What is Cai Yong's greatest wish? History, of course.

Cai Yong is a poet and is known as the palace army of Han Fu. He is a calligrapher, and the flying white book is rated as a divine product. He was a musician, and the Jiaowei Qin was a story that the literati loved to hear. His level of scripture is first-class, and he has approved the Five Classics, engraved Xiping stone tablets, and copied the world.

However, his greatest wish in this life is to write history. He had been preparing for this for many years, and the "Dictatorship" was a part of the notes written for the history, which was an indispensable material for later generations to study the history of the Han Dynasty. Before he was exiled to Shuo Fang, he had written the Ten Chronicles. If it weren't for him being killed by Wang Yun, "The Book of the Later Han" would not have to wait until two hundred years later for Fan Ye to complete it, becoming the last to complete the first four histories.

For Cai Yong, his biggest dream is to make a speech. Liyan is not something that can be written by writing a few poems, it is all a small way, not worth mentioning, and what can make him speak is to write a history book, especially the complete history of a dynasty. To some extent, writing history is even closer to the goal of writing than commenting on the scriptures. There are many commentators, but usually only one history book remains.

Therefore, Ma Qian of Taishi Company would rather be corrupted than complete the "Historical Records", and Cai Yong also expressed his willingness to accept the punishment of cutting off his foot before he was killed, just to let him stay alive and complete the writing of Han history.

Sun Ce said, I will provide you with the best pen, ink, paper and inkstone, I will regain the collection of books for you, and also include the imperial court archives brought to Chang'an by Wang Yun, what use can it be in addition to writing history? This is Cai Yong's dream, as soon as he hears Sun Ce's words, he can't be reserved. What's more, Sun Ce is right, the world is in turmoil, and writing history is a big project, which cannot be completed without ten years of work, not only a stable environment, but also sufficient financial resources. Chang'an and Chen Liu can't do it, Xiangyang is a very suitable place.

After eliminating Cai Yong's mental defense, Sun Ce then asked about the situation in Chang'an, especially what Wenchen and military generals were around Dong Zhuo, what generals and strategists were under Xu Rong and Niu Fu, how many people there were, where was their current position, and where their grain and grass were supplied. Cai Yong knew everything and said everything, and finally took the initiative to ask to enter the city to persuade Cao Cao to surrender to avoid Yuan Shu falling into the trap of fighting on two fronts.

Sun Ce knew that Cai Yongshu was angry and committed it again, even if Cao Cao had a good relationship with him, but Cao Cao contributed to Yuan Shao, once Cai Yong entered the city, Cao Cao knew that Yuan Shu was facing internal and external troubles, and he would definitely defend Wancheng and drag Yuan Shu to death, so he would not surrender.

Sun Ce gave Yuan Shulian a look. Yuan Shu didn't quite understand it yet, but Yan Xiang understood what Sun Ce meant, and hurriedly got up to stop it.

"Mr. has worked hard all the way, let's rest first, take care of your body."

Don't say it, as soon as Yan Xiang said this, Cai Yong immediately felt sore, and he didn't have the heart to go to see Cao Cao, so he went out of the camp to rest.

The dead silence returned to the big tent, even quieter than before Cai Yong came. The trouble of the henchmen is unsolved, and the strong enemy is coming, no matter how you look at it, Yuan Shu has no way to live. At the time of this crisis, Yan Xiang didn't have the heart to compete with Zhou Yu, and said earnestly to Yuan Shu: "General, without further ado, let's retreat to Xiangyang." Before Xu Rong arrived, strengthen the city defense of Xiangyang, at least Baonan County and Jiangxia will not be lost, clean up Jiangnan, and have the strength to fight. ”

Yuan Shu leaned on the desk, snapping his knuckles, his eyes fierce for a while and frustrated. He thought for a long time and shook his head. "Yuan Tu, retreating to Xiangyang is an old plan, but it's a pity to give up Nanyang like this. Nanyang is rich, has a large population, and has iron officials, once it falls into the hands of Xu Rong, it will be difficult for us to regain it. As a last resort, you can't give up lightly. ”

Yan Xiang persuaded: "General, Nanyang is indeed very important, once we lose Nanyang, not only will we not be able to go north, but the princes of Kwantung will not be able to advance west. If Niu Fu captures Luoyang again, the situation is likely to return to the way it was last year. But we can't hold it, Cao Cao made it clear that he wanted to defend Wancheng to the death, if we attack with all our might, even if we break through Wancheng and Wancheng is disabled, we can't hold it. Our army has made enmity with the families in attacking the manor, and it is impossible for them to support us. Without their support, would the newly recruited soldiers be usable? ”

Yuan Shu smiled bitterly and turned his head to look at Zhou Yu. "Gongjin, what do you say?"

Zhou Yu was silent. He disagreed with Yan Xiang's opinion, and he also got angry with Sun Ce, and wanted to stick to Nanyang, but how to hold on to it has not been discussed yet, and he didn't know what to say in the face of Yuan Shu's question.

Seeing this, Sun Ce had no choice but to step forward. "What the general said is very true, what Mr. Yuan Gong said is an old plan, the general should send people to strengthen the city defense of Xiangyang and prepare for the worst."

Yan Xiang lowered his eyelids and did not speak, but his face softened. He has always had a bad impression of Zhou Yu and Sun Ce, and feels that these two people are casual and have random ideas, but the main target is Zhou Yu rather than Sun Ce. In his opinion, Sun Ce was not enough to be regarded as an opponent by him. Now Sun Ce changed his title again, respectfully called him sir, and suggested that Yuan Shu listen to his advice, which made him very face-saving.

Sun Ce changed his words and said, "But Nanyang can't give up easily. ”

Yan Xiang Huo Ran raised his head and glared at Sun Ce. "General Sun, there is Cao Cao inside, Xu Rong and Niu Fu outside, how to guard?"

"Xu Rong and Niu Fu are still hundreds of miles away, and no one can say when they will arrive. Besides, Wuguan and Luyang are both dangerous passes, as long as they defend properly, it is not so easy for them to enter Nanyang. ”

Yan Xiang was very unhappy and asked, "How can I defend properly?" Now there are so many men and horses available, if you want to attack Wancheng, there will be no more troops to defend Wuguan and Luyang. You have to divide your troops to defend Wuguan and Luyang, not to mention attacking Wancheng, whether you can block Cao Cao's counterattack is uncertain. ”

"Sir, don't be impatient." Sun Ce waved his hand and said, "We can take two steps, first send a part of the craftsmen to Wuguan and Luyang, strengthen the city defense facilities, and prepare for the battle." As for Wancheng, isn't Sir worried that those newly surrendered soldiers will not be used by me, and that they will defect to the battlefield? I have a plan that might make these people willing to use it for us. ”

"Oh, then I'd like to hear it. If you can really get these soldiers to come back to my heart, I will support your suggestion. ”

Sun Ce smiled. Yan Xiang was a little arrogant and didn't look down on him very much, but Yan Xiang was one of the few strategists under Yuan Shu, and he was knowledgeable, not comparable to Feng Fang's mediocrity. Coordinating the relationship with him is very important for future cooperation.

"General, sir, why do those soldiers support those families? Is it connected by blood, or is there a relationship between in-laws, one is prosperous, and the other is lost? ”

Yan Xiang's eyebrows were slightly raised, his eyes narrowed, his eyes flickered, he pondered for a long time, and a light smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "I see what you mean, you mean, the land of those families ...... Distribute it to them? ”

Sun Ce bowed heartily. "Mr. wisdom is like an abyss, admire, admire."

Yuan Shu rolled his eyes, inexplicable. Yan Xiang smiled, turned to Yuan Shu and explained, "This is an emergency method. General, Sun Lang means that these soldiers originally had nothing to do with the family, but because the family was poor and lost their land, they had no way to stand up, and they were attached to the family just to ask for a bite to eat. Now these families are cowering in the city, the manor has been destroyed by our army, and the land is owned by the general, if the general can give them the land of this family, and let them become self-supporting households again, they will naturally ......"

Before Yan Xiang finished speaking, Yuan Shu suddenly realized and shouted. "Yes, these people were originally editors, and they didn't become a tribal of their own volition, but they were forced to do so. If I give them back the land, why don't they support me? ”

Yan Xiang nodded repeatedly. "What the general said is very true, even if there are people who abide by the righteousness of the monarch and the minister, and are willing to be loyal to the old lord, it is very rare. More people will be grateful for the general's rebirth and support the general. ”

Yuan Shu jumped up and shouted, "Then what are you waiting for? Go ahead and do it now. Haha, Cao Mengde, let you defend the city, Naigong dug your foundation, see how you still defend it. ”