I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 403 Focus on the heart
The forward warships from both sides began to approach.

"General, the Wu army has ten warships approaching our army." Lu Zhi came down from the top floor and pointed forward, "That is a large ship, which can carry three thousand people."

Li Heng did not take Wu's navy seriously. What he really valued was Jianye's infantry.

Sun Quan was in Jianye. Unlike the commander-in-chief of Wuchang who had just arrived at his post a few days ago, Jianye far surpassed Wuchang in terms of military strength and morale.

When the city was broken, if Sun Quan really wanted to fight in the streets, Jianye could do it.

Li Heng didn't want Jianye to turn into ruins before the necessary moment.

After all, it’s not that once this battle is over, there will be no more wars in the future.

The next suppression of the southeastern part of Wei State must rely on Jianye.

"How many infantrymen does Jianye have?" Li Heng asked.

"If Sun Quan wants to gather all his strength, there will be 50,000 infantry, 20,000 in the city, and 30,000 in the barracks outside the city. The equipment is not bad!"

"How to deter the enemy?"

"The news of the destruction of Wuchang City should arrive in Jianye within the next two days. When Lord Wu and his ministers learn that Wuchang City has been destroyed, they will definitely be hit. We will then offer peace terms."

Can the war still be fought like this?

"It's not an unknown force. I heard that Lord Wu was plotting to seize Jiangling. He sent people to lurk in Nanjun many times and arrested the people and merchants of Nanjun."

"This is untrue."

"Negotiating a peace?" Lu Zhi was shocked. Why did he come here and still think about negotiating a peace?
"We can't negotiate for peace, General. We have already gained a huge advantage in conquering Wuchang this time. If we negotiate for peace and the Wei army reacts, all our previous efforts will be in vain."

Not long after, a small boat rowed towards this side.

"What's the matter?"

"I came here on my lord's order to inquire. Han and Wu are not at odds with each other. Why did the general raise unknown troops?"

Du Yu said: "It is not really a peace negotiation. The peace negotiation is to let Sun Quan and his ministers see hope again in despair and to stir up internal disputes among them. As long as we put a condition for the peace negotiation that they cannot complete, when the time is up, If we take action again, there will be more intense fighting among them, which will further weaken them from within.”

He thought again of Li Heng's plan to attack with troops yesterday.

It was Sun Quan's envoy who came over, and it was Gu Cheng, the attendant.

Li Heng asked Du Yu: "How does Yuan Kai think this battle will be fought?"

Lu Ju reacted immediately and was enlightened.

Back then, he followed Zhuge Ke to conquer Shanyue.

The forward warships of both sides ended up more than a hundred meters apart and did not move forward.

Gu Cheng is also the grandson of former Prime Minister Gu Yong and the younger brother of Taichang Gu Tan.

After Gu Cheng got on the ship, he learned that the Han general had come in person, and he was brought to Li Heng.

He couldn't help but look at Du Yu in a different light. This man was so young and knew how to attack the heart first.

"My lord, Gu Cheng, has met the Han general."

Du Yu said: "Don't take action yet, to deter the enemy."

"This matter is true. It was said by Zhuge Yuanxun and Lu Shiyi themselves."

"Don't you, General, know that I, Jianye, still have 200,000 elite men?"

"know."

"How dare you come if you know this?" Gu Cheng said, "General, it's too late to retreat now. Don't let Jianye fail to land by then and be cut off by Wuchang troops going down the river."

The surrounding Han generals drew their swords one after another.

"Hey, if the two countries are at war, the envoy will not be killed." Li Heng said with a smile, "Don't be rude to the envoy."

When Gu Cheng heard this tone, he thought that Li Jian still wouldn't get things done.

"You go back and tell Lord Wu that I will bring troops to come and question him."

Gu Cheng rolled up his sleeves and left. The two armies began to confront each other on the Yangtze River and conducted tentative exchanges, but both were still very restrained.

However, the ministers in Jianye City did not restrain themselves.

After Gu Cheng went back to report, Zhu He's voice quickly spread in the court.

Sun Quan immediately summoned all the ministers.

Is the enemy currently calling for war or peace? This is the most classic scene of the Song and Ming Dynasties.

Why does this happen repeatedly in history?
Because he did still have the goods in the military, but the enemy hit the door again, and hit him very hard.

As a result, the dual military conflicts evolved into political conflicts in the court.

As it happens, factionalism is the order of the day.

So this political contradiction was borrowed into factional struggle.

From several key factors, you can completely transfer the current situation in Soochow to the Jingkang period.

The difference is that the strategic depth of the Northern Song Dynasty was greater than that of Soochow.

Large strategic depth means that failure can be temporary, there are many resources, and there is enough room for maneuver. As long as it is done properly, counterattacks can be made.

Of course, Emperor Wu is a little stronger than Zhao Ji. The elite of Soochow are still near the capital, and there is also Wei State to the north.

This is why even though Soochow has no depth, Soochow has also given birth to a leader and faction.

"Your Majesty, I think there is no need to fight head-on with the Shu army now."

The speaker was Tai Chang Gu Tan.

"What do you mean by this?"

"Li Jian is confused, we can't be confused." Gu Tan continued, "It is easy for the two armies to fight, but it is difficult to stop the war. Once they fight, they will be killed or injured. In the end, Cao Wei will be the cheaper one."

When Sun Quan heard this, he immediately felt it made sense.

"Then in your opinion, what should I do?"

Gu Tan said: "You can give some money, give some beauties, and promise some conditions to let Li Jian withdraw his troops."

"Hey Gu Tan!" Sun Hong jumped out immediately, "Looking at your thick eyebrows and big eyes, I didn't expect that you are also a secret agent of Shu thieves!"

Gu Tan changed his modest and gentlemanly attitude and said angrily: "Sun Hongpifu! I have tolerated you for a long time! Don't stop spitting on others!"

"Your Majesty, there is no reason to seek peace when the enemy is at home! If this spreads out, wouldn't I, Da Wu, be ridiculed?" Sun Hongyi was filled with anger, "Your Majesty! There is Li Jian's fine work in this court!"

"Sun Qing, please be patient. There is no detailed work by Li Jian here..."

Before Sun Quan finished speaking, Sun Hong knelt on the ground and burst into tears.

While crying, he also beat the ground with his fists.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Now that the enemy is approaching the capital, we don't want to think about how to fight the enemy to the death, but we are here to negotiate and pay compensation. This is simply a shame and a shame! We should immediately summon our soldiers to fight the enemy to the end!"

He beat the ground and cried bitterly.

At this moment, Sun Hong seemed to be the embodiment of righteousness, and his body seemed to be emitting dazzling holy light.

"His Majesty……"

Gu Tan was about to speak, but Sun Hong hissed: "Your Majesty! Gu Tan is Li Jian's creation! Your Majesty! If you don't kill this beast, the consequences will be disastrous!"

"Your Majesty, my intention is not to seek peace with Li Jian, but to delay..."

"Your Majesty! Gu Tan is sophistry! He is Li Jian's work! Your Majesty..."

While the debate in the court continued, an urgent report suddenly came from outside.

"It's a big deal! Wuchang is broken!"

(End of this chapter)