In order to allow Ji Ling to break through Guangling and cut off the head of Tao Ying, the enemy of the world, Zhou Yu unreservedly told Ji Ling about his experience accumulated in the battle with the Junzi Army, and put forward three good suggestions to help Ji Ling deal with Tao Ying.

Zhou Yu's three good suggestions are as follows: First, it is recommended that Ji Ling organize the crossbowmen separately and form a crossbow army, which is specially used to deal with the Junzi army.

Second: Specially prepare an archer reserve to deal with the bamboo spear formation of the infantry of the Junzi Army - of course, Zhou Yu also knew that with Tao Ying's annihilation, it would never be possible to use this flawed bamboo spear formation in a dignified manner on the frontal battlefield, and it would only be suddenly used under special circumstances to kill the enemy by surprise, but in order to prevent accidents, Zhou Yu still described the characteristics and combat methods of the Junzi Army's bamboo spear formation to Ji Ling in detail, and suggested that Ji Ling attach importance to this formation and not repeat the mistakes of Sun Cejun.

Third: Zhou Yu suggested that Ji Ling should not fight a mobile war with Tao Ying to avoid the wandering strengths of the Junzi Army, and at the same time suggested that Ji Ling adopt the regular tactics of breaking through the ten skillful forces, and use the main forces to use the tactics of attacking Guangling City head-on, forcing Tao Ying, who was afraid of hard battles, to face it head-on, giving full play to the strength advantage of Yuan Shu's army, and forcing Tao Ying to expose the Achilles heel of insufficient troops.

In addition, Zhou Yu also took the initiative to present Ji Ling with the secret of the cavalry and archery of the Junzi Army, and gave Ji Ling the secret that Sun Ce exchanged for nearly 1,000 elite soldiers for free, and also made a saddle with two rope sleeves in front of Ji Ling, helping Ji Lingjun's cavalry to improve their running ability and cavalry archery efforts, further increasing the chances of Ji Lingjun's victory and weakening the advantages of the Junzi Army.

After listening to Zhou Yu's introduction to the Junzi Army and the three suggestions he put forward, and seeing the rope saddle made by Zhou Yu himself, Ji Ling, who was experienced in the battlefield, was of course overjoyed, and also greatly appreciated Zhou Yu's talents, and proposed on the spot to give Zhou Yu a guarantee in front of Yuan Shu, and to keep Zhou Yu by his side to staff the military plane and help him conquer Guangling. However, Zhou Yu rejected Ji Ling's kindness and begged Ji Ling to still put him in front of Yuan Shu, plead guilty to Yuan Shu in person, and expose Sun Ce's treachery.

"Gong Jin, why do you have to ask for hardship in front of the lord?" Ji Ling also really admired Zhou Yu, and said: "In my opinion, you don't have to go to the lord to ask for sin, with me as a guarantee for you, the lord will definitely forgive you for all your mistakes, and when you help me take Guangling, I will say a few good words to you in front of the lord, and I will definitely get you an official position, so why take the prisoner car to Shouchun to suffer?" ”

"The general is kind, and the sinner Zhou Yu understands it." Zhou Yu still shook his head and said sincerely: "But Zhou Yu insisted on asking for guilt in front of Yuan Gong, and it was not all for himself, there were many major military affairs about the five counties of Xuzhou, and he must state to Yuan Gong in person, and he also asked the general to be successful and take him to Shouchun and hand it over to Yuan Gong for disposal." ”

Seeing that Zhou Yu insisted on asking for hardship, Ji Ling was not too reluctant, and quickly agreed to Zhou Yu's request, and sent someone to escort Zhou Yu to Shouchun, and at the same time Ji Ling accepted Zhou Yu's request and sent a letter to Yuan Shu.

In this way, in the angry roar of Cheng Pu and Huang Gai, Zhou Yu, who rejected Ji Ling's kindness, once again got into the prisoner car, continued to march west under the escort of Yuan Shujun's soldiers, and returned to Shouchun in five days. After entering the city, Zhou Yu vigorously flattered in front of the officials sent by Yuan Shu for interrogation, doing his best to flatter him, and also following the meaning of Yuan Shujun's officials, he insulted and slandered Sun Ce in every way, helping Shouchun officials to convict Sun Ce, and gaining the favor of Yuan Shu's henchmen, and in exchange for these officials speaking in front of Yuan Shu, asking Yuan Shu to meet Zhou Yu, who repeatedly expressed that he wanted to atone for his crimes.

Zhou Yu's efforts were not wasted, on the third day of being escorted back to Shouchun, Zhou Yu obtained the news that Yuan Shu was about to be summoned, and after confirming that the news was correct, Zhou Yu asked the family members who came to visit the prison to bribe the guards, let the guards allow him to bathe and change clothes, tidy up his appearance, clean his whole body, and put on brand new prison clothes, trying his best to make the best first impression on Yuan Shu. And this is indeed the case, when Zhou Yu, who was completely renewed, was escorted to Yuan Shu, Zhou Yu, who was outstanding and personable, did leave a good impression on Yuan Shu, and Yuan Shu's tone of voice to Zhou Yu was also a little gentle.

"You are Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin?" Looking up and down at Zhou Yu, who was outstanding, Yuan Shu asked curiously, "I heard that you are a descendant of Taiwei Zhou, is there really such a thing?" ”

"Back to Yuan Gong, this is indeed the case." Zhou Yu replied politely: "My grandfather Zhou Jinggong and my uncle Zhou Zhong have both served as the imperial court captains, and Yuan Fenggong, the prince of Yuan Gong, has also had a relationship with my grandfather who was an official in the same dynasty, and is quite close, so I have to be honored as an uncle of Yuan Gong and a junior in my courage." ”

"Since you are a famous family, why do you rebel and rebel against me with Sun Ce'er?" Yuan Shuyu asked.

"The younger generation should die, the younger generation was confused for a while, and he got on Sun Ce'er's thief ship by mistake, and he was abused for his help, and he deserved death for the crime, and asked Yuan Gong to spare the life of the younger generation, and the younger generation is willing to tie the grass and repay Yuan Gong's great kindness." Zhou Yu hurriedly knelt down on his knees and kowtowed respectfully to plead guilty.

In the so-called Sun Ce rebellion, Zhou Yu was just an accomplice lackey who joined halfway, and his crime was not to death, of course Yuan Shu knew this, coupled with Zhou Yu's performance of meritorious atonement and Ji Ling's letter of intercession, Yuan Shu didn't want to kill Zhou Yu for a long time, so Yuan Shu quickly made a favor and said: "Okay, for the sake of your grandfather Zhou Jinggong's face, I can consider sparing you from death, but if I ask you next, you must answer truthfully, if not, don't blame me for not being emotional!" ”

"No, Yuan Gong, please rest assured, you must know everything in the future, and you will say everything." Zhou Yu replied respectfully.

"It was better to do so." Yuan Shu nodded very majestically, and couldn't wait to ask: "I heard that before Sun Ce's traitor died, he was deceived by Tao Yingxiaoer in Xuzhou to take away Sun Jian's heirloom jade seal?" But is that really the case? Is that heirloom jade seal real? ”

"Back to Duke Yuan, there is indeed such a thing, that jade seal is also the jade seal of the Qin and Han dynasties obtained by Sun Ce's father in Luoyang back then." Zhou Yu replied truthfully, and gave a detailed description of the before and after Tao Ying deceived the jade seal of the country, and then took the initiative to report to Yuan Shu that he had heard the jade seal from Sun Ce's mouth, explaining that the jade seal was obtained by Sun Jian from the Luoyang Palace, and after Sun Jian's death, the jade seal fell into the hands of Sun Ce, and then Sun Ce was even more afraid that Yuan Shu would take advantage of the jade seal that represented the imperial power and national fortune, and repeatedly denied that the jade seal was in his hands until the jade seal was deceived by Tao Ying a few days ago.

"Sun Ce'er, dare to be like this?" After listening to Zhou Yu's introduction, Yuan Shu suddenly became furious, patted the case and shouted: "I am as kind to you as the sea, and I am benevolent and righteous, I can't imagine that you, a thief, not only tried to betray me, but also dared to hide the jade seal of the country and keep it for yourself!" I won't open your coffin and kill your corpse, it will be hard to eliminate the hatred in my heart! ”

"What Yuan Gong said is extremely true, Sun Ce'er is indeed a crime that cannot be forgiven, and the crime deserves death." Zhou Yu echoed, and said cautiously: "But I think that Tao Ying is also very hateful, he heard that the jade seal of the country is in the hands of Sun Ce, and he knows that Chen Fen, the general of Duke Yuan, is about to arrive, and the jade seal is about to be owned by Duke Yuan, so he set up this poisonous plan to deceive the jade seal from Sun Ce's hands and take away this heaven-given national treasure, and he deserves death!" ”

"Tao Ying'er?" Yuan Shu snorted, "The yellow-mouthed child who has not dried up will be captured sooner or later!" Ji Ling has already waved his army eastward, and if Tao Yingxiaoer doesn't hand over the jade seal of the country, my army will break through Guangling and take down his head! ”

"Duke Yuan forgives his sins, and the younger generation has the courage to think that it is not difficult for General Ji Ling to break through Guangling, and it is only a matter of time before he takes down Tao Ying'er's head, but it is not so easy to get back the jade seal of the country." Zhou Yu took the opportunity to say.

"Why?" Yuan Shu asked.

"Duke Yuan, please think about it carefully, how valuable the jade seal of the country is, after Tao Yingxiao'er gets this treasure, isn't he afraid that Duke Yuan will take it back?" Zhou Yu smiled and said: "Please think about it again, after Tao Ying gets the jade seal, in order to prevent the jade seal from being recaptured by Yuan Gong, can he send the jade seal to Xuzhou and hand it over to Tao Qian for safekeeping as soon as possible?" I'm afraid that at this time, the jade seal is no longer in Guangling City, and even if General Ji Ling steps Guangling into the ground, he will not be able to get back the heaven-sent national treasure. ”

What does Yuan Shu want to do if he wants to pass on the jade seal of the country, people who are a little familiar with history know this, under his own people, Yuan Shu naturally feels that Zhou Yu is reasonable, and his heart is good, Guangling is the main battlefield of Tao Qian's old man and me, the situation is very critical, Tao Ying Xiao'er got such a treasure, he definitely did not dare to stay in Guangling City and wait for me to take it, he must have been sent back to the safest Xuzhou City, Ji Ling will not be able to get back the jade seal of the country even if he defeats Guangling.

"Gong Yuan, please allow the juniors to speak up again." Zhou Yu observed the words and saw that the time had come, so he flattered: "The younger generation thinks that Yuan Gong is a family of four generations and three princes, and he has accumulated meritorious deeds, and he has long been the heart of the people and the hope of the sea. And the surname Yuan comes from Chen, Chen is Shun, after the earth, the fire is carried by the earth, and it is the time of luck, if there is a heaven-sent national treasure in the hand, wouldn't it be ......? ”

Yuan Shu glanced at Zhou Yu and said lightly: "But the jade seal of the country has fallen into the hands of Tao Qian's father and son, what can I do?" ”

"Fool, you really have the heart to be the emperor." Zhou Yu scolded secretly in his heart, but his face was full of relaxed smiles, and he arched his hand: "Yuan Gong, in fact, it is not difficult for Yuan Gong to get back the jade seal of the country, and the younger generation has a plan, which can not only help Yuan Gong recapture the jade seal, but also help Yuan Gong take the five counties of Xuzhou." ”

"Oh, and such a clever plan? Let's hear it. "Yuan Shu came to the spirit.

"Obey the decree of Duke Yuan." Zhou Yu happily agreed, quickly cleared his throat, and said loudly: "The jade seal of the country is the treasure of the Son of Heaven, if it is not for the virtue of Yuan Gong, it cannot be lived, Tao Qian's father and son steal this seal, and it has become the target of public criticism." In this case, why didn't Yuan Gong send a message to spread all over the world, so that the heroes of the world would send troops to fight against it, and the heroes of the world would inevitably respond in groups and send troops to fight the pottery. Yuan Gong raised the army of Huainan again, attacked Peiguo all the way, smashed Pi all the way, and then sent more grain and grass reinforcements to General Ji Ling, and stormed Guangling, so that Tao Qian's father and son were difficult to take care of, and they would inevitably be defeated, and most of the people of the five counties of Xuzhou and the jade seal of the country would also be owned by Yuan Gong, wouldn't it be wonderful? ”

If Yuan Shu is not greedy for the land of Xuzhou, then Yuan Shu will not proclaim himself a Xuzhou Bo who offended Tao Qian, nor will he listen to Lu Fan's suggestion and send Sun Ce to Guangling to take advantage of the fire to rob, so after hearing Zhou Yu's bad idea, our Emperor Yuan of the Zhong clan immediately applauded, "This plan is exactly what I want, just do it, I will immediately make a text to spread all over the world, and call on the heroes of the world to send troops to fight the thief!" ”

"Xie Yuan Gong adopted the foolish opinion of the younger generation, and with the virtue of Yuan Gong, as soon as the text came out, the princes of the world will inevitably respond in groups, far better than the princes of the year to ask for Dong." Zhou Yu flattered his mouth, but snorted coldly in his heart: "As soon as Yuan Shu'er's essay comes out, Tao Ying Pifu, I think what else can you do?" I'm afraid that the first one who has an excuse to attack you is Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, the northern barrier of your Xuzhou, right? ”

Before Zhou Yu's smug calculation was finished, a person suddenly rushed into the hall, but it was Yang Hong, the most famous sycophant under Yuan Shu's command, who shouted with joy on his face as soon as he rushed in front of Yuan Shu: "Weichen congratulates the lord, congratulates the lord, happy event, great joy, great joy!" ”

"What makes you so happy?" Yuan Shu, who was thinking about how to snatch the jade seal of the country, raised his head and asked very strangely, "What is the happy event?" ”

"Congratulations to the lord, congratulations to the lord, Xuzhou Tao Qian and his son sent Shouchun to ask the lord for peace." Yang Hong deliberately sold a pass.

"Summation? Tao Qian'er thinks beautifully! Yuan Shu said angrily: "His son Tao Ying, invaded my Jiujiang land, killed my Jiujiang soldiers, and dared to send an envoy to sue for peace?" Take down the messenger and behead it to show the public! ”

"Lord, don't be in a hurry, please listen to Weichen." Yang Hong said with a smile: "The envoy of Tao Qian's father and son not only brought a lot of precious gifts to the lord, but also brought a rare treasure to the lord - the heirloom jade seal seized from Sun Ce's traitor!" ”

"What?!" Zhou Yu and Yuan Shu both screamed, and then Zhou Yu's little face turned white all of a sudden, and there was only one thought left in his heart, "Tao Ying destroys the thief, you still have to be a chess player!" ”

"The jade seal of the country?" Yuan Shu jumped up in surprise and asked, "Is this really the case?" Is the rumor false? ”

"Absolutely." Yang Hong said with a smile on his face: "The Xuzhou envoy team just arrived in front of the gate of Shouchun City, and immediately showed the jade seal of the country in public, the mission was draped in red and hung with color, with great fanfare, and the envoy Lu Su walked into the city with the jade seal in his hand, and presented the jade seal to the lord, so including Weichen, countless Shouchun soldiers and civilians have already witnessed the true face of the jade seal!" ”

"Good!" Yuan Shu was overjoyed, waved his hand and shouted: "Immediately convene hundreds of civil and military officials, open the middle door, and announce the Xuzhou envoy to meet you!" ”

"No, Wechen will do it immediately!" Yang Hong agreed loudly, turned his head and walked out.

"Yuan Gong!" Zhou Yu screamed, he wanted to persuade Yuan Shu not to accept the jade seal, it was simply a trouble to accept this thing, but when the words came to his mouth, Zhou Yu quickly took it back - he was still instigating Yuan Shu to grab the jade seal just now, and this would persuade Yuan Shu not to accept the jade seal that Tao should send, wouldn't it be a slap in the face?

"What?" Yuan Shu had already turned his gaze to Zhou Yu.

"Yuan Gong, in the opinion of the younger generation, the jade seal can be accepted, but it is not allowed to seek peace." Zhou Yu stubbornly changed his words and said: "Xuzhou has just experienced the Cao Ying Rebellion, and its vitality has been greatly damaged, and it is the heaven-sent ...... of Yuan Gong to seize the five counties of Xuzhou. ”

"Lord, lord." Yang Hong, who had already gone out, ran back again, took out a letter, and asked Yuan Shu for his guilt: "The lord asks for forgiveness, Weichen was too happy just now, and forgot a major event, General Ji Ling sent a fast horse to send a letter to urgently, our army carefully probed the news, Xuzhou cavalry captain Zang Ba has reconciled with Tao Qian, re-accepted Tao Qian's command, and personally led the army south to reinforce the Guangling battlefield, and has now arrived at the next minister, and will arrive in Guangling in less than ten days, General Ji Ling is worried that it will be difficult to support alone, and ask the lord to send reinforcements. ”

Zhou Yu's little face was white again, and he scolded Zang Ba's eighteenth generation ancestor in his heart, this Taishan thief, he didn't reconcile with Tao Qian early or Tao Qian later, how could he reconcile with Tao Qian's father and son at this time, and personally led the army south to reinforce Guangling, isn't this a big thing that wants to hurt me?

Sure enough, after hearing the news that Zang Ba reconciled with Tao Qian and personally led the army south to reinforce Tao Ying, Emperor Yuan, who was bullying the weak and afraid of the hard, immediately changed his mind, waved his hand and said: "Reply to Ji Ling, let him hold his troops still, don't fight with Tao Ying for the time being, and talk about it after I negotiate with the envoy from Xuzhou." ”

Yang Hong agreed again and immediately went down to make arrangements, but Yuan Shu pointed at Zhou Yu again and shouted: "Come on, take Zhou Yu back to the prison first, and then dispose of it." ”

"No." The left and right guards agreed, came up to escort Zhou Yu back to prison and detained, Zhou Yu wanted to try to keep calm, but under the huge stimulation of failure, after Zhou Yu stood up, he couldn't help but have black eyes and stumbled, and fell in front of Yuan Shu, and there was only one thought left in his heart, "Yuan Shu is greedy and unwise, strong and useless, he is definitely not Tao Ying's thief's opponent, and sooner or later it will be broken by Tao Ying's thief!" Borrow his sword to avenge Bo Fu, I'm afraid it's difficult! ”

After Zhou Yu was dragged away by the guards in a daze, it didn't take long for Yuan Shujun's civil and military officials to rush to the meeting hall and accompany Yuan Shu to meet the Xuzhou envoy. After another moment, Lu Su, who was wearing Xuzhou official uniform, held the jade seal of the country placed in the square plate in both hands, and under the guidance of the guards of the Yuan Mansion, he strode into the hall to salute Yuan Shu, and said loudly: "Lu Su, the envoy of Xuzhou, is ordered by my lord to meet Yuan Gong, the general of the Han Dynasty. ”

"What?" Yuan Shu asked as he struggled to maintain his composure.

Lu Su sent the jade seal of the country to Yuan Shu, and said loudly: "First thing, please ask Yuan Gong to accept my son-in-law's request for peace, stop fighting with the Xuzhou army, and stop the army and make peace." The second thing is to ask Yuan Gong to assist my son-in-law to fulfill his oath and return this jade seal of the Han Dynasty to the emperor of the Han Dynasty! ”