In the main hall, everyone from Jiangdong had gathered here, but Sun Ce did not show up as usual. Instead, he sent someone to deliver a message asking them to wait. Even when Zhang Zhao went to invite them, he was blocked. This was the first time that this happened.
Case.
Although Qin Song's status in Jiangdong is not as good as Zhang Zhao's, he is still a famous figure in Jiangdong, so his status in Jiangdong is not low. Seeing such a situation at this time, he couldn't help but step forward to ask. Qin Song took a few steps forward and came to Zhang Zhao and asked
He said: "Brother Zibu, what happened? The Lord actually summoned everyone to discuss matters."
Zhang Zhao shook his head with a wry smile and said: "This matter is of great importance. As for whether it should be announced or not, we have to wait for the Lord's order. Cousin Wen better not ask anymore. However, this matter is not trivial. Cousin Wen still needs to make preparations in advance."
Seeing Zhang Zhao's solemn words, Qin Song also felt a little worried when he stopped asking. After all, things that could make Zhang Zhao feel difficult were rare, so he immediately returned to his original place and waited patiently.
When everyone was waiting a little impatiently, Sun Ce walked out with a calm face, still holding the bamboo slips that Zhang Zhao had taken.
"See you, my lord." Everyone hurriedly saluted when they saw Sun Ce coming out.
Sun Ce glanced at the crowd and said, "I've kept you waiting for a long time. I have called you here because there is a big matter that needs to be discussed with you." After saying this, he handed the bamboo slip in his hand to the hands of the soldiers beside him and said, "Read it!
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Everyone had long noticed the bamboo slips in Sun Ce's hand and began to speculate about what was in the bamboo slips. Qin Song, who had been informed in advance by Zhang Zhao, also stared closely at the bamboo slips hoping to know what shocking event had happened. Zhang Zhao even frowned bitterly.
Frowning, he never expected that Sun Ce would make this matter public. It was not difficult for him to imagine what kind of earthquake the contents on the bamboo slips would cause in Jiangdong.
No matter what everyone thought, the guards opened the bamboo slips and began to read: "General Cheng Pu bows to him. By the time he leads the guards to Yuzhang County, Liu Qi from Jingzhou has already robbed the horse farm and fled. General Cheng is chasing after Lujiang County.
Traces of Liu Qi and others were found in the Pengze area, but after detailed investigation, it was discovered that Liu Qi had pretended to be a personal guard and kidnapped the two ladies. At this time, he had returned to Jingzhou, and General Mo and General Chai Sang Lingcao invaded Jingzhou.
Rescue the two ladies and ask the lord to make a decision."
When the soldiers read out the contents on the bamboo slips, everyone in the hall was shocked and speechless. As for Liu Qi, they also killed Jiangdong General Sun He because of Liu Qi, but after all, Liu Qi only had less than a thousand people.
What can be done is that as soon as the army arrives, Liu Qi and others will naturally be captured. Unexpectedly, news came out in just a few days. Liu Qi actually kidnapped two wives, the two wives of the dignified Marquis Wu and the Governor of Jiangdong.
He was actually kidnapped. If others told him, they would not believe it anyway, but now that Sun Ce said it, they had no choice but to believe it.
After being shocked, everyone bowed their heads and fell silent. Even they had to digest such a big event for a while, and they all speculated on Sun Ce's intention in telling the matter.
If it were such a shameful and humiliating situation, no one else would tell them about it, but if Sun Ce said it, they would have to speculate.
Zhang Zhao, Qin Song and the others all bowed their heads to the countermeasures without daring to show their courage. On the other side, Zhu Zhi, Huang Gai, Jiang Qin and other generals, after the initial shock, their eyes spit out fire.
With an angry look on his face, if Sun Ce hadn't spoken yet, they would have stepped forward to speak.
The lord humiliated his minister and died. Such a shame and great humiliation was not only for Sun Ce, but also for those who worked for Sun Ce. Compared with Zhang Zhao and Qin Song, civil servants had to consider various factors. For generals like them, the lord was humiliated.
You should fight back and pay back double the insult you suffered.
Sun Ce, who was on the main seat, looked at the people below and was silent for a while. If Sun He's death last time made him realize his arrogance, complacency and shortcomings, then this time it was like a basin of cold water flowing directly from him.
The rain poured down on his head completely woke him up, making him dare not have any luck or arrogance. There are tens of thousands of people in the world who are more famous and talented than Liu Qi, but one Liu Qi leads less than a thousand people.
The cavalry could actually cause such great trauma to him and Jiang Dong, let alone others.
Sun Ce looked at everyone and said, "How do you think we should handle this situation?"
Huang Gai, who had long been unable to hold himself back, stepped forward and said: "The final general is willing to conquer Jingzhou and kill Liu Biao, and Liu Qi will take their heads back to Jiangdong."
After Huang Gaigang finished speaking, Zhu Zhi, Jiang Qin, Quan Rou and other generals stepped forward and said in unison: "The last general is willing to conquer Jingzhou and kill Liu Qi, and Liu Qi will take their heads back to Jiangdong."
Seeing the formation of more than ten people, Sun Ce was filled with joy and nodded slightly. Sun Ce looked at Zhang Zhao and the others and asked, "What do you think?"
Zhang Zhao bit the bullet and said: "My lord, is it inappropriate to start a war with Jingzhou at this time? The situation in the north is getting increasingly urgent. This is not the time to start a war with Jingzhou. Moreover, if we want to destroy Jingzhou, we will need a lot of food, grass and baggage to mobilize the army. Jiangdong reserves
I am afraid that the food and grass supplies will not last long, so please think again, my lord."
If Jingzhou can be destroyed at once, then Zhang Zhao would agree with it. However, although Liu Biao of Jingzhou is not good at military affairs in recent years, Jingzhou's soldiers and horses are enough to protect himself. Even with all the soldiers and horses from Jiangdong, it is hard to say whether Jingzhou can be pacified? If it succeeds,
Of course, it's okay, but if it fails, Jiangdong will definitely suffer heavy losses and won't be able to recover for a few years. Once something big happens, Jiangdong will be in danger.
Qin Song also stepped forward and said: "Zhang Changshi is right, the military affairs of the country should not be touched lightly. If the lord really wants to do this, he must make complete preparations to capture Jingzhou in one fell swoop, otherwise it will only waste the people and money and the army will also be destroyed."
lost heavily."
After the two of them finished speaking, a dozen officials behind them also stepped forward and said, "My lord, please think twice."
Seeing Zhang Zhao and others blocking him, Huang Gai immediately shouted: "How can you endure such a shame and humiliation? The Lord humiliates the minister to death. This is not only about the reputation of the Lord, but also about the face of the entire Jiangdong. How can you be so hesitant?" After speaking, he led Sun Ce and said.
: "Please also ask the lord to order the last general to be the vanguard and appoint the lord to kill Liu Qi."
After Huang Gaigang finished speaking, Zhu Zhi also stepped forward and said, "Yes, if my lord does not send troops, then people in the world will think that my lord is afraid of Liu Biao, so he also asked my lord to order the troops."
Sun Ce stood up from the main seat and said: "I have never been so humiliated as the Marquis of Wu. If Jingzhou is not punished, I am afraid that Jiangdong will become the laughing stock of the whole world. How can I have the face to live in the world?" he said.
Wan Wan looked solemn and said: "Huang Gai, Quan Rou, Jiang Qin and Zhu Zhi obey orders!"
"The general is here!" Huang Gai and others immediately stepped forward and bowed to listen to the order.
Sun Ce said to Huang Gai: "Promote Huang Gai to be the general who conquers the east and mobilize 100,000 troops to conquer Jingzhou. Zhu Zhi is the general of the town army and leads the army together with Huang Gai. Huang Gai is the leader, Zhu Zhi is the assistant. Jiang Qin is the vanguard.
The 5,000-strong army set out first, and the rear army guarded the whole Rouzhou area and escorted the grain, grass and baggage without any slack."
"No!" Huang Gai and others immediately bowed in response.
Sun Ce then looked at Zhang Zhao, Qin Song and others and said: "Zibu will be fully responsible for all the food, grass and baggage required for the army's expedition. All matters in Jiangdong will also be fully handled by Zibu. The payment documents for the conquest of Jingzhou will also be sent out in these days."
Zhang Zhao knew that Sun Ce had made up his mind and did not try to persuade him. He stepped forward and said, "Promise."
Sun Ce added: "The army will set out in ten days. All food and grass will be provided by the counties along the way. The army's food and grass will be transported later. We ordered 30,000 personal guards to be mobilized to go out with me to conquer Jingzhou."
When they heard that Sun Ce was going to go on an expedition in person, everyone was shocked and came forward and said: "My lord..."
Sun Ce shouted: "Don't tell me any more, I have already decided. You will go and prepare as soon as possible." After saying this, he stood up and left.