Chapter 2373 Under Desire

It is relatively easy to do something you like.

Is it wrong to like something?

In the same way, is it wrong to not like something?

This is what Sun Quan thought. Is this wrong?

Everyone has desires, things they like, and things they want, but not all the things underlying their desires can be placed openly on the table...

More often than not, it's like the situation in front of you.

Under the desk are a bunch of lowered heads and raised buttocks.

Sun Quan felt that what he was facing was not individual people, but piles of graves.

The black crown stands in front of the black round hips, like a tombstone standing in front of a grave.

Under these graves, buried, or about to be buried, are the flesh, blood and soul of the Sun family.

Although Sun Quan was sitting in a high position, he felt like he was surrounded by these "graves", dragging him into the darkness and burying him until he could not see the light of day.

Noisy sounds come and go...

"My lord, think twice!" 』

"My lord, you must not do this!" 』

"My lord, please take back your life!" 』

"What my lord is doing is nothing more than wasting money and wasting money on Jiangdong!" 』

"..."

Some were old, some were deep, or some were sharp voices, chaotic and overlapping, like waves, slapping on the steps in front of Sun Quan and hitting the table in front of Sun Quan.

Sun Quan touched the table. On the desk, with black paint as the base and red paint as the pattern, a seal character "Sun" is outlined.

The lettering is like blood.

It took three generations of the Sun family to carve the word "Sun" in Jiangdong.

Sun Jian risked his life in his early years and became the governor of Changsha. However, at that time, Changsha was located in a remote area with many powerful people and mountains. It was a difficult dungeon. The area that Sun Jian could control was not large. Even now, Sun Quan was unable to fully control Changsha County, and there were still some counties that were only nominally subordinated.

The iron-clad county town and the flowing flag.

In Sun Ce's time, it was even more difficult.

The Eastern Han Dynasty was an era of guarding family status. The Sun family came from a poor family. In the eyes of these powerful nobles, they were untouchables in the countryside. So when Sun Ce smiled and handed cigarettes to these powerful people, these powerful people gave Sun Ce a big mouth and violent words. The angry Sun Ce raised his knife and dropped it, causing many heads to fall to the ground.

This is Sun Ce's attitude. If you hit me in the face, I will kill you.

Sun Ce relied on force to take control of Jiangdong. The butcher's knife flashed, killing heads and annihilating the clan!

Sun Ce was happy.

The Jiangdong nobles were unhappy, but due to Sun Ce's power, these powerful men temporarily bowed their heads, but their little moves would not stop.

Sun Ce was subsequently assassinated.

As soon as the eldest son of the Sun family died, the foundation of the Sun family was immediately shaken to the ground and was in danger.

And this was the situation Sun Quan faced at that time.

The Jiangdong he took over was not a fortune, but a huge hot potato, and this potato had a mouth full of fangs. If he was not careful, his hand would be bitten off, his flesh swallowed, and his life would be lost.

Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao, Mrs. Wu and others saw the huge risks involved. Everyone was extremely nervous and did not even have time to weigh and consider. There was no time to carefully consider and slowly screen, so they could only recommend Sun Quan immediately. Go up the steps and in front of the throne.

A huge crater always has to be shoved down by someone.

As for what will happen to Sun Quan's chrysanthemum, or whether it will be an accident, not many people care.

Sun Quan wasn't even left with much time to cry and grieve, or to think about whether his chrysanthemum was up to the task.

To be fair, when you ascend the throne as the king of a country, if you really have any dazzling achievements and strong confidence, then when you ascend to the position, there will definitely be a historian responsible for preaching. But unfortunately, when Sun Quan squatted on the crater , there was nothing worth writing about. Chen Shoudu could only write a paragraph dryly, just saying that Sun Quan had become a county magistrate before, and then promoted Maocai to participate in a battle.

Then it was gone.

What outstanding governance work has the county magistrate done during his time? What is the talent of the most talented people? Are there any special attacks during the battle? Obviously, there are none, or they are not worth mentioning at all.

Before Sun Ce died, he told Sun Quan, "Elevate talents and appoint them to the best of their ability to protect Jiangdong. I am not as good as you..."

What does this sentence mean?

It sounds like Sun Ce's admiration for Sun Quan, but in fact, it is not. At the last moment of his life, Sun Ce applied some oil and powder to Sun Quan, and told everyone that Sun Quan still had some abilities, that he was not a bastard or a fool, and that he was not randomly selected by the Sun family to fool everyone. Sun Ce was trying to comfort Sun Quan in a subtle way, telling him to relax, as long as he could "protect Jiangdong", there was no need to put too much pressure on him.

Brother, I know how important you are, so don’t worry about the hatred of the Sun family. Forget it, if you can preserve the Sun family’s inheritance, you are considered capable...

After Sun Ce finished speaking, he died.

Sun Quan, who had just ascended the throne, stared and could only compromise.

Even if Sun Quan doesn't like to do this, he can only do this.

Try to survive first, then talk about other things.

Sun Quan adopted a different policy than Sun Ce. He reconciled with the powerful noble clans, gave a large number of official positions to their children, and adopted policies that were quite beneficial to the noble families, namely the hereditary military leadership system and the land occupation and guest system. The former allowed private armed forces to be legal After inheritance, the latter directly exempted the wealthy landowners from corvee service and taxes.

The Jiangdong nobles celebrated with their crowns and bowed at Sun Quan's feet, shouting that the lord is wise!

These two policies brought huge benefits to the Sun regime in the early stage. Powerful nobles actively participated in the construction of Jiangdong. If they had money and strength, Jiangdong immediately recovered from the chaos and prospered.

Just like when Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was in the early days of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the land of China was full of beacon fires. Urgent documents from all over the country flew in like snow flakes, almost submerging the Chongde Hall. The Yellow Turban soldiers were about to sweep across the country, and then the Han Dynasty Emperor Ling announced that the prison terms of the party would be lifted, and the scholars could serve as officials again. Not long after, the Yellow Turbans were defeated, and three hundred thousand people were beheaded. One head.

Similarly, with money, people, and food, Sun Quan seems to have directly upgraded from a dog to LV999, paralyzing and slaying dragons, and being covered in magical equipment.

The frequent rebellions of the past are gone.

Shanyue, who had been looting everywhere before, was no longer scary.

The wealthy and powerful noble families suddenly became brave. They went into battle together, plundering hundreds and thousands of people across mountains and rivers. It was like carrying a payment code with them, so they could make money wherever they went.

The crusade against Shanyue brought a large number of people to Jiangdong, and also brought the most direct increase in strength to Sun Quan. There were people in the fields and his military strength was gradually increasing.

But it is obvious that this policy is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst, because while Sun Quan is increasing his strength, the powerful Jiangdong gentry are also increasing, and they are increasing even more than Sun Quan!

As time goes by, the powerful and powerful clans occupy more and more positions. In the end, the only voices left speaking in the court are the voices of these powerful and powerful clans, and all interests will only flow in their favor. If we continue on this path, the final result will inevitably be that Sun Quan is like the Han Ling Emperor, being ignored and dying in frustration, with the word "spiritual" attached to him in the end.

"Sun Lingquan"?

Sun Quan gritted his teeth. He doesn't like this result and is not willing to accept it.

I can only be the great emperor in the future!

Emperor Sun! valley

In addition to the above reasons, there is also a more obscure factor. When a very outstanding talent appears in a family, it is tantamount to a "disaster" for those of the same generation in the family, as well as the minors in the family.

And for such a "disaster", Sun Quan had two, double yolk eggs, double happiness.

So Sun Quan wanted to prove himself.

Longing for, looking forward to not being a companion to "Double Yolk", no longer a gift to someone, but having my own last name, my own name, my own font size!

So Sun Quan wants to go on an expedition and "conquer personally"!

Then when Sun Quan said this decision, a group of Jiangdong ministers almost had a group leakage incident.

Bravery is something that runs in the blood of the Sun family, Sun Jian has it, Sun Ce has it, and even the third child, Sun Yi, loves Sun Ce deeply.

Sun Quan even sometimes envied Sun Yi, because Sun Yi could show off his bravery unscrupulously, while he could only wear dark clothes to tightly wrap his restless heart.

After being wrapped up for so long, I even feel that my heart has become twisted. When I see such high bulges in the graves, I want to beat them so hard that their assholes will fly all over the sky!

Sun Quan took a deep breath, then held it for three breaths, and then said slowly: "Now that Zang Xuangao of Mount Tai is the internal response, Qingzhou is just around the corner, why do you guys stop me?" 』

After a long period of communication, and with Zhu Zhi approaching step by step from the front, Zang Ba finally expressed his willingness to surrender to Sun Quan as an internal agent. As soon as Sun Quan's army arrived around Taishan County, he immediately "abandoned the dark and surrendered to the light" and surrendered to the city at home. .

Zhang Zhao said in a deep voice: "My lord, who is Zang Xuangao?" Just one or two letters may not be enough to be believed. In the past, Zang Xuangao had his father's precepts and served as a county jailer. He did not obey the eunuch's orders and was abhorred by the eunuch. He took the precepts to the prefecture. Zang Xuangao captured dozens of guests in the mountains and died in the East China Sea... Such people have no regard for the emperor, and they are also Without the king's law, he is a desperado! How can it be trusted? 』

Sun Quan waved his hand and said, "I know what Mr. Zhang said." It is true that Zang Xuangao fled, but there is one thing... In the past, Yanzhou rebelled, and both Xi and Hui rebelled. After Yanzhou was settled, the two fled to Zang Xuangao. The thief Cao ordered Zang Xuangao to send the two heads, but Xuangao refused..."

Sun Quan looked around. He seemed to be telling Zhang Zhao or others, "Zang Xuan Gao said, the reason for his establishment is not to seek glory for his own sake. Although the Cao thieves were later exempted from the crimes of Xi and Hui, However, Cao Cao wanted to fight with Yuan Benchu, so he had to tolerate it. Now that Yuan Benchu ​​has fallen, how can he allow Zang Xuan to rise again? 』

"Now Cao Cao's thieves want to invade and exploit Zang Xuangao, and want to take his son as a hostage and release his military power..."

Sun Quan smiled and said, "That's why we have a good opportunity!" Zang Xuangao sent people around the sea and landed here, hoping to join forces with Jiangdong for a great cause..."

"Everyone! But what else are there to worry about? 』

Everyone was silent.

What Sun Quan said is indeed true, and the inference is reasonable.

The reason why Cao Cao allowed Zang Ba to stay in Mount Tai was not because Cao Cao admired Zang Ba so much, but because he had never been able to put his hand under Zang Ba's belly.

At the beginning, Cao Cao was not strong enough, so he would not be the first target for someone like Zang Ba who was only willing to defend his territory and did not pose much of a threat. Instead, he would first deal with those who were more threatening, such as Tao Qian and Yuan Shu, and then not After a while, he met Yuan Shao head-on again. After defeating Yuan Shao, he faced off against the Hussars General. It can be said that for a long time, Cao Cao did not have the time or space to deal with Zang Ba.

After the Battle of Jingzhou, as the relationship between Fei Qian and Cao Cao was eased to a certain extent, when the external threat was reduced, the internal conflicts naturally became prominent...

You know, under Cao Cao's rule, there were not many generals with foreign surnames who had the power to command the army for a long time, and also had the power to govern the local area. In history, the reason why Zhang Babai became so famous was certainly due to Sun Shiwan's meritorious service, and Cao Cao was behind it. Due to the oppression here, Zhang Babai deliberately sent an incompatible partner to monitor each other, which also proved how serious Cao Cao's suspicion was.

The most interesting thing is that the hussar general Fei Qian went to Guanzhong to attack the powerful local families...

And it worked!

This is very fatal.

At present, both Cao Cao and Sun Quan are actually deeply troubled by local powerful and wealthy noble families. Especially Sun Quan. For Sun Quan, the Jiangdong nobles were like shackles that were always on his body and head. He was suffering almost every second, and he wanted to break them even in his dreams!

Sun Quan had been holding back, always looking forward and backward, and always hesitating. Didn't he just think that if he took action, it might lead to some adverse consequences?

And now, someone has succeeded.

If Yuan Benchu ​​was a role model in the past, then Fei Ziyuan is a role model in the world now!

So isn't it normal for Cao Cao to have his thoughts on Zang Ba now?

Then Sun Quan...

"Get the map!" ” Sun Quan shouted loudly, with high spirits.

On the map, based on the changes in the battle some time ago, the comparison of forces and the general layout of Sun Quan and Cao Cao have been outlined.

Sun Quan stood in front of the map, stretched out his hand and pointed on it, "Now Jingzhou Cao's army is using Jiangling as bait to decide on Jiangbei. The governor will not leave for a day, but Jingzhou Cao's army will not dare to move rashly!" 』

"On the middle road, Huang Gongfu approached Cao Jun's new city, and Cao Jun did not dare to leave lightly..."

"East Road..." When Sun Quan said this road, he paused slightly and clicked on the map with his hand, "Zhu Junli..."

To be honest, Sun Quan was not satisfied with Zhu Zhi's progress, very dissatisfied.

Under the feint attack of Zhou Yu and others, Zhu Zhi's progress on the east road was not ideal, and could even be said to be very slow. He fought in Xuzhou for a long time, only around Guangling, and did not even capture Xiapi. that is……

It’s hard to describe in one word.

Sun Quan took a breath, and then put on a smile. Now is not the time to settle accounts with Zhu Zhi, "Zhu Jun is on the east road, and he must be steady and steady... Only then will he have this great opportunity..."

"Tarzan!" Zang Xuangao! 』

"We have soldiers and food, we can attack when we advance, and we can defend when we retreat!" 』

"What's more, if Mount Tai is lifted, the inside and outside will be coordinated, and Xuzhou can be settled!" In this way, we can proceed along the river and go straight to Yanzhou and Yuzhou! Shake the foundation of Cao Cao, disrupt the foundation, and the Central Plains will inevitably be shaken! 』

"At that time, Cao's thieves will cut off all communication between the north and the south, and they will not be able to take care of both the east and the west. With the three-pronged advance, the Central Plains will be in our hands!" 』

"Rescue the emperor from the hands of thieves!" Help the country at this moment! 』

"Everyone! 』

"At that time, you will have accomplished the feat of eliminating the traitors and become good ministers of the Han Dynasty!" This battle and this achievement can determine the foundation for a hundred generations! Sing for the ages! 』

"At such a confidential moment, if someone could not be on the front line in person, and if Zang Xuangao had made a decision, wouldn't it be possible for letters to be exchanged and sent thousands of miles away? Wouldn't it be a pity if Zang Xuangao's mission was delayed due to this delay? ! 』

Sun Quan said a lot in one breath and looked around slowly, "Maybe... you are all great sages... If you want to represent someone in Xuzhou, you might as well nominate yourself..."

A huge pig heart was thrown on the table with a clang.

Zhang Zhao fell silent. Because Zhang Zhao himself is from Xuzhou, if Sun Quan can really capture Xuzhou, Zhang Zhao will definitely get very good benefits, so I tried to persuade him before, just because of his friendship with the Jiangdong nobles. It is obviously impossible for Zhang Zhao to risk his life to stop him...

Zhang Zhao is like this, and Zhang Hong is the same.

Who doesn't want to return to his hometown in fine clothes when he gets old? Even if it doesn't work out, it would be good to return to his hometown. Therefore, when Sun Quan really showed some hope of acquiring Xuzhou, the interest alliance between the Zhang family and the Jiangdong gentry broke down.

Sun Quan set his sights on Gu Yong.

Most of the Jiangdong gentry were headed by Wu County, and among Wu County, the four surnames of "Gu, Lu, Zhu, and Zhang" were most important. Strictly speaking, Zhu Zhi was not from Wujun, but from Danyang. However, he had served as the prefect of Wujun for a long time, so he became one of them. The real Zhu Huan from Wu County was originally from a poor family and his family was not prominent, so he followed Sun Quan. At the same time, Sun Quan also had a faint intention to let Zhu Huan replace Zhu Zhi's position.

Zhang Yun is older and tends to be academic. His ability is average. Among the four surnames in Wu County, he is the oldest, but has the lowest position. This is the reason. At the same time, Zhang Yun’s name is very important. Simply put, it is a hot search that was bought with money and pushed up. Although it looks like a millionaire V, the fans are actually zombie fans and like to cough. Pill, so...

As for Lu, he suffered a heavy setback before and has not yet recovered. Therefore, Lu Xun basically acts like a coward, neither actively proposing anything nor objecting to anything. It is a silent process of accumulating and recovering strength. middle.

So now if Gu Yong nods, the matter is basically done.

Gu Yong raised his eyes slightly, looked at Sun Quan for a moment, and then lowered his gaze, "My lord, if you really act on this theory, it will be wonderful... But there is one thing that Yong can't understand..."

Sun Quan said, "Speak!" 』

Gu Yong said warmly, "What if... Zang Xuangao pretends to surrender...?" 』