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    Chapter 168 "Sun Quan Wants to Intervene"

    Due to Cao Cao's decisive retreat, the little-known city of Yumi suddenly became the focus of competition between the two armies. Not only the commanders of both sides and hundreds of thousands of troops stared helplessly, but other interested people also watched with bated breath.

    The most important person here is of course Sun Quan, who has already proclaimed himself emperor in Jianye.

    At this time, Sun Quan gathered several people in the side hall to analyze the battle situation between Cao Cao and Liu Jia.  Although he became the Yellow Emperor, Sun Quan did not put on any high airs. He, Zhou Yu, Zhuge Liang, Zhang Zhao and others carefully inspected the map.

    "Gong Jin, Kong Ming, what do you think the outcome of this battle will be?" Sun Quan turned his head and asked softly.

    Zhou Yu shook his head and said: "It's hard to predict. Cao Cao and Liu Jia each have their own pros and cons. But no matter what, this is an unprecedented battle, a bloody battle. This will be of great benefit to your Majesty and our country of Wu.  . Let¡¯s just sit on the mountain and watch the fight. When they are exhausted, it¡¯s time for us to take action.¡±

    Sun Quan smiled and said: "You are saying that we are sure to eat both of them? That's great. What does Mr. Kong Ming think?"

    Before Zhuge Liang could speak, Zhou Yu continued with a smile and said: "That's not true. Our Wu State is not yet capable of dealing with both of them. It will take a long time for us to swallow up the entire Liu Jiahan clan in Yangzhou."  . Your Majesty, you must know that the centipede is dead but not stiff. Not to mention that generations of Liu Jia have worked hard in Yizhou for many years. The foundation of the Central Plains where Cao Cao is based is even stronger and cannot be shaken in an instant."

    Sun Quan said: "Oh, then what Gong Jin said just now is that we should take action. What does it mean?"

    Zhou Yu made a virtual drawing on the map with his hand and said with a smile: "I'm just taking this opportunity to occupy some favorable terrain, take advantage of it and then make plans again. Haha"

    Sun Quan also smiled and said: "Still the old rules? Don't the two sides fight in advance now? Can't our plan be changed? If we can't eat two sides, can we eat one? I don't think this war will matter.  Is it the winner or the loser? This country's strength will be reduced by at least 70 to 80%, right? Isn't it enough for us to deal with the remaining 20% ??of them?"

    Zhou Yu said carefully: "Your Majesty said that they lost 70% to 80% of their troops, which is at best their military strength. The loss of military strength does not mean the loss of national strength. It is easy to defeat an army. But it is difficult to conquer a country.  .As long as the country exists, the army can be rebuilt. We have not been a country for a long time. Although the people of the Central Plains have long expected us to eliminate the traitor Cao Cao, Cao Cao still has prestige among some scholar-bureaucrats and noble families. Even if we use the strength of the whole country, I am afraid  "

    Zhou Yu¡¯s words were very clear. In fact, several people in the room were the best among people. Even if they didn¡¯t say so, they would soon understand why.  Zhou Yu also took Sun Quan's face into consideration when he said it, and his words were still very tactful.  In fact, when Sun Quan proclaimed himself emperor, except for the fact that Cao Cao was not condemned through formal official channels because of his bad fight with Liu Jia, everyone in the court and among the people were abusing Sun Quan's wolfish ambitions.  If many people used to have a little favorable impression of Sun Quan and Liu Bei because they hated Cao Cao's monopoly on the emperor and hoped that Sun Quan, Liu Bei and others would come to Qing Dynasty, now most of the favorable impression has disappeared: Cao Cao has not yet dared to publicly declare himself emperor, you  Sun Quan dared to proclaim himself emperor!

    Zhou Yu's words naturally mean that the forces in the northern Central Plains are now difficult for Sun Quan to use. Once Cao Cao and Liu Jia break through the river defense line and rush into the Central Plains when Cao Cao and Liu Jia are fighting, they will be greeted by not only Cao Cao's army, but also those who oppose Sun Quan's claim to the emperor.  of other forces.

    Sun Quan felt a little embarrassed.  He coughed lightly, concealed a trace of panic in his heart, then smiled and said to Zhuge Liang, "What does Mr. Kong Ming think of the current war situation?"

    When Zhuge Liang saw Sun Quan asking him to speak by name, he respectfully replied: "Your Majesty, I think what Gong Jin said is absolutely correct."

    Sun Quan felt happy immediately when he saw his respectful look.  He smiled and said: "Why can't you let go, sir? Does he also say that the situation of the battle is unpredictable?"

    Zhuge Liang saluted again and said: "Exactly!"

    Sun Quan seemed to want Zhuge Liang to say more. He asked: "Just now, Gongjin said that Cao Cao and Liu Jia each have their own pros and cons. Since you and Gongjin have the same idea, sir, please tell me what the pros and cons are between them."  Damn it!"

    When Zhuge Liang was about to shake the goose feather fan in his hand, he immediately stopped in the middle of shaking it, pressed it hard on his chest, and said methodically: "Back to your Majesty. Cao Cao is stronger because he has more people and the battlefield is on his own side, while Liu Jiaqiang has strong soldiers and strong horses.  Large transportation capacity, this is one. Second, Cao Cao's advantage is that the current climate is winter. The soldiers in the Central Plains are used to cold weather, but Liu Jia's soldiers in the south are not. Fighting in the ice and snow in the north, the combat effectiveness of Liu Jia's troops will be greatly reduced.  Thirdly. Liu Jia came in riding a victory and his morale is strong. Liu Jia has been victorious in every battle since his debut., moving forward indomitably, the soldiers have regarded him as a god. On the contrary, Cao Cao has not won a big victory since the Battle of Chibi. Although he defeated ten men led by Ma Chao, his victory was not as beautiful as Liu Jia's, especially against Liu Jia.  There was almost no victory in the battle.  Fourth, Cao Cao has a city to defend and can defend himself against the enemy.  Liu Jia needs to attack the fortress, but Liu Jia has gunpowder to rely on. Once Liu Jia's army digs to the foot of the city wall and uses little gunpowder, the effectiveness of the city wall will be greatly reduced.  Based on all this, I believe that both Cao and Liu only have a 50% chance of winning.  "

    When Zhuge Liang spoke, everyone else, including Zhou Yu, nodded in agreement.

    Sun Quan said happily: "What Mr. Kong Ming said is really good. Do you think they both know about this situation?"

    Zhuge Liang said: "Your Majesty, both of them must know."

    Sun Quan and Zhang Zhao both said "Oh" almost at the same time.  However, after Zhang Zhao heard Sun Quan's voice, he immediately shut up and thought to himself: "It turns out that I am a very resourceful person under Sun Quan. Why do I feel like I can't keep up with their ideas today?"

    Sun Quan naturally didn¡¯t think about what Zhang Zhao was thinking, and he didn¡¯t even consider that there was Zhang Zhao in front of him.  He continued to smile and said to Zhuge Liang: "Sir, you just said that Liu Jia and Cao Cao both know that the chance of winning is only 50%. Then will they both stop fighting and seek peace, and each will pause on the current defense line?"

    Zhuge Liang really didn¡¯t want to express himself. He deliberately hesitated for a while and said, "This I can¡¯t say for sure."

    Sun Quan turned to Zhou Yu and said, "What do you think, Lord?"

    Zhou Yu said confidently: "I don't think so. They will definitely not stop and seek peace now."

    Sun Quan's interest greatly increased and he quickly asked: "Why are you so sure, sir, that they will not sue for peace? If they do not stop fighting, what should we do?"

    Chapter 168 "Sun Quan Wants to Intervene"
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