Shuhan

"Your Majesty, it is already late. The Han envoys are only visiting the Crown Prince's Palace in a private capacity. They have no intention of looking down on Your Majesty. Your Majesty is overthinking it."

Zhuge Jin tried to comfort him.

"The Crown Prince is from the Han Kingdom. Without the support of the Han Kingdom, how could he stabilize the situation in a few months, or even reach the point where he could compete with me?"

Sun Quan snorted coldly, his expression could be described as distorted.

"The prince is a smart man!" Sun Quan sighed.

Over the past few months, Crown Prince Sun Deng used the Han Dynasty's cover and resources to suppress Sun Lu, Marquis of Jianchang. By now, Sun Lu has become a nobody, and the staff who originally depended on him have returned to Sun Deng's mansion.

Of these two sons, Sun Deng is definitely better in terms of ability.

but.
He, Sun Quan, is not dead yet!
When Sun Zhongmou was at the peak of his power in the Spring and Autumn Period, his son began to think about seizing power and even cooperated with outsiders to do so.

Is this what the Son of Man does?
"My Great Wu is now weak and we must not offend the Han. Otherwise, if they attack us again, my Wu will be doomed. Be patient for a while and everything will be fine. My king, even if you are angry, bear it!"

Zhuge Jin naturally knew Sun Quan’s pain, but it was precisely because he knew the pain in Sun Quan’s heart that he wanted to persuade Sun Quan.

"Now is a time of great strife. The only chance for our Great Wu is to watch Han and Wei fight each other, both sides suffer losses, and our Great Wu will benefit from it and be able to stand on its own. Your Majesty, the word "forbearance" is like a sword hanging over your head. Please think twice!"

Zhuge Jin bowed solemnly to Sun Quan.

Bear with me!
If you keep enduring, you’ll become a cuckold!

Doesn’t Sun Quan understand this truth?
Now the Wu Kingdom is the weakest among the Three Kingdoms. There is no other way but to be a grandson and swallow his anger.

But now the Han State is pressing forward step by step.

Supporting Crown Prince Sun Deng was already a threat to his position.

If he can still endure it now, he will really become a turtle!

A tree lives with its bark, and a person lives with its breath.

He absolutely cannot tolerate this tone!

"Tomorrow you will bring up the matter of deposing the crown prince."

Sun Quan looked at Zhuge Jin.

"I?"

Zhuge Jin's heart trembled, and he pointed at himself with his eyes wide open.

"Don't you have the right to write a letter to make suggestions?"

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's affairs concern the foundation of the country, and the Crown Prince has done nothing wrong."

"That's all."

Sun Quan waved his hand.

"Go down."

Zhuge Jin looked at Sun Quan with some concern, and then said, "Your Majesty is a wise and decisive person. You need to think twice before doing anything. I will take my leave."

Be brave and wise, and think twice before doing anything?
Sun Quan looked at Zhuge Jin's departing back, and a flash of ruthlessness flashed across his eyes.

Even you, Zhuge Jin, a minister so close to me, still have concerns, let alone others?
A new emperor appoints new ministers. Those people are probably afraid that after I die, the prince will take the throne and then they will be resentful of me, right?

The people betrayed their relatives.

Sun Quan had tasted power before, and now he was watching it slip away from his hands. This was something he absolutely could not tolerate.

The next day.

Wu Palace.

As an envoy of the Han State, Ma Liang came to meet Sun Quan very early.

in the hall.

"Foreign envoy, pay your respects to the King of Wu."

Ma Liang held the Han envoy's banner in his hand and bowed to Sun Quan without any humility. His demeanor was graceful and elegant, just like that of the Celestial Empire.

"The messenger does not need to be polite."

Sun Quan was naturally angry about Ma Liang's visit to the Prince's Mansion yesterday, but he was in a high position, so he could only vent his anger in front of his own people. He must not let outsiders see his weakness.

"What is the important matter that has brought you here this time, envoy?"

Ma Liang said immediately: "Since Dong Zhuo took over the government, the court has been in chaos, the country has been in turmoil, the people have suffered, the people are living in dire straits, the lives of the people are in ruins, the people are living in misery. Smoke of war has risen everywhere, the wars have been continuous, the people have been displaced, and the land is in mourning.

Then the Pseudo-Wei usurped the throne and killed Emperor Xiaomin. At this time, the Han Dynasty was already in a precarious situation and was in danger.

However, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty is wise and brave, has the world in his heart, and is determined to revive the glory of the Han Dynasty and rebuild the world.

He was determined to break the shackles of the Pseudo-Wei and bring peace and prosperity to the world.

So, the emperor personally led the army and issued an order to the whole country. The soldiers of the three armies moved at the order, and the opportunity to destroy Wei and unify the world was just around the corner. "

Hearing this, even though Sun Quan was mentally prepared, his expression still changed unconsciously.

If I really destroy Wei for you, wouldn’t the next one be our Great Wu?
Ma Liang did not stop talking.

"The King of Wu's father and brothers for three generations have all been on the Han salary. Now the Emperor of the Great Han wants to attack the pseudo-Wei. If the King of Wu can send troops to follow him, then after pacifying the world, it will be a great achievement. He will be able to obtain the throne of the King of Wu and the wealth and honor of the Wu court."

Ma Liang was still smiling at the beginning, but just like the face-changing in Sichuan Opera, Ma Liang's expression suddenly became ferocious.

"If the King of Wu refuses to obey and instead helps the evil, then the Han Dynasty will send a million troops to attack him first, and the day of Wu's destruction will be just around the corner!"

Madness!

On the side, Xu Sheng couldn't stand it anymore.

"How arrogant is the messenger?"

He stepped out of the hall and pointed at Ma Liang and started scolding him.

"No matter how great my Great Wu is, I don't need an outsider like you to bark at me!"

Sun Quan was also very angry, but he managed to suppress his anger.

"Does the messenger really think that my Great Wu is afraid?"

Now that we have entered the negotiation stage, Sun Quan cannot be cowardly.

"Although the national strength of Wu is not as strong as that of Han, even rabbits will bite when they are cornered. Moreover, the men of Jiangdong are seven feet tall and are not afraid of death!"

The King of Wu had already spoken, so naturally the others, such as Xu Sheng, also came out to echo him.

"Everyone has to die, but it is better to die gloriously on the battlefield than to die in a cowardly way. As a Jiangdong man, why should I fear death?"

"If Han goes too far, we can unite with Wei and attack Han!"

"Do you think there is no one in Jiangdong?"

Sun Quan was very satisfied with the reactions of the ministers off the field.

"The envoy might as well listen to the voice of the court of our Great Wu." A long-lost smile finally appeared on Sun Quan's face.

"hehe."

Ma Liang just sneered and said, "If you insist on doing so, then it's even better. Once the war starts, the business alliance will be severed. If your Wu Kingdom wins, it's fine. If you lose, how many of the nobles in the hall can keep their wealth and status?"

Ma Liang threw his sleeves and said, "The patience of the Emperor of Han is limited. I will give you three days to consider. After three days, you can follow the Han army to deal with Wei. Or do you still want to go to war with Han? You can decide for yourself."

After saying this, he left without paying attention to the chaotic voices in the court.

"This man is too arrogant, so hateful!" "Although the two armies do not kill envoys when fighting, this man does not take the king and ministers of Wu seriously. He must be punished, otherwise how can the face of our great Wu be saved?"

"Not killing is not enough to make the people angry!"

Amidst the endless quarrels, Ma Liang, the envoy of the Han State, quietly left the palace of the King of Wu.

His departure seemed to have taken away some of the chaos in the hall, but the remaining noise still echoed in the hall.

The arguments and dissatisfaction were like sharp thorns that pierced Sun Quan's heart.

Sun Quan waved his hands fiercely and shouted in a loud voice: "Alright, that's enough!"

The voice echoed in the hall. For a moment, all other sounds disappeared, leaving only Sun Quan's majestic and powerful command condensed in the air.

His eyes were sharp, as if they could see through everyone's heart, causing the entire hall to fall silent again.

Sun Quan looked around, his eyes scanning the faces of each of his ministers, his voice low and serious.

"The Han envoys are so arrogant and rampant. Who among you has a way to deal with Han?"

Let's get down to business and come up with a plan instead of arguing over benefits.

However, he was only responded by silence. The ministers who had just been arguing all lowered their heads, as if avoiding his sharp gaze.

Sun Quan saw this and felt even more upset. They could only quarrel, but when he really needed advice, they became mute.

Sun Quan took a deep breath and tried his best to make his voice sound calm.

"Stop arguing, what can you come up with? I need you to use your brains and give me some advice!" His words were full of expectation and helplessness.

The hall fell into a brief silence again. This silence was like an invisible pressure that made everyone breathless.

At this time, Zhuge Jin stood up. He walked calmly in front of Sun Quan, his voice calm and powerful.

"Your Majesty." Zhuge Jin's voice echoed in the hall.

"Although the Han envoys are arrogant, it is also because the Han has the strength to be arrogant. Now the Han is strong and our Great Wu is weak. This is an indisputable fact. Under this circumstance, even if we are angry, we can only hold it back for the time being."

Although his words were direct, they also revealed the current predicament of Da Wu.

As Sun Quan listened, the anger in his heart was ignited again.

He clenched his fists in his sleeves suddenly, but he was the king after all, and he could not lose his composure in front of his ministers.

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He took a deep breath and tried to keep a calm expression on his face.

However, at this moment, Xu Sheng stepped forward and he obviously disagreed with Zhuge Jin's words.

He looked at Sun Quan firmly, his voice sonorous and powerful: "Your Majesty, dignity is earned through fighting, not through endurance. Although Han is powerful, they are attacking Wei, and I don't believe they can fight on two fronts. They have something to ask of our Great Wu, if they really want to fight, then let's fight!"

If you want to fight, then fight. Can you win?

Lu Xun frowned and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, going to war with the Han Kingdom is extremely risky. Our army has not yet recovered, and I am afraid we are not strong enough to fight against the Han Kingdom at this time."

Zhang Zhao snorted disapprovingly, and a sarcastic smile appeared on his lips. "General Lu, why do you want to boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige? Although Han is strong, our soldiers are no ordinary people. What's more, we still have the natural barrier of the Yangtze River to defend."

Gu Yong seemed much calmer. He stroked his beard and said thoughtfully, "I think our current focus should be on stabilizing domestic affairs and improving national strength. Agreeing to Han's conditions and jointly attacking Wei may win us time and space for development."

Crown Prince Sun Deng stood aside, his young face revealing a maturity and determination that did not match his age: "Father, I think we should judge the situation. Cooperating with Han to fight against Wei is a wise choice."

In the court, the ministers expressed their opinions and argued endlessly.

Their expressions were either solemn, excited, or contemplative, and everyone's eyes revealed concern and worry about the future of the country.

Subtle movements and expressions reflect their inner entanglement and struggle.

Sun Quan sat upright on the throne, his eyes deep, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

It is war or peace.

It is very difficult for the current Wu State to make a decision.

I'm afraid this is the sorrow of the weak!
In this age where the weak are preyed upon by the strong, being weak is the original sin.

"Whether to fight or make peace will be decided in three days, but I have to say this in advance. At such a critical moment, if anyone dares to sell out the interests of our Great Wu for a little bit of profit, don't blame me for not considering our past friendship."

Having said that, Sun Quan immediately left the hall, leaving all the ministers in the palace of King Wu stunned for a moment.

"Your Highness, this."

Many ministers in the hall moved closer to Crown Prince Sun Deng.

"The outcome will be clear in three days."

Sun Deng's eyes flickered as he was thinking about what Ma Liang had said to him last night.

Today, in the court of Wei, the forces under the command of Sun Deng are still far inferior to those of his father Sun Quan.

After all, Sun Quan has been in power for so many years and has accumulated a lot of loyal fans.

For example, in the army, it was difficult for Sun Deng to intervene.

Does the Han Dynasty really have the ability to clear the obstacles on his way to the throne of King of Wu?
The back garden of King Wu’s palace.

Sun Quan had not been sitting in the pavilion for long when he said to the eunuchs of the King of Wu who were serving him, "After the ministers have left, go and invite the envoys from the Kingdom of Han to come in."

Just now in the hall, naturally, I could only say some polite words.

The real deal can only be completed in secret.

Sun Quan had just said in the hall that one should not sell out the interests of Wu for the sake of one's own petty gains.

The entire Wu Kingdom belonged to him, Sun Quan. When he, Sun Quan, betrayed the interests of the Wu Kingdom, it was actually no different from betraying his own interests.

Only Sun Quan can betray the interests of the Wu State!
In fact, Sun Quan’s idea was very simple.

If the Han State could support Crown Prince Sun Deng, why couldn’t it support Sun Quan?

He, Sun Quan, can also talk, and he, Sun Quan, can also love the Han Kingdom!
Half an hour later.

Sun Quan then saw Ma Liang dressed in brocade clothes.

"White-browed Ma Liang is indeed worthy of his reputation. Please come in, sir."

Sun Quan treated Ma Liang with great courtesy.

Ma Liang bowed to Sun Quan and asked, "The King of Wu summoned me here. What do you want?"

Sun Quan laughed and said, "Han wants me to send troops to tie up Wei's forces. I can agree, but... there are conditions."

Ma Liang's eyes flickered and a brainstorm began in his mind.

"King Wu might as well speak frankly."

"I want to depose the crown prince. I hope the Han Kingdom will agree. As long as the Han Kingdom agrees to this condition, my Wu Kingdom will send troops!"

Depose the crown prince?
Crown Prince Sun Deng was promoted by the Han State. If he is deposed, who will restrain you in the Wu State?

Ma Liang shook his head and said, "Send the troops first, then discuss other matters."

"So there's nothing to talk about?"

Sun Quan's face had turned somewhat ugly.

"Your Majesty's reputation is known to all, so I have to be cautious. If I depose Crown Prince Sun Deng and Your Majesty changes his mind, wouldn't our Han Dynasty suffer a loss?"

You, Sun Quan, still want me to write to you for your reputation?
Unless you have a problem with your brain, Sun Quan’s words should be regarded as a fart!
"Has the Han Dynasty never been betrayed by the King?" (End of this chapter)