The First Military Division of the Three Kingdoms

Focus on defense against Jiangdong, but must assume an offensive posture against Cao Cao, leading Zhang Jai to lead [-] soldiers and horses on the front line of Dingtao and Pengcheng, while Zhang Ji led troops and horses back to Langya Camp.

Since then, Liu Bei has deployed more than [-] soldiers and horses in Xuzhou to ensure that Xuzhou is foolproof.In fact, according to the results of discussions with Sun Ce, Xuzhou can only leave a maximum of [-] soldiers and horses.

However, Chen Ziming repeatedly assured that Langya and Zhang Ji's soldiers and horses were only kept just in case, and they would never move forward easily.Moreover, Langya is already on the border with Qingzhou, and there is a long distance from Jiangdong, so there is not much danger to Jiangdong.

Pan Zhang's [-] troops on Mount Tai were mainly to defend against Cao Ren's troops in Yanzhou, and Mount Tai belonged to Yanzhou, so there was no danger to Jiangdong.

As for the rest of the soldiers and horses, such as the Qingyi Qiang soldiers led by Zhao Yun, the soldiers and horses of Xu Huang, Gao Lan, Tai Shici and others also all retreated to Jizhou and other places.

The [-] navy led by Gan Ning also retreated to the north by sea, and were scattered in various naval military areas. Gan Ning himself also returned to Linzi, so that Sun Ce could safely and boldly march from the sea.

Chapter 363 The Death of the Little Overlord

Chapter 363 The Death of the Little Overlord

Liu Bei went on a personal expedition and returned with a great victory. The whole country celebrated with joy.

Back at the Linzi Palace, the first thing Liu Bei did was to comfort the soldiers who died in battle and reward the three armies, especially the Qiang soldiers who fought the most bravely were rewarded by Liu Bei. A large number of Qiang generals.

Such a move by Liu Bei made the Qiang soldiers return to their hearts. The Qiang people let go of their uneasiness and lived in the Central Plains with peace of mind. At the same time, they gradually integrated with the Han people. What about the Qiang people who migrated from the northwest?

"Prime Minister, this is a newly produced candle. The smell of smoke is very small, and it is deeply loved by dignitaries." After returning to Linzi, Chen Ziming put down his government affairs and took his wife and children to play around. travel.

"Yes, but the smell of smoke is still very strong, which is very bad for the eyes. We should continue to study and make smokeless candles as soon as possible." Chen Ziming looked at the burning red wax in front of him and nodded in satisfaction.

"Husband." Just when Chen Ziming wanted to learn more about this wax factory, the little wife Zhen Mi called out easily not far away. Chen Ziming walked over suspiciously, and Zhen Mi whispered in Chen Ziming's ear: "Husband, the smell of this place It's too strong, and my sister is a little sick to my stomach, so let's leave."

"Ah." Hearing this, Chen Ziming hurried to Cai Yan who was standing outside the factory gate to breathe, and after comforting him, he left the place with his child and wife.

Now Chen Ziming is the father of two children, a son and a daughter. The son is the eldest son born to Cai Yan, and the daughter is born to Zhen Mi. After Chen Ziming's continuous cultivation, Cai Yan is pregnant again.

Therefore, along the way, Chen Ziming and others took care of Cai Yan very carefully. Cai Yan was the main one. Cai Yan could go wherever he wanted. If the northern grasslands were not too far away, Cai Yan could not travel long distances, and Chen Ziming would take his family away. People go to the grassland to see the scenery there.

"Husband, we have been out for three months. If we don't go back, the elder brother will go crazy." Cai Yan leaned happily in Chen Ziming's arms, stroking the already obvious belly with his right hand.

"Then go back, your father should miss you too." Chen Ziming patted Cai Yan's head in relief. He is indeed worried about the changes in the world. In order to accompany the family well, Chen Ziming ordered that unless Liu Bei recruited urgently, no matter what Nothing is allowed to come to him.

After returning to Linzi, Chen Ziming accompanied Cai Yan to the old man Cai Yong for a meal, then met Zhen Mi's mother, had a detailed talk, and finally spent a good night with his wife and children, and started to work early the next day .

After the vacation was over, Chen Ziming came back, but as soon as he entered the hall, he felt the same atmosphere. Chen Ziming's heart sank, knowing that something big must have happened.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." In the crowd, except for Zhang Fei's two hundred and five, both Chen Ziming and Guan Yu would respect Liu Bei very much, and they should have a lot of etiquette.

Of course, under Chen Ziming's suggestion, Liu Bei abolished kneeling and worshiping. Anyone who saw him did not have to kneel and worship. Although many people still use kneeling and worshiping, under Liu Bei's rule, this ritual has gradually been abolished.

"Ziming is back..." Seeing Chen Ziming, the frowning Liu Bei showed a sincere smile, and was relieved in his heart. In Liu Bei's opinion, nothing could stop Chen Ziming.

"Brother, what happened?" Chen Ziming asked hastily.

"En." Liu Bei nodded, and handed a secret report to Chen Ziming. There was a hidden guard's mark on the cover of the secret report. Chen Ziming knew that something serious must have happened.

"What...?" Sure enough, after reading the secret report, Chen Ziming was shocked: "Sun Ce was assassinated and died..."

What should have happened still happened. The secret report said that after Sun Ce led his army back to Jianye, he went on a killing spree, and all those Jiangdong clans who had acted recklessly in the rear during his campaign and dragged them back were exterminated for the crime of treason and ransacked their homes.

It was useless for Zhang Hong, Zhang Shao, Lu Su and others to try their best to persuade them. The whole Jiangdong was bloody and everyone was in danger. one grade.

Once Sun Ce's army arrived, no matter how rich your clan is, or how many connections it is, it's useless. Those who refused to accept it were hacked, and many ordinary people died unjustly. That change shocked the world.

Even if Chen Ziming ignored political affairs and played outside, he would still hear some gossip. Sun Ce's behavior terrified the clans all over the world.

At the same time, it also made those invincible clans deeply understand that they are as powerless as children in front of those overlords who hold large armies.

Sun Ce's purge not only made the Jiangdong clan obedient, but also made those clans ruled by Liu Bei and Cao Cao lower their profile a lot, offering money, treasures and loyal ministers to their masters one after another.

Let Liu Bei and Cao Cao's strength increase again, even Cao Cao, who hated Sun Ce very much, had to silently thank Sun Ce several times in his heart.

Sun Ce bloodbathed the clan, in addition to clearing out the disobedient clan, he also got countless property, and his strength increased sharply.

But the price Sun Ce did was his life.

When Sun Ce was hunting in the mountains, he encountered an ambush. Although Sun Ce was brave, unfortunately the assassin came prepared. Although Sun Ce fought his way out of the siege, he was rescued by the late guards.

But the assassin's weapon was highly poisonous, and Sun Ce was covered with wounds all over his body, and the treatment was ineffective. The last generation of heroes, Sun Ce, the little overlord who ruled Jiangdong, died.

"Jiangdong is in chaos now, the army is unstable, and no one is in charge of the overall situation." Liu Bei lamented silently: "The father and son of the Sun family are heroes in the world, it's a pity..."

"Your Majesty." Just when Liu Bei was sighing, Xu Shu stood up and said, "Now that Jiangdong is in chaos, we can take advantage of this opportunity to advance by sea and land, and seize the land of Jiangdong before Cao Cao."

Later, Xu Shu also learned about Chen Ziming's plan to destroy Jiangdong. Now Jiangdong has not much power to resist, and he can easily take Jiangdong without concentrating all his strength.

"Your Majesty." Liu Ye also stood up and said, "I also think that this is the best time to destroy Jiangdong, and we should send troops quickly."

"This..." Liu Bei frowned. Now is indeed the best time to send troops to Jiangdong, but he remembered the agreement between Chen Ziming and Sun Ce, and turned to look at Chen Ziming. Let Chen Ziming decide this matter.

"Your Majesty." Knowing what Liu Bei was thinking, Chen Ziming got up and said, "If my guess is correct, Jiangdong will be as stable as before within a month, and sending troops at this time will definitely not bring any benefits."

Chapter 364 Attack Jiangdong?

Chapter 364 Attack Jiangdong?

"This is impossible." As soon as Chen Ziming's words fell, someone exclaimed. This person was Xu You. Seeing Liu Bei and others looking at him, Xu You hurriedly saluted and said, "Your Majesty, Prime Minister, Jiang Dong was shot by Sun Ce." , the generals in the army only obey the orders of Sun Ce. Most of the Jiangdong literati are from the Jiangdong clan, and now the Jiangdong clan has been purged by Sun Ce in large numbers, causing panic."

"Therefore, no matter where you look at it, Jiangdong is in chaos because of Sun Ce's death. No one can make Jiangdong stabilize in a short time."

After Xu You finished speaking, most people agreed, even Guo Jia nodded slightly in approval of Xu You's analysis.

"Hehe." Chen Ziming smiled slightly, and said: "Sun Ce's death, although it was found that Sun Ce's death was done by the disciples of the clan that Sun Ce destroyed, but there is no proof."

"Sun Ce is the lord of Jiangdong. He is skilled in martial arts and guarded by guards. How can he assassinate mere disciples?" Chen Ziming didn't believe what disciples did.You know, as the overlord of one party, Sun Ce, no matter how brainless he is, he would never do things alone.

Besides, not everyone can get close to Sun Ce's hunting place. The surrounding area is absolutely heavily guarded. How could so many assassins enter Sun Ce's hunting place without anyone noticing.

"What does the prime minister mean, is there an inside story about Sun Ce's death?" Ju Shou asked with a frown.

"I don't know." Chen Ziming shook his head directly. This is all his guess, but it is not easy to stab Sun Ce to death. Sun Ce's guards are definitely much stricter than the prime minister, he knows how strong the guards around him are. , it is conceivable that Sun Ce's death is absolutely full of doubts.

"Sun Ce is alive, and the suppression of some people is too great, which has harmed the interests of many people. Therefore, he must die." Jia Xu, who had not shown much, suddenly spoke, which made everyone stunned, and then his expression changed drastically.

Those who can sit here are not idiots, and quickly understood Jia Xu's meaning. If it is true that there was an inside story about Sun Ce's death, as Chen Ziming said, then only those high-ranking officials who hold great power can do this.

Most of the high-ranking literati in Jiangdong were from the clan. If they participated, it would be reasonable to succeed in stabbing Sun Ce to death so easily.

However, what changed everyone's face was the impact of this incident on them. If Sun Ce's subordinates could conspire to kill Sun Ce, then they, Liu Bei's ministers, could also threaten Liu Bei.

This can completely make Liu Bei suspicious of them, and even cause Liu Bei to weaken their power, which is what they don't want to see.

Of course, those who have such thoughts are those ministers of clan origin, such as Chen Deng of the Chen family in Xuzhou and others.