The Three Kingdoms Voyage

Chapter 142 Set Sail and Set Sail on the Willow Head on the Moon

"It's a ball?" Yu Fan and Shen Xuan were stunned, they looked at each other, they could see the strong suspicion in each other's eyes, Shen Xuan swallowed, opened his mouth, wanted to ask something, but didn't dare to ask.Yu Fan didn't care, he stroked his beard and thought for a while, "Is there anyone down there?"

What he meant, Sun Shao understood, since the earth is a ball, the most direct question is, if people can stand on the ball, how can people stand under the ball?Then everyone should have fallen.This question is very difficult to explain. From the fact that Yu Fan pondered for a moment before asking, it can be seen that this is the most unbelievable part of him.Did you tell him about gravity?That's not going to be clear for a while.

But Sun Shao had a way, took a citrus from the side, facing the rising sun: "Sir, please look, is there any dust on it?"

"Yes." Yu Fan nodded.Although the dust is very fine, it can't hide under the sun and can be seen clearly.

Sun Shao turned the citrus in his hand, pinched the top with his hand, asked Yu Fan to look down, pointed to the dust on the ball below and said, "Then why didn't the dust fall off?"

Yu Fan blinked, reached out to take the citrus, shook it for a long time, and then nodded: "That makes sense. It's just..." He smiled wryly: "The so-called one of the three talents, in the It's just a speck of dust on the ground, so depressing."

"Perhaps, even the earth itself is just a speck of dust." Sun Shao applied another dose of strong medicine, pointing to the surging river in front of him: "Perhaps the sun and the moon are just a drop of water among silver men. What counts?"

"Isn't that person powerless in front of the sky?" Shen Xuan interrupted silently, looking a little disconcerted.

"Not necessarily." Sun Shao shook his head and said confidently: "Although people cannot be free in the water like fish, they have intelligence. With these boats, we can not only sail across the river, but also cross the sea. In the future, we may be able to swim like a fish." Fly up to the sky like a bird, soaring in the wind. Xun Ziyun, the nature of a gentleman is not different, and he is good at falsehood in things, which is true."

"No wonder the general pays so much attention to the art of all kinds of crafts." Although Yu Fan looked at Sun Shaogao a little bit, his nature determined that he still did not forget to stab Sun Shao a few words.As soon as the words were out of my mouth, I felt a little regretful. Those in power are all arrogant, especially those with high intelligence. Sun Quan is called magnanimous.What's more, Sun Shao is a young man with a weak crown.He glanced at Sun Shao, just as Sun Shao was also looking at him, with a playful smile in his eyes, but no anger.

"Zhao Jianzi has a saying that Zhou Shezhi is not as good as Zhou Shezhi when he heard that all the gentlemen are the only ones. Mr. is honest, and I will ask him to remind him from time to time. It's just that I can't agree with this view of Mr., and I have to ask him for advice. Sincerely I think that Taoism and Taoism, Tao is the body, and art is for use. There is art without Tao, and art is a tree without roots. The relationship between skin and hair, sir, why should he focus on the way and forget the technique? Without an armillary sphere, wouldn't it be inconvenient for sir to observe the sky?"

Yu Fan smiled, but said nothing.Sun Shao's rebuttal to him was an academic discussion, not a temper tantrum, which was very against his temper.He knew about Ge Heng's armillary sphere, and he also knew that Ge Heng was Sun Shao's guest now, so he would inevitably have to rely on Ge Heng's skills in the future.He changed the subject and pointed to the clairvoyant on the desk: "Is this also Ge ​​Sizhen's craft?"

"Exactly." Sun Shao nodded, with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "He made it based on the principles he learned from a few words in the Mojing."

"Can Mozi's book be called a classic?" Yu Fan curled his lips, picked it up and looked outside, then swallowed the words behind him, his old face flushed, and regretted that he had spoken out just now.There are many Confucian classics, but there is no such truth mentioned in the Confucian classics. Although Sun Shao reminded him that this is the truth he learned from Mozi, and he has also read Mozi, but to be honest, he was just guessing. I can't find out what sentence said such a truth.

I have been arrogant for most of my life, seeing whoever killed whoever I saw, and today I showed my timidity in front of a younger generation.Yu Fan blushed.

Sun Quan frowned, put down the pen in his hand, and walked out of the study room full of copybooks. The early spring sun was not glaring, but it was warm on his body, making his aching body feel relaxed.From the narrow alley not far away, there was a clear laughter like a copper bell, which added a bit of vitality to the solemn Cheqi General's Mansion.

"Dahu is playing again?" Sun Quan's eyes showed a smile, and his voice became much gentler.

Gu Li replied softly: "Exactly. Listening to the voice, the two children of the Ling family should be there."

The smile on Sun Quan's face immediately became a little dim.In last year's battle, Ling Tong was accidentally killed and his morale was shattered. He was almost blackmailed by Cao Cao to take the hostage. Fortunately, he held on and was not intimidated by Cao Cao, otherwise he would not be so comfortable now.Ling Tong's death was a great blow to him. He brought Ling Tong's two sons, Ling Lie and Ling Feng, to the general's mansion and gave them to Mrs. Bu to raise them. Soon they became Duo's little followers.Dahu has recently become obsessed with war games, wearing the leather armor Sun Shao made for her every day, and rushing past the mansion with his younger brothers and sisters, awe-inspiring.

Thinking of Sun Shao, Sun Quan's psychology is very complicated. Under internal and external pressure this time, he asked Sun Shao to lead troops to conquer the pirate Su Chugao in the East China Sea. On the other hand, he was afraid that Sun Shao would make great contributions, and if he became stronger in the future, he would have unreasonable thoughts.Although he is not afraid of Sun Shao's ambitions now with his strength, but if he really wants to make a fuss, it is not what he wants to see after all, so what if he wins?How can I meet my brother in a hundred years?Could it be that, brother, your son wanted to rebel and I killed him?
"Can Fengxian win?"

Gu Li hesitated for a long time. He didn't know what aspect Sun Quan was referring to by winning, was it fighting or something else?Based on his understanding of Sun Quan, he prefers another, but he can't say that.

"General Henghai has few soldiers, so it is not easy to win."

"It's not certain." Sun Quan shook his head slowly, and looked at the mansion on the west side involuntarily. Although he couldn't see the small building in the backyard, he knew that the person he was thinking about day and night was In the next door, only thirty or fifty steps away from him, it was only a high wall, but this thirty or fifty steps away was something he would never be able to cross, and this high wall ruthlessly blocked his gaze. "Feng Xian has a legacy of his elder brother, and he is talented in using soldiers. From the last battle in Jiaozhou, it can be seen that he is a person who can win more with less. What kind of battle can that scholar Wei Jing fight? If he is so powerful, why wait until then? Feng first went to help, and then killed the headhunter king."

Sun Quan sneered and said nothing.In Bu Zhi's letter, Sun Shao's contribution was deliberately downplayed, but this could not be hidden from his eyes.He knew what kind of person Wei Jing was. He had been a captain at Yashan Pass for several years, and he had never won a big victory. This time, he made a sudden achievement this time, which could only be due to Sun Shao.But he was very satisfied. Sun Shao didn't take credit for it. He knew his situation and accepted the reality, which saved him a lot of trouble.For example, at Sun Kuang's funeral last time, if he jumped out to ask for credit, he would have to give him more troops to make him a real Henghai General, even though he was reluctant.Of course, now that Sun Shao has nearly 3000 people under his command, he can be regarded as a real Henghai general, but this was given to him on his own initiative, not what Sun Shao asked for himself, so the feeling is completely different.

Sun Quan was thinking wildly, walking aimlessly in the yard, enjoying the rare leisure.At this time, there was a whisper at the door, Sun Quan glanced at it, Gu Li hurried over, and after a while, he hurried over with a letter.Sun Quan was a little surprised, Gu Li was always steady, but today's pace was a little rushed.

"My lord, Mrs. Qiao's handwriting."

Sun Quan was stunned for a moment, his heart suddenly stopped, and then it started beating violently again, a rush of hot blood rushed to his head, he said in a squeaky voice, "Where... which Mrs. Qiao?"

Gu Li looked at Sun Quan who was losing his composure, and glanced to the west side.Sun Quan understood immediately, and snatched the letter from Gu Li anxiously, looking at the silky handwriting on it, he was a little lost for a while. For 19 years, he has written countless letters to Daqiao and sent countless gifts, but he has never received a single reply from Daqiao.He deliberately created many opportunities. He wanted to take a look at her, arrange a wedding for Sun Shao, and participate in Sun Shao's son's full moon wine. It was not so much for Sun Shao, his son, as it was for Daqiao, just for the sake of being able to reconcile her in a fair and honest manner. The bridge sits together.

It can be said that he achieved his goal, but he knew that everything was forced by the situation he created, and Daqiao himself was not willing. If it was not for Sun Shao, she would not meet him.

Suddenly receiving a letter written by Daqiao, for him, this is something that he could only imagine in his dreams before.

Sun Quan tremblingly untied the silk rope tied on the bamboo slips. Although he was very anxious, he untied the silk rope very carefully, then carefully put the silk rope away, put it in his arms, and held it with both hands. After picking up the bamboo slip, he took a deep breath, calmed down, and then opened the bamboo slip.

"The concubine Shen Qiao's family is waiting for you at Yinshi, and bowing again, bowing your head and bowing your head, it is a death penalty."

There were only 21 characters on the bamboo slips, except for the fixed expressions, there were actually only eleven characters, but this was enough to make Sun Quan's heart beat uncontrollably just after he had calmed down a little, his face was flushed, his mouth was dry Looking at Gu Li, he stammered and said, "This... is this true?"

It’s hard for Gu Li to answer. Since Sun Quan took office as Yangxian Chief, he has been Sun Quan’s close attendant. It can be said that in the entire Eastern Wu, he is the most caring and trustworthy person for Sun Quan. He has very clear thoughts about Sun Quan. Sun Quan wrote to He also arranged for Daqiao's letter to be delivered.However, this does not mean that he agrees with Sun Quan's approach. It is unethical to be tempted by his elder brother's widow, even if that is a concubine.

"This is Mrs. Qiao's handwriting, it can't be wrong."

"Oh, oh, oh." Sun Quan nodded repeatedly, holding the bamboo slips tightly with both hands, hugging his chest, bowing towards the invisible small building on the west side, closing his eyes and muttering to himself.Once the dream of many years came true, he became ecstatic in his thirties like a young man who just fell in love.

"My lord, should I reply with a message, or..."

"Respond to a message." Although Sun Quan was excited, he hadn't lost his mind yet.

On the head of willow branches on the moon, people make an appointment after dusk.At Yinshi, Sun Quan in micro-clothes took Gu Li alone, quietly walked out the side door, and stood under the small building of the bridge.There was no one in the yard, and it was quiet. A few wintersweet plants in the corner were in full bloom, and a faint fragrance permeated the yard, which naturally had a sweet feeling.A few stalks of green bamboo, which are sparse and sparse, never wither through the winter, are as green as new, and rustle when the breeze blows by.

"Chen Qiaoying pays homage to the Supreme."

"En." Sun Quan just nodded his head slightly, his expression was calm, but there was not a trace of emotional fluctuation.Although after several hours of suffering, he couldn't wait to see the bridge, but there was not even the slightest abnormality on his face.

"Please come with me, my lord." Qiaoying turned around and led Sun Quan upstairs.Sun Quan looked at everything around greedily. Although this small building was only a wall away from his general's mansion, and he had visited the front yard several times, it was the first time he had set foot in this small building.

"Kudden...Kudden..." The monotonous sound of footsteps was like the beating of Sun Quan's heart, clear to the ears.

A gauze door appeared in front of Sun Quan, and behind the gauze door was a vague figure.Sun Quan was suddenly disappointed. He looked at the gauze swaying in the wind, and felt an urge to draw his sword.

"Chenqie Qiaoshi, I respectfully welcome the Supreme Majesty, but if I fail to greet you far away, I will be punished with death."

The sound of the bridge was like a fluttering veil, with a sense of emptiness in the indifference, making one wonder if she would ride the wind away at any time.But to Sun Quan's ears, it was like hearing Lun's sound, and the slight unhappiness just now disappeared without a trace.

"How dare you work hard."

"Please have tea, Your Excellency." Daqiao bowed twice more, got up and sat down.Qiaoying offered tea to Sun Quan and stepped aside.Gu Li also retreated to a place where Sun Quan could not see him.In the small upstairs, it seemed that there were only the two of them left.The two were dull, each drinking tea, neither of them spoke first.

After a long while, Daqiao said softly: "It's been more than a year since I moved from Wu County to Jianye, and I have been taken care of by the Supreme Being. I am very grateful."

Sun Quan bowed his body to return the gift: "We are a family, so why be so alien."

"The number of people in the mansion is small, fortunately, thanks to God's blessing, I just had a baby, and Fengxian is about to go out again, so I feel very uneasy."

Sun Quan was silent, he wanted to say why his sister-in-law was uneasy, but he couldn't say anything when the name came to his lips, so he could only remain silent.

"Before Feng Xian went to war, he occasionally mentioned that pirates in the East China Sea were rampant, blocking commercial routes and affecting business. He wanted to serve the Supreme, but he was afraid of being suspicious. Although he led the army, he didn't know whether he should do his best. I don't know how Regarding military affairs, I also know that there is no reason for victory if there are few soldiers and few generals in the first place. If there is such doubt and fear, I am afraid that it is not a good thing for public or private, so I am very worried."

Sun Quan was a little upset. After a long time, you invited me here because of Sun Shao's business.However, I arranged for the small number of soldiers, and you will feel at ease if you give him more strength, but how can I sleep?Don't dare try your best?Even if he tried his best, he might not be able to win. Wouldn't it be a dead end if he didn't try his best?You think I want him to go, but I have no choice but to send him out.Of course it's good to win, but it's a good thing to lose.

Sun Quan gritted his teeth and did not speak, a kind of jealousy distorted his face.

Daqiao seemed to have sensed Sun Quan's murderous intent, and his voice became colder: "My concubine was unlucky, she was displaced when she was young, her parents died early, and she entered the Sun's family. My own birth is no different from my own birth. If something unexpected happens to Fengxian, there is no reason for me to live alone."

Sun Quan's heart was sour, but he couldn't bear to see Daqiao sad. He hesitated, and forced a smile: "Sister-in-law, don't worry. Although Fengxian's military strength is slightly insufficient, he is talented in military affairs, and he will definitely be able to chase death and chase north." As for not daring to try our best, I was really worried too much. As the saying goes, a brother who fights a tiger is a father and son soldier. Although Fengxian and I are uncles and nephews, they are no different from father and son. What is the difference between father and son Worried? Sister-in-law, please don’t worry, I will write a letter to him, let him do his best, and don’t worry about those gossips and clichés. When I’m done, I can add an official title to him, and comfort my brother’s soul in heaven.”

"In this way, I will feel at ease." Daqiao said quietly: "Thank you for your kindness all the time. I am so grateful that I can't repay you. I can only urge Feng Xian to serve my family and country, so that I can repay you."

Sun Quan's heart warmed up. Although he knew that Da Qiao still thought of Sun Shao, he felt very relieved to mention him, even if he turned a corner.He bowed again to return the gift: "Thank you sister-in-law for her discipline and dedication to make me a talent first, which has made me another pillar of talent. Quan is very grateful."

"Alas..." Daqiao sighed: "This is all I can do. Your Majesty, please go slowly, forgive me, I can't send you far away."

After finishing speaking, Daqiao bowed to the ground, got up and drifted away.Sun Quan was a little surprised, he didn't have time to persuade him to stay, so he sat there for a moment, then went downstairs disconsolately.Back in the mansion, the more I thought about it, the more irritable I became. After waiting for a long time, even the official business was delayed, just a few words?He was very angry, but when he thought of Daqiao's blurry but very real figure, and his indifferent voice without fireworks, he couldn't get angry, but was a little happy.He recalled every sentence of Daqiao, and suddenly his heart moved. When she said the last sentence, there seemed to be something wrong in her tone. "What a concubine can do is limited to this", is it limited to this?This...why does this feel a bit beyond words?Especially that sigh, always made me feel like there was some inexplicable resentment.

Sun Quan sat up suddenly, his eyes flickering.

At the end of the first lunar month, Sun Shao arrived in Haiyan and met Lu Fan, General Pingnan.Lu Fan was probably in his fifties, dressed extravagantly, with a serious expression, behind him were 50 hulking personal guards standing with swords on their backs, and several staff members were also expressionless, which was daunting. He deserved to be the most famous cold-faced general in Jiangdong.Sun Shao had never dealt with him before, but from Lu Xun's unnatural respect when he mentioned him several times, he knew that this guy of medium build in front of him was definitely a capable person, otherwise Lu Xun, a very realistic person, would not be so polite to him .

Lu Fan is indeed a powerful faction.He had taken refuge in Sun Ce when Sun Ce started the incident. At that time, he and Sun He were Sun Ce's most trusted confidantes. They were not only treated as subordinates, but as relatives, and let him take charge of the financial power.Sun Quan's Yangxian was often insufficient for a long time. Every time he asked Lu Fan for money in private, Lu Fan ruthlessly reported it to Sun Ce. For this reason, Sun Quan was criticized by Sun Ce, and later he dared not speak to Lu Fan. , Turned to the meritorious Cao Zhou Gu for help.Zhou Gu helps him pass the test every time.Zhou Gu thought he had a plan at the time, especially when Sun Ce was assassinated and died and Sun Quan succeeded him, he felt that he had embraced the right thigh, and he once expressed his wisdom in front of Lu Fan.But no one came, Sun Quan finally promoted Lu Fan and deposed Zhou Gu.Zhou Gu was very depressed, and soon died of anger.

You can say that this is Sun Quan's strategy and posturing, but it is undeniable that Lu Fan is very good.After the Chibi War, he paid homage to General Pi and led Pengze as the prefect. He took Pengze, Chaichai, and Liyang as Fengyi, and stationed Chaisang. He was an important figure on the Yangtze River defense line.

Because of this, Lu Fan was very arrogant, and ordinary people didn't think well of him. Although juniors like Lu Xun and Quan Cong were very popular recently, they couldn't shake his status.This time when Sun Quan sent him to lead the army to conquer the pirates, he thought that the veteran would go out and be the best of the two. Lu Fan also promised himself that, but he didn't expect to fight for a lifetime, but he stumbled in the East China Sea.First he was led by Su Chugui to circle in the sea, and then he used Sun Shao's trick to lure Su Chugui out by using merchant ships as bait. Unexpectedly, he failed to beat the snake, but was bitten by the snake instead. But he didn't even see a single hair on Su's thick legs.

So when facing Sun Shao, his mood was very complicated. He really wanted to show his prestige in front of this junior, but he always felt a little uneasy.Not only did Sun Shao come to replace him, but Sun Shao had just won a battle in the South China Sea. Although he was not the main force, it was his first battle, and he showed his talent faintly. When Sun Quan sent him, he knew that he could not Killed Su's thick legs?
However, wouldn't he appear even more incompetent?
So Lu Fan was in a difficult situation. He wanted to show his prestige in front of Sun Shao and give him a blow, but he felt that he lacked confidence.Go to meet Sun Shao, it seems too embarrassing, don't welcome, it's a bit rude.He thought for a long time and decided not to welcome him.In any case, he, General Pingnan, was half a rank higher than General Henghai.

Just when he was hesitating, Sun Shao had already strode up with Yu Fan and Shen Xuan.Before Sun Shao could speak, Yu Fan, a well-known hater, stabbed him with a smile on his face: "The general didn't finish fighting the pirates, or we would have come here in vain."

Lu Fan was dizzy with anger, his black face turned purple, and he retorted: "Don't worry, you, Yu Zhongxiang, have time to play."

Yu Fan didn't think it was ironic at all: "That's good, I think the general is full of ambition, and I thought you had wiped out the pirates."

(End of this chapter)