Chapter 53: Who Can Be The General Under Cao Gong's Command?

  The alliance leader 123a456 generously rewarded me, and I added another chapter especially to show gratitude!

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  Skilled in martial arts and medicine.

  This sentence does not mean that a good martial artist is necessarily a good doctor. It means that in their long-term martial arts career, they each have their own way of examining themselves. Tempering the body through hard training, bumps and bruises are inevitable, and unknowingly, they also develop this ability.

  Cao Peng's injury looks very serious.

  His back was swollen like a steamed bun, with a high blood clot that shocked people at first sight.

  However, after examining Cao Peng's body, Dian Wei unexpectedly found that the situation was not as bad as he thought. Due to his rebirth and practicing Taiji for health, combining the Eight Pieces of Brocade with the Eight Character True Words to strengthen his Qi and blood and internal organs, Cao Peng had a self-regulating ability in his body.

  Xiahou Lan's boundary was just a simple bone change, compared to Wei Yan, he was still one level worse.

  The two silver spears struck Cao Peng's body, but the power was largely offset by the first knife. So Cao Peng's injury belonged to external trauma, not internal injury. It looked very serious, but in fact it was just a temporary loss of consciousness after being hit by Xiahou Lan...

  "Xiahou Lan, do you have a golden wound?"

  Dian Wei picked up Cao Peng's short sword, heated it over the fire and wiped it clean.

  Xiahou Lan felt a little guilty and hurriedly stepped forward to answer, "I have the best golden ointment here."

  As he spoke, he took out a palm-sized ceramic jar from his pocket and handed it to Dianwei.

  Dian Wei took it over, poured out a black medicinal pellet the size of a dove's egg from the ceramic pot, smelled it, and suddenly showed a look of appreciation on his face.

  "Great job!"

  "This was the golden creation obtained by the teacher from Zuo Xianweng when he was about to set out."

  “Left Immortal?” Dian Wei was taken aback, looking at Xia Houlan with a puzzled expression. However, he didn't ask further and instead used his short sword to lightly scrape the blood scab on Cao Peng's body. A dark red clot of blood flowed out from the knife wound. Cao Peng's body visibly trembled. Dian Wei pressed down on Cao Peng's body and made two more cuts, clearing away the clotted blood. Only then did he put the golden ointment in his mouth to chew it up, applying it to the knife wound... The scab, which had resembled a steamed bun, was now significantly reduced in size. Dian Wei let out a sigh of relief, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders.

  "General Dian, Ah Fu..."

  "Generally, there's no big problem." Dian Wei stood up and returned the bandage to Xiahou Lan. On his dark and robust face, a hint of a smile appeared, "This kid must have practiced some kind of kung fu, not only is his energy and blood vigorous, but his internal organs are also very strong, should be no problem."

  Wei Yan also let out a sigh of relief.

  "Who is your master?"

  "Returning to the words of Hui Dian, in the end, I will follow Tong Yuan."

  "Tong Yuan?" Dian Wei's expression changed to one of surprise, "Could it be that Tong Yuan, the Spear King who is as famous as Wang Yue and Wang Ziqi, the Sword Kings?"

  "Does the Imperial Censor also know the name of the family teacher?"

  Dian Wei smiled and said: "Wang Zishi's disciple Shi Ah is now serving under Cao Gong's account, and he is also the swordsmanship teacher of the second young master. How could I not know Tong Yuan's name?"

  However, he immediately revealed a strange expression and looked up and down at Xia Houlan, "But your skills are somewhat lacking... Shi Ah's skills are extraordinary, if it were just a spar, I'm not even sure I'd be his match."

  In short, if it were a real fight, Shi Ah wouldn't be Tian Wei's match.

  Xiahou Lan's face turned red, and he said in a low voice: "Actually, I'm just a nominal disciple of Tong Shifu. Tong Shifu had said that my talent was difficult to cultivate, and he didn't want to accept me at first... The disciples of Tong Shifu, including myself, grew up together since childhood, so I begged him persistently. Tong Shifu couldn't bear the persistent begging of my brother, so he allowed me to study with him. However, Tong Shifu's attention was all focused on my brother, and I..."

  Dian Wei's expression changed to one of sudden realization, "No wonder, I said that Tong Yuan was too famous, how could he not even seriously teach his apprentices? Right, looking at you, you should have been in the army for a long time. Although your martial arts skills are not impressive, you can be a decent commander of a thousand men, why are you just a military marquis?"

  Return to the Imperial Academy, and in the end, I will follow the original intention of the White Horse Temple.

  "Ah?" Tian Wei was taken aback.

  During the Three Kingdoms period, there were several elite troops.

  Liu Bei's elite White Ears Army was established based on the Dan Yang Army; after Liu Bei took over Xichuan, there was also a branch of the Wu Dang Flying Army, which excelled at mountain warfare. Cao Cao's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is currently still in formation. Yuan Shao's Vanguard Camp was disbanded due to General Kou Yi being unruly and killed by Yuan Shao, but he soon established the Great Halberd Soldiers, although they have yet to take shape. Apart from these, there are also Lü Bu's eight hundred Iron Clad Warriors under his command in Xuzhou, known as the invincible force of the world; while the White Horse Volunteers belong to Gongsun Zan of Youzhou and can be considered an elite cavalry.

  Unexpectedly, Xia Houlan turned out to be a white horse hero!

  "Why did you come under Yuan's command?"

  "Last year, General Gongsun and Yuan Shao clashed at White Horse, where Yu Fang was defeated. I was originally the vanguard of Yu Fang's army, but because we were unsuccessful in our first battle, General Gongsun wanted to punish us. My brother was also serving under Yu Fang at White Horse, so he sent word to me, and I escaped that night...I wandered for half a year, arriving in Luoyang last August. It happened that General Xiahou was recruiting soldiers, so I joined his army."

  So that's how it is...

  Dian Wei nodded slightly, indicating understanding.

  After the three sat down beside the bonfire, Wei Yan still seemed somewhat displeased with Xiahou Lan, but his hostility appeared to have lessened considerably.

  Dian Wei asked again: "I remember Yuan Yan stationed on the east bank of Yu Shui, why are you appearing here?"

  Xiahou Lan heard and asked, couldn't help but smile bitterly.

  "Yesterday, Zhang Boren suddenly rebelled, and General Yuan Rang immediately reacted, directing the army to prepare to rescue the lord. Unexpectedly, the vanguard was disrupted by the routed soldiers, and General Yuan Rang was powerless to turn the tide. Under General Xiahou's command, most of the troops were from Qingzhou. At that time, after the defeat, the Qingzhou soldiers followed the routed soldiers in looting, with a tendency towards mutiny. I was dispersed at that moment, and somehow ended up on the west bank of the Yu River, where I clashed with the rebel army several times..."

  Dian Wei's face suddenly turned very ugly.

  "Has Qingzhou's army rebelled?" He hastily asked: "How is our lord's situation?"

  "This... later on, it won't be too clear." Xiahou Lan continued: "By the time Mo Jiang reacted and wanted to kill his way back to the east bank, the rebel army had already sealed off the banks of Yu Shui. Zhang Bo Ran personally led the great army, stationed on the east bank of Yu Shui, and was heavily guarded.

  At last he tried several times to charge forward, but unfortunately the rebel army was too numerous...

  "Last night at midnight, I wanted to cross the river for the last time and was discovered by Zhang Bojian's son Zhang Suo's troops. They chased and killed me all the way. I was also in a panic and didn't choose a path, plus it was dark and couldn't see the situation around me, so I ran here. Originally, I still wanted to think about how to kill my way back, but unexpectedly saw the young master, thinking he was a rebel scout, so... Dian Xiaowei, I really didn't intentionally want to harm the young master."

  Xiahou Lan's words were laced with a hint of pleading.

  He escaped from Baima Yi's escape and could not stay in Hebei, so he went to Cao Cao.

  Who would have thought that the defeat in Wan City would actually injure Cao Peng. Xiahou Lan still doesn't know Cao Peng's true identity, but seeing Dian Wei treat him with such importance, he assumes Cao Peng is no ordinary person. Moreover, since Cao Peng shares the same surname as Cao Cao, Xiahou Lan thinks he must be a relative of Cao Cao's family.

  If it's true, he'll have a hard time under Cao Cao's command...

  Dian Wei waved his hand, "It's not your fault at this time... Wen Chang, don't be angry anymore. Ah Fu is safe and sound, he just fainted temporarily. I estimate that after today, he will wake up. Everyone will serve under the master's account in the future, so don't be petty."

  Wei Yan nodded reluctantly.

  It's all just a misunderstanding, and it's really hard to blame Xiahou Lan for it.

  Dian Wei was now clearly in command as the highest-ranking of the three.

  "Let's prepare some food first, Ah Fu will need some nourishment after waking up."

  Dian Wei gave a loud order and Wei Yan and Xiahou Lan immediately sprang into action.

  The tableware is ready, and the food that Wei Yan has just hunted down doesn't need any trouble. Xiahou Lan obviously wants to get along with Wei Yan, so he takes the initiative to handle the ingredients. It can be seen that he is quite experienced. He cleans the grass snake, uses a wooden stick to pierce it from the snake's mouth, and roasts it over an open flame. Then, holding two rabbits, he cleans their fur and internal organs by the well.

  Dian Wei's heart was heavy with worry, and he stood silently by, lost in thought.

  Inside the house, a savory aroma of roasted meat wafted through the air. Wei Yan and Xiahou Lan were busy preparing food, while the three of them sat by the bonfire, none speaking a word.

  "Xiahou!"

  "Will be in..."

  "Is the rebellion of the Qingzhou soldiers serious?"

  Xiahou Lan said in a low voice: "Judging from the situation at that time, it was indeed quite serious."

  "So it seems... is our lord in danger?"

  Dian Wei's words had barely left his mouth when Xiahou Lan and Wei Yan couldn't help but change their expressions.

  Yes, if the Qingzhou soldiers were to rebel, then Cao Cao, who had escaped from the west bank, would certainly face even greater danger. In case... The three of them did not dare to think further and looked at each other in dismay.

  "You're really worrying about nothing!"

  A low and weak voice suddenly came over.

  Wei Yan turned his head and shouted in surprise: "Ah Fu!"

  Just now Cao Peng, who was still unconscious, somehow woke up at some point.

  Zheng was struggling to sit up... Dian Wei hastily ran over and grabbed his arm, "Wawa, how did you get up?"

  At the same time, secretly astonished in his heart.

  According to Di Wei's opinion, Cao Peng will not wake up until nightfall at least.

  Unexpectedly, after only half a day, he woke up... Earlier, Dian Wei had felt Cao Peng's vigorous energy. Although his body was somewhat weak, this energy was very strong. Strong energy, then internal organs are strong; internal organs are strong, then kidney yuan is sufficient, and there will be no worries about life and death.

  What kind of kung fu has this kid been practicing?

  Cao Peng's skeleton seemed to have fallen apart, his back was in agony, burning fiercely as if being roasted.

  He slowly got up and said to Dianwei: "Black Big, don't worry. Although the Qingzhou soldiers are in chaos, they will not threaten Lord Cao's life."

  "Oh?"

  "Xiahou Yuan is a big fool, he's good at fighting, but when it comes to governing the army, he's far from being competent. In Cao Gong's camp, if we talk about strict governance, there are only four people who can be considered formidable... The rest of the people may be good at defense or attack, but they can't handle everything alone, and they're not the kind of talent that makes a great general."

  Cao Peng's face was still somewhat dispirited, but his words were full of energy.

  Dian Wei knew that the doll was fine and just needed some rest to recover.

  After listening to Cao Peng's words, he couldn't help but feel a little curious.

  "Doll, you said there are four people under Master's account who can be considered great generals. May I ask who those four people are?"

  "My brother-in-law taught me: the six qualities are wisdom, integrity, benevolence, bravery, and strictness. It sounds easy to achieve, but in reality... Cao Gong's account, Yi Lang Cao Ren can be a great general; Yingchuan Taishou, Dianjun Xiaohou Yuan, three days 500, ten days 1000, ordered the troops to fight to the death, can be a great general; Assistant General Xu Huan, simple and cautious, often far away from the enemy, first consider whether it is possible to win, and then go to war, pursue and compete for benefits, soldiers have no time to eat, can be a great general. These three people are all capable of dominating one side. Apart from these, there is also Pingwu Xiaowei Yu Jin, who governs the army strictly, makes generals and soldiers sacrifice their lives, military discipline is strict, knows the light and heavy... can also be a great general."

  Cao Peng smiled and said: "I remember that this time Pingxu school lieutenant, seems also followed the army to come."

  Dian Wei couldn't help but be surprised, looking at Cao Peng, and couldn't help asking: "Ah Fu, who is your brother-in-law?"

  Cao Peng's face sank and he didn't respond.

  Wei Yan whispered two sentences in Wei's ear, and Wei immediately became furious.

  "Huang Xiaoxiao is jealous of talented people and resents capable ones... He's not a good son... Ah Fu, don't worry, auspicious people have heavenly protection, your brother-in-law will definitely be fine."

  But Cao Peng smiled coldly, "Hei Da Ge, don't worry about my affairs for now, think carefully about how to get out of this predicament."

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