"Excuse me, aunt, is that Mr. Yuan?"
Daqiao gently patted a passerby on the shoulder and asked.
"Who else but him would dare to act so recklessly in Shouchun!"
The aunt replied impatiently at first, then turned her head to see who it was that even Yuan Yao didn't recognize until now.
She was fine if she didn't look at it, but when she looked at it, she froze on the spot.
"Whose little girl is this, so beautiful?"
This aunt is a well-known matchmaker in Shouchun City. She is usually well-informed, but she has never seen a stunning beauty like Daqiao.
"Can the girl stay in the boudoir?"
The matchmaker asked tentatively.
Although the matchmaker could tell at a glance that Daqiao was definitely no older than seventeen or eighteen years old, there were many girls who were thirteen or fourteen years old getting married, so the matchmaker couldn't be sure whether Daqiao would marry him or not.
Seeing Daqiao's slight nod, the matchmaker immediately regained her energy and pulled Daqiao aside.
"Good girl, listen to my advice, this is not the place for a girl like you!"
The matchmaker pointed to the field where everyone was watching, pretending to scare people and said:
"Do you know who is there? It's the eldest son of Marquis Yangzhai!"
"You know who Yangdihou is, right?"
Daqiao nodded and replied: "It is the title of Zuo General Yuan Gong."
"Smart!" The matchmaker gave Daqiao a thumbs up: "Since you know that he is the son of Mr. Yuan, you must remember his appearance and appearance!"
Daqiao asked in confusion: "Remember his appearance?"
The matchmaker nodded and said earnestly: "It seems that you just moved to Shouchun from other places, right?"
"Auntie, this is for your own good. I believe you are right. You must remember Mr. Yuan's appearance!"
"Whenever he appears on the street, run home from the end of the street!"
"It's best to go out less often! Don't let Mr. Yuan see what you look like!"
"If he sees a pretty girl like you, he will never let her go!"
Daqiao was slightly surprised, and then he realized what the aunt in front of him meant.
"Master Yuan, are you really that lustful?"
The aunt curled her lips: "Licious? Do you know what his nickname is?"
Ohashi: "What?"
"The hungry ghost in lust!"
"The hungry ghost in lust!"
Almost at the same time, a young man next to him said at the same time as the aunt.
When Daqiao looked back, he saw a handsome young man standing next to him, looking at him with a smile.
"There is a saying that they are 'Yuan Changshui, the fierce ghost on the road', and 'Yuan Xianneng, the hungry ghost on the road'; the Yuan family and his son are famous far and wide, who doesn't know them?"
When the handsome young man opened his mouth, he didn't hold back.
The matchmaker was startled and turned around to see who was speaking so openly.
Don't die!
Seeing this, I was stunned again.
"Whose husband is this? He is more beautiful than a beauty!"
The handsome young man nodded slightly and said to the bridge: "I am Zhou Gongjin of Lujiang. I don't know the name of the young lady?"
Daqiao looked at Zhou Yu and was a little distracted for a moment.
There are actually men in this world who are more beautiful than women!
He has skin as fair as a baby, red lips and bright eyes like a beauty. He is born with a feminine appearance, but his words and deeds reveal the extraordinary magnanimity of a man. How can he be described simply as suave and handsome?
"It's already rare that I can find a beautiful person today, but I can actually see a pretty man!"
The matchmaker aunt sincerely praised: "You two are such a talented man and a beautiful woman. They are a match made in heaven!"
Only then did Daqiao realize that he had been staring at a strange man for a long time, and when he heard the aunt's words again, he couldn't help but blush.
"I've met Mr. Zhou. This little girl's name is despicable, so I'm afraid she's not worthy of telling you."
Daqiao lowered his brows and bowed slightly.
Zhou Yu looked at the beauty's rosy face at close range, and his heart skipped a beat.
Stunning!
What a beauty in the world!
If I could marry this girl in this life, what regret would I have in dying?
The matchmaker suddenly came to her senses, came to Zhou Yu's side, and asked in a low voice: "Is this gentleman married?"
Zhou Yu was stunned for a moment, then immediately shook his head: "I am just a young man, and I am not yet married."
"However, I have found someone!"
As he said that, Zhou Yu glanced at the bridge again, vaguely.
But to his surprise, Ohashi seemed to have no reaction to his words.
Zhou Yuqing coughed, then turned around, wanting to express his feelings directly to Daqiao.
Unexpectedly, someone grabbed the corner of his clothes and pulled him back.
It was the matchmaker aunt who said to him seriously: "Listen to my mother's advice and if you like the person you like, quickly express your feelings to them, then come to propose marriage, and marry home as soon as possible!"
"Also, given your appearance, try to stay on the streets as little as possible in the future!"
Zhou Yu originally didn't want to pay attention to the aunt who spoke incomprehensibly, but when she heard the second half of the sentence, she suddenly became angry.
how?
What do I look like? Not good-looking?
Can't go out on the street yet?
What's your look!
I am Mizuro who has fascinated thousands of girls and is popular in the north and south of Jianghuai!
"Oh~ What do you mean by this?"
Zhou Yu maintained his demeanor very well in front of beautiful women.
"You'd better do as she says and try to stay on the streets as little as possible in the future."
"Otherwise I'll beat you every time I see you!"
An extremely arrogant voice sounded from behind Zhou Yu.
"oh?"
Zhou Yu turned around, wanting to see who dared to speak nonsense in front of him.
Turning around, Zhou Yu and Yuan Yao met each other's eyes.
"Because in addition to playing with all the pretty women I see, I also beat up all the men who are more handsome than me!"
The moment he saw Yuan Yao, Zhou Yu immediately became alert as if facing a formidable enemy.
…
Ten days ago.
Jiangdong, Qu'a.
"Is there really no other way?"
Sun Ce was furious and threw an edict on the ground.
Zhou Yu smiled bitterly: "Yes, we have to leave."
Sun Ce's eyes were full of regret and reluctance, and he sighed heavily: "Well, you and I are brothers. I thought that this time, you and I would work together to capture Jiangdong and achieve great success, but I didn't expect that we would be separated again... "
Zhou Yu picked up the edict and pretended to be relaxed: "Brother Bo Fu, there is no need to worry so much."
"Even without my help, those like Yan Baihu and Wang Lang are definitely no match for you, Brother Bo Fu."
"As for those like Tai Shi Ci and Zu Lang, they can't make much trouble. Sooner or later they will be captured by Brother Bo Fu."
"The land east of Jiangdong will belong to Brother Bo Fu sooner or later!"
Sun Ce looked at Zhou Yu and finally sighed.
"But you and I, brothers, have agreed to share the land east of the Yangtze River equally. Now that we have just passed the most difficult crossing of the river, Liu Yao has also been defeated by our brothers. Does Gong Jin want to leave me alone to enjoy the future glory? Rich?"
Zhou Yu shook his head quickly: "That's just a joke between brothers, it can't be taken seriously!"
"Don't you hear that the children of Jiangdong now think that Brother Bo Fu is the reincarnation of the Overlord of Western Chu, and they all call you 'Little Overlord'."
"How can you be so virtuous and capable as to be on an equal footing with the 'Overlord'?"
Sun Ce waved his hand: "What a little overlord? It's just the memory of the people of Wu and Yue. Gong Jin's background and talents are superior to mine, so he is more suitable to be the lord of Jiangdong..."
Zhou Yu quickly declined and said: "Brother Bo Fu, please don't say these words again, otherwise you won't blame Yu for turning his back and denying people..."
Sun Ce looked sincere: "Everything I say is true. Others don't know the talent of a good brother. How can I not know it as a brother?"
"Since Brother Xian has to leave, Brother Yu would like to ask for advice. How should we conquer Jiangdong after you leave?"
Zhou Yu said with a smile: "I came all night from Danyang just for this matter!"
Sun Ce's eyes lit up and he immediately came over.
"..."
After some discussion, Zhou Yu looked proud, while Sun Ce looked satisfied.
"With Gong Jin's strategy, Jiangdong can be settled!"
"I just regret that my strategy is too weak to keep Gong Jin!"
Zhou Yu smiled slightly: "Brother Bo Fu, don't worry about me, just conquer Jiangdong."
"Yuan Shu has an empty reputation but no real work, and will achieve nothing in the end. Brother Bofu made a plan early, and Yu should look for an opportunity and return!"
"I hope that by then, Brother Bo Fu will have unified Jiangdong, and Yu can be a good minister!"
Sun Ce's eyes were indescribably bright, and he stretched out his strong right arm: "A gentleman's words!"
Zhou Yu also stretched out his right arm and joined Sun Ce's arms: "It's hard to chase a horse!"
After the two agreed and said farewell, Zhou Yu was about to leave, and Sun Ce sent Zhou Yu outside the city.
The two said goodbye with tears. Zhou Yu rode his horse westward, while Sun Ce stayed where he was, sighing secretly.
After an unknown amount of time, Chen Bao, who was behind Sun Ce, suddenly pointed to the west and shouted: "General, look!"
"Master Zhou is back!"
Sun Ce was surprised and happy when he heard this. He looked up and saw Zhou Yu riding his horse back.
"Xu~"
Zhou Yu reined in his mount and stopped in front of Sun Ce.
Sun Ce was shocked and said, "Isn't it possible that Gong Jin won't leave?"
Zhou Yu shook his head: "I'm leaving, I just remembered something!"
"Aunt Wu and Brother Bofu and brothers are still living in Fuling. Brother Bofu remember to take him back to Jiangdong early!"
"Yuan Shu ordered the recall of my uncle. It seems that he is targeting me, the Zhou family in Luling, but in fact he is also suspicious of the Sun family. Brother Bofu must make preparations in advance!"
Sun Ce slapped his head: "I've been so busy these days that I forgot about my mother and brother. I really deserve to die!"
"Thank you Gong Jin for reminding me, I will order someone to pick up mother and brother back to Jiangdong to live there!"
Sun Ce raised his hands to Zhou Yu and thanked him.
…
Two days later, Uuzhu Beach.
Zhou Shang, who was the dignified governor of Danyang three days ago, looked at the thousands of Zhou's private soldiers who were carrying baggage to the ship with a solemn expression and sighed from time to time.
Zhou Yu came over and put a big cloak on his uncle.
Zhou Shang looked at Zhou Yu, who had a calm face, and was furious: "It's been so long, and you're still laughing!"
"We, the Zhou family in Lujiang, have worked hard for several years, but once it was all gone, you can still laugh!"
Zhou Yu was actually indifferent on the surface. In fact, he was far more angry and unjust than his uncle.
Trying to take a deep breath, Zhou Yu slowly loosened his clenched fists and turned his back to the sky, so that his uncle would not see his extremely distorted face.
Phew~
Zhou Yu calmed down and pretended to be relieved: "Maybe this is the fate of my Lujiang Zhou family!"
"Fate?"
Zhou Shang said contemptuously: "Do you still believe this?"
Zhou Yu looked at the water and sky in the distance and sighed: "I have to believe it!"
"The so-called time is destiny! When the time has not come, it is called losing the time. The fourth generation of the Yuan family in Runan and the third Duke are also losing the time and will surely lose power!"
"We, the Zhou family of Lujiang, are only the second generation and the third prince. We can't fight for time, so we can only obey the destiny of heaven!"
"The destiny lies with Sun, you have to obey!"
Zhou Shang's head was pounding after hearing this, and he quickly waved his hands and said: "Don't fall for this trick on me, your uncle is not as talented as you, and I can't understand the timing and destiny of heaven!"
"I only know that I am already an old man. If I can't be the governor of Danyang, I'm afraid I won't have any further opportunities in the future."
"You can take care of yourself, and don't disgrace the family tradition of the Zhou family in Lujiang from now on!"
"Instead of talking about the fourth generation and the three princes, you should at least let me, the Zhou family of Lujiang, continue to be among the three princes in your generation. Let me, the Zhou family of Lujiang, be among the 'three generations and three princes', and be on an equal footing with the Chen family of Xiapi!"
Zhou Yu said nothing, just looked into the distance.
Zhou Shang asked for trouble. He snorted loudly and went straight to the boat to sleep.
"God damn Yuan Shu, damn Yuan Yin, if you don't come sooner or later, give me another year or two to run this Danyang County well, and I can become a prince and stand in this world!"
"Hmph, I finally understand. These grandsons just don't like me, the Lujiang Zhou family!"
"..."
After Zhou Shang cursed and walked away, Zhou Yu sighed softly.
Isn't it Zhou Yu's long-cherished wish to become a prince, no longer look up to others, and to participate in the competition among heroes in this troubled world?
However, the Zhou family in Lujiang was very unlucky. As the second generation and the third Duke, they happened to be in an embarrassing situation when the imperial court actually appointed state pastors and county guards.
Zhou Shang, who was the only one old enough to teach in a practical way, happened to be ill. By the time he recovered from his illness, the Han family's prefectures and counties had long been carved up.
The Lujiang Zhou family could only lie dormant in Lujiang County, secretly hoarding food, grass and weapons, recruiting private soldiers, and training troops in the dark where the Lujiang prefect Lu Kang could not see, in order to be useful one day.
However, after waiting for a while, Yuan Shu, who had fled from Nanyang to Huainan and refused to leave, arrived!
When Lu Kang was seventy years old and was about to belch, Yuan Shu sent Sun Ce to pick peaches.
Sun Ce had just captured Lujiang County, and Lu Kang died of illness within a few days of being captured.
Even if he burps a few days earlier, my Lujiang Zhou family can naturally take over the power of Lujiang and continue to mediate with Yuan Shu's forces.
However, everything is destiny. Facts have proved that the Zhou family in Lujiang was not destiny's choice.
Fortunately, although Sun Ce captured Lujiang, Yuan Shu went against his promise and appointed Liu Xun as the prefect.
Taking advantage of Sun Ce's resentment towards Yuan Shu, Zhou Yu quickly hooked up with this former general acquaintance and promised Sun Ce the financial, material and manpower of the Zhou family in Lujiang. This successfully gave Sun Ce the confidence to cross the river to Jiangdong, and also succeeded in defeating Yuan Shu. Second heart was born.
What happened next was just as Zhou Yu expected. The Zhou family in Lujiang also cooperated with Sun Ce in crossing the river. The tide rose and the boat rose, occupying half of the county.
But the facts once again proved that destiny was not on the side of the Zhou family in Lujiang.
As the most famous family in Huainan, Yuan Shu was indeed wary of the Zhou family in Lujiang.
At the same time, in order to weaken and better control Sun Ce, Yuan Shu followed the advice of his advisers and dismissed Zhou Shang from the post of Danyang Prefect and appointed Yuan Yin, a younger brother of Yuan Shu's clan, as the Danyang Prefect.
However, although the destiny is not in Zhou, it is not in Yuan either.
The Sun family of Fuchun retains the aura of hope in the southeast, and seems to have the destiny to return to it!
Even if I, Zhou Yu, am not a prince, I should still be a founding hero!
