Han Xiang

Chapter 199

Zhou Yu and Sun Ce have a good relationship, and they are the ballast stone in this transfer of power.

From the point of view of Jiangdong's officials, Sun Quan should be grateful to Zhou Yu, but from Sun Quan's personal point of view, Zhou Yu's self-assessment and support are very promising.

The story of Dong Zhuo abolishing the young emperor and making Chenliu king is just around the corner. Under Sun Quan, there are three brothers, Sun Yi, Sun Kuang, and Sun Lang. Except for the fact that Sun Lang was born as a concubine, Sun Yi and Sun Kuang are both descended from the same mother and have the right to inherit.

I don't want to be taken away by my younger brother for the power I have obtained, let alone become a puppet of a powerful minister.

Sun Quan responded with checks and balances. At this time, he still respected the old system of Sun Ce, continued to appoint Zhang Zhao as the head of the shogunate, and promoted Zhou Yu to the Central Guard Army to share military affairs with Zhang Zhao.

With Zhou Yu's ability, he should have been dazzling long ago, but Sun Ce's personal charm is too strong. The generals in Jiangdong, including him, are like stars suppressed by the light of the moon.

Once the moon is gone in the night sky, the stars will all shine individually.

Sun Ce was assassinated and died accidentally. All the forces in Jiangdong were ready to move. Zhou Yu immediately led the troops to the funeral. Because of the old master's friendship and sense of responsibility, he stabilized the situation for the new master. With an unprecedentedly strong attitude, he suppressed those opposing voices. The transfer of power in the field became smooth.

When Zhou Yu helped Sun Quan, he established his own prestige, ignoring the personal feelings of the new lord.

Everyone will compare Sun Ce and Sun Quan, thinking that Sun Quan is a young man inferior to his elder brother.

Zhou Yu himself revealed it inadvertently, so no matter how loyal and capable he is, he is destined not to be Sun Quan's confidant.

In fact, Zhou Yu was very clear about personal relations with state affairs. Lu Su lent him [-] hu of grain back then, and Sun Ce had sent Zhang Zhao back to Hefei. There was no such thing as Lu Su’s friendship and doing things that would make Jiangdong suffer, but Sun Quan didn’t think so. .

Since Lu Su was Zhou Yu's old friend, Sun Quan didn't want Zhou Yu to have connections with the outside world, so he deliberately let Zhang Zhao receive him, euphemistically saying that Zhang Zhao was familiar with Long Xiang and Lu Su.

Sun Quan's reaction was flat, and he didn't plan to have an in-depth exchange.

After the condolences were over, Zhang Zhao sent Lu Su back to the post house.

Later in the posthouse, Zhang Zhao and Lu Su sat opposite each other, pouring wine and explaining: "My Lord lost a loved one so much that he feels sad. If there is something wrong with etiquette, I hope your son will respect you."

"Sun Douni died young, Sizhi is really a sigh. Fortunately, Mr. Zibu stabilized the situation and prevented Jiangdong from turmoil. After Yuan Shu's death, the whole Huainan collapsed in an instant."

"The officials in Jiangdong are all loyal, not Zhang Zhao alone."

Regarding Lu Su's polite compliments, Zhang Zhao didn't dare to accept them calmly, thinking that you and Zhou Yu are old friends, don't you know that Zhou Gongjin "leads the army to serve the king"?
The two exchanged pleasantries while drinking, and Zhang Zhao gradually brought the topic to the point.

"Zijing Qingzhou came to Wu, shouldn't he simply express his condolences? Does Long Hefei have something else to do?"

Lu Su pretended to be mysterious: "I really can't hide it from Mr. Long Sima, I want to ask you for help."

"Ask me for help?"

Zhang Zhao was startled when he heard that, recalling Long Xiang's actions, he instantly became vigilant: "Zhao is a humble man, he may not be able to help him, just tell me."

"Hefei was originally a deserted city. Long Sima recruited refugees to cultivate, just wanted to survive."

Zhang Zhao was confused and couldn't help interrupting Lu Su: "Zijing might as well make it clear that I can't stay in the post for too long, and I have to go back to report later."

"Last year when Sun Douni attacked Wan County, thousands of Yuan Shu's orphans, ministers, and palace officials fled to Hefei. Long Sima took them in out of morality, but his former status was really low, and he was very respectful to each other when he got along. I am at ease, and life in Hefei is relatively poor, so the Yuan family’s children are not used to it.”

Lu Su expressed his opinion slowly, seeing that Zhang Zhao was aroused, he stated his purpose directly: "Jiangdong has taken in many of Yuan Shu's survivors, I wonder if Zibu can persuade the master of the Ni family to take in Hefei as well .”

When Zhang Zhao heard what a guy he was, he wondered why Long Xiang was looking for help?This is clearly for giving gifts, but the excuse for giving gifts is a bit clever, it must be a trick offered by Lu Zi.

Jiangdong has changed to a new owner, and it is an excellent time to give gifts to show his favor at this time. The guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes in front of him has something to offer.

"Uh, it's really difficult to house thousands of people"

Zhang Zhao was happy in his heart, but his face was deliberately embarrassed. After pondering for a while, he said seriously: "It's hard to say whether it will succeed or not. I will try my best to persuade the Lord."

"Zibu will definitely take the trouble to help, I will deliver your gift to the house later," Lu Su echoed in a low voice.

Zhang Zhao smiled awkwardly, thinking that Long Xiang is really a wonderful person, when he was thinking about how to reply, he suddenly thought of the saying 'Being courteous to others, one must ask for something'.

So he stroked his beard and asked, "Long Sima is still so polite, besides sending some people to Jiangdong, is there anything else he wants to do?"

"Well?" Lu Su hesitated for a moment, "Since Yuan Shu's death, the remnants have occupied their own cities, bandits and bandits have disrupted counties, counties and townships, and all parts of Huainan have suffered unspeakably;

Hefei gained fame due to the destruction of Zhengbao, so no one dared to disturb it. The adjacent Junqiu County was unbearable to be plundered.

"So that's it. I can save it"

Zhang Zhao nodded when he heard it, and said in his heart that he really wanted something.

Discovering Long Xiang's real intention, Zhang Zhao was about to leave the posthouse to ask for instructions, and Lu Su called his companions from the next door to introduce him, and Zhang Zhao became more active after seeing him.

Back at Sun Quan's mansion, Zhang Zhao was invited into the inner hall to talk.

When Zhang Zhao narrated Lu Su's words, Sun Quan was overjoyed.

Li Shu stole the people and Long Xiang gave them away, and it was appropriate to show his favor to me, so he asked Zhang Zhao quietly, "Zibu, what do you think?"

"Long Xiang is so kind, of course my lord will accept it. As long as he treats Yuan Shu's family well, all the civil and martial arts he left behind can be used by Jiang Dong." Zhang Zhao stroked his beard to express his agreement.

Sun Quan nodded slightly, and then asked: "Yuan Yin, Yuan Yao and other family members of Yuan Shu, it's normal for Long Xiang to get along awkwardly. After all, the status is quite different, but why don't general officials stay with him? How can there be any reason to push talents away?"

Zhang Zhao said with a smile: "The small pond in Hefei is shallow and cannot raise so many big fish. In the final analysis, it is a group of Guishou self-government. If Lu Su did not work hard for it, it may not develop as it is now. In addition, Long Xiang's background is too low. It's normal to have a bad relationship with General Yuan Shu."

"What about Junqiu County? If Longxiang wants to annex the county, there is no need to ask Jiangdong for instructions."

Sun Quanxu opened his eyes and muttered to himself.

Zhang Zhaolu has to analyze: "In my humble opinion, Long Xiang probably wants a name. He occupies Hefei as a military commander, which is not worthy of the name to the outside world, let alone adding another Junqiu County. But what does the other party think specifically? Probably won't tell me, maybe the lord will go out in person."

"It's reasonable. If you have Lao Zibu, go to the post house. After dark, bring Lu Su to see me, and I will find out his truth."

"only."

(End of this chapter)