Three Kingdoms: I rely on system loopholes to survive

Chapter 156 Non-Deer
The golden oil makes a "sizzling" sound under the flame, and the salty aroma of pickled vegetables is mixed with the aroma of meat.

The green and black pickles were stretched by the fat, wrapped in the fat and thin slices of meat, and the serving was very attractive.

If you add some cumin, and sprinkle with chopped shallots...

Zhongping touched his chin.

Speaking of which, Zhang Qian brought so many spices back from his mission to the Western Regions, is there cumin in them?
I only remember that pepper was introduced to China during the Ming Dynasty, so maybe cumin could not enter the Central Plains until the Tang Dynasty?

There are shallots and so on at this time...

Zhongping stuffed a piece of venison roll into his mouth.

I have to say that the pickles from Taishi Ci's family taste really good.

It will feel too sour at the beginning, but after chewing a few more times, the sour taste will fade away, and you will have a mellow pickle aroma.

Compared with the pickles that Zhong Ping had eaten before, the salty taste of Taishi Ci's pickles was much lighter, but it did not affect the level of dinner.

What surprised Zhongping the most was that Tai Shici's mother was able to make pickles so crunchy and tender.

It's amazing.

A flat sigh from the heart.

If I can see Ziyi again, I must ask for the secret of pickling vegetables...

"It's so fragrant!"

Zhang Fei gulped down the venison meat with a mouth full of oil, and swept away most of the venison leg with lightning speed.

"The Shaofu knows so much!"

"General Yide, use it slowly, there are still more in Ping."

Zhong Ping pushed his small plate towards Zhang Fei's hand.

He thought to himself that fortunately there was half a deer here, so it would not be enough.

"Your Majesty, please use it."

Zhong Ping looked at the circle of meat beside the cauldron, quickly picked up the perfectly grilled venison, and brought it to Liu Bei.

"Thank you."

Holding the pottery bowl in both hands, Liu Bei purposely lowered his upper body to make it easier for Zhong Ping to place the meat.

"...It feels like this cauldron is a bit small."

Zhong Ping muttered, seeing that the stick bone in the middle was about to arrive, he hurriedly stretched out his arm, and turned the stick bone over with difficulty.

After lighting up the fire, he raised his head and asked Guan Yu, who was opposite him, if he needed it.

"General Guan?"

"I am inconvenient for myself, please trouble the Shaofu."

Guan Yu carefully guarded his long beard on his chest.

He was next to Zhang Fei who was "opening and closing" gnawing on the deer's leg, so it was really hard for him to make any big moves.

Zhong Ping originally thought about putting the stick bone in some kind of container and sending it away.

But looking around, I couldn't find a container that could hold the whole rod bone.

After thinking about it, he placed the roasted meat by the side of the kettle in a bowl he hadn't used before, and moved the kettle and the stick bones directly in front of Guan Yu.

"General Guan, please use."

Zhong Ping greeted Liu Bei and the other three, while looking at the hilly pile of venison in the bowl, he felt that he was a little bit grateful for the generosity of others.

Although he thought so in his heart, he still had to do what he had to do, so he recruited attendants casually and ordered them to deliver the bowl of venison to the Huotou army.

He only said that it was hard work in the army, and he specially added meals for everyone.

The attendant took the venison, but hesitated to speak.

"It's better to be happy alone than to be happy with others. Mr. Cao, let me share it freely."

Zhong Ping waved his hand and let him go down.

He took a bite of the venison in bitterness, thinking that his behavior was probably no different from Yang Xiu who "one person, one bite".

But he didn't have a better way to deal with it.

Although eating raw venison is difficult to accept psychologically, but bear with it, open and close your eyes, and it will pass.

What's more, in the military camp, if Cao Cao's subordinates really discarded the plate of venison, it would be a lot of fun.

Can he really explain to Cao Cao that he doesn't eat raw meat?Even if this thing is the truth, someone has to believe it.

With Zhongping's understanding of Cao Cao, Cao Cao would definitely not question it on the spot.Even though he went to Xudu, it can prove that what Zhongping said is true.

But it's hard to guarantee that Cao Cao won't wake up in the middle of the night and suddenly become concerned about this matter. When the time comes, he will think:
This kid Zhong Boheng deliberately alienated me, so he changed his name openly and aboveboard. Is this a way to draw a line with me in front of everyone?

Then he deliberately refused to eat the food I gave him, so he wanted to make a thorough statement and take it seriously?
Zhong Ping didn't think that Cao Cao was a man with small chicken stomachs, but he was really afraid that Cao Cao would be paranoid, and one day he would suddenly come to him to settle the score.

What's more, this is the juncture of returning to Xudu, Zhong Ping doesn't want to make troubles, he needs to keep Cao Cao safe, so as to ensure the safety of his father and the others.

But just as Zhong Ping knew Cao Cao, Cao Cao also knew Zhong Ping. If Zhong Ping really chose to let Zhang Fei leave under the watchful eyes of his followers, he would eat the venison he sent.

First it was the intimacy and blame not long ago, and then the venison today.

This actually means that Zhong Ping understands Cao Cao's goodwill signal to him, and at the same time conveys that he is willing to reconcile and get back together.

It seems very normal, and it is the best choice any sensible person would make, but it deviates from normal personality.

Zhong Ping is a character who admits death, even though he may care about Cao Cao's old friendship, once he makes up his mind to get out, he will never procrastinate.

Cao Cao himself knew that there was only one word "feeling" for him to be able to control the level from the beginning to the end.

Therefore, Zhongping can still maintain a harmonious relationship with him, but he will never go any further with him.

In other words, when sending venison, Cao Cao should have known that Zhong Ping would not eat it.

At most, he would let his followers express their gratitude to him.

If Zhang Fei hadn't entered the account at that time, this matter would have stopped here.

But Zhang Fei broke in, holding a portion of venison at the same time.

For Cao Cao, it is not venison that is placed before the planting plane, but choice.

In other words, stand in line.

This falls into a weird circle of logic.

If Zhong Ping refused to eat the venison he sent, Cao Cao would inevitably be paranoid in the future.

After eating it, it makes people feel that this is an act against their will, which is even more meaningful.

In just a short moment, the brain was running fast, and the CPU was almost dry.

Having been with Cao Cao for a long time, he wanted to divide his mind into eight petals.

In fact, Zhong Ping was also thinking, whether he might be purely overcompensating.

But he thought about it again, the person opposite was Cao Cao, and he felt that he couldn't overestimate it no matter how he analyzed it.

So there is a scene of a group of people sitting by the cauldron roasting venison.

After all, the venison is mixed together, grilled and shared, and everyone can eat it.

Although in the eyes of others, Zhong Ping looks like a fool who doesn't know how to be elegant, but he has failed Cao Cao's gift and good intentions.

But does Zhongping care about his image in the eyes of others?
He has already figured it out.

Just be stupid, it's important to pass this level.

It's better not to see the meaning behind Cao Cao's move than to be in a dilemma and helpless after seeing it, right?
"Your Majesty, do you have any arrangements for the matter of Pingyuan?"

Kind of equal, Liu Bei finished his meal, thinking that today's official documents were almost handled, and it was rare to have an excuse to stay with the three of Liu Bei for a while, so he took the initiative to express his concern.

"Ugh."

Liu Bei shook his head slightly, his brows and eyes were covered with a faint look of sadness.

"In the past few days, Bei also sent people to Pingyuan to pass the letter, but the distance is far away, and it is inconvenient to travel. The matter of resigning... On that day, Bei asked Duke Cao to resign. He wanted to go back to Pingyuan first, finish the matter, and enter Xudu naked. "

"Just look at Mr. Cao's expression, as if he is anxious about the affairs of Yanzhou. If you are a guest, how can you bother the master? Besides, Mr. Cao has been kind to you. Now Mr. Cao needs soldiers and generals. Although the three of us are not talented, Willing to do my best.”

"That's why the delay is here..."

After hearing this, Zhong Ping bowed his head and fell silent.

During this period, Cao Cao was welcoming the emperor, and it was the time when the limelight was fierce.

Although Zhong Ping was actually the one who led the troops to save Liu Xie...

But it is undeniable that Cao Cao's soldiers will play a role in the rescue.

When Li Jue was chasing him and all the officials entered Yanzhou in embarrassment, it was indeed Cao Cao who sent troops to stop Li Jue and took over Zhongping and others.

Therefore, the image of Cao Cao as a "loyal minister of the Han Dynasty" is still deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

This is why the attack on Xuzhou, everyone knows that Cao Cao is mainly to vent his personal hatred, but almost no one doubts whether Liu Xie's edict was issued under Cao Cao's persecution.

The two are now in the "honeymoon period", and Zhong Ping privately thinks that Liu Huihui issued such an edict, and the intention to win over Cao Cao is the main reason.

"Young mansion?"

Liu Bei called softly.

"what."

Chong Ping scratched his head embarrassingly: "That's right, Ping has some contacts with Xuzhou Biejia Wang Lang, and I heard that he has an old relationship with Zang Hong, the governor of Qingzhou...Ping was thinking, if the governor needs it, Ping can write to contact..."

"...Is it inconvenient for Xuzhou to be involved?"

Liu Bei was a little moved, but he also knew that there was an embarrassment between Zhong Ping and Cao Cao. Participating in Xuzhou's affairs at this time might be criticized by others.

If someone with a heart gets in the way, it will cause chaos instead.

At this time, Liu Bei didn't know that the relationship between Zhongping and Liu Xie was also very tense, otherwise he would never consider letting Zhongping run for himself.

"It's really inconvenient."

Zhongping made a joke.

"The road is inconvenient."

As he spoke, he began to wonder if there was any way to send messages conveniently.

...It would be great if you could train homing pigeons. Speaking of which, when did homing pigeons start to be used?
Chong Pingguang remembered that there was an article called "The Pigeon Passing Books" in "The Legacy of Kaiyuan Tianbao", which said that when Zhang Jiuling was a teenager, he "raised a group of pigeons" to convey messages, and even gave his pigeons the nickname "Flying Slave".

It's a pity that I don't remember if there are any records of using homing pigeons earlier.

I heard that there is a legend that Liu Bang used a carrier pigeon to ask for help in the Battle of Pengcheng, but based on Zhongping's experience of living in the Eastern Han Dynasty for 15 years, this matter is probably nonsense.

But when it comes to sending letters, maybe Guo Jia's school office can learn from it?
It's just that Zhong Ping doesn't know exactly how it works. Now Guo Jia is still drinking in Yingchuan.

When the other party comes to vote in a few years, I don't know where to fall...

It's better to go back to Yanzhou and ask Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu.

Alas, when the book is in use, I hate less. I don’t know if I can get rewards by giving suggestions, and get out pigeon training manuals and the like.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, this matter will be handed over to Ping."

Zhong Ping got up to say goodbye and said with a smile.

"The Fujun is older than Ping, so it is enough to be commensurate with each other. Why do you have to be so ignorant?"

"Boheng."

Liu Bei held Zhong Ping's hands tightly, and his gratitude was beyond words.

"Oh, Boheng wait a moment."

He seemed to have thought of something, hurried a few steps into the depths of the tent, and took out a fox fur cloak after a while.

"This is?"

Zhong Ping hugged the thick cloak, his eyes full of doubts.

"I was in Beihai first, and I saw that Boheng was afraid of the cold. I thought about hunting good furs in the future, so I must ask someone to make a cloak for Boheng as a thank you."

"The weather has warmed up in the past few days. If you send it, it will be difficult to use it, and Boheng is busy, so I don't want to disturb it rashly. I put it on hold. Today is just the right time."

As Liu Bei said, he couldn't help but worry about Zhong Ping's body again.

"Besides, Boheng eats less meals and spends more time working at his desk during the day, which is not a way to maintain his health..."

Zhongping scratched his head in embarrassment. He was a wild boar who couldn't eat fine bran. He had been a vegetarian for a long time, and now he suddenly saw the sizzling barbecue.

The brain is longing, but the mouth really can't accept it.

On weekdays, he is used to deal with the unfinished business first, and then go to eat when he is free.

When he was in Chang'an, he was supervised by the editor, and when in Yanzhou, he was reminded by Tannv, and he could still eat on time.

Now I am alone in the tent, and I forget about it when I get busy.

What's more, he was rushing to Chang'an and entering Xuzhou in a hurry, he had a diet disorder along the way, and now it is difficult to correct it.

"Ping knows... But when it comes to Beihai, I don't know if Guan Hai is in the government's army?"

When Zhongping was in Xuzhou, when he first met the potter, he asked about Zhang Yan's situation in Xudu at night.

The matter of his going to Beihai, in terms of the schedule alone, does appear to be a bit rushed.

Although Zhang Yan, as a fanatic of Zhang Niujiao, is now a dark force that he can use wantonly, but it is not convenient to contact, and he treats Zhang Yan...

To be honest, it's not at the point where you can fully entrust it.

After these few times of military power being dismantled, even though Zhong Ping really has no desire for power, he has to think about the future.

Now it seems that he is really likely to master the transfer, and the only ones who are unknown are the Yellow Turban Army.

"It is indeed in the army."

Liu Bei didn't delve into why Zhong Ping asked Guan Hai's whereabouts. In his heart, Guan Hai said that Zhong Ping had surrendered, and it was reasonable for Zhong Ping to care a few words.

Zhong Ping was a little surprised this time, he asked casually, and didn't think Guan Hai would vote for Liu Bei.

At that time, he painted cakes for Guan Hai, while using Zhang Niu's horns to induce him to surrender, and at the same time "zhao'an" for the court under the official position of the Shaofu.

Zhong Ping didn't just talk and don't do anything. After dealing with Beihai's Yellow Turban, he gave Guan Hai the opportunity to vote for Cao Hong.

And once Guan Hai chose to take the Yellow Turban soldiers who surrendered with him to Cao Hong, after returning to Yanzhou, he could be more or less a captain.

With Sui Gu, the "senior" as a signboard, Guan Hai can understand the "bright future" behind this choice even if he doesn't talk about Zhang Yan.

Based on Zhong Ping's rough understanding of Guan Hai, no matter what, he feels that he is more likely to choose Cao Hong...

But if you think about it carefully, facing the "big man succubus" Liu Bei, it is really not easy to control...

"I don't know if the lord of the government can let Ping, and talk to Guan Hai?"

As soon as Zhong Ping said something, he felt that it was inappropriate. After thinking about it, he added: "It's about the Yellow Turban, Ping Shang has some doubts..."

"Young Mansion, General Xiahou has an army report!"

The attendant lowered his voice to report to Zhongping.

Zhong Ping paused, and looked at Liu Bei apologetically.

"Also please tell Guan Hai to come to find Ping at night, and Ping will leave first."

When it was nearly dusk, a southerly wind blew up outside the tent, blowing it into the man's neck.

Zhong Ping shrunk his neck subconsciously, caught a glimpse of the cloak in his arms from the corner of his eye, and wanted to put it on, but felt in his heart that it was a bit rude in front of Liu Bei.

"It's windy and cold outside the tent, Shaofu put on clothes before leaving?"

Liu Bei asked empathetically, seeing that Zhong Ping was a little embarrassed, he smiled slightly, and offered to help Zhong Ping put on the cloak, bowing his head to fasten the lace for him.

Zhongping touched the fluffy cloak.

The cloak should be made of the fur of four or five big foxes. The stitches are fine and tight, and the cold wind will be kept out tightly. As soon as you put it on, you will feel a burst of warmth.

"... Lord Lao is really bothering you."

Zhong Ping was moved, and wanted to say a few more words to Liu Bei, but he also knew that the military report was the most urgent and could not be delayed.

The news from Xiahou Dun, who had become a former army and was marching to Yanzhou, was even more important.

Therefore, without further delay, after a deep bow, he hurried back towards his tent.

(End of this chapter)