Sun Quan's careful thinking naturally couldn't hide it from Cao Cao and others.

Everyone is a smart person, and no matter how powerful Zhou Yu's calculations are, it is impossible for them to be unaware.

But that's the problem.

Even if Cao Cao and they see through it, can they really refuse?

Xun Yu thought about it and said:

"Lord Qi, since this Sun Quan sent someone to send the table, what if the lord recognizes it for the time being?

Now that the lord has unified the north except for Xiliang, even if Sun Quan is only a nominal submission, it also represents the majesty of the lord, which is enough to make the princes tremble.

When the time comes, Jingzhou, Yizhou and other places, won't the news come down from the wind, and the revival of the Han Dynasty is just around the corner! ”

I saw Cao Cao nodding incessantly, and his heart became more and more determined.

Although they all know that Jiang Dong must have bad intentions now, but this move is also good for them?

Taking advantage of Jiangdong's surrender, it is not too late to take Jingzhou and Yizhou first, and then rectify Jiangdong. When the time comes, just one Sun Quan, will he still dare to use his mantis arm as a car?

However, Xun Yu's last sentence made Cao Cao's eyes condense slightly.

Then there was a smile on his face.

Who knows what will happen in the future?

At this moment, Xun You also echoed:

"The subordinates also think so, Jiangdong just wants to take advantage of the lord's power to deter Jingzhou!"

Cao Cao already had the answer in his heart, and said:

"Okay, that's what to do with it."

……

In the city of Xiangyang.

The news has arrived.

Cao Cao directly agreed to Sun Quan's surrender, and at the same time asked His Majesty to confer Sun Quan as the Marquis of Wu.

This is different from before, Sun Quan only used Sun Ce's name. He is finally the official and rightful Wu Hou!

At the same time, Cao Cao directly sent people to send the news of Jiangdong's annexation directly to Jingzhou, Yizhou and other places. The meaning is self-evident, and when it is clear, it is a threat, and it is straightforward.

In Liu Qi's house.

Zhuge Liang and the two sat facing each other.

Liu Qi looked at this announcement and said in a deep voice:

"How reliable does the advisor think this news is?"

They had already read the content of the announcement, the corners of Zhuge Liang's mouth raised slightly, and he said with a smile:

"My lord, between the brightness, most of this book is true."

Hearing this, Liu Qi was speechless.

Although it was he who asked Gan Ning to defeat Jiangdong, who would have thought that as the main force in the Battle of Chibi, he would surrender without saying a word, although he felt wrong.

Even if Jiangdong has no naval army, the army still has a certain combat power.

Coupled with Sun Quan's character, it stands to reason that it is impossible to surrender easily, and when Liu Qi saw Zhuge Liang's expression, he reacted violently: Liangzi must be fooling us.

Zhuge Liang glanced at Liu Qi, and then said:

"The lord doesn't have to worry, what Liang Fangcai means is that this book must be true. But how sincere Jiangdong is, this may be said, I'm afraid it's just a bluff. ”

Liu Qi was stunned, but he quickly figured it out.

It seems that in the original history, Sun Quan also did similar things. That is, when Liu Bei avenged Guan Yu and attacked Jiangdong on a large scale, Sun Quan did not hesitate to surrender to Cao Pi.

wants to get Cao Wei's asylum in this way.

Wait until the Battle of Yiling and defeat the Shu Han army.

Sun Quan unexpectedly turned his face and did not recognize people, so that Cao Pi sent troops to attack Jiangdong, but returned in vain.

Now that I think about it, the situation is somewhat similar.

Although Liu Qi did not give an order, let Gan Ning enter Jiangdong at all costs. But it was indeed a miserable defeat for Sun Quan, and the accumulation of Jiangdong's naval army over the years was directly destroyed.

Therefore, it is understandable to turn passive into active.

Thinking of this, Liu Qi's expression was a little strange, and he said funny:

"Sun Quan's move is decisive, but now that my son has no idea about Jiangdong, it seems that he is really frightened."

However, Zhuge Liang shook his head slightly and explained:

"What the lord said is true, after the Jiangxia Water War, Jiangdong must be afraid of the power of Jingzhou.

But Sun Quan chose to surrender to Cao Cao, I'm afraid it wasn't so simple. I'm afraid they want to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, wait until Jingzhou and Cao Cao are both defeated, and then come to take advantage. ”

After listening to what Zhuge Liang said, everything suddenly became clear.

Liu Qi couldn't help but complain:

"Then did Sun Quan ever think that this son could lead the people of Jingzhou to defeat Cao Cao?"

Speaking of this, Zhuge Liang couldn't cry or laugh:

"If it weren't for Liang being by the lord's side, I'm afraid I wouldn't have believed that the lord was so sure. With the current strength gap between Cao Cao and Jingzhou, I am afraid that no one believes that Jingzhou may be better than Cao Cao. ”

That's very honest.

Just like the Battle of Chibi, everyone felt that Cao Cao could sweep the south and then dominate the world.

The result was a fiasco.

Including the Battle of Yiling, everyone felt that Liu Bei beat Cao Cao violently in Hanzhong, and Sun Quan was definitely not an opponent.

The results were a big surprise.

Of course, Zhuge Liang didn't know about these things, after all, they hadn't happened yet, and they couldn't happen in the future.

Liu Qi looked up and said meaningfully:

"Is the military advisor confident now?"

Zhuge Liang suddenly fell into thought, he has always been a cautious person, whether he does things or uses soldiers.

But soon, he had the answer in his heart:

"Don't hide it from the lord, Liang has confidence, because the people of Jingzhou must have the heart to win in this battle. If you are cowardly before fighting, how can you fight when the Cao army swept down? ”

Liu Qi was very satisfied with this remark.

No matter what the situation is, Zhuge Liang is a positive person, knowing that he can't do it, and so is the saint!

The two agreed, and they no longer dwelled on the matter.

Cao Cao wanted to use this to disturb the hearts of the Jingzhou army, but it was too simple. Whether it is Huang Zhong or Gan Ning, or even Liu Bei now, it is not so easy to deal with.

Although Zhuge Liang was cut off by him, Xu Shu, as Liu Bei's military division, is still not to be underestimated.

As for Huang Zhong and Gan Ning, the two generals are happy and convinced of Liu Qi, and they will definitely repay him with death, what are their worries?

Now even the people of Wuxi have agreed to participate in the war.

Jingzhou's strength is not weak.

As for Jiangdong, after Cao Cao retreated, he would naturally find a way to clean them up.

Now Jingzhou is under Zhuge Liang's smelting.

All sides have been rapidly mobilized.

are all preparing for the next big battle.

Even people with ulterior motives don't dare to take the lead now.

With the experience of Cai Mao and others, they naturally will not come to look for death. However, all this is also based on the fact that Liu Qi can maintain stability under the condition that Jingzhou is held.

If the battle is uncertain, they will wait for an opportunity.

……

Kodong Kure gun.

Sun Quan looked at the holy decree replied by the imperial court.

His purpose had been achieved, but his expression was cloudy. Cao Cao's methods are really not simple, and now the news of Jiangdong's annexation may have spread all over the world.

This is Cao Cao's way of coping.

Gathering all his thoughts, Sun Quan quickly calmed down.

These false names are not worth mentioning.

Anyway, if you get the position of Marquis Wu, you will not lose anything, so let's act according to Gongjin's plan!