Time passed, and more than a month passed unconsciously.

Even though Chang'an was destroyed once, it was still able to grow into a prosperous city in a very fast time, and it was still favored by merchants.

When Sun Ce took Zhou Yu to this Chang'an city, he couldn't help but be confused by the prosperity of this city, the city was criss-crossed, and there were endless comings and goings, Sun Ce subconsciously thought that the troubled times had stopped, and the world had returned to peace.

"Chang'an, no wonder it was chosen by Dong Zhuo as the capital, occupying natural dangers, having geographical advantages, easy to defend and difficult to attack, prosperous like a city, how can it not make people's hearts move." Sun Ce sighed.

Zhou Yu looked at the prosperity that appeared on the surface, his eyes dimmed, and he sighed: "Under this prosperity, I don't know how many bones have been covered, Chang'an City has already been bloody, far less than the surface." ”

"Oh, it seems that Gong Jin understands well." Sun Ce said with a smile.

Zhou Yu, who was dumbfounded, didn't say anything, just smiled and shook his head.

Immediately, Sun Ce leaned closer, his expression was a little solemn, and he asked softly, "Gong Jin, do you really want to try to save him?" If something really happens, according to your current weight, there is a good chance that you will be abandoned, so as not to hurt the friendship of your allies. ”

"I know."

Zhou Yu nodded and said solemnly: "Entrusted by others, it is a matter of the end." ”

Zhou Yu knows very well that he has not been able to make too many achievements in Jiangdong now, and for Sun Jian, he is not a pivotal person, and whether he gives up or not has little impact.

"Then you can do it, and I will try to help you as much as possible."

Sun Ce knew that it was difficult to change what Zhou Yu decided, so he simply let Zhou Yu do what he wanted, even if the alliance with Xu Zisheng broke up in the end, it was not a bad thing for Sun Ce, and he still understood the truth of seeking skin with the tiger.

"When it's really time to do something that can't be done, Bo Fu doesn't need to take risks for me, even if he withdraws." Zhou Yu said in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Sun Ce didn't answer, and a bit of solemnity appeared in his eyes.

After a while, with a light sigh, Sun Ce patted Zhou Yu on the shoulder and said softly: "Let's not talk about these things first, it's important to go to see Xu Zisheng." ”

"Okay."

Zhou Yu, who had a clear sense of priority, responded and accompanied Sun Ce to the palace city, just now they were led by someone, but Sun Ce insisted on visiting Chang'an, and after asking for instructions, he got permission, and no one followed Sun Ce anymore, after all, the palace city is so conspicuous in Chang'an, so that he will not get lost.

However, it is unknown whether there is anyone watching in the shadows.

When they came to the outside of the palace, someone immediately greeted them and took Sun Ce and Zhou Yu to the main hall, as for the guards who brought them, they were all left outside the palace to serve them, not to mention that the army brought by Sun Ce had already been placed outside the city and were not allowed to enter.

Walking through the long stairs, when Sun Ce and Zhou Yu came to the splendid hall, the minister of civil and military affairs was already waiting here, and Xu Zisheng was sitting on the top of the hall in a gorgeous costume, staring at Sun Ce and Zhou Yu at the gate of the palace.

Xu Zisheng did not claim the title of emperor, nor did he call the king, so naturally he would not set up those emperors to fight, and when he came to the outside of the palace, the guards who led the way just let him aside, and did not say anything.

Glancing at each other, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu entered the main hall side by side, walked to the bottom of the hall, and then stopped, bowed slightly to Xu Zisheng, and said:

"Jiangdong Sun Ce, meet Xu Gong."

"Jiangdong Zhou Yu, meet Xu Gong."

"These false gifts will be forgiven."

Xu Zisheng waved his sleeves behind him, not caring too much about these, but asked with a smile: "I just heard that the two of you came to Chang'an for the first time, so I took the initiative to go and see the appearance of Chang'an, can I gain anything?" ”

"It's a shame to linger on the surface of prosperity and not be able to penetrate into it." Sun Strategy said with some regret.

"It doesn't matter."

Seeing that Sun Ce was not pretending, Xu Zisheng smiled unabated, and said casually: "There will be opportunities in the future." ”

"Of course."

Immediately, Xu Zisheng chatted with Sun Ce about a few innocuous things, and then he got to the point, and said with a serious expression: "I believe that Sun Taishou has already informed you about the union, so I don't need to say it again, right?" Bo Fu is not a stupid person. ”

"Naturally, not."

Sun Ce nodded, didn't care about Xu Zisheng's strength, and continued: "When my father was leaving, he had already informed me that I would listen to Gong Xu's arrangements for the union, and I hope that Gong Xu will take care of it. ”

Hearing this, Xu Zisheng's eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of joy, and he thought that he would have to put some pressure on him, but he didn't expect that Sun Jian had already helped him make arrangements, but it saved him a lot of effort.

As soon as this matter is over, naturally there are not too many problems, and the next arrangements are basically as Xu Zisheng intended, with slight changes, and they are also within the scope of Xu Zisheng's acceptance.

Talking about everything, Xu Zisheng said to Zhou Yu with a smile: "Gong Jin hasn't seen him for a long time, but he has become more and more energetic. ”

Xu Gong laughed.

Zhou Yu was a little unexpected, he didn't expect Xu Zisheng to say this to him in front of many ministers of civil and military affairs, and then Zhou Yu smiled and said: "I also entrusted Gong Gong's permission, so that Gong Jin can get this beauty, this grace, Gong Jin remembers." ”

"Why bother with a little effort?"

Xu Zisheng was rarely happy for a while, and said very casually: "Didn't you want to see Mo Shuyan earlier?" If you have time, you can go to Mofu to see him, and it can be regarded as the end of your wish. ”

"Thank you."

Zhou Yu made another series towards Xu Zisheng.

As soon as he wanted to sleep, someone brought a pillow, which was a metaphor for Zhou Yu's current mood, and he was struggling with how to persuade Xu Zisheng to allow him to see Mo Shuyan, but he didn't expect Xu Zisheng to let him go to see him directly, and he didn't need to ask at all.

Of course, Xu Zisheng also considered it, last time Hu Zhen and they couldn't try anything, but Xu Zisheng just couldn't let go, and now Zhou Yu is coming, it is another good temptation, Xu Zisheng is unwilling to give up this opportunity from the bottom of his heart.

"If it's okay, let's end it, I'm also a little tired, so let Wen He accompany you to Mofu."

After stacking these words, Xu Zisheng walked to the apse without hesitation, and did not give anyone a chance to argue.

"Congratulations to Gong Xu." The Minister of Civil and Military Affairs said loudly.

Then, the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs retreated, while Jia Xu stayed, intending to lead Zhou Yu to meet Mo Shuyan.

At this moment, Sun Ce stepped forward and said with a smile: "I am also very curious about this Mr. Mo, and I also want to take a look, I don't know if I need to ask Ming Gong for instructions." ”

"Of course it's different."

Jia Xu looked at Sun Ce with a smile on his face, and then said: "Since Sun Dagongzi wants to go and see it, how can he not say it, and go together." ”

Immediately, Jia Xu invited Sun Ce and Zhou Yu to rush to Mofu together.