At night, in the Chinese military tent, Sun Ce reclined on the couch, thinking of the evening, he was upset, he couldn't sleep, so he simply put on his clothes and walked out of the big tent. When the soldiers on the night patrol saw Sun Ce, they all stopped to salute.

Not far away is Zhou Yu's camp, and the candlelight reflects a thin figure. Seeing this, Sun Ce strode forward, lifted the curtain and walked in.

In the candlestick lighting case, Zhou Yu was reading, and when he saw Sun Ce, he was not surprised: "You are here." ”

"I'm still studying so late, be careful of the cold", Sun Ce picked up a futon, sat beside Zhou Yu, and sighed long.

Zhou Yu said with a smile: "When you were a child, you came to me in the middle of the night, all because you couldn't sleep because of excitement, why did you cry and lose your face today?" ”

"I just wronged you, that Cheng Demou has followed my father for many years, and he has always been proud of his achievements, but he is not ...... intentionally"

"I thought you were going to say something, but it turned out to be because of this. Between you and me, when can we use the word grievance? The reason why I follow you is not because you and I have been friends for many years, but because I know that you and I share the same ideals...... For this, what's the harm in being wronged? ”

Listening to Zhou Yu's words, Sun Ce became more and more emotional: "Gongjin, you know that I understand me, and I understand it in my heart." But I will have to take care of you, so that I can be worthy of our fellowship. You are from Shucheng, if I slaughter the city, how will your neighbors think of you? Yuan Shu's plan is not only to ruin my reputation, but also to separate you and me, how can I be fooled. ”

"I understand my intentions, but don't be too partial, you are not only my best friend, but also a young general who is respected by everyone. General Cheng, you need to bother to appease. ”

"But then again, Gong Jin, you don't have an official rank in the army now, only in the name of a military advisor, you will inevitably be bullied by those old men, why don't I allow you to ......"

Zhou Yu retorted with a smile: "I don't want to be attached to Yuan Shu's account, when your Sun Bofu sets up his own door, I, Zhou Gongjin, will definitely be for you." But for now, let me be a nameless military advisor. ”

Suddenly, the voice of the soldier outside the door said: "Inform the major general, General Qiao sent someone to deliver a message, and his department is ready and ready to be opened at any time." ”

Sun Ce replied loudly: "I know, you go and tell General Qiao that we will set off at the same time in half an hour according to the previous agreement." ”

The soldier responded, bowed and retreated. Sun Ce whispered to Zhou Yu: "Do you know that in the letter that Ying'er gave me today, it was also written that I should besiege the city......

In the early morning of the next day, when the defenders of Shucheng climbed the tower to look at the city, they were surprised to find that Sun Ce led his troops to kill the city again. This time, however, he did not seem to have the intention of attacking the city, but sent 1,000 archers and infantry to make a defensive stance, and then brought in sword carts and horses, and built barracks outside the shooting range.

More than 10,000 soldiers took local materials from nearby hills and cut down trees to build fortifications. The army defending the city soon passed the news to Lu Kang, who understood Sun Ce's intentions, but the troops in the city were limited, so he did not dare to open the city gate and send troops to attack and disturb, and he was even more afraid that Sun Ce would take the opportunity to lead the cavalry to attack, so he had to watch Sun Ce build a camp around the city around Shucheng within three days. Subsequently, Qiao Rui's 18,000 people and Sun Ce's 2,000 people all entered the city, besieging Shucheng.

In the following days, Sun Ce led his army to the city to challenge during the day, and returned to the camp in the evening. At first, Lu Kang was worried that Sun Ce would trap the people in the encirclement, but according to the spies, Sun Ce not only did not prevent the people from leaving the city, but also specially instructed his subordinates not to withhold the goods of business travel. Only then did Lu Kang relax and concentrate on dealing with the siege.

In the camp outside Luyang City, all the female dependents were placed here. This place is only 100 miles away from Shucheng, and it is a necessary place for the rear to supply the front line.

In the big tent, Da Qiao carefully wrapped the medicinal materials with straw paper and divided them into bundles. Xiao Qiao watched with his cheeks on the side, and couldn't help but be eager to try: "Sister, let me help you!" ”

Da Qiao immediately refused: "Don't touch Wan'er, why didn't you make a mess of the medicine before......"

Xiao Qiao withdrew his hand and said stupidly: "I just don't know how to do these fine work, when my sister marries Sun Bofu, I am the only one left to take care of my father, and my father's life is only afraid that it will be difficult." ”

Hearing this, Da Qiao put down the work in his hand and said abruptly: "I don't want to get married so early, my father is not in good health, Wan'er has not grown up yet, and this family is still inseparable from me." ”

Xiao Qiao's bright eyes swirled, she pouted, pointed to the two packs of food on the case, and asked with a smile: "Sister, are these smoked ducks also prepared for my father?" ”

Da Qiao saw Xiao Qiao's sinister smile, and knew that she was deliberately playing tricks on herself, and she didn't reply. Xiao Qiao smiled and clapped his palms: "Sun Bofu's fool is really a blessing that has been cultivated for several lifetimes...... But aren't you too sensible? The next day, I didn't say anything, but I also sent these things......"

Da Qiao blushed and tied up all the medicines: "I don't want to fight with Wan'er, I will go to the Shucheng military camp with the soldiers who delivered the food later, do you want to go together?" ”

Xiao Qiao hesitated for a long time, secretly scolding herself for being too stupid, as soon as Zhou Yu asked that day, she gave out all the information and inventory, and did not leave any room for herself, now she wants to see him, but there is no reason. Instead of standing aside stupidly and disturbing his sister and Sun Ce, you might as well stay and think about what happened back then, Xiao Qiao replied, "I'm not going...... Let's honestly look after the house here. ”

In the evening, Sun Ce returned from the battle and went to Qiao Rui's camp to report as usual. The heat is getting heavier and heavier, and Qiao Rui's cough is getting heavier and heavier. Seeing that Sun Ce was covered in dust and sweating profusely, Qiao Rui handed over a Supa, and said while coughing: "The young general is diligent and cautious, and he goes into battle every day, which can be described as hard work, sit down." ”

Sun Ce took the handkerchief and waved his hand: "I am very ashamed that the siege of the city has not been successful for many days, and General Xie Qiao understands." ”

A fresh breeze blew outside the tent, and Da Qiao's silver bell-like laughter came: "Father, I've brought you medicine." ”

Sun Ce's hand trembled uncomfortably, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Da Qiao Fangchen suddenly coming. The two looked at each other, the starlight flowed, and they were stunned for a while.

Qiao Rui didn't know whether it was a real cough or a fake cough, Sun Ce came back to his senses, smiled awkwardly, wiped the muddy water on his face with a handkerchief, got up and said to Qiao Rui: "Don't delay General Qiao's father and daughter to catch up, Sun will leave first." ”

After Sun Ce left, Da Qiao stepped forward and handed over the medicinal materials: "This is the medicine I brought from Luyang, the recipe is newly prepared according to the season, and my father must take it on time." ”

Qiao Rui took the medicinal herbs and put them on the case casually: "You don't have to do these little things yourself, just hand them over to the soldiers who deliver the food." ”

"I'm worried about my father's health, and I want to see it with my own eyes."

Qiao Rui nodded and sighed: "Father is in this position, and there are many bodies that can't help himself, you and Wan'er take care of each other, which is to give me relief." It's not too early, you come back early, don't delay too late. ”

Qiao Rui seemed to know that Da Qiao would quietly go to see Sun Ce, this advice was both distressing and helpless, and it was also quite meaningful. Da Qiao agreed with a red face, got up and exited the camp.

On the side of the official road of the long smoke and sunset, Sun Ce was dressed in cloth and waited quietly on a big horse. When Da Qiao's carriage came slowly, Sun Cece immediately stepped forward, parallel to it, and deliberately said: "This girl is so handsome, would you like to travel with General Ben?" ”

Da Qiao ordered the coachman to stop, got out of the car, pulled Sun Ce's sleeve cage to the woods, and whispered: "What are you talking nonsense in front of outsiders......

Sun Ce took Da Qiao's little hand and smiled like a spring breeze: "Ying'er, I haven't seen you for a few days, do you miss me?" ”

Da Qiao remembered Qiao Rui's words, full of guilt, slowly withdrew his hand, and muttered, "Daddy won't let me see you, go back quickly." ”

"Won't let you see me? Impossible, right? Your father agreed, and when I became a taishou, he promised you to me. ”

Da Qiao's eyes widened and he was surprised: "You...... Have you already proposed to your father? ”

"Of course! If I don't mention it, can I let Le take the lead? ”

As soon as he mentioned Le, Sun Ce gritted his teeth, and Da Qiao couldn't help laughing: "Don't be angry, General Le has been recalled to Shouchun." It's better to think about it, how to break through Shucheng, how to be too guarded. ”

Sun Ce raised his handsome eyebrows and quipped, "Yo? Is Ying'er in such a hurry to marry me? Don't panic, I'm going to attack Shucheng tonight, maybe I'll be a Taishou tomorrow, and I'll marry you the day after tomorrow. ”

In the camp outside Shucheng, Zhou Yu shook his painting fan and looked at the city under the sunset. He was born and grew up in Sri Lanka, and every brick, tile, grass and tree here has his memories.

The ups and downs of troubled times, heroes chase deer, Lu Kang is old, if this city is not broken by Sun Ce, it will definitely fall into the hands of tigers and wolves. The painting fan in his hand was folded heavily, and Zhou Yu's eyes were firm, vowing to keep the city intact.