Three Kingdoms: I rely on system loopholes to survive

Chapter 180 It’s hard to train people’s hearts

Zhongpei pinched his nose and swallowed with difficulty the lumpy sediment mixed with the tea powder, chopped green onions and Sichuan peppercorns in his mouth. The salty and spicy taste of mint entered the esophagus, and his eyes were instantly covered with a layer of "touch" The water mist made him give Xi Zhicai a thumbs up without saying a word.

Xi Zhicai's appearance was not much better. He stroked his chest, picked up the wine bottle and poured wine into his mouth. The brown "liquor" entered his mouth. Xi Zhicai's eyes widened and he coughed suddenly. All the "drink" splashed onto Zhongpei's clothes.

The two people stared at each other again.

"This dress is a gift from you."

Thongpei was the first to speak, and his distress was visible to the naked eye: "It was a bumpy journey back and forth, and the journey was difficult, but there was no damage at all..."

Xi Zhicai stopped talking.

He felt his conscience aching, and even wanted to slap himself.

"Mr. Cao seems to be quite affectionate to Uncle Liu Huang?"

Zhong Ping asked Tan Nu for a silk handkerchief, carefully wiped the corner of his clothes stained by Xi Zhicai, and joked: "I have never seen Duke Cao hold a banquet of this scale before."

"This imperial uncle has extraordinary bearing, and the two men behind him are as brave as Lu Bu. My lord is very happy to see him."

Xi Zhicai did not dwell on this topic. He pulled Zhong Ping's shoulders and lowered his voice: "Bo Heng, I advise you not to stay in Xudu."

"I know."

Zhong Ping sighed: "Even you are trying to persuade me. I'm afraid it's because of Lieutenant General Chao Fengqi... It's because your Majesty did something when Duke Cao attacked Xuzhou."

Xi Zhicai's eyes were complicated. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Bo Heng, you really shouldn't have brought this imperial uncle into Xudu."

Cao Cao's power expanded too quickly.

The water conservancy built by Zhongping in Dongjun and the Maizhao three-piece set implemented by Zhongping provided Cao Cao with a stable food supply for a whole year. He later gathered more than 10,000 people just by repelling Suigu.

Different from the more than a thousand people when Bao Xin welcomed Cao Cao into Yanzhou in the original history, in this time and space, Cao Cao had more than ten thousand people in Dongjun.

When the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans were recruited, they directly mobilized an army of one million people. Although this million was only about 300,000 young men, it was already extremely impressive.

Originally, Lu Bu's sneak attack would have dealt a heavy blow to Cao Cao. However, because Zhongping brought Liu Xie to Xudu in advance, Cao Cao's headquarters was transferred from Juancheng to Xuchang. Many nobles in Yanzhou not only did not rebel, but instead cooperated together. Xun Yu rose up to fight against Lu Bu.

In addition, after Zhongping met Hao Meng, he was able to pass the news to Xun Yu. As a result, Lu Bu actually only captured four or five cities of Puyang, Dong'a, and Yangping. Cao Cao came back before he could attack Chenliu. , Lu Bu retreated directly to Xuzhou.

Even Cheng Yu didn't have time to make human meat dry food. It can be imagined that Lu Bu's sneak attack actually caused little damage to Yanzhou.

At this time, Cao Cao, in just two years, welcomed the emperor, gave a false ax, was promoted to general, took charge of the government, and occupied Yanzhou and most of Xuzhou. Such rapid development can only increase people's desire for power.

Even if Cao Cao can restrain his ambition, what about the others under his command?

Liu Xie's little actions in Xudu could not be hidden from Cao Cao, so Xi Zhi said that Zhongping should not bring Liu Bei into Xudu.

Before the expedition to Xuzhou, Liu Xie and Cao Cao could maintain a relatively harmonious atmosphere.

But now that Cao Cao is expanding, Liu Xie will only become more vigilant and uneasy.

Liu Xie chose to cause trouble when Cao Cao was stolen from his home by Lu Bu, which undoubtedly made the relationship between him and Cao Cao more tense.

Liu Bei's arrival was like dropping a stone on the taut spider thread, which might break completely.

Zhong Ping knew that Cao Cao knew that Liu Xie asked Dong Cheng to win over Zhang Yan.

He reluctantly wiped some of the stains on his clothes, turned around and asked, "Maybe when spring comes, if possible, I would like to go to Xuzhou... But I can't say for sure. I will mention it when I have the opportunity, but this is only temporary after all. The plan cannot last long."

"Xuzhou?" Xi Zhi paused for a moment, then understood: "Yuan Shu has occupied Yangzhou, so we should be on guard."

He did not persuade Zhong Ping to resign and join Cao Cao. After all, he thought he knew what kind of character Zhong Ping was.

"If we are stationed in Xuzhou, Yuan Rang is a good candidate." Zhong Ping listened to Xi Zhicai's thoughts for him, and was moved in his heart. When he heard him mention Xia Houdun, he couldn't help but wonder: "Yuan Rang is still out training?"

"My lord wanted to send someone to bring Yuan Rang back, but the doctor said that Yuan Rang's eye injury is festering and his body is stiff, which is evidence of Jin's scar. He should not be moved at will. My lord is looking for Mr. Hua Yuanhua these days."

A look of worry flashed in Xi Zhicai's eyes.

Taneping was shocked.

He said why he hadn't heard any news about Xiahou Dun, and he actually had tetanus! In this day and age, getting tetanus is basically a death sentence.

"I know Mr. Yuanhua's student Fan A. After the banquet, I can send a letter asking Fan A to diagnose and treat Yuan Rang."

Zhong Ping thought that he happened to have sent a letter to Fan Ah to invite him to come to Xudu. Since it was on his way, he might as well ask him to visit Xiahou Dun first so that he could make some mental preparations.

"It seems that Yuan Rang owes Bo Heng his life again."

Xi Zhicai's expression relaxed and he joked about Xiahou Dun's bet with Zhong Ping in Dongjun.

Zhong Ping shook his head, but before he could answer, he heard Cao Cao say: "Xuande is the general of the left, and he has only a thousand men under his command. Cao Cao intends to reorganize the Northern Army under Xuande, and command Xudu's military guards. What does Xuande think?" ?”

When Liu Bei heard this, he hurriedly stood up and declined: "The Northern Army belongs to the Weiwei. It is a blessing from heaven to be able to enter Xudu to meet the emperor. He has no other wish. Bei is a mediocre person. His body is big and he is not capable. Because, Sikong loves you so much, but I don’t dare to accept it.”

Zhong Ping remembers that when he was in Chang'an, the person in charge of the Northern Army was Wei Wei Yang Qi. After the Chang'an Rebellion, he seemed to be demoted due to poor defense. However, after coming to Xudu, because of the operation of Tai Wei Yang Biao, he was reinstated. Coming.

He tugged on Xi Zhicai's sleeve and asked in a low voice: "Why did you suddenly mention the Northern Army?"

Xi Zhicai rolled his eyes at him: "Isn't Zhang Yan going to lead troops to Montenegro in a few days? Previously, after Jinwu Guards laid off, he suggested expanding the Northern Army, but Wen Ruo didn't agree. Yesterday, Guang Luxun and Deng Yuan also talked to Wen Ruo privately about this. thing."

"If it were you, if you were to reorganize the Northern Army at this time, who would you choose to lead it?"

Zhong Ping said nothing.

He thought about it carefully, and if Cao Cao was worried about Liu Bei, then it would be a good choice to let Liu Bei lead the Northern Army. After all, the Northern Army had a close relationship with Zhi Jinwu. This would directly tie Liu Bei and Fu Wan together and let them go. Under the nose.

Liu Xie's movements can be clearly seen.

Cao Cao did not force him, but thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Xuande is too modest. Xuande was still able to kill thieves and pacify the people in the plains. Could it be that entering Xudu was just indulging in nurseries? Even if Xuande did not want to accept the Northern Army, he should Do your best to protect the emperor."

"Cao is only here to add another army to Xuande, please don't resign."

Seeing that Cao Cao had reached this point, Liu Bei knew that he could no longer refuse, so he bowed and thanked him.

Cao Cao chatted with Liu Bei for a few more words and asked his maid to give each of Liu Bei's three brothers a portion of the fish meat. He turned around and still did not forget to examine Cao Ang's "Spring and Autumn".

Fortunately, Cao Ang studied "Spring and Autumn" quite well, and he didn't make any big mistakes after answering several questions.

After a few drinks, the sky was getting dark and the banquet was coming to an end.

Liu Bei was the first to leave, having some guesses about Cao Cao's intention for today's banquet.

Zhong Ping and Xi Zhi were sneezing next to each other, and the maids filed in, lit candles, removed the leftovers, and replaced them with refreshments.

Cao Ang looked at Cao Cao, then rushed to Zhongping and sat down next to him.

Cao De slowly drank the tea soup.

This private banquet has just begun.

(End of this chapter)