Starting from Pingyu, we followed the Yishui River and arrived at the junction of Runan and Yingchuan in about two days.
Since they missed the county seat of Dingying County, Dianwei and his party had to stay overnight in Heilvjian. This Heilvjian is also the source of Yishui, so it is called Yishui Riverside. Although Heilvjian is far away from Dingying County
It was not far, but Dianwei was unwilling to continue on his way.
In the past, when he accompanied Cao Cao, he didn't think anything of it.
But now that Dianwei was walking alone, he found that there were too many disturbances in the county.
Because his identity was exposed, local officials would come out of the county town to greet them wherever he went after leaving Pingyu. Even if Dianwei did not want to contact those people, he could only patiently chat with them. After all, they were officials in the same dynasty, so this
He still had to take care of the situation. But once or twice he could hold his temper, but once or twice, Dian Wei became a little impatient... Without saying anything else, he just greeted the greetings, even if Dian Wei was going around.
If we can't enter the city, we will be delayed for a long time. Dian Wei is eager to return home and really doesn't want to delay any longer.
Missing Dingying's Sutou was not a big deal to Cao Peng.
It's not like I haven't experienced it before, and sleeping in the wilderness is nothing new.
Moreover, Man Chong also sent a team of people to accompany him, specifically responsible for taking care of Dian Wei's food, clothing and accommodation. Dian Wei did not need to worry about this.
After nightfall, the group of people settled down next to Heilu Stream.
Dian Wei pulled Wang Meng and talked beside the campfire. The two of them were similar to rough people, so they could often talk together; Deng Fan was pulled by Wang Mai and practiced martial arts. Xia Houlan watched with a smile, and from time to time
I will go over and give them some guidance...
Xia Houlan's martial arts skills are not outstanding, but he has been taught by famous teachers and has a good eye.
The things Cao Peng taught King Deng Fan to buy were, to be honest, a bit too advanced. So much so that the two of them practiced hard, but sometimes they still didn't quite understand. Cao Peng would ask them to understand the same problem, while Xia Houlan would try his best to understand it.
Explain the principle clearly.
They are all people who practice guns. In this regard, Xia Houlan is definitely the authority.
Others were standing by, watching the two young boys practicing their guns there. Deng Juye was busy, and Madam Hong helped light the fire and cook. Occasionally, when they heard the cheers from the side, the couple would look happy.
It seemed to them that their son was walking on a broad road!
Cao Peng took Cao Ji and hid in the tent.
He took the pile of so-called "heavenly books" and explained them to Cao Ji very conscientiously.
With the technological power of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Peng could not explain the particularly superb sword-playing skills. Especially in later generations, with the development of science and technology and the advent of the great mechanical age, most of the swords on the market were forged by machines, and
The traditional knife-making and forging technology is gradually unknown. Although some people use the guise of reviving traditional crafts and say that they are forged according to ancient methods, it is just selling dog meat on a sheep's head and is flashy. Cao Peng explained these things
, mostly things I usually learn from books.
He doesn't understand it himself, so he can only give a rough idea.
But Cao Ji is an expert in this field. Often a simple idea will give birth to a detailed operation process in his mind...
What Cao Peng explained was actually the steel filling method and the iron knife method.
Two hundred years after the Three Kingdoms, the method of frying steel was gradually replaced by the method of pouring steel. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Qi Mu Huaiwen, a master of military casting, combined the ancient secret methods to create the extremely famous Su Iron Sword. It is said that this Su Iron Sword can
It was able to break thirty pieces of bamboo, and its sharpness was among the best at the time.
Cao Ji has mastered the two-liquid quenching method.
The early appearance of the bellows allowed the furnace temperature to be greatly increased.
If you combine pig iron and wrought iron in one place, they will become steel after a few days.
"Use soft iron as the spine of the sword, bathe in the urine of five animals, and temper with the fat of five animals..." Cao Peng was very patient and explained to Cao Ji one by one the basic procedures for forging the iron sword. Cao Ji was
He looked attentive, sometimes whispering softly, sometimes thinking silently.
"Peng'er, the method you mentioned is indeed very promising.
It's just that if you want to fully master it, it will take less than a year or two to succeed. According to you, a weapon made with this kind of sword fighting technique can break thirty pieces of metal. I'm not sure.
Whether Zha can do it or not, it’s not a big problem for ten Zha.”
Cao Peng smiled, "Dad, you don't have to worry... I think Cao Gong will definitely give you enough time. But after arriving in Xudu, you must make thirty steel knives of the same level as soon as possible. As long as you have these three
With ten steel knives, I can guarantee you a place in the various prisons."
"Thirty..."
Cao Ji looked embarrassed.
To be honest, a good knife is difficult to make without a few years of effort.
In a month's time, let alone thirty iron knives, it would be difficult to succeed in three. Cao Peng's request is indeed beyond Cao Ji's ability.
"Dad, I don't want you to beg me to use a magic weapon. If you can cut three strands of wire, that's all!"
"Sanzha... you can give it a try. It's just that it's troublesome to hit thirty in a month. Three months, at least three months, is possible. Peng'er, since you have
Why does this stirrup, the artifact of the saddle, have to be made into thirty steel knives? I think that with these two treasures, it is impossible for Mr. Cao to neglect us. What do you think..."
"With these two treasures, you can indeed enter the Zhuye Prison." Cao Peng said seriously: "But the problem is... You can't be the only one in the Zhuye Prison. There must be skilled craftsmen among them. With your current ability, Dad,
Are you sure you can scare those people?"
"I'm afraid not!"
Cao Peng nodded, "That's it... Dad, don't forget what official position Cao Gong holds now. Da Sikong, directly under the jurisdiction of the Shaofu, and all the supervisors are under Cao Gong's control. Regardless of whether Cao Gong is really
Paper smelting supervisor, but one thing is certain, Cao Gong attaches great importance to this. If dad can make thirty steel knives of the same level in one month... no, three months, he can at least be regarded as a
Grandmaster. Should I enter the various prisons with nothing, or should I enter the prisons in the name of a grandmaster?
Dad, you should be able to tell the difference between the two."
This is a question that even a fool can figure out...
It's like in later generations, of the same level, one person has nothing, and the other one comes with countless names and many certificates. Which person will the leaders pay attention to?
Cao Ji pondered for a long time, then took a deep breath and stood up.
"Dad, where are you going?"
"If I want to make thirty good blows in three months, I definitely can't do it alone. I need your uncle Dian's help in this matter, borrowing his name and connections, otherwise it will be impossible to succeed...
Peng'er, I'm going to discuss it with your uncle Dian, and you should go and stay with your mother and your sister. Your sister is a little unstable since your uncle and grandson are not here... You also know that she is pregnant, so it is inevitable."
Cao Peng agreed and walked out of the tent with Cao Ji.
At this time, the camp seemed very lively. A large group of people were sitting around the campfire, shouting loudly, and the atmosphere was extremely lively.
In the center, Deng Fan and Wang Mai were wrestling.
One of these two people is born with supernatural power, and the other has excellent skills, so that they are equally matched.
Cao Ji went straight to Dian Wei to discuss the matter. Cao Peng was about to go talk to his mother Zhang and sister Cao Nan when he heard someone behind him shouting: "Ah Fu!"
Turning around, he saw it was Xia Houlan.
In the firelight, Xiahou Lanjun's face was slightly red, and he seemed to have drank a lot of wine.
"I heard from Hu Tou and Da Xiong that you taught them their skills?"
Cao Peng still had a good impression of Xia Houlan, so he nodded and asked in surprise: "Is this the case? What's wrong?"
"I don't believe it!" Xia Houlan said loudly: "If you really have such ability, how could Dawanggang be defeated by me? I don't believe it!"
When saying these words, Xia Houlan looked a little ferocious.
He indeed has enough reasons to be depressed!
Things have not been going well for him in his life. In his early years, he studied under a teacher and followed his best friend to find Tong Yuan. Unexpectedly, he was almost rejected by Tong Yuan because of his poor qualifications. What are his qualifications? Xia Houlan still has it today.
He didn't understand. He had practiced hard for this purpose, but at the same time, his brother was making rapid progress, while he was progressing at a snail's pace, making very slow progress.
After coming down the mountain, he accompanied his brother and defected to Gongsun Zan.
With his martial arts skills, Xia Houlan became a loyal follower of White Horse and a member of the vanguard camp.
At that time, Xiahou Lan thought this was his chance to turn things around. Who would have thought that in the first battle, he would encounter the most elite Xianden camp of Yuan Shao's army!
Qu Yi, the commander-in-chief who arrived at the camp first, was obviously not something Xia Houlan could deal with.
After a fierce battle, Xia Houlan fought his way out, only to learn that Gongsun Zan was planning to use him as a scapegoat...
With no other choice, Xia Houlan had no choice but to leave his hometown and join Cao Cao. The Battle of Wancheng had nothing to do with him. But with Cao Cao's defeat, the Qingzhou soldiers suddenly rebelled, so that in the panic, Xia Houlan was separated from the rest of the group.
As a military prince, he was separated from his subordinates, which was equivalent to telling others that he was not a qualified general. After killing for most of the night, he finally escaped from danger and met Cao Peng again... For this reason, Xia Houlan
The most beloved war horse was killed by Dian Wei with one punch!
Xia Houlan felt that she was really too depressed...
But who can he talk to?
Dian Wei?
Xia Houlan couldn't afford to offend him.
Wei Yan?
He seems to be much smarter than him.
After escaping from Nanyang County, my tense heartstrings finally relaxed.
Xia Houlan drank some wine and heard that Cao Peng had taught Wang Mai and Deng Fan their skills, which made her feel even more uncomfortable.
We are all common people, why do you, Cao Peng, get valued wherever you go?
I have studied art for ten years, but in the end I am like a lost dog, pretending to be a grandson everywhere, and always being looked down upon by others?
Taking advantage of the drunkenness, Xia Houlan stopped Cao Peng.
He didn't have any other intention, he just wanted to humiliate Cao Peng and vent his frustration. Because he knew that Cao Peng's martial arts was not very strong, and he was on the same level as him. He didn't trust Wang Mai and Deng Fan.
As he said, he believed that Wang's purchase of Deng Fan was just to hug Cao Peng's lap.
Xia Houlan felt that Cao Peng had no courage to fight with him.
Unexpectedly, Cao Peng frowned, looked Xiahou Lan up and down, and suddenly asked with a smile: "Xiahou, what if you lose to me?"
"Will I lose to you?"
Xia Houlan couldn't help laughing loudly.
"Ah Fu, it's not that I underestimate you, I can make you fall down with just three moves."
"Okay, then we can give it a try...but what if you lose?"
The dispute between the two attracted the attention of others. Wang Mai and Deng Fan also stopped and hurried forward.
"Xiahou, what are you doing?"
This was originally just a very ordinary statement, but it made Xia Houlan furious.
Why, why is everyone turning towards you?
"What should I do?" Xia Houlan shouted sternly: "Afu, if I lose to you, I will be your servant and a slave for the rest of my life. I will never regret it."
