Zhou Yu's death was originally full of doubts and clouds of suspicion.
The whole truth seems to be always surrounded by a fog of confusion, and there seems to be an invisible hand that is always controlling everything!
As for clues…
The first is the strategy of "attacking Yizhou" and "dividing the world in two" proposed by Zhou Yu.
You must know that the basic national policy of Soochow was formulated through consultation between Sun Quan and Lu Su, which was to join forces with Liu to resist Cao, and Sun Quan had already promised Lu Su to lend Nanjun to Liu Bei.
Under this premise, Zhou Yu's strategy of "attacking Yizhou and dividing the world into two parts" fundamentally conflicts and greatly contradicts the national policy.
So, why did Sun Quan approve Zhou Yu's plan to attack Yizhou despite the conflict between strategy and national policy?
Why did Zhou Yu mobilize an army and then die on the way to attack Yizhou - Baqiu in Changsha County?
Even since Zhou Yu, no one in Jiangdong has mentioned the plan to attack Yizhou and divide the world in two!
If you go deeper, since the death of Zhou Yu, the Huaisi faction's expeditionary system has been scattered, and the entire Soochow has formed with Lu Su as the chief governor, or in other words, the Huaisi faction's residence system is the main one, supplemented by the major families of Soochow.
They joined forces with Liu to resist Cao, and their voices were unprecedentedly unanimous.
This is the first doubt.
The second doubt is Pang Tong.
Different from the plot in the interpretation, the historical Pang Tong followed Zhou Yu from the beginning, and was entrusted with important tasks by Zhou Yu, and... even after Zhou Yu died, Pang Tong still sent his body back to Soochow.
Considering that Pang Tong was recommended to Liu Bei by Lu Su and Zhuge Liang.
Qie Pang Tongyi came up with a complete plan to conquer Yizhou, and even faced many unexpected situations, he had plans and calmly dealt with them.
There is reason to believe that Pang Tong is definitely a member of Zhou Yu’s core team and is also seeking to gain humeral strength in the Yizhou team!
It is not difficult to explain why, with the title of "Feng Chu" on his head, no one recommended him to Sun Quan after he escorted Zhou Yu's coffin back to Soochow.
Sun Quan also ignored him.
Lu Su even directly persuaded him to join Liu Bei and actively recommended Pang Tong to Liu Bei.
The truth has emerged. Because Pang Tong is Zhou Yu's man, no matter how famous he is or how capable he is, Sun Quan will not use him.
The third doubt is Gan Ning. You must know that Gan Ning is a serious Yizhou native and served as the Prime Minister of Shu County under Liu Zhang. It was because Liu Zhang reused the Dongzhou faction that he joined forces with the local powerful to rebel and wanted to overthrow Liu Zhang.
Because of his failure, he attached himself to Liu Biao, Huang Zu and Sun Quan successively.
It stands to reason that Gan Ning is the most capable general under Sun Quan and has made many military exploits, but he can always only be a "fighting general" rather than a commander-in-chief.
This was true in Zhou Yu's time, it was true in Lu Su's time, and it was true in Lu Meng's time.
Even in the battle of Xiaoyaojin, in fact...Gan Ning had just managed to rob Cao's camp with hundreds of cavalry two years ago, so it was almost certain that he would take command of Hefei City.
But Sun Quan still did not entrust him with important tasks...
The core reason is that when Zhou Yu conquered Yizhou in the west, Gan Ning, a native of Yizhou, was his vanguard.
Gan Ning was also one of the humerus members of the team heading west to Yizhou!
There is also a fourth doubt point, which is recorded in "Jiang Biao Zhuan" - "Zhao, Su and others came out first, Quan Du left a message with Bei. Because of the words, he sighed at Yu and said: "Gong Jin's civil and military strategy,
A hero of ten thousand people, given his vast abilities, I am afraid that he will soon become the subject of others."
This is the record of when Liu Bei married Sun Shangxiang.
To put it simply, when Liu Bei was talking to Sun Quan in private, he once mentioned: "Zhou Yu's 'civil and military strategist, the hero of ten thousand people, may soon become a minister of others'!"
This also made Sun Quan pay special attention to Zhou Yu.
In particular, nursery rhymes from Yizhou spread, saying that Yizhou was going to have an emperor and that Wu Yi's sister would be the queen.
At this time, when Zhou Yu planned the Western Expedition, it was difficult not to associate him with the emperor and Wu Yi's sister, the future "Queen".
now…
Sun Shao and Taishi had a good conversation, telling the doubts and truths that "Hongyan" had secretly visited and investigated over the years, and finally discovered.
Even though Xiao Qiao's expression did not change, her mood was unstoppable.
Sun Shao continued, "Five years ago, Uncle Gong Jin died suddenly in Baqiu, and the plan to attack Yizhou was directly shelved. Then Liu Bei was very safe in borrowing Nanjun, and considering the achievements of Gan Ning and especially Pang Tong in recent years.
The encounter, considering that the Governor of Lu Su recommended Pang Tong to Liu Bei, and...the conversation between Sun Quan and Liu Bei back then, these...may be all doubts and clues, but when all these clues come together, then...then...
It’s the truth!”
Sun Shao's voice was still low, but his tone became more serious, "Auntie...do you still...still think that Uncle Gongjin's death has nothing to do with Sun Quan?"
Sun Shao and Tai Shixiang only talked about Zhou Yu's death.
In fact, how could Sun Ce's death and Taishi Ci's death not be full of doubts? Are there so many doubts?
Their deaths are just like Zhou Yu's death in Baqiu. There is no direct evidence to prove that it was Sun Quan who did it, but all doubts and clues point to the leader of Soochow!
How can there be such a coincidence in this world?
All conspiracies... can be pointed to one person.
"Auntie, auntie..."
Sun Shao emphasized his tone, Xiao Qiao is the strength that Hongyan must strive for!
Because Xiao Qiao’s son is Zhou Xun, and Zhou Xun represents the energy of the Zhou family in Lujiang.
To know…
Although Zhou Yu did not know why, he handed over the 30,000 soldiers that Sun Quan had entrusted to him during the Battle of Chibi to Lu Su before his death.
But in fact, the Lujiang Zhou family still had a tribe, and according to Soochow's military system, this tribe of nearly ten thousand people was in the hands of Zhou Yu and Xiao Qiao's son Zhou Xun.
If the original trajectory of history is followed, Zhou Xun will soon marry Sun Quan's eldest daughter, "Big Tiger" Sun Luban.
And then died young soon...
Even with this wave of trilogy, the Sun family laughed and accepted it.
As for what method Sun Luban used to make him die young, this is a mystery!
Finally, Xiao Qiao, who had been pondering for a long time, finally spoke with a concerned tone.
——"Where is my sister now?"
"In..." Sun Shao paused, "I can't tell my aunt this, but don't worry, my mother has left Jiaozhou and is now staying in a safe place."
call…
Hearing that Da Qiao had left Jiaozhou, Xiao Qiao let out a long sigh.
She pursed her lips slightly, thought for a moment, and then raised her eyes.
Speaking of which, Xiao Qiao is three years younger than Da Qiao, but the difference between him and Da Qiao is that it seems that time has not left the slightest trace on Xiao Qiao's face.
On her stunningly beautiful face, there is a pair of narrow, watery eyes. Even though she is over thirty, she can still release temptation anytime and anywhere.
However, Sun Shao and Tai Shi Heng were preoccupied with revenge and had no time to indulge in this beauty.
"In the old days of the Battle of Chibi...Cao's army went south with 800,000 troops." Xiao Qiao said calmly: "Marquis Wu asked my husband how many soldiers he needed to resist Cao Cao. My husband said fifty thousand, but Marquis Wu refused...I was only willing to give my husband thirty thousand.
!”
"It's ridiculous... How come the six counties and eighty-eight counties in Jiangdong can only raise 30,000 soldiers? I don't know this at all. This is what my husband told me after he was drunk. He said... Wu Hou never really trusted him.
…My husband also said that the 30,000 soldiers in the Battle of Chibi were given to him, but Wu Hou still held 50,000 soldiers in his hands to guard against him!"
boom…
Following Xiao Qiao's words, Sun Shao and Tai Shixiang couldn't help but widen their eyes.
At this moment, they both felt...
This Lujiang Zhou Mansion is not wrong, the Lujiang Zhou family is the person "Hongyan" can win over.
Who would have thought that as soon as this idea came up, Xiao Qiao poured cold water on it.
"I can trust you because... I have never been able to trust this Wu Hou, but... Ke Xun'er... he is very popular with Wu Hou. Now at a young age, Wu Hou has repeatedly praised him, saying that he has the legacy of Zhou Lang... more
Being given the title of Cavalry Commander and entrusted with important tasks..."
"I can believe what you say, but if he...if there is no conclusive evidence, if everything is just speculation, he...he will definitely not stand on your side, Hongyan! He will also report you to the Marquis of Wu!"
What a basin of cold water...
He directly hit Sun Shao and Tai Shixiang to the point of heartache.
"Madam..." Tai Shixiang said quickly: "Sun Quan's important use of Xun's brother is just because of the troops and horses in his hands. When I held my father's troops and horses, Sun Quan entrusted me with a heavy responsibility and appointed me as Yueqi.
He served as a school captain, and later as a minister, and as a prefect of Wu County... But who would have thought that he did all this just to seize the opportunity to take away my military power!"
"If I hadn't been suspicious and prepared, I'm afraid all you would know now is that Taishi Ci's son was ill in bed... He couldn't afford to be ill, and even died of the disease. All of my father's songs were deceived by Sun Quan.
!”
Tai Shixiang told what happened to him. Isn't what Zhou Xun is experiencing now what he experienced back then?
"I know...but, Ke Xun'er is as opinionated as his father. I...how can I persuade him? Unless...unless there is conclusive evidence!"
Xiao Qiao pursed her lips. Didn't she know the character of Wu Hou?
She has tried to persuade her son more than once.
cocoa…
When a son grows up, how can he still listen to his mother?
At this time, Sun Shao and Tai Shixiang were silent. They looked at each other, and everything was back to the original point, back to the "evidence" link.
Although, they have too many clues now.
It’s not only the truth about Zhou Yu’s death, but also about Taishi Ci, Sun Ce, Xu Kun...it’s the humerus of twelve Soochow people who died in ten years, and the truth about each of their deaths.
But the only thing is that everyone only has clues and no evidence!
Tai Shixiang still wanted to persuade, but Sun Shao quickly stopped him and said, "In that case, the two of us will leave first and visit my aunt another day... another day!"
While talking, the two of them exited the Zhou Mansion.
Sitting in a carriage.
Tai Shixiang looked dejected and murmured: "This is the third one...it's still conclusive evidence!"
As he said, this is already the third family they have contacted.
But there are no exceptions. Without evidence, these families will not easily support Hongyan.
Sun Shao pursed his lips, "At least we see the problem, right?"
"You mean evidence?"
"Who has the evidence?" Sun Shao pursed his lips and pondered for a moment.
Suddenly, there was a flash of inspiration, and he seemed to have thought of something.
"Those aristocratic families... they must know the truth!"
"That's right, even if Governor Zhou, your father, and my father's death are all related to Sun Quan, Sun Quan will not fight alone. Those aristocratic families, the four major families in Wu County, Gu, Lu, Zhu, and Zhang, must know
!”
"What do you mean?" Tai Shixiang asked quickly.
"If..." Sun Shao bit his lip with his teeth, he said bitterly: "If... I can instigate a core figure in the four major families of Wu County to rebel, then... everything will be easily solved!"
yes…
Anyone who knows this kind of thing must be a core figure even in the four major families!
But... a person who instigates rebellion?
Easier said than done?
…
…
In Jiangling City, Diao Chan and Guan Lin met at the gate of Cao Cao's office.
Because she did not know the true identity of Mrs. Qiao, Diao Chan did not tell Guan Lin about her treatment of Da Qiao.
Guan Lin came here because he wanted to ask Lingju about something.
Speaking of which, Lingju's "parrots" are all over the Central Plains and the Northern Territory. They are equivalent to "purely natural" eyes that can pay close attention to Cao Wei's every move at any time.
And if these eyes are used well, they are an extremely important "intelligence network".
Guan Lin deliberately wanted to build a northern intelligence network, so he came here to chat with Lingju today, but he never expected to run into Diao Chan in front of the door.
"Senior sister, do you still want to go and buy the medicinal materials yourself? Aren't there many apprentices from the official medical office? Can't we just leave it to them?" Guan Lin asked quickly as he looked at the bamboo basket filled with more than half of the medicinal materials.
"The Medical Department has just been established, and my adoptive father needs to teach these apprentices. They are very busy... When I have some free time, I go to the farms in the suburbs to see if I can buy some medicinal materials. This can also be regarded as a preparation for the future of the Medical Department.
Find out how to purchase medicinal materials!”
Diao Chan replied with a smile...
In fact, she is enjoying her current life.
With my adoptive father by my side and my daughter in front of me, I can do what I like and save people...
There is also a young master who understands righteousness and can lead everyone.
Such days may be dull, but... in Diao Chan's opinion, they are the happiest days in fifteen years.
"Thank you for your hard work, senior sister..." Guan Lin groaned softly, stated his intention, and walked with Diao Chan to the back room, which was Lingju's room.
But... when I walked to the door, I suddenly heard a sound inside.
Diao Chan was about to push the door open, but was stopped by Guan Lin.
Guan Lin showed his "index finger" and made a "shh" gesture...
He pricked up his ears, and the sound inside reached his and Diao Chan's ears.
"What?" It was Lingju's voice, "I want you to find out the identities of those two young men within one night, but it's been two full days, and you tell me? They didn't say a word... didn't say anything?
How did you conduct the trial?"
Through the door, two men could be seen kneeling on one knee in front of Ling Ju, as if they were ashamed because they had failed in their errand.
Diao Chan was surprised by her daughter's sharp tone.
Guan Lin was not surprised.
After all, she is the mistress of "Parrot", she is not joking, her aura is quite strong...
At least…
Two levels higher than Zhang Xingcai.
It already smells like whips, drops, wax, ropes, and handcuffs.
"Miss..." The man still knelt down on one knee, "We have used many methods and torture, but they just won't do it... However, I can tell from his accent that he is from Jiangdong. Come to think of it..."
"I don't want to come..." Before the man could finish speaking, Lingju's voice came out first, still the kind of coldness that could not be blasphemed: "What I want is their exact identity, identity..."
At this point, Lingju's tone became annoyed, "If I had known it, I would have tried it myself... These two people want to investigate Huang Laoxie and assassinate Huang Laoxie, so the forces behind them must not be small players!"
"Parrot has caught them and found out their identities and backgrounds. This is our surrender to General Guan and the fourth son of Guan. Now it's better... In two days, we found out that they are from Jiangdong? They
When they spoke their first words to me, I knew they were from Yangzhou!"
Lingju You was so angry that he couldn't help himself...
The man kneeling on one knee lowered his head, "Please tell me, Miss, how to interrogate... next..."
"I'm going to be punished, I'm going to be severely punished..." Lingju said firmly, without even looking like a weak woman. She looked like a heroic and ruthless general. "If I'm going to be severely punished and still don't do it, I'll chop them off one by one."
Toes, if you still can’t do it, then chop off the fingers... I don’t believe that someone can have such a tough mouth!"
Diao Chan outside the door was even more surprised. For a moment, she felt that her daughter was so much like her husband, just as domineering and mighty...and equally cruel and ruthless when facing the enemy!
Diao Chan is still thinking about it...
With a "bang" sound, Guan Lin had already pushed the door open first.
Ling Ju was startled subconsciously, but when he saw his mother Diao Chan, the tension in his heart immediately dissipated.
But...I happened to see Guan Lin again...
She...she...was at a loss for a moment, and she didn't even know where to put her hands.
The majestic hostess just now seemed to have turned into a coy little girl.
In front of the parrot, in front of his mother, and in front of his benefactor, Lingju showed two completely different faces.
"You guys stand down first!"
Lingju quickly ordered.
The two men left quickly, and Lingju performed a very formal "lady's ceremony" to Guan Lin.
This was last night when she asked her mother Diao Chan what she should do if she saw Guan Lin.
Diao Chan taught her how to salute...
Lingju studied for an entire hour.
I never thought I would be able to use it so soon.
"I've met the young master..."
Guan Lin was surprised that Lingju looked like a little woman. He spread his hands and said, "I still like the domineering and powerful look of Miss Lingju just now."
"Master Yunqi is my benefactor! Although I kill without blinking an eye, I still understand the principle of repaying a favor." Lingju said.
Guan Lin wanted to get down to business, about the Northern and Central Plains Intelligence Network.
But suddenly I thought of what Lingju just said.
He asked first: "Someone asked Parrot to investigate Huang Laoxie?"
Lingju said truthfully: "It's not just an investigation, but also a big price for us to assassinate Huang Laoxie."
"So? What now?"
"How dare I touch Huang Laoxie at all?" Lingju replied with a smile, "So I captured the two young men who issued the investigation and assassination mission. I planned to torture them to find out their background, power, and status as parrots.
I applied for a petition, but I never thought..."
Having said this, Ling Ju also felt calm. She shook her head helplessly and shrugged her shoulders. The look on her hands was full of helplessness, "It's just my fault that my subordinates didn't live up to expectations. They didn't ask anything for two days in a row...
It seems that I can’t hand in the certificate of investment.”
Hearing this, Lingju was still a little depressed.
Guan Lin smiled slightly, raised his eyebrows and said, "I have an idea, do you want to try it..."
"What method?" Lingju's big eyes blinked, very curious.
Guan Lin lowered his voice and signaled Lingju to come closer to her, and Lingju did as he said.
Guan Lin said it close to her ear.
——"Do you know what a 'boiled eagle' is?"
——"Boiled Eagle?"
Lingju asked back, but found that her voice was too loud and quickly covered her mouth.
Diao Chan looked at her daughter and Guan Lin looking like this...
She couldn't help but think of the scene with Lu Bu in Fengyi Pavilion when she was young.
The past is like smoke, crystal clear...as if it is right in front of you.
And as this reverie was washed away by reality...
Diao Chan couldn't help but secretly thought:
——"Young...so...so good!"
However, this secret sigh, she didn't know whether she was talking about herself or Lingju and Guan Lin.
She raised her eyes to look at her daughter, and thought to herself again.
——"Husband, look... our daughter has grown up, and she is still so beautiful... If I, as a mother, can see the day when she gets married, I... I..."
Thinking of the end, Diao Chan couldn't help but shake her head. She felt...she was thinking too far.
After finally being reunited, how can we expect our daughter to get married?
Didn't that leave again?
Immediately, Diao Chan stopped thinking about it and said quickly: "You guys please slow down and talk, I'll make you some food -"
As he spoke, he went directly to the kitchen.
Looking back at Lingju, her big eyes blinked again and again. She asked curiously: "What is an eagle? Which eagle? Is it the eagle's eagle?"
"It's the eagle of eagles..." Guan Lin explained: "Eagles have ferocious habits and are much harder to deal with than humans, so... eagle keepers often need to use the method of 'boiling eagles' to tame them. Of course, if you use 'boil eagles'
Use this method to 'boil people'... no one can withstand it!"
Guan Lin said so emphatically...
Lingju became more and more curious as he listened, wishing he could put his ear against Guan Lin's mouth.
However, Guan Lin stopped every sentence, which made her feel an indescribable feeling.
——"How about you continue talking?"
——"Tell me how to boil an eagle? How to boil a human being?"
This one sentence... where is "boiling the eagle"?
Is this trying to get rid of her colorful "parrot" Ling Ju?