Just when Cao Ang was getting money and people, Sun Jian, who was far away in Wu County, looked irritable.
On that day, Sun Jian finished delivering the surrendered soldiers to Cao Ang, then took the letter and went straight to Wu Commandery.
At this time, Wu County had been occupied by Tao Qian and Liu Bei, and the entire county was stationed by troops sent by the Xuzhou Army.
When Sun Jian came to Wujun City, he was made things difficult by the soldiers who captured the city. It was not until Sun Jian took out the Wuhuan Hou Seal that he carried with him that he successfully met Tao Qian.
Although Tao Qian was evaluated as a dry bone in the grave, he was not without merit. Otherwise, he would not have built a family fortune.
When he saw Sun Jian coming, he naturally realized that the other party was here to beg Wu Commandery. After all, Sun Jian, the governor of Yangzhou, was appointed by the imperial court, and everyone in the world knew about it.
However, Tao Qian pretended not to know anything and directly greeted Sun Jian at the governor's mansion.
"I asked why the magpies kept chirping today. It turns out Brother Wentai is here!"
Sun Jian looked at Tao Qian who was smiling. He didn't want to get down to business. Instead, he said hello: "Brother Gongzu, you are welcome and well!"
After the two exchanged pleasantries, Tao Qian asked Sun Jian with a smile: "Brother Wentai, I heard that you have become the governor of Yangzhou, so this Wu County is also under your rule?"
"That's right." Sun Jian didn't know why Tao Qian said this, but he nodded anyway: "I came here today just to see if there are any remaining rebels from Yuan Shu in Wu County."
Tao Qian laughed loudly when he heard this: "Brother Wentai, you are worrying too much. With Xuande Gong and his two wise brothers here, these young people in Wu County will naturally be wiped out."
When Sun Jian heard this, he responded with a smile: "That's very good, but I don't know how many surrendered soldiers Brother Gongzu has collected. The young general asked me to hand over all the surrendered soldiers to him."
"I myself also came to Brother Gongzu to deliver a message to you after I sent the surrendered soldiers from Guangji County to Shouchun."
Tao Qian's expression changed when he heard this, and then he said with regret on his face: "Oh, brother Wentai, you are a step late. I have already sent people to disperse those surrendered soldiers and put them into my Xuzhou Army."
"Then please, Brother Gongzu, please do more and pick out those people. They must have been named in the register, so it won't be a difficult task."
Sun Jian smiled and proposed his own solution. If you break it up, it doesn't matter. If you pick it out again, you'll be fine!
But when Tao Qian heard this, he still looked troubled and said: "Brother Wentai, you also know that since ancient times, no one has been willing to let those surrendered soldiers defend the city, so the teams where those surrendered soldiers are already I transferred him back to Xuzhou."
"Now, the soldiers stationed in various places in Wu County are all soldiers I brought from Xuzhou. They have high combat effectiveness. I can rest assured when I mobilize them!"
Tao Qian's words actually have two meanings. The first one is that if you want to surrender, there is no way. The second level is that Wu County is now my people. If you want to take it, there is no way!
In a word, Wu County now belongs to me, Tao Qian, and no one can get any benefit from this!
Sun Jian was also a hero in the world, so he could naturally understand what Tao Qian meant, so he took out Cao Ang's letter and handed it over.
"Brother Gongzu, I know that you have made great contributions in helping the Major General defeat the traitor Yuan Shu. However, this Wu County should indeed be under my control. Please ask Brother Gongzu to withdraw the Xuzhou Army from Wu County. "
After Tao Qian read the letter handed over by Sun Jian, he was sure that the letter was indeed written by Cao Ang.
However, the content of this letter is also very simple. It just praises the Xuzhou Army. When Cao Ang returns to Luoyang, he will reward him based on his merits.
Sun Jian gave the reward first because Yangzhou really needed a governor.
As for Wu Jun's affairs, you still have to discuss them. Don't go to war to expand your territory. Isn't it just for soldiers, horses, money and food?
As long as the money is enough, there is nothing that cannot be discussed.
Tao Qian also realized that what Cao Ang meant was that Wu County could be returned to Sun Jian, but Sun Jian would have to compensate him.
As for the amount of compensation, that remains to be discussed!
Tao Qian put the letter aside and said to Sun Jian with a smile: "Brother Wentai, I know that Wu County is under your jurisdiction. I only take credit for conquering Wu County. He is not my own. I think , let’s ask brothers Liu, Guan, and Zhang!”
"Okay!" Sun Jian nodded. He had heard about Liu Bei's benevolence for a long time. If asked, he would definitely agree to return Wu County.
With Sun Jian thinking like this, he went to find Liu Bei with Tao Qian.
At this time, Liu Bei led his troops and was stationed outside Wujun City. After all, he had collected so many surrendered soldiers, so they naturally needed to be controlled and drilled.
As for what Tao Qian said about sending all the surrendered soldiers back to Xuzhou, that's pure nonsense. He just didn't want to hand over the surrendered soldiers.
Liu Bei took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to train troops here, and then received news from Tao Qian's men.
After reading the letter, Liu Bei couldn't help but frown.
Zhang Fei on the side saw this and couldn't help but ask: "Brother, what happened? I see why you keep frowning?"
Hearing this, Liu Bei shook his head helplessly: "Then Sun Wentai was named the governor of Yangzhou, wasn't he? He came to Wu County this time, and he must have come to ask for territory."
When Zhang Fei heard this, he immediately became anxious: "Why, our brothers conquered Wu County, why should we give it to Sun Jian?"
Although Guan Yu did not speak, he frowned slightly and stroked his beard, obviously dissatisfied with Sun Jian.
Liu Bei looked at his two brothers and sighed helplessly: "You can't say that. This Wu County is under the rule of Yangzhou. It really should be under the control of the Yangzhou governor. It is reasonable for Sun Jian to go back."
As Liu Bei finished speaking, Zhang Fei rolled his big eyes and said, "Brother, I have a plan!"
Liu Bei and Guan Yu were both a little stunned when they heard this. As older brothers, they knew the reckless and rough character of their third brother.
If Zhang Fei had a plan, they would definitely not believe it.
But Liu Bei didn't want to offend his brother, so he could only say now: "Third brother, what are your plans?"
"Brother, isn't this simple? This Wu County can be given to Sun Jian, but the position of the governor of Wu County must be yours, brother. In this case, the Wu County belongs to Sun Jian in name, but in fact it is still in our hands. Here!"
Zhang Fei's face was serious when he said this.
When Liu Bei and Guan Yu heard this, their eyes lit up.
This plan works!
It's just that Liu Bei was named Langya Prime Minister by the imperial court, so naturally he could no longer serve as the governor of Wu County.
So Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu: "Second brother, the eldest brother will take the position of the governor of Wu County for you!" (End of Chapter)
