Stone City, Wuhou Mansion.

The two of them each had their own little calculations, trying to trick the other party into taking the initiative in negotiations.

However, both of them are masters at pretending to be fake, and they were able to expose it quickly.

Ma Liang was the first to hold up his hands and said, "There are many people under your command who are capable of fighting, and there are also many resourceful counselors. Instead of Liang staying with you, it is better to come and meet Wu Hou and create more opportunities for our Sun and Liu families."

It’s of great value.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Quan was indeed deeply attracted by these words.

"What did Ji Chang mean?"

"What good can your army gain by attacking Xiangfan in a large scale?"

But he still pretended to be puzzled and asked.

Ma Liang looked at the expression on his face, and naturally knew that the other party was acting, so he stopped covering up and said solemnly:

"Marquis Wu doesn't have to pretend not to know."

"Right now Cao Cao is personally leading the main force to confront my lord in Hanzhong. The war will not end for a while."

"Now that General Guan has also launched an army to attack Xiangfan, it will definitely attract great attention from the Cao family."

"We are separated in Hanzhong, and Xiangfan has contained Cao's army. If Wuhou gathers his troops and goes north again, won't it be easy to capture the important city of Hefei that you have been unable to attack for several years?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Liang's face was full of energy. He planned a blueprint for Sun Quan and said, "By then, the main force of Cao's thieves, Xiangfan, will be held back by our army."

"The Marquis of Wu once again marched into the city of Hefei, forcing the Cao family to fight on three fronts. How could the enemy resist?"

"When you visit Hefei, the door to Huainan will be opened wide!"

"At that time, with the strength of the Jiangdong Navy, it will enter the Huaihe River Basin and seize the land of Huainan in one fell swoop. How difficult will it be to overlook the Central Plains?"

I have to say that Ma Liang's words are indeed quite contagious.

After hearing this, Sun Quan was a little moved by what he said.

However, he has been in charge for nearly 20 years, and he is no longer the brat he was in his early thirties. He is very mature politically and will not be easily fooled by such talk.

He then had a smile on his face and responded slightly, "Conquer Huainan, overlooking the Central Plains?"

"With Ji Chang's plan for Gu, aren't you afraid that our side will occupy the Central Plains in one fell swoop and compete with your army?"

After saying that, he also started to test.

But Ma Liang obviously had a countermeasure already, but he responded very calmly, "Wu Hou, that is a matter for the future, let's talk about it later!"

"Now, it is right for you and I to unite together to fight against the Cao family!"

"This was also Zijing's long-cherished wish during his lifetime."

After saying that, he paused and said, "What's more, Wu Hou's march north to Hefei can also complement General Guan and contain Cao's army."

“Why not get the best of both worlds?”

After saying these powerful words, Sun Quan also nodded in response.

The two discussed for a long time and secretly finalized this strategy.

Ma Liang successfully persuaded Sun Quan to raise troops and march north to Hefei, exerting pressure on Cao's eastern front and relieving pressure on his own western and central battlefields.

…

After the lobbying matter was a foregone conclusion, Ma Liang quickly returned to Jingzhou by boat.

He also knew very well that although Sun Quan had verbally promised to cooperate with his own offensive, he would mobilize his troops to march north to attack Hefei to deter Cao Jun's eastern defense line.

But I can't have any contempt for myself.

Who knows whether the Sun family still has a hidden desire to covet Jingzhou?

Now that the defensive forces within our own territory are scattered, if we don't take precautions, the Wu army will take advantage of the situation to launch a surprise attack again, and the situation will be ruined!

However, Sun Quan obviously still wanted to attack Hefei, occupy Huainan, and eye the Central Plains deep in his heart.

After the meeting.

He indeed ordered all tribes to gather at Niuzhu Camp, a ferry crossing on the river bank.

As Wu soldiers began to gather, various warships also gathered over.

Naturally, this news could not be concealed from Cao Jun's troops who were stationed in Jianghuai area.

This military information was quickly learned by Wen Hui, the governor of Yangzhou.

As the Wu soldiers attempted to participate in the Eastern Front battlefield, the pressure on Cao's shoulders suddenly doubled.

In the third-line battle, the pressure increased suddenly, and military information was sent to Hanzhong at high speed.

Time flies to June.

After gathering in January, Sun Quan also set off in person along Jianye to Niuzhu to visit the front line in person, preparing to start his third Northern Expedition to Hefei.

At the same time, a reply from Wei King Cao Cao also came back.

He ordered Governor Ju Chao to lead Xiahou Dun on the eastern front and his subordinate generals Zhang Liao, Zang Ba and others to guard the city gate in an attempt to defend the Wu army.

After hearing about King Wei's deployment, Wen Hui, the governor of Yangzhou, ordered all the garrison troops to guard, and also sent a letter to Yanzhou and Pei Qian, the governor of Yanzhou.

"Although there are Wu soldiers invading this area, there is really nothing to worry about. Instead, I am worried that something will happen to General Zhengnan."

"Guan Yu personally led the water and infantry troops to besiege the two cities of Xiangfan. Moreover, it is the rainy season now and the river water has surged. However, Zixiao's army defended the city alone and did not take any profound precautions."

"If the river floods, and Guan Yu and his navy take advantage of the rising water to attack, it will definitely be a disaster!"

"If we really encounter such a situation, the consequences will be disastrous!"

As Sun Quan led the troops of the Wu army, they once again moved along Shishui to Feishui, and stationed themselves at the foot of Hefei City.

However, since Cao Jun had already defended himself, he was able to withstand several tentative attacks by Wu Jun.

Sun Quan deeply felt that Hefei was not easy to conquer, and he was also afraid of Zhang Liao's reputation. He was deeply afraid that if he failed to conquer Hefei by force, his own soldiers would be demoralized under the old city, and would repeat the mistakes of Xiaoyaojin several years ago.

He then ordered all the tribes to besiege Hefei and assemble and stand by!

Instead, there was a stalemate with Cao Jun.

At this time, Lü Meng, the commander who was stationed at Lukou on the western front, could not sit still and secretly sent someone to the front line of Hefei to meet with his superior, Sun Quan.

"Oh? Is there something important that Ziming sent you to see me for?"

In the main tent, seeing that the person coming was none other than Zhu Ran, the general who was stationed at Lukou following Lu Meng, Sun Quan suddenly looked a little solemn and asked.

However, the handsome young general Zhu Ran looked around, his expression self-evident!

Sun Quan also understood his meaning instantly and waved his hand to drive away the rest of the people in the tent.

This is important military information to be reported.

Only when there were only two people left in the tent, Zhu Ran opened his mouth and said, "My lord, the governor sent his general here to inquire whether you are serious about attacking Hefei?"

"Hmm? What does Ziming mean?"

Hearing this, Zhu Ran looked serious and responded in a deep voice, "The commander-in-chief's intention is very clear. Now Guan Yu is leading the main force of the Jingzhou army to march north to Xiangfan. The areas behind him are empty. Our army will not take advantage of the situation to attack Jingxiang at this time."

How long will it take to seize the Yangtze River and consolidate the defense line east of the Yangtze River?"

The words he spat out were quite shocking!
Chapter completed!