Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 466 Sun Quan's thoughts

Pang Tong said disdainfully: "Jiangdong and Jingzhou have fought many times. You should know what Jingzhou's soldiers are like. You think Cao Cao has tens of thousands of people to strengthen his momentum, but I think tens of thousands of suspicious people will only increase him. Worry!" Pang Tong cupped his hands again to Sun Quan and said, "In the first battle at Guandu, Yuan Shao had many soldiers and many generals, but Cao Cao was short of soldiers and food but was able to defeat the strong with the weak. Could it be that Marquis Wu couldn't be outnumbered?"

The fire is almost ready, Sun Quan looked at Lu Su, you can talk now.Lu Su immediately said: "My lord, what Shi Yuan said is true. Although Cao Cao has a large number of troops, but Lao Shi's expedition is unconvincing, and his rear is unstable, he will inevitably divide his troops to defend Xuzhou Zhou Weiguo. In this way, the available soldiers are only [-]. It's a fight."

Sun Quan smiled slightly, and turned to Zhang Zhao: "Zi Bu thinks what Zi Jing and Shi Yuan said, is that right?"

Zhang Zhao hesitated for a moment, and said, "I'm talking about how to use troops here. It's not like talking about troops on paper. My lord, why don't you invite Gong Jin to discuss it?"

Sun Quan smiled and said, "Alright, immediately send someone to Baqiu to invite Gongjin."

The goal was achieved, and Sun Quan was very pleased. Dispelling everyone's idea of ​​surrendering to Cao was the first step, and the second step was how to resist Cao.Zhang Zhao is highly respected in Jiangdong. He advocated surrendering Cao. Sun Quan was not surprised. Sun Quan cared about his own status, while Zhang Zhao cared more about the stability of the world. This may be the difference between the two, but it does not hinder Sun Quan. Reuse Zhang Zhao.

Lu Su said again: "I heard that Liu Qi came to Jiangdong from Xiakou alone, and his subordinates must be acquired by Liu Bei. Why don't my lord form an alliance with Liu Bei?"

Sun Quan didn't answer, but asked Pang Tong, "What does Shi Yuan think?"

Pang Tong said: "Zijing's words are true. I thought Marquis Wu could still befriend Zhou Cang in Xuzhou."

Sun Quan laughed loudly: "Okay, let Zijing go to see Liu Bei and pass on my ideas. Then send Lu Xun to Xuzhou to form an alliance with Zhou Weiguo."

Lu Su and Bu Zhi looked at each other, and they understood that Sun Quan planned to exchange Lu Xun for [-] arrows.Others didn't know it, they just thought it was Sun Quan's foreign policy and wanted to make more allies.Sun Quan said to Pang Tong again: "Shi Yuan's name is full of Jingxiang. I want to use Shi Yuan as my military advisor. Is Shi Yuan willing?"

Pang Tong looked at the people around Sun Quan and said: "Wu Hou saw love, and Pang Tong was flattered. But I lost my father when I was young and was raised by my uncle. My uncle wanted to return to his hometown when he was old. If I can win this battle, I would like to ask Wu Hou to allow me." Waiting on Uncle." Just kidding, I will be your military adviser here, what about Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao?Can the Jiangdong gentry tolerate me?

"Scholar Yuan is filial, how can I force it, we will discuss after defeating Cao Cao." After the battle, Sun Quan said with a smile.

Pang Tong stayed with Sun Quan as a military adviser, Lu Su crossed the river to meet Liu Bei, and Lu Xun went to Xuzhou to exchange [-] arrows.Before Zhou Yu arrived, Cao Cao's surrender letter arrived first.

Lightly read a page with only a few crosses on it, but it revealed Cao Cao's arrogance and contempt for Sun Quan. "You want me to surrender? Hehe, what a big tone. Liu Cong tied his hands? Hehe, do you think I'm a baby?" Sun Quan laughed.

Zhang Zhao's face was heavy: "Master, my Jiangdong army is only [-]..." Jiangdong has more than [-] troops, but the elite is only [-].

"Can Zibu still not trust Gongjin?"

While the two were talking, Lu Su came to report that he had met Liu Bei, and Liu Bei sent Zhuge Liang to discuss an alliance.Sun Quan thought for a while, "Zibu can take someone to meet Zhuge Liang first, and let him know who I am in Jiangdong."

After Zhang Zhao left, Lu Su asked in surprise, "My lord, what does this mean?"

"Although Pang Shiyuan has convinced everyone, I think they still have doubts. Why not use Zhuge Liang's mouth to lobby again? Otherwise, how can Gong Jin persuade them?"

Lu Su suddenly realized: "My lord has a good opinion." Alas, Sun Quan is not very old, and his thoughts have become more meticulous and his skills have become more proficient in recent years.

In September of the 13th year of Jian'an, Zhuge Liang talked about Jiangdong literati almost all over the place, but Sun Quan just pretended not to know it, and asked Lu Su to entertain Zhuge Liang and wait for Zhou Yu.Buzhi brought good news to Sun Quan. Zhou Cang kept his promise and sent 15 arrows to Jiangdong, all of high quality.As for the extra [-] sticks, it was not due to Zhou Cang's kindness, but because Lu Xun's younger brother Lu Mao also went to Xuzhou.

Sun Quan was too short of these arrows, so he exchanged the Lu Xun brothers for 15 arrows, which seemed to be a good deal.Zhou Cang thought that he had made a lot of money. Not only was Lu Xun's talent no less than Lu Su's, but he also had an amazing son, Lu Kang.As soon as Lu Xun arrived in Xuzhou, Zhou Cang put Lu Xun in charge of the staff and freed Zhou Wen again. Lu Mao became the governor of Guangling, and Cui Jun, the former governor of Xuzhou, made up for the vacancy caused by Zhao Yu's resignation.

This series of personnel adjustments caused considerable repercussions in Xuzhou.It is true that the brothers Lu Shi came from a noble family, the grandson of the prefect of Lujiang Lu Kang, and the nephew of the academician Lu Ji, but they were young and came from outside. Yu Zhoucang's power and prestige did not cause major fluctuations.However, a month later, everyone was convinced of Zhou Cang's appointment. Lu Xun is elegant and humble, making people feel like a spring breeze; smart and studious, with extensive knowledge; handling affairs in an orderly manner, showing extraordinary talent, even Yang Rui thinks he is inferior .

The day after the arrows were delivered, Zhou Yu came to Wujun. Sun Quan summoned Zhou Yu and Lu Su to secretly discuss a good strategy to defeat the enemy.

Sun Quan handed Cao Cao's letter of persuasion to surrender to Zhou Yu. After reading it, Zhou Yu smiled and said, "Cao Bandit has no one in his eyes, and he underestimates me in Jiangdong. My lord, give me 5 horses, and Cao Bandit will be defeated."

Sun Quan frowned when he heard the words, is Zhou Yu going to take away all his elite?Sun Quan trusted Zhou Yu, but there was a stalk in his heart, an inextricable knot in his limited trust: Zhou Yu was the most valued general of his elder brother Sun Ce, and also his brother-in-law. Zhou Yu supported himself, but as time went by, Sun Ce's son, Sun Shao, gradually grew up, would Zhou Yu want to support Sun Shao again?Sun Quan was still a little cautious. After a hundred years, should he pass the seat to his son or to Sun Shao?Sun Quan couldn't help but have reservations about all of this.

"Everyone thinks that Cao Cao is powerful and difficult to fight against. My only son Jing and Gong Jin advised me to fight Cao Cao. Does Gong Jin think Cao Cao can be defeated?"

"Although Cao Cao has a large army, how can he be the enemy of our Jiangdong navy on the river? Cao's thief carelessly underestimated the enemy, so he gave me a chance to take advantage of him; he also worked hard on expeditions, and the soldiers in the north refused to accept the water and soil. They were homesick for a long time, how could they be willing to use their lives? Fighting? This is a big taboo for military strategists..."

After hearing these words countless times, Sun Quan waved his hand slightly: "Gong Jin's words are very true. There is a saying in the art of war: Know yourself and the enemy and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles. Then, is there something wrong with me in Jiangdong?"

(End of this chapter)