Traveling through history leaving a name

Chapter 99 Negotiations
"My lord, from the information about Youzhou sent back by Yuan Tan, it is not difficult to find that the whole of Youzhou is now under the control of Li Bai, the governor of Youzhou, and Mr. Ruixiang's students have firmly controlled the entire Youzhou officialdom. .”

Sun Shao said slowly to everyone: "At present, Youzhou is very prosperous and prosperous. It is a miracle that a state can be as rich as an enemy country."

"Yuan Tan's letter said that the entire Youzhou currently has a population of millions, and there are countless large and small workshops. Not only can they make weapons and armor by themselves, but they can also build powerful gunboats."

"And from the fact that Youzhou sent a fleet here this time without Cao Cao's consent, it can be seen that Li Bai, the governor of Youzhou, is a very independent person."

In the end, Sun Shao said: "We might as well get in touch with Youzhou. It would be the best if we can instigate rebellion against Youzhou and part ways with Cao Cao. Even if we can't instigate rebellion, it is worthwhile to be able to drive a wedge between Youzhou and Cao Cao."

After Sun Shao finished speaking, he kept silent.

After listening to Sun Shao's words, everyone fell into thinking. After a while, Sun Quan looked at everyone and asked, "What do you think?"

"My lord, I think it's possible." Someone stood up and said.

"I also agree that there will be no loss in contacting the people of Youzhou. If Mr. Changyong's method is followed, the relationship between Youzhou and Cao Cao will be separated, which will be very good for us."

"If Youzhou and Cao Cao part ways, I think we can also form an alliance with Youzhou to fight against Cao Cao's forces." Someone suggested.

Hearing everyone's words, Sun Quan nodded. "In this case, let's send someone to get in touch with the people of Youzhou. I don't know who among you would like to meet the people of Youzhou?"

Hearing Sun Quan's words, everyone turned their attention to Zhang Zhao who made the suggestion.

"My lord, I would like to meet Lin Yongsheng, the commander of the Youzhou Fleet." Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Sun Shao could only stand up and say.

"Okay, then I will trouble Chang Yong to make a trip." Sun Quan said to Sun Shao.

Not long after, Sun Shao left Moling City with a few entourages, and then came towards the Yangtze River.

"Brother, Sun Quan sent someone here."

Naturally, many people in the Youzhou fleet also saw Zhang Zhao and his party leaving the city.

"It's a little old man."

Soon, everyone saw the person coming through the binoculars. He was an old man who looked to be in his 50s.

"Let the Youzhou ship pick them up." Lin Yongsheng said to the people around him.

Youzhou is currently the most powerful warship among Youzhou inland river gunboats, with a displacement of 60 tons, more than [-] gun positions, and a layer of iron protection on the outside.

Just by looking at it, the Youzhou gave people a powerful feeling. Lin Yongsheng asked the Youzhou to pick up people because he wanted to show off the strength of the Youzhou fleet.

When Sun Shao observed the Youzhou at close range at Moling Ferry, he was shocked by the Youzhou.

Especially when he saw that the entire hull of the Youzhou was wrapped in steel, he felt invincible deep in his heart.

Soon, as Sun Quan's envoy, Sun Shao and his party were picked up on the Youzhou.

At this time, on the deck of the Youzhou, hundreds of Youzhou sailors wearing plate armor and fully armed also gave Zhang Zhao enough shock.

It was also the first time that Zhang Zhao saw the iron armor covering his whole body in such a close situation, which also shocked his heart.

"Shi Sun Shao, the commander of the chariot and cavalry, has seen all of you."

After Sun Shao boarded the boat, he handed over his hands to Zhang Chao and his party who greeted him and said that he had identified himself.

"Sun Shao is one of Sun Quan's main advisers. It seems that Sun Quan still attaches great importance to us."

Hearing Sun Shao's name, some teenagers on the Youzhou whispered.

"I am Zhang Chao, the captain of the Youzhou, and I welcome Sun Changshi." Zhang Ye said to Sun Shao.

"Senior Brother Lin is already waiting for Sun Changshi, let's go over now."

After receiving Sun Quan's envoy, the Youzhou returned to the center of the Youzhou fleet from the ferry.

Soon, Lin Yongsheng also led people aboard the Youzhou.

"I have met Sun Changshi. I am Lin Yongsheng, the commander of the Youzhou Fleet." Lin Yongsheng cupped his hands towards Sun Shao.

Next, after the two sides introduced each other, they began to negotiate.

"Sun Changshi, Sun Quan asked you to come, did you agree to our request?" Lin Yongsheng asked Sun Shao.

"Commander Lin, your request is too exaggerated, it is impossible for us to agree." Sun Shao refused.

"Why don't you come here if you don't agree?" Lin Yongsheng's face turned serious when he heard Sun Shao's words.

"Commander Lin, I don't know what position you hold under Cao Cao?" Sun Shao asked without answering.

"Why are you asking this? Do you have to be an official to talk to you?" Lin Yongsheng said.

"If you want to come to Commander Lin, even if you have an official position, it should not be too big. If Commander Lin is willing to switch to my lord, I can protect you as a naval commander, and your subordinates can also hold official positions at all levels. I wonder what Commander Lin wants?" Sun Shao said to Lin Yongsheng.

"Hahaha, this old boy wants to instigate us." Hearing Sun Shao's words, a teenager pointed at Sun Shao and laughed.

Seeing someone act so rude, Sun Shao was very angry, but thinking of the purpose of coming this time and that he was on someone else's boat, he could only bear it.

"It seems that Commander Lin is unwilling to abandon the dark and turn to the bright, but it doesn't matter, you can be a friend even if you can't be a colleague." Sun Shao suppressed his emotions and said: "We have seen the strength of Youzhou, but you went south to attack without Cao Cao's consent. Aren't we afraid of being suspected by Cao Cao?"

Before Lin Yongsheng could speak, Sun Shao continued: "Cao Cao is a suspicious person by nature. If he thinks that the power of Youzhou is not under his control, he will probably take action against Youzhou. You can imagine what will happen to you then. .”

"Why don't we join forces to fight against Cao Cao..."

"Sun Changshi." Lin Yongsheng interrupted Sun Shao.

He waved his hand and said, "You don't need to provoke us here, no matter what Prime Minister Cao is, our purpose this time is just to make you pay for the losses, so why don't you say whether Sun Quan will pay?"

"It's meaningless for Commander Lin to say that. You attacked our navy and almost wiped out our navy. The casualties are countless. Why do you want us to pay compensation? This is unreasonable." Sun Shao explain.

"Three months ago, if you dared to rob ships and kill people, don't blame us for the revenge now. Just say whether you pay or not. If you don't pay, we will continue to fight and see who can stand it first." Lin Yongsheng has no good temper. With a wave of hands.

"Young people, don't be so impatient. Do you know the danger Youzhou is currently facing?" Sun Shao asked slowly. .

"What danger? Don't scare me."

"We got reliable news that Gongsun Kang of Liaodong is going to lead 10,000+ soldiers and horses to join Xianbei tens of thousands of cavalry to attack Youzhou. Instead of spending time with us, you might as well go back to Youzhou, otherwise I am afraid that Youzhou will not be safe." Sun Shao said in a positive tone.

(End of this chapter)