Driven by Yu Yi, everyone talked non-stop and put forward their opinions. Among them, Lei Chunze's idea was the most unique. Lei Chunze believed that there was nothing wrong with going south to Yunnan to establish a base, and there was nothing wrong with entering Jingzhou on the way. All failures were ultimately due to leadership issues. Regarding this point, other people also expressed their opinions. Everyone believed that Yu Yi should establish his own business and should not condescend to the King of Hanzhong. After everyone's repeated persuasion, the idea of setting up one's own business grew bigger and bigger. However, Yuyi also analyzed the situation and said to everyone: "Currently, the Kuangfu Han Dynasty is still the main force. Our team's status in the hearts of the people is not yet high." High, and very weak in strength. The most important thing is that in the past, the four sworn brothers in Taoyuan were not famous in the world. If we directly become independent, I am afraid that we will be ridiculed by the world."
It was finally determined that he would first go to Xichuan to plead guilty, and then act accordingly to capture Jingzhou in the name of revenge for Guan Yu and become the prefect of Jingzhou. Then he would develop local power and apply to be the king of Jingzhou. At the same time, he would adjust his strategy and no longer support Kuang Fuhan. As the primary responsibility of the Office, it vigorously promotes a peaceful and prosperous era, promotes technological development, and wins people's hearts everywhere.
This meeting lasted for three days and three nights, establishing new confidence for the Yuyi Group, which had suffered a heavy blow, and at the same time adjusted its strategic plan.
Before everyone left, Yu Yi explained softly: "Actually, the soul of my second brother came to me and explained the reason to me. To achieve great things, perhaps sacrifice is inevitable. You must control the army in your own hands. , Give full play to everyone’s suggestions, so as to avoid excessive personal power and form some wrong decisions.”
So Yu Yi took the remaining troops and rushed towards Chengdu.
In Jingzhou, Sun Quan had just buried Lu Meng and was lamenting about Guan Yu's sanctification. Suddenly someone reported that Zhang Zhao had come from Jianye.
Sun Quan hurriedly called in and asked about the reason. Zhang Zhao said: "Now that my lord has killed Guan Yu and his son, I am afraid that the disaster from Jiangdong is not far away! This man is one of Liu Bei's four sworn brothers in Taoyuan. They swore to live and die together. Now Liu Bei has With the soldiers and horses from both Sichuan and Hanzhong, and the strategies of Zhuge Liang and Yu Yi, as well as the bravery of Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, and Zhao Yun, if they knew about the execution of Guan Yu and his son, they would definitely pour out the whole country. Soldiers and horses, work hard to avenge, I am afraid it will be difficult for Soochow to compete with it!"
After hearing this, Sun Quan realized the seriousness of the problem and regretted it very much. He sighed: "I was too hasty. What should I do now?"
Zhang Zhaodao: "Don't worry, my lord. I have already thought of a way on the road. Now I have a plan to prevent the soldiers and horses of Xishu from invading Soochow. Jingzhou will be as stable as a rock."
Sun Quan quickly asked about the strategy, and Zhang Zhao replied: "Now Cao Cao has millions of men and is ready to find an opportunity to dominate the world. If Liu Bei seeks revenge from us, he will definitely make peace with Cao Cao. If the troops from the two places attack, then Soochow It would be dangerous. Why not send someone to give Guan Yu's head to Cao Cao first, and let everyone know that Guan Yu and his son were killed because of Cao Cao. Then he will definitely hate Cao Cao, so the soldiers and horses of Western Shu will not dare to attack Wu again. , will turn to attack Cao Wei, we will observe their victory or defeat and gain benefits from it. This is the best way."
Sun Quan followed this suggestion and sent an envoy to deliver Guan Yu's head in a wooden box and delivered it to Cao Cao overnight.
At that time, Cao Cao had just returned to Luoyang from Mobei Banshi. He heard that Soochow had sent Guan Yu's head and said happily: "Guan Yu is dead. I can finally sleep peacefully."
At this time, a counselor came out from under the steps and said: "This is Soochow preparing to transfer the disaster to us."
Cao Cao looked around and found that the counselor was Sima Yi, whom he had severely criticized before. It turned out that in the battle of Huangpu Village, Cao Cao thought that Sima Yi only killed two women to increase hatred and did not threaten Yu Yi, so he punished him. At that time, Sima Yi came out to offer advice, which made Cao Cao feel relieved a lot, and he quickly asked the reason.
Sima Yi said: "Before, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Yu Yi were sworn brothers in Taoyuan and swore to live and die together. Now Soochow has killed Guan Yu. Afraid of their revenge, they dedicated their heads to the king, allowing Liu Bei to divert his hatred to the king. , instead of attacking the Wu State, they attack the Wei State instead, and they will benefit from the fishermen."
After hearing this, Cao Cao felt that it made sense and said, "You are right. What should we do to deal with it?"
He replied: "This matter is very easy. Your Majesty can match Guan Yu's head with a fragrant wood body and bury it with the courtesy of a minister. When Liu Bei knows about it, he will definitely hate Sun Quan very much and fight hard to conquer the south. We can Observe the outcome from it. If Shu wins, then we attack Soochow. If Wu wins, then we attack Shu. If one of these two places is captured, then the other one is not far away."
Cao Cao was very happy, followed this suggestion, recruited the Soochow envoys, and then took over the wooden box.
Cao Cao opened the wooden box and took a look, and found that although Guan Yu's head was placed inside, it was almost the same as when he was alive. This reminded him of the past and said with a smile: "Guan Gong is here well!" As soon as he finished speaking, he only saw Guan Yu's head. The head opened its mouth, its hair stood up, and it was very scary. It replied: "Prime Minister, you are fine!"
Cao Cao was so frightened that he fainted. Everyone rushed to rescue him, and finally he woke up. Cao Cao turned around and said to everyone: "Guan Yu is not dead yet, he is an immortal in the sky!"
After the envoy from Soochow learned about it, they told how Guan Yu manifested himself as a saint and possessed Lu Meng, and how he caused Lu Meng to bleed to death and cursed Sun Quan. After hearing this, Cao Cao became even more frightened and quickly arranged many places for sacrifice. He carved agarwood as his body, buried Guan Yu outside the south gate of Luoyang City with royal etiquette, and let officials of all sizes attend the funeral. Cao Cao came to pay homage in person and enshrined him as the king of Jingzhou. He sent officials to guard Guan Yu's coffin, and then asked the envoys from Jiangdong to return. Jiangdong went.
After Liu Bei, the king of Hanzhong, returned to Chengdu from Dongchuan, Fa Zheng asked him to report: "The king's wife has passed away. Mrs. Sun has not come back from Jiangdong, and she may not come back again. The way of human relations cannot be abandoned. It must be A princess to assist in housekeeping.”
Liu Bei nodded, which was regarded as approval. Later, Fazheng continued: "Wu Yi has a sister who is not only beautiful but also very virtuous. A fortune teller visited her and said she is the one who is with this woman. , she will definitely be rich and powerful in the future, so she was promised to Liu Yan’s son Liu Mao first, but unfortunately Liu Mao died very early, so she has been living alone, so the king can adopt her as his princess."
Liu Bei shook his head and said: "Liu Hao and I are from the same clan. I'm afraid it's not in line with human ethics to do this."
Fazheng explained: "If we talk about kinship, how is it different from Jin Wenzhi and Huaiying?"
So Liu Bei agreed and made her a princess, or because her conditions improved and she didn't have to worry so much, Liu Bei soon gave birth to two sons, the eldest son Liu Yong, named Gongshou, and the younger son Liu Li, named Fengxiao.
(End of chapter)
