Pang Shanmin's boat approached the shore. Pang Shanmin quickly stepped onto the shore, rushed a few steps, came to Sun Ce, and bowed.

Sun Ce looked at Pang Shanmin up and down and said with a smile: "I feel relieved when I see Brother Pang in a good mood. How about it, no one bullies you from my father, right?"

Pang Shanmin couldn't help laughing. "Thank you for your concern. I am the one who made a mistake. Even if someone says a few words, I should reflect on myself. How dare I have any dissatisfaction? Besides, with the general and his father and son taking care of me, no one bullies me."

Sun Ce laughed and signaled the guard to lead the horse. Pang Shanmin got on the horse and walked side by side with Sun Ce. Except for Pang Tong, everyone else consciously distanced themselves and inadvertently separated the pedestrians. After saying a few common words, Pang Shanmin quickly turned to the topic.

"Ling Zun was very satisfied when he learned that the general defeated Xu Rong, and was proud of the general. He also had a big banquet for the generals and was drunk. Two days later, on the second day of the first lunar month, Niu Fu retreated very quickly. When I left Yingchuan, the news that he had withdrawn from the entire Luoyang and left very quickly."

"Why?"

"I don't know, Zhu Cheqi said that there might be something wrong with Chang'an. He didn't say what the specific situation was."

Sun Ce felt nervous. Chang'an had an accident, and the Xiliang army quickly withdrew its troops, and even the entire Luoyang gave up. Could it be that Wang Yun succeeded? Dong Zhuo died? Wang Yun had planned for so long, and now he used the war in Nanyang to transfer 50,000 Xiliang elites. The probability of his success is even greater, and it is entirely possible to congratulate the first month of the lunar month is the best opportunity. No matter how arrogant Dong Zhuo is, he always has to go to greet the emperor on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Sun Ce looked at Pang Shanmin. Pang Shanmin was laughing, but he smiled very reluctantly, and there was obviously something unspeakable. He quickly savored Pang Shanmin's words just now and immediately understood the problem: Zhu Yan. Zhu Yan should know the inside story, but he could not reveal too much before the dust settled. It may also be that he thought that not everyone was qualified to understand such a thing, so he was vague.

There is no doubt that Zhu Ye was a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, and his prestige was extremely high. Even his father, Sun Jian, was his old official. Even Yuan Shu was alive, he did not dare to be arrogant in front of Zhu Ye. Later, the general was under the control of General Cheqi, let alone Sun Jian, the miscellaneous general.

This matter is a big trouble. Pang Shanmin knew him and could not be loyal to the Han Dynasty, otherwise he would not have attacked Liu Biao. But now the situation suddenly changed, Dong Zhuo died, the government returned to Wang Yun, that is, to the emperor. Zhu Ye would undoubtedly obey Chang'an's edict. With his identity and prestige, even if Sun Jian had any ideas, he would not be able to oppose it openly.

What should I do? Should I be an obedient and good baby, hand over Nanyang, or just tear my face and raise the anti-flag?

It is not feasible. It is definitely impossible to hand over Nanyang. Such an important territory has been taken down for so much effort. How can it be handed over for nothing? It is not okay to tear apart. Isn’t this asking someone to fight? It is even more serious than Yuan Shu in history. Yuan Shu has the background of the Yuan family. What is the Sun family? If he really wants to raise the anti-bank, I guess Sun Jian will be the first to oppose it.

Sun Ce quickly analyzed the situation and felt that this was very difficult. "My father sent you here, what are your plans?"

"Lingzun asked you to go to Ruyang to attend the funeral."

"Funeral?"

"Yes."

Sun Ce didn't say anything anymore, and he understood what Sun Jian meant. This matter was very tricky. He was too young and didn't even have the qualifications to deal with it. The best way now is to hide. Going to Ruyang to attend Yuan Shu's funeral is the most appropriate reason. It means that Sun Ce is the heir designated by Yuan Shu, and avoids direct conflicts with the court. If there is anything, Sun Jian will take it all and handle it with all his powers.

To be honest, Sun Ce felt that Sun Jian might not be able to handle it well. But other than that, he had no better way. This is Sun Jian's protection for him. From another perspective, Sun Jian admitted Yuan Shu's life in disguise. For Sun Jian, this was also a very difficult decision.

"Okay, I'll explain what I'm at hand and I'll set off tomorrow."

"What else can I tell you to me if the general has to do."

Sun Ce turned to look at Pang Shanmin with a puzzled look. It was a bit unnatural for Sun Jian to urge him to go to Runan so quickly. It turned out that Pang Shanmin was not only here to deliver the letter, but also to take over his men? What does Dad mean?

Pang Shanmin smiled bitterly: "General, no one knows son than father, no one knows father than son, don't worry. If you know what kind of pressure Lingzun is now, you will know that he is absolutely necessary to do so. During the time when you go to Ruyang to attend the funeral, the army was led by Zhou Gongjin. He was on the way to come, and it may be delayed for one or two days, so don't be so anxious, you can wait for another two days."

Sun Ce didn't say anything more. It was probably Sun Jian's greatest effort to hand over the army to Zhou Yu, and there was really nothing to doubt.

After all, father and son are father and son. Sun Jian may not want to seize the territories, but no one can interfere with the territory he has built up by his father and son. This attitude is very firm. Judging from what Pang Shanmin said, if he doesn't do it well, he will give up part of his own interests.

"Ling Zun said, when you go to Ruyang to attend the funeral, you will bring Lingtang to the army."

Sun Ce thought for a long time and nodded.

Seeing that Sun Ce agreed to Sun Jian's proposal, Pang Shanmin breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that this task was not easy and that this requirement was too easy to cause controversy. He originally thought it would take a lot of hard work, but now that he was thinking too much, Sun Ce knew the situation in front of him very well.

Back at the big tent, Pang Shanmin took out Sun Jian's handwritten letter, Sun Ce took it and read it carefully twice. Sun Jian was not very educated, his writing was simple and even crude, but his meaning was very clear, which was exactly the opinions that Pang Shanmin had already conveyed. The reason why he wrote the handwritten letter was probably because he was worried that Sun Ce would not believe Pang Shanmin, otherwise he would not need to write the letter himself, and Pang Shanmin would just write it on his behalf.

Sun Ce thought carefully for a long time and sent someone to invite Zhao Yan to draft a book of merit. Zhao Yan is a military officer. He is not only in charge of the discipline in the military, but also responsible for recording and verifying the military merits of each department. These things are recorded in his mind, and there is no need to go back to the big account to check, and write it just by holding up the pen. He quickly wrote it. Sun Ce read it and secretly praised him. Zhao Yan is a talented person, and his mind is really good, and he remembers every stroke.

However, Sun Ce did not agree with the credit book written by Zhao Yan. He picked up the cinnabar pen and "swish" two strokes. He first deleted Huang Chengyan's name, then made several circles inside, marked several names, and wrote the serial number. Zhao Yan was the first, Du Ji was the second, Lou Gui was the third, and the other ones were still the same, followed by him, Zhou Yu, Huang Zhong, Deng Zhan, who made great contributions to the generals and seized the flag.

Zhao Yan was puzzled, which was far from what Sun Ce had mentioned before. "General, why is this?"

"Boran, if this credit card can help you get a job, you don't need to start with a minor official, and it won't be in vain for us to fight side by side."

Zhao Yan lowered his head, looked at the book of credit that had been changed beyond recognition by Sun Ce, and smiled bitterly: "Thank you, General, I'm afraid all the generals..."

"There will be no problem with the generals, I will explain it myself."

Zhao Yan felt warm in his heart, and he held back the tears that surged into his eyes and bowed.

"Here!"
Chapter completed!