Everything was as Zhou Yu expected. At this moment, the sound of smashing and smashing was heard in Wu County and in the mansion of the captive general in Wu County.
When Sun Quan learned that Yuzhang had been lost, he was furious.
Especially after hearing that it was because Zhou Yu transferred the Yuzhang garrison that Liu Bei succeeded, he became even more furious.
But the news that came next made Sun Quan have no choice but to break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach!
Zhou Yu defeated Huang Zu and successfully occupied Xiling.
It won't take long for Zhou Yu to take over Jiangxia County.
Although Yuzhang County was lost, Zhou Yu made great contributions. How could Sun Quan blame Zhou Yu at this time?
What's more, the loss of Yuzhang County put Danyang County and Kuaiji County under the threat of Liu Bei's army at all times.
What if Zhou Yu is forced to hold him accountable? What if he is pushed into a panic?
Seeing Liu Ji kneeling in front of him, Sun Quan became even more angry.
It stands to reason that Liu Ji secretly mobilized troops from Yuzhang County to Zhou Yu, which is a crime worthy of death!
However, Liu Ji's soldiers and horses were private soldiers. Moreover, Liu Ji was the eldest son of the former Yangzhou Mu and a clan member of the Han Dynasty, Liu Yao. He had a distinguished status and status!
Unless Sun Quan wanted Jiangdong to start another rebellion, not only could he not punish Liu Ji, he would also have to persuade him and entrust him with important responsibilities.
This can not only appease the hearts of Liu Yao's old tribe, but also make the people of Jiangdong appreciate Sun Quan's kindness and kindness.
"Prefect Liu, please wake up quickly!"
"The attack on Yuzhang County is entirely due to the big-eared thief Liu Bei who has no shame and has nothing to do with Governor Liu!"
Liu Ji was slightly relieved. Although he had already received Zhou Yu's assurance, he could only feel relieved when he heard Sun Quan's forgiveness in person.
"Thank you, Marquis Wu!"
"Prefect Liu will rest in Wu County for a while, and then he will take up his post after killing the big-eared bandits!"
Sun Quan was extremely polite, and Liu Ji was also grateful.
"Thank you so much, Marquis Wu, I'll take my leave!"
Liu Ji didn't stay much and quickly resigned.
Along the hundreds of miles from Yuzhang to Wuxian, Liu Ji was already exhausted physically and mentally.
After Liu Ji left, a figure slowly walked out from behind.
If Liu Zhang were here, he would definitely recognize him at a glance.
It was one of the four major families in Jiangdong, Gu Yong and Gu Yuantan, the disciple of Liu Zhang's father-in-law Cai Yong.
Gu Yong is the talent Sun Quan relies on most among the Jiangdong clan.
Sun Quan's official positions in the imperial court were general against the captives and prefect of Kuaiji, while Gu Yong was the county magistrate of Kuaiji.
The appointment of this position was also Sun Quan's declaration to the world of his determination to reuse Jiangdong's talents.
"Yuantan, what do you think about this matter?"
Gu Yong silently watched Liu Ji completely go away, and then he raised his hand and looked at Sun Quan.
"My lord, Yuzhang County is very important and must be taken back from Liu Bei's hands!"
Sun Quan nodded with satisfaction. Gu Yong's words showed that the Jiangdong family in Yuzhang was willing to contribute.
"Then what do you think I should do? Let Zhou Yu lead his army to attack Yuzhang?"
"No!"
Gu Yong immediately rejected Sun Quan's proposal, and his words could not be questioned.
"Captain Zhou has just captured Jiangxia County, and it still needs time to stabilize. How can we move lightly?"
"What's more, how can you use a bull's knife to kill a chicken? There are many talented people in Jiangdong who can conquer those who are good at fighting. Why does my lord bother the governor of Zhou?"
Sun Quan was stunned for a moment, then immediately nodded in approval.
"I wonder if Yuan Tan has a suitable candidate?"
"Zhu Heng, Zhu Zhi, He Qi, and Dong Xi are all talented generals. Kuaiji Buzhao, and Yu Fan are even more resourceful. If they go out to fight, they will definitely be able to defeat Liu Bei and successfully recapture Yuzhang County!"
Sun Quan didn't have any reaction on the surface, but in fact, there was a slight turmoil in his heart.
Commanders like Cheng Pu and Chen Wu are not using strong generals, but they promote the younger generation of the Jiangdong faction!
It seems that Gu Yong has decided to compete with the Huaisi faction!
However, Sun Quan was happy for the two factions to fight and fight back and forth to ensure Sun Quan's dominance.
"Yuan Tan, most of the Chinese army has been transferred by Zhou Yu, so the military strength may be insufficient!"
"I heard that Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang led an army of 50,000 in a sneak attack. Their ambitions are extraordinary!"
Gu Yong showed a smile, as if he had been waiting for Sun Quan's words.
"Don't worry, my lord, the children of Jiangdong have always been brave and good at fighting, defeating powerful enemies!"
"You can let Zhu Zhi and others recruit their own troops. As for weapons and armor, there is no need for the lord to worry."
"Wei Chen is willing to persuade the various clans in Jiangdong to support them and ensure that the army can go smoothly!"
Sun Quan sneered in his heart and saw Gu Yong's intention at a glance.
In the past, there were rebellions in various places in Jiangdong. These noble families used the banner of suppressing the rebellion for Sun Quan to expand their ranks.
Now that the rebellion was put down, everyone was hiding. When Sun Quan asked, he said there were no private soldiers.
Gu Yong must have taken this opportunity to legalize all private soldiers!
But these still don't matter to Sun Quan!
It is naturally a good thing to be able to regain Yuzhang County without paying for money, food, troops and horses.
However, Sun Quan could not satisfy the Jiangdong family without limit, and he also had to add some constraints to them.
"Since Yuan Tan is so sure, I won't ask any more questions!"
"It's just that this army doesn't have a decent commander. How about letting Cheng Pu lead them?"
Hearing the word Cheng Pu, Gu Yong's happy smile suddenly froze on his face, but it soon returned to its original state.
"My lord, General Cheng has been frightening Jiang Dong Xiaoxiao, how can he move lightly?"
joke!
Gu Yong definitely could not agree to Sun Quan's request.
It is true that Cheng Pu belongs to the Huaisi faction, but he also belongs to the elder faction.
This is a general who has been with the Sun family since the days of Sun Jian.
If Cheng Pu is appointed as the commander-in-chief, wouldn't the Jiangdong family be completely stuck?
Gu Yong couldn't agree to Sun Quan's request even if he didn't want Yu Zhang anymore.
"But these people have no experience in leading troops. How can they be opponents of such cunning men as Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang!"
Sun Quan was not angry either. He had already guessed that Gu Yong would not agree.
Anyway, I have raised the issue for you. If you don’t agree, you will be responsible for the defeat!
Sun Quan's question really embarrassed Gu Yong.
Usually the tough battles in Jiangdong are won by veterans like Zhou Yu and Cheng Pu, so the Jiangdong family will follow suit.
Nowadays, it is really not that easy to fight a war independently.
Especially the opponent is a veteran like Liu Bei, who is cunning and cunning!
Gu Yong's idea was to use this opportunity to completely let the Jiangdong clan take control of the military, so as to crush Zhou Yu and others of the Huaisi sect in all aspects.
But once he loses, let alone suppressing Zhou Yu, he will be directly crushed to death by Zhou Yu.
Sun Quan can also say openly in the future, it's not that we won't reuse you, it's that we're giving you Jiangdong people a chance and you won't be used!
The more he thought about it, the more worries Gu Yong had, and the less he dared to explain to Sun Quan that Jiangdong people should have full authority to handle the war in Yuzhang County.
At this moment, a picture suddenly appeared in Gu Yong's mind.
