When the Dongwu ship entered the waters of Jingzhou openly, the Dongwu mission informed the Wei army generals of their intentions and asked them to quickly report to Cao Shuang, the general of Cao Wei who was still in Jingzhou.
A few hours later, the messenger rushed back from Jingzhou on the Mengchong battleship. A soldier who went to report the news whispered a few words into the ear of the guard at the entrance to Jingzhou waters.
The guard on the beacon tower on the riverside immediately raised his hands to the two envoys on the Wu Lou ship in the middle of the Yangtze River waterway and said loudly: "My general has an order. Since you are here to deliver a dowry to Princess Wu,
After we have searched your boat, as long as there is nothing prohibited, you are our honored guest and can go to Jingzhou!"
After that, the young general led his soldiers to carefully search the Dongwu ship inside and outside, and then released it. Before the Dongwu ship sailed again, the Wei army young general raised his hands and said: "Dear guests from Soochow,
I was so offended just now!"
He Shao cupped his hands and said with a smile: "These are all responsibilities. I can understand. General, there is no need to explain more!"
After the first checkpoint, although the subsequent checkpoints did not stop them, they searched the building and boat several times to prevent the Soochow envoys from being entrained along the way.
Although Ding Feng was a little disgusted, he could only accept it. Who made Soochow the loser now? He came here also to "seek peace". If he gets angry over trivial matters again,
I was afraid that it would ruin His Majesty's grand plan, and it was really not worth it, so I strictly ordered my subordinates not to act rashly and to cooperate with the search of Wei soldiers.
He also understood in his heart that now the Wei army had also learned the strategy of crossing the river in white clothes. What would happen if he tried another replica of this strategy, "Red Clothes" to cross the river? He should be on guard.
Furthermore, this is probably a trick used by Cao Shuang to test whether Soochow is "sincere" in sending dowries and seeking peace.
If he and others do not cooperate with this round of searches, it will make Cao Cao suspicious and suspect that he and others have other agendas. Even if they can reach Jingzhou smoothly,
It will also put Cao Cao on guard, and make the next plan more likely to be prematurely exposed. This will make this plan to ask His Majesty to pay for his daughter, the five counties in Jiangbei, and valuable property. Then
But the gains outweigh the losses...
Cao Shuang also received news from the Jingzhou County Sheriff's Office that He Shao and Ding Feng's ships were safely inspected by the Wei Dynasty in the waters of Jingzhou.
There was no resistance or displeasure along the way, which made Cao Shuang let go of his worries.
It seems that Soochow is sincerely suing for peace this time. Not only did Dahu bring a lot of dowry, but he doesn’t know how much the dowry is worth, but the mystery will soon be revealed...
However, Cao Shuang thought that he still couldn't let down his guard and should be careful about the plans of his would-be father-in-law. After all, Biyaner was already the master of Jiangdong when Emperor Wu was the emperor, and it has been forty-nine years now.
In these forty-nine years, we have experienced many storms and waves, such as the Battle of Chibi, the Battle of Yiling, and the defeat of Wei and Shu Han by a weak army. In the Battle of Shiting, we defeated Cao Xiu with a false surrender, and Pingshan Yue,
He has firmly controlled Jiangdong in his hands since he was eighteen years old. Even Jiangdong elders like Zhou Gongjin can do nothing to him. His methods are beyond the reach of Tao Lue.
Even if his cheap father-in-law brings him honey, he still has to be wary of whether there is poison hidden in it.
When the Dongwu envoy's tower boat arrived at Jingzhou Ferry, it was already evening. Cao Shuang sent Deng Ai, the governor of Nanjun, to greet him at the ferry. When the Dongwu tower boat anchored and stopped, He Shao and Ding Feng took the lead to leave with a festive look.
Go downstairs boat...
Deng Ai smiled and cupped his hands and said: "Congratulations, He Zhonglang, Ding, Colonel Ding, here I am, by order of the general, here to welcome two distinguished guests from Soochow!"
He Shao smiled and said, "Thank you so much, Commander Deng, for coming here to welcome us."
Deng Ai made an invitation gesture and said: "Two, two of you, please come with me. The great general, the chief of Wu State, and the eldest princess have already set up a banquet at the governor's mansion and are waiting for you two!"
Under the leadership of Deng Ai, the two got on the horses that Deng Ai had prepared at the ferry. The soldiers behind them did not carry weapons and worked as coolies to carry the dowry, and headed for the Jingzhou Prefecture...
Although these two people are probably quite familiar with the streets of Jingzhou City and the location of the Sheriff's Mansion, there is no need for Deng Ai to lead them into the Sheriff's Mansion.
However, Cao Shuang asked him to personally welcome the two of them into the palace. This was a hint to the two that Nanjun was now the territory of the Wei Dynasty, and he asked Master Soochow to have plans for Nanjun. Of course, this was not just for these two people.
I also told this to my cheap father-in-law Bi Yaner who is far away in Jianye.
He Shao and Ding Feng looked at each other on the way to the governor's house, and they both said in their hearts that this thief Cao is really very scheming and overbearing. This Jingzhou was just taken from me, Soochow, and he was so unceremonious.
Declaring sovereignty without caring about the face of Soochow.
And Ding Feng secretly muttered in his heart that this Cao Shuang is quite rude. It seems that the rumors are indeed true. This Cao Shuang is really an arrogant and domineering person.
He unexpectedly sent Deng Ai, who was always arrogant and didn't even say a word to invite Chu, to greet my Soochow envoy. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely teach this Deng Ai a lesson to repay today's humiliation.
Deng Ai pointed to the bustling crowds on the street and said with a smile: "Everyone, do you think that Jingzhou City can be managed better under the rule of me, the great Wei Dynasty, or under your rule?"
Some?"
He Shaoqiang said with a smile: "I think they are all good, each has its own advantages, and both are quite prosperous. As long as the people can live and work in peace and contentment, it will be great. Both Soochow and Wei have done this very well.
OK!"
Ding Feng continued to suppress the anger in his heart for the sake of His Majesty's grand plan. After all, personal honor and disgrace are small, and the gains and losses of Soochow are the big things.
Deng Ai nodded and said: "What He Zhonglang said is true. No matter who is in the hands of Jingzhou, we must let it continue to prosper and let the people live and work in peace and contentment!"
After a cup of tea, everyone arrived at the Jingzhou County Governor's Mansion. Everyone dismounted. Ding Feng led the Dongwu soldiers to deliver the dowry sent by Sun Quan into the treasury of the Jingzhou County Governor's Mansion. Deng Ai looked at so many dowries.
Smiling from ear to ear.
Deng Ai took He Zhonglang to the meeting hall to meet the general Cao Shuang. Cao Shuang immediately ordered someone to serve tea. Amidst the rising aroma of the tea, Cao Shuang knowingly smiled and said, "I don't know that the Lord of Wu sent He Zhonglang here this time."
What's the matter with Jingzhou?"
He Shao smiled and cupped his hands and said: "General, on the orders of my Majesty, we have come to make peace with the Great Wei and the Great General. This is a personal letter and a gift note written by my Majesty to you. Please also
The general took a look at it."
As He Shao spoke, he asked Ding Fengsheng, who was standing beside him, to hand over a handwritten letter and gift list.
Cao Shuang browsed through it carefully and said with a smile: "Master Wu is really good at planning. He actually wants to give me the five counties in Jiangbei that I, the Wei Dynasty, won through bloody battles, as Dahu's "dowry".
It is unheard of to give something to someone else what they have already received, but this dowry is still quite heavy."