three kings

Chapter 359

Sorry for not updating for a few days.The final exam is over. In order to have a good year, I have to read every day until N night before I dare to sleep. I am so busy that I am sorry.I took the time to write a chapter.

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Jian'an ten years, January 26.

After four days of fleeing, Sun Ce finally arrived in Yangxian County. Along the way, there were countless ambushes and tens of thousands of chasing soldiers.Sun Cejun suffered heavy losses.

There were more than [-] elite soldiers before the breakout, but now there are only [-] left. Most of the sons of the Sun family also died heroically, leaving only Sun Quan and Sun Shao.

"My lord!" Chen Wu came to Sun Ce and said, "The front is Yangxian County. After passing this city, we have already arrived in Wu County. If this city has not been captured, we can rest in the city for a while. Some food and grass. We lost all the food we could, and the rest can only last about two days."

After hearing this, Sun Ce couldn't help but heaved a long sigh. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on his thin and haggard face. Compared with the heroic little overlord of Jiangdong in the past, Sun Ce's expression now has indifference and loneliness, except for his slightly dark eyes. His dark eyes were still shining with light.It's just that his eyes no longer had the arrogance that looked down on the world before, and the light in his eyes was full of understanding of the world and inexplicable sorrow.

He shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Have you noticed that since yesterday evening, we have not been attacked by the other party?"

Cheng Pu was bandaging Han Dang's wound at this time. Hearing this, he raised his head and said: "I also discovered this. A few days ago, the other party was chasing after our army all the time. After a day of harassment and killing, at least we have to fight Almost. However, since last night, they have never appeared again, and the calmness is terrifying."

Sun Quan also haggarded a lot, his strange appearance was more weathered, his robes were stained with blood, and his status as a golden branch and jade leaf was now a blood-stained war robe, covered in injuries. Fortunately, he is not a noble son who only knows how to enjoy himself Not paying attention to the injuries on his body, he analyzed quietly: "The other party has two possibilities for this move. First, because of some special things, they gave up chasing and encircling us." Speaking of this, He smiled bitterly, maybe even he himself didn't quite believe it.

He went on to say: "Secondly, their mission has been completed and they have been driven into their nets. All we have to do is perish. Therefore, there is no need for them to continue to increase casualties, as long as they close their nets at a specific time , then we will be wiped out. This is indeed the same as Sun Can's usual tactics, not to cause unnecessary casualties."

As soon as Sun Quan finished speaking, the surrounding area became silent.

I am afraid that at this moment they are all aware of the danger ahead.

Sun Ce said: "Unless Sun Can's foundation in the Central Plains is shaken, he will never let it go. Originally, we thought that by uniting with Cao Cao, Yuan Shao would make Sun Can jealous. I didn't expect Sun Can to trust Xun Yu so much, and put everything on the line." Hand it over to him, and ignore it. According to intelligence, Cao Cao just kept harassing Wancheng, and did not really launch an offensive against Wancheng. Also, because of Xu Huang's move into Qingzhou, Cao Cao Dare not let go to attack Yanjin. Xu Shu is now guarding Wancheng, and Xun Yu is also in command of Guandu in person. The Central Plains has not been affected by the flames of war, so the first point of the second brother is not true. The second point is exactly Sun Can’s Final goal."

Sun Quan was stunned when he heard the words. In fact, he also knew that Sun Can's purpose was the second point. The reason why he said one more thing was to let the soldiers have a glimmer of hope in their hearts, so that they would not even have the desire to survive.

However, when Sun Ce said this, he immediately broke all his painstaking efforts, and he couldn't help feeling a little doubtful in his heart. At this time, he remembered what Sun Ce said a few days ago, "Brother understands, and he has his own measure. Stop talking nonsense, you Execute it." There was a glimmer of hope in my heart, and I said happily: "Brother, don't you..."

Just after Sun Quan said five words, Sun Ce smiled, pointed to his mouth and shook his head slightly.Decades of brotherly love have created an extraordinary tacit understanding between the two brothers.He immediately understood what Sun Ce meant and kept silent, secretly happy in his heart.

A group of people came to the city of Yangxian County.

Chen Wu watched the city vigilantly, rode to the bottom of the city alone, and said loudly, "Where is Governor Gao?"

Yangxian County was originally managed by a prefect surnamed Gao, but that is already a thing of the past.Now this Yangxian county has already been taken by Sun Can's army, and the acting prefect in the city is none other than Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin, the naval commanders under Sun Can's command.

Zhou Yu appeared on the city wall alone, looking sadly at Sun Ce under the flag in the distance.Back then, he and Sun Ce were like-minded, they were both great young men with lofty aspirations and ambitions, and the two of them spent the most carefree time.However, now the soldiers are facing each other. It is really a trick of good fortune. He said loudly: "Zhou Yu in Lujiang, this city has already been occupied by our army. Gao Taishou is a prisoner in the street. Please inform the Lord Wu. Just say that an old friend invited him to come forward and talk."

Chen Wu looked sad, since Yangxian County was occupied by Sun Canjun, it was enough to prove that Sun Canjun did not give up chasing them, and that he had indeed made sufficient preparations to wait for them to enter the net.

He returned to Sun Ce's side and reported the situation to Sun Ce.

Sun Ce didn't show much surprise, all of this was within his expectation, he just responded lightly without saying a word.Seeing that Chen Wu's prophecy stopped, he asked curiously, "What else is there?"

Chen Wu said hesitantly: "There is one more thing, I don't know whether to say it or not."

Sun Ce smiled and said, "You and I have experienced life and death, and we have long been like brothers in love. What should we say?"

Chen Wu was touched and said: "The current guard of Yangxian County is Zhou Yu. He claims to be an old friend of the lord. Please come forward and talk to the lord, but I'm afraid the other party has another ambush."

After Sun Ce heard this, he laughed and said, "Gong Jin is so elegant, he is a rare man in the world, how could he act like a villain. I have known Gong Jin for a long time, and I only wish that Sun Can would take the lead, otherwise he would be our army's land and water Governor. The next time he asked me to go, it must be for personal reasons, not business, so it’s okay to go.”

After saying that, he ignored everyone and went to Yangxian County alone.

The city gate of Yangxian County was wide open. Zhou Yu rode out of the city alone, and saw Sun Ce walking slowly towards him alone.Zhou Yu sighed secretly. He knew that Sun Ce would come alone.If Dangdang only wanted to make contributions, it would indeed be a good place to work under Sun Ce's command, but if he wanted to unify the world, manage the territory, and make the people live and work in peace, it was beyond Sun Ce's capabilities.He is a wise master, but he feels that it is impossible to be a famous king.Therefore, between Sun Can and Sun Ce, he chose Sun Can who had no relationship with him.

Sun Ce also found Zhou Yu, and greeted happily, "Brother Yu is doing well!" His words were sincere and without any affectation.

Zhou Yu sighed slightly: "You and I have been separated for nearly ten years. I never expected to meet in this situation today. Brother Sun, listen to my brother Yu's persuasion, and lead the whole army to surrender the lord. The lord cherishes talents like fate, and will definitely let the past go. It will be of great benefit to your Sun family and the entire Jiangdong."

"Haha!" Sun Ce laughed loudly: "Gong Jin, don't joke. I, Sun Ce, am a handsome man. He died in battle without any fear. How can he be willing to be inferior to others? How can Brother Yu not know Ce's nature? I'm here today for my brother. It’s just a personal request, and it’s not worth talking about business, it’s good for both of you and me.”

Zhou Yu knew that there would be this answer, and he knew it, but he still couldn't help persuading him.He knew that if Sun Ce had fallen for it.For the sake of loyalty and righteousness, he could not disclose any information, so he had no choice but to persuade him to surrender.

What Sun Ce said was categorical, and it seemed that he would rather be broken than broken.

Zhou Yu couldn't speak to persuade again, so he could only hide the pain in his heart.He said sadly: "Brother Sun, just speak up if you have something to say, as long as it is not against the interests of the lord, Yu will try his best to do it."

Sun Ce laughed and said: "I have nothing to ask for in this life, even if I die in battle, I don't care about it. But the only person who can't worry about it is my mother. You and I are like brothers. Although we have different positions, the brotherhood has not changed. I, Sun Ce, never ask for help, I only hope that brother Yu can take care of me in the future, and Sun Ce would like to thank you."

Zhou Yu hurriedly helped Sun Ce up, saying: "The elder brother's mother is the younger brother's mother. It is only natural to do my best on behalf of the elder brother. I understand that elder brother Sun is worried that the lord will embarrass the Sun family. You can rest assured about this, the lord is arrogant and caresses the widowed , Do not bully the weak. My lord invaded Moling that day, and all my brothers and family were captured. My lord comforted them, and ordered them not to be disturbed. The relatives of all civil servants and generals were unharmed. My lord also announced publicly that as long as they do not cause trouble, I will definitely not embarrass them. The lord is truly a wise master that is rarely seen in a hundred generations."

Sun Ce smiled lightly, said nothing, then took his leave and left.

Zhou Yu looked at Sun Ce's disappearing figure with helplessness in his eyes. He knew that he would see him again soon, but what he would see at that time would only be a corpse.

When Sun Ce returned to the army camp, the whole army was in a state of death. Originally, they still had a glimmer of life, but what Sun Ce said made them all fall into despair at this moment, without any desire to fight.

Sun Ce smiled coldly, and roared loudly: "Is this Jiangdong boy? All of them are dead bodies, lifeless. No wonder the world laughs at me, Jiangdong boy, who is weak and deceitful."

All the soldiers were ashamed.

Sun Ce said: "Right now, our army is indeed in a desperate situation, but it is not dead. I have a way to break out of the encirclement, but you must fight to the death. Boys, do you believe me? If you believe, hold high Your weapons, follow me to break out of the encirclement."

(End of this chapter)