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Chapter 199 Planning to Build a New Army

But with a vulgar phrase, it is: time flies, the sun and the moon fly...

Seeing his daughter grow up day by day, Dong Bi's heart is sweet, and there will be a smile on his face all day long.

The three years of Zhongping passed with the turmoil of Dahan Sheji.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that Dong Bi did not leave too many memorable impressions.

If there is something to say, it may be that the news of the deaths of Bian Zhang and Li Wenhou once made Dong Bi very excited.

The death of Bian Zhang and Li Wenhou represented the rebellion of the Qiang people in Liangzhou, and now only Han Sui and Ma Teng, who were suppressed and struggling on the front line of Wuwei, remained.Dong Bi was really surprised when he heard the news of Ma Teng's rebellion.In his impression, Ma Teng should be a person loyal to the royal family, why did he suddenly rebel against Han Sui?

You know, he is a descendant of Ma Yuan!
The reason why I have such a deep impression on Ma Teng is that Ma Chao and Ma Mengqi, one of the Five Tiger Generals of the Shu Kingdom, were the storytelling generals.If you say who Dong Bi loves the most in the Three Kingdoms, one is the ever-victorious general Zhao Zilong who killed seven in and seven out in Changbanpo, and the other is Xiliang who once killed Cao Cao on the banks of the Weishui River. Jinma Chao.

Maybe it's because they both come from Liangzhou, Dong Bi loves Ma Chao more.

However, it is said that Ma Teng has three sons and a daughter under his knees, and the eldest son is indeed Ma Chao, who is only ten years old this year and is still a kid.

Historically, after Dong Zhuo's death, Ma Teng and Han Suixiong dominated Xiliang.

God knows if he rebelled, but if you think about it, you can understand how Ma Teng and Han Sui survived the oppression of Dong Zhuo's 10,000+ Liangzhou iron cavalry.Wuwei, also known as the head of the four Hexi counties in later generations, is located in the Hexi Corridor, connecting Zhangye, Dunhuang, and Jiuquan, with its back to the Western Regions.

Presumably, although Ma Teng and the others were chased and beaten by Dong Zhuo back then, they had an extremely vast space for strategic detours.

And now...

Holding his one-year-old daughter Cai Wenji in his arms, Dong Bi listened to his wife Cai Yan dictate the letter from Li Ru.

It has been more than a year since she married Cai Yan.Compared with the glamorous look when we first met, Cai Yan is a bit more charming than a mature woman.Her pink cheeks were rosy, her eyes were like autumn waves, and her voice was as sweet as a silver bell, making one intoxicated.

Most of the correspondence was dictated by Cai Yan for Dong Bi.

This has become a problem of Dong Bi. In the words of his father-in-law Cai Yong, Cai Yan is completely used to it.

Dong Lu is also three months pregnant, but she doesn't change her previous habits.

Cleaning the sword every day seems to have become the most indispensable part of her life.

Dong Bi tried to let Dong Lv rest more, but was refused.In this big mansion, there are fewer and fewer things to do for entertainment.During the day, Dong Bi was going to be on duty in the North Palace, so he was very busy.Only at this moment of night can Dong Lu be able to accompany him.

Cai Yan suddenly stopped reading, but looked at Dong Bi strangely.

"Ah Chou, is it your fault?"

Dong Bi was taken aback, "What the hell did I do?"

Dong Pi, who is about to be about to leave, has a sparse beard growing under his chin.He habitually rubbed his chin, stood up from the grand teacher's chair with his daughter in his arms, and said with a smile: "What is my sister talking about, what the hell am I doing, can I hide it from you?"

He is already over ten feet tall, making Dong Bi look like a giant.

In the gate of the mansion, the only one who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Dong Bi is Sha Moke, and Dian Wei is one foot away from Dong Bi.

After being too tall, Dong Bi had to lower his head most of the time when talking to people.

With the increase of age, the voice of speaking became a little hoarse, and it sounded like the impact of gold and stone, which was shocking.The appearance didn't change much, but the appearance of the beard made Dong Bi's appearance even more terrifying.

Walking on the street, even if you don't get angry, it is enough to make the people around you stay away.

Except, of course, the family...

Cai Wenji rode on Dong Bi's neck, giggling.

And Cai Yan smiled, "The letter said that Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang are now occupied by a group of people who don't know the origin. Ma Teng and Han Sui tried to escape from Zhangye several times. But they were all repulsed by the opponent...the opponent has tens of thousands of elite soldiers and brave generals...hehe, brother-in-law asks you, do you know the origin of these people?"

"I don't know, how could I know."

Dong Bi answered decisively, "When I came to Luoyang, I didn't know that Han Sui and the others would be suppressed on the front line of Wuwei."

"really?"

"It's true."

The husband and wife would often quarrel at home, and Dong Lu watched the battle with a smile on the side.

She seldom participated in it, but she felt that every time Dong Lu was forced to have nothing to say, she looked like she was when she was eleven or twelve years old. It was also very interesting to remind Dong Lu of many interesting things in the past. thing.

Cai Yan sneered sneeringly, which made Dong Bi's heart flutter.

"Ask you something..."

"what's up?"

"Why haven't you seen Pei Yuanshao and the others in the past two years? And Sister Teng Li'er, I don't seem to have heard you mention him. I remember when you were at the ranch, you had many generals... Huang Shao, Chen Dao, Dong Zhao, Dong Qi, Han Meng, where have they all gone now? There is also a letter from Sister Yuan asking me to ask you, why have you lost more than half of the campers?"

"Ah, this..."

Dong Bi was speechless, suddenly hugged his daughter, and said with a smile: "Sister, Wen Ji is going to breastfeed!"

Cai Yan blushed suddenly, "Dirty bastard, every time I ask you something serious, you are not serious."

"I'm serious, it's time for my daughter to breastfeed!"

Next to Dong Lu giggled, and Cai Yan's face became hot from laughing. She took her daughter and said, "Don't tell me the truth. Since my brother-in-law asked you, he must have noticed something. Be careful, in case you kill her." After leaving Han Sui, my father-in-law will lead the army to march west. Don’t fight your own people when the time comes, but you will cry. Lu’er, let’s ignore him.”

At this moment, Cheng Li walked in and said softly: "My lord, Shi Caocao, the chief of the general's residence, asked to see you outside, saying that he has already made an appointment with you..."

"Ah, I almost forgot about it!"

Dong Bi patted his forehead, smiled wryly at Cai Yan's two daughters, "Sister, Lu'er, I still have something to do, I need to go out."

Dong Lu frowned, "Why does that black fat man ask you out every now and then? Could it be that you..."

"Don't get me wrong, it's just a party."

Cai Yan asked vigilantly, "Who?"

"Who else is there, isn't it Meng De's people... Sister, speaking of it, you caused me trouble."

"I got into trouble?"

"If you didn't compile Naluoshizi's "Chilechuan Anthology" and didn't let me stanza "Tao Te Ching", how could I have so many troubles? Now, I have to entertain these people every day, you know, I I don't like this kind of thing."

Cai Yan chuckled, "Okay, I'm so good that I got it cheap, I know you're wronged, so hurry up and go there. You were kind at the beginning, but who would have thought that you would cut out the Tao Te Ching indiscriminately, making even Daddy almost become a man now? laughing stock."

Dong Bi chuckled, and went over to give Cai Yan and Dong Lu a hug.

This has become a habit between his husband and wife, every time he goes out, he always comes here once.

After more than a year, Cai Yan and Dong Lu are also used to it, but they still can't help blushing, and this is sweet in their hearts.

Cheng Li automatically went blind, looked up at the roof, as if there was something strange on it.

Until Dong Bi said: "Let's go!"

He lowered his head with a smile and left with Dong Chuan.

Dong Bi has two personal guards, one is Cheng Li and the other is Dong Tie.

However, Dong Tie seemed to have entered a bottleneck after practicing with Wang Yue for a year.

Therefore, Wang Yue asked Dong Bi: "Xiao Tie's kendo practice has entered a bottleneck state. I plan to take him on a trip, travel all over the famous mountains and rivers, and understand the essence of kendo. Therefore, I would like to ask the adults to give Xiao Tie In three years, after three years, no matter whether he can break through the current barrier or not, I will bring him back, what do you think?"

In Dong Bi's heart, Dong Tie, who has followed him for many years, is like his brother, who has accompanied him through countless dangers.

I read martial arts novels in my previous life, and I more or less knew about this swordsmanship, the most important thing is the word "enlightenment".

Hard training is the foundation, but no matter how hard you practice, if you don't have the understanding, you can only be a swordsman, not a swordsman.But everyone is different, and the things they comprehend are also different.What Wang Yue understood back then may not be suitable for Dong Tie.And this kind of thing is mysterious and mysterious, just like what is said in the Tao Te Ching: Dao can be Dao, very Dao.

Therefore, Dong Tie's travels are very important to him.

He was reluctant, but he still agreed to Wang Yue's request. After all, it was about his brother's future. Dong Tieqiang, wouldn't it be better for Dong Bi?

During this year, Dong Bi also privately asked Wang Yue how to achieve the path of being as light as possible.

But Wang Yue's words were very mysterious, and Dong Bi really couldn't understand them.

Later Wang Yue said: "Young master, the way of swordsmanship is different from your martial arts. I can't help you. However, the principles are the same. When I practiced swords, I changed from a sharp sword to a blunt sword, from a sharp sword to a blunt sword. From blunt sword to heavy sword, from heavy sword to wooden sword... It took 30 years to get a glimpse of the door. I am indeed a layman, but when I competed with my friend Tong Yuan, he gave me a volume of "Zhiyuelu" , I can donate it to adults for reference and practice, how about it?"

Dong Yu smiled wryly, now everyone in Luoyang thinks he is a messenger, but they don't know that he is just a monk halfway.

But there are some things that can't be said clearly, he still appreciates Wang Yue's kindness.After accepting the volume of Zhiyuelu, he thought about it carefully, and felt that Wang Yue's method of practicing swords seemed to be quite similar to the plot in a martial arts novel he had read in his previous life.

In private, someone made a pair of wooden hammers and practiced it every day.

Usually in the school grounds, it is practice 槊.In Tong Yuan's Zhiyuelu, there is actually no very fixed trick, but his experience of many years of practice.Because he likes to practice under the moon, this book of experience is called "Zhiyuelu".

It is undeniable that Tong Yuan's attainments are indeed profound.

Dong Yu practiced according to the above method, making it more pure.

But Dong Bi still couldn't comprehend the mystery of how light and heavy he was.In Wang Yue's words: "It is rare for an adult to reach the point where he can lift weights as lightly as possible before he is weak. Well, in the end, it will be reduced to a lower level.”

Think about it too, Wang Yue only realized the importance of doing things in 30 years, and he is only in his teens, so what's the rush?

However, martial arts are improving, but the loss of Dong Tie's departure is getting heavier and heavier.At the beginning, every time he went out, he was accompanied by Dong Tie, but now, only Cheng Li was left, and Dong Bi missed Dong Tie even more in his heart.

Walking into the hall, I saw Cao Cao circling inside.

"Xiping, you really... Hurry up, Wenju and the others must be waiting impatiently!"

As soon as he saw Dong Pi, Cao Cao ran over in three steps at a time, grabbed his hand and walked out.With a height of more than seven feet, if he wanted to pull Dong Bi, it would be... You must know that Dong Bi weighed nearly two hundred and thirty to forty catties.Cao Cao pulled and pulled twice, but Dong Bi stood at the door of the hall, but he didn't move a muscle.

"Brother Cao, what are you in such a hurry for?"

"Hey, today is Gongda's treat, Cuiying Pavilion... a few good friends came to Luoyang, and it just so happened that they didn't go for nothing."

"Good friend? Who? Do I know you?"

"How do I know if you know me or not? But it is said that one of them is an elder of Gongda. Hurry up, hurry up."

Dong Bi laughed...

The Cuiying Pavilion is a famous place of love and moon in Luoyang, and it is also a place where literati and refined scholars like to gather.

Dong Bi didn't like that kind of place, firstly it cost too much money, secondly... don't look at those scholars who are polite to him on the surface, but in fact, they are all full of energy waiting to make him look ugly.In the entire Luoyang City, at least seven or eight of the ten scholars were at odds with him.Dong Bi didn't want to put his face on someone's cold ass, it was really unnecessary.

But Cao Cao likes it, likes it very much.

In the Cuiying Pavilion, there is a very famous woman named Lai Yinger, who is very obsessed with Cao Cao.

Speaking of which, Yinger is Luo Yang's famous kabuki artist, with a lonely and elegant personality.When singing and dancing, she is enthusiastic and unrestrained, which can drive the onlookers crazy; but on weekdays, she is taciturn, and the giant is thousands of miles away.

Cao Cao loves it very much...

Every time I was in Cuiying Pavilion, I spent a lot of money to make a smile for the beauties.

But his salary is not high, even though he earns a lot of money by relying on the shooting competition that has become a competition system, it is still not enough for him to spend.

Everyone in Luoyang knew about it, and Dong Yu naturally knew it too.

Sometimes I feel that this Cao Cao is completely different from the Cao Cao in the novel.

He could cry and hiss while watching Yinger singing and dancing; but on weekdays, he was extremely calm.

Perhaps because of this, he felt that he and Lai Yinger were the same kind of person.

Perhaps it is for this reason that this troubled hero who has become famous throughout the ages has become a fanatic.

With Cheng Li, Dong Bi and Cao Cao walked on Yingchunmen Street.

The Cuiying Pavilion is located on Deyangmen Street, and it is the most famous golden cave in Luoyang.

On the way, Cao Cao seemed to have something on his mind, so he kept silent.

"Meng De, do you have something on your mind?"

Although Cao Cao is 15 years older than Dong Bi, he is not as good as Dong Bi in terms of official position.Moreover, Shi, the chief of the general's mansion, sounds very imposing, but in fact he is just He Jin's aide.But Dong Bi is now the captain of Beigong who controls [-] guards in five battalions inside and outside the Beigong. His salary is higher than Cao Cao's, and his real power is much greater than Cao Cao's.

Therefore, it is very casual to call it.

Cao Cao looked around and seemed to have something to say.

Dong Bi immediately understood his thoughts, raised his hand and waved, and the twenty troll warriors following him immediately dispersed, forming a big encirclement circle, surrounding the two of them, pedestrians saw this situation, They all dodged immediately.

Some enviously said: "Xiping, when can you lend me your escort team?"

Dong Bi smiled and said, "My brother, why are you so polite? If you want to use it, you can tell me anytime. Otherwise, find some people and let them train together in my Beigong school. Didn't you say a word?"

Regarding Cao Cao, Dong Bi always had complicated feelings.

This is a very cool person, when you are with him, you will be infected by him unconsciously.

At least in Dong Bi's view, Cao Cao is not at all treacherous as later generations said.Maybe it's because of current events, when people reach a certain point, they will change unknowingly.I don't know what will happen to me in the future?
Dong Bi was very contradictory, and wanted to get rid of Cao Cao more than once.

But I really can't let go of that cruelty.Such a straightforward and wonderful person, kill...

In fact, if one day they really turn against each other, it must be very good to have such a good friend as an opponent.

Cao Cao smiled and said, "Thank you Xiping...I'll look for some family members later, and I'll ask you to do so...By the way, have you heard any rumors lately?"

"Wind sound?"

Cao Cao hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Benchu ​​is coming back!"

"what?"

After counting, it has been two years since Yuan Shao left Luoyang.He did a good job in Jizhou. First, he defeated the main force of Guan Hai of the Black Mountain Army, and then forced Bai Rao, Sui Gu, and Yu Du to withdraw from Jizhou and went to Sansuke to make trouble.However, that has nothing to do with Yuan Shao, he is only in charge of Jizhou.

Now, the remnants of the Yellow Turbans in Jizhou are torn apart, Guan Hai and others have retreated to Montenegro, and it is estimated that they will not come out for a while.

Another branch of the Black Mountain Army, Zhang Bai's cavalry, went south and suddenly disappeared after passing Yanzhou.

Yang Feng was recruited by Yuan Shao, and the four main forces of the Black Mountain Army that ravaged the land of Jizhou, now only Guan Hai is left.

Therefore, Yuan Kai prepared to let Yuan Shao come back.

But this time back, Yuan Shao's momentum will definitely be different.

With the prestige of defeating the Yellow Turban Army, if they enter Luoyang again, they will definitely be imposing.It is impossible for the imperial court not to use him much.

But Dong Bi didn't know why Cao Cao suddenly brought up this matter.

Cao Cao couldn't help looking a little lonely, and said softly: "Benchu ​​and I grew up together. When I was 19 years old, I was the captain of Luoyang North, and Benchu ​​was still white. But in the past 12 years, Benchu ​​has achieved such achievements, and I...don't say anything else, even you, Xiping, who is 15 years younger than me, are now in charge of the army. Who in Luoyang doesn't know your name, Dong Xiping? I feel ashamed when I think about it. I have lived a bit in these years I'm so confused, I'm ashamed."

Dong Bi looked at Cao Cao suspiciously, and said softly after a while: "Meng De, if you have anything to say, you can just say it straight away. You have always regarded you as your elder brother. After coming to Luoyang, everyone has pointed out that you and I are the only friends. , I am very grateful for this affection. Don't beat around the bush, it seems that we are born... As long as I can help you, it is absolutely obligatory."

Cao Cao looked at Dong Bi with complicated eyes, and sighed softly for a long time.

"Xiping, I have been unable to see through you."

"Oh?"

"You appear to be reckless on the surface, but your intentions are... Anyway, if I am more polite, it will appear a little too much. I heard that you have a very good relationship with Prince Bian, don't you?"

Prince Bian doesn't come to the Beigong school every day, but he always comes to see Dong Pi every now and then.

The prince has grown up, and the 11-year-old Prince Bian is no longer the same as before.He could feel that Dong Bi was really kind to him, and it was the kind of care that an elder brother would love for his younger brother without asking for anything.

Occasionally come to perform a bow, and usually chat, when the mood gets better, they clamor to compete with Li Xin and the others.

Hearing what Cao Cao said, Dong Bi was taken aback for a moment, then nodded and said, "It's okay, I keep in touch with you often."

"Then have you heard that the emperor is preparing to form a new army?"

"I heard some rumors... It is said that the emperor planned to form a new army a few years ago, but because of the continuous war, he had to put it on hold. But this time, it is said that he has made up his mind and will announce it at the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven this autumn."

Cao Cao smiled and said, "Xiping, you are really well informed about this news."

Dong Bi didn't say anything, just smiled.

Some of these news were heard from Prince Bian, and some were heard during classes with Cai Yong and Lu Zhi.

However, most of the information was collected by Ban Zhi.

"Okay, Mengde, if you have anything to say, just say it, don't hesitate."

"I would like to ask you to speak to Prince Bian, and ask him to ask the queen to lobby the general so that I can compete for the position of the new lieutenant."

"Huh? You quit that long history?"

Cao Cao shook his head with a wry smile when he heard this: "What is Changshi? It's just a welcome item. It's like the tortoise in front of the Cuiying Pavilion. What's there to do? Although the general regards me as an aide, my There are also Mr. Ciming and Mr. Boqiu...it's my turn to speak there. Not only me, but Kong Zhang is also a little bored, and he is almost becoming a clerk."

"Then you quit, can the general agree?"

"That's why I asked you to help me clear it up. The general of the province thought I had ulterior motives. Looking at you, and thinking about the beginning, I am really ashamed. If I don't catch up, how can I face Lie in the future?" Ancestors? Xiping, I know this will make you sad, but I really want to ask you to help me, I really don't want to be that shit history anymore."

"This, I can help to talk to Prince Bian, but it won't work..."

"I understand this. It's just that God makes things happen, and people plan things. If I don't try, I will be unwilling."

Dong Bi nodded, "Okay, I got it!"

"Also, you have to be careful..."

"Be careful of what?"

"I heard that Yuan Gonglu is coming back too! What happened last time... probably has something to do with him. You also know that he wanted to pursue that talented woman from your family, but it's a pity that you beat him up and wiped him out." , I’m very unconvinced in my heart.”

Yuan Shu?
Dong Bi narrowed his eyes slightly, and sneered in his heart: If he dares to trouble me again, don't blame me for being rude.

The two of them were talking along the way, and before they knew it, they turned into Deyangmen Street.But seeing the feasting and feasting on both sides, there is a scene of singing and dancing, and Yingying, Yanyan come in and out, it is very lively.

Cuiying Pavilion is in the middle of Deyangmen Street, and Dong Bi and Cao Cao dismounted in front of the gate.

As soon as he entered, he saw a man with a height of eight feet and a handsome appearance walking towards him.

He was wearing a green shirt, a high crown on his head, and three strands of black beard under his chin, exuding a bookish air.Seeing Cao Cao and Dong Bi, the man immediately yelled, "Meng De, Xi Ping, why are you two here now? Hurry up, hurry up, I'll be waiting for you two!"

With that said, he pulled the two of them away.

This person's name is Gao Tanglong, whose name is Shengping, from Mount Tai, and now he is a doctor in Dongguan.

This person has a wild temperament, is an acquaintance, and is very enthusiastic.In addition, his background is not very good, so he is not taken seriously in Luoyang.He is ten years older than Dong Bi and five years younger than Cao Cao. He is known as the convener of Dongguan, and he is considered well-known.

Cao Cao was pulled by him, and laughed and scolded: "You Gao Shengping, you are really impatient, who is waiting for us?"

While talking, Dong Bi was dragged into a wing room by Gao Tanglong.

There were four people sitting around in the wing room. Xun You and Dong Bi knew each other.But the other three people, Dong Bi was shocked when he saw this.

"How are you?"

He gasped in surprise.

But the three stood up and cupped their hands with a smile: "Young Master, it's been a long time!"

(End of this chapter)