Knowing that Sun Quan was hesitant and unwilling to give up his imperial title and surrender to Dajing, Zhang Xiu decided to help Sun Quan and strengthen his intention to abdicate.
Zhang Xiu knew that the biggest obstacle to Sun Quan's long-term inability to make a decision was Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Tai Shici and others. The country of Wu was built by these people following Sun Ce. They would rather die fighting for Wu than accept Wu's submission to Jingguo. If they become ministers, they will swear to defend the Kingdom of Wu to the death and prevent Sun Quan from giving up the imperial title.
But now the state of Wu is surrounded by enemies on all sides and is facing many crises. It is not something they can avoid by trying to persuade them to stop. Zhang Xiu couldn't take action directly. Sun Quan had to be grateful for Sun Ce's wise move back then, and also grateful to his sister Sun Shangxiang for the beauty of the country. Otherwise, the small land of two counties could be destroyed with the current strength of Jingguo.
At this point, it is impossible to send troops to fight forcefully. It is morally untenable. We can only find ways to force Sun Wu Wenwu to recognize the reality and return to the embrace of Dajing as soon as possible.
At the beginning of the day, Zhang Xiu finished practicing his spear, had breakfast, and headed towards Shangcheng Pavilion. When he reached the door of Shangcheng Pavilion, he had a plan in mind to deal with Sun Wu, but he wanted to hear what the ministers had to say. Opinion, see if there is a better way to deal with the affairs of Wu State. After all, there is a relationship between relatives, so it must be handled with caution and not to leave any stains.
The nights in early spring are still long, the sky is dark at this time, and the weather is still very cold.
Zhang Xiu, wearing a bright yellow brocade robe, walked slowly to the door of Shangcheng Pavilion and saw that it was already brightly lit. Although Jia Xu and the other three are old, they are still energetic. They enter Shang Cheng Pavilion on time at Mao every morning to handle state affairs and work diligently.
It is precisely because of Shangcheng Pavilion that Zhang Xiu can be more relaxed. Of course, this may give future generations an excuse to be lazy and leave future ministers the right to be disobedient, but it has to be said that sometimes, This kind of institution is a double-edged sword. It depends on how future generations hold the sword.
The existence of the Military Governor's Office was to check and balance Shang Chengge, so that the two sides could have a competitive relationship, and the emperor could weigh the pros and cons and control the situation.
As soon as they arrived at the door, Jia Xu and others heard Zhang Xiu's footsteps and hurriedly knelt down to greet him.
"Everyone get up!"
Zhang Xiu walked in and sat on a chair casually, "I'm here for a walk. You continue to do your business, Xiaozhi! Is there any news from Liaodong?"
Fazheng hurriedly took out a memorial from the memorial shelf and handed it over: "Your Majesty, before I could report the memorial that was sent at midnight last night, General Gao Lan defeated the soldiers of the three Koreans, and the entire army of the three Koreans was wiped out. General Gao Lan prepared to take advantage of the victory to pursue and kill Enter the land of three Koreas.”
Hearing the news, Zhang Xiu smiled with satisfaction: "This Gao Lan is still very good. Xiaozhi, you can draw up the decree and let them fight with one heart and strive to end the battle before the summer harvest. I am waiting for their triumphant return."
"Here!" Fazheng wrote quickly.
"Kong Ming!" Zhuge Liang was transferred back a month ago. As the reserve force of Shangcheng Pavilion, he could not stay away for a long time, so he made adjustments and ordered Gan Ning to be transferred to the navy chief, and Zhang Xian to be transferred to the Changsha Capital Commander's Department. Zhuge Liang was transferred back.
Zhuge Liang stood up: "I'm here!"
"You all stop for a moment!" Zhang Xiu waved his hand, "There is news from Fusi in Beizhen that Sun Quan is hesitating between giving up the imperial title. The ministers in Wuzhong are also divided into two factions, which makes Sun Quan unable to make up his mind. You How do you think this matter should be handled?”
Li Ru held Beizhen Fusi in his hand and said immediately: "Your Majesty, I think we must force Sun Quan to give up the imperial title as soon as possible. The land of the two counties cannot be delayed. Take it back as soon as possible. The remaining Chu State , only one army can destroy it."
Zhang Xiu nodded: "I think so too, but the plan should be tighter and don't leave any excuses."
Jia Xu said: "From the ninth year of Jianlong to the fourteenth year of Jianlong, the world has been at war for six full years. The people have long been tired of the war. The emperor loves the people like his son, how can he ignore the suffering of the people? Therefore, the humble minister I think that we should end the chaotic war, let the people recuperate, withdraw the soldiers and horses stationed on the border, make good relations with the Chu State, and show kindness to all the people in the world. Wouldn’t it be wonderful?”
Zhang Xiu smiled.
Jia Wenhe really deserves to be Jia Wenhe, this move is really high!
Then the great righteousness of the world shakes hands with Liu Bei and makes peace, who can say that Zhang Xiu is not the right one? But if Dajing had a good relationship with the Chu State, the Wu State would be in trouble. Today, the Wu State relies on Dajing to survive. If Dajing had a good relationship with the Chu State, how could the Wu State regain the land east of the Yangtze River?
The state of Wu had to prevent Dajing from having a good relationship with the state of Chu. What are the conditions? Naturally, he gave up his imperial title.
This move really kills people invisible!
The key is that even if everyone knows about Dajing's conspiracy, they can't tell the truth. After all, Dajing stands at the highest point of morality.
Liu Ye also nodded in agreement: "Xiang Jia's method is clever and kills two birds with one stone. However, Wu State, such as Zhou Yu, Lu Su and others, will definitely take measures to stop it. It is better for us to increase the potency of the medicine, so that Wu State has to accept the soft and hard, and use both soft and hard methods. A two-pronged approach. There is no reason why the State of Wu does not want to be a minister."
Zhang Xiu smiled and looked at Liu Ye: "Zi Yang, if you have any plans, tell me quickly."
"Your Majesty!" Liu Ye said respectfully, "How can the two counties of Wu State support their 30,000 troops? I heard that they want to build ships, but Lujiang and Jiujiang counties don't have the wood to build warships at all, so how can they build ships? One said: "We have banned grain and grass from entering the two counties on the grounds that the people in the Central Plains are suffering because of the early stage of the war. We also prohibit river transportation. It is difficult for wood to be transported to Wu. In addition, coupled with Jia Xiang's plan, Sun Wu has to surrender."
Zhang Xiu laughed with satisfaction: "This plan is very clever. With these two strategies, there is no reason why Sun Wu will not surrender to me. As long as he does so, everything will be easy. Hmm... Who do you think should be sent to Chu State and when? ?”
Zhuge Liang said: "Your Majesty, I have a recommendation."
"Oh! Who does Kong Ming want to recommend?" Zhang Xiu looked at Zhuge Liang with interest.
Zhuge Liang said: "This man's surname is Yu Fan, whose given name is Zhongxiang. He was originally the prefect of Kuaiji under Sun Wu. Later, the Chu army captured Kuaiji. Yu Fan was defeated and seriously injured. He was rescued by his guards and crossed the river. He was rescued by his ministers. He has been I have been persuaded by my ministers and am willing to surrender to the emperor."
"Yu Fan?"
Hearing these two words, Zhang Xiu remembered who this person was.
Yu Fan was a person that Sun Quan compared to Dongfang Shuo. He was a man of both civil and military skills and a talented person from the Eastern Kingdom. Unfortunately, he was too straightforward and unyielding. In the end, he was exiled to Jiaozhou by Sun Quan and died in Lingnan.
After a brief consideration, Zhang Xiu said: "Okay, then I will order Yu Fan to go to Chu as an envoy to discuss the matter of good relations between the two countries, but I want to make him understand the true purpose of this trip. I want to see what Kong Ming recommended." Does Yu Fan have real talent and learning?"
"Here!"
Zhuge Liang agreed.
