Zhang Xun read the military newspaper and knew that he had misunderstood Sun Ce.

The real trouble is Xu Rong and Niu Fu, especially Xu Rong. If he breaks into Nanyang, even if the city can be guarded, the people outside the city will suffer. The cruelty of the Xiliang soldiers is obvious to all, and they have already seen it when they were in Luoyang.

Yan Xiang also arrived. After reading the military newspaper, he frowned tightly. Sun Ce knew at a glance that he, the prefect of Nanyang, was not satisfied.

"What's wrong? What's the trouble you're in?"

"There is no reply from the surrounding counties. It would be fine if no one takes me as the prefect seriously. Even the warning of the coming Xiliang soldiers is turning a deaf ear to the New Year. If the Xiliang soldiers suddenly appear, the casualties will definitely not be small."

Good fortune does not come at the same time, but misfortunes do not come at the same time. Seeing troubles come one after another, Sun Ce calmed down instead. It is good fortune, but it is a disaster that cannot be avoided. It is useless to be anxious, so you can find a way to solve it.

"Don't worry, no matter how many troubles you have, you have to come one by one. Let's talk about Luyang first, how is Shu Shao like? Can you keep Luyang and how long can you last?"

Yan Xiang shook his head. "Shu Shao is a good official, but he is not good at military affairs. He was able to block Zhang Miao before because Zhang Miao was a chat guest and his county soldiers had no combat power. If it were Niu Fu, he would definitely not be able to defend it."

Sun Ce looked at Zhang Xun, and Zhang Xun also agreed with Yan Xiang's suggestion, thinking that although Shu Shao was a good official, he could not stop Niu Fu. But he had another concern. Although the news of Sun Ce's takeover had been sent out, from the time point of view, Shu Shao had not received this emergency report. When he received it, it was not easy to confirm whether he could still listen to Sun Ce's order.

Zhang Xun said it was very obscure, but Sun Ce could understand what he meant. Shu Shao should be an old official of the Yuan family. He could recognize Yuan Shu, but he might not recognize him. Time was too tight. If the Xiliang soldiers were not approaching, he could have replaced him slowly. Now, there are holes and flaws everywhere.

"Do you want to change someone?"

Zhou Yu frowned and thought for a moment. "Is it Shu Zhongying, a righteous man in Chenliu who was fighting to die?"

"Yes, it's him."

"Then you don't need to change it, just give him a reinforcement assistant."

Seeing that Zhou Yu was confident, Sun Ce couldn't help but laugh. "See Gongjin's meaning, do you already have the right person?"

"That's right, it's a coincidence. I just met. In the evening, I heard someone talking loudly under the city. The sound was so loud that I could hear it clearly on the city. After listening to a few words, I felt something was right, so I said a few more words to him, planning to introduce it to the general tomorrow."

Zhang Xun stroked his beard. "So, you have known each other for less than an hour?"

Zhou Yu smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, you will know if you are a talented person."

Sun Ce also felt it was a bit unreliable, but then again, the Han people were so confident, and Zhou Yu was no exception. "Who is it?"

"Yan Fujun may know him, from Duling, Jingzhao, and Du Bohou of Duji."

"He." Yan Xiang shouted, but there was no further information. When Sun Ce saw it, he knew that Yan Xiang knew this person, but his impression was not very good. But he knew who Du Ji was. If the historical records were recorded, let alone assisting Shu Shao in guarding Luyang, even if he was asked to be the prefect of Nanyang, Du Ji would be qualified. Yan Xiang had a bad impression of him, one might be because he had limited knowledge, and the other might be biased.

Du Ji was capable, but he was not a regular official in the traditional sense. Historical books recorded that he was unrestrained and did not care about minor details, but Xun Yu said that he was brave and resourceful and could take on great responsibilities. Later experience proved that Xun Yu was very accurate in his view of people, at least more accurate than Yan Xiang.

Unexpectedly, Du Ji was in Wancheng.

"Please come and have a look." Sun Ce said: "If you are really talented, it's okay to let him try it."

After Sun Ce spoke, Yan Xiang and Zhang Xun were not good at saying anything. Zhou Yu immediately sent someone to invite him. While waiting, Yan Xiang briefly introduced what he knew. Du Ji was also a descendant of a famous family. Du Ling and Du family were passed down from Du Yannian, the former Han Dynasty censor. It has been nearly three hundred years. It can be said that he has been an official for generations, but the Du family passed down the knowledge of the Legalists. After Emperor Xiaoyuan of the former Han Dynasty respected Confucianism, the Legalists were not very popular. The Confucianism of this dynasty became even worse. The Du family's career has always been lukewarm and has never produced any high-ranking officials.

Du Ji was in a state of poverty and served as a county gongcao. During this period, he also served as Zheng Ling, who served as a county magistrate for a period of time. There were hundreds of prisoners in the county jail. As soon as Du Ji took office, he went to the county jail to judge the case. The judgment was completed within one day, killing several people, and all the others were released, which was amazing. However, after reviewing the files, some cases were not appropriate, so he could not be promoted. After several years of experience, he was transferred to the Hanzhong Prefecture Chief, but in fact, he was still transferred to the Hanzhong Prefecture Chief. It was probably because he did not do it well and he abandoned his official position and went home. In the chaos in Guanzhong, he took refuge in Nanyang again.

"But he is a filial son." Yan Xiang finally said: "His biological mother died early, and soon his father died of illness. His stepmother was not good to him, but he was very filial to his stepmother, even his own son was just like this. With this virtue, he was enough to be famous in the village."

Sun Ce was not unfamiliar with Du Ji's historical materials. Du Ji was not the most famous in the history of the Wei Kingdom, but he was definitely not an ordinary little person. Yan Xiang's attitude towards Du Ji made him realize that historical materials were determined and were not necessarily the same as the situation at that time. If Du Ji was not later recommended by Xun Yu to serve as an official, served as the Sili School Commander, and served as the Shangshu Pushe, he might not have left his name in the history books.

Sometimes people have to look at opportunities, but more often they have to rely on themselves to seize opportunities. Meeting Zhou Yu may not be an accident, but it is more likely that he is tempted by his lack of silence. He should know that Yan Xiang has a bad impression of him, so he is not interested in himself. From this we can see that Du Ji is actually very sensible and knows who can find him and who can't find him.

As soon as Yan Xiang finished speaking, Du Ji came. Du Ji was about thirty years old, with a slightly dark face, with short black beards on his chin, with a medium figure and a thin body. He was wearing a half-old slinged jacket, but he didn't feel cold, but looked very energetic. He strides very well and fast, and seemed very far away. He came to the front of him in a few steps. When he went to the hall, he didn't walk up one step at a time, but took up one step. As soon as his heels rubbed against each other, he took off the snow-filled straw sandals, revealing a pair of gray footwear. His thumb was already exposed, but he looked ashamed.

Seeing Yan Xiang sitting in the hall, Du Ji smiled. "Yan Jun is very haggard recently, and his white hair has grown a lot."

Yan Xiang's beard trembled, and she turned her head aside, not wanting to talk to Du Ji. Du Ji's words were clearly a joke that he had limited abilities and that the Nanyang prefect did not do well.

Sun Ce found it interesting. Historical books have a correct evaluation of Du Ji. This is not a regular official, and he also has a little disrespect for his predecessors. The old-fashioned Confucian scholar would not like him.

"General." Du Ji bowed to Sun Cegong and looked at Sun Ce.

"Du Bohou." Sun Ce said with a whim, "I'm very haggard recently."

Du Ji raised his eyebrows lightly, and was a little surprised. Then he became excited again and blurted out. "The general is in trouble, but it is not insurmountable, it is just a shortcoming time. But Yan Jun is different. Even if he is given more time, he will still be haggard."
Chapter completed!