Jiang Ji went as an envoy to Soochow and met most of Soochow's important officials, except for one most key figure.
The first person in the Soochow military, the leader of the Huaisi Group, the world's famous generals, Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin.
It's not that Jiang Ji doesn't want to see Zhou Yu. He knows very well the importance of Zhou Yu in Soochow. As long as he can persuade Zhou Yu to agree to accept Cao Wei's proposal, then the matter is basically more than half successful.
But Jiang Ji didn't see Zhou Yu in the end.
The reason is very simple. After Jiang Ji entered Soochow's territory, he sent people to investigate and learned that Zhou Yu had been recuperating due to illness after returning to Jianye from Huainan. During this period, Zhou Yu had been thanking guests behind closed doors, so Jiang Ji Jiang Ji could only send greetings and leave gifts to express condolences, but Jiang Ji could not do anything else.
And Zhou Yu, who was supposed to be in bed to recuperate, now appeared in the inner palace of Sun Shiwan, the Emperor of Soochow, to discuss the suggestions put forward by Cao Wei Fang.
Zhou Yu was indeed ill. After the battle of Qingxu, Zhou Yu returned to Jianye to recuperate due to illness. The situation at that time was indeed quite critical, and even Zhou Yu himself was prepared not to survive.
But Sun Quan still needed Zhou Yu's service, and supplied all kinds of precious medicinal materials. He also invited Du Du, a disciple of Zhang Ji from Jingzhou, to treat Zhou Yu. After Du Du's careful care, Zhou Yu's condition was finally stabilized. After resting for half a year, I slowly recovered.
To a certain extent, Zhou Yu really didn't lie. His current physical condition is indeed not suitable for too much work, and thanking guests behind closed doors is not directed at Jiang Ji alone. But when Sun Quan needs to make a decision, he invites Zhou Yu in The palace discussed military affairs, and Zhou Yu could still do it.
Moreover, this meeting was related to Soochow's change in foreign policy in the next ten years or even longer. Without Zhou Yu's help in such a major matter, Sun Quan himself would not feel at ease.
Therefore, in addition to Zhou Yu, the leader of the military, the people attending this meeting also included Zhang Zhao, a veteran in charge of government affairs, clan generals Sun Sheng and Sun Shao, representatives of the four major families in Wuzhong, Zhu Huan, Gu Yong, Lu Achievements.
Well, Zhang's family is missing Zhang Wen.
At this time, Zhang Wen had been dismissed from all his posts because he had offended Sun Quan. He was just doing some self-reflection behind closed doors and had not yet been sent to the state.
Moreover, the matter of Zhang Wen was actually just a matter of political struggle and interest distribution within Soochow. It really had no intention of targeting Ji Han. Zhuge Liang really thought too much this time.
As for Zhang Wen's downfall, we really can't blame Sun Quan. It was indeed Zhang Wen who was a little too unscrupulous.
Zhang Wen has always looked down upon the Sun family, thinking that outsiders like them have robbed the interests that originally belonged to Jiangdong people. In addition, Zhang Wen has always believed that Sun Quan's mind is really not that great. , the atmosphere of mutual support is far different.
Therefore, Zhang Wen often spoke ill of Sun Quan on weekdays. He always promoted the harmony between the emperor and his ministers in Shu Han and secretly belittled Sun Quan's ambition.
These words, when heard in Sun Quan's ears, are basically equivalent to pointing at his nose and scolding him, saying that he does not know how to maintain internal relations and is not as good at employing people as Liu Bei.
Forget it once or twice. Sun Quan still has this kind of tolerance, but Zhang Wen not only often says it, but also often promotes it in public. It made many people in the Wuzhong family really have dissatisfaction with Ji Han's regime. Have a good impression.
This is something Sun Quan cannot tolerate. He is the Great Emperor of Soochow, and you are all ministers of Soochow, not Ji Han.
In addition, in recent years, the Zhang family in Wuzhong has monopolized the rights to sell paper and print books passed down from Jihan. Not only has they made a lot of money, but they have also clung to this right to make little profit. No space is given to the other three aristocratic families. The three major aristocratic families have also been dissatisfied with the Zhang family in Wuzhong for a long time.
No one wants to see the birth of the largest family in Wuzhong.
When there is no conflict of interest, the four major families can be united, but with enough conflict of interest. In the end, everyone is the head of each family, and they must give priority to their own family interests.
In this way, with the permission of Sun Quan and the acquiescence of the other three major families, Zhang Wen was raped to the end and went home to farm and raise his children.
Therefore, Zhang Wen was naturally not qualified to participate in such an important meeting.
Even so, the standards of this meeting were already very high.
Sun Quan didn't waste any time and went straight to the point.
"Jiang Ji, the envoy of Cao Wei, recently went to Wu as an envoy, and he must have visited the ministers. What do you think of what Jiang Ji said?"
Jiang Ji's visit to the officials of Soochow was almost public, and it was impossible for Sun Quan not to know about it. What Jiang Ji said was originally intended to be passed on to Sun Quan through the officials of Soochow, so it was impossible for Sun Quan to not know about it.
Now that Sun Quan takes the initiative to ask, as a big boss on both the military and political sides, he must express his opinion.
Because Zhou Yu was recovering from illness, Jiang Ji was unable to visit. Although Zhou Yu actually knew the content, it was not convenient for Zhou Yu to be the first to speak at this time.
Therefore, the first person to express his opinion was Zhang Zhao.
"This is Cao Wei's plan to drive away tigers and swallow wolves!"
This is Zhang Zhao's determination of this matter.
Don't think of Zhang Zhao as a capitulation leader who only understands government affairs. In fact, Zhang Zhao's strategy is not bad. As for Cao Wei's little thoughts, Zhang Zhao actually saw clearly.
"Cao Pi, my son, wants to use profit to induce Wu to betray his alliance and attack Shu, break the alliance between the two families, and provoke internal fighting between the two families to gain profits. How can such a small plan be concealed from the Supreme Being." Zhang Zhao continued.
This "Supreme" refers to Sun Quan.
Speaking of which, Sun Quan is quite naughty.
Probably because the legitimacy of Sun Quan's proclaimed emperor was insufficient. After proclaiming the emperor, both Wei and Han claimed to be the "Emperor", but Sun Quan claimed to be "Emperor Wu", and the officials also called Soochow the king. Uniquely, he called Sun Quan "Supreme".
There is always a feeling of "I'm just different from you". Everyone calls them different emperors. One of you abdicated and succeeded the Han Dynasty, and the other inherited the Han Dynasty. We, Da Wu, are the ones who conquer the world by themselves and have nothing to do with the Han Dynasty. , it is natural that the names should be different.
It's hard to tell whether Sun Quan wanted to be unique or whether he wanted to express his legitimacy in proclaiming himself emperor in this way.
Anyway, Sun Quan was very happy to hear what Zhang Zhao said.
But Sun Quan couldn't just be happy, he also had to discuss things.
"Then according to Zhang Gong's opinion, how should Jiang Ji respond to this matter?!" Sun Quan asked.
As for the plot, anyone with some discernment can see through it, but the real problem is that this old boy Jiang Ji is not playing a conspiracy.
"This matter is difficult." Zhang Zhao glanced at Zhou Yu as he spoke, and then said, "The alliance between Wu and Shu in the past was just a temporary measure. At that time, Cao Wei was so powerful that we had to unite and fight together. To fight against Cao, time has changed in this world. The Northern Expedition of Shu and Han has already taken control of Guanzhong. Our great Wu has also gone north to seize Huainan, Qingxu and other places. The power of Wu and Shu is rising while the power of Cao and Wei is declining. Whether we make an alliance or not depends on the Supreme One's thoughts."
Well, there is really no need to say it too clearly. Everyone is smart and cannot clearly see the current situation. Otherwise, we would not be qualified to participate in this meeting.
As soon as Zhang Zhao finished speaking, Gu Yong immediately followed up and said, "What Mr. Zhang said is true. It has become a common practice for the Shu Han Dynasty to take a look at the Central Plains according to Yongliang. Although I, the Great Wu, have taken control of Qingxu, Yuzhou and Yanzhou are all plains, and I, the Great Wu We don’t have the advantage of cavalry. We are more than successful in defense but not aggressive enough. Now the offensive and defensive positions are changing. Please give me your judgment, Your Majesty.”
The purpose of these two people's words was to persuade Sun Quan that the current situation was different from before and after Chibi, and there was really no need to cling to the covenant.
Yes, Cao Wei sent Jiang Ji as envoy to Jiangdong, and it was true that he had no good intentions, but he had the intention of driving away tigers and devouring wolves. However, the current situation is that he will continue to form an alliance with Shu Han to attack Cao Wei. Once Cao Wei cannot withstand the pressure and withdraws from the Central Plains, then the relationship between Wu and Shu will be There will definitely be a fall out.
Rather than being passive at that time, it is better to think about how to take the initiative now.
This was the basic tone for the civil servants, while for the generals, Zhou Yu also sighed deeply.
At this time, it would be impossible for Zhou Yu not to express his position.
"In the past in Baqiu, when Yu was recovering from a serious illness, he had a secret talk with Zijing. Both of us thought that if Liu Bei left Qishan to occupy Yongliang, and I, Dawu, left Huainan and captured Qingxu, the covenant would be voided."
Zhou Yu only said this sentence, and the rest was nothing but nonsense.
When he said this, not only Zhang Zhao and others were a little surprised, but Sun Quan was also a little surprised.
Over the years, Zhou Yu's attitude changes have made everyone think that Zhou Yu is the most determined Covenanter in Soochow after Lu Su, so that everyone has forgotten that after the Battle of Chibi, the person who wanted to kill Liu Bei the most was actually Zhou Yu .
But now, Zhou Yu suddenly stated that he and Lu Su had discussed the survival of the covenant and reached a conclusion. This means that even the covenant faction is inclined to abolish the covenant and readjust the current situation. foreign policy.
When Zhou Yu made such a statement, Zhu Huan, Sun Sheng and other generals also knew how to speak.
"In this case, there is merit in Jiang Ji's words!" Sun Sheng, as a clan general, immediately said, "Guan Yu in Jingzhou is seriously injured and cannot be in charge. Wang Ji and Xu Shu are not prestigious enough. If Cao Wei starts a war in the north of Jingzhou, To attract the main force of the Jingzhou army, we can follow Lu Ziming's plan and launch a surprise attack on Jingzhou. Even if we cannot capture all of Jingzhou, it is not difficult to seize Nanjun and occupy the entire Yangtze River to resist Guan Yu."
Sun Sheng must have said this. Sun Quan even rolled his eyes.
Really, Sun Quan was really depressed.
The generals of our clan are actually quite talented. Sun He and Sun Jing from the older generation, Sun Huan, Sun Yu, Sun Jiao from the Mesozoic generation, etc. are actually quite capable.
But it is strange that none of these people live long. Sun Yu, who lived the longest, died of illness at the age of thirty-nine, and Sun Huan died at the age of twenty-five. Now that the trouble is happening, Sun Quan cannot Don't promote people like Sun Sheng to serve as trusted clan generals.
There is no other way. I can only choose a general among short people.
Let's take a look at this idea that this person has come up with. Let's not talk about why Cao Wei helps you attract the main force of the Jingzhou Army. Let's just say that our own side, especially Jiangxia, is not in our hands. What are you going to do to surprise Nanjun? !
I really think Wenpin, who guards Jiangxia, is blind.
Sun Quan ignored Sun Sheng, turned to look at Zhou Yu, and asked, "Since Gong Jin also agrees to destroy the alliance, does he have any good ideas?!"
Zhou Yu hesitated for a moment, looked at Sun Quan, and finally said, "Jingzhou is too urgent to leave, but Jingnan is not necessarily undesirable."
Sun Quan's eyes suddenly lit up.
(End of chapter)
