Three Kingdoms: I rely on system loopholes to survive

Chapter 191 Jingzhou Navy

Liu Biao's words still had a certain binding force on Cai Mao. Although he was dissatisfied with Zhongping in his heart, he fell asleep after a night of resistance. At this moment, he is able to hold his temper, and Zhongping is treated like an uncle and nephew.

So when the two of them were traveling, Guoyuan saw that the two of them were at war with each other yesterday but got along harmoniously today. He couldn't help but feel surprised, and he had a new understanding of Zhongping's communication skills.

"Taishi Ling, let's see how I, the Jingzhou navy, do?"

Cai Mao knew that this trip was for serious business, and that the fault for the loss of food and grass ultimately lay with Jingzhou, so he gave up his intention to use his seniority to suppress Zhongping and see him being a low-key.

Zhong Ping saw Cai Mao's straightened expression. Although he was still a little wary of him, he was assured that at least he would not do anything to retaliate at this time, so he raised his eyes to look at the water village on the river.

He saw that the flags on the water village were clearly displayed, and the military flags were uniform and not in disorder. There were thirty or fifty ships around, and many of the soldiers on them were equipped with bows and arrows. The patrols came and went without any omissions. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart:

No wonder Zhou Yu wanted to use a plan to get rid of Cai Mao in the novel. Regardless of his character, just based on his ability to train navy troops, it would be difficult to find another person in Jingzhou.

"I usually hear the name Jingzhou Navy, but when I saw it today, it was indeed well-deserved."

Tanehira admired from the bottom of his heart.

Hearing his sincere tone, Cai Mao couldn't help but feel a little bit complacent in his heart, and even looked at him a little bit pleased with him.

"It's getting late, Taishi ordered, please follow me on board."

Zhong Ping had long noticed that the boats around the water village were surrounding a tall building boat. Since he had never seen such a boat before, he secretly took a few more glances just now, but he never thought that this time The water bandits actually wanted to use such a big boat.

"I heard that Tai Shiling is from Henan. He must have never seen a building boat."

Cai Mao followed Zhong Ping onto the boat. When he saw Zhong Ping raising his head from time to time to look at the buildings on the boat, he secretly smiled in his heart, and there was a hint of showing off in his words.

"I've definitely never seen it before."

Zhongping felt a little ashamed and praised the building boat repeatedly: "I only read some descriptions in books. I was confused about how to mount a crossbow spear on the boat in such a fashion. Although I had some guesses in my mind, I couldn't imagine it... Today When I saw it, I thought it was truly a work of art.”

Hearing this, Cai Mao wanted to introduce Zhong Ping to look at the people accompanying him on both sides. But before he could speak, he looked up and saw Pang Ji coming with a cute young man with a snow-white face. A big smile appeared on his face and he stepped forward to meet him. Go up.

"Cong'er has met uncle."

Liu Cong's appearance took after Mrs. Cai's, and his eyebrows and eyes also vaguely resembled Cai Hao's. He was sixteen or seventeen years old, and he was the youngest son in the family. He was especially loved by Liu Biao and the Cai brothers.

"Is this Taishi Zhong?"

Liu Cong looked curious and generously stepped forward to greet him.

"Young man Liu Cong, I have met Taishi Zhong."

"Second Young Master, it's your first time riding this boat, are you still used to it?"

Cai Mao obviously didn't want Liu Cong and Zhong Ping to get close. Seeing that the two were starting to chat, he immediately interrupted and changed the topic.

Although Liu Cong was raised pampered, he also inherited the skill of observing people's emotions first-rate from Mrs. Cai. He keenly sensed that Cai Mao and Zhong Ping had some conflicts, so he followed Cai Mao's words and said: "This ship is so stable. , Cong'er stood on it as if he were standing on flat ground, and couldn't notice that the ship was moving."

Zhong Ping smiled warmly and did not appear embarrassed because the topic was changed by Cai Mao. He turned to ask Pang Ji: "According to Mr. Zirou, Gan Ning has been active in building water recently and is often found in the Fangling area. I don't know if we are waiting for him." Starting from Xiangyang, when can we arrive at Fangling?"

"We are currently on the upper reaches of Zhushui. Taishi Ling must not think that the bigger the ship, the more clumsy it will be."

Pang Ji smiled and pointed to the surging river.

"This high-rise ship is driven by a hundred people and moves extremely fast. And we are traveling by the wind. I am afraid it will only take less than an hour and a half to reach Fangling."

Zhong Ping was secretly surprised, but his face didn't show it at all. Instead, he frowned and thought deeply: "After all, Gan Ning is a group of water bandits, and they are using a small brocade boat, which is good at traveling... If we are so grand, won't we scare off the grass and scare the snakes?"

"Humph."

The answer to Zhong Ping was a cold snort from Cai Mao.

"In my humble opinion, since I dare to send out the building ship, I am absolutely sure of it. Why do you need to comment on it?"

Zhongpei was not angry and was very good-natured and ready to listen to his advice.

"There are no tributaries in Zhushui. There are only a few river bends in Fangling area. I have sent people to set up water barriers to ambush. Gan Ning is now a turtle in the urn. It's okay if he doesn't escape. If he wants to escape... hum." Cai Mao. He sneered twice and squinted at Zhongpei.

"Do you think there is no one in Jingzhou? You didn't take care of him before because he mostly caused trouble in Ba County and did not come to Jingzhou. Now he has done this, pretending to be my name in Jingzhou, and pouring dirty water on it. How can I, Jingzhou, spare him if he comes to Cai Mao's head? After all, he is just a bandit, how can he compete with my entire Jingzhou?"

"Today I invite Tai Shi Ling to come here just to give an explanation to Cao Sikong."

"uncle!"

Liu Cong hurriedly pulled Cai Mao's sleeve. After all, Zhongping was the emperor's messenger and a guest in Jingzhou. How could he be so offended?

Zhongping just smiled and didn't care about Cai Mao's rudeness and arrogance.

"Since the general has a complete plan, he will wait for good news."

After he finished speaking, he bowed and retreated to the side with Guoyuan and others to rest, as if to indicate that he was just watching and would not interfere in any way.

Pang Ji looked at Cai Mao with a hint of dissatisfaction. To be honest, he really looked down on the two Cai brothers, but he and Jingzhou were one. Since he was on the same side as Cai Mao, he had to smooth things over for Cai Mao.

"Is there any perfect plan for peace in the world? Cai Mao underestimated his enemy and was arrogant before he saw Gan Ning. How could he not make people feel worried?"

He was angry and didn't care whether he was rude or not. When talking to Zhong Ping, he directly called Cai Mao by his full name.

Zhongping understood that Pang Ji's words were not only to comfort himself, but also to express his inner worries. In fact, he hoped that if Cai Mao really underestimated the enemy and caused trouble, he would ask Zhongping to remind him in Liu Biao's name. two.

"If you don't understand military affairs, how can you talk nonsense?"

The seeds are flattened immediately.

Although he also knew that Gan Ning had extraordinary abilities, Gan Ning was still young at this time and there were not many capable people under his command. Since Cai Mao claimed that he was using Jingzhou's power to encircle and suppress Gan Ning, he naturally had no reason to believe that Gan Ning could still do it. Escape this dragnet.

Furthermore, he came to Jingzhou ostensibly to pursue the truth about the grain robbery, but in reality he just came to Xutian to hunt in the limelight.

Rather than worrying about Cai Mao, he might as well worry about himself, how he will deal with himself after returning to Yanzhou.

Cao Cao may tolerate him wavering for a while, but he cannot tolerate him forever. There will always be a moment when he is forced to take a clear stand.

Zhong Ping was already prepared to run away with Liu Bei, but it was easy to leave with Liu Bei alone, but it was extremely difficult to take Zhong Ji, Cai Yong and others with him.

And it was impossible for him to leave Zhong Ji and Cai Yong in Xudu.

When Pang Ji heard Zhong Ping's words, he knew that Zhong Ping really didn't want to get involved in this matter. Perhaps if Liu Biao hadn't mentioned it that day, Zhong Ping wouldn't have even appeared on this trip today.

He sighed secretly, Cai Mao was so rude, and he had no words to persuade him, so he turned around and prepared to go to Liu Cong. He kept an eye on Cai Mao and asked Liu Cong to persuade him if necessary.

"Mr. Mountain Man, wait a moment."

Zhong Ping suddenly remembered that arrows are often used in water battles. Although he has a life expectancy and should not be shot to death by stray arrows, he does not want to be injured in vain, not to mention that there are Wei Zhong, Guoyuan and others around him?

"I wonder if there is any armor on the ship for us to use for self-defense?"

Pang Ji didn't expect Zhongping to have such a request, and was a little stunned for a moment. He wanted to tell Zongping that in fact, there was a parapet on the ship to shield arrows, and during war, Zhongping and himself had to enter the building. , no need to worry about this.

But then I thought about it, arrows have no eyes. If there is chaos on the battlefield, there is no guarantee that Tunepei's people will not be accidentally injured. Instead, it will cause a lot of trouble... It is better to follow Tunepei's words and make more preparations.

"There are some. I'll go get them for Taishi Ling."

Although Cai Mao was talking to Liu Cong, he was always paying attention to what was going on here at Zhong Ping. Hearing Zhong Ping's request, he couldn't help but sneer, ready to mock him for his cowardice.

But when he glanced at Liu Cong beside him, he couldn't help but worry about whether his nephew's thin skin and tender flesh could withstand the ravages of the battlefield. After thinking about it, he went to get a pair of heavy armor, including a helmet and armor. He coaxed Liu Cong to put it on and protected him tightly, which made him feel relieved.

Seeing that everyone on the boat was wearing armor, Cai Mao could no longer taunt him. He breathed a sigh of relief and told the soldiers on the left and right to protect Liu Cong personally.

He climbed up to the observation tower on his own, already planning in his mind how he was going to deal with Gan Ning so as to relieve the hatred he had held for months.

"Good boy, wait a minute, you dare to pour this sewage on my head..."

Cai Hao tightened his grip on the Huanshou knife at his waist.

(End of this chapter)