The Three Kingdoms Voyage

Chapter 377
Everyone laughed for a while, and then Sun Shao pointed at Cao Zhang and said, "You are ruthless! I give you two choices, either pay back my debt, or don't go back to the Central Plains if you don't pay it off. Send it here. Either you are a bachelor, renege on debts, and stop being a bullshit in the future. After returning to the Central Plains, keep a low profile. However, your credit for this battle..."

Before Sun Shao could finish speaking, Cao Zhang interrupted him, and said bluntly: "I don't regret it, I just put my horses on the east coast of the Caspian Sea. I am very grateful that you can send my family here, but, What I hope most is that you can arrange Zijian near me, I am thousands of miles away from home, and I can be with Zijian often, and I will be satisfied."

Sun Shao was taken aback, then turned to look at Cao Zhi: "Brother Zijian, you don't plan to go back either?"

Cao Zhi smiled indifferently: "I only earned a piece of fiefdom after suffering such a serious injury. If I don't guard it well, how can I be willing to go back. How about it, the king will help us brothers?"

Sun Shao hesitated for a moment, but he was not reluctant. His original plan was to keep the two Cao brothers in West Asia. In this way, together with Xia Hourong who was left in Sheba by him, the power of Wei State would be reduced. He has drawn half of it, and with Cao Rui's ability, he will burn the incense if he can keep Wei.It's just that he feels a little sad seeing Cao Zhi's detachment from hiding.He knew what Cao Zhi was thinking, but he still couldn't let go of that burden.If he hadn't had a heart-to-heart, who would have taken the initiative to leave his hometown? If these tens of thousands of people stayed here to spread their branches and leaves for the Han people in the future, he was already ready to spend all his money, but he was not sure yet.

"Okay, if that's the case, then I will help you brothers." Sun Shao waved his hand: "Don't worry, after I go back, I will definitely show up to the emperor, and please make you kings, all of you are vassal states of the big man."

Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi were very surprised. They exchanged glances, put away their smiles, and saluted Sun Shao respectfully: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

Sun Shao laughed, and deliberately said to the others in a hearty tone: "Who else is willing to take root in this land? I can give priority to your rewards."

Everyone was silent. Although they hoped to have a piece of fiefdom to pass on to their descendants, after all, this place is too far away from their hometown, and after having a territory, it is basically impossible to leave the territory to move around, and they probably cannot be buried in the ancestral grave after death.Although such things are not uncommon in big men, it is somewhat difficult to decide.

Sun Shao was not in a hurry, turned around and said to Chen Hai: "I read the credit book, although your direct military exploits are not many, but they are remarkable. From now on, you will officially become the governor of Persia, and your seat will be in Hama. Yijiao, the scope of management includes the Persian Gulf and the Sea of ​​Oman, and other rules remain the same. One year in the government office, one year of patrolling the territorial waters, and at the same time returning to Funan to report on your work. The maximum age is 60. If you retire and return to Funan, I will leave one for you in Temucheng Zhaizi, you choose an island to be your retirement home."

Chen Hai was overjoyed and bowed to thank him.Since Cui Qian became the governor of the Mediterranean Sea, they already knew these rules, and they knew it well without Sun Shaoduo's words.He is still young, and there are more than 60 years before he will retire at the age of 20, and he has not yet thought of that day.

"Ji Gong." Sun Shao turned to Zhuge Zhi. Zhuge Zhi hurriedly left the table and bowed to salute: "You are the governor of the Red Sea, and your management scope includes the Gulf of Aden and the entire Red Sea. Considering the distance of the distance, I put your seat in the Djibouti, here is relatively close to Axum, if something happens, General Yu An of Axum and General Xiahou of Sheba can support you."

"Here, I take orders." Zhuge Zhi saluted again, turned around and retreated.

"Gan Yu!"

Gan Yu had been waiting anxiously, and when he heard his name, he jumped out quickly, fisted with both hands, and stared at Sun Shao with big eyes.Sun Shao waved his hand, signaling him to relax, Gan Guan blinked, but his face was still sullen. "You have made great achievements in this battle. The distance from the south of Basra to the Persian Gulf is about a hundred miles away, and it will be your fiefdom, and the city of Basra will be your administrative seat."

Gan Yu was so happy that he could not close his mouth from ear to ear, and quickly bowed to thank him, but Sun Shao stopped him, frowned and said: "Gan Yu, this fief is yours, but if you set up checkpoints on the river and charge yourself, don't Blame me for accepting your policy seal."

"How dare I." Gan Yan broke out in a cold sweat, just thinking about this matter.Basra is where the two rivers enter the Persian Gulf. As long as merchant ships from the Persian Gulf pass through his fiefdom, there will be a lot of money in the future.Now when he heard that he was not allowed to set up checkpoints to collect money, although he was a little disappointed, compared with losing the fiefdom, he still knew the importance and quickly expressed his opinion.But if you think about it, there are lords in more than a dozen cities, large and small, on this commercial road, not only Han Chinese, but also Romans and Guishuang people. If they all set up checkpoint charges by themselves, the final result will definitely scare the merchants away. No one can make a fortune.

"That's right." Sun Shao nodded in satisfaction, and called again: "Cheng Zi!"

Cheng Zi rushed out.

Sun Shao sealed off one by one, and quickly sealed off more than a dozen large and small cities in the Mesopotamia.These people enjoy the taxes of these cities, and they can live and work in these cities as their hereditary homes, but their military power is strictly limited to protect their own safety. The obligation is basically the same as that of the emperor in the Han Dynasty.

Sun Shao appointed the generals of the Yue Kingdom, and finally said to Li Yan: "Brother Zhengfang, Ziwen and Zijian intend to stay here. They want to raise horses, and they don't want to divide them too far, so the territory must be in the east of Lihai. An, what about you, are you planning to be a city lord here, or are you planning to go back to Shu Kingdom? If you still plan to go back, I won’t force you, and I will convert your credit into property so that you can return with a rewarding reward, how about that?”

When Sun Shaofeng rewarded the generals, Li Yan had been thinking about it. He thought a lot. He didn't want to stay here, but what if he went back?Zhuge Liang ruled the country by law, and the rewards have always been relatively small. With Zhang Fei's achievements, he is only a county lord.And Sun Shao has harvested a vast land this time, and he was generous. The dozens of people who were sealed up were all at the level of county lords. With his own credit, he must be bigger than Gan Yu and others. The same as the king.

That being the case, why do you want to go back to Shu Kingdom?Anyway, the Kingdom of Shu is not my homeland, the man just wants to make meritorious deeds and become Marquis Yinzi, now this opportunity is in front of him, so why hesitate?
"I am also willing to be a city lord."

"Well, how about Assyria?" Sun Shao drew a circle on the map and looked at Li Yan with a questioning look: "With this city as the center, a radius of three hundred miles, including the western foot of Zagros Mountain, is your."

Li Yan was satisfied and quickly thanked him.

Sun Shao then questioned several of Li Yan's generals, and most of them wanted to stay and be city lords. Only Zong Yu insisted on going back, and Sun Shao was not reluctant. He converted it into property according to his credit and asked him to take it back with the ship. .

In the end, Sun Shao announced that Sun Feng was the lord of the Taixi Feng City, commanding the rich land in the Mesopotamia, with Lu Xun as his assistant.

After conferring rewards, everyone was immersed in excitement. Taking advantage of everyone's good mood, Sun Shao immediately began to explain related matters, such as everyone should be united, don't cause internal strife, don't set up checkpoint fees on the river for your own self-interest, etc. , having reached an agreement, swore an oath with them.

Everyone raised their glasses to congratulate and drank it all in one gulp.

……

In Temu City, Queen Guan Feng was waiting at Dishi Port with Xiahou Hui, Yesudaluo and others. As soon as the Phoenix Boat on the Queen Mother Bridge landed, Guan Feng stepped on the gangplank and got on the boat as soon as she put down the gangplank. On the bridge that came out of the cabin, I bowed and saluted: "The concubine pays homage to the queen mother."

"You are always so filial." Daqiao pulled Guan Feng with a smile, and said with a gratified smile: "This queen has been in office for more than ten years, and she still thinks she is a little daughter-in-law?"

Guan Feng smiled and said: "I will be the queen for the rest of my life, and my grandmother is also my grandmother."

"Well, I am blessed." Daqiao smiled cheerfully, watching Xia Houhui and others stepped forward to salute, and held their hands to ask how they were feeling. The solution is that there are even black people among Sun Shao's concubines. In comparison, the blond-haired and blue-eyed Yesudaluo looks more pleasing to the eye.

After the concubines saw the ceremony, more than a dozen boys headed by Sun Cheng and Sun Ni stepped forward to salute. The clear and clear children's voices came one after another, and Daqiao was full of joy. He looked over one by one and sighed repeatedly. This one has grown taller, and that one can walk. Now, this one can call the eldest mother, and that one can salute.

"The Empress Dowager has a good memory. There are so many children, and none of them is bad." Zhou Yu smiled while holding Daqiao's arm.

"Well, it's a pity you don't work hard, girl." Daqiao looked at Zhou Yu regretfully and said, "When will you give birth to one for me to hug?"

Zhou Yu blushed and lowered his head.

"This time when he comes back, I want him to accompany me to go out to relax. If you want to follow me, I don't believe it. So many women have given birth, but you didn't give birth?" Daqiao muttered, not knowing what was going on. Yu was already too embarrassed to be ashamed.Xiaoqiao pushed the bridge and said angrily, "Sister, how about we talk about it when we go back? So many people standing here will affect other ships entering the port."

Only then did Daqiao suddenly realize that he raised his hand and patted his forehead lightly, and said with an apologetic smile, "It's because I lost my temper when I saw the children. I said sister, look, I have so many grandchildren. "

"I know." Xiaoqiao said with a smile: "I know you are full of children and grandchildren, so lucky."

"My aunt is not bad either." Xia Houhui smiled and said, "Princess Tiger never forgot to add a child to the Zhou family even during the war, and just received news that she is pregnant again."

"Really?" Xiaoqiao asked happily, then thought of something again, sighed and said: "This is really not the time, Dahu is impatient, and she is pregnant at this time, which will affect her fighting, and she will get angry again Bar?"

Everyone couldn't help laughing.Sun Luban is militant, no matter what, as long as it affects her fighting, she is always furious. When she was in Ceylon last time, she happened to be pregnant with her first child. When it was said that the Tianzhu people were in turmoil, she jumped up suddenly, put on her armor and ran out, scaring Zhou Xun half to death.But it was strange to say that after fighting for a few days, she had no reaction at all. Once she returned to the Ceylon clinic, her pregnancy symptoms returned.This time she was going to Wu Guoqing's side. She was also just pregnant, but no one could stop her. She had a good reason. If there was a fight, it would be fine to get pregnant again. If there was no fight, the child might not be safe.

"It's okay. It's been almost a year in the Wu country, and there hasn't been a fight. How can we just fight." Daqiao patted her hand and comforted: "Maybe, if the battle in the military camp is not successful, the child will die." It is also a good thing to have a few more children."

With a "puchi", several women laughed together.

"By the way, where has Feng Xian been and when will he be back? Did Ah Yi come back with him?" Daqiao asked repeatedly.

"The news two days ago said that they have arrived in Ceylon, and they are estimated to stay in Ceylon for a few days, check the coastal defense over there, and they will be able to rush back to Temu City by the end of next month. I will definitely have a New Year's Eve dinner with my mother It's okay." Guan Feng explained the situation, and finally said: "Ah Yi came back with him, and he said that he hadn't seen Aunt for many years, and he missed her very much."

"Well, it's a good thing that he still remembers me as an old woman." Daqiao feigned anger and said, "You can travel around, but you actually disappeared and married some kind of barbarian woman as your wife. In this regard, he has no vision than his father." She Pulling the hands of Zhang Yu and Yang Huiyu, he said, "Such a good woman is the best candidate."

Zhang Yu just blushed. She was Sun Shao's child-in-law, a self-evident princess, but Yang Huiyu couldn't bear it. Although she had a good relationship with Sun Feng, she never made it clear. Daqiao said this in front of so many people, which made her a little embarrassed.

Seeing her face full of embarrassment, Daqiao laughed happily, and threw his chest and said: "Girl, don't worry, I brought up Ah Yu, and I still know what kind of woman he likes. If you are sure of this No, didn't I delay you girl for the rest of your life?"

Yang Huiyu was very embarrassed, yes and no, no and no.However, she and Zhang Yu have been with Daqiao for several years, and they are still clear about the relationship between Daqiao and Sun Feng. Knowing that Daqiao's words are not unfounded, she feels sweet in her heart.In fact, Yang Hu sent her a letter back, saying that when Sun Feng gave the credit to A Diguai brother, she understood Sun Feng's intentions, but the prince's house is different from ordinary people, not only the feelings of the parties must be considered, but also the feelings of the parties. to political interests.Sun Feng's position as the prince is becoming more and more stable. Zhang Yu's grandfather is the Taiwei of Hanting, his father is the governor of the South China Sea, and his mother is from the Zhuge family. Sun Feng's confidant, but after all, the foundation cannot be compared with Zhang Yu.

At this time, it is very important to have the support of Daqiao. Although Yang Huiyu has no desire for power, in such an environment, it is not something you decide unilaterally.

"Okay, mother, if you have anything to say, let's go back to the palace and talk about it. Ah Yue's husband will be in trouble." Guan Feng smiled and said while looking at Qiaoyue.Qiaoyue's husband, Qin Zeng, is Di Shiling, who is in charge of the dispatch of ships in the port. If there is a jam, Qin Zeng is the first person in charge.Qin Zeng was originally sent by Sun Shao to be a general in Liaodong. Later, because Qiaoyue didn't like the division of the two regions, she pleaded with Daqiao and transferred Qin Zeng back.

Qiaoyue pouted, but didn't answer, she was having some headaches now.The generals in Liaodong made great achievements in Sassanid and are about to return triumphantly. There will definitely be a big event in Temucheng. Her husband Qin Zeng must regret coming back from Liaodong when he saw this situation. Otherwise, Shi Bao The current position may be his, not to mention Wu Qiujian.

"Okay, okay, let's talk when we go back to the palace, let's talk when we go back to the palace." Daqiao said repeatedly.

……

In Luoyang, Taiwei Zhang Zhao took steady square steps and walked up the steps unhurriedly. The prime minister Gu Yong followed closely behind. The emperor Liu Xie stood quietly in the porch, looking at the two important ministers coming towards him with a smile on his face. , with a modest attitude.Zhang Zhao frowned, turned his head and said to Gu Yong, "Yuan Tan, you should go and talk about it today, I really don't know how to explain it to the emperor. Besides, the matter of the princes and kings was originally left to you, the prime minister." Responsible."

Gu Yong smiled silently: "Mr. Zhang, do big men still talk about these rules now? Which king can I manage as a prime minister? Mr. Zhang, this is the Sun family's own business. Let's talk about it when His Highness comes back. We can't solve it. "

"Well, the big man has come to this point, and he doesn't know whether it's a disaster or a blessing. The majestic court can only watch from the sidelines while watching the domestic struggle. I...why do I feel that this is the same as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty? "

"What's wrong with Eastern Zhou? Eastern Zhou has survived for at least a few hundred years, it's better than subjugated." Gu Yong disagreed, the two had already reached the steps, no longer discussing privately, and hurriedly walked up the steps, bowing salute.The Son of Heaven was faster than them, and he walked forward quickly, his face slumped down: "You two, think of a way, Wu and Yue are attacking each other, the court can't just watch like this, and have no reaction at all, can it?"

The Son of Heaven said he was very wronged, but his eyes were filled with sneering. At the beginning, Sun Shao recommended Zhang Zhao and Gu Yong to the imperial court as Taiwei and Prime Minister. His purpose was to use them to manipulate the imperial court and deal with Wei and Shu. Unexpectedly, Wei State and Shu State were fine, but it was Wu State and Yue State that had an accident in the end, and Yue State took the initiative to attack Wu State. What's even more outrageous is that it was Sun Quan's daughter who attacked Wu State.

The Son of Heaven is a bachelor, he directly pushed this matter to Zhang and Gu, you can figure it out, the court has no face to talk about now, anyway, everyone doesn't take the court seriously, I want to see you two what to do.

Zhang Zhao put away his complaints, looked at the emperor solemnly, and asked knowingly, "Your Majesty, what happened to summon the old minister so urgently?"

The emperor also said solemnly: "Mr. Zhang, it has been more than half a year since Wu and Yue fought each other. What regulations do you have as a lieutenant? What kind of communiqué will the court issue?"

Zhang Zhao stroked his beard, and pretended to think for a moment: "Has Wu Yue fought? How did His Majesty get the news? Which side sent troops first, and how many troops are there? Where are they fighting now?"

The emperor was so angry that he almost rolled his eyes. Unexpectedly, this dead old man would play tricks. Is it interesting to play this trick every time?He was about to speak, when a Lang official ran in quickly, and shouted as he walked: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, good news, good news... news, Zhang... Zhang Gong... Gu Gong!"

Zhang Zhao is famous for his seriousness, even the emperor and the crown prince dare not act presumptuously in front of him. When these officials saw him, they were like a mouse seeing a cat. After talking halfway, they found Zhang Zhao by his side. This official was frightened. The words are not comprehensive.

Zhang Zhao's face sank: "What good news made you lose your composure?"

"Victory memorial from His Royal Highness Yue!" The official Lang came to his senses and handed over a memorial with both hands.

"Sun Qing is back?" Tianzi's eyes lit up, and he blurted out.Zhang Zhao and Gu Yong were also overjoyed when they heard the words, Zhang Zhao stretched out his hand to pick up the memorial, but Gu Yong pulled him from behind, felt impolite, and withdrew his hand embarrassingly.The emperor took the memorial and opened it, browsed it quickly, and immediately beamed with joy: "That's it, my general Fuyi has returned from victory, and he is going to Beijing to offer prisoners. Such a big event should be shared with the other three kings." That. Mr. Gu, immediately issue an edict ordering the three kings of Wei, Shu and Wu to come to court in March next year."

Gu Yong was also overjoyed when he heard the words. Usually, he, the prime minister, issued an edict to the three kings of Wei, Shu and Wu. Those three kings would ignore him, and no one would take him seriously, but this time it was different. Sun Shao wanted to enter Beijing offers prisoners, they dare not not come, as long as they arrive at the capital, the matters between Wu and Yue will be settled easily.These days, you need to be strong in everything you do, and the majestic emperor has to rely on the support of the king of Yue to have the confidence to speak. If you really want to take the exam, this emperor is really useless.But thinking about what life the emperor lived when Cao Cao was in power, he still has a little face now.

"King Yue won?" Zhang Zhao regained his composure and said calmly, stroking his beard.

"That's right." The emperor also put away his smile, and handed the memorial to Zhang Zhao: "Taiwei, when it comes to using troops, General Fuyi has his own way. Even the Romans and Guishuang people have become my burly men's mercenaries." Army, it's really exciting."

Zhang Zhao is an old man, how can he not understand the meaning, but he has reached the point of being thick and invisible, and said very calmly: "Yes, His Royal Highness is a soldier. When I learned Spring and Autumn from me, I I can see it."

The Son of Heaven was speechless, this old cunning guy really didn't like to be soft and hard, there was nothing he could do about it.What does Sun Shao's ability to fight have anything to do with you? Have you ever won a battle?He no longer understood Zhang Zhao, turned his head and said to Gu Yong: "Gu Gong, General Fuyi's expedition of thousands of miles this time, to show the country's prestige abroad, should be a big reward. How do you think it should be rewarded?"

Gu Yong smiled slightly: "This is naturally determined by His Majesty's Sacred Heart."

The corner of the emperor's mouth twitched: "What do you mean, the Luoyang court is missing a general who can control the four kingdoms, but he is afraid that he is used to being free outside, and he will not come to Luoyang to suffer grievances."

Zhang Zhao rolled his eyes and pretended not to hear.

(End of this chapter)