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Chapter 639 Nagasaka Slope (2)

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, raising private soldiers was not a big deal. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

Especially after experiencing the turmoil of the sluggish dynasty and the numerous princes, anyone who has a little wealth will raise private soldiers as capital to preserve themselves. The situation in the north was relatively better, and the private army was raised, mainly concentrated in the Jingchu and Wuyue regions. I think that at the beginning, the little overlord Sun Ce and Sun Bofu were so arrogant and strong, but in the face of the Jiangdong clan, they had to maintain a low-key posture many times.

In Sun Ce's lifetime, in addition to conquering the world, he also weakened the power of the Jiangdong clan.

How to weaken?

Quite simply, it is to annex their private soldiers.

The situation of the Shi clan in the Jingchu region is somewhat different from that of the Shi clan in Jiangdong.

This is mainly focused on Liu Biao's policies. Liu Biaowen ruled Jingzhou, so the conflict in the Jingxiang area was relatively relaxed. At the same time, because of Liu Biao's indulgence of the Jingxiang clan, many people blatantly raise private soldiers at home to prevent trouble. Wen Ping only raised 2,000 private soldiers, and to be honest, it was not too much. Such as Cai Mao and others, almost regarded the entire Jingzhou Shui Shi as their own private property, and Liu Biao did not pursue it.

Now, Wen Ping is willing to hand over private soldiers.

No matter how many people there are, it shows his attitude.

The most important thing is that Wen Ping is willing to let his adopted son work under Cao Peng's account, which further shows his sincerity. Some people may say, what is the point of just raising a son? Why didn't Wen Ping hand over his own son? In fact, Wen Ping really has no sons, and there are many wives and concubines in the family, but he only gave birth to four daughters. This civil and military was inherited from his brother's name in the early years.

In the original history, Wen Ping died of illness and had no son.

The person who inherited his title was precisely this civil and military officer who was about to serve under Cao Peng's account.

With the guarantee of Wenpin, Cao Peng finally put his mind at ease. When Lu Mao returned, the luggage had been prepared, and Cao Peng asked Lu Mao and Kou Feng to lead 800 tooth soldiers out of the city to join Pang De. Then he and Wen Ping went to visit the Kuai Yue Kuai Liang brothers, and after informing the two of the situation, please rest assured. And told Kuai Yue that if there was anything, he could send someone to find him in the barracks.

As soon as the matter was properly handled, Cao Peng, accompanied by Wen Ping, came to the Cao army camp twenty miles north of the city.

After a few more polite words with Wen Ping, Wen Ping resigned and left.

Cao Peng kept sending Wen Ping outside the gate, and after seeing Wen Ping leave, he turned around and asked, "Jun Yi, Ling Ming, why are you here?" ”

"Childe, please come with me."

Pang De and Zhang He glanced at each other and asked each other sideways.

The three of them accompanied Cao Peng and went straight to the camp of the rear army. After stopping outside a small tent, Zhang He said softly: "Childe, please enter the tent and speak." ”

"You ......"

Cao Peng found that Pang De and Zhang He looked at the three of them, and they didn't seem to have any intention of entering the account, which made him even more strange.

This shows that there are still people in the tent. And the status of this person should be higher than that of the three Pounds. Which one will it be?

Cao Peng frowned, then lifted the curtain and stepped in.

Jia Viper?

In the small tent, on two thick pillars, there is a large wax of butter the thickness of a child's arm.

A person in the center sat on the back of the long case, holding a volume of "Thirty-six Strategies" in his hand, reading it with relish. Seeing Cao Peng come in, he raised his head and smiled slightly, "Youxue, sit down." ”

"Mr. Jia, how could you ......?"

Cao Peng recognized at a glance that that person was Jia Xu, and couldn't help but be even more confused.

Jia Xu got up, stepped forward to take Cao Peng's arm, and after letting him sit down, he ordered a small school to send honey syrup water, and said with a smile: "Youxue came to Xiangyang this time, which can be described as a high degree of hard work. Jingzhou was able to present the book so smoothly, thanks to the work of friendship. ”

"Mr. Jia, don't talk to me about these vain words.

You show up here...... Let me think that I must have come here at the behest of the Prime Minister...... And your task ...... Could it be the big-eared thief in Fancheng? ”

has been cooperating with Jia Xu for a year, and the relationship between the two is very familiar.

Compared with the beginning when they calculated against each other, although the two are still bickering, more often than not, there are mostly jokes. Cao Peng and Jia Xu also seemed very casual when they talked, without any concerns. If it were a different person, Cao Peng would definitely not be so direct. Jia Xu laughed when he heard this, and nodded again and again. In those small triangular eyes, a glint flashed, revealing a look of appreciation.

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you!"

Jia Xu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "I won't tell you, it was the prime minister who sent me."

Liu Xuande is scheming and clever. Although Youruo died in battle under Wuyin City, there are still capable people around him to help, which should not be underestimated. The prime minister didn't want Liu Xuande to slip away again, so he ordered me to come, be sure to help you, get rid of Liu Bei, and relieve the trouble of his henchmen.

I'm here in secret, and I don't want anyone to know.

The prime minister has left Xudu and will arrive in Nanyang in the near future...... The prime minister was worried that once Liu Bei saw that the situation was not good, he would flee and become a trouble. ”

Hearing this, Cao Peng took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.

"I think so, too.

The big-eared thief ordered Lu Ji to capture Liqiu yesterday, and I thought he intended to get out of his shell. He was thinking about where he was going to flee, and he didn't want Mr. to come. That's right, I'll explain the situation to Mr. first, and ask Mr. to explain my doubts...... Also, why did the two of them come here? ”

"The two of you are here to cooperate with you.

They will leave immediately and go to Baishui Township to take over the troops and horses of the Commander Dan. Zidan returned to Xinye and waited for Yuan Rang's dispatch......

Both of them are good at fighting, and with their help, they will be able to help you. ”

When Cao Peng heard this, he immediately reacted.

I'm afraid that the Cao army in Baishui Township has already increased its troops......

Zhang He looked at the two of them, not only with excellent martial arts, but also quite strategic. It's not that Cao Zhen can't do it, but that compared with Zhang He and the others, Cao Zhen is inevitably a little more tender. Thinking of this, Cao Peng's mind settled down, took a sip of honey syrup, and began to tell Jia Xu about the situation in Xiangyang.

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Just as the tiger and leopard cavalry arrived in Xiangyang, far away in Liqiu, twenty miles east of the city, Lu Ji and Wang Wei started a fierce battle.

The two sides fought fiercely for three hours, and finally Lü Ji was defeated and took Liqiu, retreating thirty miles and camping.

Wang Wei took advantage of the situation to enter Liqiu and rest his troops and horses. At the same time, he ordered someone to inform Xiangyang and report the victory to Mrs. Cai and Liu Cong. Mrs. Cai was overjoyed when she learned that Lu Ji had been defeated. Immediately ordered people to go to Liqiu to reward the three armies, and at the same time held a banquet in Xiangyang City to entertain the gentry and celebrities in the city. Cao Peng was also ordered to come to the banquet, and seeing the hustle and bustle of the banquet, he couldn't help frowning slightly, feeling a little uneasy.

The feast began after dark, lasted for an hour, and was not over.

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun were all drunk and unconscious. Cao Peng sat on the side, secretly observing the people at the banquet. He drank a lot, but his mind was very clear. From time to time, he talked to Wen Ping, who was serving the wine on the side, but most of the time, he smiled and said nothing.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.

The sound of silk and bamboo sounded, and the drums sounded in unison.

The singers and dancers danced in the court, drawing a series of applause from time to time.

The girls' figures are very feminine, and they are also extraordinarily charming. It's a pity that Cao Peng has been reborn for eleven years, but he has never been able to understand the dance of the ancients. No matter how good he danced, he was not interested. On the contrary, he was more interested, talking to Wen Ping, and talking about some things about the marching formation.

Today's Cao Peng is carrying the title of a famous general.

Coupled with the publication of "Thirty-six Strategies", he faintly became a master of the art of war.

Although "Thirty-six Strategies" is now mainly circulated in Xudu, Chang'an, and Luoyang, this does not prevent Wen from being hired and read.

After Cao Peng came to Xiangyang, he presented Wen Ping with a copy of "Thirty-six Strategies".

Therefore, the two have a lot of common language, and they talk about the 36 plans, which is even more relish and interest.

At first, Liu Cong didn't pay attention to it. However, Mrs. Cai found that Cao Peng didn't seem to be interested in singing and dancing, and she talked to people and signaled Liu Cong to get closer to Cao Peng as much as possible. Nominally, Liu Cong was Cao Peng's student, so he stepped forward to toast with Cao Peng.

Listening to the two talking about the art of war, Liu Cong also sat down and listened to it with curiosity.

Speaking of which, this kid is also a poor man.

Cao Peng was not disgusted with Liu Cong, since he was willing to listen, he simply took out the thirty-six plans and explained them in an easy-to-understand manner.

Wen Ping asked questions from time to time, which made Liu Cong gain a lot.

Just when Cao Peng was talking, he suddenly saw Cai Zhong looking flustered and ran to the court.

He came to Cao Peng and Wen Ping, and said in a low voice: "General Zhongye, I just got the return of Tanma, and there is an abnormality in Fancheng. ”

Fancheng changes?

Cao Peng shivered, and the alcohol suddenly subsided.

He and Wen Ping glanced at each other, and at the same time stood up and were about to walk out.

But Liu Cong's immature voice suddenly came from behind him, "Sir, can the student go with Mr.?" ”

"Huh?"

Cao Peng was stunned and turned his head to look at Liu Cong.

But I saw a pair of dark eyes, with excitement and curiosity, and a faint hint of pleading. Cao Peng and Wen Ping glanced at each other and nodded.

In any case, Liu Cong is his student.

No matter how sincere Liu Cong is, since he is a teacher, Cao Peng will not be stingy.

In this way, Cao Peng and Wen Ping took Liu Cong and Cai He and left in a hurry. Their sudden departure from the table naturally attracted the attention of many people. After all, Liu Cong is now the lord of Jingzhou, and Cao Peng is Cao Cao's representative. What about clerical recruitment? In charge of the safety of Xiangyang, these three people suddenly left the table, and something big must have happened. Someone immediately informed Mrs. Cai, and Mrs. Cai heard about it, but she was not worried at all.

"Cong'er, you have indeed grown up!"

She asked Liu Cong to worship Cao Peng as a teacher, just to find a backer for Liu Cong.

Now, Liu Cong's willingness to be with Cao Peng is not exactly what she wants? Mrs. Cai knew very well that Cao Peng would never let Liu Cong get into danger. can let Liu Cong have a long insight, which will only be good for him in the future. However, she frowned immediately, revealing a look of worry.

"Where is the Grand Governor?"

"The Governor is drunk and rests in the wings."

Mrs. Cai was even more dissatisfied in her heart: You said that you Cai Mao, is it impossible to lack that little wine?

I set up a banquet, in fact, to appease the Xiangyang gentry. It turned out that none of those people drank too much, but you drank too much...... It's really a big deal, is it really a suitable choice for you to be in charge of the Cai family in the future? Alas, but it really broke my heart!