As Yanjing in the late Han Dynasty, although Xudu is not as good as Chang'an in Luoyang back then, it is the capital of the Son of Heaven after all.

In this city, there are many things happening every day, big and small. It is as big as the general trend of the world, and as small as trivial. Deng Jidezi, among these many things, is almost insignificant. Except for a few close people, such as Dian Wei and Cao Zhen, only Guo Jia got drunk on the day Deng Ji got his son. The others, even Xun Yu, only sent someone to send 8,000 yuan as a congratulatory gift...... However, Xun Yu sent three horseshoe gold, one catty and eight taels, nearly 100,000 yuan.

This is also the most valuable gift, even Dian Wei, can't help but be amazed.

"Uncle and grandson, Gongda seems to value you very much!"

At the banquet, Dian Wei couldn't help but ask, "Did you know Gongda before?" ”

Deng Ji shook his head, looking dazed.

"Gongda this time, but I want to ensure that you serve as the Haixi Order. It's rare for me to see him recommend someone like this, and this is the first time you've seen him. ”

"Brother-in-law wants to go out of the Haixi Order?"

Cao Peng looked at Deng Ji suspiciously.

Not many people know about Deng Ji's appointment as Haixi Ling.

And he was a tight-mouthed man, and he didn't want to tell anyone until he was sure.

Cao Ji and Wang Meng both looked at Deng Ji in surprise.

Dian Wei couldn't help but sigh: This Cao Ji family, is it really extremely Tailai, and it is going to be developed! In the past, Cao Ji became the supervisor of Zhuye, and now Deng Ji is going to be a leader again. plus Wang Meng's Tiger Benlang General, and Wei Yan, who was far away in Ruyin and served as the captain...... Unconsciously, Cao Ji's family seems to have gained a firm foothold. He said that when Cao Peng grew up, the Cao family was probably about to soar into the sky...... Deng Ji said: "Feng Xiao told me about it, but it is not certain yet.

Listening to him, the lord still has to ask Man Taishou's opinion...... If Man Taishou doesn't pass, I'm afraid it will be just a void in the end. ”

"Man Boning, how can you not be allowed?" Dian Wei smiled: "He admires you very much." ”

Cao Peng turned his head and asked, "Dad, where is Haixi?" ”

He also didn't know exactly where Haixi County was. Even in his previous life, he had never even heard of such a place.

Obviously, Cao Ji didn't know much either...... "Haixi is in Guangling County." ”

"Brother-in-law, I'll go with you."

"Huh?"

"When you go alone, you have to have someone around to take care of you, right? My sister just gave birth to Xiao Ai, and her body is weak, so she definitely can't accompany her. ”

"But the father-in-law ......"

Deng Ji thinks this sounds so familiar?

I think that at the beginning, when he was recruited in Jianyang, Cao Peng also said something like this.

However, he didn't want to take Cao Peng there. Because Guo Jia has already said that the situation in Haixi is very complicated, and his task is also very arduous.

The predicament faced at that time is definitely more severe than when I was in Nine Girls City.

If it is said that the framing of the Yellow Shot in the Nine Girls City is out of selfishness; Then when he arrives in Haixi, he will inevitably face the attack of the local wealthy clans.

Although Ah Fu is clever, he is young after all.

And Deng Ji's mentality is much better than that of Zhizhiyang. He already has a son, which means that his bloodline has been continued. In terms of filial piety, he has done his duty. Even if something happened, he didn't have anything to worry about. But Cao Peng is different...... Cao Ji only has this one son, in case of an accident, the old Cao family will be cut off! Deng Ji does not deserve this kind of responsibility.

"Dad went to Xingyang with the assistance of Mr. Guo.

His own skills are enough, so don't worry too much. Besides, how far is Xingyang from Xudu? Even if you need help, you can get there in half a day. Uncle Dian is here, and Zidan is all in Xudu. I don't believe that they can stand by and watch.

No matter how bad it is, my uncle is also in Xudu, and he brought people over, who would dare to embarrass our father? Don't forget, there's someone up there! ”

Cao Peng said in a mocking tone.

Dian Wei raised his head and glanced at the beams, "Who is there up there?" ”

Everyone couldn't help but be stunned, and immediately laughed.

Cao Pengwan said: "Uncle Dian, I'm not talking about this...... It's above the court.

Now the doctor and my father have a cooperative relationship, and my fourth brother is in Luoyang to serve as the northern lieutenant and the governor of Henan Yin Western Cao Peng. General Yuan Rang and my eldest brother have a good relationship, plus my brother-in-law and Guo Saijiu have the same friendship, what trouble can my father have when he goes to Xingyang? ”

Dian Wei suddenly realized.

The rest of the crowd also nodded.

Unconsciously, the Cao family had already cast a big net in Xudu.

Although the net is still very broken, it has begun to take shape.

Cao Ji pondered for a long time and said, "Uncle and grandson, if you feel troublesome, forget it!" But I think what Peng'er said is reasonable.

Your mother has to stay and take care of Anan, and you go to Haixi alone, and you really need someone to take care of you. With a friend with you, Anan can also rest assured. Again, don't look at your young age, but your knowledge is not bad, maybe I can help you a little......"

"This ......"

"Brother-in-law, don't you think I'm a drag?"

Cao Peng's face sank.

"Or is it that you become a Haixi Order, so you look down on me?"

This sentence is a bit heavy!

Don't look at Deng Ji is much older than Cao Peng, and I can't stand Cao Peng's words.

"That's not what I meant. It's just that...... On the Hercynian side, the situation is complicated and may be dangerous. ”

"That's why I'm going with you."

Cao Peng got up as he spoke, and shouted loudly: "Come on, get a knife for me." ”

Xia Houlan hurriedly walked in with a knife in her hand.

Cao Peng didn't say a word, grabbed the handle of the knife, pressed the tension spring, and pulled out the long knife with a bang.

"Brother-in-law, don't think that I am still the same little Ah Fu as I was at the beginning. My martial arts may not be as good as Uncle Dian, nor can I compare with Uncle Zhou Cang. But the idlers are no match for me. If you don't believe it, I'll play a knife for you, and I can let Uncle Dian comment on it......"

As he spoke, he looked like a swimming dragon, walking with the knife, and the knife turned with him, dancing the long knife in the lobby.

At the beginning, Deng Ji could still distinguish clearly, people are people, and knives are knives. But as Cao Peng's long knife danced faster and faster, the knife light flashed, and the knife cloud rolled. The whole person was almost shrouded in a cloud of sword light. Deng Ji sat behind the dining table, and he couldn't see Cao Peng's figure clearly.

A faint sword aura spread across the lobby.

Wang Mai grabbed the chopsticks, raised his hand and threw them out. Just listening to the click, a series of soft sounds, the chopsticks were split into several pieces in an instant.

"Good knife, good knife technique!"

Dian Wei couldn't help but laugh.

However, he couldn't see what kind of knife technique Cao Peng made.

This is the Tiangang knife in the white ape's back fist, and it is also a set of shelf skills.

Cao Peng was not good at swordsmanship in his previous life, but he also practiced for a while. A set of Tiangang knives came out, and Dian Wei couldn't help but nod his head again and again.

"Uncle grandson, let's say so.

One-on-one, if Ah Man and Datou want to beat Ah Fu, it is estimated that they will need more than fifty moves. If the tiger head is the head, it is estimated that he can have a draw with Ah Fu, even if he is slightly better, he will have to win in a hundred moves...... Big bear! If it really fights, it may not be Ah Fu's opponent. ”

Deng Ji was taken aback by his words.

His life, but Wang Mai desperately saved it.

He knew what Wang Mai was capable of. Waiting for a few big men is not Wang Mai's opponent.

Now that Wang Mai has reached a new realm, it is so difficult to defeat Xiao Afu?

In my heart, I couldn't help but feel a little moved.

Why didn't he want to take some people with him? A person, in a foreign land, is always alone.

Ah Fu has this ability, plus his bizarre ideas and ideas...... Maybe it's a good thing to take him with you?

The reason why Cao Peng wants to leave Xu Du is very simple.

First, he wanted to meet Lu Bu.

After all, he is the first fierce general of the Three Kingdoms, the red rabbit among the horses, and Lu Bu among the people, who is famous in later generations. Since he was reborn in the Three Kingdoms, wouldn't it be a pity if he couldn't know Lu Bu?

This second point, with Cao Ying's conquest of Yuan Shu, Cao Ying and Emperor Han will inevitably have a conflict.

Remember the edict, it's about to happen...... Cao Peng didn't want to stay in Xudu, because there was more and more whirlpool here, and if he didn't do it well, he would be affected. As the saying goes, when the gods fight, the imps suffer. For those people in Xudu City, Cao Peng is an insignificant little ghost.

And the most important point, Cao Peng felt that the significance of staying in Xudu was not very big.

That's right, there are a lot of cattle people here.

Big bull man, little cow man...... It's as much as a cow's hair.

It's too much pressure to be here.

For example, when talking to Guo Jia, he always feels inexplicable pressure.

Whether it's a big cow or a small cow, it's very difficult to communicate. He hopes to take this opportunity to gain some experience and appreciate the great scenery of the three countries.

However, Cao Peng can't tell these words to others.

Deng Ji hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "This matter can be discussed later, let me think about it." ”

"Then you think about it slowly, I'll tell my sister to go."

Cao Peng got up and strode out, saying as he walked: "I told my sister that Guangling is rich in beautiful women, and my brother-in-law didn't let me go, so I had ulterior motives." ”

"Hey, stop me!"

Deng Ji stood up suddenly, and went over to chase Cao Peng.

Wang Mai looked at Wang Meng ...... "Tiger head, if you want to go, let's go together." ”

How could Wang Meng not know Wang Mai's thoughts, so he smiled.

"Really?"

"As long as my uncle and grandson agree to Ah Fu to go, I will agree to you go."

Wang Mai didn't say a word, stood up and ran out.

"Tiger Head, where are you going?"

"Help Ah Fu and Sister Anan talk...... If Brother Deng doesn't agree with Ah Fu to go, I will tell Sister Ah Nan that Ah Fu is right. ”

Cao Ji, Wang Meng, and Dian Wei sat in the hall, you look at me, I look at you, and suddenly laughed out loud.

—————————————————————————— Deng Ji had to explain in front of Cao Nan.

Although Cao Nan didn't say anything in the end, it could be seen that she seemed to be a little suspicious!

However, Deng Ji didn't have time to think about these things for the time being. The next day, he prepared a gift and went to Shangshu Mansion to visit Xun You.

Xun You is kind to him, and he can be regarded as a favor.

No matter what his intentions were, he always helped Deng Ji.

Moreover, he also gave a congratulatory gift of three horseshoe gold, which can be regarded as extremely heavy. If you don't return the courtesy, won't you be ridiculed?

Cao Peng stayed in the house to help his mother Zhang clean up his home.

Zhou Cang and others lived in the front yard.

The place is big enough and there are enough houses so it's not crowded at all; More than a dozen maidservants were left in the back house and put under the control of Mrs. Hong.

The Zhang family didn't have time to manage these maidservants, and the one she trusted the most was Mrs. Hong.

As a result, Hong Niangzi turned into a housekeeper in Cao's mansion.

Cao Peng has no opinion on this...... Deng Juye was honest and made Cao Ji's long-term follower. Don't look at Cao Ji as just a small supervisor of 600 stones, but according to the rules, he is already qualified to set up his own set of teams. Of course, this Yulu has to be paid by Cao Ji, not only Deng Juye, but also Guo Yong's Yulu, which has to be paid from Cao Ji's hands. Guo Yong is responsible for all matters related to the paperwork, such as the archives and files; Deng Juye doesn't have much ability, but fortunately, he is diligent. You don't need much skill to run errands, be an overseer or something.

As long as the matter is explained clearly, Deng Juye will naturally do it seriously.

Overall, he is a person who does things, and Cao Ji is also very relieved of him.

Autumn is cool and sunny.

Cao Peng found someone to build a shelf in the back house, and then made a simple cradle to hang on it. Little Deng Ai lay in the cradle, bathing in the warm sunshine.

"Xiao Ai, Xiao Ai...... Are you the Deng Ai in history? ”

Cao Peng was very distressed, pushing the cradle while talking to himself.

This question has been bothering him for a long time. Since he learned that his little nephew's name was Deng Ai, he was a little distressed.

This Deng Ai, is it Bi Deng Ai?

He knew that Deng Ai was a first-class cattle man in the post-Three Kingdoms period, but the end was very bleak.

However, Cao Peng didn't know, where is this Deng Ai from? I don't know, what year and month was he born? Is it an accidental duplicate name, or are they the same person? If his nephew is not Deng Ai, then where is Deng Ai now?

Thinking of this, Cao Peng couldn't help but sigh.

If his nephew is really Deng Ai, will he, as he did in history, be talented and accomplished?

"Ah Fu, what are you thinking?"

Cao Peng turned around and saw Deng Ji coming behind him at some point.

He hurriedly got up and said, "Brother-in-law, you're back!" ”

"Hmm!"

"Xun Shangshu has seen you?"

"Well, I see...... And they talked to me for a while.

I don't know how he knew about me, but I felt that he cared about me. And it's not as cold and arrogant as the legend says. ”

Generally speaking, Gaomen does not sit at the same table as Hanshu.

This situation was especially serious during the Wei and Jin dynasties! Even if you are a powerful member of the court, if you are not a child of the family, you will be discriminated against. Xun You can meet Deng Ji at home and talk cordially, although it does not necessarily mean that he has no prejudice, it can also show that he has no bad feelings towards Deng Ji. Such an extremely important person in Cao Wei's camp, if he has a good impression of Deng Ji, it will inevitably bring great benefits to Deng Ji. Of course, there must also be a prerequisite for this, Deng Ji must have real talent and real learning.

"Brother-in-law!"

"Huh?"

"Inquire about something."

Deng Ji sat down, teasing his sleeping son while looking at Cao Peng suspiciously.

"What's the matter?"

"What's that, you Deng family...... What is the origin? ”

"Well, I, the ancestor of the Deng family in Jianyang, was originally a country with the surname Man, and my name was Deng Guo. "Spring and Autumn - The Seventh Year of Huan Gong" records that Deng Houwu left the dynasty and was also the ancestor of the surname Deng. After the fall of the Deng Kingdom, he took the surname of the country...... The Deng family has lived in Nanyang County since the Spring and Autumn Period.

Deng Yu, a famous general in Zhongxing in this dynasty, is one of the twenty-eight generals of Yuntai, who is a native of Deng Village, Jianyang...... Ah Fu, why are you asking this? ”

Cao Peng hesitated, "Then the people of Deng Village, are they of the same age as you, and their heirs are about the same as Xiao Ai, that is, they were born in the past few years?" ”

"This ...... I think there's a lot of that. ”

Cao Peng didn't know how to ask!

To be honest, asking Deng Ji about this kind of thing is probably in vain.

So he scratched his head and said with a smile: "Forget it, it's okay!" ”

But he wanted to forget it, but Deng Ji disagreed.

The reason is simple, he knows that Cao Peng is not the kind of person who is troublesome. There must be a reason for asking these things.

Listening to Cao Peng's tone, it seems to have something to do with his baby son...... Deng Ji couldn't help but get nervous, and grabbed Cao Peng's hand, "Ah Fu, what the hell is going on, you tell me clearly." ”

How can this be explained!

Could it be that I tell you that there will be a kid named Deng Ai in the future, very powerful! I don't know, is Xiao Ai the same Deng Ai?

"No way, you must have something to hide from me."

The more Cao Peng didn't say anything, the more nervous Deng Ji became.

He glared at Cao Peng, "If you don't tell me, I'll go and tell your sister and let her ask you." ”

"Okay, okay......"

Cao Peng raised his hand and made a gesture of surrender.

"I'll admit, I was thinking about things just now."

"What's the matter?"

Cao Peng's mind turned sharply, and then he smiled slightly, "Actually, this matter is really related to you." ”

Deng Ji grimaced, "I'm listening." ”

"Brother-in-law, you want to be Haixi Ling, right?"

"Nonsense!"

"But I thought about it all night yesterday, and I just followed you over, so I was still a little lonely."

"What?"

"You've got to find someone!" Cao Peng's eyes widened, with an unteachable expression, and he said solemnly: "People often say that a fence has three piles, and a hero has three gangs." Three Stooges...... Oh, how can it be useful. When you arrive in Haixi, will it be possible to bow down in person? There are some things that you can't do in person, at least you have to find a helper or two, right? ”

"Hmmm......"

Deng Ji wanted to tell Cao Peng that someone had already helped me find it.

But before he could speak, Cao Peng preemptively said: "Kiss or not, hometown people!" ”

"What do you mean?"

"You see, there is a Guo Da next to Guo Saijiu, who is his fellow clansman; Most of the people around Xun Shizhong are also Xun's children...... When you arrive in Haixi, it's not so easy to find someone available. Think about it, are there any children in your clan who can help you? ”

"Deng Village?"

Deng Ji was stunned for a moment, and immediately showed a deep groan.

He can't deny that Cao Peng's words hit his heart.

"When I was in Deng Village, I didn't interact with people very often...... You also know that the clan is dominated by General Deng Ji, and there are people who have the ability......"

He scratched his head, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

"When you say that, I think of someone."

"Who?"

"I have an uncle who was very close to my father in my early years. It's just that he caused trouble at the beginning, was driven out of Deng Village, and settled in Xinye. But my father had a close relationship with him...... He has a son, who is the same year as me, who studied under Liu Xiang, the Taishou of Jiangxia, and has a friendship with Liu Ba, a famous scholar of Lingling. However, Liu Jingzhou and Liu Xiang had a bad relationship, so he never went out of the mountain to assist.

When it comes to talent, he is ten times better than me.

I studied the name of punishment in order to support my family; He specializes in the three Taos and six strategies, and is good at vertical and horizontal techniques...... Well, I've heard that he's interested in going to Nishikawa. It's been more than a year, and I've been through a lot of changes, and now it's not very clear whether he left or not. ”

Hey?

This blind cat bumps into a dead mouse!

Cao Peng didn't expect that he would find an excuse casually, and he really said what Deng Ji was thinking.

"Brother-in-law, what's your friend's name?"

Cao Peng asked with a smile.

Historically, Deng Ji should have been an obscure little person.

Then his friends should not be very good. It seems like...... During the Three Kingdoms period, the surname was Deng, and the only person who was more famous was Deng Ai.

Deng Ji said: "His name is Deng Zhi. ”

"Then you can write a letter and ask someone to inquire about it in Xinye County, maybe this Deng Zhi ......" Cao Peng suddenly stopped, with an extremely strange expression on his face.

"Maybe what happened to Deng Zhi? Ah Fu, why don't you speak? ”

"Brother-in-law, your friend's name is Deng Zhi?"

"yes!" Deng Ji asked suspiciously, "Is there something wrong?" ”

Cao Peng suddenly laughed!

"There's nothing wrong with that, it's just that I don't believe you when you say him so badly."

"What are you talking about...... Although I don't have any skills, can't I know a few people who have them? Deng Ji looked depressed, glanced at Cao Peng, and said softly: "But in this way, it may be a little troublesome." Previously, Feng Xiao recommended a person to me, and he also said that he was talented. It's just virtue...... Feng Xiao also said that this person is very solid in learning, and I want him to teach you and preach. ”

Cao Peng was stunned!

This is, find me a teacher?

"I think that person is not virtuous, and if you are a teacher, I am afraid that your future will be delayed.

It's just that Feng Xiao highly recommended it, and said that he hoped I could use this person...... I'm hesitating about it! If Zichu comes to help me, how can I say goodbye to Fengxiao? ”

Deng Ji looked distressed and seemed in a dilemma.

In his heart, he must have wanted Deng Zhi to come over to help; But Guo Jia's side seems to be difficult to refuse. After all, Guo Jia is also thinking about him, and with Deng Ji's current situation, it is not very easy to find a suitable helper...... If he refuses, I'm afraid that Guo Jia will not look good on his face.

Cao Peng looked helpless!

This brother-in-law, before he became a county magistrate, he had a tsundere mind.

"Brother-in-law, you are just a small Haixi Ling, and you are located in the land of Dongyi, who cares about this? Didn't I just say it, a good man with three gangs. Not to mention whether Deng Zhi is willing to come or not! Even if he wanted to come, wouldn't he need anyone else? You say that his virtue is at a loss, but if his virtue is really bad, Guo Saijiu will recommend it so much? What do you want to do so much! ”

After saying something, Deng Ji's face was red and his ears were red.

"By the way, what's that person's name?"

Deng Ji scratched his head and replied: "Fengxiao said that this person is Chen Liuren, with the compound surname Puyang, and a single name with a single word, called Puyang Hong!" ”

(To be continued)