Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 247 Sun Jian surrendered, Cao Cao had a headache again

If another person said these words, Sun Jian would refute them a few words.

But such words came from Huang Yi, whom Sun Jian never looked down upon, and Sun Jian had mixed feelings in his heart.

For generals, winning or losing is a common matter in military affairs. If you lose a battle, you just need to win it back next time.

But if the family members are affected because of this, even if they win, they are just a lonely family.

Sun Jian's current situation is quite embarrassing.

He wanted to defeat Cao Cao, but he couldn't find a chance to win.

Although Zhou Yu is talented, his experience is still inexperienced.

Cao Cao has ingenuity in literature and brave generals in military affairs, which Sun Jian cannot defeat alone.

If Cao Cao cannot be defeated, Sun Jian will be hated by Yuan Shu.

Just as Huang Yi said, Yuan Shu hated Sun Jian, Cao Cao wanted to kill Sun Jian, Guan Yu wanted to stop Sun Jian, and even Jiangdong, the only way out, was promoted by Zheng Ping's layout to form an alliance of Lujiang, Yuzhou, and Kuaiji counties and jointly appointed Tai Shici as Yangzhou Shepherd.

Can't go in, can't go back.

When the food and grass were exhausted, there was only one dead end waiting for Sun Jian.

Seeing Sun Jian's hesitation, Huang Yi simply said: "General Sun, if you don't believe me, you can send someone to Jiangdong to investigate. It will only take a few days, and during this period, I will stay in your barracks."

In order to make meritorious service and to repay Zheng Ping's kindness, Huang Yi also went all out.

If Sun Jian was not persuaded to surrender, Huang Yi did not intend to leave Sun Jian's camp.

Seeing Huang Yi's conviction, Sun Jian became even more worried.

Sending people to settle Huang Yi in the other camp, Sun Jian immediately sent Han Dang to Jiangdong to inquire about intelligence.

In a few days.

Han Dang returned.

Following Han Dang back was Sun Jian's descendant Sun He.

When Sun Jian saw this, his heart skipped a beat, and he asked anxiously, "Bo Hai, why did you come here with Yi Gong?"

Sun He said bitterly: "Xu Gong, the prefect of Wu County, raised the flag to support Tai Shici from Donglai as Yangzhou Shepherd. The soldiers and horses of Lujiang, Yuzhang, Kuaiji and Wu County are heading for Danyang County."

Sun Jian turned pale with shock: "Why did Xu Gong support Taishi Ci as Yangzhou Shepherd?"

Sun He said angrily: "Tai Shici joined forces with Kuaiji Prefect Wang Langbing to refer to Wu Jun, Wu Jun's famous officials Gao Dai, Xu Zhao, and Runan famous official Xu Jing also lobbied Xu Gong."

"Xu Gong knew he was invincible, so he surrendered at Kaesong."

"Tai Shi's kind soldiers captured Wu County without bloodshed!"

Because Liu Yao was dissatisfied with Xu Gong, Xu Gong joined Yuan Shu as the prefect of Wujun.

Gao Dai and Xu Zhao were originally famous officials of Wu County, and they were once under the command of Sheng Xian, the former prefect of Wu County, and Xu Jing had a lot of friendship with Xu Gong and Wang Lang because he fled to Yangzhou. White Tiger's help.

After Ju Shou analyzed the situation of the famous official circle in Yangzhou, he first asked Wang Lang to lobby Yan Baihu, and then asked Gao Dai, Xu Zhao and Xu Jing to lobby Xu Gong together.

Although Xu Gong was quite powerful in Wu County, after all, he had just become the prefect of Wu County not long ago, and it was too late to purge all parties in Wu County.

As soon as Tai Shici's army came, Yan Baihu, a powerful Wu Jun who had a friendship with Wang Lang, was directly persuaded by Wang Lang to surrender.

Knowing that he was incapable of fighting against Tai Shici, Xu Gong, under the guarantee of famous officials Xu Jing, Xu Zhao and Gao Dai, supported Tai Shici to temporarily lead Yangzhou Mu on the condition that he would continue to serve as the prefect of Wujun.

Sun Jian sat down dejectedly: "Xu Gong surrendered Tai Shici, Danyang prefect Zhou Shang is alone. Yangzhou, I will never go back!"

Cheng Pu was puzzled and said, "My lord, Xu Gong's attachment to Yuan Shu was originally just to deal with Liu Yao. Now it's not surprising that he has surrendered to Tai Shici."

"Tai Shici wants to establish a foothold in Yangzhou, how can Lu Kang, the prefect of Lujiang, and Hua Xin, the prefect of Yuzhang, agree?"

"Why do you say Danyang prefect Zhou Shang is alone?"

Sun Jian smiled wryly and said, "Demou doesn't know something. The reason why Tai Shici dared to march into Wu County with Kuaiji prefect Wang Lang is because the three counties of Lujiang, Yuzhang and Kuaiji jointly appointed Tai Shici as Yangzhou shepherd."

"That's why Huang Yi came to look for this general."

"Jiangdong, this general has no place to stand."

This sudden change shocked everyone present.

Jiangdong has become Tai Shici's son within a month of coming to Huai Ling?

Cheng Pu was even more suspicious: "My lord, is Liu Yao still alive? It's unbelievable that the three counties are so eager to support Tai Shici as Yangzhou shepherd."

"This Tai Shici, who appointed him?"

Sun Jian sighed: "Tai Shici is the commander of the Flying Army under the command of Qingzhou Mu Liu Xuande. He is also the sworn brother of Qingzhou Biejia Zheng Xianmou!"

"In other words, Taishi Cibing's pointing to Yangzhou was ordered by Liu Xuande!"

"It's really amazing. If Liu Xuande doesn't make a move, he will take down the Xu and Yang states!"

After a pause, Sun Jian said again: "If he can defeat Cao Cao, Liu Xuande can take the opportunity to take Yuzhou again, Xu Yangyu will be determined in one battle!"

"If Liu Xuande really succeeds, Liu Xuande's name will truly shake the world."

"This general is not as good as Liu Xuande!"

Sun Jian has self-knowledge.

Sun Jian couldn't handle Guan Yu alone, let alone the rest of Liu Bei's civil and military forces behind Guan Yu.

The generals were silent.

Even Sun Ce, who was always proud, was silent at this time.

The conceited Zhou Yu also froze in place.

Especially Zhou Yu, although he guessed part of Zheng Ping's purpose, he failed to guess Zheng Ping's overall plan.

A leaf obstructs the eyes, but Mount Tai is not seen.

Zhou Yu is extremely intelligent, but he knows too little about Zheng Ping's celebrity circle.

Who would have thought that the grandson of Lu Kang, the prefect of Lujiang, would marry Zhuge Liang?
Who would have thought that Hua Xin's younger brother, the prefect of Yuzhang, would regard Zheng Ping as his brother?
Who would have thought that Wang Lang, the prefect of Kuaiji, would vote as soon as he saw Tai Shici coming?

Who would have thought that capturing Yuan Shu alive was not the goal, but just the beginning of Zheng Ping's layout of the three states?
Zheng Ping is the son of Zheng Xuan, a famous official. As long as Zheng Ping doesn't rebel or become self-reliant, Zheng Ping will be righteous in the circle of famous officials!
The great man has been supporting scholars for 400 years, no matter what the celebrities' attitude towards the great man is in private, they must be loyal ministers of the great man on the surface!

what?
Zheng Ping is not famous enough?

Zheng Ping has never dared to use bold tricks because of his lack of fame.

The reason is very simple and direct: Zheng Ping has a father, taboo Xuan, a famous Confucian in Dongzhou, and an elder in the world!
Zheng Ping is not the kind of second generation who would shout "I want to be independent, I want to rely on myself, I can work hard without relying on my parents, I am a person who does not want to be called the son of so-and-so".

Ideally, just play in private.

Zheng Ping is a very realistic person.

Having Zheng Xuan's reputation and not using it, but still wanting to break through on his own, that's not called maintaining self-esteem, that's called stupidity!

Anyone who achieves great things stands on the shoulders of predecessors.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang, who started with a bowl, married Guo Zixing's adopted daughter, and then embarked on the road of expelling the Hulu and establishing the Ming Dynasty.

Just now.

Huang Yi arrives.

Glancing at Sun He, Huang Yi couldn't help but smile: "It seems that General Sun has obtained the latest information about Jiangdong. Can I also let you hear about the current situation in Jiangdong?"

Sun He snorted coldly and remained silent.

Sun Jian took a deep breath, waved his hand, and told the generals to retreat.

"General Huang, why do you ask why you know what you know?" Sun Jian's attitude softened a lot: "Liu Xuande is indeed a good means. He was able to take down Lujiang, Yuzhang, Kuaiji and Wujun in such a short period of time without bloodshed."

"If the general guessed correctly, Tai Shici would only besiege Danyang County instead of attacking it."

"The general fought Wancheng for several months but failed to take it down. Liu Xuande just sent a team of troops and a few lobbyists to make most of Yangzhou surrender."

"It seems that people from such humble backgrounds will not be able to match the families of famous officials and nobles after all."

In the last sentence, Sun Jian's tone was a little more bleak.

Huang Yi laughed and said, "Why does General Sun underestimate himself? With General Sun's ability, he will definitely become a marquis and general in the future, and his sons will also benefit from it."

"Not to mention Mr. Xuande's ability to gather people, Mr. Xianmou's grandfather was just an ordinary scholar. The Zheng family in Beihai was originally Kang Chenggong's hard work all his life, and Mr. Xianmou assisted Xuande Gongli with his talent. It is because of his career that he has the reputation he has today."

"However, General Sun's father is just an ordinary official. How can General Sun's more than ten years of achievements compare to the management of the two generations of the Zheng family in Beihai?"

"Even the Yuan Clan in Runan, whose disciples and old officials are all over the world, has accumulated the merits of four generations to have the prestige of the Yuan Clan today."

Sun Jian was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "This general will be lectured by General Huang one day."

After a pause, Sun Jian restrained his expression slightly, and said: "Zheng Xianmou's private letter said that if the general is willing to join Xuande Gong, he can take Yuzhou temporarily."

"But this Yuzhou Mu is Cao Cao, and Cao Cao is granted the title of General Zhengdong and Marquis Xu by the Emperor of Chang'an."

"Could it be that Duke Xuande wants to support the Emperor of Zhuocheng?"

Huang Yi shook his head: "Since Lord Xuande accepted the emperor's scepter from Chang'an, it is naturally impossible to support the emperor in Zhuocheng."

"Cao Cao invaded Xuzhou for his own sake, violated the law and killed Xuzhou Mu Taoqian, and Tulu County officials. If General Sun is willing to attach himself, Duke Xuande will question Cao Cao."

"Mr. Xuande has the emperor's scepter, so he is qualified to question Cao Cao!"

Sun Jian's eyes widened: "Can this also be a crime?"

Huang Yi sneered: "Why can't it be a crime? When Xuande Gong captured Liu Dai, he escorted Liu Dai to Chang'an and handed him over to the Zongzheng Mansion for questioning; after capturing Yue Zhang alive, he would also send Yue Zhang to Chang'an for questioning."

"A minister at the state shepherd level needs the emperor to convict. What right does Cao Cao have to attack and kill without authorization?"

"Cao Cao, do you have the emperor's scepter?"

"Since there isn't one, it's a traitor."

"Mr. Xuande has the emperor's scepter, which can be used to arrest rebels according to the law."

"If you want to blame, blame Cao Cao for not understanding the general situation, thinking that he has soldiers and horses in his hands, so he dared to attack and kill the minister of state herdsman without authorization."

Sun Jian was stunned for a while, and finally sighed helplessly: "General Huang, please go back and tell Mr. Zheng. Sun Jian, I am willing to surrender!"

Today's Sun Jian is just a general under Yuan Shu's command, essentially no different from Huang Yi, Liu Xun, Qiao Rui and others.

Although Sun Jian had the will to be self-reliant, from the first year of Chuping to the present, he has not been able to put it into practice due to various accidents.

But now, Sun Jian has completely let go of the unrealistic idea of ​​self-reliance.

Huang Yi's words touched Sun Jian quite a bit.

After more than ten years of work, how can it be compared with the management of generations of famous officials and nobles?

Sun Jian wants the Sun family to prosper, so he shouldn't be angry that the poor family can't compare with the rich.

Instead, we should work hard like Situ Yuanan to revitalize the family and pave the way for future generations.

Yuan An's grandfather, Yuan Liang, was only a county magistrate, and his father, Yuan Chang, was not an official. However, Yuan An was able to become a disciple step by step from a county meritorious officer. Students and old officials are all over the world.

After completing Zheng Ping's mission, Huang Yi felt even more happy: "General Sun, you will not regret today's decision."

"Mr. Xuande is bound to help the emperor in Chang'an and destroy the false emperor in Zhuocheng."

"If you choose to attach yourself to Duke Xuande at this time, you will have many opportunities to make meritorious deeds in the future."

"The Sun family of Wujun will prosper because of General Sun!"

Wait for Huang Yi to leave.

Sun Jian informed the civil and military cronies of Liu Bei's surrender.

Although Cheng Pu, Han Dang, Huang Gai and other veterans were surprised by Sun Jian's decision, they did not express any objection.

Since Sun Jian said so, it means that he has made up his mind.

"Since the lord has chosen Duke Xuande, I will eventually help the lord to make military exploits."

"General Cao killed Zu Mao, this revenge has to be avenged."

"The last general asks for orders, and fight to the death with that general Cao."

Huang Gai pleaded for orders in a deep voice.

Cheng Pu and Han Dang also agreed.

Although Sun Jian's four generals came from different places, they have long been like brothers in battles all year round.

Zu Mao was beheaded by Xu Chu, how could the three generals Cheng Pu not want to take revenge?
Sun Ce was not satisfied: "Father, does Liu Xuande have any heirs?"

Sun Jian shook his head and said admonishingly: "I only heard that Xuande has a daughter who is still young. Ce'er, as a father, I know that you are not convinced, but I, a man from Jiangdong, don't be narrow-minded."

Sun Jian understood Sun Ce's thinking very well.

Since his father was no match for Liu Bei, Sun Ce wanted to compare himself with Liu Bei's heirs in order to regain face.

Although Sun Ce was reprimanded, he was still unconvinced in his heart.

Zhou Yu's complexion was complicated, and he cupped his hands and said, "Since my uncle has decided to surrender to Liu Bei, my nephew is going to visit his uncle in Danyang County first."

Sun Jian also saw through Zhou Yu's thinking. A handsome young man like Sun Ce and Zhou Yu are all newborn calves, so how could they easily convince others?

"Ayu, it's useless for you to go back to Danyang County now." Sun Jian advised softly, "Don't drive Zheng Xianmou in Qingzhou, it's in Huailing City now. If Ayu wants to save Zhou Shang, he must go to see Zheng Xianmou .”

"Although Ayu is a great talent, she doesn't know much about the heroes of the world. Now that she has the opportunity, wouldn't Ayu want to visit Zheng Xianmou in person?"

"You and Ce'er, one prides itself on talent, and the other prides itself on courage, but your mind is a bit small."

"Anyone who can achieve great things must not be narrow-minded, nor should he be too self-confident and unwilling to bow his head."

Compared with the young Sun Ce, Sun Jian is more magnanimous.

After all, how could Sun Jian be narrow-minded if he could submit to Yuan Shu's command.

Sun Ce was young and brave, and he didn't experience the pain of losing his father, so he was naturally more arrogant.

Although Zhou Yu experienced the pain of losing his father, most talented people have a heart of pride, and it is difficult to admit that they are weaker than other great talents.

The same is true for Zhou Yu!

He came excitedly, but it turned out that Sun Jian chose to surrender to Liu Bei due to the situation, which dealt a huge blow to Zhou Yu's self-esteem.

After all, Sun Jian lived more than ten years longer than Sun Ce. His life experience and thoughts are stronger than Sun Ce and Zhou Yu's. Naturally, he knows very well that sometimes this self-esteem is worthless!
After receiving Sun Jian's admonition, Zhou Yu also lowered his head, and the awkwardness in his eyes was much less.

(End of this chapter)