Sun Ce entered Nieyang and was warmly welcomed by the people of Nieyang, which was even better than Xi County.

After all, although Xi County was almost defeated by Xu Rong, it was not known that Xu Rong would slaughter the city at that time. The news of Shunyang being slaughtered came from Nanxiang and Shunyang, and the people of all counties were frightened. Yuan Shu was humble and Sun Ce was cruel. He broke through dozens of manors and killed many people, but compared to Xu Rong, they were all small witches. If they considered that they did not snatch the land of the powerful and did not fill their own bags, and they would also give it to the people who lost their land, the only people who held a hatred of them were the robbed family and powerful families, and there were many people who had a good impression of them.

He is not afraid of not knowing the goods, but is afraid of comparing goods. Faced with Xu Rong, who massacred the city with a disagreement, even the powerful family robbed by Sun Ce felt that Sun Ce was more likely to accept. After all, he only had money and no life.

So as soon as Sun Ce entered Nieyang, he saw an old acquaintance - Zong Cheng Zong Shilin. Zong Cheng was An Zhongren, and An Zhong was also a county, but the county was gone. His family lived in Wancheng. This time he heard that Xu Rong besieged Rang County, so he also rushed to Nieyang. As a representative of the gentry, he asked Sun Ce to meet Sun Ce, asking Sun Ce to repel Xu Rong and save the people of the counties from water and fire.

Seeing Lou Gui beside Sun Ce, Zong Cheng breathed a sigh of relief while being embarrassed. Sun Ce should have room for negotiation if he can accept Lou Gui.

Seeing this situation, Sun Ce deeply felt that Lou Gui's suggestion was timely. These people were scared by Xu Rong. If he didn't come yet, as long as Xu Rong gave them a good look, they would probably surrender immediately and offer everything Xu Rong needed, as long as they could survive. Now that he is here, even if Xu Rong changes his strategy, it is too late. The label of cruelty and incompetence has been posted on him, and there is no chance to change it.

This is the value of a strategist. Zhao Yan is right. Lou Gui is not suitable for commanding troops, so he is suitable for being a strategist.

Sun Ce followed the advice and expressed passionately that he would fight Xu Rong to the end. There was the success of Li County, Xi County was the first, and there was no other choice except Sun Ce. The people of Niryang believed Sun Ce and gave generous gifts to reward the army, and even sang hymns against their conscience. At this time, the servant who came with Cong Xi County talked about the legend of Fenglinwu Pass, which immediately gained the support of countless people. The myth that Sun Ce was the reincarnation of Huo Feng spread suddenly.

Soon, someone linked Fire Phoenix to the King of Chu Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu was a Chu native. The Chu native regarded birds as the totem. The word Yu itself was related to birds. Xiang Yu's grandfather was also called Xiang Yan, and he was also a bird. Like Sun Ce, Xiang Yu also originated from Jiangdong, with eight thousand children from Jiangdong rampant around the world. It is natural that Sun Ce was the reincarnation of the King of Chu Xiang Yu. He was so young that he could be called a little overlord.

I don’t know which master of the Five Classics has perfected this theory. In short, the name of Xiaobawang was soon spread among the people. Scholars with political experience, such as Zhao Yan, Zong Cheng and others, also felt that the nickname of Xiaobawang was a bit inappropriate, and ordinary people were already talking about it. Many people rushed to the surroundings of the camp to see the style of Xiaobawang.

The soldiers on duty did not know how much verbal talk they had to persuade the people who were burning with the fire of gossip. When they learned that Sun Ce had become the little bully and they were the warriors under the little bully, they suddenly felt honored. In addition, the people of Niryang were grateful for their responsibility for defending the territory, so they could not help but give them praise, which made them feel even more proud, with a tall chest and a windy walk, even more like a little bully than Sun Ce.

The morale of the entire army was high and even a little excited.

Sun Ce asked Zong Cheng and others to come to the tent to speak. A group of Neiyang tyrants accompanied him, but they just laughed humbly, and few people dared to talk nonsense in front of the little overlord. As a famous scholar, Zong Cheng became a representative and negotiated with Sun Ce. In fact, he spent most of his time in Wancheng and rarely returned to Anzhong. It was not easy for these local buns to see him.

It was not easy for Sun Ce to see him a few months ago. Times have changed, and now he has to make an appointment to ask for a meeting with Sun Ce. After waiting outside the tent for more than half an hour, Sun Ce finally invited them into the tent.

"Military affairs are busy, I'm negligent, please forgive me." Sun Ce bowed his hand politely, looking embarrassed.

Zong Cheng couldn't say anything about his suffering. Even though he knew that Sun Ce did it on purpose, he could only pretend to be careless. He had to bow his head under the short eaves.

"Xu Rong is cruel, the war is imminent, and the general is busy with all kinds of things. We shouldn't have disturbed the general. It's just that the elders of Niryang are grateful for the general's great kindness and want to thank the general in person."

Sun Ce sighed in deep pain. "For generals, I have a responsibility to defend the territory. Since I have inherited General Yuan's order and entered Nanyang, although I have little virtue and talent, I dare not slack off. Although I have won a series of small victories, I have limited ability and few military strength. I have never been able to capture and kill Xu Rong. I am really ashamed of the elders of Nanyang, the people in Nanxiang and Shunyang counties. Mr. Shilin, are you all in Wancheng? "

Zong Cheng cursed in his heart. What a bullshit, you are no longer in Wancheng, but Du Ji is even more cruel than you. He is acting as a governor. He is with Yan Xiang, the prefect of Nanyang, and Du Xi. As a noble family, which family has no shameful private affairs, and who has never done anything illegal or prohibited. If you don’t investigate, it will definitely be a problem. Du Ji investigated these matters clearly and made them public, and arrested more than half of the powerful families who had just been released from the Nanyang Prison, and it was just right. The title of the governor of Jingzhou suddenly rang out, and people asked him to complain. The powerful families in Wancheng became rats crossing the street, and everyone shouted to beat them.

But Zong Cheng could not say these words to Sun Ce, so he could only pinch his nose and swallow the bitter water in his mouth.

"Okay, OK, OK."

Sun Ce was very satisfied. Du Ji, a capable official, was indeed not just talking about it. His methods were ruthless. He finally completed the last blow and completely subdued the powerful family in Wancheng. In the past, killing people was a ruthless person and robbery. Now killing people is a practice of law, to eliminate violence and safeguard good people, and the effect is completely different. He provided the target, and Du Ji was responsible for the execution, which was better than killing people directly.

Isn’t the Legalists doing this? Cao Cao and Zhuge Liang used Legalists to govern the country, practice domineering and build a tyrannical mansion. It is not unreasonable that Confucianism is too slow. The aristocratic families of the Eastern Han Dynasty were powerful for a hundred years, and they needed the harshness of the Legalists to prescribe the right medicine. Cao Pi later changed his course and became the ninth rank Zhongzheng, bowed to the aristocratic family, which allowed Sima Yi to go on stage and dig his own foundation.

Of course, the Sima family has not had anything to do. The king and the horse share the world, and there are not many emperors of the Sima family who are not cowardly.

"That's good. The rear is stable so that I can fight with peace of mind." Sun Ce gave a conclusion and immediately turned the topic to the current priority. "Xu Rong is good at using troops, and the Xiliang soldiers are cruel. This battle is not easy to fight. Mr. Shilin, you are An Zhongren and a famous scholar in Nanyang. Can you give me some advice?"

Zong Cheng sighed secretly. "Dare to explain the situation for the general. Cheng did not understand the military strategy. With common sense, Xu Rong went to Rangcheng to fight for food. If tens of thousands of Xiliang soldiers get food and control Rangcheng, it will be very unfavorable to the general."

Sun Ce had known this principle for a long time and did not need Zong Cheng to remind him again, but he didn't say anything. He just looked at Zong Cheng quietly to see what he could say. This was his last chance he gave Zong Cheng. If he was still half-hearted and refused to cooperate, he would be unrepentant.

"According to my foolish plan, the general can advance to Rang County, confront Xu Rong, gather the surrounding counties, and besiege Xu Rong."

Sun Ce was very satisfied. "Will Mr. Shilin be willing to lobby for me?"
Chapter completed!