Long Xiang was immediately stunned after hearing this. At the same time, he was also shocked by Lu Su's wisdom. He asked about the most sensitive topic in just one sentence.

The "honest people" of the Three Kingdoms portrayed in the TV series are not people without plans and wisdom.

When he took over as the governor of Soochow, the various factions in Jiangdong were fighting openly and secretly, and the situation was complicated. Lu Su was able to stabilize the generals and unite with Liu to fight against Cao, but it would have been impossible without real skills.

Long Xiang was turned away by Lu Su's sharp questions. Now he had to make a decision quickly. At the moment, he only had two choices: find a reason to deal with it, or confess.

If he finds a reason to deal with it, Long Xiang believes that the other party will not continue to ask questions, and then the two of them will understand each other tacitly, but that will give Lu Su the impression of being a clever and cunning person.

If he told the truth, Lu Su might be moved by Long Xiang's honesty, but he might also be disgusted by Long Xiang's cutting off the grain, and then completely deny it in terms of his character.

From a moral high point, Long Xiang's behavior can be regarded as a "stain in life" by serving as a soldier for Yuan Shu to calculate his food and fodder.

As a modern person who traveled through time, Long Xiang just wants to survive in his own way. As for the so-called moral constraints, he actually doesn't care.

After all, he comes from a lower-class background and no one cares about his morals. Even if Long Xiang does good deeds every day, he may not be able to stand out.

Years of experience tell Long Xiang that if a person is too honest and kind, his life will definitely be difficult and even miserable.

Everyone praises honest people, but everyone bullies honest people.

In Long Xiang's original world, few of the so-called successful people who are now in the spotlight saw the light of day for their first pot of gold, but in the end they were all packaged as hard work and luck.

Take the late Han Dynasty as an example. How many of the princes who stood at the top of power truly abided by morality, benevolence and righteousness?

Long Xiang intercepted Yuan Shu's 100,000 grains, while Yuan Shu and the Yuan family intercepted the Han Dynasty. The gentry represented by them competed with the imperial power for a long time for interests, which eventually led to the collapse of the four-hundred-year-old dynasty.

Lu Bu killed his adoptive father for profit, Cao Cao massacred the city for profit, Sun Ce rebelled against Yuan Shu for profit, Gongsun Zan killed Liu Yu for profit, Ma Teng jumped among the officials and bandits for profit, Liu Yan offered advice and established a state pastor for profit...

Each of the feudal lords who separated themselves from one side in the late Han Dynasty had many immoral "stains", but this did not prevent these people from competing in the world, nor did it prevent capable people with lofty ideals from joining their ranks.

Although Liu Bei had some minor flaws, he was a clean figure among the princes, so Long Xiang chose him without hesitation.

Yuan Shu took away the people's fat and oil for his own use, while Long Xiang intercepted his grain and used it for the people.

From this point of view, Long Xiang didn't feel any guilt, he was just worried about the concern of celebrities like Lu Su.

Since there was no way to escape, and Long Xiang had a clear conscience, he took another big gamble and decided to treat each other with sincerity.

"Since Zijing mentioned it, Long Xiang didn't want to hide it. Two years ago, Yuan Shu married Lu Bu and promised Lu Bu 100,000 grains of dendrobium as employment. Most of them were intercepted by me privately and transferred to Hefei City."

"It turns out..."

Lu Su was obviously shocked by Long Xiang's honesty, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer.

"At that time, I was serving as Marquis of Qu under General Qiao, but I was favored by Yuan Shu's confidant Han Yin. In fact, he was interested in my simple background..."

Long Xiang saw that Lu Su didn't show any disdain, so he explained in detail how he cut off the grain.

After Long Xiang finished speaking and picked up the bowl to drink water, Lu Su murmured:

"At that time, I suspected that there was something fishy about burning the boats in Sishui, but I didn't expect that it was Long Sima who used a clever trick to hide the truth. That is, you are of low status and no attention is paid. In addition, Yuan Shu and Lu Bu are also suspicious of each other, otherwise this matter will not withstand careful investigation...

"

"If Zijing was Yuan Shu's staff at that time, I'm afraid I wouldn't survive until now..." Long Xiang shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Looking at Long Xiang's childish face, Lu Su shook his head slightly and joked: "Speaking of which, a small part of the military rations that Long Sima intercepted actually belongs to me."

"Um?"

Long Xiang was stunned when he heard this, and started to use his brain to calculate, and then asked: "Could it be that Zhou Gongjin sent those grains..."

Lu Su nodded slightly, "At that time, Yuan Shu was engaged in foreign wars, and the amount of grain required by the counties and counties was increasing. Gongjin came to ask me for help because he was short of food in his home, and we got to know each other..."

"How much food did Zijing give as a gift?"

"There is a warehouse of grain, about three thousand hu of dendrobium."

When Long Xiang heard about the good guy, he thought that Lu Su was actually an angel investor.

He stood up and strode to Lu Su, and seriously 'threatened' him: "Since Zijing knows the secret of my Hefei, I can't let you go."

Lu Su patted his chest and assured: "The one Long Sima is worried about is none other than Shouchun Yuan Shu'er. Currently, Hefei can only enter and exit, so I believe it will be difficult for the news to spread northward.

Since Lu Su has abandoned his official post and gone south, he has nothing to do with Yuan Shu anymore. I promise on my own honor that I will never tell anyone about this matter, and I will not tell anyone about it when I meet Gong Jin."

"Hahaha..."

Long Xiang first looked up to the sky and laughed, then lowered his head and said meaningfully:

"Why does Zijing think this matter can be accomplished? That's because I am cautious enough in doing things and eliminate all uncertain factors.

I have great faith in Zijing’s character, but as long as you are human, you will make mistakes. What if you get drunk or talk in your sleep one day... So..."

When Lu Su saw that Long Xiang was serious, he immediately stood up from the table.

Looking at Long Xiang, who was equally tall, Lu Su frowned: "Long Sima wants to kill me?"

"No."

Long Xiang gently waved his hand and said with a sincere face: "Hefei is at a time when it is time to hire people. I admire Zijing's talent very much. I would like to ask you to live here for a few years. I will wait until Yuan Shu is defeated and then let you go."

Lu Su raised his eyebrows and hummed: "What if Yuan Shu does not die? Wouldn't I die in Hefei?"

Long Xiang asked seriously: "Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor and established himself, which was not tolerated by the world, so he must perish. Didn't Zijing also see this when he abandoned his official position?"

"Although Yuan Shu cannot achieve great things, Huainan's strength is still not weak. Although Cao Cao has the intention to annex the south, Yuan Shao is eyeing the north, and Liu Biao and Lu Bu are also coveting the Central Plains, so Yuan Shu may not be destroyed in a short time..."

Lu Su stroked his beard and nodded in analysis, his excitement relatively calmed down again.

After hearing this, Long Xiang suddenly changed the topic: "Zijing went south to look for Gong Jin. Could it be that he intends to go to Jiangdong with Sun Ce with him? I advise you, sir, to keep your eyes open."

"Long Sima has thought too much..."

Although Lu Su's expression was very calm, deep inside he was agitated.

He had just asked Long Xiang a fatal question, and now the other party's question was equally fatal, but he subconsciously chose not to admit it.

Long Xiang did not engage in useless arguments, but immediately launched an analysis.

"Zhou Yu and Sun Ce are close friends. In the past, when Sun Ce borrowed troops to attack Liu Yao, Zhou Yu accompanied him in the battle and contributed a lot;

At this time, Yuan Shu faced threats from Cao Cao and Lu Bu, and was unable to cross the river and seize Jiangdong again;

Most of the people in Jiangdong now have the surname Sun, and with Gong Jin recommending them to Zijing, I believe they will be put into great use under Sun Ce."

Lu Su waved his hand to deny it again: "I don't deny that your analysis is good, but I gave up my official position in Dongcheng this time because of the advice of my friends and went south to join Zheng Bao..."
Chapter completed!