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The head of the Cizhi River is located in the center of the river, and it is also the settlement of the Di people. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Speaking of the Di people, it is difficult to explain their ancestors. It is said to belong to a branch of the Qiang people, so it has always been known for its Qiang. The river is bitter and cold, but the land at the head of the river is fertile, and the cattle and sheep are flocked, which has become a blessed land for the Di people. Since the Western Han Dynasty, Di has migrated several times and scattered all over Guanzhong.

There are Di people in Jiuquan Qiuchi, and there are Di people in Hexi County.

However, most of the Di people still live in the Huangzhong and Hehuang areas.

With the vast land of the river, they thrive freely here. Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, there have been several rebellions, which have brought great threats to the Han Empire.

Dou Mao, the king of the river, is over forty years old and full of energy.

He is not tall, that is, about 160 centimeters, but he is extremely stout and powerful.

Dou Mao is greedy for money and a good woman, and there are nearly 60 concubines in the tent. Among them, there are not many Han women who are plundered from the threshing grass in Guanzhong, but there are also many Qiang, Xianbei, Qianhu and Xiongnu women.

With strong force, he is the king and hegemon in Hehuang.

However, before this, Dou Mao did not violate the interests of the Cao family, so Cao Peng did not pay much attention to this person.

The weather is getting cooler.

The river has revealed a strong autumn mood.

The sky is blue, the wilderness is vast,

The scenery of the river is as magnificent and charming as the desert north.

In the golden royal tent, Dou Mao hugged a beautiful concubine and was discussing with everyone.

Cao Peng's warning has spread throughout the river.

Many people felt panicked, so they asked tremblingly, "King, then Cao Peng issued the order to hunt down the king, and now that the time is approaching, what should I do?" ”

"I'm scared!"

Dou Mao grinned, and his big hand vigorously kneaded the plump beauty on the beautiful concubine's chest.

The pair of jade balls were almost pinched and deformed, and although the beautiful concubine was in pain, she didn't dare to speak, so she could only endure it silently.

"I give the head of the river, there are 100,000 soldiers, but it is not comparable to the broken Su Wei.

Not to mention that Cao Peng wants to deal with me, he must go deep into the river...... Just to say that the supply of this heavy grain and grass is a big trouble. So, you can rest easy. Even if Cao Peng called, he couldn't leave!

As for that warning?

Whoever has the ability, just try it. ”

A pair of ringed eyes, scanning the people in the tent, the fierce light flashed.

Everyone closed their mouths, not daring to face Dou Mao's gaze.

To be honest, Cao Peng's blood order did make many people panic. But listening to Dou Mao's words, it seems to make sense. All the way from Longqi City, but it is a thousand miles of wasteland. How to transport his heavy grain and grass?

The first 100,000 soldiers of the Cizhi River are not idle people.

In addition, Dou Mao is notorious for his murder, which made many people feel at ease for a while......

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Time passes day by day.

The ten-day period set by Cao Peng has come to an end in the blink of an eye.

The river was silent, and there was no movement. As for Cao Peng, he did not wave his army westward to attack the Qiang people in Hehuang.

It turns out that this guy is just bluffing!

After the autumn of the war, the war gradually came to an end.

Cao's army was prosperous and aggressive, and after capturing Wuyuan and Yunzhong one after another, it extended its tentacles to Mobei. The eight towns of Mobei in Hexi played an extremely important role at this time. Relying on the eight towns, Cao Jun did not need to worry about the long battle line, which would cause a shortage of food and grass. So, Cao Cao ordered to cross the loop and continue northward. In mid-July, Cao Zhang captured the surrendered city, and the Southern Xiongnu perished.

It's just that Cao Jun's aggressiveness also made the aliens on the grassland panic.

After Yan Liyou died in battle, the central Xianbei and the eastern Xianbei became one. Kebineng's strength skyrocketed, and he had a peep at the Central Plains. However, due to the previous obstruction of Bei and Tan Zhe, Kebi Neng had a headache.

Now, he has moved away from the Hetao and settled in the Central Plains.

Tan Zhe is difficult to hold on alone, and it is a good time to use soldiers......

Kebi Neng decided to declare war on Cao Jun.

But before Kebi could make a move, Tan Zhe Xianbei suddenly rioted. Hongdu, a tribe lord under Tan Zhe's tent, summoned his generals on a dark and windy night, broke into the king's tent, and beheaded Tan Zhe Manmen......

Immediately, Hongdu took control of the Xianbei King, that is, Su Li, the son of Tanshi Huai, and announced that he would belong to Cao Cao!

Almost at the same time, Cao Cao sent an edict from Yecheng: appoint Huang Zhong as the Taishou of Hexi County, and add three towns to Hexi County; Bai Deng Ji was the marquis of Guangmu Township, and he was appointed as the state pastor; General Li Dianbai Duliao; Zhang Liao is the general of Zhenbei; Cao Zhang was the general of the expedition to the north; Ren Hongdu is the general of the Xianbei Zhonglang and worships the Marquis of Guangting.

At the same time, Cao Cao issued an edict to revoke the title of Xianbei King in the name of Emperor Han.

In other words, Su Li was the only Xianbei lord recognized by the Han family.

As for Kebineng, he is just a rebellious thief......

Subsequently, in the name of the son of Tanshi Huai, Suli united with Huang Zhong and Hongdu to quickly annex Xianbei in the west.

Kebi was shocked to learn the news.

He had the intention to compete with Cao Jun, but in this case, he had to temporarily suspend his troops.

Having annexed the eastern Xianbei, he needed a process of digestion; Similarly, regardless of whether it is Cao Jun or Su Li of Xianbei in the west, it will take time to digest the fruits of their victory......

It's going to be a short break.

Maybe a year, maybe two years......

However, as Cao's army crossed the loop and occupied the surrendered city, the threat to Xianbei increased day by day!

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The early autumn sun is exceptionally warm.

While Xu Du was still shrouded in the ravages of the Autumn Tiger, Hehuang had become extremely cool.

Along the Huangshui, a team marched slowly and came to the outside of Longqi City.

Long Qi Chang Tang Fang led the officials and gentry out of the city to greet him, only to see that the young man at the head was about in his early thirties, with elegant manners and a thin body. The cheeks are sharp and angular, like a knife and an axe. The facial features are upright and the eyes are blazing. Dressed in a moon-white robe and wearing a green fur. The crotch is a good horse, and it has a unique temperament.

"Long Qi Chang Tang Fang, welcome Cao Duwei."

Tang Fang recognized the flag clearly, hurriedly stepped forward, and saluted the man.

The man kicked off the horse and helped Tang Fang up. His eyes swept away, revealing a look of surprise, and he said softly: "Why don't you see the former general?" ”

"This ......"

Tang Fang hesitated for a moment, lowered his voice and said, "Please invite Captain Cao into the city to speak." ”

This young man, named Cao Xiu, is a literary martyr.

Like Cao Peng, Cao Xiu is also Cao Cao's clan, and he is also very favored by Cao Cao. Cao Peng was called 'I can't wait to be a parent' by Cao Cao, which shows Cao Cao's doting and trust in Cao Peng, while Cao Xiu was called 'my family's thousand-mile horse' by Cao Cao, who was also favored and valued by Cao Cao.

In terms of age, Cao Xiu is older than Cao Peng.

However, because of Cao Peng's existence, Cao Xiu's light was more or less obscured.

In fact, Cao Xiu's ability is extremely outstanding!

It is said that the tiger and leopard riding was established by Cao Chun. But in fact, Cao Xiu is responsible for daily training and management.

At the end of the Battle of Youzhou, Cao Xiu was infected with wind and cold and stayed in Yecheng to recuperate.

After recovering physically, Cao Cao had already returned to Xudu.

At the beginning of the year, Ma Chao made trouble. In addition to sending Cao Peng into the northwest, Cao Cao also secretly ordered Cao Xiu to be the cavalry captain to assist Cao Hong in resisting Ma Chao. Cao Hong has been able to persist until now, and Cao Xiu has definitely played a huge role.

Wang Mai was ambushed and seriously injured.

Cao Peng originally intended to let Zhao Yun take over the western governor, but due to Ma Yunlu's matter, Cao Peng had to change his mind.

Rewards and punishments need to be clear!

Zhao Yun was swept to the end and turned into a small soldier of the Flying Camel Soldier.

As a result, the election of the governor of the western region was vacant, and Cao Peng, after thinking twice, decided to ask Cao Cao to appoint him.

Huang Zhong successfully ascended to the post of Taishou of Hexi County, so he reciprocated the peach, and Cao Peng decided to give up the western governor, so as not to make people think that he controlled Liangzhou and plotted against him. In fact, his power in Liangzhou has been weakened a lot. Deng Fan and Pan Zhang were transferred to Jingzhou, Zhao Qu was appointed as the protector of the Western Regions, and Bu Qi has now also gone to Yecheng. In this way, the control of Jincheng, Wuwei, including Anding and Beidi counties, was all returned to Cao Cao. Cao Peng can actually control only Hanyang and Hexi. Although Zhangye County is in the hands of Meng Gongwei, his strength is not strong.

Meng Jian's appointment as Zhangye's Taishou was more to ensure Cao Peng's commercial interests in the Hexi Corridor than political interests.

If that's already the case, why not be more generous?

Not long after Cao Peng wrote to Cao Cao, Cao Cao ordered Cao Xiu to be appointed as the governor of the west.

Cao Xiu is a person who is as his name.

He is a well-read man and an elegant man; But at the same time, it is like a fire, and the means are tough. To control the river, it is necessary to combine rigidity and softness. Cao Peng specifically mentioned this point in the recital, so Cao Xiu was appointed.

And Cao Peng's such a happy move also made Cao Cao feel uneasy.

After appointing Cao Xiu as the governor of the west, Cao Cao immediately ordered Xu Shu to be the governor of Longxi County and Hao Zhao to be the governor of the south. The nature of the Southern Governor and the Western Governor is the same, mainly for the purpose of monitoring Huangzhong. It is slightly lower than the Taishou of Longxi County, but it is not under the jurisdiction of Longxi County, and it has great power.

Cao Peng relinquished the Western Governor, but obtained the positions of Longxi Taishou and Southern Governor.

At least in the eyes of outsiders, this is definitely a good story of mutual trust and understanding between monarchs and ministers......

Cao Xiu is not a person who strictly abides by the law of etiquette.

As soon as he heard Tang Fang's words, he immediately realized that Cao Peng must have other arrangements.

"So, go into the city and speak."

Cao Xiu got on the horse, and Tang Fang hurriedly stepped forward to take the horse and embellished the stirrup.

"Now it is rumored in Hehuang that General Cao is infected with wind and cold and is bedridden."

"Oh?"

Cao Xiu was stunned for a moment, revealing a dignified expression.

"However, General Cao is not in Longqi City now?"

Cao Xiu nodded seemingly without a trace, and suddenly asked, "Su Zemeng's department, where is it now?" ”

"Ten days ago, Su Taishou secretly crossed the Cizhi River and approached the mountains to the west.

Meng Tai stayed in Yanchi and pretended to prepare soldiers and horses. ”

Cao Xiu suddenly smiled, "It must be a friend who can't bear to be lonely, and go to the head of the Cizhi River to explore the way?" ”

"Exactly."

The two talked in a low voice as they walked, and soon entered Longqi City and came to the Western Governor's Mansion.

The guards of the Western Governor's Mansion are still tight.

Cao Peng did not neglect the care of the mansion because of Cao Xiu's arrival.

"Youxue is a person with a heart......"

Cao Xiu walked into the Duwei Mansion and suddenly asked, "Presumably it is rumored from the outside world that General Cao is recuperating in the Duwei Mansion." ”

Tang Fang immediately laughed!

He took out a letter and handed it to Cao Xiu.

Cao Xiu took it, but he read the book: My brother Wenlie personally enlightened.

The handwriting is vigorous, and the iron pen is silver-hooked. Cao Xiu suddenly felt a murderous aura rushing to his face, and couldn't help but praise: "Good word!" ”

Cao Peng's handwriting is not good-looking, and it was also very famous at the beginning.

But no one cares about this, because everyone knows that Cao Peng grew up in Zhongyang Mountain and didn't have much education. And then the achievements, all of them were spelled out by himself...... But Cao Peng was still very unhappy. Especially after marrying Huang Yueying, she practiced calligraphy hard and gradually developed her own style.

At the beginning, his recital was written by Huang Yueying.

Cao Cao said: "Youxue is too Wenxiu!" ”

Later, Cao Peng's calligraphy was completed, and Cao Cao praised it: "Youxue can be independent!" ”

This word is a façade.

Writing a good handwriting is definitely a face-saving thing.

Cao Xiu opened the letter, squinted his eyes and read it carefully, and couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly: "Youxue has now been an official and a lieutenant, only under General Wei, and is on par with the four expeditions." Why do you still like to charge into battle as you did earlier?

How many people did he take with him to the head of the Cizhi River? ”

"Back to the capital lieutenant, in addition to the 1,500 white camel soldiers and flying camel soldiers in his headquarters, General Cao also has 4,000 elite soldiers from the five towns of Hexi, a total of 5,500 people. All cavalry, one person and two rides. ”

"Huh?"

Cao Xiu was taken aback, and hurriedly asked, "How much baggage is there?" ”

"Only 10 days of military rations."

"Shhh

Cao Xiu suddenly gasped.

5,500 men, 10 days of military rations...... Youxue, are you crazy?

Don't you know that Dou Mao still has 100,000 elite soldiers in his hands, how can you deal with this little man?

In case Cao Peng has a mistake, it will definitely be a big deal.

Not to mention anything else, just Cao Cao's thunderous anger, I don't know how many people's heads will fall to the ground......

However, Cao Xiu immediately understood what Cao Peng meant.

"Youxue, this is to give me the power of rebellion!"

He is the governor of the west, but he has no prestige and foundation in Liangzhou. With the identity of Cao Cao's clan alone, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public. Cao Xiu had also heard of Cao Peng's experience when he first came to Hexi. Even a group of barbarians dared to ignore the court. If it weren't for Cao Peng's later deterrence by force and sweeping Liangzhou, there would be no prestige today.

Cao Xiu had to establish meritorious service as soon as possible before he could gain a firm foothold.

If he follows Cao Xiu's temperament, he will fight steadily...... At that time, it was not good for Cao Peng to urge Cao Xiu again, otherwise it might cause misunderstanding. Everyone is Cao Cao's clan, and they are also very loved by Cao Cao. There's no need to make too much of a fuss about these things, and in the end it's the same as the enemy.

So, Cao Peng attacked!

But the credit is still on Cao Xiu.

This is not only to give Cao Xiu credit, but also to urge Cao Xiu to make up his mind.

"Yanchi Meng Jian, how many soldiers and horses?"

"Back to the capital captain, Yanchi now, there are 8,000 soldiers and horses."

"Pass my order to recruit soldiers and horses in Jincheng, and I will see 20,000 soldiers in three days. If you can't do it, let Jincheng be too guarded and go to Yecheng to ask the king for guilt; Also, he ordered the two counties of Northland and Anding, and ten days later, the army moved. I want to know that the two counties are 50,000 military arts, otherwise military law will be engaged. ”

Theoretically, Cao Xiu can't control these Taishou.

But he has another identity, that is, Cao Cao's clan.

Cao Xiu knew that if the troops were sent one day later, Cao Peng would have one more threat in Hehuang.

Seeing that the weather is getting cooler, if the war cannot be ended in the middle of winter, I am afraid that there will be huge uncertainties.

Therefore, Cao Xiu couldn't take care of much, and immediately ordered to prepare soldiers and horses.

And he himself didn't even continue to stay in Longqi City, but went straight to Yanchi to join Meng Jian.

I hope it's too late!

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Night, shrouded in the river.

On the Hehuang grassland, there is a dead silence, which is terrifying.

There are lights flickering in the distance, and it is the camp of the Di tribe. Cao Peng sat on a lion and tiger beast, wearing black fish scale armor and a three-pronged purple and gold crown on his head. The halberd in the palm of his hand shimmered with a dark red cold glow.

He narrowed his eyes and looked out at the tribe.

After a while, he turned around and asked, "Who is willing to break through the camp for me?" ”

"Students are willing to go!"

"Father, the child is willing to go."

"Uncle, nephew is willing to go."

Without waiting for Cao Peng's words to fall, he saw Sanqi step forward.

Cai Di, Deng Ai, and Sun Shao all asked for their lives and were eager to try.

Shamoke and Wenwu Wang Shuang were also full of interest and wanted to come forward to fight. Du Shu also wanted to come over and ask for his life, but he was self-aware. Write documents, make suggestions, and fill in the gaps for Cao Peng.

But to say that it is not so easy to get on the horse and race for the lead.

Among the flying camel soldiers, the two flying camel soldiers looked at each other, did not speak, and suddenly urged their horses and rushed out.

"Who is it?"

Cao Peng was stunned and hurriedly asked.

Du Shu hurriedly stepped forward and replied: "It seems to be Uncle Zhao and his wife." ”

Cao Peng demoted Zhao Yun to a soldier, but everyone in the army knew that this person's martial arts.

Even Sun Shao often asks Zhao Yun for marksmanship, and his status is quite detached. Originally, Zhao Yun was in the flying camel soldiers, as long as he progressed step by step, he would soon be promoted. However, after Xiahou Lan arrived in Longqi City, Zhao Yun's calm state of mind was shattered.

Looking at his former friends, now he is in high spirits.

Cao Peng's trust in Xia Houlan is not inferior to Pang Tong and others.

After the arrival of the 4,000 soldiers, Cao Peng handed them all over to Commander Xiahoulan...... That appearance made Zhao Yun unable to calm down for a long time.

At the beginning, Xia Houlan wrote a letter to invite him to defect to Cao Peng.

At that time, Cao Peng was just a nameless boy, and whether it was Gongsun Zhan or Liu Bei, they were all heroes who were famous all over the world. Zhao Yun naturally couldn't defect to Cao Peng, and persuaded Xiahou Lan to abandon the secret and turn to the light.

But now, which is darker and which is clearer?

Liu Bei, as he did back then, fled in all directions, and he didn't even have a place to stay, so he could only send people under the fence and snort on people.

Gongsun Chan has already turned into a mound of dry bones, and I'm afraid there is not even a slag left.

And the nobody of the year is now famous all over the world. In a high position, the scenery is unlimited. Xiahou Lan, who was rejected by his teacher in the past and finally accepted as a registered disciple because of Zhao Yun's hard begging, has become a Zhonglang general, leading an army alone, and fighting with the Xiongnu for many years, with outstanding achievements and a resounding reputation.

Friendship has nothing to do with glory and wealth.

But when the difference in identity is highlighted, no matter how strong the friendship is, it will become a little distant......

After all, if it is not at the same level, it is difficult to be as intimate as it was back then. Xiahou Lan pleaded with Cao Peng, hoping to let Zhao Yun come under his command, at least he could be a lieutenant and command a whole army.

But Zhao Yun refused!

He understood that Xiahoulan was well-intentioned, but he could not accept alms.

Cao Peng said at the beginning: "Your future future can only be fought for by your hands, and I will not give you any care." ”

By your own hands?

That is, to constantly build meritorious ......

Originally, Cao Peng did not plan to let Ma Yunlu join this expedition.

But Ma Yunlu knelt outside his mansion all night, hoping to accompany Zhao Yun on the expedition. She didn't ask for any merits, she just wanted to worry about Zhao Yun. Cao Peng then jokingly said: If you can win the civil and military arts, I will let you join.

In Cao Peng's eyes, even if Ma Yunlu is powerful, he is not an opponent of civil and military affairs.

The martial arts of the Wenwu family are passed on, and Wen Ping is also a general, a quasi-first-class general. As for the civil and military forces, although they are not up to the level of civil employment, they are already first-class military generals, how can they be defeated by Ma Yunlu?

But he forgot, if Ma Yunlu didn't have real talent and real learning, how could he command those 800 bandits?

In the games of later generations, Ma Yunlu's force value can be as high as 91, and he has stepped into the ranks of quasi-super-first-class generals. Ma Yunlu in this life has experienced more tribulations, fought for several years, has outstanding martial arts and excellent marksmanship. Even Zhao Yun had to admit in private that Ma Yunlu's marksmanship was not inferior to him.

If Ma Yunlu is a man, he can at least fight Zhao Yun for two or three hundred rounds.

So, the civil and military sorrow urged!

He was in Ma Yunlu's hands, and he didn't even survive 20 rounds before he was stabbed off the horse by Ma Yunlu.

Fortunately, there is no gun, otherwise Wenwu would have died in the hands of Ma Yunlu.

Cao Peng found that Ma Yunlu was extremely fast, even faster than Zhao Yun. It's just that she's a little less powerful, so it's hard to exert her maximum power. But when the big gun was picked up, it was amazing.

Like 10,000 pear blossoms blooming, it is dazzling.

Cao Peng named it: Rainstorm Pear Flower Gun!

If you say it, you can't regret it......

In this way, Ma Yunlu followed Zhao Yun and became a member of the Flying Camel Soldiers. She has been paying attention to Zhao Yun all the time, and when she saw Zhao Yun rushing out, she couldn't understand it. Without saying a word, he followed Zhao Yun to attack.

"Father (Teacher) (Uncle) (Childe)"

The jumbled call sounded immediately.

Cao Peng smiled, "Today is my first battle in Hehuang, so don't be in such a hurry."

Sun Shao, Cai Di! ”

"Whoa!"

"The two of you each lead the soldiers and horses of your headquarters to cover Zilong and his wife.

Shamoke, Deng Ai! ”

"In!"

"Lead the white camel soldiers to advance slowly, surround the camp, and don't let anyone go."

"Whoa!"

"Uncle Wu."

"The students are here."

"Inform General Ziyou and ask him to supervise the headquarters and block it on the perimeter. But anyone who is not my soldiers and horses can be killed.

Since these Yiyi don't know what to do, then I will let the river flow into a river. ”

"Yes!"

In an instant, the elite rider set out, and the sound of hooves was like thunder.

Cao Peng led his entourage and marched slowly.

And in the camp of the Di people in the distance, the Di people, who were awakened by the sound of hooves, came out of the camp in a daze, yawning, and raising their eyes to watch.

And he saw two horses like the wind, like ghosts in the night.

In the blink of an eye, we were at the entrance of the camp......

Zhao Yun held a gun in one hand, pulled out his sword, and slashed at the big banner at the gate of the camp.

The bowl was cut to the ground at once, and Ma Yunlu had already jumped into the camp with a gun.

A man approached him, just about to ask questions.

But seeing Ma Yunlu's big gun shake, the pear blossom flashed, and the poofs pierced the chest of the man.

It was only at this point that Di realized what had happened. For a time, there was chaos in the camp......

"Enemy attack, the Han army is coming!" (To be continued)