Shuhan

When Lu Xun returned to Chaisang, it was already late at night.

Chaisang is very quiet late at night.

Even though there are actually more than 100,000 people gathered around Chai Sang at this moment, the military has a curfew, and if there is too much noise, it will be dealt with by military law.

In Chaisang City, Sun Quan was still awake.

He stood by the attic window with his hands folded, looking at the bright moon in the sky, but his brows furrowed tightly.

"Your Majesty, Grand Governor Lu Xun is on an envoy trip and has returned."

"Summon quickly!"

Sun Quan, who learned of Lu Xun's return, summoned Lu Xun as soon as possible.

At this moment, Sun Quan had not even taken off his clothes and armor.

"How? What conditions did that boy put forward?"

Lu Xun slowly told Liu Chan's conditions.

"Every year, we will send three thousand horses, five hundred thousand stones of grain and grass, craftsmen and musicians, and pay tribute in accordance with the regulations of the vassal states, and allow the Han State to trade. In addition, we will compensate the military expenses of the Han army for sending troops and the pensions for soldiers killed in battle."

This condition?

Sun Quan's brows furrowed.

This condition does not seem to be unacceptable. At least it is much more sincere than the previous conditions.

Sun Quan was confused.

Is there something bad brewing in that kid's belly?

You won the battle, but why did the conditions become simpler?

This is not his son-in-law's style of doing things at all!

"Bo Yan, what do you think about this?"

Lu Xun had already started thinking on the way back from Xunyang.

By now, I have a rough idea.

"I believe that the reason why the Han Kingdom has this condition is because Liu Chan feels that he has gained enough. He sent troops to attack the Wu Kingdom in order to allow the Wu Kingdom to trade. Now that this condition has been met, he is naturally willing to Retired."

"In addition, our great Wu still has one hundred thousand elite men. He is not completely sure that he can really defeat us. If time drags on for a long time and the losses in the army are large, wouldn't it be taken advantage of by Wei? I'm afraid that's what happened. Liu Gongsi doesn’t want to see it.”

What Lu Xun said was not unreasonable.

The state of Wu is afraid of failure, but isn’t the state of Han afraid of failure?

If they lose, not only will Xunyang be thrown back, but even Runan may not be safe.

"If this is the case, the terms of the peace negotiation can be discussed later. Our country of Wu does not have so much money and food."

Lu Xun thought for a moment and finally said what Liu Chan said to him in Xunyang.

"Your Majesty, the prince of the Han Kingdom said that if the Wu Kingdom does not have enough money and food, they will exchange it with people, one person for one stone of food and grass, and ten people for one war horse!"

"Insanity!"

Upon hearing these words, Sun Quan's expression immediately darkened.

"How important are the people to Wu? How can we exchange Wu people for food, grass and horses?"

This good son-in-law is really good at planning!

"Your Majesty, in the opinion of my ministers, it is not impossible to agree to this matter, but the people transported to Xunyang are not Wu people, but people from Shanyue."

The Wu people were Han people, skilled in farming and very docile.

You see, now that the war is going on, all the food from the family has been requisitioned, and they have not seen any rebellion. At most, they have just moved their families.

But the people of Shanyue are different.

If you make them unhappy, they will fight you tooth and nail.

Sun Quan robbed many Shanyue people, but these Shanyue people needed to be domesticated, which was also a big investment.

Using the people of Shanyue to deduct grain, fodder and war horses seems to be a feasible method.

After all, the people of Shanyue sent him away, so he can be captured again.

There are many mountains in the south, and the people in these mountains will refresh themselves.

"This matter can be considered, but the amount of compensation is still too much. Can it be less?"

few?

Lu Xun smiled bitterly and said, "I have said this to the Han prince Liu Gongsi before, but he has no intention of letting go."

"Humph!"

Sun Quan snorted coldly and said, "Gu Nai is his father-in-law, but you can't even negotiate a price?"

Now you say you are your father-in-law?

Why didn't you say it before?

Lu Xun immediately said: "I will try again tomorrow, but even if I can reduce the amount, I'm afraid the number won't be good."

Sun Quan sighed and said, "You have to do your best. The future of our country, Wu, is now solely on your shoulders."

Lu Xun nodded, but his expression was not so good-looking.

It was a bit difficult to seize grain from Liu Gongsi's mouth.

"In addition, I heard that there are still ten thousand elite soldiers of our Wu Dynasty in the Xunyang defense line. It is also your duty to send them back properly."

Party A’s requirements are too many.

But at this moment, Lu Xun was feeling guilty, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

"promise!"

The next day.

Lu Xun went to Xunyang again to pay homage to Liu Chan.

At this point they were no longer meeting in the lobby.

But in the study room of the prince's palace.

"how?"

Liu Chan was holding a book in his hand and reading.

Lu Xun's eyes were sharp and he noticed that it wasn't his collection of books?

Looking around the study room again, he found that this was also his previous study room, and even the layout of the study room had not changed.

These are all my books, mine!

The study is still the original study, but the owner of the study has changed.

Lu Xun put his thoughts back, bowed to Liu Chan, and then said: "My king generally agrees to Han's request, but the amount must be reduced."

When the war breaks out, the money and food that will be burned will be much more than what is being sent now.

In addition, there were many uncertainties, so Liu Chan was not surprised that Sun Quan agreed to this condition.

"The amount can be reduced as appropriate, but it won't be reduced by much. How about this, if you, the State of Wu, send these grains and grass as compensation within a month, you can reduce them by 20%?"

Deliver it within a month and get 20% off?

Although it is only a 20% discount, compared with the huge amount, the 20% discount reduces too many things.

"This is the time for spring plowing. I plan to release the civilian workers to various places and let them go to spring plowing so as not to miss the farming season. However, if this happens, our army will only have one month's worth of food and grass. We need you. The State of Wu is transporting grain and grass."

Sure enough, it was because of spring plowing.

Lu Xun thought that this was indeed the case. He immediately turned around in his mind to see if there were any fighters among them, but just after thinking about it, he shook his head.

No.

Not at all.

One month was enough for the Han State to reorganize the people to transport grain.

"Food is the most important thing for the people. Your Highness has done a good thing."

Lu Xun sighed, and then said: "My king has one more unkind request, that is, there are ten thousand people of our Wu army on the Xunyang defense line. Please, Your Highness, please let these ten thousand people go after the alliance is reached. How about it?" "

Release?

Wouldn't that mean there would be no worries?

Liu Chan pretended to be thinking and nodded immediately.

"You and I were originally alliance states. If your country of Wu had not been too domineering, I, the Han, would not have sent troops to conquer. After all, our national policy is to unite with Wu to fight against Wei. These ten thousand people can be left alone, but... He must be released after Wu Guo has sent all the money and food."

Hearing this, Lu Xun breathed a sigh of relief.

The more than 10,000 Wu troops currently on Xunyang's defense line are all elite Wu troops. If they can return safely, Wu's strength will be restored.

After all, these people were originally treated as abandoned children.

Looking at it this way, our country, Wu, has gained nothing by negotiating peace with Han.

Liu Chan looked at Lu Xun's expression and felt funny in his heart.

Just like you, the King of Glory, got a rare skin in the future, you shouted: Ma Huateng is in trouble.

indeed

I'm really at a loss.

But when you return with the money and food, and learn that our Northern Expedition to Han is true and our expedition to Wu is false, I will see if you will cry.

"A word is settled!"

Liu Chan immediately laughed loudly and said: "Don't worry, I am a big man who always keeps his word. A gentleman's words are hard to follow!"

Hearing this, Lu Xun left with satisfaction.

And Liu Chan also had a smile on his face.

Wu Guo came to negotiate peace?

He had no intention of continuing to conquer Wu.

In the end, it would be the best thing to squeeze some benefits from Wu State.

And

If he wants to conquer Wu next year, he has a perfect excuse. This is the covenant this time.

Liu Chan has always been doubtful about Wu Guo's credit or Sun Quan's credit.

Therefore, he must cash in the supplies in the covenant as soon as possible, even if it is a 20% discount.

At least I got the stuff.

Every year, he is given five hundred thousand stones of grain and grass, three thousand war horses, and female craftsmen from Meijile.

With Sun Quan's urine, he will definitely not be sent to Han when the time comes.

If Han wants to conquer Wu then, wouldn't this be the best excuse?

"Call Fei Yi over!"

The maid serving in Liu Chan's study.

These maids are all of extraordinary beauty, and they were contributed by the Xunyang wealthy family.

Mo Jian is just a maid, but they were all noblewomen of wealthy families before.

There is no way, now Liu Chan's level has risen, and the maids who serve him are all noble ladies.

of course

This is also a heart-warming move.

After all, after seeing his stunning appearance, it was not impossible to feel him coming on the way and bring him into his room.

A moment later, Fei Yi arrived in a hurry.

"Wen Wei, it's almost time. Starting today, we will start to dismiss the civilians, and let Ah Huinan lead the Wudang Feijun to Xiangyang first."

Going to Xiangyang is just the first step. On the surface, it means going to support Runan.

But actually.

We are preparing to pass through Dongsan County and enter Hanzhong.

The Han Kingdom in this time and space was much more powerful than the Shu Han who lost Jingzhou.

Controlling Jingzhou, with the presence of the three eastern counties, there is a road that can connect Hanzhong and Jingzhou.

Although the road is difficult to walk, and it is more difficult to transport food and supplies from bottom to top, it is at least a road, right?

Once in Hanzhong, you can support the Northern Expedition!

"promise!"

By now, Fei Yi also knew that the defeat of Wu had come to an end.

Now the Han Dynasty must focus all its energy on the Northern Expedition.

"The grain and grass supplies will be sent to Chengdu along the waterway. I will leave it to you to take care of the logistics."

The grain and grass from Chengdu will be transported to Hanzhong, while the grain and grass from other places will be gathered into Chengdu.

According to Liu Chan's estimation, the Han Dynasty's Northern Expedition could not be kept secret for long.

He wanted to be on guard against the reaction after Wei and Wu learned that Han's main focus was on the Northern Expedition.

Wu Guo

Maybe he will become angry from shame, maybe he will use troops against Xunyang.

Therefore, some of the soldiers in Xunyang can be withdrawn, but there must be enough troops to defend Xunyang.

In one way he is very similar to Sun Quan.

There is no reason to spit out the meat you eat.

"promise!"

Fei Yi immediately took the order.

This matter is still top secret. At this stage, the fewer people know about it, the better.

After Fei Yi left, Liu Chan looked at the maid beside him and immediately grabbed her into his arms.

As soon as you get started, you can tell that it is developing well.

"What's your name?"

The maid didn't know whether she was nervous or excited, her body was trembling slightly.

"Your Highness, your servant Xu Wenyan."

Wen Yan?

Nice name.

Liu Chan smiled softly and said, "You will take care of me tonight!"

Drunk and lying on the knees of a beautiful woman, he wakes up and holds the power of the world.

After you have power, you can have as many beauties as you want.

Just a plaything.

It's no wonder that some people say the words "red skull".

When the so-called beauty is just a plaything and can be easily obtained, what else is precious?

That night.

Lu Xun crossed the river again, wearing white clothes, and arrived at Chaisang.

Going back and forth as an envoy, Lu Xun didn't sleep for long in the past two days.

Therefore, the tired look on his face is clearly visible.

Lu Xun looked unhappy, and the expression on Sun Quan's face could only be described as haggard.

He was frightened every day, and even if he had time to rest, he couldn't sleep well.

"How is it?"

When Lu Xun returned, Sun Quan immediately greeted him.

"Is he willing to let the more than 10,000 Wu troops in the Xunyang defense line go?"

Compared with the money and food compensation, what Sun Quan values ​​most now is the more than 10,000 Wu army elites.

To train an army of ten thousand people, equipped with armor and weapons, the effort is no less than the money and food donated.

"The prince of Han promised to release the Wu army in the Xunyang defense line, but he would not release them until the money and food were delivered."

Will they be released after the money and food are delivered?

"What do you mean by this?"

Sun Quan was a little confused.

"The prince of the Han Dynasty learned that the king wanted to pay less money and food, so he proposed to send the amount of money and food required in the covenant within a month, and he could reduce the amount by 20%. And the Wu army in the Xunyang defense line will also be in our Wu army. They will be released after the country has sent money and food."

Two percent?

This is a big number!

This son-in-law doesn't seem so hateful.

"I prepare so much money and food in one month, I'm afraid I, Wu Li, may not be able to catch it!"

Sun Quan became worried again.

"Besides, there are currently three thousand war horses in the Wu Kingdom, but they are all being used by the Wu army."

Three thousand war horses, but Wu Jun's hometown is rich, so he wants to send them up now?

"The war horses can be deducted from the people of Shanyue, and the food and grass can be sent up with Chai Sang's military rations."

Sun Quan plundered the entire Wu Kingdom, and now all the grain and grass are piled up in Chaisang City.

"Just give these grains and grass to the Han army, what will we eat?"

Lu Xun immediately smiled bitterly and said, "We have to move most of the Wu army to other places."

Move to somewhere else?

Sun Quan's brows frowned.

The so-called being bitten by a snake once, ten years afraid of well rope.

Sun Quan had been frightened by Liu Chan's sneak attack before, but now he was a little suspicious. This matter was a trick of Liu Gongsi, the prince of Han Dynasty.

"Is it possible that this matter is the plot of Mr. Liu?"

Lu Xun thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "The Han army has already dismissed the civilians. When the ministers left, they even transferred the Wudang flying army to the direction of Runan, as if to guard against Wei's attack."

The reality and emptiness are difficult to see clearly.

Sun Quan still had some hesitation in his heart.

"I still can't completely rest assured."

"The Han army's deadline is one month. This month is enough for the assassination camp to investigate the information. The army is moving and there is a lot of movement. Liu Gongsi can't cover it up."

This is indeed the truth.

But

Now that the little fox is so happy, I always feel that something is wrong inside.

But he couldn't tell exactly what was wrong.

"That's all, let's prepare money, food, and the people of Shanyue first!"

Tens of thousands of Shanyue people captured before were placed in Yuzhang County. Now, it was time to use them.

However, although these people of Shanyue have a simple life, they are still a labor force after all!

Although the money and food created for the Wu State were not as much as the Wu people, Sun Quan still felt a heart-wrenching pain in sending them out.

He was originally an iron rooster and could be said to have nothing to lose, but now facing this 'good son-in-law', he was being raped to the bone and sucked out the marrow.

This 'good son-in-law' is really my nemesis!

Although Sun Quan was hesitant, he breathed a sigh of relief after everything settled.

After all, the loss of land was compensated and the slaves bowed their knees to please. Although it was humiliating, the state of Wu was saved.

seem

You can have a good sleep tonight.

It's a pity that the queen is still in Wu Kingdom, otherwise.

Tonight is bound to be a storm! (End of chapter)