Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 238 Sun Shiwan cedes territory and seeks peace, Zhuge Qiao outsmarts Jiangxia (additional update for pursuit)

In terms of his true nature, Sun Quan really wanted to shout, "Do princes and generals really care about Xiang Ning? This emperor, Liu Bei, deserves it, but I, Sun Quan, don't?"

It's just that the current situation is a bit special.

Sun Quan wanted to test Liu Bei's bottom line, but his plan was disrupted by Liu Chan's intervention.

Behind Liu Chan, it was Zhuge Qiao who was scheming.

Zhu Ju failed to capture Liu Chan alive, but was humiliated by Zhuge Qiao who cut off his ears and nose.

The scale of Guan Yu's Jingzhou navy also exceeded Sun Quan's expectations, and the situation evolved beyond Sun Quan's original plan.

Rebel against the Han and proclaim himself emperor?

Even if he really had this idea, Sun Quan couldn't express it clearly at this moment.

"Zhuge Qiao, your biological father Zhuge Jin is my most respected hero."

"Your brother Zhuge Ke is also my son-in-law."

"When you were in Jiangdong in the past, I also gave you generous gifts and favors."

"Don't you still know what I am like?"

"Whether it's prophecy or auspiciousness, it's all a conspiracy by the pseudo-Wei. With your intelligence, how can you believe such nonsense?"

Sun Quan kept a straight face and firmly refused to admit that he had rebelled against the Han and proclaimed himself emperor.

I didn’t spread the prophecy, I didn’t forge the auspiciousness, I was just a victim.

Zhu Ju attacked Liu Chan?

That's a personal grudge!
After all, Liu Chan was under the banner of crusade against Zhu Zhi. Zhu Zhi was not angry with Liu Chan for sending troops privately, so I thought he was being lax at best.

Seeing Sun Quan evading important matters and clinging to old feelings, Dong Hui, Wang Fu and others behind Guan Yu were speechless.

Sun Quan was very good at telling lies with his eyes open.

Although he despised Sun Quan's character, Sun Quan was indeed able to take the blame in this matter.

Zhuge Qiao shook his feather fan lightly: "Cao Pi deliberately gave up Hefei and Shangchang City, and spread prophecies and fake auspiciousness in Jiangdong. He must have wanted to encourage King Wu to proclaim himself emperor and rebel against the Han."

"In this way, Cao Pi can reap the benefits of being a fisherman in the north of the Yangtze River!"

"Congratulations to the King of Wu for being able to see through Cao Pi's conspiracy!"

Sun Quan's face stiffened and he emphasized: "Cao Pi gave up Shangchang City, and I personally led the troops to capture Hefei."

Zhuge Qiao waved his fan and smiled: "The details of the process are not important. What is important is that King Wu saw through Cao Pi's conspiracy and prevented the two families from fighting due to misunderstanding."

Sun Quan gritted his teeth.

What does "some details of the process are not important" mean?
Hefei was conquered by me!
Hefei was conquered by me! !

Hefei was conquered by me! ! !
Suppressing the anger in his heart, Sun Quan smiled and said: "Since it is a misunderstanding, let this matter end here."

"It's getting late, it's time for me to return to Xiakou."

Sun Quan didn't want to stay any longer.

Now there is no geographical advantage on the river, and no harsh words can be said.

But after returning to Xiakou, Sun Quan had the courage to say harsh words.

Even with the dangerous mountains and rivers of Xiakou, Sun Quan could still shout arrogantly, "Come on, hit me!"

Seeing that Sun Quan was about to run away, Zhuge Qiao guessed Sun Quan's intention: "King Wu, wait a minute!"

Sun Quan frowned: "What else is there?"

Zhuge Qiao pretended to be angry: "The prince was frightened and is now bedridden, but Zhu Ju is still at large in Xiakou."

"The general intends to send troops to Xiakou to arrest the rebellious Zhu Ju. I doubt the King of Wu will stop him, right?"

Sun Quan had a mouthful of old blood stuck in his throat.

Zhu Ju is right next to me, can’t you see?
Do you still want to send troops to Xiakou?

If you want Xiakou, won't you say so clearly?

Zhu Ju on the side also saw Zhuge Qiao's intention and shouted: "Zhuge Qiao, don't bully others too much!"

"If you hadn't encouraged the prince to attack me, how would I have led troops to attack the prince's camp?"

"Even in front of His Majesty, I can distinguish right from wrong with you!"

Zhuge Qiao glanced at Zhu Ju and said: "King Wu, if you continue to let this fake Zhu Ju fool me, your layout and capabilities will be too bad."

"You dare not ask the general to send troops to Xiakou. Could it be that you want to hide the real Zhu Zhi?"

"The prince lost his mother when he was young, and His Majesty goes on military expeditions all the year round. He feels very guilty for the prince."

"Your Majesty has high hopes for the prince. During the Northern Expedition to Guanzhong, the prince was also in charge of the country in Chengdu."

"Now that the prince is frightened and bedridden, His Majesty is very likely to bring troops to Jingzhou."

"If there is something wrong with the prince, it will be useless even if your majesty conquers the Central Plains."

"Your Majesty is old."

"This man is prone to being emotional when he is old. If Your Majesty wants to go to war with the King of Wu, will the King of Wu be willing to fight decisively?"

Guan Yu shouted in response: "King Wu, I have no intention of becoming your enemy. I only want to march north to the Central Plains and attack Cao Cao's traitors."

"But you allowed your general to hurt my nephew, which is unbearable!"

"This time I have brought fifty thousand elite naval forces, and I also want to ask the King of Wu for advice. Which is better, your Jiangdong Navy or my Jingzhou Navy."

"Today in Miakou, either I will defeat your Jiangdong Navy, or you will defeat my Jingzhou Navy."

Zhuge Qiao and Guan Yu sang in harmony and directly bluffed Sun Quan into confusion.

decisive battle?

I was stupid to fight Liu Bei!
I just want to be emperor, and I just want to be on an equal footing with Liu Bei and Cao Pi. Is this wrong?
After all, I am the lord of Jiangdong, how can I live in depression for a long time!
"Zhuge Qiao, what do you want?" Sun Quan said with a gloomy face, trying his best to control his anger.

Sun Quan also saw it.

Although Guan Yu is the commander-in-chief of Jingzhou Navy, it is Zhuge Qiao who makes the decision!
If Zhuge Qiao wants to fight, Guan Yu will fight!
"I want Jiangxia County!" Zhuge Qiao directly stated the core purpose.

Sun Quan's face changed greatly: "Impossible! You want Jiangxia County with just one sentence. Do you think I am really afraid of you?"

Zhuge Qiao's tone was slightly serious: "King Wu, the situation must be opened up and the scope must be grand."

"In the past, you only had Xiakou and Fankou. If you had different intentions for Jingzhou, you would worry that Wenpin from Shangchang City would take the opportunity to seize Xiakou."

"Now that you have Shangchang City, you no longer have to worry about Wenpin grabbing Xiakou. Then Jiangxia County is a fatal threat to Jingzhou."

"In order to protect Jingzhou's safety, the general has to divide his troops and take precautions."

"Don't mention the covenant to me. You've betrayed it not once or twice."

"If you don't let me out of Jiangxia County, the general will have trouble sleeping and eating in Jingzhou!"

"If your majesty learns that it is the King of Wu who has restrained the general's forces, then he will definitely get rid of the King of Wu before the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains."

"If your majesty fights with King Wu's army, both sides will suffer losses. Then the Hefei that King Wu just won will not be able to hold on."

"on the contrary."

"If King Wu gives up Jiangxia County, the general can mobilize all the troops from Jingzhou to attack Wanluo."

"When the Central Plains war begins, Cao Wei's troops in Huainan will definitely be mobilized."

"King Wu, you can also take the opportunity to capture Shouchun, and then march into Xuzhou and occupy Huainan."

"I have always heard that King Wu has the ambition of King Xiang and is unwilling to settle in the small territory east of the Yangtze River."

"But now that King Wu has won Hefei, he does not go to seize Shouchun, but instead leads troops to Jingzhou. I think this is unwise."

"If you give up Jiangxia County, King Wu can establish King Xiang's hegemony; if you stick to Jiangxia County, King Wu will have to differentiate with Your Majesty first."

"King Wu, do you dare to fight?"

Sun Quan secretly clenched his fists.

Zhuge Qiao's aggressive words and domineering attitude, as well as his tough attitude of fighting if he disagreed, made Sun Quan quite irritable.

Sun Quan suppressed his anger and said, "This matter is very important. I have to go back and discuss it with everyone."

"In ten days, I will give you a satisfactory answer."

Zhuge Qiao laughed loudly: "King Wu, you and I are both sensible people, so stop playing these tricks."

"Even if you and I signed a covenant to transfer Jiangxia County here today, you can still choose not to acknowledge it when you return to Xiakou."

"Xiakou is surrounded by dangerous mountains and rivers. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. No matter which side of the two sides captures Xiakou, the other side will not be able to capture Xiakou by force."

"If I lure you to Miangkou, I won't let you leave easily."

"Either you and the general compete here to see who is stronger and who is weaker, or you give up Jiangxia County. There is no third way!"

"King Wu, do you dare to fight?"

Guan Yu echoed again and shouted: "It is now the turn of winter and spring, and the water flow of the Han River is slow."

"Even if you want to sail down the river, there is no current to help you; I also want to try, who can run faster, the warships of Jingzhou or the warships of Jiangdong!"

Sun Quan was so angry that his hands were shaking: "Aren't you afraid that if you seize Jiangxia County by force, I will form an alliance with Cao Pi again?"

Zhuge Qiao smiled again: "Of course I'm afraid that you will form an alliance with Cao Pi, but if you want to form an alliance with Cao Pi, you have to return Hefei."

"King Wu, are you willing?"

Sun Quan was stunned immediately.

At this moment, Sun Quan finally realized the problem.

Sun Quan also suspected that Cao Pi gave up Hefei on his own initiative, but Sun Quan was unwilling to admit it.

If you admit it, you are denying Sun Quan's ability!
Sun Quan and Zhuge Ke actually had similar ideas. No matter what tricks Cao Pi used, the Hefei he got was the most fragrant.

however.

Cao Pi could give Hefei away, and he could also take Hefei back!
As long as Sun Quan wants something from Cao Pi, he must pay the price!

This Hefei is not something Sun Quan can just take if he wants!
The reason why Zhuge Ke didn't have such worries was because Zhuge Ke's idea was to take Hefei, grab Shouchun, occupy Huainan, and compete with Zhuge Qiao.

Sun Quan is different.

Sun Quan's idea is: three emperors share the same sky and stand on three pillars.

But what Sun Quan didn't expect was that the situation had become uncontrollable before Liu Bei took action!
If after taking Hefei and Shangchang City, Sun Quan could continue to imitate Gou Jian and eat his gall.

He thoroughly investigated the prophecy and auspiciousness, and determined that it was Cao Wei's conspiracy, and took the initiative to ask Liu Bei to make a decision.

Even if Zhuge Qiao had his heart set on it, there was nothing he could do against Sun Quan!
One wrong move, every step is wrong.

Sun Quan coveted the throne and fell into Jia Xu's scheme, so that he was now unable to dismount from the tiger.

Zhu Ju was dissatisfied: "King Wu, let's fight. Are we still afraid?"

Sun Quan ignored Zhu Ju and stared at Zhuge Qiao: "If you give up Jiangxia County without any reason, my prestige in Jiangdong will be damaged."

Zhuge Qiao said slowly: "The King of Wu once expressed his request to His Majesty for Changsha and Guiyang."

"Guiyang is so remote that the King of Wu would not be of much use if he had Guiyang, so he wouldn't give it to him."

"Changsha is a place of joint governance. If it is given to the King of Wu, it will definitely cause panic among the merchants on both sides."

"The merchants are panicking. The transaction of money, food and cloth will be cut off, which will be a loss to His Majesty and the King of Wu."

"Changsha can't give it to me either."

"But the King of Wu was able to conquer Hefei and gain access to Changcheng. However, if he did not reward his merits, it would be difficult to convince the public."

"If King Wu can leave Jiangxia County, I will jointly submit a letter to His Majesty with the general."

"The land of Huainan was added to the territory of the King of Wu. Then the King of Wu was promoted to be above the princes and kings. If you don't obey the ministers when doing things, you don't have to do it when you receive the imperial edict."

"The king is given a crown with ten crowns and two chariots. He rides on a chariot with golden roots, drives six horses, and has five side chariots. The princes are all princes."

in short.

After giving up Jiangxia County, Sun Quan did not officially crown himself emperor, but he also enjoyed the reality of being an emperor.

In layman's terms: Don't think about setting up a separate business. I'll give you a subsidiary and you can do whatever you want.

Liu Bei wanted real benefits, while Sun Quan wanted fame.

With Jiangxia County in hand, even if Sun Quan ran back to Jianye and proclaimed himself emperor, there would be no threat to Jingzhou.

Blocking the throat of the waterway and locking up Sun Quan's navy, could Sun Quan still be able to play infantry in the four counties of Jingnan?
If Sun Quan really had this idea, Zhuge Qiao wouldn't mind adding a few more Zhang Liaos to the four counties in Jingnan.

Zhuge Qiao's suggestion made Sun Quan relax: "If I give up Jiangxia County, what will happen if you don't turn around?"

Zhuge Qiao saw Sun Quan relaxed and chuckled: "If I don't show up, King Wu can use prophecies and auspiciousness to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor."

"The prestige of the Han Dynasty will also be damaged. Isn't this just what King Wu wants?"

Seeing that Sun Quan was showing signs of agreeing, Zhu Ju hurriedly advised, "King Wu, don't do this!" "If Jiangxia County is lost, there will be no chance of plotting against Jingzhou in the future!"

Sun Quan's expression changed greatly.

If you can't speak, don't speak!

When did I have the idea of ​​​​plotting Jingzhou?

"shut up!"

"If you dare to speak nonsense again, don't blame me for not remembering our old relationship!"

Sun Quan angrily rebuked Zhu Ju and ordered his soldiers to drag Zhu Ju back to the cabin.

Zhuge Qiao felt a little regretful.

If Sun Quan had reacted slower, there would still be a chance for Sun Quan to chop Zhu Ju with his own hands.

soon.

Zhuge Qiao was relieved again.

Compared with Jiangxia County, whether Zhu Zhi died or not was insignificant.

Zhuge Qiao looked at Sun Quan: "King Wu, now you can tell me your decision!"

Sun Quan took a deep breath.

This period of pride and pride due to Jia Xu's poisonous schemes gradually became calmer.

It was like being poured cold water on Sun Quan and he finally realized the gap between him and Liu Bei.

Liu Bei is now winning consecutive battles and his energy is at its peak, which cannot be easily provoked by Sun Quan.

I'm so excited!

Sun Quan regretted it greatly.

If Sun Quan hadn't developed the arrogance of proclaiming himself emperor, he could have pretended to be a pig and eaten the tiger, winning both Hefei and Jiangxia.

Now, although I have gained a false reputation, I have lost my actual benefits!
If Jiangxia County is in hand, Sun Quan can secretly negotiate with Cao Pi, for example, if Cao Pi gives up Shouchun, Sun Quan will steal Jingzhou.

But now there is only one way out: the Northern Expedition!

a long time.

Sun Quan gritted his teeth: "I will surrender Jiangxia County, and you must abide by your promise."

"Although Xiakou is easy to defend and difficult to attack, now that I have Hefei, I may not have to take the waterway of Xiakou."

Zhuge Qiao smiled brightly: "Your Majesty has always been clear about rewards and punishments, so how could he be stingy in rewarding the King of Wu?"

"King Wu, please don't lie. If there is still a warship in Xiakou before dark, then the battle will be decided by the winner!"

"If there is food and ordnance in Xiakou that cannot be taken away, King Wu can draw up a list, and we will pay according to the price. We will never let King Wu lose a grain of rice!"

"The general's chief secretary, Liao Hua, will go to Xiakou to make the handover."

"I, Zhuge Qiao, have always pursued fairness and justice in my actions throughout my life!"

Sun Quan clenched his fist again.

Zhuge Qiao didn't give Sun Quan any chance. As long as Sun Quan had the idea of ​​breaking the contract, he would just say one word: fight!

The two ships separated.

Sun Quan returned to the central army and conveyed military orders to the generals.

Pan Zhang, Quan Cong, He Qi and other generals were shocked when they heard that Sun Quan wanted to leave Jiangxia County.

"King Wu, Jiangxia cannot give in!"

"King Wu, if there is no Jiangxia, we will never have the chance to plot Jingzhou."

"King Wu, that Guan Yu is a human being, and we are also human beings. Why should we be afraid of that Guan Yu? I will fight in the end!"

"King Wu, give up Jiangxia. It will be difficult to compete with Liu Bei in the future!"

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All the generals gave urgent advice.

How can people accept that they come here in high spirits, only to return disappointed?

Sun Quan kept a straight face, and after the generals finished speaking, he slowly said: "You only know how to fight bravely, how can you know the important affairs of the country?"

"Hefei is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and Shangchang City is also a dangerous place. However, we easily captured Hefei and Shangchang City. Don't you think it's strange?"

"As soon as I conquered Hefei and Shangchang City, there were prophecies and auspicious signs in Jiangdong. It seems that if I don't proclaim myself emperor, I will be violating God's will."

"In the past, the overlord of Western Chu occupied the land of Jiangdong and Huainan, and there was no prophecy or auspiciousness in the world; now I only have Jiangdong, how can I be favored by destiny?"

"I guess it must be Cao Pi's trick. He wants me to be arrogant and angry, so he makes me compete with Liu Bei as a snipe and a clam. He is a good fisherman and will benefit."

"I pretended to fall into the trap just to confuse Cao Pi's plans in Jiangdong. Do you really think I want to break with Liu Bei?"

"I asked you to study more on weekdays, but every one of you gets a headache when you read books. How can you discuss important matters with me?"

"This matter does not need to be discussed further, and I am not here to discuss it with you."

"This is a military order!"

"Quan Cong, hurry to Xiakou and inform Lu Xun, asking him to withdraw the troops from Xiakou and Shangchang City to Fankou before dark."

"All the food and ordnance that cannot be taken away are listed and handed over to Liao Hua, Guan Yu's chief secretary."

The generals were frightened by Sun Quan and looked at each other in confusion: Is this a move to mobilize troops and people just to show Cao Pi's details?
however.

At this moment, Sun Quan's momentum was at its peak, and no one among the generals dared to ask any more questions.

After the generals retreated, Sun Quan firmly pressed the table with both hands and resisted the urge to kick the table away and chop at it.

"Zhuge Qiao, today's humiliation will be repaid tomorrow!"

"You go crazy now!"

"What goes up must come down!"

"Liu Bei is old, Guan Yu is old, but I am still in the prime of life!"

"Gou Jian lay down his strength and tasted courage, and finally defeated Fu Cha."

"Han Xin suffered humiliation from the crotch, and finally achieved a thousand-year reputation."

"The secret theory of the sages, who carries forward the Liu family, will surely flourish in the southeast!"

"When Han and Wei are both defeated, Sun Wu will rise!"

Sun Quan's eyes turned red.

Although he lost this time, Sun Quan was not convinced.

As long as Jiangdong's 100,000-strong army is still there, Sun Quan will have the confidence to clamor.

Endure the humiliation of a moment and establish your name in all things.

Quan Cong returned to Xiakou and informed Lu Xun of Sun Quan's decision. He said angrily: "Captain Lu, the King of Wu must have been threatened by Guan Yu and did not dare to fight in Miangkou."

"How about I wait for all the warships from Xiakou and Shangchang City to cut off Guan Yu's retreat."

"As long as Guan Yu is defeated on the river, Jingzhou will be at your fingertips!"

Lu Xun stared at Quan Cong coldly: "If you want to seek death, don't bring me with you!"

"If you want me to die, I don't mind killing you with a sword right now."

Quan Cong was startled and said unconvinced: "Captain Lu, why are you afraid of Guan Yu?"

"I heard that before Governor Lu persuaded King Wu to take Jingzhou, Governor Lu also had some thoughts."

"Could it be that once Jiangling is defeated, Commander Lu, you will fear Guan Yu as much as a tiger?"

A sonorous sound.

Lu Xun drew his sword and pointed it at Quan Cong's neck: "Quan Cong, do you think my sword is not sharp enough?"

"Or do you think that because I am a Confucian scholar, I won't be able to draw a sword?"

Feeling the cold sword edge in front of his neck, Quan Cong's forehead also woke up: "Captain Lu, there is a misunderstanding, this is all a misunderstanding!"

"I just don't understand why both King Wu and Governor Lu can endure such humiliation!"

Lu Xun sheathed his sword and said coldly: "Decisions on national affairs should be made with caution."

"When you make a mistake, you have to admit it!"

"It's not too late to make up for the situation before it's too late."

"If King Wu was as reckless as you and didn't know how to restrain himself, Jiangdong would have ceased to exist long ago!"

"Execute the order, don't say too much!"

"Let me remind you: what happened today will rot in your stomach."

Although he lost Jiangxia County, Sun Quan was able to rein in the situation, which made Lu Xun secretly relieved.

Today's Jiangdong cannot compare with Liu Bei and Cao Pi in terms of overall strength.

If you want to survive in the cracks, you can't be used as a gun.

When two tigers fight, one of them will be injured. The weakest third party can just sit back and watch the tiger fight with peace of mind.

Take advantage if you can, and keep a low profile if you can't.

Lu Xun strictly carried out Sun Quan's military orders and evacuated all the warships to Fankou, the junction of Jiangxia County and Lujiang County before dark.

He also sealed up the food and ordnance that could not be taken away, made a list and gave it to Liao Hua who came to supervise.

"I didn't expect you to actually withdraw." Liao Hua looked at Lu Xun with a regretful tone.

Lu Xun said calmly: "If we don't withdraw our troops, King Wu will have to fight Guan Yu at Miangkou."

"If we win, it will be best; if we lose, the military prestige that King Wu has just established in Hefei will disappear."

"Weighing the pros and cons, that's all."

Liao Hua lowered his face and said solemnly: "Lu Boyan, you have astonishing wisdom, why do you have to kneel down and serve Sun Quan?"

"With the current situation, Han and Wei are fighting each other, and the one who can conquer the world will definitely be my lord."

"If you abandon Sun Quan and join His Majesty, Your Majesty will definitely put your talents to good use."

"In the past, I ordered my uncle, General Zhongyi, to defend Lujiang even at the age of seventy, so as not to lose the name of the Lu family who has been loyal and loyal for generations. How respectable!"

In the past, Liu Xie succeeded to the throne and the world was in chaos. Lu Kang took the risk of sending Xiaolian to pay tribute. Therefore, the court named Lu Kang a loyal general with a rank of two thousand shi.

Furthermore, because Yuan Shu separatized Huainan, Lu Kang believed that Yuan Shu was rebellious and held on to Shouchun for two years at the age of seventy.

More than a hundred members of the Lu family died as a result.

The imperial court took pity on his integrity in guarding the city, and even worshiped his son Lu Jun as the doctor.

Liao Hua's words moved Lu Xun slightly.

A moment of silence.

Lu Xun said slowly: "Master Liao, it is a big taboo to talk to someone shallow and deep."

"You and I are neither relatives nor friends, so it's best not to say such things."

"I have withdrawn the warships that went to Changcheng and Xiakou as promised, and I have also sealed up the food and ordnance that cannot be taken away."

"I believe you will not miss the compensation."

Done.

Lu Xun saluted Liao Hua and sailed away.

"It really failed!" Liao Hua sighed.

I wanted to use Lu Kang's story to persuade Lu Xun to return to the Han Dynasty, but I never thought that Lu Xun would completely ignore him.

"That's it!"

"Everyone has his own ambitions. Lu Xun would rather take Sun Ce's daughter but stay in Jiangdong. There must be a reason why he had to do it."

"Now that Jiangxia County is in hand, Jiangdong will no longer pose a threat to Jingzhou."

"General, the Northern Expedition is ready!"

"If you can follow the general to march to Wanluo, even if you die in battle, you will have no regrets in this life!"

Liao Hua clenched his fists, feeling quite excited.

Sun Quan was only troubled by scabies, but Cao Pi in the north was a serious trouble!

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