On that day, Sun Jian led an army of 50,000 to the north of Luoyang. During the attack, he suffered over 10,000 casualties at the gates of Xin'an City. There were about 10,000 soldiers from Jingzhou belonging to Yuan Shu in the army. In other words, Sun Jian now only had more than 20,000 soldiers who were truly his direct descendants.
people.
To be honest, this small amount of troops is not enough to rely on. Gai Jun, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Dong Zhuo, even Han Sui, Liu Yu, any leader can gather a hundred thousand people without waving his hand.
Sun Jian thought he was weak, so he set his sights on Dong Jun's surrender in Dagu Pass.
In the battle of Liang County, Sun Jian first defeated Hu Zhen, Lu Bu, and then Xu Rong, capturing thousands of enemies. He personally defeated Dong Zhuo outside the Dagu Pass and captured more than 10,000 enemies. The total was over 20,000. Excluding the injured, there were not a few capable warriors.
There are 5,000 people, many of whom are knights. These people are from the frontier army. They are brave and experienced. It may be unrealistic to send them to fight against their late master Dong Zhuo, but there is no mental obstacle for them to fight against Guandong.
This was a valuable asset. Yuan Shu repeatedly tried to annex Dong Jun and surrender his troops, but Sun Jian cleverly resolved them all.
Now, it was finally time to recruit them. Sun Jian ordered the generals Cheng Pu and Han Dang of Youzhou Province, his nephew Sun Bi, and his wife's brother Wu Jing to lead them.
Sun Jian believed that with the skill of the frontier troops in fighting and his own ability to lead troops, with a little bit of training, he would be able to achieve success.
After a little reorganization of the army, the army left Dagu Pass and marched southward to Luyang County, Nanyang County.
Two days before Sun's army set out, Yuan Shu personally led 20,000 cavalry out of Wancheng, leaving Liu Xian behind. Kuai Liang, who was engaged in literature, stayed behind. Later, the general Shi Yanghong was in charge of Kuai Yue. Cai Mao, the governor of Cangwu, and Qiao Rui, the general of the army,
, Ji Ling, school captain Li Feng, Lejiu, Chen Ji, Gongsun Zan's general Fan Fang and others accompanied him.
Luyang County is located in the northernmost section of Nanyang, sandwiched between Daguguan and Wancheng. The distance between the two is about the same, but the former has to walk through mountain roads, while the latter is in a basin and has a well-developed water network. Therefore, Yuan Shu arrived in Luyang earlier than Sun Jian.
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Although there were messengers constantly sending back information about Sun Jun, Yuan Shu was still accustomed to standing in the north of Luyang City, staring at Mount Lu, expecting Sun Jun's figure.
A few days ago, Zhang Xun sent back a letter that Cao Cao's envoy Ren Jun had said in an attempt to seduce Sun Jian. Yuan Shu was shocked and broke into a cold sweat after reading it.
It is no exaggeration to say that Sun Jian was his support against Yuan Shao. Not only was he very powerful in using troops, but he also maintained the bond between himself and Tao Qian of Xuzhou. If Sun Jian went to him and he would be with Shao, he would not be defeated immediately, and it would be difficult for him to win again.
If he advances even an inch, he will completely lose the qualification to compete with Yuan Shao for the world.
Fortunately, Sun Jian was unmoved and stood firmly on his side.
"There are two reasons for this. Wentai will not be tempted this time, and there is no guarantee that he will not be tempted next time. Should we consider giving Wentai several counties and the power to serve the country..." Yuan Shu stood at the top of the city and looked at the green mountains in the distance.
He thought silently in his heart. He never doubted whether Yuzhou could be recovered. He and Sun Jian joined forces, which Cao Cao could not resist. Unless Yuan Shao abandoned Jizhou and went south in person, or Gai Jun suddenly intervened, the probability of the two situations happening was infinitely close to
Zero. The question he is considering now is how to tie Sun Jian firmly to his chariot.
"Degui, where is the literary platform?" Yuan Shu came to his senses and asked Cai Mao next to him. Yuan Shu spent more than a decade of leisurely life in Nanyang, the southern capital of the Han Dynasty. He was obviously fatter, but he was still a handsome middle-aged guy, no less handsome.
Yuan Shao and Cai Mao were beside him, dim and dull, like passers-by.
Cai Hao turned his head and asked the attendant in a low voice, and immediately replied: "If nothing unexpected happens, we can arrive at noon the day after tomorrow."
Yuan Shu nodded, looked solemnly, and asked: "What's the situation in Yuzhou?"
Cai Mao married his sister to Yuan Shu and successfully became his brother-in-law. However, he was friendly with Cao Cao, who invaded Yuzhou. In popular terms, he was called a friend of Zongjiao, and in more popular terms, he was called Fa Xiao. It was quite inappropriate for him to answer.
.Quietly looking at Kuai Yue during the treatment, Kuai Yue replied: "Today in Yuzhou, only Runan County is still in our hands. Runan Governor Xu (璆) Meng Yu has always regarded himself as a courtier, and he has nothing to do with us.
He kept a distance, but he also insisted on not recognizing Zhou Zhe's name as governor. Now that Runan has Cao Cao of Yingchuan in the west and the Zhou brothers in the east, Xu Mengyu is under great pressure."
Chief Shi Yang Hong frowned and said: "Runan accounts for half of Yuzhou, has a large population, fertile land, and is the wealth center of the Central Plains. Sir, would it be more appropriate for our people to replace this position?"
Cai Mao's eyes flickered slightly and he agreed: "What Yang Changshi said makes sense. With Runan's financial resources, if it were controlled by our own people, we would never be as passive as we are now. Please think of it." Cai Mao's current title
He is the prefect of Jiaozhou Cangwu, let alone a remote leader, even a real leader. Cai Mao does not look down on that barbaric land. Runan is different. Its wealth is so rich that hundreds of counties in the world cannot compare with it.
With his special relationship with Yuan Shu, he might not have a chance to fight for it.
"Runan, Runan... Xu Mengyu is indeed no longer suitable to serve as the governor of Runan County..." Yuan Shu murmured to himself. Unfortunately, Cai Hao's inner calculation failed. Yuan Shu planned to hand over Runan to Sun Jian to win his heart.
After making up his mind, Yuan Shu sighed and said: "It's a pity that Xu Mengyu, a famous scholar of his generation, can't be used by an orphan. It's a pity..."
"..." Cai Hao was very curious about whether Yuan Shu had anyone in his heart, so he resisted asking. His sister also came to Luyang this time, and he decided to let his sister blow his pillow. Before the marriage, Cai Hao learned that Yuan Shu liked women.
When a man had great ambitions, he asked his sister to read history books and talk about world affairs. This move won Yuan Shu's love and favor. Yuan Shu was more likely to listen to what she said.
Yuan Shu was eagerly awaiting Sun Jian's arrival in Luyang, but he didn't want to wait for his son Sun Ce to arrive first...
When Yuan Shu fled to Luoyang, he was trapped in Luyang for more than half a year because he could not support Zhang Zi, the prefect of Nanyang. The Yuan family in Runan was famous for its luxury. This was not a shortcoming. On the contrary, it was often praised by outsiders for its sound management. Yuan Shu had been influenced by it since he was a child, and he liked it.
With gorgeous robes, magnificent carriages and horses, and a splendid home, even if he is down and out, he will not change his habits. There is a residence in Luyang City that occupies a large area, has green tiles and white walls, and is luxuriously decorated. It was here that Yuan Shu met Sun Ce
, Zhou Yu.
The Yuan family in Runan has excellent genes, and Yuan Shu is no exception. He has always been quite confident in his appearance. However, when he saw the handsome Sun Ce and Zhou Yu, he couldn't help but sigh. With such earth-shattering beauty,
He has lived in Kyoto for decades and has seen as many people as stars, but only a few of them.
Yuan Shu fell in love with the two of them more and more, and said: "Haha... If I had a son like Bo Fu, why would I hate him after his death? Sun Yuzhou is really a very lucky person." Yuan Shu usually called Sun Jian Sun Wentai,
However, according to the tradition of the Han Dynasty, it is rude to call his father by his first name, and it is also rude to call his father by his first name in front of his son. Therefore, Yuan Shu addressed Sun Jian as an official. Yuan Shu's eyes then fell on Zhou Yu and asked: "By the way
, Bo Fu, this gentleman is..."
Sun Ce introduced with a smile: "This is Zhou Gongjin of Shu County, Lujiang. He is the grandson of Zhou Gong and the son of Zhou Luoyang." Zhou Gong is the former official of Yuan Shu's grandfather Yuan Tang, the Taiwei Zhou Jing, and Zhou Luoyang is the official of Zhou Yu's father Zhou Yi.
To Luoyang Order.
The Yuan family in Runan and the Zhou family in Lujiang have been friendly for generations. What's more, Yuan Shu knew Zhou Yu's father, Zhou Yi, and said: "It turns out he is the son of an old friend. In the past, I was very friendly with your father in Luoyang. I didn't want Brother Zhou to die in his prime. It's a pity."
.But I feel relieved when I see Gong Jin today. Gong Jin’s achievements in the future will definitely be better than Brother Zhou’s.”
"How dare you compare with your father?" Zhou Yu bowed solemnly.
"Gong Jin is too modest. Don't stand here, you two. Sit down, sit down quickly..." Yuan Shu called the two of them to sit down and said to Zhou Yu: "Gong Jin, I am writing to your uncle alone, and I am not allowed to respond. I haven't responded yet."
Explanation, my dear nephew, can you let me know?"
After Zhou Yu sat down, he said cheerfully and generously: "Young Yu lost his father. He took pity on his father, taught him by words and deeds, and treated him like his own son. He was afraid that no one would teach him after he left. If he did not control his words and deeds, he would be ashamed of his father, so he had to politely refuse the emperor's good intentions. Although Yu has not yet accomplished anything,
, but my eldest brother looks at me differently. I no longer have any worries in my father's heart. After taking care of the family affairs, I will come to accept my envoy."
"I've been looking forward to Brother Zhou for a long time. It would be great to have him as my support."
Sun Ce gave the shy maid a bright smile, which immediately made her feel dizzy. Sun Ce smiled slyly, took the silk scarf, and wiped the sweat from his face. The weather was hot, and he and Zhou Yu rode horses all the way, making them covered in sweat.
.Seeing Yuan Shu and Zhou Yu take a break from talking, he said, "Your Majesty, when will my father arrive?"
Yuan Shu smiled and said: "We will be there at noon tomorrow at the earliest."
"..."
Yuan Shu's calculation was accurate. As expected, Sun Jian's vanguard cavalry arrived at the north of Luyang City at noon the next day. Yuan Shu personally went ten miles out of the city to greet him, which could be said to have given Sun Jian enough face. Sun Jian dismounted and was about to greet Yuan Shu, but was suddenly startled because he saw
Standing next to Yuan Shu were two extremely beautiful young men, one of whom had a similar facial features to him, but was even more delicate.
Yuan Shu laughed loudly and said: "Is it possible that General Sun no longer recognizes his father and son?"
Although teenagers change very quickly and have not seen his son for two or three years, Sun Jian still recognized Sun Ce at a glance. After all, blood is thicker than water. The reason why he was dazed was because he was a little surprised. He had not seen it beforehand.
I didn't know my son was coming.
Sun Jian strode up to Sun Ce, clasped his son's relatively generous shoulders, looked up and down, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "Okay, okay... As a father, I have been looking forward to this day for a long time."
Sun Ce pulled Zhou Yu and said, "Father, this is the sworn brother Zhou Gongjin I mentioned to you."
Zhou Yu saluted solemnly and said: "I have met Sun Yuzhou."
Sun Jian helped him up and said with a smile: "You two have become sworn brothers to Jinlan. You are going to worship your mother. You don't want to see anyone outside. Just call me uncle. Bo Fu is like me and has a strong temperament. Gong Jin, as his sworn brother, you must
Always advise him."
"Otherwise, being strong has the advantage of being strong..." Zhou Yu then talked eloquently: "If you have a strong temperament, you will know loyalty and righteousness, then your mind will be strong, then you will have nothing to fear, and then things will succeed... If your uncle does this, he will defeat the Dong thief and conquer the world.
Praise. Gai Huqi is like this. He chases all the enemies on the side and dominates the northwest. Although the elder brother is fierce, his intelligence is unparalleled. The two complement each other and he is a superhuman hero."
Sun Ce was very happy when he heard Zhou Yu's words.