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Chapter 691 Spring Tide (Three million words, ask for a monthly ticket!) ）

Twilight is falling, and the drizzle is drizzling. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

It's an annoying spring night, and it's a bit depressing.

A patrol marched by, and the streets were quiet again. In the dark night, a man came to a stop in front of the side door of the Marquis Mansion of Xinwu Pavilion. Seeing that there was no one left and right, he raised his hand and knocked lightly on the door.

After a while, I heard a deep voice from inside: "What person?" ”

"The villain has something important to do, and he asks to see the Marquis of Wuxiang."

"Marquis Wuxiang?"

The door opened, and a doorman held a torch with a look of surprise on his face.

"Who is Wuxiang Hou? You're in the wrong place. ”

The man outside the door, with a black veil on his face, was dressed in a robe. He said softly: "Please make a hard trip, just report to the master's family, and you will naturally know." ”

"Wait."

The doorman closed the door, and the footsteps were far away.

After a while, I heard a rush of footsteps inside. A moment later, the side door opened again, and it was an unfamiliar face again.

"The host invites the guests to come to the wing room to talk."

"Thank you."

The man did not hesitate and stepped into the small door.

Walking along the winding path, stepping on the ground with peach and apricot withering, soon came to a remote cross-courtyard.

In the courtyard, there are two rows of side rooms, and there is silence.

In one of the rooms, the lights were lit, and several men in black stood in the doorway.

"The host's house is in the house, please come in."

The man thanked him again and walked into the room. The black-clothed guard outside the door quickly closed the door.

Cao Peng stood in the middle of the room and looked at the man, "Who are you?" ”

The voice was cold, revealing a hint of coercion.

The title of Marquis of Wuxiang is today in the Prime Minister's Mansion, Cao Cao talked to Cao Peng in private, and it has not been promulgated yet, and not many people know about it. But the person who came called out 'Wuxiang Hou' in one mouthful, indicating that it was from Cao Mansion.

In the middle of the night, what is Cao Cao playing?

The person who came removed the black veil on his face, but it was a familiar face.

Cao Peng couldn't remember the name of this person, but he knew that he was from the Cao clan and worked beside Cao Cao.

"The villain Cao Jian, in the name of the prime minister, will send a thing to the prince."

"Something."

Cao Jian did not hesitate, and immediately took out a slender tube from his arms. The tube is made of black sandalwood, and the seal is covered with fire paint, and it has Cao Cao's seal on it. Along with the tube, there was also an epistle.

Cao Peng took it, looked at the sandalwood tube, and then looked at the letter in his hand.

"You sit down first."

Cao Peng said and sat down on the kang.

The bed in this room was made by Cao Peng in the form of a northern fire kang, and a kang table was placed on it.

He opened the envelope and took out the letter.

The word is Cao Cao's word, vigorous and powerful.

The content is simple: the inside of this sandalwood tube cannot be easily opened, and the contents inside are very important, and can only be opened when it is most critical. This matter is not known to anyone. Ah Fu, after reading this letter, you must deal with it cleanly. Although Cao Jian is a clansman, he can't leak the news and deal with it properly.

When it matters most?

Cao Peng's face showed a thoughtful expression.

When is the most critical time?

"Brother Lao has worked hard, please reply to the prime minister, I already understand."

"The villain took his leave."

This Cao Jian, I'm afraid that Cao Cao won't like it, so he will come to deliver the letter. Cao Peng opened the door and accompanied Cao Jian out. A hand secretly gestured to the black-clad guard behind him, and then stood on the porch, pausing to stop and say goodbye.

This is also normal, in Xudu City, how many people are worthy of Cao Peng and sent to the gate?

Cao Jian did not suspect it, and after saying goodbye, he went down to the porch and walked out under the escort of two black-clothed guards.

Cao Peng glanced at him and turned back to the house.

A moment later, there was a knock on the door.

"Childe, it's done."

"Tomorrow morning, send him out of the city and settle him well."

"Whoa!"

Cao Peng was completely sleepy at this time, sitting on the kang, staring blankly at the sandalwood tube on the kang table.

After a while, he smiled bitterly, this old Cao is really good at tricks. Do you really think that I don't know what's inside?

However, Cao Cao's putting such an important thing in Cao Peng's hands also shows Cao Cao's trust in Cao Peng. To a certain extent, as long as Cao Cao is alive, Cao Peng will not be in any danger......

In this way, he can go to the northwest with confidence!

Cao Cao used this method to appease Cao Peng's heart......

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The next day, Cao Cao officially announced that Cao Peng was the Marquis of Wuxiang.

Where is Wuxiang?

Under the rule of the Han Dynasty, Wuxiang was located in Taiyuan.

However, Cao Peng, the Marquis of Wuxiang, is not the Marquis of Wuxiang in the original sense.

Cao Peng, the 'Wuxiang' of Wuxiang Hou, was upgraded from the Xinwuting of Lian County, Hexi County. Wuting is now called Wuxiang. In other words, the accurate title of Cao Peng, the Marquis of Wuxiang, should be: Xinwu Marquis.

Now under the rule of the Han Dynasty, there is no title of Marquis of Wuxiang.

So Cao Peng's new Wuxiang Hou replaced Wuxiang Hou. It won't be long before Taiyuan Wuxiang will change its name.

For many people, whether it is the Marquis of Xinwu or the Marquis of Wuxiang, it is of little significance.

What is really surprising is that Cao Peng is from the rear general, and the former general. How long has it been? Cao Peng became a rear general, and in less than a year, he became a former general. In other words, there is almost no one in the army who can restrain Cao Peng. General? Now it is a virtual reality, and no one is responsible for it at all; The hussar general is Cao Cao himself. General Che Cai, Xiahou Yuan; General Wei, Xiahoudun. But these two people, one is Cao Peng's father-in-law, and the other is still recuperating, and they have close contacts with Cao Peng......

Cao Peng, this is a promotion!

Tingwei, former general......

At the age of twenty-seven, he has reached such a point, I am afraid that except for Huo Quai, no one can compare with him.

But when you think about it, it doesn't seem like much.

Cao Peng has fought many times over the years, if it weren't for his occasional recklessness and impulsiveness, I am afraid that he would at least be able to achieve the position of General Wei now. Therefore, many people were amazed, but did not have much opposition, and just observed silently.

Then Cao Cao gave another series of orders.

Transferred Guangling to guard Chen Jiao, who was the Taishou of Dongjun; The former Yuzhou Mu was full of favors and was Xuzhou Mu, and Xu Xuan was transferred back to Xudu to serve as Guangluxun, one of the Nine Qings. The post of pastor of Yuzhou was unexpectedly filled by Mao Jue.

Speaking of which, these appointments were not a problem, nor did they cause too many waves.

What is really surprising is the new candidate for the Guangling Taishou.

Cao Cao actually appointed Pang De as the Taishou of Guangling and added the rank of general of Zhenhai, which surprised countless people.

Who is Pound?

Haven't heard of it......

There was the well-informed one, and soon inquired about Pound's origin.

It was actually Cao Peng's general, who once served as a lieutenant in Jingzhou. But can such a person who was born as a military general really govern Guangling well? Many people were worried, but there was a hint of the appointment.

Cao Cao, this is to make great use of Cao Peng!

When Pound received the order, he was also surprised.

He hurriedly found Cao Peng, "Childe, do you want to go to Guangling?" ”

"People go to high places, and water flows to low places...... Why is Ling Ming reluctant to go to Guangling? ”

When Cao Peng learned of Pound's appointment, he was also shocked. But he quickly reacted that this was Cao Cao's deliberate arrangement. If it weren't for the sandalwood tube from last night, Pound might not have been reused.

But it is precisely because of the sandalwood tube that Cao Cao is completely at ease with Cao Peng.

Pound said: "De is willing to be a pawn of the son!" ”

"Huh!"

Cao Peng waved his hand, "What is Ling Ming?" I know your talents. If it weren't for me, I'm afraid that you would have come out of now. At the beginning, I asked you to stay in Liangzhou, and after all these years, at least it was the position of a lieutenant general. But you served my sentence with me, and five years have passed, although you have no complaints, but I can't bear it. The appointment of the prime minister is also highly recommended by me.

Guangling, adjacent to the Great River, is of vital importance.

Not to mention Tanglin Island, it is related to the future of my Cao clan's naval army, and you, the Guangling Taishou, have a great responsibility.

When I arrived in Guangling, I had a lot of contact with Zhou Cang.

He has lived in Xuzhou for a long time and knows the situation even better than the locals. Also, after arriving in Guangling, you must visit the Chen family as soon as possible. In the past, my brother-in-law and I received a lot of help from the Chen family in Haixi, but we could not repay it. Now that Mr. Yuanlong has passed away and the Chen family is declining, if you can help, you can help.

Befriending the Chan family and gaining a firm foothold with you has a crucial impact. ”

This time, Cao Peng was not as vague as when Pang De was the captain of Wulin when he was in Jingzhou.

The clarity of his orders also shows that his determination is unshakable. Pound knew that there was no change in going to Guangling, so he bowed down to receive the order and expressed his obedience.

"I'll let Gongyan go with you, and Yongnian with you."

Cao Peng thought for a while, and said in a deep voice: "Yongnian is unparalleled in debate, astute, and Gong Yan is calm and capable, and he is steady. These two are your right and right hands, and consult with them often. In Jiangdong, you have to keep a close watch and pay attention to Lusu's movements. This person, the appearance of loyalty and honesty, in fact, is cunning and resourceful, resolute, you went to Guangling, you must be more wary of this person, do not take it lightly, follow his way.

In addition to Lu Su, there are a few people you should pay attention to.

Lu Meng and Lu Fan, these two are not idle people...... When you arrive in Guangling, you have to cheer up. If you do a good job, I will be honored; If you don't do well, the prime minister and I will have a reputation as nepotism and unknown people. Therefore, when you go to Guangling, you not only represent yourself, but also represent me and the prime minister. ”

Pang De prostrated in front of Cao Peng, and said in a trembling voice: "De must keep in mind the teachings of the son today, although the liver and brain are ruined, it will not live up to the trust of the son." ”

"Okay, go back and get ready, let's set off in two days."

"Whoa!

Pound took the order and left, but Cao Peng was not leisurely.

He ordered someone to find Huang Zhong and told him about the fact that he wanted to invite Huang Zhong to Hedong.

Obviously, Huang Zhong was not too willing.

But Cao Peng persuaded again and again before he agreed......

Huang Zhong has a shadow in his heart!

At the beginning, he worked for Liu Pan, but he was transferred to Liu Hu, but he almost lost his life. Now go to Hedong...... Who knows who Deng Ji is? Brothers can also turn against each other, not to mention that Deng Ji is just Cao Peng's brother-in-law.

However, Huang Zhong can also see the sister-brother relationship between Cao Peng and Cao Nan.

Cao Peng entrusted this matter to him, which was definitely a high hope, so that Huang Zhong did not refuse.

"The old man made it clear first, Uncle Deng and Sun use me, and I should go all out; If he doesn't need me, I will leave Hedong and go to Chang'an to join Gongzi. ”

Cao Peng, self-meaningless.

At that moment, Cao Peng asked Huang Zhong to leave immediately and rush to Hedong to join Deng Ji.

Then he personally went to the Sanhu Pavilion Mansion, found Cao Nan, and told Cao Nan about Huang Zhong.

When Cao Nan heard this, he didn't say a word, so he ordered someone to rush to Hedong immediately.

"Uncle and grandson often envy you, saying that you have a discerning eye.

He is now sitting in Hedong, and there are not many people available in his hands. When I came back, he asked me to pick you up, hoping to help him. If he dares to be the slightest slack, I will not spare him.

By the way, can you lend him a few more people? ”

When Cao Peng heard this, he smiled dumbly, "Sister, you are really the water that the girl who got married, and ate pancakes and balls, you are a cannon to shoot in...... Why are you poaching people from me? ”

Cao Nan's face turned red, and his apricot eyes widened.

"You are my brother, my uncle and grandson are my husband, I don't help my husband poach people from my brother, is it possible to poach people from my husband's side? Besides, if there is someone on the uncle's side to help him, he can also be more relaxed.

Do you want Xiao Ai, Xiao Quan, and Xiao Wangjiang to say that their uncle is a stingy person? ”

This Xiaoquan, named Deng Quan, Xiaowang, named Deng Wang. One was born to Guo Yu and the other was born to Cao Nan.

The eldest Deng Quan is four years old this year, and the younger Deng Wang is only two years old.

Cao Peng waved his hand again and again, "Okay, then I'll introduce another person......

Lian Chang Jia Kui, originally a native of Hedong, when Guo Yuan was in turmoil, he fled from Hedong. This person is quite popular, and he has a tough temperament, has the overall situation, and is a talent. He's also been in Lianbao for many years, so it's time to make a move and entrust him with a big responsibility. I wanted to transfer him to Chang'an this time, but since my sister wants someone, let him go to Hedong and help my brother-in-law do things...... This person can be of great use and can be in charge on his own. ”

Cao Nan showed a smile at this time.

With Cao Peng's entry into Wuxiang Hou, plus the former general, the new Wuting Hou Mansion was renamed Wuxiang Hou Mansion.

However, there is no news about Cao Peng's real appointment. Cao Peng is not in a hurry, he is at home with his wife and beautiful family, but he is also happy.

On the eighth day of the first month of March, Cao Cao sent someone to tell Cao Peng that he agreed to the marriage of Cao Di and Cao Jie.

However, there is one condition, that is, Cao Di must change back to his original surname.

The ancients said that if Cao Di wanted to marry Cao Jie, he couldn't have the surname Cao. Fortunately, Cao Di is in Fuxishan Academy all the year round, and there are not many people who know that he has changed his surname. Therefore, on the marriage book, Cao Di's original name is still used, that is, Cai Di. Cai Yan didn't have any opinion on this, and was even very happy. After all, Cai Di is the continuation of Cai Yong's bloodline, if the surname is Cao, the old Cai family will be broken.

At that time, I agreed, but also for the sake of family harmony.

Now that his surname has been changed to Cai, Cai Yan has not resisted......

I just pity Cai Di, who just changed his surname to Cao and changed it back. He didn't feel uncomfortable, he just felt that the old lady and him, a new man, were too capable of tossing. Cai Di is engaged, and he has not been allowed to come to Xudu in person since he was a child.

And when he came, Deng Ai couldn't help it and ran back to celebrate him.

"Uncle, I heard A-Niang say that you want to go back to the northwest?

"Hmm!"

"Take me there, okay?"

As soon as Deng Ai arrived in Xudu, he didn't even enter the house, so he ran to the Wuxiang Marquis Mansion and found Cao Peng.

"Can you tell anyone about this?"

"Nope!"

Deng Ai hurriedly said, "I didn't even tell Uncle Wu. ”

Wu Bo, the son of Du Ji, Du Shu, was thirteen years old, and Deng Ai studied at Fuxishan Academy.

Cao Peng nodded, and then looked Deng Ai up and down.

Suddenly, he changed his words and said in a deep voice: "I heard that you have been fighting with your little maid in the past two years? ”

"Huh?"

Deng Ai's face turned red all of a sudden.

The little maid is named Zhang Yipu, that is, when Cao Peng went to Nanyang to take up his post, Zhong Miao sent him a maid.

However, Cao Peng did not keep her by his side, but asked her to take care of Deng Ai.

Unexpectedly, this care ......

Cao Peng shook his head with a wry smile, "I don't want to care about your bullshit." But I'm telling you, if you dare to pull off the class, I won't show mercy. When the time comes, cut down that iris first, and then send you to your Lao Tzu...... Do you understand what I say? ”

has been in a high position for a long time, and Cao Peng's bearing is not trivial.

As soon as this face sank, Deng Ai was frightened, and his little face turned white, like a chicken pecking rice, and nodded again and again.

"You're not too small......"

Cao Peng thought for a while, and said in a deep voice: "Go back and talk to your mother, and take that little girl over first." But I'm telling you, a wife can't be. There's no way your mom and dad can agree...... Your mother told me the day before yesterday that she wanted to marry Ah Mei to you. I asked your aunt about this, and she didn't have any opinion.

What about you, willing?

I can tell you, although Ah Meigui is not my own flesh and blood, I treat her better than my own life.

If you don't want to, I'll get your mother back on the matter. But if you will, treat her well...... In the future, if I find out that you dare to bully Ah Mei, I can make it clear and peel off your skin. ”

"I ......"

Deng Ai's face turned red, and Ai Ai began to stutter again.

God, is he really the Deng Ai in history?

How do you think this little guy has become a playboy!

But think about it, it's normal. Ah Meigui is a mixed race, but he inherited Cai Yan's eyebrows, with an exotic style, quite sultry. She has lived in Xingyang since she was seven or eight years old, and it can be said that she and Deng Ai are childhood sweethearts. People are very intelligent and sensible...... Cao Nan liked it very much when he saw Ah Meigui for the first time.

And it's really hard to say that there is such a thing as falling in love over time.

Deng Ai and Ah Meigui have also been together for a long time, and it is very normal for some to like it.

The most important thing is that this fertilizer water does not flow into the fields of outsiders. Ah Mei is now surnamed Cao, but he has no blood relationship with Cao Peng. Therefore, it is normal for Cao Nan to have this thought, and as far as Cai Yan is concerned, he also hopes to further integrate with the Cao family.

"Alright, I got it!"

Cao Peng shook his head and walked away with his hands behind his back.

Deng Ai was still a little dazed, but after a while, he suddenly realized that he didn't seem to have given an answer to Cao Peng's begging for Cao Peng. Besides, uncle, you have three wives and four concubines, how can you say me?

"Uncle, wait, wait, wait, wait for me!"

Deng Ai shouted Cao Peng, and chased after him.

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In mid-March of the 14th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao ordered the conquest and annexation of the state.

ordered Hedong to guard Deng Jitun and pass through the Tianshan Mountain; Li Dian, the guard of Huguan, sent troops to Tonglu and approached Sheep's Head Mountain.

General Beizhong Lang, Karasuma Captain Cao Zhang, Liaodong Taishou Zhang Liao, and westward annexed to the state.

Zhang Liao stationed Danhan Mountain to resist the Xianbei soldiers and horses and rescue Gao Gan; Cao Zhang led his troops out of Youzhou, attacked Yanmen Pass, and occupied Loufu. The three-way army marched side by side, and at the same time, Jizhou Mu Chengyu began to act, preparing grain and grass to be sent to the front line at any time. After two years, Jizhou has recovered.

In particular, last year's bumper harvest made Jizhou have countless grains.

It was the twilight of spring, and it stands to reason that troops should not be sent. However, in order to completely destroy the strength of Gao Gan and the Southern Xiongnu, Cao Cao has decided that even if he does not harvest anything for a year, he will not hesitate to do so. The rumbling of the war machine took many people by surprise. The turmoil in the northwest has not yet been calmed down, and it is going to attack and annex the state?

This time, it seems to be wrong!

So, in the midst of this questioning, Cao Cao left Xudu and went to the royal capital Yecheng.

On the one hand, it is to recuperate the body, and on the other hand, there is the intention of supervising the war, and the atmosphere of the war is shrouded in the side plug.

In Guanzhong in April, the sun is like fire.

The ancient capital of Chang'an, bustling and noisy......

After Ma Chao captured Longguan, he tried to break through Cao Hong's defense line several times.

However, Cao Hong got Cao Cao's order, couldn't hold on, and refused to fight Ma Chao. This also made Ma Chao begin to be embarrassed. Cao Hong did not send troops, which made Ma Chao useless.

Participating in Wolf Qiang and Baima Qiang, gathering 50,000 troops, out of Huangzhong, and approaching Longxi.

In the face of the menacing Qiang soldiers, Cao Ji listened to Xu Shu's advice and did not compete with him. Implement the tactics of clearing the wilderness, give up Longxian County to Tianshui, and garrison Zhu Yuan Mountain, relying on the terrain of Zhu Yuan Mountain to hold out, so that the Qiang soldiers stopped.

"The white horses and the wolf Qiang people are brave, but unfortunately they are a rabble.

If it is smooth, it will be a tiger in the next mountain; But if you encounter resistance, there is no result for a long time, and you are more worried than people's hearts. This battle was fought for a long time. The boss doesn't need to worry, Bo Dao was praised by Gongzi as an iron-walled general, how could the two rabble be defeated? Now the key is that Dou Mao, the king of Hehuang, is aggressive. Although Su Taishou had sent troops to the rescue, Qiang and Di joined forces, and the momentum was very strong.

If the response is not appropriate, Liangzhou will inevitably be turbulent. ”

Under Xu Shu's persuasion, Cao Ji more or less calmed down.

On the one hand, he worked hard to stabilize the situation, and on the other hand, he mobilized troops and horses to resist the Qiang.

It was under these circumstances that the war in the northwest took on a scorching situation. Ma Chao attacked the city and plundered the land, seemingly with brilliant results, but did not gain anything; Cao's army held the city and refused to fight, and it was not an easy task to achieve victory.

Wei Qi also has a headache. Cao Hong is supervising the battle at the front, and Chang'an still needs stability.

Originally, he wanted to borrow troops from Hedong, but he didn't know that Cao Cao suddenly launched an offensive against the state, so that Hedong could not draw troops and horses.

I am afraid that such a stalemate will not be a good thing.

On the one hand, Wei Qi worked hard to maintain the stability of the situation in Guanzhong, and on the other hand, he still set up troops and horses to support.

After a busy day, Wei Qi returned to the house.

Just as he was about to eat, he suddenly heard someone report from him: "Master, there are people outside the door who ask to see you." ”

"Oh?"

Wei Qi was stunned, and hurriedly got up and said, "Come quickly." ”

He didn't care about eating, so he came to the flower hall. After a while, the husband saw several people walking in from outside.

"Dare to ask ......"

Wei Qi saw that the popularity of the visitor was extraordinary, and hurriedly asked.

The young man at the head of the group, about twenty-seven or eighteen, was born handsome and handsome.

He stepped forward to salute Wei Qi, and then motioned to his entourage, took out a roll of brocade silk, and presented it to Wei Qi with both hands.

Wei Qi took it blankly, opened it and looked at it, and suddenly showed a look of surprise.

"Your Excellency, is it Cao Wuxiang?"