Chapter 245(1/2)
Zhongshan, Zhen’s family?
Liu Chuang didn't react at once and looked at Sima Yi and said, "Who is Zhongshan Zhen's family?"
Sima Yi said: "The Zhen family is not very powerful in Zhongshan, and it is also considered a family of officials.
Moreover, Zhen and Yuan have a very close relationship. Yuan Xi's wife is the daughter of Zhen. It is said that she is beautiful and beautiful."
Zhen, Yuan Xi’s wife, beautiful and charming...
After these series of words and sentences were formed, Liu Chuang suddenly realized what the Zhen family came from.
Luo Shen, Zhen Mi... Then wasn't Zhen Mi the wife of Yuan Xi? Later, Yuan was defeated, Zhen Mi was stolen by Cao Pi, and gave birth to Cao Rui, who was Emperor Ming of Wei. After this connection, it became clear that Zheng served the Zhen family, and Zhen was a vassal of Yuan. Zhen Mi was Yuan Xi's wife. If Yuan Xi wanted to make a career in Youzhou, how could Zhen stand by and watch?
"Continue!"
"Here!"
Sima Yi calmed down and then said in a deep voice: "I found some records of Lao Zheng in the secret room of Zheng's family.
Previously, Guan Cheng plundered merchant ships from the sea, and the stolen goods were transported to Zhongshan through Zheng, and then handed over to Zhen for secret handling.
That wooden ware shop was originally a hidden stake set up by the Zhen family in Guzhu City.
But because of your arrival, the originally deserted Guzhu City suddenly became very lively, making Guan Cheng unable to hand over the goods to Zheng family. In addition, Yuan Xi intended to make things difficult for his cousin, and Guan Cheng and his cousin had a grudge against destroying the family, so after discussing the matter, they decided to attack Shijiutuo Shipyard... However, these are my guesses. Lao Zheng probably was unwilling to do this. After all, his family lived in Guzhu City, which angered the other party. I don’t know who killed him now, but I think it’s just those three families.”
Yuan Xi, Zhen, Guan Cheng!
A complex network of relationships was clearly presented in Liu Chuang's mind.
If Yuan Xi wants to get Yuan Shao's attention, he must obtain a large amount of wealth and goods to clear... Because Yuan Xi was the son-in-law of the Zhen family, Zhen naturally also strongly supported him. However, a large amount of wealth and goods exceeded Zhen's ability to bear. So Yuan Xi and Guan Cheng colluded to plunder sea ships and plunder wealth and goods, and then sold the stolen goods through the Zhen family, and in turn supported Yuan Xi, so that he could be valued...
"Has the Guancheng nest been found out?"
"There are clues too."
Sima Yi spoke, took out a piece of white silk from his arms and handed it to Liu Chuang.
"This is a map I found in the secret room, with a red circle on it. It is the location where the Zheng family collected the stolen goods. Its location is at the mouth of the Luanshui River. It is about twenty miles away from Shijiutuo. This place is very remote and no one knows it at all.
Then I found some records in the secret room, which recorded the supplies that Lao Zheng gave to the other party.
I asked Jeep to calculate the weight of these supplies and then draw a chart. Based on the records left by Lao Zheng, Guan Cheng's nest was not in the Liaodong Bay. Because one of the records was Guan Cheng's temporary requirements, and the number was not large. Based on the calculation of three hundred people in a ship, I inferred that it would take about two to three days from Luanshuikou to Guan Cheng's nest.
Two to three days…”
Sima Yi was afraid that he could not explain clearly, so he squatted down and drew a chart on the sand.
He found a wooden branch, drew several lines on this chart, and then explained to Liu Chuang: "If it is within the Liaodong Bay, it is probably difficult to find a place to settle down. Especially in the western Liaoning area, thousands of miles of barrenness, except for the Chrysanthemum Island, there is no warning that it can settle down.
Moreover, Chrysanthemum Island is too close to land and can easily be detected.
Then I calculated based on the calculations outside the Liaodong Bay and found that in two to three days, there could only be one place to settle down..."
"where?"
Sima Yi drew a circle on the chart and said softly: "Dashi!"
This Da clan belongs to Liaodong County and is located at the southernmost end of the Liaodong Peninsula.
It began in the Western Han Dynasty, and then continued the county system of the Da clan... During the Three Kingdoms period, the Da clan was renamed Dongda.
Perhaps many people will feel unfamiliar when they mention the name Dashi. Then, let’s mention a place name that everyone may be very familiar with: Dalian Jinzhou.
This Dashi is the location of Jinzhou, Dalian in later generations.
Liu Chuang could not help but be surprised when he recognized the location of Dashi.
The place of Dashi is really, really too secret!
It is facing the Yellow Sea in the east, the Bohai Sea in the west, and the north is a deserted place for thousands of miles... Liaodong County does not pay much attention to it, so that the existence of Dashi County is almost gone. Liu Chuang heard Yan Rou say that the population of Dashi is only two or three thousand people, and on weekdays, he mainly relies on going out to sea to fish and hunt for a living. Even if Gongsun knows that there is such a pirate, it is unlikely that he will care or even ignore it.
Confront them?
To the east of the Tashi family, islands intertwined and it was difficult to encircle and suppress them.
Not to mention more than a thousand people, how could Gongsun take it to heart?
In terms of pirate strength, Gongsun’s subordinates include Chang Cen Zhe and Zhan Chan Zhe. He has as many as 100 sea ships, which is definitely not comparable to Guan Cheng’s scale.
Therefore, it is indeed very likely that Guan Cheng would hide in the Dashi.
Liu Chuang narrowed his eyes, and after a moment, he wiped the chart with his feet, and said in a deep voice: "Zhongda, follow me back to the city."
The group hurried back to Linyu County, but before they could sit down and take a breath, someone came to report that Xue Wen was asking for a meeting outside.
Liu Chuang frowned, "Let him come in."
Xue Wen had been mourning at home before.
I came here suddenly today, and I must have known the news that Sima Yi was back.
Xue Wen also knew that Liu Chuang appointed Sima Yi to take over the bloody case, and Sima Yi was very disturbed in Guzhu City, and it is said that a family massacre occurred.
Since then, Sima Yi stayed in Guzhu City for more than half a month.
This time he came back, probably because he came back to report to Liu Chuang. Xue Wen couldn't wait at home, so he hurried to pay homage.
It has been a while since I last met Xue Wen.
On the seventh day of Xuezhou, Liu Chuang once went to pay his respects. Although Xue Wen was in a daze at that time, he looked pretty good. But now, when Liu Chuang saw Xue Wen again, he was startled. Xue Wen looked extremely haggard and had lost at least two laps.
He was covered in filial piety, walked in and thumped and knelt down, "Uncle, can you find out the news about the pirate?"
"You sit down and listen."
Liu Chuang asked Xue Wen to help him up and let him sit next to him.
He hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Zhongda worked hard in Guzhu City for twenty days and found clues.
But I want you to calm down first.
Master Xue was the first to follow me, and when he was in Qingzhou, he gave me great help. I remember this kindness in my heart and never forgotten it. However, it is not the time to take revenge... The reason. I don't want to say. When you should know, you will know. I also know that you are eager to take revenge, but this matter is not as simple as you imagine. There are many troubles to be solved.
That way, if you want to take revenge, you can!"
"When?" Xue Wen blurted out.
Liu Chuang said: "If you want to take revenge, I will not only not stop you, but also help you.
But before that, I will give you a month to raise your body... If you are in poor health, don't want to participate in this matter.
Do you understand what I said?"
Xue Wen took a deep breath and nodded vigorously.
"Don't worry, young master, Xue Wen understands."
"Go down and wait for me to notify you."
"Here!"
If this person has hope, his spirit will change immediately.
When Xue Wen came, he was haggard and looked extremely decadent.
But now that he knew that revenge was expected, Xue Wen's spirit suddenly became excited and left excitedly...
"Cousin, do you really want him to participate?"
After Xue Wen left, Sima Yi couldn't help but ask.
Liu Chuang nodded and looked at Sima Yi and suddenly smiled, "Zhongda, I heard that you have found a good helper in Guzhu City this time?"
Sima Yi also smiled, "Yes, this person's name is Jeep, and his family background is also very innocent.
If he is abilities, he is not outstanding. But the key is that he is very patient and very careful. This time I can find clues, thanks to Jeep's help. If Jeep hadn't been with me to stay asleep and check various records, I would have been very difficult for me to find clues."
"One fence three stakes, one hero three gangs."
Liu Chuang nodded and said, "Zhongda, I am very happy that you have this kind of idea.
No matter how strong a person's ability is, he will never be able to achieve perfection. But if a person can unite the people around him, he can exert huge energy. Huangge has now begun to take shape. But your subordinates are still very scarce, and it may not be a long-term event.
Zhongda, you must remember that the candidates of Huangge are loyal and righteous.
Look at Zifang, Zhang Cheng, Zhang Chao and Li Lun, these are all people who have followed me for many years; but they are mine, but not yours. You have to try to win over some people to bear the burden of Huangge. The Yuan Dynasty has been following me for many years... When I was in trouble in Yuzhou Mountain, I was in danger of Xue and entrusted the Yuan Dynasty to me. In a blink of an eye, four years have passed. The ability of the Yuan Dynasty is beyond doubt. I ask you, are you willing to use him? You must know that you found the enemy who killed his father this time, and he will definitely be grateful to you."
Sima Yi’s biggest weakness is that he has been with Liu Chuang for too short time and he doesn’t know many people.
By the fingers, there were only five familiar people, Zhao Yun, Xiahou Lan, Wu Ban Pangde and Du Ji... Among them, Du Ji was the only one who was really close to him. As for Zhao Yun, Xiahou Lan Pangde, Sima Yi knew very well that he could not win over him.
Zhuge Liang's advantage is that he has a good relationship with everyone.
He has followed Liu Chuang for several years and is very familiar with Liu Chuang's men, so he is also relaxed and comfortable to mobilize.
Sima Yi already understood why Liu Chuang wanted to make this "Huang Pavilion".
Under such circumstances, Sima Yi is indeed not easy to recruit other helpers.
Now Xue Wen comes to him... Liu Chuang also recommended him, indicating that Xue Wen must be capable. This will definitely be a great benefit for the "Huang Pavilion" that is still clear and innocent. The most important thing is that with Xue Wen, it can help Sima Yi understand other people so that he will not know who to look for and who to mobilize... he will delay the opportunity in vain.
"Since my cousin recommends it, how dare you refuse to obey?"
Liu Chuang laughed and waved his hand and said, "Okay, just say that... the fleet of Fuku will arrive in two days, waiting for your order."
To be continued...