They appear distinguished in public, but are actually empty inside.
Although Qiao Jingjing returned to Beigu Mountain, she has not yet visited her elderly parents in Wu County.
Qiao Jingjing has already told Sun Quan that she will distribute all the money in her house.
"People in this world only fear that they don't have enough money! But it's not like that for me now. I still need to travel around again, and I don't need much money on me. This money will just rot at home! I'd rather donate half to the national treasury and the rest to the poor people of Jiangdong so they can buy food, clothes, and build schools and clinics for them."
Ah Shao and Da Xiong and Xiao Xiong's food, clothing, and daily necessities are limited. Even when they grow up, the expenses for their wedding banquets will be manageable. I'll just give them a small amount; if you think your sister-in-law's wedding isn't grand enough, you can add some more.”
The decision made by the eldest sister-in-law, Qiao Jingjing, at this time.
Sun Quan was both an accident and something that couldn't be considered an accident.
Sun Quan was increasingly realizing that his sister-in-law had transcended the seven emotions and six desires of this world and had taken a detached view of worldly affairs.
They can let go of money and power.
Sun Quan then said, “I will certainly fulfill my sister-in-law’s good intentions! I will not waste a single penny of the money that you donate to the national treasury. I will use it to benefit the people. The money you donate to the people will definitely be used for the poorest and most needy people, so that their children will have clothes to wear, food to eat, education, and medical care.”
Qiao Jingjing dispersed her family fortune and voluntarily distanced herself from the center of power.
Only in this way could Ah Shao be protected by Sun Quan for life, free from suspicion and from being used by those with ulterior motives.
This was her plan to protect Ah Shao.
Of course, there were also those petty people who went to Qiao Jingjing's son, A Shao, to speak ill of him:
“Young Master Shao, Madam Da Qiao has donated almost all of your wealth! What will you do in the future? You will become the poorest young master on Beigu Mountain! You are the only son of the late Marquis of Wu! How could Madam Da Qiao do such a thing? She doesn’t care about your life or death at all.”
The person who made the strange remarks was given a good scolding by Ah Shao and the three siblings, Big Bear and Little Bear.
"You shallow and despicable man! How dare you sow discord between my mother? Drag him out and beat him to death."
"What my mother does is none of your business to talk about. How could you petty people possibly understand my mother's magnanimity?"
"My mother was willing to give away all her family's wealth for the sake of Jiangdong and its people; she had a great heart and great wisdom! My mother taught us siblings how to be good people, and yet someone dared to talk back to my brother! Anyone who dares to come here will be beaten to a pulp!"
Over the years, under the education of their mother Qiao Jingjing, Ah Shao and Da Xiong and Xiao Xiong have become very reasonable and politically savvy.
Qiao Jingjing's biggest fear is that many years later, A Shao will be used by someone with ulterior motives, manipulated and used to compete with Sun Quan's sons for status.
Qiao Jingjing's biggest fear is that A Shao will think he is Sun Ce's only son and will not be able to distinguish between what is important and what is not, or to recognize his own abilities.
Being manipulated and then clashing with Sun Quan, Shao's fate was destined to be tragic.
Qiao Jingjing gave away all her family fortune in front of Sun Quan. Without his vast wealth, how could A Shao recruit soldiers and build up his power?
From then on, Ah Shao only wanted to be a clear-headed scholar, with cultural skills, a good reputation, and good character. He was not afraid of right and wrong and would never provoke trouble in the world.
Ah Shao understands all of this.
Sun Quan also pondered this for several days.
Sun Quan finally understood what his sister-in-law meant.
Sun Quan specifically sought out his sister-in-law.
Let's make everything clear!
What his sister-in-law feared was also what he feared.
Sun Quan had benefited from his elder brother's kindness throughout his life, and had taken over the territory and power left by his elder brother. His greatest wish was to take good care of his elder brother's children and sister-in-law.
But the world is unpredictable, so how could Sun Quan not take precautions early on?
Who among those in power isn't afraid of the bloodshed and infighting within their own families?
Like Cao Cao.
After Cao Cao's death, Cao Pi had clearly promised to take good care of his younger brothers.
But what actually happened? Cao Pi turned against Cao Zhi and ordered him to compose the "Seven Steps Poem," after which Cao Zhang was poisoned to death by Cao Pi.
How insidious and ruthless!
What does family affection matter when people reach the pinnacle of power?
Sun Quan said to Qiao Jingjing:
"Sister-in-law, I wish to posthumously confer upon my elder brother the title of Prince of Changsha, and upon A-Shao the title of Crown Prince of Changsha. I will also appoint Sun Deng'er as Crown Prince. What do you think, sister-in-law?"
Qiao Jingjing said it was good.
There's nothing wrong with it.
Sun Quan needed to first determine his successor and establish Sun Ce's legitimacy so that Sun Ce's descendants could be rightfully recognized.
Those with ulterior motives will not find any flaws.
Sun Quan dared not say these words in front of his ministers, such as Zhang Zhao, for fear that they would condemn him for failing his elder brother Sun Ce by not posthumously bestowing upon him the highest honors.
If Sun Quan had become emperor, Sun Ce should have been posthumously granted the title of emperor.
Sun Ce was only posthumously granted the title of King of Changsha, yet he so easily gained the approval of his sister-in-law, Qiao Jingjing.
Sun Quan understood and was also moved:
“Sister-in-law, you have sacrificed so much for the Sun family and for Jiangdong your whole life. Please accept my bow.”
Qiao Jingjing waved her hand, telling Sun Quan not to be so polite.
"Sigh, never mind, I'm more relaxed than you! I understand, I can handle everything."
My brother and sister, Ah Shao, and Da Xiong and Xiao Xiong, understand this even better.
But you, you cannot slacken your burden. Although Cao Cao is dead, there is still Cao Pi. Cao Pi is a successor carefully cultivated by Cao Cao, with both civil and military achievements. The strength of Cao Wei should not be underestimated.
And then there's Zhuge Liang. He's more flexible and adaptable than Liu Bei. His entire life's ambitions were directed against Cao Wei, but after the Battle of Yiling, he'll only cooperate well with our Eastern Wu. You'll have fewer worries, but a large country is like a small fish being cooked.
The hundreds of thousands of people in Jiangdong are still under your management. Every decision you make or every whim you have affects the lives of millions. I can steal a moment of leisure, but you can't slack off.
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