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Volume 1 Chapter 157 Recruiting talented actors

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    It has to be said that the county guards of Yingchuan County have good conduct. Although they have no outstanding talents, they can crack down on thieves and maintain order. The entire Yingchuan County cannot be said to not pick up lost items on the road, but there are some signs of peace.  No wonder Xun Yu mobilized in every possible way, but he could only have more than a hundred relatives accompanying him on his northward journey.  However, who could have imagined that in the future, the Central Plains would be filled with wars and disputes, and not even one out of ten would survive!

    Cao Ang led the large group of troops and walked for more than ten miles. He was always thinking about recruiting Xi Zhicai and was very anxious.  As soon as Xun Yu left, the number of wise men in Yingchuan County was reduced by three points.  If something happens again to this drama, then Yingchuan and his party will be in vain!

    At this time, the curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Cai Qian showed her head. Following Cai Yan's order, she asked Cao Ang to come inside to talk.

    Cao Ang swung his saddle and dismounted, stepped onto the carriage and got into the carriage.  Cai Yan poured him a glass of water, and Cao Ang drank it in just a few sips.

    Cai Yan smiled and picked up a handkerchief, wiped the sweat on Cao Ang's forehead, and said with a smile: "Lang Jun told me about Xun Yu at that time. Just now I saw that Lang Jun looked anxious, so I specially invited you.  A while. Anyway, the security in Yingchuan County is pretty good. If Lang Jun is eager to recruit that drama talent, he might as well take dozens of cavalry and head to Yingyin quickly. As for the concubine and others, they can go slowly.  So as not to miss important events.¡±

    When Cao Ang heard this, he was overjoyed and said in a deep voice: "The one who knows me is Zhaoji. Let's do this. I will ask Mancheng to escort you with 200 people to continue marching. I will lead ten cavalry to Yingyin and try my best.  Recruit talented people like this. There is no shortage of brave generals in the army now, but there is a shortage of counselors who can see the overall situation. Even if it costs a lot of money to buy horse bones, I will recruit him this time."

    Seeing that Cai Yan understood him very well, Cao Ang was very happy. He immediately stepped out of the carriage, ordered Li Dian, ordered ten cavalry, and headed for Yingyin.

    Looking at his back, Cai Qian pouted and whispered: "Why are you so impatient, Mr. Lang? What's so good about a poor scholar? It's too much to let a lively and beautiful young lady travel alone!"  "

    Cai Yan patted her gently and whispered: "In these troubled times, if a husband does not have the help of celebrities, his future future will be extremely limited. Before getting married, I always felt that I was adding fragrance to my husband's red sleeves. Now it seems that I can be a husband."  The virtuous and virtuous woman behind her is also a first-class blessing, at least she no longer has to endure the pain of being homeless!"

    Cai Qian heard what Cai Yan said and saw that the corners of her eyes were red. She quickly twitched her mouth and said in a low voice: "It's because the servant has no rules and talks nonsense. In fact, the husband loves the young lady very much. Not only does he specially order people to  He built such a comfortable carriage and sent people to sneak into Chang'an to hire the owner (Cai Yong). It's a hundred times better than that heartless Wei Zhongdao!"

    Cai Yan burst into tears and laughed

    A few hours later, Cao Ang led the guards to Yingyin.  Although Yingyin's gatekeeper general Cao Ang and his party were in a hurry, they were fully armored and very dignified. They knew they were not ordinary people and did not dare to neglect them at all.  After they knew Cao Ang's identity, they respectfully invited Cao Ang into the city and sent a soldier to act as a guide.

    The soldier was very talkative. While leading the way, he said to Cao Ang with a smile: "General, the drama Zhicai you are looking for is a famous person in our city. Everyone knows him. It's a pity that he used to stay in the government.  After being convicted of a crime, several county governors were unwilling to promote him for fear of ruining his reputation. Now this drama is just to make money, but he can do anything. A scholar actually ran to the pier to carry cattail bags, which is considered a piece of work.  What a strange thing. Let¡¯s go there now, it¡¯s time for him to get off work.¡±

    Cao Ang was very curious and secretly gave the soldier a small amount of copper coins and said with a smile: "This Xi Zhicai actually works as a coolie? Can his body bear it? Why can't he find a light job?"

    After receiving Cao Ang's reward, the soldier was so happy that he smiled and saluted. After thanking Cao Ang, he said: "Our family and Xi Zhicai's family are in the same workshop. We usually don't see each other with our heads down, so we can't see each other."  They are considered acquaintances. If you ask me, the old lady Xi Jia lives in a Xi Jia and is very poor. She lacks food and clothing, so she is really unlucky. But she also has a filial son like Xi Zhicai, who is considerate and considerate, which is a great blessing.

    This Xi Zhi is a filial son, but he is unlucky. A few years ago, his father was punished by the government, and now he is running around for his mother.  The old lady was in poor health and often made medicine. However, her talent and salary were limited, so she could only do odd jobs to supplement the family income.  In order to make money, he even did hard work and worked himself to the point of becoming as skinny as a stick!  "

    Cao Ang gave the man another reward, and the man became more enthusiastic and told everything he knew.

    Soon, everyone came to the door of the opera house. Cao Ang and others quickly got off their horses, leaving two people outside to guard the horses. Cao Ang walked into the yard with the remaining few people.

    The courtyard of the actor's house is not big and a bit shabby.  Even the tiles on the roof?, both new and old, have been repaired many times.  The yard is very clean. Although there are two trees planted, there are no messy leaves on the ground.

    The door of the main room was wide open, and the sound of machines could be heard from time to time. It seemed that someone was weaving nervously inside.  There was a straw pouf placed at the door of the room, and an old woman was sitting on it. Although her clothes were shabby, she was very neat, and she was repairing the shabby straw mat.

    The soldier strode forward and asked with a smile: "Auntie, where is the actor brother? A distinguished guest is here to see him!"

    He took a few steps forward and whispered in the old woman's ear: "He is a serious general. Our boss said that he is a high-ranking official! Old aunt, the opportunity for the actor brother has come!"

    When the old woman heard this, she quickly put the straw mat aside and knelt down to greet her. Cao Ang quickly helped her up.  At this time, the man spinning in the room heard the movement and walked out in a few steps. He turned out to be a skinny man!

    Xiao Bing asked in surprise: "Brother, actor, why are you weaving? My sister-in-law has returned to her parents' house again?"

    Xi Zhicai was a little embarrassed. The day before yesterday when he was moving goods on the dock, he accidentally sprained his waist and was in great pain.  It¡¯s just that the family has no money and can¡¯t hire anyone for diagnosis and treatment.  The wife was extremely worried and after much deliberation, she could only go back to her parents' home to borrow money.  It's just that her mother's family is very dissatisfied with her marrying a poor actor, and she doesn't know how much trouble she will suffer this time.

    Xi Zhicai saw that the people in front of him were all wearing military-style armor. They looked like elites at first glance. Although the young man in the middle was young, he had some magnanimity, but he was not a playboy.  He was a little surprised, bowed to Cao Ang, and said in a deep voice: "Xi has met the general. I don't know why the general is here, but I invite you to sit inside. Xi's family is poor, which makes you laugh, general."

    After saying that, Xi Zhi stepped forward to help me up and took the lead to walk into the house.

    When Cao Ang saw that his acting talent was generous, he looked at ease, and he was not ashamed of being poor, he felt some appreciation in his heart.  So he went in with Xi Zhi and saw that his house was bare-walled. Except for a spinning wheel, there were not many utensils in the house.  Even the straw mat spread out on the couch is being repaired by the actress's mother.

    Xi Zhicai smiled awkwardly and helped his mother into the inner room.

    Cao Ang did not show any disdain on his face, and still sat on the wooden couch in a dignified manner.  Several of Cao Ang's guards did not follow him into the house, but stood vigilantly at the door.

    The two sat across from each other, and Cao Ang said in a deep voice: "Cao came here this time to ask Mr. Xi to come out and assist me!"

    Xi Zhicai was stunned for a moment. He looked at Cao Ang carefully and saw that his expression was serious and he didn't seem to be joking, so he felt relieved.  He just pondered for a moment and then said in a deep voice: "Autumn and winter are approaching, but there is no food left at home. I and Zhuo Jing work hard and can only keep my mother hungry. Since General Cao asked me to do something, I am willing to rush to Hanoi and let the general drive me."  .¡±

    Xi Zhicai didn¡¯t even ask what he was going to do and just agreed.  But listening to the meaning of his words, he already understood Cao Ang's identity.

    Cao Ang was a little curious and said in a deep voice: "How do you know that I am in Hanoi County? Do you recognize me?"

    Xi Zhicai said in a deep voice: "The general's surname is Cao, and he has such elite soldiers under his command. He is certainly not an ordinary person. After much thought, only General Cao, who is now entrenched in Zhi County and other places, is the most suitable for your status.  And when I just said it, you were very calm and didn't mean to refute it, so I knew that my guess was not wrong."

    Cao Ang nodded slightly, knowing the whole picture at a glance. Xi Zhicai was able to guess his identity based on this little information, and had the courage to decisively verify it. He was indeed quite capable.  He said in a deep voice: "Sir, what you said is right. A certain person is Cao Ang Cao Zixiu of Qiao County. He is currently leading General Fenwu and stationing troops in Hanoi, occupying four counties including Zhi County. There are tens of thousands of people under his command, but he lacks the help of wise men.  . Sir, you have not made any merit when you go to Zhi County, and I cannot be promoted out of the ordinary. I would also like to ask you to serve as the meritorious official of Zhi County first. When the internal affairs are straightened out, I will ask you to serve as the county magistrate."

    Xi Zhi was shocked when he heard this.  He had agreed rashly at first, but his family was almost at the end of its rope and he didn't dare to care about anything.  Unexpectedly, Cao Ang actually recruited him as an official and entrusted him with important tasks.

    Xi Zhicai's eyes were hot, but he did not agree immediately. Instead, he raised his hands and said, "I have had bad moral conduct in the past. I dare not deceive the general, let alone assume a high position!"

    But Cao Ang said with a smile: "Sir, you don't have to be like this. I know that you are virtuous and capable. Let the past be bygones. I hope that you will make great achievements as soon as possible and become a wife! By the way"

    Cao Ang took out a brocade bag from his arms, stuffed it into Xi Zhicai's hand, and said in a low voice: "There are ten gold in it, which is given to Mr. Cheng Yi. I hope Mr. will settle down his family and go to Zhi County together."

    The players are talented in five, and finally a person trusts himself and reuses himself.?, I finally have a place to display my talents!  He widened his eyes, fearing that tears would fall down, so he just saluted respectfully: "I am a humble minister, I am here to pay my respects to my lord!"
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