I am a sister-in-law in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 136 There is one thing that must be explained clearly

Guo Jia smiled awkwardly.

He wants to stay in Jiangdong.

Stay for at least another three to five months, but please ask Sun Ce to be nice to him, don't roast him on the fire, don't praise him when meeting everyone, and don't make enemies for him.

But it was hard to say this in front of Qiao Jingjing.

Guo Jia still looked embarrassed.

Qiao Er was surprised.

"Hey, Fengxiao, what difficulties do you still have? My sister has promised to send you back to Xudu the next day, so what difficulties do you still have? Could it be that you don't want to go back and have other tasks? You came to Jiangdong not only Is it to build a palace for His Majesty?"

When Qiao Er said this, he suddenly became more alert.

Qiao Er looked at Guo Jia warily, looking at him from head to toe.

"Tell me! Why are you so close to me and my sister?"

Look at Qiao Er's change, he is so alert.

As expected of someone who followed Sun Ce and became a minor official in Wu County.

Seeing Guo Jia being questioned.

Qiao Jingjing just put a smile on her face.

At some point, Guo Jia had nothing to say, so she just laughed and said to Qiao Er: "Second Young Master, you are serious! Mrs. Da Qiao, please don't take it seriously."

Qiao Jingjing suddenly stopped smiling.

She told Guo Jia the truth:

"Fengxiao, you can stay in Jiangdong peacefully! You can stay here as long as His Majesty's palace is under construction. You don't have to miss home, and you don't have to miss your wife, children, and children. Marquis Wu has made arrangements for you here.

As for Mr. Cao, what will he think of you?Will I still trust you as always?Wu Hou cannot guarantee this.

After all, people's hearts are complicated, and Guo Fengxiao, you are good at planning, you must understand this.

If after two or three years, Cao Gong still believes in your sincerity, Guo Fengxiao, we in Jiangdong will naturally no longer keep you. "

of course.

Two or three years later, Guo Jiadu has no use value, so why keep him?
After receiving accurate words from Qiao Jingjing, Guo Jia's face turned pale.

When Guo Jia left, A Luo followed him personally, sword in hand.

Let’s go back to the inn together.

In the inn, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi had just had a quarrel.

Cao Zhi has been very close to the talented and literati like Jiangdong recently. He spends his days talking about poems and songs, admiring the beautiful scenery, looking at the beauties and young wives of Wu County, walking around the streets, eating popular food and drinking spicy food.

Cao Pi said that it would be better to let Cao Zhi stay and supervise.

He wanted to go back to his father, fearing that his father's headache would not be able to withstand the torment of time.

Cao Zhi said that his second brother was lazy and did not take seriously the things arranged by his father.

Cao Zhi also stated the reason why he got involved with Jiang Dong.

"There are many outstanding people and talents in Jiangdong. Second brother, you have seen it too! It is of no benefit to us to be enemies with them. Why don't we follow the trend? If others give us a step, we will step down. At least we should be friendly on the surface and maintain this relationship for our father. .”

In fact, what Cao Zhi said makes sense.

But what Cao Pi wanted in his heart was to eliminate dissidents.

He must be the first to win in this battle between brothers.

Cao Pi believed that he was not Sun Ce, and he could not be as good to his brothers as Sun Ce was.

Moreover, Cao Pi's younger brother will not be as loyal as Sun Ce's two younger brothers to assist his eldest brother.

Cao Zhi's talent was often praised by his father, Cao Cao, and Cao Zhi even gathered some counselors around him, such as Yang Xiu.

They were eager to support Cao Zhi.

In this case, could Cao Pi give Cao Zhi a chance to get things done?

Will not.

Cao Pi was very determined. He made his intention clear to Cao Zhi: Cao Zhi was good at sociability and was very suitable to continue to mingle with the people of Jiangdong.

What about Cao Pi himself?He decided to leave.

If Sun Ce disagrees, he will run away, at least taking Hua Tuo with him.

Guo Jia and Cao Zhi were left to continue carrying out the tasks assigned by their father in Jiangdong.

Guo Jia didn't hear the specific content of the quarrel between Cao Pi and Cao Zhi.

Cao Pi saw Guo Jia coming back, accompanied by a beautiful maid.

such a scenario.

Cao Pi has become more determined in his decision.

At that time, Cao Pi and Zhang Liao lurked and left the inn overnight.

The two men sneaked into the hospital and kidnapped Hua Tuo.

A few people rode out of Wu County on fast horses, passed through Kuaiji, went north to Lujiang River, and returned to Xudu.

At night, Qiao Jingjing was still reading in front of the window, waiting for Sun Ce to take a bath.

The couple was planning to take a rest.

Zhou Tai came to report the news, saying that Cao Pi and Zhang Liao had escaped and had kidnapped Hua Tuo.

At that time, Guo Jia and Cao Zhi were still sleeping soundly at the inn.

Zhou Tai asked Sun Ce if he should pursue him?

Qiao Jingjing was reading that page, so don't pursue it.

Sun Ce wiped the water off his body, put on a soft satin dress, and said with a smile:
"This elder brother is really willing to let go of his younger brother and run away by himself?"

Sun Ce told Zhou Tai that if Cao Pi wanted to run away, he should let him run for a while.

"Guo Jia and Cao Zhi, do you know what to do? They are all under guard! Cao Cao's son will be served with delicious food and drinks. Guo Jia must guard his position. From tonight on, he is not allowed to see anyone else."

Zhou Tai took the order and left.

Qiao Jingjing said to Sun Ce:

"How come the heroic Cao Mengde couldn't escape this problem when it came to his sons!"

Sun Ce also agreed.

Brothers and sisters have always been respectful to each other, and harmony among brothers and sisters in a big family is the long-lasting way.

But there was still that time when Nuo Da's family fortune, the overwhelming power and wealth were passed on to whom?
Pass it on to the eldest son. If the eldest son is incompetent and the second eldest son is smart, he will inevitably become coveted.

What if the father prefers the second child, because the second child is good-looking, or because the second child's mother is favored, and he will always wrong the elder who is truly talented, knowledgeable and motivated?

No matter whether it is an ordinary family or a noble family, no one can avoid such troubles.

Sun Ce held Qiao Jingjing in his arms.

He is still wise.

There is only Qiao Jingjing beside him, and his son and daughter are all Qiao Jingjing's, so there is no need to be biased.Give her everything, no matter what.

Sun Ce suddenly discovered that he had unintentionally solved an eternal problem.

But there is one more thing.

"Da Qiao, there is one thing I must explain to you! I mean if, if I am no longer here one day..."

Qiao Jingjing suddenly turned her head and looked at Sun Ce in surprise.

Sun Ce held Qiao Jingjing's hand.

Watching the horror in her eyes turn into sadness.

Sun Ce smiled and said, "I'm talking about what if! Aren't we planning for a rainy day? If I am gone and A Shao is young, I will definitely let Zhongmou take over my place and sit in Jiangdong, govern Wu County and Kuaiji, and command the entire Sun family..."

Sun Ce saw Qiao Jingjing so blank.

The sadness in Qiao Jingjing's eyes had frozen.

Sun Ce knew that he scared her.

"I'm talking about what if! Today we are talking about Cao Cao's family, the disputes between his sons, and the death of Yuan Shao. The feud between their brothers, Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Yuan Shang, is a devastating disaster for the entire family. Da Qiao, you often communicate with When I talk about the past and the present, you are the one who understands best. I have to observe the lessons learned from others.

You and I are in our prime. There are still many things to do and many things that have not been done. There are still many good days that have not been lived and many blessings that have not been enjoyed.Da Qiao, I shouldn't have said such a decadent tone.

But I understand you, you are not the one to be confused.

Da Qiao, remember, if what I say comes true one day, take care of yourself and raise our daughter and son well.If Zhongmou sometimes doesn't do well, give him a try!He will listen to you.If you believe in Zhongmou, he will not treat you mother and son badly. "

Sun Ce continued like this.

Qiao Jingjing finally cried.

After all these years, in Lujiang City, Sun Ce broke through the army in Lujiang City. Qiao Jingjing had no choice but to follow Sun Ce and leave Lujiang. She was afraid that the future in Wu County would be dangerous, and she cried in fear.

Qiao Jingjing wiped the tears from her face.

Sun Ce just held Qiao Jingjing's hand and told her to promise him.

"It's my fault that I was young and didn't care for Ah Shao, but Ah Shao is my son after all. You raise him, and when he gets older, he will serve you and take care of you until you die. Da Qiao, I don't worry about anything else. real."

Sun Ce kept talking.

Qiao Jingjing stopped crying.

She didn't dare to reveal the secret that she and Sun Ce carefully guarded.

Qiao Jingjing wiped away her tears and threw herself into Sun Ce's arms.

Deliberately making fun of:
"Isn't it too early for you to prepare for a rainy day? It's just a thought! Don't worry, the situation you are thinking of will never happen."

Sun Ce smiled.

He stroked Qiao Jingjing's hair lovingly.

Three years ago, Sun Ce deliberately began to train his second brother Sun Quan, giving Sun Quan the opportunity to practice and rise to prominence, so that one day there would be a sudden change and he would be at a loss.

There are many brothers in the Sun family, including the two cousins ​​of the eldest uncle's family, Sun Ben and Sun Fu. It's hard to tell them. After all, they are separated by one layer, and they were deliberately destroyed by Cao Cao. It will be difficult to tell whether they are friends or enemies.

Not to mention the third uncle's family, Sun Hao's rebellious spirit had already shown its tail, but because of the family's face and friendship, Sun Ce did not punish Sun Hao severely and only left him in the cold in his hometown in Fuchun County.

There are only Zhongmou and his third uncle Bi in the family.

The third child is a loser, worse than his eldest brother. Sun Ce can only place his hope in the second child, Sun Quan.

Day two.

Sun Ce told Zhang Zhao and others about Cao Pi's escape overnight.

Zhang Zhao believed that without further delay, Jiangdong should send loyal counselors such as Hua Xin, Zhang Hong, etc. who had prepared in advance to go to Cao Cao's side.

Cao Cao is a strange person. He may kill Hua Tuo, but he will not embarrass Hua Xin and Zhang Hong.

Just like Cao Cao knew that Liu Bei was unreliable and that Liu Bei would definitely become his opponent if he got a chance one day, he would not kill Liu Bei.

So Hua Xin and Zhang Hong were ready to set off.

When the two great talents said goodbye to Sun Ce, Sun Ce said nothing else.

"Don't worry, you two. Your wives, children, and children will definitely die a good death. No one will be embarrassed. No matter what, I promised."

Even if Sun Ce didn't say such things, Zhang Hong and Hua Xin wouldn't be worried.

Everyone had agreed before that if Guo Jia and Cao Zhi were to stay in Jiangdong, they would go to Xudu alternately.

They were only thinking at the time, should they take their wives, children, and children with them?

They each went home and asked their wives, children, and children. They all said that the war in the north was so poor, with nothing to eat, nothing to wear, nothing to play with, and nothing to see. It would be hard to go there, so it would be better to stay in Jiangdong and be more stable. Wealthy.

Wait until Hua Xin and Zhang Hong stepped out of the gate of Wujun in a formal manner.

Sun Ce turned around and had already packed up the guys and men.

Anyone who knows Sun Ce's style will know that the eldest brother is going to fight again this time.

Sun Quan was still a little strange.

Sun Quan, Zhang Zhao, including Zhu Zhi, could not figure out his eldest brother. What was he thinking about?
Didn't he say that he would leave Cao Zhi and Guo Jia in Jiangdong and let Cao Pi escape back to the north?

Cao Cao must have been very angry with Cao Pi for abandoning his brothers.

Cao Cao's dear son stayed in Jiangdong, and saw Jiangdong prospering. Cao Cao's headache must have become more painful, and he might not be able to survive for a long time before he died of pain.

Sun Quan asked his eldest brother, what do you want to do with your troops this time?
Sun Ce looked at his second brother for a long time.

There were some things he couldn't say to his second brother Sun Quanming.

This younger brother doesn't necessarily need to fully understand his position.

The younger brother just needs to do what he should do.

Sun Ce just smiled softly, very tolerant and tolerant, not only to himself, but also to Sun Quan, and even to the chaos in the world.

"I'm going to take a few thousand soldiers and horses to the north."

This is what Sun Ce said.

Sun Quan thought for a while, but still couldn't understand.

Sun Quan just asked his eldest brother: "Have you discussed it with Zibu? Are Cheng Demou and Huang Gong subjugating Zhou Gongjin and others? Do you also agree with your sister-in-law?"

Sun Ce didn't tell Qiao Jingjing.

Last night, what he said to Qiao Jingjing made her very sad.

However, life must go on.

Every day he lives, there is always a day of achievement.

Jiangdong was a piece of land that he thought was very good before, but now that he looks at it, he feels helpless.

To the west is Liu Biao, a feudal enemy. Liu Biao only has a little bit of Jingzhou left, but he is barely surviving.In the north, Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao. Cao Cao obtained Yuan Shao's troops, but he was still entangled with Yuan Shao's sons.

Sun Ce pondered over and over again the situation in this triangle.

Liu Biao and he are at odds with each other, and I don't know how long he can survive, but Liu Biao may surrender to Cao Cao in advance.

If he finds an opportunity to attack Liu Biao again, and Liu Biao will defect to Cao Cao, then Cao Cao's power will become even stronger.

How could he resist Cao Cao's general move south?

Why didn't he take advantage of this moment, when Cao Cao's own son Cao Zhi was visiting Jiangdong, and lead thousands of elite soldiers to the north across the Lujiang River and Shouchun to Xudu?

Try Lao Cao's bottom line.

He would act according to the opportunity. If Lao Cao and Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Yuan Shang caused a mess, he would take advantage of it.

If Cao Cao was well-organized, he would just say that he led troops to help Cao Cao pacify the north.

Regarding this matter, Sun Ce thought about it several times. He did not discuss it with Qiao Jingjing and decided on his own.

Some things are already clear.

It will be the same if we continue to discuss it.

Cao Cao will eventually be at odds with Jiangdong.

In addition, within Jiangdong, the two cousins ​​Sun Ben and Sun Fu have such a close relationship with Cao Cao.

If the matter is brought up for discussion, everyone will have different opinions, and the decision will not be made for a long time, but the news will be leaked.

It's not as good as having soldiers with great speed.

Three years ago, the fire in Sun Ce's heart that wanted to rob Xu Du finally ignited again.

Until Sun Ce led his people to quickly send troops to leave Sun Quan, Zhu Zhi, Zhang Zhao and others to defend Wu Commandery.

Qiao Jingjing found out at the end.

Qiao Jingjing got on her horse, and the maid behind her held her twin daughters, and the group chased them out.

Chasing from Wujun to Kuaiji.

Until at the foot of Baihu Mountain in Kuaiji.

It was Sun Ce who heard from Zhou Tai that Mrs. Da Qiao was chasing after him.

Sun Ce deliberately stopped, allowing Qiao Jingjing to catch up.

This scene is somewhat like the scene in Lujiang City when Qiao Jingjing chased Sun Ce to see him off.

Qiao Jingjing still advised Sun Ce:

"You are now stable and mature. Is it because the more you think about it, the more unconvinced you become? Because Cao Pi ran away under your nose and took Hua Tuo with you?
Even if you still have the ability to gallop on the battlefield, enter and exit several times, and take the enemy's head in the chaos.

But in this world, there are arrogant rich second generations like Cao Pi.They relied on their father's reputation to act wildly on other people's territory. "

(End of this chapter)