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Three days later, Kuai Yue brought news that Cao Cao agreed to Liu Jing's three additional conditions, leaving 30 shi of grain in Fancheng to Jingzhou, and at the same time ordered Cao Hong to abandon Shangyong City and withdraw his troops to the north bank of the Han River. The families of prisoners of war will also all be relocated to Anlu County.

Liu Jing immediately ordered General Cai Jin to lead [-] troops to Shangyong, take over Shangyong City, and appointed Wen as the governor of Hanbei to guard the line from Fancheng to Xinye. , Signed a settlement contract with Cao Cao.

So far, Cao Cao and Liu Jing have reached a reconciliation agreement on the eastern front. Counting from the end of the Battle of Chibi in Jian'an 13 years ago, within three years, the Jingzhou army cannot attack Nanyang, and the Cao army cannot attack Xinye and Anlu.

After arranging the affairs of Fancheng, Liu Jing started to move the state government from Wuchang back to Xiangyang. This is a major and arduous project that will take at least half a year to complete.

Just when Cao Cao and Liu Jing reached a settlement agreement, Sun Quan also had to ask Liu Jing for peace. At this time, the situation in Jiangdong was very serious. The core area of ​​Jiangdong faces each other across the river.

Not only that, Jiangnan Huang Zhong ordered General Wei Yan to lead [-] troops to march eastward and occupy the entire territory of Jiujiang County. A battle to conquer the west not only caused Jiangxia's army to lose troops, but also lost nearly half of the land. The money and food were exhausted, Jiangdong was weak, and it was time for life and death.

On the river outside Wuhu County, fifty warships retreating from Chaisang are mooring quietly by the river. In the main hall where Sun Quan boarded the boat, Sun Quan was discussing major decisions with important ministers. Zhao, Cheng Pu, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Yu Fan, and Zhang Hong, who had just arrived from Jingkou, all looked serious and listened to Sun Quan's speech quietly.

In just a few days, Sun Quan lost a lot of weight, his eye sockets were sunken, and his face was thin. His voice was hoarse and deep, echoing in the lobby, "The failure of this Western Expedition is entirely my responsibility. Hede Mouguan, Hezibuguan, and Gongjinguan, this battle is not due to poor command or lack of strength, it is completely a mistake in strategic decision-making. Here I must first apologize to Gongjin, and at the same time apologize to the people of Jiangdong. I will do my best to redeem the captured soldiers."

Sun Quan glanced at the crowd and saw that both Zhang Zhao and Cheng Pu bowed their heads in shame. He said slowly, "But fortunately, Liu Jing's strategy is to expand westward, so Jiangdong can still survive the disastrous defeat. I decided to ask Liu Jing for help." And, then I will try my best for ten years, I hope you will join me in working hard for the revival of Jiangdong.” [

At this time, Zhang Zhao sighed and said, "I also have great responsibilities. I would like to resign as a military advisor and demote you as a county magistrate."

Sun Quan shook his head, "I will bear all the responsibilities, and I will do it with the military adviser and you. I only hope that you can do your best to help me overcome the biggest difficulty in Jiangdong."

Everyone stood up and saluted together, "I am willing to serve the Lord!"

Sun Quan waved his hand and asked everyone to sit down. At this time, Zhang Hong said, "It is estimated that he will ask a high price for the peace talks with Liu Jing at this time. Jiangdong cannot afford it. We have to find a way to lower Liu Jing's asking price."

Sun Quan secretly smiled wryly. He can't tell everyone yet. He has already contacted Liu Jing in private. Of course he knows that Liu Jing's asking price is extremely high, but how to lower the asking price is the key. Sun Quan can't say for a while, so he Give Zhou Yu a wink.

Zhou Yu understood, got up and said: "The only thing that is beneficial to us now is that Liu Jing's strategy is to expand westward. In this way, he must hope that the east will be stable. We can make a fuss about this point and exchange for the most sincere. The captured soldiers, I have already suggested to Marquis Wu that Princess Shangxiang betrothed to Liu Jing as his wife, and the two families will be good friends of Qin and Jin, and they will never be enemies."

There was a lot of discussion in the hall, Zhang Zhao said: "But Liu Jing already has a wife, so it seems a bit inappropriate to let Princess Jiangdong be his wife."

Zhou Yu also sighed, "There is no other way, but after Liu Jing wins Bashu, we can go to the court and ask Liu Jing to be crowned king, so that Princess Shangxiang can be a partial princess, and it will be a little bit better."

Zhang Zhao wanted to say more, but Sun Quan waved his hand and said, "Princess Shangxiang was also captured by Liu Jing. Letting her marry Liu Jing will also ensure her safety and innocence. I have made a decision on this matter, and I will report it to my mother. Everyone Stop objecting."

Seeing that Sun Quan had made up his mind, everyone no longer objected to the matter. At this time, Zhang Hong continued: "In fact, it is not a bad thing for the two families to get married. At least Jiang Dong doesn't have to worry about Jiang Xia's army going east again. The Sun and Liu families can live in peace. To help us restore our national power, the key is how to negotiate a peace with Jiang Xia, we demand the return of captured soldiers and Jiang Xia's return of the occupied land, how much price do we have to pay?"

Everyone was silent, they all realized that this time they really had to pay a heavy price, Sun Quan sighed and said: "Since the mistake has been made, no matter how much the price is paid, we must redeem the captured soldiers. Only when the soldiers are safe, can I explain to Jiang Dong's elders."

At this moment, Lu Su stood up and said, "I would like to report to Marquis Wu that after the Chibi War, Liu Jing released Cao Jun's prisoners of war. This shows that he is actually a man of benevolence and righteousness. He will not make things difficult for us. Go to Wuchang to negotiate with Liu Jing, and ask Marquis Wu for permission!"

Everyone didn't object, and everyone knew that only Lu Su could go to Wuchang. Apart from him, no one else could do it. Sun Quan nodded, "Then please trouble Zijing!"

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Not far from Liu Jing's mansion is Jiangxia's largest station, VIP Station. This is the place where foreign envoys and officials from all over the world stay. Tingsong Courtyard is one of the four primary schools, and the main courtyard is called Qilin Hall, covering an area of ​​eight acres. It is said that Liu Biao lived in Qilin Hall only when he visited Jiang Xia. [

At night, eight female guards on horseback escorted a carriage to a slow stop in front of the VIP station. The door opened, and a maid helped Tao Zhan out of the carriage. Wang Yicheng from the VIP station quickly greeted him, bowing Shi Li, "See Madam!"

Tao Zhan asked lightly: "I'm going to see Princess Jiangdong, lead me the way!"

"Yes! She lives in Biehe Yuan, please come with me, madam."

Wang Yicheng led Tao Zhan quickly to the VIP post house, followed closely by eight female guards, guarding on both sides vigilantly.

"Ma'am, that Jiangdong princess is in a very bad situation. She has been on a hunger strike for three days and is very stubborn. No one can persuade her, and I don't know what to do." Wang Yicheng said worriedly.

The princess of Jiangdong that Tao Zhan wants to meet is naturally Sun Shangxiang. Although the princess status is only a pet name for the people of Jiangdong, she is the sister of Marquis Wu after all, and enjoys a high status in Jiangdong. Liu Jing did not imprison her in a prisoner-of-war camp like other prisoners of war. Instead, she was put under house arrest in the VIP Inn.

The reason why Tao Zhan wanted to meet Sun Shangxiang was because Mrs. Jia Xu told her that Jiang Dong was going to make peace with Jingzhou, and that she wanted to marry Princess Shangxiang to Zhou Mu.

This is of course a big deal for Tao Zhan, and she is also very nervous. She knows that she is just a merchant's daughter, and cannot be compared with Princess Jiangdong. She is worried that Sun Shangxiang will take her position if she marries.

But when Tao Zhan heard that Sun Shangxiang had gone on a hunger strike for three days, she couldn't help being taken aback. How could this princess Shangxiang be so strong?She pondered for a moment and asked, "But some soldiers abused her?"

Wang Yicheng was frightened and quickly said: "Whoever dares to abuse her, Zhou Mu specially ordered us to treat her preferentially. She has better conditions than real VIPs."

"Then why did she go on a hunger strike?" Tao Zhan asked puzzled.

Wang Yicheng smiled wryly and said: "She doesn't want to live here. She said that she must be killed or sent to prison like other prisoners of war. She will never accept such treatment. This is the first time the villain has seen such a A strong woman."

Tao Zhan heard that Sun Shangxiang was so stubborn, and his dislike for her subsided a little, so he nodded, "Take me to meet her."

Sun Shangxiang was under house arrest in Biehe Yuan, which is usually the residence of female dignitaries, so she was put under house arrest in the courtyard, under the care of an old servant, and outside the courtyard were guarded by thirty of Liu Jing's personal guards.

Although the guards were not strict, Sun Shangxiang did not have the consciousness to escape. She knew that she could not escape. The only thing she did was to remain silent, and then stubbornly went on a hunger strike. She also longed for freedom, but the idea of ​​freedom was only in her mind. In a flash, she was never willing to gain freedom by showing weakness to Liu Jing.

Although Liu Jing spared her life at the last moment, the hatred for Liu Jing in her heart has not weakened at all. She will never forget the tragic war scenes, the bloody Jiangdong soldiers being burned by black charcoal in the fire However, from her point of view, the culprit of all these tragedies is none other than Liu Jing.

Sun Shangxiang does not want to live alone in such a comfortable post while her soldiers are suffering in prison. She must at least stay with her own soldiers to feel fair in her heart.

For this reason, Sun Shangxiang protested again and again, but no one paid any attention to her, so she chose to go on a hunger strike. It has been three days since she used the hunger strike to protest. For the past three days, she did not eat anything except drinking a little water, and lay quietly on the couch , very weak.

At this moment the door opened, and she felt a few people walking in. She instinctively pulled the quilt lightly to cover her body, and slowly turned her head to look, and couldn't help being stunned. In front of her, there was an unusually beautiful noble A woman, followed by several female soldiers.

"Who are you?" she asked weakly.

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