Three Kingdoms: I rely on system loopholes to survive

Chapter 158
Zhong Ping sat in the tent, holding Xiahou Dun's military newspaper, frowning.

The military newspaper said: "After entering Yanzhou, there were many winds and rains on the way. Twelve out of ten soldiers suffered from wind and cold. The journey was hindered and it was difficult to advance. So far we have not heard any news about Lu Bu, and the current situation is unclear."

The weather in the past few days has indeed been good and bad, and Zhong Ping is not without worry. Xiahou Dun will have muddy roads due to sudden heavy rains, making it difficult to move forward.

But in the military report, it was said that the soldiers were infected with the wind and cold, which was beyond all expectations.

He didn't have much time in the army, so he naturally thought less, and he had never heard of a large number of soldiers getting sick.

Looking at the military newspaper now, he couldn't help feeling anxious.

Xiahou Dun rode lightly and hurriedly, and did not carry much luggage in the army.

If he had gone back to Yanzhou a few days ago according to the original plan, he could rely on the county town to supply some supplies, but now...

Even if there is enough food and grass, it may still be difficult to gather enough herbs to heal the soldiers.

I'm not sure if this wind and cold will turn into pneumonia, or worse... a small-scale epidemic...

The truth of the epidemic in his previous life really scared Zhong Ping. When he saw the word "Fenghan", he felt a wave of uneasiness in his heart, and he couldn't help but think of the worst.

If it was an ordinary military newspaper, Zhong Ping himself would write a summary and submit it to Cao Cao after sorting it out and merging it himself. Generally, Cao Cao would only reply with a few numbers, and he would pretend to be perfect, and that would be fine.

But Xiahoudun's military newspaper, although it didn't explain between the lines, was evaluated on a level basis, but it was considered an urgent military situation, and he was not the only one who could make the decision.

"Is Mr. Cao in the tent?"

Zhong Ping folded up his cloak, only to feel the cold air was pressing, the world was silent, only the sound of the cold wind passing by, rustling.

The cold wind hits the face, like a knife or a sword, and it hurts people's faces, making people want to wrap thick clothes to keep out the cold.

"It's in the account."

The person holding the sword in front of the tent looks kind of flat, with a little more respect on his face.

"You can just enter the Shaofu directly."

Zhong Ping didn't pause in his steps, but there was no abnormal expression on his face, he just nodded slightly to indicate that he knew, and took a few volumes of documents into the account.

"Mr. Cao, all the documents passed down today are here. Ping also wrote and sorted them out. Please take a look at Mr. Cao."

Zhong Ping lowered his eyes and glanced lightly at Cao Cao's case.

When he passed documents in the camp for the first time, he had paid attention to the arrangement of official documents on Cao Cao's case.

Zhong Ping first fixed the processed documents, as before, on the head of Cao Cao's desk, near his right hand, so that he could take it and read it, and then took a step back and stood next to him.

Cao Cao put down his pen and called for someone to send the last batch of approved documents to Zhongping's tent, and then he turned his gaze to Zhongping who was standing with his hands down.

"Such a trivial matter can be done by the attendants. Why did Bo Heng get into my account today on a whim?"

Cao Cao seemed to be in a good mood.

Calculating the time, Cao Cao should have seen it. In the military report sent by Xuzhou yesterday, it was said that Lejin had defeated Cao Bao and defeated Wuyuan.

The news about Tao Qian's serious illness was also mentioned in the military newspaper, probably it was not a lie, it was indeed true.

Thinking of the pottery merchants still in Xuzhou and the hundreds of Danyang soldiers in Xudu, Zhong Ping couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"... Yuan Rang has news."

He took a deep breath, not knowing how to express his worries for a while.

Zhong Ping hesitated for a moment, and chose to submit the general report first, and then discuss after Cao Cao read it.

Hearing Zhong Ping's dull tone, Cao Cao felt something was wrong in his heart. He was already thinking about whether Xiahou Dun raised the army too hastily, which led to the possibility of disharmony among the ranks.

He took the military newspaper, narrowed his eyes slightly, and read the contents carefully.

Although the torch was burning inside the tent, it was still difficult to resist the cold air seeping in from the gap.

Zhong Ping shrank back into his cloak, feeling that this year's winter came too early and too soon.

He waited silently, and as time went by, waves of anxiety also appeared in his heart.

Cao Cao stared at the few short lines in the military newspaper for a long time, finally put down the military newspaper and sighed deeply.

"This matter is not predictable in Yuan Rang. The weather has been suddenly cold recently, and wind and cold are common. In Yuan Rang, there is also heavy rain. There are unpredictable things in the sky, and there is no human power to change them."

"The top priority is to quickly discuss a solution and send a letter to Yuan Rang."

Cao Cao's face was serious, he knew that with Xiahou Dun's temperament, most of them would just disperse the seriously ill soldiers, but now that he was going to enter Yanzhou, this method was the next best thing to do.

Zhong Ping thought for a while and said: "This matter is urgent, and we should immediately try to take a temporary countermeasure. Why don't we comfort the soldiers with fur and hot soup to warm up and keep out the cold. Then send military doctors to diagnose and treat the sick. .”

"But looking at it today, in such a severe cold environment, I am afraid that this method can only be temporary and difficult to maintain. I wonder if Mr. Cao has a long-term plan?"

Zhong Ping respectfully suggested.

Cao Cao smiled slightly and nodded approvingly: "Boheng's words are reasonable. Temporary measures are important, but lasting measures are more important."

"You can order the military doctors to search the surrounding villages to find herbs, concentrate on the seriously ill first, and give priority to medicines. If there are remaining herbs, they can also be prepared for emergencies. And order the soldiers to practice more to keep fit to resist the severe cold... ..."

"It is said in the military newspaper that Yuanrang has entered Yanzhou. Boheng, come and look at the map of Yanzhou with me, and choose another way for Yuanrang to march. Don't need to take the dangerous road again, just enter the county first."

Zhong Ping's heart moved, and he immediately took it: "What Cao Gong said is true, but the wind and cold will inevitably spread, and it may be difficult to contain."

"Ping thought that the doctors in the military and Chinese medicine could be ordered to closely observe other uninfected soldiers. Once they found signs of suspected wind and cold, they should be immediately centralized and isolated for management to prevent the remaining soldiers from getting sick."

Zhong Ping looked solemn.

"If a soldier is critically ill, immediately dispatch someone to escort him to a nearby county town for more in-depth treatment."

"Although it's winter, Ping shouldn't worry too much, it's just..."

He looked up at Cao Cao, hesitant to speak.

"Ping is worried. During the march, it is difficult to heal the soldiers. Whether the condition will get worse is not mentioned for the time being. If Yuan Rang fails to properly arrange the wounded and sick soldiers..."

"I'm afraid it will cause a roar in the camp."

This kind of flatness is not intentionally exaggerated. In his opinion, injuries will not only damage the body, but also affect the spirit. In addition to marching for several days, it is hard work.

If Xiahou Dun handles this matter hastily, even if it will not have any impact at the moment, if there are similar incidents during the march in the future, it will inevitably arouse the indignation of the soldiers.

When Cao Cao heard this, he was silent for a while again. He pressed the matter first, and then brought up Lu Bu.

"Yuan Rang's military newspaper said that there was no news about Lu Bu?"

Zhong Ping nodded, since Lu Bu had sent Hao Meng to attack Chen Liu, he shouldn't have covered up his whereabouts, and before Cao Cao returned to the army, he should plunder openly and aboveboard.

It seemed strange that Xiahou Dun hadn't heard any news.

"Lu Bu must have a plan for this move, so don't take it lightly. Send a letter back to tell Wen Ruo to continue to strengthen the defense and closely monitor Yanzhou's movements."

Zhong Ping nodded in agreement, and then said: "Mr. Cao, should I ask Xun Lingjun to send scouts to investigate in Puyang and Chenliu?"

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "For the time being, there is no need. The situation is unclear at the moment. Sending scouts will only alert Lu Bu. Wen Ruo just needs to hold Yanzhou, stabilize the foundation, and wait for the opportunity to make his own decision."

He picked up the military newspaper again, with a look of worry on his brows.

"...I just hope that Yuan Rang will not rush forward rashly."

(End of this chapter)