Cao Thief

Chapter 525 Cloud Movement ([-])

"Rebirth Nirvana" Author Grilled Fish's New Book: Extinct Dust
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Life is a humble dust, which will be wiped out and ashes at any time, annihilated and drifted away.But life is a grand practice, which must be persistent and continuous struggle.

This is an era when heroes will come forth in large numbers, and they will eventually be conquered and turned into the dust of history.

Write a fantasy story in your heart.

PS This is still a very exciting history of struggle.
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There is indeed a lot of coke in the yellow flower forest.

But the reason why this happened was completely an accident.Under the Huanghualin, there is a coal mine (that is, the Hongshuitian coal mine in later generations).The coal reserves in this coal mine are not small, and it is not difficult to mine.In the eighth year of Jian'an, Cao Peng burned the Yellow Flower Forest, causing the entire Yellow Flower Forest to become ruins.Located in the swamp to the east of Huanghualin, affected by the fire, a sealed environment was formed, and the bituminous coal on the bottom surface was unexpectedly refined into coke.However, this amount is not too much, and because of the swamp, the mining of coke has become extremely complicated.On the whole, Cao Peng's idea of ​​coke extraction on a large scale seems unrealistic.

At the same time, the process and craft of coking are not as simple as imagined.

The reason why there is coke in Huanghualin can be said to be a coincidence that is difficult to replicate.However, it was precisely because of the coke floating on the surface that Cao Peng vaguely guessed that there might be coal mines hidden under the red water.

What kind of impact can coal have on this era?
Cao Peng is not particularly clear.

Moreover, how to mine this coal mine is also a difficult problem...

The coal mine in Huanghualin gave Cao Peng a vague idea, but the idea was not clear yet.

After leaving Huanghualin, Cao Peng returned to Hongshui County.

But along the way, he seemed a little distracted, and almost went astray several times.

Pang De brothers, and Geng Jun, did not dare to disturb Cao Peng.He could only follow carefully until it got dark before arriving at Hongshui County.

In Hongshui County, there is a night ban.

In fact, until the Song Dynasty, night bans existed all the time.

Although Cao Peng somewhat cancels this rule, due to the location of Hongshui County, as well as its current economic and material conditions, it will take an extremely long process to develop into commercialization, and it will not be possible in a short time.

Cities have evolved from militarization and politicization to commercialization for thousands of years.

Cao Peng's rebirth in the Eastern Han Dynasty was only nine years old, and the effect he could produce was still very small.

In order to transform Hexi County into commercialization, the first thing to bear the brunt is the demand for commodities and materials.And this is precisely the basic need that could not be met in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.When the demand exceeds the supply, the first thing people need to do is to meet the basic requirements of food, clothing, housing and transportation.Therefore, for Cao Peng, there is still a long period of exploration on the road to commercialization.How difficult it is to turn the evolution of a thousand years into an evolution of more than ten years or 20 years.The two Huaihe Rivers have only been initially developed, the Grand Canal has not yet appeared, and the southeast economic circle of later generations is still in the wild.

The land of two lakes has not yet evolved into a land of fish and rice.

The wealth of the Land of Abundance cannot be smoothly transported to the Central Plains due to the difficult road to Shu.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Qu Yuan, a doctor of the Chu State, said in "Li Sao": "The road is long and long, and I will search for it up and down."

Cao Peng seemed to understand that feeling.

The ideal is plump, but the reality is skinny... There is still a long, long way for him to go!

Back in the county house, he was isolated on the porch.

In the courtyard, there is a faint fragrance of lilacs lingering, and a bright moon is shining, and the moonlight shines into the courtyard, but it cannot illuminate the confusion in Cao Peng's heart.

Extremely rich material and extremely expanding population are the basic requirements for economic development.

But in the current situation, it seems a bit difficult.The foreign races outside the Great Wall are still eyeing the Central Plains. The so-called "ethnic integration" in history has become a haze that cannot disappear in Cao Peng's heart.

Liangzhou must be stabilized as soon as possible.

The Silk Road must be opened as soon as possible...

The economic aggression against the alien race in Mobei must also be accelerated.

As time went by, the sense of urgency in Cao Peng's heart became stronger and stronger.

Counting the time, it's time for Ma Teng to make a move!

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"Young master, Zhen Yao is asking to see you."

"Zhen Yao?"

Cao Peng turned his head back in astonishment, with a dazed look on his face.

Jiang Jiong said softly, "It's Miss Cai's Zhen's elder brother."

"what……"

Cao Peng patted his forehead, and a look of embarrassment flashed across his face.

This should come, it will come after all.

He, the majestic prefect of Hexi County, has no reason to avoid the Zhen family.Besides, Zhen Mi's matter has nothing to do with me.In the past six months, I have treated that Miss Zhen like a guest, and I have never violated or molested her in the slightest.

However, when thinking of Zhen Mi, an image immediately pops up in my mind...

"welcome!"

Cao Peng took a deep breath and suppressed Qi Nian.

He rubbed his face and walked towards the flower hall.After a while, I saw a young man in his thirties coming in tremblingly.

"Criminal Zhen Yao, hereby plead guilty to the general."

As soon as Zhen Yao entered the flower hall, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed in salute.

"Mr. Zhen, why is this so? Where does the word "criminal" come from?"

Zhen Yao looked embarrassed, and said softly: "In order to take refuge in Hexi, we had to use the name of the general and call the general's family members, so that we can take care of him a lot. But... the Zhen family is now under the rule of the general, how can we not be with the general?" Plead guilty?"

"Uh..." Cao Peng blushed and quickly helped Zhen Yao up.

The reason why he didn't reveal his identity during the day was because he felt a little embarrassed.But this matter, after all, there must be an explanation, and he also knows that it is inevitable.It is a fact that Zhen Mi is now in Hexi, under his rule!Even if he let Zhen Mi live in Cai Mansion to avoid suspicion.But the problem is that the Cai Mansion and the county house live next to each other, so it is difficult to explain the situation clearly.Su Shuang hijacked Zhen Mi, but Cao Peng didn't know about it... Do you believe it?Anyway, I don't really believe it!

This kind of thing, even jumping into the Yellow River can't wash it off.

But since Zhen Yao is here, he has to give an explanation.

Cao Peng smiled wryly, "What happened to your younger sister is Cao's fault. I will take care of Mr. and his family when they come."

After hesitating for a while, he said softly: "It's just that it's better not to be known.

Please also try your best to restrain your retainers, sir. If the news leaks out, I am afraid that it will not be of any benefit to Cao or sir.Sir, you should know why my lord and son are in trouble.If it is known by others, there will be a disaster of death. "

Zhen Yao's complexion changed, and after a while, he gritted his teeth and said softly: "Please rest assured, General, Yao knows how to deal with it."

"Very good!" Cao Peng nodded, "From then on, the Zhen family is a part of the Hexi tribe, one of the former Hongze tribes. I will try my best to conceal this identity with my husband. But from now on, there is no Zhongshan Zhen family in Hexi, and there is still Please remember it sir."

The voice is low and sounds soft.

But the pressure on Zhen Yao was enormous.

Cao Peng's aura was so strong that it made Zhen Yao terrified.

Speaking of this, Zhen Yao is of course very clear... I can guarantee the wealth of your Zhen family!I can also guarantee that your Zhen family will have a place in Hexi.However, you have to forget about the past.From now on, there will only be the Hexi Zhen family!The former Zhen family in Wuji County, Zhongshan, has disappeared...

This is a big policy!

Cao Pi's death, after all, has a lot to do with it.

No matter how much Cao Cao trusted Cao Peng, if he knew the cause of this incident, he might not feel resentment.

The so-called plan for a rainy day is roughly like this.

Cao Peng, you must be prepared to be known by Cao Cao.

Fortunately, Zhen Yao's journey did not alarm too many people, only Gan Ning knew it.

And Gan Ning is from Cao Peng, so Cao Peng is very relieved about this.After warning Zhen Yao, Cao Peng changed the subject.He chatted with Zhen Yao, but found that Zhen Yao did have some skills.Like Su Shuang, as a big family in Zhongshan, he has an extremely keen insight into business.But the difference is that Su Shuang is good at trading, while Zhen Yao is good at planning.To some extent, the two overlap, but they can complement each other.Although the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce is monitored by Li Ru and managed by Su Shuang, it still lacks a supervisor.

Prior to this, Cao Peng had no suitable candidates.

The appearance of Zhen Yao seems to make up for this shortcoming...

"Sir, are you willing to come out of the mountain and plan Hexi for me?"

With a thought in his heart, Cao Peng introduced the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce to Zhen Yao, and then looked at Zhen Yao expectantly.

Su Shuang robbed Zhen Mi, bringing the Zhen family almost into a catastrophe.

Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for the Zhen family to join forces with Su Shuang. On the contrary, they will restrict and retaliate against the Su family at the right time.

Such an existence undoubtedly has great benefits for Cao Peng.

Especially in terms of controlling the Hexi County Chamber of Commerce, with Zhen Yao, Cao Peng's supervision can be further strengthened.

Zhen Yao was startled, but was immediately overjoyed.

"Yao is willing to die for the son."

"Hey, this is a wonderful situation, why do you say 'death'?

I will soon go to Wuwei County, Tunza Guzang.If Mr. Zhen is willing, he can go to Guzang with me to show off his skills. "

"Zhen Yao, I would like to be a son and do the work of a dog and a horse."

It wasn't until this moment that the fear in Zhen Yao's heart was relieved a little.

But that alone is not enough!It is necessary to further strengthen the relationship with Cao Peng and become his confidant...

How to really enter Cao Peng's core shogunate?
I'm afraid I have to start with my little sister!Judging from Mr. Cao's expression when he talked about the younger sister just now, he doesn't seem to be disgusted with the younger sister.After going back, he needs to discuss with his mother to promote the further integration of the Zhen family and the Cao family as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Zhen Yao has secretly made up his mind!
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The Zhen family didn't stay for long when they arrived in Hexi.

Two days later, Cao Peng led Bu Luan, Guo Huan, and Cai Yan's mother and daughter, and left Hongshui County for Guzang.

The Zhen family also followed Cao Peng and went together.

It's just that after leaving this time, more than half of the Zhen family's retainers were lost.Many people were left in Hongshui County to work in the county.On the surface, these retainers have been reused.But Zhen Yao knew that he would never see these retainers again.

Since they voted for another family so easily, it also shows that they are not trustworthy enough.

The eight or nine people who accompanied him were Zhen Yao's confidantes, and there were even two members of the Zhen clan who would become the core of the Hexi Zhen clan.Sometimes think about it, maybe a little cruel.But for the sake of his family's future, he had to be ruthless.

Although the Zhen family's family is almost destroyed, a new Zhen family will rise in the northwest.

Between gains and losses, Zhen Yao can still see clearly.

Before leaving, Cao Peng formally appointed Xia Houlan as the acting magistrate of Hongshui County, and at the same time appointed the captain of Wuting and the school captain of Hexi Tongbing.Xia Houlan is in charge of the military affairs in Hexi.This can be regarded as Cao Peng's reward for following Xia Houlan loyally for the past eight years.Although he is just a Captain Qianshi, his nature is quite different from before.

that power!

Xiahou Lan's power has been greatly improved.

The five towns in Hexi, from Dahe in the east to Fengming Fort in the west, are all under the control of Xia Houlan.

At the same time, Cao Peng also secretly began to implement the Fubing system.Under the establishment of the standing army, further strengthen the construction of the Fubing system.In the five towns of Hexi, the method of combining soldiers and farmers, and combining soldiers and animal husbandry, borrowed from the military system of the old Qin Dynasty, and the integration of Cao Peng, Xu Shu and Pangtong, as well as further changes made by Li Ru, are gradually becoming more reasonable, and we can try to promote them...

And this government soldier system was also sent to Xu Du for a report along with Xia Houlan's memorial as the captain of the commanding army.

After all, changing the military system without authorization is almost the same as rebellion.

Once the Fubing system is promoted in Hexi, it will be known to Cao Cao sooner or later.

Instead of being passive when the time comes, it is better to take the initiative to play.As an experimental field, Cao Cao would not object if he wanted to come.

In June of the ninth year of Jian'an, Cao Peng and his party returned to Guzang!

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"Yan Xing, Cheng Gongying?"

After Cao Peng arrived in Guzang, he received a report from Pan Zhang.

Isn't Yan Xing the son-in-law of Han Sui, who is known as the number one fierce general in Liangzhou and who almost killed Ma Teng with a gun?

How could he come to me!

You know, although Cao Peng said that he occupied Wuwei County, on the surface, he had to obey the control of Wei Duan and his son.

And his foundation in Liangzhou is not that deep.

Even if it captured Wuwei County, it would not be considered stable...

At least, among the nine counties in Wuwei County, Cao Peng did not completely control it.In the three counties in the west, Cao Peng did not dare to make drastic changes in order to appease the emotions of the old Xiliang people.He could only make some adjustments to a minimum, so as not to arouse the antipathy of Xiliang's wealthy family towards him.From this point of view, Cao Peng's control over Wuwei is far inferior to the five counties in Hexi.Of course, Cao Peng is also aware of this point. Some things cannot be accomplished overnight and need to be adjusted slowly.

"Accordingly, wouldn't it be better for Yan Yanming to vote for Wei Duan and his son?"

The new Guzang Ling Zhao Ang laughed when he heard this.

"Wei Duan's name is the governor of Liangzhou, but he is not convincing enough.

This man has a virtuous name, but he is as timid as a mouse, and he is very jealous.Before Sikong served as the captain of the west, he struggled for a long time.Han Sui is a man who is cunning and calculating, and he knows Wei Duan's temperament best.If it is said that Yan Xing took the initiative to come to agree with him, I don't believe it.It is very possible that it was Han Sui's dying order... If Yan Xingruo directly surrendered to Sikong, given Sikong's current situation, he might not have a place for him.He has no foundation in the Central Plains, so he might as well stay in Xiliang.

There are several advantages to voting for the son.

And the biggest advantage is that in the future, someone can take care of her.

Yan Xing, this person, has some skills.However, I think that if talent is used, then Cheng Gongying needs more attention. "

"Oh?"

How could Cao Peng not pay attention to the suggestion of an old Liangzhou?

"What does Mr. Wei Zhang think, how should we arrange them?"

"Yan Xing, you can stay in the tent and don't let him go far away... Cheng Gongying! I heard that there is no resettlement in Wuwei County, only a military mansion. Cheng Gongying has lived in Liangzhou for a long time, and he is good at communicating with Qiangdi. Why not make him the head of Wuwei County?"

Cao Peng, praise again and again...

(End of this chapter)