What is Cai Yong’s biggest wish? Of course, it is to write history.

Cai Yong was a master of poetry and essays, and was called the Han Fu army. He was a calligrapher, and Feibai Shu was rated as a god. He was a musician, and Jiao Weiqin was a story that literati and scholars liked to be heard and talked about. His level of classics was first-class. He had once rated the Five Classics, engraved the Xiping stone tablet, and copied the world.

However, his greatest wish in his life was to write history. He had been preparing for this for many years. "Arbitrary Decision" was a part of the notes written for history, and it was an indispensable material for future generations to study Han history. Before he was exiled to Shuofang, he had written the Ten Signs. If he had not been killed by Wang Yun, the "Book of the Later Han" would not have to be completed by Fan Ye two hundred years later, and became the last completed work of the first four histories.

For Cai Yong, his greatest dream is to establish words. He can establish words by writing a few poems. He can establish words without writing a few poems. It is all a small way and is not worth mentioning. The only thing that can make him establish words is to write a historical book, especially the complete history of a dynasty. To a certain extent, history is even closer to the goal of establishing words than annotating the scriptures. There are many people who approve the scriptures, but historical books usually only leave one.

Therefore, Ma Qian, a Taishi Company, would rather be castrated than complete the "Records of the Grand Historian", and before Cai Yong was killed, he expressed his willingness to accept the punishment of cutting off his feet, only asking him to save his life 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 your collection of books, including the court archives brought to Chang'an by Wang Yun. What else can I do besides writing history? This is Cai Yong's dream. When he heard Sun Ce's words, he could not be reserved. What's more, Sun Ce was right. The world is in chaos and history is a major project. It cannot be completed in ten years. It not only requires a stable environment, but also requires sufficient financial resources. Chang'an and Chenliu are not good, but Xiangyang is a very suitable place.

Eliminating Cai Yong's defense, Sun Ce then asked about the situation in Chang'an, especially the civil and military officials around Dong Zhuo, the generals and counselors under Xu Rong and Niu Fu, how many people, where their current location is, where their food and grass are supplied, and asked them one by one. Cai Yong knew everything and said everything. Finally, he took the initiative to ask to enter the city to persuade Cao Cao to prevent Yuan Shu from falling into the trouble of fighting on both sides.

Sun Ce knew that Cai Yong had anger again. Even if Cao Cao had a good relationship with him, 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 would definitely defend Wancheng to death and drag Yuan Shu to death, so he would not surrender.

Sun Ce winked at Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu didn't quite understand, but Yan Xiang understood what Sun Ce meant and quickly stood up to stop him.

"Sir, I'll work hard all the way, so let's take a break first and take care of my health."

It would be better if you didn't say it. After Yan Xiang said this, Cai Yong immediately felt sore and had no intention of seeing Cao Cao and went out to rest.

The tent returned to dead silence, even more quiet than before Cai Yong came. The confidant's troubles were not resolved, and the strong enemy came again. No matter how you look at it, Yuan Shu had no way to live. When this crisis happened, Yan Xiang had no intention of competing with Zhou Yu, and said earnestly to Yuan Shu: "General, it's better to retreat to Xiangyang. Before Xu Rong arrived, strengthening the defense of Xiangyang city can at least protect Nanjun, Jiangxia will not lose, and Jiangnan will be able to deal with Jiangnan, and there will be a battle."

Yuan Shu leaned against the desk, slamming his knuckles, his eyes harshly and depressed for a while. He thought for a long time and shook his head. "Yuantu, retreating to Xiangyang is a mature plan, but it's a pity to give up Nanyang like this. Nanyang is rich, with a large population, and an iron official. Once it falls into Xu Rong's hands, it will be difficult for us to take it back. We cannot give up easily unless we have to."

Yan Xiang advised: "General, Nanyang is indeed very important. Once Nanyang is lost, not only will we not be able to go north, but the princes of Guandong cannot go west. If Niu Fu attacks Luoyang again, the situation will likely return to the same appearance as last year. But we cannot defend it. Cao Cao clearly wants to defend Wancheng to the death. If we attack with all our strength, even if Wancheng is broken, Wancheng will be destroyed, we will not be able to defend. Our army has already made enemies with the families of attacking the manor, and they cannot support us. Without their support, can those newly surrendered soldiers use it?"

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

Zhou Yu pondered silently. He disagreed with Yan Xiang's opinion, and also used his anger with Sun Ce to stick to Nanyang, but there was no discussion on how to stick to it. Faced with Yuan Shu's advice, he didn't know what to say.

Seeing this, Sun Ce had to stand up. "What the general said was very good. Mr. Yuan Gong was talking about a mature plan. The general should send someone to strengthen the city defense in Xiangyang and make the worst preparations."

Yan Xiang lowered her eyes and did not speak, but her face calmed down a little. He had always had a bad impression of Zhou Yu and Sun Ce. He felt that these two people were innocent and had random ideas, but their main target was 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 name and respectfully called him Mr. Yuan Shu and suggested that Yuan Shu listen to his advice, which made him very proud.

Sun Ce changed his mind and said, "But Nanyang cannot give up easily."

Yan Xiangran suddenly raised his head and stared at Sun Ce. "General Sun has Cao Cao inside, Xu Rong and Niu Fu outside, how can he guard it?"

"Xu Rong and Niu Fu are still hundreds of miles away. No one can tell when they will arrive. Besides, Wuguan and Luyang are all dangerous passes. As long as they defend properly, they will not be so easy to enter Nanyang."

Yan Xiang was very unhappy and asked, "How can we defend properly? Now there are so many people available. If you want to attack Wancheng, you will not have more troops to defend Wuguan and Luyang. If you want to divide your troops to defend Wuguan and Luyang, let alone attack Wancheng, it is possible to block Cao Cao's counterattack."

"Sir, be careful, don't be impatient." Sun Ce waved his hand and said, "We can go in two steps, sending some craftsmen to Wuguan and Luyang first, strengthen the city defense facilities, and prepare for the battle. As for Wancheng, what Mr. is worried about is not that the newly surrendered soldiers refused to use for me, and are they worried that they will turn against each other in the last battle? I have a plan that may make these people willingly use for us."

"Oh, then I want to listen. If these soldiers can really be used by me, I will support your suggestions."

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 advisers under Yuan Shu. She was knowledgeable and was not comparable to those of Feng Fang's mediocre people. Coordinating good relationships with him is very important for future cooperation.

"General, sir, why do those soldiers support those aristocratic families? Is it bloodline or a marriage relationship, and one prospers and one loss?"

Yan Xiang raised her eyebrows slightly, narrowed her eyes, her eyes flashed, and she pondered for a long time, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "I understand what you mean, are you saying, share the land of those aristocratic families... to them?"

Sun Ce bowed sincerely. "Sir, wise, admire, admire."

Yuan Shu rolled his eyes and was puzzled. Yan Xiang smiled and turned to Yuan Shu and explained, "This is an emergency method. General, Sun Lang meant that these soldiers had no relationship with the aristocratic families, but because their families were poor and had no place to establish themselves. Relying on the aristocratic families was nothing more than to have a meal. Now these aristocratic families are huddled in the city, and the manor was defeated by our army, and the land is also owned by the general. If the general can distribute the land of this family to them and make them become self-supporting households and citizens again, they will naturally..."

Before Yan Xiang could finish speaking, Yuan Shu suddenly realized and slapped the table and shouted. "Yes, these people were originally registered household registrations. They were not willing to become a division, but they were forced to do so. If I return the land to them, why wouldn't they support me?"

Yan Xiang nodded repeatedly. "What the general said is very true. Even if someone abides by the righteousness of the monarch and his subjects and is willing to be loyal to the former master, it is a very small number. More people will be grateful for the general's righteousness of rebirth and support the general."
Chapter completed!