Han Xiang

Chapter 391

Tai Shici nodded slightly, noncommittal, he did not reject using such a method against Cao Cao, but facing a weak opponent like Chen Lan, if he still used small tricks to win, it seemed a bit inferior.

Xiahoudun's rice fields belonged to military settlements, and after they were destroyed, they would be filled with other grain and grass, while Quanjiao and Fuling should be civilian fields.

While Tai Shici was in deep thought, Sun Quan said again earnestly: "Ziyi is going to Huainan to be neighbors with Long Xiang and Zhang Liao. You have to treat them differently. Long Xiang hardly takes the initiative to attack, but don't just because For the sake of my brother, I went to provoke, and Cao Jun does have an advantage on land, and if he encounters misfortune, he will quickly retreat to the city."

"Then the mission to Liyang"

"Just keep the status quo and keep the Chaohu waterway."

"Oh"

Tai Shici thought that Sun Quan would continue to attack Huainan, and as a frontline general, he would have many opportunities to make contributions, but he did not expect that he was still passively defending and could not attack.

"I heard that Ziyi has a son? I wonder how old he is now?"

Facing Sun Quan's sudden question, Tai Shici was taken aback for a moment, then said: "The dog, Tai Shixiang, has just turned fourteen years old, and I don't know my lord."

"Hehe, it turns out that your son is about to come of age. I want to say that Liyang belongs to the front line after all. If Ziyi and his family are not at ease, they can arrange their wife and children to the rear of Wu County."

Before Sun Quan could finish speaking, Tai Shici shook his head and declined politely: "That would be too much trouble for my lord, I plan to bring it with me, and sooner or later I can teach and supervise."

"actually."

Zhang Zhao interrupted Sun Quan with a smile: "The general is considerate. You are skilled in archery and horses, and you are unparalleled in martial arts. Compared with placing your family in the rear of Wu County, it is more appropriate to bring Mr. Xiang with you. Precepts and deeds."

"Thank you, Chang Shi, for your compassion."

Facing Tai Shici clasped his fists in greeting, Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and smiled and said, "My son is ten years older than your son, and he has a lot of experience in raising children."

Zhang Zhao took the opportunity to bring the topic to his children, and chatted with Tai Shici and Yu Fan for a while about family issues, which made Sun Quan, who has no children, unable to intervene.

After a while, the dishes were all messed up, and Sun Quan asked Yu Fan to send Tai Shici to the other side to take up his post.

Sun Quan watched the two of them board the boat and cross the river, and immediately turned to stare at Zhang Zhao with a dark face, and asked in a deep voice: "I intend to settle Ziyi's family in Wu, and I will reward them when the festivals come. Cut off my words? Still arbitrarily making decisions for me?"

Zhang Zhao smiled bitterly, and explained: "General Taishi may not be able to accept my lord's kindness. If you settle his family in Wu, not only will he not be grateful, but it will easily cause him to misunderstand, thinking that the lord wants to take hostages."

"I haven't." Sun Quan hastily explained.

Zhang Zhao shook his head and said, "My lord's heart, the old minister naturally knows, but General Taishi may not know. In the past, when Brother Ling surrendered, he let his family members go with him. If I didn't interrupt and stop just now, General Taishi must have misunderstood. It is extremely detrimental to guarding Huainan."

"Is that me being reckless?"

Sun Quan frowned. The reason why he said this was that during Sun He's tenure as the prefect of Lujiang, his wife, children and family members also stayed behind.

Looking back on Zhang Zhao's words now, Sun He would not be suspicious as a descendant of the clan, while Tai Shici was a general with a foreign surname, so he should be extremely disgusted with "hostage taking".

Seeing Sun Quan wake up, Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and comforted him with a smile: "My lord is still young, which is understandable. Fortunately, the old minister stopped him just in time. General Taishi probably didn't think too much about it."

"No matter how much he thinks about it or not, for a talent like Ziyi, I should make amends."

Sun Quan frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly he had an idea and asked: "Taishi Xiangxu is already fifteen years old, and I have already married a wife at that age, so should I refer to him as my brother's daughter?"

Zhang Zhao swallowed his saliva after hearing this, and quickly reminded Sun Quan: "Tai Shixiang is old enough, but Bo Fu's daughter is not yet ten years old. Is it too early to mention this marriage?"

Sun Quan replied: "Although she is not old enough, she can be settled first, so that Ziyi can know my sincerity."

Zhang Zhao shook his head and explained: "I know that my lord loves General Taishi, but you can't be so impatient. Don't you often go out to shoot and hunt? If you get too close to the prey, it will startle the opponent, and you can only get your wish if you approach slowly."

Sun Quan scratched his forehead, showing a thoughtful expression.

"Too hasty?"

"En." Zhang Zhao nodded and added: "It is said that this is the lord's family matter, I shouldn't talk too much, but since General Bo Fu is not here, his daughter's marriage is such an important matter, shouldn't you ask Mrs. Wu for instructions?"

"hehe yes"

Sun Quan shook his head bitterly, thinking that he was too aggrieved as the master of Jiangdong, and there were people outside his family who could take care of him, and he didn't know when he would be able to make his own decisions.

Seeing Tai Shici's warship sailing away, Sun Quan waved to Zhang Zhao, "I will explain what we have to do. Let's board the ship and set off back to Wu."

Zhang Zhao nodded in agreement: "That's fine, it's still early today, and we can reach Wanling in the evening from Niuzhu. Shubi (Sun Yi) has been in office for half a month, so you can stop by to see him."

"It's not easy to go to Wanling. The third brother's time in office is too short. When he has made some achievements, it will not be too late for me to go on an inspection tour. Let the sailors work hard to get to Yangxian and spend the night. If not, I will stay in Lu Positive."

"only"

Seeing Sun Quan's straight refusal, Zhang Zhao hastily accepted.

When Sun Quan and Zhang Zhao returned to Wujun, they did not wait for Yu Fan to come with them, because Yu Fan had his own mission.

There are nearly [-] people in total to settle Taishici's trilogy and family members. In addition to the official handover with Liyang County Magistrate, he also needs to calculate the daily expenses of this army. After he returns, he will first send a batch of supplies.

In late July, the people in Liyang were busy harvesting rice while the weather was fine. In August, the rains and strong winds came in turn, and the mature rice might rot in the fields.

Tai Shici completed the handover during this period. He did not go directly to Chen Lan's idea according to Sun Quan's instructions. Instead, he sent troops to help the people harvest rice, and at the same time sent scouts to investigate the situation in the two counties.

The last time I met Sun Quan at the Linjiang Pavilion, although Sun Quan showed courtesy and courtesy, he couldn't help but compare with Sun Ce.

Sun Quan's martial arts are far from Sun Ce's. They are bold and cheerful, and restrained and have a city mansion. Compared with Sun Ce, Tai Shici prefers Sun Ce.

When Sun Ce dealt with Liu Xun, although he also used tricks to transfer his main force out of Wan County, he also completed the siege with real swords and guns, unlike Sun Quan who was all about tricks.

Listen to his words, watch his actions, and watch his heart.

A petty protagonist like Sun Quan can really make me realize my lofty ideals?

Standing by the paddy field in thought, he asked himself the question again.

Tai Shici had received good family education from his mother, so he would never be able to do such things as coveting vanity, surrendering to the enemy and betraying the Lord.

Tai Shici is not reconciled to living like a salted fish.

(End of this chapter)