"What kind of saint is he?!" Yang Biao blurted out, disagreed.

Yang Xiu did not argue, laughed but said nothing. After a moment, Yang Biao felt bored again and talked about the matter of Chang'an. The father and son had no worries about heart-to-heart talk, and he revealed the predicament of Chang'an. Wang Yun and Yuan Shao were dead, but their supporters were still there. The emperor was not strong enough and needed Yuan Tan's support, so he had to ease the blame for these people. However, this gave Sun Ce the reason for refusing to surrender, and it also caused division within the court. The new policies of the Qingshang Sect such as Xun Yu were not smoothly implemented. Although he was trying hard to catch up, the gap was still widening.

The court was also in a dilemma.

"I have two purposes for coming to the east by the imperial edict this time: If the Sun family can be loyal to the court, it will be better. If the five states are pacified, Yuan Tan is attacked from all sides, but without a fight, the world will be restored to peace, and the monarch and ministers work together to implement the new policy, starting from the court, and Sun Ce will implement it, which will achieve twice the result with half the effort. If things are not harmonious, then retreat to the second best, join forces with Yuan Tan, attack the Central Plains from both northwest directions, forcing Sun Ce to bow his head, at least drive him back to Jiangdong, recover the Central Plains, and alleviate the tax crisis of the court. Alas..."

Yang Biao sighed: "The rise and fall of the world is in the hands of Sun Ce. He can only take a step back and become a famous minister in history, benefiting the country and the people, but he is ambitious and insists on putting the world in the midst of water and fire. You said he is a saint, but I cannot agree with it. Yes, he saved many people, but how many people will die in the war? What is the difference between the people in the world? Can he get the title of Emperor and be the common ruler of the world like the Emperor of Zhou? If he has the mind of Emperor Guangwu and does not kill meritorious officials, it is rare. It is impossible to get the title of Emperor and restore the ancient system. However, the people are displaced and have a lot of new graves, but it is the reality in front of him. The ideal king of the Confucian school is the inner sage and the outer king. The sage is entrusted and the world is ruled. Can Sun Ce do it?"

The expression on Yang Xiu's face became solemn. He drooped his eyelids, looked at the steaming hot springs, and pondered without saying a word.

Yang Biao continued, "The world requires not only skills, but also ways. I have seen Sun Ce's skills along the way, but not his ways. You have been by his side for so long. What did you tell me about his way? Is it benevolence, righteousness, or etiquette? Yes, promoting industry and commerce to enrich the people is a good thing, and both civil and military are important, and equality of the four people also helps to resolve the problem of scholars' way out, but what about people's hearts? Not talking about profit is a bit too correct, but isn't it? The saints do not talk about profit because there are many people who speak about profit, and few people who speak about benevolence and righteousness. They want to correct it and adhere to the doctrine of the mean, so as not to be too much. If people in the world say profit, but do not correct it, but add fuel to the fire, the world says profit but not as good as benevolence and righteousness. Just like a fast horse running on the way, only a horse whip drives it, but no way to control it, do you think this is a good thing?"

"It is of course a good thing for young people to have ambition and deserve encouragement, but governing the country is not a simple thing, so I can't be anxious. I said: Governing a big country is like cooking a small freshman. I will implement a new policy and eliminate bad policies. This is of course a good thing, but changing the system will affect the whole body, how can you do whatever you want? If you forget the big righteousness when you see small profits, eliminate small harm and cause big troubles, and learn from the lessons, I am worried that he will follow Wang Mang's footsteps. Instead of doing this, it is better to take a step back, slow down, and remove the desire to reform and have a more successful ambition, wouldn't it be better?"

Yang Xiu raised his eyelids and looked at Yang Biao. "Father wants to have an interview with General Sun?"

"I know it may not help, but I will never give up if I don't give up if I don't give up."

Yang Xiu smiled bitterly. "Okay, but I advise you not to be too anxious. Zhang Zigang just left, and it's useless to chase after you now. Why not wait a few days to see General Sun's reaction before talking about it."

Yang Biao nodded, closed his eyes and leaned against the stone wall.

——

When Zhang Hong caught up with Sun Ce, Sun Ce had just arrived at Wanling, the capital of Danyang County.

Almost the whole city was dispatched. Not only were the families of all sizes, but all the powerful sent representatives to greet them thirty miles outside the city. Many people also heard the news and watched the road. Even a lot of people lay on the walls inside. The inside men were very nervous, worried that someone would be unfavorable to Sun Ce, so they shouted back and forth and watched closely to prevent accidents.

Zulang once again fought for the task of guiding the show and led twenty cavalry to the front of the team. Jingxian County was not far from Wanling, and the people of Wanling were familiar with Zulang. Seeing this once-magnificent Zong Shuai willingly directed the show for Sun Ce, he felt awe in his heart all his life.

As the acting prefect, Gan Yan led the officials of the Danyang Prefect's Office to follow Zulang without hesitation, and waved to the surrounding people with a spring breeze. Ordinary people don't know, but people with some identities know that Gan Yan has married Sun Ce. The acting prefect is about to become the real prefect and will soon take office. A county official jumped to two thousand stones. I don't know how many people were so envious that they gritted their teeth and thought about getting married to the Sun family. Even if they can't climb Sun Ce, they must climb up with his younger brothers and sisters, even if they are the generals around him.

Gan Yan and others came over and appeared in front of everyone. The personal guard cavalry led by Chen Dao, Yi Cong Cavalry led by Pang De, and then Dian Wei and Xu Qian led the same Yi Cong Camp. Seeing these majestic war horses and mighty knights, the people were both amazed and a little scared. Danyang's economy was backward, but the martial spirit was prosperous, and there were many people recruiting soldiers. They either experienced it personally or heard about it. Most of them had certain battlefield experience and knew that the cavalry had obvious advantages over infantry. Seeing these elite knights, they witnessed Sun Ce's strength with their own eyes, and their fear was a little bit more.

After Yicheng passed by, Sun Ce appeared in front of everyone accompanied by Guo Wu and others. He was dressed in a simple manner, without a crown, only a military hat, which was thin and long, a bit like the Chu Yun crown mentioned by Qu Yuan. The Chu wind was very strong, and it was paired with sword eyebrows and broad eyes, and a tall figure. Danyang was originally a land of Chu, but even after entering the Han Dynasty for four hundred years, it still retained a lot of the legacy of the Chu State. Seeing Sun Ce's outfit, he immediately attracted the village party. Many people praised him loudly, and cheered him one after another, and there were endless streams.

Gan Mei, Mi Lan and Yin Ge, rode a horse closely behind Sun Ce. Mi Lan and Yin Ge were very tactful and knew that this was a great opportunity for Gan Mei to show her to the people of her hometown. She consciously took a step back and let Gan Mei walk in front and welcome everyone's joy. Gan Mei looked at Sun Ce's figure and mighty teacher not far away, and was both excited and shy. Her face was blushing, which made her look a little more beautiful. Although she deliberately sat upright on the horse's back and did not look around, her eyes couldn't help searching in the crowd. Whenever she saw a familiar face, she smiled unconsciously.

Sun Ce's team was very long and it was not fast. It took him a long time to enter the city. Sun Ce entered the back hall to rest. Gan Yan rushed to the front to receive the people who wanted to pay homage to Sun Ce. Rui came to ask Sun Ce for instructions and took Gan Mei to receive the visitor's female relatives. After Sun Ce's consent, Gan Mei followed Rui to the backyard. Dozens of female relatives were already waiting. As soon as Gan Mei and his daughter showed up, they hugged up. The older ones surrounded Rui, while the younger ones surrounded Gan Mei. Danyang's folk customs were simple and there were no many concerns. A group of young sisters chattered around Gan Mei and expressed their opinions. Some praised Gan Mei for being lucky, which not only provided help to the family, but also married a good son-in-law. Some directly asked Gan Mei whether there was a shortage of people around Sun Ce. Can they recommend them to Sun Ce and continue to be sisters in the future.

Gan Mei was overwhelmed and could not resist the questioning of the little sisters, and told the women around Sun Ce one by one. When the peers were together, they were talking casually. Seeing the elders talking on the side and didn't care about them, someone asked Gan Mei quietly.

"Although General Sun looks strong and strong, can he handle so many women around him?"

Gan Mei glanced at the woman and couldn't help but say, "Do you think he looks like he is in poor energy?"

The woman was not annoyed and said with a smile: "I don't know this. Maybe for today, he had been resting for a long time, or had taken some tonics. You said just now that the woman named Yin is well-versed in medical skills. There are so many famous doctors gathered in Nanyang Bencaotang, so it should be no problem to prepare some tonics. As for his face, who knows whether it is really good or is it made of fat? This kind of thing is not new. Sisters, are you right?"

A group of little girls burst into laughter and looked at Gan Mei jokingly. Although they had a good relationship, they couldn't help but feel jealous when they saw Gan Mei marrying such a good husband. If Sun Ce was really strong on the outside and had sex on the inside, they could have a better balance. Even if this was not the case, it would be good to have a chance to tease Gan Mei. Gan Mei knew what they were thinking, but she refused to let Sun Ce bear the nameless crime. She gritted her teeth and raised her eyebrows.

"If you say that, I can't do anything. He is not an idle young man who does nothing. He is around you every day just to prove his strength. Some of you have a monk at home, maybe they are among the guests. If you have the opportunity to see him up close later, you might as well ask those monks after you go back to see if he is strong or weak. This face can be embellished, but your face cannot be changed."

Another little girl squeezed over, held Gan Mei's arm, and looked up and down. "Amei, after hearing what you said, you have some research on physiognomy. Then tell us, is this man strong? Where can I see? When faced with a girl, you can't take off her pants and check it out."

The girls burst into laughter again. Gan Mei couldn't help laughing and reached out to point the little girl's nose. "You just know how to be lazy. You don't know how to study and don't know how to learn. You can ask others for advice. Why should you embarrass people here?"

The little girl disagreed. "Didn't I ask you for advice? Tell me quickly. Maybe you have the chance to see your General Sun later. We will learn two tricks. Then we can see with our own eyes. Wouldn't it be better than a scholar?"

A group of young girls from Douko Nianhua talked about men and women, and were not shy at all, and were full of interest. "That's right, Amei, tell me quickly, how can you see a man's strength from the face?"

Gan Mei stretched out her white jade-like fingers, pointed a little on the noses of the few people in front of her, and finally pinched the mouth of the little girl who was asking questions and twisted it gently. "Men look at the nose, women look at the mouth, your mouth is easy to steal."

Everyone burst into laughter. The little girl spat. "Then I will go and eat your General Sun later, not even keeping your bones for you."

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