Xu Du, Cao Cao's mansion. Cao Cao looked at the notice in front of him and was stunned. None of the relatives and confidants around Cao Cao were energetic.
He summoned the princes of all the towns in the world to Youzhou to congratulate the emperor to succeed to the throne. That was exactly the same as when Cao Cao supported Liu Xie as the emperor.
Thinking back to the time when Cao Cao used this trick, Cao Cao was so satisfied. The effect was quite good. A large amount of manpower and material resources gathered together at the first time, greatly enhancing Cao Cao's strength.
There was a qualitative leap. But now, it was Cao Cao's turn to be played by Liu Ming. Cao Cao was so uncomfortable.
If you go, it goes without saying that, it will definitely be the same as Cao Cao did at the beginning. He will definitely use some empty positions, promote his life and surrender, and put Cao Cao in vain and not run away. Even though Cao Cao knew that this was the case, how could he go?
But the problem is that if you don't go, you will definitely give the unjust words to the ministers under Liu Ming. Liu Ming's son was just the emperor, and Liu Ming, who is the one who is my son, will have to take office for three new officials.
, to establish his son's prestige. By then, he would face the enemy Liu Ming head-on and have no room for turning around.
Cao Cao is now like a mouse in a bellows, and both ends are angry.
To be honest, this problem is that Cao Cao's strength is not as strong as Liu Ming. If he had changed to another force, his strength was inferior to Cao Cao, or he was just slightly higher than Cao Cao, Cao Cao would not have been at the critical moment of life and death.
Will hesitate and be embarrassed. Cao Cao will send a message to the world and put Wang Yun on a treason for robbing the country and stealing the jade seal. He said that the imperial edict was fake. Anyway, the emperor Liu Xie is still in Cao Cao's hands. Cao Cao himself is back, so he can naturally let him go.
Liu Xie said casually.
However, now Liu Xie abdicated was Liu Ming's youngest son. Liu Ming's strength was already extremely powerful. Cao Cao had no confidence to defeat Liu Ming, and he had always relied on his orthodox hat to surround Liu Ming.
The relationship. Now that Liu Ming has orthodox justice, he has gained a political advantage. How dare Cao Cao not admit it? Wasn’t that forcing Liu Ming to send troops?
After all, Cao Cao was Liu Ming's elder brother-in-law, and when Cao Cao first started to rise, he just wanted to establish some achievements and had no ambition to rebel. In addition, Cao Cao now has to consider the inheritance of the entire Cao family and the Xiahou family.
Interests. At this time, Cao Cao even had the idea of surrendering to Liu Ming and protecting his family.
However, Cao Cao's efforts over the years, whether it is forced by the external environment or the ambition to grow in a good situation. Cao Cao, who has reached this point today, is reluctant to let go of it no matter what.
Moreover, even if Cao Cao was willing to let go, and the generals who had followed Cao Cao for so many years, he would not be able to let go. Cao Cao's every move represents not only Cao Cao himself, but also all the ministers, generals, and large and small who supported Cao Cao.
The family and wealthy family were not something that Cao Cao could make hasty decisions at will.
On this point, Cao Cao, who had gathered many family forces and developed rapidly, did not have the will of Liu Minglai, who started from scratch. Liu Ming's strength was definitely the final decision of Liu Ming alone.
Liu Ming was easy-going and always held meetings to discuss and pass. But as long as Liu Ming wanted to do, no one or force could become obstruction.
In addition to these reasons that made Cao Cao worry and hesitate, Cao Cao's ambition that has grown up is also tormenting Cao Cao. Those who have reached a certain position will make him lose everything again and fall into the underworld again. That is
It is even more unbearable. No matter what others do, Cao Cao is unbearable.
Sima Yi, who had been silent for a long time, recently relied on the river driftwood to relieve Cao Cao's crisis, took the lead in breaking this silence.
Sima Yi is still young after all, and is less experienced. You should know that in history: because of his outstanding talent, Sima Yi was suppressed by Cao Cao when he was alive. This is why he became so experienced and calm when he was against Zhuge Liang. And
It was not until Cao Pi died that all the core relatives of Cao Cao died, and thus he achieved the foundation of the Cao family.
But now, Sima Yi has just been born and has no ambition to seize the throne and is successful in his youth. Naturally, he has more aura and less attention. Seeing that everyone is so kind, he can't help but stand up and say, "Prime Minister
.Now Liu Mingtong has passed on the world and established his youngest son to inherit the throne. Although it is extremely unfavorable to our righteousness of growing up, it also shows the current situation. Liu Ming's desire to dominate is no longer constrained. We are either enemies of it or
You must be under your command.”
Sima Yi's loud voice seemed particularly loud in this quiet hall now. Everyone's thoughts couldn't help but focus on Sima Yi's. Sima Yi's words make sense.
At this time, Sima Yi saw that everyone was paying attention to him and became more and more energetic. He said proudly: "However, although there are enemies or friends, there are only Prime Ministers. However, although the Prime Minister is now known as the Prime Minister, he is actually a good person.
As the lord of one side, if he goes to Youzhou and leads his people to surrender. In this way, our ministers will still not lose their ministers, but the Prime Minister will not be able to escape the pain of imprisonment."
Sima Yi's words were so heartless that Cao Cao was concerned about it. Cao Cao was like a mirror. This was the only thing he was worried about.
Cao Cao looked at Sima Yi and asked expectantly: "What should I do if I am Zhongda?"
Sima Yi said with a firm look: "Prime Minister. Although Liu Ming's army is known as the best in the world, it only depends on horse speed and arrows. Although the field battles are invincible, the attacks are useless. Now, the Prime Minister has been in the past years.
The key to the throat is strengthened. Guandu and Puyang are all barriers and cities. Even if the enemy is ten times more powerful than me, as long as the support is endless, there is no reason to break through. In addition, what the Prime Minister now has
The flame dragon and the thunder chariot are even more powerful tools to defend the city. The prime minister's territory is like a golden soup, so why bother to care about the Liu Ming army? The prime minister can send troops to strengthen the city defense and guard against Liu Ming. At the same time, he sent an envoy to join Sun Quan to compare with him.
The business and the Communist Party of China met Liu Ming."
Cao Cao was very satisfied with it, especially since Cao Cao now has not only the thunder cart and the flaming dragon, but also the flaming bombs that were shot with the thunder cart. For these things, he would definitely buy Liu Ming to eat a pot.
Cao Cao immediately approved Sima Yi's advice, and sent someone to strengthen the city defense of the fortress, and sent someone to contact Sun Quan. At the same time, he submitted a statement to Liu Ming, saying that he could not afford to be sick and could be delayed for one day.
However, after Cao Cao made up his mind, the only ones who could stabilize were the families and soldiers who followed Cao Cao firmly. The officials in the court who were originally for the orthodox Han family could not sit still.
They all looked for opportunities to run to Youzhou. If it really doesn't work, they also sent letters to Youzhou to express their feelings.
And the one that is almost chaotic here is Sun Quan, who also received the notice from Liu Ming.
However, in addition to Cao Cao's troubles and confusion, Sun Quan also had an extremely angry thing, that was, let Xu Shu run away, and also let Xu Shu kidnap Lu Su away.
On that day, Sun Quan and Cao Cao ceased to fight. Although Xu Shu, who was far away in Jiangnan, did not know the reason, he still felt that this matter was related to his lord Liu Ming. Although Xu Shu didn't know why his lord didn't wait for Cao Cao and Sun Quan to lose both sides as planned. But Xu Shu
After confirming that there is nothing to play here, I resolutely resigned to Sun Quan.
Moreover, Xu Shushang told Sun Quan: "The matter has been found out now. The misunderstanding of the Marquis of Wu is that it was the strategy taken by Wu to the enemy of Cao Cao. I should turn back to Youzhou to become the Marquis of Wu to explain to the Grand Master. However, in order to clarify this matter, Wu
The marquis still need to send someone to clarify to the Grand Marshal. However, it is of great importance. I would like to ask the Marquis of Wu to send someone who can convince the Grand Marshal of my family to come."
At that time, after Xu Shu finished speaking, Zhuge Liang next to Sun Quan knew that Xu Shu wanted Lu Su. But firstly, Zhuge Liang had long understood Lu Su's thoughts and had a fight with Lu Su and was unwilling to make things difficult for Lu Su. Secondly, Cao Cao
After retreating, Zhuge Liang concluded that he had something to do with Liu Ming. Zhuge Liang was waiting for Liu Ming to fight Cao Cao, so that he could make profits. He was unwilling to anger Youzhou at this critical moment, so that he transferred the war to Jiangnan.
Therefore, Zhuge Liang immediately followed the water and said, "Lord, Lu Zi respected and kind gentleman, and everyone in the world knows it. You can send him to Youzhou with General Xu."
At that time, when Sun Quan heard this, he understood that Lu Su could not keep it. However, Sun Quan also endured it because he took into account Liu Ming's strength. Isn't it just Lu Su?
But now, Liu Ming informed the world that Sun Quan understood that Cao Cao withdrew his troops because of this, but he regretted it. Liu Ming's youngest son inherited the throne, and Liu Ming had both strength and righteousness. Unlike the nameless Liu Xie, there was absolutely nothing.
There is room for fishing in troubled waters, either being obediently beaten by Liu Ming, or being an enemy of Liu Ming and making a rebellion. Sun Quan was inspired by Zhuge Liang and Lu Su as early as in Xichuan, so he must not be allowed to die.
Even if you try your best, you have to take a few bites. In this way, there is no difference whether you let Xu Shu and Lu Su go. Instead, you have lost a piece of hands and added a help to the other party.
Especially after Lu Su left, the Zhou Yu who stayed behind became even more of a heart-wrenching problem for Sun Quan. He really couldn't let it go when using it. However, when Xu Shu left, he made a name for Zhou Yu.
It was a strategy sent by Sun Quan to the enemy of Cao Cao. Sun Quan now has no name to deal with Zhou Yu. Moreover, Zhou Yujin's destruction of Cao Cao's naval army was also a great achievement. Sun Quan had no excuse to deal with Zhou Yu.
In addition to these, Sun Quan is even worse than Cao Cao. Cao Cao's core group is his own relatives and his confidant. Then, with the second as the core, the development of the snowball team. Although Cao Cao still needs to take into account the opinions of his family, stability can be achieved.
That is also quite powerful. As long as Cao Cao's confidence is not shaken, his group will not be shaken.
But Sun Quan was not good. Although Sun Quan was also one of the eight major families in the world, he had already declined as early as the generation of Sun Quan's grandfather. It was Sun Quan's father Sun Jian who revived the family. However, when Sun Jian first revived the army, the family's foundation was shallow.
Therefore, the method of raising an army is not very good. It was just robbery. If Sun Jianqiang had not married the Wu family, had some connection with the local forces in Jiangnan, and later followed Zhou Yu's advice, reused Zhang Zhao, and united the local people in Jiangnan.
It’s really a matter of whether the clan, wealthy family, and whether the Sun family can establish themselves in Jiangnan.
Therefore, Sun Quan's dominance in Jiangnan is still very shallow and incomparable to Cao Cao. Even if Sun Quan is now firm, the wealthy families represented by the ministers under Sun Quan were in great turmoil.
Especially the ministers under Sun Quan, when the Sun family was developing rapidly, they all rely on these ministers to recommend each other. They then recommended a bunch of relatives and friends, along with their families, brothers, and descendants.
Come up together, the network of relationships between the ministers is so deep. Although Sun Quan was the lord of Jiangnan, his every move was even worse than Cao Cao.
And here, Zhang Zhao is still represented.
Zhang Zhao wrote to Sun Quan: "Now Liu Ming's son inherited the great throne, and Youzhou won the great righteousness of the world, but it was not smooth. Liu Ming was also brave and brave, and he was invincible in the world. The time and harmony of the heavens were all in his hands, and he observed
The iron-armored warship in Youzhou is sharp, and our river is natural and we have not had the advantage of being in a good position. It is better to accept surrender than to be foolish. It can protect the Sun family's bloodline and be a safe plan."
After Zhang Zhao submitted his statement, he could see that the interests of the mutual relationship between the ministers under Sun Quan came. In the court and the country, there was a voice of approval immediately. Everyone recognized Zhang Zhao and said, "Zi Bu said bluntly. It is in line with God's will.
”
This voice of recognition made Sun Quan angry. But Sun Quan had no choice but to face the powerful force united by the ministers.
Fortunately, there was Zhuge Liang beside Sun Quan. Zhuge Liang's ministers who sneered at the time said, "You lords want to welcome Youzhou. That's good. I heard that all the land in Youzhou belongs to the court. You are the heads of the clan in Jiangnan.
, All families have a lot of land in hand, and they will devote themselves to Youzhou for the next time. I think it can win Liu Ming's favor. Liang congratulates him as an adult first."
As soon as Zhuge Liang said this, the ministers who agreed with Sun Quan's surrender were silent at that time. They were extremely embarrassed. They were indeed representatives of the family, and each family also had a large amount of land. But those lands were
How can those who want to support their relatives be offered in vain?
However, all of them, the literati of clans, had bought some newspapers circulating in Youzhou, and knew a little about Youzhou's new policy, and had nothing to say about Zhuge Liang's words. At that time, how to protect the interests was so that these people could