Sun Quan subconsciously glared at Lu Su.
Lu Su was a little puzzled, and took advantage of Zhuge Liang's inattention and returned an inquiring look.
Sun Quan shook his head slightly, knowing that none of this was Lu Su's problem.
The problem is that Zhou Lang is too outstanding, and no one can make up for his departure.
Zhou Lang has family background, qualifications, courage, vision, talent, prestige, and even affinity that makes people drink mellow wine without feeling drunk. When he was there, everyone trusted him and was willing to rush to the future of the long term under his leadership. But now, no one can reduce the same responsibility. Lu Su cannot do it, Han Dang, Zhu Ran, Lu Meng and others cannot do it, and Sun Quan himself cannot do it.
Similarly, no one can deal with Liu Bei on the battlefield.
Although there are still nearly 100,000 troops stationed in Baqiu and Chaisang, in fact, Cheng Pu's death in the early stage and Gan Ning and Lu Meng's failures have severely damaged the fighting spirit of the soldiers... From extreme military confidence to extreme lack of confidence, it was completed in such a short time.
The dignified Lord of Jiangdong was forced to this level. It was a bit sad, but it was so helpless. Even if he gained the upper hand today, what was the point? The passive situation on his side was obvious. In the end, he had to take out something to satisfy Liu Bei's appetite.
Wuling can, or even Nanjun can do it. Sun Quan knew that Liu Bei had sent elite troops to occupy Yiling, Zigui, Wuxian and other places in Nanjun, but his side was unable to stop it. If there was no result today, would this force be driven eastward and headed straight to Jiangling...who knows?
Outsiders only saw Sun Quan's honor and status, but he himself understood that in this chaotic world, the ruler was struggling hard, and even did not dare to stop. Every step he ran was always so like walking on thin ice.
He said tiredly: "I'm tired, go back and rest for a while. Zijing, you and Kong Ming are here to talk. After the talk is completed, come and report it!"
Without waiting for Lu Su to answer, Sun Quan stood up and turned into the back hall.
Zhuge Liang and Lu Su bowed together to send him off.
When the two raised their heads, Sun Quan's clothes fluttered and disappeared into the dark back hall.
Lu Su looked sad and sighed deeply: "Kong Ming, you have caused me a lot!"
Wu Hou did this, as if he had trusted Lu Su, and he entrusted the heavy power of the negotiations between the two families to Lu Su, but in fact, he regarded Lu Su as a scapegoat if there was a chance.
With the current situation of the Sun and Liu families, Wu Hou was determined to lose money. But after a few days, no one would think of the sinister situation at that time. Everyone's anger would only vent to the person responsible for negotiations and reaching a concession agreement. Wu Hou could not be this person, so the only one who had no choice was Lu Su.
"Kong Ming, don't talk about Jingzhou anymore, that's impossible... What exactly does Xuandegong want? Tell me something real!" Lu Su showed off his attitude of throwing apart.
At this time, Zhuge Liang in Lu Su's eyes smiled like a hateful fox.
"Then I said it? I can't tolerate Zijing perfunctory?"
Lu Su blushed: "Let me say that, what can I do to do with it!"
Zhuge Liang and Liu Bei had long speculated that Sun Quan was clearly aware of Sun Quan's ideas. Although Sun Quan lacked some experience in fighting on the battlefield, he was undoubtedly one of the few heroes in the world, just by integrating civil and military affairs and separating the country.
Such a hero will never be controlled by emotions. Everything he shows is a false impression. And deep in his heart, he always has the calmest plan. Therefore, he will definitely give in. Sun Quan knew very well that this time, only by paying actual benefits can he satisfy Duke Xuande, and he is also willing to give.
However, Wu Hou was unwilling to bear the responsibility of losing profits.
He is different from Duke Xuande. Duke Xuande is a hero who has experienced countless failures and is indomitable. The subordinates around him have already seen many failures. Those failures are like hammers and flames, forging out the impurities on the subordinates, making them firm and unshakable.
But the Marquis of Wu was not. The foundation of Jiangdong originated from his brothers and from the soldiers who accompanied Sun Polu and Sun to fight against the south and north. Wu was actually very weak in front of these civil and military officials.
The weaker he is, the less he cannot show weakness. He must not let himself be the target of attack by his subordinates. He must be a wise and powerful lord who will never make mistakes.
So, how can we not only make Duke Xuande benefit, but also make the Marquis of Wu Yingming Shenwu still remain?
Zhuge Liang's eyes narrowed into a line with a smile.
He stood up and carried the seat, walked towards Lu Su in a small way, put down the seat, and then sat side by side with Lu Su.
"Zijing..."
Lu Su moved the seat a little apart and said vigilantly: "Kong Ming, you have something to say, don't do this! In the eyes of others, you still think that we have something to give in private!"
Zhuge Liang grabbed Lu Su's sleeve: "The following words are extraordinary, and they must be so good. It is best to leave my mouth and enter your ears."
Lu Su pulled back his cuffs and looked at Zhuge Liang's eyes and didn't seem to be joking.
"You said! You said!"
Zhuge Liang lowered his voice: "I'm not hiding it from Zijing, before I came here, Duke Xuande actually issued a strict order. This time, he will definitely take Jingzhou, and there is no room for negotiation."
"Isn't this a nonsense?" Lu Su furious: "If you have to do this, then there is really only a fight between war!"
It is absolutely impossible to make Jiangdong give up Jingzhou. It really has crossed the bottom line that will never be compromised. Lu Su also knew that the situation in the previous battle was not good, so when he talked about "wars", he actually brought out a little sad and solemn spirit.
"Speak softly! Zijing, speak softly!" Zhuge Liang said repeatedly: "You and I understand that Cao Gong is in the north and is powerful. If the Sun and Liu families do not have an alliance, they will destroy themselves. Therefore, we must find a plan that both families can accept."
"It's true..." Lu Su frowned and said, "But Duke Xuande's request is too much. Kong Ming, or we don't have to rush to achieve success. I'll go to Tang with you, and I will talk to Duke Xuande in person!"
"When will it be delayed like this?" Zhuge Liang shook his head and lowered his voice: "I have a method that may solve this situation. If I use this method, I can give it to Xuande Public. Zijing, you can also give it to Wu Hou."
The two of them spoke lower and lower, and their heads almost ran into each other.
After a while, Zhuge Liang said goodbye and went out.
Lu Su turned around and returned to the inner hall.
In the inner hall, Sun Quan and Zhu Zhi sat down wither. When they saw Lu Su coming back, Zhu Zhi jumped up to greet him: "Zi Jing, how about it?"
Although Sun Quan did not move, the nervous look in his eyes was very obvious.
Lu Su walked forward quickly and saluted Sun Quan: "Duke Xuande wants the entire Jingzhou no matter what, and it must not be changed."
Sun Quan's face turned blue in an instant. His tone did not increase, and his expression did not change much, but his five fingers grabbed the hilt of the sword and turned white because he tried too hard: "Since that's the case, I have to fight!"
"No, no, no." Lu Su said hurriedly: "Duke Xuande himself did plan for the entire Jingzhou, but Kong Ming also knew that his own strength was limited and he could not swallow it. So, just now, I reached a consensus with Kong Ming..."
"What consensus?" Sun Quan was nervous, and he didn't feel that he had already supported the case with one hand, and he was possessed and moved forward.
"The two places in Nanjun and Wuling are handed over to Xuande Duke. As for Changsha and Jiangxia, we are still occupied by us and are only nominally owned by Xuande Duke."
Wuling is no longer important, but Nanjun still has to give it to Liu Bei? That is to say, you should go west to attack Shu and never mention it. Forget it, just! There are also Changsha and Jiangxia... which is very good to protect these two places. As long as these two places are in hand, the basic security of Jiangdong will be guaranteed. However...
Sun Quan frowned and said, "Zijing, what did you say? Nominally belong to Duke Xuande... What does it mean?"
"These two places are under the rule of the governor of Jingzhou, but we will borrow them temporarily."
"Borrow it?" Sun Quan pondered.
"If you borrow, you will return it. Liu Bei, when will we return it? Zijing, have you asked clearly?" Zhu Zhi interrupted.
"Sun and Liu can make an agreement. We temporarily borrow the two counties of Jingzhou, and then return to Jingzhou after conquering Jianghuai."
After a moment of quiet in the second hall, Zhu Zhi chuckled and said, "After conquering Jianghuai, return the two counties? Aren't Liu Bei afraid that we will never be able to take Jianghuai?"
Before he finished speaking, Sun Quan's stern eyes were cast. Zhu Zhi hurriedly bowed: "Please forgive me for your sins, I'm talking nonsense."
Lu Su took the first half and said sincerely: "I think it is feasible to be able to do this, generally taking into account the requirements of both parties. Today, it depends entirely on the Supreme Divine Martial Arts, which shocked Jingnan and dispelled their unreasonable thoughts. We ministers will do our best to do the things in the future, and we will not fall into the prestige of Jiangdong."
"What's the hurry..." Sun Quan snorted coldly: "I have to think about it more carefully!"
After pausing, he said again: "Kongming said he wanted to go and mourn. Zijing, you should hurry over and accompany him, don't neglect the important officials of his allies."
Sun Quan said this and waited for him to agree. Lu Su was delighted and replied respectfully: "Abide by the order!"
Chapter completed!