Cao Cao and the other three changed into casual clothes, carried the heavy gold ingots and rushed towards the barracks.
Cheng Yu, who didn't know anything, was really uncomfortable. Along the way, he kept asking who lived in this kitchen.
This continued until Guo Jia and Xun Yu relayed Qin Chuan's story.
The more Cheng Yu listened, the more confused he became. At first, when he heard about flooding Xiapi and killing Liu Bei, he was very surprised.
However, when he heard Qu Yuanli and Guan Zhang, his face was already filled with doubt.
Of course not.
Was a young man going to defy the heavens?
But looking at Cao Cao's face, it was as if victory was in his grasp. This kind of confidence could not be faked.
When they were about to reach the kitchen, Cao Cao suddenly stopped and turned to look at Cheng Yu.
"Remember, I'm the army registrar, Old Cao.”
"He's the clerk of the Military Supervision Department, Old Guo.”
"He's Old Xun, the Deputy Minister."
"As for you…Minister Zhi Su, Old Cheng, don't let it slip.”
Cheng Yu nodded like a rattle-drum.
This was the first time he had seen Cao Cao so serious.
Who was this young man? Not only did he have to change into casual clothes, but he also had to hide his identity. It seemed that he was a master that could not be provoked.
The four of them came to the door of the kitchen and saw that the door was tightly shut.
Cao Cao rubbed his chin.
Just as he was thinking about whether he should send someone to look for it, he heard a soft "chi chi" sound coming from inside the house, and then a white light flashed.
Everyone hurriedly rushed in, and a pungent smell assaulted their noses.
"Brother Qin, you're closing the door in broad daylight and you're still giving off such a pungent smell. Are you refining pills?”
Cao Cao fanned the smell in front of him and opened the window to let in some fresh air.
"Ah, Old Cao, Old Guo, Old Xun, it's rare that the three of you came to see me.”
After Qin Chuan sorted out the various materials, he enthusiastically moved out the tables and chairs and served them wine and meat.
The military life was boring. Originally, after he had some money, Qin Chuan had also gone to a famous brothel in Xuchang City.
It was just that the goods there were really unbearable to look at.
In this era, rich people kept a group of young girls in their homes. Even if there were occasionally high-quality goods in the brothel, they would be quickly bought by the big families.
After a few times, Qin Chuan lost interest.
Therefore, he was very happy that everyone had come.
"Yo, you have a new friend this time?”
"Hello, Brother Qin. I…I am Minister Zhi Su. Just call me Old Cheng.”
Cheng Yu was still very sensible. He followed Cao Cao's instructions and did not give himself away.
After everyone sat down, they touched the three big pots as usual before Cao Cao started to talk.
"Brother Qin, what exactly were you fiddling with just now? You can't really be superstitious about the art of pills, right?”
"Of course not." "Let me tell you, this thing is called gunpowder." Qin Chuan smiled mysteriously and said in a low voice.”
"But I can't remember the proportion of these materials. When I develop them, hehe…"
"How is it?" Cao Cao blinked his small eyes. To be able to make Qin Chuan so excited, it must be a divine weapon.
"Let me put it this way. Its power can split mountains and crush rocks. When it's thrown into a crowd during a battle, hundreds of people will immediately die!”
In fact, strictly speaking, this was not just gunpowder, but TNT.
Of course, because there was no production line, even if he developed it, it would at most be a torpedoes for future generations to blow up fish. It might be more powerful.
The lethality would not be too great, but the deterrent effect on the battlefield was unprecedented.
Just imagine, when a group of soldiers were charging forward and suddenly heard such a thing, it would be strange if they didn't throw away their helmets and armor in fright.
"Are you bragging? How can there be such a thing in this world…"
"Hmm?"
Cheng Yu felt that Qin Chuan was talking nonsense just because he spoke directly. After Cao Cao coldly replied with an 'en,' he immediately shut his mouth.
Brother Qin is my brother, who are you to criticize him?
Cao Cao retracted his sharp gaze and looked at Qin Chuan with a friendly smile,""Are you bragging? How can there be such a thing in this world…"
"Hm?" Qin Chuan asked.
"Yes, yes, definitely! Ah, I'm really looking forward to Brother Qin's research and development. By then, the Great Han Dynasty will be able to sweep away the chaotic world!”
Cheng Yu:
Why was the lord so afraid of him…
However, to be honest, Cao Cao didn't really believe this. What Qin Chuan said wasn't just shocking. It had completely overturned his understanding of the world.
After waving his hand, Cao Cao said,"Brother Qin, do you know about the skyrocketing price of salt?”
"Yes, I have heard of it. It should be that Yuan Shao has taken control of the salt industry in Qingzhou and is preparing to punish the lord financially.”
A simple sentence was enough to make the four people's hearts surge.
Especially Cheng Yu, who was seeing Qin Chuan for the first time, his eyes were wide open.
Yuan Shao's control of the salt industry was confidential, and he had only just learned about it.
Could it be that this young man could predict the future?
Qin Chuan couldn't help but laugh when he saw the shocked looks on everyone's faces. How annoying. They were going to push him to show off again.
"I estimate that Yuan Shao has already conquered Youzhou. His next step is naturally to go south and fight with the lord.”
"However, before the war started, he controlled the output of the salt industry first. In this way, the lord may be left without salt, and even the people will move north.”
"So, Old Cao, this is what I told you from the beginning. War is about national strength. Now, no matter how many troops the lord has, what use is it?”
What was a single leaf knowing autumn?
Today, everyone had finally witnessed it.
Just by the crazy rise in the price of salt, they had already seen through the overall battle situation.
If this person was not a genius, then what was he?
Just these few words had already rendered Cheng Yu speechless from his admiration.
He could never have calculated so accurately.
However, Cao Cao wasn't panicking at all.
The reason was very simple. When Qin Chuan said these words, he appeared incomparably calm. He must have seen through the mystery. There was hope this time!
Taking advantage of the moment when Qin Chuan was drinking, Cao Cao, Guo Jia, and Xun Yu kept winking at Cheng Yu.
Ah, the lord and Wen Ruo have treated me well. They must have seen that it was my first time meeting this expert and deliberately gave me the opportunity to ask questions so as to further deepen my relationship with him. Good, very good.
"Dare I ask, Brother Qin, now that Yuan Shao has sealed off the four prefectures and controlled the salt industry in Qingzhou, what do you think the lord has to do to smuggle salt out of Qingzhou?”
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