Chapter 460 : Chapter 221 Envoys from various parties arrive in Runan (2)
"Wu Hou said something serious." Gu Yong realized that he had made a mistake and couldn't help but said.
"There is no need to overstate it. This time I really made a mistake." Sun Ce waved his hand magnanimously and said. After a moment, he solemnly said: "This time we go to Runan, be careful all the way. I am also very careful with Lu Su.
No matter what the demand is, as long as it is not too excessive, I will agree to it."
This time, Sun Ce was determined to win over Lu Su.
Now he only occupies half of Yangzhou. If he can occupy Huainan, it will be the entire Yangzhou, and he may be able to double his power. The temptation is too great.[
Even if he pays a higher price, Sun Ce is willing to do so.
"Promise." Gu Yong also solemnly promised.
Soon, Gu Yong was ordered to leave Wuhou Mansion. After returning to the mansion and making some preparations, he left Wu County and headed for Runan.
"Yangzhou."
In the study room of Wuhou Mansion, Sun Ce sighed to the north, very longing for it.
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Jingzhou, Xiangyang.
The administrative seat of Jingzhou was originally in Wancheng, but since Liu Biao went south, he began to move the administrative seat to Xiangyang. On the one hand, Wancheng was too close to the Central Plains to establish an independent rule.
On the other hand, Wancheng also belongs to the kind of city that is easy to attack but difficult to defend, and can easily be captured. On the contrary, Xiangyang has the strength of Hanchuan and the danger of Xiangjiang River.
In addition, Xiangyang has convenient waterways and is an important hub between the north and the south.
Therefore, Xiangyang became Liu Biao's administrative seat.
Under Liu Biao's governance, Xiangyang quickly became very prosperous and became the largest city in the south.
Although Liu Biao did not care about the Central Plains, he was extremely concerned about the goings-on in the Central Plains. Therefore, there were a large number of spies in the northern Central Plains.
All kinds of information are gathered in Xiangyang every day.
Therefore, Runan City was occupied by an unknown person named Lu Su.
This makes Liu Biao somewhat different.
At this moment, in the study of General Zhennan, Liu Biao was sitting at the top, followed by Kuai Yue and Cai Mao.
Liu Biao sighed and said: "Runan is in the hinterland of the Central Plains and close to Wancheng. If we can conquer Runan, we can sweep away the decadence of losing Wancheng."
Wancheng belongs to Jingzhou, and was first lent to Zhang Xiu by Liu Biao as a barrier for Liu Biao to defend Jingzhou. However, Zhang Xiu surrendered to Cao Cao, causing Liu Biao to not only lose the barrier, but also lose the foundation to set foot in the north.[
Liu Biao has always been very concerned about this matter. Now that a grassroots prince with no background appeared in Runan, Liu Biao's eyes lit up.
"This matter will eventually feel inappropriate." Kuai Yue shook his head and said.
"Why?" Liu Biao asked.
"Although my lord is powerful in Jingchu, with a territory of thousands of miles, and more than 100,000 armors, in the Central Plains, his reputation is not there. Even Zhang Xiu can't win over him, let alone Lu Su. He is in Runan,
He must be being wooed by all sides. If we don’t make a statement, how can we compete with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao for him?”
Kuai Yue sighed and said.
"What the alien said makes sense. Although Jingchu is rich and powerful, most of the people in the world are blind and ignorant of Mount Tai. They don't know how powerful the lord is. They blindly think that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are the kings among the princes. In terms of reputation,
It is indeed difficult for us to compete with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao."
Cai Mao next to him also agreed.
They objected not only because they knew that their chances of winning over Lu Su were zero, but they also did not want Liu Biao to regain his ambition. Both of them were very satisfied with their current status. If Liu Biao became more ambitious and raised troops to conquer the Central Plains.
It may cause a series of problems.
Therefore, in the opinion of the two of them, it is better for Jingchu to stay calm now.
"Well, that's all we can do. However, it's better to send envoys to show goodwill." Liu Biao was slightly ambitious, but after hearing what the two said, he suddenly extinguished and nodded in agreement.
"I don't know who can go?" Liu Biao then asked.
"You can go to Yiji," Kuai Yue replied.
"Okay, send Yi Ji to Runan immediately." Liu Biao ordered.