Zhou Yu led his troops independently for the first time since Sun Ce joined the army.

Zhou Yu was in the same year as Sun Ce, and he was like a brother and was called a two-people. However, Zhou Yu was also a very proud person. Seeing Sun Ce becoming a general who commanded thousands of troops in just a few months, he felt a little regretful to him. However, Sun Ce had a famous general, and his father was close to the water and tower, so he could only envy him. The Zhou family in Lujiang was a noble family and had a grand lieutenant, but his father was just a Luoyang ruling. It was impossible for him to give him thousands of troops at once like Sun Jian supported Sun Ce.

Now, Sun Ce fulfilled his wish and gave him two battalions.

Zhou Yu was unwilling to give up any opportunity. After the reception banquet, he invited Zhang Hu and Chen Sheng to his big tent and ordered people to put tea and snacks on them, and had a long talk. He first explained the situation in front of them, the opportunities and difficulties facing Yuan Shu, and then analyzed the plan to attack Wancheng, and finally told him about Sun Ce's training outside the Hejia Manor and defeating Lou Gui and Cao Cao.

"Two, when the extraordinary times, we must wait for the extraordinary people. We must not miss the opportunity, and we will never come again. Don't miss it."

Zhang and Chen were indeed a little doubtful, worried that there would be fewer soldiers. Now, after listening to Zhou Yu's explanation, Sun Ce's own battle example was the first. Compared with the generals under Yuan Shu's army who seemed to have a lot of troops but had poor record, even idiots knew that elite soldiers were the wise choice. Sun Ce defeated Lou Gui and ten thousand people with more than 2,000 people not only proved that elite soldiers could win more with fewer soldiers, but also proved that Sun Ce was not an ordinary person. He not only inherited the courage and good combat of his father Sun Jian, but also had a better understanding.

Look at Yuan Shu, although there are many generals and many of them even come from aristocratic families, who has the brilliant achievements of Sun Ce? If the faction under Yuan Shu is the Sun family father and son, the most promising general is undoubtedly Sun Ce. If he hesitates at this time, he will be unable to get along with his future.

The two bowed to Zhou Yu. "I wish to obey the general's order and never give up."

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With the full cooperation of Chen Sheng and Zhang Hu, Zhou Yu completed the selection of soldiers in just one day. He not only checked in person, but also met more than a hundred officers, including the captain, and asked about their experiences and insights in command of the troops. Finally, he picked out more than 30 people who were well-versed in literature and composed them into a class, and asked Yin Duan to teach them separately.

Yin Duan was a general who fought from the army. It took more than ten years to be promoted from an ordinary soldier to a commander. The lessons learned here are that no military book can provide. He taught these garrison leaders and military marquis to answer the problems they encountered in training and combat, and the results were excellent. Many people felt as if they woke up from a dream after hearing a few words, shouting that it was reasonable and could be applied to reality without any obstacles.

Training during the day and listening to classes at night, combining theory with practice, these middle and lower-level officers who have been strong in R&F are full of energy.

At the same time, Zhou Yu did not relax his encouragement to the morale of ordinary soldiers. Zhang Hu and Chen Sheng originally had nearly 5,000 people in total. Zhou Yu picked out more than 2,300 people, and the elimination rate was nearly half. Zhang Hu and Chen Sheng each led a thousand people, and Zhou Yu led more than 300 people as the personal guard camp. He participated in training himself, had dinner with the soldiers and rested. Every night, after ordinary soldiers fell asleep, he had to inspect one by one to ensure that each soldier could get proper arrangements before he could rest.

Zhou Yu was young and handsome, with a common sense of speech and appreciation for both the elite and the masses, and had a background of aristocratic families. He suddenly won the support of his soldiers. He respectfully called him a general when he met. He mentioned in private that he was called Zhou Lang, and he was quite fortunate to be his subordinate. Chen Sheng and Zhang Hu even ran to Zhou Yu's tent if they had anything to do, which was much more cordial than when they were in Xiangyang before.

The skills and tactics of more than 2,000 people may need to be improved, but their mental outlook is still the same every day.

Sun Ce was very pleased. He knew that Zhou Yu was a talent, but seeing Zhou Yu grow up quickly with his support, he still felt a sense of accomplishment.

It was not only Sun Ce who was satisfied with Zhou Yu, but Yuan Shu was also very concerned. He went to Zhou Yu's camp once, and then he almost came every day, hoping to live in Zhou Yu's camp. While watching Zhou Yu trained, he scolded Zhang Xun and others for being incompetent, which had become his compulsory course. Yan Xiang persuaded him several times, but he just temporarily restrained himself and he would not have been able to get back to life after a long time.

Two days later, 5,000 soldiers from Changsha were rescued. Yuan Shu ignored Yan Xiang's strong opposition and handed the 5,000 people directly to Zhou Yu. After receiving the order, Zhou Yu was embarrassed and rushed to Sun Ce camp to report immediately.

Sun Ce was also a little amused. Yuan Shu was really bad. If it was a plan of discord, it would be too obvious. If it was not a plan of discord, then his mind would be too great. Even if Zhang Xun and others kept sending prisoners back, Liu Xun and Le sent each of the county soldiers from Nanjun and Jiangxia ranging from four to five thousand. Yuan Shu's current total strength was only 30,000, and the total strength of his and Zhou Yu was more than six thousand elite soldiers, and all of them were more than ten thousand, accounting for nearly half. If it were about combat power, he was already the unscrupulous pillar under Yuan Shu.

At this time, he would also add troops to him. Not to mention Yan Xiang was worried, he would also be worried if he was the one.

Of course, no matter how worried he is, he is not Yan Xiang after all, and he has no reason to give him a soldier. As for Zhou Yu's concern, he is very open-minded. No matter whether it is Yuan Shu's plan of disagreement, he doesn't have to worry about Zhou Yu's big shot.

This is not because he believes in Zhou Yu's character, but because all the technical advantages are in his hands. If Zhou Yu wants to dig Huang Chengyan or the craftsman in the baggage camp, he will definitely doubt Zhou Yu's intentions, but Zhou Yu is very sensible in this regard. He keeps a distance from Huang Chengyan and rarely has private contact. If this happens, he can't rest assured about Zhou Yu, and he may not be too petty.

"Just keep it for you." Sun Ce hugged Zhou Yu's shoulder and laughed. "You are also slandering me, I can't ask for anything."

Zhou Yu smiled bitterly, even more embarrassed. He was Sun Ce's confidant, but Yuan Shu didn't seem to think so. He always looked at him side by side with Sun Ce. When they mentioned them, Zhou Lang was often in front and Sun Lang was behind. Yuan Shu repeatedly increased his troops, and it was hard to say that he had no intention of using him to check and balance Sun Ce, which made him very worried that Sun Ce would have ideas.

"Okay, you need to be so careful between you and me?" Sun Ce smiled. "Please accept it, I will solve the problem of the weapons. When the 1,500 new swords from Xiangyang are delivered, you can take 500 and equip the personal guard camp."

Sun Ce turned around and walked to the inner tent, took out a piece of golden silk and brocade and stuffed it into Zhou Yu's hand. "From now on, besides taking a bath, you must not take off your body. Your martial arts are so bad, don't be stabbed to death by someone. Also, you are not allowed to learn from me to rush forward. It's enough for me to have one of the impulsive people. You must be the mainstay and the Dinghai Sword Needle."

Zhou Yu held the golden silk and brocade armor and nodded solemnly.

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Chapter completed!