Ha! Compensation?
What kind of compensation do you want? You also said that you would not do anything deceptive. Now what is this if it is not deception?
A sinkhole!
Sun Ce's head was filled with anger. He never imagined that Xi Yu would do such a shameless thing.
The key is that he didn't say it earlier. Now that all the ripe seeds have been planted in the soil, what's the point of talking about it anymore?
Is it possible to dig them all out and re-sow them? Isn’t this a waste of time?
Compared with time, what is that little compensation?
You know, the later the time for planting food, the later the autumn harvest will be. If the food is really harvested until winter is almost here, it will not be much better than the current harvest of no grains.
"Mr. Sheng Guo, you...you're really going too far."
"Don't worry, we belong to different camps, so it's inevitable for me to be on guard."
Xi Yu waved his hand, disapproving of this, and then said with a smile: "Besides, it's not that there is no solution, it depends on your choice."
"What does this mean?"
Sun Zhizhi looked at Xi Yu defensively, always feeling that what he said would make him lose inexplicably and he didn't know the reason.
"As we all know, these six counties in Jiangdong were occupied by you, Sun Ce, who sacrificed himself to Yuan Shu in order to inherit the unfinished business of his father Sun Jian. In the end, he chose to lead more than a thousand of his father's men and crossed the river to flatten Jiangdong in desperation."
"This is the foundation of your Sun family's fortune. I won't touch it. What's more, his father, Sun Jian, is also a person we admire deeply."
"Compared with Cao Cao's defeat at Bianshui, Yuan Shao hesitated to advance, the jujube coalition collapsed, and everyone in the world stopped to watch. However, his lone battle made Dong Zhuo, who looked down upon the world, rush west like a light on his back. He is truly a well-deserved hero.
Hero."
"Therefore, as long as you are willing, the Su family can forever hold Jiangdong, adding one more county to the six counties, and all the land of the seven counties can be used as the root of the development of your Sun family!"
"It's just that after you and I cooperate to capture Jingzhou, there will be no more territory for your Sun family except Jiangxia!"
"Liu Bei is just a man who is seeking fame, and his so-called title of imperial uncle is just superficial. To me, he is like a dying man, without the slightest threat."
"But for you and others, it's quite different, especially when the entire Jiangdong has no harvest this year. Guess... what will they do?"
"Furthermore, if you are unwilling to cooperate with me, then the bank's caravan may not come to Jiangdong. By then, even if Liu Bei does not take action, you will have no place to buy surplus grain. Over time, the people of Jiangdong will
I don’t know how I will feel.”
"It's just that if they are really about to starve to death, I, Xi Yu, can't bear the people to starve all over the place, so I specially transport a large amount of grain and grass to come here for relief. I think I will definitely be loved by the people of Jiangdong."
"When that time comes, I don't know who else will remember the Sun brothers."
After Xi Yu finished speaking, he shrugged, quite innocently.
Anyway, what he said was not wrong. In addition, Emperor Liu Xie listened to his "brother-in-law". When the time comes, he really wants to save the people in Jiangdong, and he will naturally gain their support.
With the support of the people, just raising your arms and calling out is not a response to a hundred calls? People with lofty ideals can completely use it for themselves. If they want to go to the Qingxu land that everyone in the world dreams of, it is not impossible!
This alone must be able to attract many righteous people from all over the world. As for the people of Jiangdong after the disaster, they are probably desperate to settle in the land of Qingxu!
And without the people of Jiangdong, is Jiangdong still Jiangdong?
Until then, how will the Sun brothers deal with themselves without Jiangdong?
Again, the foundation determines the height of the building. Water can carry or overturn a boat.
Although under the governance of your Sun family, the lives of the people in Jiangdong are pretty decent.
But if the people still have a better political power and life, who would be willing to live in the "hard days"? Especially after experiencing the food panic.
When he thought of this, Sun Ce clenched his fists angrily.
If there weren't too many people present, he would have been afraid that he wouldn't be able to hold back his grace and would pounce on the other person and bite off a piece of his flesh.
It was true that Xi Yu's plan was too underhanded, and the abacus almost hurt his face.
But if you really say that this is a conspiracy, the other party is quite blunt about it, but such a sinister plot cannot really be regarded as a conspiracy.
It's just that he cleverly grasped the lifeblood of Jiangdong and realized it through food.
As his eyes looked at Xi Yu unchanged for a long time, the atmosphere in the room gradually became stagnant.
Sun Ce, who was only thinking about ways to break the situation, did not notice this.
But after thinking about it, he could never think of any better solution except the one mentioned by Xi Yu.
Even if his legs are healthy, he still has no confidence in facing Xi Yu, let alone now?
If we lose the hearts of the people of Jiangdong under such circumstances, the huge foundation of their Sun family will basically be destroyed. This is not okay!
But if he just compromises like this and completely loses the qualification to compete in the world, it seems that he is not worthy of the last wishes of his ancestors.
Otherwise... find a way to keep Xi Yu here?
To be honest, before the banquet started, he had ordered nearly 10,000 elite soldiers to ambush around the hall without any emotion.
The more than 3,000 elite soldiers surrounding him seemed to be standing guard to protect everyone's safety, but they were actually Sun Ce's first line of defense if the peace talks with Xiyu failed.
As for the 5,000 elite soldiers inside Jian'an City and the 80,000 soldiers camped outside the city, they were the second and third lines of backup he prepared.
As long as the war breaks out in the main hall, they can arrive here in the shortest possible time and encircle and suppress Xi Yu and others!
Thinking of this, Sun Ce, who felt a little more at ease, started to think twice, and asked with a fierce look in his eyes: "What if... you can't go back to Qingxu?"
"This is even easier!"
This question did not require Xi Yu to answer at all. A young Confucian scholar sitting behind Guo Jia stood up decisively and did not show any panic under the gaze of everyone.
He calmly took out a scroll from his sleeve.
Only when it was completely unfolded did everyone realize that this was a sea map!
Although it is impossible to recognize where the sea area is, the detailed description and depiction on the painting give people a sense of uncertainty.
"Please take a closer look at it, Marquis Wu!"
Jia Ji walked to the center of the hall with a smile and gradually approached Sun Ce.
He stretched out his hands and held the entire painting in front of him so that Sun Ce could see it up close.
This made Sun Ce very suspicious.
What's the matter? Are all young people today so bold?
Not only was he not afraid when facing himself, but he moved forward with a smile on his face.
You know, even if you are disabled, you are still a strong general who has been on the battlefield and killed the enemy!
Ordinary literati would be intimidated by his aura when they saw him, but the young man in front of him didn't seem to be afraid at all.
There was Huang Xu in front of him and this young man in the back. The young people taught by Qingxu Land are really different.
Jia Ji didn't care whether his look was inexplicable or strange.
He looked at Sun Ce with a smile and said: "Look, Lord Wu, this is the sea outside Jian'an City. Navy Taxing and Shenghuang are anchored here. If you have any ill intentions, you don't need to wait until midnight. The 80,000 people on board are anchored here."
The navy will arrive in Jian'an!"
"In addition, there are also 50,000 soldiers in Shouchun City coming down from Hefei and starting to rush. They can reach here in less than five days!"
"Oh, by the way, the 300,000 troops in the Qingxu area have nothing to do now. If you want, they can come to Jiangdong at any time!"
"You know, the geographical location of Qingxu Land is now much better than that of Jiangdong, so you don't have any worries at all!"
"So...are you sure you want to leave me waiting here?"
Looking at Jia Ji's shameless look, Xi Yu smiled and shook his head.
Zhang Zhao knew little about Qingxu Navy, so he was unable to answer the question.
Sun Ce had heard from Lu Su about the power of these two armies, but he had never seen it with his own eyes, so he was a little arrogant.
But before he could speak, Lu Su, who had been paying attention to the topographic map of the sea area, couldn't help but stand up.
As the only person in Jiangdong who had seen the two naval forces, he had no other thoughts except fear and fear.
Therefore, it is extremely clear that this war must never be started!
Judging from Jiangdong's current situation, once a war breaks out, the entire Jiangdong will suffer a devastating blow if they are not careful.
The other side doesn't even need to dispatch its navy to end the battle in person. It just needs to surround all the water systems in the adjacent Jiangdong area and block passing merchant ships. Based on the lack of food alone, in less than a year, Jiangdong, who is in prison, will take the lead in taking the initiative on his own.
collapse.
How could he dare to have a direct conflict with Xi Yu when he understood this?
His back was soaked with sweat for a moment, and he spoke decisively: "What do you mean, Duke Sheng Guo? We have never thought of starting a war with you!"
"My lord, when I learned that you were coming to Jiangdong, I have been looking forward to it for a long time. I started preparing for today's banquet more than ten days ago. The whole country knew that my lord's younger sister was about to marry Duke Sheng Guo a month ago. I am very happy.
Must be awakened and encouraged.”
"There are many people who spontaneously bought red lanterns, just to congratulate the two of them and wish them a happy marriage for a hundred years. How can Jiangdong be malicious when such a grand event is about to come?"
"On the contrary, when you went south, you didn't see any sincerity. When you went south, you didn't forget to lead the army to the situation. You are full of malice!"
He was bent over, making it difficult to see his face, but his voice was low and urgent, very much like the tone of disbelief after being deceived.
Hearing this, Xi Yu glanced at Lu Su lightly, then raised the corners of his lips, looked at Sun Ce and said softly: "You say I'm not sincere? Then may I ask Bo Fu, where is his brother Sun Zhongmou now?"
"I am taking care of my mother at home. She has become increasingly unwell in recent years, and today she is inseparable from the doctor. After Zhong Mou welcomed your arrival, he rushed back to take care of her."
Sun Ce had already figured out this question, so he answered it perfectly and naturally.
Long before Xi Yu came, he had already discussed the words with Zhong Mou, just to prevent the other party from probing.
"Oh? Feeling unwell? In this spring season, your mother is actually sick? I don't know why she is sick?"
Xi Yu approached Sun Ce with some doubts. The other party immediately took a sip of wine to relieve his embarrassment, and then said calmly: "This doctor should be checking. I think the results will be available in the near future."
However, even if he pretended to be indifferent, he still couldn't escape Xi Yu's fiery eyes.
He controlled the subtle expressions on his face well, but the slight twitching of his nose and the subconscious dodge of his eyes clearly meant that he was not telling the truth.
"In this case, I suggest that Bo Fu should find another doctor. Mrs. Wu is a well-known loyal and honest woman in the world. She single-handedly raised the four legitimate sons of General Polu. She must not be ruined by such quack doctors."
"I happened to be a disciple of Hua Tuo and learned some Qi Huang techniques. I might as well go see the old lady. If she is really seriously ill, I might as well write to Hua Tuo in time and ask him to come here to have a look."
After saying that, he stood up, which made Sun Ce's heart skip a beat and he didn't know what to do.
"How come? Bo Fu hasn't left yet? Don't delay the old lady's condition!"
Seeing that the other party was sitting still, Xi Yu lowered his head and smiled speciously, which made Sun Ce extremely embarrassed.
Mother...
How can this be fixed now?
How could Xi Yu be unreasonable and act out of common sense? Wouldn't it be enough for ordinary people to end this and move on to the next topic?
Why should he hold on to her and not let go?
Not only do you have to ask, but you also have to go and see it yourself. Is it possible to see it?
All the secrets are revealed at first glance?
"This... this mother——"
"Okay, the old lady's illness is a big deal. How can I be allowed to wait here and talk about this and stagnate? We can wait until we see the old lady!"
After saying that, he stretched out his hand to pull Sun Ce to stand up, with a hint of blame in his words.
At this moment, the tense atmosphere previously tense due to Xi Yu and Jia Ji's words was broken up by Sun Ce's embarrassment and Xi Yu's persistence.
Suddenly, everything became easier.
"Mr. Sheng Guo, this matter cannot be rushed. Let's discuss it in a few days!"
Sun Ce didn't dare to get up, and there was a hint of bitterness on his face.
If her mother knew that she had cursed her at the banquet, the old lady would have to rip her skin off because of her character!
Being able to raise the four brothers, one can imagine the physical condition of the old lady.
On weekdays, he walks as fast as flying and is very lively. From time to time, he plays mahjong and fights with his friends, and his life is much happier than his son.
Speaking of mahjong and playing cards, they are both good leisure and entertainment products from Qingxu.
Since it was brought here by merchants, it has been deeply loved by the people.
On weekdays, women from high-ranking families like to gather around the table to play with these things. Ordinary people will also play with them to relax after their daily work or in their spare time.
However, even if they enjoy these recreational games, they cannot let Xi Yu see them.
Not on the premise that he also said that his mother was seriously ill.
Wouldn't this cost him his life?
"If you don't go today, when will you go?"
Xi Yu shook his head and said with a righteous look: "Bo Fu, that is your mother. She is seriously ill and bedridden now. It would be wrong for you not to fulfill your filial piety before she collapses. How can you stop me from going to see her?"
?”
"You know, you and I will be a family in a short time. Shang Xiang's mother is naturally my mother. How can I make sense without going to visit?"
"Bo Fu, you and I are of the same family, how can you see me being such an unfilial person?"
Sun Ce was dumbfounded by his righteous words.
Why has it risen to the level of filial piety or not?
He didn't want anyone to see his mother simply because he didn't want her to know that he cursed her, and he didn't want Xi Yu to know that he had lied to him!
If this really happened, wouldn't he just end up on both ends and offend everyone?
No! No way!
"But...but there are so many inconveniences on my mother's side, so it's really not appropriate to visit her today!"
Sun Ce, whose voice suddenly became sharper, felt very uneasy, but no matter how uneasy he was, he definitely couldn't ask Xi Yu to go see his mother!
"Since my uncle doesn't want me to visit, then forget it."
After saying that, Xi Yu sighed deeply, then patted Sun Ce on the shoulder and said quite cordially: "Let's talk about the topic just now, uncle, I am no less sincere in coming to Jiangdong than you are!
"
"I didn't bring those soldiers and horses with me intentionally, but... I have to be accompanied by someone no matter where I go. Even though I am very skilled, I don't show any panic at all when facing thousands of troops and horses."
"But as the Duke of Sheng, it's not too much to bring some bodyguards with you when traveling, right? I am the only Duke of Sheng in the world today!"
"Why?"
Sun Ce blinked, a little confused.
He is not used to being called so kindly all of a sudden. What should he do?
Also, you are the only Sheng Guogong today, am I not the only Wu Hou? Isn’t it because the official position is lower than you, the number of capable and righteous people under your command is fewer than yours, and the territory you belong to is poorer than you...
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After thinking about it, Sun Ce suddenly felt a little pitiful, and the way he looked at Xi Yu became very strange.
"What's going on here?"
Xi Yu glanced at Sun Ce without knowing why, then turned to look at everyone, and said with a smile: "It's just that even the only Duke Sheng Guo has things that are beyond my control."
"Just like the black and white cavalry, although they are the best soldiers in the world taught by me, they are not only good at riding, shooting and hunting, but also proficient in concealment, strategy, assassination..., but this does not mean that
They will be under my jurisdiction!"
"The black and white cavalry also have their own commanders who directly command them. To put it bluntly, except for the black and white cavalry that everyone around me has seen, the whereabouts of the other black and white cavalry are erratic, and even I don't know about them."
"It's just that... since they were trained by me, they are naturally only responsible for me. Wherever I am, they must be hiding somewhere."
"This is a rule that was set when the Black and White Cavalry was established. Even I can't change it. Another point is that since the Black and White Cavalry all serve me, as long as they don't die, I can't die and I won't die!
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"Bo Fu, are you still thinking about starting a war?"
"I...this, I——"
Sun Ce had a dark face, but no color on his lips.
He really wants to start a war, but does he dare?
He originally wanted to give Xi Yu a blow, but who would have thought that he was so frightened that he didn't dare to move.
Under such circumstances, it seems that there is only one choice he can make!
If he didn't know the reputation of the Black and White Cavalry, then his life would be in vain.
In the battle of Jizhou in the north, it was the Black Cavalry who assassinated countless soldiers and horses of Yuan Shu, and it was the Black Cavalry who killed Yuan Shu's general Ji Ling. If it weren't for the Black Cavalry, I don't know when the Jizhou station that year would have ended. (
Chapter completed!