With the fall of Linxiang, the capital of Changsha.

The various departments of the Wu army have been cut off from each other.

The commander-in-chief Lu Su was worried about being surrounded by the Jingzhou army, so he immediately retreated to Lukou along the waterway.

This news quickly reached Sun Quan.

Lukou.

Wu Jun's camp and large tent.

When Sun Quan picked up the military report sent back from the front line, he stood quietly for a long time, and the expression on his face became more and more solemn.

this……

Even before the war, he could not have imagined that his carefully planned strategy to attack Jingnan counties would be destroyed one after another.

The main force of Lu Meng's army suffered heavy losses.

Linxiang City, the capital of Changsha, fell, and our side fell into an unfavorable war situation.

Is there any remedy now?

After a while, Sun Quan calmed down his mind again and thought slowly.

After thinking for a long time, he summoned his confidant Gu Yong to discuss the matter.

"Yuan Tan, given the current unfavorable situation, if our army wants to reverse the situation, what do you think we should do?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Yong's face suddenly turned serious, he raised his hands and said: "Actually, my lord has something in mind, but he said it through Yong's mouth, right?"

After he finished speaking, Sun Quan looked at his eyes and responded calmly. He could only smile and agree to hide the embarrassment in his eyes.

"Really, nothing can be hidden from Yuan Tan's discerning eyes!"

After saying this, he frowned and said in a deep voice, "I wonder what Yuan Tan thinks?"

"I would like to report to you, my lord, that Yong thinks there are advantages and disadvantages to joining Cao Cao in attacking Jingxiang together!"

"What do you mean by Yuan Tan's words?"

Following Sun Quan's inquiry, Gu Yong straightened his clothes and solemnly explained: "First, our army has fallen into the quagmire in Jingnan, and the war situation will be extremely unfavorable to our army!"

"If we can connect with Cao Cao, Cao's army in the north of Jingzhou will send troops to Jiangling to press forward. If the Jingzhou army is dragged to the south of the river by our army, the defense line north of Jiangling will be extremely weak."

"If Jiangling's city defenses fall because they are unable to withstand Cao's attack, then the morale of the Jingzhou army will inevitably collapse quickly!"

"Probably because the family members of Jingzhou Army almost live in the north of the river."

The words fell slowly, and after a moment of pondering, he changed the subject and said with an extremely serious expression: "But if Cao's army captures the capital Jiangling, then the predicament we face will be more dangerous than today."

"According to Jiangling, we control the upper reaches of the Han River, Yangtze River and other major river tributaries. This move will seriously threaten our land east of the Yangtze River."

"What's more, if Cao Cao's troops occupy Nanjun again, Cao Cao will definitely learn from the lessons of Chibi, station troops here, and vigorously train naval forces."

Yijiji's words came out slowly.

Gu Yong explained all the pros and cons!

As for how to choose, it depends on Sun Quan's own decision.

"Then I wonder if Yuan Tan can use any good strategy to avoid it?"

Gu Yong nodded, pondered for a long time, and then solemnly said: "For the current plan, if the lord insists on attacking the Jingzhou army with Cao's army one after another, there will only be border defense."

"Send an elite division to station in the waters of Xiakou and keep an eye on the development of the battle. When Cao's army defeats the Jingzhou army, they will be the first to seize the strongholds around Jiangling."

"As long as the surrounding strongholds can be controlled, even if Jiangling is occupied by Cao's army, it will only be in an isolated and helpless situation!"

Another word fell out.

After hearing Gu Yong's advice, Sun Quan pondered for a long time, then suddenly clapped his hands, his eyes seemed to be filled with extremely clear eyes.

"Okay! Just follow this plan."

In an instant, Sun Quan made a decision.

The plan has been decided.

Without any delay, he summoned Zhuge Jin again and ordered him to rush to Xudu quickly.

only.

Just as Zhuge Jin traveled northward in a dusty journey and arrived at Xudu, he did not meet Wei Duke Cao Cao for the first time.

At this time, Cao Cao was already secretly on his way to Chang'an.

Those who received him were General Wugan Zhonglang, who had temporarily rushed back from Yecheng to Xudu to take charge, and Cao Pi, who acted as prime minister on his behalf.

Waiting for explanation of purpose.

Cao Pi just waved his hand to dismiss the Wu envoy Zhuge Jin, and ordered the guards on his left and right to lead him to the post house to rest.

Then he summoned the veteran minister Cheng Yu who was assisting him.

"Old minister, see you, Sir."

"Marquis Cheng, you have assisted your father for many years and have made great achievements in battle. There is no need to be so polite. Now that Pi is handling state affairs on behalf of his father for the first time, I still need more guidance from you."

After the two met, Cao Pi stood up in an instant, with a look of humility and respect on his face, and responded with his hands raised.

Seeing his reaction, Cheng Yu sighed repeatedly in his heart.

Cao Pi really has the demeanor of a human master!

After chatting for a while, Cheng Yu asked with an old look on his face: "Master, you summoned the old ministers in such a hurry, is there anything important you can do?"

After the words were finished, and after the two of them sat down in order, Cao Pi slowly recounted Zhuge Jin's intention.

"How does Marquis Cheng think our army should respond?"

Hearing this, Cheng Yu thought for a while and then responded with cupped hands: "Sir, now all the main forces of our army have gathered in Chang'an. The Prime Minister has personally conquered Hanzhong County. I think he is determined to win this!"

"Now that war breaks out between Sun and Liu in Jingxiang, it is also good news for our army, so Guan Yu has no time to go north to respond to Liu Bei's suggestion to fight Hanzhong."

"I think I should accept Sun Quan's succession."

After saying this, he pondered for a while, then said with a troubled expression: "It's just that now the main force of our army is concentrated on the Hanzhong front line, but it is beyond our reach to Jingxiang."

"Therefore, the old minister suggested that the young master should order Lu Chang, who was stationed in Xiangyang, and Wenpin, who was already north of Jiangxia, to attack the Nanjun area with their own soldiers to distract the attention of the Jingzhou army."

"This will make Sun Quan engage in a large-scale battle with the Jingzhou army. This move will also help our army watch the fire from across the bank. If the two armies merge and cause heavy losses to each other, when the Hanzhong battle is won, our army will make a full-scale counterattack and swallow up all the counties in Jingzhou in one fell swoop."

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The words fall here.

Immediately afterwards, Cheng Yu said again: "Young Master can also send someone to report this matter to the Prime Minister later."

Wait until the decision is made.

After some thought, Cao Pi approved Cheng Yu's suggestion.

Immediately, he sent someone to summon Zhuge Jin, the envoy of Wu, and the two families united to advance and retreat together.

Wait until consensus is reached.

Zhuge Jin's mission naturally came to an end, so he slowly left and returned south.

During the conversation, Cao Pi was also able to realize that Zhuge Jin was extremely talented and kept him in the court.

But Zhuge Jin said bluntly: "Master Qi, Jin is only an envoy, and his talents are far inferior to those of the people in the court. It is better for me to return to the Marquis of Wu."

"It will be easier to maintain the close relationship between Wu Hou and the imperial court in the future."

Now that the words have come to this point, it is natural that Cao Pi cannot not let him go, so he can only express his regret in his heart.

With Zhuge Jin's return.
Chapter completed!