We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

They took the water route this time. To go south to Jiangdong, they had to follow the river to Hefei, and then pass through Huaiyin and Dongyang counties. After arriving in Gaoyou, they changed direction and drove to Guangling and arrived in Jiangdong!

Speaking of which, Xi Yu always thought that the burning of the Red Cliff Camp was a joke.

After all, if you want to enter Jianye by water, you will also pass through Liu Bei's camp. Only when you break through his defense can you have a chance to succeed.

But considering the current situation, such a thing is no less than a fantasy...

Jianye.

Seventeen years after Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Sun Quan built a city on Shitou Mountain, the former site of Jinling City, named Shitou City, as a place to garrison troops and store grain. He also renamed Moling as Jianye, which means "the great cause of establishing an emperor."

Two years ago, this place was not called Jianye, but Moling.

The reason why Sun Quan changed this place to Jianye, moved his capital here, and moved his center of power to Moling is because this place is an excellent Feng Shui treasure land!

In the 13th year of Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhuge Liang was on an envoy to Sun Wu on the eve of the Battle of Chibi. After passing Moling at that time, he could not help but admire: "Zhongshan is a dragon on a plate, with stones and tigers perched on it. This is the residence of the emperor."

Later, Liu Bei visited Sun Quan many times. When passing through Moling, he would repeatedly persuade Sun Quan to settle here.

In the 17th year of Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Sun Quan listened to the advice and saw that the Feng Shui of this place was indeed unmatched. In addition, Zhang Hong, a famous minister of Wu, believed that this place had the spirit of the emperor, and persuaded his ruler to make the capital here, so he changed Moling to Jianye.

He also built a city on the basis of Jinling Town "to store military supplies and equipment." Later generations also called it Stone City because of this, which shows how famous this place is.

Stone City is adjacent to the river and controls the Huaihe River. It relies on danger and is the river defense fortress and city defense stronghold of the Soochow Navy.

It stands across the water, with dozens of miles around it. There are two cities, Zi and Luocheng, where commerce is prosperous and the event is very grand.

Since it has become the largest center of power in Soochow, the people gathered here are naturally the most outstanding and top people in Soochow, especially those young and brave men.

With Danyang as their loyalties, young people from Wanling to Xuancheng and then to Yongping are mostly chivalrous and righteous people. On weekdays, it is best to fight against injustice, rob the rich and give to the poor.

Wandering back and forth throughout the Soochow area, although he ate and slept in the open air, he was free and unrestrained and lived a very happy life.

It is said that there are indeed many people practicing martial arts in Jiangdong.

The Confucian scholars and even Confucianism here may be far less talented than those in the hinterland of the Central Plains, and the learning atmosphere is rich, but the same cannot be said for those who are good at martial arts.

This is because there were not a few people who served as counselors and retainers under the princes, and most of them were warriors. As a result, the number of dead soldiers was naturally not small.

In addition, the world was in chaos at that time. In order to live a better life, even if it meant a better death, those who chose to become death warriors would choose to risk their lives to bring back some benefits to the Lord.

As time goes by, there will naturally be more and more people practicing martial arts.

Among them there are many who are highly skilled in martial arts.

Now, they have gathered together in one place - Jianye.

Of course, in addition to them, after Soochow got Xi Yu's plan to run schools in Qingxu and Xu, they also began to gradually develop Confucianism and even various other subjects and skills.

A few years later, today's Jiangdong can be regarded as a prosperous and prosperous place with a prosperous economy and a high-speed economy. Although it is not as good as Qingxu on the other side of the river, it is still quite prosperous compared to the whole world.

Although we took a risk in the past two years and transferred all the power to Jianye, which was strategically dangerously close to Xuzhou, it was protected by a pure natural barrier because there was a river in the middle.

Jiangdong Jiangdong naturally refers to the east of the Yangtze River. Of course, it can also be called Jiangzuo, because the Yangtze River runs from Jiujiang to Wanjiang, that is, from southwest to northeast.

Later, for the convenience of remembering, everyone collectively called the east of the Yangtze River Jiangdong.

Just one river separated two regions, and also gave rise to two different local governments.

The Jiangdong area is dominated by the two brothers Sun Quan and Sun Ce, while the Qingxu area is dominated by Xiyu.

The areas occupied by both sides are basically similar, and they have many brave and skilled warriors at their disposal. Even the total number of soldiers and horses between them is probably not too different.

If the two can establish a good and stable relationship of mutual assistance and help each other in the future, no one in the world will be able to match it!

What can be done...

In the hinterland of Jianye, in the main hall of the government office, as a person walked hurriedly, the creaking wooden floor made bursts of noise.

Lu Su frowned, feeling more and more nostalgic for the days when he was a guest in Xiapi.

After he returned to Jiangdong, he told the two Sun Ce brothers everything he had seen and heard during his journey to the north. He also told the Sun Ce brothers clearly what they said when they refused to be granted the title of Grand Sima.

At the same time, he also took out the document Xi Yu had given him regarding the canonization of Wu Hou.

Looking at the envelope on the table and then at his disabled leg, Sun Ce felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

For some reason, he always felt that Xi Yu was making fun of Feng Wen, or even mocking and looking down on him.

A mere cripple actually dares to aspire to the position of Grand Sima? It’s just wishful thinking!

Coerced by such thoughts, Sun Ce had no choice but to feel sad.

However, instead of feeling sad, he was more worried and afraid.

To this day, he no longer wants to use the marriage relationship to form an alliance.

But······

If this marriage is really cancelled, I'm afraid this short period of peace and tranquility will come to an end.

The north will definitely use troops against Jiangdong. At the same time, the territory has only been peaceful for a few years. After recuperating and recuperating, life has improved slightly, and many commodities and scholarship obtained from Xi Yu, the way of doing business will no longer exist.

In the past two years, Jiangdong has really produced a lot of talents. Do you really want to destroy this hard-won peace and abundant life?

Obviously, Sun Ce did not want to start a war without a foolproof plan.

"Zijing, please come closer."

Sun Ce supported his body with his hands and leaned against the collapse.

In the blink of an eye, several years passed. Without the back of his legs, he began to age rapidly. Now his temples have turned gray and his face is covered with wrinkles.

I wonder if he has been too worried in recent years, which makes him look much older than his peers.

Thinking back to those days, he was a handsome young man with unparalleled heroic spirit who could not be matched by anyone in Jiangdong.

Of course, at that time, he was high-spirited, bold, decisive and ruthless, as if he were the Overlord of Chu, and he was respected as the "Tiger of Jiangdong"!

This is no joke.

You must know that the territory of Jiangdong in the past few years was far from as peaceful as it is now. There were strong enemies outside, and there were many people fighting for power inside.

If Sun Ce hadn't relied on his own strength to overwhelm everyone and Sun Quan alone, Jiang Dong would never be in the situation he is in today.

In other words, compared to Sun Quan, who began to check and balance Jiangdong's many strengths at the age of eighteen, Sun Ce, even with only one leg, did more to build the industry and build the great cause of Dongwu!

The two brothers have different divisions of labor, but they both have a heart to achieve hegemony.

Moving the capital to Moling and changing it to Jianye, the two brothers' thoughts are clear.

"Lord, I don't know...what is your choice..."

Lu Su walked in quickly, bowed respectfully and solemnly, and then stood quietly aside.

"Choose what?"

Sun Ce didn't even look at him, but with the help of the servants around him, he slowly got into the wheelchair.

It is said that this wheelchair is also stamped with the unique seal of someone's bank.

Although there is no way to confirm whether this wheelchair is Xi Yu's intention, it is true that he bought it from a businessman in Qingxu.

With it, Sun Ce is indeed a lot more convenient.

"Zijing, I wonder what your opinion is on the word righteousness?"

It wasn't until he sat safely on the chair and put his clothes in order that Sun Ce suddenly asked.

Lu Su was a little confused. He didn't know the meaning of his lord's question, but he still thought about it and said seriously: "I believe that righteousness can be divided into small and large ones. From the perspective of great righteousness, it is for the sake of the common people and stability of the world."

"From a minor point of view, it is just a simple friendship between the two parties. In my humble opinion, when the greater righteousness conflicts with the lesser righteousness, we should put the greater righteousness first and abandon the lesser righteousness. This is the right way!"

The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Lu Su originally had his own opinion, but it made Sun Ce change his face.

He had a dark face and said in a low voice: "This is complete nonsense!"

"This subordinate is talking nonsense. Please forgive me, my lord -"

Lu Su quickly knelt down on the ground and wanted to beg for mercy. Since his master lost a leg, his temperament has become more and more unpredictable and unpredictable.

"But...it's not unreasonable!"

Sun Ce didn't give him a chance to finish his words. Instead, he sneered and continued: "So, Zijing seems to be very optimistic about Xi Yu? He actually compares him with the righteousness of the world?"

"What? Do you think he can win over the Han Dynasty and become the co-lord of heaven and earth?"

"My subordinates dare not!"

Lu Su's head was lowered, almost touching the wooden board.

To be honest, he really thought so in his heart.

If nothing else, he is a merchant himself. Even if he doesn't understand business, he has been exposed to it since he was young and knows a little more than ordinary people.

In addition, as a counselor, he has unique insights into the handling of connections and affairs, as well as strategies and opinions.

Therefore, just one opportunity to go to the north as an envoy was enough to make him see many problems clearly.

"Why don't you dare? Zijing, you have been serving me for almost ten years. I have already regarded you as one of my family members and know you very well. I know exactly whether you have other thoughts."

"It's just... I still want to hear your opinion now."

Sun Ce looked up at Lu Su, his eyes full of coldness.

"Tell me, should I send someone to assassinate Xi Yu, or should I happily watch him marry his little sister?"

"Or... maybe... tell him to see how heroic the young talents in our Jiangdong territory are?"

That's what he said, but he had already made up his mind.

In fact, when he heard that Xi Yu killed Lu Bu, he wanted to fight him.

After all, Xi Yu at that time was not a military commander, but a world-famous weak strategist.

Because he saved countless internally displaced people, he was highly praised by people all over the world.

But such a Confucian scholar and civil servant was able to become famous in a battle with Lu Bu and became the most famous hero in Cao Wei's army in the north!

Being able to fight with such a mythical person is what he desires.

However, as time passed by, he became a lame man, living in this small space, while the other party had already become the Duke of Sheng, who was inferior to one person and superior to tens of thousands of people!

What a mistake...

"this······"

His whole body trembled when he was asked. As soon as Lu Su raised his head, he saw the cold eyes of the other party staring at him intently, and decisively lowered his head again.

How dare he answer this question?

Putting the entire Jiangdong future on himself, the Lord thinks too highly of himself!

But from his point of view, the best solution is to marry the Sun family's younger sister happily.

This can be regarded as surrendering to Xiyu, and coupled with the relationship between marriages, it is not difficult to surrender to the emperor.

It's just that... this would be equivalent to handing over the entire Jiangdong to others and bowing to Xi Yu.

In fact, Jiangdong is almost the same as Qingxu in terms of land area and population.

But he just felt that if the two sides had conflicts and went to the point of starting a war, then he would definitely lose.

For some reason, he just felt that Xi Yu was an "enemy" that Jiangdong could never reach in his life...

"Zijing, you might as well tell the truth to me, what is your choice in this matter?"

At this moment, Sun Ce's face was extremely ugly. He stared at the back of Lu Su's head with burning eyes, as if he would not give up until he achieved his goal.

Lu Su was in a dilemma, he couldn't laugh or cry, so he straightened up and said seriously and humbly: "My lord, this matter is not decided by my subordinates, but one thing is that no matter what your lord chooses, I, Zijing, will obey your words and will accompany you to death!"

"In that case."

Sun Ce took a long breath, looked deeply at Lu Su, and after making sure that he would not make any remarks on this matter, he murmured: "Then let me make the decision!"

"I intend to submit to the Han Emperor, assist Xi Yu in conquering the world, and establish great achievements! With the marriage relationship, I can forever shake the east of the Yangtze River and become a great vassal state, or a clan leader!"

"Ran..."

Having said this, he suddenly straightened up with a firm gaze: "Anyone with the ability to get it from the seven counties in Jiangdong will never give it away to others!"

There are at least five million people in Jiangdong. There have been fewer wars in recent years. With stable and prosperous development, the population is increasing every year.

Under the leadership of the Sun family, the local people live and work in peace and contentment, live a prosperous and beautiful life, and respect the Sun family's dominance.

However, in addition to the Jiangdong Sun family, the names of generals such as Zhang Liao and Chen Deng are also quite famous.

Needless to say, Zhang Liao's ability is amazing, but Chen Deng is also amazing.

He was originally the general manager sent to the south by Xi Yu to manage and guard the industry, commerce, and agriculture in the south...

In addition, he is also responsible for the statistics of battle reports and the planning of battle situations. In the past few years since his arrival, he has defeated local bandits, robbers, and water bandits dozens of times, making the local bandits change their color after hearing his name.

Who in Jiangdong has not heard of the name Yuan Long?

But even with these two people here, Sun Ce did not intend to surrender to Xi Yu easily, and he would not let the people in the territory feel that he surrendered the entire Jiangdong to others in order to surrender to Xi Yu.

As for the younger sister...even if she does marry Xi Yu, it will only be because they are in love with each other, not because of some unilateral reconciliation!

"Are you...sure?"

Lu Su looked a little ugly.

Speaking of which, he didn't stay in Xuzhou for a long time, but he gained a lot of knowledge and made many friends.

Among them, the one that impressed him most was the fact that he had only seen Xiyu less than three times in regular occasions.

It’s not that Xuzhou is Xiyu’s territory, so it has a special filter for it.

But he does have the strength to make people treat him differently and obey him happily.

Don't talk about anything else, just mention the banquet that night.

It was just a few words, and the whole banquet was completely silent. Even when he was so far away, he didn't dare to raise his head and look at the other party. This shows how intimidating he was.

It's hard to talk to a being like this.

Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish.

If the lord entertains Xi Yu according to his current idea, I'm afraid that if he doesn't make a mistake, the game will collapse.

What if Xiyu gets angry? Will he send a large army to attack Jiangdong?

You should be able to do that...

"What are you afraid of? It's not like I don't have brave soldiers in Jiangdong? With the rapid development of school education in recent years, the literati may not be weaker than those in Qingxu and Qingxu!"

"Of course, if he is the official of the Sheng Kingdom, he can quarrel with the scholars with his words, and he can defeat everyone with his martial arts, and he can defeat all the young talents in Jiangdong and surrender to him, so what if I...even if I really surrender to him? "

After saying this last sentence, Sun Ce leaned back on his wheelchair with all his weight, raised his head and slowly closed his eyes.

He didn't know the strength of others in Jiangdong, but since his leg was broken and he could no longer go to the battlefield, he put all his strength training into his arms.

If Xi Yu wants to win against himself, it's not that simple!

······

In the blink of an eye, the end of the month is approaching.

The high-rise boat that Xi Yu was riding in went down the canal and was quite conspicuous among a large number of commercial ship merchants.

On both sides of the river bank, there were many people following along the way, kneeling down to worship from time to time.

Among them, the older women and old people even insisted on following on crutches with tears streaming down their faces, holding their grandchildren behind them. The two sides looked at the ship from time to time and said something.

Until they were about to leave the Xuzhou territory, the cries became louder and louder, and they gathered together, causing Xi Yu to frown.

He immediately led the casual civil and military ministers to the fourth floor deck to investigate the situation.

"Dianwei, what are you doing, you idiot? Xuzhou is your fiefdom, but you don't know that some people have been wronged? Or do you mean that they are wronged because of you?"

"This... how is this possible? I am not a person who cares about the common people!"

Dian Wei scratched his neck, but did not dare to choke with Xi Yu.

"I just open a warehouse to distribute grain to benefit the people in the village. My only hobby is playing mahjong with others."

"Isn't it just to win them all! How could they-"

"Are you fucking playing mahjong with the people in the fiefdom?"