In the palace hall of Wu State, no ministers dared to disobey. Sun Ce's return made them all feel a little pressure. After seeing Zhang Zhao's fate, those civil servants who advocated surrender said nothing.
The emperor was afraid.
At this time, Sun Quan felt uncomfortable. When the emperor's brother suddenly came back, he, the regent King of Song, no longer had the need to deal with government affairs. Moreover, unlike his brother Sun Ce, his will was not strong enough. If he had
If it wasn't that Sun Ce came in from outside the palace in time, I'm afraid he had already followed Zhang Zhao's suggestion and started writing the letter of surrender.
Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, Zu Mao and other military attachés felt extremely relieved when they saw Sun Ce return, and they were all gearing up. For them, Sun Ce was their backbone, and they could do without Zhou Yu and the Navy.
, but as long as Sun Ce is around, they are willing to shed their blood and sacrifice their lives to protect this country.
However, these are nothing. What surprised the ministers the most was that the Prince Consort Lu Xun suddenly became the Grand Governor, so many ministers doubted this matter in their hearts.
Sun Ce looked around and saw the worries of the ministers, so he said: "If you have any concerns, please tell me now."
"I have doubts." Taiwei Cheng Pu was the first to stand up and said with clasped fists.
Sun Ce said: "Speak."
"The post of Governor is of great importance. Lu Boyan is young and a Confucian scholar. He has never participated in a battle. How can a Confucian scholar be so hastily assigned to take on this important task?" Cheng Pu is from Youzhou, and the northerners have always had a good temper.
I am straightforward, so I never speak without thinking. Whatever I think is wrong is wrong. I can distinguish black and white, and my words will inevitably be without scruples.
As soon as the words fell, Han Dang stood up immediately and echoed: "Your Majesty, the Prince Consort is appointed as the Commander-in-Chief. Even the general does not agree. Please think twice."
Sun Ce smiled and said: "Then based on the wishes of the two beloved ministers, who among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty can succeed to the position of Grand Governor?"
Cheng Pu and Han Dang were both warriors, and they were good at charging into battle, but when it came to their ability to command large armies, they were a bit difficult for others. So they both looked at each other, and finally glanced sideways at Huang Gai, and said in unison: "General Wei Huang Gai
"He is loyal to the king and patriotic, possesses both civil and military skills, and is a veteran general in the army. He followed the late king through life and death, and fought on the battlefield for many years. We thought that General Huang could take on the post of governor-general."
As soon as these words came out, Huang Gai was immediately surprised. He was very self-aware. The State of Wu did not have generals, but the Governor was the most important. Therefore, the Governor was equivalent to the important position of commanding all the troops of the State of Wu. For him,
Speaking of which, he would naturally not treat this as a child's play.
So, Huang Gai immediately stood up, then knelt on the ground respectfully, and said loudly to Sun Ce: "Your Majesty, I have no merits, but I still have self-knowledge. The position of governor is of great importance, and I am just a reckless man.
, I still feel a little scared to hold the position of General Guard, fearing that I can’t do it, how can I be the Governor-General?”
After Cheng Pu and Han Dang heard this, they couldn't help but give Huang Gai a hard look. Their original intention was to make Huang Gai the governor. They were all people who followed Sun Jian through life and death. They already had a tacit understanding.
Personally, no matter who becomes the Grand Governor, they will not say anything, but if it is replaced by Lu Xun, a rotten and inexperienced person, they will be unwilling to do so.
Huang Gai squinted at Cheng Pu and Han Dang. Seeing disappointment on their faces, Huang Gai whispered: "How can the post of governor be trivial? If you choose me, I can't take it..."
After Sun Ce heard this, he smiled and said: "General Huang, please rise. I still understand your intentions. I also roughly understand the ideas of Taiwei Cheng and General Han. I will not make trouble unreasonably. Now Gong Jin, Zijing and Youping are
people
They were all captured, and the only one in the country who could succeed to the post of Commander-in-Chief was Lu Boyan. Although Boyan is young, his talent is no less than that of Gong Jin, and I believe he can lead our Wu army through the disaster. Boyan.
"
"I'm here," Lu Xun said, cupping his fists.
"The post of Commander-in-Chief belongs to you, but I am afraid that you cannot suppress the generals in the army, so I specially appointed Sun Yi and Sun He as your deputy generals. If anyone dares to disobey, he can be killed immediately without any memorial.
Report." Sun Ce said.
Lu Xun said: "I obey the order."
With Sun Ce's words, no one among the ministers dared to hold any objections. Although Cheng Pu and Han Dang were still unwilling to do so, they could only stare.
"Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, Zu Mao." Sun Ce suddenly shouted.
Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, and Zu Mao immediately stood up, clasped their fists and said, "I'm here."
"Now that the country is facing a crisis, it is the right time for me to hire people. The four generals once followed my late father in conquering the east and the west, and fought in the south and the north. They made great achievements. They are also the founding heroes of our country of Wu. I wonder if the four generals can
Are you willing to follow me, be driven by me, and lead me, Wu Guojian, to fight against the national calamity?"
Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, and Zu Mao are the oldest people in the entire Wu Kingdom. They have not been fighting for these years, and they are really a little dull. Today, when they heard that Sun Ce was going to use them again, they were very excited and immediately clasped their fists and said
: "Your Majesty does not despise our old age, so how can we abandon you and ignore him? No matter what your Majesty orders, even if you have to lead the horse into the stirrup, we are duty-bound."
Sun Ce smiled and said: "Okay! From today on, Cheng Pu will be the general who controls the east, Huang Gai will be the general who controls the west, Han Dang will be the general who controls the south, and Zu Mao will be the general who controls the north. They will follow me to conquer the treacherous Huaxia Kingdom."
"Sending troops to conquer? Your Majesty is going to send troops to conquer...the Kingdom of China?" Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, and Zu Mao were all surprised, and even the ministers present were astonished.
Sun Ce's face suddenly became gloomy. After a moment of silence, he said to many ministers: "I will turn my passivity into an initiative and use my superior force to attack the weak areas of the Huaxia Kingdom. Dear ministers, please listen."
All the ministers knelt down and listened carefully to Sun Ce's words.
"Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, Zu Mao, Lu Fan, Zhu Zhi and others went out with me, selected 50,000 elite soldiers, launched an attack from Jiujiang County, and conquered the Yuzhou counties of Huaxia Kingdom. After I left, King Song
Continuing to serve as regent and supervising the country, Prime Minister Gu Yong assisted in the administration and stabilized the situation. Governor Lu Xun immediately rushed there with 80,000 troops.
Pengze County garrisoned and led the crowd to resist the troops of the Huaxia Kingdom. Shangshu ordered Kanze to issue a military conscription order for the whole country. All middle school men, fifteen years old and younger than fifty years old, were all incorporated into the new army, distributed weapons, and fought.
Jia was led by Sun Bi, Ling Tong, Zhu Huan and Sun Shao respectively, and they were stationed in the city, all under the control of the King of Song."
After hearing this, Sun Quan felt extremely grateful. Instead of blaming himself, Sun Ce made him the regent again. He walked out and bowed to Sun Ce: "Your Majesty, my brother..."
Sun Ce walked straight down, hurriedly held Sun Quan's hand, and said to Sun Quan: "Zhongmou, attack cities and plunder territories, fight on battlefields, and take the general's head among thousands of armies, you are not as good as me. But when it comes to knowing people, you are not as good as me."
Good job
, I am not as good as you when it comes to protecting your home and country, and guarding one side. Don’t worry about me after I leave. If my trip is successful, the danger that Wu State is currently facing can be solved, and the danger of Wu State can be turned into peace.
And it can also cause the destruction of all life in China. If I don't succeed, I will definitely cause heavy damage to China. But no matter what happens to me in the north, you must not send people to find me. After I leave, you
He can ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor. If the internal affairs are not decided, he can discuss it with Gu Yong. If the foreign affairs are not decided, he can ask Lu Xun. Jiujiang County and Lujiang County can be abandoned. He can use the natural dangers of the Yangtze River as the main defense point and divide the river with the Huaxia Kingdom.
.”
After hearing this, Sun Quan and the other ministers all knew that Sun Ce was going to fight to the death, and that he was going to die in vain. He also wanted to move the main battlefield from Wu to Huaxia.
"Your Majesty..." Sun Quan was so moved that he immediately knelt on the ground, tears rolling down his face.
Sun Ce helped Sun Quan up, then patted Sun Quan hard on the shoulder, and said to Sun Quan seriously: "Zhongmou, you are not young anymore, it is time to grow up. I will hand over the entire country to you."
I gave it to you. Although I was ordered to do so at a critical moment, it was the best time to hone your will. I am of the Sun family and started my career in martial arts. Although I don’t expect you to be as brave as me, you must have that kind of courage.
It must be there.”
After finishing speaking, Sun Ce took Sun Quan's hand and said to the ministers: "From today on, I will ascend the throne and abdicate the throne to the King of Song. You are all important ministers of the Wu Kingdom and you should do your best to assist the King of Song."
When absolutely necessary, never resort to surrender. Please bear this in mind."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Ce let go of Sun Quan's hand, strode forward, and shouted loudly: "Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, Zu Mao, Lu Fan, Zhu Zhi, follow me."
Sun Quan cried loudly with tears in his eyes: "Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
Sun Ce left without looking back. When he reached the door of the hall, he pulled out his golden spear. Behind him, Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang, Zu Mao, Lu Fan and Zhu Zhi followed closely.
Follow Sun Ce out.
In the main hall, all the officials knelt on the ground and respectfully saw Sun Ce off.
After Sun Ce left, Dangjie asked Cheng Pu and Huang Gai to gather troops and horses, Han Dang and Zu Mao went to the arsenal to gather weapons, and Lu Fan and Zhu Zhi went to the treasury to gather grain and fodder, each with their own responsibilities.
After finishing their work, it was already evening, and the 50,000 troops stationed in Jianye City marched out of the city in a mighty manner and headed towards the Yangtze River port in the north.
Once the 50,000-strong army left, the barracks in Jianye City seemed a little empty. Sun Quan also followed Sun Ce's instructions and, with the support of his ministers, ascended the throne as emperor. At the same time, the State of Wu issued an imperial announcement, calling on the people of the State of Wu
Middle school men actively prepared for war, volunteered to join the army, and were issued weapons and armor.
Sun Ce was riding on a horse, with the determination to die in his heart, and secretly said: "Gao Fei, the agreement between you and I will be fulfilled soon."
(ps: I have something to do at home today, so I’ll update it first and make up for it another day.)