Three Kingdoms

The night is dark.

Inside and outside Juzhang City, the only sound that could be heard was the whistling sound of the cold wind in the autumn night.

The firelight danced on the top of the city, reflecting the swaying figures.

The city walls were heavily guarded, and the armors of the patrolling sergeants were somewhat frosty. The soldiers who were not on duty were gathering around the brazier to keep warm and rest, but no one was in the mood to chat. Only the sound of armor made by soldiers walking back and forth on the city wall could be heard. From time to time, someone looked out into the darkness outside the city, looking nervous.

In Juzhang City, the government office hall, which was not very big, was crowded with people. The magistrates of Juzhang County, the county magistrates, the county magistrates, the county captains, the captains, the guards, the guards, the servants, all had different expressions on their faces, and they were talking a lot.

I originally thought it was just a disturbance in the salt work in the salt field, and it didn't attract much attention at first. After all, in which year did the salt workers and miners not riot? Which year's salt miners finally had a good ending? Even if you compromise temporarily, you will eventually get it back.

So the military men in Juzhang City really didn’t take the salt field riot seriously at first, until they heard the news about Sun Fu...

That's two different things.

The internal affairs of the Sun family, from the perspective of outsiders, are somewhat unclear.

It is said that Sun Quan's appointment to the throne was unfair. It was Sun Ce who personally selected him, and there was also the endorsement of Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu and others.

If we say that Sun Quan is in good shape, Sun Ce's son is getting older. Sun Quan doesn't say a word of nonsense, and he doesn't even do any superficial work...

Now that Sun Fu had raised his banner, the atmosphere in Juzhang City immediately became very heavy. All military generals took turns going to the city head day and night to inspect the defense and stabilize the morale of the troops. Even the previously lazy county captain no longer returns to his comfortable home. He will walk around every hour to boost his morale.

Juzhang is the east of Jiangdong. Compared with the large counties in Jiangdong, it is relatively lacking in city defense and military strength. It is only because of the protection of these salt workers and miners, as well as some South Vietnamese barbarians, that there are some permanent residents. Soldiers. Therefore, no matter from which aspect, it seems that it cannot give these people in the hall a sufficient sense of security. Everyone is gesticulating and arguing loudly.

"Just block the city gates with sand and gravel, and then set up more bows, arrows and spears on the city wall!" It's no good to dig out the city gate, dig out a deep trench, and plant wooden stakes densely! See how many people can use it to die? ! 』

"Your city gate is blocked. It's hard to get in, but it's also hard for us to get out!" 』

"What are you going out for?" There is nothing wrong with the salt workers, but General Pingnan..."

"Why is General Pingnan returned to the general after being exiled?" 』

"It didn't say there was any dismissal?" 』

"Can this be said openly? 』

"Don't worry about that for now, let's talk about defense first, the defense in front of you! 』

"..."

"I'm afraid we can't just defend the city. We are here to block this... These people are intruding on Wu County's westward march. If we seal the city gate first, people outside the city will know that we can't leave the city." , that is, you can cross over safely and boldly, and then go west... In this way, even if our city is defended, when the time comes for the Lord to criticize the crime, I am afraid that a passive and lazy person will not be able to escape..."

"What should we do?" Going out of the city to fight? That...that was the one who captured the Marshal of Jing County alive! Are you sure you can beat it? 』

"But now he only has salt workers!" 』

"How do you know there are only salt workers?" But don't forget, he also has an older brother! If a brother is in trouble, will the elder brother just sit back and ignore it? The place was well guarded at first, but suddenly someone came out! There is nothing in it, do you believe it? 』

"Then what do you think we should do?" If you can't defend well, you can't fight. What should you do? 』

"Do you want to follow my wishes... Why don't you pretend to surrender... and then ambush some swordsmen... Hehe..."

"Are you crazy?" If this is really fatal...his, it involves too much, too much, no, no..."

"I have an idea, but you can't agree on it, so what do you have in mind?" 』

"this……"

Everyone was talking and pulling things here and there, giving the Juzhang County Magistrate a huge headache.

If you want to hold on, you must rely on a strong city on the outside and the people's hearts on the inside. Both are indispensable. How many strong cities and fortresses were easily destroyed due to civil strife, so as long as there are internal worries, this battle will not be fought well no matter what! But it was Sun Fu who took the lead, which in itself was an "internal worry" for the Sun family!

Killing Sun Fu can indeed solve the current problem, but Sun Fu is Sun Ben's younger brother, and Sun Ben has a good relationship with the Sun family's relative, the Wu family. This is very complicated. If Sun Fu died in the city, one day At the beginning, you may be rewarded by Sun Quan, but in the future, you never know when you will die under the revenge of Sun Ben, Wu Jing and others...

But on the other hand, if Sun Fu is not killed, unless there is a Sun family member on the seat...

Um?

This time, will it be...

Otherwise, you wouldn’t have chosen this time?

It's so important and difficult to make a decision.

Gradually, everyone's eyes focused on the face of the Juzhang County Magistrate. Since the Juzhang County Magistrate is sitting in this position, he has decided to make the final decision!

"This... let me think about it carefully, think about it carefully..."

Everyone looked at each other and looked away helplessly.

More than ten miles outside Juzhang City, several clusters of torches illuminated the road ahead of Sun Fu.

Behind Sun Fu, closely followed were the people who had followed Sun Fu earlier like a fool. They were focused on Sun Fu. All they needed was an order from Sun Fu, and they would hit him with flesh and blood. Will move forward bravely.

Sun Fu can still command troops to some extent and has a lot of actual combat experience. This was originally an advantage during Sun Jian and Sun Ce's time. After all, the Sun family was originally the foundation. If there are more people in the family who can command troops, it will naturally be It can help scare local snakes like Jiangdong Shilin...

But he never expected that after Sun Ce's death, people like Sun Fu would immediately become the most unstable factor in Sun Quan's eyes!

The most fundamental reason is that Sun Ce was at odds with the Jiangdong nobles, and Sun Quan began to make peace with the Jiangdong nobles!

It is this change in the external environment of the Sun family that on the one hand, Sun Quan no longer needs too many generals to perform suppressive functions. On the other hand, it also makes these generals of the Sun family who control the army abroad somewhat doubt that Sun Quan is Didn't he become a traitor to the Sun family...

So who is the betrayer?

Or is it both sides?

Sun Fu doesn't know. He doesn't even know what will happen in the future. He just wants to find a place where he can reason and people who can listen to his grievances because he has been wronged for too long. As for whether he should overthrow Sun Quan or whether he can overthrow Sun Quan, in fact, Sun Fuzhen really I didn't think that far ahead, just like the road in front of me right now, in the dark night, there was only a small section in front of me...

At the top of Juzhang City, the county captain once again climbed up the city wall to inspect.

During the inspection, it is nothing more than to see whether the duty turns are done well, whether the sergeants who come down to rest can be arranged properly, whether there are any abnormal phenomena, whether there is any possibility of making noise, etc.

As a general, commanding soldiers does not simply sit in the big tent of the Chinese army, thinking that as long as the order is given, the soldiers will obey, without putting in a lot of energy and patience, just like hammering steel, paying attention bit by bit. In the end, if you are not careful, the long sword may be beaten into an iron rake. As for Juzhang, it is obvious that whether it is the current county captain or the previous captain, they are just leading troops as an errand. If you can deal with it, deal with it and be done with it.

Therefore, when the incident came to an end, the county and military commanders were unsure of what was going on, and the soldiers in the city were also panicked.

The sentence was not considered a fight, and half a circle was gone in the blink of an eye. Everything was considered normal.

The soldiers on duty stood at the top of the city, and the soldiers who had been replaced rested in a sheltered place around the fire pot. The streets and markets in the city were quiet, and there were no special unusual sounds.

The county lieutenant stopped with satisfaction, looked around, and smiled a little, "Everything is going just right..."

Before I finished speaking, I heard someone exclaiming from a distance!

The smile on the county lieutenant's face froze for an instant, then collapsed, "Why are you exclaiming?" ! 』

"Come...come, come..."

"They're coming!" 』

In the distance outside the city, wherever you can see, you can see some firelights dancing...

The county lieutenant was lying on the top of the city, staring hard, "Damn it, damn it, it's coming, it's really coming..."

When the situation is not really confronting, some people will always feel that they are a little lucky, and then when they see that something they should have expected finally happened, they still refuse to believe it.

Sun Fu arrived at the city, raised his head and looked at the city: "This is General Pingnan!" Nowadays, the king is unruly, using weapons and weapons rashly, poisoning the people, harming the virtuous, persuading them to be ignorant, and insisting on his own way! If things go on like this, Jiangdong will be ruined, all industries will wither, and the people will have no way to survive. They can only work hard to save themselves and send troops to admonish them! In doing this, a certain person does not seek high-ranking officials and generous salaries, but only seeks the stability of Jiangdong! God can learn from it! If you help Zhou to commit cruelty and waste care for the people's livelihood, God will destroy you! 』

"Those who are willing to remonstrate with me can quickly open the city gate!" You must restrain your soldiers, Qiu will not commit any crime! If you are stubborn and try to block the car with your mantis, don't blame a certain subordinate for showing no mercy! 』

Sun Fu's loud voice resounded throughout the city, causing many soldiers to whisper to each other. Those who didn't understand asked questions while those who didn't understand fully understood, but their faces were pale and they didn't know how many thoughts were in their hearts. Hovering.

"alert! Everyone is on alert! ” The county captain yelled, “No one can act without X’s order!” Please quickly invite the county magistrate to come and make a decision..."

When he was giving orders and preparing to leave, he saw a figure suddenly shaking in a neighborhood near the city gate!

When something like this happened in Juzhang City, it was natural that there was a night curfew. However, at this moment, more than a dozen figures clearly violated the curfew order and rushed out suddenly without raising fire. The firelight on the top of the city could not illuminate all their faces. , and it is impossible to tell whether they are civilians, soldiers, or other people...

Before the Chengtou County Lieutenant and others could react, someone in the group shouted, "General Pingnan, I am willing to follow you!" Help you open the city, and use your troops to remonstrate with you! 』

The incident happened suddenly, and it was only after these people started shouting that the county lieutenant reacted. Suddenly he was anxious and angry, jumping to his feet and shouting, "Bold maniac, here comes, and with someone..."

Before he finished shouting, someone approached the county captain. The county captain instinctively sensed that something was wrong. He was about to ask or evade, but it was too late. In the flash of cold light, a knife was thrust into the county captain's chest. Under the ribs!

Above the city, there was sudden chaos!

At the city gate at this moment, these people who rushed out of the market place were obviously well prepared. Everyone rushed into the doorway with swords. The Juzhang soldiers on duty near the doorway quickly resisted, but firstly they were not prepared, and secondly they The equipment of the weapons and armor was mediocre, and their morale was also insufficient. After a few people were cut down, they shouted in an uproar and fled, leaving the city gate to these vicious intruders.

Although some of the attackers were injured, the injuries were not serious, so they quickly removed the bolts of the city gate and waved to Sun Fu and others outside...

Before Sun Fu could react, the salt workers behind him couldn't bear it any longer. Without waiting for Sun Fu to speak, they rushed towards the city with howls!

Sun Fu quickly shouted: "Don't make trouble!" Don't attack innocent people! Must not..."

But who would listen to those salt miners who were extremely excited? The eyes of these people have long been red, and their minds are filled with all kinds of desires. Not even a single word of Sun Fu's instructions and orders can fit in!

On the top of the city, the man who killed the county captain held a bloody short blade in his hand and looked at the dull soldiers around him, "Why don't you abandon your weapons and surrender?" I will lead you to General Pingnan to beg for your life! The Lord is incompetent, and only General Pingnan can rule Jiangdong! By then, all of you will have made great achievements and will have a wife! 』

Beside the man who killed the county captain, there were people holding swords and shouting, "Why don't you quickly abandon your weapons and surrender?" A group of things that don’t know how to die! 』

With a clang, a spear fell to the ground first. Then there was a series of noises, and everyone above the city suddenly lost their fighting spirit. They either abandoned their weapons and surrendered, or slipped away quietly without saying a word, and started a zero-dollar fight with the salt workers and miners who rushed into Juzhang City. Purchasing activities...

The salt workers and miners who fell into madness were like a piece of loose sand. Even if Sun Fu had great power, it would be impossible to build an army with orders and prohibitions in this short period of time.

Soon, bursts of frightened cries could be heard everywhere in Juzhang City, and raging fires were rising here and there. For construction, humans need to coordinate, cooperate and work together to be able to do something decent. , but when it comes to destruction, you can learn it by yourself without any instruction at all...

The second fool followed Sun Fu, looking at the sentence that had been defeated in the blink of an eye. His head was dizzy, and he couldn't believe what was happening in front of him. "General, what on earth is going on?" 』

Sun Fu did not answer, but just watched silently for a long time, and finally let out a long sigh...

……（｀へ′）……

The changes in sentences were like a strong wind, quickly sweeping across the country, flying over mountains, rivers and woods, over villages and cities, and then jumped into Sun Hao's government office.

Sun Gong happily walked into the study, raised his eyes and saw Sun Hao, and said with joy, "Father, I heard that Juzhang rebelled!" The rebels have captured Juzhang! 』

Sun Hao was holding a book and reading it. After hearing his son's words, he didn't even bother to raise his eyelids and just said "oh" in a neutral tone.

Sun Gong was stunned for a moment, then looked at Sun Hao's appearance, his eyes moved left and right a few times, and suddenly said: "Father, could it be..."

Sun Hao then put down the book in his hand and looked at Sun Gong, "Why are you happy about the Juzhang rebellion?" 』

"ah? Sun Gong was speechless, and after a while he whispered, "Father, this, this is not..." Before Sun Gong could say anything, he received Sun Hao's stern look, and he immediately stretched his neck and swallowed the second half of his words. Went back.

Sun Hao pointed to the mat beside him and said, "Sit down." 』

When Sun Gong sat down, Sun Hao said slowly, "Now that Jiangdong is rebelling, as a minister, you should be worried... I ask you, why are you so happy?" 』

"This..." Sun Gong seemed to understand something, "This... the child is in trouble..."

"So, do you know what to do?" ” Sun Hao nodded and asked.

Sun Gong thought for a while and said with a little temptation: "The child should be inexplicably sad and worried?" 』

Sun Hao nodded, then shook his head, "No." 』

Sun Gong thought about it again and again, then smiled wistfully and moved forward, "Father, please give me some advice..."

"On the fourteenth day of Duke Xi's reign, the Qin Dynasty was hungry in the winter, so he sent beggars to the Jin Dynasty, but the Jin people did not give him..." Sun Hao said lightly, "Do you know what to do?" 』

Sun Gong felt that his head was getting bigger, and he couldn't help but pinch his forehead with his hands, as if this would make his enlarged head shrink back, "My father's intention is..."

"What have you been doing lately?" Sun Hao looked over and said, "This is what Zuo Zhuan recorded!" Didn’t I tell you to read it carefully at all times and study it more? 』

Sun Gong lowered his head in embarrassment.

"Well..." Sun Hao frowned, "He is a running dog all day long, he has no knowledge and no skills! In the past two days, I will copy the information about Duke Xi’s age in Zuo Zhuan and share it with someone! 』

"ah? ! "Although Sun Gong was not very familiar with some specific things in Zuo Zhuan, he had read it several times and had some impressions. He immediately begged for mercy and said, "Father, I know I am wrong...this, this...can you? , it is better to copy the biography of Duke Min..."

"no! It’s Duke Xi! ’ Sun Hao refused.

Seeing Sun Hao's resolute attitude, Sun Gong could only respond dejectedly, "...I will obey your father's order..."

"Okay... let's go!" "Sun Hao picked up the book again and continued to read, "If you still can't figure it out, just tell Chao'er about this and pay attention to his demeanor..."

Sun Gong was a little confused and could only retreat. Then when he turned around the corridor, he happened to meet Sun Chao, so he told the matter again.

Sun Chao's face was filled with sympathy and sorrow. He sighed slightly and patted Sun Gong's shoulder, "Third brother... Brother... I really can't help you with this matter... Third brother, please go and copy it carefully. For my brother's sake, I can't help you." I won’t delay my third brother anymore..."

After saying that, Sun Chao sighed again, then turned around and left.

Sun Gong tilted his head and stared at Sun Chao as he turned around in the corridor. Then he remembered what his father had told him, so he followed Sun Chao on tiptoe and followed him through the courtyard gate...

"Ah ha ha ha ha..." After walking through the courtyard gate, Sun Chao couldn't help but laugh up to the sky, "Let you rely on your father's love on weekdays..."

"Second brother..." Sun Gong called from the courtyard gate.

Sun Chao trembled with fright, then awkwardly defended himself for a few words, and then left in a hurry.

Sun Gong watched Sun Chao leave, blinked a few times, and suddenly realized.