The afternoon sun was warm.

Cao Nan took Lu Lan's hand, sat in the garden, and spoke softly.

In the open space in the distance, Cao Peng was holding hands with Deng Fan. As he made up his mind to go to Guangling, he began to reduce Deng Fan's time in Cao Peng's office. In contrast, Deng Fan's skills are not outstanding, and compared with Wang Mai, he is always one level behind.

Deng Fan has been practicing martial arts for a short time, and his foundation is not as solid as Wang Mai.

Although the physical fitness is similar to that of Wang Mai, this entry has never been able to catch up with Wang Mai.

In the future, he will stay in Haixi and help Deng Ji. There is no shortage of masters in Haixi, such as Zhou Cang, such as Pan Zhang, are rare masters, and Feng Chao is even more outstanding in archery, although his skills are not as good as Zhou Cang, Pan Zhang and others, but he is still slightly higher than Deng Fan.

Deng Fan and Cao Peng are brothers who are righteous.

Cao Peng also hopes that Deng Fan will be able to stand alone in the future.

But his skills ...... There are so many things in Cao Peng's office, if it is not necessary, ordinary Cao Peng officials can solve it, and there is no need for Deng Fan to come forward. As for accounts and the like, Deng Ji sent a scribe to help. All Deng Fan needs to do is to ensure the smooth operation of the North Bazaar.

In this regard, he and Wang Mai did a good job before.

But in the future, he can't always be Cao Peng, and as Cao Peng and others continue to move forward, Deng Fan is bound to keep up.

Otherwise, Xiao Yayi will remove him sooner or later. Even if Cao Peng and the others didn't speak, presumably Deng Fan would feel ashamed.

Therefore, Cao Peng had no choice but to try his best to teach Deng Fan the techniques he had learned.

Later, Cao Peng went to Guangling, and Deng Fan's homework would not fall behind. Of course, there are also Zhou Cang and Pan Zhang, who will supervise on the side.

Qi'er was beside with great interest, watching Cao Peng and Deng Fan wave together.

Deng Fan made it to the eight poles, while Cao Peng used Tai Chi. Don't look at Cao Peng's slow movements, he seems to be weak and weak, but he stubbornly restrains Deng Fan's Baji Boxing, so that he has nowhere to focus. Qi'er has been practicing martial arts with Lu Bu since he was a child, and his eyesight is naturally different from ordinary people. She could see that Cao Peng's slow, soft fists and feet contained strange powers, and she couldn't help but be curious.

Lu Lan couldn't help but ask, "Sister Anan, what kind of fist and kick is Ah Fu practicing here?" ”

"He said it was, but I didn't understand."

"And who did he learn from?"

"This ...... It's kind of strange to say. When Ah Fu was a child, he met a monk and studied with him for a year. But I remember that at that time, he was just learning to read and write, and he didn't learn anything else, and his body and bones were always poor...... Later, I don't know why, it suddenly became powerful! Mother said that Ah Fu had learned immortal arts. Presumably all these things of him originated from that Fangshi?

Hehe, I really can't say this kind of thing.

I've asked him before, but his answer is vague every time, and I can't understand it. Later, the surname Suo was not asked...... Whatever he studied, it was my brother. Ah Fu is still Ah Fu, it is impossible to learn fairy arts, and he will become a cat and a dog. ”

Lu Lan sneered!

Looking at the coquettish and smiling Lu Lan, Cao Nan was also quite emotional.

With such a good daughter's family, how can there be such an unangry father?

It's been a few days since he came to Haixi, and Cao Nan finally learned about Lu Bu. Facing Lu Bu in my heart, I didn't have much disgust, but I just felt that Lu Bu's character didn't seem to be too good. At the same time, because of Lu Bu's relationship, Deng Ji was not very enthusiastic about Lu Lan.

Even Chen Qun, who likes to go to the county government in peacetime, does not often come to the door because of Lu Lan's relationship.

Yesterday, Chen Qun returned to Xiapi.

The New Year is approaching, and he wants to go back to accompany his father.

However, before leaving, Chen Qun made an appointment with Cao Peng, and he would come over after fifteen, and then go to Guangling with Cao Peng to find Chen Deng.

Cao Peng didn't want to keep it, after all, reuniting with his family is also an important thing.

If Chen Qun wants to travel all year round, he may not stay at home for too long. The New Year is over, and it is normal to accompany my father.

So, after Cao Peng sent Chen Qun away, he began to step up his training of Deng Fan.

Little Deng Ai is very snooze!

But when he woke up, his eyes widened and he watched curiously as his uncle and uncle practiced martial arts.

At the same time, he would also sit on the tiger skin cushion, babbling and gesturing, as if he was learning Cao Peng's movements.

I only saw Lu Lan giggling, those eyes smiled like a pair of crescents, which was very good-looking.

―――――――――――――――――――― "Ah Fu, what do you think of Miss Lu?" ”

After dinner, Deng Ji had not returned.

Cao Nan took Cao Peng's hand and asked with a smile.

"Miss Lu?" Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, frowned and muttered for a moment, "It's good." ”

"Really?"

Cao Nan suddenly said: "Ah Fu, you are not young, and it is time to prepare for family affairs." ”

"Family?"

"Yes, before I came here this time, my mother discussed with me and wanted to set up a family affair for you."

Cao Peng was stunned when he heard it!

I'm only fourteen, and although I'm about to reach fifteen, I won't get married so early...... "Sister, this is a little too early." ”

"Where's the early? In my opinion, it's not early at all.

The conditions of our family are good now, and my father and mother are also very happy when they see you coming out. Their hope now is that you get married sooner, so that they can hold their grandchildren. You also know that our family is young, and my father and mother only have your bloodline. If you become a parent, your father and mother will also have a matter of heart. Of course, my mother didn't mean that you would get married right away, if there was a suitable one, you could book it first. ”

Under the light, Cao Nan took Cao Peng's hand and patiently enlightened.

"What does this have to do with Miss Lu?"

"I think Miss Lu is very good...... It's her father......"

"Sister, don't worry about it!"

Cao Peng hurriedly waved his hand.

Unexpectedly, her sister actually put her mind on Lu Lan. Lu Lan: Who is that? She is Lu Bu! Not to mention, Cao Peng didn't have that mind, even if he did, he was afraid that Lu Bu would trouble him. Lu Bu...... Cao Peng can't say that he has a bad feeling for this person, and he can't talk about a good feeling. Cao Peng praised him for his surname, but his character? It's not that Lu Bu has three surnames and family slaves or anything like that, but that Lu Bu is too utilitarian and realistic. As soon as the front foot started fighting with Yuan Shu, the back foot married Yuan Shu, this person...... It's a good man, but he wants to engage in politics.

Blind his martial arts!

Cao Peng scratched his head, "Sister, don't talk nonsense." Miss Lu is a ...... who has been married."

"That's a pity!" Cao Nan sighed, "That girl feels good to me." But I've heard that she helped you? ”

"Well, that's true."

"The eldest husband wants to repay her kindness, and if he can help her in the future, you can help her."

"Uh...... I made a note of it. ”

Actually, without Cao Nan saying it, Cao Peng will remember it.

He not only owes Lu Lan a favor, but also owes Diao Chan a favor.

He called the White Gate Tower...... What will be the result of Lu Lan? In the romance, it only said that Lu Bu was killed in Baimenlou, but did not mention his family. What will be the fate of Lu Lan? Cao Peng really doesn't know. But roughly, he can guess a clue...... I'm afraid it won't be too good.

How can I help them?

Is it to save Lu Bu, or is it ...... Cao Peng couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Lu Bu? What a character is that!

Serious world's number one master, that round to get him to save?

Even if he has this ability, how can he say that he can move Lu Bu? Moreover, Lu Bu's opponent is Cao Ying! Cao Peng really doesn't have that ability.

Can you watch Lu Lan Diao Chan suffer?

"Ah Fu!"

"Huh?"

Cao Pengxiang's origin, he didn't hear Cao Nan's call.

It wasn't until Cao Nan pushed him that Cao Peng came to his senses.

"Sister, what did you just say?"

"You guy, I'm talking to you in a good way, why are you stupid?" Cao Nan shook his head and said with some disgust.

Cao Peng smiled awkwardly, "Sister, what did you just say?" ”

"I mean, what do you think of that girl Guo Huan?"

"Guo Huan?"

In Cao Peng's mind, an extremely delicate face emerged. It is undeniable that Guo Huan is very beautiful and attractive! But I always feel that this little girl is very scheming, and sometimes she talks and does things deliberately, as if she is contrived and unreal.

Cao Nan said: "My mother likes her." ”

Cao Peng immediately alerted: "How can there be? ”

"Hehe, my mother's idea is that if you think that girl is good, marry her."

"Sister, what are you talking about!"

Cao Peng suddenly blushed, and said softly: "I don't know her well, and I didn't say a few words from beginning to end, so why ......?"

"Why do you want to be so familiar? After starting a family, it's good to be able to have children. Cao Nan smiled and said, "However, that girl's background is not good." It's definitely not good to be in the main house...... It's not bad to marry back and be a concubine. And that girl is very clever and sensible. If you like it, I'll let my mother say it. Uncle Guo is now following his father, and he is doing a good job, and I think you are also quite suitable. ”

"As long as it's a woman, you think it's appropriate."

Cao Peng muttered angrily.

The ancients, what a [***]!

This wife hasn't married yet, so she is thinking about taking a concubine?

What's more, I'm still young...... "Sister, it's not early, I have to go back to reading." ”

Cao Peng knew that there was no way to talk about it anymore.

Looking at Cao Nan like this, maybe if the conversation continues, there will be some kind of trouble. In the blink of an eye, two women popped out!

Besides, you can't reason with her.

This is the custom in these years, and it is common to get married at the age of fourteen or fifteen.

Cao Peng said goodbye in embarrassment and walked out of the room. When I met him, I saw Guo Huan coming. When the little girl saw him, her face turned red and her head was lowered, which was quite charming.

How old is this little lady? It's so charming!

Cao Peng greeted Guo Huan awkwardly and left the county office in embarrassment.

Due to the arrival of Lu Lan and the others, Cao Peng gave up the cross-courtyard where he lived, moved to Cao Peng's office, and lived with Wang Mai Deng Fan.

Along the way, Cao Peng's thoughts were a little confused.

couldn't help shaking his head and smiling bitterly, feeling quite helpless about the things Cao Nan mentioned just now.

―――――――――――――――――――――――― thought that this was the end of the matter.

Who knew that early the next morning, Deng Ji sent Hu Ban over and called Cao Peng over.

"Let's go, go to the ditch."

"What?"

"Go over there and take a look, today is the twenty-nineth, and the last group of sea people have entered the tun. Ming'er Chinese New Year's Eve, and finally got a thing done. ”

The entry of 30,000 people into the tun is also a huge project.

In just over a month, it was properly settled, which is not a big miracle.

Cao Peng did not interfere in this matter, and Deng Ji was all in charge. Now that he heard that the people were about to be resettled, he immediately became curious and wanted to take a look at the resettlement of those sea people. After all, all this is the result of his own efforts. Although Cao Peng didn't ask about it in the closing stage, when everything was arranged, he still wanted to see the result.

So, Cao Peng and Deng Ji straddled their horses and went in the direction of Dugouji.

Duigou is located in the east of Haixi County, adjacent to the sea. Due to its topography, the ditch is integrated into a natural harbor.

The sea breeze is quite refreshing.

Cao Peng and Deng Ji rode up to a mound, which had a bird's-eye view of the entire ditch set.

In the empty harbor, there are many simple thatched huts. I saw that Dai Qian was taking a group of servants and arranging for the seafarers to leave the harbor in an orderly manner.

Outside the harbor, Feng Chao and Pan Zhang each led a team of men and horses, responsible for sending the seamen to the camp.

In the harbor, Zhou Cang also brought a group of people to be responsible for the security of the harbor...... Eight seagoing vessels are moored in the harbor, which is very eye-catching. The size of those ships was not small, and each ship could accommodate about two hundred people.

"Brother-in-law, how are you going to place these ships?"

Deng Ji shook his head, "I haven't come up with a proposition yet...... These ships are all ships of Xuezhou, and they have not been registered. I keep these things, and they are not very useful. So I thought about burning them all after the sea people were properly settled. ”

"Wait!"

Cao Peng hurriedly stopped.

He thought for a moment and said softly, "Otherwise, hand over these ships to Uncle Zhou to take care of first?" ”

"Oh?"

Deng Ji looked at Cao Peng suspiciously, and asked a little strangely: "What is the use of keeping these boats?" ”

"It's better to be prepared than nothing...... Anyway, it doesn't cost too much to maintain these ships, so stay first. ”

"But, no one did it."

"What's so difficult about this, let Uncle Zhou recruit some people from the sea people.

There are always those who know how to stumble in these seas. Gather them together, and no one will do it? ”

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, people did not have any sense of sea power. Moreover, it was impossible for ships of this era to carry out any ocean-going voyages, mainly concentrated in the inland sea area. Cao Peng didn't know how to build ships, and he didn't even know much about the shipbuilding industry in this era. But subconsciously, I still hope to keep these ships. As for what kind of use it can be used, I can't say for a while.

Deng Ji scratched his head, "You can moor these many ships here, which will inevitably attract people's eyes." ”

"What about Yuzhou Mountain?"

"What's wrong with Yuzhou Mountain......"

Cao Peng thought for a while and said softly: "Speaking of which, Yuzhou Mountain should be vacant now." ”

Deng Ji nodded, "That's right, after the 30,000 people from the sea moved to Haixi, Yuzhou Mountain was basically vacant, and there were no more people. Donghae-gun also has little interest in Yuzhou Mountain. It is said that Wei Mi did not want to send troops to garrison it, so it is now an empty island. ”

"Put the sea ship and anchor it in Yuzhou Mountain."

"Huh?"

Cao Peng pondered for a moment and said softly: "Yuzhou Mountain connects the three counties of Langya, Donghai and Guangling, we can use Yuzhou Mountain as a hub, maybe there will be unexpected gains." Anyway, I think that if Yuzhou Mountain is discarded like this, it will inevitably be a pity. ”

Regarding Cao Peng's ideas, Deng Ji never bothered to think about it.

Since Cao Peng wants to occupy Yuzhou Mountain, and now Yuzhou Mountain is a desert island that no one values, so keep it.

He quickly made a calculation in his heart, how to arrange the eight sea ships, and how much would it cost?

"Since that's the case, then I'll let Uncle Zhou build a camp in Yuzhou Mountain first."

"Hmm!"

Cao Peng nodded, "Brother-in-law, let's go over and have a look, and then discuss this matter with Uncle Zhou." ”

(To be continued)