Chapter 747 Sun Quan's ambition

  Whether the Shu Congress, which claims to be orthodox in the Han Dynasty, will agree to its proposal of respecting the two emperors equally, Sun Quan is actually not very sure in his heart.

   He is even ready to turn against Shu.

  Anyway, in his opinion, Wei State lost two consecutive games last year, and with Cao Xiu's death, Wei State was powerless to go south in a short time.

   From the layout of the Wei army in Hefei, it can be seen that the state of Wei has even shrunk the line of defense and guarded the key passes.

  The state of Wu no longer has the pressure to strictly prevent the state of Wei from crossing the south of the Yangtze River at any time.

   If it really doesn’t work out in the end, then reconcile with Wei Guo, it’s not something that can’t be discussed.

  Anyway, the state of Wei is what it is now, and the foundation of Wei Emperor Cao Rui is not stable, and he is still young. I believe he will not refuse his kindness.

  At that time, Wei State will be able to attack Longyou and Hanzhong with all its strength. If it adds more troops to Baqiu, it will increase the pressure on Shu State. How is this situation different from when Liu Bei was defeated a few years ago?

   When it really comes to that point, the Kingdom of Shu will naturally recognize the reality, and obediently send someone over to make peace with itself again.

  So the Kingdom of Shu not only sent people out to congratulate him on his ascension to the throne, but also made it clear that the alliance between Shu and Wu would be officially announced to the world.

   It was really unexpected.

   This is an alliance in the name of the country, not the previous oral alliance.

  If you break the alliance again, you will be abandoned by the people of the world.

  Sun Quan thought a lot in a short period of time.

   "What do you think of this proposal, Your Majesty?"

  Chen Zhen at the bottom asked a question.

  Sun Quan picked up the letter of credence and read it carefully from beginning to end.

   Judging from the current situation of the three countries, the official announcement of the alliance between the two countries is actually beneficial to Wu.

  Because if the state of Wu wanted to go west to the land of Shu, not only would it have to go up against the current, but also the terrain of Yong'an was so dangerous that it couldn't get around it.

  But if the Kingdom of Shu wants to advance eastward, it only needs to go down the river.

  After formally forming an alliance in the name of the two countries, it also means that Shu has recognized Wu's ownership of Jingzhou.

   It's just that Sun Quan boiled Cao Cao to death, Liu Bei to death, and Cao Pi to death, so he can be regarded as a tolerant character.

  How could it be possible to express your opinion easily?

  I saw him pretending to ponder for a while, and then he said, "Han and Wu are allies in the first place, and everyone knows it. Now if you want to formally announce the empress dowager, it will take some time to prepare."

   "The matter of dividing the world in the middle is related to the national destiny of the two countries. Wu Guo is not prepared in a hurry, so it needs to be discussed carefully."

  Chen Zhen nodded, "Naturally. Then the minister will wait in the guest house for the good news from His Majesty."

  Sent people to send the envoys of the Shu Kingdom out of the court, Sun Quan dismissed the court, and ordered the servants to call Lu Xun, Gu Yong and other important officials into the palace for discussion.

   After handing over the Shu kingdom to several people, Sun Quan asked, "What do you think about this matter?"

   "Nowadays, the world is divided into three pillars, and Wei occupies eight parts of the world. Wu and Shu made an alliance to fight against the strong Wei. It is only natural."

  As the prime minister of Wu, Gu Yong took the lead and said, "Furthermore, Wu and Shu have already made an alliance agreement. The two countries formally pledged an alliance, but it is just a real name."

   "And His Majesty ascended the position of Great Treasure and swore an alliance with the Kingdom of Shu. This move just shows that the Kingdom of Wu is standing side by side with the Kingdom of Shu."

  Sun Quan nodded secretly after hearing this.

  Even if he refuses to admit it on the surface, he still knows one thing in his heart: Among the Three Kingdoms, Wu State lacks the most legal principles to claim the title of emperor.

   Otherwise, it would not have been emphasized in the enthronement edict that the Han Dynasty did not exist.

  Because the king and ministers of the state of Wu were all ministers of the Han family in name.

  If the Han Dynasty still exists and proclaims the emperor rashly, what is the difference from the Cao thief that he claims to be crusading?

  So now the Han Dynasty must no longer exist.

  Although the Kingdom of Shu in the west is named after Han, it occupies only one state. How can it be regarded as the glorious Han Dynasty?

   Now that the Kingdom of Shu officially recognizes the two emperors of the Kingdom of Shu and Wu as respected together, it finally has a confidence.

   "What about Bo Yan's opinion?"

  Sun Quan asked Xiang Lu Xun.

  Lu Xun agreed: "The prime minister is right. Going to the altar to pledge an alliance is just adding a name to the alliance of Wu and Shu."

   "Since what the Prime Minister and the Supreme General have said is consistent, then there is nothing wrong with it."

  Sun Quan nodded, with some hesitation on his face, "It's just that the world is divided, what do you think of this division?"

  In the book of state of Shu, the world is roughly divided. Shu takes the land of Yongliang to the west of Hangu Pass, and the three prefectures of Bing, Hebei, and You to the north of Dahe.

  And Wu took the four prefectures of Yu, Qing, Xu, and Yan, which are west of Hangu Pass and south of Dahe.

  If we can really join forces to destroy Wei in the future, this division is very reasonable.

   Even Wu Guo took advantage.

  Because even if the State of Shu took the land of Yongliang, it would be far more difficult for the State of Wu to go northward from Jingzhou and Yangzhou to take the four states of Hebei.

   Gu Yongzheng, who didn't think there was anything wrong, wanted to nod, but Lu Xun suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, what else do you think?"

  Sun Quan looked at Lu Xun, his eyes flashed very vaguely, but his face remained unchanged.

   "Yes. Since Bo Yan can see that I have other thoughts in my heart, maybe he can guess what I am thinking?"

  Lu Xun didn't notice it, and said bluntly: "Does Your Majesty want Youzhou?"

  Sun Quan finally looked shocked: "How did you know?"

  Lu Xun smiled confidently: "Since Gongsun Yuan seized the position of his uncle last year and ruled the land of Liaodong, he has been secretly sending people to contact our country of Wu."

   "Your Majesty's palace, there are still a few good Liaodong horses. So I think, the king may have borrowed the power of Liaodong long ago, in order to seek Cao's thief's heart."

  Sun Quan's face changed slightly at first, and then he smiled again: "Sure enough, Boyan knows my heart! Then Boyan thinks, is this method possible?"

  Lu Xun seems to have considered this issue long ago: "Your Majesty is very worried. My country Wu is good at boats and ships, and I can travel north to connect with Liaodong."

   "Gongsun's family lived in Liaodong for a long time, and passed on to each other for three generations. Although it was obvious that they were surrendered to Wei, but relying on the obstacles of mountains and rivers, they actually acted as officials."

   "Besides, since Gongsun Yuan took charge of Liaodong, he took the initiative to send a good horse to His Majesty, which is enough to show his determination, and he will not be under Wei Guo for a long time."

   "This is why we call it a long-distance friendship and a short-term attack. Your majesty's plan is really far-reaching."

  Sun Quan was overjoyed after hearing Lu Xun's words.

  The little bit of unhappiness that had just been peeped into his mind also dissipated.

   "Since Bo Yan said so, then I will give Gongsun Yuan a great gift, in order to make friends, and then I can buy a good war horse from Liaodong, how about it?"

  As soon as Lu Xun heard Sun Quan's words, he quickly dissuaded him: "Your Majesty, it is okay to induce Gongsun Yuan to rebel against Wei; but if you treat him too generously, you can't!"

  Sun Quan frowned when he heard this: "If you don't treat him generously, how can people from far away conspire with me for great things?"

   "Your Majesty, Liaodong is close to Wei State, but far away from Wu State. Once there is an accident, it is too late to save, and Gongsun Yuan is suspected of repeating between Wei and Wu."

   "If you give them generous gifts and buy horses from there, the treasures, money and food on board the fleet will be immeasurable."

   "At that time, Gongsun Yuan will really have a heart to repeat, and the treasures, money and food will no longer be owned by the state of Wu. It's not as good as just sending envoys to go there with festivals and edicts, and bestowing titles on them."

   "After looking at what he did in the future, if it is confirmed that he really rebelled against Wei and returned to Wu, then we will discuss it separately."

  Lu Xun suggested earnestly.

  Sun Quan was quite disapproving of this statement.

  Gongsun Yuan is also a figure who dominates one side, if he really wants to submit to him, wouldn't it be insulting to speak empty teeth?

   What's more, I'm still a majestic emperor now. I don't give rewards when I'm ennobled, and the world will only say that I'm stingy. How can I win the hearts of the world in the future?

   It’s just that Liaodong and Wu Guo have only communicated tentatively at the moment, and it’s far from the time to talk about this matter.

  So Sun Quan was noncommittal to Lu Xun, and turned the topic back to the most important thing in front of him: "What does Boyan think of the matter of Shu's desire to divide Youzhou?"

   This time it was Lu Xun's turn to disagree.

   If we really have to wait for the state of Shu to acquire Youzhou, I am afraid that the state of Wei will also perish long ago.

   Could it be that His Majesty still really thinks that the two kingdoms of Shu and Wu can divide the world in peace?

   It's just that he knew that Sun Quan had just ascended the throne, and it was just when he wanted to do something, so it was understandable that he had the heart to swallow Wei.

   "If Your Majesty has such great ambitions, then it is better to let the envoy of Shu divide Youzhou into the state of Wu. Presumably he will not have any objections."

  Lu Xun suggested.

   "Good."

  Sun Quan nodded.

  The next day, Sun Quan sent the servants in the palace to greet Zhang Zhao, who was living at home, with gifts.

   "Father, father, the palace sent someone over."

   Zhang Zhen, the grandson of Zhang Zhao, ran into the inner house in a panic, shouting loudly.

  Zhang Zhao, with white beard and hair, was sitting in the room annotating "The Legend of the Zuo Family in the Spring and Autumn Period".

  But suddenly remembered something, and then sat back, pretending that he hadn't heard anything.

   "Father, someone came from the palace, saying that His Majesty rewarded you with something."

  Zhang Zhen ran into the room, but repeated it again in a hasty tone.

  After Zhang Zhao finished writing a paragraph, he raised his head and scolded, "It's just someone from the palace. Why are you panicking?"

   "A gentleman's words and deeds are measured, what do you think you look like now?"

  Zhang Zhen didn't expect that his elder father didn't react at all to the people coming from the palace, but scolded himself instead.

  I don’t know what to say at the moment.

  Seeing the father finished scolding himself, then lowered his head, and continued to write, Zhang Zhen scratched his ears and cheeks anxiously, but didn't dare to say more.

  Zhang Zhao didn't put down his pen until he finished writing the last sentence, then stood up and walked slowly to the front house.

  Zhang Zhen's heart was pounding, secretly thinking that the father was originally ordered by His Majesty to stay at home, and now that he neglected the angel like this, would he cause some trouble again?

  Thinking like this, he followed his father all the way to the vestibule, but when the servant saw him, he saluted him first: "I have met General Fu Wu."

  Zhang Zhao stepped aside and stepped aside, with a sneer on his face: "I'm just an idler, how can I deserve this great gift?"

  The servant in the palace laughed along with him: "General Fu Wu was joking, your majesty gave orders before the servants leave the palace."

   "It is said that General Fu Wu is His Majesty's benefactor. When slaves see General Fu Wu, they must salute and greet him."

  An "Ah" came from next to it, full of disbelief.

   It turned out that Zhang Zhen, who had been worried for a long time, opened his mouth involuntarily and screamed when he saw the servant's attitude and heard these words.

  Zhang Zhao turned his head and glared angrily at this disappointing grandson.

  Which of the servants who can come out of the palace is not human?

  He just pretended that he didn’t hear or see anything, and only passed on the emperor’s attitude and oral instructions to Zhang Zhao:

   "Assist General Wu, His Majesty said that he has not seen the old general for a long time, and his heart is very longing."

   "Your Majesty regrets what he did before. If the old general is free, you might as well go to the palace to meet His Majesty, and comfort His Majesty's thoughts."

  This time, Zhang Zhao's face was finally moved: "Your Majesty really said so?"

  The waiter said in fear and trepidation: "The old general's words are really depressing slaves, how dare slaves falsely convey His Majesty's meaning?"

  Zhang Zhao let out a long sigh: "With Your Majesty's honor, you can do such a thing. As a subject, how dare I delay a moment?"

   "I would like to ask the envoy to go back and send a message. The old minister is always waiting for His Majesty's call."

   Upon hearing this, the servant quickly said, "Don't dare to lie to the old general, the car sent by the palace is already waiting outside the door."

   "If the old general is willing to enter the palace immediately, His Majesty would not be so happy."

   Zhang Zhao was even more surprised when he heard this, and at the same time was moved in his heart.

  Before Changsha Huan Wang Sun Ce passed away, he entrusted His Majesty to himself.

  In the past thirty years, I have done my best and dare not slack off.

   Watch him take over Jiangdong from a young age, go through all kinds of things, and finally grow into a generation of emperor.

   It is really like a loving father watching his son grow up and establish a career, at least in terms of feelings and moods, there is no difference.

  Although His Majesty broke his heart for what he said and did after he became the throne.

   But among the loving fathers in the world, who would really blame their own children?

  Driving in the car, Zhang Zhao's mind was tossed along the way, thinking about Sun Quan's past and present actions, his heart was alternately sad and joyful.

   Until the car stopped, there was only a voice from outside: "Old General, we are here."

   Zhang Zhao woke up with a start.

  He opened the car under the curtain and came, only to see another small yellow door carrying a chariot, waiting there.

  The servant helped him onto the chariot, and he went straight into the palace without stopping.

   "Mr. Zhang, you are finally here!"

  Sun Quan personally stood at the door to welcome Zhang Zhao. Before the little yellow gate stopped, he personally helped Zhang Zhao in and invited him to take a seat.

  Seeing Sun Quan like this, Zhang Zhao's eyes were hot, and he bowed deeply to Sun Quan: "Your Majesty is the Lord of the world, why would the old minister dare to sit on His Majesty's seat?"

   After finishing speaking, I want to sit down.

  Sun Quan knelt and stopped, "I treated Mr. Zhang like a teacher, and Mr. Zhang treated me like a son. If the son made mistakes, whether the father scolded him or beat him, he always had to regulate his words and actions."

   "Now I am wrong, does Mr. Zhang want to give up on me?"

  Sun Quan's words and deeds forced Zhang Zhao to sit on the throne.

  After Zhang Zhao sat down, he looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh:

   "In the past, the Empress Dowager and King Huan all handed over your Majesty to the old ministers, not the old ministers to your Majesty. This old minister wanted to repay his kindness because he wanted to do his best."

   "However, the old minister has shallow knowledge, lack of thoughtfulness, and many omissions during the period, so there are many acts of disobedience to His Majesty. It is not intentional, but the old minister is showing his loyalty."

   "Now Your Majesty does not think that the minister made mistakes before, and if he is summoned for revenge, he will be able to serve the left and right sides. The old minister only has the ambition to be loyal and beneficial, and die."

  Sun Quan heard it, thank you Yan.

  Sun Quan told the story of the envoy from the Kingdom of Shu again, and asked Zhang Zhao to formulate the procedures and rules for setting up an altar oath alliance.

  PS: I’m sorry, my happy sand sculpture book friends, my update may not be stable during this period, it will take until the end of the month, and now I have to go to the hospital for physiotherapy every day.

  (end of this chapter)