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More than half of the house was burned, and nearly 100 people were injured. Huan Lang was so angry that he impeached Cao Peng in court the next day. Who knows, no one in this Manchu Dynasty has stood up to respond.

On the contrary, someone stood up and accused Huanlang of being rampant and domineering in Yecheng.

One by one, pieces of evidence were placed in front of Huan Lang, and Cao Hong said gloomily: "If you don't look at the name, you think it is Dong Zhuo's resurrection." Ling Lang is so majestic, doesn't he regard this Yedu as his own backyard? ”

If it comes from someone else's mouth, it is nothing.

But Cao Hong is different, he is Lao Cao's confidant. These words were extremely heartbreaking, which made Huanlang sweat coldly.

On the same day, Cao Cao issued an edict to dismiss the general of Huanlang Zuozhonglang, and ordered him to live in seclusion in Xudu and not stay in Yecheng. It is equivalent to driving Huanlang out of the center of power, and it is quite difficult to return to Yecheng in the future.

With the dismissal of Huanlang, the matter came to an end.

On the same day, Cao Peng entered the royal capital to meet Mrs. Bian, and under the introduction of Mrs. Bian, Qin Lang was appointed as the general's commander. Cao Peng's team still has many vacancies, so placing a Qin Lang is not a big deal. is also with Mrs. Bian, I also feel quite face-saving......

Time passes day by day.

Before I knew it, it was fifteen.

Cao Ji will return to Xudu, and Cao Nan will also go to Bingzhou to join Deng Ji.

Before leaving, Cao Nan entrusted his youngest son Deng Wang to Cai Yan and others, and asked them to take care of them. This Shuobei is bitterly cold, Deng Wang is still young, and I am afraid it is not very suitable. However, Guo Yu did not accompany him, but stayed in Yecheng.

She was pregnant again, and this time she returned precisely to give birth.

Therefore, although Cao Nan left, Guo Yu and Deng Quan's mother and son stayed in Yedu. Anyway, Guo Huan is Guo Yu's own sister, and staying in Yedu is also convenient to take care of, so Cai Yan and others will naturally not object.

On the twenty-first day of the first month, the old lady decided to return to Xingyang.

accompanied by Xiahou Zhen, Bu Luan, and Zhen Mi......

The old lady misses the Grange in Xingyang, and she doesn't like the atmosphere in Yedu.

Speaking of prosperity, Yedu is prosperous, not as good as Xudu, not as good as Chang'an and Luoyang; But the atmosphere is a bit depressing, and there are many things that happen every day, which makes people feel nervous. The old lady had heard that when the city of Yedu was broken, Cao Cao ordered the city to be slaughtered, and more than 40,000 people died.

Of course, the old lady felt uncomfortable in such a city.

So after her repeated requests, Cao Peng could only agree......

Fortunately, Xingyang is not far from Ye, and it is also very close to Xudu. Whether it is Cao Peng or Cao Ji, it is convenient to come and go.

It's just that his mother left, which made Cao Peng still feel a little lost.

After he pleaded with Cao Cao, he sent the old lady across the Yellow River and landed in Yanjin before returning to Yedu.

When parting, he told Xiahou Zhen and the three of them to take care of the old lady for a good life.

"Junhou, since he stepped down from the lieutenant of the school, why has the king not made arrangements? Do you want to stay in Yecheng? ”

When Cao Peng boarded the ship, Xiahou Zhen suddenly asked softly.

"I'm afraid not!"

Cao Peng thought for a moment and replied, "I asked Fengxiao about it, but I didn't have an answer. But from his words, it seems that the king has an important mission for me. It is estimated that in some time, an edict will be issued.

I want to stay in Yecheng, but I guess the king may not agree.

It is difficult to say exactly where it will be sent...... I have heard some rumors that the king is preparing to implement the government military system in Liangzhou, Bingzhou, Youzhou and Caozhou. If this is the case, I am afraid that this appointment has something to do with it. Let's take a look again, it won't be too long to think about it, and you will be able to have accurate news. ”

"Princely ......"

"Huh?"

"There's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"Madame, just say."

Xiahou Zhen's face flushed, and after hesitating for a moment, he said softly: "My eldest brother doesn't want to stay in Yedu, I hope to go to the side and establish a meritorious career." If there is a vacancy, can I let my eldest brother go with me? But if it's difficult, forget it...... The concubine just saw that the eldest brother seemed depressed all day, so she wanted to help him. ”

Xiahou Zhen's parents died early, and he has only one elder brother, Xiahou Shang.

Now Xiahou is still the Sima of Wei County, cooperating with Buqi Gong to defend Yedu. But in his heart, Xiahou Shang still longs to establish a meritorious career, but he has never had the opportunity. Xiahou Zhen and Xiahou Shang have a very good relationship, so they pleaded with Cao Peng.

Cao Peng thought about it, then nodded and said: "You can rest assured in this matter, if the eldest brother is willing to accompany him, I have no objection." ”

Xiahou Zhen, this is the only time to put his mind at ease.

Another ten days passed, and in the blink of an eye it was February.

The weather is warmer and everything is recovering.

Cao Cao personally cultivated the fields in Yedu, encouraged the people to cultivate the wasteland, and then on the eighth day of the second month, he issued a meritocracy order for the third time. From the twelfth year of Jian'an to the fifteenth year of Jian'an, three orders were issued in three years, which shook the world. Countless scholars from humble families couldn't help but be moved and responded one after another.

However, meritocracy, not about virtue, but only about talent, has also caused some trouble.

On this day, Cao Peng was cooking wine with green plums with Cai Yan and others in the back garden, and when he was admiring the spring color in the courtyard, he suddenly heard that the retainers came to report: Guo Jia, the general of the military division, came to visit.

Cao Peng hurriedly greeted him, but saw Guo Jia, Liu Ye, Dong Zhao and others all coming.

After welcoming into the study, Cao Peng ordered someone to put the wine on the table, and then asked suspiciously: "Why did you come to visit the door together today?" ”

Guo Jia looked worried, and said softly: "The king has issued meritocracy orders three times, can you know it?" ”

"Of course!"

"The king is thirsty for talents, and we naturally understand it in our hearts.

It's just that behind this meritocracy, there are some problems after all. Since the first meritocracy order, the king has indeed recruited a lot of talents. However, there are also a lot of troubles. ”

Guo Jia said, took out a stack of letters, and handed them to Cao Peng.

Cao Peng took it and opened it to see that it was all reports about officials from all over the country.

There are quite a few reports that some officials have bent the law for bribes, amassed money, colluded with local tyrants, and committed crimes.

Dong Zhao said in a deep voice: "Friendship and learning, it is good to be meritocracy, but this is uneven, and it is inevitable that someone will make trouble."

Talent is important.

But if there is no strict restraint of virtue, the greater the talent, the greater the harm......

The performance table sent by Chen Jiao said that the local officials acted in vain. And that person was the one who came to serve after the first meritocracy order was issued. This person has talent, but his virtue is lacking. If you are an auxiliary officer, you can still be restrained. But now it is a county order, but it is really a life for the people. ”

It can be seen that Dong Zhao is quite resistant to the meritocracy.

And Guo Jia and others are also worried about this matter.

After pondering for a moment, Cao Peng said: "The meaning of the princes ......"

"Youxue, we are going to play a joint game and explain this matter to the king.

This is important, but we should not blindly look at it and ignore virtue. As everyone knows, being virtuous but not talented is certainly harmful, and having talent without virtue is also very harmful. This matter must not be careless. ”

As soon as Cao Cao issued the third meritocracy order, Guo Jia and others wanted to write a book to refute it, which was a bit of a slap in the face.

Cao Peng frowned, and asked after a while, "Does Xun Shangshu have an idea?" ”

"Wen Ruo also feels that this matter cannot be left unguarded, otherwise the harm will be very great."

"Then you guys, do you have a plan?"

"This ......"

Guo Jia smiled bitterly and shook his head, "If you have a plan, why are you so difficult?" ”

Meritocracy!

It sounds simple, but it's a nuisance.

It is difficult to say clearly which is better or worse between talented and virtuous, and virtuous and untalented. Cao Peng knew that in addition to this aspect, there was another thing, that is, the worries of those wealthy families. The use of a large number of cold families will inevitably cause the loss of interests of wealthy families. The relationship between Cao Cao and the clan is very delicate, that is, they need to use each other, and they also need to be wary of each other, so they are entangled and have a lot of trouble.

Cao Peng said: "In this matter, it is best to be cautious.

The king issued an order for meritocracy, and he wanted to cancel the order of the king, wouldn't it be changed overnight, and people would be even more dissatisfied? and the king's face, the same dull. It is best to wait for some time and come up with a proper solution to this matter, otherwise you should not rush into the book, and if you don't get it right, it will backfire and increase your unhappiness. ”

Guo Jia frowned, "Then how are these officials good?" ”

"Before there is a proper solution, I think it is better to do the right thing and not to the person.

Strengthen supervision, and if you encounter people who harm the township, bend the law for bribes, and poison the people, they should be dealt with by torture. Although it may not be completely eliminated, it can also be restricted...... Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think of this? ”

Guo Jia and others looked for Cao Peng, also out of helplessness.

They also know that if they go on the books, they may not be able to achieve the desired results.

Especially when Cao Cao ascended to the throne of King Wei, he would maintain his own face. This is a meritocracy on the front foot, and the back foot will be banned in a book, isn't it a naked slap in the face? Cao Peng's idea is indeed an old way to seek the country. After Guo Jia and Dong Zhao looked at each other, they nodded, and they agreed.

"In addition, with regard to the Ombudsman, the law should be established as soon as possible in order to facilitate action.

As for how to operate, please bother with it. Peng is not familiar with this, so he will not be involved in this matter. ”

"Well, that's it, that's the only way."

In fact, in Cao Peng's mind, five words appeared at this time: Jiupin Zhongzheng system!

In the early days of its implementation, this system, which was entirely designed to safeguard the interests of the world, resolved to a certain extent the uneven phenomenon that had arisen after meritocracy. At the same time, to a large extent, it also protects the interests of the world. However, in the later period, the Jiupin Zhongzheng system became the plaything of the world...... The so-called high-grade non-poor and low-grade non-scholarly clans, to a large extent, also originate from this system.

The person who set up the Jiupin Zhongzheng system was Chen Qun.

And Chen Qun himself is from a high-ranking family, and what he has to consider is naturally the interests of the gate valve family.

However, now, it is still ten years since Chen Qun proposed the nine-product Zhongzheng system.

And the people who participated in the formulation, including the elites of the family and the poor, think that they can solve this problem to a large extent. Guo Jiajia Xu, these are all representatives of the Hanmen scholars, and Xun Yu Dong Zhao is an outstanding figure of the Gaomen lord. Now the conflict between Hanmen and Gaomen is not particularly serious, for example, Guo Jia and Xun Yu are very good friends, which can explain some of the situation......

It is not impossible for the two sides to cooperate and work together to develop a system that protects the interests of both parties and at the same time achieves the goal.

Cao Peng wanted to participate in it, but after thinking about it, although he knew the concept of the positive system in the nine products, he couldn't understand the content. Moreover, if he doesn't understand the laws of the Han Dynasty, it is better to let those professionals do it, and it is better for him to stand by and watch.

There is another solution to the contradiction between the Hanshi and the Gaomen, which is the imperial examination!

But Cao Peng knows very well that today's social form and the conditions for the imperial examination are not mature...... Scholars are always only a small minority, and they are completely unable to meet the conditions for the imperial examination. The best way is to increase the construction of the academy and cultivate more talents, and gradually cultivate the conditions when the conditions are ripe.

However, this requires a process, and it is not a one-time process.

Fuxishan Academy is an attempt by Cao Peng.

Next, he will also implement them one by one in Hexi, Nanyang, and Xuzhou, and slowly create an environment for the imperial examination.

Maybe ten years, maybe twenty Chinese New Year's Eve years, or even longer.

As long as it continues, there will always be a day when the ultimate goal can be achieved.

Guo Jia and the others talked to Cao Peng for a long time, and it was not until the end of the night that they said goodbye and left.

Before leaving, Guo Jia deliberately took a few steps behind, took Cao Peng's hand, and said in a low voice: "Ah Fu, I have something to ask for." ”

"What?"

"Xiao Yi has completed his studies, and he came out of the Fuxishan Academy, and now he is at home, and there is no arrangement.

Wen Ruo said that he could go to Shangshu Mansion to do things, and the king also said that he could go to the Thirteenth Cao to practice. It's just that I think it's not good for Xiao Yi to contact the center too early. He has no experience, and it will be counterproductive to join the center rashly. So, I want him to come to your door to train, I don't know if it's okay? ”

Guo Jia is talking about his precious son Guo Yi!

In history, Guo Jia had only one son, Guo Yi.

But now, with his health improving, he has two more children, a boy and a girl. The man's name is Guo Zhao, and the daughter's name is Guo Xiang. As for the name Guo Xiang, it was Cao Peng's idea. When Guo Jia's daughter was born, he was not with his wife and was rushing to Xiangyang, preparing to persuade Cao Cao to stop his eastern expedition to Jiangdong.

When he got the good news, Cao Peng happened to be on the side, so he smiled and said: It's better to call Guo Xiang!

It was a joke, but Guo Jia took it seriously.

forced Cao Peng to become Guo Xiang's father-in-law...... Of course, this father-in-law has a price! Guo Jiashengsheng snatched 5% of the shares of Fuzhilou from Cao Peng, saying that it was a gift from Cao Peng to his goddaughter.

Cao Peng was also helpless, and at the same time secretly rejoiced.

Fortunately, he didn't say the name Guo Fu at that time, otherwise I don't know what the situation would be......

"If Xiao Yi is willing to come, I will naturally welcome it.

However, is there any news from Brother Bong-hyo? Could it be that the king, who intends to send me out? ”

"Hehe, in a few days, I will know in a few days!"

Guo Jia smiled poorly, boarded the carriage and left.

Cao Peng patted his forehead, and after seeing Guo Jia's vehicle disappear, he turned around and walked into the mansion.

"Shiyuan, what are you discussing?"

From a distance, Cao Peng saw Pang Tongfa, Wang Zheng, and others together, and they were discussing fiercely.

So he walked forward, but found that in the pavilion, there was a huge sand table, which was full of Xichuan topography.

The Battle of Xichuan broke out sooner or later.

As Cao Peng's masterminds, Pang Tong and Fa Zheng also attach great importance to this matter.

Although Cao Pengyi left Guanzhong, their deduction of the Xichuan War never stopped.

Seeing Cao Peng coming, the two hurriedly bowed.

Pang Tong smiled: "We are talking about how to use troops in Xichuan. ”

"Huh?"

Cao Peng was interested and stood aside.

"Xichuan is mountainous, and it is difficult for the army to travel...... Its topography is quite similar to Jingnan, so you can't be careless.

Both Zijun and Bolong believed that if they wanted to capture Xichuan, they needed to have a capable army.

This army of soldiers and horses must be good at fighting in the mountains...... Previously, Gongzi was in Jingnan, so it was most suitable for Wei Yan to train mountain soldiers. However, to capture Xichuan, it is best to train a mountain elite soldier. ”

Mountain soldiers, mountain soldiers again!

As the war in the north ends, the war will tilt to the south.

The northern infantry and cavalry, which were able to crisscross Akagi before, will weaken in power and their role will gradually decrease. Instead, the three branches of the navy, the sword and shield soldiers, and the mountain soldiers will shine.

Now that the navy has the Metropolitan Governor Gan Ning and Du Ji Lian, and Kan Ze of Zhoucang of Tanglin Island is in charge, the problem should not be too big.

As for the sword and shield soldiers, Cao Cao also began to practice.

Since last year, the Heyi Workshop has stopped building spears and spears, and has focused on the production of horizontal knives and large shields. Cao Ji served as the Great Si Nong and stayed in Xu Du, on the one hand, because the spring ploughing was about to begin, and on the other hand, Cao Cao assigned the Zhuye Supervisor to the Dasi Nong Mansion, and Cao Ji was in charge. Cao Ji himself is a smelting master, and he has the help of Pu Yuan, the master of army casting (that is, Cao Ji's fellow nephew).

At the same time, Zheng Hun, who will be a master craftsman, and Ma Jun, a big farmer, are also proficient in this aspect of affairs.

The Heyi Workshop can be regarded as a workshop built by the Cao family, and Guo Yong, the supervisor of Zhuye, is also a subordinate of the Cao Mansion. Cao Cao secretly built swords and shields and trained swords and shields, which was also for the future battle of Jiangdong.

In terms of mountain soldiers, Wei Yan's mountain soldiers are more similar to the prototype of sword and shield soldiers, and they are still somewhat lacking in mountain combat.

Therefore, what Cao Wei lacks most at present is still a mountain soldier, a mountain soldier in the true sense.

This mountain soldier is not easy to assemble and is very demanding.

Being physically fit and burly is a basic requirement; It is necessary to be familiar with the environment in the mountains and understand the combat methods in the mountains. Being flexible and not too bulky is also one of the requirements.

In short, it is not easy to train as a mountain soldier.

The right time, place and people, all three are indispensable, so so far, it has been an idea.

"Childe, in fact, soldiers are not hard to find."

"What do you mean by that?"

Wang Ping hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "In the early years, Yizhou Ma Xiang made a rebellion, proclaimed himself the Son of Heaven, gathered more than 100,000 people, and attacked Ba County. Later, there was a state engaged in General Jia Long, ordered hundreds of soldiers to fight with Qianwei, broke the horse phase, and then Liu Yan entered Xichuan. At that time, General Jia Long, who was used by all the barbarians in Nanzhong, was the mountain soldiers mentioned by Gongzi. Ping had heard his grandfather talk about this, and his grandfather was a subordinate of General Jia Long back then, so he also knew his combat methods, and later taught Yu Ping to know about it......"

"Zijun, do you know the methods of mountain warfare?"

"I know a little bit about it."

Cao Peng was suddenly surprised.

For Wang Ping, Cao Peng didn't pay much attention to him at first.

In other words, the importance of Wang Ping is far less than the importance of Ma Jian and Xiang Pet. In his opinion, Wang Ping is just lucky, but he can't be middle-class, and he can't be regarded as a general. But I didn't want to, this guy actually knew the mountain combat mode.

Who is Jalon?

Cao Peng didn't know.

However, listening to Wang Ping's introduction, he seems to be a bull.

It's a pity that as early as the second year of Chuping, he died at the hands of Liu Yan......

"The soldier, how do you find it?"

Wang Ping said with a smile: "Childe, General Jia Long's soldiers and horses were recruited from the barbarians in Nanzhong. Now Gongzi has General Shamoke, why not send someone to Wuxi Man to recruit soldiers and horses? Although Wuxi Man is not in Xichuan, he also lives in the mountains, and he is naturally no stranger to the mountain environment. ”

"Ahh

Cao Peng was overjoyed when he heard this, and nodded again and again to express his praise.

He hurriedly waved his hand and asked Sun Shao to come over, "Bowen, go and find Shasha, just say that I have something important to tell him." ”

"Whoa!"

Sun Shao hurriedly turned around and left, and after a while, he saw Shamoke running over with a blue nose and swollen face.

"Shasha, what's wrong with you?"

"Hehe, it's okay...... Fang Cai was fighting with Zilong and was accidentally hit by him......

But don't worry, he didn't bargain. We gave him a few punches, and I guess at this moment, he was in pain. ”

Cao Peng clearly saw that Sun Shao pouted on the side!

Obviously, there is a lot of moisture in Shamoke's words, and I am afraid that Zhao Yun is cleaning him up.

However, Cao Peng didn't take it to heart, he didn't ask him about the results of the battle with Zhao Yun when he brought Shamoke here.

"Shasha, you Wuxi barbarians, are there anyone who is good at fighting in the mountains?"

Shamoke was stunned for a moment, and then grinned: "Childe, don't laugh, I'm a Wuxi barbarian, I grew up in the mountains, and everyone can fight in the mountains. Don't say that men are women, and they should not be underestimated. ”

"I want 3,000 soldiers, can you recruit them for me?"

"Huh?"

Shamoke was stunned for a moment, but immediately nodded again and again, "Don't say three thousand, that is, five or six thousand, ten thousand people." ”

"I don't want 10,000, I don't want 5,000, I don't want 5,000, 3,000 is enough.

However, I will be extremely strict in my selection this time...... After you are selected, you will be the captain and the commander of the troops. I will let Zijun accompany you back to Wuximan, and after you recruit you, Zijun will be in charge of the exercises, are you willing? ”

"I'm a lieutenant?"

Shamoke was surprised and nodded repeatedly.

"Then you should prepare at once, and leave early tomorrow morning at the latest.

After arriving in Wuling, you contacted Deng Taishou and General Pan. After the men and horses are gathered neatly, they train with the locals. When will I be able to train and when will I report back to me, understand? ”

"The last general understands!"

Cao Peng has always been quick to cut through the mess, and he does what he says.

Since you want to train mountain infantry, the best environment is in Wuling.

Although Hanzhong is also good, it is not suitable to continue to send troops and horses at this time, so as not to make Liu Zhang nervous.

Wuling, with Deng Fan and Pan Zhang, and Shamoke commanding the soldiers and horses, can allow Wang Ping to reduce a lot of unnecessary troubles and train the soldiers and horses with all his might.

"Childe, since you have formed an army, I don't know what name to call it?"

Cao Peng thought about it, and suddenly smiled: "Wudang, it's called Wudang Feijun, what do you think?" ”