If the father favors the second son because the second son is good-looking or because the second son's mother is favored, then the eldest son, who is truly talented and ambitious, is wronged.
Whether it was an ordinary family or a royal family or a noble family, no one could escape such troubles.
Sun Ce embraced Qiao Jingjing.
He was right.
He only had Qiao Jingjing by his side; his son and daughter both belonged to Qiao Jingjing, and he showed no favoritism. He gave her everything, without any discrimination.
Sun Ce suddenly realized that he had inadvertently solved an age-old problem.
But there is one more thing.
"Da Qiao, there's something I absolutely must make clear to you! I mean, what if... what if one day I'm gone..."
Qiao Jingjing turned her head abruptly and looked at Sun Ce in surprise.
Sun Ce held Qiao Jingjing's hand.
I watched as the shock in her eyes turned to sadness.
Sun Ce laughed and said, "I was talking about what if! Isn't this about preparing for a rainy day? If I were to pass away, and Shao is still young, I would definitely have Zhongmou succeed me, to govern Jiangdong, to manage Wu Commandery and Kuaiji, and to lead the entire Sun family..."
Sun Ce saw Qiao Jingjing standing there blankly.
The sadness in Qiao Jingjing's eyes had frozen.
Sun Ce knew he had frightened her.
"I'm talking about hypotheticals! When we talk about Cao Cao's family today, the infighting among his sons, and the fratricidal conflict between Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Yuan Shang after Yuan Shao's death, it was a devastating disaster for the entire family. Da Qiao, you often discuss the past with me, and you are the most insightful person. I must learn from the lessons of others."
We are in the prime of our lives, with so much to do, so much left undone, so many good days yet to come, and so much happiness yet to be enjoyed.
Da Qiao, I shouldn't have uttered such a dejected tone.
But I understand you; you're not the kind of person who would be confused.
Da Qiao, remember this: if what I say comes true one day, take good care of yourself and raise our daughter and son well. If Zhongmou sometimes misbehaves, remind him! He will listen to you. Trust Zhongmou; he won't mistreat you and your son.”
Sun Ce continued speaking in this manner.
Qiao Jingjing finally cried.
After all these years, in Lujiang City, Sun Ce broke through Lujiang City and his army pressed in. Qiao Jingjing had no choice but to leave Lujiang with Sun Ce. She was afraid that the future in Wu County would be dangerous, and she cried out of fear.
Qiao Jingjing wiped the tears from her face.
Sun Ce simply held Qiao Jingjing's hand, urging her to agree to his request.
"It's my fault for being young and not caring enough for Ah Shao, but Ah Shao is my son after all. You raised him, and when you get old, he will take care of you and see you off in your old age. Da Qiao, I'm not worried about anything else, really."
Sun Ce continued speaking.
Qiao Jingjing stopped crying.
She dared not reveal the secret that she and Sun Ce were both carefully protecting.
Qiao Jingjing wiped away her tears and threw herself into Sun Ce's arms.
To make fun of someone:
"Isn't this a bit too far ahead of time? It's just wishful thinking! Don't worry, the situation you're imagining will never happen."
Sun Ce smiled.
He lovingly stroked Qiao Jingjing's hair.
Three years ago, Sun Ce had intended to cultivate his second brother, Sun Quan, giving him opportunities to train, gain experience, and show his talent, so that he would not be caught off guard if something unexpected happened one day.
There are many brothers in the Sun family, and two cousins from the eldest uncle's family, Sun Ben and Sun Fu. There are things that are hard to say, after all, there is a layer between them, and Cao Cao is trying to undermine them. It will be difficult to tell whether they are friends or enemies in the end.
Needless to say, Sun Hao's rebellious intentions had already been revealed, but out of consideration for family reputation and affection, Sun Ce did not severely punish Sun Hao, but only left him to his hometown in Fuchun County.
Only Zhongmou and his third uncle Bi lived in the house.
The third brother was a complete idiot, even worse than his eldest brother, so Sun Ce could only pin his hopes on the second brother, Sun Quan.
The next day.
Sun Ce and Zhang Zhao discussed Cao Pi's escape overnight.
Zhang Zhao believed that time was of the essence and that Jiangdong should send loyal strategists such as Hua Xin and Zhang Hong, who had been prepared in advance, to Cao Cao's side.
Cao Cao was a strange man; he might kill Hua Tuo, but he wouldn't make things difficult for Hua Xin and Zhang Hong.
Just like Cao Cao knew that Liu Bei was unreliable and that Liu Bei would become his adversary if given the opportunity, he still did not kill Liu Bei.
So Hua Xin and Zhang Hong prepared to set off.
When the two talented men bid farewell to Sun Ce, Sun Ce said nothing else.
"Rest assured, both of you, your wives, children and elderly parents will be able to die peacefully. No one will make things difficult for you. In any case, I promised."
Even if Sun Ce hadn't said those words, Zhang Hong and Hua Xin wouldn't have been worried.
As everyone had agreed beforehand, if Guo Jia and Cao Zhi were to remain in Jiangdong, they would take turns going to Xuchang.
At the time, all they were thinking about was whether or not to bring their wives, children, and elderly parents along.
They went home and asked their wives, children, and elders what they thought. They all said that the north was so poor because of the war, there was nothing to eat or wear, and nothing to do or see. Going there would only mean suffering, so it was better to stay in Jiangdong, where life was peaceful and prosperous.
Just as Hua Xin and Zhang Hong stepped out of the gates of Wu County in a refined manner.
Sun Ce turned around and had already gathered his weapons and men.
Anyone familiar with Sun Ce's style knows that his elder brother is going out to fight again this time.
Sun Quan was still somewhat puzzled.
Sun Quan, Zhang Zhao, and Zhu Zhi, among others, couldn't figure out what their elder brother was planning to do this time.
Didn't I say that Cao Zhi and Guo Jia should be left in Jiangdong, and Cao Pi should be allowed to escape back to the north?
Cao Cao must have been furious at Cao Pi's decision to abandon his own brother.
With his beloved son left in Jiangdong and witnessing its prosperity, Cao Cao's headaches must have worsened, and he might even die from the pain soon.
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