After passing the lively cross-bow to welcome, Sun Ce walked into the city. The traces of the smashing of the stone thrower in Yecheng were gone and they were newly repaired. Although there was no loess paving the street and the water-cleaning road was sprinkled, it was clean and made people feel comfortable.

Zhang Hong has arranged for someone to clean the city, and Sun Ce still lives in the military camp where he had lived before. It was getting late, but the city was even more lively. Guests invited to attend the reception banquet arrived one after another. After inspection, they entered the city and waited for Sun Ce to meet in the front yard. There were many guests, but not everyone had the opportunity to meet Sun Ce, or the same seat with Sun Ce. Most people could only meet with relevant officials, report their names and leave records. If anything, it depends on whether Sun Ce can set aside time to meet.

For a time, the city was crowded and bustling. Yan Xiang led the officials of the prefect's office to be in charge of the outer court, Pang Tong, Zhuge Liang and others to be in charge of the inner court, and Guo Jia was in charge of the center, and the division of labor and cooperation was in an orderly manner.

Sun Ce washed up a little, changed his clothes, and began to meet visitors.

The first place is Yin Duan. After a few years of sight, Yin Duan has grown a little older. Although he is pretty energetic, he has to be helped by someone when he walks. The one who is holding him is a young man, who is about in his early twenties and looks a bit similar to Yin Duan. Sun Ce asked, this person was named Yin Mo, who was originally Yin Duan's subordinate. Because Yin Duan's only son died early, there was only Yin Wei, and Yin Wei had only one granddaughter. After Yin Wei went to Pingyu, he went to Yin Duan to take care of him, which made Yin Duan prosperous. Yin Duan planned to inherit Yin Wei's father's lineage.

Yin Mo is pretty pretty, but his eyebrows are too flexible, and he doesn't look calm. Sun Ce doesn't like it very much, but seeing Yin Duan's look very satisfied, he didn't say much.

Huang Chengyan was ranked second. Huang Chengyan brought a boy. The boy held a knife in his hand and looked a little restrained. He licked his lips from time to time. He wanted to see Sun Ce but didn't dare. His embarrassing look made Sun Ce very funny.

Sun Ce took the initiative to greet Huang Chengyan. "Is this knife a gift for me?"

Huang Chengyan smiled with a smile on his beard. "This knife is indeed a gift to the general, but not mine, but his."

Sun Ce didn't quite understand for a moment. Huang Chengyan continued: "This son is named Pu Yuan, from Guanzhong. He is sixteen years old. His father is a first-class craftsman in Mu Academy. Last year, he brought him to Nanyang and studied in Iron Official. He had a lot of insights in smelting iron swords. He was promoted to a first-class craftsman in just one year. I thought he had good talent, so he brought him to Iron Official and accepted him as a disciple. He heard that the general was coming, so he blew a knife and wanted to offer it to the general. He offered his sword, and I offered him a man."

Sun Ce smiled. Sure enough, gold shines everywhere, Pu Yuan actually appears here, and it is good news to make his mark at such a young age. With a master like Huang Chengyan, Pu Yuan's achievements should be higher and he has the opportunity to become the peak of an era.

"Mr. Nengde takes this seriously, I think this person must be good. Come on, let me see this knife."

Pu Yuan's face turned slightly red, and he hurriedly stepped forward and presented the knife with both hands. Sun Ce took it and pulled out the sheath, and his eyes lit up. The knife was covered with curly patterns, which looked like wind and clouds, and were like turbulent water flow. These patterns were not the patterns on ordinary swords that needed to face the light, and could only be seen at a certain appropriate angle. They were very clear and no matter how they were fiddled with, they would not affect the effect. In his impression, this pattern seemed to be unique to a certain special material, that is, the legendary Damascus steel.

"What kind of knife is this?"

"I... I gave it a name, Fengyun." Pu Yuan stretched out his black finger and pointed to the handle of the knife. Sun Ce looked carefully and found that there were indeed two seal characters. However, what he was concerned about was not the name of the knife, but the material used. He smiled and said, "Fengyun? This knife pattern does have the energy of Fengyun, and it must not be made of ordinary iron materials."

"This is the Ischia."

"Tianzhu Iron?"

"A kind of iron material sold from Tianzhu is different from the treatment method of Zhongyuan iron material. I found relevant records in the Iron Official's record, but there was no iron material test. When they came from Guanzhong, they happened to bring a piece and test it according to the method. I never thought that he would really make it." Huang Chengyan was very pleased. "This guy is bold and meticulous, and he is diligent in thinking, and his future achievements are immeasurable."

"It's the Jijiu guide... it's appropriate." Pu Yuan blushed and stammered: "Follow Jijiu to learn skills, I see it... like..."

Pu Yuan thought for a long time but didn't expect a suitable word, his dark face turned red. Sun Ce laughed. "It's like the world has opened up, and it suddenly becomes clear?"

"Yes, yes." Pu Yuan smiled and nodded repeatedly. "General, that's what I mean."

"It's also fate that you can meet." Sun Ce put away his knife and expressed his gratitude to Pu Yuan. Pu Yuan was inexplicably excited and stood behind Huang Chengyan with satisfaction. Sun Ce immediately invited Huang Chengyan to Wuxian with him for the New Year and gathered with Huang Yueying by the way. Huang Chengyan was mentally prepared and agreed immediately.

After seeing Huang Chengyan, Sun Ce met with the Nanyang County School Priest Chun and the Wood School Priest Qin Luo and others. After seeing this, it was already dark. Yan Xiang came to inform him to enter the table. Sun Ce had to pause and get up to attend the banquet. The steps in the hall were already full of people. He walked out of the middle door and everyone stood up to salute.

"I've met the Lord."

Sun Ce returned the greeting with a smile and greeted someone he knew. He looked around for a week but didn't see Cai Yan. He couldn't help but feel a little surprised and asked Zhou Yu in a low voice: "Why didn't everyone Cai come?"

Zhou Yu was a little embarrassed. "General, isn't this... suitable?"

Sun Ce glared at his eyes and said loudly: "Zhou Gongjin, please make it clear. No matter whether Cai is marrying you or not, she is the first of all the gentlemen of Nanyang Kindergarten. Today, all the wise men of the offices have arrived and gathered together. How can she be missing her? Do you think that marrying her can only teach your children, regardless of other children? You guys, do you think, is this okay?"

Everyone burst into laughter and echoed. "Of course not."

"That's not the case. My family's children are still waiting for everyone to be confused."

"That's right, my bad boy only obeys Mr. Cai, and no one else can teach you."

Zhou Yu's face was flushed and was about to explain, Pang Tong took a step forward and whispered: "The general cannot bear the separation of his wife and wife. He sends lovesickness from afar. He is full of thoughts. I hope General Zhou will not refuse."

Zhou Yu suddenly realized, was overjoyed, and turned to look at Sun Ce. Sun Ce blinked and cursed, "What are you going to do? Why don't you go quickly. I will not only punish you for drinking later, but also punish you for playing a song with Cai. Cai's peerless piano skills cannot be enjoyed exclusively, but also let us enjoy the blessing of ears and wash away the filth of the world."

Zhou Yu agreed repeatedly and turned around and sent someone to invite him. The atmosphere was a bit serious, but after Sun Ce disturbed him, he became a little more active. Yan Xiang was busy re-arranged his seat and set up a separate seat for Cai Yan. Although everyone knew that Zhou Yu and Cai Yan were a couple, they had not gotten married yet and could not sit together like Huang Zhong and Qin Luo.
Chapter completed!