"I would like to ask, is Sun Ce still following Yuan Shu now?" Sun Quan suddenly asked.
Zuo Ci was stunned for a moment and glanced at Sun Quan meaningfully. Sun Quan said 'now', which meant that in his heart, Sun Ce would have to leave Yuan Shu sooner or later, either to betray or to stand on his own. Of course, there is no way to know Sun Ce's own thoughts. But in Zuo Ci's view, under the influence of an "elder" like Sun Quan, it has become inevitable for Sun Ce to break away from Yuan Shu!
Thinking further, why did Sun Quan ask him, Zuo Ci, to protect Sun Ce? Why does Sun Quan think that Sun Ce is likely to encounter other dangers outside the battlefield? Could this be preparation in advance for Sun Ce to betray Yuan Shu?
"Yes, Sun Ce is now under Yuan Shu." Zuo Ci answered Sun Quan's question.
Sun Quan thought for a while and decided,
"Then let's go east."
In fact, Zuo Ci said that when Sun Ce was attacking Lujiang, a flash of beauty flashed deep in Sun Quan's memory, but for some reason, Sun Quan now does not value this matter of men and women as much as before. Da Qiao was indeed something he once liked very much, but now Sun Quan has no urge to get him.
Is it mature? Have you grown up? Or do you have someone else in your heart, and have you ever been in trouble?
Sun Quan shook his head. He couldn't explain his feelings clearly. He only knew that if you follow your heart, there would be no problem. Of course, Sun Quan at this moment had absolutely no idea that it was not so much his heart that had changed, but rather the "Shangqing Heart Sutra" that had changed his heart. The Shangqing Heart Sutra, which belongs to Yin, has taken the Taoist lineage of purity of heart and lack of desire to the extreme. It can be regarded as the originator who influenced most of the Taoists in later generations. It has the effect of keeping people clear-headed at all times. It can be said that as soon as your mind gets hot, cold water will be poured on you. In this case, how can you be provoked by the fiery love between men and women?
In addition, Sun Ce is now attacking Lujiang for Yuan Shu. He cannot be as desperate as he is to conquer the world. Therefore, there is no need for Sun Quan to rush over to help. Besides, even if he wins, Lujiang still belongs to Yuan Shu, will he still let you, Sun Ce, take possession of it?
However, the above are just the reasons why Sun Quan does not have to go north. It is not necessary, and it does not mean that Sun Quan cannot go north. No matter from which point of view, going north and then going down the Yangtze River is the fastest way to return to Wu County. The reason why Sun Quan chose the east was actually because he had other plans.
Sun Jian's disappearance will always be a thorn in Sun Quan's heart. No clues can be found in various places, and even many suspected forces have been eliminated one after another. The possibility of this Baiyue Land is getting higher and higher.
Since Qin Shihuang's three conquests of Baiyue, the Yue people have developed a lot of hatred against the Central Plains people. Although the Qin Dynasty finally won the battle and immigrated hundreds of thousands of people there, they basically went to South Vietnam, to the south. The areas near the sea were even later moved to Southeast Asia, and the large mountains and forests in the middle were always the territory of the Baiyue clan.
Both the Qin Dynasty and the Han Dynasty wanted to rule Shanyue, but the people of Shanyue did not obey the rule, were unwilling to be restrained, and were unwilling to pay tribute. This was the most fundamental source of the contradiction. Unfortunately, the Jiangdong area has been ruled by the Sun family all year round, and the Shanyue area is very close to core cities such as Kuaiji and Wujun. This is no longer a question of who is right or wrong, or who strikes first. Not to mention the imperial court's forced requirements, Sun Jian, as a master of military art, how can he allow danger to exist in the area he commands, in his base camp, and in his rear area?
It can be said that as long as Shanyue did not surrender for one day, Sun Jian would definitely send troops to attack, at least to push the Yue people into the deep mountains and forests, and at least to ensure that there would be no enemies near the mountainous areas of Kuaiji, Wujun and other places. After several years of battles and countless conflicts, the conflict between Shan Yue and the Sun family became irreconcilable. Unless the Sun family moves away from Jiangdong and gives up its rule over this area, the hatred will always be there.
Therefore, in terms of motivation and geographical location, the Baiyue clan is highly suspected of being detrimental to Sun Jian. However, although there is a motive, how to execute it is what is most difficult for Sun Quan to understand. Shanyue had almost no communication with the Central Plains. How did they know Sun Jian's plan and how did they grasp Sun Jian's movements? You must know that at that time, almost no one believed that Sun Jian would really go to Jiangxia to negotiate with Cihang Jingzhai without leading troops.
If you say you met by chance, the mountainous area here is not close to Pengli Ze at all.
unless. . . . . Unless there is a mole!
Sun Quan felt a little heavy in his heart, and he didn't want to think about such a possibility, but since he had the opportunity to pass through the Baiyue ethnic group this time, Sun Quan could naturally explore it by the way.
then,
Sun Quan and Zuo Ci, a combination of one old and one young, headed east among the mountains and forests, gradually penetrating into the belly of the Baiyue ethnic group. But what Sun Quan couldn't understand, and Zuo Ci was very surprised, was that they didn't bump into anyone from Shanyue along the way. Of course, the reason why two people did not take the initiative to find the Shanyue tribe, but with the density of the Shanyue ethnic group here, don't these Shanyue people usually work or move around?
Something weird!
"It is impossible for the Shanyue people to move away from their clan easily. Either they are all staying behind closed doors, or the Shanyue people here have recently gathered there." Zuo Ci said, looking at Sun Quan, "No matter what, it's good news for us. You don't want to take the initiative to come and have a look, do you?"
Sun Quan thought for a while, then shook his head,
"Just let it happen. If you can meet him, just catch him and inquire about him. If you can't meet him, don't force him. It's also good to arrive in Wu County early."
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at the same time,
In the mountainous area further north where Sun Quan and Zuo Ci were traveling, there was a huge tribe with wooden houses stretching one after another, forming a mountain city. At this time, countless people from Baiyue gathered in the mountain city. This is a common event for the Baiyue people, and the Baiyue people call it "taking advantage of the market" (similar to the fact that later generations will go to a fixed place to go to the market on a fixed day every year).
The Shanyue people have a very distinctive feature: short hair and tattoos. This is very difficult to understand for the Central Plains people. After all, the hair and skin of the body are inherited from the parents. Only those who were sentenced to exile would have their hair cut and tattooed. But in Sangoe, this is tradition. "The Book of Han" says: "The Yue people often stay in the water, so they cut off their hair and tattoo their bodies to resemble dragons, so they will not be harmed." "Huainanzi" also records: "The Yue people use the thorny skin of the proverb as a dragon. Wen, so it is honorable."
Yue people are proud of their tattoos, because what is tattooed on their bodies is the totem of their faith. They believe that the totem can give them strength and protect them at any time. It can be said that tattooing is a rite of passage for every Yue people. Different ethnic groups have different tattoo content, but generally speaking, dragon tattoos are the most common.
In short, this mountain city is now full of such a group of Baiyue people. If Sun Quan happened to be here, he would definitely think that he had broken into the camp of the Young and Dangerous.
