Yuan Tan stopped Cao Ang on the grounds that the two armies were fighting and did not kill the envoys, so he held a banquet to entertain Jiang Gan, and summoned Xinpi, Lu Cui and others to accompany him. The guests and hosts had a great time talking, but there were many tests and traps in between. Jiang Gan was confident and responded one by one, chatting and laughing.

While Lu Cui, Wang Yu and others were debating with Jiang Gan and fighting, Yuan Tan tilted his body. Xinpi leaned over knowingly, holding the wine glass, as if toasting Yuan Tan, with his back to Jiang Gan. Yuan Tan whispered: "Before my uncle passed away, I entrusted my funeral to Sun Ce. It is said that some conditions are one of them to kill Cao Mengde to take revenge. Is there any such thing?"

"This is indeed the case. Zhang Zhongjing was also present at that time and could hear it clearly."

"Speak and listen."

Xin Pi showed a hint of embarrassment, and he looked around. Yuan Tan's eyes rolled, and guessed a few points, and laughed softly, "There is no father among the people whom I asked Sun Ce to kill, right?"

Xinpi smiled bitterly and said, "I am extremely intelligent and I will be able to guess it."

"Actually, it's normal, and it's not difficult to guess." Yuan Tan lowered his eyelids and took a sip of wine. "Are there any other conditions besides these two things?"

"General, why not guess again."

Yuan Tan raised his eyebrows lightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "Marry Yuan Heng as his wife?"

Xinpi raised his thumbs up. "Make the Lord smart."

"Hehe, what's hard to guess? Sun Ce took three concubines in succession, but refused to marry a wife. It's really unreasonable. Feng Fang was a Sili School Captain, and his daughter was a national character, so it's more than enough to be Sun Ce's wife. My sister Yuan Quan is a virtuous woman chosen from a hundred years. She is willing to be a concubine. Apart from the orders of her deceased father, I can't think of other reasons. Only this reason can make Feng Fang have nothing to say and make me obey the orders."

"Yes. Sun Ce has received this great kindness, so he must do his best. The confiscation of Cao's property is just the beginning, and the conflict between him and the leader cannot be resolved. Otherwise, the former general will definitely not be able to accept it. Envoy, you have a long way to go."

Yuan Tan sighed. "It's a pity that I'm injured. Otherwise, I would have taken this opportunity to advance to Yuzhou to relieve my worries for my father."

"This is Sun Ce's fortune, but it's useless. It's just for him to live for a while." Xinpi leaned closer and whispered: "I have sent someone to contact the families in Yuzhou. I will wait until Sun Ce is out of control, and then cooperate with him inside and outside to defeat him. Now let Chen Deng and Zhou Ang spend more time and trap Sun Jian in Jiujiang and Lujiang."

Yuan Tan patted Xinpi's hand. "George is my ovary. I plan my own strategy and win a thousand miles away."

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Xu Shao got out of the car and turned to look at Pingyucheng, surrounded by smoke and willows in the distance. His nose was sore and his eyes were dull.

Xu Hun, who was standing aside, sighed and advised: "Ah Weng, don't worry, stop watching, let's go."

Xu Shao was in a low mood and ignored Xu Hun's Tiben. This was not a simple trip, but he had to leave Pingyu and leave his hometown where he had lived for more than 40 years, but he didn't know when he would come back. Zhang Zhao refused the contribution of his brother Xu Qian, and Yuan Quan refused the generous gifts from his sister-in-law Chen, and insisted on following the law. It seemed that the Xu family would not lose all their money, but it was difficult for the Xu family to work in the provincial governor's office or the prefectural government. It lost its official position and its influence in the Shilin, so it was difficult for the Xu family to turn over again.

All of this is because of my hesitation. I am a sinner of the Xu family. After being over forty years, I did a foolish thing, which ruined the accumulation of several generations. Let's go, even if I don't leave, I will have no face to see the elders of my hometown. Without Yuedanping, I will no longer be a county gongcai, and how many people still see me. I know that there are many people who go out, but no one sees him off.

Two lines of old tears burst out from their eyes, Xu Shao lowered his head, not allowing others to see his desolation. He stepped down the river bank, stepped on the pedals and got into the cabin, and ordered the boat to start. The boat untied the cables and supported the shore with a bamboo pole. The boat slowly left the shore and slid towards the center of the water.

"Xu Zijiang, please stay." A full shout came from the shore. Xu Shao heard it familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was. When he opened the window and saw that it was Chen Dao, he couldn't help but be surprised. He gave his eldest son Xu Hun a wink. Xu Hun understood, got out of the cabin, stood at the bow of the ship, and said loudly: "Emperor Chen, what's the point of doing?"

Chen Dagong bowed. "I learned that Xian and his son were traveling far away, and the general who was seeking rebellion specially bought a small wine to see him off, and asked Xian and his son to stay for a while."

Xu Hun subconsciously glanced at Xu Shao. Xu Shao was also a little confused. He didn't know why Sun Ce came to see him off. He believed that he was not from Sun Ce at all. Sun Ce had already won and refused to let him go. What does this mean? He was supposed to refuse, but when he thought that he was forced to leave his hometown, he was thankful to Sun Ce. If he didn't fight at this moment, he would probably keep this tone in his heart for the rest of his life.

So what about the outcome? The industry is gone and the reputation is ruined. I have nothing to be afraid of. I have to die, and I have to give up today.

Xu Shao got out of the cabin and signaled the boat to dock. As soon as the boat was moored, a rapid sound of horse hooves sounded on the shore. Sun Ce appeared on the dock surrounded by Dian Wei and some guards. Sun Ce held his mount, looked at Xu Shao who was standing at the bow of the boat, and laughed.

"Xu Zijiang, don't be so nervous. I'm just here to see you off, and there's no other intention."

"Who said I was nervous?" Xu Shao said as he quietly relaxed his over-tight fist and coughed twice with guilt.

Sun Ce nodded, turned over and dismounted, signaling Chen Dao and others to stand farther. Even Dian Wei and others rushed to the side, leaving only Pang Tong and Liu Bin to serve. Not long after, Youyi Cong laid the mat, set up the case, and put on the food and drink. Sun Ce reached out to invite him, but Xu Shao was not willing to be outdone and took his seat calmly.

Sun Ce signaled Liu Bin to serve the wine and took the initiative to raise the wine glass. "First sacrifice to the god of the Walking God (the god of the road) to bless Xu Jun with a smooth journey. I can't make a farewell poem, so I drink three cups by myself." After saying that, I sacrificed the god of the Walking God first and then drink three cups in a row.

Seeing that Sun Ce was very considerate, Xu Shao was embarrassed to turn against him. He followed the rules and sacrificed the gods to the gods and served him with another cup.

"Come on, try these vegetables. After leaving Runan, you may not be able to enjoy the flavor of your hometown."

Xu Shao's nose felt sore and almost burst into tears. He quickly raised his glass, blocked him in front of him, and took the opportunity to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes. He was not going out for a trip, he was escaping, and the initiator was Sun Ce in front of him. The wine was really uncomfortable to drink.

"However, as the saying goes, reading thousands of books is worse than traveling thousands of miles. Mr. Xu may have more than ten thousand miles of travel, and his knowledge will increase his reputation and become famous all over the world in the future. It is also a blessing in disguise." Sun Ce raised his glass again and said with a smile: "I wish Mr. Xu to start a sect and establish a sect like the Master who returned from traveling around, deleted poems and annotated scriptures, and became a great man of the generation, and admired by future generations."

Xu Shao couldn't help but sneer and retorted. "I, Xu Shao, are just a despicable person, how dare I compete with a saint? I am far away from the world. Seeing the high temple of the general, my wish is enough."

Sun Ce smiled. "Teach Xu Jun's words. If there is really a day, I hope Xu Jun will give me a letter and pass on a few words no matter where he is. Speaking of which, I have known Xu Jun for several months, but Xu Jun has not commented on me yet."

"Are you afraid that I will scold you?" Xu Shao glanced at Sun Ce with a strong sense of provocation, which made Xu Hun on the side frightened.

Sun Ce said lightly: "I laugh and scold you. Although I may not agree with you, I swear to defend your right to speak to the death. Although I have little study and knowledge, I also know the story of Zichan not destroying the village school. I have heard the ancient sayings of guarding the people and preventing rivers, and I cannot do stupid things that block the way of speech." He paused and said: "Of course, you have the right to scold me, and I have the right to scold you, right?"
Chapter completed!