"Go back to Jiangdong? What's the use of going back to Jiangdong now that the matter has come to this?" Sun Quan shook his head. He didn't know if it was due to the Taoist heart in his body. The aura that was extremely irritable one moment had disappeared without a trace the next moment.
"If you don't return to Jiangdong to take charge of the situation, Jiangdong will only become more and more chaotic. Is this what you want to see?!" Wu Jing said with wide eyes. He had been waiting here for how many days for Sun Quan to come out, and Sun Quan came out. Just tell him this?
"There won't be much chaos anymore." Sun Quan shook his head again, "The reason for the chaos is that there is no leader, and several big shots have not come forward to express their position. Now that the third child has gained support, I will write another letter to help him. , if he wants to be in power, just let him be in power. If I go back now, won’t I only be resented by others?" Sun Quan sighed softly.
Rather than being angry and furious, Sun Quan was more frustrated. No matter how he prepared or responded, nothing changed in the end. What do you think he has done in these years?
In the eyes of others, Sun Quan may have achieved extraordinary things, but Sun Quan himself felt that he had accomplished nothing! Because what he has now is not what Sun Quan wants at all!
Back to Jiangdong?
Of course Sun Quan knew that he could stabilize the situation immediately after returning to Jiangdong. But what happens after that? After that, Sun Quan had to take on big responsibilities and work hard both internally and externally. He would not be able to escape from that position for at least several decades! It's just a little bit hard and tiring, but the key point is that it may alienate the brothers.
Sun Quan could see that his third brother Sun Yi was as ambitious as his eldest brother Sun Ce. Although there were others instigating this time, Sun Yi himself was eager to give it a try. Sun Quan went back at this time and took over the power. Not only would it cause trouble for himself, but he might also have a grudge against his brothers. Why do you think he did this?
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Wu Jing got angry and rushed up to grab Sun Quan's collar. He glared and roared, "The foundation laid by your father and the foundation laid by your elder brother, don't you care about these! But they all paid for it with their lives!”
"Uncle, Jiangdong is still here." Sun Quan replied calmly, "What's the difference between being in the hands of the third brother and being in my hands? We all have inherited the legacy of our father and brother. I'm already disheartened. What? I don’t even want to think about it.”
"Then what do you want to do! You can't become a monk!" Wu Jing wanted to punch Sun Quan in the face.
"I'm going to Huaiyin first to see my mother and uncle. No matter what, we are a family. You can come with me," Sun Quan said.
Wu Jing's eyes trembled, he clenched his fists and almost gritted his teeth and asked,
"You and I are gone, what will happen to Xiapi? Let others take it? You don't want most of Xuzhou anymore?"
"If uncle is unwilling, he can stay. However, I said before that even if you and I are here, Xuzhou may not be able to hold it. If we retreat to Huaiyin, we can at least ensure that half of Xuzhou is not lost." Sun Quan said.
At this time,
"Actually, there is another plan." Diao Chan finally appeared.
"Let's talk about it." Wu Jing frowned. He really had a strategy and should have put it forward a long time ago. At this time, I'm afraid it's not a good strategy.
"Leave Xia Pi to another person for the time being." Diao Chan replied, "In this way, direct conflict with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao may be avoided."
To put it simply, it means leaving a blank area at the junction of the three major forces as a buffer. Of course, saying it is blank does not mean that there is no one to govern it, it just makes the situation less sensitive.
Similar examples are not uncommon in the world. For example, when Liu Bei occupied Xuzhou, he handed over Xiaopei to Lu Bu. Lu Bu robbed Xuzhou and let Liu Bei temporarily live in Xiaopei, including Zhang Xiu of Wancheng, who was also taken in by Liu Biao. Wancheng was given to Zhang Xiu as a buffer between Liu Biao and Cao Cao.
but! These places that have been given away are all important border towns. How can a core area like Xiapi be given away? !
"Even if we let him, he can't let Xiapi!" Wu Jing said immediately. Owning Xiapi means you own Xuzhou in name only. Even if you give up Xiapi, no matter how much territory you occupy, there will still be some injustice.
"To whom?" Sun Quan asked. This was the question he was more concerned about.
Sun Quan has said before that Wu Jing is always easily influenced by stereotypes. Although Xiapi is the political, economic and cultural center of Xuzhou, it has been severely affected by the disaster and will not be able to recover for a while. If he can get out, it will be much less. trouble.
In addition, both Liu Bei and Lu Bu could regard Xiaopei as an important border town, but it is different now. Although Sun Quan nominally occupies Xuzhou, in fact, everything west of Surabaya is not under Sun Quan's control. Xiaopei is completely in Cao Cao's hands. As long as Cao Cao is willing to attack Xuzhou again, his army can reach Surabaya at any time. Xiapi across the water is not the front line, so where else is the front line?
"Liu Bei," Diao Chan said to Sun Quan, "Liu Bei has come to Xiapi with a secret edict from the emperor."
Sun Quan's heart moved,
"The Emperor's secret edict has Yuan Shao and I jointly attack Cao Cao?" Sun Quan asked.
"That's right." Diao Chan nodded, "Liu Bei is currently discussing the matter with Yuan Xi in detail and will come to you soon."
"No, no, no, we are too busy to take care of ourselves now. What spare power can we have to attack Cao Cao? We can just leave this matter to Yuan Shao. Cao Cao cannot be Yuan Shao's opponent anyway. In addition, Liu Bei is incompetent. I can't let him guard Xiapi. Be determined. I'm worried that if we take the first step, Pi will be lost." Wu Jing said quickly, it's not that he looked down on Liu Bei, but Liu Bei did fail too much along the way. Look at when he stops at a certain place. Have you been able to keep your footing?
Sun Quan neither denied nor affirmed, but first asked Diao Chan,
"Is this your idea? Or Liu Bei's?"
"Yes, someone from outside suggested it to me." Diao Chan answered truthfully, and then added, "I personally think it is feasible."
"I see." Sun Quan nodded. Cihang Jingzhai's outer gate still insisted on its original strategy and firmly supported the royal family, including the royal family members. As a member of the royal family, Liu Bei has a good foundation and Miaohong. This time he has brought a secret edict to present the emperor. As the emperor's spokesperson, Cihang Jingzhai's outer sect will definitely support him and try every means to help Liu Bei. Taking advantage of the difficulties of the Sun family, they took advantage of the situation and wanted to help Liu Bei come to Xiapi.
To be honest, even if Sun Quan really wants to give up Xiapi, he doesn't have to give it up to Liu Bei. He still has many choices. This strategy is not synonymous with Liu Bei. Therefore, the outer sect of Cihang Jingzhai approached Diao Chan and took advantage of Diao Chan's master plot to let her have a "pillow relationship" with Sun Quan.
"I agree to give up Xiapi to Liu Bei!" Sun Quan decided on the spot, "Not only Xiapi, but also Langye and Beihai will be given over to him!"
