The last three kingdoms

Chapter 182
The envoy of Shu Han who arrived in Wuchang was none other than Deng Liang, captain-in-law. Deng Liang was ordered by his empress Liu Chan to go to Soochow. Knowing that he had a heavy responsibility, he did not dare to slack off in the slightest. He left Chengdu on the same day and went eastward along the Yangtze River. , all sailed smoothly, but within three days, they had already arrived in Wujing.

There is a mutual trade treaty between Wu and Shu, and merchant ships come and go frequently, but when they pass through the two checkpoints of Yong'an and Xiling, they have to stop for inspection by the two countries.But Deng Liang's ship was an exception. It had diplomatic immunity, so it continued eastward without any delay in Xiling.

According to Deng Liang's original itinerary, he was going to Jianye to have an audience with Sun Xiu, the emperor of Wu. However, when he arrived in Wuchang, Deng Liang got the news that Sun Xiu had just arrived in Wuchang. Deng Liang couldn't help but secretly delighted. If the big man is not successful, it will take at least four or five days of sailing from Wuchang to Jianye. If there is an extra day of delay, Ji Han will be in more danger. If he can see Lord Wu in Wuchang, at least there will be more reinforcements from Soochow day arrives.

As for whether he can persuade Soochow to send reinforcements, Deng Liang is very confident.

Deng Liang's father, Deng Zhi, was a well-known diplomat. After the Yiling War, the relationship between Shu and Wu fell to a freezing point. In order to rebuild the Shu-Wu alliance, Zhuge Liang sent Deng Zhi as an envoy to Soochow.The situation at that time was very grim, and everyone in the state of Wu held extreme hostility towards the Shu Han. Even Sun Quan refused to meet Deng Zhi, and someone even suggested to Sun Quan to cut off Deng Zhi's head to marry Cao Pi.

At a critical moment, Deng Zhi took the initiative to ask Sun Quan to see him, and he showed courtesy and moved him with affection. He made a strong statement, and finally persuaded Sun Quan to change his mind.Between Deng Zhi's mediation, the two countries of Shu and Wu rebuilt the old relationship. Deng Zhi's visit this time was also considered as an ice-breaking trip. Even Sun Quan praised Deng Zhi, saying that only Bo Miao.

Deng Liang's envoy to Soochow this time has the spirit of inheriting his father's behest. In his opinion, the life and death of the Shu Kingdom depends on this trip to Soochow. The burden on his shoulders is very heavy.

When they arrived in Wuchang, it was late in the evening, and Deng Liang was received by Shen Ying, secretary of Wu State's Secret Mansion, which is an institution in Wu State that is in charge of foreign affairs with Shu State.

Shen Ying was very polite, gentle and courteous, and none of the due diplomatic etiquette was left behind, but when Deng Liang asked to meet Lord Wu overnight, Shen Ying politely declined: "I'm very sorry, my lord is also the same today. Just arrived in Wuchang, the dragon's body is not in good condition, it has rested now, I'm afraid I won't be able to receive the envoy, the envoy is far away, the journey is tiring, I have the right to rest at the posthouse for one night, and I can meet my lord tomorrow."

When Deng Liang came to Wuchang, he couldn't wait to see Sun Xiu, but faced with this situation, he had no choice but to accept Shen Ying's arrangement.Shen Ying hosted a banquet for Deng Liang at the post house, the banquet was extremely rich, but Deng Liang was unwilling to eat.

After a sleepless night, Deng Liang got up at dawn and couldn't wait to go to the secret mansion to find Shen Ying.Wu Ren's office seemed a little lazy, and Deng Liang didn't meet Shen Ying who had come late until Maoshi passed.

Although Deng Liang was in a hurry, he couldn't lose his temper with Shen Ying, he cupped his hands and asked, "Master Shen, when will I see Your Majesty today?"

Shen Ying said with a spring breeze on her face: "My lord has a purpose. Please invite the Han envoy to meet you at this moment. Lord Deng, please."

Deng Liang immediately followed Shen Ying into the palace and met Sun Xiu, the Lord of Wu.

After a night of rest and treatment by the imperial doctor, Sun Xiu's complexion recovered a lot. After Deng Liang visited, Sun Xiu asked: "The envoy is here, why?"

Deng Liangdao: "I was ordered by the Emperor of Han to come to see His Majesty. The Wei State has aggressively invaded our country. The three counties of Hanzhong, Yinping, and Wudu have fallen one after another. Their survival is at stake. Please Your Majesty, for the sake of the Han-Wu Alliance. , sent troops to help each other, and rescued the people of Sichuan from fire and water."

Sun Xiu said indifferently: "I have always heard that Jiang Weiwen, the great general of the Han Dynasty, is extremely talented and a famous general in the world. With Jiang Boyue around, why should we worry about Wei's attack?"

Deng Liangdao: "General Jiang guarded the Jiange, blocked the 15 horses of Wei General Zhonghui with [-] people, and prevented them from advancing an inch. This is due to General Jiang's prestige. However, Wei's power is strong, Jiange is blocked, and another division is sent to attack. In Langzhong, our military strength is limited, and we lose sight of the other, although General Jiang is capable, but he is also lacking in skills, I only hope that your country can send reinforcements as soon as possible to relieve the danger of Han."

Sun Xiu pondered for a moment and said: "Since Wu and Shu are allies, how can there be any reason to see death without saving them? It's just that Wei Guo also has a heavy army in Xiangyang in Shouchun, spying from time to time, waiting for the opportunity to go south, and I have to guard against it. If this When the soldiers enter Shu, Jingzhou and Jiangdong will be empty, if Wei soldiers take advantage of the emptiness and advance, our army will return thousands of miles to help, and it will be too late."

Deng Liang had already expected that Sun Xiu would make things difficult and deliberately create difficulties. This is also an ordinary diplomatic rhetoric. Although Shu and Wu are allies, they are far from being inseparable. Deng Liang was clearly prepared, and immediately said: "Since the Han and Wu are allies, we should share weal and woe and depend on each other. Now that Wei is attacking Han, Han's lips are dead, and Wu's teeth are cold. Yizhou is blocked by mountains and rivers, and Dongwu has the danger of the Yangtze River." This is the cornerstone of the three kingdoms. If the Han Dynasty perishes, the danger of Yizhou will no longer exist, and the Wei army will occupy the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Saving the Han is actually saving the Wu. Now Wei Guo is aggressively attacking the Han, and the troops are concentrated in the northwest. How can we take care of the southeast and deploy troops in Xiangyang, Huainan?

Sun Xiu laughed and said: "Qingguo is eloquent. When the late emperor was alive, he often praised your father for his eloquence. Today, it seems that Qing is no less than your father."

Deng Liangyi saluted and said: "Thank you for your praise, but I don't mean to exaggerate the words. Han and Wu are one, and we share weal and woe. I hope your majesty will act carefully."

Sun Xiu nodded and said: "I also deeply agree with what you said, so how about it, since you are exhausted, go back to the post for a while to rest, let me think about it, and reply to you immediately."

Deng Liang understood that Sun Xiu wanted to discuss it with the ministers of Wu State. After all, sending troops to aid Shu was also a major event for Wu State, and it must give the world some time to think about it, but Deng Liang was not too worried. He believed that what he said just now had already moved Sun Xiu. Deng Liang looked at it coldly, and many Wu ministers present also nodded in acquiescence. After all, this matter has risen to the height of life and death between Shu and Wu. It is probably impossible for Wu Guo to stay out of the matter.

At that moment Deng Liang bowed and retired, leaving only a group of monarchs and ministers of Wu Kingdom in the palace.

(End of this chapter)