The wind is getting stronger.

The small cloud on the edge of the sky has turned into a thick cloud, covering the sky. The wind whined, and the blizzard raged...... The dark sky mingled with the sea of snow, and nothing could be seen.

In the south, there is a ferry boat moored at the ferry port.

A high pole was stuck in the bow of the ship, and the lantern swayed in the wind, flickering and flickering.

A horse-drawn carriage came slowly from a distance and anchored at the ferry.

Zhang Wanzhen stepped out of the car and boarded the ferry with Steward Zhang. The coachman carried the carriage to the boat with snowflakes on his head. Several boatmen also went over to help, and for a time the ferry was noisy and lively, and the neighing of horses was incessant.

"Uncle Zhang, why did you say that there are two sinks next to the Cao family's iron-melting furnace?"

Zhang Wanzhen stood at the door of the cabin, looking at the slightly chaotic ferry, and suddenly asked softly.

Steward Zhang was stunned for a moment, shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "Miss, how can I guess the mystery here?" You can't see the clue for a talented woman, and I can't see it...... However, I don't think it's a big deal to have two sinks, maybe they'll be useful in the future? ”

"Hee-hee, two sinks are used at the same time, how can it be planned for the future?

And what was in that sink was definitely not water...... Although I can't guess the mystery here, I can be sure that it has something to do with Cao Peng.

Uncle Zhang, have you noticed that Cao Peng is different from ordinary people? He has a lot of weird ideas and is a very interesting guy. I'm trying to figure out what exactly is in the sink? Why is it in full bloom? And what are the special uses? ”

It was very windy and snowy......

But I can't hide it, the ** in the girl's eyes.

Steward Zhang couldn't help but shake his head secretly.

This son-in-law is really different from other people's girls. Delve into some strange things all day long, and be full of whimsical ideas. But her father actually let it go...... is also a famous person in Jingxiang, how can he teach such a daughter?

Of course, this is just Steward Zhang's own thoughts.

He didn't dare say it......

Don't say it's him, I'm afraid even my own patriarch won't run to talk nonsense.

Although the Zhang family is very famous in Nanyang County, when it comes to strength, it is very different from the family behind this son-in-law.

Forget it, if she's interested, she's interested!

If she doesn't say it, why should I be this bad person?

Thinking of this, Steward Zhang was much more relaxed, "Miss, didn't you say that you wanted to find that Cao Peng to learn boxing?" When the time comes, just ask him. ”

Yao's nose curled, and the girl snorted.

"That guy is very, and if there's a secret in it, he won't tell me.

But it doesn't matter, he won't tell me, I can ask myself...... Oh, and one more thing. When we go back, ask my uncle to prepare a yard for me, I want to make something. But don't tell my dad about this, or he'll nag me again......"

"This, the villain understands."

Steward Zhang couldn't help but smile and nodded in agreement.

"Miss, this ship is about to start, you should be in the cabin, don't catch the cold."

"Uncle Zhang, anyway, it won't be long, I'll just take a look at the snow here, you can go with your business, don't bother to take care of me."

The girl is not very old, but perhaps because of her origin, there is an irresistible force in these words.

Steward Zhang thought about it and said the same, so he didn't say anything more. He walked to the stern of the boat and shouted, "Hurry, move quickly...... The snow looks like it's going to get heavier, so let's not delay any longer. Park your car...... If you look at the horses, let's sail! ”

The ferry slowly left the port and headed across the river.

The girl looked at the snowy scene, but thought about another question in her mind: what is the secret in the sink?

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The next day, Cao Peng got up early in the morning.

When I walked out of the room, I saw the white expanse in front of me, and I felt ethereal in my heart.

I did a few chest expansion movements, and moved my legs and feet. First rinsed his mouth with green salt, then he fetched a basin of warm well water and washed his face.

Looks like you'll have to find a way to make a toothbrush.

Although it is good to rinse your mouth with green salt, you don't have the habit of using a toothbrush after all.

"Ah Fu, let's go!"

Deng Ji called Cao Peng's name at the gate.

Cao Ji slept late last night, but before Cao Peng went to sleep, he told him to go to the county town to buy some charcoal and come back.

In the future, sooner or later, this family will be handed over to Cao Peng to take care of, and some things will have to be slowly handled by him. Originally, Wang Meng said that he could buy it, but Cao Ji refused. After coming to Jianyang for such a long time, it's time for Cao Peng to familiarize himself with the environment here......

Strange to say!

If it were the past, Cao Ji would never raise any objections.

But even after a fight with Ma Yu that day, Cao Ji gradually changed something.

For example, he began to learn to make up his mind and began to try to say 'no' to others. This was unthinkable before. His somewhat cowardly surname, the kind of surname of a good person, prompted Cao Ji to always be very passive to make changes. And now, he has begun to take the initiative to change, which is definitely a good thing for the Cao family. After all, Cao Ji is now the head of this family......

Buy charcoal as soon as possible.

Cao Peng took Dahua and walked out of the house with Deng Ji.

"Ah Fu, wait for me."

Wang Mai got dressed and caught up with him, and said with a smile, "I'll go with you." ”

"You're no longer practicing?"

"I'm bored to practice alone, so I'll go buy charcoal with you first, and then come back to practice together."

Cao Peng didn't care, so he nodded, led the horse and Deng Ji side by side.

"Brother-in-law, have you been busy these two days?"

Deng Ji rubbed his red nose, exhaled a heel, and said with a smile: "Kuai County ordered to go back to Xiangyang, and it is estimated that he will not be able to return until fifteen years later." There was nothing to do in the public house these two days, except for some simple official business, there was basically nothing to do. ”

"Hehe, I guess after this year, I'm afraid I'll be a little busier."

"Probably ......"

Deng Ji is a practical person and is not good at camping.

However, because of Cao Peng's relationship, Kuai Zheng took good care of him.

Deng Cai was exiled to the village and town, and has not returned. Ma Yu was imprisoned and never punished.

It is estimated that Kuai Zheng came back from Xiangyang this time, and it should almost have a result...... Cao Peng was not too worried, and seemed very relaxed.

chatted with Deng Ji all the way, and before he knew it, he came to the outside of Jianyang County.

"Uncle grandson, I was about to look for you."

Before entering the city, I saw a middle-aged man running towards me.

Cao Peng has seen this person, and vaguely remembers that he is also from Deng Village, and he is still Deng Ji's uncle in terms of seniority. Name? Cao Peng really didn't remember it very clearly, but when he saw the middle-aged man, he still saluted respectfully.

The middle-aged man returned the salute slightly, and then pulled Deng Ji and said, "Hurry up, the county order returned last night, and gathered everyone early in the morning to say that there is something important to discuss." ”

"Kuaixian Order is back?"

"yes, I came back last night when the snow was falling...... Let's go, the Kuai County Order is waiting for us. ”

Deng Ji hurriedly agreed, turned around and said to King Cao Peng: "Ah Fu, Hutou, you two have been walking along this road, and you see three old locust trees, turn right, about a mile or so, it is Cheergou." Find a man named Wei Lan, who burns the best charcoal. ”

"Got it!"

Deng Ji didn't dare to delay any longer, and hurried into the city with the old official.

Cao Peng and Wang Mai glanced at each other, and led the horse along the road Deng Ji said.

While walking, Cao Peng pondered things.

It stands to reason that Kuai Zheng returned home a year ago, and he should stay until after worshipping his ancestors. In this year, the New Year's ancestor worship is a major event, and it is impossible to be absent at will without special reasons. Unless, Kuai is excluded by his family, or he is punished.

But it seems unlikely, if Kuai Zheng is punished, it is impossible to continue to stay in the seat of Jianyang County.

This means that something big must have happened!

Cao Peng desperately recalled, suddenly stopped, and said to himself: "Could it be that Cao Ying is going to attack Wancheng?" ”

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Cao Ying felt threatened from the rear because Zhang Xiu occupied Wancheng and formed an alliance with Liu Biao. So he hurriedly ended the ongoing battle of Xuzhou, and returned to the army with the intention of attacking Zhang Xiu. But the specific time, Cao Peng can't remember accurately, only remember that it was the second year of Jian'an.

It is now the end of the first year of Jian'an, and Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao have formed an alliance!

If calculated according to this time, Cao Ying should be in the New Year, and he will send troops to Nanyang County.

"Ah Fu, what did you just say?"

"Uh...... It's nothing! ”

Cao Peng smiled and said to Wang Mai: "Let's go, let's hurry up and buy the charcoal back, and then go to practice." ”

"Good!"

Wang Mai still looked indifferent, and led the horse forward excitedly.

Cao Ying is going to fight Wancheng?

This should be a dozen Wancheng, Cao Ying won first and then lost, and suffered heavy losses. So what can you get out of it? Cao Peng thought about it, but found that at this time, he seemed to be able to only watch the development of the situation as a bystander.

Could it be that he ran over and told Cao Ying: Zhang Xiu will rebel, and your son, your nephew, and your general will all be killed in battle?

Not to mention whether he can see Cao Ying, even if he does, if he says these things in front of Cao Ying, I am afraid that his life will not be guaranteed......

But is that all there is to it?

Cao Peng felt a little pity again!

Damn, no fame, no strength, it's really a painful thing......

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Cheergou is a village with 28 families.

Every family here makes a living by burning charcoal, and in winter, it is also the busiest time.

Cao Peng and Wang Mai soon found Wei Lan's residence, bought two large baskets of charcoal, and set out on the way home. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the price was not low, especially when Dong Zhuo was a disaster to the world, a large number of unpaid money was issued, which caused the price to skyrocket. Gu Yihu needs hundreds of thousands of money, and many people save for a lifetime, and may not be able to afford a stone of grain, and finally have to choose the method of Yizi to survive.

However, since Dong Zhuo's death, the situation has also begun to improve.

Liu Biao is not a person who does big things, but in terms of governance, he does have some means.

First of all, he abolished the unwritten coins issued during the Dong Zhuo period (small coins minted during the Dong Zhuo period, 1.2-1.5 cm in diameter and weighing 0.5-1 grams. It was also engraved with the words "five baht", but because the font was blurred, it was later ridiculed as a penniless money), and the full value of five baht was used, so that the price fell rapidly. Later, he joined forces with the Jingxiang clan to reward farming and build water conservancy, so that Jingzhou's rule gradually stabilized.

From this point of view, Liu Biao is not bad.

Originally, Cao Ji asked Cao Peng to buy a basket of charcoal, but considering the upcoming war, Cao Peng still bought an extra basket to go back.

It seems that we have to buy more food to stockpile......

Cao Peng muttered in his heart: Once the war starts, Thorn Yang will definitely be affected. When prices skyrocket, it may be another trouble.

When he returned home and unloaded the charcoals, Wang Mai led the horse into the stable.

Cao Peng was about to discuss with Cao Ji about storing food, but before he could enter the hall, he heard a burst of laughter from inside.

There are guests!

And it's a familiar guest, Hong Niangzi.

Since experiencing Ma Yu's incident, Hong Niangzi and Cao Ji's family have been very close.

Although this woman has little culture, she is a person with lively eyelids. She can see that Deng Ji's family will definitely develop in the future, so if there is anything in the Cao family, she will come over to help. came and went, and under the deliberate welcome of Hong Niangzi, she became more and more intimate with Zhang's and Cao Nan.

"Yo, it's Xiao Langjun who is back!"

When Hong Niangzi saw Cao Peng coming back, she immediately greeted her warmly.

"Big brother, isn't this yours...... On such a cold day, how can you let Xiao Langjun go out? If there is anything in the future, you will tell me. Anyway, my family's giant business is fine, just let him go. Sit down, sit down, go out, it's hard work......"

Hong Niangzi was full of smiles, which made Cao Peng a little overwhelmed.

After seeing the ceremony, Cao Peng was thinking about calling Cao Ji out to talk about things, but he heard Zhang ask: "Peng'er, you sit down first, I have something to ask you." ”

"Mother, what's the matter?"

"I heard that every morning, what do you do with the tiger head on the river beach behind?"

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, "Didn't you do anything?" ”

"Are you practicing martial arts?"

"Uh...... Be! ”

This kind of thing can't be hidden, and Cao Peng has no intention of hiding it.

However, he didn't tell anyone that he taught Wang Mai to practice boxing.

So whether it was Cao Ji or Zhang, I thought it was Cao Peng who followed Wang to buy martial arts.

Wang Meng was aware of some clues, but Wang Mai didn't say it, and he wouldn't ask......

I vaguely felt that after Wang Mai and Cao Peng practiced martial arts together, they made very rapid progress. Wang Meng is very clear about his own situation. The things he taught the king to buy did not have such an effect. Presumably Cao Peng's guidance? This may sound ridiculous, but Wang Meng is not surprised. I think that at the beginning, Cao Peng studied with the monk, maybe that monk had great magical powers and taught Cao Peng the magic method of the immortal family?

Zhang smiled: "Peng'er, that's the case.

Our family came to Deng Village, and your aunt of the Hong family helped a lot. She has a son, Deng Fan, whom you should have met...... I am about the same age as you, and your aunt of the Hong family came to me to discuss and want Deng Fan to practice martial arts with the two of you. ”

Hong Niangzi had an embarrassed smile on her face, and she seemed a little embarrassed.

"Xiao Langjun, I also know that this is a bit presumptuous.

It's just that that kid in my family, seeing that he is old, is idle all day long, and he is going around stirring up trouble. asked him to learn the craft from his father, but he was unwilling and said that it was useless; Let him go to school, and he doesn't have that ability. I heard that the two Xiaolangjun have good skills, so I thought that he would learn from you...... This soldier is in chaos, he can practice some fists and feet, and maybe he can fight a ......"

Cao Peng was stunned!

"I need to ask Uncle Wang what Uncle Wang means about this matter."

Cao Ji said: "Your uncle Wang said, it depends on what you mean...... If you want, he's fine.

Peng'er, your aunt has helped us a lot, when our family was in trouble, your sister also lost her care, you can do it yourself. ”

Damn, I'm going to do it myself?

Your old man has talked about this, what else can I do?

Cao Peng knew Deng Fan, but he was not impressed.

So he thought about it and said to Hong Niangzi: "Auntie, if Brother Deng is willing, then let's come together!" ”

The smile on Hong Niangzi's face suddenly became even brighter.

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