Lu's relatives

Chapter 652 Dark Gap, Which of the Three States Belongs ([-])

The so-called people who can achieve great things are more or less gambling.Betting on destiny, of course, also betting on luck.It's hard for others to say, but at least Qin Xu, who is now famous all over the world, and Cao Cao, who divided the Central Plains with Lu Bu, have this kind of unreasonable paranoia.

The intelligence before the trial has already resulted in more than one thousand elites.In the past, this kind of person would have been chopped up by Cao Cao or thrown to the sergeants to vent their anger, so how could Shenyi be allowed to speak again.But the current situation forced Cao Cao to take a gamble, hoping to break the deadlock.

Compared with Cao Cao's side, who was cleaned up by Guan Yu and who also raised the banner of righteousness to disturb the situation in Hebei, Lv Bujun's luck was much better.On the second day after Lu Bujun arrived in Pingyuan, Zhen Jian, the Patriarch of the Zhen family who had already been summoned by Zhen Kun and Zhen Jiang, came to the barracks in person regardless of his sixtieth year.

Now the cooperation between the Zhen family and Lu Bu's army has become normal. Lu Bu's army relies on the Zhen family to provide news about Hebei, hoping to use the power of the Zhen family to exert influence before the ownership of Hebei is settled. The expansion of the territory is more than ten times. Because they are extremely optimistic about the development of Lu Bujun, and hope to be able to join the army, the two families have basically the same requirements, and it can be said that they hit it off. Let's just laugh off the interim pastime.

The main purpose of Zhen Jian's visit this time could not be to reminisce about the old days. Compared with Cao Cao's treatment of being stuck in Bingzhou, Lu Bujun was lucky this time.For the sake of the Zhen family, Zhen Jian intends to use this land in Hebei to fully demonstrate the power of his family to Lu Bu. After the two sides exchanged pleasantries, Zhen Jian offered a big gift to Lu Bu without making any fuss. Lu Bu and Qin Xu, who were used to seeing the big world, also gasped.

"This... is this a topographic map of Hebei?" Qin Xu tentatively asked in an unbelievable tone.Before Qin Xu's eyes was a large roll of tanned cowhide, rolled into a long tube with a diameter of three feet, standing on the ground as tall as a person, and when fully unfolded, it covered the entire room.This is actually nothing to be surprised about, at most it is just killing a few more cows, which is nothing compared to a big family like the Zhen family.But when he saw the content on the cowhide, Qin Xu was also shocked.It’s not that Shadow didn’t send people to investigate the topography of Hebei before, and he also had a relatively detailed topographic map, but if the military arrangements of the current forces in Youzhou, Jizhou, and Bingzhou were marked out, it means that Shadow was in Hebei before. It doesn't have that much energy either.

"Not bad!" The old man Zhen Jian seemed to be resentful of Qin Xu's lack of face back then.Although he was respectful to Lu Bu, he still didn't have a good impression of Qin Xu, a young man with a high official position.Hearing Qin Xu's startled question, Zhen Jian's wrinkled old face suddenly showed a bit of color, and he squinted and smiled: "General Qin has good eyesight! Not bad! This is Gongsun Zan of Youzhou and Yuan Tan of Bingzhou. , Yuan Xi of Jizhou, and the topographical map of the place where Liu Bei's garrison and the remnants of the Black Mountain bandits are entrenched!"

"Why did the old man get this thing? And it is marked in such detail? You can find out the approximate number of guards at this level and their duty time, which really amazes Qin!" It's not that Qin Xu doesn't believe in the power of the Zhen family in Hebei. Can this be done.It's just too sensational.It’s nothing more than you talking about the locations of some continued checkpoints and passes, but people can actually find out the truth of them?Is it possible that if you are not happy, someone will mobilize the deployment of troops?For example, when Cao Cao comes to Bingzhou now, anyone can guess that at least the natural danger Huguan connecting Bingzhou and Jizhou, and the two ends of the canyon between Youzhou and Bingzhou are deployed. It cannot be said that it changes every day, at least it has It's very different from before, not to mention that even the password during the war can be sniffed out, isn't this a bit ridiculous?Zhen Jian's appearance is impressive, but he has a well-thought-out appearance. The matter is of great importance, so Qin Xu can't help but ask questions.

"Ha! General Qin is really careful! No wonder General Lu trusts you so much!" Zhen Jian's snow-white eyebrows were about to stir up after hearing Qin Xu's questioning question, and they still followed Zhen Jian all the time. Now the next head of the Zhen family, Zhen Kun, cupped his hands and laughed dryly, stopped the old man Zhen Jian, flattered Qin Xu to ease the atmosphere, and then waved his hand to signal that he just came in with the cowhide and was waiting with his head bowed. The two big men ordered to go out, with a hint of mystery in their voice, said slowly: "General Qin is a military master, it is normal to have this question. It's just that the situation in Hebei is different from other places. Cough, I don't know if General Qin knows How many business names and properties does my Zhen family have in the three states of Hebei?"

"Qin only knows that the Zhen family is a wealthy businessman in Hebei, who controls almost all the horse farms and iron mines in Hebei, and has also been involved in other industries. Specifically, what is the strength of your family? Now we are a family, and the lord has a lot of trust in your family. Plus, Qin didn’t dare to get a glimpse of his whole picture!” Although he didn’t know why Zhen Kun suddenly changed the topic to the strength of the Zhen family, Qin Xu still told the truth and said.

"Thank you, my lord, for your kindness, and thank you General Qin for your understanding! In fact, I am not afraid of General Qin's jokes! If it were changed to more than ten years ago, the Zhen family was under the rule of my father, perhaps as General Qin said, with the strength of the family, it would be enough to buy a Sangong's work is actually nothing to do! It's just that in today's world, even if the Han family has the ability to latitude and earth, there is no such master as the lord, like General Qin, who can really talk about wealth. Even the Mi family is now much stronger than the Han family, so the so-called rich merchants in Hebei are just a joke." Zhen Jian's age is actually an advantage, and he can be respected as General Lu to Lu Bu, but Zhen Kun is We can no longer use such ignorant and indiscriminate titles. After complimenting Lu Bu and Qin Xu, he almost said with a wry smile: "Aside from other things, the three prefectures in Hebei have been ravaging for more than ten years. There are no less than ten masters, each with its own ruthlessness, just like today's Bingzhou, where Yuan Tan used the name of Cao Cao to take over all the horse administration. Like me and other merchants, where do I go to reason? ? The previous ten stops in the industry have gone to eight stops, so I have no choice but to sit back and watch the end of being knocked out."

"Huh? There is such a thing? It turns out that your family is also extremely difficult! No wonder the soldiers had to go south in two ways to find opportunities!" Lu Bu was noncommittal, and only Qin Xu followed Zhen Kun's words and asked, but he wanted to see this. The few members of the Zhen family who had not cleared up their doubts about the offering of the topographic map of Hebei just now suddenly began to cry poorly again, thinking about such a huge jump, what is the meaning.

"Oh! Don't bother General Qin to inquire in detail, it's all old things!" Perhaps seeing the insincere words in Qin Xu's words and the inquiring look in his eyes, Zhen Kun glanced unnaturally. Zhen Jian, who seemed to be closing his eyes and resting his mind, glanced at Zhen Jian, smiled embarrassingly, changed the topic, and continued: "Although the strength of the Zhen family is not as good as before, after all, it has been in Hebei for several generations, and relatives and friends from all walks of life are still old. There are some. After the Zihan family agreed to serve the lord, they knew that the lord's ambition was magnificent, so they naturally had expectations. After returning to Hebei, they decided to spread the family wealth and got in touch with some previous relationships. It took more than a year to build channels, collect information, and gather the abilities of the Han family and the elders, and finally completed the drawing of this topographic map of Hebei just a few days before the lord's visit to Hebei. Dedicated to the lord today, It is to make the most of the benefits of the Han family and the whole family, but also to make a little contribution to the great cause of the Lord."

"The Zhen family has worked hard! You must be worthy!" Lu Bu used to have a straight temper, and even the pampering of the past few years could not get rid of his nature.Hearing what Zhen Kun said about the difficulty of the situation, his own experience, and his loyalty after serving Lu Bu, Lu Bu couldn't help being moved by Zhen Kun's words, nodded and said.

"As for General Qin's question, it is actually not difficult to know the actual situation fluctuations in various military stations." With Lu Bu's words as a foundation, Zhen Kun's complexion stabilized a lot, as if he had taken a reassurance, Only then did the topic turn to the main topic.

"Huh? Qin is about to ask for advice!" Qin Xu, who had been silent since Zhen Kun spoke, nodded and said after Zhen Kun finished speaking.Now Qin Xu understands why Zhen Kun suddenly took over Zhen Jian's words before, halfway complaining about his hardships, probably because of Lu Bu's words!It can't be seen that Zhen Kun was suppressed by his elder brother Zhen Qian for more than ten years, and the moment he confirmed the identity of the next Patriarch, he showed such a sharp edge.But Qin Xu didn't have the intention of tripping or getting in the way.After all, no matter what, Qin was also a member of the fighting in the mall in his previous life, so he can understand the real intention of the Zhen family's actions. The biggest purpose is to protect himself. Qin Xu, who had already encouraged Lv Bu's influence to pay equal attention to merchants and peasants, didn't bother to interfere with normal business activities.What I didn't expect was that this was just a momentary move, but I got a few glances from the old man Zhen Jian who was slightly puzzled, and Zhen Kun's eyes were grateful.

"Although the Han family is not as famous as it was more than ten years ago, some people can still afford it. Now that some old relationships have been opened up, the Han family will naturally send people to report to the subordinates through various channels every three days. The information, and the collected information, are summarized on this map! Therefore, the Han family can guarantee with the lives of the whole family. Although the news on this topographic map cannot be said to be the latest and most true, the fallacies in it are It will definitely not exceed two days. Of course, if the lord and General Qin intend to patrol somewhere, the Han family will naturally adjust their manpower at any time, and it will definitely not delay the major military affairs!" Saluting Qin Xu, Zhen Kun's face was a little proud Said.

"Hmm! My lord, it seems that the Zhen family really put a lot of thought into my lord's great cause this time!" Qin Xu turned around and said to Lu Bu with a smile.Since people voted for papaya, we have to repay it with Qiongju.Zhen Kun's thought was that he finally recognized the strength of Lu Bu's army after seeing Lu Bu's troops, so out of "security" considerations, he wanted to tie the Zhen family to Lu Bu's army in this way. It's just a chariot.It's exactly to someone Qin's appetite. Is there any reason to refuse such a good thing?

"Thank you, General Qin, for your kind words. The Han family will definitely do what General Qin said, and serve the Lord's great cause to death!" The old man Zhen Jian also seemed to have changed his temper at this moment, and for the first time, he did not raise eyebrows at Qin Xu again. He got up and thanked Lu Bu, but he gave Qin Xu a rather complicated look, and nodded at Zhen Kun with a strange expression, and both of their eyes fell on Qin Xu again.

"Huh?" Qin Xu suddenly felt a little uncomfortable because of the mysterious appearance of the two father and son, and his heart shuddered, shouldn't it?Could it be that the father and son have just joined forces and are about to cause trouble?
(End of this chapter)