In the chaotic battle between the two armies, the Wu army was defeated by Yuan's army because Sun Ce was seriously injured and unconscious.
Yuan Yao led his army and chased after the Wu army until they fled back to the south bank of the Yangtze River.
In the end, he was stopped by the Wu navy and could not cross the river. Only then did Yuan Yao give up and retreat back to Wan City.
In the tent of the Wu army.
"Doctor, how is my lord?”
When they saw the military doctor come out, the generals who had been waiting outside the tent for a long time hurriedly asked.
Facing the eager gazes of these generals, the military doctor shook his head helplessly and sighed.
"My lord's injuries are too serious. Please forgive me for my shallow medical skills and being unable to treat my lord.”
"What? You actually said that you can't save the lord? Then what's the use of having you?”
An agitated general shouted as he lifted the military doctor.
"My lord's injuries are too serious. I've indeed done my best, but I'm really helpless. General, there's nothing you can do even if you kill me.”
Facing the fiendish general, the military doctor explained in a trembling voice.
The general was still unwilling to give up and wanted to force the military doctor.
"Stop, don't make things difficult for the doctor. He really did his best.”
Zhou Yu, who had rushed over, shouted to stop the agitated generals.
"Doctor, according to the current situation, how long can the lord last?”
Zhou Yu stared at the military doctor with burning eyes.
"At most, no more than two days.”
The military doctor extended two fingers and said in a trembling voice.
Zhou Yu was silent.
Then, he instructed the generals not to leak this information.
Knowing that his good friend was about to pass away, Zhou Yu walked into Sun Ce's tent with a heavy heart.
Sun Ce, who was lying on the bed, heard someone coming over and opened his eyes with difficulty. When he saw that it was Zhou Yu, his eyes lit up again.
"Gongjin, I never thought that I, the mighty little tyrant of River East, would be in such a sorry state one day. It seems that I was too arrogant in the past and underestimated the heroes of the world.”
"But, I still can't accept this. How could I lose to that trash Yuan Yao?”
"He used to be just a playboy, and I grew up in the military camp. I fought with my father and killed countless enemies. How can he compare to me?”
"I really can't accept this. Gongjin, I know I can't take it anymore. I won't be able to take revenge on Yuan Yao in this life.”
"But, Gongjin, you must avenge me. I know that you are ten times more talented than me. After I die, you will take over the position of the Lord of Jiangdong.”
Sun Ce grabbed Zhou Yu's hand and said excitedly.
"Bofu, you have to rest in peace and don't be too agitated. Don't worry, I will definitely avenge you.”
"I, Zhou Yu, hereby swear that one day, I will behead that scoundrel Yuan Yao.”
Zhou Yu said firmly.
"Good, good. I knew you would avenge me.”
Sun Ce, who was lying on the sickbed, revealed a gratified expression.
With that, he took out a black box from the bedside.
"Gongjin, this is the seal of the ruler of Jiangdong. I'm giving it to you now. From now on, you're the new ruler of Jiangdong.”
Sun Ce struggled to pass the box to Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu quickly knelt on the ground and said with tears in his eyes," Bofu, although you and I are ministers in name, we are brothers. If you unfortunately pass away, I, Zhou Yu, will definitely continue to be loyal to the Sun family. I will never have any second thoughts."”
"I will definitely not accept this seal. If you continue to force me, I can only commit suicide to show my loyalty.”
After Zhou Yu finished speaking, he pulled out his sword and pretended to wipe it against his neck.
Seeing this, Sun Ce also cried." I know you are loyal to my Sun family, Gongjin. But if you don't come out and assume the position of the Lord of Jiangdong, who else can take on this heavy responsibility? Do you want me to give this hard-earned foundation to that dog thief Yuan Yao for nothing?"”
"Bofu, Second Young Master Zhongmou has always been calm and can take on great responsibilities. The position of Lord of River East is most suitable for him.”
"If Young Master Zhongmou becomes the ruler of River East, I will definitely be loyal to him as well.”
Zhou Yu hurriedly recommended the candidate he had already chosen to Sun Ce.
"But Zhongmou is only 17 years old. He doesn't usually have any achievements. How can he convince the masses as the ruler of Jiangdong?”
"And even if he becomes the ruler of River East, I'm afraid he won't be a match for that dog thief Yuan Yao. My River East foundation will be destroyed sooner or later.”
Sun Ce was still doubtful.
"Bofu, Yuan Yao is powerful now. We shouldn't fight with him for the time being. As long as we can defend the Yangtze River defense line, we can protect Jiangdong.”
"Yuan Yao doesn't have a powerful navy, so he won't attack us for the time being. This way, he can give us some time to catch our breath.”
"As long as Zhongmou can cultivate his internal politics and receive strong reinforcements from the outside, not only can Jiangdong be preserved, but it is also unknown if we can defeat Yuan Yao and go north to the Central Plains.”
Zhou Yu continued to persuade.
"Alright then. Brother Quan has always been calm and steady, so it's not a bad idea to let him be the leader of the sect. In the future, with your assistance, he might be able to defeat Yuan Yao and march north into the Central Plains.”
After the two of them discussed the candidate for the throne, they immediately sent people to bring Sun Quan and Zhang Zhao over from Wu County, preparing to entrust them to their parents.
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