Xudu, post house.

Chen Denggao lay on the bed until dawn, and did not get up.

"Yuanlong, what are we going to do today?"

A man dressed as a scribe pushed the door and walked into the room. Chen Deng turned his back to the door, frowned slightly, and then sat up slowly.

"Today, I only rest in the post house, and there is nowhere to go."

"What Wen Hou entrusted ......" The man hurriedly asked: "You and I have been here for many days, and we have not been able to see Cao Gong yet." When you said to Wen Hou, cooperate with Cao Gong and refuse to marry Yuan Highway. But now, Cao Gong didn't summon us, what's the reason? ”

Chen Deng stood up unhurriedly, and when he turned around, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and a disdainful sneer flashed.

But when I turned around, I had regained my smile.

He smiled and said, "Zhongjie, what's the use of you being in a hurry?" You should know that the Xuzhou pastor that Wen Hou asked for this time is extraordinary. The paperwork has been delivered, and all the people who should have visited have been visited...... You have been following me for the past two days, and you should have seen it very clearly. ”

"But ......"

"Zhongjie, there are some things, I can't hurry!" Chen Deng looked serious and taught the man a few words. Then he whispered: "This seeking an official is no better than fighting." It's about relationships, it's about patience. The people who should be visited have been visited in the past few days. Wenruo, Gongda needless to say. Including Zhong Xuan, Kong Rong, and Liu Ye, you have already seen it, what else can I do? ”

The man was a little stunned, and arched his hand: "Yuanlong, Wei Xu is a rough man, if there is any disrespect in his words just now, please do more Haihan."

Just wait like this, how long will it take? ”

Wei Xu is a relative of Lu Bu and one of the eight strong generals under Lu Bu's account.

Chen Deng said with a smile: "Don't worry about Zhongjie, I think it's just these days." Cao Gong is about to send troops to attack Yuan Shu, and he will definitely give Wen Hou a satisfaction. I heard that today is a competition between the two tiger generals under Cao Gong's account, Dian Wei and Xu Chu, but it's a pity that we can't go, otherwise we can also listen to the truth. ”

The West Garden, on the side of the Imperial City, is a forbidden place.

The Tiger Army and the Tiger Guards were basically stationed in this area and were responsible for the defense of the imperial city.

Wei Xu smiled coldly, "What is there to see?" It's just that Wen Hou's subordinates are defeated...... Since Yuan Long said so, then wait two more days.

I'm going to find a place to drink, Yuanlong is interested in going with him? ”

Chen Deng arched his hand, "The beauty of the middle festival, Chen Deng's heart." However, Chen Deng said that he made an appointment with Zixu and was going to go to Longshan to enjoy the maple leaves, but he was afraid that he would not be able to go along. After a while, Zixu said that he was going to Chang'an with Yuan Chang. I just took this opportunity to ask Zixu for a while. ”

Zixu is Du Xian.

Wei Xu and Chen Deng had visited Du Xian before, and they knew that Du Zixu was not interested in him.

When he was a guest at Du Xi's house, Du Xi was not even willing to entertain him. Although a meal was arranged upstairs in Yuxiu later, Du Xi, who was the host, did not appear. The reason is very simple! Du Xi looked down on Lu Bu, and even more disdained to sit at the same table with Wei Xu. It is estimated that if Chen Deng was not there, Du Xi would not have let Wei Xu step into the door of his house at all...... Chen Deng also accompanied Wei Xu that day, so he had dinner together in Yuxiu Building. When it was over, he almost fought with him, holding back Wei Xu's anger.

As soon as he thought of Du Xi's dead face, Wei Xu lost his appetite.

After a polite word with Chen Deng, he left the post station by himself...... When Wei Xu left, Chen Deng washed up and dressed up. Wearing a short placket and a moon-white Zen robe on the outside, he took people away.

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, scholars wore clothes, and most of them had certain rules.

Dress at five o'clock throughout the year. cyan in the spring and red in the summer; In the summer season, it is mainly yellow; In autumn, white is mostly used, and in winter it is black. Ordinary people don't pay so much attention to dressing, and many times, they may have one set of clothes all year round. But the scholars had to follow these customs, and if they wore the wrong color of clothing, it was considered rude...... Out of the city gate, Chen Deng saw Du Xi standing not far away.

"Zixu!"

He hurriedly dismounted and stepped forward to say hello.

Du Xun also smiled slightly, and when the two approached, he said softly: "I have made an appointment with Yuan Chang, and at noon, we will meet in the Wind and Rain Pavilion." ”

"Zixu, thank you!"

Du Xun waved his hand again and again, then got on his horse and left with Chen Deng.

Not long after the two of them left, they saw Wei Xu flash out from next to the city gate. He looked at Chen Deng's back, nodded secretly, and then turned around and walked into the city gate.

Before coming, the military advisor Chen Gong had warned Wei Xu: Don't trust Chen Deng.

Chen Deng is a native of Guangling, not only a wealthy family in the local area, but also one of the most famous families in Xuzhou. Chen Deng's grandfather's name was Chen Qiu, and he was a Guanglu doctor in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. And Chen Deng's father, Chen Qi, whose name is Han Yu, knew Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others when he was young, and he was also very famous. Chen Dengnian is 28 years old, shrewd, well-read, and a very personable and talented.

At the age of twenty-five, he was promoted to filial piety and served as the mayor of Dongyang, which was also an outstanding political achievement.

Lu Bu is an outsider.

And it is not justifiable that he can occupy Xuzhou. The ...... of Yin Rebellion It's just that Xuzhou was not his territory. The former Xuzhou Mu Taoqian was dying and entrusted Xuzhou to Liu Bei. Later, Lu Bu was defeated by Cao Ying in Yanzhou, and like a lost dog, he defected to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei took him in!

But Lu Bu immediately took Xuzhou.

This is also the reason why Lu Bu is eager to obtain the title of Xuzhou Mu.

He needs a proper identity! Then the most justifiable is the Xuzhou pastoral ...... granted by the Han Emperor This position is very important to Lu Bu. He knew that Chen Deng had a lot of connections in Cao Ying, so he asked him to come and ask Cao Ying for an official.

And Lu Bu's strategist Chen Gong was not very worried about Chen Deng from the bottom of his heart.

He ordered Wei Xu to secretly monitor Chen Deng's every move, and since he came to Xu Du, Chen Deng's behavior was normal, which made Wei Xu gradually feel at ease.

Longshan maple red?

It's so beautiful...... Wei Xu muttered in his heart as he walked.

Looking up, I saw a wine shop not far away, with a fluttering cloth.

Wei Xu was suddenly overjoyed in his heart: instead of running to the barren mountains and mountains to see what maple is red, it is better to drink wine in a big bowl and eat meat in a big bowl here!

Thinking of this, Wei Xu walked into the wine shop.

————————————————————————————Woo-woo-woo...... In the sky above the Xiyuan campus, the horn sounded for a long time.

Flags are unfurled, and streamers are flying. Around the school grounds, there are heavily armed sharps guarding the school, and as a team of cars drives into the school field, the atmosphere suddenly reaches the extreme.

There is a watchtower in the center, and Cao Ying stands high on it.

On both sides, there are small watchtowers, and most of the people sitting in them are Cao army generals.

From the east, the generals of the Cao clan, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xiahoudun and others all gathered in one place.

Chen stayed too guarded in Xiahou Yuan, and did not come back because he was busy with official business.

But Cao Ying still set up a watchtower especially for him. It's just that there is a curtain hanging from the window of the watchtower. Standing outside, you can vaguely see the figure shaking inside, but you can't see clearly. Most of Xiahou Yuan's family members stayed in Xudu, could it be his family?

To the west of the main watchtower, most of them are generals with foreign surnames.

The members of the core of the Cao army, who were not the children of the Cao family, all gathered here.

If he returns to Beijing to report on his work, Li Dian, who is about to succeed his brother as the Taishou of Lihu, General Xu Huang, and Yu Ban, the captain of Pingyu, are all sitting here. In addition to these generals, important members such as Xun You, Guo Jia, Di Yi, and Mao Jue also gathered here to watch the battle.

However, several extremely important strategists under Cao Ying's tent were not there.

Xun Yu has official business and can't get out; Cheng Yu was not in Xudu because he was stationed in Dongjun. What about Zhong Xuan? I was going to Chang'an, so I didn't come to watch the battle. Zhong Xuan himself is also proficient in the art of war. Maybe in his eyes, the dispute between Dian Wei and Xu Chu has no meaning. In fact, looking at Cao Ying's tent, there are only a few people who can be valued by Zhong Xuan. Dian Wei, Xu Chu...... Cao Ying was dressed in a black shirt and sat in the main building.

It stands to reason that he should be dressed in white.

However, due to Cao Ying's slightly dark complexion and wearing white clothes, it will look very eye-catching.

Wearing a black Zen robe, it can highlight his unique temperament and majesty. When people get to Cao Ying's step, some things can no longer be worried.

On the contrary, it is more at the bottom and pays attention to details.

Cao Ying attaches great importance to prestige, and celebrities and gentlemen emphasize etiquette...... It's hard to say who's right and who's wrong. It can only be said that the difference in identity and status, the focus of considering the problem is also different. Cao Peng felt that if Cao Ying was allowed to change into white clothes and sit there, it would be really nondescript.

Cao Ji sat behind a small case under the main building.

Today's Cao Ji's identity is different.

This time, as long as Cao Ying, he came to Xiyuan to watch the battle. Moreover, being divided into guest seats below the main building is enough to see that Cao Ying attaches great importance to him.

Cao Peng and Cao Zhen walked into the school and did not go over to sit with Cao Ji.

My own affairs, my own know...... Cao Ying values Cao Ji, not Cao Peng. In other words, Cao Peng is not qualified and sits over there.

If you don't see Cao Zhen, you can only watch the battle in front of the watchtower, and you don't even have the qualifications to sit upstairs. This is the school field, and everything is in accordance with the rules of the army. You don't have a title, you don't have military exploits, you don't have prestige, you can only stay below. Cao Peng was able to enter the school, and to be honest, he still trusted Cao Zhenfu. If it weren't for his little eight righteous names...... It is estimated that even the gate of the school field is not allowed to enter.

Knock-Knock...... The rapid beating of war drums makes people's blood boil.

"Ah Fu!"

Cao Peng was watching the battle intently, when he suddenly heard someone shouting his name above his head.

When I looked up, I saw Cao Hong's stern face. He was waving at Cao Peng, signaling Cao Peng to go up to the watchtower to watch the battle with him.

Cao Zhen, laughed!

"Ah Fu, go up...... I guess my uncle has something to ask with you. ”

Cao Peng nodded, turned over and dismounted, and handed the reins to Xia Houlan.

Then he nodded at Wang Mai and Deng Fan, signaling them to follow Cao Zhen and not walk around.

Wang Mai and Deng Fan said they understood.

Cao Hong called Cao Peng, which naturally attracted the attention of many people.

Cao Ying couldn't help but feel strange.

As we all know, Cao Hong's popularity is not too good.

Especially his stingy surname, even the generals of the Cao clan don't have much affection for him. Moreover, Cao Hong never formed gangs and factions, and rarely intersected with others. His purpose is: Lao Tzu earns Lao Tzu's money, whoever dares to stop me, Lao Tzu is not welcome.

Greedy and stingy, this popularity can be seen.

However, although Cao Hong has such and such problems, he is loyal to Cao Ying.

The more greedy and stingy he is, the more it shows that he has no ambition, and the more Cao Ying believes in him and tolerates his many problems...... I have never seen Cao Hong take the initiative to greet a child so much.

Even Cao Ang and Cao Pi, Cao Hong will not show much enthusiasm.

Now, Cao Hong greeted Cao Peng warmly, how could Cao Ying not pay attention?

"Gongren, whose son is that?"

Cao Ying straightened up and looked at Cao Peng.

No way, he's short. If you don't sit up straight, you're afraid you won't be able to see what's going on outside.

Beside Cao Ying, stood a man in his fifties. He was very tall, probably around 180...... Well, at least standing next to Cao Ying, he looks tall.

He has a handsome appearance and a long beard under his chin.

Hearing Cao Ying's inquiry, the man glanced out.

"Lord, that child should be one of the little eight meanings."

"Oh?"

"Looking at the age, it seems to be the son of the Cao family. I heard that the son of the Cao family is the youngest, but he is very smart, and Zidan treats him very kindly. ”

Man, named Dong Zhao.

He was originally Yuan Shao's subordinate, and he had a lot of credit.

But because Yuan Shao had too many plans and few decisions, and the strategists under his account were not in the same mind, they formed gangs and factions, and they fell against each other. Dong Zhao had to leave because of slander, and turned to Zhang Yang. Later, he greeted the Han Emperor with Zhang Yang and was worshiped as a speaker. It was this Dong Zhao who suggested that Cao Ying move the Han Emperor to Xu County. After that, Cao Ying worshipped Dong Zhao as Sikong Peng, and Dong Zhao became Cao Ying's adviser and was even trusted by Cao Ying.

This point, just look at Cao Ying's many strategists, only Dong Zhao can stay in the main building, you can see the clues.

Of course, it doesn't mean that except for Dong Zhao, Cao Ying doesn't believe in others. For example, Guo Jia, such as Cheng Yu, Cao Ying's trust in them is far better than Dong Zhao. It's just that Cheng Yu is not in Xudu, and Guo Jia is a lazy surname who doesn't want to stay in the main building and be noticed.

So, Dong Zhao went upstairs to accompany him.

The son of the Cao family?

Cao Ying's gaze couldn't help but look at the guest seats in the side building next to the main building.

Cao Ji looked nervous, and was watching Cao Peng climb Cao Hong's watchtower suspiciously. Judging by his expression, he may not even know who is sitting in that building. In other words, Cao Ji didn't know why Cao Hong was looking for Cao Peng. This also made Cao Ying even more curious!

Knock knock knock...... The drums are getting louder and louder!

Cao Ying's mind was withdrawn from Cao Hong's side, and he got up and walked to the window of the watchtower.

"Junming built a new tiger and competed with Zhongkang's tiger guard.

It is a battle between the guards, the winner will follow a certain family to conquer the rebel Yuan Shu, and the loser will stay in Xudu...... All generals can make judgments to judge the winners and losers.

Now, the martial arts show begins! ”

The winner conquers Yuan Shu, and the loser stays in Xudu?

For both Dian Wei and Xu Chu, it is difficult to accept the result of failure.

For Dian Wei, Cao Ying didn't take him with him when he attacked Huyang, if he couldn't go together this time, even if he became the general of this tiger Ben, Dian Wei would have no shame to continue to fight with Xu Chu; And Xu Chu can't accept defeat either. If he fails, he will lose the first battle of the Tiger Guard. In the future, it will become very difficult to compete with Dian Wei...... There is not even hope.

That Cao Peng was in Yuxiu Building, and what Xu Yi said, Xu Chu did not take it to heart.

In fact, Xu Chu did not attach importance to Cao Peng. What he values is Deng Ji...... As for what duty, glory...... Xu Chu didn't listen to a word. As a general, if you can't get into battle first, what kind of general can you be? If you can't kill the enemy, how can you make a contribution?

He was not in the same situation as Dian Wei.

Behind Xu Chu, there is also a huge clan on his back.

In other words, every bit of his achievement will be related to the development of the clan behind him. Isn't the reason why he defected to Cao Ying to strengthen the clan? If you are shrunk behind in the battle and can't build up your merits, then how can you strengthen your clan? It's better to stay in your hometown.

Dian Wei, on the other hand, has no pressure in this regard.

The Tiger Guards rushed into the Xiyuan school field to the rumbling war drums and quickly set up a formation.

In contrast, the Tiger Army was a little sluggish. After entering from the north gate of the school field, a column of tigers and ben moved to the beat of the drums in the sound of drums, and immediately formed a phalanx. Dian Wei straddled a war horse and slowly entered the school field with the team. Behind him, two young men followed. A relatively tall and slightly thin young man, named Xiahou Heng, the word Boquan, is the eldest son of Xiahou Yuan; And another young man with a slightly short head and a stout physique is Cao Xiu, the son of Cao Ying's clan!

The three of them lined up behind the formation and did not immediately attack.

Cao Ying could see clearly from the watchtower that Xu Chu had put out a cone-shaped formation, which was longer than attacking; Dian Wei's phalanx belongs to the balance of offense and defense. In other words, if the phalanx is mainly defensive, the attack is insufficient. center, eight hundred spearmen; On each side, two hundred sword shieldmen guarded the flanks. The rear army is a cavalry army, ready to go into battle at any time. However, the attire of the cavalry seems to be a little different from Cao Ying's impression.

"Gongren, why does Tiger Ben's cavalry look a little weird?"

Dong Zhao squinted his eyes and looked intently.

The person who discovered this was not only Cao Ying.

All the generals in the watchtower were keenly aware of the difference between the Tiger Cavalry Army.

Their saddles, something weird. The two ends are cocked, and the knight sits in the middle, which seems to have a fixed role. Moreover, under the saddle, one on each side, two triangle-shaped things were worn with ropes. The knight's feet were plunged into the triangle, instead of leaning on his legs, as before, to clamp the horse's belly. There are such powerful characters, and when I saw these two, my eyes suddenly lit up.

"Ah Fu, what is Junming equipped with right away?"

Cao Hong, who was discussing business with Cao Peng, also noticed this and asked softly.

"That's a gadget my dad made up earlier. The saddle is called Takahashi saddle. Do you see the part of the saddle that is cocked on both sides, like the guardrail of a bridge? People can sit on this kind of saddle, which can be more comfortable and more stable. The two under the saddle are called stirrups. It allows you to use your feet and reduces your load. If the battlefield is clashed, it can increase the horseman's combat power by a lot......"

"Your dad designed it?"

Cao Peng said: "If it wasn't designed by my father, who else could it be?" ”

Cao Hong couldn't help but praise: "Everyone Cao deserves to be a strange person in the world...... If it weren't for the hidden ink juzi, how could it be so whimsical? Jun Ming is really fucking blessed! Hehe, in this battle, in my opinion, Zhong Kang is going to be unlucky! Ah Fu, do you know who I bought to win? ”

Cao Peng shook his head, indicating that he was not very clear.

"Ha, I bought Junming to win! Do you know why? ”

Cao Peng shook his head again...... Cao Hong smiled smugly, "After I went back that day, I carefully read your manual...... Ah Fu, how did you say your brain grows? How many ideas can be come up with! Hehe, I just think, you are so powerful, how can your father be an idle person? Your father and son have such a good relationship with Jun Ming, it is impossible to sit back and watch Jun Ming be defeated, and he will definitely give advice to Jun Ming.

Zhong Kang's brain melon seed is probably not your opponent...... So the next day, I asked people to increase the stakes and buy Junming to win. ”

Cao Peng looked at Cao Hong and was speechless for a long time!

If this guy lives in the afterlife, he will definitely be a master who can make money...... At this time, the second drum sounded in the school field, and the Tiger Guards suddenly moved in the midst of the drums!

(To be continued)