Cao Thief

Chapter 210

In 6000 BC, between Dantu and Guangling at the mouth of the ancient Yangtze River, including the Dongling Pavilion, there was still a vast sea.

Since the river carries more than 4 million tons of sediment into the sea every year, the flow rate at the estuary slows down.Coupled with the support of the tide, the sediment continued to settle, and sand piers and sandbars appeared in the shallows, and gradually formed a sand spit with a length of hundreds of miles on the north bank of the river.

After another 1000 years, the shoal became a piece of land surrounded by water.

During the Neolithic Age, people and horses began to multiply here.Around 2000 BC, the shoals and sandbars were connected as one, known as Yangtai Beach in history.At the same time, under the influence of the combined wind in the north of the Yangtze River and the push of sand by waves, sand spit phenomenon also appeared in the Huai River estuary in the north.And from this to the south, an arc-shaped sand embankment is formed.Before 500 BC, the sand embankment on the south side of the Huaihe River merged with the sandy shore on the north bank of the river, closing the original big bay into a huge lagoon separated from the open sea.

In the end, Hailing was created.

The name Hailing comes from the meaning of the mausoleum of the sea.

That is, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province in later generations, and there is still a district and county in Taizhou City today, named Hailing.

Hailing County is also the second city in the east of Guangling County.The so-called eastern governor, Cao Yu, ruled no more than three counties, namely Sheyang, Yandu and Hailing.The populations of the three counties are not too large, among which the registered population of Yandu is less than [-]; Sheyang is only in the early [-]s.

In contrast, Hailing's population is even smaller than Yandu's, with only [-] people.

Yandu, the former Han Dynasty saltworks, is now abandoned; while Hailing existed as a Yandu transfer station in the past, responsible for the salt transportation from the north to the south of the Goulian River.But today, it has lost its original function and has become a forgotten place.

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In March of the third year of Jian'an, Cao Cao raised his troops to march south and besieged Rang County.

Zhang Xiu defended the whole city, but Cao Cao was unable to attack for a long time, and the battle situation fell into anxiety for a while.In May, Liu Biao sent troops to assist Zhang Xiu, intending to cut off Cao Jun's retreat.At the same time, there was another news that Yuan Shao conspired with Tian Feng, a counselor, to send troops to attack Xu Du.

Under such circumstances, Cao Cao hastily withdrew his troops.

It's just that Liu Biao's troops were in danger to intercept him before, and Zhang Xiu led his troops to pursue him later. Cao Cao was attacked by the enemy.

Therefore, Cao Cao ordered people to dig a dangerous tunnel overnight, and the luggage was evacuated first.At dawn, Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao, one of the Cao troops, retreated, so they pursued with all their strength.Unexpectedly, Cao Cao had already arranged an ambush. When Zhang and Liu's troops arrived, the ambush suddenly rose, and the infantry and cavalry flanked them. After defeating Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao's troops, they retreated safely.After arriving in Wancheng, Cao Cao knew that Zhang Xiu could not be conquered for a while, so he decided to slow down temporarily.However, in order to resist Zhang Xiu and Liu Biao's counterattack, Cao Cao ordered Man Chong to be the prefect of Nanyang and stationed in Wancheng.

Man Chong then recommended Wei Yan as Nanyang Sima, and stationed troops in Zhongyang Mountain to resist the sneak attack of Jingzhou soldiers.

Wei Yan was originally from Nanyang.

He defected to Cao Cao for more than a year and a half, and made many military exploits.

So Cao Cao readily agreed to appoint Wei Yan as the Sima of Nanyang County, and at the same time set up the Nanyang East Inspection Captain, and Wei Yan will also be in charge...

After the arrangements were made, Cao Cao returned to Xudu.

In April of the same year, in the name of the Son of Heaven, Cao Cao sent Pei Mao, the servant of the audience, to Guanzhong.

Pei Mao ordered Duan Yan and other generals in Guanzhong to kill Li Jue and exterminate his three clans.Duan Yan acted according to the edict, served as General Annan, and worshiped the township.Because Guo Si had been killed by his general Wu Xi the previous year, and Zhang Ji had died in battle as early as the first year of Jian'an.After Li Jue's death, Dong Zhuo's remaining party was completely flat.After Cao Cao returned to Xudu, he ordered Zhong Yao to take over Chang'an.However, Chang'an has gone through wars, and it has long since ceased to be known as Qinchuan, which is eight hundred miles away. Therefore, in the name of the emperor, it was ordered to exempt Guanzhong from taxes for three years.He also added the post of Fuyi Guard Army to supervise the soldiers and horses in Guanzhong.

When Cao Peng came out of Guangling, he didn't know what Captain Hailing meant.

You know, Captain Hailing is already an official with a rank of three hundred stones, and in terms of rank, he is only half a rank behind Deng Ji.

But with the scale of Hailing, it is also a lower county.At the county product level, Hailing is undoubtedly higher than Haixi.Therefore, Deng Ji can be called an order, with a rank of six hundred stones.As for Cao Peng, he was just a county lieutenant in the lower county, and his rank was nearly two levels lower than Deng Ji's.

Originally, Cao Peng planned to ask Chen Qun for advice.

Unexpectedly, Chen Qun had already returned to Xiapi.

However, Xu Xuan and Chen Jiao were not in Guangling County, so Cao Peng returned to Dongling Pavilion early the next morning after staying at Guangling Official Post for one night.

Dongling Pavilion is between Hailing and Guangling.

In theory, it belongs to Guangling County.

However, due to the remoteness of the Dongling Pavilion, Guangling County has no intention of paying attention to it.

In addition, Cao Peng had stationed troops in Dongling Pavilion before, and this Dongling Pavilion should be brought under the rule of Hailing County as a matter of course.

Along the way, Cao Peng was thinking about this strange appointment.

Xun Yan wanted to take him back to Xudu, Cao Peng could understand.He and Xun Yan got along very well during this time, and it was normal for Xun Yan to have such thoughts.However, Chen Deng not only kept him in Guangling, but also worshiped him as a Hailing captain, and at the same time organized the three counties in the east of Guangling...

This appointment was somewhat unexpected.

After all, Cao Peng was just a soldier in Haixi before, so why did he suddenly become the postal supervisor of the three counties of Gangji?

Cao Peng didn't pay much attention to the position of Lieutenant Hailing.A county with a population of only 3000 people has a county magistrate above it, and a county magistrate at the same level.He, Captain Hailing, is not so important in comparison...

In the distance, Tangling Pavilion is in sight.

A smile appeared on Cao Peng's face, and he shouted, "I'm back!"

The sound spread far away and lasted for a long time.

It's just that Cao Peng didn't expect that after he shouted, there was no movement at all.

Logically speaking, the place where Wang Mai is stationed is not far away, at least someone should be able to hear it.

Strange!

Cao Peng scratched his head and rode his horse towards the river.

The hut in the peach forest is clearly visible...

The smoke is curling up, presumably they are cooking.Cao Peng took a deep breath, urged his horse to hurry, and soon passed through the peach forest and came to the outside of the fence.

In the simple courtyard, it seemed very lively.

Close to the gate of the courtyard, a chicken coop was built at some time, with a dozen chickens surrounded by the facade.

"The son is back!"

She was dressed in commoner clothes, with wooden hairpins on her head, and a pair of white cloth like an apron tied around her waist.When Bu Luan walked out of the kitchen, he saw Cao Peng outside the fence, and immediately shouted in surprise.Before the words were finished, I saw a large group of people rushing out from the gate of the middle hall.

The leaders are Wang Mai and Xia Houlan.

Gan Ning, Hao Zhao, Bu Zhi, and Kan Ze are behind them.

The last two girls who came out were Huang Yueying and Guo Huan.

Looking at Guo Huan and Bu Luan's appearance, it seems that they respect Huang Yueying very much.A group of people ran out of the lobby, and Wang Mai rushed out of the fence gate and grabbed the horse's reins.

Cao Peng jumped off his horse and asked suspiciously, "Why are you all here?"

"Hey, Miss Huang said that you will definitely come back today, so I prepared a banquet at home, and let us come over to welcome you."

Cao Peng raised his head, looked past the crowd, and met Huang Yueying's eyes.

Huang Yueying smiled slightly at him, with a mischievous gleam in her eyes.Cao Peng also laughed immediately... When he came back, all the pressure seemed to be gone in an instant.

"I was talking with Zishan just now, commenting on the inscription on the son's humble room.

If the mountain is not high, there will be immortals, and if the water is not deep, there will be dragons... Well written, very well written, you are really talented and learned. "

Cao Peng laughed and walked into the small courtyard surrounded by everyone.

The stable in the yard, Zhaoye Bai Xiyu hissed, as if welcoming the return of its owner.

Cao Peng went over and made out with Zhao Yebai for a while.It has only been two months since I left Guangling, but it feels like two years.

After adding some fodder to Zhao Yebai, Cao Peng entered the middle hall with everyone.

Passing through the middle hall, I saw that the wine and food were set up on the back porch.It can be seen that Bu Luan has worked hard enough to catch the wind.A table full of wine and food cannot be ready in a short while.Especially the three sets of duck, it takes time to cook.There are also a few wine jars next to them, with water droplets hanging on them, and a wisp of ice mist drifting.

"Sister Aluan has been busy since last night to welcome you back.

Xiaohuan also specially iced plum wine for you in the well, just after taking it out, the wine is just right.Ah Fu, everyone is waiting for you. "

Huang Yueying teased softly.

But it made Bu Luan blush and Guo Huan lowered his head even more.

The shy look of the little daughter's family is enough to make people fascinated.

Kan Ze said with a smile: "Today there is Yueying, and the three beauties are in the same house. Young master, you are blessed. Although it is a humble room, you are envious of ordinary people like us."

Cao Peng's face suddenly turned red.

"Brother Nian, you have to make fun of it, you have to make fun of it."

While talking, everyone sat down in the back porch.

Huang Yueying and the three daughters did not attend the table, but left quietly.

"Young Master, I heard that you are in Jiangdong, and you have done great things."

"what?"

"I heard from Xia Hou that you saved the lives of a new couple... It's a pity that the poor woman was killed by an adulterer. Since ancient times, the fate of a beauty is poor, and the ancients have never deceived me."

Bu Zhi was filled with emotions, causing a table of people to sigh.

"Brother Zishan, this is fine, why bring up such a scandal? You should be punished with alcohol, three glasses of alcohol."

Kan Ze said hastily that Gan Ning is going to pour wine for Bu Zhi over there.

The joy and harmony made Cao Peng's mood suddenly brighter.He couldn't help laughing, pointed at Bu Zhi and said, "Mr. Zishan, today, I'm afraid he will inevitably get drunk."

It can be seen that Gan Ning gets along well with everyone and has no discomfort.

On the contrary, Hao Zhao was a little nervous.Among the people present, besides Cao Peng and Wang Mai, Hao Zhao is the youngest.But if it is said that he has been in the army for the longest time, he is a little silent about his temper.Thinking about it, it seems to be common sense.Cao Peng can be regarded as a son of an official at any rate, and Wang Meng, Wang Mai's father, is now more of a general of Huben, and he can be regarded as the son of a half-general.As for Xia Houlan, who was older than Hao Zhao, and had followed Cao Peng the longest; Buzhi Kanze, was a well-learned person;In contrast, Hao Zhao can't help being suspected of rootless duckweed.

Fortunately, Wang Mai and Xia Houlan took him to push the cups and change the cups, which made Hao Zhao's restraint slightly eased.

The sun is shining brightly. Sitting on the back porch, you can see the vastness of the river and listen to the surging water.The bamboo forests on both sides are lush, and the cobblestone paths are secluded.

The wind blows from the river, carrying a refreshing fragrance of flowers.

On the bank of the river, a few wild pomegranates, Huo Kai, are turning red, against the emerald green water of the river, adding to the scenery.

"Ah Fu, why don't you compose a poem with such a beautiful view and delicious food?"

Kan Ze was slightly intoxicated, and raised his glass to invite poetry.

Bu Zhi nodded again and again: "I heard from Xia Hou that the son was in the south of the Yangtze River, and he once wrote two ques. Whether it is Pan Zhenze or Xizhou Qu, it can be called a masterpiece. Why don't you compose a poem today so that we can enjoy it for a long time? ? Everyone, how about asking the young master to compose poems with the beautiful scenery in front of you?"

"Very good, very good!"

The elegance of the ancients is quite interesting.

Although it is not the poetry and proses everywhere in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, it has already achieved a faint atmosphere.

Even if most of the books are in the hands of the children of the aristocratic family; even if many people are even illiterate (such as Wang Mai, such as Hao Zhao), it will not affect their appreciation of the beauty of poetry.Bu Zhi's proposal immediately aroused everyone's response.Even Huang Yueying and the three daughters who were dining in the wing room could not help but walk out of the room and stood quietly by the side, looking at Cao Peng, waiting for him to write a poem.

Cao Peng glared at Bu Zhi viciously, "Articles are naturally made, and you can get them by accident... I was also touched by the scene at the time, and I was emotional, so maybe I just said it?"

"Articles are made naturally, can you get them by chance?"

Bu Zhi and Kan Ze looked at each other, hit their chopsticks and smiled.

"Just this one sentence will make it clear."

After talking, the two drank a toast.

Gan Ning and others also praised repeatedly and raised their glasses one after another.

"Ah Fu, just try it."

Huang Yueying opened Tankou and said to Cao Peng.

Cao Peng would never say no to someone else's words.But since Huang Yueying begged, Cao Peng really didn't know how to refuse.And the two little maids, Bu Luan and Guo Huan, stared with big watery eyes and looked expectant, which made Cao Peng really unable to bear to refuse.

Standing up, Cao Peng put on clogs and walked along the cobblestone path.

After walking about ten steps, Cao Peng finally thought of one of the few poems in his memory that could match the scenery in front of him.

"Have it!"

Bu Zhi and Kan Ze looked at each other in shock.

In history, Cao Zhi wrote a poem in seven steps.But now, Cao Zhi is only six years old.A poem can be made in more than ten steps?Cao Peng's ingenuity...

As the saying goes, if you plant trees deliberately, you will not live, but if you plant willows and willows unintentionally, they will become shade.

Cao Peng had no intention of pretending to be coercive, but if he didn't pay attention, he pretended again.

Naturally, he would not know the shock in Bu Zhi and Kan Ze's hearts.He didn't even see the look of surprise in Huang Yueying's eyes.

"Jiangnan is good, and the scenery is familiar to me."

Kan Ze and Bu Zhi were taken aback, feeling that there was nothing unusual about the poem.

But Huang Yueying realized that the scene in front of her was indeed very familiar.

"At sunrise, the flowers on the river are red, and the river is as green as blue in spring. Can you not remember the south of the Yangtze River?"

Looking at the scenery in front of him, Kan Ze couldn't help thinking of the scenery in his hometown.Although the scenery in Jiangnan and Jiangbei is similar at this time, for some reason, Kan Ze always feels that the scene in front of him is not as beautiful as Jiangnan.The corners of the eyes couldn't help getting a little wet!

But he still applauded loudly and clapped his hands in praise.

People like Xiahou Lan Ganning and even Bu Zhi felt that this poem was well done.

But as Wang Mai and Hao Zhao, two men who grew up in the north, they feel somewhat incomprehensible.

Ah Fu's poem is quite suitable for the occasion.

At sunrise, the river is more prosperous than fire, and the river is as green as blue in spring.

However, the feeling of the other few sentences is unavoidably unclear.

Bu Luan is better, after all, he grew up in Huainan.Guo Huan grew up in Youzhou, and being able to go to Guangling was the farthest place he had traveled in his life.

"Miss, Jiangnan, is it really beautiful?"

Huang Yueying's eyes were blurred, and she nodded slightly.

For some reason, she thought of Jiang Xia, Mianshui, and her gray-haired father...

I don't know when I will be able to accept love at my father's knee again?

Stinky Fu, I write poetry when I write poetry, but it makes people homesick... Stinky Fu, smelly Fu!

Huang Yueying couldn't help muttering to herself in her heart, turned around, quietly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then showed a bright smile again.

Perhaps, Ah Fu is telling me that he will let me return home.

The thoughts of the little daughter's family are in a thousand turns.

Cao Peng never imagined that the poem he stole for the sake of the occasion would be touched by many people.

"Show ugliness, show ugliness!"

He returned to the back porch, feeling a little smug in his heart.

Sitting down, he looked at the expressions of everyone with a humble smile on his face.

"I'm afraid it won't be an easy task for the young master to ride a horse to the east of the river."

Kan Ze suddenly said: "There is a great river in the east of the river, densely covered with mountains, and criss-crossed by rivers. Now Sun Bofu dominates the four counties, and Danyang Lujiang, in my opinion, will be won sooner or later. Mr. Cao may be a great man, but it is a pity that the foundation is not stable. North There is Yuan Shao, Lu Bu in the east, Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu in the south, Liu Zhang occupying Bashu, Zhang Lu sitting in Hanzhong, Ma Teng and Han Sui in Xiliang, and Xianbei in Mobei.

Wanting to take Jiangdong is definitely not a one-time achievement..."

Wait a minute, when did I say that I want to ride a horse to Jiangdong?

Cao Peng couldn't help being stunned, but when he saw Kan Ze Bu Zhi, he had an expression of arrogance.

You got it wrong!
Cao Peng couldn't help crying in his heart: I don't have any intention of competing in the world... If Lao Cao knows this, I will die soon.

However, Wang Mai Hao Zhao, Gan Ning and Xia Houlan had expressions of excitement on their faces.

Is the horse stepping on the east of the river?
It's exciting to hear!
It turns out that the facade of Ah Fu's poem still hides this kind of meaning?
Cao Peng couldn't help laughing bitterly.

Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

The sun is setting on the western mountain, and the sunset glow in the sky has dyed the surface of the river red.

Hao Zhao and Wang Mai were already drunk, and collapsed on the back porch, snoring softly.

Xia Houlan and Gan Ning were drunk-eyed, each holding a wine jar, leaning against the pillar, taking a sip of wine, hiccupping, neither of them would admit defeat.

In comparison, Kan Zebuzhi and Cao Peng are still sober.

The three of them walked down the porch, stepped on clogs, and walked leisurely along the path to the riverside.

Looking at half of the river that seemed to be burning, Kan Ze and Bu Zhi remained silent.Cao Peng stood on the embankment, even more in a daze, without saying a word.

"Young Master, do you have any arrangements for Mr. Xun to take you to Guangling?"

"Well, Mr. Xun's original intention was to let me go back to Xudu with him...but Chen Taishou refused and appointed me as Hailing Captain."

"Captain Hailing?"

Bu Zhi was taken aback, "My lord is saying, did Taishou Chen order you to be the captain of Hailing?"

There was a hint of surprise in his tone.

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, "That's right, he will serve as Captain Hailing, and he will be in charge of postal services in the east."

Bu Zhi was overjoyed immediately, cupped his hands and said: "If so, I want to congratulate you, young master, congratulations, young master... You will come to Guangling, and you will have your day."

(End of this chapter)