Yan Xing got married, and it was not only Yan Xing who was busy, but Sun Ce was also very busy. The Kwantung people hate and fear the Xiliang people, they hate their brutality, and they are afraid of their strong fighting ability. So far, except for the Sun family's father and son, the records of the Kanto people and the Xiliang people are miserable. Han Sui and Ma Teng bowed to Sun Ce and sent cavalry to help, which greatly enhanced the confidence of the people of Yuzhou in Sun Ce. Since Sun Ce was able to defeat the brutal and powerful Xiliang people and take them for himself, he should also be able to defeat Yuan Shao and protect the peace and stability of Yuzhou.

Yuan Shao had a strong influence in the family, and for the poor and even the common people, his influence declined sharply. The people who supported Yuan Shao with all their hearts fled Yuzhou one after another, and the rest of the people did not have much identification with Yuan Shao, and they were willing to support whoever could protect them in the troubled times. Compared with Sun Ce, Yuan Shao has a great reputation, but his combat effectiveness is not very good, a few years ago, he was defeated by Dong Zhuo with hundreds of thousands of troops, such a person is unreliable.

Many people took the opportunity of Yan Xing's marriage to bring gifts to congratulate, and then tried every means to meet Sun Ce to see if there was a chance to get an errand and eat a mouthful. At the beginning of the year, when Liu He entered the country, the county magistrates and county magistrates of many counties were killed, leaving many vacancies. Those who were not killed were also killed because of collusion with Liu He, and either escaped or were killed by Sun Ce afterwards, and at least they had to be dismissed, and the county orders and county magistrates of nearly 30 counties in the 37 cities of Runan had to be replaced.

Sun Ce has to meet many people every day, and the rooster crows as soon as he gets up, and he sleeps on the third watch, which is miserable. If it weren't for his youth, if it weren't for Yuan Quan to help him do a bedtime massage and relax and adjust, he doubted that he would be able to support a decisive battle with Yuan Shao after the autumn.

On this day, he was talking to Tao Ying. Tao Qian was the same generation as Sun Jian, and it was impossible for him to come to attend the wedding of Sun Ce's general, so he sent Tao Ying to come. Last time, the potter came to Pingyu, met with Sun Ce, had some agreements, and returned with a full load, which was appreciated by Tao Qian. Tao Ying felt pressured, and this time he especially won the opportunity to come to Pingyu and ask to see Sun Ce as soon as possible.

The battle that just ended not long ago hit Tao Qian very hard, his physical condition is getting worse day by day, and he has been bedridden since the beginning of the summer. The pottery merchant is in the East China Sea, and he meets Tao Qian every day, which has obvious advantages, Tao Ying is in Wuyuan, which is not so convenient, and he is always worried that Tao Qian will die suddenly and he will miss the opportunity. At this time, it is very important to obtain Sun Ce's support. Even if Sun Ce didn't personally participate in their brother's fight, it would be good news for him. After several battles, he was confident that he had an advantage over the potter.

Sun Ce was disgusted by this kind of brotherly infighting, and at the same time, he also knew that if Tao Qian died, it would not be a good thing for him for the Tao Shang and Tao Ying brothers to fight. Therefore, he strongly advised Tao to exercise restraint and not to let outsiders profit from it. Of course, he also promised Tao Ying that in case such a thing happened, he would uphold justice and advise their brothers to take a county. Now there are only two counties left in Xuzhou: Langya and Donghai, you one by one, don't fight. As for Guangling and Xiapi, whoever has the ability to take it back is whoever owns it.

Tao Ying weighed it repeatedly, felt that this plan was beneficial to him, and agreed.

It was easy to convince Tao Ying, someone came to report, and there was a person named Lu Dai outside, who claimed to be from Guangling and a friend of Changshi Zhang Hong.

As soon as Sun Ce heard Lu Dai's name, he immediately came to his senses. Lu Dai is an important minister of Eastern Wu, and he can take Jiaozhou and stabilize the rear, and Lu Dai has made great contributions. He immediately got up and said to Tao Ying with a smile: "Brother Zhongyun, you Xuzhou celebrities are here, let's go and greet them together." ”

Tao Ying didn't have any impression of Lu Dai at all, but when Sun Ce said this, he couldn't help but give face, echoed a few sentences, and got up to go out with Sun Ce.

Lu Dai stood at the door, his face calm, but he was beating a drum in his heart. He didn't know if he would be able to see Sun Ce. There were a lot of people waiting to see Sun Ce at the door, and he didn't know if Sun Ce would see him or when he would see him. Zhang Hong is famous, but he is not famous. As far as he knew, Qin Song and Chen Duan, who were from Guangling, were recommended by Zhang Hong to enter the Sun Ce shogunate, but he did not receive an invitation, which shows that Zhang Hong did not value him. He recommended himself, and the effect was definitely not as good as Zhang Hong's recommendation.

If it weren't for official business, he would have to see Sun Ce, and he wouldn't be willing to take this risk.

Just as his heart was going up and down, two young men came out of it, one of them was tall, with a dragon-like tiger step, and there was wind under his feet. The other trotted all the way behind, a little embarrassed. He was wondering, when he suddenly saw the tall young man raise his voice and say, "Where is Lu Dinggong of Guangling?" Sun Ce is here, please come out and see you. ”

Lu Dai was stunned, and it wasn't until Sun Ce shouted the second time that he reacted and hurriedly stepped forward to salute. "It's Lu Dai, I've seen the general."

Sun Ce grabbed Lu Dai's arm and laughed loudly. "Dinggong, how late it is. Please come in, please come in. As he spoke, he pulled Lu Dai and walked inside, forgetting even Tao Ying on the side. Lu Dai was dragged away by Sun Ce, his mind was blank, and he didn't even notice the envious eyes of the people who invited him to meet him. Sun Ce pulled Lu Dai to the hall and invited Lu Dai to take a seat, then he smiled and said, "Dinggong just arrived in Pingyu?" ”

"Yes, yes." Lu Dai was dazed by Sun Ce's enthusiasm, and before he could make up his mind, he just agreed repeatedly.

"Along the way, what is the situation, is it still stable?"

Lu Dai thought about it and said very sincerely: "Although there are some discussions, but in general, people's hearts are stable. It is extremely difficult for the general to stabilize the situation under such circumstances. ”

"Haha, I'm very happy to be able to get this sentence."

Sun Ce rubbed his thighs, smiling, enthusiastic and sincere, not at all like the first time they met, but like a friend who had reunited after a long absence, which made Lu Dai sigh with emotion. I have heard for a long time that Sun Ce is approachable and thirsty for talent, and he really deserves his reputation. He had never seen them smile like this for so long with Zhao Yu and Liu He. Sun Ce was able to gather many talents in just a few years and lay such a foundation, which is indeed outstanding, no wonder celebrities like Zhang Hong are willing to use it for him.

"Dinggong is from Guangling?"

"I'm from Xuyi." Lu Dai was a little embarrassed, took out Liu He's letter from his arms, and sent it to Sun Ce with both hands. "I was ordered by General Liu to visit Yuan Tan, the assassin of Yanzhou, and I had something to discuss with General Sun, I was afraid that I would not be able to see it, so I entrusted the name of Zhang Zigang, a famous man in the same county, not to deceive, and asked General Haihan."

Sun Ce was stunned for a moment, and then sighed regretfully. "I see. Dinggong is witty and admirable. But you don't have to come to see me in anyone's name. To tell you the truth, I already knew the name of Dinggong, but I never had the opportunity to go to Guangling. Dinggong is talented, and now he must be in a prominent position under Liu Gongheng, I missed it. ”

Lu Dai was grateful, but didn't say anything. He arched his hand and said, "Thank you, general, for your mislove." I came this time on the orders of General Liu, and I am willing to turn the war with the general into a jade silk to protect the peace. ”

Sun Ce's eyebrows raised and he glanced at Tao Ying. Tao Ying was very nervous. Sun Ce twisted his fingers and muttered, "Liu Gongheng...... Want to make peace? ”

Lu Dai shook his head. "It's not about making peace, it's about making peace."

Sun Ce smiled and leaned back slightly. "Ding Gong thinks that Liu Gongheng has the qualifications to make peace with me?"