Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

Chapter 219 For the sake of the world, Zhuge Liang persuaded Sun Quan

In fact, these two problems can ultimately be boiled down to one problem, which is nothing more than high-yield and drought-tolerant crops.

More advanced farming technology can also solve the problem of insufficient food production.

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, for more than 600 years, the temperature has always been at an extremely low level. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Little Ice Age broke out, and the temperature reached the lowest level in history.

Even so, the population that could be supported in the Ming and Qing Dynasties was far greater than that of the current era.

Especially in the middle and late Qing Dynasty, various high-yielding crops were introduced, which brought the entire population of China to its historical peak.

Such a large population is completely unimaginable in this day and age.

If you want to save the world and save the people, the best and easiest way is to let the high-yielding crops that will appear in future generations appear in this world in advance.

Corn and sweet potatoes come from the Americas. With Qin Tian's strength, this vast world can be reached with just a thought.

Although he does not understand farming, he knows how to practice and understand the great ways of heaven and earth.

Tracing the origins from the results, Qin Tian easily found the prototypes of high-yielding crops in later generations.

The emergence of a crop does not happen overnight, but requires slow domestication over countless generations.

Just like the wheat that people often eat now, it was actually not much different from the foxtail grass on the roadside thousands of years ago.

Therefore, the crops Qin Tian found were naturally not as high-yielding as those of later generations.

But this doesn't matter.

You only need to use the method of the five elements to catalyze it, so that it will bloom and bear fruit in an instant, and then find the seeds that meet Qin Tian's needs and continue to repeat the previous process.

This cycle goes on and on, as long as it is repeated enough times, Qin Tian can quickly get the seeds he wants.

There is no time in the mountains. On the red cliff, Qin Tian uses his magic power to filter out the seeds he needs, but time in the outside world is passing rapidly.

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After leaving Changbanpo, Zhuge Liang knew that the current plan to defeat the enemy fell on Sun Quan.

All his plans relied on uniting Sun Quan.

If Sun Quan is too timid and surrenders without a fight, I'm afraid he won't be able to use any of his countless strategies.

So after leaving Changbanpo, Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei found a place to stay and immediately sent people to persuade Sun Quan.

Sun Quan has been hesitant on his side.

Cao Cao was now powerful and even more menacing, and Sun Quan was unsure.

Not to mention that Liu Bei is so weak now, it is really difficult to convince Sun Quan and Liu Bei to form an alliance.

Sun Quan is not a fool, and there may be room for relaxation with Cao Cao now. After all, Cao Cao may not really start a decisive battle directly.

But if they form an alliance with Liu Bei, it will be clear that they will fight to the death with Cao Cao.

Then there will be no room for relaxation!

On the contrary, if you ignore Cao Cao, you may be able to persuade Cao Cao to stop going south after occupying Shu.

As for the subsequent issues... Sun Quan didn't think about it that much.

Actually it is a question of right and wrong, die now or die later.

Everyone is lucky, even Sun Quan is no exception.

Maybe Cao Cao's plan is not that big, maybe Cao Cao can't conquer Jiangdong?

perhaps……

Countless flukes made Sun Quan hesitate now.

Although the staff under the tent were trying to persuade Sun Quan, in the final analysis it was him, the lord, who made the decision.

As a lord, he is responsible for his subordinates and cannot make up his mind at the first glance.

So until now, Sun Quan has been hesitating.

When Zhuge Liang saw this, he knew that if he hadn't personally taken action, it would be difficult to convince Sun Quan.

In the past, Zhuge Liang might not have been so eager.

After all, they are the ones asking for help now, so being so eager will only allow their opponents to seize the space for negotiation.

They are already weak. If the other party takes the initiative in speaking again, what will happen even if they win?

There is no difference for Liu Bei.

Anyway, they are all under the control of others. Before, they were under Liu Biao's account, but now they are under Sun Quan's command.

Anyway, no matter what, Sun Quan will never give Liu Bei room to grow.

He is not so stupid as to raise a tiger for trouble!

But time is running out now, and no one knows what Cao Cao thinks.

If he decides to annex Jiangling, then the overall situation has been decided and Zhuge Liang will be powerless.

But if Cao Cao decides to attack immediately and feels that time is running out, the situation will be even more dangerous.

If they cannot unite in time, both sides will be defeated one by one by Cao Cao at an extremely fast speed, and by then it will be too late to say anything.

So now there is no time for Zhuge Liang to wait, nor for Sun Quan to think slowly.

As for how much benefit can be gained from this alliance, that is something that needs to be considered after the war is over.

The only good news is that Liu Bei's current strength is not too weak.

Although he was taken out of Jingzhou in a hurry, Liu Bei was not chased by Cao Cao and became a lost dog. He even abandoned his wife and children.

At least Liu Bei is still capable of fighting now.

Although compared with Cao Cao's strength, Liu Bei is nothing more than a mantis.

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"I've heard of Mr. Kong Ming's reputation a long time ago, but now that I've seen him, his reputation is indeed well-deserved." Sun Quan laughed loudly.

Zhuge Liang also pretended to be cowardly. Both parties came and went and talked politely for a long time.

But now that he had something to ask for, Zhuge Liang finally decided to take the initiative.

"I wonder what General Sun thinks of the general trend of the world?"

"What do you think?" Sun Quan glanced at Zhuge Liang and then said calmly.

"I have no other opinion."

Zhuge Liang cursed secretly in his heart, but he knew that he had to come up with something real.

"The world is in chaos now. The generals have raised troops east of the Yangtze River. They are very powerful. However, my lord Liu Bei has gathered his troops south of the Han River to fight for the world with Cao Cao."

Zhuge Liang was not ashamed at all when he said this.

Talking about competing with Cao Cao for the world, in fact, it was just being chased by Cao Cao and jumping up and down like a rabbit.

But facts are facts and words are words. Naturally, one cannot show cowardice in front of Sun Quan.

Especially Sun Quan actually doesn't know what Liu Bei's situation is now.

It was only last year that I heard that Liu Bei was leading Jingzhou on his behalf, but I didn't expect that just six months later, Liu Bei was chased by Cao Cao and escaped like a lost dog.

Sun Quan had only heard about the specific situation. He heard that Liu Bei was tricked by Liu Biao's incompetent son, which was why he was in this situation now.

If it weren't for that idiot, Liu Bei would still be confronting Cao Cao in the west.

I originally thought that Liu Bei had little strength now, but now when he heard what Zhuge Liang said, Sun Quan couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

Although Jiangling and Jingzhou were lost, what Zhuge Liang meant was... Liu Bei still had the strength to fight?

Seeing Sun Quan's thoughtful expression, Zhuge Liang felt a little calmer.

Although the tone was high, it was obvious that Sun Quan was fooled, so the next words would be easy to say. "The general must know that Cao Cao has basically eliminated the main powerful enemy in the north."

Zhuge Liang sighed slightly: "There is no more powerful force in the world than Cao Cao."

"Taking the emperor to command the princes and occupying the great cause of justice, last year we eliminated the last remnants of Yuan Shao's power and pacified Liaodong. It can be said that we have no worries."

Zhuge Liang continued without giving Sun Quan a chance to breathe.

"Now, Cao Cao has gone south to conquer Jingzhou and is powerful all over the world."

Zhuge Liang observed Sun Quan's expression as he spoke, and had a vague premonition in his heart.

"In front of Cao Cao's army, what's the use of being a hero?"

"My lord Liu Bei was also defeated. He was actually killed by an adulterer, so he fled here."

The previous words may be deception, but when it comes to this, Zhuge Liang is obviously really resentful.

"It's also my fault that my lord is too benevolent and believes too much..."

With that said, Zhuge Liang sighed, feeling helpless.

Sun Quan immediately confirmed his guess.

Although Liu Bei was forced to flee, he must still have the strength to fight, otherwise Zhuge Liang would not be acting like this.

"Liang doesn't dare to lie. He came here hoping to use the general's power."

Zhuge Liang then showed his enemy weakness in order to elevate Sun Quan's position.

After all, I am asking for help from others now. If I still hold a arrogant attitude, I am afraid that nothing can be accomplished.

Zhuge Liang had previously praised Liu Bei, which seemed to be a way of embellishing his own face, but in fact it was just to pave the way for this last sentence.

You see, so what if Liu Bei is strong? In the end, I mistakenly trusted the traitor, and I still need to ask Sun Quan for help?

When negotiating, you must first make your opponent happy, and then you can talk about the next thing.

Elevating Sun Quan to a high position also facilitates Zhuge Liang's remarks.

"If the general is ambitious and intends to use Jiangdong's troops to fight against Cao Cao, who occupies the Central Plains, then what are you waiting for? Why not take this opportunity to sever ties with Cao as soon as possible."

Zhuge Liang paused, picked up the tea cup on the table and took a sip of tea. In fact, he was observing Sun Quan's attitude.

As expected, there was only a hint of hesitation on Sun Quan's face.

But Zhuge Liang was sharp enough and quickly caught this moment of hesitation.

"But if the general is not as I guessed..."

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly: "Then why didn't you disarm earlier and surrender?"

"It's not that I can't understand." Zhuge Liang sighed.

"Then Cao Cao's power is too powerful. Even if someone like the general sees it, he will inevitably do something..."

Zhuge Liang did not continue, but the meaning was very obvious.

This is pure provocation.

Seeing that Sun Quan's expression remained unchanged, Zhuge Liang was silent for a moment and decided to add more fire.

"Now the general is obeying on the surface, but he is hesitant in his heart. Don't you know that things are difficult and a disaster is about to happen!"

Sun Quan did not respond. After a moment, he actually laughed: "If it is true as Kong Ming said, why didn't Liu Bei just bow his head?"

"What are you still struggling for now? It's better to surrender as soon as possible to avoid being humiliated."

Zhuge Liang's eyes moved slightly.

If he didn't know what Sun Quan was thinking before, he was at least 60% sure now.

Sun Quan was obviously persuaded by himself.

To put it bluntly, how could Sun Quan be willing to surrender to a task like Sun Quan's?

It was only after Zhuge Liang grasped this that he had the confidence to tie Sun Quan into his chariot.

If he really misjudged Sun Quan, who was not even as good as Liu Biao, then there was really nothing he could do.

Fortunately, there is always a way, Sun Quan is not as unbearable as Zhuge Liang expected, and things have not developed to the worst point.

"Tian Heng is just a strong man from the Qi State. He sticks to his integrity and refuses to surrender and be humiliated. How much more so for my lord Liu Bei?"

"My lord is a descendant of the royal family, and his heroic talents are unparalleled in the world!"

Zhuge Liang said slowly: "Scholar-officials all over the world admire my lord's talent and come to seek refuge with him one after another. How can such a righteous lord be willing to succumb to Cao Cao?"

After saying that, Zhuge Liang sighed: "Even if the big thing fails, it can only be said to be God's will."

When Zhuge Liang said this, he kept staring at Sun Quan. He seemed to be talking about God's will, but he seemed to be laughing at Sun Quan for not being as ambitious as Liu Bei.

As for the Tian Heng he mentioned, he was an insurgent army in the late Qin Dynasty.

After Liu Bang seized the world, he was unwilling to surrender and eventually hanged himself while escaping. His integrity was praised by people at the time.

Sun Quan sneered, and there seemed to be a trace of anger in his words: "How can I, the homeland of Wu State, and one hundred thousand elite soldiers be willing to live under others for a long time?

"Let me hand over this business to Cao Cao, absolutely not!"

Zhuge Liang suddenly felt happy, knowing that the matter was already half done.

But what Sun Quan said next made Zhuge Liang frown.

Sun Quan changed his words: "According to what you said, even if the two of us unite, there is still a huge gap compared with Cao Cao, and Liu Bei was recently defeated..."

This is almost a clear statement that he doesn't believe them.

There is no problem in joining forces, but now Liu Bei is just a defeated general, being chased by Cao Cao and fleeing in panic. Even if I am willing to join forces with you to resist Cao Cao, what can I do?

To put it bluntly, Sun Quan just didn't believe that Liu Bei could play any positive role.

He was worried that Zhuge Liang was using a borrowed knife to kill people and drive away tigers and devour wolves.

Zhuge Liang here encouraged himself to fight Cao Cao, but Liu Bei was waiting for the opportunity in the rear to reap the benefits.

At the same time, this also has another meaning, which is to let Zhuge Liang show his strength.

This is completely normal.

If you want to unite, you must at least tell me what condition Liu Bei is in now and how much combat power he has, right?

If you are not even willing to tell the truth about this, I'm afraid you have no intention of sincerely uniting.

In this case, there is no need to mention the alliance anymore.

Zhuge Liang naturally heard what Sun Quan meant, and he even heard another layer of Sun Quan's meaning.

In fact, he had already thought about joining forces, but he didn't say it outright.

Because he was not in a hurry, it was Liu Bei who needed to be anxious.

Liu Bei is the first to face Cao Cao's attack. Jiangdong will not have any problems until Liu Bei is finished.

That's why he could pretend to be hesitant and wait for Zhuge Liang to come to him in person, so that he could take the initiative in speaking.

Zhuge Liang sighed slightly in his heart, knowing that he was being manipulated.

But there is nothing that can be done about it. Who makes them the weak ones now?

Sun Quan could afford to wait, but Liu Bei couldn't.

It doesn't matter even if Liu Bei is defeated, Sun Quan will appear as a savior and then quickly accept Liu Bei's territory and power.

(End of this chapter)