"We can't let Sun Quan take Xuzhou, that's for sure!" Cao Cao said solemnly, no one wanted to have an overly powerful enemy by their side. In the short term, Cao Cao must find a way to protect himself. In the long term, if Cao Cao wants to dominate the world, he must also weaken other princes.
"Otherwise, why not just start a war with Sun Quan?"
"What?!"
As soon as these words came out, many people were really frightened. Today, Cao Ying is still fighting Yuan Shao. Whether it's Yuan Shao or Sun Quan, their overall strength exceeds that of Cao Cao. If Cao Cao wants to start a war with both sides at the same time, isn't it because he doesn't want to die quickly enough?
"The biggest advantage of Jiangdong now is not their strength. Their biggest advantage is that they are obviously the most powerful force today, but they have not become the target of public criticism! No one has thought of taking the initiative to attack, everyone They are all passively waiting for Sun Quan to attack!"
Cao Cao said,
"Actually, there are many people who regard the Sun family as enemies. As long as we raise our arms and set an example, even Yuan Shao may go to war, let alone Liu Biao, who has been suffering from being a coward!"
"How to convince Yuan Shao is the most important thing. After all, Yuan Shao is not directly adjacent to Jiangdong. If we are not afraid of anything else, we are afraid that Yuan Shao will suddenly betray us and stab us in the back." Xun Yu said following Cao Cao's unexpected train of thought.
"Yuan Shao will probably not be willing to let Sun Quan capture Xuzhou. Maybe we can have a good talk with him."
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Xuzhou, Xiapi,
"According to our Cihang Jingzhai news, Yuan Shao is transferring his main force to Xuzhou, and Cao Cao's troop deployment is also shifting here. Although Sun Quan has not made any moves yet, it is precisely because he has done nothing that he is the most vulnerable. People are scary. No one knows what Sun Quan is planning. Maybe he has already done everything." Cihang Jingzhai's representative secretly met with Liu Bei and said,
"Xuzhou will soon become the next battleground. You are like a boat in the storm. If you don't want to dock, the boat will be destroyed and everyone will die."
Liu Bei was silent for a while, then asked in reply,
"Isn't Jingzhou no longer a storm?"
"Firstly, Jingzhou is a big ship, not a small boat. Secondly, Jingzhou has only one enemy in Jiangdong, instead of facing three enemies. Thirdly, after Jingzhou is established, it can also plan for Yizhou. At that time, Yizhou will be the leader. The base camp can be attacked when advancing and defended when retreating, so it is not like Xuzhou where there is nowhere to enter." People from Cihang Jingzhai analyzed it in detail.
"In a three-party war, ants can still tolerate it. If one-on-one fights to the death, one party will perish." Liu Bei said calmly. He was very sober and not easily deceived.
"You said it, ant. Do you still want to be an ant for the rest of your life?" the man asked directly.
"Actually, you are an ant or not. As long as you are for the big man, so what? For the big man, you will sacrifice yourself and forget yourself, no matter what. If you are afraid, even if you risk your life, it is worthless!" Liu Bei pointed out.
"...You have so little confidence in Jingzhou?" Cihang Jingzhai's representative said after a moment of silence, "Or do you have no confidence in me, Cihang Jingzhai?"
"Confidence comes from understanding. In the past, Cihang Jingzhai could cover the sky with one hand. But to what extent Cihang Jingzhai can achieve today, forgive me for not knowing much." Liu Bei's words were no longer roundabout.
"I see."
Now everything became clear. To put it simply, Liu Bei had doubts about the current Cihang Jingzhai, or to be precise, about the strength of the outer gate of Cihang Jingzhai. Jingzhou is certainly good, and Yizhou is certainly good, but only if Liu Bei can get them! Liu Biao has been operating in Jingzhou for a long time. Some Jingzhou nobles, such as the Cai family, are already related to Liu Biao by marriage, and Liu Zhang has been in Yizhou for two generations. How can such a complicated relationship be solved by Cihang Jingzhai with just one sentence? of?
Liu Bei believed that if he went to Jingzhou and Yizhou, it might be more dangerous than if he stayed in Xuzhou. Of course, this does not mean that Liu Bei is afraid. The dilemma of Xuzhou's difficulty in development does exist, and wealth can be found in danger. Of course Liu Bei would like to make a breakthrough if possible, but you have to give him a little more confidence, right?
"Okay, I can give you a little insight." Cihang Jingzhai's representative lowered his voice, "Liu Biao, he's about to die."
"?!"
Liu Bei's expression changed.
"what happened?"
"I'm bedridden and can't hold on much longer. The news is blocked now. Otherwise, why do you think Sun Quan would be willing to give up the Jingzhou battlefield? Now, Sun Quan has given up Jingzhou and came to Xuzhou. This is the best and your last chance!" Ci Hangjing! Representative Zhai said, seeing that Liu Bei had not responded yet, he said again,
"In addition, don't forget Sun Quan's popularity in Xuzhou. He asked you to return to Xuzhou. If you delay and don't return it, what will the people think? Is it possible that what you have always been based on will be destroyed like this?"
Liu Bei took a deep breath and suddenly said in a deep voice,
"Cihang Jingzhai, I mean, the inner gate of Cihang Jingzhai, can you support me?"
"When you arrive in Jingzhou, we can help introduce you and take you to the mountain gate. As for the final success, it depends on whether you can convince the master. However, one thing is certain. When the Han Dynasty's life and death are at stake, not only We, Cihang Jingzhai, and all people with lofty ideals in the world will definitely contribute their part!"
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Jiangdong, Wujun,
When all the princes in the world were speculating on Sun Quan's intentions and thought that Sun Quan was about to return to Xuzhou, no one thought that Sun Quan would actually be in the brothel at this time.
Ahem, Sun Quan came to the brothel not to have fun, but to find someone. Ahem, don’t get me wrong, I’m not looking for women, I’m looking for men. . . . . .
"What are you doing! How old are you! Do you know where this place is!"
The whole brothel was filled with Sun Quan's voice. It wasn't that Sun Quan's voice was loud, but that it was too quiet here. Just kidding, Sun Quan is here, the overlord of the entire Jiangdong is here, everyone is kneeling on the ground and trembling, who dares to say anything?
This is a brothel! Brothel! Sun Quan has never been to a brothel in his entire life! Oh, it doesn’t count this time, but it’s not important. What’s important is, how old is Sun Quan’s fourth brother, Sun Kuang, and he ends up in a brothel? !
I remember what Sun Quan told Sun Ce when he was in Danyang. When Sun Quan returned to Wu County, he wanted to take care of his mother, Mrs. Wu, and to train his fourth brother Sun Kuang well. It can be said that Sun Quan pinned all his regrets for Sun Yi on his fourth brother Sun Kuang, even more so.
"Who brought him here?" Sun Quan quickly turned his attention to the group of young people next to him. Just like the subconscious thoughts of many parents, they always felt that someone else had brought up their children.
"General, have mercy on me! General, have mercy on me!" The people next to him immediately cried out in fright.
"It's none of their business!" Sun Kuang, who had been silent all the time, suddenly raised his head and shouted to Sun Quan, "Second brother, you should understand very well that these people are just following their own interests. They will bring me here because I want to come. .”
"Hey, you are quite loyal." Sun Quan smiled coldly, "Come here! Take these guys down with me!"
"General, spare your life! Spare your life! We will never dare again!"
"Wait a minute! Why do you arrest people! They didn't break the law!" Sun Kuang stood up in a hurry and said.
