Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

Jiang Gan frowned, stood up and said angrily: "In the past when we were not successful in Lujiang, we could still have a drink and talk together. I don't want to say goodbye after years. Gongjin has looked down on old friends because of his high position and authority. He wanted to reminisce about the old days with the king, but he did nothing to deceive him. Suo Cheng was misunderstood as a lobbyist, and Jiang Gan is about to leave..."

Seeing this, Zhou Yu quickly grabbed Jiang Gan, smiled and apologized: "Zi Yi is still ruthless, Yu just made fun of him, and now it's cold in winter, so it's time to cook wine for guests."

Jiang Gan took the opportunity to sit down, and the two drank to recall the past in Lujiang, as if they had pulled back time more than ten years ago.

"Gongjin, although Qian is not a lobbyist, but Guanjun is in a dilemma, and he really can't complain." Jiang Gan said under the guise of drunkenness.

"Oh? I'm in a dilemma? Ziyi, it's okay to talk." Zhou Yu wanted to hear what he had to say.

Jiang Gan shook his head, "Since ancient times, you have supported soldiers and respected the king, and you have been jealous. Gong Jin used to serve as the king and supported Sun Zhongmou with Zhang Zibu. Although you are sincere, you will inevitably provoke criticism from the Jiangdong officials. He thinks that Gongjin is inviting power with his army, but it seems that Sun Bofu only entrusted Zhang Zibu alone..."

Sun Ce's ambition coincided with Zhou Yu's, but the hero's death was really sudden. When Zhou Yu heard the news of the death of the other god, he immediately led his troops to King Qin, because countless historical events told him that at this time, only the hand Only when there is an army can it be relied on.

In terms of personality, Sun Yi is similar to Sun Ce, but Sun Ce finally chose Sun Quan. This is something Zhang Zhao can't understand, and it's also something Zhou Yu can't understand.

Zhou Yu believed in Sun Ce's vision. After Sun Quan came to the throne, he assisted Sun Quan wholeheartedly. Internally, he suppressed the veterans of Sun Jian's era, and externally, he attacked Jiangxia Huangzu and put down the rebellion in Danyang Shanyue for Sun Quan.

Even though Zhou Yu was so loyal, he only felt awe of Sun Quan, not the appreciation that Sun Ce had for himself.

If Jiang Gan hadn't mentioned it suddenly today, Zhou Yu had always believed that the Jiangdong nobles were influencing Sun Quan.

The authorities are confused by the onlookers, and Jiang Gan's words are like seeing the sun behind the clouds. Maybe Sun Quan's attitude towards him is really sincere?

"Ziyi's words are sensational. My lord, Sun Zhongmou, is a hero. How can he be treated like an idler?" Zhou Yu snorted coldly.

Jiang Gan bitterly said: "It's not an exaggeration. Before the Chibi War, Gongjin often fought in Jiangdong. After the Chibi War, Gongjin has become famous all over the world. He is a great talent who has the ability to compete for the world. Don't you hear about his achievements?"

"Zhongmou treats me like an elder brother, Ziyi wants to drive a wedge between my ruler and his subjects?" Zhou Yu was slightly annoyed.

"Hahaha, treating him like an elder brother? Is it better than Prime Minister Cao treating Xiahou Yuanrang and Liu Xuande treating Guan Yun? Even his own brother Sun Shubi also died in an untimely death. Why should I divorce him?" Jiang Gan sneered.

"Uncle Bi died in the rebellion, how can it be blamed on my lord? If you say such harsh words again, don't blame me for not remembering the old friendship." Zhou Yu drew out his sword directly.

Jiang Gan frowned slightly when he saw the cold light of the sword, but he still said loudly: "Hmph, if it's really brothers and sisters, why would Sun Shubi go to recruit Gui Lan and Dai Yuan recommended by Sheng Xiaozhang after Sun Zhong murdered Sheng Xiaozhang? How could Sun Shubi be assassinated for such a dangerous move?"

"Ah..." Zhou Yu was at a loss for words for a moment.

After Sheng Xian, the prefect of Wu County, was killed, Gui Lan and Dai Yuan fled to the mountains. Later, Sun Yi, the prefect of Danyang, recruited Gui Lan as the governor and Dai Yuan as the governor of the county.

Gui Lan and Dai Yuan bribed Sun Yi's confidant, Bian Hong, and took advantage of his unpreparedness to kill Sun Yi. This matter has always been a taboo topic in Jiangdong.

"Gong Jin, if you don't plan for yourself, Baobuqi is the second Sun Yi..." Jiang Gan threw a bombshell.

Chapter 158 Zhou Yu's Conspiracy

Zhou Yu didn't speak for a long time. Instead of blaming Jiang Gan, he sheathed the sharp sword in his hand.

"Your Majesty's reward and loyalty to the King, my lord hasn't doubted me yet, so how can I doubt my lord? Most of Ziyi's words are rumors, and you only learned such intrigues in Xudu? Cao bandits can't fight us with swords and guns, now send them A tongue?" Zhou Yu sneered.

Jiang Gan didn't expect Zhou Yu to be so stubborn, so he shook his head and sighed: "Gongjin's water battle is indeed unparalleled in the world, but can Jiangdong's warship go from Nanyang to the Central Plains? To be honest, Prime Minister Cao is about to go south for revenge. How can this little Xinye Can you stand it?"

"Hahaha, I'm still afraid that he won't come. Although Jiangdong's warships can't attack the Central Plains from Nanyang, as long as my lord captures Hefei, he can go north along the Huaisi River and enter the Central Plains. Even if I lose this Xinye No matter what, let alone Liu Xuande's allies in Jingzhou." Zhou Yu laughed wildly.

Jiang Gan didn't have such a strategic vision at all, and it really made sense to hear what Zhou Yu said, so he swallowed his saliva and didn't talk about surrendering.

Zhou Yu stayed with Jiang Gan for one night, and returned to Xudu in a desperate manner the next day.

After Jiang Gan returned to Xudu, he said that Yu Yu was so elegant that words could not separate him.

Cao Cao didn't have much hope for Jiang Gan. After encouraging him, he continued to prepare for the Southern Expedition. He ordered Xun Yu and Xiahou Dun to prepare food and grass.

Although Zhou Yu said this, it was as if a seed had been thrown on his body, and it had slowly started to germinate in his heart, and he was restless for several days.

Seeing this, Lu Su asked, "Governor, what troubles do you have?"

Zhou Yu shook his head, "I heard that Cao Cao withdrew his troops in Hefei. He won't just sit back and watch Xiangfan be cut off from his food supply. He may attack Xinye next year to save Cao Ren. I'm worried about the war next year..."

"After Cao Cao's defeat at Chibi, the strength of his army has been greatly reduced. If he really dares to attack Xinye, the Lord will have a chance of winning if he attacks Hefei. As long as we withstand the pressure, the Lord may achieve great success." Lu Su was not worried but happy.

"You and I can see this matter clearly. There are so many advisers under Cao Cao's tent, so we can certainly see it clearly. I always feel a little passive, not as refreshing as Chibi." Zhou Yu said lightly.

"The governor can send more spies. If Cao Cao increases his troops in Hefei, we will continue to attack Xiangyang. If Cao Cao wants to go south to Xinye, let the lord attack Hefei. There is always one side that will win in a two-front battle." Lu Su analyzed.

"If the lord can't beat Hefei, and we can't defend Xinye, what should we do?" Zhou Yu put forward a hypothesis.

"Impossible? Cao Cao's troops were insufficient after the Chibi War, and it was impossible to divide the troops into two groups." Lu Su looked disbelieving.

"It's a hypothesis, what does Zijing think?" Zhou Yu asked.

Lu Su thought for a while, and then said leisurely: "In this way, we can only give up the Jingzhou battlefield to Liu Xuande, and then return to Jiangdong to focus on the Hefei battlefield..."

Zhou Yu raised his head and sighed: "Then we can only guard Jiangdong, and Zijing's strategy on the couch is useless..."

Lu Su smiled wryly and said: "Liu Xuande is now occupying Jingzhou, the strategy on the couch is useless..."

"Liu Xuande is ashamed of Jiangdong for taking Jingzhou. While his current strength is still small, how about we take advantage of Jiangling to take Yizhou with soldiers from Xinye?" Zhou Yu said whimsically.

Lu Su opened his eyes wide, and asked in disbelief: "Yizhou is blocked by Jingzhou in the middle, even if the governor takes Yizhou, it seems that it will not benefit Jiangdong..."

Zhou Yu said with a mysterious smile: "Hahaha, I really want to take Yizhou. When Cao Cao goes south to rescue Cao Ren, you can go to Jiangling to ask Liu Bei for help. When Jingzhou's soldiers go north to fight Cao Cao, I will pretend to be defeated and go to Jiangling. To take Yizhou, Liu Bei will definitely go out of the city to work in the army, we control him to seize Jiangling, and then occupy the entire Jingzhou, this is a false plan to attack Guo..."

"This... Although Cao Cao was defeated in Chibi, he is still strong and we are weak at this time. If the alliance between Sun and Liu is destroyed, wouldn't I, Jiangdong, face Cao thief alone?" Lu Su was shocked and speechless.

"After taking Jingzhou and then taking Yizhou, Zijing has already divided the world. At that time, do you still have to be afraid of Cao Cao?" Zhou Yu said, patting him on the shoulder.

Lu Su shook his head and said in a low voice, "I always feel a little unkind..."

"Zi is a sincere and honest man, and those who achieve great things don't care about small things. At that time, Cao Cao's main force was dragged in Jingzhou, and the lord went north to capture Hefei. The world will soon be stable. At that time, it will not be too late to talk about benevolence and righteousness." Zhou Yu said disdainfully. .

"Okay then, this is a big matter, I should report to the Lord for discussion." Lu Su said.

Zhou Yu: "Naturally, Zijing knows what happened in Wu County a few days ago? Lu Ziheng and Zhuge Ziyu were targeted by the scholars of Wu Hui. They never regarded us Jiangbei people as their own..."

"I'm used to it..." Lu Su smiled wryly.

"So we have to lay down the old land of Huaisi, or find a safe place for Jiangbei soldiers..." Zhou Yu sighed.

Lu Su looked at Zhou Yu in awe. He finally understood why the governor was so eager. The fundamental reason was that the current situation in Jiangdong was not in harmony, which had intensified since the Battle of Chibi.

"Taking advantage of the winter rest, I want to go back to Jiangdong to meet the lord, and I will tell you about the governor's plan, so that the two fronts can cooperate to fight together." Lu Su suggested.

Zhou Yu nodded and said, "Alright, I'll write a letter and ask Zijing to bring it to the lord."

Lu Su nodded and exited the hall, and then went to pack his bags for returning home.

In winter, Jiangdong is also cold and windy. The officials and officials of Wu County did not stay warm at home, but were busy moving to Moling.

From the beginning of December, there was an endless stream of boats traveling between Wujun and Moling. Sun Quan renamed Moling as Jianye, and moved out of the right and wrong nest in Wujun.

Since living in Jianye, Sun Quan felt that he was one step closer to the Central Plains.

Lu Su sailed to Chai Sang to deliver Zhou Yu's family letter first, and then he found out that Sun Quan had moved to the government office. After bidding farewell to Xiao Qiao, he went down the river to Jianye.

Sun Quan was in a happy mood during this time, because most of the rich families in Wujun and Kuaiji stayed where they were, and only a small number of people followed to Jianye. It feels wonderful to be able to control the political power freely. Now only there is military power outer.

By appointing a new general, He Qi, and personally leading troops to attack Hefei, Sun Quan slowly took back the military power that originally belonged to him.

Lu Su came to Jianye to meet Sun Quan, and once again told the situation in the world that he had talked about with Zhou Yu. After hearing this, Sun Quan actually felt disdainful.

Hit Hefei and enter the Central Plains.

Sun Quan wanted to achieve greater achievements than his father and brother.

But when Sun Quan read Zhou Yu's letter, he fell silent, because in the letter, the governor "asked him for instructions" to steal Jingzhou and Yizhou.

Zhou Yu now holds the Jiangdong military power in his hands, so there is no difference between this kind of request and notification.

"My lord, do you think the governor's plan is feasible?" Lu Su asked.

Sun Quan was very good at concealing his likes and dislikes. He replied with a smile: "Gongjin's plan is very good, but please stick to Xinye for a little longer so that he can cooperate with me in capturing Hefei."

Lu Su nodded, "That's what I mean too, but the governor intends to use Liu Xuande to resist Cao Cao, so he can take the opportunity to steal Jingzhou, and I will convey the meaning of the lord after I go back."

"No, it's all according to the commander-in-chief's wishes. Whether it's stealing Jingzhou or taking Yizhou, it's for me to expand the territory of Jiangdong. Naturally, I will fully support it." Sun Quan quickly added.

Chapter 159

Just as Lu Su walked out of the hall, Sun Quan, who was originally smiling, changed his face suddenly.

Zhou Yu often said that he and Sun Ce were as close as brothers, and they took Qiao and Qiao as concubines respectively. It turned out that he really wanted to learn from Sun Ce.

Sun Quan looked at the empty hall and said to himself: I want to imitate my elder brother Sun Bofu, but I am not Yuan Gonglu either.

At this time, the weather is cold, and the maidservant brought a cup of nourishing hot soup, and the smell of mutton can be smelled when the lid is opened. It is a wonderful thing to have a sip of mutton soup at this moment.

Sun Quanduan felt the wall of the cup was hot in the palm of his hand, and threw it on the ground without thinking. The pottery cup containing the soup was smashed to pieces, and the mutton and soup inside were scattered all over the floor.

The servant girl was so frightened that Huarong turned pale. She knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, although she was sure that she handed it to Sun Quan.

Sun Quan glanced at the fragments on the ground and comforted the maid: "It has nothing to do with you, just clean it up. I don't use this thing well, so I dropped it and replaced it with a new one..."

"Thank you, my lord..." The maid bowed and kowtowed.

Sun Quan walked out of the hall with a flick of his sleeves, summoned his confidant and family general Zhou Shan, and said: "The new year is approaching, my little sister is just getting married in another place, and she may miss her hometown. Go and choose some Jiangnan specialties and send them to Jingzhou, and send them to Jingzhou with my family letter." take away."

"Wei." Zhou Shan clasped his fists in response to the errand.

In February of the 15th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao wanted to march south to Jingzhou to rescue Cao Ren.

At this time, there are [-] soldiers available around Xudu, and there are nearly [-] soldiers in Hexiangfan Cao Ren and Nanyang Wenpin. If Sun Quan does not support Xinye, they can take back Xinye and open up the grain road to Xiangfan.

Cao Cao's advisers knew that if Sun Quan didn't come to support Zhou Yu, he would attack Hefei. Zhang Liao's troops in Hefei were less than [-]. If he entangled in Xinye for too long, Hefei would be lost.

Just when Cao Cao was hesitating, the mastermind Xun You remonstrated: "Sun Quan is suspicious by nature. He was defeated by Jiang Zitong with a letter last time. My lord can repeat the same trick. As long as there is a delay of two months, Xinye has been taken by me."

"Will Sun Quan be fooled?" Cao Cao was also suspicious, he did not believe that Sun Quan could be tricked twice.

Xun You smiled slightly, "The soldiers are cunning. General Zhang can make an offensive in the Hefei area, and my lord will lead the troops from Qiao to Runan. When Sun Quan hesitates, Xinye has already been removed."

"My lord, please pay attention to Liu Bei's help. After he wins Jingzhou, he can gather [-] to [-] soldiers..." Cheng Yu reminded.

Xun You added: "Liu Bei first set Jingzhou, so he would not dare to do his best to support Zhou Yu, and their Sun-Liu alliance is not as strong as imagined. I expect that there will not be too many reinforcements."

After deciding on a strategy, Cao Cao set off from Xudu with [-] troops on his own, and marched southeast with great fanfare. Zhang Liao was also actively preparing for battle in the Hefei area.

Although Cao Cao's troops were small, his momentum was even greater than that of Chibi.

When the news spread to Xinye, Lu Su said to Zhou Yu: "Governor, Cao Cao threatened to avenge the siege of Hefei, and his main force is marching to Huainan. We will continue to attack Xiangyang City, and we must reduce the pressure on the Eastern Front."

Zhou Yu shook his head and sneered: "Thief Cao is trying to deceive the sky and cross the sea. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers have not been able to defeat our Jiangdong navy. Now only tens of thousands of soldiers dare to leave Hefei to cross the Yangtze River? It is nothing more than a bluff. His real goal is in Xinye. How can you hide this small plan from me?"

Lu Su was shocked when he heard this, "Since the governor has seen through Cao's plan, we should take precautions as soon as possible."

"Zijing can go to Jiangling to see Liu Bei as soon as possible, and ask him to send troops to rescue him because of the friendship of the alliance. I think Kong Ming can also see Cao's thief's intentions." Zhou Yu ordered.

"only."

After Lu Su was ordered to go to Jiangxia by water, all the elite naval forces in Jingzhou were in Guan Yu's hands, and the mobility of the navy was much faster than that of the cavalry.

Compared with the high-spirited Zhou Yu, Guan Yu had a better impression of Lu Su. He said that all the soldiers and horses in Jingzhou should obey Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang's mobilization. As long as Lu Su persuaded Jiangling to send troops, Guan Yu immediately sent troops north.

Lu Su went upstream to Jiangling, and Liu Bei hosted a banquet for Zhuge Liang and Sun Shangxiang.

Because the military situation was urgent, Lu Su didn't have the mood to have a banquet at all. He picked up the wine glass and drank it alone, and then said anxiously: "Mr. Please send reinforcements quickly."

Zhuge Liang laughed: "Zijing got drunk just after drinking a cup? My lord and I got the news that Cao Cao sent troops to Huainan. My lord has sent General Shuguan to prepare the navy and go east at any time to support Sun Zhongmou. Why did you say that? Newfield?"

"Hey...Cao Cao's hundreds of thousands of soldiers were defeated in Chibi Wulin. How could tens of thousands of soldiers attack Jiangdong this time? This must be Cao Cao's suspicious strategy. The governor concluded that he must come to Jingzhou." Lu Su patiently explain.

"The art of war is false and true. Cao Mengde is good at using troops. He can't think of what we can think of? Sun Zhongmou is also like your idea and neglects to guard against it. After the Cao thief sneaks across the Yangtze River, it will be too late to regret..." Zhuge Liang was heartbroken.

Lu Su slapped his forehead fiercely, Zhuge Liang's analysis made sense, that thief Cao had always been extremely cunning, thinking of this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Zijing, are you hot?" Liu Bei pointed to the beads of sweat on his forehead.

Lu Su swept it with his sleeve, and hurriedly asked: "Mr. Kong Ming, what should we do now?"

"Zijing also returned to Jiangdong as soon as possible, and asked Sun Zhongmou to strengthen his guard on the Yangtze River. I heard that you have moved the government to Moling, and the Cao thief can cross the Yangtze River..." Zhuge Liang didn't finish speaking.

Lu Su swallowed his saliva. With Cao's fighting style, he would have been slaughtered when he broke through the city.

"Okay, I'll go back to Jiangdong right now, the governor's side..." Lu Su still didn't forget his mission.

"Don't worry, Zijing. If Cao Cao really transfers to Nanyang, I will send Yunchang and Yide Shuilu to help. Zhou Lang still has [-] to [-] soldiers in Xinye, and it is not so easy to lose." Liu Bei nodded.

"Gongjin is quite capable of using troops, so Zijing can go home with peace of mind." Zhuge Liang also comforted him.

Lu Su stood up and said, "Okay, then I'll leave immediately."

"Zi Jing came from a long way, don't care about this moment, why don't we go after the banquet?" Liu Bei got up to persuade him to stay.

"No envoy, it's not too late to drink after the war is over. Mr. and Miss Kong Ming, Su will leave first." Lu Su hurriedly left after speaking.

Liu Bei stared at Lu Su's back in a daze, Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you need to make preparations early. There is a great possibility that Cao Cao will come to Jingzhou."