"As for the food and grass, why don't you let me transport it?"
Sun Quan's words immediately made the alliance leader Yuan Shao feel very unhappy. Yuan Shao subconsciously thought that Sun Quan did not trust them.
Yes, in fact, Sun Quan really did not believe this group of people. I remember that in history, Sun Jian suffered a defeat on the front line, or did not win the victory he deserved, because Yuan Shu in the rear did not provide food. Because of this, Sun Jian came back angrily and scolded Yuan Shu in person. After scolding Yuan Shu, he woke up and got the food and grass again.
Of course, it is true that Sun Jian got the food and grass again, but it is unknown whether Yuan Shu was awakened by the scolding, or whether Yuan Shu resented Sun Jian because of this. Since Sun Quan knew this history, he had no reason to let it happen again. Putting aside interpersonal relationships, Sun Quan wanted to prevent this from happening from the beginning. Sun Quan believed that as long as supplies such as food and grass could be guaranteed, his father would at least not lose on the front line!
This is why, just now, Sun Jian did not take Sun Quan with him again. Sun Quan was not angry, because Sun Quan knew that he had more important things to do. In comparison, it seems meaningless to follow him to the front line under such circumstances.
In the early stages of the Eighteenth Route Princes Alliance's rebellion against Dong, and before Dong Zhuo withdrew from Luoyang, the princes still looked to Sun Jian to attack the enemy. I believe that if Sun Jian hadn't attacked too hard and fought too smoothly, almost beating Dong Zhuo away with his own strength, Yuan Shu would not have temporarily delayed the delivery of food to Sun Jian.
To put it simply, the princes wanted to restrict Sun Jian, but they couldn't do it too obviously. Sun Quan did not have to transport the grain himself, he only had to watch from the side. These princes, who were influenced by Confucianism and were hindered by rules and morals, did not dare to go too far. In addition, this war has just begun, and no one knows that Sun Jian will fight so smoothly. It can be said that as long as this round of food and grass is shipped out, the princes will not be able to find any good opportunities even if they want to be in trouble afterwards!
Sure enough, at this time, except for a delicate and sensitive person like Yuan Shao, most of the other princes did not take Sun Quan's words seriously. They felt that no matter how smart Sun Quan was, he was just a child in the final analysis. Children have a habit of chasing after their parents. For example, when the parents go to work, even if the children are crying and making trouble, they have to go with them. Apart from anything else, when Sun Quan secretly followed Yuan Shu from Luyang to this jujube tree, wasn't it just a standard act of "chasing the parents"?
It’s not surprising at all that the same person, at the same time, did similar things!
No, our "intimate" elder, Sun Quan's prospective father-in-law Yuan Shu, immediately thought he understood Sun Quan's thoughts and spoke,
"Zhong Mou, we know that you don't want to be separated from your family, but this front line is no different than other places. It is too dangerous for you to follow. I believe that is why your father is unwilling to take you with him. After all, no one wants to show up at any time. On the unexpected battlefield, I have to be distracted to protect you. So, even I won’t allow you to be willful this time."
"Moreover, transporting food is a top priority, and it's not something you, an inexperienced kid, can take on. If something unexpected happens, can you afford it? Even if you lose the battle on the front line, don't you want your father to do it because of that? Are you in danger because of your reasons?" Yuan Shao added, which was so reasonable that ordinary children would probably be frightened by Yuan Shao's words.
Unfortunately, Sun Quan didn't do this at all. Even though Sun Quan didn't have any experience in transporting grain, he thought he had the magic skill of "Let me think twice" and was much more reliable than most people present. Moreover, Dong Zhuo's army was really defeated this time, so how could they have any energy to intercept the grain? This food transportation is absolutely safe.
To be honest, if it weren't for Yuan Shao's feelings, Sun Quan would have really wanted to reply on the spot: If anything happens to me, I will be responsible for it myself! But if your people transport food and something happens, can you take the responsibility? !
Seeing that Yuan Shao seemed unwilling to compromise, Sun Quan had no choice but to use the Make Me Think Again skill temporarily to simulate what might happen next. If it succeeds, this skill will definitely be very cost-effective.
One second later,
Sun Quan's eyes moved. This time he thought twice about the illusion simulation, the process was stumbling, and the result was quite bad, and even broke up on bad terms. But in the end, a strange combination of circumstances allowed Sun Quan to find a glimmer of inspiration.
then,
Sun Quan was ostensibly persuaded by Yuan Shao and no longer insisted on transporting grain. After the meeting was over and the various princes returned to their camps to reorganize their armies, Sun Quan secretly took action.
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In a certain Allied camp, the flag with the word "Cao" hung high.
As soon as Cao Cao returned to the camp, someone came to report,
"My lord, Sun Quan, Sun Jian's son, is here."
Cao Cao frowned, probably guessing Sun Quan's intention. Sun Quan must have just violated the law and pretended to compromise with Yuan Shao, but what Cao Cao didn't understand was why Sun Quan would ask him for help in private? Apart from Sun Quan's visit a few days ago, are they familiar with each other? Or is it that in Sun Quan's eyes, Cao Cao is the type of good old man who is willing to help others?
Originally, Cao Cao did not plan to meet Sun Quan because he did not want to help Sun Quan. Helping Sun Quan means slapping Yuan Shao in the face. Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are still in the honeymoon period. Cao Cao relies on Yuan Shao in many places. There is really no need to turn against Yuan Shao for Sun Quan. Of course, the more important reason is that Cao Cao, like other princes, believed that Sun Quan's move was willful and meaningless. You, a little brat, went to the front line. What else could you do if you weren't causing trouble? At that time, not only offending Yuan Shao, but also probably offending Sun Jian. Would Cao Cao do such a stupid thing?
But Cao Cao was very curious, and he really wanted to know why Sun Quan came to him. Judging from the time, Sun Quan should have come to him immediately, with a clear purpose. After thinking about it, Cao Cao decided to meet Sun Quan and hear what Sun Quan wanted to say. As for whether he would agree or not, we would leave it to him.
Soon, Sun Quan had a historic meeting with Cao Cao.
When Sun Quan met Cao Cao, he got straight to the point and didn't beat around the bush.
"Uncle Cao, I ask you to lead troops and bring enough food and grass to support my father while leader Yuan Shao sends food and grass."
"oh?"
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes, and for the first time he carefully observed the genius in front of him. It turns out that Sun Quan didn't want to follow him to the front line. Did he not trust Yuan Shao to transport grain?
"Do you have any objections to the arrangements made by leader Yuan Shao?" Cao Cao asked, "I remember Yuan Shao arranged to transport grain, but is your future father-in-law Yuan Shu?"
"Uncle Cao, what are you saying? I'm just too worried about my father. You also know that something like that just happened not long ago. So, no matter who is transporting the grain, I feel uneasy. Isn't this just Do you think it would be better to have a two-pronged approach?" Sun Quan replied.
Good guy! These words made Cao Cao unable to grasp anything at all, and made Cao Cao think highly of Sun Quan even more.
"Then why did you find me?" Cao Cao asked again.
"When I look at the eighteen princes, there are many heroes, but I don't know how many are really willing to fight Dong Zhuo to the death. Only Uncle Cao, like my father, will never do it without overthrowing Dong Zhuo. Give up!" Sun Quan said.
"Hahaha! What a good guy! You have a unique vision!" Cao Cao suddenly laughed.
Sun Jian was the first to oppose Dong Zhuo, and he had long had a grudge with Dong Zhuo. As for Cao Cao, he even assassinated Dong Zhuo himself. It can be said that as long as Dong Zhuo is on stage, the two of them will never feel at ease. The two of them are definitely the most dedicated in the entire anti-Dong alliance.
At such a young age, Sun Quan was able to circumvent appearances and see through the essence. It was not easy at all. Cao Cao believed that there was definitely no brain trust behind this that authorized Sun Quan to do this. Sun Jian left in such a hurry before that he didn't even have time to bring food and grass, let alone think so much. In addition, it was Sun Quan who reminded Sun Jian to pursue Lu Bu. . . . . . Horrible, terrible!
Fortunately, Cao Cao didn't have any ambitions at this time. He just envied Sun Jian for giving birth to a good son. Otherwise, Cao Cao would probably be thinking about how to get rid of Sun Quan.
"Boss Sun, I, Cao Cao, never mince words when I speak. I don't know why you can't trust Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, but I am willing to do you this favor! But, you have to do me a favor first."
Cao Cao made a decision on the spot and acted very decisively, no less than Sun Jian.
"Oh?" Sun Quan frowned. He was reluctant to use his last skill today. Sun Quan thought he could persuade Cao Cao, so Cao Cao's words still surprised Sun Quan.
"I don't know what my nephew can do, but Uncle Cao said it doesn't matter."
"I have admired heroes since I was a child, especially Sun Wu, the sage of military strategists, so I have always wanted to pay tribute to his masterpiece "The Art of War"." Cao Cao looked at Sun Quan and said.
Sun Quan narrowed his eyes, good guy, Cao Cao really dares to say that!
In this era, just like martial arts secrets, "The Art of War" is naturally a family secret of the Sun family. Although there seem to be many legends about Sun Tzu's Art of War out there, they all lack the essence. In other words, they are not the real "Sun Tzu's Art of War"! Only those directly from the Sun family, passed down from generation to generation, are the true essence of Sun Tzu's art of war!
Otherwise, why would the Sun family have been the top military strategist for so many years? This is by no means as simple as family education. You must know that there are far more military strategists in any era than the Sun family.
Now, Cao Cao asking Sun Quan for "Sun Tzu's Art of War" is the same as asking Zuo Ci for "Eight Gate Dunjia". This is no longer an ordinary lion's talk.
In fact, Sun Tzu's Art of War is just like martial arts secrets. Not to mention peaceful times, even today, many big families may not value it. They were born to join politics, and their values fundamentally exclude the menial work of leading troops to fight. But Sun Quan knew very well that Cao Cao was different from those people. Once Cao Cao obtained Sun Tzu's Art of War, it would definitely be regarded as raising a tiger.
"My dear nephew, I understand your difficulties. But I, Cao Cao, dare to swear that after reading "The Art of War", I will never mention it to anyone, let alone my children. If I violate my oath, I, Cao Cao, will be thundered. If you chop him, you won't die a good death!" Cao Cao raised his finger on the spot and solemnly promised. The ancients were quite serious about their oaths.
