After learning about the situation in Chang'an, Lan Tian asked Gan Ning to prepare a banquet, hoping to have a good get-together with old friends.
At the beginning of the banquet, Mi Fang, Quan Cong and other generals came into the city. When they saw Yi Ji, they all came forward to greet them and greet them. Lan Tian took the initiative to introduce Quan Cong, Zhu Ju and other generals who had surrendered to Soochow one by one.
After seeing this, Yi Ji nodded with joy on his face, thinking that it was Lan Tian who was so powerful that he actually took away the Dongwu soldiers in one fell swoop. It was estimated that Sun Quan didn't have many available men. It seemed that the capture of Jiangdong would be just around the corner, and then all the south of the Yangtze River could be included. territory.
Quan Cong learned that Yi was a close minister of Liu Bei, so he toasted many times at the banquet to express his closeness.
Yi Ji drank happily and suggested with a smile: "I will return to the capital soon to return to duty. Your Majesty probably wants to meet the heroes of Jiangdong. Who is willing to go back with me?"
Zhang Cheng, Quan Cong, Zhu Ju and others looked at each other in confusion. Although they had temporarily surrendered to Lantian, they were actually still very worried about the situation in Jianye. The starting point of Yi Ji was good, but these surrendered generals were warping in their hearts.
"Mr. Ji Bo, Jiangdong is not yet settled at the moment, and we still need the help of all the generals. After Jiangdong is completely calmed down, I will personally take them back to Beijing to see them?" Lan Tian saw what everyone was thinking and immediately relieved the siege of the surrendered generals.
"Since Mr. Fu has other arrangements, let's talk about it separately." Lan Tian tried to persuade him to stay, but Yi Ji naturally wouldn't force him.
"How many days does Uncle Ji plan to stay in Chaisang?" Lan Tian continued to ask.
Yi Ji thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty asked me to see the Prince Consort before leaving. He will come back after Boyang arrives at Chaisang to talk. When will the Prince of Fu plan to fully recover Jiangdong?"
"Boyang led the trapped troops to stay behind, but Governor Su has sent additional ships, and they will be able to meet up at Chaisang within two or three days. I estimate that I will take the ship to Jianye at about the same time as you. Do you want Uncle Ji to accompany me? "Lantian extended the invitation.
Yi Ji waved his hand quickly: "I don't understand military affairs, and I am a burden in the past. I'd better wait until the prince of the government sweeps Jiangdong, and then I will ask your majesty for a decree to reward the meritorious officials."
"Okay, I think it won't take too much time." Lan Tian nodded lightly.
Zhang Cheng, Quan Cong, Zhu Ju and other surrendered generals drank in silence and lamented that Liu Bei's camp was too harmonious. People like Yi Ji, who claimed to be a burden, were not willing to go to the front line to gain credit. On the other hand, there were people in the court and camp of Soochow that were restricting them, so Wu Jun It is impossible to defeat the Han army head-on.
In the conversation just now, Lan Tian revealed the specific time of the expedition. The generals who surrendered to Soochow all felt sad for the old master Sun Quan, wondering if Sun Quan was still waiting for Xin'er in Ruxu, right? Someone from Chai Sang sent a letter "reporting victory" every two days. Sun Quan was probably living in a fantasy every day, but in fact Sun Quan was not that embarrassed.
Gan Ning followed Lan Yuan's approach in Chaisang and asked Zhang Cheng to fabricate a letter reporting victory and send it to Ruxu the next day. Sun Quan was indeed happy for a while at first, until Lu Xun's words woke him up. Why didn't the general write the battle report himself? Instead, Zhang Cheng will ghostwrite the summary? In addition, since Jianye closed the city, Jianye's regular supply of supplies to Ruxu has also stopped.
After hearing this, Sun Quan also instinctively noticed something strange, so before and after he stationed in Yichun in Lantian for rest, he left Lu Xun to continue to guard Ruxuwu, while he returned to Jianye with Jiefanwei.
The Jiefanwei warship arrived at Jianye Port. The dock was as empty as a wasteland. Sun Quan immediately frowned: "What is Zecheng doing? No wonder Ruxu can't receive supplies. There's not even a Laufu at the port."
"General Yu was originally a businessman. If the king entrusts him with important military affairs, will he be incompetent?" Zhuge Jin analyzed while stroking his beard.
Master Sima knew Hu Ke's ability and saw that Zhuge Jin was also 'adding insult to injury', so he stood up and complained, "General Yu is not an ordinary businessman. I think he is more than enough to command the left wing of Jie Fan Wei. Foster father, before we leave, You put Marquis of Quan (Zhang Zhao) and General Yu in charge of the military affairs of Jianye. Could it be that Mr. Zibu has any arrangements?"
Sun Quan stroked his purple beard and nodded. Based on his understanding of Hu Ke for many years, he did not believe that the other party could not even handle this matter. He then whispered: "Zibu's personality is as fierce as fire. Is it possible that he and Gu and Zhang There is a conflict between the two families? This is why Gu does not want to use him as prime minister."
"General Yu has always been smart and thoughtful. If the civil servants are really in trouble, Cheng should be able to solve it easily. In short, we will all understand after entering the city." Hu Zong said with clasped fists.
"Wei Ze is right. Instead of worrying here, it is better to go back to the city to find out more and order all the battalions to assemble quickly." Sun Quan nodded and ordered.
"Wei." Hu Zong clasped his fists.
During the assembly of the Jiefan Guards, Sun Quan could have led a few hundred tiger soldiers ahead, but his "cautious" character made him choose to wait. Hu Zong finished gathering five thousand soldiers before choosing to set off.
The dock is only five or six miles away from Jianye City. It feels strange to walk on the empty official road. There are usually countless pedestrians and vehicles pulling goods to and from the dock. Why is it inexplicably different?
Everyone had doubts on their faces. Sun Quan's face was full of solemnity, but he was dull and silent all the way.
After Jianye was completely blocked by Hu Ke, there were usually only a few teams of scouts going to and from the docks. Those people who needed to enter Jianye to do business stayed in the countryside after hitting the wall several times, so the official road was temporarily deserted.
Sun Quan walked to the east gate of Jianye and saw the flags on the city fluttering in the wind, but the city gate was tightly closed. He frowned and turned to look to the side. Hu Zong understood and led a group of soldiers to call the door.
"Who is on duty today? Why did you close the city gate so early? Your Majesty is here. Open the city gate quickly to greet you." Hu Zong's soldiers shouted at the top of their voices.
Seeing that there was no response, Hu Zong asked his soldiers to continue shouting. He shouted three times before someone came to the top of the city.
"What do ghosts call ghosts?" Jin Zong looked at Hu Zong in the city coldly.
Hu Zong's eyes widened and he thought to himself, Jin Zong, you are just a subordinate general, how dare you show up in front of me? He urged his horse forward and shouted sternly: "Jin Zong, King Wu has returned, how dare you speak rudely? Why don't you open the city gate quickly? If it's too late, you won't be held accountable."
Jin Zong replied playfully: "It turns out to be General Hu, the right commander of Jiefanwei. You are so majestic. So what if you are not simple? Besides, where is the King of Wu in the world? It's just a charity from the traitor Cao Pi. Why should you treat it like a piece of cake?" Treasure?"
"Jin Zong, how dare you be so presumptuous?" Hu Zong was furious.
Sun Quan realized that something was wrong, and slowly walked to Hu Zong. Hearing the harsh words in the city, he closed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Jin Zong, I really underestimated you before. I feel wronged to have you as a general." , open the city gate first and then talk."
"Open the city gate? How is that possible? Mr. Zibu has led his ministers to surrender to the King of Hanzhong. Jianye is no longer yours. If you want it, you can take it yourself." Jin Zong sneered and waved his hand, and a row of soldiers held bows and arrows. Facing Sun Quan, he did not give the King of Wei and Wu any face.
Sun Quan looked at Hu Zong in confusion and thought, what did Jin Zong say just now? Zhang Zhao led his ministers to surrender to Liu Bei? Now if you want to enter the construction industry, do you have to get in?
"Your Majesty, this..." Hu Zong looked embarrassed.
Sun Quan's mind was racing wildly for a short time, and he couldn't believe what Jin Zong said. In addition, his psychological quality was really good, so he quickly calmed down and asked continuously in a powerful voice: "It's really interesting, how long has Gucai been away from Jianye? You and Zhang Zhao also defected to Liu Bei? Where is Zhang Zhao? Where is Yu Xiu? Tell them to come out to see me immediately."
"King Wu, are you alright?"
Just a moment after Sun Quan finished speaking, the energetic Zhang Zhao walked to Jin Zong's side, clasped his fists and bowed to Sun Quan. It seemed that he had been waiting there for a long time.
(End of chapter)
