Although the cost has increased, the blade embryo forged by the high-temperature furnace has improved both in toughness and hardness.

At lunch, Cao Ji also praised Cao Peng, which was regarded as a reward.

After all, the son has put so much effort into it, and it has indeed produced results. blame yourself for not having the ability and not having a big workshop, so that his son's thoughts were in vain. This is not Cao Peng's fault, Cao Ji naturally will not blame, and even feel a little guilty.

Cao Peng didn't care, and ate two large bowls of porridge at noon, plus a large cake.

It's just that he found that Wang Mai's emotions seemed to be a little wrong. When eating, dodge and dodge, as if there is something on your mind.

"Brother Tiger Head, what's wrong with you today?"

"Ah, nothing!"

"Still lying to me...... You didn't eat as much as I did today.

Usually your meal can top two of me, how can you ...... today? If it weren't for the heart, you wouldn't be like this. Hehe, can you tell me maybe I can help you...... By the way, do you like someone and don't dare to speak. ”

Wang Mai's black face suddenly turned purple.

"Ah Fu, don't talk nonsense." He hesitated for a moment, saw that there was no one around, and asked softly, "Ah Fu, to be honest, do you like Miss Zhang?" ”

"Huh?"

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, and looked at Wang Mai suspiciously.

This guy still gossips?

"Don't talk nonsense, when did you hear me say that I like Miss Zhang? They helped me, so I asked her to practice martial arts. ”

"There is no best."

"Okay, why do you ask about this?"

Wang Mai scratched his head, "After you left at noon, Deng Fan and I mentioned a matter...... He had met Miss Zhang before. ”

"Oh?"

"The other day...... That's right, the day you lost your leather pocket.

Deng Fan was near the Nine Women's City, and he once saw Miss Zhang and a general walking together, and they were holding hands, and they seemed to be very affectionate. ”

"Nine Women's City?"

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously blurted out.

This nine-woman city, located in Meiwan, Wangzhuang Town, Xinye County, east of the Tang River, has three water confluence, the sky is blue and the water is beautiful. Legend has it that nine fairies lived here, and built walls and built a city. Later, he also fell in love with the local villagers, male farmer and female weaving.

Myths are often beautiful, but what about the facts?

The Nine Girls City was built in the late Western Han Dynasty and was placed by Wang Mang.

At that time, Wang Mang usurped the throne, and in order to win the hearts of the people, he married his youngest ninth princess here. The princess was a lovely man, and together with her colt, she led the construction of the city, which was quite praised in the local area. Even after Liu Xiu ascended the throne, he did not go to demolish the Nine Girls City, which has been preserved to this day.

Deng Fan is usually idle, so it is not uncommon to run to the Nine Girls City.

"I heard Deng Fan say that a barracks have recently been built in the west of the Nine Girls City.

Didn't you see that Mrs. Deng has not been seen recently? I heard that I just ran over there...... General Deng also sent someone over to explain it. ”

Nine Women's City, built a barracks?

Cao Peng really hadn't heard of this matter.

The Nine Girls City is located between Thorn Yang and Yuyang, and to put it bluntly, it belongs to the Three Regardless Zone.

So I'm afraid that even Deng Ji doesn't know about it...... seems to remember that day Zhang Wanzhen said that she crossed the river to see her brother.

"Brother Tiger Head, don't talk nonsense, didn't Miss Zhang say that she went to see her brother that day?"

"Brother of the fart." Wang Mai sneered: "Her surname is Zhang, and Deng Fan said that the general he saw that day was surnamed Huang." You also know that Deng Fan has a wide eyelid and knows a lot of people. He also inquired that the general was the eldest son of Jiangxia Taishou Huang Zu, named Huang Shot, who had just passed eighteen this year, and Jiangxia soldier Cao Shi. It is said that that guy has 37 yuan a month, and Liu Jingzhou also attaches great importance to him. ”

Huang Zu? Yellow shot? Jiangxia soldier Cao History?

After Deng Ji went home yesterday, he didn't say anything.

But early this morning, I hurried to work in the government office, and it seemed to be very busy.

Thinking of Kuaizheng's sudden return earlier, and Jiangxia County soldier Cao Shi Huang Shot, suddenly appeared in the Nine Girls City, and also built a barracks......

Could it be that Liu Biao wants to use soldiers?

Cao Peng heard the meaning of Wang Mai's words, so he smiled, "Brother Hutou, what are you thinking?" I really have nothing to do with Miss Zhang. ”

"It's okay for the best!"

Wang Mai said in a low voice: "I didn't tell my father about this, and I asked Deng Fan not to tell his family, otherwise your father and mother will definitely be in a hurry." In short, you'd better stay away from that Miss Zhang, a surname Zhang, in Nanyang County; One is the Jiangxia Hao family...... What kind of relatives is she and Huang Shoteng? You killed Chengji in Zhongyang Town, and you can fly away; But a hundred years are not as good as a yellow shot...... Ah Fu, you know more than me, I don't tell you anything else. Anyway, you have to be more careful. ”

From Wang Mai's words, it can be heard that he is very worried.

Cao Pengqiang laughed, "Brother Tiger Head, I know how to measure." ”

But in this heart, a strange feeling arose...... Zhang Wanzhen, is it really that kind of relationship with Huang Jie?

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For the next few days, Cao Peng looked normal.

Zhang Wanzhen took a boat to Taolin every morning to learn Tai Chi with Cao Peng.

She has a very high surname and is also very smart...... Often Cao Peng dialed a little, and she immediately understood. In just a few days, Zhang Wanzhen learned the routines of Taijiquan to the fullest. Although he is not too proficient, he has a good appearance with one move and one style.

What Cao Peng taught Zhang Wanzhen was one of the three branches of Wenxian Taijiquan, Nanlengjia Taijiquan.

In later generations, there was a saying that 'learn Tai Chi and go to Wen County'. Wenxian Taiji is famous for its three branches: Chenjiagou, Nanlengjia and Zhaobaojia. Among them, Nanlengjia Taijiquan has a strong ancient style, and it takes the path of pure internal boxing, which is the most suitable for Zhang Wanzhen to practice. Cao Peng learned to be a white ape in his previous life, but he also learned other boxing techniques. Nan Lengjia practiced in strict accordance with the ancient method, walked the meridians, practiced qi and blood, adjusted the five organs, drummed up the true qi, strengthened the muscles and bones, and merged the attack and defense. It is longer than four or two thousand pounds, and the strength is like a winding silk, endless......

If you practice seriously for two or three years, you will be able to achieve small successes.

And this kind of boxing is also the easiest for Zhang Wanzhen to understand.

It's just that every time I teach boxing, there will inevitably be some skin-to-skin and physical contact.

Cao Peng's heart became more and more weird.

At the beginning, Wang Mai said about Zhang Wanzhen and Huang Shot, but he could pretend not to care. But when facing Zhang Wanzhen, this heart ......

Several times, he wanted to ask, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know how to open his mouth.

The more time passes, the more uncomfortable I feel inside.

Could it be that I'm in love with her?

Together, this thought was out of control.

On the twenty-ninth day of the lunar month, Zhang Wanzhen did not come to practice boxing.

Cao Peng was listless all afternoon, pointed out Deng Fan's pile work, and then went home to rest.

"Tiger head, Ah Fu is like this today, it doesn't seem quite right!"

Wang Mai stood with his fists closed, let out a long breath and said, "Not only today, something is not quite right these days.

Big man, what I asked you to inquire about, have you inquired? Is that Nieyang Zhang family really related to the Huang family? ”

"No, absolutely not!"

Deng Fan waved his hand again and again, "I can't do anything else, but this little thing still can't stop me." Jiangxia Huang family, that is a famous family in Jingzhou, is no worse than the Xiangyang Kuai family. Although the Zhang family is famous in Nanyang County, in Jingzhou, it is not comparable to the Huang family at all. There was no connection between the two families before, and I'm sure that the Zhang family and the Huang family were not relatives...... However, I didn't inquire about Zhang Wanzhen.

I asked a few brothers who knew Niyang better, but they didn't seem to have heard of Zhang Wanzhen.

Estimate...... It is also a side branch relationship of the Zhang family. Miss Zhang looks very good, if there is no yellow shot, she and Ah Fu are a good match. ”

"Don't say this in front of Ah Fu, or he might go crazy again.

Well, you can inquire about Zhang Wanzhen again. It's really not good, wait for the New Year to go to Niyang? I'm a little worried anyway. ”

The two and a half children muttered for a long time.

And Cao Peng returned home, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw Wang Meng holding a shovel and facing Cao Ji face to face.

"Lao Cao, I made a move!"

"Lao Wang, come on......"

Cao Ji held a steel knife in his arms, full of interest.

"Daddy, you ......"

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, and before he could speak, he saw Wang Meng shouting, raising his foot and taking a step forward, his foot fell to the ground, making a loud sound, and with his stride, the shovel in his palm swung out and smashed towards Cao Ji.

Cao Ji was not in a hurry, and flashed sideways.

A cold light burst out, and Cao Ji raised his knife and fell with his hand, looking at the shovel.

The wooden pole with the thickness of the arm was cut off one by one......

"Good knives!"

Wang Meng shouted loudly, and Cao Ji's face was also filled with an excited smile.

Cao Peng stood at the gate and asked suspiciously, "Dad, Uncle Wang, what are you doing here?" ”