After being abandoned by Liu Bei, Cao Cao begged me to be a military adviser

Chapter 146 Kong Ming fights Confucians, Zhou Yu returns late at night

After dawn, Sun Quan made a plan.

Immediately ascended to the hall to discuss matters, summoned Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and a group of civil officials from Jiangdong to discuss face to face, just took the opportunity to see the capabilities of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.

Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, Gu Yong and other civil officials arrived first.

Afterwards, Lu Su took Zhuge Liang, and Liu Bei arrived later.

The parties communicated their names to each other.

Then Zhang Zhao took the lead to stand up: "I heard that there is a conspirator Wolong beside Uncle Liu. I compare myself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi, but you Zhuge Kongming?"

Zhuge Liang put away his feather fan and cupped his hands: "It's me, I compare myself to Guan Zhong and Le Yi!"

Zhang Zhao sneered: "I heard that Mr. Gong worked in Nanyang, and after becoming an official, he assisted Liu Bei to retreat all the way from Xinye to Jiangdong. Is it a plan?"

Zhang Zhao is the head of Jiangdong's civil servants. At this time, verbal provocation is a demonstration.

If you can't kill his arrogance, it will be difficult to persuade Sun Quan to resist Cao.

Zhuge Liang was well aware of this, and immediately bowed his hands and signaled: "My lord Liu Yuzhou, after the Han family, practiced benevolence and righteousness, but Liu Biao let Jingzhou not take it. If Liu Cong was not incompetent, how could Jingzhou give it up to others? If my lord did not practice benevolence and righteousness, it would have been done by now. He is the Lord of Jingzhou!"

Zhuge Liang's words made Zhang Zhao look unhappy, and immediately said: "Since your lord practices benevolence and righteousness, you should know how to follow the trend, why don't you disarm and return to the fields, so you don't have to use swords, and you, Zhuge Kongming, can also return to Nanyang to work!"

"Hahaha!" Zhuge Liang laughed loudly: "Pengfei thousands of miles, how can birds know his ambition?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Zhao's face turned dark.

This clearly means that Liu Bei is the Dapeng, and Jiangdong civil servants are the birds.

Gu Yong took half a step forward: "Dare to ask, sir, how many soldiers and horses Cao Cao has? How about money and food?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Cao Cao originally had 30 Qingzhou soldiers. After he pacified Hebei, Yuan Shao surrendered 50 troops. Now he has taken in Jingzhou navy, a full 80 troops, and countless money and food!"

Bu Zhi stepped forward and asked Kong Ming: "Since this is the case, how can your lord resist Cao? Isn't the mantis arm a chariot?"

"Hahaha!" Zhuge Liang laughed loudly: "My lord has been defeated and fought repeatedly. Although he lost to Cao Cao's millions of people, but his heart against Cao Cao is not dead, so he dares to fight. But Jiangdong is rich and has enough soldiers and food. Could it be that he is afraid of Cao Cao?"

There was a moment of silence in the hall, and Sun Quan's eyes showed joy.

Not long after, Yu Fan stood up again: "Liu Bei hates Cao Cao and is already a deadly enemy, but I, Jiangdong, have nothing to do with Cao Cao, why should I be tied to a warship with you?"

Zhuge Liang couldn't answer these words, but looked at Liu Bei.

Liu Bei stepped forward quickly, first saluted Sun Quan, and then saluted a group of civil officials.

"Cao Cao and I are at odds. I once had a word with Zijing. If Jiangdong is willing to surrender, I, Liu Bei, are willing to donate my head in return for accepting him. If Jiangdong resists Cao, I, Liu Bei, will borrow eight thousand troops to surprise Jingnan. Contain Cao Cao in order to fight against Cao Cao, and you will win against Cao Cao!"

Liu Bei's sincerity came to this point, Jiangdong's civil officials were silent, and they were speechless for a while.

Sun Quan, who was sitting on the high seat, was full of enthusiasm and excited, and immediately said: "Uncle, please go to the post house to rest first, and make a decision after I discuss with the ministers!"

"Retire!" Liu Bei cupped his hands and led Zhuge Liang to retreat.

Sun Quan said, "Liu Bei's determination to resist Cao is not dead, and he dared to take Jingnan with [-] troops. What does Zibu think?"

Zhang Zhao shook his head again and again: "My lord, it's inconvenient for me to say more when Liu Bei is here just now, this matter must be made clear!"

Sun Quan said: "Let's talk and listen!"

Zhang Zhao cupped his hands and signaled: "My lord, during the battle at Guandu, Liu Bei also borrowed troops from Yuan Shao, but he went to Runan to become independent. If he was given [-] troops today, he would never take Jingnan. Liu Bei can never be trusted!"

"Hahaha!" Sun Quan laughed loudly.

Lu Su stepped forward: "Zi Bu's words are wrong!"

"What's the difference?" Zhang Zhao asked Lu Su.

Lu Su cupped his hands and signaled: "Liu Bei entrusted his youngest son to me last night to Wu Guotai. At this time, the youngest son Liu Chan is in the mansion. He uses his son as a pledge, and he can learn from his heart!"

"What?" Zhang Zhao was shocked: "Liu Bei even sent his son here?"

Sun Quan asked, "Zibu thinks Liu Bei is still trustworthy?"

Zhang Zhao shook his head and bowed down: "My lord, Liu Bei is certainly trustworthy, but if you help Liu Bei capture Jingnan, you will be demonstrating against Cao Cao. This will only give Cao Cao an excuse. Isn't it true that I, Jiangdong, have been dragged into the water by Liu Bei again?"

The smile on Sun Quan's face gradually disappeared, and he said, "In this case, Zibu still proposes surrendering Cao!"

"Exactly!" Zhang Zhao nodded, "Jiangdong should follow the trend and surrender to the imperial court, so as to protect his wife and children. If Jiangdong is breached, I'm afraid Cao Cao will never leave behind him!"

Sun Quan was silent on the spot and waved his hand as a signal.

"I'm waiting to retire!"

A group of civil officials bowed their hands and retreated.

Lu Su stayed alone, and immediately stepped forward: "Master, do you still have the heart to surrender Cao?"

Sun Quan smiled wryly: "Could it be that Zijing doesn't know my intentions?"

Lu Su was silent and suddenly realized.

Zhang Zhao is the head of the civil servants in Jiangdong, who represents the interests of the Jiangdong aristocratic family behind his back.

Not long after Sun Quan succeeded to the throne, if he went against Zhang Zhao and other civil servants, it would be tantamount to losing the support of the aristocratic Jiangdong family.

"My lord!" Lu Su said, "Brother has something to say. Ask Zhang Zhao if you are undecided about internal affairs, and ask Zhou Yu if you are undecided about external affairs. Why don't you invite Zhou Gongjin back to Chai Sang City?"

"Zijing do this quickly!" Sun Quan laughed.

If Zhou Yu supported the fight against Cao, Sun Quan's statement would be tantamount to using Jiangdong generals to suppress civil officials, so Zhang Zhao had nothing to say.

"Obey!" Lu Su clasped his fists and retreated immediately.

Sun Quan returned to the back hall and found his old lady.

At this time, Wu Guotai was coaxing the child with his younger sister.

Little Liu Chan lay in Wu Guotai's arms and giggled.

Sun Quan stepped forward and asked with a smile, "Mother, how is this son?"

Wu Guotai laughed: "This little Adou is more obedient than when you were young!"

Sun Quan's face darkened on the spot, and he looked at his younger sister, Sun Shangxiang.

Sun Shangxiang smiled: "Brother, just now I heard someone quarreling in the classroom, but this child's father?"

"Exactly!" Sun Quan nodded.

Sun Shangxiang smiled: "How is this person? Is he mighty?"

Sun Quan said: "This man, a hero of the age, dares to attack Jingnan with [-] soldiers and horses!"

Wu Guotai laughed: "He is really a hero!"

"Yes!" Sun Quan nodded: "Back then when the eighteen princes attacked Dong Zhuo, Liu Bei was so heroic. I never imagined that I haven't seen him for many years, and his ambition is not diminished!"

Wu Guotai asked, "What is the attitude of Zhang Zhao and others?"

Sun Quan shook his head: "We still recommend surrendering Cao Cao!"

Wu Guotai said bluntly: "Go and invite Zhou Gongjin!"

Sun Quan said: "Mother, don't worry, I have already sent people there!"

"That's good!" Wu Guotai nodded in satisfaction.

At this moment, the Jiangdong Sun family's hopes can only be pinned on Zhou Yu.

If Zhou Yu also wholeheartedly surrendered to Cao Cao, then the Sun family could only be reduced to the same situation as Liu Cong in Jingzhou.

Sun Quan left the back hall and returned to the study.

That night, Lu Su and Zhou Yu went into the study to ask for an audience.

Sun Quan invited them in.

"Please forgive me, my lord, I have returned without orders!" Zhou Yu immediately bowed his hands.

He was supposed to train troops at Poyang Lake, but when he learned that Liu Bei's troops had been defeated in Chaisang, he immediately returned to Chaisang City.

It was also because of this that when Sun Quan delivered the order, Zhou Yu arrived behind.

Sun Quan said bluntly: "Gong Jin, now it's up to you to resist Cao Cao and surrender Cao Cao!"

Chapter 147 Sun Quan is determined to fight against Cao Cao

Zhou Yu cupped his hands and signaled: "My lord, I have seen Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang at the residence just now!"

"How is it?" Sun Quan hurriedly asked.

Zhou Yu smiled slightly: "Zhuge Liang has a glib tongue, and Liu Bei has a sweet belly and a sword, these two are definitely not good people!"

"Hey!" Sun Quan sighed.

Looking at the problem from Jiang Dong's point of view, these two people are indeed not kind.

Zhou Yu cupped his hands: "My lord, although this is the case, it is better to fight against Cao Cao with Liu Bei one after another. Only in this way can we win!"

"Gongjin leads the battle?" A smile appeared on Sun Quan's face.

"We must fight!" Zhou Yu shouted loudly.

"Okay!" Sun Quan said: "I have exactly this intention. Tomorrow, I will go to the hall to discuss the matter and make a plan to resist Cao!"

"My lord is wise!" Zhou Yu immediately clasped his fists in gesture.

Sun Quan asked, "According to Gongjin, how should we fight this battle?"

Zhou Yu said calmly: "War without declaration, and the water will advance!"

"Hahaha!" Sun Quan laughed loudly, and asked Zhou Yu, "How many troops should I borrow from Liu Bei?"

Zhou Yu said: "Borrow him 7000 people, and make up 2 people!"

"What?" Sun Quan was shocked: "Liu Bei wanted 8000 people, but we gave him 7000?"

Zhou Yu said again: "Private soldiers!"

"Hahaha!" Sun Quan immediately burst out laughing.

The Jiangdong navy is only about [-], and it is still practicing in Poyang Lake at this time.

But there are hundreds of thousands of private soldiers in Jiangdong.

These private soldiers come from the major families in Jiangdong, and they can be assembled quickly if there is a war.

But private soldiers are more used to defend the city, not good at attacking the city.

Moreover, the combat effectiveness of the private soldiers is far inferior to that of the Jiangdong Navy.

The private soldiers raised by some aristocratic families are actually similar in nature to the militia.

Even if you give Liu Bei 7000 people, it is not bad if he can actually exert half of his combat effectiveness.

After discussing with Zhou Yu, Sun Quan slept soundly that night.

In the early morning of the next day, the meeting was held again.

This time, Jiangdong Wenwu came to the scene one after another, and they were listed on the left and right sides of the hall.

A group of civilian officials headed by Zhang Zhao appeared quite humble in front of the generals.

Zhou Yu took half a step forward and bowed his hands to Sun Quan: "My lord, I will wait for the generals to defend Jiangdong to the death!"

"Defend Jiangdong to the death!" The rest of the generals also shouted.

The momentum was so loud that Zhang Zhao's calves trembled in fright.

"Okay!" Sun Quan stood up and said in a loud voice, "From now on, Zhou Yu will be appointed as the commander of the Jiangdong navy, Cheng Pu will be the deputy commander, and the six counties in Jiangdong will fight against Cao!"

"Resist Cao!" The generals roared again, and the civil servants all bowed their heads in silence.

Immediately afterwards, Sun Quan pulled out his sword in public and cut off the table in front of him.

"From now on, anyone who says to surrender to Cao will do so!"

"My lord is wise!" Zhou Yu shouted.

"My lord is wise!" Zhang Zhao also echoed.

Then all the civil and military personnel in the room shouted: "My lord is wise."