Chapter 362

Fa Zheng's intimidation and Zhang Jaw's persuasion allowed Xun Yu to stay in Xiangyang temporarily. In this way, the emperor was happy, and Liu Cong was also happy. Liu Xie knew that although Xun Yu was a little verbose, the whole Han was afraid that he would not be able to find a few people who treated him like this.

While Xun Yu hesitated, Liu Cong started several other plans. That is to attack Jiangdong Sun Quan! Among the few existing princes, Zhang Lu and Ma Chao are no longer afraid, especially Zhang Lu, who is only a county and has 100,000 armor, which will only make Hanzhong gradually decline. Moreover, Zhang Lu's existence has also played a buffering role with Cao Cao.

Ma Chao, on the other hand, is known for his cavalry, which is a greater threat to Cao Cao, and will also be limited by the criss-crossing rivers on Liu Cong's territory. The Gongsun clan in Liaodong is far away, and Liu Cong can't reach it. The three-year peace treaty with Cao Cao could not be wasted in vain. So Liu Cong targeted Jiangdong, his "ally" Sun Quan!

Liu Cong understands that in this troubled world, strength is king! The reason why Sun Quan was willing to take the initiative to ally with him was because Cao Cao in the north was too powerful. And Sun Quan knew that he would not be able to annex Liu Cong for a while. But all along, Sun Quan never gave up his intention to go west. Liu Cong didn't understand that Sun Quan had an intention in his heart, he was weaker than Cao Cao, if Sun Quan was allowed to grow stronger and have the strength to attack one day, he would definitely choose the weaker Liu Cong, Jingzhou, which was surrounded by Yangzhou and Jiaozhou!

Rather than waiting for a day, it is better to have enough capital to confront Cao Cao as soon as possible, taking advantage of Cao Cao's lack of sufficient strength to take Jiangdong. When Liu Cong told Zhuge Liang and Fa Zheng about his strategic plan, the two of them also agreed.

However, this time Liu Cong did not send troops directly, but found Lu Liuming. After Lu Liuming fled Jiangdong, he was bent on avenging his father Xuchang, but now Sun Ce is dead and Sun Quan is still alive. In that year, Lu Liuming came to Hanzhong incognito after fleeing Yangzhou, and in just a few years, he emerged and was promoted to the rank of mediocre by Zhang Lu. Later, Liu Cong entered Shu, and after he ambushed Wei Yan and Yu Ban, he led his troops to surrender to Liu Cong, and was appointed by Liu Cong as the Taishou of Shangyong County.

When Liu Cong captured Yizhou and returned to Xiangyang, Lu Liuming also came to Xiangyang and had a place in the Xiangyang court. And Xu Jing, a relative of Lu Liuming, is ranked among the third dukes. But Lu Liuming never forgot his revenge. Just when Liu Cong thought that Liu Cong had forgotten his past, Liu Cong summoned him.

"Liuming, Benxiang wants to crusade against Jiangdong in the near future, do you have any good suggestions?"

"My lord? Is this serious? Lu Liuming originally thought that Liu Conggui was the prime minister of the dynasty, but for his miserable past, Liu Cong originally did not promise him anything, but hoped that he would do things with peace of mind, and it would not be too late for the gentleman to take revenge for ten years. Now that he heard that Liu Cong was going to go east, Lu Liuming was naturally very excited!

When Liu Cong was victorious, as long as he pleaded with the Sun family to be handed over to his disposal, wouldn't his father's great revenge be avenged?

"Such a big event, how can the true picture be a child's play?"

"No, no, my lord, I'm so excited. The lord wants to go east, and Liu Ming is willing to be the vanguard! ”

"There are generals on the battlefield, Ben Xiang came to you to learn about Sun Quan and Jiangdong's Wenchen generals, can you tell me about Ben Xiang?"

"No problem, no problem! Lord, although I have been away from Yangzhou for more than ten years, I am often given news by people, and I will definitely not lose to the lord's Jinyiwei...... Lord, do you want to? ”

Lu Liuming didn't brag, he was bent on revenge, he was very smart, and he also had capital after becoming a county magistrate. Therefore, he sent a lot of people to Yangzhou, and the surveillance of Yangzhou and the Sun family has never stopped, and it is very targeted. In addition, Lu Liuming grew up in Yangzhou since he was a child, and he was also a big family before his father Xuchang's accident, so he naturally knew more about Yangzhou.

"Ben Xiang is not afraid of Sun Quan, and it is natural to win. It's just that I don't want to consume too much, in case Cao Cao takes the opportunity to go south, so if I can ...... from the inside"

"My lord is so wise! Liuming must know everything, know everything. ”

"Well, then tell me, if the prime minister is going east, what Yangzhou family can be worth winning over or fighting for. Even if you can't stand up and support the true picture, it's good to disperse Sun Quan's power in private. ”

"The subordinates understand. The subordinate will be verbose...... If you want to talk about this Jiangdong, Lu, Gu, and Zhang ...... Among them, the Lu family does not need to say much, the brother-in-law of the lord, Lu Boyan, is now the head of the Lu family, and Lu Ji, the former son of Lu Kang, the former Lujiang Taishou, is still young...... But I believe that the lord also knows that your brother-in-law is not doing well in Jiangdong now. ”

Liu Cong asked who could be used and divided in Yangzhou, and Lu Liuming was naturally the first to think of Lu Xun, and in fact, Sun Quan because Lu Xun was Liu Cong's brother-in-law, since Cao Cao returned from Fei to deal with Liu Cong, Lu Xun was cut off from the official title, but Lu Su couldn't bear to bury it so he stayed by his side and became the main man.

In Lu Liuming's view, since Sun Quan pushed Lu Xun out, Liu Cong should try his best to fight for it. Regarding Lu Xun's affairs, Jinyiwei also reported from time to time, but most of them were filtered, and Liu Wen still exerted influence on Jinyiwei lurking in Jiangdong. Therefore, most of what Liu Cong heard was positive news about the husband and wife.

As soon as Liu Liuming reminded him, Liu Cong felt that Lu Xun could indeed fight for it, but for his sister Liu Wen and Lu Xun. Before the official start of war, it is better to be cautious.

"Well, you go on."

"The second one...... It's Sun Shao! ”

"Sun Shao?"

"That's right, he is the son of Sun Ce. At the beginning, Sun Ce was severely injured by me, but he died soon after, which is too strange. Even I, the client, thought that Sun Ce had deceived me. Lord, just imagine, even I feel that Sun Ce is dead. Then Sun Shao must also suspect that a few years ago, Zhou Yu suddenly died of illness in Chaisang when there was no war.

Lord, Liu Ming is willing to sneak back to Yangzhou first and spread some rumors about the death of Sun Ce and Zhou Yu, presumably Sun Quan will definitely take precautions against Sun Shao, and Sun Shao naturally does not need to be reminded...... If they can turn their uncles and nephews against each other, and the lord's army is not carried out, Jiangdong will definitely fall into civil strife first! ”

"Yes, Sun Ce's death can indeed make a big fuss, but you don't need to implement it yourself, you just need to explain more details to Jin Yiwei, I believe Jin Yiwei can handle this matter."

"Thank you lord, Sun Quan and the Sun family killed their father, in order to take revenge, it is not a pity for Liu Ming to die!"

"It's a long-term matter, you go on."

"Lord, there is still one more person to fight for."

"Who?"

"Brother Shang Shuling!"

"Zhuge Jin?"

"Exactly! Although Zhuge Jinshi Sun came first. But the lord and Mr. Kong Ming are not only in-laws, but also master and servant. Moreover, Mr. Kong Ming is trusted by the lord, and I believe that Mr. Kong Ming also hopes that the lord will unify China.

Since Mr. Kong Ming agreed to the Lord's Eastern Crusade, he must have thought that the Lord's Father could win. As a result, his brother would be in an awkward position. Why don't you ask Mr. Kong Ming to come forward and directly let his brother serve the lord......"

"I'm afraid it's not easy to ...... at this time" I have to say that Lu Liuming's opinion is still very powerful. Zhuge Liang is now equivalent to Liu Cong's big butler. If Liu Cong ascends the throne one day, Zhuge Liang will definitely be ranked as the third duke, or even the prime minister. It is not uncommon in history for two brothers to be their own masters. What's more, Zhuge Jin is not as good as Lu Xun, and he is still valued in Sun Quan Group. If you can win it, it can be regarded as unloading Sun Quan's wings.

"Lord, things are man-made. The lord can ask Mr. Kong Ming to come forward, and he can fight for natural good. If you can't fight for it, it can be regarded as giving Mr. Kong Ming face, and he won't be embarrassed to meet each other every day! ”

"That's just as well! Well, you go on to say...... "Liu Cong didn't expect it, it seems that although this Liuming is in Xiangyang, he really knows Jiangdong well."

"Zhang Zhao!" Lu Liuming only said two words this time.

"Zhang Zhao?" Liu Cong's face was puzzled.

"That's right, this Zibu was originally from Xuzhou, and in order to escape the war, his family moved south to Yangzhou. When Sun Ce raised his army, he appointed him as the general of Changshi and Fujun, and all civil and military affairs were entrusted to Zhang Zhao. It can be said that the people of Yangzhou may not know who Sun Quan is, but they must know Zhang Zhao, which shows his reputation in Jiangdong......

However, this man has one characteristic, or rather self-knowledge, but he does not like war very much. Whenever there is a war, Zhang Zhao is the main and faction. Whether Sun Ce was there or Zhou Yu led the troops, Zhang Zhao always thought that Yangzhou was Yangzhou of the Han Dynasty after all. Although the Sun family is talented, they should obey the mandate of heaven and negotiate peace with the imperial court.

Now the lord supports the Son of Heaven, if he recovers Yangzhou in the name of the Son of Heaven. This Zhang Zhao is afraid that he still strongly recommends Sun Quan to obey the lord. The lord only needs to send someone to inform the lord of the inside story of the peace treaty concluded with Cao Cao, and show the people of the world the determination to support the Han family. The time when the lord is rejuvenating the army must be the time when Zhang Zhao and Sun Quan are out of harmony!"

Liu Cong listened to it, and sighed in his heart, although he had been prepared, it seems that he still underestimated Liuming now, the four major families in Jiangdong, if it is according to Liuming's statement, but they can win one or two neutrality, Zhang Zhaozhi is to Sun Quan like Xun Yu was to Cao Cao back then, and it is like Zhuge to himself now. If the monarch and the ministers can be discorded, the morale of Sun Quan's army will definitely be greatly damaged!

Lu Xun, Zhuge Jin, Zhang Zhao! They are all famous and talented people in Jiangdong, and if they can win one or two of them, it will be much easier to govern Jiangdong in the future.

The war is imminent, and the defection of his subordinates will definitely make Sun Quan chaotic. If Sun Shao also came to make trouble at this time...... Coupled with Zhang Zhao's clamor in the court...... Liu Cong seemed to see Sun Quan's anger and betrayal.

"Well, it seems that you are indeed very familiar with Jiangdong, and with your assistance, the prime minister's chances of winning this expedition will definitely increase!"