The troops led by Huang Zu this time were still the troops led by Sun Jian when he had ambushed Sun Jian, and although they were in a hurry after setting off from Xiangyang, the speed of the march was not fast due to the various delays of local officials along the way. After a few days of marching, they had just arrived in Zhijiang County.

At this time, it was already night, and after receiving the hospitality of local officials in Zhijiang, Huang Zu and Cai Mao gathered in the room to discuss.

"Deju, these days, we haven't rushed much, even if we only enter one city a day, it won't have much effect, if we go on like this, when we arrive in Changsha, I'm afraid that Sun Ce'er has stabilized Changsha, no matter how we do, it won't help."

"What the general said is very true, but the matter has come to this point, and we have nothing to do. Even if we were to take the river route now, it would take several days to prepare our boats, which would take as long as we would have taken by land, and it would take even more time to raise enough food and grass to set out again, which, alas, is the only way now. ”

Cai Mao also had a sad face, in vain he called himself a wise man, but he was confused by the interests of destroying the Sun family, and he didn't make sufficient preparations in advance, so he hurriedly followed Huang Zu on the road, and really agreed with the words, "Clever for a lifetime, confused for a while."

"If we go on like this, what else will we go to Changsha, it is better to go back to our home for a pleasant time. These damn cysts should really be treated by the state pastor. ”

Huang Zu was indignant, and he was also a little discouraged.

"The general is cautious, be careful that the wall has ears" Cai Mao hurriedly comforted, and looked up at the doors and windows again, looking cautious.

"De Jue doesn't have to be like this, this small courtyard is everywhere, and there are guards around it, no one can approach quietly."

"General Huang, after all, this is someone else's territory, we still have to be careful, and it is better not to say this kind of angry talk in the future." Cai Mao said another word of comfort.

Then he said: "The general was worried before, but there is no need to worry too much, although now we are sluggish, we will lag behind Sun Ce, but he wants to stabilize the situation as soon as he arrives in Changsha, but it is not so easy, Huangkou Xiaoer, the general thinks that with his identity as Sun Jian's eldest son, he can directly deter the old foxes of those big families?" Perhaps, when we get there, there will be a good show to watch. ”

"Deju, don't forget, the mother of the Sun family is not a simple woman, with her help, Changsha stability will never be a problem."

"It will take time, and during this period, it will be enough for us to rush to Changsha and take advantage of its instability to take Changsha in one fell swoop. Besides, we can add a little more mess to them, enough for them to keep busy for a while. Cai Mao's expression of Zhizhu in her hand made Huang Zu interested, and the worry on her face was swept away.

"Does the general know about the Linxiang Huan family?" Cai Mao asked Huang Zu with a smile on her face.

"The Huan family? But the father and son both served as high-ranking officials in the state and county, and the third generation was the Huan family of Shang Shulang of the imperial court? ”

"Exactly, it seems that General Huang's news is still very sensitive, and even the news of Huanjie's appointment as Shangshu is also known." Cai Mao said with a smile.

Huang Zu smiled, but didn't explain much.

Cai Mao didn't dwell on this, after all, Huanjie is still well-known in Jingzhou.

"Although Huan is Shang Shulang now, His Majesty the Emperor is unfortunately controlled by Dong Zhuo, and the future of this Shang Shulang is bleak, and it is not suitable to serve for a long time.

Yes, I have contacted Huan Sheng, who is recuperating at home, as long as he can prevent the Sun family from taking charge of Changsha again, the state pastor can personally go to the court afterwards, and move Huan to Changsha County, in order to win the letter of Huan Sheng, I have contacted the state pastor, and the adult also agreed to this matter, and sent the token letter to the Huan family, and now Huan Sheng has agreed to this matter. ”

When Huang Zu heard this, a trace of displeasure flashed on his face, in his opinion, it was his credit to kill Sun Jian, how could he ask him about the final belonging of Changsha, he had long planned to recommend someone close to him to Liu Biao, and he could also maintain his influence on Changsha.

But now in order to win over the Huan family, this Changsha Taishou is allowed out, how happy is he.

However, this displeasure was only a momentary thing, Cai Mao didn't notice it when she arrived, and continued: "So, we don't have to worry too much about this trip, there is a Huan family to make a move, and the Sun family is unstable." ”

"This Huan Sheng is interesting, but after all, Huan Jie is Sun Jianju for filial piety, if he takes action against the Sun family at this moment, isn't he afraid that his Huan family's reputation will be greatly damaged? Perhaps, could it be that Huan Sheng pretended to promise us, but in fact, he disobeyed the yang and helped the Sun family? ”

Although Huang Zu did not express his dislike, he was unhappy in his heart, so he had to pick some thorns out, and it was not necessary to say that he could recover it.

"What the general said is also reasonable, but this Huan Sheng's proposal to save the lives of the Sun family and let them go is more credible, after all, this matter is related to his own future and inheritance, and I believe that Huan Sheng will not make a wrong decision. Moreover, now, we have no other way but to trust him, but we also need to rush to Changsha as soon as possible to avoid any changes. ”

"Alas, I really want to send the army to Changsha directly with the teleportation array, so as not to work so hard."

"If General Huang is willing to bear this expense, Mao has no objection." Cai Mao said with a smile.

"Hey, hey, it's just a joke, don't take it seriously." Huang Zu sneered.

Changsha Linxiang City, Huan family study.

"Father, we can't do this! Treat my Huan family too well, if our Huan family does such an ungrateful thing, we will be spurned by the world. ”

At this moment, there are two people in the study, an old man and a young man, the old man is leaning on the couch, holding a copy of "Spring and Autumn" in his hand and looking at it, but he is a little distracted.

This person is Huan Sheng, now the head of the Huan family.

The other young man is his other son, Huan Yi, the younger brother of Huan Jie, both of whom are valued by Sun Jian, Huan Jie, who is promoted as filial piety, and Huan Yi is temporarily at home and serves his old father because of his age and quota.

At this time, the reason why Huan Yi was anxious and angry was that Huan Sheng told him his plans and asked him to arrange everything.

It's just that Huan Yi is deeply valued by Sun Jian and has the grace of knowing things, so he naturally doesn't want to do such an ungrateful thing, so he sternly refuses.

"Sun Jian is dead, his Sun family can't hold Changsha, it's better to save his life, give up this Changsha, and return to Jiangdong, in order to make a comeback. If he chooses to resist stubbornly, even if Sun Ce rushes back in time, he has no cronies in the army, and in the end, he can only give away his family's life in vain.

Besides, even if my Huan family doesn't do this, there are other Zhang families and the Wang family to do it, and for the Sun family, how many names are different? It's better for my Huan family to do it, and you can also help your eldest brother jump out of the fire pit in Chang'an, this is the most important thing for my Huan family, as for the rest, alas, saving the lives of his Sun family can be regarded as a reward for Sun Jian. ”

When Huan Sheng said this, his voice was not high, but it was full of depression, perhaps, he also knew that this was not a gentleman's doing, but he had to do so, not only to persuade Huan Yi, but also to convince himself.

"No, I will never agree to do this, if the eldest brother is here, I will not agree, I will go to the Sun family and let them prepare early." Huan Yi's face was excited, and he was not swayed by his father's words at all.

"You!" Looking at the excited Huan Yi in front of him, Huan Sheng stood up suddenly, shook his hand and slapped him, staggeringly pointed at his nose and scolded, "Shaft! Do you want to kill our Huan family! ”

"Father!" Huan Yi covered the left side of his face that was beaten, looking incredulous.

"Come on, take the second young master back to the room, no one can let him out without my order."

Huan Sheng shouted outside, and immediately two strong servants approached the study and took Huan Yi away.

"Father, you can't do this, you can't ......"

As the door closed, Huan Yi's voice became quieter and quieter until it disappeared.

Huan Sheng looked at the closed door with some confusion and muttered something.