Han family achievements

Chapter 575 Determination
At this time in Wu County, the sun was hanging overhead, scorching hot.

But compared with the liveliness of Wu County, it is still a little lacking.

In addition to Sun Quan and Princess Liu Jing who came from Luoyang, Sima Fang, the governor of Xuzhou who was in charge of Wujun, Xiahou Dun, the general of Xuzhou, and Zhou Yi, the governor of Yuzhou, all came.

So many important figures gathered in Wujun, almost all to welcome Zhou Yu.

"The autumn heat is the autumn heat. It is really a headache."

Standing at the port of the navy camp, Zhou Yi, with his hands behind his back, chatted and laughed with Sun Quan, Sima Fang, Xiahou Dun and others.

On the sea, hundreds of large and small warships are docked and slowly entering the port.

Sun Quan glanced at the graceful Liu Jing standing beside him and said, "It's a bit hot, where is Commander Zhou?"

Zhou Yi turned around and said to the future prince consort with a smile, "Many people from Jingzhou have come and are very interested in what he brought back. Gongjin is receiving them."

Sun Quan nodded slightly, looking at the warships on the sea, his heart in turmoil.

Although it is still unclear how much Zhou Yu brought back, it is clear that this trip was worth it.

An army of 20,000 sailed into the vast ocean, was gone for several years, and came back with no loss. This result exceeded everyone's expectations.

Many people believed that Zhou Yu would die in the sea and never come back.

Sima Fang, Xiahou Dun and others did not say anything. The reason they came was to welcome Zhou Yu, and not just Zhou Yu.

Not long after, Zhou Yu, dressed in armor, strode over and raised his hand, saying, "Sorry for the long wait, Gongjin, I apologize."

Zhou Yi looked at this good son, stroked his beard, and had a look of satisfaction on his face.

Sun Quan glanced at Liu Jing again and said to Zhou Yu, "Gongjin, the people from the Household Department should be here soon. Are you ready?"

Zhou Yu said: "It's ready and can be escorted back to the capital at any time."

Sun Quan had many questions in his mind, but the occasion was obviously inappropriate, so he asked, "Is Gongjin still unmarried?"

Zhou Yi was startled, and said before Zhou Yu could: "Gong Jin is married, but his first wife died of illness a few years ago, and he did not remarry."

Sun Quan knew about it, but he was just trying to get the conversation started. He smiled and said, "Duke Zhou, how about I act as a matchmaker for Gongjin?"

Zhou Yi had already guessed it vaguely, and said calmly: "Bo Fu wants a matchmaker? Which family's lady is she from?"

They were a perfect match. Zhou Yu was the son of Zhou Yi and also the admiral of the navy. Such an identity was really unworthy of a girl from an ordinary aristocratic family.

Sun Quan said, "Cai is the daughter of Lord Cai and the sister of the Empress."

Zhou Yi paused while stroking his beard, looking surprised, and asked, "Bofu, are you serious?"

The Cai family is not an ordinary aristocratic family. Apart from the Xun family and other large families with deep roots, even though the Cai family has few people in the officialdom, their status is almost unparalleled in terms of "preciousness".

Cai has the current empress, and the empress's legitimate son is the current crown prince. Just with this status, who else can compare to her except the royal family?
In order to marry into such a big family, the Zhou family became an "ordinary noble family". Without special opportunities, it would be impossible to marry into such a big family!
Zhou Yu, Sima Fang, Xiahou Dun and others all showed a look of surprise.

Once the Zhou family and the Cai family marry, the Zhou family will inevitably rise in status and become extraordinary.

At the same time, it also indicates that Zhou and his son are about to rise to great heights.

"Of course I take it seriously."

Sun Quan smiled at him. He was no longer the confused young man who inherited Sun Ce's title of Marquis of Wucheng a few years ago, but a future imperial consort of the Han Dynasty. After training for a few years, he had become a young talent, full of vigor and vitality, and was praised by many people.

Zhou Yi suddenly became excited and wanted to say something, but because there were so many people around, he stroked his beard, smiled reservedly and said, "After returning to the capital, I will visit Lord Cai. If Gongjin can marry Cai's daughter, it will be a great blessing for our Zhou family!" Zhou Yu did not say anything. He did not attach much importance to marriage.

Women from aristocratic families are often used for marriage arrangements, and men from aristocratic families cannot escape this fate either.

In the face of family interests, everything about a personal life can be sacrificed.

Sima Fang observed Zhou Yi silently, judging in his mind where Zhou Yi would go next.

Zhou Yi was the magistrate of Luoyang during the Zhongping period. After the current emperor ascended the throne, the Yuan family plotted a rebellion. As Yuan's disciple and former official, Zhou Yi was dismissed from office in the subsequent reckoning.

Zhou Yi traveled around Luoyang, hoping to re-enter the official career. He had originally received a promise from Cai Yong, but Cai Yong was involved in certain things again. Zhou Yi had to flee Luoyang with Zhou Yu, and they wandered around in misery for many years.

Zhou Yi's sudden appointment as the prefect of Luoyang really shocked many people.

A few years ago, Liu Yao was dismissed and Zhou Yi was "temporarily appointed" as the governor of Yuzhou. If he were promoted again, he would at least be the Minister of Six Departments!
Then it can really be said that you are in a high position with great power and a bright future.

The structure of the imperial court seems to be quietly undergoing some changes?
Sima Fang remained expressionless, thinking in his heart whether it was time for him to enter Luoyang as well.

As the imperial court captured Jingzhou without bloodshed, the world situation has changed drastically. The "end of the Han Dynasty" has completely become a thing of the past, and the "rejuvenation" is about to come.

In the past, "knowledgeable people" avoided taking up official posts and stayed indoors. Even if they did take up official posts, they chose to stay away from Luoyang and wait and see which way the wind would blow.

Now, the wind direction has been determined, Luoyang City has once again become the center of the world, and realizing one's ambitions in Luoyang has once again become the consensus of "people of insight".

"Should I go back to Beijing?" During the brief silence, Zhou Yu looked at Sun Quan and asked.

Sun Quan smiled and said, "I originally wanted to, but the court believes that Wu County has many complicated affairs, and Gongjin should stay in Wu County."

When Zhou Yi, Sima Fang, Xiahou Dun and others heard what Sun Quan said, they immediately understood and subconsciously turned their attention to the south - Yangzhou.

After Yuan Shao withdrew his troops from Nanhai County, he kept coughing up blood, which was said to be caused by depression.

But more rumors are that Yuan Shao is terminally ill and will not last much longer.

Once Yuan Shao dies, it will be a great opportunity for the royal army to march south and recapture Yangzhou!

Obviously, Zhou Yu was going to stay and join the war.

Zhou Yu was also a smart man, and he raised his hand in agreement.

"Marquis Wucheng, gentlemen,"

Suddenly, Wujun Governor Gu Yong came in a hurry, raised his hand and said, "Yuan Shao's son Yuan Shang has arrived in Wujun. What should we do with him?"

Sun Quan said, "Send him back, be polite."

"Yes, I'll go right away." Gu Yong responded, turned around and left in a hurry.

Before we knew it, the person in charge here was Sun Quan.

After Gu Yong walked away, Xiahou Dun asked, "Marquis Wucheng, when will Guan Yu arrive?"

Sun Quan glanced in the direction of Jingzhou and said, "It should be in the next day or two. What are General Xiahou's plans?"

Xiahou Dun paused for a moment and said, "The Grand Marshal's order requires us to conduct drills and strive for unified military orders. Once the court decides to send troops to Yangzhou, we must move in unison and not give Yuan Shao an opportunity to take advantage of it."

Sun Quan, Sima Fang, Zhou Yi, Zhou Yu and others looked at each other quietly.

The expedition against Yuan Shao will be carried out either this year or next year!
(End of this chapter)