Lu Meng noticed that the guards along the way had serious expressions. When he walked to the school grounds, he found that Sun Quan's face was even more livid. He suspected that his lord was depressed because he had not hunted for a long time and was bored.
"My lord is very happy, Liu Bei bowed his head on his own initiative." Lu Meng reported with a smile.
Announcement of good news? Sun Quan's already ugly face fell even more seriously. He asked coldly: "Why is there such joy? How can Liu Bei bow his head?"
Lu Meng's eyebrows were beaming and he said: "Liu Bei, forced by our military strength in Jiangdong and Cao Ren from the north to send troops to attack Jiangling, now takes the initiative to admit defeat and give up Jiangxia to seek peace."
Sun Quan admired Liu Bei's tolerance for humiliation, but he was indeed in no mood to be happy now. After hearing this, he shook his head and snorted: "Forced by military power? Did Ziming know that Duke Cheng was wiped out in Changsha? Ling Gongji was killed by Gan Ning in front of the formation, and Duke Huang
The five thousand cavalry led by Fu have disappeared."
"My lord is joking with me? How is this possible..." As Lu Meng spoke, he noticed that Sun Quan's face was as dark as water. He finally felt that his lord was not joking with him, so he asked again: "Is what my lord said true? Where did he get the news?
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Sun Quan looked up at the sky: "The news that Duke Cheng has just sent is that there are 30,000 elite soldiers including Gongji, and only a few dozen horses are left to return to Jianchang..."
"This is completely unreasonable. Jingnan doesn't have that many troops stationed at all. When I was planning Jiangxia, I sent people to investigate. Except for the fact that Lingling was too strict and didn't investigate clearly, there are only a few thousand people in Changsha and Guiyang counties. They
They are still stationed in various places. It would be very difficult for Mr. Cheng to be defeated, let alone annihilate his entire army..." The more Lu Meng said, the more he felt something was wrong.
Sun Quan nodded, "The person who came here didn't explain this matter clearly. I have sent my personal entourage to Jianchang to express condolences. I just want to ask for everything."
"Lord, please relax, it may be a misinformation..." Lu Meng comforted.
Sun Quan raised his eyes and said, "Ziming, do you think this was Liu Bei's plan? Did he deliberately ask Fu Shiren to surrender to Jiangdong and then set up an ambush in Jingnan?"
Lu Meng swallowed his saliva. Sun Quan had dragged himself into the water. After all, he was the planner and implementer of this conspiracy, so he quickly explained to Liu Bei: "Liu Bei has been in Shu for two years and is far away in Chengdu. How can he treat Jingzhou?"
Do you know everything? I think this matter must be an accident, unless someone can really discern the secret of heaven."
Sun Quan frowned, "In the past, Gong Jin highly praised Zhuge Liang and said that this man had unpredictable powers. Could it be that he had calculated something?"
"The theories of ghosts and gods are all false. Now Cao Ren's army is approaching Jiangling, and Cao Cao's main force has also moved to the vicinity of Runan. It may go south to Jingzhou at any time. Even if Cheng Gong really defeats Changsha, we still have a great say. This time
The last general came to ask for instructions on the order of the Grand Governor, suggesting that the lord wait a little longer until Guan Yu can no longer withstand the pressure and will naturally cede the land." Lu Meng suggested.
"What if Guan Yu doesn't give in?" Sun Quan asked.
Lu Meng shook his head one after another: "This is absolutely impossible. There are Zi Heng (Lv Fan) and Zi Qi (Wei Jing) in the south. If Cheng Gong is really defeated, the opponent must have gathered the power of the three southern counties. The troops in Jiaozhou are not
Much less than Mr. Cheng..."
Sun Quan nodded: "In that case, just wait a little longer. The people I sent to Jianchang will also need time. You can use the excuse that Jianye is too far back and forth and it takes a long time to ask for instructions..."
"My lord is wise, I will go back to find the Governor first to revive him." Lu Meng clasped his fists and complimented. This was his original plan.
After Lu Meng's explanation, the sorrow between Sun Quan's brows eased slightly.
It was already dark when Lu Meng returned to the front line, and Lu Su specially asked someone to leave dinner for him.
"I know Ziming will rush back overnight, what will he say when he sees the lord?" Lu Su asked with a smile.
"My lord, please let us calm down first. How can negotiations be concluded so quickly?" Lu Meng walked into the main tent and found that there was fish on the table, so he asked in surprise: "Where did the governor get the fish?"
Lu Su smiled and said: "I caught two big fish in the river in the afternoon, and I left one for you to eat meat and meat."
Lu Meng suddenly thought of the horse meat sent by Guan Yu, and then thought of Sun Quan's conversation with him at Lukou in the afternoon. Cold sweat broke out on Lu Meng's head, and he murmured: "I went to Lukou today to see my lord. He told me that Cheng Gong was defeated.
The entire army was wiped out. How can this be possible, Commander-in-Chief? Guan Yu must be spreading rumors in the rear..."
Lu Su was shocked when he heard this. He stepped forward and held Lu Meng's hand: "Tell me the details..."
Lu Meng understood that although Lu Su was too prudent, his analysis of the situation was unparalleled in Jiangdong, so he quoted Sun Quan's words intact.
Lu Su was shocked when he heard the news. When he learned that Ling Tong was killed in battle and Huang Gai was missing, his eyes suddenly became moist. Then he remembered that Guan Yu had sent horse meat. Lu Su couldn't help but ask: "Ziming, what about that?"
Do you think the horse meat sent by General Riguan is the war horse of General Huang?"
"This..." Lu Meng was stunned. He knew that this was extremely possible.
Lu Su smiled bitterly and said: "Old General Huang is probably in danger. I will go to Lukou in person tomorrow morning to ask for instructions from the Lord. Immediately agree to Liu Xuande. We will seize Jiangxia smoothly and then stop when we are ready. We can't waste time here."
"Grand Governor, don't be anxious. The Lord will send someone to Jianchang to verify the situation. Let us continue to hold Guan Yu steady and wait for news from him. In addition, Jiangling is facing Cao Cao's attack. Even if Cheng Gong is defeated in Changsha, Lu Ziheng should have some success in Jiaozhou.
If you wait a little longer, Guan Yu may make greater concessions." Lu Meng quickly stopped him.
Lu Su shook his head and sighed: "Ziming, you are so confused. Those who went to Jianchang were the elites from Jiangdong. Even Cheng Gong and his army were wiped out. How can Ziheng's Jiaozhou soldiers still take advantage?"
"Maybe Cheng Gong and Zi Heng's march were inconsistent, which led to Guiyang sending troops to support Changsha when Changsha was attacked. Maybe Zi Heng and Zi Banner had captured Guiyang, which is a major mineral county in Jingzhou." Lu Meng reminded.
"My lord, please wait. Ziming should have an early rest after eating. I'm a little tired and go to bed first..." Lu Su sighed and walked out of the tent, looking back at the shadow illuminated by the candlelight and shaking his head. Lu Su, who had always been steady, looked a little pessimistic.
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The upper, middle and lower routes planned for Jingnan. Lu Su didn't know about this until Lukou. At that time, Sun Quan paid homage to Zhou Yu and revealed the overall plan. It felt a bit heroic, but now it has backfired.
In the tent, Lu Meng looked at the fish in the bowl and recalled Lu Su's speculation about horse meat. He suddenly felt that the meat in front of him no longer tasted good, so he had better go to bed early. Anyway, there was everything in his dream.
Jiangdong deliberately delayed, and as Guan Yu expected, since the danger in the southern counties was lifted, he focused his attention on the northern part of Jiangling.
Fortunately, Zhao Yun entered the scene in time to relieve the pressure, otherwise Guan Yu might have asked Su Fei to stay in Dongting and go back to defeat Cao Ren first.
On the second day after Zhao Yun landed in Jiangling, Guan Yu also welcomed new guests at Shuizhai. Lan Tian and Lai Gong took a fast boat and rushed to Dongting Lake first.
Chapter completed!