Diao Chan lay on Sun Quan's back and gently closed her eyes. The look on her face was soothing, and her tense nerves finally relaxed.
However, Diao Chan did not fall asleep immediately, because she knew that Sun Quan was definitely more anxious than her at this moment, although it did not show on Sun Quan's face.
"If you have anything to ask, just ask."
Diao Chan pressed her face against Sun Quan's shoulder and breathed softly into Sun Quan's ear.
Sun Quan immediately asked a few questions that he should have asked. Not only does it not make people feel suspicious, but it is also a way to learn something new. Some details may not be noticed the first time you listen to it, but you will gain new insights the second time you listen to it.
To be honest, even if there is the skill of Let Me Think Again as a buffer, even if Sun Quan has made various preparations, it is not enough for the current situation.
This time Sun Quan's biggest threat comes from Liu Bei, whom he has never paid much attention to.
Just because Liu Bei didn't act at the beginning doesn't mean he will never act again. The reason why Liu Bei didn't take action at first was because he was afraid that instead of saving the person, he would harm the person, which would lead to a deadly feud with the Sun family. Secondly, they are afraid that if the commotion becomes too big, important information will be grasped by the Sun family or other forces, and the bargaining chips obtained will be lost.
But now, first of all, Sun Quan has already arrived in Jingzhou, and Liu Bei is actually not afraid of making enemies with the Sun family. The only difference is whether the hatred is big or small. Secondly, Diao Chan approached Sun Quan, which meant that Sun Quan already knew the information about Sun Jian. In this case, why should Liu Bei worry about making the matter bigger? In the end, when Sun Jian is in the hands of those monks, Liu Bei will still be timid and worried that the other party will break up the vote. But if Sun Jian is taken back by Sun Quan, Sun Jian will instantly become Sun Quan's biggest weakness. At that time, Liu Bei will not say anything about keeping all the Sun family father and son. Next, it might be easier to snatch Sun Jian from Sun Quan, because Sun Quan would never let Sun Jian make any mistakes.
It's difficult.
This is a dead end, and even Sun Quan, who has the skill of making me think twice, is not confident that he can revive it. Sun Quan's only hope now is trading. Use Jiangdong's current army to suppress people in exchange for the safe return of his father and son.
Afterwards, Sun Quan took Diao Chan to find the war horse she had prepared in advance, and the two of them rode along the official road, all the way south.
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north,
"What? Jiangdong Army suddenly stopped fighting??"
Although Cao Cao was on the northern front line, he could keep an eye on the trends in the south at any time. Just like Sun Quan didn't take Liu Bei seriously, Cao Cao never took the Yuan brothers seriously. Cao Cao always believed that his biggest enemy must be Sun Quan!
"It is said that Sun Quan was persuaded to leave by Diao Chan in a few words in full view of the public. These were all orders given by him personally." said the messenger soldier.
Xuchang is in danger!
This was the first reaction of Cao Cao, including many counselors present.
The attack on Jingzhou was actually a false shot by Sun Quan, but his target was still Xuchang! And if Diao Chan comes forward, Sun Quan may even form an alliance with Liu Bei!
Cao Cao was confused for a while, should he lead troops back to help?
Continue to attack the Yuan brothers. Once the base camp is taken away, the frontline soldiers will worry about their families. How many people will be able to fight with peace of mind?
As for returning aid, then the great situation in the north has just been given up? Cao Cao is not worried about letting the tiger go back to the mountain. He is not worried about the Yuan brothers recovering. Cao Cao is worried about Jiangdong recovering and then he will no longer have the energy to take care of the Yuan brothers.
Only by taking advantage of Jiangdong's year of recuperation and unifying the north first could Cao Cao have the confidence to challenge Sun Quan to a showdown.
"Lord, don't worry." At this time, Guo Jia spoke.
"Fengxiao, do you have any good ideas?" Cao Cao said excitedly. Since Guo Jia spoke, he must be certain.
"There's no good plan." Guo Jia shook his head, "I'm just analyzing the current situation for my lord."
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details." Cao Cao gradually put away his emotions and returned to his usual composure.
"Lord, we might as well assume that if Sun Quan really wants to attack Xuchang, will the first message we receive be that he and Liu Bei have ceased war?" Guo Jia asked.
"No!" Cao Cao's eyes flashed, and he immediately understood what Guo Jia meant, "If Sun Quan's attack on Jingzhou was really a false shot, then we may have to wait until Xuchang is surrounded before we know that he has ceased war with Liu Bei!"
Soldiers are valuable and quick. Since they are using tactics, they must be surprised. Otherwise, why would Jiangdong Army go to Jingzhou to make a circuit?
In other words, what Cao Cao received in the north was not news that Xuchang was in danger. It only meant that Sun Quan had no intention of attacking Xuchang at all.
"Then what does Sun Quan mean by this move?"
His worries were temporarily relieved, but Cao Cao's brows furrowed again. He couldn't figure out Sun Quan's intentions and couldn't sleep.
"Lord, why can't we simply think that Liu Bei found a way to contain Sun Quan?" Guo Jia couldn't help but say.
"this......"
Cao Cao does not underestimate Liu Bei, but can Liu Bei do it?
"Lord, no matter how powerful Sun Quan is, he is also a mortal, and he also has weaknesses." Guo Jia reminded, "In my opinion, no matter what Liu Bei did, for the lord, this is a God-given opportunity! God bless your lord, give it to me Wait for the opportunity to unify the north!"
"That's good!" Cao Cao said loudly, "I, Cao Cao, have never looked forward or backward again. If we can't conquer the north, we will be cannibalized by Jiangdong sooner or later. We will not retreat until we defeat the Yuan family!"
"I will not retreat until I defeat the Yuan family!"
"I will not retreat until I defeat the Yuan family!"
"Of course, my lord, it will be a long night and a lot of dreams. We must make progress quickly." Guo Jia finally said, "Maybe Sun Quan is not planning to attack Xuchang this time, but it does not mean that he will never attack Xuchang."
Cao Cao nodded solemnly. Excellent generals can create opportunities, and excellent generals can seize opportunities. Even if Sun Quan does not create opportunities, once he discovers Cao Cao's flaws, Sun Quan will not let go of the opportunity. Therefore, we cannot delay in the north for too long.
Just like Cao Cao couldn't determine when Sun Quan would attack, Cao Cao couldn't let Sun Quan calculate when he could unify the north!
Romance
End the battle early and catch Sun Quan off guard!
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Jiangdong,
The news brought back by Trainer Bu caught everyone off guard. Fortunately, Sun Quan did not behave like this once or twice. Since Sun Quan has already made an arrangement, just do as it should be, just pretend that nothing has happened, and don't need to think too much.
The officials in Jiangdong have long been accustomed to being able to hold on to one side without Sun Quan.
However, this does not include three people-Ma Chao, Pan Zhang, and Zhou Tai.
Others could ignore Sun Quan's intentions and just do their own thing, but these three generals had to think about it because Sun Quan gave them special orders.
So, what is Sun Quan’s intention?
support? How to support? Where to go for support?
On this day, three generals, Ma Chao, Pan Zhang, and Zhou Tai, gathered together to brainstorm and discuss.
"You two, let me tell you my opinion first. The master deliberately emphasized not to bring too many people. I think it is actually ironic." Ma Chao, who claimed to be the one in charge among the three, was the first to speak.
