
While recovering from illness, he had close contacts with Cao Peng...
Cao Peng, this is a promotion!
Tingwei, former general...
At the age of twenty-seven, he has reached such a stage that probably no one can compare with him except Huo Qubing.
But when I think about it carefully, it seems like nothing.
Cao Peng has fought many battles over the years. If he had not been reckless and impulsive occasionally, I am afraid that he would at least be able to achieve the position of General Wei now. Therefore, many people were surprised, but there was not much objection, and they just observed silently.
Then Cao Cao issued a series of orders.
Chen Jiao, the prefect of Guangling, was transferred to the prefect of Dongjun; Manchong, the former shepherd of Yuzhou, was appointed shepherd of Xuzhou. Xu Qiu was transferred back to Xudu and served as Guangluxun, one of the nine ministers. Unexpectedly, the post of shepherd of Yuzhou was given by Mao
Jie takes office.
Speaking of which, these appointments were not problematic and did not cause too much trouble.
What is really surprising is the selection of the new Guangling Prefect.
Cao Cao actually appointed Pang De as the governor of Guangling and promoted him to the rank of naval general, which surprised countless people.
Who is Pound?
Never heard of it...
Someone who was well-informed quickly found out Pound's origins.
He was actually Cao Peng's general and once served as a school captain in Jingzhou. But could such a military general really manage Guangling well? Many people were worried, but they saw from this appointment that
A clue.
Cao Cao, this is how to make great use of Cao Peng!
When Pound received the order, he was also surprised.
He hurriedly found Cao Peng and said, "Sir, do you want to go to Guangling?"
"People go to higher places, and water flows to lower places...Why doesn't Ling Ming want to go to Guangling?"
When Cao Peng learned about Pound's appointment, he was also shocked. But he quickly realized that this was Cao Cao's deliberate arrangement. Without the sandalwood cylinder last night, Pound might not have been reused.
But it was precisely because of the sandalwood cylinder that Cao Cao felt completely at ease with Cao Peng.
Pang De said: "De is willing to serve as a pawn for the young master!"
"Eh!"
Cao Peng waved his hand and said, "What are you saying, Ling Ming? I know your talents very well. If it weren't for me, I'm afraid you would have become famous by now. I asked you to stay in Liangzhou at the beginning. Over the years, at least
It is also the position of a lieutenant general. But you served my sentence with me. Five years have passed. Although you have no complaints, I can't bear it. This appointment of the prime minister is also highly recommended by me.
Guangling, adjacent to the river, is very important.
Not to mention Dongling Island, which is related to the future of our Cao family navy. You, the prefect of Guangling, have a heavy responsibility.
When I arrived in Guangling, I had many contacts with Zhou Cang.
He has lived in Xuzhou for a long time and knows the situation even better than the locals. Also, after arriving in Guangling, he must visit the Chen family as soon as possible. In the past, my brother-in-law and I received a lot of help from the Chen family in Haixi, but we were unable to
Repay. Now that Mr. Yuan Long has passed away and the Chen family is declining, if you can help, please help.
Making good friends with Mr. Chen and establishing a firm foothold with you will have a vital influence."
This time, Cao Peng did not speak vaguely like when Pang De was appointed captain of Wulin in Jingzhou.
His instructions were clear, which also showed that his determination was unshakable. Pound knew that nothing could be changed after going to Guangling, so he bowed and accepted the order to show his obedience.
"I will ask Gongyan to go with you, and Yongnian to accompany you."
Cao Peng thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Yongnian is unparalleled in eloquence and astute. Gongyan is calm, capable and stable in situations. These two people are your right and left hands. You should discuss with them more often. As for Jiangdong, you must closely monitor and pay attention."
Lu Su's news. This person looks honest and honest on the outside, but is actually cunning, scheming, and resolute. When you go to Guangling, be more careful about this person. Don't let your guard down and fall into his trap.
Besides Lu Su, there are a few people you should pay attention to.
Lu Meng and Lu Fan, these two are not ordinary people... When you arrive in Guangling, you must cheer up. If you do well, I will be honored; if you do not do well, the Prime Minister and I will be responsible for nepotism.
, has a reputation for not knowing people well. Therefore, when you go to Guangling, you not only represent yourself, but also represent me and the Prime Minister."
Pang De knelt down in front of Cao Peng and said in a trembling voice: "Virtue must bear in mind the young master's teachings today. Even if you are a mess, you will not live up to the young master's trust."
"Okay, let's go back and prepare, and we'll set off in the next two days."
"Here!
Pang De accepted the order and left, but Cao Peng was not leisurely.
He ordered people to find Huang Zhong and told him what he wanted to do to invite Huang Zhong to Hedong.
Obviously, Huang Zhong was not too willing.
But Cao Peng persuaded him again and again before he finally agreed...
Huang Zhong has a shadow in his heart!
He originally worked for Liu Pan, but was transferred to Liu Hu's staff, but almost lost his life. Now going to Hedong... God knows who Deng Ji is? Brothers can turn against each other, not to mention that Deng Ji is just Cao Peng's brother-in-law.
However, Huang Zhong could also see the sibling relationship between Cao Peng and Cao Nan.
When Cao Peng entrusted him with this matter, he definitely had high hopes, and Huang Zhong refused.
"Then let me make it clear first. If Deng Shusun uses me, I will do my best. If he doesn't use me, I will leave Hedong and go to Chang'an to join the young master."
Cao Peng, it makes no sense.
At that moment, Cao Peng asked Huang Zhong to leave immediately and rush to Hedong to join Deng Ji.
Then he personally went to Sanhutinghou Mansion, found Cao Nan, and told Cao Nan about Huang Zhong.
Cao Nan heard this and ordered his people to rush to Hedong immediately without saying a word.
"My uncle and grandson often envy you, saying that you have a good eye for understanding people.
He is now stationed in the east of Hedong, suffering from the fact that he does not have many available people. When I came back, he asked me to find you to pick up people, hoping to help him. Uncle Zhong goes, if he dares to be negligent in the slightest, I will not spare him.
.
By the way, can you lend him a few more people?"
Hearing this, Cao Peng burst out laughing, "Sister, you are really a married girl throwing water away, eating pancakes and rolling meatballs. You are trying to hit me with a cannon... Why do you keep poaching people from me?"
Cao Nan's face turned red, and his eyes widened immediately.
"You are my brother, and my uncle and grandson are my husband. If I don't help my husband poach people from my brothers, is it possible that I have to poach people from my husband's side? Besides, my uncle and grandson have someone to help him, so he can feel more relaxed.
Do you want Xiao Ai, Xiao Quan and Xiao Wang to say that their uncle is a stingy person?"
Xiao Quan was named Deng Quan, and Xiao Wang was named Deng Wang. One was born to Guo Yu, and the other was born to Cao Nan.
The eldest Deng Quan is four years old this year, and the youngest Deng Wang is only two years old.
Cao Peng waved his hands repeatedly, "Forget it, then I will introduce one more person...
Jia Kui, the Chief of Lian, was originally from Hedong. When Guo Yuan was in rebellion, he fled Hedong. This man is quite popular, has a tough temperament, and has an idea of the overall situation. He is a talented person. He has been in Lianbao for many years. It is time to make a move and appoint a new leader.
He has a heavy responsibility. I originally wanted to transfer him to Chang'an this time, but since my sister wants someone, let him go to Hedong to help my brother-in-law... This person can be of great use and can act alone."
Cao Nan finally showed a smile.
As Cao Peng entered Wuxiang Marquis and added former generals, the new Wuting Marquis Mansion was renamed Wuxiang Marquis Mansion.
However, there has been no news about Cao Peng's real appointment. Cao Peng is not in a hurry, and he is living happily at home with his lovely wife and beautiful family.
On the eighth day of March, Cao Cao sent someone to tell Cao Peng that he agreed to the marriage between Cao Di and Cao Jie.
But there is one condition, that is, Cao Di must change back to his original surname.
Ancient people with the same surname said that if Cao Di wanted to marry Cao Jie, his surname could not be Cao. Fortunately, Cao Di stayed at Fuxishan Academy all year round, and not many people knew that he changed his surname. Therefore, Cao Di's original name was still used in the marriage certificate.
Cai Yan's name was Cai Di. Cai Yan didn't have any objections to this, and was even very happy. After all, Cai Di continued the bloodline of Cai Yong. If the surname was Cao, the old Cai family would be cut off.
I agreed at that time because I wanted the family to live in harmony.
Now that his surname has been changed to Cai, Cai Yan has no objection...
I just felt sorry for Cai Di, who had just changed his surname to Cao, and then changed it back. He didn't feel uncomfortable with it, but he felt that I was too tormented by my new husband. Cai Di was engaged and had not been able to come to Xudu in person since he was young.
And when he arrived, Deng Ai couldn't help but ran back to celebrate him.
"Uncle, I heard from grandma that you want to go back to the northwest?
"Um!"
"Then take me there, okay?"
As soon as Deng Ai arrived in Xudu, he didn't even enter his house, so he ran to the Marquis' Mansion in Wuxiang and found Cao Peng.
"Can you tell others about this?"
"No!"
Deng Ai said quickly: "I didn't even tell Uncle Wu."
Wu Bo, Du Shu, the son of Du Ji, was thirteen years old and studying at Fuxishan Academy with Deng Ai.
Cao Peng nodded, and then looked Deng Ai up and down.
Suddenly, he changed the topic and said in a deep voice: "I heard someone said that you have been having a fierce fight with your little maid in the past two years?"
"ah?"
Deng Ai's face suddenly turned red.
The little maid was named Zhang Changpu, who was the maid Zhong Yao sent to Cao Peng when he went to Nanyang to take up his post.
However, Cao Peng did not keep her by his side, but asked her to take care of Deng Ai.
Unexpectedly, this kind of care...
Cao Peng smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I don't want to deal with your nonsense. But I tell you, if you dare to pull me out of class, I won't show mercy. When the time comes, I will chop down that calamus first and then send you away.
Come to your father...do you understand what I say?"
Having been in a high position for a long time, Cao Peng's magnanimity was extraordinary.
Deng Ai's face darkened so much that he frightened him. His little face turned pale, like a chicken pecking at rice, and he nodded repeatedly.
"You are not young anymore..."
Cao Peng thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Go back and talk to your mother and take that little girl over first. But I tell you, it is impossible for a real wife. It is impossible for your parents to agree... Your mother and I were together the day before yesterday
He said that he wanted to betroth Ameiguai to you. I asked your aunt about this matter, and she had no objection.
What about you, are you willing?
Let me tell you, although Ameiguai is not my biological flesh and blood, I treat her better than my own flesh and blood.
If you don't want to, I'll tell your mother about this. But if you want, you have to treat her well... In the future, if I find out that you dare to bully Ameiguai, I will make your ugly words clear and expose you.
Your skin."
"I……"
Deng Ai's face turned red, and Ai Ai began to stutter again.
God, is he really the Deng Ai in history?
Why do you think this little guy has become a playboy!
But when you think about it, it's normal. Ameiguai is a mixed race, but she inherited Cai Yan's eyebrows, which are exotic and quite sultry. She has lived in Xingyang since she was seven or eight years old. It can be said that she is the same as Deng Ai.
, are childhood sweethearts. He is very smart and sensible... Cao Nan liked Ameiguai very much when he first saw her.
But it's really hard to talk about things like falling in love over time.
Deng Ai and Ameiguai have also known each other for a long time, and their liking for each other is quite normal.
The most important thing is that this wealth does not flow to outsiders. Ameiguai is now named Cao, but has no blood relationship with Cao Peng. Therefore, it is normal for Cao Nan to have this idea. For Cai Yan, he also hopes to further integrate with the Cao family.
One body.
"Okay, I get it!"
Cao Peng shook his head and left with his hands behind his back.
Deng Ai was still confused, but after a while, he suddenly realized that he didn't seem to have an answer to his request to Cao Peng. Besides, uncle, you already have three wives and four concubines, how can you blame me?
"Uncle, wait, wait, wait for me!"
Deng Ai shouted to Cao Peng and ran after him.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
In the middle of March of the 14th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao ordered an expedition against Bingzhou.
He ordered Deng Ji, the governor of Hedong, to garrison troops at Tongtian Mountain; Li Dian, the general at Huguan Pass, sent troops to Tongtan to approach Yangtou Mountain.
Beizhong Langjiang, Wuwan Colonel Cao Zhang, and Liaodong Governor Zhang Liao marched westward to Bingzhou.
Zhang Liao stationed himself at Danhan Mountain to resist the Xianbei troops and rescue senior officials; Cao Zhang led his troops out of Youzhou, attacked Yanmen Pass, and occupied Loufan. The three armies advanced together, and at the same time, Mu Chengyu of Jizhou began to move to prepare grain and grass supplies.
They can be sent to the front line at any time. After two years, Jizhou has regained its vitality.
Especially last year's bumper harvest allowed Jizhou to store a lot of grain.
It was late spring, and logically, troops should not be sent. However, in order to completely destroy the power of Gao Gan and the Southern Xiongnu, Cao Cao had decided not to hesitate even if Bingzhou had no harvest for a year. The war machine rumbled, and many people,
I’m surprised. The turmoil in the northwest has not yet been settled, but Bingzhou will be attacked?
This order seems wrong!
So, amid these questions, Cao Cao left Xudu and headed to the royal capital, Yecheng.
On the one hand, it is to recuperate the body, on the other hand, it is to supervise the war, and the atmosphere of war envelopes the border fortress.
In Guanzhong in April, the sun is as hot as fire.
The ancient capital Chang'an is bustling and bustling...
After Ma Chao captured Longguan, he tried several times to break through Cao Hong's defense line.
However, Cao Hong was ordered by Cao Cao to hold on and refused to fight with Ma Chao. This also made Ma Chao difficult. Cao Hong did not send troops, which made Ma Chao lose his place of use.
Shenlang Qiang and Baima Qiang gathered an army of fifty thousand, marched out of Huangzhong and marched to Longxi.
Facing the menacing Qiang soldiers, Cao Ji listened to Xu Shu's advice and did not fight with them. He implemented the tactic of strengthening the wall and clearing the country. He gave up Long County out of Tianshui and stationed troops in Zhuyu Mountain. He relied on the terrain of Zhuyu Mountain to hold on and stopped the Qiang soldiers.
"White Horse, Shenlang Qiang people are brave and brave, but unfortunately they are just a mob.
If things go smoothly, tigers will descend from the mountains; but if they encounter resistance and have no results for a long time, they will feel anxious and uneasy. This battle will last for a long time. Sir, there is no need to worry. Bo Dao is praised by the young master as the Iron Wall General.
How can the two Qiang and Di invaders be defeated? The key now is that Dou Mao, the king of Hehuang and Di, is aggressive. Although Su Taishou has sent troops to rescue, the Qiang and Di have joined forces and are very powerful.
If we do not respond appropriately, Liangzhou will inevitably be in turmoil."
Under Xu Shu's persuasion, Cao Ji felt more or less reassured.
While trying to stabilize the situation, they mobilized troops and horses to resist the Qiang and Di.
It was under this situation that the war in the northwest took on an anxious state. Ma Chao attacked the city and plundered the territory, and it seemed that the results were brilliant, but there was no gain; Cao Jun held on to the city and refused to fight. It was not easy to win.
Easy things.
Wei Jian also had a headache. Cao Hong was supervising the battle at the front, and Chang'an still needed stability.
Originally he wanted to borrow troops from Hedong, but he didn't know that Cao Cao suddenly launched an offensive against Bingzhou, leaving Hedong unable to mobilize troops.
If this stalemate continues, I'm afraid it's not a good thing.
On the one hand, Wei Jian worked hard to maintain the stability of the situation in Guanzhong, and on the other hand, he still deployed troops and horses for support.
After a busy day, Wei Ji returned to his mansion.
Just as he was about to eat, he suddenly heard a servant come to report: "Master, there are many people outside the door asking to see you."
"oh?"
Wei Jian was startled, stood up quickly and said, "Please come quickly."
He didn't care about eating, so he went to the flower hall. After a while, he saw several people walking in from outside.
"Dare to ask..."
Seeing how popular he was, Wei Jian quickly handed over his hand and asked.
The young man at the head is about twenty-seven or eighty years old, handsome and handsome.
He stepped forward and saluted Wei Jian, then signaled to the followers behind him, took out a roll of brocade silk, and presented it to Wei Jian with both hands.
Wei Qian took it blankly, opened it and took a look, and he was immediately surprised.
