Can I get to the other side?.

Chapter 136 Sun Ce: The hatred of having my wife taken away from me is irreconcilable
"I had a dream yesterday. In the dream, I met Emperor Taizu Gao..."

Liu Xie once again pretended to be a charlatan and recounted the story of encountering Emperor Taizu Gao preaching in his dream.

Although Jia Xu and Guo Jia were limited by the times, they, like Zhen Mi, still had great awe and respect for such matters of gods and ghosts.

But they were all smart people, and they knew what Liu Xie was talking about.

The two looked at each other and smiled at the same time.

They don’t believe it, but it’s okay as long as someone believes it!
Guo Jia said excitedly: "The Emperor Taizu Gao appeared in spirit and preached. This is unprecedented! This is God's help to your Majesty and to the Han Dynasty!"

Jia Xu also stroked his beard and exclaimed: "If these techniques are really as your majesty said, the benefits they can bring are simply unimaginable. It can be said to be a great help to your majesty's hegemony!"

"Your Majesty, you want to sell some of the stirrups, horseshoes, and weapons to Gongsun Zan after they are manufactured to help him fight against Yuan Shao, right?"

Jia Xu did not know the manufacturing methods of colored glaze, the iron smelting techniques, and the refining methods of fine salt, so he would not discuss them for the time being; but he was born in Liangzhou, a place with a strong martial virtue, and he had been in the army for a long time and had led troops in battles. He was not a weak scholar.

So just by listening to Liu Xie's description of the horseshoe and double stirrups, he knew that these two things - were feasible!
Because the wear of horseshoes is the biggest enemy of cavalry, nailing a piece of horseshoe-shaped iron on the horseshoe will undoubtedly greatly reduce the wear of the horseshoe; and double stirrups can directly enhance the combat effectiveness of cavalry, making them more flexible and calm on horseback!

The cavalry under Gongsun Zan of Youzhou is the strongest. If he can obtain these two things, his combat effectiveness will definitely increase significantly, and it will become more difficult for Yuan Shao to defeat him.

"Wenhe knows me!"

Liu Xie was not surprised that Jia Xu could guess his thoughts, and said with a smile: "With you and Feng Xiao creating internal strife for Yuan Shao, and Zhen's help from outside, Gongsun Zan might really be able to compete with Yuan Shao, or even inflict a heavy blow on Yuan Shao."

The crisis of Gongsun Zan made Liu Xie realize that relying solely on Jia Xu and Guo Jia would not work, and he needed help from multiple parties.

Internal affairs, strategy, logistics, military command, economy, etc., talents in these areas are indispensable in order to get rid of Yuan Shao's control in the future.

Guo Jia said with anticipation: "If the iron smelting method that Your Majesty learned in Tiangong Kaiwu can really forge stronger ironware, with the help of Zhen's financial resources, you only need to equip the 3,000 elite soldiers under Duke Wen with such weapons and armor, and they can move freely between Jizhou, Bingzhou, and Qingzhou. If such an army can have 10,000 people, Yuan Shao will be invincible even if he has 80,000 troops!"

Liu Xie’s expectations were the same as Guo Jia’s.

But he also knew that if an army of 10,000 people were equipped with such sophisticated equipment, even the Zhen family would be helpless.

As the sky grew darker, Jia Xu and Guo Jia left the palace with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow.

……

Yuan Shao's battle with Gongsun Zan attracted the attention of countless people.

If Yuan Shao could take Youzhou, he could expand outward at will and no longer have to worry about being attacked from behind.

Therefore, none of the ambitious princes wanted Gongsun Zan to be defeated.

At this time, in Wancheng, Lujiang County, Yangzhou, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were riding on tall horses and talking and laughing.

Now they are full of energy and ambition.

After Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, Sun Ce immediately severed ties with him, and then he massively invaded the territory of Yangzhou and expanded his power rapidly.

He became the biggest winner besides Lu Bu.

On the way, Sun Ce inspected the livelihood of the people in Wancheng and asked Zhou Yu, "Gongjin, do you think Gongsun Zan can stop Yuan Shao's army?"

Zhou Yu waved the feather fan in his hand with a smile on his face, "Over the years, Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao have fought many times. In the early stage, Gongsun Zan had the upper hand and even wanted to compete with Yuan Shao for Jizhou.

However, the morale of the army has been reduced since the Battle of Longcou. ​​Now the buildings are built in layers, the gates are guarded tightly, the women spread the news, the soldiers have dispersed, and they are boasting about their own good plan.

Although we have kept Yuan Shao out of Youzhou for now, we will eventually be captured by Yuan Shao."

Sun Ce was deeply moved when he heard this: "What a shame, what a pity!"

Zhou Yu also sighed and said, "It is indeed a pity. Gongsun Zan drove the rebellious Hu from the frontier and defeated the Yellow Turbans in Mengjin. Such a heroic man built a capital in Yi, thinking that it would be enough to wait for the changes in the world. But he didn't know that the guards were dancing on the top of the building. How could the city be saved?"

After the two of them expressed their feelings, Sun Ce expressed his concern: "If Yuan Shao takes Youzhou, he will definitely move south. What should I do?"

Yuan Shao is already very powerful. If he occupies Youzhou, no one in the world will be able to compete with him.

Sun Ce felt a little scared just thinking about the possibility of becoming an enemy of Yuan Shao, who had abundant food and soldiers in the future.

Zhou Yu sneered and said indifferently: "If Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan and seizes Youzhou, he will surely sweep away the princes with the four states. But the first to bear the brunt is Cao Cao, followed by Lu Bu, and then Bo Fu."

"It will take at least five to seven years. During this time, Bofu does not need to worry. He just needs to prepare himself and wait for the right opportunity."

As Zhou Yu was speaking, he suddenly saw two beautiful figures walking in front of him and was attracted by them for a moment.

Sun Ce didn't hear what happened next, and turned to look at Zhou Yu who was slightly distracted: "Gongjin?"

Zhou Yu came back to his senses, shook his head, and continued absentmindedly: "Bofu uses the land of Jiangdong to raise elite soldiers. When Yuan Shao attacks Cao Cao and Lu Bu, he will first take Jingzhou and then Yizhou. In this way, he can achieve hegemony and will not be afraid of Yuan Shao."

Sun Ce frowned when he heard this. "How can Liu Biao take Jingzhou when he is defending the area between the Yangtze River and the Han River? How can Yizhou, a country with a rich population, be taken?"

Zhou Yu showed a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, and said disdainfully: "Liu Biao is frivolous and has no demeanor of a monarch. He is just a guest for discussion. Liu Zhang is cowardly and suspicious. He does not care about the people and the country. He is not a hero. In my opinion, these two are like chickens and dogs!"

After hearing this, Sun Ce was shocked.

These two people are princes of the Liu family, and they are very powerful!

But in Zhou Yu's eyes, they were just useless people!
It must be mentioned that Gongjin is very humble when he is humble, and very arrogant when he is arrogant.

But after listening to Zhou Yu's confident analysis, Sun Ce felt a little relieved.

Even if Yuan Shao captured Youzhou, Cao Cao and Lu Bu would stand in front of him, so he had enough time to prepare his troops.

Sun Ce turned the topic back to the battle in Yangzhou and asked, "Now that Yangzhou has been divided between us and Lu Bu, what do you think should be done next, Gongjin?"

"Xiahou Dun is so incompetent!" Zhou Yu sighed with regret and said, "After Xiahou Dun's defeat, Cao Cao had to be wary of Yuan Tan in Qingzhou and did not dare to send more troops. Our plan to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight has failed."

"Lü Bu is now very powerful, and the emperor personally appointed Wen Gong as General of the Cavalry. We have a great cause, so we must not make enemies with him unless we have no choice. If we can make friends with him, that would be the best."

Sun Ce nodded slightly to show his agreement. Although he was arrogant, he also acknowledged Lu Bu's bravery.

Unless it is necessary, he does not want to make enemies with Lu Bu.

"But I have occupied the four counties of Yangzhou. Can Lu Bu befriend me?"

Zhou Yu smiled confidently and said with certainty: "Don't worry, Bofu. Let's not talk about the long term. At least in the short term, Lu Bu is not willing to be your enemy. He occupies the five counties of Yangzhou, and he must want to recuperate and prepare for war like us."

Putting himself in Chen Gong's shoes, he would definitely not let Lu Bu start a war easily, but would digest the results of the battle first.

The two chatted while riding their horses around Wancheng.

When passing by a rouge shop, Zhou Yu saw the two beautiful figures he had just glimpsed, and he couldn't help but stop his horse.

Sun Ce followed Zhou Yu's gaze, and at one glance he felt as if his heart was hit.

Just like Zhou Yu, he stared blankly.

It was not until the two women finished choosing rouge and left that the two men came to their senses.

Sun Ce pulled Zhou Yu's sleeve and asked, "Gongjin, you are from Lujiang County, and this is your hometown. Do you know where those two girls are from?"

Zhou Yu looked at the two girls' backs, thought for a moment and said, "If I'm not mistaken, those two girls are the two Qiao sisters."

Even Yuan Shao in Jizhou and Cao Cao in Yanzhou had heard of the reputation of the Two Qiao Sisters of Jiangbei, not to mention Zhou Yu and Sun Ce.

Sun Ce's face instantly became excited, "So these are the two Qiao sisters from Jiangbei! I've heard of their praises before, but I thought they were exaggerated. Now that I see them, they are truly beauties! I heard that the two Qiao sisters are still unmarried, why don't you and I go and propose marriage?" Zhou Yu was obviously interested when he heard this.

"Good! Then go back and find a matchmaker, and go to the Qiao family to ask for marriage tomorrow morning."

The two men turned their horses around and hurried back to prepare for the marriage proposal.

Not long after Sun Ce and Zhou Yu left, a group of people rushed to Wancheng, asked a few questions from the locals, and went straight to the Qiao family.

This group of people were the emperor's envoys who came from Yecheng, holding the imperial edict to summon the two Qiao sisters into the palace.

When the Qiao family learned that the angel had arrived, everyone in the family came out immediately to greet him.

When Mr. Qiao, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao all arrived in front of the hall, the angel took out the imperial edict and read it out.

"Issuing an imperial decree to the Imperial Censor: The two daughters of the Qiao family are virtuous, kind, and graceful. All the sisters in the boudoir are blessed by them, and the neighbors near and far all praise their virtues. They are deeply loved by me and are suitable to serve the emperor. They are to be made beauties and enter the palace on a certain day."

After the angel finished reading the imperial edict, Mr. Qiao was worried and did not accept it immediately. The second Qiao was panicked and a little shy.

"Why didn't Mr. Qiao accept the order?"

The angel looked at Lord Qiao in confusion. Both girls were chosen to enter the palace to serve His Majesty. It would have been fine if he wasn't ecstatic about such good news, but why did he look so uneasy?
Mr. Qiao carefully asked the question in his mind, "May I ask the angel, which Majesty is this?"

"How outrageous!" Just as Mr. Qiao had expected, the angel's face was filled with anger as soon as he asked the question.

But since it concerns the lives of his two daughters, he had to ask.

"The Han Dynasty has only one emperor! The one in Xu County is a fake emperor hired by Cao Cao!"

Although the angel was angry, he did not dare to blame Mr. Qiao too much.

After all, his daughter is going to enter the palace.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Qiao heaved a sigh of relief.

Although there is no conclusion as to who is the true emperor or not, people all over the world prefer to believe that the one in Yecheng is the true dragon emperor.

The same is true for Mr. Qiao.

After receiving the imperial edict from the angel, Mr. Qiao ordered people to serve good wine and food to entertain the messengers who came from Yecheng to convey the edict.

The two sisters, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao, were whispering in their boudoir.

Xiao Qiao took Da Qiao's hand and asked curiously, "Sister, the emperor seems to be about the same age as us. I wonder what he looks like?"

Upon hearing this, Da Qiao immediately glared at her sister and said, "Sister, be careful with your words! How can you and I make irresponsible comments about the emperor's appearance? When you arrive at the palace in the future, you must be careful with your words and actions."

"I haven't entered the palace yet." Xiao Qiao said. Seeing Da Qiao's serious expression, she quickly begged for mercy, "Okay, okay, sister, I get it."

"The palace is not like home, you better control your temper."

"I know, I know. Once we get to the palace, I'll obey my sister in everything."

……

The next day.

The news that the two daughters of the Qiao family were selected to enter the palace and named beauties spread, causing a sensation throughout the entire Wancheng.

At the gate of Qiao's residence, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao reluctantly bid farewell to Qiao Gong and followed the team of angels to Yecheng.

The people of Wancheng came to the streets to watch.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu came with the matchmaker and were curious about this scene.

"Whose team is this in front and why are they so ostentatious?" Sun Ce grabbed a passerby and asked.

The passerby was about to get angry, but when he saw that Sun Ce was a man of dignified appearance and extraordinary temperament, and knew that he was not someone he could afford to offend, he answered honestly.

"That person was sent by the emperor to take Er Qiao to Yecheng."

"What?" Sun Ce was a little confused.

"Don't you know? The two daughters of the Qiao family were selected to enter the palace to serve the emperor. We in Wancheng feel very proud!" said the passerby proudly.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were completely dumbfounded.

They looked at each other and saw deep anger in each other's eyes.

It's only been one day, how come Erqiao is about to enter the palace!
"I'm going to intercept Er Qiao!"

As soon as Sun Ce turned around, he was grabbed by Zhou Yu.

"No! If it was the emperor of Xu County, it would be fine, but this is the emperor of Ye City! If you capture the two Qiao sisters, don't even mention how the world will look at you. Even Yuan Shao and Lu Bu will not stop fighting you!"

Sun Ce was anxious, "But we are clearly going to propose marriage, are we going to watch them being taken to Yecheng?"

Zhou Yu sighed, there was nothing he could do.

We were just on the way to propose marriage, and the engagement had not been confirmed.

If one intercepts the emperor's concubines, he will undoubtedly be criticized by the world, causing his reputation to be ruined and he will be regarded as a traitor. He will also invite revenge from Yuan Shao and Lu Bu.

Seeing that Zhou Yu had no idea, Sun Ce became desperate.

He gnashed his teeth and cursed: "It must be Yuan Shao, who, in order to show his loyalty, filled the emperor's harem with the two Qiao sisters from Jiangbei! The hatred of having my wife taken away is irreconcilable. One day, I will personally chop off the thief Yuan's head!"

The woman whom he fell in love with at first sight yesterday was going to enter the palace, and Zhou Yu was also sad and reluctant to let her go.

"Bofu, be patient for now and wait for the right time. I think Yuan Shao is not a good leader. We will have a chance to capture him in the future."

"I heard that Yuan Shu once asked for Lü Bu's daughter to marry his son, but was rejected. In order to befriend Lü Bu, why don't you write a letter and marry Lü Bu's daughter?"

Sun Ce frowned and pondered Zhou Yu's advice in his heart.

What he needs most now is to recuperate, not to make enemies with Lu Bu.

Lu Bu has no son. If we can form a marriage alliance with him, he may help Jiangdong in the future for the sake of my daughter.

This idea, once it came up, became unstoppable.

Sun Ce even fantasized in his heart that one day he would be able to gain complete support from Lu Bu, then he would no longer have to fear Yuan Shao.

When the time comes, he can directly attack Yecheng, kidnap the emperor, and use him to hold the emperor hostage to control the disobedient people. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

Thinking of this, Sun Ce clenched his fist suddenly.

"Just follow Gongjin's advice!"

"I will write to Lu Bu right now."

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　It's a little late. I have tried my best. Please count the votes. I will appoint you as generals.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)