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

Chapter 383: Isn’t Sun Quan confused?

Cao Hong, who was always cunning, was the first to speak:

"My dear nephew, why are you looking at me like this?"

"Do you want me to be Gou Jian?"

"That won't do! This matter should be handled by Wenyuan, so let Mancheng do it!"

His tone sounded like a joke, but in reality he was retreating.

He even passed this difficult job to Zhang Liao and others.

Zhang Liao and Li Dian were stunned when they heard this!

Then he cast a dissatisfied look at Cao Hong.

"Brother Zilian, how can you say that so lightly?!"

"If you don't want to, what should I do?"

Zhang Liao said in a deep voice, obviously disagreeing with Cao Hong's plan to escape.

Li Dian immediately stood up and bowed to Cao Cao, saying:
"My lord! As the saying goes: A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!"

"If you want me to commit myself to Sun Quan!"

"Why not just chop me down right now!"

After saying this, he glared at Cao Hong, the old wily guy!

The tone seemed to be saying something like being Sun Quan's grandson.

I think you, old man, are the most suitable!
However, Sima De's eyes were slightly amusing.

Regarding the verbal battle that is about to begin between Zhang Liao, Li Dian and the others.

He quickly intervened, his voice firm and clear:

"Uncle Zilian, General Zhang, and General Li, please wait."

"In fact, in my opinion, each of you."

"They are both perfect candidates for this plan!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Hong and the other two suddenly widened their eyes and looked at Sima De!

But he cleverly avoided the slightly resentful looks from several people.

He turned and bowed to his father-in-law Cao Cao, and said in a firm voice:

"Father-in-law, a letter from you is enough to change the outcome of the war."

"In the letter, you only need to convey one thing."

"That is to make it known to Sun Quan in the name of my father-in-law, the Prime Minister."

"The Jiangnan region is home to many talented people, all of whom are brave and loyal."

"We want to build a battle boat on the top of Chaohu Lake."

"Set up a deck arena and invite warriors from both the North and South armies."

"A life-and-death fight will begin on it to see who is stronger!"

"Not only that, but this is also necessary when the two armies are facing each other."

"It is agreed that both parties will fight to the death!"

"An unprecedented duel of fighting generals."

Sima De already had a plan in mind as to how Sun Quan would react.

After all, dueling before a battle is a long-standing tradition among the armies during the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.

In the past, the three heroes Liu, Guan and Zhang fought against Lu Bu.

Guan Yu and Huang Zhong fought again under the city of Changsha.

All of these are symbols of promoting the bravery and fearlessness of military generals.

Those brave and fierce generals of the late Han Dynasty.

When it comes to one-on-one competition, people are always excited and fearless.

Even if Sun Quan had hesitations, he had a group of brave generals and soldiers from Jiangdong under his command.

It will also motivate him to accept the challenge.

If Sun Quan does not agree, Jiangdong will be known as a place where soldiers are cowardly, which will certainly damage morale.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao slowly nodded and tacitly agreed to this plan.

When the generals present heard that it was about challenging the opponent, not going to be Sun Quan's grandsons, they all thought it was a challenge.

Naturally, they all nodded in agreement and no longer objected.

But then Cao Cao continued:
"It's just handwriting. I just wrote it casually."

"But what next?"

Upon hearing this, Sima De turned his attention to Cao Hong, Zhang Liao and others again.

A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth:

"Afterwards, my uncle Cao Hong, General Zhang and other elite troops of our army will fight against the Jiangdong heroes."

"Set up a fighting arena on the deck of the warship and start a fierce battle!"

At this point, he changed the subject and said:

"However, I have one request for you generals." "Facing those famous generals under Sun Quan's command."

"Like Zhou Tai, Jiang Qin, Xu Sheng and the like, you need to lose rather than win."

"For those who are unknown, winning or losing doesn't matter."

“But if you want to win, you have to make it look difficult and thrilling.”

"If someone is unlucky enough to lose to their opponent"

"Even if you retreat, you must act in a disastrous manner."

"Just save your life, no need to worry about your face."

After hearing this, Cao Hong was almost dumbfounded, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings!
Under Sima De's arrangement.

Fighting the enemy single-handedly, the only outcome is defeat, and life and death are left to fate?

"I'm talking about a good nephew-in-law!"

"Are you sure this is pampering Sun Quan instead of emboldening the enemy?"

Cao Hong couldn't help but tease at this time.

When Sima De heard this, he smiled but said nothing.

He turned to look at his father-in-law Cao Cao, with a cunning look in his eyes, and said:
"Father-in-law, imagine if you were Sun Quan."

"After watching the battle, I saw my generals winning repeatedly in single combat."

"And the enemy generals are losing one battle after another. How would you feel about that?"

Cao Cao was silent for a moment after hearing this:

"I will definitely suspect a trick and order my army to be on high alert."

"Be alert to possible surprise attacks from the enemy and prepare for an ambush, waiting for the enemy to fall into your trap."

Sima De nodded slowly, turned his head and looked at everyone present, and said with a sharp edge in his words:
"Just imagine this."

"If we take the initiative to send troops to 'fall' into the enemy's trap."

"What would Sun Quan think?"

After he finished speaking, Sima De's intention was like a hidden dagger, quietly pointing at Sun Quan.

He held in his hand a strategy called "humble yourself and make them proud" and pointed it directly at his opponent for the first time.

He intended to create a false battlefield situation.

Let Sun Quan enjoy a period of sweetness that is like the novice protection period.

Let him become blindly confident in this short-lived "victory".

Just like a novice angler who catches a lot on his first fishing trip.

Or a newbie mahjong player tries his hand at the game for the first time and wins the game one after another as if he has divine help!
But once you enter the ranks of "experts", good luck often no longer exists.

Sima De was determined to artificially create a "military commander novice period" for Sun Quan.

Let him indulge in the illusion of success.

He firmly believed in Sun Quan, who was in command for the first time.

After the soldiers successfully predicted Cao's actions and inflicted heavy damage on the invading enemy.

His self-confidence must be extremely inflated.

This time, even Cao Hong understood!
At this moment, he couldn't help but say: "If this is the way to send it!"

"Then Sun Quan won't be confused, right?"

"By then, maybe you will really think you are an expert in military strategy!"

Cao Cao raised his eyebrows upon hearing this and said hesitantly:
"But what if, what if Sun Quan is not complacent about this?"

"Ha!" Sima De sneered at this time.

Everyone saw him smiling like this.

They looked at each other in surprise, and a chill flashed through their hearts.

After all, every time this kid laughs like this.

He must be planning some vicious killing move in his mind.

At this moment, Cao Cao, who was sitting at the desk, also frowned!
I felt a distinct chill on my back, and some discomfort.

Sima De said slowly:
"Even if Sun Quan doesn't fall for this trick."

"Then we have already prepared more backup plans."

"When the time is right, we will draw our swords one by one!"

"With such a serial scam, I'm not afraid he won't come when the time comes."

Afterwards, with Cao Cao's approval, the plan was implemented in an orderly manner.

The next day, Sun Quan was gathering the heroes of Jiangdong on a ship to plot a good strategy to defeat Cao.

A burst of urgent announcements passed through the hall.

"Report!"

"My lord, Cao's army has sent an envoy!"

(End of this chapter)