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Chapter 326: Between Life and Death, Cao Peng Returns to Xudu (1/3)

Cao Nan took Guo Yu and walked out of the shop. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Behind him, several handmaidens held horses of cloth, with a look of joy on their faces.

Guo Yu said with a smile: "Madam, I heard that the little boy came back this time, but he is going to be promoted...... I don't know where I'm going to be. ”

Cao Nan sighed, "My younger brother has made people think hard since he was a child."

I used to be in poor health, but now my body has recovered, but the wind and rain come and go, and I have bloody wind and blood all day long, and I am always worried about my life. Ah Niang heard that he was injured some time ago, and he didn't think about tea and dinner for a few days, and the whole person seemed to have lost his soul. If he can come back this time, it can be regarded as a matter of Niang's heart. As long as it's safe, I think it's better than anything else......"

After Guo Yu heard this, he couldn't help but approve of it.

She is Guo Yong's eldest daughter and Guo Huan's sister.

Since Guo Yong became a retainer of the Cao family, Guo Yong's children have become the sons of the Cao family. Guo Huan followed Cao Peng, and Guo Yu became Cao Nan's maidservant. However, Cao Nan is a docile person, and he is about the same age as Guo Yu, so he gets along very well.

"By the way, Ah Yu, you ask them to put their things in the car, and I'll go to the shop opposite and buy some pastries back."

"Whoa!"

Guo Yu agreed, and then took the maidservants to put the cloth and silk on the carriage.

Cao Nan, on the other hand, crossed the street and came to a pastry shop diagonally opposite.

Just as she was walking through the street, on the restaurant on the side of the street, a pair of eyes were staring at Cao Nan's figure with red eyes.

"Do you see clearly?"

"Childe, see clearly."

"Know what to do?"

"The villain understands!"

The light in those eyes suddenly became extremely hideous, and even revealed a touch of madness.

Zhang's body is a little not good, and a few days ago I heard that Cao Peng was seriously injured, which made him feel a little trance. She likes to eat the things of this pastry shop the most, so when she was about to go out, Mrs. Hong also specially said to Cao Nan and asked her to buy some by the way.

Cao Nan was in the pastry shop, and very carefully selected a few of Zhang's favorite pastries, let people pack them, and walked out of the store.

The sun is shining brightly on the long street.

Cao Nan held the pastry in one hand and prepared to cross the street.

At this moment, I heard a sudden sound of people shouting and neighing at the end of the long street.

A dark horse rushed from the end of the long street at a gallop, and the knight on the horse wore a face covering and showed only a pair of eyes.

Cao Nan was startled, and hurriedly wanted to dodge.

Unexpectedly, the horse suddenly accelerated and slammed into Cao Nan......

"Ahh

Cao Nan screamed miserably and flew out five or six meters away.

The moment her delicate body flew up from the ground, the people in the restaurant couldn't help but slam their fists on the table and shout at the same time: "Okay! ”

A smile flashed on that handsome face.

The black horse rode the knight and galloped along the long street, and the sound of hooves faded away and disappeared.

Cao Nan fell in a pool of blood, and the pastries in his hands were scattered all over the ground.

In the distance, Guo Yu was stunned by this scene, and it took a long time before he exclaimed, "Madam! ”

She stumbled over and hugged Cao Nan in her arms. Cao Nan's legs, obviously broken, showed an exaggerated twisted arc. Blood foamed from his mouth and nose, and he was unconscious. A white dress, stained red with blood......

"Hurry up and ask for Dr. Hua."

Guo Yu suddenly came to his senses and shouted at his entourage.

"Inform the lord that Madame has been hit and injured!"

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In Shangshu's mansion, Xun Yu and Cao Ji were talking happily.

He found that Cao Ji was no longer the blacksmith of Vivi Shinuo earlier, and his speech and demeanor seemed to exude a bookish atmosphere......

"Junshi, what have you been reading lately?"

Cao Ji smiled shyly, "It's just some miscellaneous books." ”

"Huh?"

"Some time ago, Miss Huang gave me a volume of "Examination Records", and occasionally read "Commentary" and "Spring and Autumn". But I can't understand most of them, except for the exam notes. Miss Huang sometimes explained to me, but unfortunately I was too stupid. ”

It is the earliest handicraft technical document in Chinese history.

It is said that this examination record is an official book of the Qi State, written by scholars of the Jixia Academy, compiled in the late Spring and Autumn Period, and later added some content in the middle and late Warring States period by later generations. During the Western Han Dynasty, the book "Zhou Guan" was lost due to various reasons, and "Winter Official", one of the six articles of Zhou Guan. So Liu De, the king of Hejian, added the "Examination of the Work Record" to the "Zhou Guan", and the famous scholar Liu Xin at the end of the Western Han Dynasty sorted out and proofread, and changed the Zhou official book to "Zhou Li", and the examination of the work record also became the "Zhou Li-Examination of the Work Record", and has been handed down.

This examination is not very long, but it covers various industries.

These include car making, soldier making, ritual vessels, bell chimes, dyeing, construction, water conservancy and textiles. Xun Yu also read the examination records, but it was more to strengthen his academic cultivation, so he read it in a hurry and did not have much in-depth research. But he knew that this examination was a strange book. Looking at Cao Ji, Xun Yu couldn't help but nod his head again and again, expressing his appreciation from the heart.

Having said that, it seems to be right to let Cao Ji be the servant.

As for the "Analects" and "Spring and Autumn", they are not things that can be understood in a year or two.

Even Xun Yu didn't dare to say that he had read these two books thoroughly. Cao Ji has only been literate for a year, and it is already remarkable that he can read these two books and recognize all the words on them. So from the bottom of his heart, Xun Yu still has some admiration for Cao Ji.

He coughed lightly and said, "Miss Huang, but the daughter of Jiangxia Huang Yan?" ”

"Exactly."

"I heard that she and Ah Fu have a marriage contract?"

"Yes......" As soon as he talked about it, Cao Ji suddenly smiled.

He was very satisfied with Huang Yueying.

This female doll is knowledgeable and reasonable, and her temperament is also docile, and she treats him and his wife very filtily, without any delicate pretentiousness of our young lady.

Moreover, it is very hard-working.

Whether it is knowledgeable, sometimes Cao Ji will take the initiative to ask Huang Yueying's opinion and ask her for advice.

"Last year, Mr. Chen Ji also sent someone to Jiangxia and settled this family affair with Mr. Huang.

originally planned to let the two of them get married this year, but he didn't want to ...... It is estimated that it will be postponed for some time. Yueying has been at my house for a long time, and if she doesn't give her a name, I'll be sorry for my daughter. When Ah Fu came back this time, I was about to discuss this matter with him...... When the time comes, you will have to ask Shang Shuling to appreciate the light. ”

"That's a certainty, that's a certainty!"

Xun Yu sighed in his heart: This time is like an arrow, in the blink of an eye, the little boy who 'heard in his ears and cared about everything' in the past is also going to get married.

However, there are some regrets in my heart.

When the eldest brother mentioned this matter before, I didn't care about it, but I didn't think about it, but Chen Ji took the lead.

Miaocai is afraid that he will be disappointed this time! Who told him to keep hiding, hesitating? It's a pity that Xiaozhen's girl's thoughts.

"Sir, sir...... Something happened! ”

Just as Xun Yu and Cao Ji were talking, a yading ran in.

He panted into the room, saluted Xun Yu, and then said to Cao Ji: "Master Cao, your Fuzhong Mansion Ding came to report that Mrs. Cao was seriously injured by a horse on the street, and now she is unconscious. Mrs. Fengchehou asked the lord to go back quickly, saying that the situation was bad. ”

Cao Ji was stunned at first, and then immediately shook his spirit and stood up.

Xun Yu also hurriedly got up and grabbed Cao Ji, "Junshi, don't worry, go back first to see the situation, and I'll be there later." ”

"That, that, then I'll take my leave."

Cao Ji also lost his sense of proportion at this time, hurriedly waved to Xun Yu, and left in a hurry.

Xun Yu grabbed the yading, "What's going on?" ”

The villain didn't know the specific situation, only said that Mrs. Cao bought something and came out, and a horse crashed directly into her, and she was unconscious at that time.

The assailant then fled without a trace......"

Xun Yu said: "Have you ever seen the perpetrator clearly? ”

"Never!"

Xun Yu only felt that his head was big for a while.

This happened too coincidentally, Cao *** just reprimanded him here, and Cao Ji's daughter was injured over there.

Could it be said?

Xun Yu's face became a little difficult to look at.

Perhaps, I was too indulgent to you before!

"Immediately send an order to Xu Duling, *** the city gate, and strictly investigate."

"Whoa!"

Xun Yu walked around the house twice, and then asked, "Have you ever informed General Wei?" ”

"It's been notified!"

"In that case, prepare the carriage and horses first, and let's go to the Fengchehou Mansion to see the situation...... This matter, if you don't get it right, there will be big trouble! ”

Xun Yu ordered someone to prepare the carriage and horses, he changed into civilian clothes, and was just about to go out to get into the carriage, but saw a fast horse galloping.

"Lord Xun!"

The junior colonel dismounted outside the gate of Shangshu Mansion, hurriedly came to Xun Yu, and knelt on one knee, "My general asked me to inform you that I just got the news that Captain Yue and his party have arrived at Shili Pavilion outside the city of Xudu. The general said that he might not be able to hold off the captain of Yue Cai, so he asked Xun Shangshu to make plans as soon as possible. ”

"Captain Yue has arrived?"

When Xun Yu heard this, he had another headache.

I'm really afraid of what...... Originally, Xun Yu planned to solve this matter first. In that case, even if Cao Peng came back, he wouldn't say anything. But now, Cao Peng suddenly arrived in Xudu, which also made the situation extremely complicated and a little out of control.

Imagine, a person who fought on the front line and made great achievements came back, only to learn that his family had been injured.

This incident is clearly not an accident, otherwise why did the perpetrator escape on the spot? Even Cao Ren said that he might not be able to hold Cao Peng back...... This also shows that Cao ***'s trust and favor for Cao Peng may not be lost to Cao Ren. Such an arrogant soldier who has just come down from the battlefield is a child of the Cao clan, and it is really difficult for Cao Ren to forcibly suppress it. If you don't get it right, it will make Xu Du have a bloody storm.

Xun Yu pondered for a moment, and immediately took out a seal ribbon from his arms.

"Xun An."

"The old slave is here."

"Take my seal, go to Zhongmu immediately, report this matter to the lord, and ask the lord to decide."

"Whoa!"

After Xun Yu finished speaking, he boarded the carriage.

"Master, where are we going?"

"Enter the palace!"

Xun Yu ****** his face lightly, and secretly smiled bitterly in his heart: Perhaps, as said in the long letter: It's time to make a decision!

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Cao Peng sat in the carriage, shining the reins of the night white, and tied them to the pillar behind the carriage.

After receiving the general order in Zhongmu, Cao Peng rested for two more days, and only after recovering his spirit did he embark on the return journey back to Xudu.

Zhongmu and the two, Cao Peng got Cao ***'s order, and selected four hundred Rui soldiers from the army, and enough two teams of Heiwei and Feiwei were personally entourage.

Now that he has taken the position of captain of the Yue cavalry, he also has the qualifications to form a private army. Among them, there are 100 cavalry, which are drawn from the tiger and leopard cavalry, and 300 foot soldiers are classified as black. In this way, the number of blacks was increased to 400, which was exactly what was made up. Hao Zhao was then appointed as the military commander, responsible for commanding Hei Wei; And the cavalry of 200 people also made up a number.

Xia Houlan continued to be in charge of Feiwei and served as the Sima of Feiyi's army.

Cao Peng has planned carefully in the past two days......

Gan Ning, after experiencing the Xiaotan War, is indeed no longer suitable to stay by his side.

With such a fierce general, it is impossible for Cao *** to let go. If Cao *** could still ignore it before, then after the battle of Xiaotan......

Gan Ning's entry into the office is unavoidable.

Since this is the case, Cao Peng simply took the initiative.

He discussed it with Gan Ning, and after obtaining Gan Ning's consent, he took the initiative to Cao ***.

Cao *** also gladly accepted, and immediately transferred Gan Ning to his command, entrusted with the post of general, deputy governor of the tiger and leopard cavalry, and worshiped the captain of Kou.

Among them, General Pi is the rank, the deputy governor is the official, and the captain of the Dangkou is the rank.

Cao Peng is also very satisfied with Gan Ning's appointment.

After two years under his command, Gan Ning finally had a bright future. His future achievements will definitely be far higher than Gan Xingba in history.

Of course, Cao Peng sent Gan Ning, and Cao *** also compensated.

Cao *** officially appointed Si Air Force Mou Peng Tianyu as the marching Sima of the Yue Cavalry Battalion, and appointed Kan Ze as the chief secretary of the Yue Cavalry Army.

Xiahou Lan Hao Zhao was also worshiped as the commander of the cavalry, and Han De was named the commander of the capital. Among them, the biggest harvest is Han De Han Xinzhi.

He was originally just a small military marquis in the Changshui Battalion, but he suddenly became a captain.

In just a few days, he has been promoted several levels in a row, and I don't know how many former robes are envied.

After Tian Yu arrived, he immediately performed the duties of the marching Sima. His bravery is far from Gan Ning's opponent, but in terms of resourcefulness, he is not Gan Ning's opponent. After Tian Yu consulted with Kan Ze, he found Cao Peng and made suggestions to Cao Peng.

He suggested that Cao Peng directly incorporate Hei Wei and Fei Wei into the Yue Cavalry Battalion, and use this as a basis to reorganize the Yue Cavalry Battalion.

200 cavalry, 400 tigers......

With the addition of Han De, Cao Peng can easily control the Yue Cavalry Battalion in his hands.

Cao Peng, I think so.

However, in Cao Peng's heart, he was thinking about another thing.

Cao *** added to the soldiers of Heiwei, all of them were Guanzhong Army, and many of them came from the bitter cold land of Xiliang.

These Guanzhong soldiers are all experienced in a hundred battles and are the sharpest soldiers in the army. Most of them are tall and stout, and their strength is not insignificant. Proficient in archery, good at fighting...... It can be said that they already have a good foundation and only need a little training to play.

When Cao Peng saw these stout soldiers for the first time, a class of soldiers that did not exist in this era immediately appeared in his mind. He took a special day to look at the training of these soldiers, and the thoughts in his mind became clearer!

Throughout the dynasties, Cao Peng's most desirable type of military is the Modao Army after the Tang Dynasty.

In the Tang Dynasty, the Mo Dao Army dominated the world, and there was a saying that 3,000 Mo Dao could defeat a million male soldiers. In the records of Tang history, the Modao Army is indeed brave and invincible. Longbow and broadsword, heavy armor and a body. When it is time to fight, first respond with a bow and arrow, and then swing a sword to meet the enemy, which is very powerful.

It's just that, due to various reasons, after the Tang Dynasty, there are few records of the Modao Army.

Even Modao has almost disappeared in the long river of history...... In Cao Peng's previous life, by chance, he met a *** family who specialized in ancient weapons. In the hands of that *** family, there are weapons that have been unearthed all the time, suspected to be Modao, and a special review has been written. It wasn't until he saw the weapon that was suspected to be a Mo knife that Cao Peng knew that it was indeed not a weapon that could be used casually.

What if I formed an army of swords?

This thought came to Cao Peng's mind together, and it could no longer be eliminated.

He has many advantages in forming a Mo Dao Army...... First of all, Cao Ji himself is good at forging knives and can create ideal Mo knives.

Cao Peng is also a captain of the Yue Cavalry, so in terms of power, it is not a problem.

He trained the Mo Sword Army, and there would be no hindrance. The third point is people...... And this happens to be the easiest problem to solve. Cao Peng really has this manpower in his hands, and at the same time, he also has in his hands the mind of the Nine Great Guilds of Haixi every year. So in terms of money, it is not a problem. Last but not least, the trainers! Hao Zhao's method of training troops in the camp is just right.

Moreover, Hao Zhao is his confidant, so there is no need to worry about his betrayal.

These problems are solved, and the rest is no longer a problem......

After leaving Zhongmu, Cao Peng and Hao Zhaotian Yu along the way, constantly discussing this method of military training.

Before the Mo Dao appeared, it was necessary to strengthen the physique of the soldiers, as well as the skills of fighting. For this reason, Cao Peng pondered and meditated, but came up with some ideas. He was going to promote it in the black circle after arriving in Xudu, laying the foundation for the Modao Army.

Along the way, stop and go.

On the second day after leaving Zhongmu, Cao Peng's department arrived in the north of Xudu City, Shili Pavilion.

Cao Ren personally brought people to greet him, which can be said to have given Cao Peng enough face.

The two had a good exchange of greetings in Shili Pavilion, and Cao Peng couldn't help but wonder in his heart: "Uncle Zixiao, what's wrong?" has already received it, and it stands to reason that the next step is to return to Xudu and set up camp. Soldiers will be selected in the coming day and training will begin...... But he pulled me and didn't leave this ten-mile pavilion, what does it mean?

"Uncle and nephew have not been home for three months since they went on the expedition last year.

I want to go home first, I don't know if I can? ”

Of course, Cao Ren also heard about Cao Nan being hit and injured on the street, and he also believed that this incident was by no means an accident.

He didn't know how to explain it to Cao Peng, so he had to delay here for a while, hoping that Xun Yu could take this opportunity to find some clues. In this way, there can also be an explanation. Cao Peng's proposal to go home now is a very reasonable request. Cao Ren smiled bitterly in his heart, not knowing how to refuse. So, he nodded, got on the horse with Cao Peng, and walked on the wheel.

"Uncle, I heard that Xu Du has not been calm recently?"

"Uh...... It's okay. ”

"The lord also appointed me as the side door Sima of the palace this time, I don't know when I will take office?"

Sima in the palace, under the jurisdiction of Cao Ren.

Cao Ren thought for a while and said, "You can take office at any time...... However, you'd better choose the soldiers and horses first, and then form the Yue cavalry battalion. ”

"Nephew saved!"

The two of them just walked and gossiped as they went.

Seeing that the gate of Xudu was in front of him, Cao Ren coughed lightly and decided to tell Cao Peng about the situation first, so that he could be prepared.

Suddenly, a man rushed out of the city gate.

"Childe, childe...... Miss, I was hit and injured! ”

A young man rushed to Cao Peng's horse and knelt on the ground with a puff, "The master heard that Gongzi is back, please go back to the house immediately." ”