The establishment of the camp on Yuzhou Mountain was just a whim of Cao Peng.

In fact, even he himself couldn't tell what use Yuzhou Mountain could be used for. When he saw the eight ships, Cao Peng instinctively felt that it was a pity to abandon Yuzhou Mountain. After all, a man hanging alone outside

, an island that is not subject to any restrictions and can reach the mainland in one day and night, it would indeed be a bit reluctant to give up like this. As for the specific situation of Yuzhou Mountain, Cao Peng did not know. Since this island can accommodate 30,000 people, it is not enough.

, then it must have its merits, right?

But if you want to implement this plan, it cannot be done overnight.

At least for now, it's unlikely.

Firstly, it is the New Year's Eve soon, and I guess everyone is not in that mood; secondly, after the Hai people settle down, the beginning of spring will be the farming season. This is the first farming season in Haixi, and it is of great significance. At this time, Deng Ji is indeed pumping.

I don’t have the energy to go to Yuzhou Mountain to build something.

If calculated this way, it is already the best prediction to start operations in early next summer.

Therefore, Cao Peng is not too impatient...

The second year of Jian'an passed quietly with the arrival of New Year's Eve.

Looking back on this year, Cao Peng couldn't help but be filled with emotion. At this time last year, he and Deng Ji arrived at the camp of Nine Girls City. From that day on, the fate of his family changed dramatically. He met

Wei Yan and Xiyangju were ambushed. Then he rescued Dian Wei and met Xia Houlan... It was at that time that Deng Ji lost an arm.

Then he kidnapped and escaped...

After finally arriving in Xudu, he immediately became a prisoner.

I just didn't expect that that period of imprisonment would become a legend.

The sudden emergence of Xiao Bayi also made Cao Peng make a group of close friends in Xudu.

Afterwards, he experienced many things and came to Haixi.

It sounds like a dream now!

Cao Peng sat in the courtyard of Cao's office, leaning against the pillars and looking up at the stars.

Behind him, footsteps sounded.

Cao Peng didn't look back and was still sitting on the porch.

Wang Mai came over, sat down next to him, picked up the wine bottle next to Cao Peng, and after taking a sip, he let out a breath of turbidity.

"Afu, aren't you still asleep?"

"Can't sleep."

Cao Peng took the jug from Wang Mai and took a sip.

"Tomorrow is Banchun, and in three days from now, we have to leave Haixi and go to Guangling.

Suddenly I felt a little emotional, so I wanted to take a rest... Haha, let's get to Haixi, and before we have settled down, we have to set off again."

"Yes, I also feel that this year has been like a dream."

"oh?"

"At this time a year ago, we were still stupid boys who didn't know anything. Apart from practicing martial arts, there seemed to be nothing to worry about every day. But now, although our status has improved a lot compared to before, I always feel a little unhappy. Everything needs to be calculated.

, I have to care about everything...Although Beiji Market is not big, what I see and hear every day seems to contain countless things. Sometimes, I really feel very tired."

When Cao Peng heard this, he couldn't help but look at Wang Mai in surprise.

He found that he had been running forward this year, but he seemed to have overlooked many things.

Wang Mai is just a boy!

Many people his age are living a carefree life at this moment.

But he himself got him involved in the whirlpool. If Wang Mai was born into a big family, he might not have too many emotions.

Unfortunately, he was just a son of an Orion in Zhongyang Mountain before.

In just one year, experiencing so many things all at once was indeed a bit of a burden for Wang Mai.

Cao Peng felt that he was a little selfish!

"Brother Hutou!"

"kindness?"

"sorry!"

Wang Mai was stunned and sat up straight, "Why do you say such things?"

"If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have been tossed around. Not only would you not have a place to stay, but you would also be separated from Uncle Wang and his son."

"Hey, what are you talking about?"

Wang Mai couldn't help but laugh.

"You and I are brothers. Besides, I think this life is quite exciting now."

"But……"

"Ah Fu, listen to me." Wang Mai looked solemnly and stared at Cao Pengdao: "I know that you will do great things in the future.

My dad said the same thing!

Although I don't have great ambitions, I still hope that my brothers can achieve great things.

We kowtow to each other in the prison of Xudu, and we will be brothers for the rest of our lives. So, don't say "I'm sorry" or anything like that, it's not the language between brothers. My fifth brother and I grew up in poverty. My eldest brother and the others

The reason why I am willing to sworn sworn friends with us is mostly because of you. I am very satisfied to be your brother... As for the rest, it is nothing."

Cao Peng was silent!

After a while, he suddenly raised the wine bottle and said, "Brother Hutou, let's do something big together."

After saying that, he took a big sip of wine and handed the jug to Wang Mai.

Wang Mai took it and drank it in one gulp without hesitation.

Snapped!

Two hands hit one place.

"Brothers working together can cut through metal."

Cao Peng said with a smile, while Wang Mai nodded vigorously.

Ban Chun is a traditional activity.

Every spring in the first lunar month, the emperor would hold a field clearing ceremony to encourage farming all over the world.

While holding the field planting ceremony, various government offices also held "Ban Chun" activities. The so-called Ban Chun means issuing spring orders to urge people to carry out farming work in a timely manner to avoid delaying the spring plowing season.

"Book of the Later Han Dynasty - Etiquette Chronicles" records: On the day of the beginning of spring, five moments before the liquid leakage was exhausted, all the officials in the capital were dressed in green clothes. From the prefectures and counties to the Dou Shi Order, they all wore turbans, set up green banners, and used soil and cattle to plow.

People are outside the door as a sign to the people.

At the fourth watch, Cao Peng and others put on Ban Chun's clothes and went to the county government office together.

At this time, all the old Jin gentry in Haixi Township, including the heads of the nine major dynasties, and all the prominent figures gathered outside the county government office early.

Ban Chun is a big event.

Don't get involved with personal grudges.

Even if some people are still dissatisfied with Deng Ji, they must come to gather honestly in Banchunri.

This is the first time Ban Chun has been held in Haixi County in four years since the first year of Xingping. Previously, due to various reasons and the lack of government supervision, Ban Chun activities were almost abandoned. Now Deng Ji’s first decree to start spring is

Holding Ban Chun activities also expresses his belief to the people of Haixi. At the same time, it also represents the prestige of the government, which will be re-established in the new year.

Huang Zheng, Pan Yong and others bowed to Cao Peng one after another.

There were deep smiles on their faces.

In the past month, Deng Ji passed through the Salt Road and converted the confiscated private salt into official salt.

Later, a salt guide was opened and handed over to Huang Zheng and others for sale. The salt road in Huainan area was almost controlled by the Mi family before. Now after Haixi salt road was established, the price of salt in the entire Huainan area has skyrocketed, which has also caused

Huang Zheng, Pan Yong and others benefited greatly from it.

At the same time, after the first day of the year, Deng Ji, Huang Zheng and others signed a contract to open a salt farm in a bay eighty miles away from Haixi County to boil the sea and make salt. Of course, all the expenses for this salt farm were

It was created by Huang Zheng and others, and they obtained the right to operate it for thirty years. Although they could not see the benefits at this time, they can imagine how lucrative it would be.

Such good things make Haixi merchants unhappy.

Even some local gentry expressed their willingness to participate through various channels.

However, if you want to enter now, it may not be as easy as before. So some people have begun to focus on Yanyin...

Therefore, today's banchun can be said to be a gathering of celebrities from all over Haixi.

At the fifth watch, Deng Ji, dressed in Tsing Yi and a turban on his head, walked out of the county government gate. Hu Ban, holding a green flag, followed closely behind. After Deng Ji and the elders from Haixi Township met, Hu Ban handed over the green flag.

Gave it to Cao Peng. Don’t think that putting up green banners is a humble thing. In fact, during the Spring Festival, the people who put up green banners must be very famous people in the local area. Cao Peng killed Chen Sheng first, and then fought the pirates...

The fact that he fought fiercely with Song Xian in Xiapi and had a confrontation with Marquis of Wen Lu Bu was also found out by many good people.
To be continued...