Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1059 Status
At the beginning of the seventh year of Jian'an, there was a brief period of calm.

Compared with the continuous wars that raged all over the country last year, the beginning of spring this year seems to be particularly peaceful. Except for a few places in Yuzhang and Yizhou where there were less intense wars, other places are rushing to resume production and prepare for the next unknown war. The war is coming.

This also reveals a problem from the side, that is, with the division and definition of territory, there are fewer and fewer places in the world where conflicts can arise.

Just as the battle for the Jianghuai region was almost settled, Yuan Xi regained the cities and ports on the north bank of the Yangtze River, and even invaded Wu County. Jiangdong completely lost the natural protection of the Yangtze River and huddled in Danyang, Yuzhang, and was forced to Get defensive.

This was undoubtedly a slap in the face to Sun Quan, who had just founded the country. Especially after hearing that the Wu family had betrayed the whole family when Qu'a was lost, and that Mrs. Wu's whereabouts were unknown, Sun Quan almost suffered a cerebral hemorrhage from anger on the spot.

Although he tried his best to take remedial measures afterwards and directly announced the death of Mrs. Wu, he also knew that this was an attempt to hide the truth. If Mrs. Wu had not died, he would not be able to cover up the matter by then!
What Sun Quan had been worried about day and night finally became a reality when summer arrived.

Because Zhou Yu's old injury relapsed, the navy commander was replaced by Cheng Pu. While Sun Quan was listening to Cheng Pu's suggestions and discussing how to deal with Lu Xun and Liu Bei's double-teaming, news came from the north that Yuan Xi had proclaimed himself king in Jicheng, Youzhou.

Sun Quan had previously heard that Yuan Xi left Jianghuai, entered and exited the sea from the east of the Huai River, then returned to Youzhou Yuyang Port, and finally followed the dug canal directly to Jicheng, which took more than a month.

After hearing the news, Sun Quan, who was familiar with the speed of the navy, felt a faint fear in his heart. According to his calculations, this distance used to take more than two months, but now the time has been shortened by more than half. , this shocked Sun Quan no less than a great defeat.

Because if you take the land route from Jianghuai to Beidi, it will take at least four months, and the fastest water route will take more than two months. On this basis, the time can be shortened again, which means that the time is measured in half a year and a year. The march time was shortened to months.

So Zhang Zhao had to be patient and said: "Your Majesty, the fierce tiger's move to seal the king is very vicious."

"Gu Zhen regretted listening to the slander and joining forces with Cao Cao, which led to the situation today!"

Zhang Zhao, who came over, quickly advised: "Your Majesty, please calm down. The most urgent task is how to solve the current predicament."

"The King of Fierce Tiger is self-proclaimed, how can he be justified?"

Sun Quan was already in a bad mood, but the news he heard next made him so angry that he almost died.

Zhang Zhao thought to himself, wasn't this originally decided by you, my lord?
If you hadn't been deceived by King Wu's false reputation, would you have lost your hometown and your mother?
Moreover, your mother has remarried and you have an extra father. How about you just surrender to your new father and work together to defeat Cao Cao?

Over the past year, he has become more and more proficient in this action. After being stimulated by Jiangdong's predicament several times and chopping up tables, he has now completely mastered the trick and has grown into a skilled table chopping machine.

"What!" Sun Quan was suddenly startled, "Is there such a thing?"

He had to face the fact that the edicts issued by Cao Cao to the Emperor were all done by coercing the Emperor, including Cao Cao and Sun Quan's appointment as king. Everyone in the world knew it, but no one said it out loud.

But Zhang Zhao thought back and realized that he was not confused. If he dared to say this, Sun Quan would immediately strip him naked and hang him on the wall of the city to be skinned and cramped.

While they were having their own thoughts, they were also observing Sun Quan's reaction to see how he would deal with this matter. Your mother has already married another woman. Do you, the King of Wu, have to keep pretending to be stupid?
At this time, Sun Quan roared and slashed out with his sword, splitting the table in front of him in half.

Although the edict did not name anyone, a Jiangdong woman was named for no reason, and she still had such a surname. Contacting the Wu family who surrendered after the fall of Qu'a, many people familiar with Jiangdong's internal affairs have guessed this. In addition to Sun Quan's biological mother, Mrs. Wu, there are also Who could it be?
This incident quickly spread among the Jiangdong nobles. This dealt a greater blow to Jiangdong than the two Chaohu defeats, and people's hearts fluctuated for a while.

"Especially because his current status is more legitimate than the king or even the king of Wei!"

This is undoubtedly disruptive to the disputes and wars in the world. Faster marching speed means faster response time and stronger combat capabilities than the enemy. In other words, if the fierce tiger's troops can also achieve this speed of troop deployment , Jiangdong will have no chance of winning in the next confrontation, even if it is Cao Cao, it will be the same!
Of course, Sun Quan heard that this relied on the new type of ships secretly built by Yuan Xi. Their number was very small, not all fleets were like this, but it was scary enough, which meant that Jiangdong's proud navy The advantage has turned into a disadvantage!

Zhang Zhao hurriedly said: "The king doesn't know yet, but the lower official has just received the news. It is rumored that the imperial edict issued by Xiuhu was a personal letter from the emperor, and was secretly taken out of Xudu. It is similar to the clothing edict of the year!"

"I have done so many things for Cao Cao, but now he only focuses on attacking Yizhou and ignores my plight. This is obviously a joke on me!"

While the noble officials were dumbfounded, they also had a new understanding of the ferocious tiger's wanton behavior. Even Sun Jian's widow dared to admit it. Is there anything else that he couldn't do?

Sun Quan also knew that he, the King of Wu, was somewhat deceiving himself, but Cao Cao also did the same, and there was no one else to compare him with, so he was the most legitimate. As for what others said, what did it matter?
But now that the emperor has issued a blood edict to seal him personally, the nature of the matter is different. This is tantamount to saying that Cao Cao and himself are rebels in disguise, and the only one who can legitimately be crowned king is actually Yuan Xi!
Sun Quan was gnashing his teeth when Zhang Zhao's next words completely broke Sun Quan's defense.

Sun Quan roared: "How to solve it?"

After Yuan Xi became king, he made the Zhen family queen and several other princesses. The second-ranked one in the edict was the Wu family from Jiangdong!

Sun Quan heard this and said indifferently: "I'm afraid Chang Shi is confused. Cao Cao and I were both granted the title of king by the emperor himself. Who else is more legitimate than me?"

"And there is news that the edict written by Xihu also used the seal ribbon of the national jade seal that has been missing for several years."

"In this way, this edict is justified and has a complete name. No one can question it!"

"The Imperial Seal!" Sun Quan roared angrily, "Isn't this what my father gave to Yuan Shu? How could it fall into his hands!"

Zhang Zhao replied: "I'm afraid he got it from his hands when he attacked Shouchun and eliminated Yuan Shu." "This incident has a great impact on the people of the world. There is a legend that the one who spreads the jade seal of the country will win the world. , The jade seal disappeared for several years, and now it suddenly appears in the hands of Fierce Tiger. Now there are rumors in the Central Plains that Fierce Tiger is the one destined to be destined. "

"Nonsense!" Sun Quan yelled angrily, "Whoever gets the jade seal wins the world? My father got it, Yuan Shu also got it, but in the end, he didn't end well?"

"Superstition, it's all superstition!"

"If the fierce tiger takes the jade seal, he will die violently, hahaha!"

Zhang Zhao complained in his heart, did you scold your father just now?
Is this good?
If Sun Jian hadn't been dead, would he have jumped out of the coffin and beaten you, an unfilial son?
Zhang Zhao could only patiently advise: "Right now, the matter of the jade seal has not spread in Jiangdong. If everyone knows about it, I'm afraid it will make people panic. I hope the king can deal with it early."

After hearing this, Sun Quan's chest couldn't help rising and falling, feeling that his chest was getting more and more congested, and finally he could only roar angrily.

The sound spread far away, frightening Ms. Xie who was just about to enter. The tea tray in her hand tilted and the tea bowl fell to the ground with a bang and broke into pieces.

Sun Quan was irritated. He turned around and saw Mrs. Xie collecting the broken pieces of the tea bowl. He had nowhere to vent, so he yelled, "What are you doing here?"

"Want to eavesdrop?"

Zhang Zhao knew that the most taboo thing was to see his master's family affairs, so when he saw that the situation was not good, he greased the soles of his feet, leaving Xie kneeling on the ground and saying: "I think your husband is thirsty, so..."

Since she returned to Nanchang from Qu'a, she found that Sun Quan's attitude towards her had changed drastically. Although Sun Quan was a little cold towards her before, after all, for the sake of Mrs. Wu's face, he still showed some basic courtesy to Mr. Xie.

But since Xie came back, Sun Quan arranged for Xie to live alone in a room and never came to stay overnight again.

Xie was puzzled and had no choice but to look for opportunities to please Sun Quan, but Sun Quan kept speaking politely to him. Just now, he even cursed him, making Xie full of grievances but had no idea why.

Sun Quan stared at Mr. Xie coldly, his green pupils making Mr. Xie's heart tremble, thinking of the wild beast he encountered on his way back.

After a while, Sun Quan said: "What did the fierce tiger do to you in Qu'a City?"

Mr. Xie looked confused, "Shijun Yuan?"

"He treats me very well and doesn't do anything?"

"Very good?" Sun Quan's heart became even more angry, "How is it so good?"

"You haven't done anything yet, so why would you believe it?"

Mrs. Xie blushed, "Why don't you trust me?"

"Moreover, Aunt Weng was also present at that time. Madam doesn't believe in me, but I always do."

She didn't know about Jicheng's affairs yet, so it was a good thing that she didn't mention Mrs. Wu at this time. When she mentioned Sun Quan, she couldn't suppress her anger and shouted: "Shut up!"

"You unruly woman, I will divorce you today!"

Ms. Xie was stunned. She opened her mouth and said, "Why don't I behave like a woman?"

"A husband can't be so ignorant of right and wrong. What's more, Weng Guti's husband hired her and it was clear that the matchmaker was marrying her. Why should he divorce me with just one word?"

"I don't accept it!"

"I want an explanation!"

Sun Quan said coldly: "My mother is dead, no one will protect you anymore!"

"Someone, drag him out!"

Immediately, several guards came forward, took Xie's arm and dragged him out until he was outside the gate, then threw him on the ground.

Xie was covered in mud from the fall. She raised her head in embarrassment and looked at the door that suddenly closed in front of her. She never expected that Sun Quan would be so heartless and couldn't help crying.

(End of this chapter)