Above the hall, Zhang Zibu's strategy was radical. Military and national affairs were like child's play in his words, but Jiangdong's civil and military affairs were as silent as a cicada.
Sun Quan has been in power for a year. The four families in Wu County, including the Zhu family, used to be the most harmonious family with Sun Jian during Sun Ce's time. Now, together with the gradually declining Lu family, they have also been severely suppressed.
Zhang Zhao and Gu Yong controlled Jiankang's cultural affairs, all for the sake of their family's prosperity. For a while, no one dared to openly refute them.
"It's very nice to go north to Guangling. I don't know why, but when I hear the word Hefei, my heart trembles. I think that coming here is the place where my Sun Quan will become famous all over the world!"
"Okay, how about taking Guangling first and then Hefei?"
Sun Quan didn't know why, he suddenly became excited, but suddenly heard a rather unpleasant sigh.
"Alas, my lord, the commander of Jiangdong and the naval force. To the west and north of Guangling are fertile fields thousands of miles away, and Cao Cao's cavalry is sharp. I don't know why, lord, he wants to expand his hegemony in Jiangdong here?"
"Shouldn't we march westward to Jiangxia, taking advantage of Liu Bei's unstable foundation, and take Jingzhou first?"
"Gong Jin's words are exactly what I have in mind. If our army can unify Jingzhou, it can go north to Yuzhou or west to Yizhou. Nine states in the world can take over half of the country south of the Yangtze River. This is the foundation of hegemony."
Lu Su stood up to support Zhou Yu. After the two of them finished speaking, everyone couldn't help but start talking.
Most of the officials of the Eastern Wu Dynasty still want to praise Zhou Tai, Zhang Zhao, and Gu Yong and support the plan to go north. Only the young Lu Xun and a general standing at the end of the palace have glaring eyes and are silent in thought.
"Oh? Going west from Jingzhou, brother Gongjin is really different. He hates that big ear so much, haha."
What Sun Quan meant was that Cao Cao didn't want to go north because of Fang Guang, Zhou Yu, and Lu Su. Everyone sitting here knew the story of that year, and they couldn't help laughing together when they heard this.
"My lord, Gong Jin, what's so funny about Zijing's words? Someone went north to Guangling, and this time he threw away his armor. Isn't it more funny?"
"Liu Bei is a powerful hero. If he gains a foothold in Jingzhou, he will definitely look to the east of the Yangtze River. Although Yuzhou is empty, it is actually difficult to fight. To the south of Jingzhou, the four counties of Nanjun are all loyal to Liu Biao. At this time, Wu's army goes west to get twice the result with half the effort.
time!"
The one who stood up to speak was none other than Lu Xun. Although he was young and had always been known as a child prodigy, he was actually very valued by Sun Quan and feared by his colleagues. After hearing the Lu family's statement, the voices of everyone in the hall suddenly became quieter.
many.
"The words of Duke Zhou, Duke Lu, and Duke Lu are quite reasonable. My lord, on the Yangtze River, merchant ships heading west to Yizhou have been intercepted by Liu Bei in Jingzhou in the past half month!"
"That big-eared man has no rules and regulations in his heart. Half of Wu County's trade is in Yizhou and Jingzhou. This man cuts off the trade routes and is like a bandit. If this continues, the Lord will lose more than ten thousand yuan!"
"Defeat Liu Bei quickly and fight Cao Cao again. Only then will everyone in the world know the power of Jiangdong!"
On the Yangtze River, Lü Meng, a low-ranking general, stood up with a loud voice and strode forward.
His official position is too small. When he came here today, he was supposed to be responsible for the affairs of the Yangtze River. Unexpectedly, such a small official dared to discuss government affairs.
Zhou Yu and Lu Su were too famous. After all, the Lu family was still a member of the four families in Wu County. Zhou Tai didn't want to offend him any more, but a small general stood up and spoke, which made the vulgar Zhou Tai feel unhappy.
"You, an official the size of a sesame seed, dare to discuss military strategy without permission?"
"General Zhou, today in the hall are all loyal and brave men under my lord's command, why can't I speak out? My lord's talents are far superior to those of Liu Bei and Cao Cao. If you can use the three Taoyuan brothers to establish your authority, everyone in the world will know from now on that the Tiger Lord of Jiangdong is
Famous!"
Although Lu Meng was a junior official, he was sweet-tongued and always said he was the lord. Sun Quan felt very happy when he heard this.
The young man shook his hand and stopped Zhou Taizhi. In fact, he cared about Zhou Yu very much. After all, Jiangdong's old brand had to suppress Zhou Yu all the time because the brand was too loud and Sun Quan was in power.
Gu Yong and Zhang Zhao looked at each other and understood what the other meant.
The two of them actually had no objections to attacking Cao Ca and Liu Bei. As long as they did not attack Wu County and damage the foundation of both families, even if the Sun family collapsed, it would have nothing to do with Zhang Zhao and Gu Yong.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Wu County, a high-ranking official from an aristocratic family had the integrity of the Donglin Party members of the later Ming Dynasty. They had a clear mind about what was their lord's business and what was their own business.
If you don't care about the two warring families, but if you cut off the trade route, it will cost the lives of the high-ranking families in Wu County.
Zhang Zhao thought of his property being intercepted by Big Er, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he stood up slowly.
"My lord, it seems that the words of Gong Jin and others are reasonable. We will first attack the weak and then strengthen. There will be no mistakes. I also ask my lord to send troops to take Jingzhou!"
"That's right. Liu Biao and I, Jiangdong, have a blood feud. Da'er captured Jingzhou, so the hatred should fall on him! What are the three Taoyuan brothers? Liu Kouer, can they withstand a blow from our Soochow army?"
"Okay, that's it. I have decided to take Jingzhou first, and then the counties in Jiangbei!"
"Gong Jin listens to the order. I order your commander to supervise the navy to go west to Jiangxia and pacify the enemy ships in the Yangtze River first!"
"Zijing can go with Gong Jin. You Ping, you are good at land warfare. You can lead your own armor and horses, go out of the Xiang River, and directly enter the four counties of Nanjun. Lu Meng has extraordinary knowledge, so I can go with you!"
"I remember you. It was you, Lu Ziming, who organized the whole army that day, and the whole army was in black armor. I made you Sima of the front army, general of the bandits, and went west with Youping!"
"Thank you, Lord, for your appreciation. I will definitely stay in the army more often, learning military strategy from General Zhou Tai, and sharing the Lord's worries!"
Lu Meng still spoke so beautifully that Zhou Tai, who was unhappy with him, couldn't help but laugh.
Sun Quan arranged the land and water routes. In fact, everyone knew that Jingzhou's navy was fierce, Huang Zu had a strong foundation, and Zhou Yu was chewing hard bones.
Placed in Nanjun, how many troops did Liu Bei's brothers have? Jingzhou's original Jiama and Nanjun's troops were still under Han Xuan's command. Zhou Tai's road was much easier to fight!
Zhou Yu also understood that the little brother back then was afraid of his own power. He was not resentful, but felt an indescribable sadness.
His eyes were dull, and he stood up to accept the order, with his white hair flying. He looked behind Lu Su, feeling sad in his heart. He lowered his head, and his tears fell on the stone slab.
After Sun Quan had arranged the important matters, he went back to give orders to his mother as usual.
After entering Wu Guotai's residence, he saw a younger sister, Sun Shangxiang, with two pigtails tied up in the sky in the front yard, playing with children.
Sun Shangxiang is only six or seven years old. She is dressed in a red coat. When she runs, her braids sway and she looks very cute.
It is a custom in Wu region that all children should be given nicknames. The more children are called, the easier it will be to support them.
Sun Quan's sister, whose nickname was Xiaoman and the leader of Soochow, smiled and stepped forward, hugged her sister from behind.
"Xiaoman, you are playing. It has been half a month since you came to my house to talk to your brother?"
"Where is mother? Is the sandalwood sent from Jiaozhou last time still useful?"
Sun Quan likes his sister very much, but the lively and cute Sun Xiaoman suddenly stiffens when he is hugged by his brother. How can the little girl feel any joy at being loved by his brother? If you look closely, you will see that there is actually fear in her eyes.