dognovel Chapter 141 Cao Ang and Cao Anmin inspect the farmland, and Diao Chan arrives!
Chapter 141 Cao Ang and Cao Anmin inspect the farmland, and Diao Chan arrives!
After Cheng Yu, Chen Qun, Zhang Zhao, Jiang Ji, and Zhao Yan arrived in Pengcheng, Cao Cao and Su Yu embarked on their journey back to Dongjun with peace of mind.
At the same time, Cao Ren officially assumed the position of Governor of Xuzhou, in charge of military affairs; Cheng Yu and Chen Deng served as Left and Right Assistant Governors, respectively in charge of political affairs.
Everything in Xuzhou is proceeding in an orderly manner.
It is worth mentioning that.
Su Yu was very protective of Xun Yu.
With the Lunar New Year fast approaching, Su Yu even brought back a lot of New Year's goods from Pengcheng to give to Xun Yu.
I wonder if Xun Yu will be moved to tears when he receives these New Year's gifts.
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at the same time
Yanzhou
东郡
Cao Ang put on the new clothes that his mother, Madam Ding, had made for him.
Although, given Madam Ding's status, she could get Cao Ang any kind of clothing she wanted simply by giving the order.
But she still preferred to make clothes for Cao Ang herself.
It snowed in Yanzhou this year, but the snowfall was nothing compared to that in Youzhou.
Cao Ang strolled in the courtyard, wearing clothes made by his mother, and didn't feel cold at all.
Suddenly, a boy walked in from outside.
"Brother Ang, it's snowing! Let's go outside and have a snowball fight!"
The boy looked to be about twelve or thirteen years old and bore a resemblance to Cao Hong.
But he was not Cao Hong's son, but the son of Cao Hong's younger brother who had passed away ten years earlier.
Several months ago, Cao Cao saw that he was about the same age as Cao Ang, so he took him into his household and prepared to train him to be Cao Ang's confidant.
Yes, he was Cao Anmin, the one who acted as a pimp for Cao Cao during the Battle of Wancheng!
Unlike Cao Ang, Cao Anmin has a more unconventional personality.
Therefore, even though he is twelve or thirteen years old now, he can't concentrate on his studies at all.
Upon seeing that the visitor was Cao Anmin, Cao Ang revealed a kind smile.
Immediately afterwards, Cao Ang said to Cao Anmin:
"Brother Min, let's skip the snowball fight today. Would you please accompany me to check on the crops outside the city?"
Cao Anmin pursed his lips, but still immediately agreed to Cao Ang's request.
After all, Cao Ang is definitely his future golden goose.
Cao Anmin is quite perceptive.
The two men, accompanied by several guards, arrived outside the city.
The farmland was already covered with a thin layer of film.
These thin films, though not thick, can greatly protect crops from the damage caused by wind and snow.
"No wonder Master said this year's harvest wouldn't be affected, so that's why... so that's why..."
Cao Ang suddenly realized.
He wasn't the kind of pampered young nobleman who never lifted a finger.
Cao Ang also knew how to farm.
His master told him that true knowledge comes from practice.
Cao Ang always kept this sentence in mind.
Of course, due to the material, the protective film that Su Yu made was definitely not as good as the vegetable greenhouses of later generations.
However, in the context of the late Han Dynasty, the protection it provided for crops was immeasurable.
Seeing Cao Ang's eyes light up, Cao Anmin's eyes flashed with incomprehension.
Isn't this just a layer of film covering the farmland?
Is it really that surprising?
Of course, that's not what Cao Anmin said.
Seeing Cao Ang praise Su Yu, Cao Anmin also joined in the flattery.
His current behavior reveals a glimpse into his audacity in engaging in pimping in Wancheng.
After wandering around for a while, Cao Ang finally led Cao Anmin back to the city.
And not long after they left.
A small, thin figure appeared from the other side.
"Brother, are you inspecting farmland today?"
"I see. As expected of Mr. Su, this film not only protects crops, but also makes it easier for people to shovel snow after the snow stops."
Young Cao Pi stroked his chin, gazing thoughtfully at the plastic film covering the fields.
Despite his intelligence, he did not have the opportunity to study under Su Yu.
But wherever his elder brother Cao Ang went, he would secretly follow.
This seemingly foolish "following the trend" approach allowed Cao Pi to access a great deal of knowledge that he had never seen in books before.
When young Cao Pi returned to the mansion, Lady Bian saw his head covered in snow and couldn't help but scold him again.
But as she continued scolding, Lady Bian started crying again.
Holding his head, she said:
"Pi'er, you must take good care of yourself. Your mother will be counting on you from now on."
Young Cao Pi nodded.
As the eldest brother, he not only had to protect his mother, but also his two younger brothers.
Four-year-old Cao Zhang and one-year-old Cao Zhi.
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Su Mansion Backyard
Diao Chan, whose beauty rivaled that of Xi Shi and whose face was ashen, listened with a blush to what Cai Zhaoji and Han Dai were saying.
Half a month ago, Diao Chan was escorted (kidnapped) to Dongjun by intelligence guards.
Upon learning that this was a "gift" from Cao Cao to Su Yu, Cai Zhaoji, as the mistress of the Su family, accepted Diao Chan.
Although this was Cai Zhaoji's first meeting with Diao Chan, she already had an impression of her.
While still in Luoyang, Cai Zhaoji heard that Situ Wang Yun was cultivating a "secret weapon" in his mansion, a peerless beauty.
Now it seems that it must be Diao Chan.
Cai Zhaoji felt a little envious of Diaochan's stunning beauty.
But she was the legal wife and the mistress of the Su family, so she still had that much tolerance.
Over the past two weeks, with the help of Cai Zhaoji and Han Dai, Diaochan has gradually adapted to life in the Su family mansion.
What?
You asked Diao Chan if she wanted to run away?
Where did she run to?
Should I go back to Chang'an to find my adoptive father, Wang Yun?
Diao Chan wasn't stupid either.
Wang Yun adopted her so that she could serve as a secret weapon in crucial moments.
It used to be Lü Bu.
Now, Diao Chan has also heard that Wang Yun has arranged for his youngest daughter, Wang Ruohua, to marry Lü Bu as his principal wife.
Diao Chan was no longer of much use to Wang Yun.
If they continue back to Chang'an, the most likely outcome for Diao Chan will be that she becomes the concubine of some high-ranking Han official.
Marrying an old man who could be a grandfather—isn't that just asking for trouble?
Now, by a twist of fate, she has been brought out by the intelligence guards, and Diao Chan has resigned herself to her fate, thinking that she should just stay in the Su residence.
Anyway, Cai Zhaoji and Han Dai treated her quite well.
It's worth mentioning that Han Dai didn't go to Xuzhou with Su Yu because she was already seven months pregnant at that time.
Now, her daughter has just turned one month old, and Su Yu is waiting to go home to choose a name.
What made Diao Chan blush was that she was about to face Su Yu.
Although Cai Zhaoji and Han Dai both described Su Yu as the best man in the world.
But for Diao Chan, Su Yu was still someone she had never met before.
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