Honglou: This bastard is too persuasive.

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Now, the two major forces of Cao and Liu are willing to join hands with Soochow to fight against Jia Changsheng, which undoubtedly gives Soochow a glimmer of hope, as if lighting a bright lamp in the darkness.

Sun Quan was stunned at first, then he laughed out loud: "Great! Great! God will not destroy our Eastern Wu! Cao and Liu are willing to form an alliance with us. Let's see how long this villain Jia Changsheng can be so arrogant!" The atmosphere in the tent instantly changed from oppressive to jubilant, and smiles broke out on the faces of the generals and counselors.

Zhou Yu was the first to clasp his fists and congratulate, "Congratulations, lord! This is a great joy for the Eastern Wu, and it is also because of your far-sighted strategy that Cao and Liu are willing to fight Jia Changsheng together. Now that the three parties have formed an alliance, even if Jia Changsheng has three heads and six arms, he will find it difficult to resist our coalition."

Sun Quan smiled and patted Zhou Yu on the shoulder, saying, "Gongjin, Ziyu and Derun have made great contributions to the formation of this alliance. Of course, it is also thanks to Zhugong's daily advice that Dongwu can maintain its place in this chaotic world. Now that the alliance has been formed, we must work together to defeat Jia Changsheng and restore the glory of Dongwu!"

Lu Su also smiled and said, "My lord, since Cao Cao and Liu Bei have agreed to form an alliance, they must have seen the threat posed by Jia Changsheng. This alliance is an opportunity for all three parties. I believe that as long as we work closely together, we will surely win a great victory."

Sun Quan nodded and said, "Zijing is right. However, both Cao and Liu have put forward conditions. We still need to consider carefully. We need to reach an alliance without causing too much damage to the interests of Dongwu."

Zhuge Jin said, "My lord, although Cao Cao demands the command of the coalition forces, food and fodder, and land, the situation in Dongwu is critical now. If you want to rely on Cao Cao's power, you may have to consider agreeing to these conditions. As for Liu Bei's proposal to exchange intelligence, cooperate in combat, and distribute territory according to military merit after the war, it is reasonable and you can discuss it with him."

Sun Quan pondered for a moment and said, "Cao Cao's conditions are indeed harsh, especially the issue of ceding land, which needs to be treated with caution. But for the sake of the overall situation, we can discuss the command of the coalition forces and food supplies with him first. Ziyu, you are familiar with Cao Cao, how do you think we should deal with Cao Cao's conditions?"

Zhuge Jin pondered and said, "My Lord, we can impose certain restrictions on the right of command to ensure that the Eastern Wu army can make independent decisions at critical moments and will not be completely controlled by Cao Cao. We can try our best to provide food and supplies, but we must also keep a bottom line and ensure the needs of Eastern Wu. As for the cession of land, we can not make a clear agreement for the time being, but just say that we will discuss it after the war to delay time."

Sun Quan nodded slightly and looked at everyone: "What do you think of this plan?"

Everyone agreed.

At this time, Zhang Fei was impatient and shouted: "No matter what the conditions are, let's defeat this thief Jia Changsheng first! I, Zhang Fei, have long wanted to have a good fight!"

Everyone burst into laughter at Zhang Fei's words, and the atmosphere in the tent became more relaxed and cheerful.

Sun Quan said, "Don't worry, Yide. In this alliance, we must not only defeat Jia Changsheng, but also consider the future of Dongwu. Now that the alliance is initially established, it is a great joy. Come on, let's have a banquet! We must not leave until we are drunk today!"

Soon, the tent was filled with fine wine and delicious food. Sun Quan picked up the wine glass, stood up, and said, "Gentlemen, today we celebrate the initial alliance. This is a turning point for Dongwu, and it is also our common opportunity. Come, let's drink this glass!"

Everyone stood up and drank from their cups. Inside the tent, everyone was enjoying the food while discussing the battle plan after the alliance, with laughter and joy.

Lu Meng said: "My lord, after discussing the specific matters with Cao and Liu, we can divide our troops into three groups to encircle Jia Changsheng and destroy him in one fell swoop."

Lu Xun nodded and said, "General Lu is right. But we must also be careful that Jia Changsheng might do something desperate. We need to plan a response strategy in advance to prevent any unexpected events."

Sun Quan listened to the discussion and was very pleased. He said: "You are all pillars of the Eastern Wu. With you here, I am more confident. In this alliance, we must cooperate closely with Cao and Liu and not slack off. At the same time, we must guard against Cao and Liu's secret calculations and protect the interests of the Eastern Wu."

At the banquet, everyone talked about their visions of future victory and analyzed various possible situations. Everyone knew that although the alliance brought hope, the road ahead was still full of challenges. Jia Changsheng was not an easy person to deal with, and the cooperation with Cao and Liu was also full of variables. However, the joy and confidence at the moment made them forget their worries for the time being and immersed themselves in the joyful atmosphere of the initial alliance.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the excitement of the crowd grew. Someone suggested sword dancing to liven up the atmosphere, which was immediately accepted. A general stood up, drew out his sword, and began to dance in the middle of the tent. The sword flowers flashed and the wind was fierce, which attracted cheers from the crowd.

Sun Quan looked at the lively scene with a lot of emotion in his heart. Before, Dongwu was facing an unprecedented crisis, and he could hardly see any hope. But now, because of the alliance, everything seemed to have turned around. He secretly vowed to seize this opportunity, defeat Jia Changsheng, and let Dongwu rise again.

The banquet lasted until late at night, and everyone dispersed amidst laughter and joy. Sun Quan returned to the inner tent, a little drunk, but very sober. He knew that there were many difficult negotiations and battles waiting for him. But at this moment, he was willing to enjoy this short joy, because this was a relaxing moment that Dongwu had not had for a long time, and it was also the starting point for victory.

Jia Changsheng was discussing military affairs with a group of generals and counselors in the tent when a scout hurried in, knelt on one knee, and reported solemnly: "My lord, something bad has happened! Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu has formed an alliance with Cao Cao and Liu Bei, and they want to jointly raise troops to fight against our army."

Jia Changsheng was slightly startled, then calmed down. He waved his hand gently, motioning the scout to stand up, and said, "It's expected, no need to panic. Tell me, have you found out any specific details about their alliance?"

The scout replied, "My lord, we only know that Sun Quan sent Zhuge Jin to Cao's camp and Kan Ze to Liu's camp, and they successfully persuaded Cao Cao to form an alliance with Liu Bei. As for the details of the troop deployment and battle plan after the alliance, they have not yet been ascertained."

Jia Changsheng nodded, and looked at everyone in the tent, saying, "Gentlemen, Sun Quan has joined forces with Cao and Liu, trying to encircle me. How should we respond? Please speak freely."

The counselor Xu Shu spoke first: "My lord, the alliance of Cao, Liu and Sun is powerful and should not be underestimated. But they have their own ideas and are not united. Cao Cao is suspicious, Liu Bei has great ambitions, and Sun Quan wants to keep his Jiangdong base. We can use the contradictions between them to divide and disintegrate the alliance."

Jia Changsheng frowned slightly and asked, "Yuanzhi, how should we do it specifically?" Xu Shu thought for a moment and said, "We can secretly send people to Cao's camp and Liu's camp to spread rumors that Sun Quan wants to join forces with the other party to divide the other party's territory after defeating the lord. At the same time, show goodwill to Cao Cao and hint that we are willing to reach an agreement with him privately to jointly deal with Liu Bei and Sun Quan, so that Cao Cao will be suspicious of the Sun-Liu alliance. Do the same with Liu Bei, so that they will doubt each other and weaken the cohesion of the alliance."

At this time, Pang Tong also said: "My lord, Xu Gong's plan is very good. In addition, we should strengthen our own defense and consolidate the occupied cities. Build a tight defense system between the cities and echo each other, making it difficult for the enemy to break through. At the same time, train elite cavalry and take advantage of mobility. When the enemy alliance has not yet fully run-in, take the initiative to attack and disrupt their deployment."

Jia Changsheng turned to look at Zhao Yun and asked, "Zilong, what do you think about this?"

Zhao Yun clasped his fists and said, "My lord, I think the most urgent task is to find out the enemy's troop deployment and action plan as soon as possible. Send more scouts to go deep into the enemy's territory to collect intelligence. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we win every battle. After understanding the enemy's movements, we can avoid their sharp edge and attack their weaknesses. We can choose the place where the enemy's defense is weak and concentrate our forces to launch an attack."

Huang Zhong also stood up and said loudly: "My lord, I am willing to lead a team of troops as a vanguard to attack the enemy before they have assembled and weaken their spirit. The enemy alliance may seem strong, but it was formed in a hurry and must have many loopholes. We can take this opportunity to catch them off guard."

Jia Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, "What you said makes sense. Yuanzhi, the task of splitting the alliance is left to you. You must be careful and do not reveal your whereabouts. Shiyuan, you must arrange the construction of the defense system and the training of cavalry as soon as possible to ensure that our defense line is stable and has strong mobility. Zilong, intelligence gathering is crucial. You personally select elite scouts and must have a detailed grasp of the enemy's intelligence. Hansheng, the position of the vanguard is a heavy responsibility. You must be fully prepared and do not attack rashly."

Everyone responded in unison: "We will obey the Lord's orders!"

Jia Changsheng continued, "In addition, we must also be prepared for a protracted war. The tripartite alliance of Cao, Liu and Sun will not be completely disintegrated in the short term. We must stabilize the morale of the army, appease the people, and ensure stability in the rear. Only with a solid foundation can we take the initiative in this war."

Advisor Xun Yu stepped forward and said, "My lord, in order to stabilize the morale of the army and the people, we can implement some policies that benefit the people in the cities we have already occupied, reduce the people's taxes, and reward farming. In this way, the people will be grateful for your kindness and will fully support our army, and the morale of the army will be more stable."

Jia Changsheng nodded and said, "Wen Ruo's plan is very good. I will do as you say. Pass on my order that the governors of all cities and counties immediately implement the people-friendly policies so that the people can truly feel the sincerity of our army."

At this time, Wei Yan, who had been silent, said, "My lord, I think we can also send a small force to harass the enemy's food supply. Once the enemy's food supply is affected, the morale of the army will be greatly disrupted, and the alliance will collapse without a fight."

Jia Changsheng's eyes lit up and he said, "Wen Chang, this is a brilliant plan. Select some soldiers who are familiar with the terrain and are agile, form a raiding team, and look for opportunities to destroy the enemy's food supply. But be careful not to fight to the end, and evacuate quickly after completing the mission."

Wei Yan clasped his fists and accepted the order: "I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

Jia Changsheng looked at everyone in the tent and said with a firm gaze: "Gentlemen, the Cao-Liu-Sun alliance is coming this time with great force, but we are not without a chance of winning. As long as we work together and use our wisdom, we will be able to resolve the crisis and defeat the enemy. I am determined to take over the land of Dongwu, and the hegemony of the world is not out of reach. Let us work together to create a great cause!"

Everyone shouted: "We are willing to fight to the death for our Lord!" The passionate voices echoed in the tent, full of the belief that they would win. Surrounded by everyone, Jia Changsheng began to deploy various countermeasures in an orderly manner. A thrilling battle was about to begin.

Jia Changsheng paced back and forth in the tent, his face solemn. The news of the tripartite alliance between Cao, Liu and Sun weighed on his mind like a heavy mountain. He knew that with his current strength, the chances of winning against the three-party coalition were slim. After careful consideration, he gradually came up with a bold idea.

Jia Changsheng stopped and looked at the generals and counselors in the tent, and said slowly: "Gentlemen, the alliance of Cao, Liu and Sun is very powerful. If we confront them head-on, our army may be in danger of destruction. After thinking about it, I think we might as well avoid the sharp edge for the time being, stabilize the existing territory, and at the same time find another way to seek development."

After hearing this, everyone looked puzzled and started discussing it one after another.

At this time, the counselor Xu Shu bowed and asked, "My lord, I wonder what you mean by finding a new way? I hope you can explain it clearly."

Jia Changsheng walked to the map in the center of the tent, pointed to the coastal area on the map, and said, "We can form a navy and go out to sea to occupy Luzon and other islands. These islands are remote and difficult for the three forces to take care of for the time being. We can recuperate there, grow stronger, and when the time is right, we will attack the Central Plains."

As soon as these words were spoken, the tent exploded.

Huang Zhong frowned and said, "My Lord, going out to sea to occupy the islands can avoid the current crisis, but is this too risky? The sea is unpredictable, and we know very little about the conditions of those islands. If we go there rashly, I'm afraid we will encounter many difficulties."

Zhao Yun also looked worried and said, "My lord, it is not easy to build a navy. It requires a large number of ships, sailors and time to train. Moreover, if we focus our energy on expanding our territory, the defense of our existing territory may be relaxed. What if the three-party coalition forces take advantage of the opportunity and invade?"

Jia Changsheng smiled and said, "Han Sheng, Zilong, your worries are not without reason. But the situation is critical now. If we don't find another way out and stay here, we will be swallowed up by the three-party coalition sooner or later. Although it is difficult to form a navy, it is not insurmountable. We can recruit coastal fishermen who are familiar with water and can become the backbone of the navy with a little training. As for the ships, we can mobilize the craftsmen to speed up the construction."

Pang Tong pondered for a moment and said, "My lord, this move is risky, but it is also a good opportunity. Luzon and other islands are rich in resources. If we can occupy and develop them, we can provide us with sufficient supplies. Moreover, far away from the disputes in the Central Plains, we can develop there with peace of mind. When our strength grows, we can return to the Central Plains and impress the three forces."

(End of this chapter)