Chapter 395 Sun Ce and Zhou Yu in Lujiang (2/2)

Before Lujiang County, 20,000 soldiers gathered in an array along with their luggage.

The historical reunion between Sun Ce and Sun Jian's left behind subordinates should have occurred in the year 195 here, the city of Lujiang. Although many otherworlders interfered with the historical timelines, it still happened.

Zhou Yu, the legendary figure, was currently a handsome teenage in his 17th. He was born the same year as Sun Ce, his sworn brother.

His long black hair and beautiful face captivated Sun Ce and Sun Fang's followers.

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu clasped hands, smiling in happiness upon seeing their brother again.

Both Zhang Hong and Zhang Shao also came out to welcome their young masters. The two Zhangs bowed to Sun Fang and Sun Ce.

”First young master, second young master, welcome to our humble territory. We've prepared everything for you.”

Sun Fang, acted as their temporary clan lord, accepted the greetings by cupping his fist.

”Thank you for coming to receive us. Still, you don't need to mobilize an army like this. This is a bit overkill.”

Sun Ce also noticed the army behind them too. It was weird for them to dispatch an army to protect him and his family.

”Gongjin, what's wrong with them?”

Zhou Yu noticed their gaze and explained, ”Change of plans, Bofu. We'll march out.”

Sun Ce frowned at his sworn brother, ”What happened? Why are you amassing forces? I thought we will lay low in the city.”

Zhou Yu shook his head, ”My intel agents reported that Cao Cao has been preparing to take this city since winter, and they have spread words that we're fugitives. By now, they should have reached Shouchun, and they should be on their way here in a few days.”

”What!?”

Everybody could hear Zhou Yu's words. Even Sun Fang was shocked because he never expected that Cao Cao would take the initiative to hunt them.

Zhou Yu continued, ”We're going to flee to Yang Province. We'll cross the Yangtze River, so Cao Cao won't be able to follow us there.”

Sun Fang found it hard to believe. He did not think that Cao Cao would stop because of a river.

”On what basis do you think that Cao Cao will stop at Lujiang?”

Zhou Yu turned to Sun Fang, ”Senior brother, Cao Cao is underprepared at the moment. He has just snatched Xu Province from your father, and your father is still alive under the emperor's protection. Therefore, he can't afford to wage another war until he ensures the emperor's stance toward them. Because of that, Cao Cao won't have enough resources to expand too far from the northern fronts. The Yangtze River is also a natural defense and a good border between the Yang Province and the north. He will have to rely on the river to protect Lujiang from other minor lords or Liu Biao while he fights against the emperor.”

Zhang Shao inserted, ”We can explain our reasons later. Please follow us to our carriages, so we can leave this city as soon as possible.”

Everybody nodded and followed the elder scholar to their new vehicle.

Sun Fang, Sun Ce, and Zhou Yu got on the same carriage.

Zhou Yu continued what he left off, ”Right now, Yang Province is occupied by timid lords. With our current forces, we can take it and establish a new home for our clan.”

Sun Ce's voice cracked, ”W-We're going to attack the whole region!?”

”Yes. I'll need you and senior brother Fang for this. That's why we're waiting for both of you. Can you help us? We don't have many generals that can lead troops.”

Sun Fang pondered, recalling his memory of the other history.

The governor of Jianye should have been Liu Yao, who fled from the chaos because of Yuan Shu in the year 194. However, Yuan Shu had yet to declare himself an emperor, so Liu Yao had not moved to Jianye yet. He wondered who would be the lord of this city.

Sun Fang nodded, ”No problem.”

”Are your injuries healed? I heard you are crippled.”

”That's fake news I released to keep myself alive. Zhang Tong and all otherworlders want me dead.”

”Ah, good move, senior brother.”

Meanwhile, Sun Ce got nervous when he heard that they had to attack a stranger's city to steal it. When he imagined that he had to lead this massive force without the help of other senior officers, such as Cheng Pu, Han Dang, or Huang Gai, he could not keep himself calm.

Sun Fang noticed Sun Ce's panic, he patted his younger brother and soothed him.

”I'm here with you. Don't be afraid.”

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Sun Ce nodded, ”Y-Yeah. I was just nervous that I have to lead troops without other uncles.”

Sun Fang chuckled, ”Fool! Uncle Zhu Zhi, Sun Jing, Wu Jing, and I are by your side. What's there to be afraid?”

Zhou Yu also laughed, ”It's not like you, Bofu. You had always jumped in head-first when it came to a brawl. After you grew up a bit, you got scared?”

”Hah? I scare of no one, even Cao Cao or Zhang Tong! I'll show you how I lead these troops and conquer the entire Yang Province!”

Sun Fang's face twitched as he turned to Zhou Yu, ”Do you think only 20,000 men will work? We are short on men and generals. If it's only one or two cities, then I can understand. But I don't think that we can win the entire province with only 20,000 soldiers.”

The young strategist revealed a faint smile, ”Both of you will find it that this conquest is actually easier than you could have thought.”