At the banquet, Zhao Yun and others always stood behind Cao Shuo.

Some people toast to them, and they don't drink with anyone.

When the banquet dispersed, Sun Quan called Zhou Yu to the study.

Entering the room, Sun Quan asked Zhou Yu, "At the banquet just now, Gong Jin also saw it." ”

"See." Zhou Yu said: "Zhao Yun and the others are not half a step away from Cao Shuo, and the dead soldiers sent by Liu Xuande really have no chance to start. ”

"The dead soldier sent by Liu Xuande has no chance to make a move, is it possible that we still have to touch this mold?" Sun Quan said: "The people who followed Cao Zirong to Jiangdong are all enemies, and I think it's best not to provoke them." Cao Zirong wants to go, just let him go. As long as it won't target the Jiangdong Sun family this time, we'll talk about it in the future. ”

"Tell me then?" Zhou Yu said: "If Cao Zirong goes back, the next crusade against Jiangdong will not require Cao Cao to conquer it himself, just by leading his troops and horses to cross the Yangtze River and take Jiangdong away from Wu Hou's hands." ”

"I also know that Cao Zirong has many elite soldiers and fierce generals." Sun Quan said: "Gong Jin also said before that most of the soldiers of the Cao family are northerners, and they are not as familiar with water-based ...... as our Jiangdong Naval Army."

"Although it is now, no one can say what it will be like in the future." Zhou Yu said: "I heard that Cao Zirong appointed Cai Mao and Zhang Yun as his naval governors. The two are familiar with water warfare, but they were not very diligent in training water armies in the past. Once Cao Zirong works hard to build a naval army, after three or two years, it is impossible to say whether our Jiangdong naval army will be stronger or the naval army under Cao Zirong's command will be stronger. Without the Yangtze River natural insurance, what did Wu Hou use to resist the Cao family's army? ”

Looking at Zhou Yu, Sun Quan frowned: "But at the moment, it seems that the people sent by Liu Xuande can't succeed at all......

"I told Wu Hou to kill Cao Zirong before, but Wu Hou hesitated and refused." Zhou Yu said: "As long as Wu Hou nods, I will help them secretly, and it is difficult to say whether it will be successful or not." ”

Sun Quan was still hesitant.

Cao Shuo came to Jiangdong, as long as he went wrong in Jiangdong, the Cao family would definitely cross the river with an army.

By that time, Koto was really in trouble.

"If Wu Hou is difficult to decide, I will handle this matter with all my might." Zhou Yu said: "Cao Zirong must not be allowed to return to Jiangbei." ”

Sun Quan didn't nod or shake his head.

Cao Shuo's power has grown too fast over the years.

He originally had nothing, just occupied a Shouchun, and it didn't take long for him to get Huainan and Lujiang counties, and then Xuzhou.

Now he has four states and two counties.

What's even worse is that he was canonized as the king of the five states by the imperial court and received the post of state pastor of the five states.

According to the fate of the Han court, Yangzhou is also Cao Shuo's territory, and the most important territory in Jiangdong is Yangzhou......

Although Sun Quan didn't say anything, Zhou Yu already understood what he meant.

Standing up and bowing to Sun Quan, Zhou Yu planned to retire.

"Gong Jin, wait a minute." Sun Quan stopped him.

"What else does Wu Hou command?" Zhou Yu asked.

"There have been a lot of things in Jiangdong recently, and I also have some things that I need to arrange for Gan Xingba to do." Sun Quan said: "Gongjin had better not trouble him with everything. ”

How could Zhou Yu not hear what Sun Quan meant, he clenched his fists and said: "I won't trouble Gan Xingba often, but there are some things that he has to go, and he has to ask Wu Hou for permission." ”

After saying goodbye, Zhou Yu left.

When the banquet was over, it was already late at night.

The streets of Wu County are empty, and the shops on both sides of the road are closed, and there is not even the slightest light.

Accompanied by Gan Ning, Zhao Yun and others, Cao Shuo rode on horseback and walked slowly along the street.

Deng Zhan and Zhu Ao followed him, and the two of them looked around from time to time, beware of possible crises.

"Deng Zhan." Cao Shuo greeted.

Deng Zhan asked, "What do you have to say?" ”

"Early tomorrow morning, you accompany Shiyuan to Sun's house to deliver the bride price." Cao Shuo said: "I came to Jiangdong to marry Miss Sun, it was with great sincerity, and I have to pay more attention to the bride price." ”

"I see." Deng Zhan responded.

Then Cao Shuo grinned at Gan Ning next to him and asked, "Does Xingba understand water?" ”

"I know a little bit about water." Gan Ning said: "In my early years, I also worked as a thief at sea. ”

"Xingba has been a pirate?" Cao Shuo really didn't know that Gan Ning had ever been a pirate, and asked in surprise.

"It can be said that all thieves have done it." Gan Ning replied with some embarrassment: "I first became a pirate, then I went to be a bandit, then I joined Huang Zu, and finally I arrived in Jiangdong." ”

"Speaking of which, Xingba is now stable." Cao Shuo sighed and said, "It's a pity that I've always been in Jianghuai and the north, and I didn't have the opportunity to meet Xingba. Otherwise, with your ability, how can I let you stay here. ”

Childe laughed. Gan Ning replied: "Childe's fierce generals are like clouds, how can I get into the eyes of Childe." ”

"There are a lot of fierce generals, but how can I be too many." Cao Shuo said with a smile: "I am willing to win the world's warriors and conspire with great ambitions." ”

Arching his hand to Cao Shuo, Gan Ning said: "Although I have only known Childe for a day, I can see that Childe is a true hero. Not to mention anything else, these days when Childe is in Jiangdong, as long as I am Gan Ning, I will definitely keep Childe well. ”

Cao Shuo returned the salute: "Xingba is affectionate and sexual, if you have the opportunity, you and I must drink the cup together, and if you don't get drunk, you won't return." ”

"Childe's status is respected, and I am just an unknown general." Gan Ning said: "How dare you drink with your son." ”

"I'm not like anyone else." Cao Shuo said: "The people I recognize, no matter what their background, will be commensurate with brothers. Since they are brothers, why can't they drink together? ”

"That's what Childe said." Cao Shuo's words warmed Gan Ning's heart.

Sun Quan is undoubtedly a good lord, and Gan Ning came to Jiangdong and was much more important than in Jiangxia.

At the beginning, Gan Ning was under Huang Zu, although Huang Zu knew that he had the ability and he had made a lot of contributions, but he was never reused.

It wasn't until he came to Jiangdong that Sun Quan assigned him more and more things.

Let him be responsible for Cao Shuo's thoughtfulness, but also trust in him, for Sun Quan, Gan Ning is still very grateful in his heart.

Otherwise, just what Cao Shuo said was enough for him to leave Jiangdong and join the Ming Lord.

Leaving Sun's house, Zhou Yu returned to the barracks overnight.

When he entered the camp, Zhou Tai greeted him.

He clasped his fists to Zhou Yu and said, "Governor, Zhuge Kongming is here." ”

had long expected that Liu Bei would send someone over, so Zhou Yu nodded: "Call him to my barracks." ”

Zhou Tai responded and invited Zhuge Liang to go.

And Zhou Yu returned directly to the barracks.

It didn't take long for Zhou Tai's voice to come from outside the door: "Governor Qiyu, Mr. Kong Ming asks to see you." ”

"Ask him to come in." Zhou Yu commanded.

(End of chapter)