"How are you sure that Lu Bu will not attack Guangling?" Zhu Zhi couldn't help asking, "After defeating Yuan Shu, Lu Bu will completely occupy Xuzhou, and the next step is Guangling!"

Sun Quan shook his head gently,

"Teacher, you care too much about the division of regions. Guangling is now a land without a border. Although we will not be happy with Guangling, Yuan Shu and Lu Bu, they cannot say anything if they have no time to care about it. If Lu Bu defeats Yuan Shu, if he wants to seize Guangling from us, it means that Lu Bu will start a war with me, Jiangdong. For this reason, Lu Bu's decision will definitely be very cautious." Sun Quan casually told Zhu Zhi out of thin air, "Wait until then, we will use the alliance on the one hand."

The appointment was to delay with Lu Bu. On the other hand, he made a move to seize Yuan Shu's Huainan. After Yuan Shu was defeated in Xuzhou, he would definitely become a place for erosion between all parties. Not only us, but Cao Cao would probably have actions. When Lu Bu found out that the situation was different, he would definitely turn the gun and continue to attack Yuan Shu. After all, in Lu Bu's view, Yuan Shu was defeated by him, so the fruit of victory should naturally belong to him. Lu Bu would never want to be taken away by us and Cao Cao."

Zhu Zhi's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly.

“It makes sense.”

It seems that he was almost convinced by Sun Quan. Judging from the future situation, it is obviously much more difficult for Lu Bu to attack Guangling and start a war with Jiangdong than to pursue Yuan Shu while taking advantage of the victory, attack Yuan Shu, and occupy the Huainan area. Moreover, with Yuan Shu's decline, there will definitely be many people who want to beat the dogs in the water. What's more, after Yuan Shu became emperor, attacking Yuan Shu, a traitor, was a legitimate name. Not only did it have benefits, but he could also seek merit from the court after the battle. Why not do it? Lu Bu was worried about falling behind and worried that the benefits would be robbed by others, so he really couldn't care about Guangling for a while.

"So, when Guangling really faces a crisis, it will only be during the period when Yuan Shu is about to be destroyed. Whether Lu Bu wants to plot against Jiangdong or not, as long as he still wants to defend Xuzhou, he will inevitably control Guangling, the gateway north of the Yangtze River." Sun Quan continued, "But if I guessed right, Cao Cao would not watch Lu Bu take over. It is estimated that before Lu Bu gets good in Huainan, his base camp will be targeted by Cao Cao. Once that happens, Guangling will not only not be attacked, but we may also get a share of the pie in Xuzhou!"

After saying that, Sun Quan looked at Zhu Zhi seriously.

"Teacher, I know that the natural danger of the Yangtze River is very attractive. Guangling is located north of the Yangtze River, and there is no danger to rely on, so it is indeed difficult to defend. No matter how well I analyze it at this time, we will inevitably bear great risks. However, do we have to hide in this Jiangdong for the rest of our lives? The chaos of the Central Plains is terrible, but as long as we have the intention to compete for the Central Plains, we can adapt one day earlier! I believe that one day, the Yangtze River will not be our defense line, but only our bottom line!"

"Good boy!"

Zhu Zhi was actually so excited by Sun Quan's statement. As one of the few wise generals in Jiangdong, Zhu Zhi has always been calm. Unlike Cheng Pu and Han Dang and others, Zhu Zhi rarely gets excited because of some pre-war preaching. As a result, at this moment, Sun Quan actually made Zhu Zhi find the feeling of following Sun Jian when he was young and being energetic.

Who has not been young yet! Who has not been ambitious yet!

Growth has allowed Zhu Zhi to see the reality clearly, make him cherish the present, make him cautious, and make him take every step forward, but there is still a trace of flame in Zhu Zhi's heart, some flames that dare to fight, dare to bear high risks and pursue high interests! This flame is usually difficult to detect, but today, it was ignited by Sun Quan.

"Young man, it's really scary." Zhu Zhi sighed at Sun Quan, and then he was shocked, "Hahaha, I knew for a long time that the future will belong to you sooner or later, but I didn't expect that the young man would come so quickly. But don't think that we are old, we can still shine after a glimpse!"

"Teacher, you are in your prime, but you are not old yet." Sun Quan said with a smile.

Zhu Zhi smiled. Once upon a time, he thought he was not old, but seeing Sun Ce, Sun Quan and others grow up one after another until they stand tall and give guidance to the country, Zhu Zhi had to admit that he was old. Even Zhu Zhi was like this, not to mention Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Lu Bu, Liu Biao and others. For a time, Zhu Zhi really firmly believed that the Sun family would win the world in the future. It was not because Sun Ce and Sun Quan were more powerful than the heroes of the world, but because Sun Ce and Sun Quan were young enough. Among the younger generation, among the descendants of Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and others, who could compete with the Sun brothers? Once this generation is old and dead, who else can compete with the world? At that time, looking at the world, Dugu Qiu was really defeated!

"No further ado, let's go to see your lord!"

Zhu Zhi pulled Sun Quan and left, and said,

"It is said that the court has appointed Chen Deng as the new prefect of Guangling. Chen Deng and his son are like fish under Lu Bu's command, and Lu Bu will definitely support him. When Chen Deng takes office and wants to seize Guangling, it will be a little trouble. Chen Deng is the son of Chen Yu's subordinate brother, and he will definitely hold a grudge against his lord for destroying Chen Yu's hatred. Cao Cao asked him to be the prefect of Guangling, so he must have some intentions. Chen Deng will never live in peace with us."

"Oh?" Sun Quan's eyes flashed. Before that, he was thinking about recruiting Chen Deng. "Chen Deng and Chen Yu are very close?"

"I don't know whether they are close to each other, but don't forget that they are all from the Chen family, and the interests of the family are related. The lord destroyed Chen Yu and also destroyed the Chen family's rise. Recently, Chen Deng and his son are so active, so there must be such reasons." Zhu Zhi said.

"So that's it." Sun Quan nodded, but ignored the reasons for this. In this era, the family interests are really superior to everything. Just like Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao, they have been fighting in the internal struggle, but when Yuan Shu was desperate, they also thought of giving out the jade seal and let Yuan Shao be the emperor. At that time, if Chen Yu really joined forces with Sun Ce and Lu Bu to fight against Yuan Shu together, then his Chen family might be able to revive. Unfortunately, all this was destroyed by Sun Ce.

Chen Deng and his son were determined to deal with each other between Cao Cao and Lu Bu, trying to seek the greatest benefit for themselves. From the family perspective, they are now just trying their best to eliminate the loss of Chen Yu being destroyed.

Under such a background, can Sun Quan really successfully recruit Chen Deng? Even if he can, will Chen Deng betray Sun Quan as Chen Gui and Lu Bu, and at the critical moment, betray Sun Quan is the same person?

After thinking about it, Sun Quan did not plan to go deeper. What is the specific details? Why not catch Chen Deng first. At present, Sun Quan’s understanding of Chen Deng, including his prejudice against Chen Deng, is all based on history. Perhaps Chen Deng is not as 2-faced as Sun Quan thought. He also has principles and is also true in character?

No matter what, once Sun Quan’s plan is implemented, Chen Deng will only fall into the trap after taking office in Guangling. (To be continued)
Chapter completed!