"Lord——!" Lu Fan looked at Sun Ce who was sitting down dejectedly and saw a depressed look that Sun Ce had never felt before.

"Ziheng, Jiangdong is already the world of my Sun family, but why did a person like Gao Chong come out again!" Sun Ce held the Gu Zeng Knife tightly on his waist, and his strong and powerful hands trembled with excitement.

Lu Fan was speechless. Sun Ce's complicated mood at this moment was not a simple one or two words of comfort could be relieved. Since meeting in Shouchun, Sun Ce's heroic and righteousness and talent have impressed Lu Fan. With Sun Ce's ability, it is not a problem to pacify Jiangdong, which has no leader, even fighting for the supremacy of the Central Plains.

But now, there are even more powerful players among the strong players. The sudden appearance of Gao Chong has changed everything.

Jiangdong evolved from Sun Ce to dominated the world to Gao Chong. Sun Ce and the two heroes fought each other. After the first head-on confrontation in Wancheng, Sun Ce, who had been lying on firewood and tasting gall for half a year, finally found a good opportunity to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop, but unexpectedly, unexpectedly, unexpectedly, the sudden accident happened. First, the attack on the city was blocked, and now it was a sharp mouth. Moling's loss, Sun Ce, who was originally firmly in the upper hand, was forced into a critical situation by Gao Chong in a blink of an eye.

Suddenly, Sun Ce shouted loudly, drew his sword and slashed it hard, and immediately cut the hardwood brocade table into two pieces.

Then, Sun Ce gave up his sword and laughed at the sky: "Haha, what can I do if I don't bless me Sun Ce? Gao Chong, if you are a hero, don't hide and fight me uprightly."

Faced with a dilemma of internal and external difficulties, Sun Ce is worthy of his father Sun Jian's reputation. He is a general. Sun Ce, who is still superior to Sun Jian in terms of courage and charm, quickly regains his invincible domineering spirit.

Lu Fan's eyes contained worship and awe. Sun Ce's masculinity that he prefers to bend was his favorite. Men in Jiangdong are often more elegant and lack strong strength, but they are the opposite in Sun Ce.

This may be one of the reasons why Sun Ce was able to lead the heroes.

I just don’t know what kind of person Gao Chong is?

Gao Chong was born in a humble family and had a great difference in reputation than Sun Ce. At the beginning, he started his business with a little remnant of Liu Yao. His strength was not even comparable to Yan Baihu and Wang Lang. Unexpectedly, in just two or three years, he had developed into a force that could compete with Sun Ce.

With this curiosity, Lu Fan couldn't help but have the urge to see Gao Chong.

During the first duel in Shenting Ridge, Lu Fan stayed in the back formation and did not directly meet Gao Chong. However, from the angry expressions of Chen Wu and Han Dang, Lu Fan knew that they had not gotten good. For the second time, in the fierce battle in Baiya Mountain in Wancheng, Lu Fan stayed in Haixi to fight Chen Yu, and he could not see Gao Chong's appearance.

"Ziheng, quickly pass my order, and let Zhongmou and Youping from Jingxian County send troops to seize Qu'a as soon as possible to prevent Gao Chong from cutting off the back road. At the same time, the whole army returned to the east!" Sun Ce's face suddenly showed blue veins, and he said word by word.

Lu Fan hesitated for a moment and replied with a bow: "Abide by the order!"

Faced with the counterattack of Shangliaojian City and Gao Chong, Sun Ce's army no longer had the right to choose. Quick retreat was the wisest decision. From a rational point of view, Lu Fan praised Sun Ce's decision, but at the same time, he also had a little concern, whether the fiercely tempered generals in the army would willingly execute this order.

After yesterday's suppression incident, the spirit of the generals and soldiers in the army was almost collapsed. At this time, it was not so easy to convince them to give up.

After the siege was ineffective, facing Gao Chong defenders in Shangliao City who were weaker than those in his place, Sun Ce's confidence had been shaken. Even the good news of Li Shu crossing the river could not change everything.

In this case, it is the most urgent thing to retreat early to block Gao Chong's attack. Otherwise, once Gao Chong sends troops to occupy the important land Qu'a again, then Sun Ce's 20,000 troops in the Western Expedition would be completely in a dilemma.

On Yinling Road.

An army ran wildly at night.

"Qu, you must not fall into Gao Chong's hands!" Just as Sun Ce made the decision to withdraw his troops, Sun Quan of Yinling had already led the 4,000 soldiers under his command back to Qu A day and night.

The pioneer was Zhou Tai, the most valued general of Sun Quan.

Qu'a has always been hidden after Moling and has no possibility of becoming a key place. Its city walls are almost without any danger, but with the evolution of the war situation, Qu'a, which was once insignificant, has become important.

At the same time, on the road from Moling to Qua, Zhu Huan, who was ordered by Gao Chong to have the same purpose, was also rushing non-stop, and whoever arrived at Qua first would have the advantage.

The war was spreading along the land of Jiangdong with Gao Chong and Sun Ce. Everyone knew that this would be a war that would determine the future ownership of Jiangdong.

Inside Moling City.

It's another different scene.

Gao Chong, who had seized Moling, swept away the haze for many days, and accompanied Chen Deng, the prefect of Guangling who had just crossed the river, to speak with great enthusiasm.

Chen Deng was wearing a brand new official uniform, and his sallow and thin face was still pathological. Only his eyes were rotating flexibly, showing his master's tenacious vitality.

"Brother Yuanlong's face is not very good. Are you in good health?" During the time he joined Yu Zhang, Gao Chong and Chen Deng were already acquaintances, and they formed an alliance to fight against Sun Ce, and they became much more intimate in their names.

Chen Deng lowered his head and savored the tea in his hand. After Sun Ce monopolized Jiangdong, Chen's power in the south became worse day by day. He had not tasted this good tea produced in Taihu Lake for several years.

Fortunately, this time, Chen Deng saw hope of turning the tables.

Chen Deng's father Chen Gui was once the prime minister of Pei State and was as famous as Zhao Yu. He was one of the representative figures of the wealthy gentry in Xuzhou. Since Zhao Yu was killed by Zhu Rong, Chen Deng and his son have become the leaders of the geniuses in Xuzhou. With his years of polishing eyes in the officialdom, Chen Deng could see that the young man in front of him was definitely not a simple person. Perhaps the dream of assisting the wise monarch and helping the people and the world that was deposited in his heart would be realized because of this person.

Chen Deng's heart was beating "bang" and his cheeks were also bright red because of excitement. He raised his head and replied, "It made the general worry. Even the famous doctor Mr. Hua Tuo said that my illness was difficult to treat, and now I can only delay it for a while!"

Gao Chong's heart moved and asked, "Hua Tuo, is Hua Yuanfang, a native of Qiao County, Pei State?" From Lu Ti's mouth, Gao Chong had heard that it was necessary to save Taishi Ci, so he secretly remembered it in his heart, not expecting that Hua Tuo would be heard so soon.

Chen Deng said: "It's this person."

Gao Chong was overjoyed and said, "Can Brother Yuanlong introduce him? Chong asked Mr. Yu Hua for urgent matters!"

"The general is asking for things about General Ziyi. When Liu Ziyang arrived in Guangling the day before yesterday, he had already met Hua Tuo. Now he is probably on his way to Liyang!" Chen Deng replied with a smile.

Hearing that Taishi Ci finally had hope of complete cure, Gao Chong's mood was as bright and refreshing as if he had opened the dark clouds and saw the sunny day.

"What Brother Yuanlong said is true?" Gao Chong asked.

Chen Deng smiled and said, "Yuan Fang was once praised by my father as a filial and honest man. He stayed in the mansion to cure my illness. If the favorite general does not believe it, you can ask the people in Guangling's army."

When Gao Chong heard Chen Deng say this, he was so happy that he kept saying, "Brother Yuanlong is worried too much, so I can naturally believe your words."

Just as he was speaking, he followed the military staff and Qiao hurriedly and reported: "People's commander, according to the scout's inquiry, the whereabouts of Sun Quan and Zhou Tai's army in Yinling are unknown. In Qia's opinion, they may have gone to Qu'a."

"Let Mei Gan quickly find out where Sun Quan was going, and send someone to report this situation to Xiu Mu." Hearing that the enemy had changed, Gao Chong pondered for a moment and ordered that Zhu Huan's army was on the way to Qu'a. If he really encountered Sun Quan, the result would be unpredictable.

The mansion of Sun Jing, the former mother of Moling, has been temporarily used as a place for Gao Chong to discuss matters. Now, in addition to Liu Ye, military advisor Xu Shu is also accompanying him, while Lu Su temporarily sued Gao Chong and took more than a hundred children from the clan to the East City to worship his grandmother.

Before leaving, Gao Chong asked Lu Su again for advice. Lu Su smiled, looking at the rushing river rolling eastward, and said, "In ancient times,

The flood was raging, Emperor Yao ordered Gun to control the floods. Gun built dikes and dams for nine years but was futile. Later Emperor Shun ascended the throne and sent Dayu to control the floods. Yu scattered the rivers and canals into the sea, and it was completed in the thirteenth year."

While studying Lu Su's words, Gao Chong looked at the calm Chen Deng and tentatively said: "After Moling came down, Qu A was the only way to contact Wujun and Kuaiji and Sun Ce's army. The enemy situation has changed. I want to send another army to help Zhu Huan's army to take Qu A and cut off Sun Ce's return. Now our army is exhausted, I wonder if Brother Yuanlong is willing?"

Chen Deng coughed twice, a smile on his face showed a touching smile, and said, "The General thinks that the Guangling Army of Dengzhi can take on this important task?"

Just as Gao Chong and Chen Deng faced each other's lips and swords, Xu Shu, who was standing behind Gao Chong, wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and asked, ""Su Wenyuan Long's brother has made friends all over the world, is knowledgeable and famous, and is famous for Xu Huai. With his brother's opinion, how will Sun Ce deal with it?"

Gao Chong nodded to Xu Shu knowingly. Xu Shu's words were also what Gao Chong asked. Although Chen Deng is now an ally of Gao Chong, Chen Deng's polite refusal for the purpose of preserving his strength was not surprising. However, Chen Deng and his son were able to undergo the alternation of the three prefecture governors in Xuzhou (Tao Qian, Liu Bei, and Lu Bu) without falling, and they were definitely not a person who was famous. Chen Deng's opinions on the current war are worth listening to.

After hearing Xu Shu's question, Chen Deng heard Xu Shu's cry, he grew up and said slowly: "The Wu and Yue counties are rich in fish and rice. The people in Yin are abundant, which is the foundation of Sun Ce. They will not lose it. The general sent Zhu Huan's army to occupy Qu'a, intending to cut off Sun Ce's way back to the east and then trap his army in an isolated and helpless situation. Who is Sun Ce? How could he not know the general's intentions? Therefore, in Deng's foolish opinion, Sun Ce's retreat is about to come, and the decisive battle will begin."

Gao Chong thought about it, and Chen Deng’s experience was indeed different. The story of Dayu controlling the flood that Lu Su said before leaving. Gao Chong suddenly understood the profound meaning contained in Lu Su’s speech. Sun Ce’s Western Expedition Army was like a surging flood. If the simple blocking effect was not good, the best way was to imitate Dayu and flow into the sea.

Of course, the meaning of the word "小" will never be to let Sun Ceshu escape back to Wujun and Kuaiji without any harm, but to annihilate the elite troops of Sun Ce's army.

With his current strength, it is unrealistic to swallow Sun Ce in one bite. After learning about the loss of Moling, Sun Ce will inevitably return to support quickly. Although Gao Chong has 30,000 troops, the elite troops have been very tired after passing through Xiaoyaojin and Likou. Moling's continuous battles are already very tired. It will take some time for the new Huainan soldiers who are not familiar with water war to train to join the army.

In the situation, Chen Deng, with his keen judgment ability, pointed out the dangers facing Gao Chong. With this insight alone, Gao Chong had to look at him with admiration.

Thinking of this, Gao Chong turned to Xu Shu and said, "Military advisor, commander Gan Ning to immediately lead three thousand elite troops to support Zhu Huan. At the same time, he ordered the army to strengthen the garrison of Moling and not to relax a little."

Chen Deng looked at Gao Chong's young, confident, calm and composed face, and felt a dazed in his heart. When he was in troubled times, Chen Deng knew that he did not have the ability to dominate the world. For public, assisting the wise ruler and helping the world and the people was his ideal. For private, it was his responsibility to protect Chen's vested interests in Xuzhou.

To do all this, it is necessary to find a suitable backer. Since Tao Qian became the governor of Xuzhou, Liu Bei and Lu Bu have successively taken control of the real power of Xuzhou. However, in Chen Deng's heart, they were at best heroes and could not be real kings. Only Cao Cao from Xuchang is the most suitable partner for his resignation.

But now, Gao Chong's performance shook Chen Deng's firm confidence. When the three counties of Yuzhang, Lingling and Guiyang were taken down by Gao Chong, Chen Deng was surprised, but he did not think that Gao Chong, who had no power and power, would do much. Less than a year later, Gao Chong defeated Sun Ce, destroyed Liu Xun, defeated Yuan Shu, and crossed the Yangtze River. Not only did he sweep across Huainan, but he often defeated the strong with weak. Even Sun Ce, who had many soldiers and wide generals, could not do anything to him.

Perhaps one day, the world of this Han family will be in the hands of Gao Chong!

Maybe my choice should change?

Chen Deng's heart was filled with gloomy eyes and repeated, but there was no change on his sallow face.

This disease became a disguise for Chen Deng to cover up his inner self.

After setting foot on the land of Jiangdong again and smelling the green fragrance of rice in summer, Zhu Huan had the urge to shout wildly. Since leaving Jiangdong in the second year of Jian'an, Zhu Huan has always been concerned about his hometown.

Zhu Huan's chest was filled with boiling desire: "After successfully taking Qu'a this time, Sun Ce's tens of thousands of soldiers were surrounded, and his fate can be imagined. I believe that after this battle, Jiangdong will be invincible to compete with the coach. At that time, he will then lead his troops north and advance into the Central Plains--."

"General, the front is less than three miles away from Qua City. Should I send a scout to inquire about the enemy situation in the city?" The soldiers who were leading the way came back and reported.

Zhu Huan withdrew his fantasy thoughts, looked up at the setting sun in the west, and said, "Qu'a is nothing but empty city. Soldiers are very fast. Let the entire army speed up and enter the city before dark."
Chapter completed!