Cao Thief

Chapter 273 Mr. Kong Ming (14)

This Kong Ming is not that Kong Ming.

Mr. Kong Ming mentioned by Cao Zhen was named Hu Zhao, who was from Yingchuan.

During the Three Kingdoms period, there were two Kong Mings.Hu Zhao is one of them.He was born in the fourth year of Yanxi, that is, in 161 AD, and he was 20 years older than Zhuge Kongming.In the fourth year of Jian'an, Zhuge Liang may not have obtained the name "Kong Ming", but he was studying at Shuijing Villa and studied under Sima Decao.And Hu Zhao and Hu Kongming, already famous all over the world, were very famous scholars in this period.

Hu Zhao is good at calligraphy, especially in official script, with profound attainments.

After Cai Yong, Zhong Yao and Hu Zhao had the strongest calligraphy, and people at the time praised: Zhong Shou and Hu Fat. "Zhong Shou" means Zhong Yao, and "Hu Fei" means Hu Zhao.The two were born and then reclusive. They both studied under Liu Desheng, a great calligrapher in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and were as famous as Handan Chun, Wei Ke and Wei Dan.At the same time, Hu Zhao was also good at compiling history, and even Xun Yue, who was helping Emperor Han compile the "Han Ji", highly respected his historical attainments.He once wrote to Emperor Han, requesting that Hu Zhao be recruited to study history together, but Hu Zhao refused in the end.

Cao Peng knew about Zhuge Kongming, but he had never heard of Hu Kongming.

In the first year of Jian'an, Cao Cao welcomed Emperor Han and moved his capital to Xu County, and issued the "Decree for Only Talents".Cao Cao, who was thirsty for talents, knew that Hu Zhao was a great talent, so he sent people to invite Hu Zhao to become an official many times, but Hu Zhao never agreed.Later, Hu Zhao was forced to come to Xudu to meet Cao Cao.Since Chen Hu is a villager, he has no use in the military and the country. He is only used to farming and woodcutters. It is beyond his ability to be an official.

Cao Cao knew that his aspirations could not be violated, so he could only lament that "everyone has their own aspirations, but their origins are different", and then let Hu Zhao return to his hometown.

At that time, Cao Peng had just been reborn in this era and was still living in Zhongyang Town. Of course, it was impossible for him to have heard of Hu Zhao's name.

When Cao Peng came to Xudu, Hu Zhao had moved to Luhun Mountain (northeast of Song County, Henan Province), and gradually faded out of people's sight.

Therefore, it is even more impossible for him to understand Hu Zhao.

"It's so good, how could you let me worship him as a teacher?"

Cao Peng was puzzled, looked at Cao Zhen and asked.

"How can I know what this lord means?
However, you can be happy... If the lord hadn't sent someone to ask Mr. Kong Ming, you might not be able to worship under his sect.Also, when you go to study, don't bring too many followers.Mr. Kong Ming likes simplicity by nature, if you bring your entourage with you, he might not like it. "

It can be heard that Cao Zhen is very envious.

He said with emotion: "Ah Fu, speaking of it, it is also your luck that you were able to worship under Mr. Kong Ming's family. Of course, it is one of the reasons why the lord sent someone to ask for help. The other reason is the "Eight Hundred Characters" you wrote. , so that Mr. Kong Ming admired it very much... You don’t know how many people want to join Mr. Kong Ming’s sect but fail, you guy, how can you write this "Eight Hundred Characters"?"

In the words, there are envy, jealousy, and some unclear and incomprehensible emotions.

"So, when do I leave?"

"The lord said that after the Qingming Festival, you can start your journey."

"good!"

Cao Peng took over the famous assassin from Cao Zhen and asked Guo Huan to clean it up.

After that, he and Cao Zhen strolled in the garden, boarded a small pavilion, and the two stood leaning on the railing.

"Afu, I'm sorry!"

"what?"

"Before you asked me to pay attention to Liu Bei, but I misunderstood you."

"Aren't you too modest? One person, two brothers, why bother to care too much?" Cao Peng shook his head with a smile, then suddenly changed the subject, and asked softly: "I heard that you chased and killed Liu Bei this time, and you even ate it." What a loss? Does Liu Bei have such a strong strength?"

Cao Peng had long wanted to ask about this matter.

You know, Liu Bei doesn't have too many soldiers and horses in his hands now.

One-third of his elite Bai Yan soldiers were killed by Cao Peng at Chenting.

Three thousand tiger and leopard riders, in terms of combat effectiveness, are much more powerful than the white soldiers. They failed to destroy Liu Bei, but were ambushed by Liu Bei.

It is said that even Cao Chun was slightly injured.

When this matter was mentioned, Cao Zhen was furious.

He gritted his teeth and said softly: "It's not that we are incompetent, it's really a cunning thief."

Why does this sentence sound so familiar?

It's not that our army is incompetent, it's really the communist army's cunning... In the model dramas of the previous life, this sentence appeared countless times, and Cao Peng couldn't help laughing.

"what happened?"

"After the big-eared thief escaped from Xudu, he headed towards Qingzhou, apparently wanting to defect to Yuan Shao.

We hunted all the way, and caught up with that guy in Shanfu.He was about to surround him, but he was ambushed by a group of people.We were caught off guard, but the opponent was extremely brave. He killed 23 tiger and leopard riders in a row, rushed straight into the Chinese army, and stabbed my son and uncle.Liu Bei took Guan Zhang and took the opportunity to cover up the killing, so that we suffered this defeat... God knows, there are such fierce generals under the tent of the big-eared thief. "

Cao Peng couldn't help but startled.

According to Cao Zhen's statement, the person who stabbed Cao Chun was not Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Liu Bei's subordinates were those generals, apart from Guan Zhang, only Guan Ping and Chen Dao remained.

How is Chen?

Cao Peng has never been taught.

But he had seen Guan Ping before, and he knew Guan Ping's ability. It was absolutely impossible for him to kill 23 tiger and leopard cavalry before easily breaking into the central army and stabbing Cao Chun.

"Is it Chen Shuzhi, the leader of the Baixu army?"

"no!"

"Who is that?"

Cao Peng asked more curiously.

Cao Zhen shook his head, "I'm not sure, that guy came out very suddenly, and there were about a hundred riders around him, all of whom were white horses and white robes, extremely fierce. Looking at their attire, they looked a bit like Gongsun Zan's White Horse Yicong. But the White Horse Yicong Wasn't it wiped out by Yuan Shao?"

White horse righteousness?

When Cao Peng heard this, Ji Lingling shuddered.

"What does that general look like?"

"He's quite handsome, and he's probably in his 20s...Well, he looks similar to Ziyou, and uses the same weapon."

About the same age as Xia Houlan?

A name that is familiar to everyone in later generations and known to women and children is ready to come out in Cao Peng's mind.

Xia Houlan said that his two-foot-long dragon scale was built by that person based on his two-foot-long gentian gun, which cost a lot of money.

White horse and white robe, handsome appearance, and a long spear similar to Zhang Erlong's scales...

"Afu, what's wrong with you?"

"Ah, nothing."

Cao Peng scratched his head, his eyeballs rolled around.

"By the way, in a few days, it will be Qingming, and everyone will be very busy. I have to leave after Qingming. Take time out these two days, call my second brother and third brother, let's have a get together. Since I came back, let's None of the four brothers have ever got together. Although we all have something to do, we can't weaken our brotherhood. How about it, I will be here the day after tomorrow, and invite the three brothers to come to the party."

A smile appeared on Cao Zhen's face, and he nodded slightly.

"Then I'll go first."

"I'll go out with you, you go back to the barracks, but I'm going to practice martial arts with Uncle Dian."

After all, Cao Peng and Cao Zhen walked out of Cao Mansion together, stepped on their horses, and walked side by side.

At the corner of the market, I suddenly heard someone calling Cao Zhen's name.

The two reined in their horses, looked back, and saw a man urging him to come up.

"Zidan, it's rare these days!"

Cao Zhen hurriedly returned the gift, and said with a smile, "Xiaoxing is safe and sound."

The man was in his early twenties, and he looked handsome and energetic.Judging by his momentum, he is also a general.After exchanging greetings with Cao Zhen, he said goodbye and left.

"Who is it!"

"Planting flat, planting filial piety."

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, saying that he didn't know who this person was.

Cao Zhen said: "Ah Fu, you should pay more attention to the officials in the court and these guys in the future. Zhong Xiaoxing's father is Changshui Xiaowei Zhongji, and he is also a very famous veteran in the court. Zhong Xiaoxing is good at martial arts , and proficient in the art of war, he will surely become a great weapon in the future."

Captain Changshui, what kind?
Cao Peng felt that the name sounded familiar.

He lightly tapped the saddle with his fingers, and suddenly said after a while: "Brother, pay more attention to the breed."

"Oh?"

"Although these veteran officials in the court obey the orders of the lord, they may not be loyal to the lord."

Cao Peng remembered that there seemed to be the name Zhongji on the clothing belt edict.But who else, he couldn't remember.If Cao Zhen hadn't mentioned it today, he might not have been able to figure it out.But since he figured it out, Cao Peng felt that it was necessary to remind Cao Zhencai...

After Liu Bei's incident, Cao Zhen paid more attention to Cao Peng's words.

species?

Cao Zhen looked at Zhong Ping's back, and his heart moved slightly.

What Ah Fu said was right, the veteran ministers in the court, on the surface, obeyed the lord, but they might not have the same heart with the lord.In the past, I always felt that Ah Fu was a little suspicious, but after Liu Bei's incident, it shows that Ah Fu's suspicion is not without wind and waves.Maybe, I should pay more attention.

After two streets, Cao Zhen and Cao Peng said goodbye.

As for Cao Peng, he first went to Dianwei's house to practice martial arts and build up his strength.

Lunch was served at Dianwei's house, and when he returned home after lunch, he immediately brought Xia Houlan over.

"Ziyou, your brother, do you have any news?"

Xia Houlan was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood who Cao Peng was talking about.

"You mean Zilong?"

"kindness."

"There is no news yet... I heard that Gongsun Zan was defeated by Yuan Shao, and his subordinates scattered. Maybe Zilong didn't receive my letter?"

But after he finished speaking, he shook his head immediately.

"Impossible, the letter I wrote last May, it's been more than half a year, how could he not have received it?"

After all, Xia Houlan looked at Cao Peng suspiciously, and asked softly, "My lord, why did you suddenly ask this? Did you hear the wind?"

Cao Peng hesitated, "A few days ago, Tiger and Leopard Cavalry pursued Liu Bei, and Yu Shanfu was ambushed by a group of men and horses.

It is said that those people were all white horses and white robes, and the leader made a weapon similar to yours. He killed 23 tiger and leopard riders in a row, and injured the son and the general.I suspect that your brother has defected to Liu Bei.If that's the case, I think it's unlikely he's coming to you. "

"No way!"

Xia Houlan suddenly showed surprise.

But thinking about it, nothing seems impossible...

He also knew that his brother had known Liu Bei as early as the Battle of Jieqiao, and later cooperated with Liu Bei, and he respected Liu Bei very much.

If you really go to Liu Bei, it seems that there is nothing impossible.

However, I once promised Cao Peng swearingly, wouldn't I lose face now?

Before Xia Houlan could speak, Cao Peng waved his hand, "Forget it, everyone has his own aspirations! Since he wants to join Liu Bei, let him go... In a few days, I will go to Luhun Mountain to study as a teacher. You choose ten Heiyan, come with me when the time comes."

"To Luhun Mountain?"

"Yes, it is said that there is a great sage there, and it was recommended by the lord, so I can't refuse."

At first, Xia Houlan was a little lost.However, after hearing from Cao Peng that this apprenticeship was personally recommended by Cao Cao, he suddenly regained his energy...

It's not that he has any other intentions.

It's just that Xia Houlan followed Cao Peng, always hoping to make achievements.

Now, Cao Peng has not become an official for a long time, which makes Xia Houlan feel a little anxious.But if it was personally recommended by Cao Cao, the nature would be different.This shows that Cao Cao values ​​​​Cao Peng very much, and even prepares to train him carefully.That is to say, when Cao Peng becomes a teacher, he will surely achieve great achievements.

"So, I'll arrange it right away."

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Just like that, time flies by.

In the blink of an eye, Qingming passed, and late spring came to an end.

It is strange to say that since the thunderstorm in February, it has entered late spring and there has been no rain.In March, it was supposed to be a rainy season, but there was no rain, which made many people feel a little anxious.Seeing that summer is about to enter, I don't know when the rain will come.

But all of this has nothing to do with Cao Peng.

Cao Cao personally met Cao Ji and asked Cao Ji to fetch the genealogy.

But it is still unclear when he will return to his ancestors and recognize his ancestors.So I didn't make it too clear with Cao Ji.

As for Cao Peng, he also did not explain this matter to Cao Ji.Just let Cao Ji hurry up and read and write.For this reason, Cao Peng asked Kan Ze to teach Cao Ji, based on the "Eight Hundred Characters", after half a month, Cao Ji was able to roughly know more than [-] characters, and was able to do simple writing.At the same time, under the guidance of Kan Ze, Cao Ji's education has improved significantly.Even Wang Meng told Cao Peng in private: Junshi changes every day, which is very different from when he was in Jiyang.Its changes are gratifying.

Perhaps stimulated by Cao Ji, Wang Meng also began to read and write.

He has a better foundation than Cao Ji, and he has seen a lot of big worlds, so he is improving very fast.

Since the beginning of March, the Cao family's learning atmosphere has become more and more intense day by day...

In this kind of study, before he knew it, Cao Peng was about to leave.

Fortunately, this time it is not so far to go to Haixi, and Luhun Mountain is only six or seven days away from Xudu.Mrs. Zhang was reluctant to give up, but she also knew that this apprenticeship was of great significance to Cao Peng.So I didn't rest for several nights and prepared several new clothes for Cao Peng.

Accompanying Cao Peng to Mount Luhun were Bu Luan and Guo Huan.

In addition, Xia Houlan ordered twenty Feiyans to accompany him as Cao Peng's guards.

On this day, the sky was bright and the blue sky was cloudless.

Cao Peng stepped onto Zhao Yebai, took Xia Houlan and the others, and left Xudu under the reluctance of Zhang Shi, Huang Yueying and others.

This is also his second time traveling alone.

Cao Zhen, Xu Yi and Dianman sent Cao Peng ten miles away from Xudu, cherished each other, and said goodbye.

Along the way, Cao Peng gradually got rid of the sadness of being separated from his relatives.Seeing the thick spring scenery on the roadside, my mood gradually became cheerful.

That night, the group stayed overnight at the post station in Yingyin County, preparing to cross Yingshui the next day, then go north to Luoyang, and then transfer to Luhun.

After dinner, Cao Peng read a book in the house.

Suddenly, Guo Huan whispered outside the door: "Young Master, one day outside, he claimed to be a brother of the same school as the Young Master, and asked to see the Young Master."

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