Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Zhang Zhao and Zhuge Jin are relatives-in-law, when he heard what Gu Yong said, he immediately stood up, and said angrily, "Gu Yuantan, let's talk about the facts, we can't just talk nonsense, slander and spread rumors."

"Many people in Jianye City have mentioned it, how can you say that I have slandered and spread rumors?" Gu Yong confronted.

"It was my lord's order to sell the prisoners of war. If not, would Ziyu stay in Ruxu for half a year without returning?" Zhang Zhao sneered.

Seeing that the two sides were arguing, and Sun Quan was involved, Chang Shi Sun Shao quickly stopped him and said, "Everyone, don't quarrel, but find a way to retreat from the enemy."

Chapter 653 Yu Zecheng Shares My Worry

Sun Quan's face was livid, and he stood up and said calmly: "It doesn't matter if you argue or gossip, you can say whatever you want, but we must discuss the results today, otherwise we won't go home..."

"Wei." The intense atmosphere was suppressed, and all the ministers clapped their hands and responded in unison.

Seeing that Sun Quan was leaving the table, Sun Shao hurriedly asked, "Master, where are you going?"

Sun Quan said softly: "It's sweltering in the hall. I'm going out to cool off. I hope that when I come back, you have a good plan. Changxu (Sun Shao), I will leave it to you to preside over here."

"Uh... only..." Sun Shao bowed his hands.

After Sun Quan finished speaking, he left from the back of the hall, went back to the palace, changed into plain clothes, and went to Jianye's market. Several warriors led him through the streets and alleys, and finally stopped in front of a wealthy business house.

"Inside the guests..." The young man in front of the door saw that the visitor looked good, and stepped aside before he finished his welcome speech.

The shopkeeper Yu Xiu (Hu Ke) was fiddling with the abacus in front of the stage, and when he looked up, he found Sun Quan in person, and quickly patted his robes to greet him.

"The shopkeeper...they..." The boy stammered, he was so overwhelmed by the aura of those warriors that he couldn't even speak clearly.

"Go to the door and wait. I will personally receive this distinguished guest..." Yu Xiu finished his orders to the servant, and bowed to Sun Quan with a smile.

Seeing this, Sun Quan nodded slightly, followed Yu Xiu to the back of the hall, walked through two corridors to the familiar secret room, and the guards in charge stood guard in front of the door as usual.

After closing the door, Yu Xiu called out to the lord and bowed to him.

Sun Quan hurriedly helped Yu Xiu up: "There is no need to be polite."

Yu Xiu invited Sun Quan to sit down, and carefully asked: "It is rumored that Cao Pi's soldiers are suppressing the country, my lord should discuss with the ministers in court, why did I come to the business at this time..."

"The ministers are arguing endlessly. I was really upset when I heard it, so I came out for a walk, and accidentally came to you."

In Sun Quan's position, he would not do meaningless things. Although he said to walk around casually, in fact his goal was very clear. He came to find Yu Xiu.

Yu Xiu nodded slightly, and explained in a low voice: "Since the war with Jingzhou last time, the cargo ship of the last general has never been out of Yangzhou, so there is no news from Jingzhou and Jiaozhou recently..."

"I am very clear about this matter. The current situation is equivalent to breaking diplomatic relations. It is normal for you to not get new information. The Zhang family contributed a lot when buying prisoners of war last time. I know that Zecheng has done a lot." Sun Quan Nod slightly.

Yu Xiu smiled and said, "Actually, it's nothing. It's good to share the Lord's worries."

"It's a pity that the Zhang family paid a lot of money, but they didn't get any part in the end. I remember that Zecheng was with Shi Xie. Didn't he join the army? Find a way to get the Zhang family to push you out, so that I can give it to you conveniently." Reward the trilogy." Sun Quan proposed.

Yu Xiu clasped his fists and replied: "Hui Shu has three brothers, so it's impossible for me, my son-in-law, to get involved. In addition, the relationship between the last general and the lord can't be hidden from other big clans..."

Hu Ke acts cautiously and tactfully, and is loved by his peers and elders in the Zhang family. If he really wants to fight for the command of the army, he is capable of getting the Zhang family to help him take power, but Hu Ke is worried about being sent to Jingzhou to fight. In addition to killing each other, it is also contrary to my intention to come to Jiangdong to lurk.

Lan Tian asked Hu Ke to lurk in Jiangdong, not for him to assassinate a certain official or general, nor for him to become a high-ranking official. People's hearts are ready.

During the battle and negotiation between Sun and Liu in Jingzhou, Hu Ke used his intelligence methods to deliberately create rumors in the rear, making the Huaisi faction and the Jiangdong gentry more antagonistic, and inciting the Shanyue rebellion in various places to hinder Sun Quan.

The reason why all this went smoothly was because of Hu Ke's identity as a businessman, and because Sun Quan was protecting him. While Hu Ke was collecting information for Sun Quan, he could spread rumors reasonably.

If Hu Ke becomes a general of the gentry leading the troops, the Huaisi faction will pay attention to him immediately. At that time, even the best cover-up is easy to cause problems. Jiangdong is famous for its infighting, so Hu Ke thinks it is good to be a businessman Well, at least the Huaisi faction and the Jiangdong gentry looked down on such a cheap industry.

If you don't get noticed, you can lurk steadily.

"Well, it makes sense, but you can make money for Gu. Last time, you didn't use the money from the firm to redeem someone, right?" Sun Quan asked.

Yu Xiu shook his head and said, "Don't worry, my lord, none of your money has been touched, just let me know when you need to use it..."

"You Zecheng made arrangements for me, and I have few chances to use the money. You bought everything you want." Sun Quan nodded in relief, and then heaved a long sigh.

"The lord seems to be unhappy?" Yu Xiu asked.

"Cao Pi's soldiers are pressing down on the border, and An Neng Shuzhan is frowning? After the last defeat in Jingzhou, the strength of the Jiangdong navy has been greatly reduced. I think Chaisang's garrison will go to Ruxu. I am always worried that Gan Ning will take the opportunity to attack. At that time, he will lose sight of the other, and Jiangdong will be in danger. Well..." Sun Quan shook his head and frowned.

Yu Xiu thought for a while, and said with certainty: "Actually, my lord, you can rest assured that Jingzhou soldiers will not take advantage of the situation to attack. You can transfer the Chaisang navy to Huainan with peace of mind."

"How do you know?" Sun Quan asked.

"If the two commercial firms on the opposite side fight each other because of their own interests, I will definitely not end up sideways and help one side." Yu Xiu replied from a business perspective.

"But why?" Sun Quan became interested.

Yu Xiu said with a smile: "The two companies are fighting each other for profit, or lowering prices, or dumping, nothing more than wanting to annex each other and monopolize the leader. I just need to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and prepare to stockpile the goods, and wait until they both lose. remain invincible."

Sun Quan tapped lightly on the table, "Guan Yu and Lan Tian went to war with both of them at the same time. Even if they won in the end, their own losses were not small. They really should recuperate..."

Yu Xiu added: "According to the news from Chaisang, Gan Ning expanded the city and built fortifications in E County, which fully shows that they are unable to move eastward."

"All the people in E County have been relocated to me. Gan Ning is building a city and fortifications there at this time, which means that he is also guarding against our counterattack?" Sun Quan said to himself.

"My lord is wise." Yu Xiu clasped his fists in compliment.

Sun Quan stroked his purple beard and couldn't understand it, "It seems that Lantian cheated the property from Jiangdong, and most of it will be used in the empty city of E County, let alone recruiting troops. How could Liu Bei be so stupid?"

"Master, do you know why I use a small cargo ship?" Yu Xiu asked back.

"Why?"

"Because of the narrow river, it is inconvenient for large cargo ships to turn around. If they extend the battle line to Jiangdong, their supply line will be too long, and there will be big problems if they are not careful..."

"That makes sense...then I'll transfer from Chaisang right away, but I have to prepare money and food again and again, I really don't want to see Gu Yuantan's face..." Sun Quan frowned again.

Yu Xiu smiled slightly and said, "My lord, send troops as soon as possible. I'll discuss the matter of money and food with the Zhang family. It should solve part of it."

Sun Quan patted Yu Xiu's shoulder and sighed: "Hey, if those officials in the court can be like Zecheng, they can share my worries..."

Chapter 654 Cao Pi is more shameless than his father

Sun Quan found the answer from Hu Ke, and answered the court in a good mood.

The ministers are still arguing about the dispatch of troops for Chaisang, but the Huaisi faction and the Jiangdong gentry also have a consensus. They agree that Sun Quan should come to Ruxu. After all, the king of Wei and Cao Pi have already arrived in person. bit.

Sun Quan Qiankun arbitrarily ordered to draw troops from Chaisang, and ordered Gu Yong and others to prepare money and food for the battle, and ordered the military commander Zhang Zhao to go out with the army two days later.

Sun Quan's tone was unprecedentedly tough, so that the Jiangdong gentry had no chance to shirk. Sun Quan also worshiped the young Zhang Wen as Yilang, intending to let him accumulate military merits with the army.

Yilang is one of the Lang officials under Guang Luxun. He is in charge of counselors, dealing with impermanent affairs, and his Han rank is six hundred shi.

Although the consultant's salary is not high, and he is not a position of real power, he can often accompany the monarch, and he cannot be a person who is not close and trustworthy.

Zhang Wen was born in a wealthy family in Wu County, a descendant of Marquis Zhang Liang. He has little moral integrity and a magnificent appearance. Due to the careful training of his family, he has a great reputation in Jiangdong.

After clearing the value, Zhang Wen walked out of the palace gate with doubts, but Gu Yong was waiting beside him.

"Gu Gong." Zhang Wen cupped his hands and saluted.

Gu Yong nodded lightly, and asked, "Will Huishu go home directly?"

"I will be joining the army soon, my nephew has to go back and pack my bags." Zhang Wen replied politely. Gu Yong was of the same generation as his father Zhang Yun, so he spoke very politely.

"The lord worships Huishu as Yilang. It seems that he will make achievements in the future. Remember to give more advice when he is in the army. Not many of us scholars from the local area are favored by the lord..." Gu Yong instructed.

Zhang Wen smiled awkwardly: "My nephew also finds it strange..."

"Maybe my lord thinks about the matter of ransoming the prisoners. Your Zhang family has contributed a lot, so I want to bring you some military merits as compensation." Gu Yong analyzed.

Zhang Wen shook his head and smiled wryly: "Actually, I have no pursuit of military merit..."

"The three families of Gu, Lu, and Zhu all have people in charge of the army. Your Zhang family in Wu County should not be an exception. After Lu Boyan becomes the governor, we will have a greater say. At that time, whether we want to seize Jingzhou and fight Hefei will not be Huaihe. Si generals are in charge." Gu Yong said proudly.

"Uh...my nephew doesn't quite understand..." Zhang Wen shook his head.

Gu Yong patted him on the shoulder to encourage him: "Work hard and offer more advice and suggestions. We all come from famous families, so just don't humiliate our ancestors."

"Hmm." Zhang Wen nodded in response, wondering if this matter might have something to do with his brother-in-law?He is good at doing business, so he has to be reminded to stay out of politics, as a businessman will not end well if he asks about politics.

A few days later, Sun Quan arrived at Ruxuwu with Jiangdong Wenwu.

Governor Cao Pi led Cao Ren, Zang Ba, etc., and a [-] waterway army passed Hefei and was marching in the direction of Lujiang.

Jiangdong's garrison in Huainan was only more than [-], all gathered in Ruxuwu and set up a defensive posture. Huge pressure shrouded Jiangdong's soldiers.

The land in Huainan is fertile and conducive to irrigation. During the period of tugging with each other, the Sun and Cao families still did not give up farming rice on the front line. Wanxian, Juchao, Linhu, Xiang'an and other places each had their tribes in the army.

Cao Pi led a large army to suppress the border, Zhou Tai could only transfer Ruxu's garrison to cover the village and retreat back to the south bank of the Yangtze River.

The late rice in Huainan is still a month away from harvesting, and Zhou Tai is counting on the supply of rice this season to come to naught.

The large amount of compensation to Jingzhou has caused material shortages in Jiangdong, and it has basically become a luxury to fight the battle of abundance of food. Zhou Tai is worried that the rations of the garrison will be reduced.

After Sun Quan learned about the situation in Huainan, he comforted everyone: "Don't worry, everyone. Our Jiangdong water army is the best in the world. We still have the final say in fighting in the water. Cao Pi is definitely not as good as his father in using troops. Hasn't Cao Cao been here a few times? It's almost there. I was captured in Chaohu, so there is nothing to worry about.

As for the difference in the strength of the two sides, it doesn't matter. I have sent Zihuang (Quan Cong) to Chaisang to mobilize troops. I believe that reinforcements will come soon. Lu Boyan is also coming from Danyang. By then, the strength of the two sides will not be much different. . "

"My lord, as long as we stick to Ruxuwu as before, it will be useless to let the opponent have more troops. The general is only worried about food and grass. I thought I could last until the late rice harvest..." Zhou Tai's face was serious.

"You Ping don't worry too much. You just need to command the army well. You don't need to worry about logistics." Sun Quan shook his head, and then said to Zhang Wen, "Hui Shu, tell General Zhou about the supply problem."

Zhang Wen bowed his hands and nodded, saying: "The Zhang family is mobilizing rice from various places. They should collect [-] to [-] hu grains. Jianye Wharf has already started shipping [-] hu, and they can reach Ruxuwu at the latest the day after tomorrow."

"This... this is great..." Zhou Tai was overjoyed.

Zhang Zhao frowned and pondered. He felt that he still underestimated the Zhang family. This bottomless background was too terrifying. He had contributed a lot to the redemption of prisoners of war last time, and now he took the lead in raising food for the lord. No wonder he was worshiped as Yilang at a young age. , which lord doesn't like such a courtier?

Sun Quan looked at Zhuge Jin and asked: "Is there a reason for Cao Pi's aggressiveness? There are many rumors in Jianye that it is because we want to sell to the ban. Is Cao Pi so boring? He doesn't know how to count 10 soldiers for a business. How much money and food will be consumed in the war of tens of thousands of people? Will it be settled..."

"Maybe it really has something to do with the transaction..." Zhuge Jin blushed, lowered her head and answered in a low voice.

At the beginning, Zhuge Jin spent [-] million to buy Yujin, but after being deceived, he was sent to Huainan by Sun Quan, intending to sell it to Wei State at a higher price.

Because Cao Cao died of illness, Cao Pi succeeded King Wei, Xiahou Dun was transferred away, Cao Ren was transferred in, and major events in Wei State occurred frequently, this deal has not been put on the table for a long time, as if Jiangdong is unilaterally buying and selling.

Sun Quan can't blame Zhuge Jin, because he set the super high selling price.

Just as Zhuge Jin finished speaking, Sun Quan slapped the table angrily, and asked like a cannonball: "What does Cao Pi want to do? If the price is too high, he can bargain. How could he directly launch a war to retaliate before he started bargaining? I never Never seen such an excuse."

Zhuge Jin swallowed her saliva, took out a letter from her pocket and handed it over, "My lord, this is a letter of guilt sent by Cao Pi..."

"A letter of guilt?" Sun Quan accepted the letter with a puzzled face, and after unfolding it, he realized that Cao Pi's reason was extremely rude. He was furious and threw it to Zhang Zhao.

"Shameless, Cao Pi is even more shameless than Cao Cao..." Sun Quan yelled.

Zhang Zhao frowned, and concluded softly: "Cao Pi framed Jiang Dong as a bribe of [-] million to Sima Yi? The purpose was to sell Yu Ban to Wei Guo for [-] billion? If the bribe failed, he sent a killer to assassinate the other party's entire family. Cao Pi's reason is too absurd, right? ? The old man has never seen such a brazen person..."

"Hmph, bah, if I still have [-] million yuan, wouldn't it be good to find Lan Tian for more prisoners of war? Should I give it to Sima Yi for nothing?" Sun Quan's eyebrows twitched.

"There is also a reason for sending assassins to assassinate the entire Sima family. Isn't this reason too far-fetched? We Jiangdong really have these talents, don't we just assassinate those monarchs casually? We should have ruled the world a long time ago." Zhang Wen listened to Gu Yong's words and talked more offer advice.

Chapter 655 Congratulations to the King of Wei with a Billion Gift

Xu Sheng nodded in agreement: "Zhang Yilang is right. If there were such powerful assassins in Jiangdong, the lord would be proud of the world long ago? Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Yuan Shu, Liu Biao, Lu Bu, Tao Qian, Zhang Lu, Liu Yan, If you are not convinced, the assassination will be over, my lord, do you think so?"

Sun Quan's eyelids twitched a few times and he didn't answer, thinking that you don't mean something, do you?

Seeing that Xu Sheng was talking about a taboo topic, Zhang Zhao quickly changed the subject and said, "My lord, Cao Pi is also the lord of Wei after all. If he wants to start a war, he can do it openly. There is no need to slander Jiangdong like this. Do you think someone will blame him?"

"What the military advisor said is true. The Sima family is a prominent family in Hanoi. If the enemy really wiped out their family, it would definitely shake the entire Central Plains..." Sun Quan said to himself, and his forehead was sweating.

Sun Quan has been controlling the Jiangdong gentry for many years, and he knows how powerful the gentry is. If he really wears this crown of crime, he is afraid that he will ruin the Sun family forever.

Hearing Sun Quan's words, Zhang Zhao echoed: "There has been strife among big clans since ancient times, but such thunderous tactics are not common. I didn't think it was done by outsiders. If Liu Bei and Guan Yu really sent people to do it, it's hard to explain why they didn't directly Assassinate Cao Pi, I guess it must be done by someone inside the Wei Kingdom..."

"Ziyu, tell me everything you know," Sun Quan ordered.

Zhuge Jin nodded and replied: "According to the information received recently, all members of the Sima family in Xudu and Yecheng were assassinated by assassins on the same day, and they hunted down the murderer not long ago. A total of more than 200 people were killed. ..."

"There's no evidence to prove it? Wouldn't it be better to leave a few alive for interrogation? Cao Pi's methods are no worse than Cao Cao's." Sun Quan raised his blue eyes.

"It's said to be a dead man... There is no way to interrogate..." Zhuge Jin added.

Sun Quan snorted coldly: "Scholar, do you believe it? Any news?"

"There is also the attitude of Wei Guo. No one seems to care about Yu Jin's life and death. I heard that he is not very popular in Wei Guo..." Zhuge Jin lowered her head.

"I have been promoted to General Zuo due to poor popularity, and I feel that my status is higher than that of Zhang Liao..." Xu Sheng stopped abruptly in the middle of his speech, thinking how I had touched a taboo again.

Sun Quan rested his chin and fell into deep thought. He knew something about Yu Jin's situation. This person didn't get along well with Buqu and his colleagues, so no one spoke up for him. However, Cao Cao's favorite was enough to show that he was a lone minister.

It is precisely for this reason that Sun Quan dared to ask Cao Cao for a billion. Now that Cao Cao is dead, Yu Jin has no real buyers, and it is not easy to sell at a lower price. Why not be a human being to resolve the danger?

Thinking of these deep-seated reasons, Sun Quan raised his head and proposed to everyone: "Last year we formed an alliance with Cao Cao, and Cao Pi lived in peace with Jiangdong when he came to the throne. I think there must be a misunderstanding. I have to go to Cao Ying to explain it. Maybe it can be solved. Turning hostility into treasure..."

"My lord's words are very true..." After Zhang Zhaogong finished his compliment, he looked around, wanting to see who was more suitable, and finally his eyes fell on the face of the newcomer Zhang Wen.