If he were just a former general, these candidates would be enough. However, the young master's promotion this time may not be as good as before. Previously, the young master was a court lieutenant and one of the nine ministers. Now he is appointed as a Sili school lieutenant, and he also received a salary of two thousand stone. And so on again.

I'm afraid the promotion will be above Jiuqing. It is very necessary to have more team members.

I do have a candidate, I wonder if the young master still remembers Xiang Chong that you sent to Hexi?"

Xiang Chong?

Cao Peng looked surprised, pointed at Pang Tong and said with a smile: "Are you talking about that stubborn cow, Xiang Chong Xiang Bo Long?"

"Exactly!"

Xiang Chong was a prisoner when Cao Peng recaptured Wancheng, and he was also a famous Shu Han general in history. He was the only son of Xiang Lang's younger brother, and he was the oldest among his peers, so he was given the nickname Bolong.

It is said that his abbreviation of "Bo Long" comes from "When he sees a gentleman, he becomes a dragon and a light" in "Mao Shi Xiaoya". Dragon also has the same pronunciation as Chong, so the abbreviation of "Bo Long" is derived.

When Xiang Chong was captured, he was a thousand dissatisfied and ten thousand dissatisfied.

Cao Peng was not willing to kill him, so he and Mi Fang were sent to Liangzhou to serve their sentences. Mi Fang quickly established a foothold in Wuwei County and was reused by Bu Zhi.

Le Chang is now working under Meng Jian. As for Xiang Chong? He is a stubborn die-hard and was sent to Hexi. Pang Tong and Xiang Chong are fellow villagers, so they still take care of him.

After all, Pang Tong was a disciple of the Pang clan, and Xiang Chong respected him very much.

After four years in Hexi, he gradually changed his views and began to respect Cao Peng.

He served under Xiahou Lan, and later served as the captain of Guoyi in Lianbao Army. He made great contributions in the campaign against foreign tribes. When Pang Tong left Hexi, Xiang Chong once proposed that he wanted to leave with Pang Tong. But at that time, he

Pang Tong didn't get Cao Peng's idea and couldn't agree, so he asked him to work in peace and wait for the opportunity.

Cao Peng is going to Yecheng, and Pang Tong will definitely accompany him.

So, he recommended Xiang Chong to Cao Peng, hoping to relieve Xiang Chong from the corvee.

Cao Peng said with a smile: "That stubborn cow, has he bowed his head?"

"It's not true that he bows his head, but he is indeed a good soldier."

"In this case, ask him if he is willing to do something for me. But first, agree to come to me. He will be a slave at first, and he will not be as prosperous as in Hexi. If he is willing, I will write to Uncle Zhong and ask him to release him.

"

"Of course he is willing."

Cao Peng had the power to open the palace, and he could appoint twenty-nine subordinates. Originally, there was never a full staff. Now that the civil and military forces have been sent out, there is one more vacancy. In fact, there are only two, Deng Ai and Sun Shao. This time Xiang Chong came, but

It is also a powerful supplement. Don’t go out in the future and act like a polished commander, that would be a shame.

Seeing Pang Tong finish speaking, Fazheng stood up quickly.

"Young Master, while traveling to Hanzhong, I met two useful people."

"oh?"

"Hanzhong Sima Yanpu is calm, capable and resourceful.

Moreover, this man has a loyal and upright character and is a person who can give direct advice. It is a pity that Zhang Lu will not use him. He is obviously a first-rate counselor, but he wants him to lead the troops in the war. As a result... Just as he was returning from this trip, Yan Pu also came with him.

.It’s just that I haven’t been able to find an opportunity to recommend you to the young master. I just took this opportunity and would like to ask the young master to use it again.”

Yan Pu?

Cao Peng really didn't know this person very well.

Maybe he’s also a celebrity? Unfortunately, I’m not very impressed!

However, since Fazheng recommended it so seriously, he must have real talent and practical knowledge. Cao Peng felt that his team was constantly being formed, and was constantly being snatched away by Lao Cao. Until now, he has become Lao Cao's talent.

At the training base, everyone was staring at his team, which also gave Cao Pengpo a headache.

"Then what position does Xiaozhi think he should be appointed to?"

“You can just become a zhonglang!”

"good!"

Cao Peng now has a long history, Pang Tong, and Sima Fazheng.

These two are his main deputies, which is enough. Under them, there is also a lieutenant, and Ma Su currently serves as one of them.

Yan Pu is here to fill another vacancy.

However, such a team is not enough. Zhao Yun, Samoko and Wang Shuang are all commanders of the army and cannot be counted among them. Therefore, there are twenty-nine subordinates and thirty-one imperial subordinates. Currently, there are only

Two people are not enough.

"Who is the other one?"

"The other one's name is Wang Qiping, whose pseudonym is Zijun.

He is from Brazil and was originally a retainer of Zhang Lu. I saw that this man was loyal and resolute, so I asked him to get it from Zhang Lu. If the young master agrees, I can make him my vassal, and he will be of great use in the future."

Wang Qiping?

Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, and then turned his attention to Ma Su beside him.

As for Ma Su, he was also stunned.

He didn't understand why Cao Peng looked at him with such a strange look when Fazheng recommended Wang Qiping.

Wang Qiping, the beneficiary of the Battle of Jieting.

He can also be regarded as a famous general in the middle and late Shu Han Dynasty...

He is actually under Zhang Lu? And he is also a retainer?

This is indeed beyond Cao Peng's expectation! Hanzhong seems to be full of talents, but they have not yet been developed. Shi Tao must be reminded to pay more attention and not let those calves run away.

"good!"

Cao Peng immediately nodded in agreement.

After the discussion, Cao Peng was invited to attend Xu Huang's banquet.

I learned from Cao Hong that Cao Hong might have to make other arrangements when he goes to Yecheng. And the next person to succeed Jing Zhaoyin is Xu Huang.

Ma Su was filled with worries and walked out of the government hall.

The young master’s look just now was always a bit strange...

Is there something special about this Wang Ziping? But what does he have to do with me because he is special? Could it be that the young master is hinting to me to take more care of Wang Ziping? Well, it is very possible... When Wang Ziping first came, there must be a lot that he didn't understand.

He was just a family general before, and he only had too much knowledge.

Over at Yan Pu, Pang Changshi and Fa Sima are taking care of him, so you don't have to worry about it. There is only Wang Qiping, who is new here and must not understand many things. The master must want me to take care of him.

Thinking of this, Ma Su felt suddenly enlightened.

I looked up and saw that it was still early.

He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly turned and walked toward a courtyard.

"Wang Zijun, are you there?

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Before I knew it, the day passed.

Cao Peng and Xu Huang and Cao Hong were very drunk at Tianxialou in Chang'an last night.

Today, Tianxialou has opened seven stores in Xudu, Luoyang, Xiapi, Puyang, Wancheng, Yingchuan and Chang'an. They specialize in various dishes and also have various seasonal foods. For example, this season

, Tianxialou’s copper hot pot is most prosperous on birthdays. Especially with the development of Mobei, a large amount of beef and mutton are continuously transported every year, and it has become a favorite food of countless people.

With the opening of trade routes in the Western Regions, there were more and more Hu merchants.

Chang'an City was facing large-scale expansion, and Xu Huang was also very troubled.

At the banquet, Cao Peng naturalized a city with a city structure for him, which was built according to the pattern of Chang'an in the later Tang Dynasty. However, the project was so huge that Xu Huang could only write it down and report it to Cao Cao for decision.

But this idea made Xu Huang amazed.

Different from Cao Hong...

Cao Hong is a good guy and doesn't care much about government affairs.

But what about Xu Huang?

I sincerely hope that I can do some things, not just the military.

In order to appease Cao Hong's inner injustice, Cao Peng came up with a way for Cao Hong to make money.

"Uncle Zilian, now a large number of people are pouring into Guanzhong, and countless barbarians are stationed in the Central Plains. There is only so much land, and it is impossible to cover everything. As a result, there will inevitably be a large surplus population.

This is all money!"

"Hey, I don't do that human trafficking thing."

Cao Hongyi spoke harshly and expressed his contempt for Cao Peng.

Cao Peng smiled bitterly, "Uncle, why did I ever ask you to traffic people? I mean, why not gather these people together and do things for you?"

Cao Hong's face turned pale with fright, "Ah Fu, please don't hurt me.

Hiding soldiers and horses privately is a serious crime that requires confiscation of the house. Although the king treats me very kindly, he will not condone this kind of thing."
To be continued...