"Build a new capital?!" Qiao Xuan was surprised, but after Sun Quan said this, he also reacted, nodded and said,
"That's right, since the Holy One has come, we should build a palace. Cao Cao can build a palace, and we in Jiangdong will certainly not be left behind. However, we have just experienced a few wars, will it be... .”
Seeing Qiao Xuan hesitate to speak, Sun Quan took the initiative to speak for him,
"You want to say it's a waste of time and money, right?"
"This is not what I meant!" Qiao Xuan said quickly.
"Well, you don't need to beat around the bush in front of me. I like people who speak directly. Is wasting people and wasting money is wasting money. There is nothing bad to say. It's just that some things have to be done." Sun Quan sighed, so he didn't want to welcome Emperor Xian. Without freedom, he couldn't Say, it will also cause a lot of trouble.
"Of course, from another perspective, large-scale construction projects will also stimulate domestic demand. As long as the construction period is not so rushed and more money is obtained from outside, it will not be too laborious and costly. However, there is one thing that is quite urgent now." Sun Quan said.
"Please tell me, my lord, I will do my best to share my lord's worries!" Qiao Xuan responded.
Sun Quan: "I need a 'Xun Yu'."
Qiao Xuan: "Ah?"
"This is the case now. I don't want to deal with the emperor directly, otherwise I will fall out sooner or later. So I plan to build the new capital in Moling. As for me, I will continue to stay in Wu County." Sun Quan said his heartfelt thoughts. This is what he is currently doing. The only compromise I can think of.
"Lord, I'm afraid this will cause chaos, right?" Qiao Xuan frowned.
Emperor Xian was a restless person, and Sun Quan was obviously unwilling to hand over power, so there would definitely be conflicts between the two. By then, if Emperor Xian is not watching under Sun Quan's nose, it would be strange if nothing happens!
"So, I need a character like Xun Yu." Sun Quan said.
"I see." Qiao Xuan nodded, and then he understood Sun Quan's thoughts. While Cao Cao was fighting abroad, Xun Yu was able to handle everything big and small inside. Xun Yu not only handled domestic affairs, but also helped Cao Cao stabilize Emperor Xian. Now Sun Quan needs such a link between him and Emperor Xian.
This is a hard job! Although Qiao Xuan also knows that once he reaches this position, he must be a high-ranking and powerful person, but the high position is too cold. If he is not careful, he may not please both parties and end up in pieces!
Qiao Xuan is not his daughter Xiao Qiao, and he is not an adventurous person. So he stopped the urge to recommend himself, and Qiao Xuan recommended,
"Master Zhang Zhaozhang, in terms of talent and fame, he is not inferior to Xun Yu."
"Zhang Zhao can't do it." Sun Quan shook his head. If Zhang Zhao could do it, why would he use Qiao Xuan to remind him?
"Why not?" Qiao Xuan was puzzled.
"Loyalty is not enough." Sun Quan said directly without any hesitation. If these words were spread back to Jiangdong, there was no telling how big a huge wave it would cause.
Qiao Xuan was left in a cold sweat. Zhang Zhao was currently the top civil servant in Jiangdong, and Sun Quan actually said that he was not loyal enough! What does Sun Quan mean? Are you planning to have a bloodbath in the court? So what did Sun Quan mean when he told Qiao Xuan about this? Do you want him to replace Zhang Zhao? !
"Lord, that subordinate really has no clue." Not daring to guess Sun Quan's thoughts, Qiao Xuan could only choose a conservative answer.
"Actually, I have a candidate in mind." Sun Quan suddenly said.
"My lord, please speak!" Qiao Xuan touched the cold sweat on his forehead. If you have someone to choose, just tell him. Why are you asking him? Fortunately, he didn't answer randomly.
"Lu Su." Sun Quan said the name in his mind. The reason why he asked Qiao Xuan was that Sun Quan was not very sure.
Of course, Sun Quan naturally had confidence in Lu Su in history. But just like Lu Meng, Sun Quan once placed high hopes on him. What was the result? People need to grow up, and Sun Quan is not sure how far Lu Su has grown at this time, and whether he can take on big responsibilities.
"Lu Su?" Qiao Xuan thought hard but didn't expect Sun Quan to say this name. Qiao Xuan wanted to ask Sun Quan if this Lu Su was different from the Lu Su he thought, but since Sun Quan mentioned Lu Su in front of him, he was naturally talking about the person Qiao Xuan knew!
"How is Lu Su? Again, be direct, I want to hear the truth." Sun Quan asked Qiao Xuandao.
"Returning to my lord, although Lu Su is not very old, he is far-sighted and courageous. He is indeed a talent! But..." Qiao Xuan replied.
"But what?"
"Lu Su and Zhou Yu have a close personal relationship." Qiao Xuan said in a low voice. Although Zhou Yu was his son-in-law, Qiao Xuan did not dare to hide this kind of thing from Sun Quan. "In addition, as far as my subordinates know, this Lu Su is probably a descendant of the Zongheng family. "
Sun Quan smiled slightly and said,
"Then I'll be relieved."
What was once a hundred schools has become a magic sect in a broad sense. Although Dou Yuru established the Demon Sect and recruited many disciples from hundreds of schools, for figures like Zhou Yu, Lu Su and Guo Jia, the Chaotang is more suitable for them than the Jianghu.
"Send someone to call Lu Su. I want to see him."
"yes."
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In this way, Sun Quan left Xudu and led his army all the way east. He went directly to the official road in an upright manner.
Every time he arrived at a city, Sun Quan had his army stationed outside the city for two days, and then went to the city to collect "protection fees" in the name of Emperor Xian. They only wanted money, not food and grass, and they didn't want much. The city guard was afraid that Sun Quan would attack the city, so he naturally wanted to give him what he wanted and spent money to buy peace.
After Cao Cao found out about this, he dared not speak out. After all, he couldn't spare any time to compete with Sun Quan. Since Sun Quan didn't do too much, Cao Cao could only turn a blind eye.
Sun Quan walked slowly, stopped and walked, and got a lot of extra money. This made him feel better about raising an emperor. When Sun Quan and his army arrived in Xuzhou, Yuan Shao finally compromised after some bargaining and was willing to withdraw from Dongguan and Langye. As for Beihai, Yuan Shao was unwilling to give it and offered money as a substitute, finally getting him back from Sun Quan. His eldest son Yuan Tan.
Yuan Shao seemed to be submissive by doing this, but in fact it was not a loss. Now that Jiangdong has opened up the sea route, and now Sun Quan is pressing down with troops, Xuzhou cannot be defended by Yuan Shao at all. Therefore, it is better to take the initiative to shrink, take back the strength in Xuzhou, and fight Cao Cao with all his strength.
Seeing this, Cao Cao also let Xiapi out, euphemistically saying: "The perfect jade returns to Zhao."
As a result, although there are still a few scattered cities that have not been recovered, the entire Xuzhou and most of the area has returned to the jurisdiction of the Sun family! Yuan Shao and Cao Cao seemed to have a tacit understanding, and both chose to temporarily show weakness to Sun Quan.
In this way, Sun Quan went around Xuzhou without spending a single soldier. Not only did he conquer the lost territory, but he also made a lot of money. Then he swaggered back to Jiangdong. Watching the fire from the other side, sit and watch Cao Cao and Yuan Shao fight to the death.
As spring passes and autumn comes, most of the sky in China has changed.
