Sun Ce passed away, and the news that the Wu army's elite troops in Jiangbei were wiped out was brought back to Jianye along with Sun Ce's body. The Wu State Hall became Sun Ce's mourning hall. Sun Quan, the king of Song Dynasty who had not ascended the throne for a long time, led all the civil and military officials of the dynasty to kneel in the hall.
Go up and hold a state funeral for Sun Ce's death.
In the main hall, Sun Quan's eyes were filled with tears, and hot tears flowed down his cheeks. Now the Wu State is already on the verge of collapse. Although there are still more than 100,000 soldiers and horses, facing the million-strong army of the Huaxia Kingdom, it is simply a drop in the bucket. And the combat effectiveness of the Huaxia Kingdom is simply a drop in the bucket.
Far more than Wu State, now the battle reports are coming back continuously. First, Jingnan fell, and then the Chinese army invaded Jiaozhou. Jiaozhou counties were unable to resist, and almost all of them surrendered.
Furthermore, Zang Ba, the Zhendong general of the Huaxia Kingdom, led a naval force to attack Qu'a. The Wu army could not withstand it and Qu'a fell. Zang Ba's army formed a camp step by step and pressed forward step by step, heading towards Jianye. The Emperor of the Huaxia Kingdom flew high.
The army was even more invincible. After defeating Sun Ce's army, they went all the way south, crossed the Yangtze River, captured Shicheng, and headed towards Jianye.
Finally, Gan Ning, the Huwei general of the Huaxia Kingdom, captured Qiantang. Tens of thousands of troops marched north from Qiantang, and everyone in the area surrendered after hearing the news, heading all the way towards Jianye.
Although the new governor-general Lu Xun led an army of 100,000 to block Zhang Liao and Zhuge Liang's army at the mouth of Hukou, the territory of Wu State was now devastated. Counties and counties all over the country even announced their separation from Wu State and hung up the banner of Huaxia State. Even if
Lu Xun led his army back, but it was of no use.
In just a few days, bad news arrived in Jianye like snowflakes. Even the people in Jianye City began to panic. They left Jianye with their families and moved to other places to avoid the Huaxia army from besieging the city and being exposed to the flames of war.
of destruction.
"Your Majesty, Zhang Zhao is asking for an audience outside the palace!" A eunuch quickly came to the side of Sun Quan, King of Song Dynasty, and whispered into Sun Quan's ear.
After hearing this, Sun Quan immediately said: "Please invite him in quickly."
After a while, Zhang Zhao limped in with a cane. He was injured by Sun Ce last time, and the injury has not healed yet. Several eunuchs were supporting him.
There was originally a wailing in the hall, but when they saw Zhang Zhao walking in from the outside, it suddenly became silent, and the eyes of the officials who had surrendered suddenly showed a bright light.
Prime Minister Gu Yong frowned when he saw Zhang Zhao coming, turned around and said to a person behind him: "Go and inform General Wei quickly and ask him to bring people to the main hall to arrest Zhang Zhao."
At this time, Sun Quan stood up from the ground. Dressed in filial piety, he hurriedly ran over, personally greeted Zhang Zhao, helped Zhang Zhao in, and said: "Mr. Zhang, your Majesty has passed away, and our country of Wu has also passed away.
The country is devastated, several armies of the Huaxia Kingdom have penetrated deep into the country, and some counties have directly rebelled against our country of Wu. In such a time of internal and external troubles, would you please Mr. Zhang teach me what to do?"
Zhang Zhao did not answer immediately. Instead, he knelt down in front of Sun Ce's mourning hall, respectfully paid homage to Sun Ce, and then began to pay homage to Sun Ce without mentioning any political matters.
After seeing this, Gu Yong felt a little strange, and the original surrender faction were also confused and didn't know what kind of medicine Zhang Zhao was selling in the gourd.
However, Sun Quan couldn't wait any longer. Seeing that Zhang Zhao didn't answer, he asked again. Then he said: "Mr. Zhang, you are the elder of my country of Wu. You have served my father and my brother as emperors for two generations. Now the country is in crisis.
Our country of Wu is even more on the verge of collapse, please teach me what to do, Mr. Zhang!"
After saying this, Sun Quan bowed respectfully, which seemed very solemn.
Sun Quan was originally Sun Ce's designated heir to the throne, and now he was treating Zhang Zhao with such courtesy, which was the end of his kindness and righteousness.
Zhang Zhao looked around and saw that the ministers present were all looking forward to his words. He wriggled his lower lip and said lightly: "I am here today just to pay homage to the late emperor. I am no longer a minister of the court." , how to discuss political affairs again? Your Majesty is extremely intelligent, and there are few people in ancient times who should know what to do at this critical moment, why bother asking the old man?"
At this time, some people could not sit still, and the officials of the capitulation faction hurriedly asked Sun Quan to restore Zhang Zhao's position as a courtier.
After Gu Yong heard this, he immediately stood up and retorted: "How can I allow you to make noise here in front of the late Emperor's spirit? Moreover, the late Emperor left a last word that Zhang Zhao had caused harm to the country and the people, and he should not be punished. It was because of his past merits that he was demoted. He is a common people and will never be employed. The late emperor has just passed away and you are saying such things. What are your intentions?"
Everyone stopped talking, but they were very angry with Gu Yong in their hearts.
Zhang Zhaodao: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister, please calm down. I am here just to mourn the late Emperor and have no other intention. Please rest assured, Prime Minister, now that my condolences are over, I should leave here."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Zhao turned to leave, but was stopped by Sun Quan. Sun Quan said: "Mr. Zhang, you are still under the care of our Sun family. If our Sun family is finished, then Mr. Zhang will no longer exist. If Zhang If you can point out a way, I, Mr. Sun, will definitely be very grateful to Mr. Zhang."
After hearing this, Zhang Zhao glanced at Sun Quan and thought to himself: "My lord, my lord, with your intelligence and wisdom, you should have made a decision in your heart. Why do you have to use my mouth to tell this matter? You can You know, once I say this, my life and fortune will be at risk..."
"Your Majesty, I'm just a bad old man. There's nothing to worry about. What I said is just nonsense. Please let me go."
Sun Quan suddenly knelt in front of Zhang Zhao and shouted: "If Mr. Zhang doesn't give you some advice, I will die on my knees in front of Mr. Zhang."
Gu Yong hurriedly helped Sun Quan and said: "Your Majesty, get up quickly, how could you..."
"Don't pay attention to me. The Kingdom of Wu is about to disappear. How can I still be a king? Mr. Zhang, can you really bear to see our Kingdom of Wu being devastated by war?"
At this time, Sun Shao came from outside the palace with a group of people. When he saw Sun Quan kneeling in front of Zhang Zhao, he was shocked and hurriedly shouted: "Your Majesty, how could you..."
Before the words were completely spoken, Sun Shao quickly ran to Sun Quan's side and personally helped Sun Quan up. At the same time, he glared at Zhang Zhao and said to the soldiers behind him: "Pull this traitor out!"
Sun Quan hurriedly said: "No one is allowed to move. Anyone who dares to touch a hair of Mr. Zhang is openly hostile to me!"
Sun Shao frowned, looked at Sun Quan, and said: "Your Majesty! You..."
"Stay back! You are not allowed to step into the hall without my order!"
Sun Shao had no choice but to retreat outside the main hall.
"Mr. Zhang, are you really unwilling to give me some advice?" Sun Quan stared at Zhang Zhao with his fiery eyes, filled with murderous intent.
After Zhang Zhao looked at it, he already knew that Sun Quan had murderous intentions, so he sighed heavily and said, "Let's go! I will bear the responsibility for the whole world's sins alone."
He paused for a moment and then said to Sun Quan: "I watched the sky last night, and a layer of purple mist appeared over the Wu Kingdom. This is a sign of great misfortune. Thinking of the Chinese army roaming the territory of the Wu Kingdom, it has come true. Now in the country,
In turmoil, powerful enemies are present, and our country of Wu has
It was already on the verge of collapse. Our country of Wu was built in chaos at the end of the Han Dynasty. It lasted for more than ten years, occupying the southeast and dividing the Han Dynasty.
An Oriental cavalry swept through the wilderness and swept across the universe
Within, he finally defeated the heroes and established unparalleled feats, which was truly a generation of great emperors. Now only the Wu Kingdom is left in Yunei to split the southeast, and His Majesty the Great Emperor of China, Shenzhou, leads the people to fight for unification. This is an act that benefits the people and future generations.
, since the Qin and Han Dynasties
, the country is becoming stronger through unity. Perhaps, we should also follow the laws of nature, the people's will, and the current situation, and surrender the whole country, lest the territory of Wu State becomes a river of blood and corpses are everywhere. If that is the case, then it is really our responsibility.
Got it!"
"That's nonsense!" Gu Yong and Sun Shao shouted in unison.
"Shut up! This is the way to save Wu!" Sun Quan roared angrily.
Gu Yong and Sun Shao were ordered to protect Sun Quan. They obeyed Sun Quan's orders and were loyal to the Sun family. When Sun Quan got angry, they actually shut up. However, they were extremely reluctant in their hearts.
At this time, the original surrender faction also spoke one after another, talking about the benefits of surrender. The theory of surrender prevailed in the court hall.
After that, Sun Quan respectfully thanked Zhang Zhao, and then whispered in Zhang Zhao's ear: "Old Zhang, I am the successor designated by my brother. I cannot say anything that goes against my brother, so I can only say it through the mouth of Mr. Zhang."
, even if I get a bad reputation in the future, I can only bear the injustice done to Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Zhaodao: "If my words can really quell the disputes between the two countries and promote the reunification of the country, I should be remembered for generations to come. As for the comments of future generations, I will leave them to future generations. History will tell who is right and who is wrong."
Sun Quan felt relieved, turned around and said to the ministers: "I have decided that in order to prevent the people from falling into the quagmire of war and dire straits, I will obey the laws of nature and surrender."
As soon as these words came out, there was a mixture of joy and worry. The surrendering faction was happy and the adhering faction was angry. Sun Quan had no expression on his face, but he was thinking about what Zhang Zhao said, and then he asked himself: "Father, brother, I
Is this right or wrong?"
A few days later, Gao Fei led the Huaxia army and Zang Ba, Gan Ning arrived at Jianye City almost at the same time. After arriving at Jianye City, Gao Fei's surprise was that Jianye had no intention of resisting, and Sun Quan even led
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty lined up in the city to welcome him. At the same time, Sun Quan was waiting there quietly holding the jade seal carved privately by Wu State, as well as Wu State's map, household register and other items.
After Gao Fei saw this posture, he already knew what Sun Quan meant, so he sent someone to ask Sun Quan and many ministers to surrender, expressing his willingness to accept Sun Quan's surrender.
After meeting each other twice, Sun Quan and all the civil and military personnel of the Wu Kingdom knelt in front of Gao Fei. After presenting the sovereignty of the country one by one according to the etiquette of surrender, they waited quietly.
Gao Fei looked at Sun Quan and said to him: "Zhongmou, get up and speak."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Sun Quan slowly stood up from the ground.
Gao Fei got off his horse, walked to Sun Quan, and said with a smile: "You really know the current affairs. If you were the emperor, maybe the country would have been unified long ago. Since you have surrendered, I will not treat you badly, but in China,
, people with different surnames cannot be crowned kings. I have a fatherly relationship with you.
We are the same siblings, and it is okay for me to be your father at my age. Therefore, I am going to accept you as my adopted son and give you the national surname. From now on, you will be called Gao Quan. In Wu State, you were honored as King of Song Dynasty, and I moved to grant you the title of Wa.
King, I will grant you the Yingzhou that I conquered as a seat of residence, and you will not be replaced by hereditary authority."
How did Sun Quan know where Yingzhou was? Moreover, Gao Fei wanted to adopt him as his adopted son and give him the surname Gao. This seemed very grand, but in fact it completely uprooted him. However, he had always known the fate of the king who subjugated his country.
, I am considered a king in the Wu Kingdom, and it is already good to have such an end.
Therefore, Sun Quan was still respectful and pretended to be happy to accept Gao Fei's reward.
Afterwards, the Huaxia army entered the city, and Sun Quan issued an order for all soldiers in the Wu Kingdom to surrender on the spot. From then on, the Wu Kingdom would cease to exist.
In 204 AD, twenty years have passed since the Yellow Turban Uprising began in 184 AD at the end of the Han Dynasty. It took Gao Fei twenty years to complete the entire process from unity to division, and from division to unity.
In Jianye City, the Huaxia Army and the Wu Army were drinking and chatting happily, laughing away their grudges.
That night, Gao Fei was a little drunk. He traveled through time and worked hard all the way. After twenty years, he finally completed the great cause of unifying the world today. At this time, he felt a lot of emotion.
"Zilong!" Gao Fei was lying on the couch, calling Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun stood beside Gao Fei. After hearing Gao Fei calling him, he asked: "Your Majesty, I am here."
"Now that the world has been unified and the great cause has been completed, how to govern such a huge empire is really not an easy task. However, before everything is left to be done, I will go to Mount Tai to meet that person."
After Zhao Yun heard this, he nodded gently and said: "Your Majesty, please have a good rest. I will send someone to make arrangements. I think that person must also want to see the Emperor. Now that there is no war, you may still be like before.
Become friends again."
"Hehehe, I hope so." Gao Fei's eyes were full of expectation.
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Mount Tai, Jade Emperor Peak.
Surrounding a neatly built courtyard, rows of soldiers wearing armor stood, with a golden feather embroidered on their armbands. Needless to say, these were the most elite Feiyu troops under Gao Fei.
They have been guarding this temple-like place for many years.
In the courtyard, there was a stone table with a chessboard with nineteen vertical and horizontal lines. On one side of the stone table, an old man wearing loose clothes sat with his head lowered and his face could not be seen clearly.
At this time, Gao Fei walked in from the outside. After seeing the old man, he asked: "How are you?"
When the old man heard this familiar yet unfamiliar voice, he gradually raised his head and saw a familiar face. A faint smile appeared on his face, and he said lightly: "I have been waiting for you for seven years.
I thought I would have to wait for a few more years, but I didn’t expect you to come so soon. You are here, which means you have accomplished a great task. I don’t know whether I should congratulate you or do it for Brother Wen.
Are your children feeling sad?"
"What a tricky mouth. You, Cao Mengde, haven't changed at all, you are still as aggressive. Are you used to living here?" Gao Fei sat opposite the old man and immediately said his name.
The old man sitting there was Cao Cao, the former emperor of Wei. However, after being defeated by Gao Fei in the Battle of Hanzhong, Gao Fei did not kill him. Instead, he asked Zhao Yun to spread suspicion and secretly hid him in Mount Tai.
He also sent his subordinate Feiyu Army to guard here, and even listed Mount Tai as a forbidden area, not allowing anyone to enter.
Cao Cao has been trapped here for seven years. For seven years, he has been waiting for Gao Fei's arrival. Today he finally arrived, but his heart was as calm as water.
"When the world is unified, the people will no longer be devastated by war, which is a good thing for the people of the world. However, after the world is unified, if it benefits the people and allows them to live and work in peace and contentment, it is the top priority
.What are you going to do?" Cao Cao raised his eyelids, glanced at Gao Fei, and asked.
"I want to ask you to come out and help me." Gao Fei said bluntly.
"Is this why you didn't let Zilong kill me back then?" Cao Cao said calmly.
"So be it. Besides, you are known as a capable minister in governing the world and a traitor in troubled times. Now that I have unified the world, it will no longer be a troubled world. As a capable minister, I wonder if you are willing to help me and condescend to serve me.
How can this country make a contribution?"
"Hehehe, Ziyu, you know that I have great ambitions. Aren't you afraid of me?"
"If you are afraid, I will not let you live."
"Well said. However, now I have fallen in love with the life of Xianyun Yehe, and at the same time I have also fallen in love with Taoism.