Chapter 1257: General Zhengnan
In this era, Hangzhou, which was regarded as a "paradise on earth" by later generations, had not yet been born, and there was only a small city called Qiantang. Even the West Lake, which is "always suitable for light makeup and heavy makeup", was still a little-known lake at that time, called Qiantang Lake.
Xizi is already a distant legend, and now in this troubled era, it is the heroism of the Jin Ge Iron Horse and the Yellow River that is popular. Especially in this era, the rise of young talents like comets makes people have great ambitions for their achievements. The main representative of his crimes, the two overlords of North Ma Chao and South Sun Ce, is the idol of countless young heroes.
Although Southern Sun Ce is much inferior to Northern Ma Chao in terms of strength and merit, the reason why Sun Ce can keep pace with Ma Chao is precisely because the charm of Sun Ce's personal bravery caters to the main trend of this era, so that the southerners coax him out as a symbol of the Central Plains since ancient times.
However, Sun Ce, who was standing on Qiantang Lake at this time, did not have the slightest ambition, he quietly looked at the quiet water of Qiantang Lake, and said softly to the person next to him: "Gongjin, if you say that this Qiantang Lake has a gender, should it be a man or a woman?" ”
Zhou Yu's face was still a little pale, when Sun Ce was assassinated, he flew to Sun Ce, the crossbow arrow shot heavily into his ribs, if it wasn't for God's blessing, the crossbow arrow was offset by an inch, Zhou Yu couldn't stand with Sun Ce at this moment to enjoy this Qiantang Lake.
Hearing Sun Ce's words at this time, Zhou Yu knew who Sun Ce was thinking of in his heart. After biting his lower lip, he said with a hint of weakness that had not been removed: "Bo Fu, if this Qiantang tide has a gender, it will definitely be a man's body." The eldest husband was born between heaven and earth, and when he was quiet, he could not make waves, but he contained earth-shattering energy. When the angry waves rise in the Mid-Autumn Festival, the waves are immediately wild and horizontal, and the water and sky are connected. Just as the husband walks in this world, there is a degree of movement, rigidity and softness. Bo Fu, think I'm right? ”
Sun Ce's face was originally a little gloomy, but listening to Zhou Yu's ambitious words, he couldn't help but light up a fire in his chest. He looked back at Zhou Yu, a touch of gratitude rose in his eyes, but more of an indomitable perseverance. Although he didn't say anything, there was no need for any words between the two of them at the moment.
At this moment, Zhou Yu also looked back at Sun Ce and smiled lightly, his eyebrows were picturesque, and he was full of charms, it was simply a killing of men and women, and he could easily charm countless girls. However, in his eyes, he was exactly as resolute as Sun Ce, and that kind of tenacity engraved in his bones was the fundamental guarantee of their success.
The hands of the two were tightly clasped together, and the young strength was surging. Just like the thousands of huge waves surging in Qiantang Lake during the Mid-Autumn Festival, it will drown everything that dares to block its eyes.
Just when the ambition of the two was stirring, a relative in the distance ran with the fast horse and shouted loudly: "Lord, Qin sent Liu Wan to come with the holy decree!" ”
"Liu Wan is here again?" Sun Ce was slightly stunned, although on the surface Liu Wan was in the name of the imperial court, but in fact, the fact that the Han family is completely controlled by Cao Cao alone is known to the world. It's just that Cao Cao did much better than Dong Zhuo, and he was also a lot more secretive. And now the prestige of this Han family has long lost much appeal, and no one has put much energy into this dynasty that is about to decay and decline.
Sun Ce was stunned not because the Han family could still send a messenger at this time, but because he was surprised that Cao Cao was going to do something in the name of the Han family. You must know that the relationship between the Sun family and the Cao family during this period of time was very tense and weird, and this time the imperial court's envoy came so diligently, Sun Ce couldn't help muttering in his heart: Could it be that Cao Cao swept away the civil strife, and tore his face with this side, and directly wanted to go to war with Jiangdong?
Sun Ce looked at Zhou Yu with puzzled eyes, Zhou Yu may have been blown by the heat wave, and his face was a little uncomfortable. Sun Ce was about to step forward and plan to go back with Zhou Yu, but he saw that a burly man had already supported Zhou Yu: "Gong Jin, it's better to take care of your body and do some mundane work, if you don't dislike it, I'll do it for you." ”
Sun Ce was slightly moved after hearing this person's words, although he knew that that person had a lot of relationship with Zhou Yu, but such a tone was very much to his appetite. Unexpectedly, after listening to the man's words, Zhou Yu, who has always been proud, did not have half a look of disdain, but said gratefully: "If you have a son, Jiangdong will be lucky." ”
Sun Ce heard Zhou Yu praise this Lu Su so much, and only then did he think of this person's comments before he came to Jiangdong. Lu Su is now twenty-three years old, only three years older than Sun Ce, and he is still a young man. His father died when he was born. Living with my grandmother. The family is extremely wealthy, but because no one from his ancestors became officials, Lu Su's family is wealthy. But it doesn't belong to the scholar class, it's just the kind of wealthy family that has some power in the local area.
Lu Su is a burly man, he has great ambitions when he was young, he is good at tricks, and he loves fencing and archery. Bold personality, not heavy on money. Because of his wealthy family, he often recruited young people to talk about military practice together. On a sunny day, the group went to Nanshan to shoot and hunt. When it rains, they gather to teach the art of war and practice martial arts. He served as the mayor of Dongcheng under Yuan Shu, but because Yuan Shu was perverse, he abandoned his official position and left. Before Sun Ce's assassination, Zhou Yu sent him a letter. Let him cross the river, and after arriving in Jiangdong, he met Zhou Yu who was seriously ill. Jiangdong should be in charge of affairs, and Zhou Yu's side was all handled by Lu Su, and the rules and regulations were orderly, orderly, and quite good-looking.
Thinking of this, Sun Ce couldn't help but ask: "Zijing, why did Liu Wan come this time?" ”
"Since I came here to appease Jiangdong, if Cao Cao is interested, I am sure that this reward will definitely not be too small, nor too big, but it is enough to make the lord forget about being assassinated."
"Oh?" Sun Ce became more interested this time, and continued to ask, "Maybe guess why?" ”
"My subordinates don't know." Lu Su replied honestly, then raised his head and added: "There is no need to guess, what the strategist has to predict is always the next ......."
Sun Ce was slightly stunned, and after reacting, he laughed. He patted Lu Su on the shoulder, did not speak, and then rode his horse towards the county guard's mansion. And Zhou Yu looked at Sun Ce's posture, smiled bitterly and said to Lu Su: "How? I told you that he was a lord worthy of allegiance, right? ”
"Bold and brave, believing in people, it is indeed worthy of assistance. It's just that I haven't been to Chang'an before I was pulled here by you, so it's a little regrettable......"
"But when you arrive in Chang'an, even if you can be appreciated by Ma Mengqi, how can you express your ambitions as much as you can here?" Zhou Yu smiled and replied.
Lu Su also smiled slightly, but then the two of them still didn't hold back, and both laughed, and then Lu Su also suddenly urged the horse and followed Sun Ce's figure. The reins in Zhou Yu's hand were about to be waved in mid-air, but after seeing the worried eyes of Xiao Qiao in the carriage next to him, he still sighed, got off the horse and walked into the carriage, Xiao Qiao's eyes were suddenly full of sweetness.
And when Zhou Yu arrived at the county guard's mansion, he heard Liu Wan's deep voice already read: "...... Sun Ce was specially named the general of Zhengnan, guarding Jiangdong and cutting it. Zhou Yu quietly entered the hall, and just saw Sun Ce and Lu Su bowing to the ground and looking up, the three of them couldn't help but smile at each other.
The meaning of Liu Wan's holy decree was as Lu Su expected, a letter of peace sent by Cao Cao. It is not denied that the Cao family did have an assassination vendetta against Sun Ce, but Sun Ce did not die after all. And politics is sometimes like this, Sun Ce is not dead, and this game will come to an end completely. Therefore, Cao Cao brought the hat of 'General Zhengnan' to appease Sun Ce. Sun Ce himself was too young and had little qualifications, and if his official position was very low, it would be difficult for him to rule Jiangdong. Although the title of a general will not add a single soldier to Sun Ce, it is enough to enhance Sun Ce's prestige in the army and among the people, and consolidate the relationship between him and his subordinates.
Of course, Cao Cao's methods can never be so simple, and there is another layer of meaning behind this 'general Zhengnan'. This general is the topmost general of the Han Dynasty's 'Four Expeditions' and 'Four Towns', and enjoys the honor of ruling one side. And Liu Biao of Jingzhou, although he is a relative of the emperor, but the rank of general is only a 'Zhennan general', and Sun Ce's 'Zhengnan general' is just one level older than him, that is, Sun Ce has the right to command Liu Biao of Jingzhou......
And will Liu Biao listen to Sun Ce's orders?
Of course not.
Liu Bei, the left general who is bigger than Sun Ce's official position, still has to work for Liu Biao, and Liu Biao has a grudge against Sun Ce for killing his father, how can he succumb to the hands of Jiangdong, a yellow-mouthed son?
Therefore, Jiangdong and Jingzhou should have an undercurrent again.