Three days later, Cao Cao's handwritten letter appeared in Sun Quan's hands. As an envoy from Jingxiang, Zhuge Liang went to Jiangdong in person and stated in front of Sun Quan that the princes of the Han Dynasty had three years to rest and recuperate. The prime minister of the Han Dynasty could no longer bear the loneliness.
Sun Quan was furious after reading Cao Cao's letter. He cursed Cao Cao in the hall for plotting Lujiang.
"Do you think I, Jiangdong, can be bullied? If it weren't for my sister-in-law, Cao Cao's scheme would have succeeded!" After Sun Quan said this, he looked at Zhuge Liang and said, "Come here, Kong Ming's military advisor, is he trying to connect with me, Jiangdong, to fight against the Central Plains?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head when he heard this, but he was a little disgusted with Sun Quan's title to Pang Shanmin. The two of them were the same officials and worshiped the prince, and Sun Quan always addressed Pang Shanmin as his sister-in-law. Could it be that he still doesn't understand his position to this day? This Jiangdong is compared to Jing. Xiang, what's not to be strong about?
Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang smiled slightly and said to Sun Quan: "Jingxiang has been developing smoothly in recent years and has no intention of war. Also, when Marquis Wu saw Cao Cao's handwriting, could it be that he had no doubts about the authenticity of the letter?"
After Zhuge Liang said this, Sun Quan laughed mockingly.
After hiding his power and biding his time for several years, Sun Quan also understood that now there are three pillars in the world. If he wants to expand his territory, he must win over one or fight one. Jiangdong and Jingxiang are related by marriage, and some old grievances have long been indifferent. As for the authenticity of Cao Cao's letters, Sun Quan doesn't care. , but Zhuge Liang's arrival gave Sun Quan an excuse to use force.
Sun Quan was a little embarrassed when Zhuge Liang said it. When Zhou Yu saw this, he smiled at Zhuge Liang and said, "Kong Ming, the people in the mountains are plotting, and Yu already knows it. If I use force in Jiangdong, where do you, Jing Xiang, want to plan?"
Heard Zhou Yu¡¯s words. Zhuge Liang smiled and said nothing, but Sun Quan was confused and asked: "Is it possible that Jing Xiang also wants to send troops to the Central Plains?"
Zhuge Liang glanced at Zhou Yu in surprise and said to Zhou Yu, "How did Gong Jin know about my plan, Jing Xiang?"
Zhou Yu laughed when he heard this and said, "It's all because of Cao Cao's handwriting. If Jing Xiang didn't want to use troops in the Central Plains, why would he leave this Cao Cao letter to me? In the past three years, there have been few battles in the world, but there is such a superficial peace. How long can it last? Our lord and the people of the mountain are both ambitious people, not to mention Prime Minister Cao who holds the emperor in power to order the princes. Cao Cao in the north has moved his capital to Yecheng. There is no need to worry about the Holy Emperor's attack on your Jingxiang army. He pointed out that the Xiongnu and Wuhuan were defeated by Cao Cao. The Central Plains has gradually regained its former glory. Although Jingxiang is stronger than merchants and traders, in terms of military strength, Jingxiang and the Central Plains are only between them. Kong Ming came here with the intention of This letter from Cao Cao arouses my desire to conquer Jiangdong. Once Jiangdong uses force, the Jingxiang army will also be able to take action. This is a plan to unite Wu to fight against Cao. How could Zhou not know about it?"
Three years have passed, and Jiangdong Zhoulang's demeanor has not diminished. With just a few words, he can analyze the details of Jingxiang's plan. Hearing Zhou Yu's talk, Zhuge Liang glanced at Zhou Yu approvingly, nodded slightly and said: "It is indeed as Gong Jin said, but Gong Jin must not forget it. My lord now chooses to ally with Cao or Wu. And you, Jiangdong, can Alliance with Cao Cao?"
Hearing this, Zhou Yu suddenly woke up.
Pang Shanmin, who runs Jingxiang, has never had deep conflicts with the two princes. However, whether it was the Qingzhou battle or the more ancient Shouchun battle, Jiangdong's two attacks on the Central Plains were suspected of adding insult to injury. Although Cao Cao did not use troops against Jiangdong, Just because the Jiangdong navy was frightened, if there had not been a powerful navy, Cao Jun's cavalry would have already set foot on the land of Jiangdong in the past three years.
It seems that Zhuge Liang's visit here, in addition to connecting with Jiangdong, is also reminding Jiangdong to correct his position and not to make the people of Pangshan become ruthless, abandon their in-law friendship, and attack Wu with Cao Cao.
Before Zhou Yu could reply, Sun Quan said anxiously: "Mr. Kong Ming, with the loyalty of the mountain people, how can we connect with Cao Cao?"
"It's just what Liang said casually."
Zhuge Liang did not discuss this matter with Sun Quan in detail, but he always wanted to make Sun Quan wary and not to be too embarrassed like before. If the two families united and attacked the Central Plains together, the chances of winning would be great, and Jiangdong would be weak. After three years of rest and recuperation, Jiangdong's army and horses were unable to attack the city. If they could only hold back Cao Cao's military strength, they could always do it.
Zhou Yu saw that Sun Quan was shocked when he heard Zhuge Liang's words. He couldn't help laughing and said: "Don't worry, my lord, Kong Ming's words are just alarmist. Since Mr. Wolong is willing to go to Jiangdong in person, how can he go to the north again to contact Cao Cao?"
Zhuge Liang also laughed when he heard this and said to Zhou Yu: "Liang just wants Wu Hou to know that there are rare things to live in Jingxiang now!"
"It is indeed a rare thing to live in" Sun Quan sighed softly when he heard this, and said to Zhuge Liang with sadness in his heart: "Does that sir think that we, Jiangdong, are going to use force? Is it like fighting across the sea like before?"
"No." Zhuge Liang smiled and shook his head and said, "Liang thought that Hefei and Shouchun were all what Wu Hou wanted."
"Are the troops leaving Lujiang" Zhou Yu murmured, and then thought about the possibility of occupying Hefei, Shouchun and other places.
Zhang Liao guards Hefei? Although when Zhou Yu fled from Qingzhou to Jiangdong, he passed Hefei without being hindered by Zhang Liao, in fact Zhou Yu paid great attention to General Cao Ying.
Zhang Liao has been famous for a long time. He made great achievements in the battle of Guandu and won the favor of Cao Cao. He is one of the five good generals of Cao Wei. Among the generals with different surnames in Cao Ying, there are few who can compare with him in talent and bravery
Seeing Zhou Yu's frown, Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Zhang Wenyuan is indeed a strong enemy of Jiangdong, but it is not difficult to seize Shouchun by force with Gongjin's methods. Liang has come here with the instructions of our Lord to contact Jiangdong. He has only one request, which is to ask Gongjin to Jin used Jiangdong's power to hold back half of the troops in the Central Plains!"
"What?" Zhou Yu was shocked when he heard this and said: "Kong Ming also thinks too highly of our military strength in the east of the Yangtze River. If we take advantage of the danger of the river to defend our land in the east of the Yangtze River, it will not be difficult. But when it comes to attacking cities in the Central Plains and holding back Cao Ying's camp, Half of the army and horses are beyond our power, Jiangdong!"
"Why should Gong Jin raise others' ambitions?" Zhuge Liang laughed when he heard this and said to Zhou Yu: "I, Jing Xiang, will be responsible for the remaining half of the army and horses, and if the war starts, Cao Cao will also use more strength to deal with me, Jing Xiang." Xiangshu's army and horse offensive, Tang Hou's plan is to drive Cao Cao to the north of the Yellow River. If our coalition forces win a big victory, the land occupied by Jiangdong will be under your control. This time Gongjin will no longer fight alone like in Qingzhou. Got it!"
"The mountain people actually want to expel Cao Cao from Hebei in one go?"
Zhou Yu and Sun Quan were stunned when they heard Zhuge Liang's words. It took them a long time to recover. Zhou Yu murmured to Zhuge Liang: "Kong Ming, please stay in Jiangdong for a longer time. This matter concerns me." The two families will rise and fall in the future, so we have to act with caution. Yu and my lord will also have to discuss it carefully with my Jiangdong ministers before giving Kong Ming an answer!"
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