Three Kingdoms

Fei Qian likes to ask Fei Zhen to write some articles.

Feizhen's irritability is just because he, like most children, likes to play rather than think hard.

Writing articles, especially writing good articles, is undoubtedly a brain-consuming task.

It would be so much fun to just play, especially if you play something that doesn’t require using your brain and only requires simple instinctive movements. But for most children, writing articles helps them exercise their logical thinking skills, and the proofs, extensions, metaphors, bypasses, etc. of the arguments in the articles can help children understand more things and understand some things from them.

Feizhen was troubled, but he also understood that this was good for him, so he returned to the backyard and thought about it all afternoon with a frown on his face, but he couldn't come up with any clues.

Feizhen seemed to understand a little, but not quite.

"Madam invites the young man to dine with you. 』

The servant outside the house lowered his head and said respectfully.

"Uh...I know..." Feizhen was disturbed in her thoughts.

Although he didn't have much thoughts to begin with.

Looking at the paper spread out on her desk and the few drops of ink accidentally dropped on the paper, Feizhen sighed in her heart, put down her pen, stood up and left the room. When she got to the back hall, she saw Mother, when I sit down to eat, I don’t know what to eat.

Huang Yueying took a look, "What's wrong?" What did your father ask you to write again? Isn't it just writing an article? You have read so many books, but it is still so difficult to come up with three to five hundred words? 』

"..." Feizhen was speechless.

Can this be the same?

There are indeed many words in the book, but those words are not my own.

I do know those words, but those words are not familiar to me, at least not at the level where I am already mature and can move on my own...

"Tell me, what did Dad ask you to write?" Huang Yueying asked while eating, "Let my mother give you some advice..."

Although Master Confucius said that he should eat without speaking and sleep without speaking.

This has also become a general etiquette standard for the children of noble families, but that was in a formal occasion, and now Huang Yueying and Fei Zhen are in their own backyard.

In addition, the birth of these etiquette was due to the social environment and production and living conditions at that time.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there was no exquisite food. Needless to say, rice was basically barley, and it was also coarse wheat. Coupled with the lack of cooking skills, it was difficult for even noble officials to eat exquisite food.

Duke Zhou vomited his food, not because he liked to do so, but because the food was too rough at that time, and it was like swallowing sand if he didn't chew it thoroughly. Therefore, if you think about talking when there is still a mouthful of "sand" in your mouth, you will know what it is like...

Now, after Fei Qian popularized flour, rice noodles and other refined foods, most of the foods that appeared on the dining tables of the gentry children are not the kind that require chewing for a long time before swallowing, making it difficult to talk at the dining table. That’s ok too. You won't choke yourself or spray it on others.

"The dog... is not thin..." Feizhen swallowed the food in her mouth and then said again, "No, it's "merits and demerits"..."

"Merits or demerits?" Huang Yueying said oh, she was a little indifferent at first, but after taking a few more bites, she stopped with her chopsticks, "Tell me, what exactly is it?" 』

Feizhen also stopped, and then explained the general process.

Huang Yueying nodded and said thoughtfully: "Then you really should think about it carefully...write well..."

"Mother..." Feizhen smiled shyly, that's not what you said just now, and you even said you wanted to help her plan!

"Don't even think about it!" Huang Yueying snorted, "If you ask me to make you a whip to spank your ass, I can make it for you right away, but what about the article..."

Feizhen shrank her head and said, "Okay. 』

After finishing eating, Huang Yueying glanced at Fei Zhen and couldn't help but said: "This article is really important. You have to write it well. Do you understand?" 』

『? ” Feizhen couldn’t help but have a question mark pop up on her forehead, and then an exclamation mark secretly popped up.

Huang Yueying immediately glared and said: "You have to write it yourself!" Don't go to your second mother! 』

The exclamation mark on Feizhen's forehead suddenly faded, "I know." 』

"Just go." Write it carefully. Huang Yueying waved her hand, "What do you want for supper tonight?" How about making some meat soup for you? 』

Does this prepare me to stay up late and study hard? Feizhen couldn't help but want to complain, but she held it back in the end, "It doesn't matter. 』

As soon as she finished saying this, Feizhen was stunned.

He seemed to have thought of something, but this concept was like a firefly in a summer night, flickering and extinguishing like spots of light, difficult to catch...

……(ˇˇ)Think~……

Some people say that luck in this world is quantitative. If someone has more luck, someone will have less luck. Maybe the same is true for thinking. If someone thinks more, there will definitely be someone who thinks less.

If the central word is replaced by joy, or some other word, it seems to be possible?

Does this mean that heaven and earth actually have a natural balancing ability?

About a day's journey from Xu County, along the flat land on both sides of the official road and close to the water source, stood the Youzhou Cao Army Cavalry Military Academy, which came from Youzhou and was about to become the protagonist of the celebration.

Because they were in the hinterland of Cao Jun's base camp, and they were here to participate in a ceremony to receive commendations, the camps built by Cao Jun naturally did not have many auxiliary defenses. There were no deep trenches dug or gold-stained poles inserted. Bamboo sticks and wooden stakes, after all, are surrounded by ordinary people. If they accidentally get tie-dyed, it will be somewhat of a troublesome matter. Overall, although there are no such defensive facilities, the camp is relatively neatly set up, and the tents in the camp are arranged in a standard manner.

At this moment, it is time to bury the pot and make rice. The aroma of rice and meat is floating in the air. Although it is not yet the time of the celebration and they cannot drink and have fun, for these military academy soldiers who have returned from Youzhou, it is a good idea to return home. Arriving in the hinterland of the Han Dynasty is more or less a happy thing, so in the camp, there will be laughter and laughter from time to time.

But in this camp, there are still slight differences among the soldiers and military schools.

Those with louder voices, brighter voices, and more radiant faces are members of the Cao family or the Xiahou family, or at the worst, they are related to the Cao family or the Xiahou family, while others are Either joining in the fun or watching indifferently.

In order to participate in this celebration, not only did the government allocate the best clothes and armor, but the soldiers themselves also paid great attention to it. Even the utensils they used on daily basis were washed and polished again and again. After all, in the military, how can you say that you pay attention to your appearance every day, that your uniforms and armor are spotless, and that you can judge people by their appearance?

In addition, there was no stainless steel in the Han Dynasty. Although it was winter, the climate in the Han Dynasty was obviously milder than that of later generations, so some rust would inevitably spread and it would need to be polished from time to time. Otherwise, it would be left there for a few days. The rust is getting deeper and deeper. Not only is it difficult to polish, it is even impossible to remove.

More than ten miles outside the camp, Xia Houshang was waiting on the left side of the road with more than a dozen personal guards.

Of course, Cao Chun could not leave the station without authorization, so he sent Xia Houshang as the leader of this team to receive the celebration medal.

Seeing that it was getting late, the night was falling, and the crowds on the official road were decreasing from large to small, and in the end there was no one left, Xia Houshang couldn't help but feel a little impatient, and murmured in a low voice, "This General Baidi..." ...I really can't say for sure...Wait, wait, wait, my legs and feet are almost broken, and this hasn't happened yet? Could it be that he was having fun on his own and forgot about us? 』

Xiahou Shang looked at the guard who reported the news first, glared and said, "Didn't you say that General Xiahou will arrive today?" 』

The personal guard who dared to trouble Xiahou Shang at this time said with a smile on his face: "Little one, I also heard what General Xiahou Shang's guard said... Maybe there was some delay on the way. ? Since General Xiahou's bodyguards have said so, they should not not come... Now that the Lord has worked hard and accomplished a lot, General Xiahou will definitely come to praise the Lord. In the future, the young ones will count on the Lord to take care of him and follow him. Earn meritorious deeds, be promoted and make a fortune...』

Xia Houshang touched the beard on his chin and laughed. It was obvious that the flattery of his personal guards made him feel very comfortable.

To be honest, Xia Houshang didn't have many meritorious achievements at all. All his battle experience was sitting in the camp at the rear and shouting words like "brothers, give me a fight", and even suffered a defeat. He was just defeated. It was covered up and there was no retribution, but it made Xiahou Shang a meritorious person who could accept the emperor's commendation.

Xia Houshang laughed and expressed his humility, "When I reach this status, I am already satisfied. If I want to move to a higher position again, it will be difficult... Don't worry!" If you follow me, although you may not be able to be a high official or enjoy two thousand dan, at least there will be no problem with the land and the big house! Add in some property purchases, Mei Ji's servants, etc., and you will each have more than a dozen fat boys in the future, and your family will be prosperous! 』

The guards also joined in the fun, smiling one after another, or thanking them with their hands, or saying that they couldn't imagine a mansion with a thousand acres, and they would be satisfied with a land of 180 acres...

While they were joking, the sound of horse hoofbeats came from the official road, which immediately made Xiahou Shang and others shut up and cheer up. I saw some torch lights rising and falling in the distance, gradually approaching with the sound of horse hooves.

Not long after, Xia Houyuan was seen under the torch.

When Xia Houshang and others saw him, they couldn't help but cheered and moved forward to greet him.

Regardless of whether they are secretly called Bai Di Hei Di on weekdays, at least now Xiahou Dun and Xia Houyuan are the face of the Xiahou clan!

When the two teams came together, Xia Houshang rushed forward and personally led Xia Houyuan's horse and started riding. He smiled broadly and said, "It's been a hard journey, General!" 』

"Hahaha, it's not hard on me, but it's hard on you!" ” Not bad! This time I gave Xiahou’s parents face! 』

The group of people suddenly laughed and were very happy.

Xia Houshang said quickly: "It's all thanks to the general..."

Xia Houyuan laughed, made some gestures, put his arms around Xia Houshang and said, "I heard that the reward this time is quite generous. Don't take it all by yourself. You should give some to your sons!" 』

Although Xia Houyuan may have a bad reputation in some aspects, he still has nothing to say about his treatment of his brothers and subordinates. Historically, he even gave up his youngest son because of hunger during the chaos in Yan and Yu. To support the orphaned daughter of her dead brother.

Xia Houshang's smile couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

In this era, in the concept of the Cao family and the Xiahou family, in order to control the morale of the army, in addition to being able to lead the soldiers to win the battle, they also need to form a benevolent relationship and give money to the soldiers to buy property, so as to improve everyone's morale. Benefits bundled together. Taking money from the hands of the superior and working for the superior is almost a matter of course in this era.

Therefore, it is reasonable for Xiahou Yuan to talk about asking Xiahou Shang to share the reward money. However, if Xiahou Dun were to say this, he would probably not say it in public, but would find an opportunity to say it in private. …

Xia Houshang just responded repeatedly, "This is nature, this is nature..."

In the current era of the Han Dynasty, it was a big deal to have a piece of land property. According to ordinary people's concept, it was an property that could be passed down from generation to generation.

Xia Houyuan didn't pay attention, or even if he paid attention, he ignored Xia Houshang's expression and said directly to the surrounding soldiers: "Youbei is victorious, well done!" This is like a precious sword, it only becomes sharp after being sharpened! The land of Youzhou is the place where troops are used! If something big happens in the future, it will definitely be of great use! Meritorious contributions will be indispensable in the future! Who can have too many benefits of being a wife? 』

This sentence reached the hearts of the surrounding soldiers, and they immediately burst into cheers.

Among the great Han Dynasties, it has become a normal thing for a general to be in charge of an army, and then for these private soldiers who follow the general, the death of father and the succession of sons. Under the general, not only his own family, but also many soldiers depended on the general for a long time. It is only natural for the master to take good care of his subordinates. Isn't it just to "find a wife and a shadow" when you come out to work for your life? If you can't even take care of your own family and can't live anymore, who will risk your life and fight for the Xiahou family of the Cao family?

Seeing that everyone's spirits were aroused, Xia Houyuan also nodded with satisfaction, then held Xia Houshang's shoulders and walked a few steps aside. Seeing this, the two private soldiers also knew that Xia Houyuan and Xia Houshang were afraid of If they had anything to say, they all moved away to make room for the two generals.

After leaving the crowd, Xia Houyuan's expression became a little darker.

Xia Houshan was not very good, but he still had some ability to observe people's emotions. When he saw this, he whispered: "General, what's the important matter?" 』

Xia Houyuan nodded lightly, then looked back at the group of soldiers who were laughing and chatting not far away, and then said to Xia Houshang: "Did you hear that during Qiao County?" 』

Xia Houshang's heart skipped a beat, "This... I've heard a little bit..."

Although Xiahou Shang came from Youzhou in the north, the local officials who provided them with supplies and resettlement would more or less reveal some current affairs and tell Xiahou Shang some changes in Xu County, Yingchuan, Yuzhou, and Jizhou. Therefore, Xia Houshang also knew something.

"It's good to know." ” At this critical moment, we must not allow any trouble within us... Do you understand? 』

Xia Houshang nodded repeatedly.

Even if Xia Houyuan didn't explain this specifically, Xiahou Shang would not do anything to cheat. After all, he was a member of the Xiahou family, and his wealth and wealth were all related to the Xiahou family of the Cao family.

"The emperor is going to hold a celebration, and people are coming from Guanzhong..." Xia Houyuan said, "Those guys in Guanzhong... I think they must be uneasy and have no good intentions. I don't know what other tricks they are going to try... By the way, I came here this time because I wanted to I want to ask you...this battle in Youbei, what exactly did you...what did you do in it? How many more gains were there? 』

"ah? ! ” Xia Houshang was stunned, his eyes widened and he didn’t know what to say.

"What about your martial arts skills..." Xia Houyuan said so directly that Xia Houshang didn't know how to answer, "So you said how many enemies you killed and how many beheaded... I don't believe anyone else." I know, but here... tell me honestly, when you defeated Wuhuan, did you personally go into battle and kill the enemy with your own hands? 』

Xiahou Yuan asked this because during this period of time, while Cao Cao and Xiahou Dun were cleaning up some corrupt officials, they promoted many children from poor families to fill the vacant official positions. Of course, not all of these children from poor families were loyal and good people. Some people are indeed very good, but there are also some who start to get carried away when they become officials...

"I'm..." Xia Houshang originally wanted to be tough, but looking at Xia Houyuan's eyes, he couldn't be tough, so he had to lower his head, "Youbei's great victory was all led by General Cao... I'm just focusing on logistics, logistics." Assure……"

"Hmm..." Xia Houyuan frowned and pondered for a moment, "It's okay, ensuring logistics, well, it can be considered a meritorious service... But in this case, you can't brag about getting a head or something... Don't let anyone take advantage of you... …do you know? 』

Xia Houshang responded repeatedly.

"Okay, just pay attention to yourself. By the way, I have something good for you." Xia Houyuan looked back at the guards in the distance again, then turned back and lowered his voice and said, "When the celebration is over and you walk back... the son of the eldest brother... this So and so..."

Xia Houshang's eyes widened in surprise.

"You have to take good care of me and practice a lot..." Xia Houyuan patted Xia Houshang on the shoulder, "This is what my brother means. If you do a good job, I will definitely not treat you badly in the future... in the future..."

After Xia Houyuan finished explaining, he took the people away.

Looking at Xia Houyuan who was whizzing in and then whizzing away like a gust of wind, Xia Houshang wanted to cry but had no tears.

How is this a good thing?

This is clearly a hot potato!