"Alas, it's not for my face." Sun Jian patted his leg and sighed, both proud and distressed. How difficult the Sun family is, how difficult Sun Ce is, he can understand most of it even if he doesn't know everything, if it weren't for Zhu Jun being his old master, Sun Ce would definitely not be so generous. Maybe I have to get some benefits from Zhu Jun.

"Ling Lang did this with the consideration of sharing the worries of his father, but if it stopped there, he would not be worthy of the general's pride." Zhang Zhao had a shallow smile on his face. Although the eyes that looked at Sun Jian were gentle, there was some regret and some unspeakable worries. Sun Jian is brave and good at fighting, but he doesn't know anything about government affairs, and he can't talk about the overall situation at all. In contrast, Sun Ce has more city government, and even has a city government that makes people feel uneasy.

The Han has such a courtier, is it a curse or a blessing?

Sun Jian was puzzled. "Oh, please advise you."

"The general also saw it just now, Xu Shao didn't agree with the orders of the Taiwei Mansion, did the general think about why?"

"Needless to say, it's naturally because they don't want to pay for food."

"That's certainly one of the reasons, but it's not the most important one. If the document was not issued by the Taiwei Mansion, but by the Situ Mansion, I think they would not only not oppose it, but would fully support it. ”

Sun Jian's eyes sharpened, and he was about to speak, when Zhang Zhao waved his hand, signaling him not to worry. "From the public point of view, the Taiwei Mansion is in charge of military affairs, regardless of civil affairs, and it is true that it cannot directly give orders to Runan County, and it is justifiable for Situ Mansion to issue documents. This is also the reason why Taiwei Zhu gave the order to you, the general of Zhengdong, and you conveyed it. From a private point of view, one million stones is beyond the scope of Runan's affordability, and it is reasonable to resist. ”

Sun Jian furrowed his brows, very unhappy, but he couldn't refute it. He was silent for a few moments. "Can the prince of Nafu collect enough food?"

Zhang Zhao is confident. "The general can rest assured. As long as Taiwei Zhu stabilizes the situation in Luoyang, no matter how difficult it is, I can raise this million stone of grain to ensure that the general's action will not be delayed. What the general has to do now is to prepare for the war after the autumn, and strive to take Jiujiang and Lujiang in the shortest time and at the lowest cost. This is the original reason for Ling Lang's full support for Taiwei Zhu. To ensure the safety of Luoyang, Yuan Shao's forces cannot directly affect Runan for the time being, so that we can check the household registration hidden by the family Haoqiang in Runan on a large scale. ”

Sun Jian was very satisfied. Although he didn't know what method Zhang Zhao would use, since Zhang Zhao said so, he was willing to believe him. In fact, he didn't believe in Zhang Zhao, but believed in Sun Ce, and believed that Sun Ce was right to choose Zhang Zhao as the Taishou of Runan.

After receiving Zhang Zhao's assurance, Sun Jian left satisfied.

Zhang Zhao immediately arranged for people to collect ships and send them to the battlefield.

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Sun Jian returned to the camp, called Cheng Pu, Huang Gai and others, and sent someone to invite Huang Zhong to discuss whether to send someone to reinforce Sun Ce. Zhu Jun's order only included the order to recruit Liu Chong, the king of Chen, and the 3,000 strong crossbowmen under his command, and did not ask Sun Jian to send reinforcements. Sun Jian had been under Zhu Jun for more than half a year, and knew that except for Sun Ce and Cao Bao's subordinates, the combat effectiveness of the other battalions was not very good, and in the face of Yuan Tan and the Yanzhou soldiers he led, Zhu Jun actually had no advantage at all.

The generals have different opinions, and some feel that they should support it, otherwise it may be a disastrous victory, especially Sun Ce, as the main force, will lose a lot. Some felt that it was unnecessary, since Sun Ce did not make a request, it meant that he was sure, and Sun Jian still focused on the war that was about to start. If you go back and forth, the physical strength of the soldiers will definitely be affected.

Unable to make a decision, Sun Jian was difficult to decide, and finally asked Huang Zhong's opinion. Although he is Sun Ce's father, he does not have many opportunities to fight with Sun Ce, in contrast, it is Huang Zhong who knows more about Sun Ce's actual combat strength.

Huang Zhong modestly said a few words and cautiously expressed his opinion. He said that Sun Ce often plans and then moves in battle, and will not easily fight a decisive battle with his opponent. If he feels that his troops are insufficient, he will definitely take the initiative to ask for reinforcements. Since he didn't say it, there is no need for the time being, and reinforcements will only increase the burden of baggage supplies. Moreover, not only Runan has soldiers, but Yingchuan, Chen Guo, and Liang have garrisons, and Xu County also has Tuntian soldiers, who can respond to Sun Ce at any time.

Sun Jian felt justified, so he canceled the plan for reinforcements.

Three days later, more than 300 boats rushed to Chen County, joined Chen Wang and Yuan Min, and entered Chen Liujun. Zhang Miao had already received Sun Ce's notice and knew that these people were going to reinforce him, not to attack him. After receiving the news, he was very "shocked" and immediately led his troops to block it, and a battle broke out between the two sides. In front of Chen Wang Liu Chong's amazing archery skills, more than 1,000 people who took the lead in the battle were shot down before they could reach the water's edge, and they were so frightened that they stopped and did not dare to enter the range.

Zhang Miao sent people to beat gongs and drums and shouted for a while before giving up the attack, and while leading his troops to follow, he sent someone to inform Yuan Tan.

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Yuan Tan's hand shook, and the amber sprinkler almost spilled out. He took a breath quietly, then slowly exhaled it, and exchanged a look with Simbi, with a mixture of joy and uneasiness in his eyes.

Sun Ce came to reinforcements, is it true or false? If it's just an excuse that Zhang Miao doesn't want to participate in the war, then that's it, and he is not expected to contribute anyway. If it's true, it's a bit of a problem. At the moment, the two sides are evenly matched, and he still has a chance to win. If Sun Ce increases his troops, the initiative will not be in his hands, and Sun Ce will have the final say.

Xin Bi picked up Zhang Miao's letter, the paper was a good Nanyang paper, it seems that Zhang Miao did not hide his relationship with Sun Ce at all. That's a good thing, because it proves that he doesn't have to lie. He read Zhang Miao's letter and asked the person who sent it.

"Dare to ask the name of the township, what position do you have in the Taishou Mansion?"

"The little official guards, no words, Chen Liuren, out of his own army, served as a soldier in the Taishou Mansion."

"Soldiers?" Simbi was surprised. Generally speaking, messengers are those who are good at rhetoric. "And how did you become a messenger?"

Wei Sui hesitated for a moment. "Yes...... Gao Wenhui recommended it to Fujun. ”

Simbi was at a loss, he didn't know this person. Yuan Tan thought about it. "Is it Gao Rou of the Gao family in Chen Liuyu County?"

"Exactly."

Yuan Tan nodded, explained the relationship between Gao Rou and Gao Gan to Xin Bi, and especially pointed out his Legalist knowledge. Xin Bi sighed, didn't say anything more, but there was some contempt between his eyebrows, Zhang Miao was really anxious, and actually let a slut recommended by a grammar official serve as a messenger, which shows that there are no talents available. Of course, this may also be that Zhang Miao is clumsy and doesn't want real talents to appear in front of Yuan Tan. Compared with Yuan Tan, his appeal is not enough, and talents are easily snatched away by Yuan Tan.

"Since you can do it, you must have trusted Zhang Fujun very much in you. Have you ever seen reinforcements from Yuzhou? ”

"Go out with Zhang Fujun and see it with your own eyes."

"How many boats?"

"Three hundred and fifty-one, more than twenty miles before and after."

"Such a long team, and it is along the water, like a long snake, the defense must be difficult to take care of, Zhang Fujun can't intercept it?"

Wei Sui had already prepared and gave a salute. "Please give me pen and paper."

Yuan Tan was puzzled, but he still asked people to bring paper and pen. Wei Sui picked up the pen and drew a schematic diagram. Yuan Tan and Xin Bi understood at a glance. Yuan Tan smiled bitterly: "I have heard for a long time that this King Chen Liu is good at fighting, and he really deserves his reputation." Taiwei Zhu transferred him to the war, is this to occupy Junyi and not leave? ”