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 me to investigate the identity of this 'Jiaozhou' merchant. I 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 people to check on the wood vendor. But it didn't matter if I didn't check. 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...it 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 even crossbows all require a large amount of wood and iron. Therefore, General Zhou boldly guessed that these wooden oxen and stray horses came from that villa, and

The so-called 'Huang Laoxie' is even 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 four 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 maybe he is?

To deceive Yun Qi?"

Guan Yu threw away his worries...

Ma Liang couldn't guess...

Just like his name, Huang Laoxie...xie...this person 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 a name mentioned by Kong Ming in the letter he sent him some time ago.

——Huang...his surname is also Huang!

——In terms of "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 said 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. He usually does not require us to visit him, 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 suddenly widened, and he loudly said: "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’s okay for them to know about this, 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, what if, not only Huang Chengyan, but that boy Yun Qi was also involved in this matter?

Although this idea was very 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, "Before... Master Yunqi would go there every half a month, and after he went 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 quickly said: "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!
To be continued...