Three Kingdoms: Starting from zero, a wealthy party

Chapter 248

Chapter 248

Hearing the change in Sun Ce's tone, Sun Qian hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Please calm down, Duke Ming. What I said didn't mean to slander the Jiangdong generals. It's just that there are many rivers in the Jiangdong area, and the soldiers also take boats to compete with each other every day." More, less time riding."

"Jiangdong generals are also strong fighters who fought on the water. They have rich experience in surface combat. Cao Cao is mostly from the northern army, and he prefers to fight immediately. I am worried that Minggong's soldiers will be defeated. That's why I said what I said just now. Forgiveness."

Sun Gan's words were reasonable, Sun Ce thought carefully, and he really meant that, so he didn't continue to refute him.

After Cao Cao pacified the north, his primary goal was Jingzhou. Since the loss of Wancheng, the disadvantages of the Jiangdong sergeants have been revealed. Cao Jun was no match for foot and horse warfare, and Cao Ren pulled out three cities in a row. do not know what to do.

Fortunately, now Liu Bei has sent warmth. If Liu Bei's soldiers and horses are allowed to fight against Cao Cao's soldiers and horses, it would be wonderful for him to reap the benefits of being a fisherman!

Sun Ce continued to ask: "Since we are going to attack Yangzhou, then I have to ask how to attack it? And how should we distribute it after it is captured?"

Sun Qian replied with a smile: "My lord specially asked me to tell him the words before I left, that my lord doesn't want any of Yangzhou's territory, and all the land that has been laid will be given to Minggong."

Sun Ce got up immediately after hearing this. He was very surprised. The Yangzhou area is said to be big or small, but it has the natural barrier of the Yangtze River, which is a natural barrier. It can be attacked or defended. , Could it be that there is some evil intention secretly hidden?

But then he shook his head again, how many soldiers and horses Liu Bei can have now, how can he compare with me Jiang Dong, even if he has some bad ideas in his heart, I am not afraid!

Just as Sun Ce was about to agree, Zhou Yu got up straight away, bent over and faced Sun Ce, showing that he had something to say.

Zhou Yu looked at Sun Ce, Sun Ce looked at Sun Gan, and Sun Gan glanced sideways at Zhou Yu, and the scene instantly became awkward.

Sun Ce didn't expect Gong Jin to stand up and speak. He wanted to discuss with Gong Jin and Zijing after sending the envoy away, but he didn't expect Gong Jin to be so anxious. It seemed that he was definitely unwilling to help Liu Bei.

He said to Sun Qian: "Sun Canjun, please go down and rest for a while, and I will serve you wine to wash away the dust later and give you an answer. What do you think?"

"Thank you Minggong, I will take my leave."

After Sun Qian left, Zhou Yu said directly: "My lord, although I proposed the idea of ​​forming an alliance with Liu Bei at the beginning, the situation is different now. Liu Bei's actions have completely deviated from our original intention, not to mention that he has few soldiers. , There is no city for him to stand on, and the disasters of being chased and killed by Cao Cao have not been resolved, but now it has intensified, and he chose to pull his teeth out of the tiger's mouth and took down Xuchang City."

"According to the analysis of the current situation, he must have come to the lord for help when he was desperate. My lord, we must not be used by him."

Zhou Yu's words made sense. Sun Ce looked at Lu Su and said, "Zijing, what do you think?"

Lu Su cupped his hands and said: "My lord, I think what Gong Jin said is wrong. Liu Bei and I Jiangdong are now grasshoppers on the same rope. If one dies, we will all die. I believe the lord is very clear about the reason why our lips are dead and our teeth are cold. Help Liu Bei."

"Although Liu Bei has already captured Xuchang City, I believe that it was a dangerous move he had to take when he was cornered by Cao Cao. Although he will definitely be counterattacked by Cao Cao's army afterwards, Liu Bei definitely has Next steps."

"The envoy mentioned Yangzhou just now, but I can be sure that Yangzhou is just a cover. Liu Bei's real goal is Jingzhou."

Sun Ce was full of doubts. He didn't understand why Lu Su said that, so he quickly asked, "Zijing, what do you mean by that, tell me quickly."

"Think about it, my lord. When Cao Cao was captured, he sent General Le Jin to garrison the border of Yangzhou. Le Jin and Gan Ning fought again and again. After a few rounds, both sides suffered some casualties, but the impact was not great. Why?"

"Because Cao Cao didn't want us to interfere in the war in the north, that's why he asked his generals to harass the border frequently. But now there is a change, a change that no one thought of."

"You mean, Liu Bei's actions are a variable for Cao Cao?"

"That's right, Liu Bei won Xuchang City. On the surface, he will be attacked by Cao Cao, but will Cao Cao really choose to go south? Think about it, my lord. Don't all the generals who win the battle should seize the opportunity and go all out. Absolutely will not choose to withdraw the troops, no, Cao Cao is a master of the art of war, he understands this truth better than anyone else, so he will not choose to withdraw the troops."

"Looking at it this way, Liu Bei won't encounter any danger in a short period of time. On the contrary, he can use this time to slowly expand his armaments and enrich his strength, but Cao Cao feels very uncomfortable."

"Liu Bei occupied Xuchang City impartially. Except that he couldn't extend his hand to the north, he can go anywhere else. The best direction is the south, because there is Jiangdong in the south and his allies. It is safest to expand to the south."

"From this point of view, there are two roads in front of it, one is Yangzhou and the other is Jingzhou. I was not sure which road Liu Bei would take, but his envoy told me the answer just now. , Liu Bei's next target is Jingzhou, and that's what he meant by giving up all of Yangzhou City to the Lord."

Sun Ce got up, picked up the tea bowl, and said loudly to Lu Su: "Your son is here, I am Jiangdong Wuyou, I respect you!" After saying that, he finished his cup of tea on the spot.

After drinking, he asked: "It seems that Liu Bei wanted to take Jingzhou City, but chose to give Yangzhou City to me. This is not a good multiple choice question. Liu Bei has already made a choice, so what should I choose?" Woolen cloth?"

"My lord, you don't need to worry." Lu Su said slowly: "I think this question is very simple. Since Liu Bei chose Jingzhou, my lord will choose another one."

"Zijing, how do you say this?"

"My lord, there's no need to complicate matters. In fact, it's very, very simple. Did Cao Ren take the opportunity to seize my territory in Jingzhou? That's Liu Bei's real goal. In Liu Bei's mind, he will definitely think so. As long as he occupies Nanjun City, he will surely Form a united front with me, Jiangdong, once Liu Bei is defeated, it will be Jiangdong's turn next."

"His idea is indeed correct, because if Cao Cao's army wants to enter Jiangdong, it will definitely follow the Yangtze River, take a boat by water, and let the army go down the river."

"Jingzhou is the gateway of the Yangtze River. The main road of the Yangtze River is located in Jingzhou, so Jingzhou must be the first stop for him going south. No matter what, Jingzhou cannot be given to Cao Cao."

(End of this chapter)