"Lord, we have spent a lot of time attacking Jiangling, and we have newly acquired the entire Jingnan land. We should attack steadily, manage the rear area well, and plan for the next goal before it is too late." Veteran Cheng Pu said to Sun Quan.
Don't think that all military strategists are warlike. Relaxation is the way to go. Young people often get carried away when they achieve great results. This is the time when steady veterans show their value.
However, Sun Quan did not listen even to the persuasion of the most senior Cheng Pu. The young and energetic Sun Quan was really a little complacent, arrogant, and willful. He was lost!
"I think we should take advantage of the victory to pursue it, and while our morale is now high, we can destroy Xiangyang in one breath." Sun Quan said on the spot.
Although there is nothing wrong with everyone expressing their opinions, Sun Quan's words were tantamount to insulting Cheng Pu's face. Who is Cheng Pu? That was a general that Sun Jian respected very much! On the surface, he is a retainer of the Sun family, but in fact, Cheng Pu is equivalent to Sun Quan's elder. In the past, even if he was as domineering as Sun Ce, he would always listen to Cheng Pu's advice. But now, as for Sun Quan, does this young boy really know who Cheng Pu is? ?
In an instant, Cheng Pu's expression turned terrifying, and the atmosphere at the scene became even more tense.
"Lord, our morale is indeed high now, but the soldiers also need to rest! Here in Jiangling, we can't find a second main force in a short time. In other words, those who attacked Xiangyang were the same ones who attacked Xiangyang before. The same group of people from Jiangling!" Cheng Pu said in a deep voice.
Sun Quan frowned, he was not a fool, how could he not miss the atmosphere of the scene. What is the superior? They are basically the same throughout the ages. Although there can be various interpretations, Sun Quan believes that one of the phenomena is very representative, and that is trying to figure out the meaning.
Cheng Pu expressed his opinion at first, which was no problem, but when Sun Quan also expressed his opinion, the matter was equivalent to a conclusion. It has nothing to do with right or wrong, just because Sun Quan is the superior. In the end, Cheng Pu was lucky. Sun Quan said it directly, and he didn't need to figure it out. Cheng Pu went to confront him directly. This was no longer a matter of lack of eyesight!
At first, Sun Quan's words were not to show respect to the veteran, but when Cheng Pu spoke for the second time, the entire nature had changed!
If they were young generals, Sun Quan would simply deactivate them and send them elsewhere just like he did with Lü Meng and Pan Zhang. But against Cheng Pu, Sun Quan really had no choice but to withdraw his commander before the war. How could the battle still be fought? Not to mention what kind of chain reaction the removal of Cheng Pu would cause. Of course, it was precisely because of this that Cheng Pu dared to speak out.
Firstly, Cheng Pu insists that he is right and is unwilling to compromise. Secondly, with his qualifications, Cheng Pu also believes that he does not need to figure out what his superiors want to say. Cheng Pu will not interfere in other aspects, but when it comes to fighting, Sun Quan should listen to him! Sun Quan is so young, can he be better at fighting than Cheng Pu?
"Mr. Cheng, fighting is not about a lion fighting a rabbit. You don't have to use your full strength all the time. War is sometimes very simple, you just need to be stronger than him. I know the soldiers are working hard, but all I need is for them to use this Once the momentum reaches Xiangyang, we don’t need to do anything after that, and victory will naturally be ours." Sun Quan explained patiently.
"What do you think of war? Is it a child's play!" Cheng Pu suddenly became angry, "These soldiers are all our good men from Jiangdong. Their families are still waiting for them to go back! I will be responsible for them and will never turn a blind eye. Watch them die! A lion fighting a rabbit? Now it’s a lion fighting a tiger! Don’t use all your strength, we will only die!”
Sun Quan's face darkened, would he do something he was not sure about? It's just that some things can't be explained. However, Sun Quan never expected that now he was already the number one and had made achievements that shocked the world. As a result, he made a decision that was not outrageous, but there were still staunch opponents!
"Cheng Pu! It's a big crime to delay the war! If I capture Xiangyang this time, what will you do to apologize for it!" Sun Quan said angrily.
"If my lord insists on going to war, then he must first step over my body, Cheng Pu!" Cheng Pu straightened his neck and said.
boom!
Sun Quan smashed the stone steps in front of him with his fist and shouted,
"Do you really think I don't dare?!"
"Lord! Calm down! Calm down!" The people next to him quickly stepped forward and hugged the furious Sun Quan tightly.
It's a pity that the people here hugged Sun Quan, but no one took Cheng Pu away. Just listen to Cheng Pu continue to snort coldly,
"What a great success. For your own benefit, you ignore the life and death of the soldiers. If a person like you becomes the lord, the Sun family will lose at your hands sooner or later! No wonder even the family ties have been wiped out!"
"What did you say!!" Sun Quan suddenly threw away the people around him.
"Lord! No!"
"General Cheng is just a straight-tempered man, he doesn't mean any harm!"
at this time,
"My lord, urgent report! Urgent report from Cao Cao!"
Someone suddenly ran in. This letter was originally meant to be given to Sun Quan after this was over. Now that the situation was not good, he could only try to divert Sun Quan's attention.
"Where are you from Cao Cao?"
Even in the midst of his rage, Sun Quan couldn't help but show a hint of joy.
"Is it related to the Thunderbolt Car? Bring it quickly!"
I was really dozing off. Sun Quan was about to attack Xiangyang, and the Thunderbolt Chariot was about to start. Sun Quan was determined to let this old stubborn Cheng Pu take a good look at how Sun Zhongmou captured Xiangyang!
As long as Cheng Pu shuts up, no one will dare to go against Sun Quan's plan in the future.
However, when Sun Quan opened the letter enthusiastically, his expression gradually changed.
"what did you just say?"
Sun Quan suddenly looked up at Cheng Pu, with a look of murder on his face!
not good!
Everyone realized that Sun Quan seemed to be serious. One by one, they quickly shook their heads to signal Cheng Pu, telling him not to continue to disobey Sun Quan at this time.
But who is Cheng Pu? If he gave up, how could he fight so many tough battles? Cheng Pu took a breath and said in a deep voice,
"I say, if you continue to be so willful, the Sun family will be defeated by you sooner or later."
It’s over!
Just when everyone was disheartened, Sun Quan unexpectedly changed his tune.
"That's not what I'm asking. What did you mean when you just said that I wiped out family ties?" Sun Quan stared at Cheng Pu and asked.
"What do you mean?" Cheng Pu was stunned, "What do you mean, you still need to ask me!"
Before he finished speaking, Sun Quan rushed out of the meeting hall and disappeared in the next second.
Everyone there, including Cheng Pu, looked at each other in shock, wondering why Sun Quan suddenly went crazy. Soon, a small soldier hurried over,
"My lord has an order. Let everyone follow General Cheng Pu's instructions, rest and prepare their armaments, and stabilize the Yangtze River defense line. If you are not sure, do not attack rashly."
"this.....?"
After hearing this, everyone was even more confused. Could it be that Sun Quan was too embarrassed to give in, so he came out like this to give everyone a step down?
No matter what, the result is always good. Cheng Pu suddenly lost his resentment.
"Where is the lord?"
Now that Sun Quan has given in, should he also take the initiative to apologize?
