Chapter 29 Cutting the White Horse and Forming an Alliance
"As far as I know, your father has arranged a marriage for you with the Cai family?" Zhou Yu looked at Liu Cong and asked.
Liu Cong said sternly: "If Jingxiang and Jiangdong can get married, I will convince my father to make my sister my first wife and Cai's daughter my equal wife."
Sun Quan hesitated for a moment and then said: "We can form an alliance, but I will go back and report to my mother about the marriage and ask her to make the decision!"
Liu Cong nodded and said: "Of course, Shanrong, prepare a banquet and I will drink with Wu Hou Zhoulang!"
"No need, I have to go back and reorganize my troops and prepare to return east." Sun Quan stood up and said.
Liu Cong smiled and said, "I'll send it to Marquis Wu."
Sun Quan said to Sun Shangxiang again: "Little sister, let's go back with me."
Sun Shangxiang said coyly: "Second brother, I...I...don't want to go back yet..."
Sun Quan just raised his steps, put them down after hearing these words, looked at Sun Shangxiang, and then at Liu Cong who had a mean smile on his face.
Liu Cong's face was full of pride and he said: "Marquis Wu, Governor Zhou, you can go back first."
"Miss Sun and I fell in love at first sight. Besides, when we deliver the city, I will send them back to Jiangdong."
The meaning of Liu Cong's words is very obvious. He will not release the people unless the city is handed over. Sun Quan and Zhou Yu are both smart people, so they naturally know that they include Xiao Qiao and Zhou Yu's children.
Sun Quan originally thought that he would take Sun Shangxiang away while the two parties had just finished negotiating, but Liu Cong might not stop him. Unexpectedly...
Sun Quan sighed and said to Liu Cong: "I hope you can keep your promise." Then he looked at Sun Shangxiang and walked out of the tent, "Oh, the female university is not allowed to stay..."
Sun Shangxiang suppressed the blush on his face and watched Sun Quan and Zhou Yu leave without saying a word.
One day later, 10,000 naval troops led by Wang Wei also arrived in Jiangxia. After Zhou Yu returned yesterday, he ordered Huang Gai and Han Dang to lead the troops back to the camp. Wang Wei led the troops into Jiangxia without any hindrance. Pang Tong also arrived from E County.
Jiangxia.
Cheng Pu on the north bank frantically attacked Anlu, but was unable to shake the city guarded by Huo Jun at all.
It is worth mentioning that Quan Cong, the general of the Jiangdong navy, led an attack without authorization, hoping to defeat the Jingzhou navy and provide a retreat for Sun Quan and Zhou Yu. However, he was defeated by Zhang Yun and Gan Ning, losing two thousand troops, and he was also wounded by Gan Ning.
The next day, Liu Cong led Pang Tong and others, and Sun Quan led Zhou Yu and others, each with five thousand soldiers and horses behind them. They killed the white horses at the foot of Jiangxia City and made an agreement to form an alliance.
After the documents were delivered, the Fankou military base representing Jiangdong Chaisang, Jiujiang, Pengze, and Jianchang, including its subordinate Chaisang City, also belonged to Jingzhou.
Pang Tong and Zhou Yu exchanged documents signed by Liu Cong and Sun Quan.
Looking at Pang Tong's dark but smiling face, Zhou Yu could never have imagined that such an unattractive person could defeat him with a surprising trick.
"This time, I have learned Feng Chu's methods." Zhou Yu looked at Pang Tong, as if he wanted to remember him firmly.
Pang Tong blew on the silk book in his hand that was still wet with ink, looked up at Zhou Yu and said, "The governor just suffered from insufficient information."
"Know yourself and the enemy, and you will be victorious in every battle. This time, I only knew myself and did not know the enemy. I underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly, which is why I was defeated. Thank you Feng Chu, and also thank you Mr. Liu." Zhou Yu sighed softly.
Pang Tong was a little confused: "Where did Commander Xie come from?"
"If it weren't for the battle with Jingxiang, Jiangdong would have suffered heavy losses this time. However, both our families cannot suffer losses. Although Jiangdong's losses this time are heavy, they can be tolerated."
"However, this capital has seen Feng Chu's methods and knows that there are many heroes in the world. This is a gain. I will definitely learn a lesson when using troops in the future."
Just like you borrowed a few hundred dollars from a good friend, and he refused to pay you back. Although you lost some money, you could bear it, recognized the person clearly, and learned a lesson.
Since Zhou Yu followed Sun Ce, his journey has been smooth, which is related to his talent and Sun Ce's bravery. But it was so smooth that he underestimated the world's talents.
After this defeat, Zhou Yu thought more and restrained his arrogance, allowing him to face his opponent squarely. This was an improvement for Zhou Yu!
This is the real magnanimity of Mizuro in history!
Pang Tong was stunned for a moment and realized what Zhou Yu meant. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart: What a great Zhou Lang, he deserves to be a talented man from Jiangdong!
"Captain Yaliang, I admire you very much!" Pang Tong put away the document and said to Zhou Yu.
"Goodbye now, the days ahead will be long!" Zhou Yu returned the greeting.
The days are long, next time, I will defeat you!
In the Mufu House of Xiangyang Prefecture, Liu Biao was lying on the bed, with Mrs. Cai waiting beside him.
"Cough...cough..." Mrs. Cai patted Liu Biao on the back and muttered: "Husband, don't be so angry. Cong'er will be fine. My brother has already sent troops."
This time, Liu Biao realized even more the embarrassment of being the last in a family, but what made him even more angry was that Liu Qi was so disrespectful of brotherhood!
Thinking of this, Liu Biao said angrily: "Where is that traitor Liu Qi?"
Of course Mrs. Cai knew what happened that day and replied, "It's at his house."
"Give him a grounding. He is not allowed to go out without my order!"
"Okay, okay, don't be angry, drink the medicine first."
Under the service of Mrs. Cai, Liu Biao finished the bitter soup.
"Report, my lord, good news! Good news!" At this time, the housekeeper Cai Jing hurried in with a book bag.
"You are the steward of the Prefectural Mufu. How is it appropriate for you to make such a fuss?" Unfortunately, Cai Jing happened to be in a bad mood when Liu Biao was in a bad mood and was worried about his family.
Cai Jing was fidgety after being scolded by Liu Biao for a while. Mrs. Cai persuaded him: "Okay, husband, Cai Jing just said that there is good news, and military affairs are the most important thing."
Only then did Liu Biao come to his senses. Cai Jing shouted good news. Now the only place where Jingzhou is fighting is Jiangxia: "Bring it here quickly!"
Liu Biao took the silk book from Cai Jing, opened the book bag, took out the silk book, opened it, and laughed after reading it for a while.
Mrs. Cai didn't know why and asked curiously: "Husband, what makes you so happy?"
Liu Biao stopped laughing, handed the silk book to Mrs. Cai and said, "Read it for yourself!"
"My little boy, Liu Cong, bows to my father. I wish him good health and all the best.
After Hai'er arrived in Jiangxia, he reorganized his army and overcame Grandfather Huang. He discussed the strategy with Shi Yuan and Zichu. Although there were risks, fortunately, he won the victory now.
On June 13th of the twelfth year of Jian'an, Pang Tong and Wei Yan led their troops to conquer Chaisang and captured Zhou Yu's family. That night, Huang Zu regained control of E County, and Sun Quan fled to Zhou Yu's camp.
Today, Jiangdong's army's food route has been cut off, and our army's great victory is all thanks to my father Hongfu.
Farewell, my son Liu Cong!"
"Ah? This? Is this Cong'er's handwriting?" Mrs. Cai covered her mouth with a look of disbelief.
Liu Biao burst out laughing again: "Cong'er is my Liu family's great horse!"
"That's why, husband, you are good at raising your son." Mrs. Cai flattered her, making Liu Biao's face beam with joy. After saying that, she turned to Cai Jingdao, "It's such a happy event, why don't you go prepare a banquet?"
"No, little one, go right away." Cai Jing just saw the knight coming to report his victory, so he grabbed the silk book and wanted to win Liu Biao's favor, but he didn't expect to be scolded by Liu Biao.
After Cai Jing went out, another voice came: "Good news! Good news!"
"Call in quickly!"
Cai Jing waved to the knight reporting the victory: "Go in by yourself."
The knight who came in wanted to pay homage to Liu Biao, but Liu Biao waved his hand and said, "Don't be too polite, just say it!"
"My lord, the young master has negotiated peace with Jiangdong. Jiangdong ceded the four cities of Chaisang, Pengze, Jianchang, and Jiujiang. The young master swore an oath on a white horse with Sun Quan outside the city of Jiangxia, forming an alliance of brothers to fight against Cao's thieves."
"Here is the alliance document, as well as a letter from the young master, who ordered me to send it as soon as possible!"