Three Kingdoms: The Reverse Son of the Guan Family, Dragon Blessing Jingxiang

In the study room of Guan Mansion, the curtains were low and the light was dim.

Because Zhou Cang investigated the true origin of this batch of ordnance, the whole incident gradually became clear.

General Zhou means that these ordnance came from that...that villa on the outskirts of Jiangling City?

Ma Liang still didn't believe it and asked again and again to confirm.

Zhou Cang nodded heavily and answered yes firmly.

He said in detail: Today Guan Gong asked the general to investigate the identity of this 'Jiaozhou' merchant. The general followed them and found that a wood vendor in the market recognized Shi Huolong!

...This is not a big deal. I was worried about missing something, so I sent someone to check the wood vendor. But it didn't matter if I didn't check it. After checking, I found out that this vendor had sold a lot of wood recently. , this amount of sales... is more than he has put together in the past few years... and has even caused the price of wood in Jingzhou to rise rapidly.

Having said this, Zhou Cang paused for a moment, Following this clue, I sent people to investigate again, and then I found that the place where a large amount of wood poured in was a villa on the outskirts of the west city of Jiangling. It was not just wood, but also Even the huge amounts of iron and steel on the black market are transported here, and the sound of forging in the villa can be heard from a long distance away...

Speaking of this, Ma Liang tried to follow Zhou Cang's words. Making side carriages, wooden oxen and stray horses, and repeating crossbows all require a large amount of wood and iron. Therefore, General Zhou boldly guessed that these wooden oxen and stray horses came from the villa, and the so-called 'Huang Laoxie' was here!

Ma Liang proposed Huang Laoxie.

Zhou Cang didn't know, The general didn't find any Huang Laoxie? Who is Huang Laoxie?

Ma Liang told Zhou Cang the words Huang Laoxie engraved on the sidecar mentioned by Guan Yinping.

Only then did Zhou Cang suddenly realize.

Call out directly - That's it...that's it!

Ma Liang then asked: Since we have guessed that it is the villa, why doesn't General Zhou lead his officers and soldiers to break into it and investigate?

this…

Zhou Cang scratched his head, Guan Gong only asked the general to spy secretly, and the general discovered that there are many secret sentries around the villa. I'm afraid that if I get closer, I will alert the snake... so...

Ma Liang nodded knowingly, General Zhou did the right thing. If he broke in abruptly, it would be reckless... I was negligent.

As if, Ma Liang realized.

Since this Huang Laoxie has the word evil in his name, he must have a bad temper.

If he is offended, wouldn't he lose a famous person who could be recruited?

And with this series of reports.

Guan Yu's eyes darkened, Since this 'Huang Laoxie' is in Jiangling, why not go directly to Guan to sell arms? So publicity...or borrowing Yun Qi's hand? Is his purpose just for money? Or is he? To deceive Yun Qi?

Guan Yu threw away his worries. .

Ma Liang couldn't guess...

Just like his name, Huang Laoxie...evil...this man is very evil.

Huang Laoxie, Huang Laoxie...

Ma Liang couldn't help but murmured the name again...

Wait, suddenly...his eyes must have suddenly thought of something.

It's a letter!

It was Kong Ming, a name mentioned in the letter sent to him some time ago.

——Huang...his surname is also Huang!

——As for evil... his behavior is also very evil!

Huang Laoxie, Huang Laoxie, could it be... could it be... him?

Immediately, Ma Liang's eyes were fixed, and he quickly said: Guan Gong, do I know who this Huang Laoxie is?

who?

The letter sent back by Kong Ming mentioned a name before, and that was his father-in-law Huang Chengyan!

Ma Liang explained in detail: Kong Ming mentioned that... his father-in-law, Huang Chengyan, returned from traveling around. His hometown of Miannan had been destroyed in the war, so he settled in a villa on the western outskirts of Jiangling City...

Kong Ming also mentioned that his father-in-law has an eccentric temper and does not like worldly things. Moreover, Kong Ming has arranged for some servants and bodyguards to guard the villa, so that we do not need to visit him at ordinary times, leaving him with a quiet family life.

Speaking of which…

With a gudong sound, Ma Liang swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and he seemed to suddenly realize.

He pursed his lips and said: In the western suburbs of the city that General Zhou mentioned just now, I remember that there was only one villa there, and who else could be the owner of that villa besides Huang Chengyan, Kong Ming's father-in-law? In other words... That is to say...

Don't wait for Ma Liang to say it.

Guan Yu's eyes widened suddenly, and he said loudly: This 'Huang Laoxie' is that 'Huang Chengyan'...

Shh...

Guan Yu's words had just come out, and Ma Liang quickly raised his index finger.

Because of Zhuge Kongming's instructions, it was fine for them to know about this matter, and they must not spread it.

Not to mention violating Kong Ming's wishes and causing guests from all over to complain.

Can…

Guan Yu's eyes were dark.

He suddenly fell into deep thought, what if...if this Huang Chengyan was Huang Laoxie.

Then he made these weapons and then sold them at high prices?

…He’s…wrong!

What does he need so much money for?

etc…

Guan Yu suddenly thought of something.

He quickly opened his mouth, but when the words came to his lips, they did not come out.

What he actually wanted to say was a guess...

What if, not only Huang Chengyan, but that boy Yun Qi was also involved in this matter?

Although this idea was bold, Guan Yu couldn't help but speculate.

——Could it be that... Guan Lin asked him to come out and cooperate with him to put on such a show. On the surface, the purpose is to drive up the price of ordnance, but secretly...

Guan Yu couldn't help but think of his previous epiphany.

——Covering chaos is a matter of numbers;

——Courage and timidity are signs of strength;

——Strength and weakness, shape. 』

Because of Guan Lin, Guan Yu's additional insights into The Art of War drove him to think from another angle.

What was hidden behind this matter, or... what he saw in Guan Yu's eyes, was actually what some people wanted him to see.

The whole incident may be a game in itself.

Of course, this is just speculation...

Guan Yu asked casually: Has Yun Qi ever been to the outskirts of Xicheng...

this…

Zhou Cang's eyes rolled and he didn't think about it at first.

But now...the Fourth Young Master was suddenly involved, and Zhou Cang suddenly remembered something.

Been there!

Zhou Cang's tone was determined, Previously... Master Yunqi would go there every half a month, and after going there, he would often bring back a lot of stewed beef. The official in the mansion told the general personally!

Because it is related to cattle, there will always be cow lovers suing Guan Lin, and Zhou Cang will naturally be familiar with it.

Can…

Thinking about it this way...

——Could it be...

Zhou Cang's eyes narrowed and he spoke quickly: Guan Gong, could it be... could it be that Master Yunqi...

Before Zhou Cang could finish speaking, Guan Yu waved his hand... to indicate that he should stop talking.

Connected...

Now, the whole incident is all connected!

Just like Guan Suo, he would not run to Baojiazhuang on the outskirts of the east city for no reason;

Naturally, this kid Yun Qi would not go to the outskirts of the west city for no reason.

Think about it again, Guan Lin has made a small fortune recently, think about the large-scale purchase of wood and iron, and transport it to the villa on the outskirts of the west city, think about it, think about the fact that Shi Huolong and You Tanzhi took advantage of Guan Lin's platform to make this magical thing. Ordnance is made public.

Guan Yu had reason to believe that this boy must be involved in this matter.

——Can this boy actually win Huang Chengyan to his side? 』

The more Guan Yu thought about it, the more he felt faintly unconvinced.

Huang Chengyan and Guan Yu have also met each other, but their tempers are not right and their words do not agree...

Huang Chengyan never looked good on Guan Yu. Guan Yu was so arrogant, how could he visit him again?

Of course, Guan Yu still admired this famous Miannan scholar.

He was half of Kong Ming's masters when he was young, and he was able to cultivate a woman as talented and thoughtful as Huang Yueying. He was by no means a simple figure!

Think about it this way...

Whether it is Huang Laoxie or Huang Chengyan, these are not important.

The important thing is, what is the purpose of this boy Yun Qi's cooperation with Huang Chengyan?

What is he planning?

Maybe it was out of the experience of being a victim, or maybe it was because he was schemed against by his son too much. Guan Yu could tell at a glance that Guan Lin was plotting something evil.

certainly…

This plot may not be bad for Jingzhou, but Guan Yu is sure that this plot will definitely be of great benefit to this boy!

call…

At this time, Guan Yu finally let out a breath of turbid air. At this moment, he seemed to have suddenly realized something.

Ma Liang was also suddenly enlightened.

Everything is connected, Ma Liang's thoughts are exactly the same as Guan Yu's...

He was still wondering just now, who had such great ability to acquire so much good wood and so much iron and steel quietly.

This kind of energy is definitely not something that a small household can achieve.

But if it was Huang Chengyan, then... it would be true.

As a famous scholar in Miannan, he had an intricate network of relationships throughout Jingzhou, and had people specially sent by Kong Ming to assist him.

Not to mention some wood and iron...

As long as he can think of it, he can do anything!

Only he can build such a workshop!

But... Ma Liang's eyes were sure, and he quickly reminded: Guan Gong, if this matter is really between the Fourth Young Master and Huang Lao... then...

Guan Yu knew Ma Liang's thoughts and immediately ordered Zhou Cang.

General Zhou!

The end will be here.

This matter ends here, no further investigation.

Ah... Zhou Cang was stunned for a moment, and finally got an idea. Huang Chengyan was implicated, the Fourth Young Master was implicated, and that batch of ordnance was implicated...

Shouldn't we find out more?

This is a military order! Guan Yu's voice left no room for doubt.

Here...here... Zhou Cang could only accept the order.

Guan Yu and Ma Liang were thinking further about this matter. Since this matter involved Huang Chengyan, no matter whether Guan Lin was involved or not, they could no longer investigate.

Huang Chengyan's identity is too special. He is Kong Ming's father-in-law. If Guan Yu openly investigates Kong Ming's father-in-law, how would it be inappropriate if this spread to Chengdu?

What the Liu Bei Group pays attention to internally is not only fighting and killing, but also the romantic and worldly sophistication!

How could Guan Yu embarrass Liu Bei?

In addition, although the investigation of this matter revealed some clues, Guan Yu understood what Ma Liang meant.

——Stand still.

——Just wait and see what happens.

Just like the uproarous Hefei Bet controversy caused by Hong Qigong last time, in the final outcome, isn't the Liu Bei Group, who is waiting to see what happens, the biggest beneficiary?

Let's see how this matter will develop, and also see whose hands this batch of ordnance will eventually fall into.

Let’s take a step back.

If Guan Lin is really involved, let's see what bad things he has done and what is his purpose?

Thinking of this...

Guan Yu pondered.

——『Suddenly this became interesting! 』

at this time…

——Report...to General Guan. Prefect Mi Fang is outside the door asking for an audience.

A guard walked into the study quietly and handed over his hand to report.

Guan Yu knew that Mi Fang must have come to report the results of his discussion with the merchant, and was about to invite Mi Fang to come in.

Ma Liang's hand immediately pressed on his shoulder.

Guan Yu understood... and directly ordered, Collar Fang goes to the main hall, and Guan goes to change clothes!

Here! The guard held his hands again and quickly retreated.

And wait for the guards to go away.

Guan Yu saw Ma Liang's thoughts and turned his eyes faintly to Zhou Cang.

Ma Liang's voice also came out at the right time, General Zhou, today's matter is of great importance and involves many things. Whether it is the people we mentioned or the matter, only you, me and Guan Gong know about it. We must not let it out. Character!

Serious tone…

Coupled with Guan Yu's meticulous gaze, Zhou Cang knew that this matter was of great importance.

He immediately handed over his hand and said, I, Zhou Cang, am definitely not that mean person who talks nonsense!

Guan Yu did not speak, but patted Zhou Cang on the shoulder. This move... expressed his approval.

Ma Liang sighed and looked at Guan Yu again: So... From now on, Guan Gong needs to pretend that nothing has happened and just wait and see what happens!

The implication is... whatever Mi Fang said, let's just say it the way it was.

How to fight for this batch of ordnance, just fight for it as it is.

Guan Yu stroked his long beard and thought for a moment, let alone... After such an episode, he actually felt more confident.

Even in the end, this batch of ordnance was raised to a sky-high price.

Even though he, Guan Yu, spent a lot of money to purchase these weapons and became the culprit, this money did not fall into the pockets of outsiders.

Of course, because he was the big grievance for this boy Yun Qi...

It still makes Guan Yu feel a little lonely!

how…

At the end of this matter, Guan Yu...actually made this kid a big grievance?

…

…

The thief Cao Peng's Mansion.

Mi Fang's son Mi Yang led people to carry the last batch of grain owed.

Ma Bingzheng and a group of clerks were carefully planning...

The time is too short, even if it is to raise 50,000 dendrobium of grain, it will still be difficult.

Even the last batch... couldn't produce food at all, so they could only use part of it and part of it with gold and silver. Of course, this caused some confusion in the accounts and made it extremely difficult to count.

In later generations, many people believed that there was no money in the Han Dynasty.

In fact, there are some, but they are not widely circulated among the people. Most of them are used as official silver and can be used for large payments. However, gold and five-baht coins are more widely circulated among the people.

The price of five baht coins fluctuated too much. Dong Zhuo once cast small coins, which directly caused the value of five baht coins to plummet. A handful of grain could be sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The so-called Three Kingdoms Dong Zhuo Biography - So the goods were light and expensive, and a grain of dendrobium cost hundreds of thousands. Since then, money and goods have not been enough.

And the Book of the Later Han Dynasty·Liu Yu Biography also records - The benefits of opening Shangguhu City, connecting Yuyang with salt and iron crops, the people will be happy and prosperous, and the grain and stone will be thirty!

It is recorded here that a handful of grain is only worth thirty yuan.

Even Gongsun Zan, like Gongsun Zan, stocked 3 million hu of grain in Yijingtun, which resulted in lower prices for local grain.

but…

With the emergence of the current situation of three-thirds of the world, the price of coins has gradually stabilized in recent years.

There will be differences between regions, but not too far.

For example, now, in Jingzhou, the average price of a piece of silk is 600-800 yuan;

The price of a handful of grain is roughly 500 yuan;

And 20 taels of gold is 1 gold under the standard weight;

1 gold is equivalent to 480 qian, which is approximately equivalent to a handful of grain.

In this way, 50,000 hu of grain is only over 50,000 gold. In the Han Dynasty, 16 taels equaled one catty. This is equivalent to...how many catties of gold?

Well…

Guan Lin found that even if he spread his toes, he couldn't move.

In short... Guan Lin didn't forget it. He admitted that he was taught mathematics by his physical education teacher and physical education by his history teacher...

Dealing with these numbers is simply more troublesome than taking an advanced math class.

But... when counting the goods, Guan Lin discovered a talent. Others would use small notebooks to memorize the goods one by one, and then add them up.

This brother actually used calculation to get the answer...

Moreover, Guan Lin looked at... He actually used the Geometry company and the Pythagorean Theorem, and the calculated results were often the same as those counted by these clerks.

This is amazing!

Guan Lin couldn't help but ask, What's your name?

——Miyang

Guan Lin dipped his hand in water, wrote the character Yang on the table, and asked him: Is this Yang?

The boy shook his head.

It's not... it's the yang of the Yuefu poem Long Song Xing that says, The spring is full of beauty, and everything is shining...

Then...what's your word? Guan Lin suddenly became very interested in this boy.

Mi Yang handed over his hands seriously.

——Young man Mi Yang, courtesy name Luo Geng, pays homage to the Fourth Young Master!

Luo Geng?

Mi Luogeng!

You're so good, why would you give your son such a name? Could it be that... when he was in the womb, Mi Fang predicted that his son would be associated with mathematics in his life?

This is no longer so terrifying. In the field of mathematics, this is as scary as the posture of an emperor, right?

…

…