Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 45 Alas, Gongjin!

"Husband! Husband!"

But when Xing Daorong was having a good time, Chai Sang's sad cry broke the gloomy atmosphere in the city.

Zhou Yu, the Grand Commander of Jiangdong, who defeated Cao Cao in the Battle of Red Cliffs and was praised as "a heroic figure in the world, a handsome and elegant man in Jiangzuo", died of illness in Chaisang at the age of 36.

When the news reached Jianye, Sun Quan burst into tears and read Zhou Yu's suicide note, saying, "Gongjin had the talent to assist the king, but now he has died young. Who can I rely on? Since he specifically recommended Zijing in his suicide note, how dare I not follow his advice?"

That same day, Lu Su was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the army.

He also ordered Zhou Yu's coffin to be sent back to Chaisang for burial.

As the news of Zhou Yu's death spread, everyone in Jiangdong felt sad about his untimely death, and even the area of ​​Jingzhou was greatly shaken.

However, the newlywed Xing Daorong learned the news relatively late. It was not until Liu Bei came to find him that he learned the news.

The death of Zhou Yu and the rise to power of Lu Su meant that the Sun and Liu families officially entered a honeymoon period. There would be no more disputes between the two families in the short term, and Liu Bei's group would officially turn its attention to the west.

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The impact of Zhou Yu's death was too great. Liu Bei wanted to know what the overall situation of the Jiangdong Group would be like after the new commander-in-chief Lu Su took office, so he sent people to Jiangdong, one to express condolences for Zhou Yu, and the other to inquire about the situation.

However, the people who go to the funeral cannot be chosen randomly, they need to be carefully considered.

"My lord, I am somewhat familiar with Jiangdong, and I have met Zhou Yu a few times. I will go to the funeral this time."

While everyone was discussing the matter, Pang Tong stepped forward and recommended himself, saying that he could go to Jiangdong to offer condolences.

Liu Bei was very pleased to hear this and sent Pang Tong to Jiangdong. However, how could Xing Daorong miss such an opportunity that was obviously intended to cause trouble?
Now, after Chen Yingzhi’s death, he has figured it out, and his main point is to be free and easy.

Go wherever you can cause trouble.

As to whether or not one can sacrifice oneself, it all depends on fate.

He immediately stepped forward and said, "My Lord, it would be dangerous for General Pang to go alone. Why don't I go with you?"

Liu Bei shook his head and refused: "No, no, General, you are newly married, how can you go to Jiangdong as an envoy?"

"My lord, what does this have to do with whether they are newly married or not?" Xing Daorong was a little anxious.

I'm angry that he doesn't fight back!
Those who hold great power should not be soft-hearted. When a king is in power, he should act decisively. He should use military power to stabilize the country and civil power to reassure the people.

So what if we're newly married?

Liu Bei knew that Xing Daorong was always a restless person. Seeing his serious and anxious face, he finally gave in and said, "Okay, okay, I'll let you go with Shi Yuan so that you can take care of each other on the way."

Xing Daorong was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly bowed and said, "Don't worry, sir. I will take good care of Military Advisor Pang."

Pang Tong listened and turned around and smiled: "With Zi Yu's help, this trip will be worry-free."

Um.
Xing Daorong could feel that Lao Pang's attitude towards him had changed since the last time he met Xi Zhen.

While I'm in Jiangdong, maybe I can figure out the intricacies of the situation.

Originally.
Xing Daorong, who was determined to return to modern society, was not interested in the affairs of these aristocratic families. But seeing that he could not go back for a while, and that the Eastern Han Dynasty was a period of rule by aristocratic families, he had to get involved, so he finally made plans to "enter the world".

After the matter was settled, Xing Daorong and Pang Tong immediately set off for Jiangdong with the sacrifices.

On the eve of her departure, Fan Yufeng handed the repaired amulet to Xing Daorong.

The yellow amulet was now patched with dense red lines, but it looked beautifully shaped like a boy beside a Bodhisattva.

Xing Daorong knew that this thing took Fan Yufeng a lot of effort.

He watched every stitch.

If it still can’t be fixed, I have to go to the temple to pray again, and then come back to mend it with sincerity.

"This is the red cloth and cinnabar I prayed for from the temple. I sewed this amulet stitch by stitch. I pray for the master's safety, health, and success in everything."

When Fan Yufeng heard that Xing Daorong was about to leave, she did not try to stop him, nor did she nag him to be careful. However, the amulet in her hand already expressed all that was in her heart.

Xing Daorong took it in his hand and felt its weight. He could not help but comfort her: "This trip is just to Jiangdong to mourn. There is really no danger." Fan Yufeng covered Xing Daorong's mouth and said: "This is unbelievable. My husband, I just hope you return safely."

Xing Daorong nodded sullenly and held Ping An Fu seriously in his heart.

As he was touching it, Fan Yufeng grabbed Xing Daorong's hand and said, "Husband, I will put it away for you tomorrow morning. Today..."

"Let me teach you some real kung fu today. You should learn and remember it well. Don't forget it when your husband comes back." Xing Daorong took over the conversation with another wicked smile on his face.

Then the room was silent, and the occasional sobbing made people blush.

The next day, Xing Daorong tied the amulet around his waist, feeling refreshed, and went to Jiangdong with Pang Tong.

The two chatted about some small things along the way and didn't talk about the "main topic" much.

Xing Daorong was not in a hurry. After all, he had no intention of getting involved in the affairs of the aristocratic family.

In this way, they traveled all the way to Wuhu, where they met Lu Su delivering Zhou Yu's coffin. Pang Tong then led Xing Daorong to pay tribute.

He personally poured wine, knelt on the ground, and read the eulogy: "Alas, Gongjin, you died young! Life and death are determined by fate, how can people not be sad? My heart is truly in pain, and I pour a cup of wine. If your spirit is still alive, please enjoy my sacrifice!"

"I mourn your strength, your distant garrison at Baqiu; I mourn your thoughtfulness, your worry-free suppression of the rebellion. I mourn your generosity, your perfect match with Xiaoqiao; you are the son-in-law of a Han official, worthy of being the emperor."

"I mourn your courage and dissuade you from accepting hostages; you did not lower your wings at first, but you were able to spread them in the end. I mourn your death in Poyang, and Jiang Gan came to tell you that you were free and unrestrained, and had a noble character and lofty aspirations."

"I mourn your great talent, your military and civil strategies; you defeat the enemy with fire, and turn the strong into the weak."

I don't know who wrote this sacrificial text, but it is truly an excellent work of writing.

Every word of the "Five Hangings" is so profound that it makes people feel sad when they hear it.

Xing Daorong also felt a little sad.

Zhou Yu indeed died too early.

If he had not died, let alone the success of his plan to divide the world into two, he did have heroic spirit in his heart.

This kind of pride comes from Sun Wentai and Sun Bofu, and may be the last pride of the Eastern Wu.
As for his successors, although there were people like Lu Xun who were also talented, they no longer had the "generosity".

Xing Daorong was sighing in his heart, but he felt that although it was Pang Tong who was reading the sacrificial text, all eyes around him were on him.

After taking a quick look around, he felt even more resentful gazes.

"It seems that I am not a popular person."

Xing Daorong muttered to himself, and he roughly understood what was going on.

Although Zhou Yu did die of illness, he was eventually defeated by Xing Daorong in his final battle at Nanjun.

It's hard to say.
Is there any connection between Zhou Yu’s death and the defeat in Jiangling?

Although Xing Daorong knew that he was innocent, he would have no way to defend himself if he really had to bear the blame.

Just pretend you didn't see it. No matter how much you hate it, you can't do anything about it.

Xing Daorong felt the gaze on him, while Pang Tong's eulogy continued.

"Thinking of you in your youth, you were so handsome and heroic; crying for your early death, I bleed to the ground. You had a heart of loyalty and a heroic spirit; you lived for three centuries, but your name will live on for centuries. I mourn for you, and my heart is filled with sorrow; I am the only one who will never stop feeling sad. The sky is dark, the three armies are in grief; the lord is weeping, and the friends are in tears."

"We are incompetent, begging for advice and counsel; helping Wu resist Cao, assisting Han and protecting Liu; supporting each other from both ends, whether alive or dead, what worries are there? Alas, Gongjin! Farewell in life and death!"

"You have remained pure and chaste, and I hope your soul will reflect my heart. From now on, I will have no one who understands me! How sad! I hope you will accept my request."

After reading it, Pang Tong bowed deeply, and Xing Daorong followed suit.

Just when he was saying that everything was normal, he heard a child's voice beside him saying, "Xing Daorong, don't be so hypocritical. My father was killed by you!"

(End of this chapter)