The most poisonous person in the Three Kingdoms, Boss Cao advised me to calm down!

Chapter 381: The King's Business Is Not at Peace

Thinking of this, Sima De couldn't help but sigh.

People, sometimes if you don’t push yourself, you will never know how good you are!
Just like if Sun Quan hadn't done something stupid, he wouldn't have known how incompetent he was.

If Zhang Liao had not been forced into a state of isolation and helplessness, he would have no idea how brave he was!
Zhang Babai, ah, Zhang Babai.

Did you know that you will be able to enter the Temple of Martial Arts in later generations?

It’s not because of the glorious battle of Bailang Mountain.

But it was Sun Quan and Sun Shiwan who were crying.

We'll pave the way with the flesh and blood of a hundred thousand Jiangdong men, and carry you in!
And now, you are actually advising me not to look down on Sun Quan?

Is this appropriate? Is this reasonable?
There's some black humor in this.

Even Sima De wanted to give a thumbs up.

He smiled and said to Zhang Liao: "You are indeed the one!"

When it comes to saying one thing and thinking another, and being inconsistent in what you say and what you do, it’s you, General Zhang!
But then again, Sun Quan was not yet the King of Wu of Wei.

Zhang Liao has not yet unlocked the achievement of Xiaoyaojin God of War.

How can the two be compared?
Even if Sun Quan is really an idiot on the battlefield, he is not in Hefei now!
Thinking this in his heart, Sima De also raised his head.

Looking around the room at all the civil and military officials, he raised the corners of his lips and said, "My father-in-law, my lord, my generals, and my colleagues."

"I think you are all like General Zhang at this moment."

"I thought that the psychological strategy I just proposed was mediocre."

"A person like Sun Quan will definitely not fall for it."

"However, have you overlooked one point?"

"So this Sun Quan, does he really possess outstanding military talent?"

"Or is his ability to command troops really comparable to that of his father and brother?"

Having said that, Sima De also changed the subject.

Looking at Zhang Liao, he continued, "Indeed, what General Zhang said is true."

"Sun Quan ascended the throne at a young age, and was feared by the people of Jiangdong. He was indeed a great ruler in troubled times."

"But let me ask you a few more questions!"

"Have you ever seen it with your own eyes, or heard about it?"

"It's said that Sun Quan was in charge of Jiangdong and consolidating the foundation of his father and brother."

"Showing like his father Sun Jian, or his brother Sun Ce."

"The invincible military talent and determination to expand territory?"

Sima De's question was like a bolt from the blue.

This made Cao Cao, Xun You, Cao Hong and other civil and military officials look surprised!
But then they thought about it carefully and were shocked again.

It seems that Sun Quan has inherited the foundation of his father and brother.

It seems that he has never personally led an army to fight in various places.

For more personal viewing, he is still sitting in Wujun and remotely commanding the front.

It was not until Zhou Yu's death that Sun Quan gradually gained control of the military.

But that was the case with the previous surprise attack on Liu Bei in Changsha.

It is said that the person leading the troops was his subordinate Lu Su and Lu Meng.

As for Sun Quan's military achievements, they were simply unremarkable.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao at the desk was the first to realize it.

Looking at Sima De who was questioning his ministers, he gradually understood the other party's intentions.

Suddenly I felt that this plan seemed really feasible!
However, after a moment of silence, Sima De asked himself:
"From what I have seen and heard, Sun Quan has never led an army alone before."

"Since he inherited the Sun family's foundation, Zhou Yu has been responsible for all military affairs, big or small."

"Even before, the Jiangdong navy that had been fighting against Jingzhou Liu Biao for many years was also commanded by Zhou Yu."

"As for Changsha in southern Jing today, it was taken by his general Lu Meng."

"What Sun Quan has done for many years is nothing more than empowering his generals to expand territory for himself."

"At the same time, he knew how to appoint the right people to the right posts and suppressed the Jiangdong nobles under his rule."

"In terms of battlefield achievements, he is far inferior to his deceased father and brother."

"The reason why he can maintain his position in Jiangdong is that he can select talented people and use them well."

"This is the political strategy of a ruler."

"So its strengths lie not in expanding territory, but in maintaining its success."

"His father and brother left him the six counties of Jiangdong, which were enough for him to live in peace in a corner."

"Give him a chance to carve up a kingdom in troubled times."

"But it also caused Sun Zhongmou to lose the opportunity to personally experience the battlefield and lead the army to conquer the world." Sima De smiled slightly when he said this.

Turning his head to look outside the cabin in the southeast direction, he continued:

"You must know that it is difficult for Xiang Yu to defeat Han, and the king's cause cannot be half-hearted."

"For Sun Quan, he did not lead the army himself."

"He is still the Marquis of Jiangdong Wu who stabilized the six counties when he was young."

"But now that Zhou Yu is dead, does he really have the ability to command this 100,000-man army?"

"The reason why Emperor Gaozu of Han won the world in the past."

“It is about knowing people and assigning them to the right positions, being open-minded and willing to accept advice, and learning from others’ strengths.”

"But now, Sun Quan has lost even this only advantage!"

"Even if we lead an army of 200,000 to the south."

"Sun Quan also did not keep his new Grand Commander Lu Su by his side."

"If you just want to defend Lujiang, you can send an old general like Huang Gai or Cheng Pu."

"Why do we need to order a great governor to be stationed there in person?"

"But Sun Quan, the Marquis of Wu in Jiangdong."

"To strengthen control over military power and to enhance their own prestige through war."

"But he did not bring Lu Su with him, but instead sent him to guard Jiangxia."

"At this moment, the only person who can be used by him is Lu Meng."

"The rest are all warriors like Xu Sheng and Zhou Tai."

"And Sun Quan himself only had ambitions to be a general."

"A mediocre person who has no ability to plan and strategize"

Having said that, Sima De turned around and looked at everyone present.

The tone of voice rose sharply, and he said in a resounding voice:

“War is not political intrigue. Although it is an extension of the latter, the two are fundamentally different.”

"Political tactics cannot be arbitrarily applied to the battlefield."

"Soldiers, the important affairs of the country, the place of life and death, the way of survival, must be observed."

"That ambitious but incompetent Marquis Wu made such a mistake!"

"It is precisely because he confused political intrigue with military affairs..."

"How can national affairs be treated as a joke?"

"Sun Quan is so ambitious, why should we be afraid of him?!"

"In my opinion." Sima De said this with a sharp look.

The tone gradually became deeper.

"Compared to Zhao Kuo who was defeated by Bai Qi in the past."

"Sun Quan is the real armchair strategist!"

"Faced with such a fool."

"Why would we need a strategy as amazing as Han Xin's sneak attack on Chencang?"

"Just use common sense and indulge him a little."

"It allows arrogance and conceit to grow in their hearts."

"And if a general is arrogant, the worst that can happen is the loss of an entire army."

"But if he is the commander-in-chief of the three armies."

As Sima De spoke, his voice suddenly became heavier, and every word carried a lot of weight.

"Under his arrogance, he could have an army of 100,000 men."

"It will also suffer a devastating disaster in the blink of an eye!"

"What do you think about this?"

After saying this, Sima De looked around.

His gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing everyone's heart.

Sima De's questioning was like a morning bell and an evening drum, awakening the deaf.

His analysis of Sun Quan was incisive and to the point.

Everyone present was shocked by these remarks and was speechless for a moment.

(End of this chapter)