The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 428 Death of King Wu
The mighty warships of the Taiping Army sailed on the Yangtze River, riding the wind and waves, and they were unimpeded.

After passing Jiangxia County, Guo Ye ordered Wei Yan to lead [-] troops to land on the north bank of the Yangtze River, capture Lujiang County, and go north to occupy Hefei.

Dianman was also asked to lead an army of [-] troops to land in Danyang County on the south bank, sweeping away the south of the Yangtze River, including Wu County, Kuaiji County, Jian'an County and other places, while Guo Ye himself took the last [-] soldiers and horses and continued east along the river, the destination: Jianye!
The autumn wind is bleak, the weather is turning cold, chickens are flying around in Jianye City, and the gates are wide open on all sides. What you see is a scene of chaos and disorder. The origin of all this is the arrival of a hundred thousand troops from Jiangdong. Yiling's entire army was annihilated, and Guo Ye led an army of [-] men to kill them with arrogance.

Jianye is located at the northern end of Danyang County, and the news of the fall of the major cities and counties in the south of Danyang County spreads every few hours. Almost all the counties where the army passed were surrendered.

The river was surging, and the sound of war drums was heard from the majestic Yangtze River. The warships filled with flags slowly came into view. After a while, the warships docked, and the energetic Taiping soldiers landed.

After Guo Ye landed, Zhang Yi brought him a horse, and Guo Ye jumped up and ordered the [-] troops to line up and advance towards Jianye.

Outside Jianye City, a group of Jiangdong civil servants stood bowed outside the city. Zhang Zhao, the leader, held a surrender form in his hand. This was written by Wu Wang Sun Quan. At this moment, Sun Quan had given up all unnecessary resistance.

The [-] troops came to Jianye under the leadership of Guo Ye. The brilliance of autumn made people feel a little comfortable. Guo Ye was riding on a horse and looked down at Zhang Zhao. At this time, he was qualified to be condescending, but after thinking about it, he got off his horse. Walking slowly in front of Zhang Zhao, he reached out to take the copy of the form and opened it to read.

Surrendering to a young man in his early twenties is definitely a disgraceful thing. Even Zhang Zhao, the important minister appointed by Sun Ce, is a bit embarrassed. With his eyes closed, he seems to be in meditation. In fact, he has already done a good job. Prepare to wait for Guo Ye's humiliation.

The success of the king and the defeat of the bandit, the defeat of Sun Quan, and the victory of Guo Jia, such a simple and clear fact, announced a turning point in the fate of millions of people.

"You don't need to be too polite. I was ordered to come to the west. I have no intention of killing people. I have both public morality and talent. I have assisted the Sun family in governing Jiangdong for [-] years. They are virtuous and orderly. They are very human. I have a merciless request. There are still disasters in the six counties of Jiangdong in a short time, so I dare to ask you and me to clarify Jiangdong together, so as to restore peace to the world."

The words that came from Zhang Zhao’s ears made him suddenly open his eyes, staring at Guo Ye who looked calm and undisturbed in front of him, while Gu Yong behind Zhang Zhao was as calm as he had foreseen, and the others started whispering , was caught off guard by this scene.

Why is Guo Ye so polite to Zhang Zhao?Regardless of the address or the words, they all reveal a bit of humility and respect. Was Zhang Zhao collaborating with the enemy beforehand?

impossible.

Even though Zhang Zhao always disapproved of Jiangdong's life-and-death decisive battle with foreign enemies when Jiangdong's catastrophe was imminent, there was a reason for that.

Zhang Zhao was Sun Ce's important minister, and Sun Ce's last words made it very clear that he gave Zhang Zhao room to surrender or lead the Sun family to make compromises.

Then why is Guo Jia's eldest son, Guo Ye, who is now the eldest son, so polite to Zhang Zhao?It stands to reason that with Zhang Zhao as an important internal affairs minister, Guo Ye should be the first person to be replaced after he captured Jianye, in order to prevent accidents.

Regarding this, the white-haired Zhang Zhao didn't know what Guo Ye was going to do.

Guo Ye stepped forward to hold Zhang Zhao's arm, and said sincerely: "My father said that the one who governs Jiangdong as meticulously as hair is none other than the public. Frankly speaking, I came to Jiangdong as an outsider, and if I was a little careless, Or fear of making a big mistake, don't you want to see Jiangdong destroyed by war?"

Zhang Zhao's expression was complicated, he thought about Guo Ye's words carefully, and his heart was very heavy.

The Taiping Army swept across Jiangdong. They were "aggressors" to Jiangdong, and they could even be said to be unscrupulous. It is foreseeable that conflicts with Jiangdong's people will most likely lead to massacres.

Now that Sun Quan has surrendered, Zhang Zhao has no room to resist with these civil servants. The only hope is that the Taiping Army will not poison Jiangdong.

"My son's heart, the old man understands."

Zhang Zhao finally opened his mouth, he didn't refute, and he didn't fully agree, it was a step down to see the effect.

Guo Ye nodded solemnly. He understood what Zhang Zhao meant, and at least he wanted to see how he treated the Sun family before talking about anything else.

Everyone moved out of the way, Guo Ye led the army into the city, and the fleeing people on both sides of the road saw the Taiping Army coming, and immediately ran away. Where Guo Ye passed, there was silence for a moment, only the heavy and orderly footsteps of the Taiping Army.

Sun Quan stayed in the Prince Wu's Mansion. Not long after the name was changed, he rose from marquis to prince. Compared with his father Sun Jian and his elder brother Sun Ce, Sun Quan stood in a more honorable position, but he was disillusioned in the blink of an eye.

The Taiping army swarmed into the palace, but the palace was empty and desolate.

The door in front of the lobby was closed tightly, and the Taiping army had completely sealed the inside and outside of the palace. Guo Ye, who was in full armor, was standing in front of the lobby, trying to push the door in, but stopped when he pressed his hand on the door panel, and turned his head to look. He glanced at Zhang Yi, who looked slightly young but held his head up and held his chest solemnly.

"Go back."

Zhang Yi protected his heart, and asked back: "Maybe there is an ambush inside?"

"Go back."

Guo Ye ignored his question at all and gave orders indifferently.

Zhang Yi retreated while pressing the handle of the saber, and if something happened, he would immediately draw his saber and rush in.

squeak
Guo Ye pushed open the door of the lobby with both hands, and the light came in from the outside, illuminating the floor of the hall, and the depth of the light was in the middle of the lobby, where a solemn gray-black coffin was placed.

The hall was empty. Guo Ye stepped in and looked up. There was a person sitting on the main seat. He was dressed neatly and neatly. Sun Quan, who was wearing a crown, looked very calm. A sword.

"Not sensitive Guo Ye, pay homage to King Wu."

Guo Ye saluted Sun Quan respectfully, although after he bowed down, Sun Quan's sight would be blocked by the coffin.

"Hmph, like father like son, at this moment, the first thing you do when you see Gu is not to draw a sword. But Guo Ye, when you meet Gu Wang, you bring a weapon. Sincerity is really limited."

There was not a single soldier around, but Sun Quan was still not angry and arrogant, exuding an extraordinary momentum.

Guo Ye stood up, untied the sword at his waist, turned around and threw the sword outside.

Turning around again, Guo Ye stared at the expressionless Sun Quan, and said lightly: "My father asked me to convey a message to the King of Wu. Two tigers cannot fit in one mountain, and one of the Guo and Sun families must withdraw from the stage of fighting for hegemony. Now my father I was lucky to win, but please let the king of Wu put aside the success or failure, our army will not kill the Sun family completely, and the title of the king of Wu will be reduced to Marquis, which will be passed on to his heirs, and they will enjoy wealth forever."

After finishing speaking, Guo Ye saluted respectfully again, stepped back, stood outside the door, and waited quietly with his eyes closed.

Sun Quan knelt on the throne, he already understood what Guo Jia meant.

He must die, but the Sun family can be preserved.

Is this on condition?

Not at all.

This is an order.

irresistible.

Guo Ye standing outside the door is the last dignity left to Sun Quan, the King of Wu.

If the Taiping Army were to do it, Sun Quan might not even be able to accept it.

铿

Slowly drawing out the sword, a cold glow suddenly appeared, Sun Quan stretched out his hand and brushed the side of the sword, closing his eyes and sighing.

"Father and brother, feel ashamed of the Sun family."

叱

The edge of the sword brushed his throat, and Sun Quan leaned over and fell on the table, blood dripping down, scarlet and glaring.

Guo Ye opened his eyes and turned to leave. At the same time, Jiangdong civil servants came running, crying loudly, mourning King Wu and pouring into the hall.

The Taiping Army has already occupied Jianye City, and the order in the city is gradually being restored, but it looks more like martial law, with the people closing their homes and the roads being deserted.

Guo Ye stood outside the gate of the palace, closed his eyes and listened to the cries from inside the palace.

About an hour later, Zhang Zhao, whose old tears were cloudy, and Gu Yong, who was also in tears, came out.

"Sun and Wu clans, remove all official positions, move back to Wu County, and enjoy marquis food and salary."

Facing the two people, Guo Ye straight to the point and told the arrangements for the Sun family.

Sun Quan is the banner of the Sun family. After his death, it is difficult to find a successor who can make a difference. The Wu family, who has made outstanding contributions to the Sun family, must also suppress and restrict.

Although Zhang Zhao was in a very sad mood, Guo Ye's words made him salute him gratefully. Guo Jia didn't kill them all, he was already benevolent. Putting Sun and Wu, both generals and civil servants, on the shelf, it was a good ending. .

As long as they don't stir up troubles and plot wrongdoings, the people of these two clans can rely on the rich food and salary to live a prosperous life, and the hero fails to fight for the world. With such an ending, what more can we ask for?
In this way, Zhang Zhao eliminated all worries. In order to prevent the failure of the Sun family in competing for the world, Sun Ce told Zhang Zhao to surrender in order to protect the Sun family. Now, Zhang Zhao has fulfilled Sun Ce's will.

To quickly settle down the six counties in Jiangdong, with Zhang Zhao's help, it will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. Zhang Zhao is well aware of these situations, whether it is in the officialdom or the people.

Gu Yong, who was at the side, sighed in his heart: Guo Jia, made another wonderful move.

Zhang Zhao mastered the whole territory of Jiangdong, from officialdom to money, food and taxes, Zhang Zhao knew everything by heart. With Zhang Zhao, Guo Jia could calmly deal with the turbulent situation in Jiangdong after Sun Quan's death.

When Guo Ye and Zhang Zhao were discussing how to transition the situation smoothly, a fast horse galloped towards the avenue on the right side of the palace. Immediately, there was a man in Tsing Yi with an anxious expression on his face. It was Lu Xun.

Guo Ye was very surprised that Lu Xun would appear here, but Lu Xun got off his horse in front of the palace, without looking at Guo Ye, and went straight into the palace. Half an hour later, Lu Xun came out with tears on his face.

"Bo Yan, my father always talks about you. Jiangdong has produced heroes since ancient times, and you are the leader of this younger generation. The Jiangdong Sun family has withdrawn from the world's hegemony. Now the world is overthrown, and only Cao Wei is left. How about, You come to assist my father and create a new prosperous world together!"

Guo Ye walked up to Lu Xun and said straight to the point.

But Lu Xun didn't appreciate it, he raised his head and sneered, and said, "I'm going in front of Cao Pi. With my family background, it's not a problem to be an official. Why bother to beg for mercy from your Guo family?"

Guo Ye's eyes were heavy, and he asked back: "An official position? What is your family background? Under Cao Pi's rule, how many ancestors were three gongs and nine ministers? How many can you rank? How many of your descendants can rank? With you The talent should be the prime minister and important minister, but if you go to Cao Wei, you will be restricted forever, and your descendants will be the same. Are you willing?"

Lu Xun sneered even harder, and said, "So what?"

Guo Ye stretched out his hand and said sincerely, "Bo Yan, join me in changing this distorted world."

(End of this chapter)