Sun Ce had sufficient manpower, material resources, and financial resources.
But what method should be used?
That year, he attacked Xue Li in Moling City, but Xue Li broke through the encirclement and escaped. Fan Neng and Yu Mi and others rallied their soldiers and returned to fight fiercely. He immediately returned his army and defeated them, capturing nearly 10,000 men and women.
However, when he attacked Zuo Rong again, he was shot in the leg by an arrow during the battle and was unable to ride a horse.
Sun Quan and Ling Tong carried him off his horse and back to camp for treatment.
As soon as news of his recent injury spread, the more than 10,000 people who had surrendered to him seized the opportunity to rebel.
Fortunately, his uncle Wu Jing, along with his third brother Sun Yi, led an army to attack and capture the rebels.
At that time, some rebels fled back to Zuo Rong's camp, spreading rumors that "Sun Ce has been killed by arrows."
Zuo Rong was overjoyed upon hearing the news of Sun Ce's death.
Zuo Rong then dispatched troops to advance again and confront Sun Ce's forces.
Sun Ce decided to turn the tables on the enemy. He sent several hundred soldiers to challenge and lure them into a trap, and then ambushed them with his own troops.
When Ze Rong's army underestimated the enemy and launched an attack, Sun Ce's several hundred soldiers pretended to be routed, luring the enemy into an ambush. Then, at Sun Ce's command, his ambush troops attacked, killing more than a thousand of Ze Rong's enemy soldiers.
Sun Ce pressed his advantage and ordered his soldiers to shout, "What has become of Sun Lang?"
The shouts from all sides shocked the enemy. Many enemy soldiers, upon hearing the news that Sun Ce was not dead, were terrified and fled overnight.
When Zuo Rong heard that Sun Ce was not dead, he realized that he had fallen into a trap. He became even more frightened and built deep trenches and high walls to defend himself, but Sun Ce defeated him all of them.
The so-called art of war.
Make the real appear real, and the real appear real.
He has now decisively defeated Lujiang, retreated unscathed, and is now launching another attack on Huang Zu in Jiangxia. His momentum is truly immense.
Huang Zu was a very experienced veteran general; Sun Ce's father was killed by Huang Zu.
The method of using deception to defend against enemies and creating illusions to deceive the enemy might not be effective against Huang Zu.
He wanted to avenge his father.
The goal is to strike Huang Zu decisively.
We must use extraordinary measures.
Lady Gu then personally brought hot tea and came uninvited to Sun Ce's study.
She has such a gentle and virtuous appearance, and even her dress and appearance are very similar to those of the former Gu family.
"My husband is tired from thinking, please rest for a while."
Sun Ce had Lady Gu put down the tea, and casually told her:
“Da Qiao is lively and playful by nature. She is different from you. You can’t restrain her.”
Sun Ce immediately started talking about Da Qiao.
They didn't care about Mrs. Gu's feelings at all.
But Madam Gu didn't say anything. She just turned around and instructed the servants, "Did you all hear that? Don't be so reserved, Madam Qiao."
Lady Gu then stood expectantly beside Sun Ce.
She's only been married into the family for a short time. Unlike her short-lived cousin, who, despite spending little time with her husband, still managed to give birth to a son for Sun Ce.
Her family heard that Lord Wu stayed in Madam Qiao's room last night and sent someone to warn her.
Encourage her to work harder.
Before Wu Hou went to war against Huang Zu, he put the seed into his stomach.
He must give birth to a son before Mrs. Qiao.
Her family told her to cheer up, saying that it all depended on how favored Madam Qiao was; she might just take away her position in the Gu family at any time.
"My lord, shall we rest in my room tonight?"
Lady Gu stood in front of Sun Ce, her face flushed, and said something she found difficult to say.
But she had to say it.
She wants to fight for it.
She even wondered if her gentle and virtuous cousin were still alive, and if she met Mrs. Qiao, could she still continue to be virtuous and generous for the rest of her life?
She didn't know if Wu Hou had feelings for her cousin.
But one thing is certain: Lord Wu has no feelings for her.
Before, when she was still unmarried, she visited the Wu family with her family. She saw the Wu family from afar, with the Wu family standing with her cousin. The Wu family was stiff and rigid, which was just for show.
Lord Wu has recently acquired Lady Qiao. Hmph, he's still the same person, yet he's not the same person anymore.
His physique and face still look so resolute and masculine, but it's clear that his heart has melted.
"You don't need to wait for me, I'll stay in Da Qiao's room tonight."
When Sun Ce spoke, the lines on his face were very gentle; it was a smile.
"I... my husband... I..."
Madam Gu still wanted to try.
Although she was a replacement, they haven't consummated their marriage yet.
Her husband still needs to make some arrangements.
Madam Gu stood there, refusing to leave.
Sun Ce glanced at the top of Lady Gu's head and inexplicably felt disgusted by his mother's unwarranted actions.
He has already won over Da Qiao; there's no room left in his heart for Hou Gu Shi.
Back then, it was Qiao Jingjing who rejected him first.
His mother arranged for him to marry later, out of necessity.
"From now on, do not come to my study without my permission. I have servants to serve you tea and water. As the lady of the house, take good care of Young Master Shao's daily life. This will give you face in front of my mother and your family."
Don't overthink the rest.
Afterwards, Madam Gu had nothing more to say.
Sun Ce only reminded her that this was "an important place: the study!"
Madam Gu was heartbroken and returned to her room.
Lady Xie, who lived in Sun Quan's room, was just as heartbroken as she was.
Sun Quan and Lady Yuan were so close, it was like honey mixed with oil, so sweet and cloying.
Madam Xie felt neglected and was quite unhappy.
If Sun Ce and his brothers Sun Quan were not at home, these sisters-in-law would definitely have already been visiting each other.
These past two days, everyone knows that Sun Ce is at home, so Madam Xie can't come here, and Madam Gu can't go to Madam Xie's place either.
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