Sun Ce left, leaving only Zhou Yu staring at the dim light in a daze.
At night, the snow stopped, and water dripped from the eaves.
Zhou Yu knocked on the door of Sun Ce's room and said "Come in", but Zhou Yu didn't push the door to go in.
"I know that the great cause is important." Sun Ce's shadow dangled inside, and said with a smile, "But Gong Jin, you think, if I don't take revenge, how can I gain a foothold in Jiangdong?"
Zhou Yu said: "Only by enduring a temporary difficulty can success be achieved. Even Han Xin had to be humiliated in the crotch, not to mention that you are not allowed to endure it for a lifetime, even a few years?"
"Gong Jin," Sun Ce said, "come in, come in and talk."
Zhou Yu said: "Forget it, you are the master, you have an idea."
"Yes." Sun Ce said, "I have an idea, to tell you the truth, I know you will get angry if I mention it, so I dare not say it."
Zhou Yu was more than angry, and wanted to beat Sun Ce several times, and finally couldn't bear it anymore and said, "You are so eager to take revenge!"
Sun Ce said: "I am not all for revenge!"
Sun Ce opened the door and came out, and said seriously: "Think about it, think about it for yourself, my father died under Huang Zu's arrow, if I don't get back this blood feud, how will I recruit troops and how will I establish my prestige! You saw me today, come on Those who defected were all concerned about my father's kindness, how did they ever know who I am?"
"You said you had a feud with Hua Xiong, that's you!" Sun Ce said, "You don't need to lead an army, and you don't need to stand on your own in a city. If I were to assist you today, I would say the same thing. , I don’t even have a name or surname, so I only have one title, which is the son of the prefect of Changsha.”
"Besides that," Sun Ce said in a deep voice, "no one knows me, no one knows about me, not even the soldiers under my command, Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, and Zhu Zhi, refused to obey me."
Zhou Yu took a deep breath and saw the half-packed luggage behind Sun Ce.
"If you attack Jingzhou, it doesn't matter whether you can defeat it or not." Zhou Yu said, "Are there so many soldiers and horses? What do you do if you defeat them? Jingzhou has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. As soon as you march, everyone in all directions must be vigilant. , you are not yet mature, so it is extremely unwise to act at this time."
Sun Ce said: "This is the first step of my plan. Don't worry about it. From now on, I will be in charge of the outside world and you will be in charge of the inside. You will be in charge of the rear and I will be in charge of the battle..."
When Zhou Yu heard this, he was so angry that he shouted angrily, "Sun Bofu!"
"I've figured it out!" Sun Ce roared, "I've been thinking about it all winter, and it's imperative to make a comeback!"
The two were quiet for a while, and Zhou Yu looked at a corner of the rolled up clothes on the couch.
"As you please." Zhou Yu said.
Sun Ce sighed, Zhou Yu slammed the door and left.
"I listen to you every time." Sun Ce came out, stood on the porch, and said, "Do you just listen to me once? There is nothing important in the world except killing your father..."
Zhou Yu turned the corner and disappeared.
Sun Ce was so depressed that he didn't pack his things. He lay on the bed with all his clothes on, opened his eyes, looked at the ceiling for a long time, and fell asleep in the middle of the night.
The next morning, Zhou Yu kicked open the door.
Sun Ce woke up immediately, with a splitting headache, and asked, "What time is it?"
Zhou Yu came in to pack his luggage. Since the two of them were together, Zhou Yu should take care of Sun Ce's daily necessities. After leaving him, he couldn't find his usual necessities anywhere. It was still Zhou Yu's quick hands, and he put it away in a gust of wind.
"Gong Jin, listen to me." Sun Ce replied.
"Okay." Zhou Yu said, "Everything is ready. You will have three days to change and wash your clothes. I have prepared dry food for you. If you catch a cold after going on the road, the medicinal materials are also in your backpack. You can cook it by yourself..."
"Get up, get up." Zhou Yu put his hand under Sun Ce's armpit to make him stand upright.
Sun Ce still had an expression of not waking up. Zhou Yu carried a large bundle wrapped in a sheet on Sun Ce's back, wrapped it around his waist and shoulders, and tied a knot on his chest.
Sun Ce couldn't laugh or cry, Zhou Yu pushed him again and said, "Let's go."
Then Zhou Yu stepped out of the room and left.
Sun Ce said, "You beat me up!"
Zhou Yu didn't answer, and he didn't know where he went in an instant. Sun Ce had no choice but to look for him, but he couldn't find anyone. He must have gone to the prefect's mansion. The gate was closed, Sun Ce wanted to wait, but there was no time, so let him not go out today, he was not reconciled. Sitting in the yard for a while, as if carrying a big tortoise shell, he looked in the mirror, looking stupid.
In the end, Sun Ce left a letter for Zhou Yu, went to the stable in the backyard to lead the horse, and set out on the road.
During this period, Sun Ce wanted to turn around several times, but he felt that Zhou Yu refused to let him go, and he walked away so obediently, and for the first time, he felt very uneasy. But when he wanted to go back, he felt that it was not a problem, so he turned his head three times at a step, and it was not until after noon that he walked twenty miles on the official road.
The road was slippery in the snow, and in the end Sun Ce gave up his mind, that's all, he will apologize to Zhou Yu when he goes back, and go to Liyang first.
However, after running another five miles, they saw a mass of people in front of them, thousands of them.
Zhou Yu led thousands of soldiers and horses and waited on the road. Sun Ce, carrying the burden of fleeing, smiled at him.
Along the way, Zhou Yu had a gloomy face. Sun Ce scratched him a few times, but Zhou Yu didn't even want to say anything.
"I said," Sun Ce said with a smile, "Don't be angry, can you? Everyone is here."
Zhou Yu replied seriously: "I don't agree with your plan, but the overall situation is the most important thing. I have to lead the troops to avoid danger on the road. Yuan Shu must be watching us now."
"Okay, okay." Sun Ce said, "You are the biggest, you have the final say."
From Danyang to Liyang, passing through many counties, every time Sun Ce went, people came to vote, and the news spread ten times, ten times, and hundreds of times. Ten days later, there were more than 3,000 people.
However, these 3,000 people are mixed, except for the Danyang army brought by Zhou Yu, most of them are recruits. Zhou Yu had to slow down the marching speed, so procrastinated, it took another five days to arrive in Liyang. When he arrived in Deliyang, Sun Ce didn't say a word, just like returning to his own territory. When he entered the city, he first found the captain of the city defense guard, settled down his soldiers, and then walked through the back door into the prefect's mansion with ease.
Wu Jing, the prefect of Liyang, had the same temperament as Sun Ce. When he saw the two of them, he would hahahahaha, without mentioning other things, and held Zhou Yu's hand, like an old friend whom he hadn't seen in ten years. When Zhou Yu saw Wu Jing, no matter how angry he was towards Sun Ce, he had to put aside for the time being. He immediately smiled and greeted the Liyang prefect.
"...No problem! No problem!" Wu Jing said, "Your father, that man has a big temper. I said I would send troops to help him, but he disliked me for meddling in my own business."
"Yes, yes." Sun Ce nodded hurriedly. As soon as Zhou Yu heard it, he knew that Wu Jing and Sun Jian did not see eye to eye. Sun Jian snatched back his relatives.
In Zhou Yu's place, a girl was arbitrarily snatched into marriage, and her brother-in-law had a fiery temper. Of course, both sides didn't look good.
Fortunately, his nephew is like his uncle, and Sun Ce can still enjoy himself at his uncle's house.
"What do you plan to do next?" Wu Jing asked again, "To gather troops and horses to avenge your father? Or what?"
Zhou Yu replied: "The current strategy is to recruit troops and buy horses, and it is appropriate to strengthen our strength."
Sun Ce said, "Then, of course, it is time to attack Jingzhou."
Zhou Yu's complexion changed, knowing that Sun Ce had not given up, he said to Wu Jing: "Liyang has accumulated decades of accumulation without war, and it is the place Yuan Shu has coveted for many years. , rushing to Jingzhou, the rear is empty, fear of accidents, you have to think twice."
Wu Jing said: "Yes, yes, Nephew Zhou's words are justified."
Sun Ce said: "Danyang soldiers and horses can rush to help and take care of each other."
Zhou Yu said in displeasure: "Wu County has 400,000 lives, and Xu Gong is watching from the side. How can it be child's play?"
"Xu Gong didn't work for Yuan Shu." Sun Ce said seriously, "Zhou Gongjin, don't worry too much, uncle, Zhou Yu is just..."
Zhou Yu said: "When I went to Shouchun, Xu Gong was sitting next to Yuan Shu! Why don't you say he worked for Yuan Shu!"
"Are you arguing in front of uncle? It's against you!" Sun Ce said.
"Don't quarrel, don't quarrel." Wu Jing hurriedly smoothed things over and said, "What Ceer said makes sense..."
"Your soldiers," Zhou Yu said, "make up your own mind, what am I so worried about?"
"Hey." Wu Jing smiled.
Sun Ce hurriedly said: "Hey, what you said is wrong..."
Zhou Yu didn't speak, but only drank tea, and Sun Ce poured tea for him with a smile in his hand.
Wu Jing thought for a while and said, "Why don't you put it that way? Since Xu Gong is a variable, and my soldiers and horses are also idle when old Wu is idle, the two of you can't be busy anymore and take the soldiers to Wu County. "
Zhou Yu groaned, and Wu Jingchao and the two said separately: "Originally, I am an old man, and I don't need to worry about this matter anymore, but bandits were infested a few years ago, and there was a bandit leader in Wucheng County named Yan Baihu. The next crusade, but that guy hid under Xu Gong's door..."
Sun Ce made a final decision and said, "This is a good strategy. Take Xu Gong first, and then incorporate Wu Jun's soldiers and horses."
Wu Jing said cheerfully: "In the past, Zhu Zhi, under your father's command, served as the captain in Wu County. How about a cooperation between the inside and the outside for you?"
When the first spring rain fell in Liyang, Zhou Yu walked quickly across the yard, with Sun Ce chasing after him.
"Hey." Sun Ce walked around from behind the pillar.
Zhou Yu ignored him, but Sun Ce said, "Stop!"
Zhou Yu couldn't bear it anymore, let out a sigh of relief, and said, "I'm leaving."
"Where are you going?" Sun Ce said.
"Where did you come from?" Zhou Yu replied lightly.
Sun Ce said, "Put this matter on hold for now, as you wish."
Zhou Yu didn't speak, and walked around Sun Ce to go, but Sun Ce blocked the way again and said, "In front of uncle, can you save me some face?"
"Leave me by your side for a day," Zhou Yu said, "I'll cut your face for a day. It's not easy to cut your face, and I'll even trip you up. No matter how many reasons you have to send troops to Jingzhou, you can't convince me." It's also in vain."
Sun Ce: "You..."
Zhou Yu said seriously: "I don't agree. You can't wait for food and grass, and it's useless to send troops."
Sun Ce stood there for a while, then relaxed, as if he had surrendered.
"Okay." Sun Ce said, "You are amazing."
On the same day, Zhou Yu took over Liyang's army book. There were 6,000 local soldiers and horses. Together with the 3,000 men brought by him and Sun Ce, the total was 9,000. Adding the 3,000 sailors from Shu County, the total reached 12,000.
Twelve thousand, in this current situation, is enough to challenge Yuan Shu. If it is used properly, it is not impossible to take down Jingzhou. Sun Ce's plan naturally had his reasons, but Zhou Yu thought more about what to do after taking Jingzhou
Revenge is simple, one kill and it's over. However, after revenge is over, the whole world will start to be tense, and the breakdown of the situation and balance will make Sun Ce replace Yuan Shu and become the biggest leader. At that time, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Dong Zhuo, and Gongsun Zan will all start to deal with Sun Ce immediately.
"Does Wu Jun still need to fight?" Sun Ce glanced at the army book and said, "Nine thousand people were killed, but the city guards were less than three thousand, and there was still Zhu Zhi who cooperated with the outside. No matter what happens, it will be leveled."
"It's not a question of whether you can fight or not." Zhou Yu thought for a while and said, "How do you enter the city? Do you want to win the Wu County with the destiny, or let Xu Gong close the city gates?" , shoot arrows with you for a few rounds as if you were dead, and then scream, "I will do my duty! But the whole city was destroyed by the hands of thieves", and the common people will go in like you are a bandit?"
Sun Ce immediately laughed, and Zhou Yu said, "You can figure it out yourself."
Sun Ce just thought it was interesting, so he leaned over, looked at the map on Zhou Yu's desk, and said, "Didn't my uncle say that? Yan Baihu has occupied the mountain for many years, and the sky is angry with others. First let Xu Gong hand over, and if Xu Gong doesn't hand over, he will go in again." .”
Zhou Yu said, "What if Xu Gong is handed over?"
Sun Ce stopped talking.
Zhou Yu said: "If you want to gain prestige and fame, this is the best opportunity. You can't kill a single soldier. Act vigorously and decisively. Take Wu County, spare Yan Baihu's life, and let them work for you willingly. It is much more useful to enter Jingzhou and hang Huang Zu's head on the city gate."
Sun Ce was silent for a long time, and replied, "You are right, but I can't do it."
Zhou Yu threw the pen and said, "Try it, aren't you a master? This method is much more difficult than the battles we have fought before. If you want to become famous in one battle, you must fight well in this battle."
Three days later, Zhou Yu led his army to set off secretly, while Sun Ce reorganized the army, followed behind, and drove to Wujun.
Wu Jing, the prefect of Liyang, first sent out the imperial court's secret order to inform Xu Gong. At this time, the world was in chaos, and it was difficult to implement the government's decree. As the prefect of Danyang, Wu Jing hunted down the traitor Yan Baihu in his territory. After Yan Baihu fled to Wu County, he hid in Xu Gong's territory, and Xu Gong had already disobeyed his orders.
As soon as Wu Jing sent a letter of arrest, it meant that he should be courteous first and then soldiers. Xu Gong would not pay attention to it. Then Wu Jing sent Sun Ce again, in the name of chasing thieves.
Just as Zhou Yu expected, Xu Gong flatly refused, saying that there was absolutely no such thing. On the ninth day of February, Sun Ce led the army to approach Wu County. Xu Gong heard the news early, and watched Sun Ce cross the border in the counties and villages along the way.
However, Sun Jian's reputation was well known. In Wu County, there were many people who were oppressed by Yan Baihu's forces, and many people along the way joined Sun Ce's army of seeking thieves. Sun Ce's momentum was huge, and when he arrived outside Wu County, there were already ten thousand people in his army. It was really mighty and powerful.
Wu Jun had 7,000 troops, which belonged to Wucheng, Qiantang, Yuhang, Fuchun and other places. Xu Gongzhi's mansion was located in Wu County, and the garrison was less than 3,000.
In the spring of Jiangdong, flowers are blooming, and wild flowers are everywhere outside Wu County. Sun Ce led an army of ten thousand people to garrison outside the city, and the warm wind made people lazy.
"Is anyone home! Ask Xu Gong to come out and speak!" Sun Ce shouted from afar while stationed in the horse plain.
There are more than 100,000 people in Wu County, and the people in the city are anxious.
Sun Ce shouted again: "Is Governor Xu here? This general has something to ask you!"
A person came out from the top of the wall, apparently speaking for Xu Gong. The whole city was facing an enemy, and the archers set up their arrows one after another. Sun Ce was not afraid at all, he carried a dark iron rod, swayed around in front of the city gate.
"I heard that Yan Baihu is hiding in your city." Sun Ce said, "On the orders of the imperial court, I have come here to arrest you and bring him to justice."
Sun Ce shook the letter in his hand, and the seal of "General Sun of Polu" was printed on the signature, and his subordinates carried it to the gate of the city, but Xu Gong did not open the door, and respectfully said on the tower: "General Sun told a joke. Without this incident, Yan Baihu would have been expelled from Wu County long ago."
Sun Ce said, "Really? How did I hear that he is still here recently?"
Xu Gong did not speak. After a moment of silence, he discussed with his subordinates and said, "General Sun, please go back."
Sun Ce said: "Forget it, if the prefect doesn't believe me, I will station troops outside the city. If there is any change in the city, I can respond in time."
Xu Gong's face twitched, and Sun Ce said again: "People and animals are not disturbed when the army is stationed, please do as you please, Prefect Xu."