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In the early morning, with the sound of street drums, the gate of Xudu slowly opened. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

Da-da-da-da!

The sound of horses' hooves came from afar. More than a dozen doormen hurriedly raised their eyes to look, only to see the end of the official road, filled with dust and smoke. A group of iron horsemen came at a gallop, led by one person, wearing a moon-white embroidered satin robe and a cloak on the outside. He wears a crown of gold hair and a scarf over his face. A divine lion and tiger beast roared and arrived at the city gate in the blink of an eye. Behind him, hundreds of horsemen scrambled for the lead, and the sound of hooves was like thunder.

A doorman tried to step forward to stop him, but was dragged to the side by the doorman.

"Want to die?"

"How?"

"I don't see who it is...... General Hou, Marquis of Xinwu Ting, can you and I stop it? Open the gates at once! After the general returns to the capital, something big will happen. If it's delayed, you and I can't afford to be guilty. ”

"General Hou, Marquis of Xinwu Ting?"

The doorman didn't react at once, but he obediently assisted the doorman and opened the gate. The iron knight roared past, so that the doorman did not even open his eyes. The momentum that came to the face was like the top of Mount Tai. When the iron cavalry rushed into Xu Du, the guard's heart was still pounding, and his face turned pale.

"King Cao Yan?"

The doorman suddenly lost his voice and shouted.

In an instant, all the guards were stunned.

This title of King Cao Yan is said in private, but no one dares to shout it out in public.

Without saying a word, the doorman stepped forward and slapped the doorman in the face.

On weekdays, he always has a kind face, but now he is hideous and terrifying. I saw him gritting his teeth and scolding viciously: "Bastard thing, don't bother us if you want to die." The three words of King Cao Yan, can you and I say it? ”

The doorman's face turned pale......

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The movement at the gate of Xudu City did not attract Cao Peng's attention.

He got the news from Bo County, and he and Xiahou Shang worked non-stop, day and night. Rao is like this, it took ten days. By the time he rushed back to Xudu, it was already early March, and the peaches and apricots had withered.

Cao Peng didn't dare to slack off, and galloped on the long street.

His own soldiers shouted loudly: "After the general's urgent military situation, the idle people will immediately dodge!" ”

In the past two days, the Xudu Daily also published a report on the Northwest Rebellion. The daily military intelligence and war reports continued, and the people were prepared. After hearing this, the general returned to the capital, and the pedestrians on the street immediately dodged to both sides to give way to the road.

Something big is about to happen!

Everyone knows it.

Cao Peng inspected the world's prisons, and Xu Du Daily also reported it.

In the past few months, every time Cao Peng cracks an unjust, false and wrongful case, Xu Du people will soon know. Last time it was reported, it was said that Cao Peng was still in Xuzhou. Now that he suddenly returned to Xudu, it must be related to the Northwest Rebellion.

Everyone knows that the northwest is Cao Peng's single-handedness.

Now that there is a war, he cannot stand idly by. Besides, Liangzhou Mu Cao Ji is Cao Peng's father. His own Lao Tzu is in the midst of war, how can Cao Peng stay out of the matter?

Therefore, the greatest possibility for him to return to the capital this time is to take over the war in the northwest.

Who would dare to stand in the way in such a situation? was hit and killed, and it is estimated that no one will feel distressed......

Cao Peng went all the way unimpeded and went straight to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Although Cao Cao was named King of Wei, his mansion did not change much.

His king's capital is in Yecheng, and he has his own skilled craftsmen to build it. In the case of Xu Du, he is still the prime minister, in charge of the affairs of the DPRK and China.

Cao Peng reined in his horse outside the Prime Minister's Mansion and jumped down.

A doorman had already rushed out and taken the reins.

People say, the prime minister's door is a seven-grade official! But it also depends on who it is...... For those ordinary officials, the doorman of the Prime Minister's Mansion is unattainable. But for Cao Peng, he is no different from ordinary people.

He is in the Prime Minister's Mansion and has the right to enter and exit freely, without even notifying.

These men also know what kind of status the master in front of him is in Cao Cao's heart. provoked this, and there was nowhere to reason if his head fell off. Therefore, when Cao Peng dismounted, how dare Mending slack off?

"Can the prime minister be in the house?"

"It's going to be discussed in the flower hall."

Cao Peng didn't say a word, took three steps and made two steps to climb the door, and broke into the prime minister's mansion.

In the past, Cao Peng went in and out of the Prime Minister's Mansion and still abided by the rules. But now, he is anxious and wants to know the situation in the northwest, so he can't take too many rules into account. He is not a stranger to the Prime Minister's Mansion, but on the basis of the original Sikong Mansion, there have been some expansions. Overall, there has been no change in the pattern of the prefecture.

"Prime Minister, Prime Minister......"

Cao Peng strode straight to the flower hall.

But as soon as he entered the flower hall, Cao Peng was stunned!

In his impression, Cao Cao could not be said to be the kind of man who was wise and powerful. But the bearing and spirit are extremely outstanding. But now, Cao Cao looks indescribably old and weak, the whole person is a lot thinner, and his spirit seems to be a little sluggish, compared with the previous in Jingzhou, they are completely two people.

"Prime Minister......

Cao Peng couldn't help but snort softly.

In the flower hall, Mao Jue, Dong Zhao and others were discussing things.

Cao Peng broke in in a hurry, making everyone stunned. Hua Xin opened his mouth and wanted to reprimand, but saw Cao Cao wave his hand, "Let's stop here today, I'm a little tired, and I will go back to rest first, and discuss it tomorrow." ”

Dong Zhao stretched out his hand and pulled Hua Xin.

Everyone hurriedly got up and retreated, and when they were about to go out, Dong Zhao said softly: "Youxue, the prime minister is unwell, don't let him be too excited." ”

Cao Peng nodded.

"Ah Fu, when did you come back?"

"Just came back."

Cao Cao showed a smile on his face, stood up, and said in a deep voice: "Help Gu go out for a walk...... I was in the house early in the morning, but I was a little depressed. Yesterday, I saw the peach blossoms blooming in the lonely courtyard, and the scenery was very beautiful, so it was better to enjoy it together. ”

Canonized the king of Wei, Cao Cao also began to call himself a lonely widow.

Cao Peng hurriedly stepped forward, supported Cao Cao, and slowly walked out of the flower hall.

Cao Cao, it's really old!

That feeling is very obvious...... In the past, Cao Peng always had a hint of caution against Cao Cao, but at this moment, he clearly felt the weakness of an old man. He's only in his early fifties...... In the original history, even after the defeat of Chibi, Cao Cao maintained his vigorous energy. In the most dangerous times, they are very optimistic. But now, he is still the same Cao Cao in history?

In Cao Peng's heart, there was an indescribable feeling.

He came to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to assist Cao Cao in his success, and avoided the defeat of Chibi.

But is this good or bad?

Cao Peng couldn't say clearly.

"It's okay to be alone, Afumo is worried."

Perhaps feeling the sadness in Cao Peng's heart, Cao Cao suddenly smiled and comforted in a low voice.

The two of them walked slowly along the path, and as soon as they followed, they were nearly fifty steps behind, not daring to approach.

As far as Cao Fu is concerned, Cao Peng is definitely a very special existence.

Cao Cao's love and care for Cao Peng sometimes makes people feel that Cao Peng is Cao Cao's biological son.

"How is this inspection?"

"The places are generally calm, and there is no major turmoil."

"What's there to see?"

Cao Peng thought about it, but still spoke: "My nephew was invited by Xu Xuan, the assassin of Xuzhou, to go to Xuzhou to inspect the prison. Halfway through, I went to the Tanglin Pavilion and my party, but I found some problems, I have to say. ”

"Then say."

Cao Peng's voice was hoarse, but it still carried a trace of irresistible majesty.

"Sun Quan ordered Lu Su to be the Taishou of Danyang, with Lu Meng as the general, Jiang Qinding as the deputy general, and stationed in Dantu. The nephew thought that Sun Quan had sensed the threat of the sailors on Tanglin Island, so he made this arrangement.

Tanglin Island, isolated at the mouth of the sea, is located at the intersection of Wu County, Danyang and Guangling.

Zhou Jinghai is lonely and difficult to speak, if he does not make arrangements early, it may be difficult to resist. The Tanglin Pavilion guards the emptiness, if I am Lusu, I will use this as a breakthrough to occupy it, and then cut off the connection between Tanglin Island and Guangling, making it a lone army. If this is the case, even if Zhou Jinghai is capable, I am afraid he will not be able to insist. ”

When Cao Cao heard this, his brows furrowed.

Chen Jiao didn't say anything about it.

Cao Peng hesitated for a moment, but still mustered up the courage to say: "My nephew doesn't want to belittle Ji Bi, but Ji Bi's talent is indeed a little inappropriate with Guangling." If he is a state or county like Xiapi, he can make the local government great. However, the current Guangling, adjacent to Jiangdong, belongs to the border fortress. Ji Bi is good at government affairs and good at governance, but he is not good at military affairs. In the long run, it is not a good thing. ”

Ji Bi is Chen Jiao.

Cao Peng meant that if there was no war, let Chen Jiao govern the place, and it could develop rapidly.

However, Guangling is now shaped like a border fortress, and there is no telling when war will break out. Then Chen Jiao's talent is not enough to serve as the Taishou of Guangling. He can develop the economy, govern the locality, and make the rule free of unjust, false and wrongful cases, and the prison is clear. However, in military affairs, Chen Jiao's talents are slightly insufficient.

Cao Cao nodded slightly, but he was quite approving.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly asked, "Then do you have a suitable candidate?" ”

"This ......"

Cao Cao smiled: "Ah Fumo is nervous, you are just chatting with Gu now, and the right writer is talking to everyone, so you don't have to be restrained." ”

"If I recommend it, the general Pang Lingming can take on the heavy responsibility."

"You mean, Pound?"

Cao Cao has an impression of Pang De.

He thought for a moment, then asked, "Pound has never been on his own, and has always served in the army, how can he be alone?" ”

"Pound is bold and careful, and strategic, and calm and unchaotic.

To govern a locality, you only need to have a right-hand man, but in the military, you are a general......"

"There is some truth to it."

Cao Cao seemed to not want to say any more.

Cao Peng also immediately shut up, and the two slowly walked into the garden.

In the garden, there was the sound of women laughing.

Cao Peng saw Cao Jie from afar with a girl who was still wearing a double crow bun, playing in the garden.

Seeing Cao Cao and Cao Peng, Cao Jie hurriedly took the girl forward to say hello.

The girl was Cao Cao's youngest daughter, named Cao Hua, and she was only six years old now. Cao Cao showed a kind smile on his face, rubbed the melon seeds on the heads of the two girls, and said with a smile: "Go play elsewhere, Lone and your big brother Afu have something to discuss, don't disturb us." ”

Cao Jie hurriedly agreed and took Cao Hua out of the garden.

Cao Peng helped Cao Cao into the flower hall on the lake, and sat down on a stone bench with brocade cushions, and Cao Cao let out a sigh of relief.

On the forehead, there are fine beads of sweat.

Cao Peng waved his hand, motioned for Hu Cong to come up, picked up a cloth towel, and handed it to Cao Cao.

"Old!"

Cao Cao said with a smile: "I think back then, Taiping Dao was in turmoil. Lone was ordered to lead the troops and travel 300 miles at night to pursue Zhang Bao. After the war, I drank heavily with the princes, and I didn't feel tired. Now after walking a few steps, I am a little tired, and I am really a little old...... Ah Fu, you sit down too. Counting it up, since the two of us cooked the green plum wine, we have never had a chance to put our hearts in mind. Every time I was in a hurry, I couldn't even say a word. ”

Looking at Cao Cao's tired face, Cao Peng's heart was a little sour.

A generation of heroes, but there will be a time to grow old......

Cao Peng sat busily on the side, "The king Mo Yan is the word 'old', I think the king is the old tiger and the hero." ”

"Hahaha!"

Cao Cao heard this and laughed heartily.

He was only halfway through his laughter and began to cough violently.

"Is the tiger in the prison? That's a good saying, I love to listen! ”

After speaking, Cao Cao's face showed a lonely look, as if he said to himself: "Alone in the weak crown and into the office, my lifelong wish is to be able to write a Cao Dingyuan's name on the stone tablet in the future." However, the decline of the Han dynasty was not expected by Lonely...... The princes of the 22nd Road begged Dong, what Lone wanted at that time, as long as Dong Zhuo could be pacified and the Han Dynasty could be restored, even if Lone's liver and brain were smeared, what did it matter? How do you know, the princes have their own thoughts......

When Yuan Benchu was young, he also served as a hero.

I thought I could achieve great things, but Lone saw that he was very selfish, indecisive, and not a person who achieved great things.

In the first battle of Guandu, he had a heart of death and fought a decisive battle with the beginning.

But......

Ah Fu, not a lonely hero, the real troubled times create ears! ”

Maybe it's been a long time since I've talked to someone like this, Cao Cao talked endlessly.

Cao Peng listened quietly, adding water to the cup in front of Cao Cao from time to time. After a long time, Cao Cao suddenly shut up and stared at the pond blankly. A gust of wind blows, stirring the surface of the lake, rippling and sparkling.

Cao Cao suddenly asked, "Ah Fu, if you are lonely one day, are you willing to take on the heavy responsibility?" ”

"Huh?"

"Zi Tong and Zi Huan died in battle, and they were very sad.

The sons of the lonely knees, if the words can be a big thing, only Zitong and Zihuan are two. Ziwen, strong temperament, if the same fire. In order to be able to stand alone, it is difficult to succeed...... In the past few years, he has been reading history and books, and there have been many changes. However, if you want to dominate the overall situation, there are still some shortcomings, and more training is needed.

Lonely to guard the border plug, also has the meaning of training.

If there are ten years, Ziwen can become a great talent...... However, Jingnan fought, but Lone's body was ......

Zijian is smart and talented.

His articles are gorgeous, the rhetoric is brilliant, and over time, he is more than a scholar and a hero...... But if you want to be the hero, you are weak and frivolous. His heart is not strong, he is easy to be swayed by others, he is very happy with loneliness, but it is difficult to entrust him with big things.

Cang Shu is intelligent and resolute.

Lone once belonged to Cangshu, but he later found out that this son was cold, if it became a big thing, all the sons should be absolute! ”

Cao Cao said this, staring at Cao Peng.

And Cao Peng gasped, looked at Cao Cao, and was speechless for a long time.

Cao Cao, where is this heart-to-heart, and it clearly means to support the orphan. This also made Cao Peng a little apprehensive, and he didn't know what Cao Cao was thinking.

After a while, Cao Cao suddenly asked, "Ah Fu, do you dare to swear to the sky to make the Cao clan rise?" ”

"Huh?"

"I want you to be loyal to the Cao family for the rest of your life, and you can't have the heart of rebellion, can you do it?"

Cao Peng hurriedly stood up and crawled in front of Cao Cao.

"My lord, why do you say that?"

"You are tough by nature, calm in situations, and have the air of a general.

Although sometimes he is not calm enough, or even reckless, he is very happy. At the beginning, you indulged in the Lu family, and you were unhappy in your lonely heart. Ran Gu thought about it later, Lu Bu and your grace of dripping water, you dared to risk death to save it, which shows that you attach great importance to love and righteousness in your heart. Later, you killed Wei Duan in Liangzhou, and you were lonely and angry......

Ah Fu, you are a loving man!

Sometimes, Lone just thinks, why aren't you my parent?

If so, even if all the inheritance of loneliness is handed over to you, you will be able to see it under the nine springs of loneliness. ”

"Uncle!"

Cao Peng couldn't help but burst into tears when he heard this.

Cao Cao's words were extremely emotional, which made Cao Peng's heart even more sour.

"Ah Fu, you get up."

"Whoa!"

Cao Peng stood up, followed Cao Cao's wishes, and sat down beside him.

"Can you promise Lonely?"

Cao Cao took Cao Peng's hand and said softly: "In this lonely life, I'd rather bear others than others...... Although there is Zhongde Fengxiao Wenruo, but now he is lonely, and the person who can be entrusted is Ah Fu. Can you promise Lone? ”

Cao Peng took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Uncle don't worry, but Ah Fu still has a breath, and he will never live up to his uncle's trust." When the Cao family is prosperous, the Han family will die, and this heavenly cycle is the right reason...... Ah Fu will protect my Cao family's Daxing, and I will be loyal to the Cao family for the rest of my life. Swear today that if he disobeys one day, he will cut off his children and grandchildren, and he will never be a man again. ”

This oath is very vicious!

Cao Cao's eyes revealed a touch of warmth.

He gently patted Cao Peng's shoulder, "With Ah Fu's words, Gu will rest assured!" ”

With that, he stood up and walked to the edge of the pavilion.

"The Northwest is in turmoil, and the incident is sudden.

The horses are brave and invincible. And the rebellion of Di and Qiang must have a lot to do with horses. Junshi governs Liangzhou, but Xiao Gui Cao follows, but if he deals with the chaos, he is still insufficient. Lone Ben wanted to make Yuan Rang send troops to help, but since Yuan Rang Zigui was defeated, he lost his spirit, and it may be difficult to take on the heavy responsibility.

Gongming can calm Guanzhong, but it is difficult to determine the northwest.

Wen Ruo suggested that you should supervise the northwest, but Zhongde did not allow it. Previously, Feng Xiao continued to transfer people from the northwest, and his intentions were not unclear, which seemed to weaken your strength, but in fact it was also for your sake.

You are in the court, and you have very good connections.

Lone hesitated to let you go to the northwest, but today you came in the dust, which made Lone make up his mind.

Ah Fu, the lone general appointed you as a former general, the Marquis of Wuxiang, the position of the lieutenant of the school, the envoy of the Northwest Military, and the officials below 2,000 stones. One year, the lonely will be pacified in the northwest. ”

Cao Peng shuddered and looked at Cao Cao in a daze.

Lao Cao, you are so bold!

I'm twenty-seven years old, will you let me be a countryman, a former general, and a lieutenant?

This position is also equivalent to maximizing Cao Peng's power. The envoy to supervise the Northwest Army is also the most terrible position in this series of official positions. For officials below 2,000 stones, he can cut them first and then play. In other words, below the Taishou, Cao Peng can be killed, this power is really amazing.

One year, pacify the northwest?

Cao Peng scratched his head and arched his hand: "The minister is willing to make a military order!" ”

"Very good!"

Cao Cao took a deep breath and continued: "The horse is sitting in the Wudu, which is really a problem for the henchmen. If the horses are not removed, they will be lonely and sleepless. After Ah Fu went to the northwest, he should be killed...... Once Wudu succeeds, you can decide for yourself whether to enter Hanzhong or not...... I'm tired and don't want to wait too long, you know? ”

How could Cao Peng not understand!

Cao Cao's gaze was probably already fixed on Xichuan.

"Minister, understood."

Cao Cao smiled!

He said softly: "After you go to the northwest, it is not appropriate for Junshi to continue to serve as the pastor of Liangzhou...... However, you don't have to worry, a different person will hold you back. The lonely general ordered Jia Xu to be the assassin of Liangzhou to help you pacify the northwest. I hope you don't have any worries, just do what you should do, and let it go. ”

"Minister, obey."

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The news of Cao Peng's return to Xu Du was known to everyone in a short period of time.

And he entered the Prime Minister's Mansion at noon and did not leave until after midnight. Cao Cao has been talking alone with Cao Peng, and no one knows what he said. But many people have seen a hint from this incident.

Cao Cao's favor for Cao Peng has never diminished.

Even if Cao Cao canonized the King of Wei this time, but Cao Peng never appeared from beginning to end, it did not change Cao Peng's status in Cao Cao's mind.

In the evening, it began to rain lightly.

When Cao Peng returned to the Xinwuting Hou Mansion, he saw Cai Yan, Huang Yueying, Xia Hou Zhen, as well as Mrs. Zhang, and Cao Nan, all waiting in the hall

The war in the northwest has affected the hearts of the Cao family.

Cao Nan, who was reluctant to go back to Xudu to recuperate, accompanied Mrs. Zhang back to Xudu as soon as possible......

Cao Peng returned to Xudu and went to the Prime Minister's Mansion as soon as possible.

The family waited at home, and kept sending people to inquire about when Cao Peng would be able to return. But Cao Peng was pulled by Cao Cao to speak, and no one knew the situation at all. This also made the family anxious.

Seeing Cao Peng come back, the old lady immediately cried!

"Ah Fu, your father fell ill in Liangzhou, and now there is turmoil, what should I do?"

Cao Peng waved his hand and motioned for the slaves and maids who were waiting in the hall to retreat.

Then he helped his mother to sit down, and said softly: "Mother, don't worry, Daddy will come back soon." ”

"Huh?"

The old lady was pleasantly surprised.

But Cai Yan's daughters showed nervousness.

"Ah Fu, you want to go back to the northwest?"

Cao Nan asked suddenly.

has followed Deng Ji for so many years, and Cao Nan is no longer the village woman who didn't understand anything back then. In fact, the ups and downs over the years have taught her a lot of things, and she can see the essence more clearly from the surface.

The old lady showed nervousness again and took Cao Peng's hand.

"What, you're going to the Northwest? How can that be! The Northwest is in turmoil, isn't it dangerous for you to go to the Northwest? ”

Cao Peng, laughed!

"No matter how dangerous it is, it won't be more dangerous than when I went to Hexi."

This sentence is equivalent to answering Cao Nan's question just now.

Cao Peng will go to the northwest to quell the chaos.

"Look at you, why are you so nervous?" Cao Peng said with a smile: "The Northwest Rebellion seems to be serious, but in fact it is just a group of rabble. His father is old, and it is indeed not suitable to live in Liangzhou for a long time. The king has made arrangements, and this time his father will return from Liangzhou and will take over the post of Dasi Nong and stay in Xudu.

This, in fact, is a good thing.

I am in the northwest, like a fish into the sea, and there is no danger.

On the brother-in-law's side, my sister needs to tell him that the king will not use troops in Hinata...... The brother-in-law guards the east of the river and should prevent the local naturalization of the Hu people. The Hu people are cunning and unfaithful, and they should not be disrespected......

In this way, I ordered Hansheng to go to Hedong, saying that I couldn't help my brother-in-law! ”

Cao Nan heard this and showed gratitude.

She knew very well that Cao Peng's trip to the northwest was the time to employ people.

Although Huang Zhong is old, Cao Peng respects him very much, and he must be a capable person...... Around Deng Ji, there is a lack of available people. Although Jiang Ji and others helped, there was still a lack of generals.

Counting carefully, except for Feng Chao, who was brought over from Haixi, Deng Ji's subordinates no longer have confidant generals.

This is not a good thing for Deng Ji.

At the very least, there will be big trouble for him to control the army.

"What about you?"

"Me?"

Cao Peng smiled slightly, revealing a touch of pride, "There are only a handful of people in the world who can beat me."

Although the horse is brave, what can I do? ”