Chapter 374: Qin Xu's Wild Words and Sun Ce (II)
People say that peace is made! That's true!
The price that Qin Xu took out was that the imperial court was too protective of Sun Ce and Yuzhang, and rebelled against the appointment of the general!
That's not a bad price. Although Yuzhang County is far away from the Central Plains and located in the central and southern regions, its geographical area is indeed about the same size as Qingzhou. Moreover, it is rich in grains and grains, and it is a place with great potential for development.
Although Sun Ce focused on force, after all, as the head of an army, he heard Qin Xu's "sincerity".
Don't look at the fact that Sun Ce has on the surface of Yangzhou Wu County, Huiji, and Yuzhang three counties, but what can be actually mastered, in addition to Wu County, Huiji is near the sea, and most of the southwest is ravaged by mountains, in fact, there are not many benefits that can bring Sun Ce's army, let alone Yuzhang County, the north is bordered by Yuan Shujun, who occupies Danyang County, but Yuan Shu controls Fuguan, and then actually controls a large area in the north of Yuzhang County to store grain, almost cutting off Wu County from Yuzhang County, although Sun Cejun's combat power is strong, However, the main strategic area is placed in the area of Wu County, and for the Yuzhang County that is looking down, the control can basically be regarded as dispensable. If Yuan Shujun had not undergone drastic changes, with his possession of Danyang as his base camp, at least within a few years, Sun Ce's hand would not have been able to reach into Yuzhang County.
But with the help of the Lu Bujun forces represented by Qin Xu, it was different. Although he accepted Qin Xu's will, the potential meaning was to indirectly accept the protection of Lu Bujun, but in fact, it was equivalent to finding a reliable backer for himself. Moreover, when Yuan Shu was called emperor before, Sun Ce took advantage of the situation to break away. There was once the intention of seeking refuge in Lu Bujun, but later the smoother and smoother battle of the wind, and Lu Bujun had no power to look south in a short period of time. Let Sun Ce leave this matter behind. At the moment, it's just a matter of the past.
And the so-called asylum is not a self-surrender identity, it is just an unequal alliance between the strong and weak forces in disguise, just like when Cao Cao sought refuge in Yuan Shao's forces, he never saw Cao Cao relented when he dealt with Yuan Shao.
The only thing that made Sun Ce feel a little uncomfortable was Liu Xuan's return, although Qin Xu's meaning of such an arrangement and Liu Xuan's violent reaction could be seen. In a huge Yangzhou, Lu Bujun is not allowed to have a united voice, but others deliberately. Even Yuan Shu and Sun Ce admitted it, but Liu Miao had just been driven out of Yangzhou by Sun Ce, and he returned to his original station, which made Sun Ce a little emotionally unacceptable. That is, when Pan Zhang overstepped his authority for the first time. The reason why Sun Ce chose to remain silent.
But after listening to Qin Xu's last words, Sun Ce suddenly understood Qin Xu's "true" intentions. Although it is true that Yuzhang County was occupied by Yuan Shu, another purpose for Qin Xu's army to come here this time was not to chat with the emperor of the Zhong family. With the help of Qin Xu's army, if the two join forces, it is estimated that it will only be a matter of time before Yuan Shu, who has a "feud" with Sun Ce to seize the jade seal of the country, is defeated. Then Yuzhang County is in the hands of Sun Ce, and it is no longer an empty word.
In addition, Yuzhang County is located on the southwest border of Yangzhou. It is also bordered by the four southern counties of Jingzhou. And Sun Ce has now accepted the name of the rebellious general worshiped by the imperial court, and the name of the rebellious general. It's not just a general's name. Although the rank is not high, only the official rank under the fifth rank, but it is the only one among the famous generals below the fifth rank who can be ordered to take charge of the army, and can have the power to crusade against non-subordinates. At present, the world is in turmoil, thieves are swarming, as Qin Xu said, the alien races on the four sides are also ready to move. Although Qin Xu used the northern land as an example, it cannot be ruled out that Qin Xu was alluding to the troubles of the Yue people who were raging in the southwestern counties. Looking deeper, there are mountains in Yangzhou, so there are no razes in the four southern counties of Jingzhou? The grudge between Lao Sun's family and Liu Biao is not a secret, Changsha County, Wuling County, and Yiling County are the places where the Yue people suffer the most. At that time, won't the so-called righteous path still rely on whose fists are whose side? In Sun Ce's view, this may be a "gift" from Qingzhou.
From this point of view, exchanging Yangzhou for Jingxiang may also have to take on the "task" of helping Lu Bujun contain Liu Xuan, which is generally cost-effective.
Sun Cejun withdrew! came inexplicably, went in a daze, and a good "clever plan" finally evolved into such a look, and I don't know the joys and sorrows of each other. It's just certain that Zhang Ying's beating was in vain.
"Bo Fu, how did you come back so quickly?" Zhou Yu was not busy following Sun Ce's instructions and preparing the celebration wine in advance, and only when Sun Ce and Pan Zhang, who were still angry, appeared in front of him, did he ask in surprise.
"Gong Jin, I regret not listening to what you said, this strategy was really seen through by Qin Zhongming, and he set up an ambush with 20,000 people, and captured all the 1,000 elite soldiers!" Sun Ce's mood was very complicated, and he couldn't tell whether he was happy or lost, as if he was stating other people's affairs, and told Zhou Yu as it was, which made this beautiful Zhou Lang, who was thinking three steps in one step, fall into contemplation.
"General Zhou, you don't know the arrogant appearance of the Qin thief, this is trying to use the lord as a gunman!" Sun Ce originally fought because of this and hated Pan Zhang, but because of Zhou Yu's original face, he brought Pan Zhang, and was ready to find a way to send Pan Zhang to Zhou Yu's side, because of such a fool who didn't know how to advance or retreat, he hurt the feelings of the two brothers, but unexpectedly, Pan Zhang didn't notice Sun Ce's disgust, but because Sun Ce named him to follow, Pan Zhang mistakenly thought that Sun Ce finally "agreed" with his opinion of Qin Xu, and after seeing Zhou Yu, he complained in front of Sun Ce: " Just like what the lord said just now, what Qin Xu said about the surrounding of the Han Dynasty, according to a certain point of view, it is pure nonsense, and even a certain person can see it clearly. It's just that he wants to use the alien race as an excuse to make the lord surrender without a fight. even deliberately used Yuzhang County, where the local family had already explicitly said that they had taken refuge in the lord, as bait to tempt the lord. Yuzhang County has been there, and it is said that the barren land where birds don't poop is lifted by it, is it a place for people to stay? There is nothing to be desired other than to produce more food. Besides, Yuan Shu occupies one of them. Besides, in the mountains at the junction of Yuzhang County and Jiaozhou, there are really mountain thieves who are in trouble in the two states. Isn't it just to take the opportunity to weaken the strength of the lord? Moreover, the Qin thief even ordered the lord to give Liu Xuan a place within ten days, and he really didn't take the lord seriously, and there was ......"
"Enough!!" The more Pan Zhang spoke, the more smooth he became, what should be said and what should not be said, and he pulled out his brain, but Sun Ce really couldn't listen to it. Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were originally sworn brothers, so naturally they had nothing to say, but didn't Sun Ce understand these words and wouldn't say them to Zhou Yu? Do you have to be an outsider like Pan Zhang to come in? Originally, although Sun Ce was "forced" to agree to Qin Xu's conditions under a "special" environment, after returning to Qu'a, he didn't even have time to take off his robe to find Zhou Yu, and he may not have asked his own scheming brother to see if there was anything that could be operated to save some face, but as soon as Pan Zhang stirred it up, Sun Ce suddenly remembered that because of Pan Zhang's agitation, he almost had a reputation for being lax in front of tens of thousands of people, and suddenly felt that the nameless fire was rising, Looking at Pan Zhang, the more I look at it, the more unpleasant it becomes.
"Wen Si is presumptuous! Don't quit yet! Zhou Yu is a shrewd character, since Sun Ce and the two came to find him, Zhou Yu saw at first glance that Sun Ce seemed to be not very satisfied with the brave general he had recommended. At the beginning, Zhou Yu only attributed this matter to Sun Ce's frequent words that he wanted to test martial arts with Lu Bu, and there was no first and no second in martial arts, but as Sun Ce finished saying what he had suffered, Pan Zhang once again told Zhou Yu about Sun Ce's troubles and offering treasures without much eyes. Seeing that Sun Ce's eyes were a little chilly and murderous, Zhou Yu smiled bitterly and was speechless, so he could only support Pan Zhang first and ask his brother-in-law what he thought.
"The shaft is abominable! Gongjin, if you recommend talents in the future, you must pay attention to their moral character! Sun Ce was still angry, and said with a heas, it seems that what Pan Zhang said just now made Sun Ce angry.
"Bo Fu is a person who wants to do great things, and he should be able to tolerate those who are capable!" Zhou Yu knew that his righteous brother belonged to a donkey, and he probably couldn't listen to anyone's words on the fire, so he had to say something for Pan Zhang, and without waiting for Sun Ce to refute, he talked to what Sun Ce said, and said: "It's all Yu's here, it's a mistake and a certain person who underestimated that Qin." But now that the matter has come to this, it won't do you any harm. And the person who Bo Fu is angry with is just afraid that the matter between him and Liu Miao will spread out and hurt his own face, right? ”
"Well......" Although Sun Ce was embarrassed to admit it, he still nodded lightly in front of Zhou Yu.
"Bo Fu thinks crookedly! At present, although the world is in turmoil, and there are many people with ulterior motives in various states and counties who defend themselves, but after all, the Son of Heaven is still there, and the big man is still a big man! Bo Fu listened to the will of the Son of Heaven, what grievances can he have at all, in the end, maybe he can get the name of a loyal minister to wash away the misunderstanding caused by the world because of the old general Wentai, why not? Zhou Yu gently persuaded his righteous brother and said: "Besides, although Bo Fu is in a dangerous place this time, the disposal is really remarkable. But it is not confusing whether what Qin Zhongming said about the surrounding of the Han Dynasty is true, but at present, our army is vainly trying to carry out a comprehensive development with Lu Bu's army, which is really whimsical. Lu Bu's army fought for two years, exhausted all means, and now has won the two states of Qingxu and Xu, and the army is flourishing. And our army Lai Bo Fu bravery, although on the surface it seems to be the three counties of Yangzhou, but in fact can be relied on as a barrier is nothing, now with the order of the Son of Heaven, Bo Fu can justifiably take a place to develop, with the advantage of Yuzhang grain, accumulate strength, with the help of Lu Bu's might, it is not impossible to plot big things! ”
"Oh, is it difficult for Gong Jin to have a clever plan?" Although Sun Ce holds his own force, he trusts Zhou Yu's brain the most, and many times there are two people who are obviously one person, but they are separated by God. Hearing what Zhou Yu said, it seemed that there was something in his words, so he asked.
"Now I know who the jade seal of the country has fallen into!" Zhou Yu did not answer Sun Ce's question directly, but muttered to himself with a wry smile on his face. (To be continued......)