Three Kingdoms: I rely on system loopholes to survive

Chapter 190 The person involved expressed great regret

Zhong Ping consciously sat upright and continued to play the role of a young and innocent young man. He mainly listened passively and never took the initiative to speak.

Liu Biao was thinking that Zhongping was here because of the robbery of Cao Cao's food and grass. Now he deliberately left him and Kuai Yue alone, almost explicitly stating that he wanted to deal with the matter. Zhongping must not be able to bear it anymore and would take the initiative to ask about this matter. thing.

However, the other party seemed completely unaware, looking at him with candid and expectant eyes, as if "uncle, just ask if you have anything to do and listen attentively."

Liu Biao's rhythm was broken for a moment. He hesitated in his heart and thought to himself: "The world says that Zhong Boheng has a talent given by heaven and is resourceful and thoughtful. Why do I feel that when I see him today... he has such an innocent heart? He is a truly benevolent gentleman. Like a rumor?"

Zhong Ping noticed Liu Biao's gaze and showed a shy and honest smile.

"I think it's probably exaggerated, but I don't know."

Liu Biao recalled the rumored achievements that Zhongping had made several times. At first, it was difficult to relate them to the young man in front of him. If Zhongping really had such achievements, how could his official career be so bumpy and he could only be a Taishi?

On the contrary, his father Zhongji, who has always been unknown, is now ranked among the top three.

It is only said that a son inherits his father's shadow, but there is no such thing as a father borrowing his son's merit.

Liu Biao unconsciously thought of Zhong Ji's way of building fame for his son.

After all, there is indeed a trend of promoting "child prodigies" in the world. In addition to the inscriptions contained in "Li Shi", Cai Yong also has "Tongyou Hugen Stele" and "Yuan Manlai Stele", among which there are many "Yicai, graceful and beautiful, given by heaven. "Clever and far-sighted, the more quarrelsome you are, the more you are in trouble".

Zhongping did take part in rescuing the emperor and defending Chang'an, but wasn't Zhongji also by his side at that time? Maybe the strategy he used was not known even if it was taught by Zhong Ji.

The more Liu Biao thought about it, the more he became biased.

Zhong Ping and Kuai Yue sat quietly, neither of them intending to say anything.

Fortunately, Liu Biao still remembered the business and was not distracted for too long. Otherwise, the two of them would have remained silent until dark.

"Zirou, do you have any clues about this food robbery?"

Kuai Yue seemed to have prepared the manuscript early in the morning and was just waiting for Liu Biao to ask. At this time, he stood up, cupped his hands, and said slowly: "My lord, Taishi, please take a look at this picture."

He took out a piece of cloth from his sleeve and unfolded it on the table. He frowned and smoothed out the wrinkles and curled corners little by little. Only when the cloth fit the table top tightly did he take back his hand with satisfaction.

Zhong Ping glanced at it and saw that the drawing was rough and only marked several water systems in Jingzhou. Among them, Zhijiang and Xiashui were particularly densely marked.

Liu Biao looked at those places, and he felt relieved, and said in a deep voice: "Jingzhou's water system is developed, and there are many water bandits who gather to cause trouble. Although they send troops to clear them out every year, they can never be eradicated... In the past, the Yellow Turbans were raging, and there were also some Many remnants are on the poisoned water."

"A water bandit pretended to be a Jingzhou sergeant and committed this food robbery?"

Zhong Ping showed a shocked expression, and secretly thought about whether Liu Biao's answer was reasonable.

Although he announced the strategy of farming in advance, it could not bear immediate effect.

Cao Cao's previous attack on Xuzhou indeed robbed a lot of food. It can be said that "the treasury is temporarily sufficient." However, this food and grass is only for temporary use, and the army and officials have to support it.

Ahead, Xuzhou Tao Qian dragged his breath and struggled with Cao Bao, relying on the few remaining counties and Le Jin:

Because Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou was too violent, many noble families in Xuzhou were unwilling to accept Cao Cao as the ruler. The noble families such as the Chen family strongly supported Tao Qian, secretly causing a lot of trouble for the officials Cao Cao arranged to go to Xuzhou.

Therefore, Cao Cao still needs to purchase grain and grass from other states and counties. The grain and grass that was robbed this time came from Yizhou.

"exactly."

Kuai Yue received Liu Biao's eyes and spoke for the first time, pointing his finger in the air towards a large river in Jingzhou.

"Tai Shi, let me see, this time the grain and grass were supposed to be transported from the Han River, via Nanyang to Yingchuan, and then to Xudu. However, when the ship arrived at Mianshui, it was suddenly robbed by men and horses flying the Jingzhou flag."

"The Mianshui River is connected to the Qishui River, which is around Nanyang. Wasn't there a water fortress arranged in the past?"

Zhong Ping carefully looked at the markings on the cloth and corroborated it with the information he got from Xi Zhicai. He understood that what Kuai Yue said was true, and then his eyes became confused.

If there is a naval force here, then we cannot rule out the possibility that it is the Cai brothers who are shouting to catch the thief.

"There is a water village here, but it is not on the Mian River, but on the Qishui River."

Kuai Yue looked as normal and calmly tapped a little where "Nanyang County" was with his finger.

"The Mian River passes through Hanzhong and intersects with the Jieshui River here. Downward is the Yunmeng River. If this matter was done by me in Jingzhou, then the news that Yanzhou got is that the grain and grass were lost in Jieshui. "

As he spoke, he used his fingers to indicate the general direction of Nanyang Water Village and the flow of Mian and Qiao water. Zhong Ping recalled what he had seen on the boat trip to Jingzhou and the geographical knowledge he had learned in his previous life. He also simulated it several times in his mind and found that it was indeed as Kuai Yue said.

If the Nanyang navy were looting grain in Mianshui, it would take several days just to go back and forth. It would be impossible to process the looted grain in time, and it would be difficult to match the time mentioned by the grain transport soldier.

This matter was really not done by the Cai brothers.

Zhongpei couldn't help complaining in his heart.

Since it wasn't you who did it, why do you have to cover up this incident with a guilty conscience?

He stared at the cloth, lost in thought for a moment.

From the Han River, it goes to Hanzhong via Bajun. The Han River connects with the Mian River. The water bandits...

Taneping fell into deep thought.

After a long time, he tentatively asked Kuai Yue: "I heard that there are Jinfan thieves in Ba County who often wander the waters and commit plunder?"

Kuai Yue frowned slightly, looked at Zhong Ping, paused for a moment, then turned to look at Liu Biao.

"Bo Heng thinks it was the Jinfan thief who robbed the grain?"

Liu Biao twirled his beard and squinted in thought.

"I have also heard of the name of the Jinfan thief, but I heard that his leader is only a young man, and he usually only robs ships and property. Do you really dare to rob the army of food and grass?"

"Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers."

Kuai Yue indeed affirmed: "The name of the leader of the thieves is Gan Ning. He is rough and ferocious, violent and murderous. He has committed many thieves and harmed officials. If this person is responsible, it would not be unusual."

"It's just that Mianshui is some distance away from Bajun. I wonder why Taishi Zhong suddenly thought of this person?"

Ping Ping's expression did not change, he opened his eyes and told lies: "To be honest, this is Ping's first time traveling by water. Before leaving Yanzhou, his father warned him many times that there might be bandits on the water, so he must be careful while traveling."

"On the way, Ping occasionally heard some names of water bandits from the ship's account. Although he didn't know whether they were true or not, he paid attention to them... among them, he often heard the name of 'Jinfan Thief', so he asked this question."

Zhong Ping seemed to sigh: "Unexpectedly, Mr. Zirou thought of something, what a coincidence."

Kuai Yue seemed to be asking casually. He smiled calmly and said slowly: "Even if this person did not do it, it will still be a disaster. If it is removed, it will be one less harm. What does Taishi Ling think?"

"Ping is just here for the robbed food and grass..."

Zhong Ping looked at Liu Biao with a troubled expression: "Uncle, I don't dare to talk nonsense about Jingzhou's internal affairs."

His eyes were clear, and he seemed to really think so from his heart.

Liu Biao heard that Zhong Ping and Kuai Yue were back and forth doing Tai Chi, and his evaluation of Zhong Ping had changed. But now when he saw his natural expression, which did not seem to be hypocritical, those thoughts were somewhat shaken.

Such a character is really interesting.

Liu Biao was happy to play the role of a loving uncle for Zhong Ping: "Why do you need to see my uncle and nephew outside? This thief's whereabouts are uncertain and it will be a bit troublesome to deal with. I will summon De Gui to come and I will take care of Bo Heng."

Zhong Ping felt something was wrong: "By what my uncle said, does he mean that he wants Ping to go with General Cai...?"

Liu Biao's smile became more and more kind: "Don't worry, Bo Heng. I regard you as my nephew. How could you put Bo Heng in danger? I have a young son, Cong, whom I love very much. I will also go with him on this trip. In addition to Pang Shanmin and others, Bo Heng doesn't need to worry."

Zhong Ping was a little unsure whether he was pretending too much. He was so "touched" that he didn't know what to say, so he had to bow to Liu Biao with tears in his eyes and choked up: "Uncle's love... Ping Ming was deeply moved. "

Kuai Yue conscientiously folded the cloth on the table into a square piece, stuffed it back into his sleeves, bowed silently and left, not wanting to disturb this scene of "deep uncle-nephew love" at all.

Zhong Ping and Liu Biao had admiration in their eyes and loving smiles on the other. The two of them exchanged cups for several rounds until midnight.

If Zhong Ping had been sober, he might have forced himself to go back to the inn to rest, but he really had never drunk so much wine, so he stayed at Liu Biao's house that night, and was once again forced to experience a traditional Han Dynasty - enough and enough. sleep.

It was just with Liu Biao, but with Cai Mao later.

Liu Biao named him: Contact your uncle and nephew in advance.

Zhong Ping, who was awakened by snoring in the middle of the night and was dying of illness, sat up in shock, huddled in the corner and began to think about life: "In this Jingzhou, do I have to go on a mission..."

(End of this chapter)