Three Kingdoms: I rely on system loopholes to survive

Chapter 154
"Yuan Rang, what are your plans to go to Yanzhou?"

Zhong Ping stood in front of the stable, grabbed the hay and scattered it, and brought it to the horse's mouth.

When the horse saw Zhongping, it seemed like it was facing a formidable enemy. It snorted twice, moved its head to the side, and started kicking uneasily. If it wasn't for the reins, it might have retreated to the back of the stable. went.

Xiahoudun couldn't help laughing, and there was some schadenfreude in his eyes, and he joked: "Could it be that Boheng is born to be incompatible with horses? Except for the red rabbit, it seems that I have never seen a horse that is not afraid of Boheng."

Zhong Ping rolled his eyes angrily.

Only at this time, he will doubt whether his 90% charm has added loneliness.

Obviously he has never done anything to the horses in the army, who knows why these horses saw him, as if they had seen a natural enemy.

"Don't make fun of me, I just want to remind you that Lu Bu has a counselor, Chen Gong, so don't underestimate it."

"Yuan Rang must remember the truth that arrogant soldiers are bound to be defeated, and remember not to underestimate the enemy, nor to rush forward because of a moment of anger and eagerness to succeed without listening to the truth."

Zhong Ping felt like he was that old woman. He still remembered Xiahou Dun's conceited and rebellious traits when he faced Sui Gu.

Although the two of them hadn't seen each other for some time, Zhong Ping was not sure whether Xiahou Dun's shortcomings had been corrected during his time with Cao Cao.

He can only try his best to advise, hoping that the other party can remember his advice and not make a big mistake.

"I know, I know."

Xiahou Dun nodded again and again, but only kept smiling, and Zhong Ping was not sure whether he had listened to his words, so he could only sigh helplessly.

"Don't mention it."

Xiahou Dun smiled, and smacked in the direction of the tent.

"What is your relationship with that plain order...?"

Zhong Ping looked calm, and said with a smile: "I just feel that I have a good deal with Mr. Liu, and it's just a friend who has forgotten the years. Why did Yuan Rang ask this question?"

Xiahoudun shook his head and didn't say much. He actually wanted to ask how Chong Ping thought of Cao Cao now, and how he would get along with them when he returned to Yanzhou.

These questions were stuck in his throat. He was afraid that asking these questions would speed up Zhongping's separation from Cao Cao, and also worried that even if he didn't ask, Zhongping would eventually choose a path that was completely opposite to Cao Cao's.

However, like Cao Cao, he didn't think that Zhong Ping would choose to assist Liu Bei. He just found Liu Bei's connection with the imperial power through his status as the emperor's uncle.

Son of Heaven...

"Not much to say."

Xiahou Dun lowered his head and crushed the stones on the ground with his feet.

"Boheng is only waiting for good news from me."

"Be careful."

Zhongping nodded, thought for a while, and said again.

"I only know the name of Chen Gong, but I haven't seen him. But I understand Lu Bu's personality somewhat. Lu Bu's nature is repetitive. If Yuan Rang starts from this point, he may be pleasantly surprised."

"I remember."

Xiahou Dun waved his hand at Zhongping, and gave him one last word of persuasion before leaving.

"Mr. Zhicai is not here, Boheng should hold back his temper...if..."

"I won't say much. With Boheng's intelligence, he should be able to guess what I mean."

The corner of Zhong Ping's mouth couldn't help but set off a bitter arc.

Did even Xiahou Dun realize the contradiction between himself and Cao Cao?
"As long as Cao Gong's heart is for the Han Dynasty, I will be for Cao Gong every day, that's all."

When Zhong Ping said this, he actually thought a lot in his mind, but he knew that the only excuse he could resort to at this time and place was the discord between imperial power and ambition.

Xiahou Dun paused when he got on his horse, and stared at Zhong Ping with extremely complicated and unspeakable eyes.

However, Zhong Ping's expression was as calm as ever, and he even showed a relaxed smile.

"Yuan Rang, take care."

The smoke and dust raised by the horseshoes rolled up the grass on the road, and the red afterglow, carrying the temperature of the setting sun, fell on Zhongping.

The sun is almost setting.

Zhong Ping walked back to the stables slowly. Several rogue horses were buried in the stables, chewing the hay mixed with green materials. Zhong Ping's shadow was cast on the manger, causing them to flick their tails.

Zhong Ping was thinking that Xiahoudun must have understood what he said.

Will he tell Cao Cao the truth?

Even if it won't be a verbatim narration, it should convey your own attitude.

Zhongping added some fodder to the trough.

Whether it is fueling the flames or fishing in troubled waters, one can naturally know after returning to Xudu.

"certain……"

Guan Yu's mood is also complicated. Cao Cao mentioned the matter of discussing Dong Dong in the past.

He still remembered that Cao Cao at that time had a kind of lonely and brave spirit full of passion.

If it is said that he has no admiration for Cao Cao, it is not true.

But what he saw with Liu Bei on the road in Xuzhou, it was really hard for him to pretend that nothing had happened and greet Cao Cao with nice words.

"First, outside Hulao Pass, if Cao Gong hadn't spoken out righteously, the three Bei brothers might not have had the chance to fight."

"Grandpa Cao is kind and righteous, I will be grateful to you."

Liu Bei stood up and toasted Cao Cao from a distance.

Cao Cao withdrew his gaze from Guan Yu, and raised his wine glass. Although he was toasted by Liu Bei, he didn't treat him equally. He just took a sip and put it down again.

"I can't bear to see the pearls and the dust, Xuande looks good, and Yun Chang is also a great husband. If you don't waste the words of poverty, how can you forget it?"

Cao Cao laughed heartily.

Liu Bei drank the wine in his glass and sat back at the table, a trace of worry flashed faintly in his eyes, but it was not seen by others.

"Judging from the crowd, self-denial and obedience to others, no abuse and no accusation, no abolishment and poverty, only the emperor's restraint."

Zhong Ping's smiling voice sounded outside the tent.

"Mr. Cao is discussing the "Book of History" with Lord Liu?"

Consider the opinions of the masses in everything, always abandon your own incorrect opinions, and listen to the correct opinions of others; govern without ill-treating the poor, and employ people without neglecting the lowly and virtuous. This is only possible in the time of Emperor Yao.

Zhong Ping turned his head to look at Liu Bei, smiled, and then turned his eyes to Cao Cao.

"But what did Yuan Rang say? It's really rare to see Bo Heng looking so happy."

Cao Cao felt a little surprised.

"I just suddenly felt..."

Zhongping rolled up his sleeves and gently straightened the hosta in his hair.

"It's better to be blocked than to be sparse."

He suddenly smiled.

"I told Yuan Rang something about Lu Bu's character, and Yuan Rang should be able to find a flaw in it with his dexterity."

"After all, Yuan Rang's temperament... If you try to persuade him blindly, it may be counterproductive. What do you think, Mr. Cao?"

"It's true that those who are close to vermilion are red."

"In Boheng's words, there is a certain demeanor of ambition."

As Cao Cao said, there was concern in his eyes.

"Before the attack on Xuzhou this time, Zhicai seemed to have caught a cold, and I don't know if he has recovered now?"

"Zhicai is sick?!"

Zhong Ping stood up subconsciously, his voice was a bit sharp.

Cao Cao was taken aback by Zhong Ping's big reaction.

"When autumn comes, it's normal to have a lot of wind and cold. Why is Boheng so excited?"

"Oh……"

It was only then that Zhong Ping realized that he had lost his composure. He sat down in a daze and couldn't help muttering to himself: "When I went back to Xudu, Zhicai was still very energetic and could joke with me...it should be okay... ..."

He recalled that in history, Xi Zhicai died in the second year of Xingping, but now it is only four years since Chuping, when he was in Dongjun, he urged Xi Zhicai to quit drinking... There should be no accident now.

He comforted himself like this, but Zhong Ping was still uneasy.

He is not a person who is good at communication, and there are only a handful of people who can say a few words from the heart.

He doesn't want to lose friends.

"...I have been away from Xudu for a long time, and I really miss my old friend. I am acting like a little girl in vain, and Cao Gong laughed at me."

Cao Cao frowned slightly, disliking Zhongping's polite and alienated attitude.

But when he heard the other party's words, he already regarded Xudu as his hometown, thinking about his old man, and he relaxed for a while.

"Boheng don't need to worry too much. I also know about Zhicai's health. If Wen is watching from the sidelines, abstain from drinking for a few days, and he will feel better."

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he saw that the attendant had refilled the lamp grass three times, and guessed in his heart that it would be around You hour, so he clapped his hands casually, signaling the attendant to clean up the cups and plates, and pointed to a clever servant.

"Take Mr. Liu and the three of them to rest...then go to the right camp, don't neglect the distinguished guests."

Zhong Ping heard the words, looked at Cao Hong who stood behind Cao Cao like a woodcarving, and asked with his eyes what was his arrangement for tonight.

Cao Hong's eyeballs moved several times towards the back of Cao Cao's forehead.

Zhong Pingping said, is it possible that he will sleep in the same bed with Cao Cao again tonight?

Can't you?
Regarding the presence of the second master, Cao Cao shouldn't be thinking about me, right?

Sure enough, the three of Liu Bei were arranged, and Cao Cao turned the conversation to Zhong Ping.

As soon as he was about to speak, he noticed that Zhongping's eyes seemed to be twitching, and they kept twitching towards his back.

He looked back.

Cao Hong was still winking at Zhong Ping, his eyes rolled, and he directly looked at Cao Cao.

"Cough cough cough."

Cao Hong was swallowing, so frightened, he choked up, turned his head away to cough, and secretly called Zhong Ping for help.

"Cao... Duke Cao, tonight I...?"

Zhong Ping received Cao Hong's incomprehensible gestures, and guessed that he was asking for help, so he had to bite the bullet and ask.

"Still called Duke Cao?"

Cao Cao snorted, unable to distinguish between emotions and anger.

if not?
Can I still call him "Uncle" calmly now?

There was a silence.

Cao Hong became anxious, he said to himself that his elder brother intends to repair the relationship with you, why are you so stubborn?
Do you have to refuse it like you refused to get married?
Why are you more aggressive than a donkey?
The hands behind his back are almost dancing.

In Cao Hong's heart, Zhong Ping saved Cao Song's life anyway, and he was kind to the Cao family.

When Beihai asked for help, Cao Cao sent his own general to leave Xudu together with Zhongping. He also knew how much surveillance there was in it.

At that time, Zhong Ping suddenly became seriously ill, and he felt strange. One had been diagnosed by a doctor, and Zhong Ping was not a fake illness.

After half pushing and half giving, Zhongping managed to get away...

Whenever you learn to compromise, will you lose a piece of meat?I am really anxious to death!

Seeing that Zhong Ping remained silent for a long time, Cao Hong even had the idea in his mind that when he returned to Xudu, he must forcefully marry a daughter of the Cao family to Chong Ping, even if he was tied up, he would have to tie him up on his own boat.

"……uncle."

Zhong Ping finally called out in a low voice.

He is very clear that the mentality he holds now is completely different from when he first entered Dongjun.

(End of this chapter)