Deng Ai, a famous general in the late Three Kingdoms, was also the first hero of the destruction of Shu.

Cao Peng can't remember clearly, in which book he saw such a message: Deng Ai was not originally called Deng Ai, and later it seems that for some reason, he changed his name to Deng Ai.

Therefore, looking at the little baby boy sleeping next to Cao Nan, Cao Peng was a little unconvinced, his nephew could actually be Deng Ai?

However, no one would pay attention to Cao Peng's strange appearance at this time, and everyone was praising the word 'Ai' that Deng Ji thought of. Deng Ji and Cao Nan were also very happy and couldn't stop thanking everyone. After all, she had just given birth, and Cao Nan soon felt tired. The Zhang family had ordered someone to settle in the inner house, so he called a few people and wanted to carry Cao Nan to the back house.

This is the porter, so I can't stay here all the time.

But the problem arises again!

The bed is wider than the door of the porter, how can it be carried out?

After giving birth, the woman needs to rest and lie down. Unless the door of the gatehouse is removed, it is really not easy to do.

Cao Peng's eyes rolled, and he immediately took it to heart.

"Sister, you wait for me, I'll figure it out."

Cao Nan smiled and nodded, leaned on the mattress, gently teased the baby boy with one hand, and whispered to Zhang. Cao Ji also stood aside, asking in a low voice from time to time. There was a thick joy in his words, and his eyes and eyebrows were smiling at this time, twisted into a ball.

Cao Peng took Mrs. Hong out!

At this time, Deng Ji breathed a sigh of relief and walked to Guo Jia's side.

The smell of wormwood and amniotic fluid mixed with the room was a little uncomfortable.

So Deng Ji and Guo Jia walked out of the gatehouse, first thanked Wang Meng, and then asked people to stuff a big red envelope to Na Wenpo.

A thousand dollars!

If you give birth to a child, you will need a lot of money.

The chubby Wen Po thanked her again and again, and after a good remonstrance, she said goodbye and left.

"Let the big brother see and laugh!"

Deng Ji was a little embarrassed, scratched his head, and apologized to Guo Jia.

Guo Jia waved his hand, "Eh, as a first-time father, it is inevitable that this will be the case...... Uncle and grandson are surnamed lovers, so why apologize? ”

After he said that, he took Deng Ji's hand, walked into the courtyard, and stopped in a secluded place: "Uncle Sun, do you remember what I said to you earlier?" ”

"What?"

"I said, it's not a good thing for you to stay in Xudu. Now, here's your chance! ”

"Oh?"

"I think you've also heard that the lord has appointed Chen Deng as the Taishou of Guangling."

Deng Ji nodded: "I do know this." ”

"Today, there is a county under the rule of Guangling County, called Haixi.

There is still a shortage of county officials...... Originally, Liu Ziyang recommended Liang Xi, but Wen Ruo and I rejected it. The two of us recommended you to the lord, and you were approved by the princess. The lord also seems to be a little moved, and has sent someone to Pingyu to ask Man Boning's opinion...... I estimate that by this time it has basically been determined, and by September at the latest, the lord will definitely issue a conquest against you. ”

Deng Ji, once again stunned!

Guo Jia had mentioned this matter to him before, so Deng Ji's release was not unprepared.

However, he always thought that even if he went out, he would be a deputy at most. After all, he has a physical disability, and he is not very famous. There are countless people in Xu Can, and there are countless more outstanding people. Even if you talk about seniority, it will not be his turn to be the chief official.

The county order is equivalent to the side of the town, and in the future generations, it is a real department-level cadre.

Deng Ji was just a historian in Jianyang County before, and this time he was promoted three levels in a row, and he was really a little overwhelmed and even a little panicked.

"What, nervous?"

Guo Jia asked with a smile.

Deng Ji nodded awkwardly, "Don't hide it from the eldest brother, I am indeed a little nervous...... Hercy, where is it? ”

Deng Ji has no understanding of Haixi County at all. Even before that, he hadn't even heard of it. If you say not to be nervous, it is pure. However, he soon regained his composure! is also a person who has been born and died, and has gone through some hardships and experiences, this little thing is not enough to make Deng Ji mess up. In this regard, Guo Jia has been secretly observing and showing a satisfied smile.

"Haixi, just north of Guangling, east of the sea, north of Donghai County. At the same time, Huaipu County, which is adjacent to Xiapi County, is at the intersection of the three counties......"

Deng Ji frowned when he heard this.

"Xiapi County?"

Guo Jia nodded vigorously, his eyes burning, staring at Deng Ji.

For a while, Deng Ji suddenly realized.

He seemed to understand the true intention of sending him to Haixi County.

"The situation in Haixi is very complicated now, and if Wen goes back, he will have people send him the official files of Haixi in the past ten years, so you can study it carefully.

Also, don't worry too much.

Although the situation in Haixi County is not too good, it is not out of control. Moreover, Wei Mi, the commander of the East China Sea, was stationed in Houqiu, with 3,000 soldiers and horses under his command, and he could be dispatched at any time. I am also close friends with Wei Mi, and I will say hello to Wei Mi in advance when the time comes. ”

Three thousand soldiers? Complicated?

Although Guo Jia did not elaborate, Deng Ji already had an idea.

"My lord, do you have other intentions?"

Guo Jia smiled, the corners of his delicate eyes were raised, and a gentle arc was drawn...... "The lord wants you to gain a firm foothold in Haixi."

In addition to this, there is one more thing you should be aware of. Zhendong General Liu Xuande, I don't know if you've heard of this person. He is now stationed in Xiaopei...... The lord attaches great importance to this person. However, Liu Xuande is not equal to idleness and cannot be underestimated. He is in Xuzhou and has a lot of roots. First, because Tao Qian entrusted Xuzhou to him, and secondly, this person is hypocritical, has the wisdom of knowing people, and knows how to win people's hearts.

The local wealthy family in Xuzhou has a close relationship with Liu Bei, far better than Lu Fengxian.

You have to try to restrain Liu Xuande, make friends with the wealthy clan in Xuzhou, cut off his arm, and try to make him fall into a helpless situation in Xuzhou. ”

This difficulty sounds a bit big!

Deng Ji frowned and frowned.

Guo Jia smiled: "Uncle grandson, don't be too nervous. Those words just now were said by you and me in private...... The lord only asks you to establish a foothold in Haixi, and as for other things, if you can, you will do it; If you can't do it, don't force it, everything is still based on safety. ”

Obviously, the moderation of Liu Bei was Guo Jia's idea.

Deng Ji thought for a while and said softly: "Don't worry, big brother, I should do my best." ”

He immediately hesitated, and then lowered his voice again: "But I don't know, when will I leave?" ”

Guo Jia said: "You don't have to worry, during this time, take care of your younger siblings at home and carefully understand the situation in Haixi." I reckon you'll leave in September. ”

September...... That said, there's still a month to go.

Deng Ji nodded and said no more.

At this time, I heard Cao Peng's shout from the courtyard: "Let go, let let ...... Sister, we can move! ”

I saw Cao Peng walking in front, Wang Mai and Deng Fan, and hee-hee-ha following behind.

On Wang Mai's shoulders, he also carried two wooden poles with the thickness of cups. On the wooden pole, there seem to be more than a dozen large cowhide belts entwined. And Deng Fan was holding a mattress in his arms. The three of them came to the gatehouse in a hurry.

"Ah Fu, what are you doing?"

Deng Ji was afraid that Cao Peng was messing around, so he hurriedly asked loudly.

Cao Peng replied with a smile: "Help my sister move!" ”

As they spoke, the three of them entered the porter.

Guo Jia and Deng Ji glanced at each other.

"Let's go, go over and have a look."

Speaking from the heart, Guo Jia has a good impression of Cao Peng.

The two of them walked briskly forward and walked into the porter. I saw Cao Peng and the three of them inside, placing the two wooden poles in parallel, and using more than a dozen cowhide belts to connect them in the middle. With the help of Lady Hong, she spread a thick layer of mattress on top of it, and while working, she said, "Ah Nan, Ah Fu is really smart." After a while, I came up with this great idea...... It's simple, but it's also practical. ”

Guo Jia was surprised to find that the two wooden poles had become a comfortable soft bed in the blink of an eye.

Then Cao Peng beckoned Cao Ji Wang Meng, carefully lifted Cao Nan up, put it on the mattress, and then covered the futon.

"What is this?"

Guo Jia couldn't help but ask.

Cao Peng replied while busy: "Stretcher!" ”

He asked Wang Meng and Cao Ji to carry one head, and asked Deng Fan and Wang Mai to carry the other head.

With a shout, the four men carried the stretcher and slowly left the ground. Cao Nan lay on it, not feeling the bump at all, but felt very comfortable.

"Let's go!" Cao Peng smiled: "Sister, let's move!" ”

Zhang picked up the baby, and Hong Niangzi found someone to pick up a bundle of wormwood and walked out.

"Aunt Hong, what are you doing with these wormwoods?"

Cao Nan was lying on the stretcher and asked curiously.

Hong Niangzi replied with a smile: "Ah Fu just said that this thing has a great use, it is used to wash the body, and it works very well, I will find someone to try it." ”

Cao Nan's face showed a touch of sweetness.

She glanced at Deng Ji and said softly: "Ah Fu, you are so smart!" ”

The implication is to blame Deng Ji: Learn from my brother and watch my brother, although he doesn't read as much as you, he is much better than you.

Deng Ji could only smirk at his wife's little arrogance and respond.

Guo Jia admired in his heart, but he was not surprised...... I once heard Cao Gong talk about it, saying that Cao Ji has a son under his knees, and he can often think of wonderful ideas. Hidden ink is a bit mysterious, and Cao Peng, as the son of Hidden Ink Juzi, has some strange affairs in his head, which seems to be in common sense. There is a record in ancient books that Mozi once made flying birds, and the three are constantly soaring...... The Mo family was later known for its fraternity, and many people were chivalrous. On the contrary, it is the art of the mechanism, which is gradually becoming unknown. Guo Jia looked at Cao Peng's gaze, and became a little more satisfied, and the smile on his face immediately became thicker...... "Big brother, today the younger brother is happy to come to the door, and the wine will be set up for a while, you have to stay and drink a few more glasses." ”

The joy of housewarming, the joy of getting a good child, is indeed a double happiness.

But if you count the news that Deng Ji is about to come out, it is really three joys!

It's just that Deng Ji and Guo Jia are both serious people, and they won't tell anyone else until they are sure.

Guo Jia also nodded again and again and said, "Just bother!" ”

While talking, he and Deng Ji walked to the hall, and as they walked, Guo Jia said: "Uncle and grandson, Ah Fu is fourteen years old this year." ”

"Well, it's going to be fifteen."

"That's when you're going to school."

Deng Ji sighed, and said with a sense of loss: "Originally, Ah Fu had a chance...... It's a pity that because of the Jiangxia Huang family, he fled from Jianyang and missed a good opportunity to learn art. Before, Pang Gong of Lumen Mountain valued him very much, and had the intention to accept him as a disciple and give him a scroll. A few days ago, Anan also told me about this matter, and entrusted me to find a gentleman for Afu...... But this busyness has delayed a lot of time. ”

Guo Jia, silent!

It's not that he doesn't understand the meaning of Deng Ji's words.

Deng Ji obviously wanted to invite him to find a famous teacher for Cao Peng.

But is this a simple matter? Yingchuan is a world-famous holy place for studying, and there is Yingchuan Academy, which is famous all over the world...... Guo Jia, Xun Yu and others all came out of Yingchuan College. If Cao Peng can enter Yingchuan Academy, it will be of great benefit to his future.

The question is, can Yingchuan Academy accept Cao Peng?

It is said that there is no class of education, but in fact, it has to be divided into three, six, nine and so on. No name, no background, no background, no money, may not be able to enter Yingchuan Academy.

Look at the students of Yingchuan Academy, which one is a simple person?

Although Guo Jia is said to be a poor family, his ancestors are three generations of court captains, and they also have some origins. His father is also an official, although his official position is not obvious, but he is protected by the shadow of his ancestors. As for Xun Yu, Chen Qun and others, they are all children of high-ranking lords...... Cao Peng has no reputation and no background, and it is obviously very difficult to enter Yingchuan Academy. Of course, Guo Jia can find someone to help and recommend Cao Peng as filial piety, and then he will be eligible to enter the academy. The question is, will Guo Jia help with this? Even if he is willing to help, he may not be able to find someone who is willing to recommend Cao Peng.

Even Xun Yu may not agree...... Filial piety, Maocai, every county every year, there are only a few places.

Not to mention helping Cao Peng recommend, the Xun family themselves have to fight for this quota every year, how can they give up the quota to Cao Peng?

Hard, very hard!

Guo Jia didn't dare to take on this job, but he also felt that Cao Peng was very troubled if he continued like this.

He hesitated for a moment and said softly, "Uncle Sun, it's not that I don't want to help, but ...... You know, it's hard to find a famous teacher! ”

Deng Ji couldn't hear what Guo Jia meant, and couldn't help but feel a little lost.

In his life, I'm afraid he is not qualified to enter Yingchuan Academy! Originally, Cao Peng was able to worship under Lumen Mountain, which was also a beautiful thing...... but was shot yellow, and it was destroyed. Every time he thought about it, Deng Ji was a little sad. He is very much looking forward to Cao Peng's great future.

Guo Jia was a little unbearable, so he said, "Uncle grandson, I have an idea. ”

"Oh?"

"Yingchuan Academy is difficult to enter, and I really don't have a good way. However, Ah Fu is smart, if there is no famous teacher to guide him, it is indeed a pity for his qualifications. I know some people, but those people ...... You know, they're all a little bit of a stinky temper. I think that with Ah Fu's intelligence, sooner or later he will become a big thing. It doesn't matter whether the teacher is a 'famous' teacher or not, the key is that this person has outstanding morality and real talent. ”

"What does that big brother mean ......"

"I mean, you don't have to be looking for a 'famous' teacher.

In this world, there are countless people who are talented but have no reputation...... Do you remember the earlier incident when I was asked to find a helper for my uncle? ”

Deng Ji nodded solemnly, "Of course I remember." ”

"Actually, I found a suitable person. But I didn't expect that Ah Fu's people were wider than me, and he actually found Guo Yong. Hehe, I have inquired about Guo Yong, and it is more suitable than the person I found for you. Because the man I am looking for you has never been a senior official, and he is not very familiar with those trivial things. However, you are about to go to Haixi County, and you need a helper. ”

Deng Ji looked at Guo Jia with some doubts.

"Big brother, just say it."

"This family lives in Chenliu, and his name is Puyang Min.

He is very good at "Han Poems", "Rites" and "Spring and Autumn". It's a pity that he is also a person with no background, and now he is a disciple of Professor Huang outside. I wanted him to help you, but when you talked about Ah Fu just now, I think Puyang Min should be able to handle this...... By the way, Wen Ruo said that although Kong Wenju looked down on this person, he also respected his talent and learning very much. ”

"In that case, why didn't the lord recruit him?"

Deng Ji asked the key in his words.

Guo Jia's cheeks twitched, and he said with some embarrassment: "This person has a bad reputation." ”

"Huh?"

"He was once fined for stealing chickens; In the Taiping Rebellion, he was a thief again...... Although I haven't done anything bad, my reputation is a bit ......."

Stealing chickens? From thieves?

It's a great sin!

Stealing chickens is a stain on character; The thief is even more disadvantaged.

Either way, it's a big crime. No wonder Cao Ying didn't dare to use him...... It's not that I don't want to, but I have to worry about the attitude of the people around me. At this time, Cao Ying is far from the heroic Cao Ying who later issued a recruitment order and clearly said that 'no matter the product or surname, you can use it if you have a skill'. He is in the stage of starting out, and the things that need to be considered, including all aspects, as well as the attitude of the advisers around him.

Presumably, those celebrities would not want to work with a chicken thief who is a thief!

Even Deng Ji was a little unhappy when he heard this.

Okay, you introduced me to the chicken thief, and you want to be my husband?

Even if he is talented, I will not agree...... Deng Ji opened his mouth and wanted to refuse.

Guo Jia said: "Uncle and grandson, I also know that this person is a little inappropriate. But listen to me...... He stole chickens because his wife was pregnant. His house was surrounded by walls, and when he saw that his wife was emaciated, he had the idea of stealing chickens; As for the thief, he was even more helpless.

Think about it, how amazing was the Taiping thief?

The officers and troops retreated one after another, and almost fled in despair. If Puyang Min doesn't obey the thief, his wife and children will die, and he has no choice but to do it! ”

Deng Ji frowned, still speechless.

No matter what the truth is, this chicken stealing and thief are all facts!

Deng Ji can not think about other things, but he must think about Cao Peng's future.

In the future, when people mention Cao Peng, they will say that his teacher is a chicken thief and a peace thief...... It's not good to spread it, and it won't be beneficial to Cao Peng's future.

"Uncle and grandson, this person does have the ability, you might as well think about it.

If you don't want him to be Mr. Afu, you can also take him to Haixi County...... I think this person can at least help you out a lot of trouble. ”

It can be seen that Guo Jia likes this Puyang Min very much.

Deng Ji thought about it and said with a wry smile: "Big brother, let me think twice about this matter, and then answer with you." ”

"Okay...... I'll keep him steady. ”

"Steady?"

"I heard that because of its reputation, life in this Puyang is very unsatisfactory. He has a son named Pu Yangyi, who is about the same age as Ah Fu. Pu Yangmin was worried that if he continued to stay in his hometown, he would delay his son's future and prepare to move to Jiangdong. ”

Pity the hearts of parents all over the world!

Deng Ji didn't have a deep understanding of this sentence before.

But now, just now...... He became a father. At the moment when the little life croaked to the ground, he felt the burden on his shoulders. Suddenly, Deng Ji seemed to understand Pu Yanghong's suffering. If you are not a father, it is difficult to understand the bitterness.

Inside, there was a little loosening in an instant.

A man who is willing to stay away from his homeland for his son...... It's not without merit.

Thinking of this, Deng Ji nodded!

(To be continued)