The Three Kingdoms Voyage

Chapter 198 Set Sail, Little Madam

When Zhuge Liang saw Sun Shao, he laughed before saying anything: "Your Highness, Yizhou does not rely on the sea."

"Brother Kong Ming, I'm not here to discuss business with you, I'm here to settle accounts with you." Sun Shao pretended to be serious, pointed at Zhuge Liang, and then took his seat without waiting for Zhuge Liang's invitation.Seeing that he was so invisible, Zhuge Liang didn't want to say much, so he followed him to his seat, and carefully stayed by his side, waiting for Sun Shao to settle the score with him.

"Brother Kong Ming, Liu Bei has been slow to advance in Jiangling, and has stopped when he arrived in Xiangyang, wasting a great opportunity to attack Xia Houyuan together. What is he trying to do?" Sun Shao lowered his face and said very unhappy: "I think He won't have any conflicts with me, but he shouldn't have any quarrels with my father-in-law, right? My father-in-law and General Zhang are the old people who followed him when he raised the army. They were loyal and never abandoned him in his most difficult time. , if he has this idea, it is far from his reputation of benevolence, and it is too chilling."

"Your Highness has misunderstood. How could Liu Shijun have such an idea? It's because of the situation." Zhuge Liang knew that Sun Shao was here to blackmail him, so he didn't dare to let Liu Bei bear the charge, and he didn't want to bear it himself, so he just It can be pushed to the situation, to Jiang Dong. "Your Highness must also understand that at that time, Sun Cheqi was stationed in Chai Sang, and his intention was not to rescue His Highness. But in Xichuan, what do you think Liu Shijun can do? Guan Junhou is a loyal minister, and he must be able to understand Liu Shijun's intentions. Helpless."

"Hmph." Sun Shao looked at Zhuge Liang with a half-smile, "After Fa Xiaozhi died, brother Kong Ming was Liu Bei's chief advisor, right?"

Zhuge Liang knew that this was not a compliment, so he shook his head quickly, showing half-truth and half-false humility.

"It doesn't matter if brother Kong Ming refuses to admit it, but my father-in-law has identified you." Sun Shao said unabashedly: "Don't blame me for not reminding you, he is a person who hates evil like hatred, and he repays kindness for kindness, and revenge for revenge. Revenge, I'm afraid it will fall on Brother Kong Ming."

Zhuge Liang smiled lightly. Although Guan Yu's prestige is great now, and his important position in Liu Bei's heart is also unrivaled, he is not worried. He knows Guan Yu's short-sightedness in tactics. this matter.

"My father-in-law is straight and doesn't understand so many twists and turns. As a son-in-law, I can only work harder."

Sun Shao's words scared Zhuge Liang into a panic.He may not take Guan Yu seriously, but he cannot ignore Sun Shao.All this in front of me was caused by this young man's calm strategizing, and the seemingly idiotic dream-killing conference was officially launched under his step-by-step guidance. The veteran such as Yang Biao also relied on him. If he helped Guan Yu deal with him, then he would Isn't there no chance at all?Guan Yu's current status is incomparable to no one, and he has a little advantage only in scheming, but Sun Shao's scheming is obviously no less than himself, or smarter than him.For example, the clairvoyance I studied painstakingly, I still think it is exquisite in my hands, but it pales in comparison with the one in Sun Shao's hands.Sun Shao broke through Sun Quan's suspicion within a few years, and became king in his early twenties. As for himself, after 13 years under Liu Bei, he just breathed a sigh of relief, and made another miscalculation, and was firmly suppressed by Guan Yu. The gap inside obviously cannot be counted.

Zhuge Liang was silent, and the corners of his eyes drooped, obviously a little frustrated and under a lot of pressure.When Sun Shao discussed with him the knowledge of the Mohist scriptures in a drop of water, he conceded defeat in this respect, but now, facing Sun Shao, who is already the king of Yue, his psychological advantage has completely collapsed.

"Shi Zai." Sun Shao waved to Deng Ai who was behind him, and Deng Ai took out a piece of paper from his arms and put it in front of Zhuge Liang with both hands.Zhuge Liang took a look and raised his head in surprise: "Mrs. Sun is going back to Yizhou?"

"Bullshit." Before Zhuge Liang finished speaking, Sun Shao burst into a foul language: "Do you think that if Sun Liu does not form an alliance now, can he fight against Cao Cao? Really, with the edict of the emperor, you can separate the south of the Yangtze River?"

Zhuge Liang was stunned for a moment, Sun Liu wants to form an alliance, he understands this truth.But it is a bit difficult to get Sun Shangxiang back.Not to mention that Mrs. Wu is related to all interests, but Liu Bei dare not want Sun Shangxiang's temper. If Sun Liu turns his face again someday, will Mrs. Sun become an assassin?During the two years in the public security, Liu Bei was not trembling one day, walking on thin ice?How could he want to live like this again.

"Sun Liu wants to form an alliance. Of course my aunt will return to Yizhou. In the future, Liu Bei will be crowned king. Who else can take the position of queen except her?" Sun Shao said domineeringly: "My aunt is now You must have weighed your identity clearly. The supreme wants face, and he doesn't show up, but I, a follower, can't turn a blind eye. I'm here today, not so much to settle accounts with you, but to settle accounts with Liu Bei, he If you don’t give me a satisfactory answer, and don’t agree to welcome my aunt to Yizhou with full ceremonies, see if he can be crowned king.”

Zhuge Liang smiled wryly. If Sun Shao made a hindrance, Liu Bei might still be able to become king, but it would definitely not be smooth.To say that Sun Shangxiang is the lord of Yizhou is indeed justified. Her brother is the future lord of Jiangdong, and her nephew is the upright King of Yue, who holds the most powerful navy in the Han Dynasty, but... But Liu Bei is unwilling.

"This..." Zhuge Liang fell silent.

"I know, you all think that there is a danger of the Three Gorges, and my navy can't attack it." Sun Shao said with a sinister smile.

Zhuge Liang was covered in cold sweat, and then flew into a rage. He sneered: "With the wisdom of the King of Yue, don't you know the truth about the death of lips and teeth? Breaking Yizhou may not be of any benefit to Jiangdong, right?"

"Not necessarily." Sun Shao disapproved, and squinted at Zhuge Liang, with a face full of anger: "Instead of forming an alliance with a person who does not keep promises, it is better for us to occupy it ourselves, and then rule with Cao Cao across the river." He stroked Zhuge Liang with his hands. Yu Ruyi, who Zhuge Liang placed beside the desk, rolled his eyelids: "I don't need to be a pirate."

Zhuge Liang was speechless, he really had no good way to deal with someone who was the king of Yue and still wanted to be a pirate.

"Making Mrs. Sun the queen is not too much in terms of emotion and reason, but this matter touches too much and it is really difficult to handle." Zhuge Liang shook his head and spread his hands, as if a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water: " If you really want to attack Yizhou, just listen to me."

"I didn't expect Brother Kong Ming, who compares himself to pipe music, to be powerless." Sun Shao sneered. To Zhuge Liang, the sarcasm in this laughter was too obvious. He sighed depressedly, and was about to retort. Suddenly he had an idea, and said with a smile: "You came here today to threaten me, right? If you really want Mrs. Sun to return to Yizhou, wouldn't it be more appropriate for you to discuss it with General Guan?"

Sun Shao thought to himself, it is really not easy to deceive this person, seeing that he was about to enter the circle, he jumped out again.He said calmly, "I'm here to give Brother Kong Ming a chance."

"what chance?"

"Of course it's an opportunity to make meritorious deeds." Sun Shao said with a smile: "You also know that my father-in-law is a person who can't rub his eyes. He won't remember Liu Bei's murder of you with a borrowed knife, but it will definitely be remembered by you. On the head. After the military elimination meeting, he will definitely settle accounts with you, and he will settle accounts, but it is not something I just talk about."

Zhuge Liang didn't speak, he knew that Sun Shao's words were not watery at all.

"There are two roads in front of you now." Sun Shao gently knocked on the desk with Yu Ruyi in his hand, causing Zhuge Liang's eyelids to twitch. He was very worried that Sun Shao would knock Yu Ruyi off all of a sudden. .Although Sun Shao was rich and could afford to pay, this jade ruyi was his favorite, and if he knocked it off, it would be gone.His eyes followed Sun Shao's hand up and down involuntarily, and he prepared to ask Sun Shao to be more careful several times.While shaking Yu Ruyi to attract Zhuge Liang's attention, Sun Shao said with a smile: "The first way is to resign Liu Bei and follow me. I have many generals under my command, but I lack a few advisers like Brother Kong Ming. Brother, if you are willing to give in, the three princes and nine ministers are up to you to choose."

Zhuge Liang's heart moved, and then he shook his head again: "Thank you for your highness's absurd praise, but Liu Shijun visited the thatched cottage three times, and Liang was in Nanyang in vain. The homeland is hard to leave, and the old master is unforgettable. Liang can't do such a thing."

"Then there is only the second way. Make meritorious deeds, become a pillar of the country, and keep pace with my father-in-law in both literature and military." Sun Shao said slowly: "For example, there is an opportunity right now. If you can handle my aunt's matter Appropriateness is a great achievement.”

Zhuge Liang frowned: "Your Highness is aggressive, no matter how I deal with it, I can't handle it properly."

"Why don't you say that I'm here to give you a chance?" Sun Shao said with a smile: "If it's someone else, there's no possibility of giving in at all. As for Brother Kong Ming, I can give in a little bit, and it's fine if I don't take it back, but I want to write a letter of divorce and send a generous gift, which will give my Sun family some face. Don't you think this is too much?"

Zhuge Liang smiled, he glanced at Sun Shao with relief, and understood his real intention.However, he also knew that if it was another person, maybe Sun Shao would never reveal this hole card to him. This is indeed a chance for him.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will write to Mr. Liu urgently."

"I gave you such a good opportunity, how are you going to thank me?" Sun Shao caressed his legs in a grand manner, tilted his head slightly, and pointed his nostrils at Zhuge Liang.Zhuge Liang was unmoved, and said lightly: "Your Highness is rich all over the world, and you can get a batch of property from Yizhou soon, so it must not be short of money, right? Besides, you have also been to my house, and you know that my house is empty and has no money." .”

"Sigh, I didn't expect brother Kong Ming to be so exhausted." Sun Shao sighed and gestured to Shi Bao on the other side behind him.Shi Bao took two quick steps, and placed the brocade box she had been holding in her arms in front of Zhuge Liang, then opened the brocade box, took out a roll of rolled paper from inside, and slowly unfolded it.What appeared in front of Zhuge Liang was a picture, which looked like a machine, but Zhuge Liang couldn't see what it was.The husband and wife have always liked to study these things, and they were fascinated when they saw it. They looked at it carefully for a while and said, "Your Highness, is this...a car?"

"Brother Kong Ming is brilliant." Sun Shao praised, pointing to the blueprint with Yu Ruyi in his hand: "This is the wheel, and this is the carriage. This wheel is used to adjust the direction of travel. I call it the steering wheel."

Zhuge Liang finished listening quietly, and finally pointed to a mechanism in the lower part of the carriage and asked: "What is this, is it driven by this?"

"Exactly." Sun Shao admired him to death. "This is a mechanism powered by water. I am arranging people to study it. If it succeeds, I will be able to travel thousands of miles without relying on manpower or animal power. However, it is extremely difficult. I hope to cooperate with Brother Kong Ming. ... I can borrow it from my wife."

Zhuge Liang was very interested in the first few words he said, but the last sentence was really outrageous. Zhuge Liang gave him an unhappy look, but Sun Shao ignored it and signaled Shi Bao to open another picture.Here's a schematic showing how water vapor is turned into power to drive the cams and move the wheels forward.Zhuge Liang is a smart person, and he understood it very quickly. Although he felt that there were many doubts in it, based on his knowledge of Sun Shao, he believed that Sun Shao had already considered it.

Again the wisdom of the water.Zhuge Liang was very moved. He could guess what kind of impact such a machine would have if it could be built.According to Sun Shao's reminder, he created clairvoyance, which changed the details of the war to a certain extent. If there is such a thing again, what will be the result?
"Your Highness's whimsy is really something that no one can guess." Zhuge Liang gave a salute sincerely: "It's a pity that I can't participate in it and do my part. My wife is a woman, and it's not suitable to travel far. It's a pity. .”

"It's really a pity. I wanted to invite Xian and his wife to Donghai." Sun Shao asked Shi Bao to put away the drawings, and also put away Zhuge Liang's heart. "However, if Brother Kong Ming is interested, I will send someone to keep in touch with Brother Kong Ming and cooperate with each other to try to build this machine as soon as possible. Brother Kong Ming can work as hard as he can, and he will take as much profit in the future. I, Sun Shao, like to win together. A person who does not treat his friends badly."

Zhuge Liang was stunned. If he could get this opportunity, if Guan Yu wanted to deal with him again, Liu Bei might have to think about it, right?

"This... blueprint, can you leave it for me to look at it?" Zhuge Liang said tentatively.

Sun Shao hesitated for a moment, then looked back at Shi Bao, Shi Bao shook his head, and hugged the brocade box tightly, Sun Shao scratched his nose, thought for a long time, and still gritted his teeth and made a decision: "Leave it to you, but Kong Ming Brother, you must keep it a secret, so that no one other than you and your wife can see it."

"Definitely." Without saying a word, Zhuge Liang snatched the blueprint from Shi Bao's hand and never let go.

Sun Shao secretly smiled, thinking that this blueprint is just a schematic diagram, and it is still far away from a machine that can be used. It is brought here today to seduce you. What's the point of not leaving it to you.However, there was still some reluctance on his face, as if he might regret it at any time.In order to strengthen his confidence, Zhuge Liang said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, Mrs. Sun's matter is on my shoulders."

"That's good." Sun Shao nodded.

Zhuge Liang immediately wrote a letter to Liu Bei. He first said that Jiangdong wanted Liu Bei to welcome Sun Shangxiang back, so he asked Wu to give up his wife's position, and then explained Sun Shao's arrogant threat. Then I added another sentence: I am trying my best to discuss with Sun Shao, hoping to have a turnaround so as not to cause conflicts.

After reading the booklet, Liu Bei was covered in cold sweat. Zhuge Liang's writing was not gorgeous, but it stabbed Liu Bei's weakness everywhere, so that Liu Bei could see the crises between the lines, and he was unnaturally grateful for Zhuge Liang's full mediation. Zhuge Liang, if Guan Yu is replaced, I am afraid that this matter will be irreversible.

Liu Bei replied immediately, authorizing Zhuge Liang to handle the matter with full authority, and he could agree to everything else, but he could not let Sun Shangxiang come back.After Zhuge Liang received the authorization, he discussed with Sun Shao several times, and finally decided that Liu Bei would write a divorce letter and give a sum of money as compensation. A tenth of what was raised.

Liu Bei had already become a frightened bird, so without further ado, someone sent a letter of divorce and property immediately, and he didn't want to delay any longer.The letter of divorce comes with praise to Zhuge Liang. I am very satisfied with how well you have handled this matter.Let's talk about it. When I become king, I will definitely use you again.

All are happy.

At the time when Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei were exchanging letters, Sun Shao, Cao Pi, and Zhang Wen also negotiated relevant agreements. Sun Shao was good at dancing with his sleeves, and he had both sides, and obtained the right to trade freely from the Son of Heaven and Cao Sun and Liu Sifang.At the same time, there was an unexpected harvest. Cao Pi made the decision and gave Xia Houshang's daughter Xia Houhui to him as a concubine.Guan Yu was very upset about this, but Guan Feng took the initiative to persuade him, saying that this was an exchange of interests between the two parties. If he did not accept Xiahou Hui, it would be very difficult for Sun Shao to develop on the coast north of the Yangtze River.

Guan Yu had no choice but to swallow his anger.He also knew that since Sun Shao became the king of Yue, Guan Feng would definitely not be the only woman in the future. Even if Sun Shao was willing, his courtiers would not agree. But that's a little too much.In addition, he said that Sun Shao was a pariah last time, which made Sun Shao furious, and he didn't see him for more than ten days.In the past ten days, he suddenly realized that without Sun Shao's assistance, it would be a disaster. Many things that Sun Shao was responsible for coordinating had rushed in front of him, making him dizzy.Things in the military camp are easy to handle, but things in the court are not what he is good at. He asked Liu Bei to be named a prince. He refuted so much that he couldn't make up his mind, and his face was flushed from holding back. In the end, he had no choice but to ask Sun Shao to mediate, and then turned the matter around again.

After this incident, Guan Yu never brought up untouchables in front of Sun Shao again.Otherwise, not only would things be difficult to handle, but even his son and daughter would have opinions on him, not to mention Yin Guan, Zhao Lei and other courtiers. He suddenly found that once he left Sun Shao, he seemed to be alone.

In August of the 25th year of Jian'an, under Sun Quan's continuous urging, Sun Shao packed up and prepared to go to the East China Sea to suppress the rebellion.Su's thick legs successfully turned Kuaiji into a lingering nightmare for Sun Quan. Sun Quan sent almost all the navy, but there was still nothing he could do with Su's thick legs.He even snatched away Zhang Fen from the supply battalion, and all the warships that Zhang Fen imitated in the early stage became his trophies. Lu Fan, Lu Meng and other famous generals in the Yangtze River were blinded as soon as they reached the sea. Sun Quan couldn't find the shadow, and Sun Quan was dragged to death. In desperation, he had no choice but to agree to all Sun Shao's demands, and only asked him to go to Donghai as soon as possible to fix Su's thick legs.There is only one condition, and he has not agreed for the time being. Sun Shao wants him to send Daqiao and Ayi. He said, you go to fight, the battlefield is dangerous, so don't take the child with you. I will raise it for you, and I promise that nothing will happen error.Sun Shao was not a fool either, of course he knew that Sun Quan wanted to reserve a last resort, but he didn't force him, he acquiesced to Sun Quan's request.

Before leaving, Cao Pi sent Xiahou Hui.Xia Houshang didn't come, but Xiahoushang's son Xiahouxuan came to see off his relatives.Seeing Xia Houxuan with a childish face, Sun Shao was stunned for a moment, Xia Houxuan was too young, he looked about the same age as Sun Deng.

"That's your sister?" Sun Shao pointed to the well-covered car, and his heart began to beat.

"No." Xia Houxuan looked at Sun Shao who was a head taller than him, and shook his head: "It's my sister."

Sun Shao was dumbfounded for a moment, without saying a word, rushed to the front of the car, pushed the driver, opened the curtain to have a look, then slapped his forehead, and cursed: "God damn Cao Zihuan, how dare you play me."

Guan Feng, who had been waiting to see the bride, was very surprised. When she rushed to the car to have a look, she couldn't help but covered her mouth and smiled.Sun Shangxiang was very curious, and pushed away the crowd to come up to see it. After taking a look, she couldn't help grinning loudly.

There was a beautifully dressed bride sitting in the car, but... this bride was too small, she looked like a big tiger, definitely not an adult.Guan Feng suppressed a smile, turned his head and asked the depressed Xia Houxuan, "How old is your sister?"

"Ten years old."

Guan Feng couldn't bear it anymore, she glanced at the embarrassed Sun Shao, covered her mouth and ran aside, laughing wildly with Sun Shangxiang without grace.Sun Shao has been busy negotiating with various parties recently, plus it is a concubine, not a formal marriage, and all procedures such as asking for names and accepting Cai have been saved, so Sun Shao has always thought that Xia Houhui is a woman of the right age, and no one will marry her. Unexpectedly, Xia Houhui was actually a ten-year-old child.

You know, even Zhou Yu thinks Sun Shao is too young. Now that a concubine is several years younger than Zhou Yu, it's no wonder he doesn't go crazy.

"You take your sister back, and I'll go to Cao Zihuan to settle the score. He dares to play tricks on me, so I want to look good." Sun Shao waved his hand angrily, turned around and left.Just two steps away, there was a shout from behind: "Your Highness, there is no need to look for Uncle Zihuan."

"Uncle Zihuan?" Sun Shao turned around angrily, feeling that this kid is still Cao Pi's junior.However, he was shocked when he saw a scene. Xia Houhui was standing on the car, his petite body was straight, and the gorgeous wedding dresses were stacked on top of each other. His eyes dazzled in the sun, completely covering all the curves.Oh, wrong, she doesn't have curves yet.

However, Sun Shao was not in the mood to pay attention to this, and all his attention was on the short knife in Xiahou Hui's hand.

"A daughter of my Xiahou family has never been rejected by anyone. Your Highness overlooked it first, but it has nothing to do with my Xiahou family. If Your Highness insists on refusing to marry, Hui can only kill herself with a knife, so as not to humiliate the family. If it hurts Your Highness and Cao The public evil is not the original intention of the badge, please examine it carefully, Your Highness."

Sun Shao was stunned, this little girl is really powerful, first put the responsibility on him, and then warn you of the possible serious consequences of doing so, pointing out the real meaning of this marriage to the point.How does this look like a ten-year-old child?Dumb is eleven years old, but compared with this child, he is not immature, but mentally handicapped.

There are no men without a reputation, and this baby is a real lady.

Sun Shao wiped his nose, and quickly adjusted his emotions: "Since the little madam is willing to wrong herself for the sake of the family's reputation, and drift with me on the vast sea, to survive in the turbulent waves, although I, Sun Shao If you are not talented, how dare you refuse to obey orders. Little madam, please follow me."

(The second volume is finished.)
　So far, the situation in the Central Plains has been temporarily stabilized, the civil war is over, and Sun Shao will start overseas conquests.The great voyage, until now, has not entered the theme.Oh, it's been too long to wait.But, otherwise, how can we go far?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)