Three Kingdoms: Take care of Lady Gan on behalf of Liu Bei at the beginning

Chapter 87 Da Qiao was shocked: Liu Wu treated Shao'er so well?
In the hall, Zhuge Liang listened to Liu Wu's empty promises. Although he smiled bitterly, he did not dare to be negligent and expressed his thoughts.

"My lord, we do have a chance to deal with Sun Quan of Jiangdong. We don't have to fight him to death. We still have a chance. We just need to support an opponent for Sun Quan, which may cause the forces of Jiangdong to split and even cause internal strife."

"Supporting an opponent?" Liu Wu and Pang Tong looked at each other and could see the suspicion in each other's eyes.

Pang Tong reacted quickly, frowned, and asked Zhuge Liang in surprise:

"Kong Ming, are you talking about Sun Shao?"

Sun Shao was none other than the son of Sun Ce, the Little Overlord of Jiangdong.

When Liu Wu heard Pang Tong's words, he was also shocked. He immediately came to his senses and looked at Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan and said:

"Yes, Liang is talking about Sun Shao, the son of Sun Ce. When Sun Ce died, he was only ten years old, still young. But now, several years have passed, and he is already fourteen or fifteen years old. In fact, he has reached the age of adulthood and the age to hold power."

"In fact, Sun Ce had quite a few old subordinates, such as the Huai and Si generals: Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang and others, who were originally Sun Jian's old subordinates and later followed Sun Ce to fight in Jiangdong. There were also generals recruited or attached by Sun Ce himself: Jiang Qin, Zhou Tai, Chen Wu and others, who joined Sun Ce during his military campaign or development. There were also counselors and civil officials: Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong and others, who gave Sun Ce advice and helped him govern the local areas."

"The little tyrant Sun Ce lost his father at the age of seventeen. After his father Sun Jian died, within ten years, he first attached himself to Yuan Shu, then to his uncle, and finally united the four major families to form a team. In his twenties, in this chaotic era, he conquered almost the entire Jiangdong territory. He can be said to be a young hero of his generation."

"When Sun Ce was conquering the country, Sun Quan was still a child and had almost no participation and no contribution. However, Sun Ce eventually handed over the power of the family to his younger brother Sun Quan. This was a blessing in disguise for Sun Quan, after all, Sun Ce had other brothers. After Sun Quan came to power, many people felt sorry for Sun Ce's son Sun Shao, and thought that Sun Quan should at least show some respect by giving up his position to Sun Ce's descendants."

Zhuge Liang was wearing a feather fan and a long scarf, and at this time he was talking about Sun Ce, Sun Quan and Sun Shao in Jiangdong, which made Liu Wu and Pang Tong's eyes brighter.

It has to be said that when Zhuge Liang mentioned Sun Shao, it really enlightened Liu Wu.

They can indeed start with Sun Shao and disrupt Jiangdong.

Liu Wu knew more or less about Sun Shao's situation, both in this world and in history.

In fact, it can be inferred that Sun Shao is not Da Qiao's biological son.

Dongfeng is not with Zhou Lang, Tongquechun locks Er Qiao deeply.

This poem by Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu has caused a scandal between Cao Cao and the two Qiao sisters, who were originally unrelated. People can't help but be curious:

How beautiful were Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao? Even Cao Cao couldn't forget them.
In history, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao were known as "national beauties" and later married Sun Ce and Zhou Yu respectively. This pair of brothers-in-law happened to be both young talents: Sun Ce traveled to Jiangdong and established the foundation of the Eastern Wu in just a few years; Zhou Yu, wearing a feather fan and a scarf, defeated Cao Cao in a casual conversation and became a hero in the eyes of the people of Jiangdong.

In the fourth year of Jian'an, that is, in 199 AD, Sun Ce married Da Qiao and Zhou Yu married Xiao Qiao.

It's really a beautiful story.

It’s a pity that the ideal combination of “hero and beauty” did not last long.

In the fifth year of Jian'an (200 AD) during the reign of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, the Little Overlord Sun Ce was assassinated while hunting. He died of an arrow in the cheek at the age of 26.

So, here comes the question. Sun Ce married Da Qiao in 199 and she died the next year. Logically, Da Qiao would have been pregnant for too long and would not have had time to give birth to two children.

However, Sun Shao has two younger sisters.

Sun married Gu Shao, who was an important official of the State of Wu and served as prime minister.

Lu Sun married Lu Xun, a famous general of Wu State who later became the regent of Sun Quan.

If Da Qiao gave birth to Sun Shao, she would not have had time to give birth to his two younger sisters.

Therefore, Sun Shao is not Da Qiao's biological son.

Sun Shao was born to Sun Ce's other wives and concubines. After all, Sun Ce was already 26 years old when he married Da Qiao. In the precocious Han Dynasty, how could he not have wives and concubines and children?

When Liu Wu heard that Zhuge Liang wanted to start with Sun Shao, he actually agreed in his heart.

Because he knew that in history, even when Sun Shao grew up and got older, Sun Quan still did not return power to Sun Shao.

Even Sun Quan was wary of Sun Shao.

Historically, Sun Quan was successful. After taking over power from Sun Ce, he eventually divided the world into three parts.

After Sun Quan became emperor, he honored his father Sun Jian as Emperor Wulie, but only posthumously honored his elder brother Sun Ce as King Huan of Changsha, which was highly criticized.

Because if Sun Ce had not opened up the Jiangdong base and entrusted the country to Sun Quan, how could he be where he is today?

What was even more unexpected was that Sun Ce's title of King Huan of Changsha could not be inherited. In other words, Sun Ce's son, Sun Quan's nephew, Sun Shao, could not inherit the title of king.

In the end, Sun Shao was first given the title of Marquis of Wu, and then the title of Marquis of Shangyu! In sharp contrast, Sun Quan made all his sons kings! Isn't this bullying?
After Sun Shao passed away, his son Sun Feng inherited the title of Shangyu Marquis, but was killed by Sun Quan's grandson Sun Hao. Thus, Sun Ce's lineage was cut off.

Pang Tong frowned at this time and said to Zhuge Liang:

"It's probably not easy to stir up civil unrest in Jiangdong, and whether Sun Ce's former subordinates will be loyal to Sun Shao is also a complicated question."

"After all, before his death, Sun Ce entrusted the Jiangdong foundation to Sun Quan, not his son Sun Shao. After Sun Quan inherited the throne, he consolidated his position through a series of means and won the support and loyalty of many of Sun Ce's former subordinates."

"For Sun Shao, since he was still young when Sun Ce passed away and had never actually held power in Jiangdong, it would be difficult for him to directly win the loyalty of Sun Ce's former subordinates, right?"

Pang Tong felt that it would be difficult to operate, so he said to Zhuge Liang.

Liu Wu did not interrupt the conversation between Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong at this time. His current political and strategic levels were really not good enough, so it would be better for him to wait for the two to discuss the results before making a decision.

Facing Pang Tong's question, Zhuge Liang smiled and said:

“Shi Yuan, you should know that the foundation of Jiangdong was built by Sun Ce from scratch. Some of Sun Ce’s former subordinates may remain loyal and supportive of Sun Shao due to family, favors, or other considerations. As long as we use certain means to promote and alienate them, the relationship between Sun Quan and Sun Shao will surely fall apart.”

"Of course, this alone is not enough. Liang thinks we should also give some benefits to the Jiangdong family so that they will have to support Sun Shao!"

Zhuge Liang's words of using the stick of sowing discord in one hand and the stick of sugar coating in the other left Pang Tong unable to refute.

Seeing that Pang Tong was silent, Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Wu and said with a folded hand:
"My lord, as the saying goes, you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a lamb. I'm so bold. Take Xuzhou and make Sun Shao the Marquis of Peng and the governor of Xuzhou. Order Sun Ce's former subordinates Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, Jiang Qin, Zhou Tai and other generals to follow Sun Shao to Xuzhou to support him. In addition, my lord can reward Sun Shao with a large amount of money in the name of his uncle to show our Xiangyang court's attitude towards Sun Shao. At that time, Sun Quan will certainly be extremely unwilling, but Sun Ce's former subordinates will all be excited. Even the four major families such as the Zhang family will calm down and support Sun Shao because of the growth of their family power, so as to split the power of Jiangdong."

Zhuge Liang bowed to Liu Wu and told him about his plan to split the forces in Jiangdong.

In the hall, Liu Wu heard Zhuge Liang's plan and found it quite novel and possible.

To give up Xuzhou and disintegrate the power of Jiangdong.

Liu Wu thought it was still worth it, because he had not taken Xuzhou yet, and Sun Quan had already planned to form an alliance with Cao Cao. Even if he attacked Sun Quan now, it would be too late, and Cao Cao would probably send troops to attack him immediately. At that time, he would be attacked from both sides, and it would be difficult for him, Liu Wu.

In comparison, it does seem appropriate to support Sun Shao and disintegrate the Jiangdong forces. In that way, Jiangdong and Cao Cao will not be able to form an alliance, and it may even cause Sun Shao and Sun Quan to fight.

"Yes, yes, but, Kong Ming, you are only talking about splitting up the Jiangdong forces, right? How can we make Sun Shao and Sun Quan fight?"

Liu Wu praised Zhuge Liang and then asked.

Zhuge Liang's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he said:
"It's simple. All we need to do is arrange for someone to assassinate Sun Shao after the imperial edict to reward him reaches Jiangdong. Then we can spread rumors. Sun Ce's former subordinates Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, Jiang Qin, Zhou Tai and others will surely explode and become irreconcilable with Sun Quan."

quiet!
In the hall, Liu Wu listened to Zhuge Liang's words and his eyes lit up.

He did not feel anything because Zhuge Liang attacked a young man. In a war, tens of thousands of people died. In order to win, there was nothing wrong with using cruel and sinister means. And according to Zhuge Liang's plan, it was obvious that the assassination attempt on Sun Shao was not to kill Sun Shao, otherwise why would he take him to Xuzhou.

Liu Wu took a deep breath and then smiled:

"In that case, I agree. Go ask His Majesty for permission. Also, have Jiang Wan go to Jiangdong and bring me to say hello to Da Qiao!"

"Yes!" Zhuge Liang bowed to Liu Wu.

……

Upon learning that Jiangdong wanted to form an alliance with Cao Cao, Liu Wu did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. Liu Xie issued an imperial edict that same day and sent Jiang Wan, who knew what had happened, to Jiangdong as an envoy.

……

In Hefei, Jiang Wan led hundreds of imperial cavalry and loyal guards to the outside of the city in a mighty procession.

This immediately attracted the interception of Sun Quan's army.

Hefei, Wu Hou’s mansion, inside the meeting hall.

A young man named Sun Quan, wearing black brocade clothes, with purple beard and blue eyes, sat in the main seat.

Below, Zhang Zhao, Gu Yong, Lu Xun, Yu Fan, Zhuge Jin, Lu Su, Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang and other civil and military officials are lined up on both sides.

At this time, Sun Quan frowned and asked:

"Outside the city came the imperial envoys' carriages, in a grand procession. Do you know why?"

This was a turbulent time, and Sun Quan did not dare to act rashly before getting a reply from Cao Cao.

"To reply to Lord Wu, it seems that the imperial edict is read by the imperial envoy, but the momentum is much greater. There are even several carts of gold, silver, jewelry and other valuables, which are very valuable." Jiang Qin bowed to Sun Quan.

"Hehe, Liu Wu is so kind, could it be that he is here to give me some jewelry?" Sun Quan couldn't help but sneered.

"Since you are the envoy of the court to read the imperial edict, please come in. But let the imperial guards stay outside the city and not enter the city to disturb the people." Sun Quan finally did not figure out why Liu Wu did this, but he did not think that such a small number of people could cause any trouble.

"Yes!" Jiang Qin hurriedly bowed.

……

"Aunt, I wonder what uncle wants to see Shao about?"

On the street outside the Wu Marquis Mansion, a heroic young man of fourteen or fifteen years old was driving a carriage and spoke expressionlessly to a gentle and beautiful woman with a moving appearance in the carriage.

Her skin was as white as snow, with a faint ruddy hue, like a newly opened petal. She showed an innate elegance in her movements, and every move seemed so leisurely, as if time had slowed down around her. Her long hair was like silk, gently hanging down, adding a bit of softness.

Da Qiao's appearance is undoubtedly a rare beauty in the world.

Yes, the beautiful woman in the carriage is Da Qiao, one of the two Qiao sisters from Jiangdong.

"Aunt doesn't know either, but you must be respectful when you meet your uncle." Da Qiao looked at Sun Shao and advised softly.

"Hmph, Shao is not a child anymore, but he keeps making excuses to me. I can feel that he is afraid of me." The boy, who was fourteen or fifteen years old, already understood a lot. Especially as the son of Sun Ce, Sun Shao was even more sensitive.

When he was thirteen years old, he was looking forward to Sun Quan letting him join the army and achieve great things like his father.

However, almost two years had passed, and Sun Quan had been evading him, and he could feel it.

Just when Sun Shao brought Da Qiao to the Wu Hou Mansion, he reined in his horse, only to see a large group of people coming out of the Wu Hou Mansion in front of him, led by his uncle Sun Quan.

There were also more than ten imperial guards in front of Marquis Wu's mansion.

"Lord Wu, this imperial edict is not for you, but for Sun Shao. I wonder if Sun Shao is here?" Jiang Wan said to Sun Quan with a smile, holding the imperial edict.

"What? For Shao'er!" Sun Quan, who had a smile on his face, suddenly changed his expression, and the Jiangdong civil and military officials behind him were also in an uproar.

However, Sun Shao, who was not far away, brightened his eyes.

"Uncle, Shao'er is here!"

Sun Shao immediately drove his horse forward.

"Shao'er, why are you here?!" Sun Quan's expression suddenly became even uglier, and he asked in surprise.

The imperial emissary came to read the imperial edict to Sun Shao, but Sun Shao unexpectedly showed up.

"Ah, didn't my uncle call Shao'er and aunt here?" Sun Shao asked in confusion with a look of bewilderment in his eyes.

"this…"

At this time, Da Qiao got off the carriage.

When Zhang Zhao, Gu Yong, Lu Xun, Yu Fan, Zhuge Jin, Lu Su, Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang and others saw Da Qiao appear, they did not bother to think about anything else and bowed to her and greeted her.

Da Qiao was Sun Ce's wife. Even though Sun Ce was dead, Da Qiao still had a very high status in Jiangdong.

Even Sun Quan hurriedly said, "Hello, sister-in-law."

(End of this chapter)