The Three Kingdoms Voyage

Chapter 298
Looking at the Tianzhu people who were being driven to build the city by the whip, the Shan and Pyu people were shocked. In their eyes, the Tianzhu people were stronger than the Funan people. Although the Zhuluo navy lost to the Funan navy, the battle The battle was near Dunxun, thousands of miles away. Zhu Luo's defeat was due to the fact that the battle line was too long and the supplies couldn't keep up. Fan Man seized the opportunity to hit him.If it's a head-to-head contest, it's really hard to say who will have the last laugh.This time Chuluo King Feroz took Pandya and Jerome together to fight together. Compared with the last battle with Funan, his strength has increased a lot, but Sun Shao still won cleanly and squarely. If there is a conspiracy, it is just a conspiracy to wipe out the Tianzhu people.

Looking at it this way, Fan Man lost everything, it was definitely not bad luck, he was not Sun Shao's opponent at all.

"I want to build a city here, do you think it will work?" Sun Shao rode his red rabbit horse from a distance, and stopped in front of the two envoys who were once enemies, but now seem to be more harmonious than brothers , holding the rein in one hand, tapping his thigh lightly with the whip in the other, and said with a smile on his face.However, there was no room for negotiation in what he said, it was just an announcement.The red rabbit horse was snorting, and its four bowl-sized hooves kicked the dirt restlessly, causing the dust to fly up. The two messengers squinted their eyes from choking, but they didn't dare to raise their hands to cover their noses.

This used to be the land of the Shan country, but now it is the sphere of influence of the Pyu people. The changes in the middle are all caused by the changes in strength. Now Sun Shao is the strongest. He wants to build a city here. The Shan and Pyu made the announcement.

The two envoys glanced at each other, and Yong Wujiang asked cautiously, "Your Majesty wants to garrison troops here?"

"We need to garrison troops." Sun Shao nodded, the horse turned in a circle, and the horse's tail swept across the faces of the two envoys, almost kicking them with their hooves, causing them to take a step back at the same time in fright. "Speaking of which, whether Shan people or Pyu people, they are all Yue people. We all share the same ancestors. Why don't we discuss it? Do you have to fight to the death? I really can't bear to see you fight again, so I want to persuade you to reconcile and build a city here. Firstly, there will be a resting place for the merchants who come and go. In the future, there will be another way for your goods to be sold. Second, I want to mediate nearby, so as not to have tens of thousands of troops coming every time. go."

After Sun Shao said this, he turned around and faced the two of Yong Wujiang again. He turned his back to the sun, and the golden sunlight shone on his golden helmet and armor, and put a golden border on him, which is similar to this Compared with the brilliant golden light, his face was hidden in the gloom, making it difficult to see clearly.He was originally taller than Yong Wujiang and the other two, but now sitting on a tall horse, he looked even taller and more powerful. When he spoke, he could hear a bit of hypocrisy and kindness, but when he closed his mouth, his whole body showed The invisible coercion made Yong Wujiang and the two feel a chill involuntarily.

Sun Shao's explanation so clearly is already giving them great face. If they still don't agree at this time, then there will be nothing good to say later.Yong Wujiang gritted his teeth, thinking that this piece of land could not be taken back anyway, why not be more happy, be an empty favor, and then stick close to the big tree Sun Shao, with him behind the Pyu, the Pyu would have to be more scrupulous point.

"Your Majesty defeated the Tianzhu navy this time, and helped our Shan country to relieve foreign troubles. The whole country of Shan is very grateful and makes a legitimate contribution. It is an honor for your Majesty to build a city here. The subjects of a small country look forward to your Majesty's favor, just like grass and trees yearn for it." as urgent as the rays of the sun."

Piao was so angry that he gritted his teeth. He wanted to resist, but considering his own strength, he might not be the opponent of the Yue Kingdom. Besides, Sun Shao still had the handle for colluding with the Zhuluo people this time. If Sun Shao is not happy, It is entirely possible for the United Shan State to wipe out the Pyu people. Now, even if they refuse to accept it, there is nothing they can do.Thinking of this, he had no choice but to suppress his anger, and agreed insincerely.

Xia Hourong, who arrived afterward, also reined in the border rope, and said with a loud smile: "Your Majesty, since the Shan people and Pyu people are so eager for the glory of the King's favor, why not call this city Yangon City. It is also good to remind the King to give more The subjects are less radiant with rain and dew, and less powerful with thunder."

"Yangguang?" Sun Shao raised his eyebrows, suddenly smiled, pointed at Yong Wujiang with a whip and said, "What do you think?"

How could Yong Wujiang dare to say no, so he quickly agreed.

"That's right. Although Youquan said the name, it was initiated by you. I am very happy to leave you a house in the city. Remember to come and live there often." Sun Shao said generously.Yong Wujiang was taken aback for a moment, then he was overjoyed, and quickly knelt down and kowtowed.

Someone will be responsible for the next negotiation. Sun Shao asked Yang Xiu to take charge, and then walked away with Xia Hourong, drifting away along the beach.Xia Hourong followed the horse up and down, thought for a moment, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is so generous, you rewarded a house with just a few polite words, then what I proposed, will you also reward me with a house?"

Sun Shao turned his head and glanced at him, the corners of his mouth twitched, showing a relaxed smile: "Are you coming? If you come, I will give you a city, and the whole city of Yangon is yours."

Xia Hourong also turned his head to look at Sun Shao, and shook his head with a smile: "Your Majesty is not sincere. You will not be rewarded for your merits in the country, and a mere word from me can be worth a city? Your Majesty is clearly joking."

"Youquan was joking, why did you take a bite instead?" Sun Shao held Ma Jiang, lowered his head in silence for a moment, and when he raised his head again, he became very serious: "Youquan, you have seen everything you want to see." ?”

"Although it's not complete, it's almost there." Xia Hourong stopped smiling. He looked at Sun Shao sincerely, and said solemnly: "I will definitely convey the king's heart to the king of Wei and the young masters. Do my best." Work hard, don't let Wei Guo become Tianzhu, and don't let the big man become Tianzhu."

"Well, Youquan is smart, and you really know my heart." Sun Shao turned his horse's head and looked at the western sky: "Tianzhu used to be a powerful empire, but now even I can bully him? Why? It's because They are fighting among themselves. The same is true for me, as long as we don’t get into disputes and look farther, we can get ten times the benefits. But if we all focus on the few places in the Central Plains and kill each other, I’m afraid in the end Even these places can't be kept, and even a little blood of my Chinese descendants will be very dangerous. Youquan, the barbarians are not my race, their hearts must be different, and they can't be killed. What we can do is to maintain enough deterrence for ourselves , Don’t kill each other, it’s cheaper for those barbarians.”

"I understand." Xia Hourong nodded vigorously.

"when are we leaving?"

"Leave after attending the king's celebration banquet." Xia Hourong said with a smile: "I still want to discuss some favors with my slave girl."

"Hahaha..." Sun Shao couldn't help laughing, and tapped Xia Hourong's shoulder lightly with his horsewhip: "You little scumbag, you didn't forget to exploit me."

"No way." Xia Hourong smiled without changing his face: "The harvests in Ji and Bingzhou are not good this year, and Youzhou's self-protection is not enough. It is really difficult to support the Northern Expedition with the strength of Wei alone. Small. Since the king instigated this matter, and the king is rich and powerful, we must eat the rich."

"Don't worry." Sun Shao said with a smile: "I know you people will not let me go, I have already arranged it. And you, don't transport these things back all the way, there are rare things in Funan, you take them with you. Order a gift and go back, and send my respects to your father, General Zhenxi and Zijian. As for what Ziwen wants, I have already arranged for Su Yu and Shi Bao." He blinked mysteriously: "It is definitely Good stuff, enough for him to equip [-] riders."

"What good thing is it?" Xia Hourong became curious.

"You'll know when you arrive in Youzhou." Sun Shao put it off, and after a while, he said: "There are also five thousand cavalry led by Gongsun Yuan, Mi Wei and others, I hope they can help a little. "

"Five thousand iron cavalry?" Xia Hourong was surprised. There were only two thousand Yue Kingdom iron cavalry in Youzhou. When did you have five thousand?
"There are also Goguryeo and the newly conquered Sanhan cavalry." Sun Shao said lightly: "Su Yu, Yue Hai and the others have conquered Sanhan three months ago, and captured the two kings of Mahan and Bianhan alive. This expedition , the Goguryeo people made a lot of effort, a Goguryeo person named Gong was very brave, and killed King Chenhan. By the way, do you know Guanqiu Jian?"

Xia Hourong thought for a while, then shook his head: "I don't know. However, the surname Wuqiu is relatively rare. If there is no accident, it should be a member of Wenxi Wuqiu Xing's clan. Wuqiu Xing is now the prefect of Wuwei, and he has a strategy. Why? , this Guanqiu Jian also made meritorious service?"

Sun Shao nodded: "For some reason, he ran to join the army, and was spotted by the right general Chen Hai. He was the first to make meritorious service when he attacked the filth, and he was still ranked in front of the palace in the credit book. I heard that he is very young and has a murderous look. .”

Xia Hourong frowned, very worried.There were already quite a few humble scholars from various counties and counties running to the Yue country, but now even Wen Xiwuqiu, a promising [-]-year-old boy like Wen Xiwuqiu, is going to the Yue country. This situation is a bit too serious.He was afraid that Sun Shao would be unhappy, so he didn't bother with this topic any longer, and said with a smile: "In less than half a year, Sanhan and Huimo were pacified. The fighting power of Yue is really not to be underestimated."

"Where." Sun Shao said modestly: "These places are all near the sea, and our Yue State Navy has a lot of room to use. With [-] troops attacking, these small countries are not easy to come by. However, to win these small countries, in addition to having more war horses Apart from fighting with soldiers, I don't really have any benefits, on the contrary, I have to pay a lot of food, which is actually meaningless."

Xia Hourong smiled wryly, Sun Shao is going too far.After doing this, he also had a firm foot in Youzhou. Although it was separated by the sea, but with the navy of Yue State, the sea was not an obstacle to them.

"Now, I will use all of these gains to help Ziwen, and spare no effort." Sun Shao said generously: "The good thing is that he has it, and I will pay for it. How about it, isn't it interesting?"

Xia Hourong nodded helplessly.

"Go and tell Ziwen, although I won't go to Liaodong personally, but he is not fighting alone, I will always pay attention to him. If he needs, I can even let Chen Hai and Yue Hai stay there for a while, do His reserves."

"I will pass on the king's kindness to General Cheqi." Xia Hourong was noncommittal.He wondered if Sun Shao was too enthusiastic. When the [-] troops were sitting in Youzhou, Cao Zhang would not feel relaxed, but would be on his back. But he couldn't make any decisions, anyway, Sun Shao It's just a suggestion, we'll see how Cao Zhang decides when the time comes.

"If you have concerns, I don't object." Sun Shao saw Xia Hourong's worry, and said disapprovingly: "I'm about to transfer them back to prepare for an expedition to Tianzhu. There are not enough troops, and I don't care about these Funan people." Dare to use it, so I had to use the next one as two." He thought for a while, and laughed again: "Fortunately, you people are still a little narrow-minded, and you don't need my help, otherwise I really can't be busy. You know Zhang Fei, the general of the Shu Kingdom, led his army to attack Yizhou County. Although the army is very powerful, it is a bit confused when fighting with those mountain people. He sent someone to ask me for help, but he didn't want my mountain army from the Yue Kingdom to enter Yizhou County. Zhou County, I'm afraid we won't leave once we go."

"Shu also sent people here?" Xia Hourong was very surprised. Sun Shao was willing to take the initiative to tell him such an important matter? "Then what is the king going to do?"

"It's easy to handle." Sun Shao pointed to the north: "Let the Shan people and the Pyu people each send some people to help out, so that they don't have to fight each other when they have nothing to do."

When Xia Hourong thought about it, he understood, this method is indeed good, it not only helps Zhang Fei, but also won't make Zhang Fei worry.That being said, Sun Shao's support for Wei Guo is also sincere, and he was a little bit of a villain just now.But I can't blame myself, Sun Shao's behavior really makes people wonder, judging by his tactics against Tianzhu people, Pyu people, and Shan people, it is simply unscrupulous.

Xia Hourong was filled with emotion.

Sun Shao left Yang Xiu to supervise the construction of the city, and he took his men and the captive Feroz and others back to Temu City. After attending the celebration banquet, it was already early February. Passing through Changshan, passing through Rinan County, and then taking a fast boat, passing through Zhuya and Nanhai, he returned to Yecheng at the end of April.

Cao Pi, Prime Minister of Wei, summoned him immediately.

The relationship between Cao Pi and Xiahouyuan's nephews has always been very good. When Xiahourong was young, the name of child prodigy was passed on by Cao Pi. Later, Cao Zhi went to Guanzhong to supervise the war, and the relationship with Xiahouyuan became closer.Cao Pi was a little confused about this. Fortunately, at this time, the world was settled, and Cao Cao made him the prime minister again. His intention to pass on the throne of King Wei to him was very obvious, and he regained his closeness to Xiahouyuan's family, at least on the surface. Very well done.

Xia Hourong presented a gift: a pair of emerald jade discs.Holding it in his hand, Cao Pi carefully looked at the green jade color like the leaves, very happy.He glanced at Xia Hourong, and said with a pun, "Youquan, this trip to the South China Sea will be rewarding, right?"

Xia Hourong smiled slightly, nodded and said: "As the prime minister said, I have gained a lot. If the prime minister is interested, I am willing to tell the truth without any reservation."

Cao Pi blinked his eyes: "How dare I be so greedy, if it spreads out, it will ruin my family's reputation, and your father will blame me when he finds out about it."

"No." Xia Hourong shook his head and said with a smile: "There will be no loss in the spread of knowledge. If the prime minister is talking about those treasures, then the minister can tell the prime minister that compared with the minister's knowledge, those treasures are light." It's like a feather. With the mind of the prime minister, I wouldn't think about those vulgar things in my eyes."

Cao Pi became interested, took Xia Hourong to sit down, and asked people to boil water for the Yizhou high mountain tea that Xia Hourong had just brought back. He was very interested in listening to Xia Hourong's experience on this trip.Xia Hourong talked for more than three hours before he gave a general account of what he had seen and heard, as well as some of the conversations he had with Sun Shao.

Cao Pi has been listening attentively, and only interrupted a few times. After Xia Hourong finished speaking, he still sipped his tea slowly, meditating in silence.After a while, he raised his head and looked at Xia Hourong: "You Quan, tell me, if I send Yuan Zhong to Taizhou to travel for a few years, is that okay?"

Xia Hourong thought for a while and said with a smile: "It is possible. The prime minister is in his prime, Yuan Zhong is about to lose his crown, and he has almost read the books that should be read. It is time to travel thousands of miles. If the prime minister hadn't followed His Royal Highness Wei Wang to conquer For many years, he would not have the knowledge and ability he has today, Yuan Zhong has been growing up in Yecheng, except for going out with the king to the Eastern Wu, he rarely travels far, and he really needs some experience."

Cao Pi nodded and said with a smile: "What about you, after you come back this time, do you have any plans to go to Youzhou?"

"I'm going." Xia Hourong smiled affirmatively, "I still have something to say to General Cheqi."

"Then take him to Youzhou together." Cao Pi went on to say, "First follow Zi Wenxue to learn how to use soldiers, and then go to learn politics from Sun Shao. If possible, stay with your father for a while, even if you are a stubborn rock. I can also make some light."

Xia Hourong seemed to have expected it a long time ago, and he didn't seem surprised. He just declined a few words politely, and then agreed.Cao Pi was very happy, and immediately reported to Cao Cao. Cao Cao didn't say much, and calmly approved Cao Pi's arrangement. At the same time, he asked a few young sons such as Cao Yu to accompany him. Since he was going, he might as well go more.

Cao Cao called Xia Hourong again, and talked in detail for a long time. In the end, he didn't say anything, and meditated alone.Xia Hourong had just returned to his mansion when Yin Damu, Cao Cao's valet, arrived, handed a brocade box to Xia Hourong, and left in a hurry.Xia Hourong went back to his study and opened it. It turned out to be "Sun Tzu's Art of War" hand-ordered by Cao Cao.

Xia Hourong and his second brother Xia Houba were both surprised and happy. Cao Cao's research on Sun Tzu's Art of War combined with his 30 years of experience in military use is a treasure that is hard to buy, but now it is placed in front of him. , Cao Cao obviously had high expectations of him, and he didn't know if he could bear it.

"Young Quan, you can do it for yourself." Xia Houba sighed, and patted Xia Hourong on the shoulder: "I dare not read this book. After you read it, if you can tell me a little bit, I will be satisfied."

Xia Hourong smiled wryly.Among them, the eldest brother Xia Houheng is destined to conquer the prince, so it doesn't matter whether he has meritorious service or not. Among the other brothers, the third brother Xia Houcheng is the most capable soldier. dead.Among the few remaining people, besides him, the second brother Xiahouba is the best soldier. He usually reads Sun Tzu's Art of War a lot, and has long admired the Sun Tzu's Art of War written by Cao Cao, but today when this book is really in front of him At that time, he didn't even dare to look at it.Xiahouba could see it, and of course he was more aware of the intention.

"Although there are tens of millions of people, I'm going." Xia Hourong thought for a while, then quietly put away the book.

(End of this chapter)