Soldiers come to the world

The fire burned for a full day, and wiped out the last bit of capital in Jiangdong. When the fire was extinguished, the water village no longer existed, and the river was full of wreckage of warships, black and charred. The keel and plank of the ship undulated on the shore under the push of the water waves. All the 100 main warships in Jiangdong were burned, and only the more than [-] small stone boats hiding in the water of the Qinhuai River were spared.

At this time, the warships of the Han army had disappeared, and the success was accomplished. Hundreds of warships of the Han army also turned around and returned to Ruxukou. He rushed forward and hit Sun Quan's pale face.

On the bank of the river, dozens of senior military officials accompanied Sun Quan to inspect the docks and water forts that had been destroyed by the fire. More than 100 small boats hiding in the Qinhuai River appeared on the river, patrolling back and forth, looking for soldiers who might survive the drowning.

"Marquis Wu, fortunately, less than a hundred casualties are luckily out of misfortune." Bu Zhi comforted Sun Quan in a low voice.

Sun Quan sighed, and said to Zhang Zhao, "Military Master, what should we do now?"

Zhang Zhao smiled wryly after a while and said, "Without warships, I'm afraid we won't be able to participate in the battle of Hefei, and Cao Cao is useless to us. I suggest that Zijing should go to Ruxukou again and have another talk with Liu Jing." .”

"Does the military adviser think Liu Jing is willing to talk again?"

"After all, he is Jiang Dong's son-in-law, and he can't get in the way. Besides, he also hopes that Jiang Dong will be stable for the sake of Hefei. I believe he is willing to talk."

Sun Quan nodded, turned around and asked, "Where is Lu Zijing?"

Someone replied, "Lu Juncheng returned to Yuzhang this morning."

Sun Quan's face suddenly darkened, and he was annoyed. Seeing the fire in the river, Lu Su ran away. He obviously refused to go on his behalf. Sun Quan asked again: "Which envoy would like to go to the Han army?" ?”

None of the dozens of people agreed. Although Zhang Zhao comforted Sun Quan, they could talk again, but everyone knew in their hearts that sending an envoy to the Han army at this time was tantamount to taking their own humiliation. Not many have the courage.

Sun Quan became more and more angry, "Don't you want to go out as an envoy for Gu?"

At this moment, Yu Fan came out and said, "If Marquis Wu doesn't mind it, I'm willing to go on an envoy."

Sun Quan and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, someone came forward. Sun Quan nodded, "I can write a letter, so I will trouble Zhong Xiang to make a trip."

At this time, a soldier suddenly pointed to the middle of the river and shouted: "Look, the warship of the Han army!"

Everyone looked towards the middle of the river, and saw more than a hundred thousand-stone warships cruising in the river in the dense rain, with pedal impellers behind them. These are typical warships of the Han army. The Jiangdong boats dodged one after another.

This kind of blatant oppression made Jiangdong's officials feel sad. They no longer had the capital to confront the Han army. The entire Yangtze River was controlled by the Han army's warships. Sun Quan sighed and turned to Jianye City.

All the ministers looked at the big boats on the river and shook their heads. Everyone's eyes were very complicated. Jiangdong was declining step by step, and the loss of Jiangdong's navy would be the most critical turning point in Jiangdong's decline. Without the navy and warships, The Jiangdong army is like a tiger whose claws have been pulled out. Sooner or later, they will be surrounded by the Han army. Everyone followed Sun Quan to Jianye City with a heavy heart.

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The reason why Yu Fan took the initiative to invite Ying was to serve as an envoy for Sun Quan, but for his own and his family's interests. His brother Yu Wang had already surrendered to the Han army and became the governor of Kuaiji County, taking control of the government affairs of Kuaiji County.

Yu Fan received a secret letter from Kan Ze again. Kan Ze told him in the letter that Jiangdong was in great danger and he had to find a way out as soon as possible. take this opportunity.

Yu Fan didn't meet Liu Jing until he arrived at Ruxukou. The boat he was riding in was intercepted by Han warships shortly after leaving Jianye. Yu Fan was taken to the north bank of the Yangtze River, where he saw a group A five-thousand-stone building boat, surrounded by patrol boats, Yu Fan secretly thought: "Could it be that Liu Jing is here?" '

Yu Fan was brought onto the big boat, and went directly into a cabin. The cabin was dimly lit, and there was a huge sand table in the middle, occupying most of the cabin. In front of the sand table, a burly general stood with his hands behind his back. Yu Fan He recognized the other party at a glance, it was Han Wang Liu Jing.

Yu Fan hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to salute, "Your Majesty, Yu Fan, sees His Royal Highness the King of Han!"

Liu Jing smiled slightly, "So it's Yu Shijun, I haven't seen you for a long time."

"Your Majesty, carrying the letter of Marquis Wu, came to present to Your Highness, please have a look!"

Yu Fan took out the letter and presented it to Liu Jing respectfully. Liu Jing took the letter but didn't read it, put it aside casually, waved to Yu Fan and said with a smile: "Please sit down, envoy Yu!"

Yu Fan was surprised. He felt that Liu Jing respected him more than Sun Quan's handwritten letter. He was a little uneasy, and sat down with Liu Jing. Liu Jing ordered the guards to serve tea. Shijun is ruthless and frank, so I just want to ask Shijun Yu, what is the most important thing to be a king?"

Yu Fan took a sip of his tea and pondered for a moment. He was here as an envoy for Jiangdong, but he didn't expect Liu Jing to discuss the way of life with him. The first is integrity, which is especially important when establishing a foundation, but it is not necessary to follow the rules every step of the way, and it’s okay to go out of the way occasionally, the key is not to touch some bottom line principles.”

"Like what?" Liu Jing asked seriously.

Yu Fan felt Liu Jing's sincerity, and he simply said frankly: "For example, the way of employing people. In the past, His Highness the King of Han publicly promoted scholars in Jingzhou, and only talents were selected. This is actually very good, but in the end it turned out that most of the children of the aristocratic families came to the top. , It’s not that there is a problem here, after all, everyone knows that aristocratic families come out in large numbers, and it is reasonable for them to be in the top position. Many children from poor families are gearing up and waiting to come back in the next year. When it was held that time, people had to wonder, what was His Highness's real intention at the time? Doubt whether His Highness's "only talents" is sincere?"

Liu Jing nodded, and what Yu Fan said was quite right. The lack of public eligibility for so many years really chilled the hearts of many scholars. At this time, Yu Fan said bluntly: "There is also Pingzhangtai, Pingzhangtai What is it? On the surface, it seems to be the office of the prime ministers, but where is the prime minister? I didn't see it, I only saw the power-hungry senior officials in Jingshu, who refused to let the virtuous, Xu Shu take control How many years have you been in government? How long has Jiang Wan been? There are also Fei Guan and Dong He. They are just small officials in Shu. Your Highness wants to rule the world, but he shrinks back and does nondescript and unruly things. You must know that the art of war can be deceitful, but a ruler must follow the righteous way, kingly way, or even domineering, but you can't follow deceitful ways."

Liu Jing sighed for a long time and said: "Sun Quan has such a bright mirror as Yu Zhongxiang, but it is dusty and not used. It is his stupidity to discard it. If the envoy of Yu is willing to return to Han, I will appoint the envoy as an advising doctor, which is admirable." Sword up."

Yu Fan was moved in his heart, bowed deeply and said: "Yu Fan also has the heart to restore the great man, but Jiangdong is in trouble, I can't abandon it, I hope Your Highness understands."

Liu Jing nodded, "I can understand, I don't force the envoy, no matter when the envoy arrives, I will greet him backwards."

Yu Fan thought of Sun Quan's indifference and disgust towards him, compared to Liu Jing's tolerance and respect for him, which made him feel mixed, and couldn't help crying: "Your Highness treats me very highly, and Yu Fan engraved it on Heart!"

Liu Jing also knew that the time was not yet ripe, so he stopped mentioning the matter of surrender. He took Sun Quan's letter casually and read it roughly. The content of the letter was as he expected. Liu Jing smiled and said: "Wu I have learned about Hou Xinxin, but for the sake of Princess Shangxiang, I am still willing to give him a chance, but I want to know first, what is Marquis Wu going to do with the [-] Cao troops currently in Wujun?"

Yu Fan calmed himself down and returned to the business of the mission. He hurriedly said, "We still have some private cargo ships that can transport them across the river. Marquis Wu hopes that His Highness will not stop them."

Liu Jing smiled faintly, "I'm afraid it's easier to ask God than to send God away."

Yu Fan was taken aback, but just as he was about to ask again, Liu Jing waved his hand, "I also said just now, for Princess Shangxiang's sake, I promised to give Jiangdong one more chance, I can let the people of Wu County come back, You can return Xindu County to him, and you can even return Jiang Qin and Jiang Bing to him. The two sides use the Zhejiang River as the boundary and live in peace with each other. Please tell your Lord Wu that this is my last tolerance. "

Yu Fan nodded silently. This was indeed Liu Jing's greatest sincerity. He asked again: "I wonder if the garrison on the West Mountain of Taihu Lake can also be withdrawn?"

Liu Jing said coldly: "It's impossible for all good things to be taken by Jiangdong. If Sun Quan wants me to withdraw the Xishan garrison, that's fine. The premise is that Cao Jun must also withdraw from Jiangdong. If Cao Jun doesn't withdraw, then I won't." It may be possible to give up Xishan, all in all, as long as the Cao army is in Jiangdong, the Han army will also be in Jiangdong, this is an equal choice."

Liu Jing spoke categorically, without the slightest intention of giving in. This is his bottom line. If he abandons this bottom line, Kuaiji County will be in danger. He believes that his judgment is correct. Even if Jiangdong cannot participate in the Hefei battle, Cao Cao He would never let Jiangdong go easily, he had worked so hard to drive the troops into Jiangdong, how could he let them withdraw easily?

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At night, Cao Cao received a letter sent by Jianye from Feige. The news that the Han army had burned the Jiangdong warship made him furious. He slammed the table and cursed: "Sun Quan is an idiot, no wonder he was beaten to shame by Liu Jing. He is really stupid, but the Han army burned down the warships in the water village, he should really die!"

Cao Cao was anxious and angry, without the support of the Jiangdong navy on the Yangtze River, he fell into a passive position in this fat battle. Cao Cao sprinted back and forth in the lobby with his hands behind his back, feeling very upset.

At this time, Cheng Yu persuaded him: "This is actually not due to Sun Quan's negligence. His strength is not as good as the Han army, and something happened in Wujun. He sent a large army south to recover the lost land. The Yangtze River is empty. How can Liu Jing not take this opportunity?" Will catch it, this is Liu Jing's usual tactic, as long as the Jiangdong Army's warship is destroyed, the Jiangdong Army will no longer be able to participate in the Battle of Hefei, it can only be said that Sun Quan is far from Liu Jing's opponent, nor is he stupid."

"I don't care if he is stupid or not, but what should I do without the Jiangdong Army holding back the Han Army? How can I continue this fat battle?" Cao Cao shouted angrily.

Cheng Yu sighed and said, "For the current situation, Duke Wei can only plan for the worst."

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