Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 507: Supervising Food and Grass

Zhong Yao and Chang Lin both wanted to lean towards Liu Bei in their hearts, but they were loyal to Cao Pi in words, which shows that these people were not good people.

However, neither of them knew what the other was thinking. Zhong Yao never expected that Chang Lin was under so much pressure that he wanted to lean towards Liu Bei and was still exerting force.

But he said: "Alas! Originally, the Hexi route was fine. If my plan had been followed, coupled with your Majesty's quick thinking, and you had thought of using Madam to calm Cao Zhi's mind, the great event would have been accomplished long ago."

"I didn't expect that Jiang Ji was secretly communicating with Sima Yi and shot Cao Zhi to death."

"Now the task of suppressing the rebellion has been further complicated and troublesome."

"No wonder His Majesty is so angry!"

Every time Jiang Ji was mentioned, it was a reminder to Chang Lin.

I always feel that if they are arranged in order, the next time something happens that is related to Sima Yi, it will definitely be my turn.

Thinking of this, Chang Lin felt that he could not stay in Yecheng for a moment longer.

But even if we say we're leaving, it won't be that fast.

Everything has to be arranged properly.

Now that Zhong Yao mentioned this matter, he was not the one who saw through his thoughts, so he quickly agreed: "I think your majesty has found out the truth. If this is true, it is indeed hateful."

Although he agreed, Chang Lin still felt sad about it.

Between the lines, he still mentioned whether the "truth has been found out".

How could Zhong Yao not understand?

But right now he is not here to really ask Chang Lin to follow Cao Pi wholeheartedly, but on the contrary to make him unstable!

He immediately snorted coldly and said, "Jiang Ji ruined my plan!"

"If this succeeds, I will contribute the strategy and will definitely get the credit!"

"Now good things have turned into bad things, all destroyed by his hands!"

"Your Majesty has of course investigated thoroughly and will never wrongly accuse anyone!"

Chang Lin almost cursed in his heart when he heard this.

Zhong Yao is so shameless that he holds a grudge against Jiang Ji just because his own contribution was lost.

This appearance even made Chang Lin doubt that this guy did not add fuel to the fire in Jiang Ji's injustice.

After thinking about it...I still didn't express my doubts. I just kept silent and didn't say anything.

Seeing that all of Cao Pi's men were ruthless and cruel, Chang Lin became more determined to run away.

This is exactly what Zhong Yao wants!

He acted so harsh on purpose just to make Chang Lin think that Cao Pi...was really not a good person.

However, Chang Lin seemed to be struggling, and he sighed again: "I don't know why the Xun family and the Jiang family would do this for no reason. I can't figure it out..."

It doesn't make sense to say that I can't understand it.

If it was the Xun family, it would be fine. After all, the way my father looked before he died made it easy for people to think that the Cao family was no different from the enemy who killed my father.

Do you want to say that there is a favor? In fact, for the Cao and Xun families, there is really no saying that one is particularly grateful to the other.

To put it bluntly, without Xun Yu’s strong support back then, would the Cao family be where it is today?

That can be called a reward at best.

Killing Xun Yu was smack of repaying kindness with enmity, so many people could even empathize with and understand the second son of the Xun family.

However, Zhong Yao was really being unkind at this moment.

But he said: "People's hearts are not the same as they used to be. No one will remain unchanged forever."

"Lord Xun was proud of his achievements at that time. The King of Wei just wanted to curb his arrogance, but he couldn't stand it. Who else can he blame?"

"As for the Jiang family, they just think Sima Yi can accomplish things, so they are like this." "Minister Chang...what don't you understand?"

What a conceited person!

Chang Lin never expected that Zhong Yao would give such an evaluation of Xun Yu.

It's totally a distortion of the truth!

If Cao Pi was surrounded by such people, he would not be able to stay there any longer.

While thinking this, Zhong Yao said, "In fact, I came to see the Minister today because I really have something important to do."

Well… after talking for so long, we are finally getting down to business.

Chang Lin thought that Zhong Yao's visit to him was probably for no good reason, so he had no choice but to listen carefully for now.

But then Zhong Yao said, "Minister, Your Majesty should not rush to capture Sima Yi in Hexi right now, but should prepare to take it slowly."

"In this case... we need to mobilize food and grass for supplies."

"Your Majesty has entrusted this matter to me, but I am really overwhelmed to handle it alone."

"So I'm going to propose this to His Majesty and ask the Minister to help me."

Chang Lin cursed in his heart when he heard this!

This is a very tricky job. Zhong Yao is about to push himself into a pit of fire!

Over the years, Liu Bei's side can be said to be "warmongering" and fighting one battle after another, and correspondingly, the Cao family never stopped either.

And for years of war, the most important thing is naturally the support of money and food.

Fighting...is not only about the front line, but also about logistics!
After the wars of the past few years, logistics in the north are very tight.

In this tense situation, they also encountered Xing Daorong's economic war.

As a result, the people sold all the food they could and exchanged it for the new currency of the South.

Although Cao Pi reacted later and strictly prohibited the people from selling grain, it was too late!
Right now...it's a hassle to raise food and supplies.

Zhong Yao really wants to harm himself!
Chang Lin's mind raced, but he knew he couldn't fall for it, so he said quickly, "Mr. Yuan Chang... this matter is really difficult for me!"

"I have never done this before and have no experience. I am afraid I have made a big mistake."

"For this matter... Lord Yuan Chang should find someone else."

Logically speaking, since Chang Lin refused, Zhong Yao should have given up.

As a result, this guy seemed to be staring at him, but he still said after hearing what he said, "Minister Chang, in this critical moment, we can only face the difficulties head-on!"

"We cannot do without your support in raising food and fodder, so just help His Majesty!"

Chang Lin refused to agree and just shook his head.

For this matter, it only takes a nod to agree to it, but it is not easy to actually resolve it later!
If you’re not careful...you might even lose your life!
However, these two refusals made Zhong Yao, who had been smiling all the time, suddenly change his expression.

But he called out, "Minister Chang! This is an important task that I have taken on. Minister, are you trying to shirk your responsibility? Do you think this matter is very difficult to handle?"

"Hmph... If you really don't want to respond, I won't force you to do it, but I will report this to His Majesty."

"By then, I won't be able to control what Your Majesty thinks of the Minister."

There was a strong threat in these words, how could Chang Lin not understand?

Zhong Yao, ah Zhong Yao, what is the difference between you now and those treacherous ministers in the past!
Thinking of this, Chang Lin couldn't help but say, "Mr. Yuan Chang, what's the difference between what you do and what the Ten Attendants did in the past?"

Zhong Yao was delighted when he heard this.

Since Chang Lin compared himself to one of the Ten Attendants, then doesn’t that mean Cao Pi is Liu Hong?
How can I follow such a tyrant?
Very good!

Very good!
(End of this chapter)