Zhang Zhao's voice was loud and excited, and after these few words were finished, the people in the entire water pavilion could hear them clearly. Many people rushed over to congratulate Sun Ce. Sun Ce smiled and entertained, drank several glasses in a row, his face flushed slightly, and he looked a little excited.

"That'...... What kind of marriage method is the Son of Heaven planning? Sun Ce lay on the desk, holding his cheek with one hand and tapping lightly on the desk with the other, his eyes were blurred.

Seeing this scene, Ma Riyan's heart hung in his throat and fell half, at least Sun Ce did not refuse, and he still looked a little yearning. This can also be understood, the father and son of the Sun family are from the cold martial arts, the most criticized is that the family is not high, and now by chance, in troubled times, with a strong force to divide the three states, Sun Jian became one of the guards of the Jiuqing, and the general of the cavalry, in the future to defeat Yuan Shao, the general of the cavalry will be the top. Sun Ce is a weak crown and a marquis, and he can be regarded as a young man and a rich man, but once the war is over, it is a question whether he can become a general of chariots and horses. Now that there is a chance to marry with the royal family, Sun Jian can become a general, become the ruler of the court, and Sun Ce will succeed him in the future, father and son will succeed him, and he can be in charge of the government for forty or fifty years, why not?

"The Son of Heaven has not seen the Junhou family yet, so he can't be judged lightly, so this matter is not written in the edict, but just let me discuss it with the Junhou father and son. If it happens, I will also be a matchmaker, and I will receive a gift in the future. ”

Ma Riyan made a joke and laughed first, and Zhang Zhao and the others also enthusiastically followed and said auspicious words. Sun Ce also smiled brightly, and he didn't see anything unusual at all. After Ma Riyan finished laughing, Sun Ce asked, "Then now that Ma Gong has seen it, how do you think it is more appropriate to marry?" ”

"The prince doesn't object?"

"Why should I object?" Sun Ce spread his hands. "Zhang Gong just said well, this is the trust of the Son of Heaven in my father and son, and it is also a rare opportunity for our Sun family, why oppose it?"..

Confirmed by Sun Ce personally, Ma Riyan was completely relieved. He stroked his beard and looked at Sun Shangying and the others. "I still need to ask for an edict on how to do it. However, there are only two ways to get married: either your sister marries into the palace, or your brother Princess Shang. Which way does the prince think is better? ”

"It's all good." Sun Ce blurted out. Before Ma Riyan could be happy, he replied: "My sister entered the palace, is she a queen?" ”

"It's nature. If it is a concubine and nobleman, why would he be so prosperous and move the people, and it would take a lot of effort. ”

"Ma Gong, Zhang Gong, I heard that the dowry for the Son of Heaven to marry the queen is very rich, and the gold alone costs 20,000 catties. The Son of Heaven sowed Xijing, and he couldn't even send out a hundred officials, is there still so much money? ”

Ma Riyan's smile suddenly became very embarrassed. The Son of Heaven can't say 20,000 catties of gold, and he can't take out 200 catties. Sun Ce knew this situation and asked this sentence, was it a momentary gaffe, or a tactful refusal? The Son of Heaven wants a dowry when he marries, and the princess also has to marry with him, although it is less, he still can't take it out.

Seeing that Ma Riyan was silent and his face was ugly, Sun Ce patted his head and laughed at himself. "Don't worry, don't worry, whether it's the Son of Heaven or the princess, it's all far away in Chang'an, just discuss it slowly."

"Yes, yes." Ma Riyan got off the donkey down the slope and laughed dryly twice.

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After the banquet, Sun Ce asked Ma Chao to send Ma Riyan back to his residence, and he and Guo Jia went to the military office. In the past two days, the military affairs have been busy, and there will be new news during the time for dinner, and they are almost inseparable. If it weren't for Ma Riyan's special status, they wouldn't be willing to spend this time at all.

In the matter of harmony, they have long known that Sun Ce's response is also from Guo Jia's suggestion, and the response plan has been prepared a long time ago. As soon as he thought of Ma Riyan's expression, Sun Ce wanted to laugh, this is a typical scholar, not suitable to be a messenger at all, he should go to Xiangyang to write a book with Cai Yong. No wonder in history he was detained by Yuan Shu, played around, and finally died of depression.

"General, have you noticed the entourage behind Ma Gong?"

"I saw it, but I didn't pay much attention to it. What is this role? ”

"Maybe it's a sage." Guo Jia shook the feather fan and groaned, as if he wanted to say something, but he was not sure.

Sun Ce felt strange. According to the current custom, it is normal to ask the birthday on a blind date, and then ask the Xiangshi to calculate, or directly ask the Xiangshi to come forward, so as not to cause Guo Jia to hesitate. "What's wrong with this Xiangshi?"

"I can't tell. Heqin, it's reasonable to ask Xiangshi to take a look, but it's not right for him to stare at you. Judging from the content of the edict, the imperial court really wants to form an alliance with the general, and it is impossible to send people with problems, and it will not arrange for you to be Princess Shang and create internal discord. ”

Sun Ce was surprised. He saw the man, but he didn't really notice that the man had been staring at him. "He's staring at me?"

"Although he looks very secretive, but I'm pretty sure, I just can't figure out why he's staring at you, does the Son of Heaven want you to be a princess, and then according to the court system, let you be idle? This is too much to take for granted. ”

Sun Ce couldn't figure it out, but he didn't care. The imperial court system, who still takes it seriously, if you let me be idle, I will be idle?

The two of them entered the water pavilion of the military planning office while talking, and as soon as they entered the door, Zhuge Liang greeted them. "General, there's new news. Yuan Shao divided his troops, Lu Yi and Xun Yan led 20,000 foot soldiers and 2,000 elite cavalry, and they had arrived in Kaifeng in the south of Junyi. ”

"Division?" Sun Ce and Guo Jia were surprised, glanced at each other, quickened their pace, and walked towards the hall on the first floor.

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Ma Riyan entered the room, stopped, and the waiter Liu Wan followed in and closed the door. As soon as Ma Riyan wanted to speak, Liu Wan raised his palm, pointed to his ears, and then pointed to the wall, checked in the room, and went out to check again before re-entering the door.

Ma Riyan felt that he was making a bit of a fuss. "Questions?"

"No, but General Sun's meticulous work is very powerful, and he is prepared."

"What did you find, so cautious?"

Liu Wan clasped his hands in his sleeves and frowned. "Ma Gong, the faces of the brothers and sisters of the Sun family are a little weird, especially Sun Bofu."

"Spooky? What's the weird way? ”

"Specifically, I'm too shallow to see clearly. But I have a feeling that someone has prayed for them. ”

Ma Riyan became a little impatient. "What exactly do you want to say?"

Liu Wan gritted his teeth. "Someone helped them change their lives. I had this feeling when Junyi saw Sun Che riding, and now when I see the Sun siblings, I am almost sure. ”

Ma Riyan's eyes also became solemn, and he was silent for a long time. "Such a means, could it be the living immortal Yu Ji?"

"I don't know."

"That'...... What does this mean? ”

"This means that for the imperial court, Sun Bofu may be more dangerous than Yuan Benchu."

Ma Riyan's gray eyebrows shrugged. He stared at Liu Wan tightly. "Zhong Yan, do you know what kind of impact your judgment will have?"

Liu Wan smiled bitterly. "Ma Gong, I am also a child of the Liu clan. It is not easy to know that His Majesty has made this decision. For the sake of prudence, it is better to ask the imperial court to send another person to come and re-examine it. ”

Ma Riyan was silent for a long time and sighed. "It is related to the survival of the society, and it must not be careless."