Liu Biao asked Cai Mao to kill Sun Yi, and ordered someone to send Sun Yi's head to Chengdu quickly, and sent back the news that Cao Cao united all the princes to attack Yizhou.

Although the killing of Sun Yi spread in Jingzhou, it did not spread widely.

When Sun Yi was killed, the envoy who had gone south with Sun Yi had already taken a boat and continued to travel south to Nanchang. The envoy to Sun Jian's territory was named Zhang Hao, a subordinate official under Xun Yu.

Zhang Hao, like Sun Yi, also took the initiative to invite Ying.

After Zhang Hao arrived in Nanchang County, Sun Jian immediately met with Zhang Hao.

For Sun Jian, he no longer cares whether Wang Can killed the little emperor or Cao Cao killed the little emperor. Liu Xie died, and a string of Sun Jian's loyalty to the Han family also broke, but how Sun Jian should answer Zhang Hao is Sun Jian's headache.

After he met Zhang Hao, he put Zhang Hao aside.

County hall, study.

Sun Jian summoned Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong, and summoned Zhou Yu and Sun Ce to the study.

Sun Jian said directly: "You all have a general understanding of Zhang Hao's affairs, so I won't say more, how to answer him?" Let's talk about our opinions. ”

Sun Ce was anxious, and immediately said: "Daddy, between us and Yizhou, there is not only a big river separating us, but also Wuxi is arrogant in the center, even if we are strong, we may not be able to occupy an advantage." Although our strength can be compared with Liu Biao, there is still a big gap compared to Wang Can's development in Yizhou for two years! ”

These words actually made Sun Jian not agree to Zhang Hao.

Sun Jian said: "Some time ago, I remember that Mr. Zibu once said that Jiangdong should be set first, but now Cao Cao invited the princes of the world to attack Wang Can, once we reject Cao Cao, and after the princes of all walks of life defeat Wang Can, wouldn't we offend Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and other princes of the world, if so, I am afraid the gains outweigh the losses!" ”

Zhang Hong said: "My lord, Jiangdong has the advantages of Jiangdong, and the advantages of the Central Plains by the Central Plains cannot be compared. ”

This remark seems to be a bit off topic.

However, Sun Jian was patient and asked, "What is Mr. Zigang's opinion?" ”

Zhang Hong said with a smile: "The Central Plains is dominated by cavalry, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Lu Bu all have elite cavalry, which can crisscross the battlefield and be invincible. However, when the cavalry of Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and other princes arrived in Jiangdong, it was definitely not suitable. The reason is that the Jiangdong water system is developed, there are paddy fields everywhere, and there is a lot of rainy season in Jiangdong, and the cavalry is easy to get stuck in the mud in Jiangdong and does not occupy an advantage, so the battle in Jiangdong does not rely on cavalry, but on warships. ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Hong bowed down and asked, "Dare to ask the lord, does Cao Cao have a warship?" ”

Sun Jian slapped his thigh violently and said, "Reasonable, reasonable, our sailors are extremely elite, why not be afraid of Cao Cao!" ”

However, Sun Jian showed a gloomy look again, and said: "The sail army of the Jinfan thief Gan Ning has developed rapidly, and it has surpassed our sailor, they do not return to Jiangdong, it's a pity, it's a pity!" ”

In fact, when Zhang Hong said this, Sun Jian also understood the meaning of Zhang Hong's words. Sun Jian occupied Jiangdong and said that he was not afraid of Cao Cao. And assuming that after Cao Cao defeated Wang Can, he had Yuan Shao in the north, Lü Bu in the east, and Liu Biao and Yuan Shu in the south, in this case, Cao Cao had no time to take care of Sun Jian.

Even if Sun Jian brushed off Cao Cao's intentions, Cao Cao couldn't offend Sun Jian.

Sun Ce stood up and said, "Mr. Zhang is reasonable, I'll go and send Zhang Hao away." ”

Sun Jian nodded and motioned for Sun Ce to do something.

After Sun Ce left, Sun Jian said: "Since we don't attack Wang Can or help Wang Can, our energy must be focused on the land of Jiangdong, how should we plan?" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Zhao looked at Zhou Yu.

Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong, both of whom are in charge of internal affairs and do not interfere in the military.

In military affairs, although Cheng Pu, Huang Gai and others are old qualifications, but several people belong to the military general-type talents, and they are still not good at commanding the military, although Zhou Yu is only twenty years old in this regard, he has already shown extraordinary talent, and has vaguely become the leader of the younger generation under Sun Jian.

Zhou Yu smiled and said: "My lord, from the point of view of humble duties, it is easy to take Jiangdong. ”

Sun Jian said with a smile: "Gong Jin, in front of Mr. Zibu and Mr. Zigang, don't talk big." ”

Zhou Yu hugged his fists and said: "Lord, wait and see!" ”

……

On the Yangtze River, a small boat was moving fast in the direction of Jingzhou.

This ship was specially sent by soldiers to send Zhang Hao away when Sun Ce sent Zhang Hao away. Zhang Hao stood on the edge of the ship with his entourage, with a solemn expression on his face, this time he sent Jiangdong to fail to complete the task, and it will definitely be difficult to deal with him after he goes back, and he will not be scolded.

In fact, if Zhang Hao knew that Sun Yi was killed, he would definitely be lucky that he could go back alive.

It was November, and the weather was a little cold.

Zhang Hao stood on the deck, and a cold wind blew in his face, which shocked Zhang Hao's spirit. He looked into the distance, at the endless blue waves, and praised it. Such a scene is definitely not seen in the north, and this situation makes Zhang Hao feel happy and feel a lot better.

However, a scream rang out suddenly.

"Sail thief! The Sail Thief is coming! ”

The soldier at the boat had a frightened look on his face, and his expression suddenly froze.

Zhang Hao had never heard the name of the Jinfan thief, and asked, "Who is the Jinfan thief?" ”

The soldier immediately said: "Jinfan thief Gan Ning, and Jiu** Zhou Tai, these two water thieves are mixed together, whether it is Jingzhou Sailor or our sailor, they are not the opponents of Jinfan Thief and Jiu**, alas, we are in danger." Speaking of this, the soldier said: "Lord Zhang, if you go north in a small boat, you will definitely not be patronized, and if you take our warship now, you will definitely be captured." ”

A bleak smile appeared on the soldier's face, waiting for Ganning's big ship to arrive.

Not far away, a big ship drove over, Gan Ning stood on the side of the boat, and Zhou Tai stood next to him.

On the Yangtze River, it has been occupied by Gan Ning and Zhou Tai for two years. Gan Ning and Zhou Tai developed the water army, which had left Sun Jian and Liu Biao helpless.

With a wave of Gan Ning's hand, the soldiers under his command immediately took out wooden planks and put them on Zhang Hao's boat, capturing Zhang Hao and the others.

In fact, Zhang Hao was treated like this, and Sun Ce did it on purpose.

Gan Ning and Zhou Tai's occupation of the Yangtze River valley has already declared the hegemony of the Yangtze River valley, and all the ships of Liu Biao and Sun Ce driving on the main road of the Yangtze River will definitely be attacked. Sun Ce deliberately let the soldiers drive Zhang Hao north, on the one hand, to frame Zhang Hao, and on the other hand, to test Gan Ning.

Of course, the soldier didn't know anything about it.

After Gan Ning arrested Zhang Hao, he interrogated him and immediately got Zhang Hao's purpose.

Knowing Cao Cao's arrangement, Gan Ning's face changed greatly. He asked the soldiers to collect Sun Ce's warship, kill the soldiers, and then set sail to return to the naval army. After the ship returned, Gan Ning and Zhou Tai sailed west from the Yangtze River to the west, and then went north on the tributaries of the Tuojiang River to Chengdu, while Jiang Qin stayed in Shuizhai and presided over the affairs of the navy.

PS: The fourth watch is completed, and I have taken a break at the end of work. Chapter 666, begging for good luck, let's throw some flowers.