Sun Ce stood at the ferry with his hands behind his back, paced back and forth. Dian Wei and Xu Chu took Sibai Yi from standing ten steps away, Chen Da led Bai Lishi to follow not far away, and further apart, Qin Mu and Mi Fang led a thousand personal guards to scatter around to guard.

The spring breeze blows, and the face is not cold. The green willow branches sway in the wind. The river water is clear, reflecting the blue sky, the green trees are sparkling, and from time to time, fish spit out bubbles, and their tails are gone.

Jiang Gan sent the news, and Zhang Hong accepted his invitation and was on the way to arrive. Sun Ce knew the importance of Zhang Hong to him. When he opposed Zhang Zhao's casualness, he personally rushed to the Huai River to greet him. The opposite side of the Huai River was Zhongli County, which was the area of ​​Jiujiang County. At the time of the war between the two armies, his arrival caused a lot of commotion on the other side. I don't know how many pairs of eyes stared at him on the other side. However, here is more than 100 miles away from Yinling, and more than 300 miles away from Shouchun. When Zhou Ang received the news, he had already received the person and left.

"General, here we come." Guo Jia reminded, pointing his hand at a ferry on the Huai River. This was a large ferry, with a four-wheeled carriage parked on the boat, which was exactly the unique sign of Jiang Gan. There were two people standing on the bow of the boat, which was too far apart to see clearly, but one of them should be Jiang Gan, and the other was naturally Zhang Hong.

Sun Ce did not dare to slow down, and immediately moved his hands behind him to arch. This is a gesture of respect. It is very arrogant to hold his hands behind his back, and it is no problem to ordinary subordinates. It is too rude to talents like Zhang Hong, and it is a very rude behavior.

Taking advantage of the southeast wind, the ferry quickly approached the shore. As soon as the ship stopped, Sun Ce took the lead and bowed to the end.

"Jiangdong boy Ce, I have met Mr. Zigang."

Zhang Hong saw Sun Ce at a distance, and was surprised and satisfied with Sun Ce's journey so far to welcome him. At this moment, he was even more moved to see Sun Ce delivering a great gift and not reporting his official position. Not to mention the princes hiring staff, even ordinary people welcome teachers.

"I dare not take it, I dare not take it." Zhang Hong hurriedly returned the greeting. "How could a wild man from Guangling be given such a great gift from the general?"

Sun Ce smiled and said, "With your talent and knowledge, you can get the blue and purple like a mustard. How can you tell me? The general and the three ministers asked me to ask me, but the gentleman refused to give me. It is my honor to be able to invite me. Mr., please."

Zhang Hong was happy.

He had been studying in the capital for many years, studied the Book of Changes and Ouyang Shangshu with doctor Han Zong, and then went to Waihuang to study Han poetry with Puyang Kai, the Book of Rites and the Spring and Autumn Period of Zuo, and was already well-known. After he finished his studies, he returned to his county and was soon elected as a Maocai. When he arrived in Luoyang, General He Jinpi asked him to be a clerk, but he looked down on He Jin and refused. Dong Zhuo took over Luoyang, Xun Shuang accepted the election and promoted him to Sikong, and he also appointed Geng Shuo. He felt that Dong Zhuo was cruel and rude and could not last long. Xun Shuang's move was a fool, so he refused. Not long ago, Zhu Jun was promoted to Taiwei and sent someone to invite him again, but he also refused.

Unlike other famous scholars, he refused to expel these people from neither to support fame nor to be indifferent to the career of the government. On the contrary, he was very determined to make achievements, and rejected He Jin, Xun Shuang and Zhu Yan just because those few people were not those who could accomplish great things and could not fulfill his wishes.

He Jin is stupid but does not know the opportunity, Xun is weak but not pragmatic, and Zhu Jun is tough but does not know the power.

In contrast to them, Sun Ce was smart and good at seizing opportunities, was pragmatic and not vain, was tough but adaptable to changes, these were all essential qualities for achieving great things. In addition, Sun Ce was kind and thoughtful and sincere to him, and his politeness was not on his face, but from the heart, which made him feel close to him as if he had seen it. What was more considerate was that Sun Ce knew that he was not short of wealth, which was very important.

Zhang Hong took two steps back and forth, but he didn't mean to get off the boat. He was just about to be confused this year, and he was young and strong. Although he was of medium size and not strong, he walked with a relaxed step, his eyes were bright, and his voice was not loud, but every word was clear and he had the power to see through the hearts.

"The general is called the reincarnation of the Overlord. Can we know what is the relationship between this place and the Overlord?"

Sun Ce smiled slightly and the exam was coming. If he was not prepared for it and he was not good at speaking, Zhang Hong might turn around and leave, not even get off the boat.

"I know a little bit." Sun Ce turned around and pointed to the north. "There is the place where Han Xin ambushed on all sides and a song of Chu sings and scattered a hundred thousand troops." He turned around and pointed to the south. "There is Yinling, which is lost. Further south, the Wujiang River where he committed suicide."

"How can the overlord get lost after many years of fighting and have Jiangdong soldiers who are familiar with the terrain?"

Sun Ce replied: "Because he drove Fan Zeng away."

"If Fan Zeng is here, can he not get lost?"

"That may not be."

"oh?"

"Fan Zeng not only needs to be here, but also depends on where he is. If he is only around him, he will still be at the loss of Hongmen. If he is in his heart, then he will not appear in Yinling at all. How could he get lost? Even if he arrives in Yinling, he can retreat to Jiangdong and make a comeback. The world is unknown."

Zhang Hong nodded and reached out to invite him. "General, please."

"please."

Sun Ce reached out one hand and gently supported Zhang Hong's elbow. This was the etiquette of the younger generation to help the elders walk. Zhang Hong nodded secretly and stepped off the boat. Sun Ce followed closely. After three steps, Zhang Hong stopped, bowed to Sun Ce, and held Sun Ce's arm to show that the etiquette was over. Sun Ce let go and walked side by side with Zhang Hong, but still bowed his hand, lowered his head slightly, looking like he was taught.

Xu Chu took Yi forward and led the carriage down. Zhang Hong looked at Xu Chu. Sun Ce immediately introduced Guo Jia, Xu Chu, Dian Wei and others to him, and called Chen Dao and others over, saluting and greeting Zhang Hong one by one.

Zhang Hong stroked his beard and said softly: "The general is full of young heroes, and they come from all directions, not all of them are the general's old friends."

Sun Ce said seriously: "Chief is shallow and can be weak, but he only wishes to join forces with heroes from all over the world to eliminate the defilements and filth for the Han family. How can he be confined to the countryside and paint the land as a prison? I hope that the teacher will not hesitate to teach, study and be a man, cultivate oneself and manage the family, govern the country and pacify the world."

"Okay, very good." Zhang Hong nodded, and raised his lips slightly. "The general has great ambitions. Although I have limited abilities and have been meddling for half my life, I feel that I have a little more heroic spirit in my heart to be able to join a young hero like the general."

As he was speaking, a knight rushed over from a distance, rushed to Guo Jia, rolled over and dismounted, pulled out a copper tube from his arms, and handed it to Guo Jia with both hands. Guo Jia checked it, cut the sealed wax with the short knife she carried with him, took out the silk book inside, took a quick look, and walked towards Sun Ce quickly.

"General, the matter is in harmony, and the edict will arrive soon. The general should rush back to you immediately and preside over the major events."

Sun Ce took the silk book, glanced at him, turned around and smiled at Zhang Hong, "Look, when sir arrive, the trouble that I have not been able to solve for a long time will be solved. Sir, I dare not delay you for too long. How about thirty years? Thirty years later, when the world is peaceful, I will send you back to my hometown like I am today."

Zhang Hong looked around and looked around Yi Cong and Bai Lishi around him. "This is not enough manpower, at least it needs to be doubled."

Sun Ce was slightly stunned and then laughed. "Don't worry, sir, I will lead 10,000 elite cavalry to escort sir myself."

Zhang Hong also smiled. "A word is determined."
Chapter completed!