Cao Thief

Chapter 612 Zhang Calamus (12)

It's the middle of the month, please ask for a monthly pass!

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"What are you looking at?"

The wind outside has dropped a lot.

But the temperature is still cold.The news from the station in front said that the road leading to Zhaoling is already passable.Cao Peng's itinerary along the way was from Yingyin to Linying, and then went to Zhaoling after Yuqiang surpassed Yingshui.Pass through Pingyu, pass Wufang, follow the Huangshui River, pass through Zhongyang Mountain, and enter Nanyang County.

This road is also the road that Cao Peng's family used when they fled to Xudu.

It's not about memoirs, but because Wu Fang is the closest to Wuyin.The governor of Yuzhou, Jia Taizhong doctor, was waiting for Jia Xu in the pavilion, and he was stationed in Wuyin County at this time.Although Nanyang County is not under the rule of Yuzhou, from a polite point of view, Cao Peng, the prefect of Nanyang County, should visit Jia Xu first before taking up his post.Actually, it doesn't matter where you go.Wancheng, the county government of Nanyang County, is now captured by Liu Bei.In other words, even if Cao Peng arrived in Nanyang County, he did not have a real administrative residence, so he could arrange it locally at will.

That being the case, Cao Peng chose Wuyin.

Firstly, Wuyin is his hometown after rebirth.

Although he had never been to Wuyin County, Zhongyang Mountain belonged to Wuyin County after all.

Cao Peng's return to Nanyang County this time can be regarded as a return home.To govern Wuyin County, at least they can get the support of the local people, so they won't be too passive.

Perhaps, some people will say that Zhongyang Town is no different from the hillbillies and cities of later generations in terms of Wuyin County.

But in fact, in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the concept of the township party was too strong.Isn't there a saying in later generations that "when a fellow countryman sees a fellow countryman, his eyes are full of tears"?When two fellow countrymen wandering outside meet, they are most likely to hug each other.For Wuyin people, although Zhongyang Town is under Wuyin's rule, it is also a part of Wuyin.Now, Cao Peng who went out from Wuyin is back!The Wuyin people's sense of identity will be far greater than their sense of rejection.Cao Peng discussed this point with Guo Jia, and Guo Jia chose two places to stay.

One is Wuyin, and the other is Jiyang.

However, Thorny Yang and Nirvana Yang are really separated by a narrow strip of water.

There is only a thorny water in the middle, and the location is too dangerous.And Wuyin, located in the east of Nanyang County, is also an important gateway to Runan.Once Wuyin falls, Liu Bei can drive straight into Runan County.From a strategic point of view, it also occupies an important position.Therefore, after much deliberation, Cao Peng decided to rule in Wuyin and lead the four counties of Ye County, Luyang, Zhi County and Duyang.

Wei Yan was stationed in Ye County, and Xu Yidian was guarding Duyangzhi County with full marks, confronting Liu Bei's army.

Although Liu Bei occupied Wancheng, he did not dare to send troops easily.At least when Wuyin is not captured, he will never act rashly.

On this point, Cao Peng was quite sure.

It was late at night, and Cao Peng still hadn't rested in the bookstore of the post house.

He took a letter and read it carefully.

Huang Yueying and Xia Houzhen ordered someone to cook a bowl of porridge and sent it to the bookstore.

Xia Houzhen asked suspiciously, but Cao Peng put down the letter and sighed.

"Cang Shu, Guo is so talented and intelligent that few people can match him."

"How to say?"

"Look at it..."

Cao Peng handed over the letter, "This is the letter sent by Cang Shu yesterday. It is his latest homework. At the beginning, I asked him to study Hong Fan and learn food and goods. This kid actually proposed a new currency theory. He thinks Now that the currency system is chaotic, it is difficult to apply it. Therefore, it is suggested to re-systemize the currency and strengthen management. And his proposal, which has some meaning of currency centralization, deeply touched me."

Since the Han Dynasty, the currency has actually been chaotic.

Although the five baht coins are issued by the state, in fact, the control is not strict.

Later generations described a man as outstanding, and established the standard of "Pan Lu Deng Xiaoxian".The "Deng" among them is Deng Tong, a native of Nan'an, Shu County, during the period of Emperor Wen of the Western Han Dynasty.Relying on the relationship of Emperor Wenwen of Han Dynasty, this person minted coins privately, sitting on Tongshan, and was well-known as a rich man at that time.

Looking at the Han Dynasty, there are not many people like Deng Tong.

Perhaps it has not reached the level of Deng Tong, but the behavior of minting coins privately has been repeatedly prohibited.Even when the emperor is happy, he will give copper mines and allow private coinage.As a result, private money is circulated and bad money is flooded.In his letter, Cao Chong proposed to put an end to the minting of private coins and strengthen unified management.In words, the purpose of the Central Bank Building is more clearly defined.

This also made Cao Peng feel a lot of emotion.

"Husband, what do you think?"

Cao Peng thought for a while, with a wry smile on his face.

The meaning of Cao Chong's writing this letter is very obvious, that is, he hopes to repair the rift between Cao Peng and Cao Peng.

Even in the letter, this meaning is clearly revealed.Regarding the management of currency, Cao Peng wrote a letter in the ninth year of Jian'an.It's just that Cao Cao was busy with military affairs at that time, so he didn't respond.As Cao Chong, he is no stranger to Cao Peng's thoughts.So in the letter, he accurately caught Cao Peng's itching, which made Cao Peng feel all kinds of emotions...

This kid is indeed very smart.

But Cao Peng can be sure that this letter is not from Cao Chong's original intention, it should be Mrs. Huan's intention.

At Cao Chong's age, it is impossible to be so sophisticated.After all, he is only 11 years old, how can he know so much?
Cao Chong wanted to repair the relationship between the two, or in other words, Mrs. Huan wanted to repair it.

However, the cracks have already appeared. When did you hear that broken mirrors are reunited, and water can be closed?Cao Peng fell into deep thought, and said softly after a while: "Cang Shu is smart, it is irrefutable. However, this son is too utilitarian, in fact... He and I have had conflicts before, and I am afraid it will be difficult to recover. Even if he volunteered to repair it Intention, but who can guarantee that he doesn't harbor resentment in his heart? This letter is well written, and I will submit it to my uncle. But with Mrs. Huan and Cang Shu, it's best not to get too close... at least So far."

Huang Yueying and Xia Houzhen looked at each other and nodded slightly.

The two of them can also understand Cao Peng's concerns. Cao Cao is planning to set up a photo, and it is also the most sensitive period. It is best not to get too close.

"Leaving early tomorrow morning, Madam, can you tidy up?"

"Well, it's all packed."

"What about Xiao Ai and the others?"

"They all fell asleep too... However, there is something I need to tell my husband. Xiao Ai is ten years old, and she also needs a maid to serve her. When she is studying and practicing martial arts, she can also be served by someone. After all, my husband is now a pavilion." Hou, and Xiao Ai's father is the prefect of Dongjun, a member of the imperial court who is really two thousand shi. These rules and ostentation are always needed. Especially in Nanyang County, I pay special attention to these things."

Huang Yueying reminded softly.

Xia Houzhen also nodded again and again, expressing his agreement with Huang Yueying's statement.

When Cao Peng was reborn, he was already 14 years old... and his family was poor at that time, and soon he fled his homeland and went into exile in Xudu.I don't know much about the customs and habits of Nanyang County, especially the customs of big families.Moreover, with his status and status at the time, it was really impossible to know too much about this aspect.But Huang Yueying was different, she came from a wealthy family in Jiangxia, and knew a lot about the rules of the wealthy family.Although she was not from Nanyang County, she had a lot of opportunities to go in and out of wealthy families with her father Huang Chengyan.

The Xiahou family is a big family in Qiao County.

Relying on Xia Houyuan's help to survive when he was young, he also knows the rules of the family very well.

Cao Peng couldn't help but said: "Then what do you mean..."

"Think of a way to add a maid to Xiao Ai, and I can take care of her."

"But we're leaving tomorrow."

"What's so difficult about it, it's not like you have to buy it in Yingchuan.

You can buy it in Runan, and you can buy it in Nanyang, but your husband should remember this, and don't forget it because of business. "

Cao Peng thought about it, and remembered it in his mind.

This matter was indeed his personal negligence...

There are many rules and customs in Nanyang County. If you go to Nanyang County, you really need to be more careful.

Although he is from Nanyang County, after all, he has not lived much life in Nanyang County, and he is unavoidably ignorant about many things.He was in Haixi and Hexi before. To put it bluntly, they were all remote places, so there were relatively few rules.This is especially true in the Northwest.Hexi County and Wuwei County are mostly Qianghu forces. Where did the many rules come from?Gaining a foothold there relies on fists and force.

But Nanyang County...

Thinking of this, Cao Peng couldn't help frowning.

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The next day, just before dawn, the chariots and horses were ready.

Cao Peng and his party left Yingyin, while Zhong Yao and others went out of the city to see them off.

"Youxue, I see that you are going to Nanyang with only two wives, but not too many servants.

I am afraid that after arriving in Nanyang, it will inevitably cause people to laugh... I know that my friends are simple, but Nanyang is luxurious, so we need to be cautious.Today, when you learn to take office, the old man has no congratulatory gift.So I prepared 20 servants to go to Nanyang County with Youxue, and I must not refuse to learn how to behave like a strong friend. "

Zhong Yao took many followers to see him off, both men and women.

Cao Peng felt strange at first, wondering what Zhong Yao was doing with so many servants.

Hearing what he said, Cao Peng suddenly realized.

Zhong Yao is a shareholder of Fuzhilou.

The Zhong family in Yingchuan is rich, but the family has nearly a thousand people, and the money and silk they need to spend every year also makes Zhong Yao feel great pressure.

Earlier, Cao Peng invited him to become a shareholder of Fuzhilou, but Zhong Yao refused at first.

But now, the Fuzhi Building brought him ten thousand family fortunes every year, which greatly deepened Zhong Yao's affection for Cao Peng...

What he said was sincere, and Cao Peng really didn't know how to refuse.

Anyway, he had to buy servants when he went to Nanyang County.Since Zhong Yao was so sincere, Cao Peng knew that if he refused, it would hurt his friendship.

"In that case, thank you Lord Yao."

Zhong Yao suddenly smiled.

After accepting the contracts of sale from those servants, Cao Peng asked Cai Di to take over and count them.

Twenty servants, twelve men and eight women.The men are strong and strong, and the women are mostly in their twenties, but there are also healthy women in their thirties and forties, and maidservants who look quite young.After Cao Peng, Zhong Yao and others bid farewell, they set off on the road.But accidentally saw a young maidservant with thin clothes, she looked very pitiful in the crowd.But the young maidservant was about ten years old.

She has delicate features, and when she grows up, she is also a beauty.

"You, get in the car, and you will be responsible for serving the two ladies from now on."

"Here!"

The little maid hurriedly agreed to come down respectfully, and went to the carriage.Maybe it was because it was too cold and her clothes were too thin. After walking two steps, she staggered and almost fell to the ground.Fortunately, Deng Ai stretched out his hand to support her, so that she would not fall down.

"Thank you sir!"

The little maid thanked her softly.

Unexpectedly, Deng Ai's face flushed immediately after hearing this, and he couldn't speak a complete sentence for a long time.

Cao Peng didn't care, and ordered the convoy to speed up.

Although the road is smooth, the ice and snow on the road have not yet melted.It was extremely difficult for the chariots and horses to move forward.After traveling less than ten miles, a carriage fell to the side of the road with a bang.It turned out that the road was so slippery that accidents were easy to happen when the horses and chariots were moving.

"Get some twine and wrap it around the wheels so you don't slip."

Seeing this situation, Cao Peng immediately ordered.

The soldiers and servants took action one after another, cutting off the ropes one by one, wrapping them around the wheels to act as anti-skid chains.In this way, although the speed of the chariot is slow, it is much safer and saves a lot of worry.Cao Peng thought about it right away, and suddenly waved his hand, beckoning Cai Di to come over.

"remember!"

"Here."

Cai Di quickly took out a cardboard from his pocket, and covered it with a layer of white paper.

Then he took out the charcoal pencil and looked at Cao Peng with wide eyes.

"Nephew worships.

Now going to Nanyang, the weather is freezing and the roads are wet and slippery.The battle in Siyou State was a bitterly cold place, the temperature was even lower, and I was afraid that my uncle would encounter the same situation.On the way, my nephew thought of a way to wrap cloth and leather on the wheels so that the chariots could travel safely.When my uncle was in Youzhou, he had to beware of such situations. According to the situation of the car, he could use cloth and leather to make anti-skid chains to enhance the safety of the car.Farewell to Xudu today, I am going to Linying, please take care of my uncle. "

Cai Di wrote the letter quickly, and Cao Peng took Cao Chong's letter again, put them together, sealed them with sealing paint, and sealed them.

"Order people to send it to Xudu quickly."

"Here!"

Cai Di put away the letter and immediately rode away.

He wanted to rush back to Yingyin and deliver the letter to Xudu through the Yingyin station.

Looking at the mighty team, Cao Peng let out a sigh of relief.

Humanity is hard work!
Going to Nanyang, I am afraid that there will be some twists and turns...

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That night, Cao Peng stayed at the post house in Linying County.

After patrolling around, he returned to the Posthouse Bookstore.

A basin of hot water was ready, he took off his shoes and socks, soaked his feet in the basin, his face showed a refreshed look.

"Husband, my concubine told you yesterday to find a servant girl for Xiao Ai... It just so happened that among the servant girls sent by Mr. Yao, one of them is just right."

Huang Yueying said to Cao Peng suddenly.

"Oh?"

Cao Peng raised his head and looked at Huang Yueying suspiciously, "Is it such a coincidence? Which one is it?"

Huang Yueying took a deed of selling herself and handed it to Cao Peng.

The content of the contract is that Zhong Yao gave Zhang Changpu, the maid in his family, to Cao Peng as a maid.Cao Peng took the deed of sale, looked at it for a while, raised his head and asked with a confused expression: "Zhang Changpu? Which one is it?"

"you forgot?"

Xia Houzhen smiled and said: "It's the little girl you sent to the car to serve us."

Cao Peng, my memory is really fuzzy!

However, he felt that the name 'Zhang Changpu' seemed familiar, as if it was a bit familiar.

Could it be that this girl was still a celebrity in the Three Kingdoms period?He patted his forehead lightly, and after thinking for a while, a strange look suddenly appeared.

"Husband, what's wrong with you?"

Cao Peng didn't answer, just clapped his hands and laughed so hard that tears were about to flow out.

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Dark and Invincible, ISBN 2183383, author Ultimate Boss Fei.

Reborn into the world of Diablo... what if you don't have skills?It doesn't matter, I still have the cemetery of invincible heroes!

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