Burst!

Cao Peng, who was drinking water, squirted out a mouthful of water, and was choked and coughed repeatedly.

I hate rabbits, and I hate people calling me 'Brother Rabbit', which is not much better than Rabbit. raised his head and saw the girl's appearance clearly, Cao Peng was also stunned. Because this girl is really an acquaintance, and she has a two-sided relationship with Cao Peng. The first person to call him 'Brother Rabbit' was the little girl in front of him. At this moment, he was standing timidly outside the foyer, with a little doubt in his eyes.

As the saying goes: men should be pretty, a body of soap, women should be pretty, and three points of filial piety.

That filial piety clothes, lined with the girl's Chu Chu moving, like the lotus flower that is clear and rippling but not demonic, makes people suddenly want to love.

Xiahou's family, dead?

I haven't heard of it...... Cao Peng was puzzled, but he still got up.

"You, is it Xiahou Zhen?"

"Hmm!"

"Mrs. Huan ordered me to take Miss back to Xudu, and in Cao Peng, I will be the captain of the cavalry."

When Xiahou really heard this, a smile appeared on his face, "It turned out that my aunt sent someone over...... By the way, how is Cangshu now? ”

Cangshu is the expression of Cao Chong, the eldest son of Mrs. Huan. It stands to reason that this expression is generally obtained after the practice of sincerity and benevolence. However, due to the rapid collapse of etiquette and music in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, many rules became very loose. Cao Chong was born in the first year of Jian'an, and is only three years old now. Generally speaking, newborn babies do not learn to speak until they are one year old, but Cao Chong is only six months old and can speak 'Daddy'.

When you are one year old, you can call Mrs. Huan 'A-Niang'...... Although Cao Chong was not Cao Ying's first son, when he called Cao Ying's 'Daddy', it also made Cao Ying happy.

The ancients often said that genius always has extraordinary performance.

Cao Chong is also unusual. Therefore, when Cao Chong turned one year old, Cao Ying gave Cao Chong the word 'Cangshu'.

Cao Peng was stunned, "Who is Cangshu?" ”

When Xiahou really heard this, he immediately showed a look of vigilance, and withdrew from the threshold of the hall with one foot.

"You...... Who exactly? Even Cangshu didn't know, how could Madame send you here? ”

Cao Peng couldn't help but laugh dumbly, and was about to open his mouth to explain, but he heard a sound of scratching outside the door. Followed by a group of family generals, they blocked the door of the living room.

"Don't blame Miss Zhen, I'm not a retainer of Mrs. Huan."

Cao Peng hurriedly explained: "I was originally in Guangling as a captain of Hailing...... Deng Ji, the governor of Haixi Tuntian, is my brother-in-law. What is that, do you know Cao Zhen? I was a sworn brother, and we were in Xudu Prison back then, and eight people were righteous, so we were also called 'Little Bayi'. ”

Xiahou Zhen bit his lip lightly, and the vigilance on his face decreased a lot.

It's no wonder that although I have seen Cao Peng, I have seen Cao Peng in the Dian Wei Mansion. But after all, he is not familiar, God knows Cao Peng's current identity.

However, the name of Xiao Bayi, Xiahou Zhen has heard of it.

Cao Peng took out Cao Zhen's letter from his arms, "I was ordered to return home and give the gift of the crown, and Zidan wrote to say that when I passed through Qian County, Miss Zhen would return to the capital." So, I really don't know, who Cangshu is...... If you don't believe, there are letters. ”

A general stepped forward and took the letter.

Xiahou really read the letter, and finally dispelled his doubts.

Her cheeks were red, and she was slightly blessed, "Cangshu is the eldest son of my aunt." ”

Mrs. Huan's eldest son?

Cao Peng suddenly understood, wasn't that Cao Chong, who was quite famous in later generations?

The story of Cao Chong's elephant was learned by Cao Peng in his previous life. However, whether it is true or not, Cao Peng is not clear. But there is no doubt about the name of the prodigy. Later generations have studied that if Cao Wei had Cao Chong to take over, the result might be better than Cao Pi's succession...... But who can say this kind of thing clearly?

Xiahou was really embarrassed, and waved his hand to signal the retainers to retreat.

"Brother Cao, don't blame, it's not that I'm suspicious, but ...... The year before last, there was a military accident in Qian County, so that the family was affected, so I had to be careful. ”

"It's okay!"

Cao Peng smiled, and joined hands with Xiahou Zhendao: "Since Miss Zhen already believes in me, please prepare."

I need to arrive in Xudu before February 15, so it is inconvenient for me to stay too long in Qiaoxian. Please get ready, young lady, tomorrow morning, I will wait outside the North City Gate. Then let's go to Chen County first, and I will make an appointment with Uncle Zilian, and we will stay for a while, and then return to Xudu. ”

It can be seen that Xiahou is actually quite careful.

Since this is the case, Cao Pengsuo's surname will make it clear, so as not to suspect Xiahou Zhen when the time comes, and then waste his tongue.

Xiahou Zhen said softly: "When it was said that the Ming Dynasty, we met at the North City Gate. ”

"So, farewell!"

Lonely men and widows, although there are many retainers by their side, are not good after all.

Seeing that Xiahou is really dressed, it may be that some relatives have died, and Cao Peng is not easy to stay.

Together with Gan Ning, he left Xiahou's house.

Walk out of the gate of Xiahou's house and look at the sky, it is almost dawn.

Cao Peng's stomach began to growl. Looking at Gan Ning's situation, it is estimated that it is not much better. The two looked at each other and immediately smiled.

"I heard that there is a water pavilion in Qian County, and the chef in it makes a good meal, why don't you go and taste it?"

Gan Ning said: "I am willing to follow the will of the son." ”

The water pavilion is located on the west side of the county.

The back window, adjacent to the water, is quite pleasant.

It is a branch of the Langtang Canal. In Chenjun Fule County, the stream is diverted, through Chenjun and through Peijun, and Huaishui is injected.

The water flow is not turbulent, it is the middle of spring, and the willows on both sides of the river are green. The wind is blowing, with a faint fragrance of peach and apricot flowers, which is refreshing.

Cao Peng and Gan Ning had lunch in the Huishui Pavilion, which took a full hour.

Look at Chenguang, it's not too early!

So the two walked out of the restaurant and prepared to go out of the city and go back to the post station to rest.

I didn't know, just out of the door of the restaurant, I suddenly heard a sound of scratching at the end of the long street.

People shouted and neighed, and there was a mess. Some people even shouted loudly at the top of their voices: The horse is frightened, the horse is shocked!

I saw horse-drawn carts and carts fighting, running wildly along the long street. In the car, an old woman could be faintly seen, as if she had lost her soul with fright.

An old man, standing in the middle of the long street, looked at the roaring carriage, but did not move.

Cao Peng almost didn't think about it, and yelled, "Xingba, save people!" ”

As he spoke, he rushed over and threw Lao Su to the ground. At the same time, Gan Ning was also transferred to the middle of the long street and rushed towards the startled horse. Seeing that he was about to be hit by a horse, Gan Ning suddenly rose up, turned around in mid-air, and landed firmly on the horse's back. Reaching out and wrapping his arms around the neck of the startled horse, he let out a loud cry and abruptly got up. The startled horse was almost suffocated, and Xi Yu let out a long neigh, and rose up with his hooves.

"Don't be honest with me yet."

Gan Ning's arms are like iron casting.

The startled horse struggled twice, and soon became honest.

At this time, Cao Peng also ran over, jumped into the carriage, and lifted the curtain.

In the car sat a white-haired old woman with a pale face, and she had fainted.

Several family members rushed over, and when they saw the old woman's appearance, they couldn't help but panic, and hurriedly shouted loudly, wanting to help the old woman out of the carriage.

"Stop, stop...... Do you want to kill the old lady? ”

Cao Peng shouted repeatedly, got into the carriage, held the old woman flat, and then pinched the old woman's middle people.

"Whew...... It's scared to death! ”

The old woman woke up and let out a sigh of relief.

Cao Peng also breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly said, "Old lady, lie down and don't move...... Take a moment and calm your emotions before you talk about it. ”

"Young man, did you save the old body?"

"It's not saved, it's just a coincidence."

As Cao Peng spoke, he added a cushion under the old lady's head.

"Old lady, don't talk, rest first."

With that, Cao Peng walked out of the carriage and nodded with Gan Ning.

"Xingba, good skills."

"Hehe, Childe is so sharp."

Cao Peng told his retainers a few more words, and then got on the horse with Gan Ning and walked out of the city.

After a while, the county magistrate of Qian County came with a group of subordinates, and the county magistrate looked flustered and stepped forward and said, "Old lady, it's okay." ”

"The old lady has recovered and is about to return home."

"Wendu, is that you?"

"Ah, auntie, it's my nephew."

"Have you ever thanked the person who stopped the frightened horse and saved me just now?"

"Huh?"

The county commander was stunned and turned his head to look at the retainers.

Just now, the two strong men stopped the startled horse and rescued the old lady. But they refused to leave their names and left...... One of them is named Xingba, and the other teenager seems to be a certain son. Looking at its mount, it has an extraordinary origin, a bit like General Miaocai's 'Shine the Night White'? They left in a hurry, and I waited for the old lady to take care of them, so I couldn't stop them, as if they were leaving outside the north gate. ”

"Xingba? Shine in the night? ”

The county order was stunned when he heard it.

In the carriage, the old lady called again: "Wendu! ”

"Ah, auntie."

The county magistrate hurriedly boarded the carriage, and after entering the carriage, he helped the old lady to sit down.

"Auntie, the two strong men are in a hurry, and the family members can't stop them. However, listening to the family's statement, the nephew can guess the clue. ”

"Oh?"

At noon, they had visited their nephews at the official office, and one of them was named Cao Peng, who was a lieutenant under the clan brother's tent.

They had come to visit General Miaocai's mansion, but I don't know exactly what it was. Otherwise, I'll invite him over? ”

"Hehe, since people refuse to leave their names, they must not have the heart to ask for retribution.

But we can't go unpaid...... By the way, you inquire about his origin, and I am also about to return to Xu Du to see if he is on the same road. ”

The prefectural order answered, and then stepped out of the carriage.

Several retainers cautiously drove the carriage away, leaving only the county commander standing on the long street with a pensive expression on his face.

"Master, let's go back."

"Hmm...... Don't worry, let's go to General Xiahou's house. ”

————————————————————————————- Cao Peng and Gan Ning really didn't take this matter to heart.

Gan Ning is a reckless and unrestrained person, and it is impossible to ask for retribution; And what about Cao Peng? Naturally, it is even more impossible to keep it in mind...... Back at the station, I went to the barracks to have a look.

Hao Zhao and Xiahou Lan were surrounding Kan Ze and listening to Kan Ze's explanation of the Spring and Autumn Period.

Originally, according to Cao Peng's meaning, he could give Kan Ze a Haixi County Cheng, and even arrange him to be the master of Tuntian.

What does the Tuntian Master Book do?

It is responsible for the specific matters of Tuntian...... Although Deng Ji is said to be the governor of Tuntian, he presides over the affairs of Tuntian. But after all, he can't do everything himself, and some things must be handled by the people below. Today, Tuntian is not just a small county in Haixi. Hundreds, or even thousands of hectares of land, are all in Deng Ji's hands. All aspects of things also need to be implemented concretely. The master of Tuntian can be said to control the materials, population, fields and other work of Tuntian, and is also an important assistant to the Tuntian Governor. But Kan Ze doesn't seem to be interested in this matter.

He wants to follow Cao Peng, and Cao Peng will naturally not refuse.

With Bu Qi and the others being released, Deng Zhi seems to prefer to stay in Haixi and be Deng Ji's assistant.

After a year, Cao Peng recruited manpower, but it was empty all of a sudden.

Whether it is Gan Ning, Xiahou Lan or Hao Zhao, they are all the kind of characters who march and fight. And beside him, he really needs someone who can give him advice.

Kan Ze is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

"Mr. Derun, are you explaining Spring and Autumn again?"

Cao Peng entered the military tent and said with a smile.

Xiahou Lan and Hao Zhao hurriedly got up and saluted, while Kan Ze put down the scroll and said, "It's just to add a little fun to your leisure." ”

Xia Houlan and Hao Zhao are not people with outstanding knowledge.

Among them, Xiahoulan is better and knows some words; Hao Zhao's situation is relatively poor, and he can be said to have won Zhang Liao's Gaoshun samadhi. He is also very clear about the various tactics of trapping the camp. But I don't know a single big character, and I can't even write my own name.

Xia Houlan studied under Tong Yuan in her early years, so she has some foundation.

Hao Zhao has been in the army since he was a child and grew up in the army, where is the opportunity to read?

Therefore, when he settled in the Tanglin Pavilion, he followed Buqi to learn literacy; Later, Kan Ze came over, and he began to learn the art of war from Kan Ze.

What Kan Ze awarded to Hao Zhao was the extremely popular "Sima Law".

In his spare time, he will also explain "Spring and Autumn" to Hao Zhao, which makes Hao Zhao extremely obsessed.

"How's it going?"

"Everything is going well, we will make food at the right time and set off at the right time."

"That's good."

Cao Peng was in the military tent, chatted with Kan Ze and others for a while, and then returned to the post station with Gan Ning.

There was nothing to do overnight, and early the next morning, Cao Peng and others finished breakfast, then set up camp and came to the north gate of Qian County. Xiahou Zhen had already brought more than 100 retainers to wait outside the city gate. However, to Cao Peng's surprise, the county order of Qian County was also there.

"Cao County Order, why are you here?"

The name of the county order is Cao Xing, and the word is Wendu.

His father, named Cao Yu, was Cao Ying's patriarch. The so-called clan father is the elder of the clan, and he has no direct blood relationship with Cao Ying.

Cao Yu was also a great figure in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and he was an official who worshiped the general Wei and was named the marquis.

Cao Xing and Cao Ying are the same generation, so they can be regarded as cousins.

When he saw Cao Peng, he stepped forward and said, "Captain Cao, I am fortunate to come here today because I have something to ask for...... There is an aunt in the fortunate clan who wants to go to Xudu.

The commander should know that now the bandits in Chen County in Runan are rampant, and they used to be called Taiping thieves, but now they are ready to move. If the aunt continues to stay in Qian County, there will always be inconveniences. I heard that Cao Duwei is strong in martial arts, and he is surrounded by warriors. Therefore, I want to ask Captain Cao to protect my aunt, I don't know if it's possible? ”

Cao Xing's aunt?

Cao Peng couldn't help but be stunned, and looked at Cao Xing suspiciously.

I saw Cao Xing turn to one side, and a team of chariots slowly came from behind him.

When I came closer, I saw the curtain of the car lifted. Xiahou Zhen and a white-haired old woman sat side by side in the carriage and smiled at Cao Peng.

"Old lady?"

"Captain Cao, let's meet again!"

The old woman in the car bowed slightly towards Cao Peng, showing a kind smile.

Who is —————————————————————— old woman?

(To be continued)