Zhou Yu and Cao Cao competed, Jiangdong won a big victory, and Cao's army was defeated. After the defeated army landed on the shore, the soldiers and horses were checked, and each returned to the village. Just as Zhou Yu personally went out to attack the morale of Cao's army, Cao Cao also wanted to test the strength of his soldiers in water warfare through this battle, so he had been watching the battle from the shore. Seeing the defeat of Cao's army in this battle, Cao Cao's face naturally sank like water.

Cao Cao has always led the troops with clear rewards and punishments, and as soon as the defeated army returned, Cao Cao called Cai Mao and Zhang Yun and asked: "There are few soldiers in Jiangdong, and you are defeated by it, but you are unwilling to pay attention!" If I punish you both, will you both be guilty? ”

Cai Mao also thought that Cao Cao would not be spared, so he had already thought about it and said: "The prime minister wants to punish us, and we are willing, but this battle is not my fault, please also ask the prime minister to be clear!" ”

Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and asked, "It's not your fault, but whose fault is it?" ”

Cai Mao said: "The Jingzhou naval army has not practiced for a long time, and the northern generals have not practiced water warfare, so they have been defeated. If the prime minister wants to win the water battle, he should first set up a water village, so that the northern army is in the wall, and the Jingzhou army is outside the wall, and he can practice every day to fight on the water. ”

Cao Cao also saw the performance of his own soldiers in this battle, often the two ships collided and did not fight, and half of Cao's troops on the ship floated under their feet and fell into the water. Cao Cao knew that Cai Mao was also telling the truth, so he said: "Since you are the governor of the navy, you have the duty to train soldiers, what is the use of coming back to me after defeat?" Let's write down the crime of defeat for the time being, and you can train the navy with your heart, and you will be able to redeem your merits in the future. ”

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun thanked Cao Cao for his innocence, and went to train the navy. Build a water village along the river, open 24 water gates, the big boat stops on the periphery of the water village like a city, and the small boat can be connected to the water village like a road. During the day, Cai Mao ordered the soldiers to practice on the ship, and at night they lit the lights on the bow of the ship, and the soldiers rested on the boat, so that they could get used to the shaking of the ship as soon as possible. The water village and the dry village are connected for more than 300 miles, and the water surface of Tianxin, where the fireworks are constantly shining, is red.

Zhou Yu returned to the village to reward the three armies, and sent people to Sun Quan to report the victory. The generals rejoiced in their victory, and drank until late at night. After the banquet was dispersed, everyone left the tent, and after leaving the tent, they found that the fire in the west was in the sky, which was the direction of Cao Ying. The generals were suspicious, not knowing what trick Cao Cao was doing, Zhou Yu was also shocked in his heart, so he decided to go to Cao Ying to find out the truth in person.

At dawn the next day, Zhou Yu packed up a boat, made an appointment with Nan Ye and Zhuge Liang, and took several strong generals, each holding a strong bow and a crossbow, and headed towards Cao Jun's water village.

The building boat approached Cao Village, and Zhou Yu ordered someone to anchor and stop the ship, while drinking with Nan Ye and others, while spying on Cao Cao's water village. Nan Ye didn't know much about this kind of thing, so he asked Zhou Yu: "What does Gongjin think about Cao Jun Water Village?" ”

Zhou Yu frowned and said: "This village is very good for the water army. I don't know who the governor of the navy is? ”

Zhuge Liang said: "Jingzhou generals Cai Mao and Zhang Yun are also!" ”

Pang Tong said: "These two have lived in Jiangdong for a long time and are familiar with water warfare. If we design to get rid of these two people first, so that Cao Cao's naval army cannot be defeated, and then fight Cao Cao, we will definitely win a big victory. ”

The four of them were discussing, and Cao Junfei had already reported to Cao Cao: "There are Jiangdong ships peeking at my village!" ”

When Cao Cao heard this, he ordered people to capture the boat, Zhou Yu was familiar with the orders of the navy, and when he saw the flag in the water village waving to organize the warship, he ordered people to anchor and go. Although the Jiangdonglou ship is not as good as the sea ship made by Nanye, it is also much more advanced than the Cao Jun ship, and it moves like flying on the river. When Cao Bing left the village, the building boat was already ten miles away, and Cao Bing couldn't catch up, so he could only report back to Cao Cao.

Knowing that the building boat had gone, Cao Cao frowned and asked the generals: "I lost a lot of frustration yesterday, and today I was snooped on by the soldiers of Eastern Wu. The ships of Soochow are flying back and forth on the river, fighting if they want to fight, and they will leave if they want to go. ”

As soon as Cao Cao's words fell, a person under the tent said: "The Jiangdong naval army is strong, thanks to its governor Zhou Yu. A certain student who has been friends with Zhou Lang since he was a child, is willing to use his three-inch tongue to say to Jiangdong that this person is coming to be the prime minister. ”

When the generals heard this, it was Jiang Gan, a native of Jiujiang, who spoke, and the word Ziyi. Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this, and asked Jiang Gandao: "Ziyi wants to say what Zhou Gongjin needs to come to surrender?" ”

The reason why Cao Cao asked this question is also a convention, just like Dong Zhuo used the red rabbit horse to recruit Lu Bu, usually if he wants the enemy to surrender, he always has to give some benefits, right? As a messenger of persuasion, they usually ask for more benefits, first, for a higher success rate, and secondly, for the sake of taking some of it for themselves.

Jiang Gan was very confident, and bowed his hand to Cao Cao: "Prime Minister rest assured." A certain to Koto will be successful. Only one scholar is needed, two slaves are needed, and the rest are not needed. ”

Cao Cao was even more happy when he heard this, and held a banquet for Jiang Gan to see him off. Jiang Gan was full of wine and food, changed into a kudzu cloth robe, drove a small boat, and came to Zhou Yu Village. The patrol soldiers stopped Jiang Gan, and Jiang Gan said: "You wait and tell the governor of Zhou, and say that the old man Jiang Gan will visit." ”

Zhou Yu was discussing with the generals how to get rid of Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, and when he heard that Jiang Gan was here, he laughed and said to everyone: "Cao Cao is a lobbyist, and he wants to get rid of Cai and Zhang, and he is about to use this person." "After that, I told the generals, and the generals went away.

After everyone made preparations, Zhou Yu tidied up his clothes, led hundreds of people, and flocked out to greet Jiang Gan. Jiang Gan only led a boy in Tsing Yi, and when he saw Zhou Yu so powerful but not humble or arrogant, he saluted and said, "Gongjin is okay with it?" ”

Zhou Yu didn't have any joy on his face, and asked bluntly: "Ziyi has worked hard all the way to the rivers and lakes, but is he here to be a lobbyist for Cao?" ”

Even though Jiang Gan was eloquent, he didn't expect Zhou Yu to skip greetings and diplomatic rhetoric and go straight to the point. He was slightly stunned and then reacted, he couldn't speak directly at this time, otherwise he would be sent back by Zhou Yu before the words of persuasion were spoken. So he said: "I have been away from Gongjin for a long time, and I am here to reminisce today, why do you suspect that I will be a lobbyist?" ”

Zhou Yu sneered: "Although I am not as smart as Shi Kuangzhi, I also know the rhythm of music, and I can hear the string sound and know the elegant meaning." ”

Jiang Gan said: "Gong Jin is so suspicious of the old man, I will retire!" Then he turned and walked away.

Zhou Yu grabbed Jiang Gan's arm at this time and said with a smile: "I am at war with Cao Jun recently, lest Brother Xian come to lobbyist for Cao." Suitability is a language of temptation, if it is not my sincerity, how can the virtuous brother leave? "Let's take Jiang Gan into the account.

After the two entered the account, Zhou Yu ordered Jiangdong Wenwu and Jiang Gan to meet, while Nan Ye and Zhuge Liang were hidden by Zhou Yu so as not to be bumped into by Jiang Gan. After a while, the civil and military generals wore brocade clothes and entered the account, and the generals and schools were all dressed in silver armor, divided into two rows, showing the prestige of Jiangdong.

After Zhou Yu introduced Jiang Gan, he held a feast, ordered the musicians to play the joy of victory in the army, and then took turns to drink with the generals, looking very happy. I saw Zhou Yu raise his glass to everyone: "Ziyi is my classmate and best friend, although he came here from Jiangbei, he is not Cao Cao's lobbyist, don't doubt it." After that, he took off the sword and handed it to Zhou Taidao: "Youping can wear the sword of the lord as a wine supervisor, today's banquet is only about friendship, if someone mentions Cao Cao and the Jiangdong army, immediately behead it!" ”

After Zhou Tai agreed, he pressed his sword and sat back on the seat. Jiang Gan was shocked when he heard this, and he didn't dare to say much persuasion, so he could only accompany Zhou Yu to drink and catch up.

Zhou Yu was very happy, raised his glass and said to Jiang Gan: "I haven't drunk a drop of wine since I led the troops, although I have tens of thousands of soldiers, but I have lost a lot of fun. Today, when I see the old man, I am undoubtedly taboo, and I should rest when I am drunk. "Laugh and drink.

When the generals saw Zhou Yu like this, they all raised their glasses and drank freely, and the seats were full of wine. When the wine was half-drunk, Zhou Yu suddenly stepped out of the tent with Jiang Gan's hand, only to see the soldiers on the left and right standing with helmets and armor holding halberds. Seeing this, Jiang Gan was shocked and asked, "What does Gong Jin mean by this?" ”

Zhou Yu said with a smile: "Special let Ziyi see if my sergeant is strong?" ”

Jiang Gan smiled and said: "What a bear and tiger man! ”

Zhou Yu pulled Jiang Gan to the back of the tent and took a look, only to see a mountain of grain and grass. Zhou Yu asked again: "Is my grain and grass sufficient?" ”

Jiang Gan nodded and said, "The soldiers' essence and food are worthy of their reputation!" ”

Zhou Yu pretended to be drunk and laughed: "When I was a classmate with Ziyi, I never thought that I would have today's might. At this time, Zhou Yu's proud appearance was no different from those who were successful at the class reunion.

Jiang Gan pursed his lips when he saw this, and his heart couldn't help but be sour, but he said: "It's not an exaggeration to get such a high position with Gongjin's high level." ”

Hearing this, Zhou Yu grabbed Jiang Gan and shook his head and said, "How many sages in the world have not met the Ming Lord and will be dusted for life?" The eldest husband should seek the master of his confidant in the world, entrust the righteousness of the monarch and the minister outside, and the grace of flesh and blood inside, listen to his words, follow his plans, and share blessings and misfortunes. If it weren't for General Sun, how could I have the power I have today? When I meet this master, even if Su Qin, Zhang Yi, Lu Jia, and Li Sheng are resurrected, their mouths are like hanging rivers, and their tongues are like sharp blades, how can they move my mind? ”

Jiang Gan laughed when he saw Zhou Yuyan, and his face suddenly turned like earth. is the so-called drunken spit out the truth, Zhou Yu's drunken words are his heart, Jiang Gan suddenly understood that it is impossible to say that Zhou Yu descended to Cao.

Zhou Yu pulled Jiang Gan around for a while, and then returned to the table again and drank with the generals. At this time, although Zhou Yu was not really drunk, he also had a little bit of alcohol, and pointed to the generals and said: "The tent is all my Jiangdong heroes, today's meeting can be called the group of heroes, you heroes don't have to be restrained and drink freely." ”

All the civil and military officers were also a little fluttering when they were praised by Zhou Yu, and they raised their glasses and toasted each other, and they drank until it was dark, and they lit lamps and candles to continue drinking. Zhou Yu shouted at the place where he arose, danced the sword and sang: "The husband has made meritorious service in the world, and his meritorious service is comforting his life." I will be drunk, I will be drunk and moan! After the singing, the audience was full of laughter.

Jiang Gan saw everyone laughing, but his heart was depressed and unspeakable, and when he stayed late at night, Jiang Gan got up and said: "I can't drink anymore!" ”

Zhou Yu was almost drunk, so he ordered the withdrawal of the table, and the generals resigned. Zhou Yu said: "My classmates often study with Ziyi until late at night and sleep together, and today we should sleep when we meet again after a long absence. ”

Jiang Gan heard that Zhou Yu still wanted to find the dormitory back then, and it was not easy to refuse, so he helped Zhou Yu, who pretended to be drunk, to sleep together. Zhou Yu vomited in the tent, and then fell asleep with his clothes. Jiang Gan boasted about Haikou in front of Cao Cao, how can he sleep now that his mission is not successful? I had to lie down and sleep.

At this time, the drums in the army beat the second watch, and Jiang Gan got up quietly after tossing and turning, but he didn't dare to alarm Zhou Yu. When he stood up and heard Zhou Yu still snoring like thunder, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and began to look at Zhou Yu's handsome tent, trying to find something to pass the time and survive the long night. After making some rounds, a volume of documents piled up on the desk in the account aroused Jiang Gan's interest.