Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 159 Peng Ying uses treachery, Zhou Tai is in danger!

After learning Zhuge Liang's Bagua Formation and practicing martial arts with Guan Yu for a week, Xing Daorong now has Zhuge Liang's Bagua Formation in his left hand and Guan Yu's Sixteen Swords in his right hand.

Are you saying that Xing Daorong is not qualified to be on par with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei now?
Then Zhuge Liang and Guan Yu will be the first to argue with you.

From a comfortable life to a fulfilling life of practicing martial arts, Xing Daorong is quite happy with it.

But soon, he had to break away from this kind of life.

After rehearsing the last play for the troupe that day, we heard news from Jiangdong!

Zhou Tai seemed to have encountered some trouble in Jiangdong.

The trouble was obviously not small, otherwise how could the news reach Xing Daorong?

This is indeed the case!
This trouble started after Zhou Tai's diplomatic mission to Chengdu.

The result of Zhuge Jin's mission to Chengdu can only be described as unsatisfactory.

The bottom line goal - peace talks, was indeed achieved, but the cession of the three Jiaozhou counties and the loss of land still made people dissatisfied.

However, it is hard to blame Zhuge Jin. Jiangdong's actions were definitely a betrayal of the alliance, and it was normal for Liu Bei not to negotiate easily.

However, in this matter, someone has to be chosen to take the blame.

Originally, the defeated Lu Meng must have taken the blame.

It was he who came up with this idea, and he was the one who led the army to defeat. If he doesn't take the blame, who will?

But now everyone is dead, so of course it’s not his turn.

The second person to take the blame was actually Sun Quan himself.

After all, the proposal was made by Lu Meng, and the decision was made by Sun Quan himself.

But you can't put the blame on Sun Quan!

In other words, Sun Quan had actually taken the blame, and the division of Eastern Wu into two governorships was the result of him taking the blame.

Of course, Sun Quan did not want to hand over part of the military power to the aristocratic families, and he was always unwilling to do so.

He just wanted to seek a breakthrough and see if there was any opportunity to take back military power.

Everyone knew about this matter, but some people could think of a solution but didn't want to say it, while some people wanted to say it but couldn't think of a solution.

But if he only relied on Sun Quan, he really couldn't think of a solution.

Just when he didn't know what to do, Peng Ying offered some advice.

The plan is: "Ambush and kill Xing Daorong to correct the hearts of the emperor and the people!"

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It was the end of the year, and although Sun Quan had suffered several defeats, there had not been much war in Jiangdong, and there was still a New Year atmosphere in every household.

Although the atmosphere outside was good, Sun Quan's mood was not so good.

I felt depressed at home and nothing could cheer me up.

Just when he was feeling bored, he heard someone report that Peng Ying wanted to see him.

Sun Quan naturally had an impression of Peng Ying.

Those who defected from Liu Bei didn't seem to have any abilities.

However, since you took the initiative to ask for a meeting, there is no harm in meeting you, so I let you in.

Little did he know that the first words Peng Ying said when they met would make Sun Quan's "depression" disappear immediately.

"Lord Wu, I have a plan to lure Xing Daorong to his death."

"As long as Xing Daorong is killed, the atmosphere in Jiangdong will definitely change, and the worry of Marquis Wu... will also disappear."

Of course Sun Quan wanted Xing Daorong dead, but he couldn't stab him in the back again.

Liu Bei must have been angry after being stabbed in the back one after another, so he raised an army to kill him.

Besides...

The previous sneak attack failed to kill Xing Daorong, so Liu Bei was naturally prepared for this one.

Is it possible to attack now?

Sun Quan thought that Peng Ying was still talking about a surprise attack, and he was immediately displeased. He said nonchalantly: "Oh? I don't know how to kill Xing Daorong?"

Peng Ying said, "I heard that... General Zhou Tai and Xing Daorong have always been good friends. We can ask him to lure Xing Daorong to Jiangdong again and kill him."

Sun Quan's face turned a little grim after hearing this.

Zhou Tai…

Since he has saved me many times, he is naturally a loyal and righteous person.

However, Sun Quan was also upset about his rescue of Xing Daorong. He couldn't get angry, but he couldn't forget it either.

Today I heard Peng Ying say that Zhou Tai could lure Xing Daorong to his death, which would be a way to have the best of both worlds.

He became interested again and asked, "How can we get Zhou Tai to lure Xing Daorong here?"

Peng Ying said, "You can ask General Zhou to send a letter to Jiangling, saying that we will meet at the ferry crossing, but just say that there is something important to report, and don't make it clear."

"Then Xing Daorong must have thought that General Zhou had something to hide, and out of curiosity, he must have gone to keep the appointment."

"The last time he was forced to cross the river and return was because the governor of Lu was captured by him."

"If General Zhou takes advantage of this opportunity to attack, even if Xing Daorong has ten lives, it will not be enough for him to die."

Peng Ying’s plan is extremely cunning!

I have never seen such a vicious mind as using other people's friendship to lure and kill them!
Of course…

Sun Quan actually thought this was a good idea.

He thought to himself, "If I can really lure Xing Daorong to death, it will be a warning to the enemy."

"The Jiangdong noble families... seeing my methods, they dare not be too presumptuous."

"As for Liu Bei, Xing Daorong is not his sworn brother after all. If he is killed, it will just be an accident. He will not be able to raise an army to kill him because of this."

"Good! Let's use this method!"

Sun Quan thought this was a good idea, and immediately he liked Peng Ying much better.

But he nodded slightly and said: "This matter must not be made public, lest the news leak out."

"If this plan succeeds, you will be credited as the first."

Peng Ying was overjoyed when he heard this!

Whether it is the first credit or not, it is just incidental.

What he cares about is...Xing Daorong is about to die!

Peng Ying would be satisfied only if Xing Daorong died.

"Being beaten and humiliated in the street!"

"Xing Daorong! You must die!"

Peng Ying was screaming in his heart, as if he had already experienced the scene of Xing Daorong dying by the river.

Peng Ying and Sun Quan had a good discussion, but when it came to the main issue, problems arose.

Zhou Tai learned of Peng Ying's plan to lure Xing Daorong to his death, and he refused to agree.

He even scolded Peng Ying.

"A real man should be loyal, righteous, and kind. This plan is so vicious that I cannot agree to it."

"Your actions are sinister. I will report this to the Marquis of Wu and tell him to be careful of you, a villain!"

It would have been fine if Zhou Tai didn't agree, but he even sued me for being a villain!
"Sure enough, this guy who is close to Xing Daorong has the same character!"

Peng Ying cursed in his heart, but he had no choice but to report the matter to Sun Quan.

Sun Quan thought this was a good opportunity.

The reason why Peng Ying couldn’t persuade Zhou Tai might be because of the problem with the person.

So he went to Zhou Tai in person and told him about this matter.

Zhou Tai was shocked when he heard this. He thought Peng Ying was just talking to himself, but he didn't expect it was the idea of ​​the Marquis of Wu.

But he thought it was Peng Ying's slander, so he tried to persuade Sun Quan: "In the past, Sun Lang swept across Jiangdong, was the bravest in the world, had great talent and ambition, was the hope of the people, the hero of Jianghuai, he is willing to be his general."

"Now that Lord Wu is using this plan, it will humiliate the reputation of the Sun family. Please think twice."

When Sun Quan heard Zhou Tai's words, his expression suddenly brightened.

As for Sun Ce, he himself can respect his brother very much, but it is better for others not to respect him too much.

He said coldly, "Youping, Xing Daorong is my biggest worry. Besides, the art of war is all about deception. If I carry out this plan, no one in the world will say anything."

Peng Ying nodded repeatedly as he listened.

He was really afraid that Sun Quan would be persuaded by Zhou Tai and his plan would fail.

Hearing Sun Quan's resolute words, he immediately agreed and questioned Zhou Tai, "General Zhou, is it possible that you have a close relationship with Xing Daorong and are going to refuse the order of the Marquis of Wu?"

Zhou Tai didn't even respond to this question!
He also replied to Peng Ying in a cold voice: "A real man should be upright and aboveboard. You surrendered to the traitor and stopped trying to deceive people!"

(End of this chapter)