Knowing that Yuan Tan was coming to Yanzhou, Sun Ce knew that he had dug half a pit for himself. Without Cao Cao, Yuan Shao's difficulty in mastering Yanzhou did not increase much, but he inadvertently eliminated a hidden danger. He originally thought that Yuan Tan was too young and inferior to Cao Cao in terms of soldiers, so he might not be able to master Yanzhou, but he immediately found that he underestimated the influence of the Yuan family, and the Yanzhou scholars almost returned home, and Yuan Tan was easier than Cao Cao in history to enter Yanzhou.

It was only at this time that he really understood what it meant to be the strong connections of the Fourth and Third Princes.

The Han Dynasty is not far from ancient times, and the legacy of the idea of dual monarchs and ministers is still obvious. The Son of Heaven is the king, and the boss is also the king, and he is closer, loyal to the Son of Heaven, but also loyal to the boss and the former boss, when the two conflict, the Son of Heaven is often the other who is abandoned. The reason is very simple, the Son of Heaven is too far away, and the grace cannot benefit the people, but the boss can directly determine your honor or disgrace.

For example, Sun Ce promoted Cao Ang as filial piety and Yuan Tan as Maocai, which is grace. Recommending filial piety from 200,000 people, and recommending a Maocai from millions of people in a state, who can easily forget such a favor? You can not accept it, but you can't take revenge, otherwise you will violate the principle of public morality. Zhang Zhao would rather go to prison than accept Tao Qian's dismissal, but Tao Qian is dead, and he still has to write a eulogy for Tao Qian, which is the reason.

Of course, the Son of Heaven can give more favors, but there are too few opportunities like that, and the number is far less than that of bureaucrats like the Three Princes, the Prefecture Pastoral Assassin Shi, and the Taishou. The three dukes are the top of the bureaucracy, and the power of grace is greater, plus the four and three dukes, the network of reproduction is extremely amazing, and the protégés and officials are all over the world, and there are many times more people promoted than the Son of Heaven.

The Lujiang Zhou family is the former official of the Yuan family. Zhou Yu could choose not to support either Yuan Shao or Yuan Shu, but he couldn't oppose it openly. The same is true of the Sun family's father and son, so when Yuan Shu died and became emperor, Sun Ce would dissuade him as soon as possible and take the opportunity to break with him. Even so, he was not able to completely get rid of Yuan Shu's influence later.

With the prestige of the fourth and third dukes, as soon as Yuan Tan entered Yanzhou, the scholars of Yanzhou expressed their support. Even if he didn't think of the Yuan family, he chose to shut up, and he would not take the initiative to conflict with the Yuan family, otherwise without Yuan Tan talking, the Yanzhou Shi clan would not let him go. Regardless of whether Yuan Tan can gain a firm foothold in Yanzhou in the end, at least he has not encountered any resistance for now.

If there is resistance, it is the Yellow Turban and Sun Ce.

Sun Ce would not choose to take the initiative to clash with Yuan Tan. Runan is the base camp of the Yuan family and the base camp of the party. If he had a direct conflict with Yuan Tan, Runan would immediately be in chaos. During the battle of Yuan Shao's Guandu, only Langling and Yang'an, which were controlled by Li Tong, refused Yuan Shao's invitation in the 37 cities of Runan, and the remaining 35 cities all supported Yuan Shao, forcing Cao Cao to send Cao Ren to Runan to quell the rebellion in the situation of tight troops.

This is still in the case of Cao Cao coercing the Son of Heaven to order the princes.

That kind of inexplicable domineering spirit of people bursts out, and the bridge of famous generals and celebrities worshipping is just a joke and cannot be taken seriously. Sun Ce has a clear understanding of this and has long-term psychological preparations. He held the established policy of not conflicting if he could, and reaping benefits when he had the opportunity, and postponed the duel as much as possible. Until he was ready, he didn't mind hiding his sharp claws and showing a harmless smile from humans and animals.

For example, while promoting Yuan Tan as Maocai, he did not let go of the opportunity to separate Zhang Miao and Yuan Tan. Chen Liujun is in front, Yingchuan and Chen Guo have become the rear, and he has more room for maneuver. Chenliu is a granary, but also a world-famous textile center, even the court clothes of the Son of Heaven are made in Xiangyi, and the dye plants planted by Chenliu are also important cash crop support. In the future, if Jingzhou wants to develop textiles, it needs the supply of dyes that are left behind.

Such a piece of fat, if there is a chance to grasp it in his own hands, Sun Ce will naturally not be polite.

The three quickly discussed the plan of action, Jiang Gan rushed to Chenliu to persuade and provoke Zhang Miao, and Sun Ce rushed to Yingchuan with the personal guard battalion, and while inspecting Yingchuan Tuntian, he looked for an opportunity to meet Zhang Miao, and created the false appearance that he had an appointment with Zhang Miao.

Jiang Gan was extremely enthusiastic about this job, and set off with Dian Wei and Twenty Names.

Sun Ce came to King Chen's mansion and asked to see King Chen and Liu Pet.

Sun Quan, Sun Yi and Lu Yi, three older teenagers, were practicing Zhang Gong, while Sun Kuang, Sun Lang and Sun Shangxiang were accompanying Liu Zhong in the hall to throw pots. Sun Shangxiang hit an arrow and was excited. Seeing Sun Ce coming, she rushed over and pulled Sun Ce to the court.

"Big brother, big brother, you see, I hit a lot."

Sun Ce bowed to Liu Chong and said with a smile: "I'm bothering the king." ”

Liu Pet stroked his beard and smiled. "It's okay, it's okay, with these children with me, Gu Du feels that he is a few years younger. General Sun, these children have good qualifications, but the best is your sister, but it's a pity that it's a woman. ”

"Why is it a pity that it's a woman?" Sun Ce sat down and hugged Sun Shangxiang. "My sister has practiced archery and can become a general in the future."

Liu Pet laughed. "The general is open-minded."

"I'm not joking with the king, I really think so." Sun Ce was very serious, his voice was not loud, but he was very resolute. "King, I said something that shouldn't be said, the Liu family has a clan like the king and can't use it, and there is no reason to die if you don't die."

Liu Chong's smile froze. "General...... What does this mean? ”

"The king can have today's archery, talent is certainly one thing, and worry-free food and clothing are also an indispensable foundation. So much money, food, bows and arrows, coupled with the king's hard work, this is the achievement of a master like the king, but he can only be idle, accompanying the child to throw pots, isn't it a waste? Other people may not have such archery talent as the king, but they may also have other talents, if they can all play out, the clan is full of talents, which family can threaten the imperial court? When it comes to families, the royal family is the biggest family. ”

Liu Chong's eyebrows frowned slightly, and he was silent.

"The king should have heard of the Wood Academy, right?"

"I know a little bit about it, I heard that the four-wheeled carriage is the masterpiece of the Wood School."

"The key to Mu Xuetang's existence today is not in me, but in Huang Chengyan's father and daughter. It's a pity that the king's interest is archery, not wood, otherwise I would build a wood school in Chen County and ask the king to preside over it. Every time I invest, I can generate three or four dollars in income in the future. At that time, the king will be very rich, and he may not even pay attention to the food. ”

Liu Pet sighed thoughtfully. "When the general said this, Lone also felt quite regretful."

"I'll give the king a chance to make amends."

Liu Chong's eyes flashed, staring at Sun Ce.

"Are there any of the king's sons who are interested in woodsmithing or paleographies? You can let them go to Wancheng to study. Others are also fine, Wancheng is full of talents, and you can always find like-minded people to be friends and learn from each other. ”

Liu Pet rubbed his knees and hesitated for a while. "General, I won't tell you, Lone...... It's really tempting. How about you allow Gu to discuss with the queen and Zhu'er, and then give you an answer? ”

"Not only the children, but also the daughters. King, since you want to take this step to change customs, why not take a bigger step? ”

Liu Pet looked at Sun Ce for a moment, his thick eyebrows gradually raised, and he bowed slightly.