Qu 'a.
"Gongjin, there's news from Jiangbei that Yuan Shu has returned Guangling to Lu Bu.”
After Sun Ce received the news, he immediately called Zhou Yu over for a discussion.
"Hehe, has Yuan Gonglu's brain been enlightened? An idiot actually knew how to drive a tiger to swallow a wolf.”
Zhou Yu laughed when he heard this. His words could be said to be extremely mocking towards Yuan Shu.
"Aiya! You still have the mood to joke around at a time like this? That Lu Bu isn't easy to deal with.”
Sun Ce was an impatient person, but Zhou Yu was the exact opposite. No matter what happened, he would not panic. He was as calm as a mountain and was not shocked by any changes.
"Even you, the little tyrant of River East, are afraid?”
Sun Ce's performance in the battle with Liu Yao was fierce. He captured one of Liu Yao's generals alive and scared another to death. From then on, he had the title of Little Overlord.
"You're still teasing me? I'm a little tyrant, not a tyrant. That Lu Bu is like an animal, I can't beat him.”
When Sun Ce had followed Sun Jian to the Eighteen Paths of Punishing Dong, he had witnessed Lu Bu's skills at Tiger Cage Pass. He was not so arrogant as to treat Lu Bu as nothing.
Sun Ce had a bad temper, but he wasn't stupid.
"Hehe, he's just a boor. There's nothing to worry about.”
Zhou Yu said confidently.
"What plan do you have?"
Sun Ce was instantly energized. Zhou Yu had never disappointed him.
"Lu Bu's forces are limited, and we still have to guard against Cao Cao in the north. Guangling only has ten thousand soldiers, but we have more. Furthermore, with the natural moat, we don't need to be distracted by defense.
He, Lu Bu, was also a human. In the face of absolute strength, individual bravery was a joke!”
Zhou Yu didn't put Lu Bu in his eyes at all.
Liu Yao had died of illness, and his troops were led by Hua Xin. Now that Hua Xin had submitted to Sun Ce, the mountain cross-country people were hiding in the forest south of Kuaiji, so there was no need to consider them for the time being.
"Then don't we need to guard against Yuan Shu? Now, Yuan Shu and Lu Bu were in-laws.”
Sun Ce said hesitantly.
"Guard against who? You're the only general under Yuan Shu who can fight. Now that we've established our own Jiangdong, most of the generals under us have followed us.
Are you afraid of that Ji Ling? Is that the name?"
Zhou Yu asked.
"Hahaha! Gong Jin's words made sense. Yuan Shu had the military strength, but he did not have a general. A small Liu Bei with 30,000 troops dared to surround Shouchun, while Yuan Shu's 100,000 troops only dared to retreat and defend.
If Lu Bu hadn't ambushed Liu Bei, who knew when Yuan Shu would have been blocked.”
Sun Ce no longer had any concerns after hearing this.
"Then we'll take down Guangling first, then we'll plot against Yuan Shu's two prefectures. When I'm fully grown, I'll be able to conquer Jing State and take revenge for my father!”
Sun Jian had died at Liu Biao's hands. Now that Sun Ce had the ability, the thought of revenge in his heart became stronger.
"Bo Fu, don't worry. With me around, I will definitely help you get what you want.”
"Good! It's a deal!"
"Deal."
The two of them stood on the south bank of the Yangtze River and looked to the north at the same time. Their ambitions also expanded to the north.
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Shouchun County, Prince Shu Palace.
Yuan Yao was flipping through the intelligence reports in his hands. The various dukes had sent spies to the enemy's territory to gather information.
"Cao Cao has begun to prepare his army again. He should be planning to attack Zhang Xiu of Nanyang again, but this time, he still died.”
Yuan Yao no longer cared about the situation in the north. As long as Cao Cao didn't touch Xu Prefecture, Yuan Yao didn't care who Cao Cao attacked.
Nanyang was too far away, and there was Runan in between. Yuan Yao was temporarily out of his reach.
"Sun Ce, on the other hand, needs to be careful. This short-lived ghost really knows how to mess around.”
Sun Ce was indeed good at fighting. In a few years, he had taken down the four counties of River East. If this guy didn't die and joined forces with Zhou Yu, it would be hard to say what would happen to the Three Kingdoms.
Unfortunately, there were no ifs in history. Sun Ce massacred the aristocratic families in River East, but he died for no reason.
"Men, go and call Yan Xiang over.”
Yuan Yao ordered the eunuch serving him.
Not long after, Yan Xiang arrived at Yuan Yao's Eastern Palace.
"Your humble subject greets Your Highness."
"No need for formalities."
"I called you here this time because I want you to go to Jing state as an envoy.”
Yuan Yao said.
"Your Highness, please instruct me. I will not fail my mission.”
Yan Xiang was now Yuan Yao's brainless fan. After a few diplomatic missions, he was endlessly impressed by Yuan Yao's strategies.
"Sun Ce and Liu Biao had a grudge of killing his father. Now that Sun Ce has become powerful, he can completely pose a threat to Liu Biao.
Go to Jingzhou and persuade Liu Biao to attack Yuzhang County.
Yuzhang County was originally Liu Yao's territory. Sun Ce had just occupied it, and the people were not stable. Liu Biao would probably be moved.”
"I will remember it."
"When you go, bring more money and jewelry. If Liu Biao is unwilling to send troops, use a large sum of money to support Cai Mao, Zhang Yun, and Huang Zu. They will help you persuade Liu Biao.”
After all, Liu Biao was old and no longer had any ambitions. Yuan Yao added a layer of insurance.
"Your Highness, is there anything else you want to say?”
"Oh, that's all. Go."
Yuan Yao sent Yan Xiang away.
"Find some trouble for Sun Ce. Otherwise, relying on the long river and natural moat, this guy's life will be too comfortable.”
Yan Xiang had just left when the old man Yang Hong came knocking on his door again.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
"Alright, don't kneel here and there when you're old.”
Yuan Yao was still very sympathetic to the old man. Yuan Shu only had a few people who could do things. If any injuries happened, it would be quite difficult to catch them.
"This old minister thanks Your Highness, but etiquette cannot be abandoned.”
Yang Hong rejected Yuan Yao's good intentions.
"Alright, what's the matter?"
"Business planning."
"Oh? Tell me, how is it going?"
Yuan Yao instantly perked up. This was related to the financial problems of the Imperial Court. If this matter was successful, the Imperial Court would not be short of money in the future.
"The news of the abolition of the customs tax and the Shouchun city gate tax has already been released. Recently, the number of merchants in Shouchun has obviously increased.”
"Hahaha! Good! Well done!"
Yuan Yao was very satisfied.
"The commercial trade zone in Shouchun City has also been planned and construction will begin in a few days. Moreover, the city has also sent out the news of lowering the commercial tax.
I believe that the merchants in Shouchun will help us spread the news to all parts of the world.”
Yang Hong reported every single detail to Yuan Yao.
"Very good! However, he had to remember to keep an eye on the petty officials of the imperial court, especially the petty officials who would be responsible for collecting taxes in the future. He had to make sure that there was no corruption that would make a good thing a mess.
A dam of a thousand miles collapsed because of an ant nest. They had to be on guard! Once the money is returned, you will be severely punished!"
Eating and taking cards was a traditional virtue, but it had to be curbed in the early stages of the business. Otherwise, it would lose the credibility of the imperial court and Yuan Yao would suffer a loss. Merchants would also avoid it.
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