Chen Kang left Chang'an with Ge Xuan and prepared to return to Yanzhou.
Don't be afraid of Li Jue being disobedient.
Chen Kang is just not in Chang'an, but he is not dead. If Li Jue really dares to act recklessly, Chen Kang will definitely come to Chang'an again to deal with Li Jue.
Ge Xuan's martial arts talent is truly unique. He can quickly master the basics of martial arts taught by Chen Kang.
Ge Xuan's cultivation efficiency is several times better than Liu Yi's.
So far, Ge Xuan is the most talented young man Chen Kang met in the late Han Dynasty.
…
Return to Yanzhou.
Cao Cao brought Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Dian Wei, Xu Chu and others to greet him personally.
Cao Cao said happily: "Mr. Chen Kang, you are finally back. During the days when you were away, Meng De thought about you day and night. Tonight, I will hold a banquet at the Prefectural Mufu to give you a cleansing. Let’s get drunk and then rest.”
Chen Kang said: "My lord, there is no need to be polite. I just did what I should do. What happens next depends on my lord's wisdom."
Cao Cao said excitedly: "Don't worry, leave the next thing to me, Cao Mengde. Feng Xiao and Wen Ruo have already discussed a strict plan."
Chen Kang nodded and said, "That's good. I don't know much about military and government affairs. Lord, you can make your own decision."
After taking down Li Jue and the Xiliang army, Chen Kang felt tired. How could he get involved in military and government affairs?
Chen Kang returned to Yanzhou to concentrate on studying martial arts skills, hoping to develop a flawless body or an innate body.
Chen Kang glanced at Guo Jia and said with a smile: "Fengxiao, you look good. When I was away in Yanzhou, you didn't steal any more wine, right?"
Guo Jia's face was ashen and he looked very ugly.
In Guo Jia's house, the servants were replaced by Cao Cao's personal guards. The maid was also replaced by a middle-aged healthy woman.
Guo Jia, a scholar, was powerless in front of them and had no chance to steal wine. ,
Guo Jia's resourcefulness was of no use against these personal guards and strong women.
No wine, no beauties. This kind of life is really boring for Guo Jia.
Chen Kang said: "Master, where is Lu Bu? Why didn't he come?"
Cao Cao said: "I gave Lu Bu another task."
Chen Kang could tell that even with his own letter of recommendation, Cao Cao was still a little worried about Lu Bu.
After all, Lu Bu was very skilled in martial arts, but he was also a capricious person.
Cao Cao shouted that he was trustworthy in employing people, but in fact he was still wary of Lu Bu.
Chen Kang said: "My lord, since Lu Bu has come to Yanzhou to seek refuge, we must treat him equally. The Bingzhou army... broke up and reorganized. Zhang Liao and Gao Shun are great talents, and the lord can reuse them. As for Lu Bu, as long as I am here, he cannot afford to overthrow him." The waves are coming.”
Cao Cao nodded and said, "With your words, Mr. Chen Kang, I feel at ease. I will ask Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun to come together for the banquet tonight."
…
Before I knew it, five years had passed.
The pattern of the world suddenly changed dramatically.
For five years, Cao Cao has been hiding his power and biding his time, hiding in Yanzhou, pretending to be a mediocre man without great ambitions.
Many princes also laughed at Cao Cao.
But what they didn't know was that Cao Cao was commanding the current general Li Jue remotely.
Two hundred thousand Xiliang troops marched eastward and westward, occupying a generation of territory in Henan.
But Cao Cao secretly provided food and grass to the Xiliang army.
Originally, Cao Cao wanted to move his office to Xuchang, the future Xudu.
After several discussions with the think tanks of the Cao Cao Group, they gave up and moved to Xuchang.
The imperial city of Luoyang began to be rebuilt.
It would be better to welcome the emperor back to Luoyang than to make the capital Xuchang.
Last month, the emperor issued a decree to confer Cao Cao as Sikong.
The princes from all walks of life realized later and found that they had been deceived by Cao Mengde.
The official position of Sikong was in charge of civil engineering and taxation, as well as the powers of a censor.
If Cao Cao becomes Sikong, he is qualified to oversee the affairs of the state.
Sikong's authority is actually almost the same as that of the Prime Minister.
Cao Cao came to Chen Kang's mansion alone.
Chen Kang poured Cao Cao a cup of tea and said with a smile: "My lord, you have just become the Great Sikong, so you have a lot to do. Why do you have time to come to my place?"
Cao Cao said: "I am taking a break from my busy schedule. How are the martial arts of Cao Ang and Cao Zhang?"
Chen Kang nodded and said: "The two young masters have improved their martial arts very quickly."
Cao Ang and Cao Zhang were forced to join Chen Kang by Cao Cao.
Chen Kang was living under Cao Cao and couldn't refuse, so he accepted the two as his disciples.
It's just that Cao Ang and Cao Zhang are far behind Ge Xuan.
Cao Ang and Cao Zhang worked very hard when practicing martial arts, but they lacked understanding and were not as spiritual as Ge Xuan.
Ge Xuan learns things as soon as he learns them, can draw inferences from one instance and comprehend them comprehensively.
Cao Ang and Cao Zhang could only follow the example and practice hard.
Chen Kang's martial arts skills, the two of them can only learn six or seven points at most, and cannot grasp the essence.
Ge Xuan often competed with Cao Ang and Cao Zhang in martial arts. Ge Xuan could easily defeat the two of them.
Cao Cao wants Cao Ang and Cao Zhang to inherit Chen Kang's martial arts skills, but his plan may fail. It's not that Chen Kang wants to hide his secrets, it's that their understanding and foundation are not up to par.
Even if Chen Kang's martial arts skills are replicable, it is impossible for people with low understanding to learn them.
Cao Ang and Cao Zhang may become martial arts masters after decades of hard training, but they will never become a great master.
Ge Xuan is different.
Ge Xuan has a high level of understanding, so he might be able to combine the strengths of hundreds of schools of thought and become a Taoist master.
Cao Cao said: "Mr. Chen Kang, we have decided to move back to Luoyang. After all, Luoyang City was once an imperial city and has a profound heritage. Most of the imperial palace in Luoyang has been repaired and is habitable. I plan to invite you to visit Chang'an City. Escort the emperor to Luoyang."
To escort the emperor, Cao Cao would of course send people with high martial arts skills.
Chen Kang is undoubtedly the best candidate.
Chen Kang nodded and said, "No problem. I'll leave tomorrow."
Cao Cao stood up and left.
After Cao Cao leaves.
Liu Yi walked into Chen Kang's study and said: "Cao Mengde became Sikong, and he was almost inferior to one person. If he takes the emperor to Luoyang, then he will definitely do what Dong Zhuo did. At that time, Cao Cao will hold the emperor hostage to order the princes .Chen Kang, do you still support Cao Cao?"
Chen Kang said: "Your Highness, you are eavesdropping on my conversation with Cao Cao again. This is not good."
Liu Yi looked at Chen Kang and said, "You haven't answered me yet."
Chen Kang nodded and said: "In terms of power, Cao Cao and Dong Zhuo are somewhat similar. Dong Zhuo controls the emperor for extravagance and to enjoy the pleasure brought by power. When Cao Cao takes power, he can at least destroy those disobedient princes. , let China regain its unity."
"Your Highness Princess, you have traveled around a lot in recent years. The people in Yanzhou and Qingzhou are not very wealthy, but at least they can survive. There is smoke from cooking in the villages, roosters crow in the morning, and dogs bark in the evening. At the head of the village there is Children were playing, and shepherd boys were herding cattle.”
"What about other places? Even in the territories of Tao Qian and Liu Biao, many people starved to death. In other princely territories, the situation will only be worse."
"If Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Emperor can do better than Cao Mengde, then I will not support Cao Mengde and concentrate on assisting the Emperor."
Liu Yi had nothing to say.
Cao Cao is a hero, but Liu Yi cannot deny Cao Cao's ability.
In the past five years, more and more civil servants and generals have joined Cao Cao.
This is still the result of Cao Cao keeping a low profile.
If Cao Cao becomes more high-profile, there will only be more people coming to seek refuge.
Liu Yi said: "Escort my brother back to Luoyang, and I will go with you."
Chen Kang nodded and said, "Okay."
…
Yuan Shu was very angry when he learned that Cao Cao had become Sikong.
"Then what qualifications does Cao Mengde have to be the great Sikong of the dynasty after being an eunuch?"
"And that little emperor. Humph, I, Yuan Gongli, will not recognize him. The Jade Seal of the Kingdom is in my hand. What kind of emperor is he without the Jade Seal of the Kingdom?"
After Sun Jian was killed by Liu Biao, Sun Ce used the Imperial Seal to replace his family generals with Yuan Shu.
The imperial seal fell into Yuan Shu's hands.
Yuan Shu obtained the imperial seal, and his ambition grew like thatch. He thought that with the Jade Seal of the Kingdom, he was destined by destiny and qualified to compete for the ninth-five honors.
…
Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were still wandering around.
Nearly eight years have passed since Hulao Pass.
But Liu Bei has not settled down yet and does not even have a base area.
Liu Bei has taken refuge with many people, including Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao, Tao Qian...
But these people are just using Liu Bei.
And Liu Bei just relied on the persona of "Uncle Liu Huang" to make a living everywhere.
Guan Yu asked: "Brother, where are we going?"
Zhang Fei said: "Brother, let me tell you, let's not rely on others anymore. With the martial arts of my second brother and me, even if our three brothers become bandits, we can live a prosperous life. Why go to other princes and suffer the consequences?" That birdiness."
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are indeed loyal.
No matter how hard life was, they never thought of leaving Liu Bei.
Liu Bei scolded: "Third brother, don't talk nonsense. We are not yellow turban thieves, let alone bandits. We want to help the Han Dynasty. What does it matter if we suffer a little and suffer a little anger?"
Zhang Fei muttered: "But where can we go?"
Liu Bei thought for a while and said: "Let's go to Jingzhou. Liu Biao, the herdsman of Jingzhou, is also a member of the royal family. According to seniority, Liu Biao is still my elder brother. He will definitely take us in."
Liu Bei knew very well that if Cao Cao became Sikong, the power of the Cao family would become stronger and stronger, and they would also occupy the righteousness of the court.
Holding the emperor hostage to command the world!
This is not a joke, but occupies the highest point in legal principles.
Anyone who wants to rebel against Cao Cao is rebelling against the imperial court and rebelling against a traitor.
Cao Cao wanted to destroy him because he was following the order to punish the thieves, and he was justified.
Cao Cao is not Dong Zhuo.
Previously, eighteen princes attacked Dong.
In the future, will there still be eighteen princes who want to challenge Cao Cao?
If Liu Bei fails to gain a piece of territory or ascend to a high position in troubled times, then when the world is calm and he wants to climb up, the channel will be cut off.
Liu Bei was anxious: "If in another ten years I still fail to become the governor of the state, then I will have no hope."
Liu Bei's willpower and patience are superior to Cao Cao.
He can be said to be a model of repeated defeats and battles.
If it were an ordinary person, if he failed again and again, his self-confidence would have been destroyed long ago. But Liu Bei still persisted.
However, the current world situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable for Liu Bei.
To gain territory, Liu Bei had to do it as soon as possible.
…
When the situation in the world is unclear, various families are still waiting and watching, waiting for the price to sell.
I want to join the most powerful princes and gain more capital and benefits.
The Sima family is one of these big families.
Sima Lang stood in front of his father Sima Fang and said respectfully: "Father."
Sima Fang asked: "Where is your second brother?"
Sima Lang said: "She should be studying."
Sima Fang said, "Let him come to my study."
Sima Lang found Sima Yi.
Sima Yi was concentrating on reading under the tree.
"Second brother." Sima Lang shouted.
Sima Yi was a little unhappy when his train of thought was interrupted, and said: "Brother, please keep your voice down, you might scare me."
Sima Lang said: "Father asked you to go to the study. He has something to discuss with you."
Sima Yi said calmly: "I understand. My father calling me at this time must be because Cao Mengde became Sikong. I will go to the study right now."
Sima Yi came to the study.
Sima Fang said: "Zhongda, I have commended you for your filial piety and integrity. I plan to recommend you to go to Cao Cao and work as an official. What do you think?"
When Sima Yi was a boy, he was very smart, had a photographic memory, was knowledgeable, and liked to express himself.
But in recent years, Sima Yi's temperament has completely changed.
Sima Yi is a bit taciturn. Apart from reading, he just thinks. He seemed to have become dull and his eyes had lost their spirituality.
But Sima Fang knew that his second son was not stupid, but was pretending to be clumsy.
Compared with a few years ago, Sima Yi's thoughts were deeper and his strategies were more far-reaching.
Sometimes, Sima Yi looks at problems directly to the essence, and is more experienced than Sima Fang.
Sima Yi nodded and said: "Now is indeed the right time to promote filial piety and integrity and to serve as an official in the court. Cao Cao has been keeping a low profile for several years. It can be said that he did not make a sound and became a blockbuster. It is really amazing. Cao Mengde swallowed up 200,000 elite Xiliang troops. , at this moment he is already the strongest prince, surpassing Yuan Shao in strength. If the family does not place a bet and continues to wait and see, I am afraid that I will regret it in the future."
Sima Fang sighed and said, "Yes. Who would have thought that a humble Cao Mengde could become the strongest prince."
Sima Yi said: "I didn't expect General Li Jue to be Cao Mengde's man. In fact, we shouldn't just pay attention to Cao Mengde. That mysterious Mr. Chen Kang deserves more attention."
Chen Kang defeated Lu Bu, frightened Dong Zhuo, and was able to move freely among thousands of troops. The story became more and more evil as it spread, and many people regarded Chen Kang as a god.
Of course Sima Yi would not think that Chen Kang was a god.
However, Chen Kang's skill and martial arts skills cannot be ignored.
Cao Cao could control Lu Bu and command Li Jue because of Chen Kang.
Chen Kang is like the anchor of Cao Cao's group. He usually doesn't show up, but at critical moments, he can stabilize the world.
The Sima family has received the news. This time the emperor moved the capital to Luoyang, and the person who personally escorted the emperor was Chen Kang.
Sima Fang said: "The family has sent people to look for an expert like Chen Kang. Several years have passed, but there is no news."
Sima Yi said: "Father, let all those dead members of the family who are looking for masters be withdrawn. Masters like Chen Kang cannot be found if they deliberately search for them. I believe that Chen Kang and those masters will definitely have them." Implicated. When I arrived in Luoyang, I kept an eye on Chen Kang. Of course he can conquer the world with his superb martial arts, but I have always believed that wisdom can control martial arts."
Sima Yi is very confident, very smart, and can perform the best in seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages.
This time going to Luoyang, Sima Yi was determined to find out Chen Kang's secret.
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