Sun Ce had a clear mind.

These words are not as if Wu Qiuxing could say, but Jia Xu said. Since that is the case, Jia Xu should be clear about the general trend of the world. With his personality, he might win some benefits for the people of Xiliang and himself, but it is unlikely that he will go against the trend and know that it is impossible to do it.

That's not his style.

With this premise, the next thing will be easier. Even if Jia Xu can't fight Fa Zheng in the end, he can still cause some trouble for Fa Zheng and gain some time. He doesn't have to transfer Jiang Gan to Chang'an at this time. He can solve Jizhou and Youzhou step by step.

"What do you think about the current situation? If you have any ideas, you might as well say it out loud."

Wu Qiuxing was overjoyed. Being able to directly advise Sun Ce was his dream opportunity. He had been waiting for half a month. At this moment, the opportunity appeared in front of him, so he naturally could not let it go. He was humble and talked freely. After briefly explaining the situation in the world, he focused on reminding Sun Ce to pay attention to Hedong.

Although Sun Ce's military farming in Jiangnan attracted a large number of people and the economy in Jiangnan improved rapidly, Hedong, Hanoi, Henan and Hongnong are still irreplaceable central to the Central Plains. These four counties are the Kanto part of the capital and are also the core area of ​​the Central Plains. They have fertile land and water conservancy, but because of the war and insufficient population, they are temporarily trapped in the economy, but their potential cannot be ignored.

This is especially true in Hedong.

There is salt and iron in Hedong, and the economy can be self-sufficient. To the north, it can be connected to Bingzhou, Taiyuan, Shangdang has mountains and water, and basins, which can attack and defend, and the people are brave. Even scholars are both civil and military, and have always been the place of famous generals. To the west, you can enter Guanzhong through Puban, which is the gateway to Guanzhong, which is more convenient than Wuguan. If Zixin is not there today, no one in the court will take charge of the overall situation, Jia Xu and Hu Zhen are there again. If you can cooperate inside and outside, seize Guanzhong, and pass Guandong and Guanxi, big things can be accomplished.

Sun Ce did not make a direct statement. Wu Qiu Xing's statement made some sense, but it was also narrow-minded. He only saw Hedong, but did not see the overall situation, and his vision was not enough. Hedong is of great importance, but it is definitely not a wise choice to advance to Guanzhong without dealing with Jizhou. As for Jia Xu and Hu Zhen, even if they can cooperate, they are just ally, not subordinates. After Jia Xu occupied Guanzhong, it is hard to say whether he could surrender smoothly. It depends on the situation.

Sun Ce talked with Wu Qiuxing all the way and understood Jia Xu's thoughts. Wu Qiuxing is a talent, but he has not yet reached the point of being outstanding. If this person's career goes smoothly, two thousand stones are the limit. If it is not smooth, or his ambition exceeds his strength, he may still have to fall. His talent is not enough to bear Jia Xu's ambitions, and Jia Xu mostly uses him, so it is unlikely to be regarded as the successor of his mantle.

After the talk, Sun Ce encouraged Wu Qiuxing a few words and bowed to say goodbye.

After passing Dingtao, he met with Yuan Heng and others and headed south. Sun Ce ordered someone to invite Yuan Quan into the car. Yuan Quan was a little surprised, but when Sun Ce general Yuan Yao wanted to divorce Xie Xianying and marry Lu Xiaohuan, she immediately understood. She was tense and said nothing, and was silent for a long time, nodding.

"Thank you, my lord, I understand."

"What are you going to do?" Sun Ce was very concerned about this matter. Although he did not believe in any fatalism, he always felt a little strange when it came to this matter. He really didn't understand why Yuan Yao had such an idea. If it were Sun Quan or Sun Yi, he might be able to accept it.

Yuan Yao looked at Sun Ce and suddenly smiled. In an instant, he felt like ice breaking, and spring returned to the earth. "What else can I do? Just have a beat."

"A fight?"

"Don't worry, let me leave this matter to you. How will the king deal with Lu Xiaohuan? She is not a person who is at peace. Lu Bu is dead and Liu Xie is gone. She has prejudices towards Zhang Liao and is full of resentment. If it cannot be properly placed, something will happen sooner or later."

"Send her back to Chang'an." Lu Xiaohuan's identity was embarrassing. He was neither surrender nor captive. He could not kill or kill, and could not stay. It seemed that the best way was to drive her away. Her mother was still in Chang'an. If she sent her back to Chang'an, the mother and daughter would reunite, it would be a way.

Yuan Quan shook his head. "Lu Bu died in battle, and this grudge was very deep. Lu Xiaohuan is not a rational person. Most people in Bingzhou are like this. I hope they can understand the current affairs and know that advancement and retreating is unrealistic. Leaving a hostage in hand may be a solution, at least it can prevent them from acting rashly and taking risks. And Zhang Liao also needs a ties, otherwise he will be uneasy and be restrained."

Sun Ce thought for a moment and felt reasonable. He hoped to treat others with sincerity, but necessary systems were indispensable. When Lu Xiaohuan returned, Lu Xiaohuan would not be grateful to him. He would only do irrational things under the impulse of revenge, and the cracks would become bigger and bigger. He might not care, but it would be difficult for Zhang Liao to be a human being in the middle. With Lu Xiaohuan, the people of Bingzhou who stayed in Chang'an did not dare to do anything randomly, and Zhang Liao was also bound to have some ties. This is the safest choice.

"What's the best way for sister?"

"Boyang's martial arts skills are low and his self-protection ability is insufficient. In the future, he will be the king and take charge of his position. There will always be someone to protect him. Although Lu Xiaohuan is not smart enough, his martial arts skills are not weak. If he can convince his heart, be a concubine, and protect Boyang in close proximity, it is also a good choice. What do you think?"

Sun Ce gave a thumbs up. "Sister is mighty."

"Don't you object?" Yuan Quan gave Sun Ce a blank look. "No matter what, Lu Xiaohuan is always the emperor's noble."

"What's the point of opposing the pearls and jade in front of you?" Sun Ce sighed softly. "Sometimes I also think that there are so many people in Liu Xie who don't bring, but they come to see me with Lu Xiaohuan. I'm afraid that if he doesn't treat him, Lu Xiaohuan will not be able to gain a foothold in the palace. It's better to entrust Ah He. If Boyang falls in love with her, Liu Xie will be happy if he knows it under the 9th spring."

Yuan Quan frowned slightly and pursed his lips. "King, I have a curiosity. I have always wanted to ask, but I don't know if it's right."

"you say."

"Has Liu Xie really understood the rule of the king? I heard Ah He talk about the story, and I felt that you didn't say anything. Could it be that he had been thinking hard for a long time and could have an enlightenment as soon as he gained something? Or maybe he actually didn't understand at all, just thought he understood?"

"This... I have to ask himself, and I don't know much about it."

Yuan Quan rolled his eyes and smiled, "Can I imitate you? Ask me?"

Sun Ce stared at Yuan Quan for a long time, and suddenly laughed silently. He raised his legs, supported him on the edge of the couch, and his arm on his knees, glanced at Yuan Quan sideways. "Sister is concerned about the Taoism, too?"

"Chaoxing said..."

Sun Ce stretched out his hand and pressed it lightly on Yuan Quan's lips, blocking the words she hadn't said yet. "The most important thing you do is to accompany me to grow old slowly. This unorthodox thing is not important unless..." Sun Ce's mouth slightly raised. "Do you want to be Lu Zhi?"

Yuan Quan's face was slightly red and ashamed and happy. After hearing the words "Lu Zhi", he suddenly lost his complexion and thumped, and knelt in front of Sun Ce. "I am guilty of losing my words, and I am guilty of death."

Although the carriage was spacious, four people could sit opposite each other, but they were not big in the middle, so they could only turn around. Yuan Quan was tall and had no place to turn around when he knelt. He couldn't even kowtow. He leaned between Sun Ce's legs, his face was fading and tears were rippling in his eyes. Sun Ce felt a little regretful when he saw it. This joke was so big that it scared Yuan Quan. He quickly bent down to help Yuan Quan.

"Sister, this is just a joke..."

"Although it's a joke, I'm also inspired. I think it's because I was favored by the king, and I was often rude and unconscious, which made people criticize me. I'm not cautious and arrogant because of my favor. I ask the king to sue me."

Sun Ce sighed. The more you gain, the harder you lose. As smart as Yuan Quan, you will inevitably have the desire to gain or lose. It is precisely because she is smart that other people's reactions cannot escape her ears and ears, and she is more likely to think more than others. Whenever there is a stir, even if it is not her own reasons, she will first consider whether she did something wrong by herself. After all, they are not ordinary couples. In the face of royal Quan, right or wrong is actually not important, what is important is gain or loss.

Even in the 21st century, true equality between men and women cannot be achieved, let alone now.

"Get up, I was the one who made me lose my words for a moment and scared you." Sun Ce bent down, half-lifted Yuan Quan and put it on his legs. Yuan Quan struggled to go down, but Sun Ce hugged him tightly and couldn't move. "Tell me what I said today."

"I can't listen..."

Sun Ce interrupted her without saying a word. "It's not okay not to listen. If you don't let you know, you will think nonsense, and maybe you will be biased. Although you are a noble person, you have the heavy responsibility of assisting Ah Heng in charge of the harem. You have to be responsible for the education of several children in childhood. If you are wrong yourself, how can you ensure that my children will not go astray? If you are biased from the root, how can you correct it in the future?"

Yuan Quan was speechless. Sun Ce brought up the issue of children's education, but she really had no reason to refuse.

"First ask you a question."

Yuan Quan was timid. "My king, I know very little about the Tao of governing and have no practical experience. At most, I talk about it on paper, and I am afraid I cannot answer the king's questions."

"It's okay. In fact, governing the country is similar to managing the workshop. How do you gather people's wisdom and ability? You have been managing the workshop for so many years, and I think it's good. In this regard, you have talent. In contrast, Ah Heng and Boyang are all lacking some heat. I think they should have some dependence. Unlike you who have no one to rely on, you have to use your own heart..."

"I have a king, how can I say there is no one to rely on?" Yuan Quan raised his finger and pressed it on Sun Ce's lips, his eyes like the spring breeze and rain. "The reason why I am attentive is to repay the king's favor and to help me. As for Ah Heng, after all, she is young and has experienced few things, and she will definitely surpass her in a few years. Boyang is indeed not very concerned, so I should supervise with my heart in the future."

"You see, this is the first question: active and passive. Sister, please tell me first, is it better to be more proactive or passive in doing things? To put it more seriously, is it better to be enterprising like the Confucian sect, or to be as good as the Taoist sect?"

Sun Ce did not argue with Yuan Quan. He hugged Yuan Quan's waist and slowly shook his body as the carriage advanced. He spoke slowly, his eyes also a little erratic, as if he was talking to Yuan Quan or talking to himself.
Chapter completed!