Chapter 12: Thorny Sun Deng Village (2/2)

  The fleet has passed through Yiqiuju and will soon see the outline of Ping County.

  Simazhui and Pangji sat for a long time, then got down from the carriage. Wenpin immediately ordered someone to lead two horses over and helped the two men mount them.

  In the air, there is a lingering chill of snow.

  This crisp air makes people feel refreshed and invigorated, and their spirits can't help but be lifted.

  "De cao, you seem to be convinced!"

  Pang Ji and Sima Hui rode side by side, smiling and saying: "But thinking carefully, that young Cao's words do make some sense."

  Simahui said: "In Mr. Yuanan's heart, he is also somewhat in favor of it."

  "Uh, this..."

  Pang Ji looked at Sima Hui and saw that Sima Hui was still calm and composed, with a warm gaze, and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  Simarui didn't say a word either, his mouth corners slightly curled up, revealing a gentle arc.

  As for Cao Peng's views, Sima Hui and Pang Ji didn't show any expression on their faces, but they were deeply moved in their hearts.

  Actually, it's not that they have a narrow vision, but rather the current situation is indeed unclear.

  Cao Cao may have claimed the legitimate name of serving the Emperor, but in the hearts of scholars and gentlemen, especially those from aristocratic families, there was still some resistance towards him. On one hand, Cao Cao's origin was indeed inferior to that of Yuan Shao; on the other hand, his execution of Bian Rang during his time in Yan Province had touched a raw nerve for many people. Who was Bian Rang? He was a renowned representative of the scholar-gentry class in the late Eastern Han dynasty.

  He is of an unconventional and unbridled personality, with a writing style that is bold and unrestrained...

  Some people even say that he is one of the few masters in the world after Cai Yong and Cai Bojie.

  Here is the translation:

  It's just that this guy was killed by Cao Cao... which led to the outbreak of the Yan Province Rebellion after Bian Rang's death, and Lü Bu took advantage of the situation to seize control of Yan Province, resulting in the three battles of Puyang. The once-thriving Yan Province was left scarred and battered. Later, Cao Cao had no choice but to shift his focus to Yu Province, partly to avoid the resentment of the Yan Province aristocracy, and also because the situation in Yu Province was relatively stable. However, even after he arrived in Yu Province, the impact of killing Bian Rang could not be eliminated for a time.

  So many people, especially scholars, when mentioning Cao Cao, naturally produce a feeling of disgust.

  Sima Hui and Cao Cao had no direct contact, what he knew about Cao Cao was mostly from others' mouths, how could he see clearly?

  Even if it's Pang Ji, who had a positive encounter with Cao Cao, this preconceived notion would also make him feel resentful.

  In terms of innate ability, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were indeed worlds apart.

  But today Cao Peng came up with 'ten wins and ten losses', and on the basis of the events of the Eastern Han dynasty's vassals attacking Dong Zhuo, he refuted Yuan Shao's body without leaving a whole skin.

  Maybe someone else wouldn't even care about what Cao Peng said.

  Ke Si Ma Hui and Pang Ji were not ordinary people after all. After a moment's thought, they also felt that Cao Peng's words were not nonsense.

  Maybe we should pay more attention to Cao Cao?

  "De Cao, what are your plans this time you go back?"

  "Hmm... I think I'll return home and take on apprentices!"

  Pang Ji was taken aback and said in a low voice, "What, are you going to refuse Jing Sheng's recruitment?"

  Simu Hui nodded, "Actually, I've been considering this issue all along. The current situation is too chaotic, and if I join in at this time, I'm afraid I'll get entangled in right and wrong. Liu Jingzhou this person..."

  He said this and looked around in both directions.

  Because of his and Pang Ji's identities being out in the open, Wen Ping didn't follow too closely, only bringing people to protect them from behind.

  Simahui said in a low voice: "I have always felt that Liu Jingzhou, although with a loud name and the reputation of eight Guo, is also a relative of the Han imperial family, born noble. However, he is suspicious and likes to talk idly. He has his own ideas and guards himself, but lacks the ambition for the four directions, I'm afraid he is not the best candidate to achieve great things."

  This guy is suspicious and likes to boast, and has no enterprising spirit.

  These three points are barely enough to conquer the world... If it weren't for Liu Biao's somewhat false reputation and being a relative of the Han imperial family, I'm afraid he wouldn't even be able to sit stably in Jingzhou.

  Pang Ji did not comment.

  Simay Hui can comment on Liu Biao because he is a famous scholar in the countryside and doesn't need to worry too much; but Pang Ji is different, at least for now, Liu Biao is still his master. As a vassal, it's not good to talk too much about the right and wrong of the master's house. If the master is a wise person, that's fine. But if the master... didn't Sima Hui say so? Liu Biao is suspicious and jealous! Just these four words are enough to make Pang Ji shut up.

  "Accepting apprentices and teaching them is also great. I am a person of noble character and high moral integrity, able to obtain talented individuals and teach them, which is also a great pleasure."

  "De Cao, if you're determined to teach me, I have another request. You also know that I have two sons, and Pang Lin is still young. My eldest son, Shi Yuan, has already come of age. Would you be willing to take him under your wing and discipline him? The child has talent and a good deal of cleverness. However, his temperament is rather unruly, and he needs someone to guide him."

  If Cao Peng were here, he would probably be shocked.

  What's wrong?

  In the Three Kingdoms, how many 'Shiyuan' are there? Or to put it another way, apart from Mr. Feng Yu, is there anyone else who dares to be called 'Shiyuan'?

  He had never heard of Pang Ji's name, but he knew Mr. Feng Chou.

  This Pang Ji, is actually Pang Tong's father?

  Simahui smiled slightly, "Shi Yuan's talent, I've also heard of it long ago."

  Mr. Yuan is too polite, if Mr. doesn't mind Huizai's shallow learning, let him come over... Ah, in the third year of Chuping, before Mr. Jun Gong passed away, he ordered his second son to pay homage to me. It's just that at that time I was traveling all over the world and couldn't teach well. It's a good thing that Shi Yuan is coming over, and there can also be a companion."

  "Are you referring to Zhuge Liang, the second son of Zhuge Gui?"

  "Does the teacher also know this child?"

  "Hah, how could I not know!"

  Pang Ji smiled and clasped his hands in congratulations: "Although Zhuge Liang is young, he has considerable talent.

  "De's moral character was evident from the start, and he obtained this talented individual, which is indeed a blessing for Jingzhou... Ah, with this son around, it can actually suppress the arrogance of that dog's son."

  At the end of Jian'an 1, on the way to Xiangyang.

  The future great Mr. Shuijing has decided to accept apprentices and pass on his skills.

  It was on this day that the equally famous Wu Long Feng Yu, even more welcome than Master Shui Jing himself, surrendered to the Shui Jing Sect.

  This year, Zhuge Kongming, also known as Sleeping Dragon, was only fifteen years old.

  This year, Feng Chongyuan Pang Tong was just over twenty years old...

  But nobody knew that in Sima Hui's heart, there was still hope to take on another student.

  On that snowy night, the frail young man who was talking loudly outside Yangqu Town left a deep impression on Sima Hui. However, Sima Hui still had some doubts...

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  Achoo!

  Cao Peng sat in the carriage and let out a loud sneeze.

  This horse-drawn carriage is very comfortable to ride in. The interior is fully equipped, especially with that white wolf skin pad underfoot, it feels extremely comfortable.

  With Sima Hui's gift of a horse-drawn carriage, traveling on the road became much more convenient and relaxed.

  Two roads to walk, which can be compared with the comfort of taking a car? Wang Meng is a hunter, but after all, he was once the leader of the Yellow Turbans. The horse pulling the cart is not a good horse, but it's suitable for pulling carts. Wang Meng has ridden the most violent horses, so dealing with this mediocre horse is no problem at all.

  He and Wang Mai were in charge of driving, sometimes Cao Ju would also come out to replace them.

  If we miss the accommodation, we will camp directly in the wild. Anyway, there are two hunters with us, so we don't have to worry about having nothing to eat. Jingzhou may not have good public security like "no closed doors at night and no picking up lost items on the road", but along this journey, everything has been safe and sound, without encountering any trouble.

  "Good brother, Ah Fu's physique is quite good, he should train properly."

  Wang Meng now looks at Cao Peng's eyes, obviously different from before.

  This child is no ordinary child, that's a prodigy who even dares to criticize Mr. Yuan An, and will definitely achieve great things in the future.

  I've spent half my life drifting, been a counter-revolutionary, killed people...

  But overall, nothing big has been done. Maybe this life will have to pass by in such a muddled way! As for myself, it doesn't matter, but Wang Meng does not want his son to follow the same path as himself. Speaking of martial arts? Wang Meng is also clear about his own abilities. A bottle that's not full, half a bottle that's empty. Dealing with seven or eight ordinary people is no problem, but if he were to encounter an expert, it would be more bad than good.

  Now, Cao Peng let him see another hope.

  If Cao Peng can rise up in the future, as his brother Wang Mai will also benefit.

  We can't say Wang Meng is a pragmatic person! As parents, they always hope their children will have a good start in life.

  Wang Mai was quite obvious, with a somewhat flattering tone. His kung fu was good, but his head wasn't very clear. Without someone smart leading the way, he's probably limited in what he can achieve even if he does manage to make a name for himself...

  In fact, Cao Peng didn't know that Wang Mai was actually a remarkable figure in history and left behind a famous name.

  But he came out too late!

  At nearly seventy years of age, he followed Zhong Hui on the campaign against Shu Han, serving as vanguard and, along with General Who Assists the Army Huangfu Jie, broke out from Fushan and advanced directly to Chengdu...

  But it only goes this far, and there is no other record of it.

  From this perspective, Wang Meng was not worrying for nothing: Wang's life had been tortuous and difficult!

  "A Fu, you should eat more, otherwise how can you grow stronger?"

  Looking at Cao Peng's pale and weak appearance, Wang Meng couldn't help but feel anxious.

  Take another look at our own precious son, two large pancakes and half a rabbit have already entered his belly, but he still doesn't stop eating.

  Cao Ju was also worried, he could see it now, his own precious son, not an ordinary person, but the hope of his whole family.

  "Son, eat some more!"

  Cao Peng felt bitter in his heart... He too wanted to eat more, but he really couldn't swallow it!

  His body is really too poor.

  It's probably not something that will take effect in a short period of time if you want to cultivate it.

  This road is long and winding, and I still need to search for a good long time... The Long March of ten thousand miles has not even taken the first step, and I need to work harder.

  "Alright, let's set off after our rest!"

  Perhaps it was his son who gave Cao Jie more confidence, and when he spoke, his tone also became more confident.

  "Let's not rest today... Hurry up, we can reach Deng Village by dawn tomorrow. Whatever it is, let's talk about it when we get to Deng Village."

  Wang Meng naturally agreed, and Zhang didn't have much of an opinion either.

  Then everyone got on the horse carriage, Wang Meng and Cao Jiu were in charge of driving the horses, while Zhang's wife took care of the two children inside the carriage.

  Wang bought nothing to worry about, so after getting on the car, he soon opened his mouth and snored loudly, sleeping soundly. But Cao Peng had something on his mind! Nor did he know what it would be like after arriving in Deng Village? Also, he still had to pick up the kung fu that he had abandoned for many years...

  Nor does one know how much time is left for oneself.

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