Originally, Zhang Xiu was still thinking about any legitimate reasons to sanction Wu State, which would make the people of the world speechless and stop Sun Shangxiang's plea for mercy. Unexpectedly, Sun Quan would create this condition for him.
Wu dared to assassinate the envoy of Jingguo. The evidence was conclusive. Zhang Xiu immediately ordered a blockade around Wu and asked Yu Fan to convey Liu Bei's intention to jointly blockade Wu.
Liu Bei was very happy to see that Jingguo and Wu were at odds.
Of course, Liu Bei also knew that Zhang Xiu's purpose of blocking the state of Wu was to force Sun Quan to abdicate, and he even agreed with both hands. After the state of Wu was destroyed, the nobles in Yangzhou gave up, and he saved a lot of trouble, so the state of Chu quickly Agreed to this matter.
Jingguo and Chu State jointly blocked the border.
Today's Wu State is just a small country. It has to feed an army of 30,000 people. It is impossible to feed so many people by relying on self-sufficiency, let alone talk about building warships. Zhang Xiu will not give him this opportunity.
Only three months after the sanctions began, Sun Quan could no longer bear it. Zhang Zhaojin said: "Your Majesty, the treasury is empty and the people have no food to collect. If this continues, the army will soon run out of food."
Sun Quan looked melancholy: "This is a good thing you have done! You failed to assassinate the envoy of Jingguo, but instead put us in danger. What should we do? Please make a decision."
Zhang Zhaodao: "Now that the situation in the world is clear, I would like to ask your Majesty to take a closer look!"
Sun Quan stared at Zhang Zhao with wide eyes.
The memory of Zhang Zhao who abandoned the city and fled suddenly came to mind, and the hatred and anger in his heart burned.
Lu Su said: "You can send someone to make peace with Jingguo, and then ask Queen Sun to come forward and try to solve the matter. As long as Emperor Jing relents, the matter can be resolved."
Huang Gai sneered: "This matter was ordered by Emperor Jing, how could he take it back just because of a few words? We sent people to assassinate him first, how can we make peace?"
Lu Su lowered his head and was speechless.
Originally, he wanted to destroy the good relationship between Jing and Chu, but he didn't expect to put Wu State on the fire.
When Zhou Yu received the news that the assassination failed, he anticipated the current situation. He was so angry that he vomited blood and fainted to the ground. He has not recovered yet.
"Why……!"
Seeing that the people below had nothing to say, Sun Quan sighed deeply, "For now, only by relieving Zhang Xiu's anger can our country of Wu have hope." As he said this, he picked up the sword in his left hand and put it on the stand to symbolize imperial power. The sword was slowly drawn out, and the sharp and shiny sword surface reflected his young face.
The civil and military officials below all looked at Sun Quan.
Sun Quan's face gradually became firm, and his eyes were fixed somewhere, as if he was making a big decision. He narrowed his eyes and said: "In order to protect the country and the country, and for Wu to be able to revive and make a comeback, I have decided , abandon the title of emperor, submit a petition to Dajing, and request to be canonized as King of Wu!"
At this moment, His Highness and the crowd all felt a sad feeling.
As the saying goes, if a king insults his ministers and dies, the people standing below are basically those who followed Sun Ce to conquer the world. Every brick and tile of the Wu Kingdom were built by them with real swords and guns. They gave up the imperial title like this, and in their hearts Much reluctance.
Huang Gai and others followed the general trend and wanted Sun Quan to abdicate to protect Wu, but they were very sad and helpless.
"Your Majesty...!"
The first one who couldn't hold back was Lu Su. After kneeling on the ground, he burst into tears and cried bitterly.
Others were infected and knelt on the ground and shouted for the emperor.
Sun Quan stood on his back with red eyes. The imperial country that the late emperor had given to him was lost like this. Can the Kingdom of Wu still be revived in his hands?
After announcing this, Sun Quan felt a wave of weakness, as if all the bones in his body had been extracted at this moment. He could not hold up his body and fell down dizzily. The officials were frightened and hurriedly supported him. Call the doctor.
In September of the fifteenth year of Jianlong's reign, Sun Quan issued an edict to abdicate, hoping to appease the country and become his minister.
Zhang Xiu was overjoyed when he heard the news about Sun Quan's abdication. He exerted all kinds of pressure and intimidation, and finally forced Sun Quan to abdicate. After Sun Quan's surrender letter arrived in Chang'an, Zhang Xiu immediately canonized Sun Quan as the King of Jiujiang, Zhou Yu as the Marquis of Shucheng, and Lujiang. Taishou, Taishi Ci was ennobled as Marquis of Fengxiang, first-class general, navy captain, Lu Su was ennobled as Marquis of Dongxiang, Grand Administrator of Jiujiang, and others were rewarded.
Of course, this is the strategy of Zhang Xiujun and his ministers.
Zhang Xiu had decided long ago that Sun Quan would never be named King of Wu after he became a minister. If he was named Queen of Wu, the veterans of the Wu Kingdom would still support Sun Quan, which would cause disaster in the long run. It would be best to treat the monarchs and ministers of the Wu Kingdom as disintegrate.
Zhang Xiu knew that people like Zhou Yu and Lu Su were absolutely loyal to Sun Wu. Senior officials and generous salaries could not move their hearts. If they could not be moved, then let them perish with the Kingdom of Wu! There is no shortage of talents in Dajing today.
Furthermore, Zhang Xiu's purpose was to quickly collapse the original monarchs and ministers of the Wu Kingdom. The best way was to alienate and then confer inappropriate official positions, which made many people feel unconvinced, and Sun Quan was demoted to the king of Jiujiang. , no one obeyed the order, and even if the gods Zhou Yu and Lu Su descended to earth, they could not save the state of Wu.
When Sun Quan and his ministers received Zhang Xiu's imperial edict, they were all shocked.
It was originally planned to borrow warships, troops and horses from Jingguo, but now it is better. Even the title of King of Wu has been lost and he has become King of Jiujiang. How can there be talk of restoring the country? Zhou Yu and Lu Su were both granted the title of marquis, and were almost on an equal footing with Sun Quan.
When Zhou Yu got the news, he was so angry that he vomited blood and fainted.
Wu Guo has completely lost hope of turning around.
It is easy to give up the title of emperor obtained with all kinds of hardships, but it is impossible to pick it up again. Wu State has already surrendered to Jingguo. If he dares to proclaim himself emperor again now, it will be rebellion and treason, which is completely different in nature.
After getting the throne of Jiujiang King, Sun Quan was completely confused.
He couldn't understand how the dignified Emperor Dajing could keep his word and keep his word.
It's over now, the Kingdom of Wu is completely over.
After the imperial edict was announced, Dajing officials immediately urged Sun Quan to go to Jiujiang, and also urged appointed officials from various places to take their positions. At the same time, Zhou Yu and Lu Su were asked to actively implement Dajing's national policy.
Zhou Yu was so angry that he refused to accept all the rewards related to Jingguo. He scolded Sun Quan for being stupid and Zhang Xiu for being a scoundrel. He hated himself for not being able to save Wu from the disaster. Under multiple pressures, Zhou Yu was finally angered to death and died.
The monarchs and ministers of the Wu Kingdom, who were already in grief, were even more distraught when they heard about Zhou Yu's sudden death.
Zhou Yu is the pillar of Wu State!
Especially at this moment of heartbreak, Zhou Yu's death undoubtedly accelerated the demise of the Wu Kingdom.
Sun Quan completely gave up.
Lu Su wished he could kill himself now and follow Zhou Yu.
