The alliance between the Sun and Liu families is of course dominated by Sun and Liu. But the key to the establishment of the alliance is that both sides take their own needs and have their own strengths. In terms of the situation during the Battle of Chibi, Cao Gong advanced with hundreds of thousands of majestic troops, while Jiangdong people fought against them almost all the navy. In fact, the battle on land relies on the troops of Xuande Gong. In the subsequent battle to siege Nanjun, the soldiers under Xuande Gong took on the most difficult task of blocking aid.
A series of battles fell into Zhou Yu's eyes, which made him see clearly: Liu Bei's bravery and good at fighting are by no means general. It is too difficult to suppress Liu Bei in a short period of time... The reason why this goal has been discussed hundreds or dozens of times is because every discussion has no results. When Liu Bei's troops are entrenched in Jingnan, from a military perspective, they are almost unshakable.
But Zhou Yu didn't want to see Liu Bei occupying Jingnan anyway, because at this moment, this person became an obstacle to Wu Hou's Daye.
When the general who defeated the enemy suddenly passed away and Sun Zhongmou, who was only eighteen years old, ascended the throne, Zhou Yu told him that judging from the current decline of the Han Dynasty, those who occupied the southeast and carried the Liu family had already risen. I believe that the Marquis of Wu will build the career of the emperor in Jiangdong to assist the heavenly talisman.
Later, Lu Su clarified Zhou Yu's idea into four steps: first eliminate Huang Zu and seize the passage to attack Jingzhou; then attack Liu Biao and completely control Jingzhou; then compete for the Yangtze River to seize the position, and then integrate the three states, forming a two-part force in the world, and finally establishing the emperor to achieve the goal of the world. These four steps were gradually progressing, and the plan was very clear, so they were recognized by the Marquis of Wu wholeheartedly.
Although they never express it to the outside world, Sun Quan, Zhou Yu and Lu Su have reached a tacit understanding and have always been moving forward according to this plan.
But the world's development often cannot be as expected. After the Eastern Wu defeated Cao Gong, Zhou Yu found that the fruits of victory had to be cut by the two families separately, and Liu Bei actually occupied a larger portion. In this way, the entire plan had just advanced to the second step and fell into a quagmire. If it could not be fully occupied by Jingzhou, if the Eastern Wu wanted to conquer Shu, he had to go west through the narrow corridor of the Nanjun; and Cao Cao in the north of the southern county and Liu Bei in the south. If there was any, the consequences would be unimaginable.
At this time, Pang Tong was still planning Wu Hou's plan. He murmured: "The exchanges between Yangzhou and Jiaozhou are completely maintained by the Xiang River, and the entire upstream of the Xiang River are within the territory of Liu Xuande. This is more dangerous than relying on Nanjun to attack Shu. Or can you advise Wu Hou on this ground and ask Wu Hou to examine the pros and cons in detail?"
Zhou Yu shook his head slightly.
This is different. Towards the south, the use of the use of thousands of people led by Buzishan. Even if Liu Bei had any plans, the damage would not be damaged. Moreover, there is still a sea channel to communicate, and the emergency can always be dealt with. Towards the east, attacking Yizhou must have tens of thousands of people deep into the mountains and valleys of Shu. If there is any change, the power of the Eastern Wu may be ruined; neither Wu Hou nor Zhou Yu could bear it.
"I shouldn't have let Liu Bei go back to the police at that time. If this person was still in Jiangdong, how could he have these troubles?" Zhou Yu stood up anxiously and pushed open the north window, allowing the cool outdoor breeze mixed with drizzle to blow in. As far as he saw, Jingshan appeared and mist, just like Zhou Yu's mentality was at a loss at the moment.
Zhou Yu was not afraid of Liu Bei. The power of the Eastern Wu extended along the Yangtze River, Jiangling, Baqiu, Lukou, Xiakou, Fankou, each city was a stronghold to suppress Liu Bei. Every city could limit Liu Bei's actions and make him unable to move. However, Liu Bei's power was placed here, even if he did nothing, it would force Zhou Yu to be on guard, which would in turn affect him and every deployment of the Jiangdong forces.
Therefore, when Liu Bei was in Jingkou, Zhou Yu wrote a letter to Wu Hou to request house arrest, but unfortunately Wu Hou did not follow his advice.
Zhou Yu could almost imagine the situation at that time. Although Wu Hou was also a overlord in the southeast, what he had seen in his life were all subordinates of Jiangdong. Have you ever been in contact with a hero like Liu Bei who was domineering and persevering indomitable? When a famous figure like Liu Bei showed special respect for Wu Hou and then deliberately made friends, how could Wu Hou not feel honored? How could he not feel proud? But Liu Bei's generous and open-minded chivalrous spirit was so in line with the young and vigorous Wu Hou; but Wu Hou did not see through his treacherous means of pretending to be loyal and honest to win people's hearts!
"I originally wanted to take advantage of the role of Mrs. Sun to control Liu Bei safely in Jiangdong, and I could use Liu Bei's order to hold Guan Zhang and other generals hostage to participate in the attack, and gradually annex their military strength. From then on, all the soldiers took Jingzhou without bloodshed, and major events can be settled!" Zhou Yu said in a hurry and couldn't help but cough a few times: "It's a pity that the dragon has returned to the sea now, and there is no room for us to intervene in the entire Jingnan. No matter what we want to do, we can't avoid this big stone. In the final analysis, the lord is too young and too soft-hearted!"
Even if according to Pang Tong's prediction, Liu Bei's Jingnan regime would sooner or later shake, how long will it take to see this scene? While the heroes were competing for the world and competing for the initiative step by step, he had been waiting so idle. As the prefect of Nanjun, he had been sitting on the Wu Hou for a long time and was constantly wasting his strength on both sides of the north and south. Zhou Yu would never accept it.
What's more... my body may not last for a long time. Thinking of this, Zhou Yu felt a heat flow coming out of his body and suddenly surged onto his forehead, causing a dizziness. The arrow wounds suffered in the Battle of Jiangling have not been healed, and there are even signs of constant deterioration. If he is seriously ill one day and it is difficult to do anything, who should he be entrusted to the strategy of advancing westward? Who should he be entrusted to the Southeast Emperor's Career?
Perhaps it was too painful to think about these things, Zhou Yu suddenly felt a little staggering, as if the ground under his feet was shaking, making him unstable.
He tried his best to maintain a free posture, holding the window frame and sitting slowly so that Pang Tong could see the clues. At the same time, he deliberately said loudly: "Shi Yuan, we must think of a way, and we can't sit and wait for change like this!"
Pang Tong got up from the seat and shook his head without hesitation: "General, we have nothing to do!"
He stepped to the door of the hall, as if he was about to say goodbye and go out, but suddenly he stopped moving.
After a while, Pang Tong turned back.
"General, it is really difficult to suppress the entire Jingnan area." He carefully said, "But if I just disturb Jingnan, even though I am not talented, I am willing to try it out."
"Disturb Jingnan?" Zhou Yu asked.
Chapter completed!