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Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou changed the life trajectory of many people. Many refugees and unemployed people were exchanged by Tao Qian and Fang Zhiwen as bargaining chips. These people left their hometown for the second time and embarked on the journey north. Although they were frightened at the beginning, they soon found that they had good luck.

Of course, there are also some capable people who take the initiative to cross the river to Jiangdong to avoid disaster in order to avoid war. Although Jiangdong does not seem to be very peaceful, at least the fire has not yet burned to the head.

The subsequent battle between Fang Zhiwen and Cao Cao made all those who went south to avoid disaster unbelievable and regretful, but since they had already arrived, it was not so easy to go back. At least no one was willing to spend a lot of money to walk back, and the road might not be safe. So with the idea of ​​being at peace since they came, these people in Xuzhou spread along the Yangtze River in the relatively stable Jiangdong and Jingxiang areas.

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Shu County, Sun Jian’s mansion, it was mid-July, the hottest time, the sun was sunny at noon, and even the air was scorching. The summer cicadas on the trees were singing desperately, as if praising the never-ending summer.

A half-old child poked his head out from behind the tree and looked towards the study. Through the half-rolled curtain of the study window, he could see Sun Jian, who had just returned to Shu County yesterday, waving his pen on the desk. The boy let go. He turned his head and waved at a smaller boy behind him, pointed to the direction of the courtyard gate, and the two tiptoed out.

"Ahem!"

Just as the two children were about to successfully slip out of the hospital, two coughs came from behind. The two children stiffened and turned around slowly reluctantly, looked at their father standing at the door of the study, and lowered their heads.

"I've heard your mother say that you two are very uneasy these days, and you run outside all day long. Are you going to the Zhou family again today?"

"Father, you know that today, Gongjin's mother's birthday is on, so as an adopted son, the child should naturally go to be filial!"

"Hmph! You have a sworn brother who recognizes your adopted mother. I haven't told you yet. Today I'm going to sneak out again, and I'm still taking my younger brother, a man who is so sneaky. How can you be your brother?"

"This...father, the child knows his mistake. Please punish him!"

"Since you have agreed to someone else and have been promoted to the church to worship your mother, how can you play tricks? You are the eldest son of my Sun family and you cannot lose the face and etiquette of the Sun family. It is a joke. You go to the butler, get money to buy gifts, and wait until today, you will come and receive punishment. Also, bring the boy from the Zhou family to see me another day, go and stand up straight! If you are wrong, don't you dare to take it?"

Sun Ce raised his chest and replied with a hurried voice: "Children obey orders! Thank you father, I'm leaving now!"

Sun Jian nodded. He watched his two sons disappear outside the porch, and then he let go of the serious expression on his face and showed a gratifying smile.

"Master, someone is passing a post outside the door asking for a visit!"

"Oh? Have you invited someone to enter the doorman to serve tea?"

"I've asked. The master's rules are not dared to break them!"

"Well, please invite the guests to the study!" Sun Jian said while opening the prayer letter, then was stunned, and suddenly turned around and shouted: "Wait, I'll go to welcome you in person. You can find someone to clean up the study and make tea and serve guests!"

"promise!"

Sun Jian ran to the doorman happily and welcomed the people in the future with great enthusiasm. The person who could make Sun Jian look so low was naturally not an ordinary person, but Zhang Hong, a famous scholar in Jiangbei. Zhang Hong's talent and reputation were widely circulated in Guangling. When Sun Jian was in Guangling, his ears could be heard.

Moreover, this famous scholar was very noble and never accepted the election of the Duke Mansion. Later, he simply hid in the mountains. As a result, Sun Jian never saw him several times. He unexpectedly came to the door in person today. Could Sun Jian be unhappy? What's more, Sun Jian is causing a shortage of talents now!

The extremely enthusiastic Sun Jian made Zhang Hong a little uncomfortable. He was used to staying alone in the countryside and was no longer accustomed to the situation of being respected and sought after by others. When he arrived in the study, he sat down with the guest and host. After the beautiful maid presented the fragrant tea, Sun Jian opened up.

From the glorious figure in Guangling to the regret of not being able to meet him several times, he invisibly brought his relationship with Zhang Hong.

"Sir, I'm here to ask for an official!"

Sun Jian was stunned, then he was ecstatic. This... This is simply a fat pig arch! A good thing came to his door by himself! Sun Ji loves you, looking at the middle-aged man who caressed his beard in disbelief, and then said happily:

"Sure enough? Jian is so happy, so happy! Haha, hehe..."

"So, is the lord willing to accept it as an official?"

"Of course, Jian is so happy, rude, rude! Mr. Jiang is famous all over Jiangbei, Jian is talented and virtuous, and he is so happy that he can win the favor of Mr. Jian is so happy! If he can get help from Mr. Jiang, why worry about the big thing not being accomplished!"

Anyone could tell that the happiness on Sun Jian's face was not a fake one. Zhang Hong stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction.

"Then I have met the adults first!"

"Sir, you're so kind, but Jian has a doubt..."

Zhang Hong smiled and said, "Sir, I must be wondering why my subordinates came to apply for the results, but they have repeatedly refused to recruit the Duke's Mansion before?"

"Haha, it's right, it's right!"

Zhang Hong sighed softly, raised his head and looked at the yard outside the window, as if he was recalling something.

"Actually, my subordinates don't want to be hermits in the mountains and forests, and they can help the world. Who doesn't have this ambition for scholars? However, at that time, the officialdom was stupid and the adults thought that my subordinates could show their ambitions when they were recruited to serve in office?"

"This... it is true that the eunuchs were rampant at that time and controlled the court. All the knowledgeable people were hit hard. It was not surprising to protect themselves. How could they talk about showing their ambitions?"

"That's why my subordinates have wasted their time. Later, the Yellow Turbans broke out and Tao Gongzu entered Xuzhou, but he was a little focused on his efforts. However, this person took the wrong approach and insisted on promoting Buddhism to fool the people. He did not know how to practice the way of a saint, but only care about the immediate interests, but would bring disaster to generations. The so-called different Taos and do not plan with each other. How can such short-sighted people do it?"

Sun Jian's eyes turned, but he nodded secretly in his heart. Tao Gongzu's short-sighted statement was not an exaggeration.

"Xuzhou was in chaos, and his subordinates led their families to avoid disasters, but found that Jiangdong had great potential. Jiangdong had the danger of the Yangtze River. He was not affected by the war in the Central Plains, but could benefit from the people who continued to avoid disasters. Moreover, Jiangdong had a developed trade and a prosperous humanities, which was the basis of the great prosperity. However, Jiangdong is now a mess. If it cannot be integrated early, the princes of the Central Plains will become bigger in the future, and Jiangdong will be slaughtered."

Sun Jian slapped his thigh and received excitedly: "That's true, sir, this is what he said to express the worries of Jiangdong!"

"Haha, sir, please call me the name of the subordinate. I dare not be called a sir."

"Then, Na Jian would be rude. Zi Gang also thinks that Jiangdong should be unified as soon as possible?"

"That's right, and this matter is all about the adults, so my subordinates took the initiative to come and sued!"

Zhang Hong said with a smile, Sun Jian was overjoyed when he heard this. Zhang Hong meant that he could unify Jiangdong. He should unify Jiangdong, and he should unify Jiangdong in a presumptive way. This statement came from Zhang Hong's mouth, and the effect was very different.

"De Zigang values ​​it. Jianshen is afraid that he will not be disappointed! However, as a member of Jiangdong, Jian should plan for the elders of Jiangdong and unify Jiangdong to govern chaos. Jian will take the initiative to do so!"

"Okay! You should be so arrogant. Now you are in Yuzhang and Lujiang counties, and you have already taken full control of the initiative. Go down the river, Danyang and Wu counties are all under the sword of the master. If the navy is effective, you can break the Yangtze River and defeat the soldiers without fighting. There are ropes of trade on the left and sharp armored soldiers on the right. I believe that Jiangdong will be unified by the adults. At that time, you will be able to occupy the Yangtze River to resist the northern region. If the north is strong, the river will be blocked by the river. If the north is weak, you can cross the river and take the Central Plains. Both the eastward advance and retreat are suitable, which is a place of great prosperity!"

Zhang Hong stroked his beard and talked with each other. Sun Jian was scratching his head when he heard it. Zhang Hong's words were exactly what Sun Jian said in his heart. The benefits and development of Jiangdong were also explained very thoroughly by Zhang Hong.

"Listen to Zi Gang's words, it's like a morning bell. The fog in front of him was swept away. Jian also believed in the future of Jiangdong even more firmly. Meng Zi Gang never gave up. How could Jian be lucky? With Zi Gang's help, great things are expected! Today I would like to ask Zi Gang to receive my gift, and I hope Zi Gang will support me in the future and create great achievements together!"

Sun Jian said, and stood up from the seat and gave a solemn salute to Zhang Hong. Zhang Hong quickly got up and returned the salute, saying that he didn't dare.

"If the subordinates are valued by the adults, they must repay them with all their might to help them achieve success for thousands of years!"

Sun Jian laughed loudly, sat down after returning to the desk, and looked at Zhang Hong and said, "However, Jian was very worried about the enemies around Jiangdong. There was Cao Cao in the north, Liu Bei in the west, Cai Mao in the south, Yi Ren in the south, and there was a Fang Zhiwen in the east. He was really attacked from all sides!"

"Sir, the enemy always exists and will not disappear by itself. What we need to do is to work hard to improve our own strength. We have strong soldiers and generals outside, peaceful politics inside, and have good places and people. Why should we worry about adults? Furthermore, too many enemies may not be a bad thing. If there is only one enemy around, it is the worst situation!"

Zhang Hong stroked his beard and said with a slight satisfaction. Sun Jian was stunned, and then he was overjoyed. Zhang Hong's statement made Sun Jian see the reality around him from another angle. It seemed that it was not very bad. Even if he did well, he could profit from the intrigues around the enemy.

"Zi Gang is far-sighted and knowledgeable, and it is better to be firm. After receiving the teachings, please ask Zi Gang to give me some advice at any time in the future!"

"Sir, you are so kind. This is my subordinate's duty!"

"Haha, it's right, it's right!"

On the second day, Zhang Hong was appointed as the chief secretary and became Sun Jian's military and political aide. This was also the first Jiangbei person in the civil service group under Sun Jian. Zhang Hong's reputation was very famous, and his surrender soon brought unexpected benefits to Sun Jian. Many Jiangbei scholars followed Zhang Hong's choice and successively participated in Sun Jian, including Chen Duan, who had once met Fang Zhiwen, and Qin Song, who Fang Zhiwen had not met.

Only after these scholars from Jiangbei, Sun Jian's counselors were initially established and gradually showed signs of prosperity.
Chapter completed!