Wait, please don't call me Emperor Zhaolie

Chapter 203 This is what Zhou Yu said
"Sun Bofu, Lord Yuan has treated the Sun family well, how dare you betray your master?"

"Mr. Yuan has ordered that anyone who betrays his lord on the battlefield will be rewarded with money and treasure, and anyone who dares to betray his lord with Sun Ce will be killed."

On the battlefield, the two armies formed a battle array and confronted each other several hundred steps apart. Qiao Rui ordered more than a hundred soldiers to shout loudly, and the echoes resounded for a long time in the vast plains of Longkang.

There was a sudden commotion in Sun Ce's army. The soldiers looked at each other, not knowing who to believe.

Qiao Rui cursed Sun Bofu for betraying his master, while Sun Ce in turn scolded Zhang Xun and Qiao Rui for making false accusations in front of Yuan Gong and confusing right and wrong.

"I, Sun Bofu, have made contributions to Lord Yuan and were promised the post of governor of Jiujiang and Lujiang. However, due to you, a bunch of people who deceived the world and stole reputation, you have repeatedly manipulated Lord Yuan to break his promises. Today, you want to kill me. As long as you take advantage of the situation and commit fraud, I don't know how many people will die in the future."

Veins bulged on Sun Ce’s forehead, causing hundreds of people to curse back angrily.

Although the two were insulting each other, no one dared to be the first to attack, as both sides were cautious.

Qiao Rui also felt a headache facing this situation. He did not expect that there were Sun Bofu's people among the military officers. Just as he led his army to Ping'a, Sun Ce received a secret letter. He directly led his men to capture Zhang Xun and also annexed the soldiers brought by Zhang Xun. No matter how strong the soldiers were or how many numbers they had, Sun Ce was superior to him.

If a real fight breaks out, he might not be able to defeat Sun Bofu, so he can only find a way to shake the enemy's morale.

Sun Ce was also afraid of ruining his reputation, and with constant insults from both sides, he did not dare to lead his troops to charge forward.

Zhou Yu went up to the stage to observe Qiao Rui's army formation. He saw that there were large gaps on the left and right wings of his army, and the soldiers were standing a little swaying. Only the front row was in neat formation, so he turned sideways and said to Sun Ce, "Bo Fu, Qiao Rui has suddenly led his army here. Xiacai and Ping'e counties are the barriers of Shouchun. In order to guard against Lord Xuande's Qingzhou army, Qiao Rui, Chang Nu, Liu Xiang, Chen Lan and others will not dare to recruit all their elite soldiers. Therefore, most of the enemy's army must be auxiliary soldiers. If you pretend to attack the front and select brave soldiers to attack the left and right sides, the 6,000 soldiers led by Qiao Rui will definitely be defeated."

"As a general, you should make decisions when necessary. This is a heaven-sent opportunity. We have formed our army here earlier than Qiao Rui. Wu Zi said: On the battlefield, if the drums do not stop and the gongs do not advance, there will be no power if you move. Even if you have a million men, what good will it do? The greatest harm in using troops is hesitation. The disaster of the three armies is caused by suspicion."

"Bofu should lead his troops to quickly organize the troops, then raise the flag and attack them immediately."

Zhou Yu looked around and said worriedly.

He advised Sun Ce to make up his mind quickly. If the stalemate continued, not only would the morale of the troops decline, but their bodies would also become exhausted. If they had been wearing armor longer than Qiao Rui's soldiers, they should not waste time and be careful not to get into trouble on the battlefield.

"Gongjin, this happened suddenly, and I can't make up my mind for the moment. Although Yuan Gonglu teased me several times, he treated the Sun family very well. If I lead my troops to attack him directly, wouldn't it be the same as Lu Bu on the border of Bingzhou? How will the world look down on me, Sun Bofu?"

Sun Ce sighed and explained that he still had to save some face.

During these decades, the sons of the gentry were appointed as officials in various prefectures and counties, and they would recommend the wealthy and powerful as filial and honest people to become their disciples and former officials. The recommended people would then give back to their benefactors' descendants. Under this unspoken rule, if one was ungrateful to his former master, he would easily be despised by the literati of the world.

His Sun Bofu is the descendant of Sun Zi, so he can't follow the example of Lu Fengxian, right?

He originally wanted to wait for an opportunity and then surrender to Lord Xuande so that people would not talk about the Sun family betraying their master. However, he did not expect that the development of the matter was beyond his expectations.

The news leaked from somewhere and Zhang Xun learned about it, forcing him to make up his mind to capture Zhang Xun.

Sun Ce couldn't help but turn his gaze to Zhou Yu, thinking: "Gongjin, you are forcing me to make a decision."

Even if he didn't find any evidence, he could still guarantee that Zhou Yu was definitely involved in this matter.

"Bofu, you are unsure about the future and there will be great troubles in the future. You are timid and fearful, and you have nothing to worry about." Zhou Yu said meaningfully.

"Lord Xuande is good at leading cavalry troops at high speed. He can reach Longkang in a day or night. He will see the two armies of Huainan and Yuan army facing each other, and Bofu is still hesitant. If he fights and kills both armies in a hurry, Bofu will not only gain nothing, but also become a prisoner. Then he will lose his reputation, his army, and what can he do?"

"If a man is afraid when faced with a situation and makes plans that fail, how can he achieve great success and accomplish great things? Even if his reputation is slightly damaged now, he can still make up for it in the future. According to Yu's observation of the general situation of the world, the four directions have been falling apart until now. The situation is already clear. The emperor cannot revive the country while staying in Guanzhong. Although Liu Zhang and Liu Biao are members of the royal family, they sit on one place and have no intention of starting a business."

"Yuan Shu of Huainan mobilized tens of thousands of troops, but he had no strategy in mind and did not follow his own decisions. His generals and staff were all mediocre. Cao Mengde of Jiangdong used his power to oppress the nobles, but he was only interested in money and had no concern for the people."

"Yuan Shao of Hebei is not loyal, wise, and repeatedly defeated by the Gongsun clan. Although he is powerful, he is not able to subjugate Youzhou, and I am afraid he will not be able to accomplish anything. As long as Gongsun Zan is still alive, there is no need to say more. Gongsun Du of Liaodong has a vast territory with few people and is mixed with barbarians. He has not been able to rise for more than a hundred years."

"Among all the heroes in the world, only Lord Xuande is an extraordinary person. He has saved the people, and his prestige and virtue are spread all over the world. His military power is strong enough to crush the princes. At present, the country is in chaos, and people yearn for a wise ruler just as a son yearns for a loving mother. In ancient times, the rise of a person depended on his virtue. Lord Xuande's deeds are like the bright sun and moon. He will surely be able to establish the cause of Emperor Gaozu and restore the rise of Emperor Guangwu.

Bofu's concern about the reputation of the Yuan family is not worth mentioning. His achievements will be recorded in books and silk in his later years, and he will be famous in the world and receive many awards. "

"This year Bofu is twenty-one. If he makes many achievements in the future, the story of Deng Yu being granted the title of Marquis of Ling at the age of twenty-four and having a fief of ten thousand households may happen again."

Zhou Yu spoke slowly and finally raised his finger towards Ling County, hundreds of miles to the north, and shouted.

Father, like son.

Sometimes when you make up your mind, you will feel confused when you are in the middle of it, and only when it is pointed out will you wake up from the dream.

After hearing Zhou Yu's words, Sun Ce suddenly understood everything. As long as the Liu family rises, the Yuan family will be rebellious.

Even if his reputation is damaged, what does it matter? He has turned from darkness to light. The Sun family also eats the Han salary, so how can they be ministers of the Yuan family?

If Lord Xuande were to rule the world, anyone who dared to stand up and say that his grandson Bofu had betrayed Yuan Gonglu and spoke up for the Yuan family would be a true traitor to the Han Dynasty.

He knew that Yuan Shu had hidden the imperial seal with evil intentions, and if it was exposed in the future, he could use this as an excuse to completely sever all ties with the Yuan family.

“Gongjin, if it weren’t for your help, I would have almost made a big mistake.” Sun Ce turned around and bowed to Zhou Yu.

Even though it was inconvenient for him to bend over while wearing armor, it couldn't stop his sincerity.

Zhou Yu helped Sun Ce up and said with a smile: "We have been friends since childhood, how could I deceive you?"

Without waiting for Sun Ce to reply, Zhou Yu sighed and said, "I have often traveled on the waves of the Yangtze River. Although the river flows slowly, it has the ambition to flow east to the sea. However, it is difficult to realize one's ambition in life, which makes people regret it for the rest of their lives."

"A true man handles affairs together with his best friends to serve a wise master, achieve unparalleled achievements, repay the kindness of his friends and protect the friendship between brothers. This is what Zhou Yu meant."

　It’s too stuck.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)