It's already late at night, and the study room of Taishou Mansion is still brightly lit.

Sun Quan, Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu and Lu Su were still discussing things about Liu Xiu.

The two sides were divided into two factions, Zhang Zhao firmly believed that marrying Sun Shangxiang to Liu Xiu could ease the relationship between Jingzhou and Jiangdong, and believed that Liu Xiu should be allowed to marry Sun Shangxiang, this insistence was always advocated by Zhang Zhao.

Zhou Yu and Lu Su stood aside, believing that Liu Xiu's threat was too great and that he must be detained in Jiangdong.

Because of this matter, the two sides have argued endlessly, and there has been no conclusion.

Zhang Zhao is in his early fifties, his hair is gray, and he is old, but when he argues, he does not show any old age or tiredness, his eyes are clear, his face is cold, and he chatters endlessly: "The lord inherited the inheritance of the ancestors, and it is already the third generation. This time the marriage was proposed by Jiangdong, but in the end, Liu Xiu was detained, and Liu Xiu was wanted to get married in Jiangdong, which is unreasonable. ”

"After the news came out, how did the thousands of people in Jiangdong view the lord? How did the Jingzhou side view the lord? How did the people of the world view the lord?"

"The old man knows that it is good to detain Liu Xiu. ”

"The old man also understands that if Liu Xiu is detained, there will be a chance to attack Changsha County. ”

Zhang Zhao showed a worried look on his face and said, "However, once Liu Xiu is detained, what the lord will lose is the trust of the people of the world and his own prestige. When the lord issues an order in the future, or invites all the princes of the world to participate in the grand event, who wants to believe the lord?"

"Xinyi is really of little use in the face of absolute strength. ”

"But at present, the strength of the lord, compared with Cao Cao and Jingzhou, is still insufficient, and he still needs to be forbearing. ”

"Whether it is fame or faithfulness, the lord needs to accumulate it continuously, and he cannot squander it at will. ”

Zhang Zhao said earnestly: "The old man understands the ideas of Gongjin and Zijing, but if you do things by any means regardless of the cost, maybe one day in the future, there will be problems." Please think twice, think more about the lord himself, for Jiangdong. ”

After Sun Quan heard this, he nodded yes.

The reason why it is difficult to decide is because whether it is Zhang Zhao or Zhou Yu Lu Su, the consideration is correct.

It's just that the starting points of the two sides are different.

Zhang Zhao's starting point was Sun Quan's faith and prestige. Once Liu Xiu is detained, it will inevitably have an impact on Sun Quan's faith and prestige.

Zhou Yu and Lu Su considered the threat posed by Liu Xiu. Especially through the arguments during the day, as well as the change of power shown by Liu Xiu at the banquet at night, Sun Quan was deeply jealous.

In Sun Quan's heart, he was unwilling to release Liu Xiu. It's just that Sun Quan is the master of one party after all, and when his strength is not strong enough, he must consider his own image.

Prestige and faithfulness are, at some point, the capital of a person.

Zhou Yu's eyes narrowed, and he said, "Lord, detaining Liu Xiu is something that must be done." Today's Jiangdong, if it wants to develop again, it can only attack Jingzhou and detain Liu Xiu, which not only preserves Shangxiang's happiness, but also has the opportunity to attack Changsha County. ”

"As for faith and prestige, Cao Cao is a thief of Cao, coercing the Son of Heaven to order the princes, does he care about his image?"

"The most important thing is our own strength. ”

Zhou Yu's eyes were sharp, and he said categorically: "As for Jingzhou, after we detain Liu Xiu, we will attack Changsha County just around the corner, and the goal of conquering the four counties of Jingnan can be expected. Once the four counties of Jingnan are taken, it will not be far off to take Jingzhou. ”

Lu Su nodded in agreement and said, "In the long run, the benefits of detaining Liu Xiu outweigh the disadvantages. Liu Xiu's ability is quite extraordinary. ”

After Zhang Zhao heard this, he couldn't help but sigh lightly, he always disagreed with Zhou Yu and Lu Su's views.

But the decision-making power is in the hands of Sun Quan.

"The weight of the two benefits is the lesser of the two evils. In comparison, the benefits of detaining Liu Xiu are indeed greater. After Sun Quan weighed it carefully, he said in a deep voice: "From now on, comprehensively monitor Liu Xiu's every move and restrict Liu Xiu from leaving the county seat of Wu County. ”

Sun Quan's eyes were cold, and he made a decision directly.

Zhang Zhao sighed lightly and could only respond.

When Zhou Yu and Lu Su heard this, they immediately breathed a sigh of relief. What Zhou Yu was most worried about was to put Liu Xiu back, and then cause turmoil in Yuzhang County, detain Liu Xiu, and the threat of Yuzhang County would disappear.

Sun Quan changed his words and said, "Another thing, the twenty-fifth day, is my mother's forty-eight-day birthday. ”

Zhang Zhao is the head of the civil official, he must participate in this matter, and his relationship with the Sun family is extraordinary, and it is impossible to stay out of it. Zhang Zhao put away the emotions just now and said, "The old lady's birthday banquet, is it simple or serious?"

Sun Quan thought about it for a while and said: "Mother doesn't like luxury, and Jiangdong is mainly thrifty, and it is not suitable for luxury, so it should be handled simply." ”

Zhang Zhao nodded, and then asked: "Since it is arranged from Jane, in terms of numbers, the old minister has a little control, and only invites the important ministers of Jiangdong to participate in the birthday celebration, and the officials below the county order will not participate in this birthday banquet." ”

Sun Quan said: "Gong Zhang, you preside over government affairs, and everything is coordinated by you." In short, it's all simple. ”

Zhang Zhao said: "Does the gift given by the lord need to be prepared by the minister?"

Sun Quan said: "You don't have to worry about the gift. ”

After Zhang Zhao heard this, he was even more relaxed. Being in charge of such a birthday banquet is even simpler for Zhang Zhao, and it doesn't take too much energy.

Sun Quan instructed: "It's dark at night, let's go back and rest." ”

Zhang Zhao, Zhou Yu and Lu Su got up and dragged their tired bodies away. When I was discussing things before, I was in high spirits, and I didn't feel tired, but as soon as I walked out of the study, I felt yawning and drooping.

Sun Quan walked out of the study, did not rush back to the bedroom, and walked towards Sun Shangxiang's courtyard.

At the gate of the courtyard, there were soldiers with swords hanging from their waists. Seeing Sun Quan coming, the soldiers hurriedly saluted. Sun Quan nodded slightly and stepped into the courtyard. It was late at night, and the oil lamp in the bedroom was still on.

When the maid saw Sun Quan coming, she hurriedly greeted her and saluted respectfully.

Sun Quan asked, "Did the little sister sleep?"

The maid shook her head and said, "Not yet." ”

Sun Quan waved his hand, walked outside the bedroom, knocked on the door, and said, "Little sister, it's me." ”

Sun Shangxiang said: "The door is not bolted. ”

Sun Quan pushed hard, the door opened, and he strode in. At this time, Sun Shangxiang was wiping his sword. Under the dim light of the oil lamp, the sword body was translucent, flickering with a touch of chill.

"Liu Xiu arrived in Jiangdong today. ”

Sun Quan sat down and spoke his first words.

Sun Shangxiang lowered his head, didn't look at Sun Quan, and said lightly: "I know." ”

Sun Quan squinted his eyes and said, "Today I observed Liu Xiu, this person can be literate and martial, and he is a talent. If you marry him, you can be regarded as a talented woman. ”

Sun Shangxiang said: "He has a heart and will not marry me." ”

Sun Quan sneered and said, "He said that he wouldn't marry, but people have already come to Jiangdong, which already shows what he means to marry." Little sister, marriage is not decided by who comes first and who decides later. What you catch is your happiness. What you can't catch is not your happiness. As for whether he has a heart, as long as you are gentle and considerate, Liu Xiu will definitely like you. Aren't men just animals who like the new and hate the old?"

Sun Shangxiang sneered: "The second brother also likes the new and hates the old?"

Sun Quan nodded and said: "The second brother really likes the new and hates the old, so you see that the second brother's wives and concubines are already several." Little sister, you marry Liu Xiu first, and Liu Xiu is yours. ”

Sun Shangxiang said: "If I don't come gently, I'm afraid the second brother will be disappointed." ”

Sun Quan saw that Sun Shangxiang was still a tendon, and said, "Little sister, the matter has come to this point, and it can't be changed." If you think about it yourself, once you regret the marriage, Jiangdong will inevitably be the finger of a thousand people. When the time comes, the foundation laid by the father and the dedication of the eldest brother will be put to waste. People all over the world will accuse Jiangdong Sun of being untrustworthy. ”

Sun Shangxiang's expression froze, and a pale look appeared on his face.

"Ahh

She let out a low cry, but she lost her mind for a moment, and her fingers brushed against the blade of the sword, and her fingers were cut.

Sun Quan grabbed Sun Shangxiang's hand, took a white cloth and wrapped it, and said earnestly: "Little sister, the second brother is also good for you." You may blame the second brother now, but in the future, you won't regret today's decision. It's your happiness that must be caught. So don't hesitate this time, marrying Liu Xiu is a good choice. ”

Sun Shangxiang sat stunned, and what echoed in his mind was the problem of the Sun family's foundation mentioned by Sun Quan. The dedication of her father's eldest brother and the efforts of her second brother, if it leads to turmoil in Jiangdong because of her willfulness, it is not what she wants to see.

Sun Quan comforted Sun Shangxiang and left.

Judging from Sun Shangxiang's expression, he knew that Sun Shangxiang was shaken