"Yes."

Wen Chou said: "It's a pity that Zhou Yu let him escape from the camp." Do you want to send someone to chase after you? ”

"Forget it." Yuan Xi didn't plan to capture Zhou Yu either, the art of war was cloudy, and the poor couldn't chase him. So far, Xu Sheng and Zhou Tai have not appeared, according to the news sent by the Fengshen Wing Dragon, these two generals, each leading two or three thousand elites, in the west and south, can not only meet Zhou Yu, but also set up an ambush. If the army pursues Zhou Yu, it is very likely to be ambushed.

Zhou Yu fled to the south, and although he was attacked by the Aeolian Pterodactyl, he was not injured again.

Yuan Xi commanded the soldiers in the battalion to quickly deal with the remnants of the enemy.

The few thousand remaining Jiangdong troops were quickly dispersed or captured without Zhou Yu's command. He also completed his task, routed the thousands of enemy troops in the back mountains, and the entire battalion returned to calm.

The battle ended with the victory of the Hebei Army.

After statistics.

Zhou Yu lost 15,000 soldiers.

Yuan Xi lost 12,000 troops (including chariots).

Although it was victorious, it was a disastrous victory for the Hebei army.

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Koto.

Jianye.

Since Sun Quan negotiated with Yu Ban, he decided to abandon Gan Ning and form an alliance with Yuan Xi. He consulted with his ministers on a daily basis whether he should accept the ban proposal. Of course, there were not many people who participated in the meeting, and they were all trustworthy ministers.

None of these people wanted Sun Quan to show weakness.

They even thought that they should send more troops to Sanjiangkou and Yangzhou to resist Yuan Xi's Hebei army.

Sun Quan knew very well that Jiangdong was narrow and widowed, and it was difficult to support food and wages, and he was by no means the opponent of the Hebei army, once he offended Yuan Xi, he was bound to suffer crazy revenge, and at that time, Jiangdong was in great trouble.

Although Yu Ban's suggestion was a bit excessive, it could enhance his strength.

The most important thing is to clamp Zhou Yu.

With this in mind, Sun Quan and Jiangdong Wenwu argued for a long time.

Until this day, a report of defeat was sent from Yangzhou, which made Sun Quan happy and worried. Why the mixed feelings? Because Zhou Yu's defeat was a good thing for him personally, he could use this battle report to persuade Jiangdong Wenwu to form an alliance with Yuan Xi. However, in the Battle of Yangzhou, the army led by Zhou Yu suffered more than half of the casualties, which would weaken the strength of the entire Jiangdong. If Yuan Xi takes the opportunity to use troops, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Jiangdong to resist.

"This is a respectful report of war. In the battle of Yangzhou, we lost 15,000 soldiers. Before the start of the war, he made a bet with Yuan Xi that if he was defeated, he would accept the offer of peace. What else do you have to say now? ”

Sun Quan threw the battle report in front of several people.

Even Zhou Yu is about to admit defeat, who dares to chirp?

After reading the battle report, they were all silent.

"Since you have no disagreement, the matter is decided. Immediately sent someone to the post house to receive General Yu Ban to the state capital to negotiate. Sun Quan said.

"Lord, what about General Nagan?" The old minister Zhang Zhao wanted to speak and stopped.

"Ahem..."

Regarding Gan Ning's affairs, I can only understand it, not say it.

If you say it, it's too ugly to hear.

Sun Quan said: "I will discuss with Yu Ban, and everything will be done according to what he says." After all... The 100,000 stone grain and 30 million money that Yuan Xi promised are not a small number, if he doesn't do what he says, will he come up with money and grain? ”

"But..."

Zhang Zhao still wants to persuade again.

Sun Quan motioned for him to stop: "Zibu, I understand what you have to say, and I clearly know the consequences of doing so, but Jiangdong's strength is weak, and only by forming an alliance with Yuan Xi can I exchange for a short period of peace." And the condition for the alliance with Yuan Xi is Gan Ning... What can I do? Do you want me to see Jiangdong fall for the sake of a certain person? ”

"The lord thinks about the big picture... It's also a helpless thing, why should Zibu say more? Lu Su said.

"Zijing is right."

"Okay."

......

Sun Quan's decision was supported by the majority of the people, and he also decided to abandon Gan Ning and form an alliance with Yuan Xi.

The next day.

Yu Ban was called by Sun Quan to discuss specific matters.

"Ming Gong has thought about it?" Yu Ban sat down and asked.

"Hmm."

Sun Quan said: "I have figured it out, so I will do what General Yuan wants." But.. May I ask how to bring about the surrender of Gan Ning to General Yuan? ”

Yu Bandao: "Ming Gong only needs to make things difficult for Gan Ning everywhere and give him a felony, and other Ming Gong don't need to ask." ”

"Okay...."

Sun Quan should be down.

After Yu Ban left.

Sun Shangxiang brought Wu Guotai to try to stop Sun Quan.

As Sun Quan's mother and the person with the highest status in Jiangdong, Wu Guotai educated Sun Quan with the benevolence of her late husband Sun Jian. Without trust in the soldiers and treating each other with all sincerity, there will be no unity, let alone a strong Jiangdong. Even if you can exchange for a short period of peace and short-term prosperity, you can't escape the catastrophe in the end.

Wu Guotai's words are a bit profound, but after thinking about it carefully, what he said is very reasonable.

Sun Quan also thinks that her words are reasonable, but compared to his current situation, Wu Guotai's words seem insignificant. Because he didn't agree to Yuan Xi, things would get worse.

Let's not talk about the ownership of Yangzhou, just the 100,000 stone grain and 30 million money, he is absolutely reluctant.

"Mother, this thing... The child has already agreed with the civil and military forces, and has also negotiated with Yuan Xi's envoy Yu Ban, and promised to do as he says, how can I go back on my word? Besides, there are some things that my mother doesn't know about. Children also have a lot of helplessness. Sun Quan said vaguely.

But Wu Guotai heard it.

She said, "You mean Zhou Yu, right?" ”

"Hmm."

"Zhou Yu is not what you think, he controls the military power, and he also has his troubles, why do you hold on to this?" Wu Guotai said.

"Bitter? What's the pain? Sun Quan was puzzled.

Wu Guotai walked to the door and took a look, and ordered the guards to go down.

Then he walked in and said, "You don't want to think about it, after your brother leaves, how many civil and military forces will there be in Jiangdong, can you hold it?" Which of them listens to you? If Zhou Yu doesn't stand up and suppress those arrogant soldiers, I'm afraid Jiangdong will have to be consumed in the civil war. Zhou Yu's control of military power seems rude, but he is actually saving Jiangdong. Again... He controls the power of the army, but is he guilty of rebellion? ”

"This..." Wu Guotai's statement is fresh.

Sun Quan was suspicious when he heard this, and couldn't help but ask himself in his heart, is this really the case?

"Mother is saying that Zhou Yu is doing this for Jiangdong?"

"Yes. That's why I haven't mentioned it for years. Wu Guotai glanced at Sun Quan and said, "I'm not worried that Zhou Yu will make trouble at all, but you, who are narrow-minded and go against Zhou Yu everywhere, I'm afraid that you will destroy the peace in Jiangdong." ”

"I..."

Sun Quan wanted to speak and stopped, and arched his hand: "I hope what my mother said is right." ”

"What are you going to do about Gan Ning?" Wu Guotai pulled the topic back again.

Sun Quan was determined and did not waver in the slightest, and said: "Mother, this matter has been decided and cannot be changed, please ... Understanding. The child will handle it properly, the situation will not escalate, and the situation that the mother fears will not arise. ”