Cold treatment? Pretending not to know?
If it were Sun Quan in the past, he might do this. The world is uncertain and the situation is not stable. Any decision Sun Quan makes may cause internal changes, so it is better to be moderate.
However, after all, Sun Quan is not the Sun Quan in history, and he does not want to become the Sun Quan in history. For some things, procrastination is a good idea in the short term. If you procrastinate, the results will naturally come. But what if there is no result?
Just like the dispute between the two palaces in history, Sun Quan wants to wait and see, but as soon as you wait and see, it will inevitably lead to factional fighting, and the ministers will take sides one after another! For this kind of thing, you have to make a decision from the beginning, and you have to be firm in your decision. There may be some pain, but in the long run, this will avoid hidden dangers.
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Cao Ying,
"Tell me what Sun Quan will do?" Cao Cao asked.
"If Sun Quan had not had the slightest idea of proclaiming himself king and emperor, he would have immediately quelled the rumors, rushed back to Jianye in person to pay his respects to Emperor Xian, and show the world that he was loyal to the Han Dynasty!" Xun Yu replied.
Guo Jia smiled softly and said,
"Even if Sun Quan had the slightest idea of proclaiming himself king and emperor, he would probably do the same thing. He has to do it for a show."
"In this way, if Sun Quan really rushes back to Jiangdong due to pressure, Lord, will this be the best opportunity for us to capture Xuzhou?" Someone immediately suggested.
Cao Cao shook his head,
"The Sun family is a military strategist. What can you expect, but Sun Quan can't? Remember, Sun Quan is not Yuan Shao. I don't think he will ignore the importance. Military matters will always be the first consideration of the Sun family!"
As he spoke, Cao Cao paused and said,
"When I met Sun Quan, he was still a child. At that time, I don't know if it was because he was born in a remote place. He was in the imperial city, at the feet of the emperor, but he was not afraid of anything! That kid, from the beginning, I feel less afraid of the one in the palace!"
Xun Yu frowned.
"My lord, what do you mean, Sun Quan will choose to become king?"
Cao Cao waved and smiled,
"Being king is not enough. Sun Quan is not a fool. When he becomes king at this time, he wants to follow Yuan Shu's old path? Besides, there is Cihang Jingzhai. For a false reputation, Sun Quan is willing to turn Cihang Jingzhai into an enemy? "Cao Cao said,
"So in my opinion, Sun Quan will probably settle for the next best thing and call himself a duke first before calling him king. With Sun Quan's current status, if he just declares himself a duke, many people will have nothing to say."
"In this case, my lord, we should add fuel to Sun Quan's fire."
"Of course! We can't let Sun Quan get too comfortable."
Just at this moment,
"Report!"
"pass."
"Report to my lord! Jiang Dong sent a letter, inviting my lord to attend Sun Quan's king-making ceremony!"
"What???"
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Suddenly, not only Cao Cao, but also the existing princes, including the brothers Yuan Tan, Ma Teng, Han Sui, Zhang Lu, Gongsun Kang, and Shi Xie who had defected to Sun Quan, all received invitations from Sun Quan.
Sun Quanding had plenty of time, enough for the furthest forces of Ma Teng and Han Sui to rush to Jiangdong. Of course, this is not the point. The point is that no one knows what Sun Quan wants to do.
Could it be that the young Sun Quan really couldn't wait to become emperor? !
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Xuzhou,
On the outskirts of the Sun Family Courtyard, groups of soldiers were patrolling back and forth. Looking at their solemn looks, they knew that a big shot should be living there.
night,
While the patrol team was changing, a black shadow suddenly flashed across and quietly sneaked into the depths of the courtyard.
It wasn't until the infiltrator walked away that the seemingly clueless group of guards gradually began to react.
"What number is this?"
"Including the assassin who pretended to be a maid yesterday, this is the ninth one."
"Tsk, tsk, sometimes I really admire my lord for deliberately letting people go to assassinate him. Looking at the whole world, who can have such courage and courage?"
"Nonsense, my lord is the best in the world!"
"Even if you are the best in the world, it is easy to dodge an open shot, but it is difficult to guard against a hidden arrow. Do you still remember the one who poisoned me last time?"
"Of course I remember, that guy died so miserably! My lord is already kind enough, but it's also his fault for being too short-sighted."
"Yes, I don't know what these people think. Isn't it just to be called a king? What a great achievement our lord has made. It is unacceptable for him not to be a king!"
"Haha, okay, stop flattering me, there's no one else here. Shhh, keep your voice down, here we come."
"So fast? It's too useless."
Soon, several soldiers were bundled up and escorted out the assassin who had just sneaked in.
During the discussion, these people didn't notice that a shadow flew past without leaving a trace. This time they really didn't notice it.
The inner court,
"You're here."
Sun Quan lay alone on a soft chair and looked up at the sky, leisurely and contented, as if he was integrated with the surrounding environment. If he didn't take the initiative to speak out, most people might not notice that there is someone in this most conspicuous seat when they enter here.
"I never thought this day would come." Diao Chan walked out, pointing the sword directly at Sun Quan.
Sun Quan didn't even look back, he just said lightly,
"You've thought about it, but you just don't want to think about it."
Diao Chan took a deep breath,
"What do you have to explain?"
But to be honest, Diao Chan only recognized the results in front of her. No matter what explanation Sun Quan gave, Diao Chan didn't believe it now, otherwise she wouldn't have drawn the sword as soon as he came. However, the two were a couple after all, and they had feelings. Diao Chan always had a trace of luck in her heart, hoping that Sun Quan could convince her.
Sun Quan did not answer Diao Chan directly, but said,
"Except for the poisoner who was executed for hurting innocent people, I let them all go after a few simple questions."
"so what?"
"They are all loyal men, heroic and courageous, and their courage in facing death is no better than Jing Ke. These people are the pillars of the country, it would be a pity to kill them," Sun Quan said.
"The reason for everything comes from you. This is not enough to convince me." The sword in Diao Chan's hand still did not waver at all.
"You understand me, just as I understand you. It doesn't matter to me whether I am an emperor or not, or what my name is in the world. So, when you come to me, I hope you can lead me to the right path." Sun Quan said.
Diao Chan's eyes trembled,
"Then why did you go astray?"
Diao Chan was more heartbroken than mistaking Sun Quan. Sun Quan did such a thing even though he knew Diao Chan's position. Sun Quan did not kill anyone, but he was punishing her heart.
"well."
Sun Quan sighed, picked up the wine glass on the table, drank it in one gulp, pointed at the stars in the sky, and said,
"Some people say that people will turn into stars after death. What a kind lie. After people die, there is nothing! Therefore, those who are still alive pursue glory, and those who are dying only seek fame after death. You may not believe it, I decided to be the king, but suddenly I remembered an old friend."
"who?"
"Chen Wu."
Hearing Sun Quan say this name, Diao Chan was obviously stunned. Seeing this, Sun Quan smiled and said,
"Let me just say that you may not believe it. Chen Wu and I may not be close, but I have been thinking lately, what are these people going through life and death for? To be qualified to give them what they want, so I must be this king !”
