Xiahou Hui persuaded Sun Luban in a few words. In order to promote Zhao Tong's great achievements, Sun Luban fought against him and pestered Sun Quan to agree to the alliance with Shu Han, and must agree to Wei Ba's use of Nanjun to let Zhao lead his army into Nanjun.
, as a supporter for Xiangyang.
Although Sun Quan did not agree immediately, Fei Yi and Wei Xing clearly felt that Sun Quan was not so determined. They took this opportunity to throw out the two most tempting conditions: Wei Ba was willing to use a series of engineering technologies-
Including the thunder chariot and the crossbow chariot, it was transferred to the State of Wu, and several passes on the Jiaozhou commercial road were opened to share with the State of Wu, and no longer impose high tariffs.
Once these two conditions were expressed, Zhang Wen, who was in charge of the negotiations, immediately became uneasy. Of course, it goes without saying that the previous condition was that the crossbow chariots of the State of Wei, Shu Han and the thunder chariots were all powerful weapons on the battlefield. Although the State of Wu also had them, they were of quality.
He always fails, and Zhang Fen's mechanical level is obviously not as good as that of Ma Jun of Wei, let alone compared with Wei Ba. When Wei Ba agrees to transfer these two technologies, Sun Quan will definitely be tempted.
However, the aristocratic families in Wu will be even more moved by these two conditions.
Both Wu and Shu farm in Jiangnan. To be honest, the population density controlled by the Wu country is greater than that controlled by the Wei Ba, but the current effect of farming is exactly the opposite. According to detailed works by sneaking into Shu Han, Shu Han has implemented a large number of various types of construction.
Machinery replaces manpower. Now even terraces have been opened on the hillside, water is drawn up to the mountains, and crops are everywhere. The utilization rate of land is much better than that of the Wu Kingdom. Although the detailed workers are inquiring everywhere, Shu Han controls it very strictly. Once discovered
The suspicious person will be arrested immediately. If you find paper with patterns, you won’t have to be polite. You will be sent directly to the mountains to work as a hardworking worker and will never be able to go home in this life.
So far, Wu has lost a lot of detailed works and learned some techniques, but they all look rough and can be used after Zhang Fen's transformation. The effect is not as good as the original one.
If Wei Ba was willing to transfer these technologies, the most benefited was of course the aristocratic families with a lot of land and insufficient labor.
As for opening the Jiaozhou business road and reducing tariffs, let alone.
After Zhang Wen confirmed that Fei Yi was not talking nonsense, he went to see Sun Quan excitedly.
After hearing Zhang Wen's report, Sun Quan couldn't help but sneer: "It seems that Wei Ba is really anxious. He is willing to give me the greatest reliance for his life. Huishu. Do you think he will hide his hand?"
Although Zhang Wen was excited, he did not dare to show any of it on his face. As a great clan in Wu, he must consider the issue from the perspective of the big clan, but he is now the representative of Sun Quan. If Sun Quan felt that he was only caring about the interests of the Jiangdong family.
The interests of King Wu will not be good.
"The king was very worried. In my opinion, Wei Ba was worried about his brother, so he had to use Nanjun. Zhao Tong was responsible for this task because Zhao Tong was steady in his behavior and would not cause conflicts between Wu and Han sides.
.King, the business road can be opened and cut off again, but once the drawings are delivered, they cannot be taken back. If the king is worried, he can send Zhang Fen to check it first. At this moment, Wei Ba asked me for help, and I believe he dare not do anything.
”
"But let my daughter be a concubine, this is the matter..." Sun Quan smacked his lips and did not continue to say anything. Zhang Wen was also aware of it and did not respond. He was a little impressed. He didn't know who Fei Yi sent and what methods he used.
He actually convinced Sun Luban. Just keep silent about this matter.
Sun Quan immediately summoned several trusted ministers to discuss matters. In fact, there is no need to discuss it. As for the current situation, maintaining an alliance with Shu Han and allowing them to attack Xiangyang with confidence will definitely be beneficial to the Wu State. As for whether the Wu State uses troops in the Jianghuai State,
The Shu Han could not control the degree to which the military was used. Sun Quan himself had the final say. Even if he had a private relationship with Cao Rui, Wei Ba could not control it.
Being able to get such a big concession from Wei Ba's transfer of technology and opening up business roads is already the biggest benefit Sun Quan can get. Can you still let Wei Ba spit out the three counties of Jingzhou and seven counties of Jiaozhou that he ate?
Sun Quan let go, and the negotiations he pulled down entered the details negotiation.
At the same time, Sun Quan replied to the notice that Wei Ba was going to enter Linyuan. After receiving the reply, Wei Ba immediately set off for Linyuan.
When they arrived in Linyuan, Wei Ba met Hu Zhong.
Hu Zhong was Li Yan's envoy. After meeting, he explained his purpose straight to the point. Li Yan could agree that Wei Ba's mother Deng, wife Guan Feng and others came to Jingzhou, but Wei Ba wanted to support more food for Meng Da.
, to promote the victory of the Xiangyang Battle. If Wei Ba agrees, Deng and others can make a move immediately.
Faced with Hu Zhong's conditions, Wei Ba said angrily: "I hope Hu joins the army can recognize one thing. My family will come one day later and one day earlier. There is no big difference. However, the battle in Xiangyang is about to be around, and you are still petty.
Is these details meaningful? I will tell you that I have basically agreed with Sun Quan. He will ask us to borrow Nanjun. I will send Zhao Tong to personally escort the food and grass, and ensure that Fangling has three troops at present.
The supply of food and grass in the month.”
Hu Zhong was very surprised when he heard this: "The general is ready?"
"If you don't believe me, you can ask Sun Quan yourself, and ask him how much I have paid." Wei Ba was heartbroken, his cheeks twitched constantly, as if he had dug up a piece of flesh in his heart.
Hu Zhong thought for a moment: "General, do you have confidence in the battle in Xiangyang?"
Wei Ba asked in surprise: "Fox joins the army, this sentence should not be asked by you, but by me. The plan decided by General Cavalry. If you join the army, you must be lucky enough to participate. I want to ask you, you have
Confidence?”
Hu Zhong avoided answering: "I just want to know, does the general have confidence?"
Wei Ba shook his head without thinking: "No confidence, not at all."
Hu Zhong smiled: "Since you have no confidence at all, then you still have to pay such a big price. Isn't it worth it?"
"It's not worth it." Wei Ba sighed: "One is the Prime Minister and the other is the General of the Cavalry. What else can I say, a small general in Zhennan? I know that there is no big chance of success,
We must also do it hard. I just hope that General Meng and the others can live up to their expectations and succeed.”
"The Prime Minister has not agreed."
"But he didn't object."
"What if the Prime Minister objected?" Hu Zhong looked at Wei Ba with a smile: "Will you still support General Cavalry?"
"The Prime Minister objected to this war?" Wei Ba was shocked and straightened up: "Why have I never heard of it?"
"The Prime Minister did not object." Hu Zhong shook his head: "I just wanted to ask the general. If the Prime Minister objected, would you still support the General of the Cavalry?"
Wei Ba brows lightly and pondered for a moment: "Fox joins the army, I can't answer your question. I would like to ask someone, whose order should I listen to? Is it the order of the Prime Minister's Mansion or the order of the General Cavalry Mansion
?”
Hu Zhong was speechless for a moment, and Wei Ba pushed back the question, but he could not answer it.
Wei Ba smiled: "I only listen to effective orders, the orders of General Cavalry are effective. I will listen to General Cavalry. The orders of General Cavalry are effective. I will listen to Prime Minister. If they have conflicts or conflicts, then
I can only see whoever's order comes first. I will execute his order first. However, I believe that the Prime Minister and the General of the Cavalry cooperate well. There should be no such problem. Do you think so?"
Hu Zhong nodded without comment, and a trace of uneasiness flashed in his eyes.
"Let's talk about the serious business." Wei Ba put away his smile: "I'm writing a memorial, and the fox army will help me correct me and give me some advice."
Hu Zhong looked at Wei Ba in surprise and took the draft of the memorial. From the tone and words, it can be seen that this is indeed a draft, which has not been polished by Yang Opera.
Hu Zhong frowned after seeing it: "The general thinks Sun Quan is not trustworthy, so he still needs to transfer those technologies to him?"
"What can I do?" Wei Ba said helplessly: "I don't give him any sweetness, and he didn't even lend it to me. In order to support the Xiangyang war as much as possible, I had to bear the pain and cut my flesh. But then again, I said that
, What kind of character of Sun Quan? General Cavalry should be very clear. It seems a bit unrealistic to pin his hopes on Sun Quan's dispatch of troops to Jianghuai. With the more than 20,000 men under Meng Da's subordinates alone, can they play a shocking role in Wancheng? I
I expressed my doubts. I suggest that if I am not prepared enough, it is better not to fight the battle in Xiangyang. As the battle ends, the outcome is unpredictable. It is better to concentrate and help the prime minister guard Guanzhong."
Hu Zhong pondered for a while: "If General Cavalry must launch the Battle of Xiangyang, can the general have a way to win?"
"Almost none." Wei Ba shook his head: "In my opinion, if it was just to restrain the troops of Wei, it would be possible to make a feint. It would be almost impossible to shake Nanyang with this little man."
"What if the general commands the troops?" Hu Zhong looked at Wei Ba with bright eyes: "The general leads 20,000 people to head north, and the troops are guaranteed."
Wei Ba pondered for a while, but shook his head: "I still can't move. Jiangnan and Jiaozhou's foundation is not stable. Sun Quan doesn't want to take it back for a day. I can't be careless. In my humble opinion, if the General of the Cavalry really wants to win this battle
, It is better to attack yourself. With me here, the people of Wu dare not go west. The troops in Yong'an and Jiangzhou can all go north, and they should be able to gather 50,000."
Hu Zhong was shocked: "Let General Husband attack himself?"
Wei Ba laughed, laughing strangely: "If General Huo Cavalry wants to make meritorious service, this is the only opportunity. Otherwise, Meng Da will not only not become the help of General Huo Cavalry, but will instead cut off General Huo Cavalry's arm.
It's too late to regret it. But if the General of the Cavalry personally led the troops, the chances of success would be greatly increased, and the credit would not be weaker than the Prime Minister's Northern Expedition. If the fox joins the army, do you think this is the reason?"
Hu Zhong stared at Wei Ba's smile and felt chill in his heart. What Li Yan was thinking was very clear. Li Yan insisted on letting Meng Da send troops to Xiangyang, on the one hand, to find an excuse for cutting off the food and grass in Jiaozhou, and on the other hand
He also did have the intention to make contributions to increase his strength. However, Li Yan's mind was not only in the Dongzhou Division, but also wanted to fight for the Jingxiang Division. Because he gathered Meng Da and Zong Yu, Wei Feng's new city garrison became
The most suitable choice. However, fundamentally speaking, he did not want Meng Da to rise because of this, nor did he want to see Meng Da defeated Sima Yi. In that case, he would not be able to face Zhuge Liang's counterattack.
Wei Ba suggested that Li Yan personally go to the fore, which was undoubtedly a very tempting suggestion, but at the same time, the risks also increased exponentially.
The key to this is whether Wei Ba really considers Li Yan or is just a plan to tempt Li Yan to leave Chengdu. However, Wei Ba's proposal has already exposed his ambitions.