Cao Thief

Chapter 587 The River Is Like a Dragon (23)

Into the night, forbidden time.

The night ban in Xudu starts at Hai hour, that is, around nine o'clock in the evening.

The whole city is quiet, no longer the hustle and bustle of the day.On the long street, the sound of Zhi Jinwu's hooves echoed, accompanied by footsteps.

Xu Du, calm down.

On the surface at least, it has quieted down.

The back door of the Dian Mansion was wide open, and Cao Cao walked out through the small door of his back house, crossed the alley, and entered the Dian Mansion.

Cao Peng and Dian Wei respected the prime minister, while Dian Man Xu Yi and Niu Gang separated from each other.As for Dian Cun and others, because of their age, they did not show up here, and Madam Niu drove them to the bedroom to rest early.Dian Wei and Cao Peng took two quick steps and bowed to Cao Cao.

"Congratulations, lord."

Cao Cao smiled, "Jun Ming, Ah Fu, Mo Duoli."

As he spoke, he turned slightly sideways, revealing a young man standing behind him.

Judging by his age, this young man is about fourteen or fifteen years old, with delicate features and a very spiritual energy.

"Cao Zhi met General Dian, brother of the Cao family."

He is Cao Zhi?
Is that Cao Zijian who claims to be one of the most talented in the world, and Zijian monopolizes the eight fights?
However, at this time, Cao Zhi still had that kind of extremely outstanding talent and learning, but it made people feel that his aura was compelling.

Cao Peng and Cao Zhi didn't get along much. The last time I saw Cao Zhi was four or five years ago.At that time, Cao Zhi was only ten years old, but he already had a bit of talent and learning.He looks very intelligent, quite different from Cao Chong's intelligence.Cao Zhi's aura lies in his talent, but it makes people feel lacking in atmosphere and a little feminine.After Cao Pi's death, Cao Zhangyuan was in the northwest, so Cao Cao took Cao Zhi by his side to handle some clerical chores.But overall, Cao Cao's evaluation of Cao Zhi is a little frivolous...

Of course, this is also related to Cao Zhi's age.

I came to see Cao Peng today, Cao Cao didn't want to bring anyone here.

But for some reason, Cao Zhi took the initiative to ask, and Cao Cao couldn't refuse.Is it to win over, or is there some other purpose?

Cao Cao also couldn't tell what Cao Zhi was thinking, because this child sometimes thought too loosely, even Cao Cao couldn't figure it out.

Cao Peng smiled slightly, "Zijian is fine."

Then, he took a step back and made way sideways, "Uncle, please."

Cao Cao nodded and stepped forward.

Cao Peng and Dian Wei lined up on the left and right, while Cao Zhi and Dian Man walked side by side, looking at Dian Wei's mansion curiously as they walked.

Although the two families are very close, Cao Zhi has never been to Dianfu.

He peeked at the back of Cao Peng in front of him, his eyeballs were rolling around, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

When a group of people came to the hall, Cao Cao sat on the grand master's chair in the center, while Cao Zhi respectfully lowered his hands and stood behind Cao Cao without saying a word.

It was Cao Peng and Dian Wei who sat down.

Dianman and the other three stood guard outside the house and did not need anyone to approach.

Cao Cao took a sip of the mung bean soup, put down the bowl, and smiled at Dian Wei: "Ma'am, this bean soup is really unique.

It seems that honey syrup has been added in it, which seems to be sweeter. "

Dian Wei said: "Zhuo Jing also heard from Mr. Zhang that Mu Xia is irritable and should be relieved with honey syrup. It's just that I can't control the master's taste, so..."

"Haha, next time it will be less, just half."

Cao Cao and Dian Wei talked very casually, mostly commonplace.

But the more this happened, the more he showed his unusual relationship with Dianjia.In comparison, Xu Chu did not receive such treatment as a personal guard.However, it is not difficult to understand that Dian Wei is a lone minister, and in the whole court, he never formed a party, unlike Xu Chu who has a big family behind him, so he unconsciously divided his closeness.It's not that Cao Cao doesn't trust Xu Chu, but he has a stronger affection for Dian Wei.

He chatted with Dian Wei for a while, and Dian Wei got up to leave.

Before leaving, he called Cao Zhi, "Zijian has never been to my house, why don't I take you?"

This is Dian Wei's brilliance!

It's not that he doesn't know how to observe words and expressions, but he knows when to observe words and expressions.

Obviously, Cao Cao wanted to talk to Cao Peng alone, so whether it was him or Cao Zhi, it seemed inappropriate to stay here.

Cao Cao said: "Alright, Zijian might as well go and see the black orchid plant in Jun Ming's house, it's really moving."

After he said this, Cao Zhi couldn't stay here any longer, so he had to withdraw with Dian Wei.After going out, Dian Wei closed the door behind him.

In the house, only Cao Peng and Cao Cao were left.

The light was good, and the room illuminated was very transparent... Cao Peng peeked at him, but he saw that Cao Cao's temples were white and spotted, and he was much older than when we met in Xingyang last time.It could be seen that he was a little tired, sitting on the teacher's chair, curled up inadvertently.

"uncle……"

Cao Peng never hated Cao Cao.

Even if Cao Cao fined him to be three years old, he didn't feel any resentment at all.

He knew that if the same thing happened to someone else, their heads would have already fallen.Because of Cao Cao's favor and love for him, although he is a prisoner, he can do whatever he wants.In the eyes of others, he was serving his sentence in Xingyang, but it was actually Cao Cao's protection for him.It is precisely because of Cao Cao's attitude that Cao Peng lived happily in Heyi Workshop.

"Although government affairs are important, it is necessary to take care of your health."

Cao Cao smiled and closed his eyes.

Although there are many times of such close contact, it is rare to have this kind of tranquility at this time.

Cao Peng thought for a while, got up and walked behind Cao Cao, put his hands on Cao Cao's shoulders, exerted force on his fingers, and felt Cao Cao's body stiffen suddenly.

"Uncle, don't be nervous. Ah Fu once learned one-handed massage and often relieved his mother's fatigue at home."

The fingers were beating in priority, and the muscles on Cao Cao's shoulders went from being tense at the beginning to gradually relaxing, obviously adapting to it.

Cao Peng is also afraid that he is the first courtier who is so close to Cao Cao.

If he uses a little force with his fingers, it is very likely that Cao Cao will be killed.

According to Cao Cao's suspicious nature, it is difficult to allow someone to get so close to him... But at this time, Cao Cao relaxed and seemed defenseless.

After a while, he patted Cao Peng's hand, "Ah Fu, sit down."

"Here!"

After Cao Peng sat down, Cao Cao opened his eyes and looked Cao Peng up and down, and then said in a deep voice, "Before, my uncle and grandson advised me not to attack Bingzhou, and said it was your idea?"

"what?"

Cao Peng quickly shook his head, "My lord misunderstood, this matter has nothing to do with Ah Fu.

In fact, before Nianguan nephew told me about this matter, I always thought that the high-ranking officials should be dealt with as soon as possible.It was my brother-in-law's words that made me alert.It is easy to fight and merge the state, but it is difficult to govern the merged state.Bingzhou is different from Liangzhou, there are too many elbows, it is really not easy.But this matter is not my suggestion, but my brother-in-law found out... When he left Xingyang, he was still a little hesitant, wondering if he could persuade his uncle. "

"I knew it!"

Cao Cao laughed.

Cao Peng bluntly told him, which made him very pleased.

Not only because of Cao Peng's honesty, but also because of Deng Ji's growth...

Although he has a disability, the central nervous system is difficult to treat.But with his ability, managing one side is a heavy responsibility.Cao Cao already had a plan in mind, and he was going to add a little burden to Deng Ji.However, Dongjun couldn't find a suitable candidate to take over at once, so he could only delay the retreat.After all, Dongjun has just changed, and both scholars and common people have gradually accepted the existence of Deng Ji.Substitution at this time may not be able to smoothly take over Dongjun.It's better to let Deng Ji now in Dongjun, and when the time is right, he will be appointed and dismissed.

"Ah Fu, why are you looking at Jiangdong?"

Didn't you say that you want me to be the prefect of Nanyang County?
Ask me Jiangdong, what do you mean?
Cao Peng looked at Cao Cao suspiciously, thought for a while, and replied in a deep voice, "Jiangdong, a land of prosperity."

"Oh?"

"Although it is remote and remote now, it is indeed a land of fish and rice.

Sun Quan is now entrenched in Jiangdong, relying on the shadow of his father and brother, he will do something.Although this person is about the same age as me, he is talented.It is more than enough to guard Jiangdong.It's just that this person is headstrong and tyrannical, and seems to be passed down from the Sun family.Now he is humble and polite, seemingly gentle and elegant, but once he becomes successful, he will be like Jie and Zhou.However, this person is very strong, submissive on the surface, but extremely tough on the inside. "

"The story of father and brother?"

Cao Cao nodded slightly, "Sun Jian and Sun Ce are indeed the kind of stubborn people."

He changed the subject and said: "I want to take Jiangdong, what should I do?"

It's not that I want to go to Huainan.

Thinking about it, it seems possible...

Gan Ning is in Huainan, while Cao Peng is in the Jianghuai area, and he also has some prestige.

Cao Peng became more and more confused, but it was difficult to ask.You can't ask Cao Cao directly: Didn't you let me go to Nanyang?Why do you keep asking me about Jiangdong?

"Last year, I told my lord that if you want to take Jiangdong, you must first create a navy.

Today, I still hold this view.If there is no tyrannical navy, taking Jiangdong is just a flower in the mirror, and the moon in the water is not realistic. "

Cao Cao nodded and remained silent.

After a while, he said to Cao Peng: "Ah Fu, you continue."

Cao Peng couldn't help smiling wryly.

say what?Or, what do you want to hear?
It's a hammer in the east and a stick in the west. I don't know at all what you want to hear.

Cao Cao seemed to see Cao Peng's embarrassment, so he said: "You said that if you want to take Jiangdong, you must build a navy. I thought about it carefully, and it makes sense. However, a navy is hard to achieve...Wen Ruo once and I settled the accounts and said that Ruojian is as large as the Jiangdong navy, and it will cost one billion yuan in food and salaries. You also said that Sun Quan won the benefits of the third generation. With the shadow of his father and brother, there is today's Jiangdong navy. And I..."

Cao Peng seems to understand a little bit!
It's not that Cao Cao doesn't want to build a navy, but he can't build one.

Indeed, it is a law that northerners are good at horses and southerners are good at boats.

There are no large docks in the north, and there are no craftsmen who build buildings and ships. It is indeed not easy to build a navy...

Not to mention, under Cao Cao's tent, there are very few good water fighters.

Cao Peng counted with his fingers, and there are only a handful of people who are really good at water warfare.

Among them, people like Zhou Cang belonged to extremely brilliant naval generals.Building a navy is indeed an unrealistic dream.

"My lord, do you want to take Jing Xiang?"

There was a sparkle in Cao Peng's eyes, and a smile appeared on his chubby face.

He set his sights on the Jingxiang water army.

"I once heard a saying that the river is like a dragon, with Bashu as the head, Jingxiang as the belly, and Jiangdong as the tail. It is true that if you want to take Jiangdong, you need a navy. But if there is no foundation, how can you take Jiangdong? Since ancient times, Qin To destroy the state of Chu, from Bashu down the river, the state of Chu will be destroyed.

As you said, the general trend in this world is nothing more than a dispute between east and west, north and south.

Today, the dispute between East and West has gradually come to an end, and the dispute between North and South will be the most important thing in the future.Bashu is in danger of the sword gate, and it is difficult to attack for a while because of the great river and natural moat.Although Liu Zhang is dark and weak, but his father and son have managed it for two generations, it may be difficult to overcome it in one fell swoop.If I were Sun Quan, I would seek out Jingxiang, and then take the dragon's head, and then the dragon would ascend to the south of the Yangtze River.Therefore, it is definitely not Jingxiang that was acquired by Sun Quan, I must take it first, so that I can feel at ease. "

Cao Peng fell silent for a moment.

Cao Cao went on to say: "Yuan Rang was strong and courageous, but he was more than strong, but not strategic.

He has always underestimated Jing Xiang, which is why he lost today.I want you to take over Nanyang, but I don't know how you should deal with the current crisis? "

Finally down to business!

Talking to Cao Cao will consume at least a large number of brain cells.

What a fucking tired!

Cao Peng sorted out his thoughts, and after a while, he said in a deep voice: "Master, Ah Fu thought that the current Jingzhou is Liu Biao's Jingzhou."

Cao Cao's eyes lit up.

"Liu Bei was only dependent on others, but he won such a big victory, which is no different from turning against the guest.

If I were Liu Biao, I might not be able to bear it.Therefore, Liu Bei's victory is not a good thing for him, but a bad thing.If I were the prefect of Nanyang, I should guard Ye County and Wuyin, and then win over the local gentry to stabilize the people's hearts.If Liu Bei strikes, I will stick to it, and before the end of the year, Liu Bei will retreat.The so-called stillness is worse than movement, and let him be arrogant, but it won't last, this is Ah Fu Nanyang's strategy. "

Cao Peng didn't mention farming, which he is best at.

Because he knows very well that Nanyang County is by no means a good place to promote farming.

Unlike Xingyang, the capital of Xu, after several wars, the local powerful gentry have long since declined.A large amount of land is barren and has become the soil for farming.And this is the case regardless of Haixi, Hexi, or Yanjin where Deng Ji promoted farming.In contrast, the situation in Nanyang is quite different, that is, after the Yellow Turban, Nanyang was powerful and powerful, and never experienced a war.

However, after Liu Biao won Jingzhou, he governed with leniency and benevolence, which made the power of the Nanyang gentry rise again.

To farm the fields will inevitably arouse the opposition of Nanyang gentry, and may even trigger riots, making them completely surrender to Liu Bei.

Therefore, Cao Peng decided to show his weakness, and then plan it.

Cao Cao smiled and nodded repeatedly.

In fact, in his heart, he also thinks so.He has no spare energy to deal with Jingzhou now, so he temporarily let Jingzhou maintain the current situation.

After he killed Yuan Xi, it was time to clean up Jingzhou.

But before that, he needs a calm person to execute his idea.

And Cao Peng's show of weakness is undoubtedly the most in line with his point of view...

"Ah Fu, I will ask Feng Xiao to pick you up later, and you will stay in Bailan Jingshe for the time being.

As for other things, you don't have to worry.In a few days, the envoys from Lu's Han Dynasty will come, and you need to come forward to receive them.

I will appoint you after I send Lu's Han Kingdom away.

However, there is quite a controversy in the hall at present. If the Lu Han Kingdom is successfully attached, it will be considered a great achievement. At that time, those people will have no way to stop it... Before the arrival of the Lu Han Kingdom envoys, please feel wronged for a while and don't show your face.Do more research on Nanyang County on weekdays, and let Feng Xiao and I know anything.In short, everything is temporarily focused on the affairs of Lu's Han Dynasty, and I will discuss it with you in depth later. "

(End of this chapter)