Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 230 Aiding Cao Against Yuan
In his heart, Zhou Cang also understood that Cao Cao had an insider in Xuzhou, but he didn't know whether this insider or a few insiders were just ordinary undercover agents, or were they middle-level or even high-level managers?Zhou Chong once suggested to conduct an investigation, but Zhou Cang shelved it. It doesn't matter if someone sends information to Cao Cao. If these people are really dug out, something will happen instead.

The most tiring is the intelligence department. Zhou Chong has accumulated rich experience in the lower class life, Luoyang and Chang'an. The young people are more tenacious and aggressive. Zhou Chong plans to dig out all resources. His spying goes deep into beggars, shops , hawkers, Taoist priests, and doctors in various industries have established a huge information network.He is not afraid of being busy or tired, and the only thing he complains to Zhou Cang is the lack of manpower.Zhou Cang had no choice but to open his jaw and add an intelligence department to the martial arts academy.To Zhang Jaw's surprise, the espionage department flocked to it, and the freshness, mystery and excitement aroused the imagination of countless people.

A month later, Zhou Chong came to Zhou Cang with three pieces of information. "Patriarch, we have the latest information."

"Since you are already officials, don't call yourself the head of the family anymore." Zhou Cang corrected, he didn't want his subordinates to be far and near, otherwise a gang would form invisibly.

"But Zhou Fu and Zhou Gui are still called that." Zhou Chong still wanted to argue.

"They are different. They are still in the mansion, and they will have to change if they become officials."

Zhou Chong said reluctantly: "Three pieces of information, one is Yuan Cao's battle report, one is Donglai battle report, and the other is from Jiangdong. Which one should you listen to first?"

"Hehe, from different places, it makes a difference which one you listen to first, so you can talk about it in the order just now."

"Cao Cao used tactics to kill Yan Liang and Wen Chou on the white horse, and set up a defense line at Guandu to avoid Yuan Shao's edge, and Yuan Shao's army crossed the Yellow River."

"Well. Let's talk about this later, next one."

"General Pei sent a letter saying that Yuan Tan was defenseless in Donglai. He had already taken down Donglai, and the damage to his subordinates was ignored. Yuan Tan set up defenses in Beihai, and he was fighting against Zang Ba. General Pei strictly guarded and blocked Donglai according to the master's order. Zhou Jihe Zhou Xiang hasn’t made any progress yet. The Army and Horse Division should also get the battle report.”

"Okay, let's talk about Jiang Dong, did you put the most important thing last?"

"The lord sees it clearly. Sun Ce died, and he was said to have been assassinated by Xu Gong's disciples. Now it is Sun Quan who will take over from Sun Ce and report to the lord in detail." After finishing speaking, Zhou Chong handed over the information from Jiangdong.

Zhou Cang glanced at it, "Tell me, what do you think, if you don't want to say it in front of the audience, you must have something to say to me." Young people, don't be proud.

"Yes. I think there are many strange things in it: one is how Sun Ce will be assassinated while hunting, and how the assassin knows the time, place, and number of followers so that he can be prepared. The other is how these dead soldiers can be killed under Sun Ce's nose. I can hide in the bottom, have no worries about food and clothing, and have weapons. The third is why Sun Quan succeeded Sun Ce. I have found out that Sun Ce has a son named Sun Shao, and he should inherit his father's business. Fourth, there is a character Yu Ji, who seems to be Sun Ce's death It has little to do with him, but I think there is some kind of connection in the middle. It's hard to say that it's a coincidence that all these suspicious points come together."

Zhou Chong hesitated for a moment and continued: "My lord, please make amends, I have checked too well..."

"That's a good idea." Zhou Cang found that Zhou Chong's logic was very strong, "Yu Ji once preached in Pengcheng, I know he is not Zhang Jiao and his like, and he can't be killed or kept, so I sent him to Jiangdong. For five or six years, I didn't expect him to make a name for himself in Jiangdong, but unfortunately I couldn't meet him to find out who he is."

Zhou Chong secretly glanced at Zhou Cang with a strange expression, "Actually, I want to say that Sun Ce either had an undercover agent or was killed by someone around him, and Jiang Dong didn't pursue it anymore..." Zhou Chong finally mustered up his courage and said loudly: "My lord, I think Xuzhou should take this as a lesson and conduct an investigation!"

Zhou Cang feels more and more that sitting in this seat, many things are beyond his control. "Well, you are probably not the only one who has this idea. The investigation is fine, but I would like to explain a few words: first, it must be done in secret, and it must not make everyone worry and delay the business. Second, there must be evidence, and torture is not allowed. Third, there is no need to investigate the upper echelon, you don’t have to shake your head, I mean you don’t need the intelligence department to do it, I’ll do it myself.”

Zhou Chong breathed a sigh of relief.

"You inform the various divisions that the White Tiger Hall will discuss matters in an hour." When Zhou Cang looked at the Water Margin, he felt that the name of the White Tiger Hall was imposing, so he named his meeting hall the White Tiger Hall.

An hour later, except Mi Fang, Zhang Jin, Su Yang and others were not there, everyone else had arrived.

"You have read all three reports. Sun Ce is dead, and Sun Quan has succeeded to the throne. Jiangdong will not make any moves for a few years, so let's not discuss the matter of Jiangdong for the time being. Just send more people from the spy department to keep an eye on it. Donglai has already taken it. Pei Yuanshao is temporarily in charge of the Donglai prefect, and it is enough to do a good job of defense and hold Yuan Tan down. Ding Feng is heading north."

Zhou Cang looked around for a week and said, "Today we mainly discuss how to help Cao Kangyuan."

Army Ma Si Zhang Jai spoke first: "Although Cao Cao won in Baima, Yuan Shao's army is far larger than Cao Cao's, and there is still a tough battle at Guandu. Our army can have [-] soldiers, and there are [-] Lightning Battalion. If our army joins, it will be enough. A battle with Yuan Shao. However, it is not known whether Cao Cao will invite us to send troops."

"We have to send troops. If Yuan Shao destroys Cao, we can't survive alone. Only by helping Cao can the lord truly control Xuzhou." Zhou Wen echoed, "It's just that we bring so many troops. It's not good if Cao Cao becomes suspicious, but go If there are fewer people, I am afraid that the loss will be too great.”

"How about we provide Cao Cao with some food and grass first? Look at Cao Cao's attitude." Zhang Jiong said after a while.

"Alright, then send Cao Cao 20 shi of grain and grass first, but not to Guandu. In case Yuan Shao intercepts him, send it to Xudu." Zhou Cang said, "However, we still have to make preparations to send troops. , Jun Yi’s worry is justified... How about this, send a letter to Gan Ning and ask him to go around Chengwu and Juancheng to survey the Yellow River.”

"My lord has a good plan." Zhang Jai said, "If the navy can enter the Yellow River, it will involve a lot of Yuan Shao's troops, and our side will suffer the least loss, but we need to build warships."

"Exactly. We can ask Gan Ning to see if we can collect civilian ships and transform them into warships. He is good at this. The military supply department is ready. One is manpower, and the other is timber. It is best that the money is paid by Cao Cao. If not Let's make another discussion."

"My lord, who do you send to Xudu to escort the food and grass?"

Zhou Cang was a little worried. Both Zhou Wen and Zhang Jiong couldn't see the light. He could only send generals to transport and protect them. He also needed someone who could talk to Cao Cao's men.Zhou Cang just wanted to call Chen Jiao's name when he heard an attendant come to report.

"My lord, Cao Cao sent someone to ask for an audience."

(End of this chapter)