115. Chapter 115 Avoid the massacre of Xuzhou?

Author: Add coriander to crucian carp soup

Chapter 115 Avoid the massacre of Xuzhou?

Zhong Ping made up his mind to avoid trouble in Beihai, how could Cao Cao not see it?

After all, he cherished Zhongping's talent and was determined to give Zhongping a cooling-off period. With the mediation of Xunyu and Xunyou, as soon as Kong Rong's envoy for help arrived in Xudu, Zhongping received the task of sending troops to rescue.

However, this time Zhongping was only to appease Kong Rong's emperor's envoy, and the real leader was Cao Hong.

Zhong Ping knew that he couldn't do anything in Xu, and it was best not to touch the military power, so he just took Hu Zi back and served as his bodyguard with Wang San. He originally thought that it would be good if he could take his father away with him.

Already.

It's a pity that neither Cao Cao nor Liu Xie could let Zhongji go to Beihai with him.

Zhong Ping could only ask Xun You to take care of Zhong Ji again. The moment he spoke, he felt as if tears were flashing in Xun You's eyes.

My uncle and dad have a really good relationship.

Zhongping sighed silently: Uncle, I am lucky to have you.

Xun You: I am really impressed by your father.

Cao Hong was leading the team this time and it was naturally not Zhong Ping's turn to decide on the route. If they were going to Beihai, it would be the fastest way to go directly to Qingzhou and save a lot of trouble on the way.

However, Cao Hong seemed to have gotten Cao Cao's instructions and intended to extend the time of travel as much as possible, so he did not choose this short route, and chose to enter Beihai from Xuzhou.

Zhong Ping thought about it secretly, but he felt that Cao Cao also had some intention of beating Tao Qian. When the Yellow Turbans attacked Yanzhou, they did a lot of looting of powerful nobles. Tao Qian had indeed offended these nobles in Yanzhou.

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but……

Zhong Ping felt that choosing this path might not be a bad thing. First, he had not returned the Danyang soldiers that Tao Qian lent him, so he had to give Tao Qian an explanation.

It's just that the pottery merchant is now a chariot general. For the sake of the pottery merchant, Tao Qian will probably do a favor and not mention the ownership of Xu Dan and his Danyang soldiers.

On the other hand, shortly after he heard that Cao Cao had defeated the Yellow Turbans, he sent Ying Shao, the prefect of Mount Tai, to go to Langya County to pick up his father Cao Song and his family to Yanzhou. Calculating the days, it was time to arrive in Xuzhou.

Zhong Ping thought that if he could catch up and rescue Cao Song and others in time, the massacre of Xuzhou might be avoided.

It's just that although he knew that Cao Song died at the hands of Zhang Kai, he couldn't remember when and where he did it.

Zhong Ping could only nip it in the bud and privately asked Tao Qian to transfer or kill Zhang Kai so that he could not have any contact with Cao Song.

He had all kinds of calculations in his mind, but his face didn't reveal any of them. He and Cao Hong had only met a few times, so they couldn't be considered familiar.

For some reason, he vaguely felt that Cao Hong seemed to be hostile to him, but no matter what Zhongping thought, he couldn't remember where he had offended him.

"Young Master! I've met the Young Master. Are you okay, Young Master?"

When Zhong Ping heard this familiar call from afar, he first glanced at Cao Hong. Cao Hong noticed Zhong Ping's gaze and turned his head and said, "Young Master has just dismounted. What are you looking at? Could He be disturbing the Young Master?"

Reminiscing about old times?”

"Ping didn't mean this. It's just that if he dismounts, there will be some delays. The person doing this is the general. Ping will naturally worry about whether it will delay the general's march."

Zhong replied in a gentle voice, then turned over and dismounted, facing the leading civil servant.

“It’s really flattering to work with such enthusiasm.”

Wang Lang paused in the middle of the salute.

It was still this familiar smell, and it felt right. Although I don’t know why Zhe Ping felt weird when he saw him, but...

Being ridiculed in this tone again made me feel so comfortable.

I feel energetic all over my body.

Zhong Ping felt a little numb from Wang Lang's laughter. He thought to himself that he was just being polite. Why was there such a wretched temperament in this man's smile?

"Your Majesty has been waiting for the young master for a long time. At this time, he is having a clear discussion with Mr. Kang Cheng and Mr. Zijiang."

Zhong Ping was stunned, "Mr. Zijiang, is this Xu Shao or Xu Zijiang?"

"Exactly. It's a pity that Mr. Zijiang no longer holds monthly commentaries. Otherwise, it would be a good talk for the young master."

Wang Lang actually expected that Zhong Ping would participate in the discussions between Zheng Xuan, Xu Shao and others, and with his sharp tongue, he would be able to speak out how to penetrate the situation and criticize the current ills.

Zhong Pingxin said that he still doesn’t know how much he weighs? Wouldn’t it be embarrassing to meet Xu Shao, not to mention that he doesn’t know how to clear things up...

"Engage." Zhong Ping did not answer Wang Lang's words, glanced at Cao Hong's figure, lowered his head and pulled Wang Lang aside, "I heard that Mrs. Cao has arrived in Xuzhou, is there anything that can happen?"

Wang Lang's brows moved, and he noticed Zhong Ping's solemn tone, and hurriedly responded: "The members of Mr. Cao's family are planning to come to China, Fei Jian, why does the Young Master ask this?"

"Who's guarding you?" Zhong Ping grabbed Wang Lang's arm hard, his tone a little anxious.

"Yes, it's Captain Zhang Kai..."

Wang Lang couldn't figure out the situation, but looking at Zhong Ping's expression, he knew something was wrong and immediately became uneasy.

"Hey! Trouble! Trouble!" Zhong Ping seemed to be furious, slapped Wang Lang on the back hard, turned around and ran towards Cao Hong.

"Young Master, Young Master, what happened?"

Wang Lang followed Zhong Ping, confused and panicked.

"General, raise your troops quickly! Raid your troops quickly!" Zhong Ping got on his horse and rushed out. He raised his whip and shouted to Cao Hong, "The old lady is in danger!"

When Cao Hong heard the word "old lady", he was startled. Seeing that Zhong Ping had never looked so flustered, he didn't bother to ask more questions. He gave an order in a deep voice and followed Zhong Ping on his horse.

Wang Lang knew clearly that if something happened to Cao Song in Xuzhou, Cao Cao would be furious and bloodbath Xuzhou. He would be scared to death, and before his brain could react, his body would subconsciously start galloping.

When Zhong Ping and others entered Xuzhou, they entered Langya County from Taishan County. Cao Song and his party were escorted by Zhang Kai and were near the county boundary. Therefore, the group of people did not waste much time before returning to Hua County. Cao Hong urgently ordered his men to disperse.

Search for the whereabouts of Cao Song and others.

Wang Lang was panting and his face turned purple. Only then did he come back to his senses and said, "Young Master, why are you so panicked?"

He took a deep breath and held it in, like a barrage of fireballs: "If you send troops to escort Cao Gong's family all the way, there is no need for the young master to worry too much."

Zhong Ping sighed repeatedly and frowned: "I am confused! When I sent you to Xuzhou, I reminded you privately not to use thieves lightly! Zhang Kai was a bandit in the past, so he may not sincerely serve you. This is one of them."

"The old lady has a lot of wealth and few followers. If Zhang Kai is tempted to be a thief, how can he escape? Zhang Kai will only be rich and powerful this time, and he will escape to other places in the future. How will you deal with it? You are confused.

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Zhong Ping really didn't understand why Tao Qian still asked Zhang Kai to protect Cao Song. The last time he went to see Tao Qian, he didn't have the impression that this man was an old fool.

Could it be that Tao Qian was really behind the robbery and murder of Cao Song? What was he planning?!

Now, no matter how much Tao Shang promised, he would be a charioteer general. In a sense, he was a hostage. Unless Tao Qian was crazy and didn't want this son, it would be impossible to enmity with Cao Cao at this time!

Wang Lang turned pale and was horrified, "This person is recommended by Xia Pi Quexuan! Our lives will definitely perish in the hands of this person!"

"What?! Que Xuan?!"

Zhongping suddenly widened his eyes.

In Xiapi Que, Xuan claimed to be the emperor. At first Qian and He joined the bandits, but later they killed Xuan and all the others.

Isn't this Que Xuan the same guy who would raise troops to attack Rencheng and Taishan County with Tao Qian this year in history?!

What is going on?

Zhongpei sat on the horse, bowing his head and thinking deeply.

"If you listen to this man's words like this, is it possible that the two of them are in good terms with each other?"

"... This Que Xuan is a powerful man from Xia Pi, and he has a good relationship with Xiang Zuo from Xia Pi. It is not clear when he came into the eyes of the envoy."

Wang Lang's eyes were dull and he had not yet fully recovered.

Zhong Pingxin asked, why does this involve Zuo Rong again?

It's getting further and further away, making people confused. His thoughts are so messed up now that he can't sort them out for a while.

Seeing that after searching everywhere for a long time, there was no sign of tracks, the little hope in my heart gradually extinguished.

"Young Master! I hope the Young Master can save me, Xuzhou!"

Wang Lang stood frozen for a long time. He knew that Xuzhou might not be able to escape this difficult situation. Combining hatred and fear, he actually had some will to die.

He looked at Zhongping, as if grasping the last straw, and was about to dismount from his horse and salute.

Zhong Ping quickly grabbed Wang Lang's arm and racked his brains to think of where Zhang Kai would attack Cao Song.

"Old Mrs. Cao's bus has many cars and riders, so it is definitely impossible to walk on the trail. However, on the main road, the soil is moist, but there are no car marks, which means that there should be no cars and horses passing these days... Is there a road here?"

"Yes!" Wang Lang almost cried with joy. When people are under extreme stress, their brains either go blank or they are quick to think. Obviously, Wang Lang falls into the latter category.

He took out a leather map from his sleeve and ran his fingers up and down for a moment, "Here we have it!"

"In the past, the Yellow Turbans were in turmoil, and many counties in Fei, Hua, and Hua were plundered, the people were displaced, and the roads were in ruins. At that time, the envoy was busy with the revival of the Yellow Turbans in Qingxu. Although he ordered the roads to be rebuilt and the people to be relocated, there were still Zhang Niujiao behind them.

When the bandits announced that they wanted to use Xuzhou... the matter was delayed."

Wang Lang led the way and explained the reason to Zhong Ping. The further Zhong Ping walked in, the more he suspected that Zhang Kai might have planned to kill Cao Song.

It is not easy to find such a remote place where it is difficult to leave traces.

Zhongping squatted on the ground and touched the dust on the stone surface. It turned out yellow and powdery when it dried. It was indeed the soil on the road.
To be continued...