Shuhan

On the vast river, the autumn wind is bleak, the waves are surging, the army is like a dragon, and the huge ships are breaking through the waves with magnificent momentum.

At the bow, Liu Chan, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, was wearing golden armor, his brows revealing an extraordinary heroic spirit. His gaze penetrated through layers of warships, as if he could see through the fog ahead and look directly at the unknown fate.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence in the cabin. A scout rushed in and knelt down to report: "Your Highness, Niuzhuji has been captured by our army, the enemy has been defeated, and our army is quickly occupying the key points!"

When Liu Chan heard this, a smile appeared on his face.

Pan Zhang's surrender, the collapse of Wu's army, and the fall of Niuzhuji were all within his expectations.

But I didn’t expect that the process would be so smooth and Niu Zhuji would be broken so quickly.

He waved his hand, signaling the scouts to retreat, and then ordered the dragon boat to speed up and head straight for Niuzhuji.

"Niuzhuji has been breached. We should enter Niuzhuji, take advantage of the situation, break Jianye, and capture Sun Quan, the King of Wu!"

Upon hearing this, all the generals and ministers in the tent showed excitement on their faces.

The progress in destroying Wu far exceeded their expectations!

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It would not take several years, or even several months, to destroy Wu. Half of the task could be completed in just ten days or half a month.

The dragon boat sailed into Niuzhuji. The river was calm, as if even the river was making way for this victory.

Liu Chan stood at the bow of the boat, looking at the gradually approaching river bank, with complex emotions surging in his heart.

At this time, Fei Yi came hurriedly, holding a secret letter, with a solemn look on his face: "Your Highness, the military spies have sent urgent information that Sun Quan has been killed by his son Sun Deng. Sun Deng, the crown prince of Wu, has eliminated dissidents in Jianye and intends to establish himself as king!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the cabin froze instantly. The ministers and generals looked at each other, and then showed surprise.

Ah Hui murmured, his eyes flashing with eagerness. He stood up suddenly and said in a loud voice: "Your Highness, this is a God-given opportunity! Our army should take advantage of the civil strife in Dongwu and march south in one fell swoop. We will definitely be able to unify Jiangzuo!"

Wen Pin followed closely behind, also speaking passionately: "I am willing to be the vanguard, and I swear to flatten Dongwu and expand the territory for Your Highness!"

The lofty aspirations of the generals were like a raging fire, making the entire cabin boil.

At this critical moment, the Wu state was in turmoil.

If Sun Quan were still alive, they would still think that Jianye was a piece of fish with bones, and they would have to be careful not to get bones stuck in their throats when eating.

But now Sun Quan is dead, or was killed by his successor.

If Sun Deng were to come to power, his foundation would certainly be unstable.

In addition, he killed his father and seized power, which was not a legitimate position and the people turned against him.

Today's Jianye is no longer a fish with bones.

Instead, it is high-quality fatty beef that is fat and juicy, sizzling on the grill and can be swallowed in one bite.

Liu Chan looked around, feeling both excited and surprised.

This is not just a war, but also a change in the world situation.

Sun Deng actually killed Sun Quan, which caught Liu Chan off guard.

Could this be Sun Quan's conspiracy?

The more critical the moment, the more cautious Liu Chan became. There have been cases in history where he relaxed his vigilance at critical moments and was subsequently overturned.

At this moment, a burst of more hurried footsteps interrupted everyone's discussion. A spy hurried in, knelt on one knee, and there was a barely perceptible tremor in his voice: "Your Majesty, the envoy of Sun Deng, the crown prince of Wu, has arrived at Niuzhuji and requests a meeting."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the cabin changed subtly again.

Liu Chan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said, "Bring the envoy here."

Soon, a handsome young man in gorgeous clothes walked into the cabin.

He was Sun Deng's envoy.

When Zhang Zhao saw this person, his eyebrows raised. Isn't this his son Zhang Xiu?

"Foreign envoy, meet your majesty!"

After Zhang Xiu bowed, he slowly unfolded a scroll of letter and said in a sonorous voice, "Your Majesty, this is the oral order of my Highness: Your Majesty, my Great Wu has encountered a sudden change, my father unfortunately passed away, I am willing to inherit the great cause and work with the Great Han to make peace and seek world peace. I know that the suffering of war is unbearable for the people, and I am willing to use the Yangtze River as the boundary, and the two countries will always form an alliance and share prosperity."

Liu Chan took the letter, read it carefully, and finally a sneer appeared on his face.

At this point, are you still thinking about making peace?
"Your Majesty, how ridiculous is it that you cannot accept Sun Deng's request for peace and rule by dividing the river at this moment?"

"If we can get Wu to send troops to help us attack Wei, it is not impossible to agree to their conditions for peace talks first."

"I hope Your Majesty will reconsider. I'm afraid there won't be many more opportunities like today."

Among the ministers, some advocated taking advantage of the situation to attack, while others believed that this opportunity should be used to consolidate the alliance. Each had its pros and cons, and it was difficult to make a decision.

Just as Liu Chan was hesitating, a breeze from the river blew by, bringing some coolness and seemed to blow away the fog in his heart.

He looked up into the distance. It was an unknown world, but also full of infinite possibilities.

Liu Chan looked at Zhang Xiu and asked, "Don't you think it's too late to negotiate peace at this time, Sun Deng?"

Zhang Xiu swallowed his saliva and said, "Although Wu was defeated, the Wu people refused to surrender. This is probably a problem for Your Majesty, right?"

"Hahaha~"

Liu Chan laughed loudly and said, "If the people of Wu refuse to surrender, then I will kill them all. At this moment, your country of Wu is not qualified to negotiate with me!"

After he finished speaking, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty said in a cold voice: "Since Sun Deng of Wu is still rampant, I will send troops to crush Jianye!"

"Your Majesty, wait!"

Zhang Xiu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "My Lord is willing to surrender!"

Wow, he brought two more things.

"My lord is willing to submit to the Han Kingdom, but he requires the survival of the Wu Kingdom."

Hearing this, Liu Chan's tone became gentler.

"Since Sun Deng is willing to surrender, it is not impossible to save the country of Wu."

But as for the real power, from today on, you, Sun Deng, will not get any of it.

In the early morning, the dawn was just beginning to break, and outside Jianye City, it was very noisy.

The light mist adds a sense of mystery and solemnity to the city.

The Han army has arrived outside the city, with a well-organized formation and fluttering flags, as if announcing the arrival of a new era.

The air was filled with tension. The eyes of the Han soldiers showed both a desire for victory and a leisurely mood to watch the Wu Kingdom make a fool of itself.

With a creak, the heavy gate of Jianye City slowly opened, as if the wheel of history was turning gently at this moment.

Behind the city gate, Sun Deng, the crown prince of Wu, was dressed in a moving outfit.

He wore a white scarf on his head, his upper body was bare, he held a jade disk in his mouth, and held the seal of the King of Wu in both hands. Every step he took was extremely heavy, as if every step was stepping on the glory, disgrace, rise and fall of the Wu Kingdom for decades.

There was reluctance and humiliation in his eyes, a complex and profound interweaving of emotions.

In the end, I felt relieved.

Behind Sun Deng, Gu Tan was holding the Wu State's household registration list, while Zhang Xiu was holding the land account book tightly. The two followed closely with firm steps.

Their faces were filled with loyalty and determination. Although the country had surrendered, their responsibilities as subjects had not ended. They had to personally hand over these documents that symbolized the foundation of the country to the new rulers to ensure the peace of the people of Wu.

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty naturally likes loyal subjects rather than those who are indecisive.

This is also the reason why Zhang Xiu and Gu Tan still regarded themselves as Sun Deng's subjects after learning that their father had returned to Han.

Standing guard for the last time was not only a way to be loyal to Sun Deng, but more importantly, it was a way to show off to the Emperor of Han.

Their loyalty will make them highly valued by the Emperor of the Han Dynasty.

Behind them, all the officials of Wu State came out with their heads down. Their steps were either fast or slow, but all of them seemed heavy.

Some people had tears in their eyes, while others looked ashen. This was not just a turning point in personal destiny, but also a change in the fate of the entire Wu State.

Among them, some were once in high positions of power, some were capable ministers in governing the country, but now they can only be surrendered ministers, facing an unknown future.

After leaving the suspension bridge, Sun Deng knelt down on the spot, his figure looked particularly lonely and resolute in the morning light. At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and all eyes were focused on him, with pity, sighs, and cold scrutiny.

In the distance, Liu Chan was riding a white horse, wearing golden armor, and walking slowly. His figure looked particularly majestic under the shining sun.

However, he did not get within 500 meters of Jianye City.

Mainly because of fear of fraud.

The closer you are to winning, the more vigilant you need to be. Only the old coins can survive to the end. If you are rash and careless, you will die without knowing how you died.

At this moment, Liu Chan looked at the surrendering king and ministers of Wu.

His eyes were deep, showing both the joy of victory and deep thought for the future.

This victory was merely a military conquest, but how to win over the State of Wu and integrate its power for his own benefit would depend on his skills.

Generals Wen Pin and Wei Yan rode their horses forward, their postures straight and their eyes gleaming with determination.

Wen Pin unfolded the emperor's edict and read out in a loud and clear voice the order to accept the surrender of the State of Wu.

"It is God's destiny, the emperor decreed:

I have heard that Sun Deng, the crown prince of Wu, is well aware of the righteousness of the country and knows that the will of heaven cannot be reversed. He is willing to lead his people to surrender and offer the seal of surrender. I commend his aspirations and consider that the people of both countries have suffered from war for a long time and really need to rest. Therefore, I have issued an edict to allow him to surrender in order to calm the people's hearts.

I have also heard that the ancestral temple is the foundation of the country, and the place of sacrifice is related to the safety of the country and the well-being of the people. Therefore, I allow the ancestral temple of Wu to continue to exist in order to maintain the foundation of its country and also show my generosity.

From now on, the people of Wu are all citizens of the Han Dynasty. They should abide by the laws of the Han Dynasty and share the blessings of the Han Dynasty.

I hope that you will work together to build a peaceful and prosperous era, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment and the country can prosper.

Admire this. "

Every word in the imperial edict is like a mark of history, recording the changes at this moment.

As the imperial edict was read out, the tense atmosphere in the air seemed to ease, but it also seemed to become even more solemn. Many of the Wu king and his ministers found it difficult to breathe.

The pain of being a minister of a fallen country can be imagined.

Afterwards, Wen Pin took over the seal and list of officials of the Wu Kingdom. His movements were solemn and cautious; he could not afford to mess up at this time.

"Enter the city!"

Yu Jin and Wei Yan led their troops into the city.

Tap tap tap~
After receiving the order, the army entered the city in an orderly manner. With steady steps and strict discipline, they quickly controlled various key points in the city to prevent any potential ambushes or resistances.

When the people in the city saw this scene, some looked terrified, while others looked at a loss.

The children looked at these foreign soldiers curiously, while the elders prayed silently, hoping that the new men could bring them peace and tranquility.

On the streets, all shops were closed, with only the occasional crowing of roosters breaking the silence.

The arrival of the Han army did not bring the expected chaos. Instead, they took over the city in an almost gentle way.

The Han soldiers were strictly ordered not to disturb the people or cause any destruction at will. Their actions gradually put the fearful people at ease.

Seeing that there was no ambush in the city, Liu Chan felt relieved a little.

Sun Deng remained kneeling there until Liu Chan dismounted from his horse, walked up to him, and helped him up.

At this moment, the two men's eyes met, and there was no arrogance of a winner in Liu Chan's eyes.

It wasn't entirely the fault of one person that Sun Deng ended up like this.

Liu Chan said softly: "Prince, you are wise and have chosen an auspicious day to ascend to the throne of King Wu. If the world is unified, I promise you that the state and ancestral temples of Wu will be able to live forever with the Han Dynasty."

Sun Deng nodded slightly, and a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes amidst his disappointment.

Although the form of the country has changed, as long as the people can be free from the suffering of war, this is the best outcome.

He can still be the King of Wu, which is not in vain for his father's death.

At the very least, the descendants of the Sun family now have wealth and glory.

Liu Chan put a sable fur coat on Sun Deng, and the latter's trembling body felt much better.

It is the middle of winter now, and it is not comfortable to be shirtless.

"You and I will ride the imperial chariot into the city together!"

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty, Liu Gongsi, rode side by side with the Crown Prince of Wu, and their carriage slowly drove into the city of Jianye.

On both sides of the streets, people stopped to watch, their eyes full of curiosity.

On the city wall, the Han army flags were fluttering, but the Wu flags were no longer fluttering over Jianye City.

The Wu Kingdom has gradually become a thing of the past, and the return of Jiangdong to the Han Dynasty has become a foregone conclusion!

The carriage finally stopped in front of the King of Wu's palace. The once prosperous palace now looked even more solemn and majestic under the control of the Han army.

Liu Chan and Sun Deng walked into the palace.

He learned about the situation in the State of Wu and met many people in Jianye City.

Time passed quickly.

Before I knew it, it was already dark.

As night fell, the lights in the King of Wu's palace were bright, and a grand banquet quietly began.

Liu Chan was wearing a dragon robe, sitting on a high hall, with a smile on his face, and his eyes revealed a magnanimous attitude that embraced the world.

Sitting below him, Sun Deng, the Crown Prince of Wu, was not in a good mood, but he was not silent either. He chatted in a low voice with the people around him from time to time, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

At the banquet, there was abundant wine and food, and a wide variety of delicacies.

The musicians of Wu played melodious music, and the women of Wu dressed in gorgeous clothes and danced gracefully, like fairies descending to the earth.

The sounds of music, laughter, and conversation intertwined as if the war had never occurred.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Liu Chan stood up, raised his glass and said to everyone: "Today, I am gathered here with all of you. It is a great blessing for the world. The people of the two countries have suffered from war for a long time. Now Wu is stable and Han is prosperous. You still need to continue to work hard to unify the world and bring the country back to one place as soon as possible!"

After that, he announced rewards for the ministers, generals and famous people in the State of Wu.

Every reward was carefully considered, reflecting both the majesty of the Han emperor and his benevolence and tolerance.

The most important thing is to stabilize the situation and reassure people's hearts.

Those who received the reward knelt down to express their gratitude, their faces filled with joy.

Afterwards, Liu Chan announced the list of important positions in Wujun, Yuzhangjun, Danyangjun, Kuaijijun and other places.

Among them were the native Wu faction that surrendered, such as Zhang Xiu, and ministers of the Han State, such as Huo Yi.

The appointment of these positions undoubtedly demonstrated the Han Dynasty's complete control over the situation in the Wu State.

Liu Chan naturally would not suppress the State of Wu.

but
It is inevitable to exploit the State of Wu.

In the shortest possible time, suppress the State of Wu and lead its soldiers and civilians north to attack Wei!
Especially those old people of the Wu State who had different intentions had to go to the battlefield and bleed.

At the banquet, everyone had different expressions.

Some were beaming with joy, delighted with their rewards; some looked worried, perhaps thinking about their future fate; and still others seemed calm and composed, as if they had anticipated all this.

Inside the King Wu's palace, the flickering candlelight illuminated the expressions on everyone's face.

The music continued to float in the air, and the night outside the window was deep and quiet.

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As the victor, Liu Chan must stay in the King of Wu's palace tonight.

Perhaps only Liu Chan understands the joy of a conqueror. (End of this chapter)