In the fourth year of Jian'an, Sun Ce crossed the river to conquer Guangling, but was blocked by Zhu Ling.

Later, he expeditioned Huang Zu to the west, but he met with Zhou Yu in the middle and attacked Wancheng.

Subsequently, he defeated Liu Biao's consul Liu Hu, Liu Biao's general Han Xi, defeated Yan Baihu and others, unified the six counties in Jiangdong, and separated the southeast...

By the fifth year of Jian'an, Sun Ce's reputation in Jiangdong was no match for anyone, and it was no less than Sun Jian, a fierce tiger in Jiangdong.

It is June, and the scenery in Jiangdong is beautiful.

Sun Ce invited Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao and others to boat in Zhenze.

However, he didn't seem to have the pleasure he imagined, his brows were furrowed, as if he was worried.

Zhou Yu realized Sun Ce's emotions, walked out of the cabin and stood beside Sun Ce.

"Bo Fu seems to have something to worry about?"

Sun Ce took a deep breath, turned his head and saw that it was Zhou Yu, and then smiled and said, "I knew that I could not hide it from Gongjin's eyes."

Zhou Yu couldn't help laughing, "Everyone is drinking and singing, only Bo Fu, you, meditating here alone. How could this be the case if you didn't have any worries?"

Zhou Yu and Sun Ce have a deep friendship.

So when speaking, there are no such many concerns.

The two are not only friends, but also brother-in-law. With this relationship alone, others cannot compare with each other. Therefore, even if Zhang Zhao and others saw the clues, they would ask Zhou Yu to come forward to ask. Sun Ce didn't care. He and Zhou Yu were used to it casually and had no scruples when they spoke.

"Yesterday I got news from the spy...

Gongjin still remembers Liu Chuang and Liu Mengyan? Now he has seized the four counties of Liaodong and was named General of the North and Kaifu Yitong Sansi."

Zhou Yu was stunned when he heard this, and then he understood Sun Ce’s thoughts.

"Yes, this guy is lucky... I remember the first time I met him at Shenting Ridge, this guy was still as anxious as a dog who was stranded. He didn't even have a place to settle down, and was also accused of being a slave of the master. But in the blink of an eye, he became the uncle of the Han Dynasty. Now he is even more invasive to Liaodong, a prince, and a general who has become the North... It's really ridiculous, I can only say that he has a good fortune.

However, this also shows one thing.

Qin lost his deer, and the heroes chased him together... Today is a great chaos. It is a great opportunity for us to strive for the first place and establish achievements. Liu Chuang only achieved good luck because of his good luck. Bo Fu now owns the six counties in Jiangdong, and this foundation is better than Liu Mengyan."

Sun Ce's body trembled and he suddenly looked up and looked at Zhou Yu.

"Gongjin means..."

Zhou Yu smiled without saying a word, nodded, and turned around and left.

It's enough to say seven minutes. If you say too much, it's probably backfire.

Since the Han Dynasty, the imperial court's control over the Jiangdong region has never been as strong as the Central Plains. Jiangdong has many mountainous people. Of course, this is the reason, the xenophobic nature of the Jiangdong gentry and the regional blockade formed by the natural barrier of the Yangtze River have made it difficult for foreign forces to gain a foothold in Jiangdong.

The Sun family has been based in Jiangdong for many years and has a very high reputation.

Sun Ce entered Jiangdong in the first year of Jian'an, and was even more loved by the people of Jiangdong, so he was called the Little Overlord of Jiangdong.

The word "overlord" also shows to some extent a concept of the people of Jiangdong. They respect Xiang Yu, the former Chu king.

Zhou Yu believed that Sun Ce's intelligence must understand what he meant.

Qin lost his deer, and the heroes chased him together, and then the Han Dynasty stood up. The current situation is very similar to that of Qin lost his deer. The rise of princes and the wars continue. If Sun Ce could rely on his Jiangdong foundation, he might not have been unable to achieve something. If Sun Ce and Zhou Yu had just had a vague idea before, now Liu Chuang's rapid rise made them realize that the opportunity had come.

Liu Chuang, a boy who started in the market, could rise in just a few years with the title of a Han clan.

Sun Ce's foundation is a hundred times stronger than Liu Chuang.

Liu Chuang can become a prince, why can't Sun Ce achieve great things?

Thinking of this, Sun Ce's mind became a little confused...

From the bottom of his heart, Sun Ce has always looked down on Liu Chuang, thinking that this guy has achieved his current achievements only through luck. Thinking back to the time when he was in the east of Jiangdong, Liu Chuang was not considered anything. But now, this guy's status has surpassed Sun Ce.

Sun Ce couldn't help but feel a little jealousy in his heart.

"Lord, Yuan Shao sent an envoy to wait in the mansion."

Just when Sun Ce had just made up his mind, a small school came to report that Yuan Shao had sent someone to come.

Sun Ce was stunned when he heard this, and quickly called Zhang Zhao and Zhou Yu, boarded a small boat, and returned to the government office.

On the way back, he suddenly asked, "Yuan Shao sent an envoy to Jiangdong. Zibu Gongjin thought, what was the purpose?"

Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao looked at each other and smiled at the same time.

"Lord, this matter is not difficult to guess.

Yuan Shao is now fighting with Cao Cao, and suddenly sent an envoy to invite his lord to send troops to attack Cao Cao. Thinking of Yuan Shao, the three generations of four generations, dominate Hebei and the wealth is abundant. This time he started a war with Cao Cao, which is also the best opportunity for his lord. If he can seize Xuzhou, the lord can connect Jiangdong and the two Huaihe Rivers together. This is a great opportunity for the lord and cannot be missed."

Zhang Zhao was immediately excited and suggested to Sun Ce.

"What do Gongjin thinks?"

"Zibu said so much, and Yu also thought that Yuan Shao had sent an envoy to invite the lord to send troops.

However, the situation in the Central Plains is still unclear. Yuan Shao was defeated in Yanjin twice and his morale was depressed. At this time, it may not be the best time to send troops. I think it would be better to look at the situation again. After Yuan Cao really started the war, it would not be too late to wait for an opportunity to send troops."

"Did Gongjin think that Yuan Shao won't win?"

What a character like Zhang Zhao, how could you not hear Zhou Yu’s words?

Zhou Yu smiled without answering.

Because he couldn't explain, he always felt that Yuan Shao might not be able to defeat Cao Cao. Now Sun Ce is in the six counties of Jiangdong, and he has not yet had a chance to breathe. Sun Ce is violent and stubborn, and his relationship with the Jiangdong gentry is not very harmonious. Previously, he conquered Lujiang, killed Lu Kang, and became a feud with the Lu family of Huating. Later, he was in Wu County, and offended the local tyrants one after another, which made many people feel dissatisfied.

That's right, although you, Sun Ce, are my son of Jiangdong, if you influence my interests, you will be the enemy.

Sun Ce originally had many ways to resolve the conflict between him and the Jiangdong gentry, but he won consecutive battles and was full of confidence. Whenever he encountered something that was contrary to him, he would use tough measures to solve it. This would naturally arouse the dissatisfaction of many powerful and powerful gentry.

Of course, Zhou Yu also believed that the power of the Jiangdong gentry was too strong and could even compete with Sun Ce.

But the question is, how could the Jiangdong gentry bow their heads with such fierce means?

The most urgent task is to alleviate the conflict between Sun Ce and the Jiangdong gentry, rather than go to Xuzhou and go to war with Cao Cao. Although Yuan Shao is strong, he may not be able to really defeat Cao Cao. Zhou Yu seems to be more optimistic about Cao Cao about the battle between Yuan and Cao...

"I'm not saying that Yuan Shao can't win."

After pondering for a moment, Zhou Yu smiled slightly and said, "It's just that I'm a little anxious to participate in the war now.

I think we should wait and see. When the two of them are in a stalemate, we may be able to gain greater benefits."

"Gongjin. I'm too cautious."

After the boat and the boat docked, Sun Ce and the other two abandoned the boat and boarded the horse.

He waved his hand and said, "Gongjin's strategy is safe, but it is not what I want.

If Yuan Shao gained power, we would not add icing on the cake to join the war. Instead of being ridiculed at that time, it would be better to take this opportunity to cross the river and fight.

Last year, Zhu Ling won by tricks. It was just a temporary fortune.

This time, I personally led the army to take charge of the Dantu, and I want to see how Zhu Ling defeated me."

Zhou Yu frowned and wanted to persuade him again, but looking at Sun Ce's firm expression, he knew that he had made up his mind.

At that moment, he spoke, "Since the lord decides to seize Guangling, why should he go to the war in person?

It’s better for me to bring the navy to the east, and I will definitely be able to take down Guangling.”

"Are Gongjin worried about me?"

Sun Ce laughed, "Just Zhu Ling, I can't help Gongjin's navy to go to war. Besides, Gongjin's navy must guard against the troops in Jingzhou and must not move lightly.

Well, I will command this Guangling Battle..."

It seems that Sun Ce has made a decision.

Zhou Yu sighed in his heart, always feeling a little unsafe.

When he returned to the mansion, he was alone in the study. After a long time, he stood up and walked to the door to call a retainer: "You immediately take my orders out of the city and go to Luling to pay homage to the second prince. He said that the lord would use troops to Cao Cao and asked him to try to return to Wujun as soon as possible to stop the lord."

The second son is Sun Quan.

If we count it, Sun Quan is now eighteen years old.

It has been two years since Sun Ce sent to Yuzhang in the third year of Jian'an.

Sun Ce sent Sun Quan to Yuzhang because he wanted him to preside over the war against Jiaozhou. But who would have thought that after Sun Quan arrived in Yuzhang, he did not rush to use troops to Jiaozhou, but instead sent people to Jiaozhou to make good with Shixie. At the same time, he stationed troops in Luling and devoted all his energy to asking for advice on the Yue barbarians of Yuzhang. Over the past two years, Sun Quan has won many battles and plundered mountain people, adding nearly 200,000 people to Yuzhang, and has also built the Luling area into a place with a rich population, and has become a line of defense in southern Yuzhang to resist the troops of Jiaozhou.

Sun Ce did not agree with Sun Quan's approach.

But Zhou Yu believed that Sun Quan's approach was the safest...

Especially when he made friends with local tyrants in Yuzhang, he was even more recognized by the local gentry in Yuzhang.

Although Sun Ce had decided to send troops, Zhou Yu always believed that it was not time to send troops, so he wanted to find Sun Quan and persuade Sun Ce.

Standing under the porch, Zhou Yu frowned.

After a long time, he sighed quietly, turned back to the room...

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In June of the fifth year of Jian'an, Sun Ce brought troops north and stationed in Dantu.

Zhu Ling immediately sent someone to report to Xu Du and quickly reported the military information to Cao Cao.

When Cao Cao learned about it, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
To be continued...