Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

After Zhang Zhao finished speaking, he snorted coldly in his heart. Since Chibi advocated surrender, who among the Jiangdong generals has really respected him?But where do these warriors understand politics?

"A few years ago when we fought Cao Cao here, we followed Zibu's plan to retreat from the enemy. Now that the situation is similar, how should we retreat?" Sun Quan leaned over and asked sincerely.

Zhang Zhaoshu frowned, "Cao Cao has now entered the Duke of Wei, and he is full of ambition. Although he hastily retreated, he left the general Xia Houdun. If it is just good words, it may not be able to move his heart..."

"In this way, we can only wait for the spring water to rise, and use the Jiangdong water army to attack it. It will be difficult for Cao Cao to remember without severely defeating the Wei army." A stern look flashed in Sun Quan's eyes.

Zhang Zhao quickly waved his hand: "Although Xiahoudun is missing one eye, he is not completely blind. If my lord waits for the flood to attack, he just needs to withdraw to the high place in the north. As long as the Wei army does not withdraw, it will always threaten Jianghuai. How can the food and grass in the land consume more than Cao Cao?"

"What Zibu said is true..." Sun Quan patted his chest, it was hard for him to be so convinced by Zhang Zhao.

Zhang Zhao: "I have a plan. I can retreat from the Wei army."

"Zibu, tell me quickly," Sun Quan urged.

"My lord, you can send someone close to Cao Ying... Please surrender..." Zhang Zhao said with a frown.

Sun Quan thought that Zhang Zhao had some clever plan, and it was a familiar recipe after all, "Zibu wants me to surrender to Bandit Cao? Then this Jiangdong..."

Zhang Zhao quickly explained: "My lord, don't get me wrong. This surrender is not the other's surrender. It's just a verbal agreement. It's enough for Cao Cao to be comforted. My lord is still the master of Jiangdong."

"Although he surrendered, he didn't completely surrender?" Sun Quan squinted his eyes.

Zhang Zhao nodded and said, "That's exactly what happened. Let Cao Cao get his name, and the lord gets his name."

"If Liu Xuande knew about it, wouldn't he accuse me of collaborating with the country's thieves?" Sun Quan hesitated.

"My lord, even though you are fighting against Cao so hard, isn't the "Lingnan Daily" scolding you? In fact, politics is so hypocritical. If you scold the alliance, you still need the alliance." Zhang Zhao smiled wryly.

Sun Quan thought for a while and nodded in agreement, "I'll edit the book myself and let Xu Ziming (Xu Xiang) go to see Xiahou Dun."

"Xu Ziming is astute, and he will certainly live up to my lord's expectations." Zhang Zhao affirmed.

In March of the 22nd year of Jian'an, Sun Quan sent Xu Xiang, the left governor of Jiefanwei, to Cao Ying to ask for surrender. Xiahou Dun went to Shuye City after Cao Cao agreed, and slowly withdrew his troops in the direction of Hefei and Shouchun.

Chapter 461 Lu Su's suicide note

Xu Xiang sent an envoy to Cao Ying to "please surrender" and sent Xiahou Dun to withdraw his troops. Cao Cao got the news that in order to disintegrate the alliance between Sun and Liu, he sent envoys to Jiangdong to propose a marriage between the two clans.

Sun Quan was worried that Xiahou Dun would go south again, and agreed to marry the daughter of the late clan Sun Yu into Wei.

Sun Cao's war ended in a mess, and when Xiahou Dun withdrew his troops northward, Jiangdong warships were also preparing to withdraw to Jianye.

Before leaving, Sun Quan appointed Zhou Tai, the general of Pinglu, as the governor of Ruxu, and Xu Sheng and Zhu Ran as his lieutenants to guard Ruxuwu.

The fleet sailed near Niuzhu and caught up with a group of warships wrapped in white cloth ahead.

Sun Quan watched from the deck, and asked Lu Meng beside him suspiciously: "Didn't the bodies of the soldiers who died in battle be transported away early? Why did it take more than ten years to arrive at Niuzhu?"

Lu Meng was also in a daze, and he shook his head and said, "The last general doesn't know, so it wouldn't be so slow..."

"Could it be a merchant ship?" Pan Zhang guessed for Lu Meng's rescue.

Sun Quan frowned: "What's wrong with you, Wen Gui? Can't you tell it's a warship?"

Pan Zhang's face was full of embarrassment: "Uh... I misread..."

"Why do you have to guess? Just go over and ask." Veteran Han Dang said shaking his head.

Han Dang walked under the mast of the tall ship, first ordered people to signal the battleship ahead, and then ordered the boatmen of the tall ship to lean over.

The boat wrapped in white cloth looked like a child in front of Lou Chuan, Han Dang walked up to Sun Quan with a livid face after confirming it.

Seeing that Han Dang's expression was not right, Sun Quan frowned and asked, "What did Old General Han ask?"

Han Dang replied with a little sadness: "The governor died of illness in Jiangxia two days ago, and this fleet is to escort his body back to Jianye..."

"What did you say? It's impossible." Sun Quan suddenly felt dizzy, and finally collapsed on the deck.

"My lord..."

Several generals exclaimed and helped Sun Quan into the cabin to rest. After the military doctor's diagnosis and treatment, he found that there was nothing serious.

It was already dusk when Sun Quan woke up, and only the veteran Zhang Zhao was by his side.

"My lord, how do you feel?" Zhang Zhao asked with concern.

"Where did you go?" Standing up, he looked out of the dim window.

Zhang Zhao replied: "We have already arrived at the Jianye waters, and it is estimated that we will be able to land in less than half an hour."

Sun Quan nodded, and then asked, "Where did Ziming and the others go?"

"The governor suddenly died of illness and the whole army mourns. If we hadn't followed Jiang Xia's mourning ship slowly, we would have arrived at Jianye long ago." Zhang Zhao sighed.

Sun Quan rolled over from the couch and got off the ground. Seeing this, Zhang Zhao hurriedly stopped him: "My lord, please rest first and don't be in a hurry to stay on the bed. It won't be too late to get down after landing."

"Zijing is on the boat ahead, right? I want to get closer to him at the bow..." Sun Quan put on his cloak and walked out of the cabin.

"host……"

Zhang Zhao originally wanted to persuade the other party not to catch the cold, but he couldn't stop Sun Quan's firm eyes just now, and he didn't follow him out either.

Lu Su's meaning to Sun Quan is very special. He is equivalent to Cao Cao's Xun Yu and Liu Bei's Zhuge Liang. Sun Quan, who lost his arm, is infinitely melancholy at this time. He knows that no one in Jiangdong will defend the Sun-Liu alliance. Finally left myself.

Sun Quan's cabin was on the top floor of the building. He stepped out of the platform and stood on the bow leaning on the railing. The evening wind on the Yangtze River brought a biting coolness. Not far away, he could see the flickering candlelight of Jianye City.

Just when Sun Quan was feeling melancholy, he seemed to hear someone whispering below. The sound of wind and waves covered the voice of people, and there were vaguely words like "Great Governor" and "All Expectations".

Didn't it mean that the whole army mourned?Why didn't I feel it?Sun Quan frowned and walked slowly to the next floor.

As soon as he reached the corner of the stairs, he heard several officers talking in low voices.

"The governor is only 46 years old, does this count as an untimely death?"

"It depends on who you compare it with. If you compare it with Zhou Dudu, then it shouldn't be counted..."

"That's right, Dudu Zhou was only 35 years old when he died..."

"Our governor doesn't seem to live long, and we don't know who the next governor will be. I hope to live longer..."

"Why are you so stupid? General Lu must be the next governor."

"Why are you so sure?"

"Maybe you don't know yet? General Pan, General Zhang, and General Ding are all congratulating you in advance..."

"Impossible? Dudu Lu's body is not cold yet, and the Lord has not been appointed yet. Are you in a hurry?"

"Don't you understand what everyone expects? How much does my lord rely on General Lu?"

……

The more Sun Quan heard it, the more ugly his face became. Someone is already making decisions for him?He doesn't like this feeling of being manipulated, even though Lu Meng is a general he personally trained.

There are small groups among the generals, which is completely unacceptable to Sun Quan, and he plans to find a way to beat them.

Sun Quan returned to his cabin without making a sound, as if he didn't hear those words just now.

When the fleet docked at Jianye Wharf, Sun Quan ordered Zhang Zhaoduo to prepare plain oysters, and rushed to Lu Su's home overnight to hold a funeral for him.

Lu Su had no children in recent years, and his wife Lukou accidentally became pregnant while serving in the army, and returned to Jianye early to raise a baby for delivery. Unfortunately, the baby lost his father before it was born.

Sun Quan had already set up the mourning hall by then, and Lu Su's former friends came to express their condolences when they heard the news. Lu Su's house was already wailing, and Lu Meng, Pan Zhang, Ding Feng and other generals also came to guard the mourning.

Although Lu Su's wife was sad, she was also psychologically prepared for her husband's death, because she had symptoms of inexplicable pain two years ago.

After Sun Quan comforted her with some words, Lu's wife handed Lu Su's suicide note to Sun Quan, saying that it was confidential and burned after reading it.

Zhou Yu left a suicide note before his death, and Lu Su left a suicide note after his death. Sun Quan then bid farewell to the bereaved master and walked to the mourning hall to take a look at the generals.

"My lord's condolences, I'm here to watch, you go back and rest first." Lu Meng stepped forward and said.

Although Lu Meng's words were sincere, Sun Quan always felt that it was not going well, so he nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Quickly returning to his dormitory, Sun Quan gave way to the trainer to light the candle, and he opened Lu Su's last letter by the light.

In the letter, Lu Su first thanked Sun Quan for his kindness, and secondly said that the current situation in the world has changed rapidly. After Liu Bei occupied Yizhou and occupied the land of the three states, he gradually had the capital to fight against Cao Cao in the north. Yuan Xiaoren, and asked that there is no eternal enemy in the world. If Cao Qiang, he will ally with Liu Bei to resist him, and if Liu Qiang, he will check and balance, otherwise Jiangdong will be the first to be annexed.

To check and balance Liu Bei, Lu Su suggested to divorce Liu Bei from Guan Yu and Lan Tian. Liu Bei had a close relationship with these two people, but they held the military power in their hands and were alone in the field. The common rumors that Liu Bei might not fall for it, he suggested using a more subtle way. Handling, such as bypassing Liu Bei and marrying the two, if the marriage can succeed, Liu Bei must be suspicious.

At the end of the last letter, according to the usual practice, Lu Meng was recommended to take over as the governor. After all, he was the most suitable general among the generals.

After Sun Quan read it, he put the last letter on the candle and lit it, then smiled wryly and said to himself: "Zijing is really respectable. He is still advising me when he is dying. The friendship owed can only be repaid to your descendants. ..."

Chapter 462 The Bright Moon Shines on the Ditch

Lu Su's death made Jiangdong quiet. During the funeral, Sun Quan went to condolences many times, and gave his family a generous gift of land and property, showing a strong friendship between master and servant.

People in troubled times are always accompanied by death like the wind. Lu Su's position is to guard Jiangxia in the west, and he will directly face Guan Yu in Jingzhou and Cao Ren in Xiangfan.

The geographical location of Jiangxia is very important, it is the key to the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, one cannot ignore the defense of the east and west gates just because of one person's death, so during Lu Su's funeral, people kept urging Sun Quan to appoint a new governor.

Sun Quan was displeased by the news of Lou Chuan, and Lu Meng was not among those who urged him, but he did not want to be coerced into giving orders.

Sun Quan used Lu Su's grief during the funeral as an excuse to wait until after the burial to make arrangements, but in fact it was to delay time.

During this period, Sun Quan continued to investigate candidates for backup, but among the current generals, it is really difficult for anyone to compare with Lu Meng.

Although a few of them are of great training value, they were born in Jiangdong gentry.

People from the Jiangdong gentry had filled Sun Quan's large and small government offices, and it was impossible for Sun Quan to hand over military power to the locals.

After much deliberation, Zhang Zhao's son, Zhang Cheng, appeared in Sun Quan's mind. He was already mature and steady in his forties, and he was well-known in the Huaisi Sect.

Because Zhang Zhao held an important position, he never gave Zhang Cheng any important responsibilities. Now Sun Quan planned to use it in advance, so he asked his father to discuss.

Zhang Zhao was summoned by Sun Quan at night. He thought there was something confidential, but Sun Quan changed his sad expression during the day and poured wine for him himself.

Sun Quan said earnestly: "My elder brother asked Mr. Gu before he died of illness, and now Zijing has left me again. Zibu will help me in times of crisis..."

Zhang Zhao took the wine bowl with both hands, and replied a little excitedly: "My lord, don't be sad. Although Zijing died young, there are still many heroes in Jiangdong. My lord should appoint the position of great governor as soon as possible, so as to reassure the hearts of the three armies."

Sun Quan stroked his purple beard with one hand and affirmed, "I called Zibu here at Kuiye to discuss matters concerning the governor."

"Lu Ziming was personally trained by the lord, and there are high voices for him to take over as the governor. Could it be that the lord has other considerations?" Zhang Zhao guessed the problem intuitively.

Sun Quan frowned with a serious face, "Although Ziming is very suitable, he is too young and not stable enough. I am worried that he will not be able to fulfill his duties..."

Zhang Zhao was confused by Sun Quan's explanation. Zhou Yu was not as old as Lu Meng when he died, right?When did age become a rigid indicator for taking office?Or does the protagonist have any new ideas?

"My lord, what do you mean?" Zhang Zhao asked curiously, knowing that Sun Quan said so, he must have other answers in his heart.

Sun Quan did not respond positively, but changed the subject and asked, "What has Zhong Si (Zhang Cheng) been up to lately?"

"Uh... Some time ago, I presided over Yu Zecheng's wedding with me, and now I often go to Yu's firm to study business."

Zhang Zhao had a bad premonition, because Sun Quan would not ask such questions inexplicably, but thinking that Yu Zecheng was Sun Quan's dark chess player, it shouldn't be a bad thing to make more friends with him.

Zhang Zhao's words were perfect, but Sun Quan's ears changed when he heard it. Could it be that Zhang Cheng planned to use Yu Zecheng to befriend the Jiangdong Zhang family?

The peach tree I planted, your son is going to pick peaches?How can that work.

"Zhongsi is mature, stable and able to recognize people. I want him to replace Zijing as the governor. What does Zibu think?" Sun Quan said straight to the point.

Zhang Zhao's head was buzzing, and Zhang Cheng's disposition to be a father was naturally clear. Although his ability and character were good, he had never led a soldier. The happiness came too suddenly and he couldn't accept it for a while.

Looking at Sun Quan's expectant eyes, Zhang Zhao couldn't help but think deeply.

His status among the courtiers is extremely respected, if Zhang Chengzai takes over the position of governor, then his Zhang family will become the target of the Huaisi faction and Jiangdong faction, even if it can be prosperous for a while, how can it last?

"Thank you, my lord, for your love, but Zhong Si has no experience in training, and the lieutenant general of the fearful army refused to accept it and made a mistake. Please, my lord, choose another wise man..."

The seasoned Zhang Zhao couldn't agree, because he had seen through Sun Quan for so many years.

The Zhang family's grasping too much power is undoubtedly a catastrophe. Sun Quan is probably testing his loyalty, so Zhang Zhao's expression was exaggerated, and he tried his best to refuse to be fooled.

"With my support behind, why worry about the generals' dissatisfaction? Zibu should think again." Sun Quan continued to fight.

Zhang Zhao shook his head resolutely, "In the past, Zhao Guo replaced Lian Po with Zhao Kuo and suffered a disastrous defeat. My lord, please take history as a mirror and think twice. No matter who is appointed as the governor, Zhao and Zi will do their best to support it."

"Since that's the case...then I'll think about it again..."

Seeing Zhang Zhao's persistence, Sun Quan had no choice but to let the old fox go back.

Because the incident happened suddenly, Sun Quan really had no other ideas, but Lao Zhang thought too much.

I used to illuminate the moon with my heart, but the bright moon shines on the ditch.

Seeing that the time for Lu Su's burial was getting closer, Sun Quan could not sleep at night because he did not choose a suitable candidate.

On the second day after seeing Zhang Zhao, Sun Quan changed into casual clothes and appeared secretly outside Yu's Firm. He felt that he had to play his own tricks and not foolishly match Zhang Cheng.

When Hu Ke saw Sun Quan coming in person, he was surprised and did not forget to close the store, and then led Sun Quan into the back hall to speak.