"General, I have honorably fulfilled my duty and successfully repelled Cao Cao. I will now return the remaining 2,489 troops."
Sun Ce came to Yuan Shu with a smile on his face and returned the borrowed troops and horses to Yuan Shu.
Before setting off to Xuzhou, Sun Ce borrowed 5,000 troops from Yuan Shu.
Half of the Jiangdong people must stay in the Jiangdong Army.
Sun Ce held the remaining half with hot hands.
It would be better to return it to Yuan Shu.
In particular, Yuan Shu sent people to intercept Sun Ce at the Shouchun border, which aroused Sun Ce's suspicion.
So as soon as he came up, he took the initiative to return the troops.
Yuan Shu looked at Sun Ce with a smile, pretending to be kind:
"Hey, let's not mention these many soldiers and horses. Bo Fu earned Uncle Xu Zhou for me, and I haven't rewarded you properly yet."
When it comes to rewards.
Sun Ce turned to face outside the hall and waved his arms vigorously.
Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong, the two gatekeepers, strode over.
One person carries a big box.
Placed two large boxes in front of Yuan Shu.
Sun Ce showed off his actor-level acting skills and flattered Yuan Shu with a smile:
"This is what I got in Xuzhou. I hope the general will accept it."
Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian gave Sun Ce 10 boxes of treasures.
Sun Ce had already made arrangements when he left Xuzhou.
From 10 boxes, 2 boxes of equal value were selected.
I'm just waiting to give it to Yuan Shu when I get back, so that Yuan Shu can feel at ease.
Sure enough, after Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong opened the box.
The fake smile on Yuan Shu's face instantly turned into a real smile.
And very rich!
Who can have trouble with gold, silver and jewelry?
Of course, the more of this thing, the better!
"Hahaha, Bo Fu is interested. If you say you are too, and the whole family is still so polite, then I won't be polite."
Yuan Shu said two words of "please" one after another, expressing different meanings.
How about saying that the Chinese language is broad and profound?
The same word placed in different contexts has completely opposite meanings.
The orderer put away two boxes of treasures, and Yuan Shu brought the topic to the right track:
"Bo Fu, you and I share the same love as father and son, so I will say it directly."
Sun Ce quickly made a listening gesture and said decisively:
"Sun Ce will obey all the general's orders!"
Yuan Shu was very satisfied with Sun Ce's attitude, shook his head and continued:
"Ze Rong, the prefect of Danyang, has carried out extensive construction projects and built temples, and has imposed excessive taxes and levies in the county, which has already aroused the wrath of heaven and the people."
"This man is greedy and will only harm the people. I would like Bo Fu to go to Danyang on my behalf and teach Zuo Rong a lesson."
It was said to be a lesson, but in fact, even a fool could figure out what Yuan Shu meant.
He wanted to use Sun Ce's sword to expand his territory and grab territory for him!
If Sun Ce hesitates at this moment, it will arouse Yuan Shu's suspicion.
He could only make this knife obediently.
However, Sun Ce is Sun Ce after all.
It only took 2 seconds to think about it, and I found the side that was most beneficial to me.
"Don't worry, general! When the general comes back, he will intensify his troops and send troops to Danyang in one month!"
"It's just that... the general has a merciless request. I hope the general can agree."
"The general also knows that my uncle and cousin were originally Danyang County officials. However, they were recently dismissed from their official positions by Zuo Rong."
"If the general can restore the two of them to their official positions and serve as internal responders for our army, the last general can coordinate internally and externally and capture Danyang in one fell swoop."
After taking Danyang, Yuan Shu would definitely appoint the prefect himself.
Sun Ce couldn't get any benefits, so he could only devote his efforts to making Yuan Shu's wedding dress in vain.
But the process of taking Danyang is undoubtedly risky.
Yangzhou Mu Liu Yao may intervene at any time.
Various obstacles were set up to conquer Danyang.
Yuan Shu wanted to capture Danyang quickly before Liu Yao intervened.
It is crucial to make good use of Sun Ce's uncle Wu Jing and cousin Sun Bi.
But Yuan Shu is not a fool either.
Wu Jing and Sun Bi can certainly help Sun Ce defeat Danyang quickly.
But they are also a double-edged sword!
Wu Jing was the principal of Danyang County, and Sun Ben was the captain of the county.
Of these two people, one is in charge of money, food, and government affairs, and the other is in charge of troops, horses, and ordnance.
Basically, half of the power of Danyang County was taken away.
If after Sun Ce captured Danyang, the two of them would love Sun Ce and refuse to hand over power.
Isn't Yuan Shu busy in vain?
When Yuan Shu was hesitant, chief counselor Yan Xiang said from the side:
"My lord, Bo Fu's suggestion is not unreasonable. Combining the inside and the outside is the best way to solve the problem."
Taking advantage of the opportunity to speak, Yan Xiang quietly blinked at Yuan Shu.
Send a subtle signal.
Yuan Shu successfully received the signal and reacted instantly.
His purpose in letting Sun Ce send troops to Danyang was to consume Sun Ce's troops as much as possible.
Keep Sun Ce within his control.
Even if Sun Ce, Wu Jing, and Sun Bili cooperated with Waiwai, they captured Danyang.
The military strength will inevitably be damaged.
On the other hand, Wu Jing and Sun Bi could only control half of the power in Danyang County.
After all, they are just chief administrators and county captains, not legitimate governors.
All things considered, Yuan Shu will not suffer any loss!
After Sun Ce captured Danyang County, Yuan Shu appointed a close man as the governor of Danyang.
It was used to restrain Wu Jing and Sun Ben and prevent them from giving Sun Ce too much help.
When we find a suitable opportunity in the future, we can just transfer them away from Danyang.
Since they were reinstated by Yuan Shu, Yuan Shu naturally has the power to transfer them.
If they are disobedient, they will become the party at fault.
Let me ask, do they dare to disobey Yuan Shu's order?
If he really dares, Yuan Shu can send troops openly.
Destroy them!
If Sun Ce dares to help them, Yuan Shu would not mind taking back his post as Lujiang Prefect.
By the way, Lujiang County was also included.
Secretly looking at Yan Xiang with admiration, Yuan Shu said silently:
Take one step and see three steps, it will still be you Yan Xiang!
Eye contact completed.
Yuan Shu turned to look at Sun Ce again and said with a smile:
"Okay! I will do as you wish. I will immediately write to the court and recommend that Wu Jing and Sun Ben be reinstated!"
Sun Ce quickly showed his proper attitude and tried his best to flatter him:
"Thank you so much, General! In this way, I will definitely be able to regain Danyang for you within half a year!"
Yuan Shu nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile:
"Hehehe, okay, I'm just waiting for the good news from Bo Fu."
A war without smoke has come to an end.
Sun Ce stayed in Shouchun City for half a day, leaving behind 2 boxes of treasures and half of the borrowed troops and horses.
Then he bid farewell to Yuan Shu and left Shouchun.
Heading all the way south, we returned to Lujiang a few days later.
Outside Shu County, Huang Zhong, Zhuge Jin and other civil and military officials.
Have been waiting for a long time.
In the queue to welcome Sun Ce, there were three beauties, Diao Chan and Xiao Qiao.
Even more eager to see it.
The three peerless and beautiful faces are covered with deep longing...
