The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 342 Temporary Peace

"Hehe...it really is just like what Gong Jin said, this Ma Su is indeed a talented person."

Looking at the letter in his hand, Wei Tao couldn't help but smiled and said to Zhou Yu.

"At least our plan has been supplemented a lot by Ma Su."

While talking, Wei Tao handed the letter in his hand to Zhou Yu. In fact, there was nothing special in the letter, and it was all the strategy that Ma Di said.

But I have to say that Ma Di's strategy is indeed very good. Just saying that the strategy of leading the mountain down the mountain and letting him fight Sun Quan can be valued by Wei Tao.

It is true that Wei Tao hates people who collude with foreigners, but Wei Tao is not pedantic.

If Ma Su really did it privately, then Wei Tao must be severely punished, but now he is only offering this trick, but Wei Tao can tolerate it.

"Gongjin, don't say anything about Cao Cao, how about Shanyue?"

"I know what the lord means. It's not difficult to lead the mountain down, but it may threaten my people. This is what makes the lord feel embarrassed."

Zhou Yu nodded slightly, he could naturally think of why Wei Tao asked, and immediately answered very directly.

"However, as You Changxin said, if the mountain is hidden in the mountains and forests, even if the lord comes in person, it will be hard to do anything. Sooner or later, if you lure him down the mountain, only if he breaks his sharpness, can our Han army fight against it. If not, I am afraid that if we attack them forcefully, the casualties will be even heavier. Sometimes the purpose of voluntary sacrifice is to avoid greater losses."

Zhou Yu understood what Wei Tao was thinking, so his face was very solemn.

"Gong Jin doesn't need to be so consoling. I know this from myself. But it's fine to stir up Shanyue to cause chaos behind Sun Quan, but it's unnecessary to talk about attracting money and goods. Barbarians are barbarians. If you don't sincerely integrate into my big man, then There is no need to give more than one grain of rice.”

This is Wei Tao's bottom line. It is acceptable to let the momentary profit for the sake of annihilating Shanyue, but it is absolutely impossible for Wei Tao to actively fund the barbarians to invade the big man.Only this is absolutely non-negotiable.

"promise!"

Zhou Yu knew Wei Tao's intentions best, and that Shanyue used to go down the mountain to invade Jiangdong from time to time, in fact, it was not most necessary to lure him with profit.

"As for Cao Cao, he did exactly what he did. Unexpectedly, Ma Di could think of this method. He did a good job."

Wei Tao nodded and put the matter aside. As long as this strategy is implemented, the Jiangdong gentry will never let the mountains run rampant. At that time, Sun Quan will not be able to take care of himself, and it is impossible to attack him. It also made Wei Tao more praiseworthy.

Following Wei Tao's urgent reply to the letter, the Ma family, who had already made preparations, immediately took action.

Ma Liang is the chief envoy, and Ma Di is the deputy envoy. These two will go to see the emperor in person.

Yes, see the emperor.

No matter what Wei Tao did, but up to now, Wei Tao is still a courtier of the big man, and he has never publicly held the emperor hostage, at most it can only be regarded as disrespectful to the emperor.

In this era when the world can compete together, even if Wei Tao has a reputation as a loyal minister, there will not be many people who object to it on the surface.

So sending envoys to Cao Cao with such fanfare is not suspicious.

But what really surprised Cao Cao was that after the arrival of Ma Liang and Ma Su, they were all preaching that the emperor would be in charge and return the power to the emperor.

And it's not just that, at least in their mouths, Wei Tao is willing to ask the emperor to appoint Liu's clan to be in charge of Jingzhou.

Everyone can understand that this may just be Wei Tao's temporary words, even if Wei Tao was really only focused on driving out foreign enemies in the past, after being involved in the disputes for the world, it is impossible for all the elites to use those standards to view Wei Tao.

But in fact, Wei Tao really made things difficult for Cao Cao this time. He really planned to let the Liu clan come to take charge.

Liu Ye and Liu Ziyang are the ones chosen by Wei Tao.

Liu Ye is also a member of the Liu clan, but compared to those Liu clan members who are dedicated to helping the Han family, he doesn't seem to care so much about helping the big man.

After Wei Tao occupied Chang'an in the past, Liu Ye did not follow the emperor to Xuchang, but served under Wei Tao's command.

Liu Ye's behavior may not be understood by some people, but it is actually a way to score baskets, even those small families are like this, and the Liu family is the same.

Seeing that the world's princes are surging one after another, the Liu family's world is in danger. On the one hand, they naturally want to turn the tide, and on the other hand, they naturally want to leave a way out.

Liu Ye was the way out for the Liu clan. Wei Tao was considered the number one vassal in the world based on his military strength alone. It was naturally nothing unusual for Liu Ye to be under his command.

As for Liu Ye's talent, he was highly valued by Xun You and others, and Wei Tao didn't have any scruples about being a Liu family, and he was promoted all the way because of merit.

Now that Wei Tao has newly acquired Jingzhou, it is precisely because he wants to think about talents, that is, he thinks of him. In addition, Ma Su's plan is also to stir up discord among Cao Cao's subordinates, and Wei Tao happened to use this to do so.

In the past, the great Han divided the world, and the Liu family could not be crowned king. In the early days of the feudal lords, the Liu family also accounted for more than half of the world's vassals, and their strength was even stronger.

It's a pity that those Liu clansmen had their own plans, and they were at odds with each other. In the end, Wei Tao, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan rose one after another. If there was no Liu Bei, it can be said that today's great man is dead.

Closer to home, Wei Tao made such a publicity, as if he was preparing to return power to the emperor, and the move to let the Han Dynasty have a chance to prosper may not necessarily attract everyone's attention, but also for those who are loyal to the Han Dynasty, I hope that the Han Dynasty will be able to recover one day. For people in the past, it has a different meaning.

Among them, some of the counselors who held important positions under Cao Cao's command were represented by Xun Yu.

If this part of the counselors is disturbed, even Cao Cao's subordinates will split up and fight against each other. When Cao Cao's internal turmoil is disturbed, then naturally there is no need to say much about conquering Wei Tao.

What's more, there are also news that as he grows older, Cao Cao suffers from migraines and other diseases, and from time to time he is not suitable for handling official duties, which is exactly what he said!
In fact, this is also the case. Wei Tao's move is not necessarily powerful, but it makes Cao Cao even more headache. Even if he wants to attack and kill Wei Tao, he doesn't have so much energy.

Seeing that Cao Cao and Sun Quan were both in trouble, Liu Bei could only temporarily suppress his thoughts and retreat back to Yong'an temporarily.

This time Liu Bei lost the most, he didn't win an inch after a battle, but he hurt his own elite. It's not like Cao Cao and Sun Quan also carve up a part of Jingzhou.

If it weren't for Zhuge Liang and others' repeated admonitions, I'm afraid Liu Bei would vomit blood with anger.

Only Wei Tao can sit peacefully in Jingzhou and enjoy this temporary peace.

However, everyone could understand that this peace was only temporary after all, even Wei Tao did not dare to relax in the slightest.

At the same time, Wei Tao was also thinking about something.

"Gongjin, it has been said that there are many heroes in Jingzhou. In the past, Liu Biao was not good at employing people, and this kind of talent was exiled. Don't talk about other things, just talk about Zhuge Kongming's ability. If you get it, you can decide your side. If so, I So how about recruiting?"

Naturally, most of Wei Tao's subordinates are advisers and military generals, and they can be called heroes for a while, but if it is possible, Wei Tao will never dislike having more talents under his command.

If someone else asked this question, they might still hesitate a bit, but the question was Zhou Yu, how could Zhou Yu mind with his generosity?

"What my lord said is true. It was heard in the past that Yingchuan produced outstanding people, and now Jingxiang has outstanding people, and it is not inferior to Yingchuan in the past!"

Zhou Yu really didn't mind at all, but Zhou Yu also had scruples, so he said it directly.

"However, the lord should know that Zhuge Liang is under the guidance of Mr. Shui Jing, Sima Hui. From this, we can know that Sima Hui will not obey the lord. Even if the lord goes after him, he will be powerless!"

Wei Tao nodded slightly. Since Wei Tao had plans to recruit talents, he naturally didn't mean that he didn't understand anything. He also knew that it was impossible to start with Sima Hui.

"Of course I know what Gong Jin said, but Gong Jin has also reached out directly. Apart from Sima Hui, there is someone else in Jingzhou."

"My lord, is that Lord Pang De? It is said that Liu Biao tried many tricks in the past, but none of them came to fruition. Moreover, according to rumors, Lord Pang De and Mr. Shui Jing have the best friendship, and his disciples have many contacts. I'm afraid they may not be tolerant to the lord." .”

Wei Tao nodded slightly, but then shook his head and smiled again.

"Of course I have heard what Gongjin said. Even if I came to the door in person, I'm afraid I might not be able to invite you. But unlike Sima Hui, the Pang family is a big family in Jingzhou. Even so, it can be regarded as under my rule. For that For the sake of the Pang family, it is impossible for Lord Pang De to refuse even a single word, but if there is something to gain, it is good if it can benefit."

Zhou Yu nodded slightly, and understood what Wei Tao meant. For the sake of the Pang family, Duke Pang De probably at least made some suggestions.

Even if the Pang family is unwilling to serve Wei Tao, it is impossible for Wei Tao to do anything with the Pang family's reputation in the past, but if there is no plan at all, then the Pang family will definitely have a hard time in the future.

"In this case, I wonder if my lord will allow me to go to see Duke Pang De together? I have also heard of his name, but it is a pity that I have never been able to see his side. Now I can go with my lord. Let's also see that Jingzhou is not only Zhuge Apart from Kong Ming and the Ma family brothers, there are other outstanding people."

Zhou Yu smiled again at the moment, and then said.

"If Gongjin is willing to go there together, then why not? Thinking about Duke Pang De's reputation, he must not disappoint Gongjin."

"Hehe... I heard that Lord Pang De likes people with talents to talk to. If Gong Jin is with him, I am afraid that Duke Pound will have to meet him!"

Hearing what Zhou Yu said, Wei Tao just responded with a smile.

(End of this chapter)