Days passed like beans. Cao Cao had not returned to his residence since he returned to Xudu. It was not that he did not want to, but how could he order the army of more than 100,000 troops in an instant? Moreover, war would eventually lead to death. Although Cao Cao did not personally implement a series of reorganizing the army and appeasing and sympathizing measures, as the leader of the Yanzhou government army, he could not carry out the general policy without Cao Cao's approval. After several days of continuous work, Cao Cao was able to return to his residence and spend some time with his family.
He did not make any big movements. Cao Cao quietly returned to the mansion. Under his instructions, the servants did not alert anyone. After returning to the mansion, the first thing Cao Cao did was to go to the residence of Lady Ding in the backyard. Cao Cao was very dependent and respectful towards this first wife. When he walked into the garden where Lady Ding lived, he saw a clear lake in front of him. There were water and reeds in the middle of the lake, and there were some floating flowers that swayed gently with the fish in the water. It was really beautiful.
Cao Cao stood in the courtyard and looked around silently for a while. Suddenly, he heard a surprised "Yi" sound from behind him. After turning around, it was indeed Madam Ding who had come out of the room. Cao Cao's face revealed a rare smile and said,"How is Madam?"
"When did husband return?" After the shock, Madam Ding hurriedly ordered her maids to fetch water. Cao Cao held Madam Ding's hand and walked to the lake. He smiled and replied,"I left at Chen and only wanted to give Furen a surprise, so I didn't send anyone to spread the news.”Madam Ding shook her head and smiled,"You're already so old, but your mouth is still so slippery."”
Cao Cao laughed out loud." Madam, you're wrong. We're in the prime of our lives. How can we be old?"”Madam Ding shook her head and smiled.”
Cao Cao slowly nodded his head, remaining silent for a moment before saying,"Zixiu, these few days…What have you done?" Madam Ding felt strange when she heard this." I didn't do anything big. It's just that I wake up early every morning to practice martial arts, but the things I practice are different from before. I don't know who told me to wake up early in the morning, but I'll wear heavy things all over my body and run around everywhere. In my spare time, I'll either play with my younger brothers or read some books. It seems to be some military books or the like. I can't remember too clearly.”
Cao Cao was silent for a while before he suddenly said,""Madam, our son has grown up…" "What's wrong with you?" Didn't Zixiu already have a crown?”Cao Cao's deep gaze was fixed on the fish in the lake. He gently touched his heart and said,"When I say grow up, I mean here."
Madam Ding was silent for a moment before she said,"Husband, Zixiu is a child who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He may look cold on the outside, but deep down, he respects you as his father. Even if he were to exchange his life for yours, I believe that he would definitely protect you with his own life.”Cao Cao nodded lightly and said,"I've always known this." It was just that this child was still too immature in the past and did not think much of some of my methods. However, the world today is not a peaceful and happy world. Extraordinary principles should be followed by extraordinary actions.'This child didn't seem to understand at first, but recently, he had a vague understanding.”"According to what you said, I also feel that Zixiu has been different from the past few days…"
Cao Cao laughed and replied," So you've noticed it too, Madam. I knew it. My son is definitely not a mediocre and pedantic person. He will come to his senses sooner or later." Now, the time has come for this child to show off his ambitions. After the battle of Wan City, I have made up my mind to let Zi Xiu come to the central army to study the military and political affairs.”Madam Ding sighed when she heard this." I think it's time to choose a good daughter-in-law…"
Hearing this, Cao Cao was stunned, but then he laughed out loud and said,"If he isn't anxious, why should we be anxious? A real man should put the world first. Madam, are you afraid that our son will not be able to find a woman in the future?”"There are three ways to be unfilial," Madam Ding said dejectedly. This child has never cared about his own matters. Cao Cao waved his hand casually and said leisurely,"This matter is not urgent. I have already entered the palace yesterday to report to the emperor. I will temporarily confer Zixiu the title of Cavalry Lieutenant and let him train well in the army. In the future, when I find an opportunity to let Zixiu establish military achievements, I will report to the emperor and build a mansion for my son. When the time comes, it will be time for him to form his own branch and display his grand ambitions.”Hearing this, Madam Ding couldn't help but turn her head and carefully examine Cao Cao. It turned out that he, who had always been busy with political affairs and military affairs, had never forgotten his child for a moment.
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"Ah, I'm exhausted!" Cao Ang collapsed in the courtyard, gasping for breath. In the past few days, what Cao Ang had done the most was to adapt to and train his new body. To be honest, Cao Ang's physical quality was indeed very good. Compared to the previous body, his physical fitness was much stronger. It seemed that the original owner of this body had a very good foundation. When he was in Wancheng, Cao Ang didn't feel it because he had just recovered from a serious illness.
In order to completely understand and adapt to this body, Cao Ang had been exercising thoroughly every day for the past few days. He ran with weights, did push-ups, and did sit-ups. He also used the stone slab to expand his chest, push his chest, and do biceps exercises. One had to admit that Cao Ang's body was really tough!
" However, this is only to train my physique. I have never even touched a sword, spear, or halberd, let alone know how to do it," Cao Ang thought with some distress. He knew that if he wanted to smoothly integrate into this era and live a stable life, with his current physical fitness, it would be absolutely no problem for him to fight ordinary people! However, it would be a little too mysterious if he went to the battlefield. It was not bad for him to know about historical events and the personalities of the people in the late Han and Three Kingdoms period just because he was a later generation. He did study this period of history quite thoroughly because of his hobby, but this did not mean that he could predict everything in this era. Moreover, due to his current status, he would be facing the top figures of this era in the future. Ancient people and modern people might have different perspectives and ways of thinking, but the difference in thinking had no effect on human intelligence. Who said that modern people were definitely smarter than ancient people?
Therefore, the first priority for Cao Ang was to adapt and learn. At least in terms of understanding and learning choices, he had the advantage of thinking beyond the future. Therefore, what he needed to do now was to adapt to the lifestyle of the Han Dynasty while learning to arm himself.
Given the current situation, he decided to start with military affairs. He could find the methods and knowledge of military affairs from the books, but what about martial arts? There was no doubt that although the real Cao Ang was not very brave, just based on this body, at least his martial skills were not bad. However, he had only taken over his physical body.
"No! I have to find someone to teach me!" Cao Ang, who was lying in the garden, suddenly got up after a good rest and made this decision. With his identity as a martial artist, it should not be a problem for him to learn martial arts from him. The problem was who to find?
As far as Cao Ang knew, in terms of martial arts, the most powerful people under Cao Cao were his two bodyguards, Dian Wei and Xu Chu. However, the two of them were Cao Cao's personal guards and protected him all day long. There should not be much hope of learning martial arts from them.
After much thought, Cao Ang could only set his sights on Xiahou Dun. Putting aside the quality of Xiahou Dun's martial arts, he was at least his uncle. Regardless of status or relationship, he was a more suitable candidate. It could be seen that Xiahou Dun loved and admired Cao Ang. Learning from him should be a good choice.
Thinking of this, Cao Ang no longer hesitated. After washing up carefully, Cao Ang rode to Xiahou Dun's residence under Yang Yuan's guidance. Along the way, Yang Yuan started talking again. He spoke endlessly, which made Cao Ang impatient, but he had no choice but to endure it. After all, he was practically blind in Xu City. Having such a follower would be useful.
"Eldest Young Master, why are you in such a hurry to go to General Xia Hou's residence? What is so important?”Although he knew he shouldn't ask, seeing Cao Ang's expression as he was still hurrying on his horse, Yang Yuan surprisingly asked boldly. Cao Ang rolled his eyes at Yang Yuan and said,"It's a life-threatening matter! What do you care?"
"Something fatal?" Yang Yuan chuckled when he heard this." Young Master sure knows how to joke. In Xudu City, who can control Young Master's life?"”"If I steal things from the palace or rob prisoners from the Supreme Court, will it be fatal?" Cao Ang asked.”Yang Yuan was shocked and looked around. After a while, he said softly,""Eldest Young Master, although this matter is big, as long as you report it to Lord Sikong, it won't be difficult to solve.”Cao Ang couldn't help but laugh in his heart when he heard this. It seemed that this kid had taken his nonsense seriously.
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He did not feel bored bickering with Yang Yuan along the way. A short while later, Cao Ang arrived at Xiahou Dun's mansion. After receiving the notice from the servants, Cao Ang instructed Yang Yuan to wait outside the mansion for the time being. Then, he followed the servants in the mansion to the main hall.
When he arrived at the main hall, he saw that other than Xiahou Dun, there was another person sitting in the hall. Xiahou Dun saw Cao Ang and hurriedly stood up. He smiled and said,""Zixiu, you came at the right time! Look who's back!" Cao Ang turned to look at the burly man beside him when he heard this. He did not recognize him…Hence, he could only pretend to be so excited that he could not speak. He kept bowing at the other party. Xiahou Dun laughed and said,"Miaocai, look at our nephew. He's becoming more and more like the lord.”Only then did Cao Ang know that the person who had come to visit Xiahou Dun today was actually another famous figure of the Xiahou clan-the Governor of Chenliu, Xiahou Yuan!
Xiahou Yuan had a majestic figure, and his face had a thin layer of golden color. He was wearing a close-fitting warrior's suit, and his aura was imposing. The most eye-catching thing about him was his thick eyebrows, which made it difficult for people to forget him.
In history, Xiahou Yuan was Xiahou Dun's younger brother. He was one of the eight tiger cavalry of Cao Wei, just like Xiahou Dun. He was a loyal person. Xiahou Yuan fought for Cao Cao all year round, defeating Changxi, exterminating Lei Xu, attacking Ma Chao, chasing Han Sui, destroying Song Jian, and pacifying the Qiang. It is known as "Tiger Steps Pass Right, No Way Forward"
"When did uncle come back?" After taking their seats, Cao Ang asked Xiahou Yuan with concern. Xiahou Yuan said,""I just entered Xudu yesterday. After meeting the lord, I have the time to come and pay my respects to elder brother today.”Cao Ang nodded." Uncle, it's been hard on you. You haven't rested even after you entered the Xu Kingdom. It's really not easy."”
Xiahou Yuan shook his head in return. He sized up Cao Ang for a long time before saying,""I haven't seen you for a few years, but I didn't expect you to become so capable. I heard that you contributed greatly to the recovery of Wan City.”
Cao Ang looked embarrassed. After the battle of Puyang, Xiahou Yuan had been ordered by Cao Cao to guard Chenliu. This time, he was suddenly recalled because of the urgent changes in the army. Speaking of which, Xiahou Yuan had not seen Cao Ang for many years.
Xiahou Dun, who was sitting on the seat of honor, laughed out loud and said,""Miao Cai, you might not know this, but this time, not only did Zi Xiu make a great contribution, he even went to Wan City alone to persuade Zhang Xiu to submit and brought back a great talent like Jia Xu.”Xiahou Yuan turned around in surprise and asked Cao Ang with a smile,""Oh? Zixiu, aren't you afraid that Zhang Xiu will use you as a hostage?”
Cao Ang scratched his head awkwardly. He had only come to Xiahou Dun to ask for martial arts advice, but he had not expected to meet an uncle who had not returned to the capital for a long time. Hearing Xiahou Yuan's question, he could only say,""I won't hide it from uncle. Of course I'm afraid, but I know that Zhang Xiu is even more afraid than I am. He doesn't dare to capture me. Not to mention that my father besieged Wan City because of his rebellion, if he heard that I lost to Zhang Xiu, even if he was restrained for a while, he would have killed him sooner or later. At that time, even five Wancheng cities might not be able to compare to the power of our Yanzhou. Our army will go south in a rage, and Wancheng will definitely be massacred. I will use myself to bet on the lives of thousands of people in Wancheng. The chances of winning are quite high.”
Although Cao Ang's words were not exaggerated, he would not enter Wan alone because of these reasons. It was just that he knew the reason why Zhang Xiu surrendered to Cao in history and his affirmation of Jia Xu's knowledge. Otherwise, even if he was given ten guts, he would not gamble his life with Zhang Xiu.
After hearing Cao Ang's words, Xiahou Yuan's eyes revealed a surprised look of approval. I didn't expect the lord to be so talented and bold. Zixiu is also a hero of his generation."
Looking at Xiahou Yuan's expression of admiration, a sudden thought popped up in Cao Ang's mind. Xiahou Yuan was a good general under Cao Cao. The history books said that he had fought in Longyou in the northwest for many years and rarely lost. Moreover, he had been guarding Chenliu for many years and did not know his own strength. If he took him as his master…Wouldn't that be following Heaven's will and my heart?
Thinking of this, Cao Ang hurriedly stood up and said,""Uncle, Cao Ang has a request.”"What is it?" Xiahou Yuan was slightly stunned.”
"I've long heard that uncle is brave and is a valiant general under father's command. Now that I've met uncle, Cao Ang hopes to follow him as a teacher.”
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