The next morning, Zhou Yu and Lu Su appeared outside the Jiangxia Army's central tent. As soon as they approached the big tent, Liu Jing greeted him with a smile on his face, "The distinguished guest is here, how can Governor Zhou have time today?"

For some reason, Liu Jing's face was full of smiles but with a hint of sarcasm in Zhou Yu. Didn't he know what happened yesterday? Although he felt uncomfortable, Zhou Yu forced himself to smile and said, "I'll come to discuss military affairs with the state pastor."

"Please, Governor!"

Liu Jing waved his hand and said, "Let's talk in detail."

He smiled at Lu Su again, "Personal Governor Lu is also invited to come in!"

"You are kind to the princess."

The three of them entered the tent and took a seat. Liu Jing ordered his personal soldiers to serve hot tea, and then said to the two: "It has entered early winter and is getting closer to the time of the decisive battle. The Jiangdong Army should be ready!"

"Preparation is ready, but something happened recently."

"What accident?"

Zhou Yu had a hard time speaking. He glanced at Lu Su, and Lu Su had to smile bitterly and said, "Yesterday General Huang Gai went to test Cao's army's weaknesses and reality, but unfortunately he was captured. The governor of the state should know about this!"

Liu Jing nodded, "I have heard of it, but victory or defeat is a common thing for military affairs, so the governor doesn't have to take it seriously."

"But General Huang..."

Zhou Yu finally couldn't help but speak, he sighed, "I have the responsibility for this matter, I underestimated the enemy. Now that General Huang has been captured, it is difficult for me to explain to Marquis Wu."

"I can understand that Huang Gongfu is one of the three elders in Jiangdong and has a great influence in Jiangdong. But when we defeat Cao's army, we will rescue him."

"Maybe I can't wait for that time."

Zhou Yu looked embarrassed and couldn't continue to say anything. Lu Su said, "Yesterday, Cao Cao sent someone an envoy to give us three days to change one, otherwise we would use General Huang to sacrifice the flag!"

"I wonder who the old thief Cao wants to change?" Liu Jing asked without saying a word.

Zhou Yu and Lu Su looked at each other, and Zhou Yu hesitated and said, "Cao Cao proposed to exchange for Ma Yan with Old General Huang."

"What!"

Liu Jing was shocked, furious and stood up suddenly and said, "No! It's absolutely impossible!"

Zhou Yu's face was flushed and could not say a word. Lu Su hurriedly said, "We also know that it is difficult to speak about this matter, but I just ask the provincial governor to help us."

"This is not a matter of help. Ma Yan has surrendered to me. He is now my general. He has handed over his life to me. If I send him back to Cao Cao, who would I become? Who would anyone dare to surrender to me? Governor Zhou, you should know better than anyone else. This matter is impossible and there is no room for negotiation!"

Liu Jing looked out of the tent with a stern face, with his hands behind his back, and ignored them. Zhou Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Ruozhou's governor is willing to agree, the Jiangdong army is willing to obey the command of the provincial governor. In this battle, the Jiangxia army is the main force and the Jiangdong army is the auxiliary."

Liu Jing sighed, "I can understand the difficulties of the governor, but I can do it very well for the governor to betray his subordinates for a little benefit. Please!"

Zhou Yu bit his lip and said, "What does the provincial governor want? Just ask for it."

Liu Jing turned around and looked at him deeply, and finally shook his head, "It hurts the harmony if you talk too much about this matter. The governor will think of other solutions. It is difficult for me to explain to my subordinates, please!"

Zhou Yu had no choice but to get up and bow and said, "That's disturbing the governor of the state, say goodbye!"

He quickly left the tent, and Lu Su hurriedly followed him out. Liu Jing walked out of the tent with his hands behind his back, and looked at the two of them walking away, and his eyes couldn't help but show a cold smile.

Back at his big tent, Zhou Yu was furious and kicked over the table, "What a Liu Jing, I don't give me face like this!"

Lu Su also followed in and quickly advised: "Governor calm down. This matter has not reached the level of despair. I feel that Liu Jing was determined at the beginning, but then he relaxed a little. Didn't the Governor notice it?"

Zhou Yu said with a dark face: "Of course I know that he thinks there is only a little benefit and refuses to go to the camp, but how can I make concessions? I have agreed to obey his orders, what else do he do?"

Lu Su pondered for a moment and said, "Why didn't the governor ask him what conditions he wanted?"

"I don't want to ask him. If he gives him a chance, he will speak loudly. I'm afraid I can't agree."

"Actually, the governor should ask and understand his bottom line. If the governor really cannot agree, he can push it to the Marquis of Wu."

Zhou Yu sighed, "Let's talk about the conditions! I'll talk to Cao Cao again."

Zhou Yu immediately ordered his personal soldiers, "Go and invite Mr. Jiang to me."

After a moment, Jiang Gan hurried into the tent and bowed and said, "See the Governor!"

Zhou Yu held his hand and said, "Ziyi, for our many classmates, you must help me this time."

Jiang Gan laughed dryly, "Where is Gongjin saying anything? As long as I can do it, I will definitely do my best to help."

"You go back and talk to Cao Cao, please change the conditions."

Jiang Gan scratched his head, "Okay! I'll go back and tell the Prime Minister, try to be more realistic, then I'll say goodbye."

Lu Su next to him smiled and said, "I'll give you a trip to you."

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A small boat was docked by the river, and Lu Su accompanied Jiang Gan to the boat. Jiang Gan stopped and bowed and smiled, "Thank you, Deputy Governor Lu, please stay! I will come back as soon as possible."

Lu Su glanced at him and smiled faintly, "Although I can understand Mr. Jiang's concerns about his father, I also hope that Mr. Jiang will consider the interests of Jiangdong and not overdo it."

Jiang Gan was stunned, "I don't understand what Deputy Governor Lu said."

"Why don't you understand? You know better than anyone else."

Lu Su sneered and waved his hand and said, "Please get on the boat! I look forward to the good news that sir brings back."

Speaking of me, Lu Su turned around and left. Jiang Gan looked at Lu Su's back and his head was almost exploded. Why did another insider come?

Jiang Gan suddenly realized that Lu Su did not tell Zhou Yu what he knew, as if he was afraid. Jiang Gan changed his mind and suddenly realized that Lu Su must be worried about the breakdown of the alliance, so he endured it.

Thinking of this, Jiang Gan felt a little relieved.

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At this time, Jiang Gan was not only Zhou Yu's hope, but also expressed Cao Cao's great hope. In the big tent, Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and listened to Jiang Gan's report and asked with a smile: "Are you saying that for Ma Yan, Liu Jing and Zhou Yu almost turned against each other?"

"I don't know if Liu Jing has turned against me, but I heard that several Jiangxia generals drew their swords toward each other. Zhou Yu left the Jiangxia army camp in a very embarrassed manner. I could see that he was so angry that he cursed Liu Jing without any sincerity."

Cao Cao smiled proudly. Of course, he knew what it meant to Liu Jing, the general's centrifugation towards him, and that no one dared to surrender to him again. At such a heavy price, how could Liu Jing hand over Ma Yan to Zhou Yu for Huang Gai?

Cao Cao thought about it and asked again: "What is Zhou Yu's attitude towards Huang Gai being arrested? Didn't he deeply hate Liu Jing for betraying him behind his back?"

"This... Lu Su insisted that the Prime Minister was framed and provoking the alliance between the two armies. He firmly believed that Liu Jing would not do such a thing, and Taishi Ci, Zhou Tai and others also felt it was impossible."

"What about Zhou Yu?"

Cao Cao asked with a smile: "Does he think it's impossible?"

Jiang Gan was a little panicked. This was what Liu Jing taught him in the letter. He was worried that the prime minister would hear the loopholes, but at this time he had to say it, so he had to bite the bullet and say, "Zhou Yu said nothing, his face was gloomy, and Weichen couldn't see what he was thinking."

Cao Cao laughed. With Zhou Yu's talent, he must have known that he was not lying. It was very good and had completely achieved his expected results. Cao Cao just hoped that the Jiangdong Army and the Jiangxia Army would turn against each other because of Ma Yan and Huang Gai, so his plan of disagreement would be successful.

Since the effect is so good, how could he give in? Cao Cao immediately said coldly: "Go back and tell Zhou Yu that I can give in. No need to live Ma Yan. Just give me Ma Yan's head. I will put Huang Gai. Otherwise, at 3 o'clock tomorrow, I will use Huang Gai to sacrifice the flag!"

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Jiang Gan had no choice but to take a boat back to the Jiangdong Army camp. The soldiers took him to the tent. At this time, Zhou Yu was summoning the generals in the tent to discuss military affairs. When he heard that Jiang Gan was back, he immediately ordered: "Please wait in the tent!"

Zhou Yu had no intention of continuing the meeting. He immediately came to the side account and asked, "Ziyi, what news is there?"

"I'm afraid I don't have good news to tell the governor that the Prime Minister still asked to replace Ma Yan with Huang Gai, but Ma Yan's head is OK. It must be before 3 noon tomorrow, and it will be too late."

Zhou Yu couldn't say a word, what's the difference between using Ma Yan's head and himself? After a while, he ordered his left and right to say, "Go and invite Deputy Governor Lu!"

Soon, Lu Su hurried over, "Governor, what news is there?" Lu Su asked anxiously.
To be continued...