Lieutenant of the Northern Army, subordinate to Zhijinwu.

However, there is a problem, that is, before that, the position of Zhijingo has been undecided, and no one has taken office. The five battalions of the Northern Army were under the jurisdiction of Wei Wei, while the lieutenants of the Northern Army were directly under the command of Sikong Mansion and under the command of Cao Ying. Of course, such a distribution may seem confusing, but it can be supervised to the greatest extent. At least until Cao Peng followed Cao Ji to Qian County, the candidate for the ruling Jinwu had not yet been determined.

"Who is the current Governor Jingo?"

On the way to the Zhijinwu Yamen, Cao Peng couldn't help but ask the little school who led the way.

The school is not very old, and it looks about the same as Cao Peng. The long ones are clear and beautiful, but the black and thin ones seem to be a little thin.

"Cao Zhonghou doesn't know, now he is in charge of Jinwu, and he is Lord Jia Xu of Duting."

Jia Xu?

Cao Peng chuckled in his heart for no reason.

He had heard the news of Zhang Xiu's surrender, but he didn't know much about the specific situation.

Especially Jia Xu's arrangement, he didn't know anything about it. It's no wonder that Cao Peng has only been back for a few hours since he came back, and it is impossible to inquire about the situation clearly...... He didn't ask, and Li Ru and the others naturally didn't say anything, thinking that Cao Peng already knew.

"Zhi Jinwu, is it Jia Xu?"

"Yes, why was Cao Zhonghou surprised?

Didn't you tell Cao Gong that you hope to be a teacher in Duting? ”

Did I say that?

Well, I did, but that's just casual talk...... Cao Peng suddenly reined in and looked at the little colonel, "Who are you, how do you know about this kind of thing?" ”

"In Xia Jia Xing, it is the righteous son of Du Ting."

Jia Xing?

Haven't heard of it...... At least in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, there is no impression.

Cao Peng looked at the young man in front of him suspiciously, and quickly calculated in his heart.

It seems normal, as a boss, there is nothing wrong with meeting your subordinates. But for some reason, Cao Peng always felt a little apprehensive in his heart. Jia Xu, that's the No. 1 poisoner in the Three Kingdoms, a Yin man...... But if you let Cao Peng say how poisonous he is? Cao Peng couldn't say it again. It's just instinctive, and I'm a little afraid of Jia Xu. Even when facing Cao Ying, Cao Peng did not feel this way. But now that he is going to see Jia Xu, Cao Peng is really a little afraid. This feeling is not clear, and the Tao is not understood.

Perhaps, instinctive fear?

"Cao Zhonghou, let's go, Du Tinghou is waiting."

It seems that it is still specially summoned.

Cao Peng secretly took a deep breath and pretended to be indifferent: "It's okay, then let's go over quickly." ”

―――――――――――――――――――――――― Zhijinwu Yamen, located outside Yuxiu Gate.

As early as the Qin period, Zhi Jingo's real name was Lieutenant, and he was an official in charge of worshipping Kyoto and Miyagi, and his subordinate soldiers were also called the Northern Army.

In the first year of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he changed the 'lieutenant' to Zhijinwu.

Responsible for the inspection, prohibition of violence, supervision and other matters in the capital, and the guards guarding the palace are mutually exclusive. There are two thousand stones in the ranks, with two Cheng, Sima and a thousand people. However, in the Eastern Han Dynasty, he was directly related to Jinwu and retained the position of Arsenal Order.

Today's arsenal order is Cao Peng's Laozi, Cao Ji.

Cao Ji was worshiped by Chehou, appointed as the lieutenant of Cao Du, and concurrently served as the commander of the arsenal...... In other words, Cao Peng's father and son now belong to Jia Xu's subordinate official department.

When it comes to the official position of ruling Jinwu, I am afraid that the most impressive thing for future generations is the sentence 'Shi Eun is regarded as the ruling Jinwu, and the wife should marry Yin Lihua'. And the person who said this sentence was the founding emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty...... However, since the Eastern Han Dynasty, the power to hold Jinwu has become smaller and smaller. Cao Ying's worship of Jia Xu as the ruling Jinwu is actually just a nominal glory.

Jia Xu's real position now is to serve in the Sikong Military, that is, the staff of the Sikong Mansion.

Since the Han Dynasty, officials have been divided into knights, ranks, and positions.

Jue, the respect of officials, such as Jia Xu's Du Tinghou; Rank, the second rank of officials; office, the palm of the official.

Later, Chen Qunchuang made nine products in the positive system, and added 'product', that is, the order of the official. For Jia Xu, Du Tinghou is his lord, Zhijinwu is his rank, and participating in the military is his position.

In the Zhijinwu Yamen, Cao Peng finally met the famous poisoner, Jia Xu.

Jia Xu is a native of Wuwei Guzang, who is tall and about 188. Thin and tall, with a bronzed complexion, apparently caused by years of wind and rain. Being a bit of a mastermind doesn't just have to stay in the house all day, he also has to do a lot of outdoor activities...... Jia Xu is very heroic, and he should belong to the category of handsome guys when he is young.

He has long hair under his jaw and a smile on his face, and has the appearance of a kind elder.

"Cao Zhonghou!"

"Humble Cao Peng, I've seen Du Tinghou."

"Haha, you're welcome, you're welcome, Cao Zhonghou is still invited to take a seat."

Don't look at this guy smiling brightly and looking kind, but Cao Peng has a creepy feeling.

Like, like a poisonous snake hidden in the grass, when Jia Xu's eyes fell on Cao Peng, Cao Peng had goosebumps.

This guy feels even more terrible than Guo Jia!

Guo Jia's power lies in his 'ghost', that is, unpredictable and difficult to fathom.

And Jia Xu seems to be adding a bit of yin to the incomprehension on the basis of being difficult to understand. His plans often hit the nail on the head and hit the nail on the head. If you don't make a move, you will use it, and if you make a move, it is a poisonous move that kills people. Li Ru and Jia Xu used to work for Dong Zhuo together, and he also said that in terms of strategy, he was much inferior to Jia Xu. Why? Because Jia Xu was the only guy he couldn't understand at the time.

Jia Xu doesn't seem to be working for Dong Zhuo wholeheartedly.

And in this, there is also the factor of Dong Zhuo's contempt for Jia Xu.

Since entering Luoyang, Dong Zhuo has attached great importance to the children of the family, and has been relatively indifferent to the poor scholars who followed him before.

Li Ru said to Cao Peng that if you see Jia Xu, it is best to brake quietly.

Otherwise, it will be easy for him to see the flaws...... Therefore, Cao Peng was polite, and after sitting down, he looked at his nose, nose and mouth, and mouth and heart, as if an old monk had settled down.

If Jia Xu has a bad feeling for Cao Peng?

That's not going to ...... It's just that he was unhappy in his heart, Cao Peng destroyed his strategy of taoguang and obscurity, which made him a little embarrassed after he arrived in Xudu.

In his heart, he was not a little proud.

After all, Cao Peng is a member of Cao Ying's clan, and he is famous for "Eight Hundred Character Text", and he is also a celebrity.

can get such high praise from Cao Peng, if Jia Xu wants to say that he is unhappy, it is pure nonsense. After he made a move against Cao Peng, his mood was also much soothed. I called Cao Peng over today, just to knock it again, and by the way, I have a relationship with Cao Peng...... There are people in the DPRK who are easy to do!

This person is sophisticated, and Jia Xu sees it more thoroughly than Guo Jia.

Unexpectedly, after this Cao Peng entered the house, he protected himself like a hedgehog, and sat there without saying a word.

This little guy can also calm down.

"I heard that Cao Zhonghou is a dancer?"

"Oh, my father lived in Wuyin in his early years, and he is a native of Zhongyang Town."

"Zhongyang Town, I know that place, I've been there...... But how did Cao Zhonghou come to Xudu? Ling Zun is so talented, if he had served Zhang Boluan at that time, he would have been able to get ahead. ”

"This ...... Just because he offended the dancing order at that time, he had to flee. ”

"I see."

Jia Xu nodded lightly, "That non-kind person surnamed Cheng actually made us meet now." ”

"In the future, please take care of Du Tinghou."

"Hehe, that's nature, that's nature!" Jia Xu's eyes closed slightly, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly said: "When Jia first arrived in Xudu, I heard people talk about the majesty of Cao Zhonghou. Thanks to Cao Zhonghou, Jia was valued by the lord, and he was ashamed to be the ruler.

However, there is one thing that I still have to ask Cao Zhonghou to bear with. ”

"What's the matter?"

"Some time ago, when I was discussing with the lord, I suggested that the lord set up soldiers and horses in Meishan.

The lord asked me who was suitable at the time, and I was not familiar with the people here, so I rashly mentioned the name of Brother Ling, I don't know what Cao Zhonghou wanted? ”

I care about your sister...... Cao Peng's heart suddenly became angry.

I said why did Lao Cao suddenly transfer my brother-in-law back from Haixi, it turned out that you old guy was tinkering inside. I have no grievances with you, and you almost ruined my wealth...... Since you say it now, wait, this matter is not over, and sooner or later it will explode back.

On his face, he was solemn.

"Du Tinghou is serious, they all work for the imperial court, can friends have complaints?"

"Hehe, it's good to have no complaints, it's good to have no complaints......"

Jia Xu had a stronger smile on his face, and Cao Peng still asked me a question, and I answered.

The two chatted for a while, and Cao Peng said goodbye and left.

As soon as he left with his front foot, the smile on Jia Xu's face immediately disappeared. He rubbed his nose and suddenly said, "It's an interesting little fellow indeed." ”

"Father, how is this person?"

Jia Xing stood behind Jia Xu and asked in a low voice.

"This kid seems to know me very well, and when he spoke just now, he actually braked quietly, and did not show any flaws...... However, this kid has written a war letter to me. ”

"When?"

Jia Xing had been waiting beside him, and he couldn't help but be stunned when he heard it.

Jia Xu laughed and said, "I just told him that I summoned his brother-in-law back to Xu Du and asked him what he thinks." Do you remember, how did he answer? He said, 'How can there be complaints'! If there is any, there is...... This little guy will definitely have other moves. ”

"That ......"

"Hehe, that's not bad.

Anyway, it's idle to be idle, and it's nice to have a little guy to make me happy...... Retreat, from tomorrow, you will work under him. ”

"Huh?"

"He is below the middle marquis of the Northern Army, and there is still a vacancy in the Northern Army, so you will be the middle of the Northern Army first."

"Whoa!"

"You do what he says. I mean, help me keep an eye on this kid. ”

Jia Xing didn't understand a little, but after thinking about it, he nodded and agreed......―――――――――――――――――――――― "This Jia Xu is too hateful!" ”

Cao Peng returned to the mansion and thundered in the Buddhist hall, "I tried to provoke him again, and he almost ruined my financial route." ”

Li Ru was wearing a coat and plucked his ears quite leisurely.

After Cao Peng finished scolding, he said in a non-yin and non-yang manner: "In my opinion, you not only provoked him, but also ruined his big thing." ”

"What do you mean by that?"

"Cao Mengde is suspicious and scheming, and few people can compare.

Jia Wen and Xu Du, who first came to Xu Du, must have thought of Taoguang and take their time...... But you said a word in front of Cao Ying that you wanted to worship him as a teacher, which was equivalent to pushing him to the forefront. Childe, you are not the small people in the market, your "Eight Hundred Character Essay" has been praised by people all over the world...... Do you want to worship Jia Wenhe as a teacher? Didn't you lift him to the table and not get down? ”

"If you can't get down, just stay."

Cao Peng said angrily, and then laughed again.

"If it weren't for Mr. reminding me, I would almost not know the mystery."

"That guy, if you don't plan, you will kill if you plan it...... He didn't have much malice, he just wanted to vent his anger and disgust you. ”

"Then I'll give him disgust."

"Oh?"

Cao Peng scratched his head and said with a wry smile: "But I haven't figured it out yet, how can I disgust him." ”

Li Ru's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said softly: "It's not easy? The more he doesn't want to be in the limelight, the more you have to let him be in the limelight......"

Cao Peng was stunned and couldn't help laughing.

"Well said, well said!"

I thought about it in my heart, how to disgust Jia Xu?

That night, Cao Peng held a banquet in the mansion and invited Wei Yan.

The two have not seen each other for more than two years since they parted ways in Runan, and this reunion naturally has a lot to say and a lot of emotion.

I think that at the beginning, Wei Yan was just a big soldier.

Now, he has become a general in Cao Ying's eyes. During the period of time when he came back, Cao Ying summoned him several times and asked him many things.

It can be seen that Wei Yan is no longer the depressed guy he was at the beginning, and he is about to soar.

For this reason, Cao Peng worked with him several bowls in a row. The two talked about the Nine Girls City, the sunset gathering, and Tang Ji, who fought to the death at the beginning.

"Ah Fu, do you remember our original vow?"

"Huh?"

"One day, we will step on the Jiangxia and hold the yellow shot, and cut it with a thousand knives."

In front of the Cao Mansion, Wei Yan took Cao Peng's arm.

Cao Peng nodded solemnly, "Brother Wei, don't worry, I haven't forgotten!" ”

However, there are still some contradictions in this heart. Yellow shot, you can't let it go...... But I promised Yueying that I would spare his life. But the hatred of the Yiyang warriors in the past cannot be forgotten. After Cao Peng sent Wei Yan away, he couldn't help but feel heavy and couldn't sleep all night...... With brothers on one side and Yueying on the other, how do I choose?

On December 22, the fourth year of ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Jian'an, on both sides of the river, a sudden snowstorm fell.

This is also the last snow in the fourth year of Jian'an!

Liu Yan climbed to the top of the city and raised his eyes to look at the vast wilderness. I saw that the river was up and down, thousands of miles of ice, and the vast plains were dyed white.

In the past two days, Yuan Shaojun on the other side of the river was very quiet.

The quietness made Liu Yan feel a little panicked...... Generally speaking, it is unlikely that there will be any war at this time, after all, the New Year is approaching, and everyone's mind may not be focused on this. But for the two sides who are about to fight a decisive battle, every time the opportunity arises, it may have extremely serious consequences.

With such a heavy snowfall, if Yuan Shaojun attacked it, it would really not be easy to defend.

"The people in the city, can they be relocated?"

Liu Yan rubbed his temples and asked in a low voice.

Cao Ying handed over Dongjun to him, which made Liu Yan feel a huge pressure.

East County is at the forefront. Once the two sides went to war, Dongshire bore the brunt...... Therefore, Liu Yan decided to move all the people of Baima County to Puyang. In this way, even if the two sides go to war, there will be enough buffer. Thinking of this, Liu Yan sighed again.

Ha breath erupted from his mouth, which was particularly clear in the night.

"Taishou, it's not good!"

Just as Liu Yan was about to go down to the city, he saw a scout stumbling up.

"Yuan Shaojun, Yuan Shaojun ......"

A chill rose from his waist and ran down his spine to the top of his head. Liu Yan shuddered, and hurriedly rushed up and grabbed the scout.

"What's wrong with Yuan Shaojun?"

"Yuan Shaojun, cross the river!"

"Huh?"

Liu Yan only felt a buzzing sound in his head, and Venus appeared in front of him.

If you're really afraid of anything, you'll come...... Yuan Shao actually sent troops? Sending troops at this time?

"Can you see how many people there are?"

"There are about thousands of people, coming this way."

Liu Yan hurriedly ran to the arrow tower, and his head stretched out of the battlement to look down. Groups of people are going out of the city with their families and fish.

If this is to be caught up by Yuan Shaojun, it will inevitably be a heavy number of casualties.

"Give me orders and get them back at once."

"But ......"

"Hugh has to say more, and immediately give the order...... When someone came, he immediately asked Puyang for help and begged General Xu Huang to send troops to rescue. Come, bring me a sword and prepare a horse. ”

As he spoke, he heard a rumbling sound in the distance.

Liu Yan hurriedly looked intently, only to see that at the end of the sky, a stream of snow and dust rolled in.

"It's Yuan Shao's cavalry!"

Some soldiers saw the origin of the snow dust at a glance and shouted loudly.

At this time, the people outside the city had already begun to walk back. It's just that it's easy to get out of the city, but it's hard to get in. Many people gathered together and blocked the gates of the city, so that they could not be closed for a while. Looking at the speed of the snow and dust, it is estimated that it will soon reach the city.

Liu Yan didn't care much, stepped on the horse, picked up the big knife, and led the soldiers to rush out of the city gate.

Along the way, he cut down more than a dozen people blocking the city gate, and then cleared a passage.

"I am Liu Yan, the Taishou of Dongjun, and you must wait for the queue to enter the city as soon as possible, and you must not panic. A certain family would lead soldiers to block the enemy outside the city, but one person did not enter the city, and Liu Yan would never retreat. ”

"Adult ......"

Perhaps, it was Liu Yan's assurance that had an effect; Maybe it's a matter of life and death, and the people know what it is.

The people outside the city gate began to enter the city in an orderly manner. At the same time, Liu Yan ordered people to line up under the city, and they were very nervous.

"If I die in battle, I can temporarily lead the military by the White Horse Order, close the door, and wait for reinforcements."

"Whoa!"

After Liu Yan gave the order, he immediately crossed his sword and stood in front of the formation.

The wind was so strong that you could barely open your eyes with snowflakes in your face...... A team of iron horsemen appeared in the field of vision like a torrent. The first general, with black helmet and black armor, dismounted from his crotch, and a big ring knife in his hand, rushed to the city gate as if he was stepping on a violent snowstorm. Liu Yan's pupils shrank suddenly, and his heart became even more nervous...... "Close the city gate quickly!" ”

Liu Yan suddenly shouted loudly.

At this moment, the general who came from the flying horse burst out with a loud roar: "I am the general Yan Liang, whoever dares to stand in my way, there is no mercy!" ”

(To be continued)