Zhang Chao's answer is also realistic, because he doesn't even know the specific time of fighting Cao Cao, so he can't give others an accurate answer. The so-called ten-year period is only an approximate number.

"Ten years." Hearing this answer, Sun Jian nodded slightly, obviously he could understand this number. It's just that although it has been a long time, he really doesn't think that Zhang Chao can do it, after all, if you want to go south, you need to defeat Yuan Shao first, and then defeat Cao Cao, and is this so easy to complete?

During the period, it is necessary to ensure that Liu Bei, Dong Zhuo and others do not make trouble, which seems to be an even more difficult thing to complete.

But who's going to say for sure? It's like the Han Dynasty, didn't it fall apart in ten years? And who would have thought before?

Shaking his head lightly, Sun Jian, who didn't bother with this matter, asked again, "What does the general think of today's meeting of the princes?" ”

"It doesn't matter." Zhang Chao replied in a very short voice.

In fact, Zhang Chao is convinced that once Emperor Han Xian dies, it doesn't matter who will be the emperor, because it is impossible for everyone to admit it, even if it is, it doesn't matter.

The understatement made Sun Jian stunned at first. Then, when he pondered this sentence carefully, he also showed a stunned expression. Then when he looked at Zhang Chao, he couldn't help but show a hint of appreciation.

I want to live at such an age, but some things are really not as open as young people think. Yes, as soon as Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty died, it was not orthodox to establish anyone without heirs, even so, if you want to admit it, you can admit it, and if you don't want to admit it, you can't say anything. What is it, if it doesn't matter?

Sun Jian, who had figured it out in his heart, couldn't help but have a smile on his face.

Looking at this smile, Zhang Chao knew that the other party had figured it out, and said with a smile: "Looking at today's meeting, it seems that Liu Bei is not dealing with you, I don't know why?" ”

Today at the princes' meeting, Sun Jian took the initiative to stand up against Liu Bei, everyone saw this scene, and intuitively told Zhang Chao that there should be some story in this.

At the mention of Liu Bei, Sun Jian snorted coldly, and then said: "This person's heart is higher than the sky, and his life is thinner than paper." ”

After saying this comment, Sun Jian told him that Liu Bei had sent a messenger to find him, saying that he wanted to let him support him.

Zhang Chao didn't expect such a thing to happen. Regarding Liu Bei's dispatch of an envoy to Sun Jian, he had heard Lu Fei's report, but he really didn't know exactly what it was. I just guessed that it was probably the idea of an alliance.

It's just that Zhang Chaowan didn't expect that Liu Bei would be so rampant that he would even threaten Sun Jianlai.

Because of Zhang Chao's existence and appearance, although Liu Bei's growth path is also a little bumpy, it is indeed much better than in history, at least there is no matter of Lu Bu robbing him of Xuzhou, which also makes him take some detours. Coupled with his own strength, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao both diverted their attention, and he had time to develop again.

But he never thought that after Liu Bei developed, he would threaten Sun Jian, who had the same identity as him. You must know that if you are only competing for territory, Jingzhou is not as big as Yangzhou and Jiaozhou combined, so it is no wonder that Sun Jian will not agree to this request.

"This Liu Bei is really born with courage." Zhang Chao, who gave an evaluation of this person in his heart, first smiled, and then asked, "Is it troublesome?" Need my help? ”

Zhang Chao's words are completely from Sun Jian's point of view.

To say that the relationship between the two was okay, it was just because of the affairs of the Zhang family trading company that there was a little contradiction. But all this became irrelevant with the presence of Sun Shangxiang. Now Zhang Chao deliberately said the state of unity, and everything was just waiting for Sun Jian's answer.

If it is Zhang Chao's palm-to-hand help, then Liu Bei's strength is strong, and it is impossible for these two people to be the opponent of the combination.

Sun Jian didn't expect that Zhang Chao would ask like this, and while he was moved in his heart, he still shook his head and said: "We still have the power to protect ourselves." ”

Just one sentence is regarded as rejecting Zhang Chao's intention to unite, but he really didn't say anything too ugly, which proves that he is not completely opposed to the union, but the timing is wrong.

Sun Jian didn't agree, Zhang Chao wouldn't say anything more. Some things, up to the point, are that everyone is a smart person, and if you have to ask a result, it will hurt each other's harmony.

Although they can't unite now, Zhang Chao is indeed unswerving in his heart, he will definitely get involved in the south, at that time there may be a war, or it will be accepted peacefully, and what the result is, it depends on the situation at that time to decide. After all, those who do great things will not stop the pace of conquest because of a woman, and similarly, Sun Jian will not obey everything unconditionally because his daughter married Zhang Chao.

The conversation between the two has almost come to an end. The things that should be said have been said, Zhang Chao has also expressed enough kindness, and the next thing is to leave.

After all, the current camp is still different, and they must stay and analyze the world's major events to understand that they are not so interested.

Zhang Chao, who knew that the matter was over, was about to get up and leave, but at this time, Sun Ce, who was sweating profusely outside the door, walked in.

Holding the spear in his hand, Sun Ce smiled as soon as he entered the door, and exclaimed with joy.

Just now, he and Dian Wei had a friendship exchange.

Although it was said to be a competition, the two of them did use eighty percent of their strength, and in the end they fought equally.

Everyone didn't do their best because of Zhang Chao, but this battle was also very exciting, at least Sun Ce was too addicted.

Zhang Chao, who was getting up, smiled when he saw Sun Ce walking in, and then suddenly said as if he remembered something: "General Sun, there is one thing I want to remind." ”

"The general has something to say, please speak." Sun Ce was in a state of excitement because of a battle, and his attitude towards Zhang Chao was even better at this time.

"I just saw one of your Sun family's own soldiers, although they are all strong, but the number is not very large. This defense needs to be careful. Zhang Chao thought that Sun Jian was assassinated and killed in history, he was afraid that history would play out, after all, he had practical experience, and he had to believe this, so he kindly reminded him.

"Oh? Did the general get any news? Sun Jian on the side did stride over and asked. He didn't believe that Zhang Chao's statement would be untargeted.

"It's not accurate, but it's always good to keep an extra hand." Zhang Chao didn't receive the news, everything was completely intuitive, and there was no basis for it.

Hearing Zhang Chao's reminder, Sun Ce's face also calmed down, "General Xie's words, Ce has written it down." ”

Seeing that Sun Ce really attached importance to this matter, Zhang Chao smiled, and then hugged his fists and said, "In this way, Chao left." ”

Zhang Chao finally left the Sun Mansion and reached a consensus on Sun Shangxiang's affairs. Obviously, Sun Jian has no objection to marrying his daughter to himself, which is enough.

After Zhang Chao finished talking with Sun Jian, he went back to the house and stayed, and he didn't come out, let alone walk around like Cao Cao and Liu Bei, he was static and moved.

The time came to the second day, which was the day of the emperor's funeral.

In the morning, there was a sense of sadness in the air in the city of Xudu, and the streets and alleys were filled with white and black cloth.

It can be seen that the people are still loyal to the emperor of the Han family.

In the morning, Zhang Chao and other princes also changed into corresponding black clothes and appeared in front of the palace, waiting for the coffin of Emperor Han Xian to come out, they hurriedly strode forward, and the eight princes helped the spirit to go to the royal cemetery together.

This time, the princes were surprisingly united, and no one said anything along the way, and the atmosphere seemed very harmonious and quiet.

Waiting for the afternoon of the day, the princes returned to the city, but then Cao Cao, who was walking in the front, proposed to continue to hold a meeting of the princes, after all, Emperor Han Xian had already been buried, and the matter of who succeeded him next was the most important thing.

This is also the topic that the princes are most concerned about,

It's just that it can still be seen in the crowd that Zhang Chao and Sun Jian's faces are very relaxed at this moment, obviously these two people have figured it out.

At Cao Cao's suggestion, all the princes did not go back to their own courtyards, but came directly to yesterday's compound and started a new round of negotiations.

After Cao Cao took the throne, he once again proposed Liu He as the emperor and took charge of the matter by himself. The reason he gave was that Xu Dudu already had a palace, and there were all kinds of things here, so he shouldn't move around.

Regarding this matter, Yuan Shao, Sun Jian and Ma Teng soon expressed their agreement.

It can be seen that Cao Cao must have done a lot of work behind the scenes for this matter, and what he did was to grasp the overall situation.

Compared with Cao Cao's preparations, Liu Bei also began to make moves. He suggested going to Jingzhou on the grounds that people with the surname Liu should be assisted by the surname Liu, and he said that Emperor Xian of Han died under the protection of Cao Cao, that is, if there is such a thing, it is better for the next emperor not to leave it here.

For Liu Bei's proposal, Liu Zhang, Dong Zhuo and Ma Teng also expressed their support.

What I want to talk about here is Ma Teng, for Cao Cao and Liu Bei, he expressed his support. He had made up his mind that he would not be guilty. Just by doing so, it is likely that both parties will be offended.

Both sides were supported by four votes, and for a while, they were a little stalemate.