In Huaibei in September, the weather is unpredictable.

It was still sunny at noon, but it was overcast in the afternoon. The morning hour, that is, the time of Shen, is between 3 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon every day. People are accustomed to eating a second time at this time. In Cao Peng's view, it is a bit similar to the 'afternoon tea' of later generations.

In the small pavilion by the ancestral water, Cao Peng looked at the turbulent ancestral water, and was a little fascinated.

Gan Ning sat aside, looked at Cao Peng, and finally couldn't help asking, "Childe, do you really want to be like this?" ”

Cao Peng came back to his senses and smiled slightly at Gan Ning, "Xingba, always be grateful when you are a man...... That's my principle, and I have to do it. ”

"But ......"

"I know it's hard, and it's going to be very dangerous."

Cao Peng exhaled a cloudy breath and stretched his body, "But I have to do this, otherwise I will be restless for the rest of my life." ”

Gan Ning, silent!

Cao Peng looked at the surging ancestral water, but a flower-like smile appeared in his mind.

Presumably, she can forgive me for what I did before!

No matter how Cao Peng was reborn, how he told himself to learn to be thick and black, and to be ruthless. But there are some things that can't be changed after all.

For example, a heart of gratitude engraved in the bones.

He still remembers, in that small room, in that bathtub.

He has a lot of respect for Diao Chan. Even if he had seen infinite spring, it only made his heart ripple at that time. There is no domination in my heart, in fact, age aside, Cao Peng feels that there will be a lot of pressure in front of that woman.

It was a venerable woman.

No matter what kind of thoughts she had to eradicate Dong Zhuo in the first place, she couldn't erase the contributions she made.

Although Cao Peng's surname is Cao, he is not Cao Ying, and he does not have Cao Ying's paranoia about 'wife'. Any thought of Diao Chan is a blasphemy against her. So Cao Peng saved Diao Chan, on the one hand, because of gratitude, and on the other hand, there was a trace of residual thoughts about Lu Bu in his previous life.

He can't change the overall situation, so he can only try to find a way to repay the favor.

"Uncle Zhou!"

"Whoa!"

"What is the situation in Yuzhou Mountain now?"

"Everything is fine...... According to Childe's instructions, in the past six months or so, I have secretly repaired the camp in Yuzhou Mountain, and no one has noticed. ”

"Good!" Cao Peng thought for a moment and said in a low voice: "You immediately return to Haixi and direct the sea ship to leave the port." After going out to sea, he secretly returned to Yilu Bay and hid his tracks. In addition, I borrowed some grain and grass from my brother-in-law, and hoarded it on Yuzhou Mountain, so as not to expose my travel. ”

"Whoa!"

Zhou Cang didn't think Cao Peng had done anything wrong.

On the contrary, I feel that Cao Peng is a good man.

He was born in a reckless background, and he was not as thoughtful and proper as Gan Ning. Since Cao Peng wants to repay the favor, what can he do if he takes a risk?

Zhou Cang is not a person who is afraid of things.

Gan Ning said softly: "Since the son has decided, you must be cautious.

In my opinion, it is best to transfer Hao Zhao over and make him out of Quyang. After all, he was born in the state, and he must have agreed to Childe's move. And he is guarding in Quyang, so he can do his best. With him in Quyang, he can add a little more protection to his son......"

"Let Bodao go out of the town of Quyang?"

Cao Peng frowned, pondered for a moment, and nodded slightly.

"Bo Dao is out of Quyang, and he is the best candidate...... Come! ”

"Whoa!"

Chu Ge stood up and bowed outside the pavilion.

"Holding my seal, I rushed to Hailing overnight, and ordered Sima Hao Zhao of the other department of Tanglin Pavilion to leave immediately, rush to Quyang to take office, and take over the defense of Quyang; Ren Wang bought Ren Hailing Bing Cao, took over the defense of Tanglin Pavilion, and took charge of Hailing military affairs. Then make Buzishan come to the prime minister immediately, and Hailing should be handed over to Kan Derun to take care of the affairs. Also, when Uncle Zhou passed by Quyang, he walked with Mr. Puyang and returned to Haixi.

This year, Haixi has had a bumper harvest, but it has not yet stabilized.

The first battle in Xuzhou will inevitably cause many people to be displaced and leave their homes. On the one hand, I reminded my brother-in-law and asked him to prepare to receive the displaced people, and on the other hand, I asked my brother-in-law to immediately transfer 500,000 grains and grass to hoard Quyang...... When the time comes, I'll send someone to take over. ”

In September of the third year of ———————————————————— Jian'an, Zhang Liao attacked several times, trying to attack Yu County and regain the prime minister.

However, Chen Deng's command was determined, and in the face of Zhang Liao's crazy attack, there was no confusion at all...... If Chen Deng's impression of Cao Peng before was that of a strategist, then this fierce battle between Huaisi and Huaisi undoubtedly showed Chen Deng's military talent to the fullest.

After crossing the Huaishui, Chen Deng quickly captured Huaipu, and relying on Huaipu, he waved his army straight up, crossed the Huaisi Plain diagonally, and occupied Yu County.

Subsequently, Chen Deng fought an extremely beautiful resistance battle in Yu County.

Zhang Liao, who was in a hurry to return to Xiapi and join Lu Bu, was ambushed by Chen Deng. Although he did not suffer much damage, he was unable to continue his journey north. In desperation, Zhang Liao had no choice but to retreat to Xu County and wait for the opportunity to move. On September 13, Cao Ying started a battle in Pengcheng...... Zhang Liao took the opportunity to cross the Huaishui and capture Xuyi in order to disrupt Chen Deng's arrangement.

Unexpectedly, Chen Deng ordered Chen Jiao to leave the town of Xuyi in advance and set up a position on the south bank of Huaishui. Zhang Liao saw that he couldn't sneak attack, so he had to give up...... Immediately, on the 18th, he attacked Suiling County and broke the city in one fell swoop. Chen Deng was immediately furious, and Xu Xuan Xuan went out of Zhengu County from the lower phase of the Gang Ji, and then personally led the army, sat in Ling County, supervised the battle of Huaisi, and recaptured Suiling on the 23rd, so that Zhang Liao finally had to return in vain.

In less than 20 days, Zhang Liao attacked three times and lost three times.

Although he greatly restrained Chen Deng's troops and horses, his own strength was also exhausted, so he stuck to Xu County and did not return to attack.

On September 26, Pengcheng was broken...... Cao Peng was entrusted with an important task at this time, commanding 3,000 troops to guard the prime minister.

And Deng Ji sent Puyang Min to temporarily lead Quyang Chang, who was responsible for assisting Chen Deng in using troops.

With the destruction of Pengcheng, the battle situation in Xuzhou suddenly became clear. Lü Bu only felt panicked at this time, regardless of Chen Gong's dissuasion, sent troops to meet the attack, and encountered a joint attack by Xiahoudun and Liu Bei in Lü County, and returned defeated. After this battle, Lu Bu no longer lost his previous arrogance. On the one hand, he urged Zhang Liao to quickly return to Xiapi, and on the other hand, he ordered Wei Xu to send troops to try to recapture Xia Xiang...... Cao Peng fought according to the city and could not hold out.

By the third day of October, Wei Xu was ordered to collect troops and return to Xiapi, and set up an ambush on the way, wanting to ambush Cao Peng's pursuers and save a little face.

Who knows, Cao Peng let Wei Xu withdraw his troops and ignored it.

In Cao Peng's words: "If you retreat to Xiapi, sooner or later you will die, why should Lao Tzu bother to entangle with you?" ”

In the end, Wei Xu had to return in vain, leaving only a mess everywhere...... On the seventh day of the first month of October, Cao Yingbing went to Geyi Mountain and looked at Xiapi across the water!

Perhaps inspired by the Battle of Quyang, Chen Gong once again offered advice and asked Lü Bu to ride outside the city of Xiapi, and he would alone in Xiapi, and the inside should be combined with the outside, echoing each other from afar. If Cao Ying captures Pi, Lu Bu will attack him from behind; If Cao Ying attacks Lu Bu, Chen Gong will respond from below.

Overall, Chen Gong's strategy is exactly the same as Deng Zhi's strategy.

The difference is that Lu Bu still has nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses in his hands, and there are even 800 elite soldiers of Gao Shun. With Lu Bu's bravery and the wildness of the battle, it was enough to give Cao Ying a headache. Unlike when he was in Quyang before, Cao Peng had the embarrassment of having no soldiers.

But such a strategy was not implemented in the end.

According to the history books, Lu Bu agreed at first, but later changed his mind after listening to the persuasion of his family.

In his previous life, when Cao Peng read this paragraph, he scolded him, saying that Lu Bu was indecisive, and that Lu Bu's family was not successful enough to fail.

But now he has experienced the war firsthand.

It can be regarded as having a deep understanding of all kinds of insider information.

Fei Lu Bu was dissuaded by his family, but Chen Gong really had a criminal record, entrusting his family and nest to a person who tried to plot rebellion with others a year ago? Even Cao Ying may not dare to rest assured. Chen Gongtai, but he wants to make him Lu Bu's opposite...... Therefore, Cao Peng can understand Lu Bu's approach.

It's just that in this case, Lu Bu's suspicion completely ruined his life!

On the tenth day of the first month of October, Cao Yingbing trapped Pi, and Lu Bu at this time also became a caged bird...... On October 17, Zang Ba led his troops to join Cao Ying.

Xu Huang cleared the last obstacle, waved his troops south along the Yishui, quickly passed through Donghai County, and on October 27, the soldiers came to Siwu, facing each other across the water. Xu Huang's arrival completely cut off the idea of Zhang Liao and Lu Bu joining forces. On October 29, Chen Deng raised troops from Suiling and trapped his troops in Xu County. At this point, the Huaisi battle situation then entered a stalemate, and Lu Bu was defeated, but sooner or later.

At the end of October, Lu Bu's fellow townsman, a native of Yunzhong, Yiyang Taishou Zhang Yang sent troops to rescue Lu Bu.

Zhang Yang, the word is uncle, and he is less engaged in martial arts and bravery. In the last years of Emperor Ling, Zhang Yang was a military captain Jian Shuo fake Sima, and after Jian Shuo was killed, Zhang Yang returned to Benzhou to recruit troops, wanting to respond to He Jin. didn't wait for him to send troops, He Jin was killed, and Dong Zhuo was in chaos. Zhang Yang joined forces with Yuan Shao and joined forces with Nandan Yu Fuluo to Liyang and established his team. Later, Dong Zhuo made Zhang Yang the Taishou of Hanoi.

In the first year of Jian'an, the Han Emperor fled Chang'an.

Zhang Yang welcomed the Han Emperor in Anyi, and escorted the Han Emperor to Luoyang, serving as the Great Sima.

His surname is gentle, and he treats his subordinates with kindness. However, he sent troops to rescue Lu Bu, but was soon killed by his subordinate Yang Yue, and his head was in a different place...... Lu Bu's last hope was also dashed with Zhang Yang being killed!

And Yuan Shu's face immediately changed after receiving Lu Bu's request for help. Instead of refusing to send troops to the rescue, he asked Lu Bu to send his daughter, Lu Lan, to Shouchun first and marry his son. But now that Xiapi is besieged by a large army, how can Lu Bu send Lu Lan out of the city?

By November, a fierce battle began under the city of Xiapi.

———————————————————————————————— Picheng is filled with gunsmoke.

Xu County, even more shouting and killing.

In contrast, the lower phase is calm. Cao Ying had no time to summon Cao Peng, and Cao Peng was also happy to be in the next phase and have a leisurely appearance.

At the same time, he is also in full swing and secretly preparing.

Saving Lu Bu's family is an extremely dangerous thing.

What's more, this matter has to be done under Cao Ying's nose, which adds a lot of variables.

As a top priority, Cao Peng must first try to go from the lower phase to the lower side. But without Cao Ying's order, he could only stay in Xiaxiang County.

"Bo Miao, think of a way to let me go to Xiapi."

In the lower minister's office, Cao Peng was hesitant and worried.

Deng Zhi was ordered to come to the prime minister to assist Cao Peng in his actions. But this time, Deng Zhi became much more low-key, and he didn't dare to underestimate it anymore. Previously, he made a plan to divide his troops in Quyang, which almost made Cao Peng trapped in Quyang. Looking back now, Deng Zhi also felt afraid. If it weren't for Chen Deng's timely dispatch of troops, crossing the Huaishui River, and occupying Huaipu, Cao Pengke would really be finished...... 600 villagers were recruited from Haixi and arrived in Quyang.

Deng Zhi looked at the ruined Quyang city wall, and couldn't help but sigh secretly.

He had watched the battle in Quyang from afar, but after such a close observation, he knew what great pressure Quyang County was under at that time.

From the mouths of the soldiers guarding the city, Deng Zhi heard all kinds of deeds about Cao Peng.

From Chen Gong's stone-throwing shock to Cao Peng's night attack on the camp; From Chen Gong's voice to Cao Peng's timely response; From the feint attack of the surname Cao to the pursuit of Cao Peng...... Although there are many elements of luck in this, it is enough to prove that Cao Peng has the ability to take charge of himself. Deng Zhi couldn't help but imagine in his heart, if he was guarding Quyang, could he be like Cao Peng?

Therefore, when he saw Cao Peng again, Deng Zhi was already a lot less arrogant.

And Cao Peng still looks as modest as before...... In terms of temperament alone, uncles and grandsons are strict, which always makes people dare not get close, while friends are gentle and kind, which makes people feel more cordial!

In their hearts, Deng Ji and Cao Peng are superior and inferior!

When he first heard about Cao Peng's plan, Deng Zhi was also taken aback.

However, Deng Zhi also agrees with Cao Peng's behavior of repaying his kindness.

It's just that Cao Peng wants to go to Xiapi, which is not an easy thing. Cao Ying is not a major general who is short of soldiers now, and it is not Cao Peng's turn at all.

This time, Cao Ying sent troops, Guo Jiaxun You, Wu Youdian, Wei Xu Chu.

Xiahoudun, Xu Huang and others are not mediocre people, how could Cao Ying transfer a fifteen-year-old child to the front line of Xiapi?

But if you don't get down, you can't act.

Deng Zhi said: "If the son wants to go down, he must attract the attention of Cao Gong." ”

"The question is, what should I do to get Cao Gong to pay attention? You also know that Cao Gong's energy is all in Xiapi. ”

It's really hard for Deng Zhi.

Don't go too far, or you'll be suspicious; can't make a small fuss, otherwise it won't be able to get Cao Ying's attention.

This involves a 'degree' grasp, even Deng Zhi is very difficult.

"Forget it, let's see."

"Yes!"

Cao Peng suddenly asked, "Uncle Zhou went to sea, did anyone ever ask?" ”

Deng Zhi shook his head and said, "County Lieutenant Zhou's trip to sea this time is a routine official business. He has been to sea many times before, and everyone is used to it, so he did not arouse suspicion. ”

"That's all right, or you're in trouble."

"Oh, you can rest assured. Although Haixi is not monolithic, the overall situation is in the hands of his uncle and grandson, and there will be no mistakes. ”

"This time, it's my surname."

"The eldest husband is grateful to repay the kindness, according to me, you have done nothing wrong to learn from you."

Cao Peng smiled slightly, changed the topic...... "Childe, something happened!" ”

Just as Cao Peng and Deng Zhi were chatting, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the flower hall.

Xiahou Lan stumbled in his armor, stumbled in, and when he saw Cao Peng, he roared angrily: "Son, our grain has been robbed!" ”

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(To be continued)