Chapter 868: The Alliance of the Cao and Sun Families (Part I)
Cao Cao made up his mind and asked Guo Jia again.
"Once the Cao and Sun families are united, Jingzhou will be broken. However, the matter is big, and Liu Ye reported that Zhuge Kongming, who was wise and victorious, was also in Jiangdong at this time. The union of the two families of Cao and Sun must not make any mistakes, Zhuge Kongming is not a general, and he must be guarded against. Lonely Desire sent an envoy, one to send a message to reply, and the other to take the head of Zhuge Kongming. However, I heard that Zhuge Kongming's brother, Zhuge Jin is an important minister in Jiangdong, and he will definitely protect his brother. I don't know Fengxiao, who do you think is more appropriate? ”
Guo Jia thought about it for a while, and then thought of someone in his heart and reported to Cao Cao.
"The person Sun Ce relies on is Zhou Lang. Sun Ce and Zhou Lang are brothers, and Sun Ce will ask Zhou Lang about all matters. Jiujiang Jiang Gan, who has been a classmate of Zhou Lang since he was a child, and this person has a tongue that is good at distinguishing three inches, so he can send this person as an envoy! ”
Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately ordered someone to send gold silk and silk to summon Jiang Gan. A few days later, Jiang Gan rushed to Luoyang to see Cao Cao. Cao Cao told the past.
"Ziyi and Zhou Gongjin are very good, if you can say this and get the head of Zhuge Kongming, you will not be treated badly. I hope you don't live up to the high hopes of loneliness! “
Jiang Gan, whose name is Ziyi, is now a guest under the tent. Jiang Gan was overjoyed when he heard this, and he intended to make meritorious contributions, and he confidently said to Cao Cao.
"The king is relieved. With the friendship between Gan and Zhou Lang, as well as the three-inch tongue that is not rotten, it will be successful to do it in Jiangdong! ”
When Cao Cao heard this, he laughed happily, Zhuge Liang is a genius of the world, and since he came out of the mountain, he has helped Liu Bei from the defense of a small county to the real power of Jingzhou today. Zhuge Liang's intelligence is beyond doubt. Cao Cao has always regarded Zhuge Liang as a big problem and does not want to eradicate him all the time. Now the soldier can be done without bloodshed. How could Cao Cao not be pleased, Cao Cao's eyes narrowed into a bright thin line, and Jiang Gan asked.
"Ziyi, what are you going to go? But it doesn't hurt to say that loneliness is not spared!! ”
Jiang Gan smiled brightly and bowed his hand.
"The king doesn't have to worry about it. Only one child goes, two servants drive the boat, and the rest are not used. ”
Cao Cao was very happy, and he didn't realize that he liked Jiang Gan, and he stayed in the Wei Palace's mansion that night, and saw Jiang Gan off with wine. The next day, Jiang Gan packed his bags, took Cao Cao's papers, and rushed to Xuzhou with his entourage for several days, and boarded a boat through Danyang to Jiangdong.
However, it was said that Jiang Gan came to Jiangdong, and the demarcation guard would send someone to inform Sun Ce as soon as possible. Sun Ce immediately discussed with Zhou Yu, and Zhou Yu heard that it was Jiang Gan, and said with a smile to Sun Ce.
"This Jiang Gan has an old relationship with me, but he is my old friend. Now that Cao Cao has sent him here, it must be for the sake of taking Zhuge Kongming's head! ”
Sun Ce grinned.
As Zhuge Kongming expected. What should we do now? ”
Zhou Yu's eyes shone brightly, and he whispered in Sun Ce's ear, teaching this and this. Sun Ce was overjoyed, that is, in response to Zhou Yu's plan, he summoned people to make preparations. As for Zhou Yu's full clothes, hundreds of followers, all in brocade clothes and hats, ironclad BMWs, left Wuhui on horseback that night to meet Jiang Gan.
A few days later, in the distant border city and county of Wuhui, Jiang Gan led a boy in Tsing Yi and rode a horse to gallop high. Zhou Yu took hundreds of servants, waited for a long time, and stood to greet him. Jiang Gan looked at Zhou Yu from a distance, and the two looked at each other, as if there was a trace of spark.
In the past, one of his classmates and friends has now become a world-famous and well-known hero. Not only has a good reputation, but also holds great power, and becomes the governor of Jiangdong. The other is now just a mere guest, nameless and powerless, and there are never more than a few people in a county. Compared with the two, it can be said that there is a world of difference.
Jiang Gan's eyes tightened, and he secretly said in his heart, no one is sad in his life, if this is the case, I can say that Zhou Gongjin killed Zhuge Kongming, and the king is happy, at least give me the duty of guarding a county! At that time, the power of the king will dominate the world, and the world will be unified, how can I, Jiang Ziyi, be afraid that I will have no chance to get ahead! ”
As soon as Jiang Gan's thoughts started, the whips of his subordinates unconsciously sped up a little. After a while, Jiang Gan drove his horse to arrive, and Zhou Yu greeted him with great enthusiasm. Jiang Gan dismounted and said with a smile.
"Gong Jin, don't come unharmed!"
Zhou Yu smiled, took Jiang Gan's hand and smiled.
"Ziyi is good and hard, and he has traveled far away for the marriage of the two families. Wu Hou has an order, so that I must be entertained. I don't know if Ziyi's words can bring good news? ”
Jiang Gan looked at Zhou Yu silently, seeing that the old man in the past was more elegant than before, he didn't feel a little embarrassed and ashamed, and hurriedly replied.
"As Gong Jin wishes, the king of my family has agreed to Wu Hou's request, and is willing to treat Wu Hou's sister as a wife."
"Haha, excellent, excellent! After a long absence, you and I should have a good drink today! ”
After Zhou Yu finished speaking, without waiting for Jiang Gan to answer, he ordered the soldiers to kneel and serve wine and food, and Zhou Yu respected. Jiang Gan thought to himself, after all, Zhuge Ziyu is an important minister in Jiangdong, and he should not be in a hurry to persuade him to kill his brother. After Jiang Gan finished thinking about it, he wanted to probe Zhou Yu's tone first, and then act at the opportunity.
Jiang Gan then drank a few glasses with Zhou Yu, got on the horse and walked together, and returned to Wuhui City that night. Sun Ce led Jiangdong Yingjie to greet him in the city. Jiang Gan hurriedly dismounted to meet him and presented the documents. Sun Ce finished watching, stroked his palms and laughed, and said to everyone.
"Haha! The two families of Cao and Sun got a good relationship with Qin and Jin, and joined forces, which is really a blessing for the people of the Central Plains and Jiangdong! From today on, the people of King Wei will be like my brothers and sisters in Jiangdong, and they must not be rude! ”
All the civil and military forces in Jiangdong responded in unison. When Jiang Gan heard Sun Ce's words, he was very happy in his heart, and thought that it was very possible to persuade Zhuge Kongming to kill him.
After a while, Sun Ce led everyone to the Hou Mansion. Civil officials and military generals, each wearing brocade clothes, and the generals and colonels under the tent are all wearing silver armor and entering in two lines. Sun Ce and Zhou Yu led Jiang Gan, and after seeing each other, they sat on both sides. Jiang Gan remembered them one by one, but only found that Zhuge Jin was not in the seat. Jiang Gan thought about it in his head, and then secretly sneered.
When he was young, Sun Ce had a big banquet in the house, played good music and music, and took turns to drink. Zhou Yu drank and told the officials.
"Jiang Ziyi, this is my classmate and friend! Now the Cao and Sun families think that the water and fish are good, and you should be closer to my friend. ”
As soon as Zhou Yu's voice fell, all the civil and military officers enthusiastically came to toast Jiang Gan. Jiang Gan was respected as a guest by the people of Jiangdong, and he felt quite respected, laughing and drinking. The seats are staggered. drank half vinegar, suddenly entered the hall, hurried to Sun Ce's ear, and whispered. Sun Ce's color changed when he heard the words, so he secretly looked at Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu was a little surprised, and after a few words of reparation with Jiang Gan, he hurriedly followed Sun Ce into the back hall.
Jiang Gan saw it and knew that something would happen, so he didn't dare to drink more. Suddenly, Zhou Yu returned to the banquet, with a little anger in his eyes, Jiang Gan wanted to ask, but Zhou Yu used his own rhetoric to prevaricate. Regarding Zhou Yu's rhetoric, Jiang Gan naturally didn't believe it.
In the middle of the night, Jiang Gan heard the movement of many soldiers walking in the city outside the mansion, and he was suspicious in his heart, and said goodbye to Sun Ce and Zhou Yu.
"It's hard to drink."
Sun Ce also seemed to have something important to deal with, so he was ordered to be withdrawn, leaving only a few generals and colonels, and the rest of the people resigned. Zhou Yu and Jiang Gan walked side by side and said.
"I haven't been sleeping with Ziyi for a long time, and I'm asleep tonight. What does Ziyi think? ”
Jiang Gan was trying to find out the tone from Zhou Yu's mouth, and he agreed to come down immediately. Zhou Yu then took Jiang Gan back to his house and went to sleep in the wing room of the west courtyard. Zhou Yu was lying in his clothes and was about to sleep with his eyes closed. Jiang Gan saw that it was the right time, so he asked.
"I heard that Zhuge Kongming also hopes to form an alliance with Jiangdong? I don't know how Wu Hou responded? ”
When Zhou Yu heard this, he smiled secretly, thinking to himself, this Jiang Ziyi really couldn't help it, so he turned over and looked at Jiang Gandao.
"Then how can Zhuge Kongming be compared to the King of Wei? Our lord has long since refused. However, this Zhuge Kongming is very annoying, and he has been entangled in this matter, if it weren't for the sake of his brother Zhuge Jin is my important minister in Jiangdong, he would have separated his body long ago!! ”
When Jiang Gan heard this, Zhou Yu seemed to be extremely disgusted with Zhuge Liang, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said.
"Do a rich thing, say it to Gongjin. If Gong Jin can agree, he will be rewarded by the King of Wei, not only that, but the relationship between the Cao and Sun families is even more stable because of this matter. I wonder if Gongjin would like to hear it!? ”
Zhou Yu listened, pretending to be surprised, and hurriedly held Jiang Gan's hand and asked.
"Is there such a good thing?"
"You and I have been friends for many years. How could I deceive Gong Jin!? ”
"Ziyi, come quickly!"
"Gong Jin knows how Zhuge Kongming got his reputation today?"
When Zhou Yu heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned, so he pretended to look at Jiang Gan in disbelief. Jiang Gan seemed to guess Zhou Yu's scruples and smiled.
"Gongjin, but it doesn't hurt to say it."
"Naturally, it was the two fires that Zhuge Kongming burned in Jingzhou!"
"Yes, too! It was these two fires that burned down my king's army of nearly seventy or eighty thousand. The king of my family has won countless victories in his life, but in these two battles, the loss of soldiers and horses is particularly heavy. The person my king hated the most in his life was this Zhuge Kongming. If Gong Jin can be the king of my family and eradicate this person, how can he not be rewarded by the king of my family!? ”
As soon as Jiang Gan's words fell, Zhou Yu bounced up suddenly, his face changed continuously, and finally he sighed again and again. When Jiang Gan was suspicious, a general suddenly rushed to the front of the hospital to ask for a meeting.
Zhou Yu hurriedly got up and rushed out of the room to meet him, while Jiang Gan leaned against the door and secretly heard Zhou Yu talking to the general. The content of the conversation couldn't help but change Jiang Gan's face greatly.
It turned out that the general told Zhou Yu that not long ago, Zhuge Jin took his brother Zhuge Liang to escape from Wuhui all night, and chased the soldiers all night, but nothing was found. When Zhou Yu heard this, he seemed to be extremely angry, and ordered the general to arrest the Zhuge brothers. Then he taught him to send people to all parts of Jiangdong to closely explore the traces of the Zhuge brothers, and never let these two people leave Jiangdong.
Jiang Gan heard it all in secret, and his heart fluctuated. Suddenly, Zhou Yu returned to the house with a dark face, but saw Jiang Gan sneering and looking over. Zhou Yu was about to explain, but Jiang Gan scrambled to be the first.
"Hmph. Everyone in the world says that Zhuge Kongming is like a god, and when I saw it today, it was indeed the case. It seems that this is rich and noble, and Gongjin has no chance. ”
"Hey! Ziyi is premature. Zhuge Kongming has not yet escaped from the Jiangdong realm, once he is arrested, with Wu Hou's weight on Yu, how to deal with it is just a matter of words. Ziyi rarely came to Jiangdong from afar, Yu happened to be the friendship of the landlord, and hoped that Ziyi would stay in Jiangdong for a few more days. ”