Chapter 11 I Have Aspirations to Soar Through the Skies (1/2) Seeking Recommendations!

  Brothers, can you recommend something more powerful?

  I seem to have become arrogant...

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  In response to this question, Cao Peng obviously changed the concept.

  The young man originally meant to make a bet with Cao Peng, because he thought that Cao Cao would not be able to defeat Yuan Shao. His meaning was: If Cao Cao loses, what will you say?

  But it's unclear whether Cao Peng did it on purpose or if he misunderstood his intention, and yet he gave the answer "the people are suffering".

  This is clearly contrary to his original intention.

  The young man was about to speak when Pang Ji said: "Don't tell me, young friend, that you think Cao Cao is a loyal minister of the Han dynasty?"

  Cao Peng said: "Whether Cao Cao is a loyal minister or not, I'm afraid I cannot answer."

  But the young man believed that Cao Cao would never usurp the Han dynasty! The young man had not seen Cao Gong, but he had also heard that when the Eastern Alliance was formed to attack Dong Zhuo, only Cao Cao did not care about casualties and fought bravely, even risking his own life. On the other hand, Yuan Shao, as the leader of the alliance, hesitated at a critical moment and allowed Dong Zhuo to take Emperor Xian to Chang'an... Is such a person really a pillar of the Han dynasty?

  As for what you said about his four generations and three nobles, that was done by his ancestors, what does it have to do with him?

  Gong Bu did not know that when Yuan Shao was in Hebei, he had intended to establish a new emperor. Fortunately, the governor of Youzhou refused to collude with him and was eventually harmed by Yuan Shao.

  There was also Yuan Shu of Huainan, who had long been harboring disloyal intentions.

  "When Your Majesty was in distress, the vassals, including Liu of Jingzhou, paid no attention to him. Only Cao Cao led his troops to welcome and escort him. Is this something a treacherous minister would do?"

  It can be said that Cao Peng's goal has been achieved at this point.

  He didn't want to compete with Pang Ji and Sima Hui to see who was better, he just hoped to leave an impression on Sima Hui and the others through this method.

  The name of a gentleman is not something that can be obtained easily; it must be recognized by others.

  Now, Cao Peng does not expect Sima Hui and Pang Ji to agree with his views, but he can leave an impression on them through this conversation.

  After saying this, Cao Peng cupped his hands and bowed, "This young man's learning is shallow."

  "What I just said was only a temporary feeling. If there is any offense, please forgive me, gentlemen. I won't disturb you anymore, sir. Goodbye!"

  Let's stop while we're ahead!

  If we continue this conversation, I'm afraid it will be exposed...

  This was also another reason why Cao Peng did not rush to surrender to Cao Cao.

  He needs enough time to understand this era and enrich his knowledge. The conversation just now, although not exhaustive, but he knows that if he continues to talk, the more professional the content will be, he really doesn't know what to say.

  Turning around, Cao Peng calmly sat back down beside his parents.

  Leaning against his mother, he felt a wave of dizziness... The conversation with Pang Ji and Sima Hui just now was not only to test his courage but also a tempering of his spirit. From now on, he would live in this era, perhaps there will be many more debates like this. Today's trial can be considered as his first cry after coming to this era, hoping for a good outcome.

  Wang Meng and Cao Ju stared at Cao Peng with a bit of foolishness.

  Wang Mai's eyes were blazing with excitement, his fists clenched tightly as he swung them in front of his chest, releasing the pent-up emotions within. As for Zhang Shi, she was even more direct. She tightly wrapped Cao Peng in her arms and carefully lifted her head to sneak a peek at Pang Ji and Sima Hui.

  Pang Ji and Sima Hui fell silent.

  Neither of them spoke up, but it was clear that they were both moved by Cao Peng's words.

  In the first year of Jian'an, Cao Cao had just welcomed the Emperor and had not yet unified the north. In the eyes of many people, the true overlord of the north was not Cao Cao, but rather Yuan Shao, who was entrenched in Hebei. Whether it was in terms of family background or reputation, Yuan Shao was the only candidate for the position of northern overlord... Cao Cao? Well, this person is indeed not bad, but compared to Yuan Shao, there is still a certain gap.

  Perhaps we should reconsider who can save the Han Dynasty between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.

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  Unconsciously, the snow outside the house grew smaller and gradually came to a stop.

  Two knights walked into the house and whispered two sentences in Wen Ping's ear. Wen Ping nodded, walked to Pang Ji's side and said: "Mr. Yuan An, the snow has stopped, we can hurry on our way!"

  "Oh, okay, let's get going then."

  Pang Ji stood up and saw the young man immediately come forward and put a cloak on him.

  He walked shoulder to shoulder with Sima Hui, but when he reached the gate, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

  "Little friend, is your name Cao Peng?"

  Cao Peng also recovered his spirits at this time and hastily got up to answer: "My humble name is not worth mentioning, I don't know what instructions Mr. Yuan An has?"

  Wang Meng had already told him about Pang Ji's background, so Cao Peng naturally didn't dare to be negligent either.

  Pang Ji smiled slightly, "At such a young age, your experience is not common... Not bad, not bad! How old are you this year?"

  "Back to childhood! The young man is already thirteen and will be fourteen after the New Year!"

  "Ah, all right, all right... Cao Peng, where are you going?"

  Cao Peng said calmly: "The young master followed his parents to Jiuyang and went to join his sister."

  "Judging from your accent, are you a local?"

  "Yes, the young man is from Nanyang Commandery."

  Cao Peng didn't say he was from Zhongyang Town, otherwise Pang Ji would have asked him. Since he went to Jiyang from Zhongyang, why did he take a detour via Bijiang?

  He wasn't worried that Pang Ji would hand them over to Zhang Hua, but this sense of caution was necessary.

  After all, Liu Biao and Zhang Yi are now allies and will not turn against each other for the sake of this one family. So Cao Peng's answer was also very skillful. I just didn't say specifically where I'm from, I only said I'm a person from Nanyang County... anyway, this accent can't be changed.

  "Where is your sister's home in Jinyang?"

  Wen Ping suddenly spoke up, his voice low and stern.

  At this time, Cao Ju's couple had been frightened silly, who would have dared to answer.

  Wang Meng and his son could only stand respectfully on the side.

  Cao Peng said: "My elder sister married into a family in Deng Village, Jiuyang."

  "Ji Yang Deng Village?"

  Wen Ping was taken aback, "So you're a clansman of General Deng Ai."

  He didn't bother with Cao Peng again, his gaze shifted and fell on Wang Meng's father and son beside him.

  "That man has mastered a good martial art, why doesn't he join the army and serve the country?"

  It turned out that he had taken a liking to Wang Meng.

  Wang Meng was taken aback and hastily cupped his hands, just as he was thinking of a suitable response, when Wen Pin continued: "If you want to join the army, come find me in Xiangyang.

  My name is Wen Pin...

  "Or you can go directly to Xinye County and find General Deng Ji. Just say I recommended you, and General Deng will definitely treat you well."

  Having said that, Wen Pin hung up his cloak and strode away.

  The young man behind Pang Ji stared at Cao Peng and said, "Hey, I'm Pang Lin, I will never lose to you!"

  Cao Peng didn't mind at all, and gave a slight smile towards the young man without saying anything.

  Simahui looked at him and still had a gentle expression, nodded, and walked out of the room with Pangji.

  Immediately afterwards, a noisy sound came from outside the house.

  The sound of horseshoes echoes, the wheels rumble...

  After a while, it became quiet outside the house.

  Zhang pulled Cao Peng's hand and walked to the door, looking out. The small courtyard of the post station was in a mess.

  Sigh

  Cao Peng felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders and let out a long sigh of relief.

  "Dad, mom, uncle... they've left, and this charcoal fire is burning brightly."

  "Why don't we rest here for a night and set off at dawn? At dawn, we'll be in Yangjia Town, where we can buy an ox cart."

  He didn't care, but Zhang and Cao both sat down on the ground with a thud.

  What's with those people just now?

  Cao Peng actually sat with Pang Ji and chatted freely?

  If this gets out, it's all over!

  Cao Peng's gaze was clearly different.

  Wang Meng suddenly went over and grabbed Cao Peng's neck, "You kid, really... what you just said, who did you learn it from? Do you know who Pang Ji is? If you had angered him just now, he would have killed you a hundred times easier than killing a chicken."

  "Uncle, if Pongyuan An is so easily enraged, he doesn't deserve to be the second-in-command of the Lu Men."

  Wang Meng heard this and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  At first, Cao Peng's words sounded a bit arrogant, but after careful consideration, they seemed reasonable.

  Gentleman!

  What is a celebrity?

  It's not just about having extensive knowledge, but also having a extraordinary vision, and an air of dignity and elegance that ordinary people can't match.

  This nourishing qi skill is a compulsory course for famous scholars.

  A true gentleman remains calm and composed even when faced with extreme pressure. If one easily loses their temper, they are merely an ordinary scholar, no matter how great their talent may be, they will never accomplish great things.

  Lu Men Er Pang, how could he be a narrow-minded person?

  Five people sat around the fire pit, and the cold wind outside seemed less fierce.

  Cao Peng is really tired!

  He leaned against his mother's bosom and thought of having a good sleep.

  But the brief confrontation with Pang Ji and Sima Hui just now had left him exhilarated. His brain was in a state of extreme excitement, to the point where he couldn't fall asleep for a long time even when he was in Zhang's arms.

  The wind has stopped, and the snow has also stopped!

  Just as Cao Peng was feeling drowsy and somewhat tired, a sound of wheels suddenly came from outside the house.

  Wang Meng sprang up alertly and grasped his iron fork.

  "This is still keeping people awake..."

  Cao Ju couldn't help but complain in a low voice, following behind Wang Meng to outside the house.

  In the small courtyard of the post station, I heard a horse carriage.

  Two knights on horseback bowed and said in a low voice: "Mr. Sima asked us to come ahead and give this carriage to your son as a gift for his travels. The master has a message: if your son is free, he can go to Xiangyang Tanxi. Just report the master's name, and you will be able to find... The master also said: please take care of yourselves."

  Wang Meng hastily expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Mr. Yuan An! Thank you, Mr. De Cao!"

  The knight didn't say another word and rode off on his horse.

  Looking at the carriage stopped in the courtyard, Wang Meng and Cao Qu were stunned for half a day.

  "Congratulations, younger brother."

  Wang Meng was the first to wake up and smiled: "Ah Fu has such insight, obviously he has been recognized by Mr. Yuan An, his future achievements will be boundless."

  Cao Ju's face was dull and expressionless, and it took him a long time to murmur: "Is this for me?"

  "Haha, it's not for you, it's for Ah Fu!"

  "Ah Fu, is he my son?"

  Cao Ju was now overjoyed to the extreme, so much so that he became somewhat incoherent in his speech.

  "If it weren't for your son, whose son would it be?"

  Wang Meng also smiled and said: "I would have liked him to be my son, unfortunately, I don't have that good fortune..."

  "Ah Fu is my son! Ah Fu is my son!"

  Cao Quan laughed maniacally, but two lines of hot tears flowed out with his laughter.

  "My son, you've made it... I knew it all along, my son is no ordinary person, my son has made a name for himself!"

  Cao Peng leaned against his mother, watching Cao Jin's crazy and absurd behavior with a mix of laughter and tears, and his eyes couldn't help but get a little wet too! This world is so pitiful for parents. Thinking back to when Cao Peng was ill and had an eccentric personality, he didn't know how many secret tears Cao Jin had shed.

  Which parent does not hope their child will become a dragon?

  But often times, disappointment outweighs hope.

  Now, Cao Peng has gained the appreciation of people like Pang Ji, undoubtedly opening a door that Cao Quan dared not even think about in the past.

  The road to success is endless!

  Cao Peng suddenly had an idea: if he wanted to change his fate, he still needed to accumulate wealth and then make a big move. But perhaps there was a shortcut?

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