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In Ruxukou, King Liu Jing of Han met the Jiangdong envoy. To Liu Jing's surprise, the Jiangdong envoy was Lu Su who had not heard the news for a long time.

Lu Su has withdrawn from the core decision-making circle of Jiangdong and becomes the governor of Yuzhang County. This is not because Lu Su favors the Sun-Liu alliance, but because of the failure of the political struggle. In the fierce factional struggle in Jiangdong, the Lujiang faction was defeated. As a representative of the Lujiang faction, Lu Su's fate can be imagined.

The foreign relatives who were Bu Zhi and the northern group occupied the entire core power circle of Jiangdong. Even the Wujun regime of Gu Yong and Zhang Wen faded out of Jianye.

However, this time, Lu Su was the envoy, not in order to promote the Lujiang clan, but in Lu Su and Liu Jing, who hoped to use Lu Su's favor to ease the tension between Sun and Liu.

On a 5,000-stone ship at Ruxukou, Liu Jing met Lu Su in the main cabin. After not seeing him for a few years, Lu Su almost became a person. He was very thin, his head was mostly gray, and he looked much older.

Liu Jing looked at Lu Su in surprise, "How come Jing has become so old?"

Lu Su bowed and smiled bitterly: "Thank you for your concern. I suffered a serious illness last year and had a great impact on my body. I have not fully recovered so far."

Liu Jing sighed, "Please sit down and talk."

The two of them took a seat with their guests and Liu Jing asked again with a smile: "I heard that Jing was appointed as the governor of Yuzhang County. What is the recent situation in Yuzhang County?"

"It's okay for Yuzhang County. The people live and work in peace and contentment, and are not affected by the war. This time I went back to Jianye to report my work and happened to accept the task of Wuhou."

Speaking of this, Lu Su took out Sun Quan's handwritten letter and presented it to Liu Jing with both hands, "Please check it out."

Before leaving, Lu Su comforted Sun Quan. Liu Jing's purpose was to force Jiangdong to withdraw from the Hefei war, not to invade Wujun, so everything was easy to discuss when Jiangdong was willing to withdraw from the Hefei war.

Having said that, Lu Su was still a little worried. After all, Liu Jing is no longer the governor of Jingzhou now, and many ideas cannot be taken from his previous experience. In fact, Lu Su didn't know what Liu Jing's purpose was. He was really uneasy.

Liu Jing read Sun Quan's handwritten letter without showing any expression. In the letter, Sun Quan promised to give up the Hefei battle and hoped that the Han army could withdraw from Wujun.

Although it seems a bit unreasonable, Liu Jing also knew that if the Jiangdong army really launched a large-scale counterattack on Wujun, Lu Xun might not be able to withstand it. Once Sun Quan retakes Wujun and reduces the pressure on the backyard, he may be forced to send troops by Cao Cao.

Liu Jing also does not want to fight the Jiangdong Army in full swing for the time being. If he can delay time through reconciliation and save Kuaiji County first, he can lay the foundation for his future attack on Jiangdong.

Thinking of this, Liu Jing asked: "Wu Hou means to ask us to withdraw from Wu County directly. Is that true?"

"It is precisely this meaning that the Wu Hou should also write it clearly in his letter. As long as the Han army withdraws from Wujun, he guarantees that the Jiangdong army withdraws from the Hefei war."

Liu Jing walked a few steps behind his hands, and he turned to Lu Su and said, "How can I believe his sincerity?"

Lu Su was secretly happy. He heard that Liu Jing wanted to let go, but he had some requirements on the conditions for withdrawal. He hurriedly said, "I don't know what kind of sincerity your highness needs."

"I need Wu Hou to issue a public commitment letter that promises that after the Han army withdrew from Wu County, they will no longer participate in the Hefei War. In addition, the Jiangdong Army will not attack Kuaiji County within one year, and this commitment letter must be publicly published."

Lu Su pondered for a moment and asked, "I don't know what the public is about when His Highness said, but what the public is about."

Liu Jing thought for a while and said, "I also know that he has difficulties. At least the senior officials in Jiangdong must know the content of this commitment letter."

Lu Su stood up and bowed, "I will go back and report to the Marquis of Wu. Once the Marquis of Wu accepts His Highness's plan, please immediately order the Han army to withdraw from Wu County."

"This is natural, I am looking forward to Wu Hou's sincerity."

Lu Su said goodbye and left. At this time, military advisor Pang Tong said to Liu Jing: "I'm afraid Cao Cao would not let Sun Quan withdraw so easily. Your Highness should prevent Sun Quan from recurring."

Liu Jing smiled and said, "How does the military advisor think Cao Cao will force Sun Quan?"

"It's nothing more than sending someone to blame Sun Quan for withdrawing the troops or freezing the aid to Sun Quan. More importantly, it's more important to put pressure on Sun Quan from the overall situation. For example, once the Han army attacks Jiangdong, Cao's army will stand by and watch. The weak minister believes that Cao Cao's pressure will put a lot of pressure on Sun Quan."

Liu Jing took a few steps behind his hands, and he also admitted that Pang Tong's analysis was good. Once Sun Quan could not withstand the pressure from Cao Cao, he would definitely attack Wujun in large numbers to retake Wujun as quickly as possible, and then turn around and participate in the battle in Hefei. This is the greatest possibility.

At this time, Pang Tong continued: "Weichen believes that this is actually very subtle. If we deal with it effectively, Sun Quan will eventually give up the alliance with Cao Cao. The key is that we must occupy the lake. As long as we have an absolute advantage in the lake, we can increase troops to the lake at any time, and ultimately force Sun Quan to give up the battle in Hefei."

Liu Jing walked to the sand table and watched the distribution of rivers and lakes in Jiangdong on the sand table. There was actually only one water from the Yangtze River to the lake, that is Lishui. Although the Qinhuai water from Jianye had a tributary connecting Lishui and finally entered the lake, the tributary had a small flow rate, and even a five-stone ship could not drive. As long as the entrance was blocked, the Jiangdong army would not go south.

On the contrary, if you can occupy the islands in the lake and establish a logistics base, and absolutely control the lake, you can restrain the Jiangdong army in Wujun, causing Sun Quan to finally give up the Battle of Hefei.

Thinking of this, Liu Jing immediately ordered: "Shim Mi to come to see me."

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As Liu Jing expected, Cao Cao would never accept the Jiangdong Army's withdrawal from the Hefei Battle. Without the support of the Jiangdong Navy from the southeast, Cao's army's advantage would be reduced, and the chance of victory would be reduced from the former seven points to four points, while the Han army's victory increased greatly.

Of course, Cao Cao also knew the reason for the withdrawal of the Jiangdong army, and was taken to the backyard by the Han army. However, Cao Cao believed that the matter was not serious enough to give up the Cheng of the Sun-Cao alliance. The Han army did not have many troops. As long as a large counterattack was launched, it could be recaptured soon and normal order would be restored.

He immediately sent special envoy Chen Qun to Jiangdong and negotiated with Sun Quan. Cao Cao had only one bottom line and would never allow the Jiangdong army to give up the battle in Hefei.

In Jianye Palace, Sun Quan sat with a serious expression on his face and listened to Chen Qun's reposting Cao Cao's opinion, "Duke Wei hopes that Wu Hou will not give up the Sun-Cao alliance because of a small setback. After all, the Battle of Hefei has a greater impact on Jiangdong. I believe Wu Hou also understands that once the Han army captures Hefei, the north and the south will attack, Jiangdong is in danger. At that time, even if Wei Gong is willing to rescue Jiangdong, he will not be able to start. As for the current difficulties Jiangdong is facing, Wei Gong can fully understand. He hopes that Jiangdong will quell the Han army's sneak attack as soon as possible. If Jiangdong needs military or material assistance, we will fully support it."

Sun Quan did not speak for a long time, and Cao Cao's attitude was as expected. He also knew very well that Jiangdong would give up the battle of Hefei would have a great impact on the Cao army. He also knew that the consequences of the Han army's victory in the Battle of Hefei were only the loss of Wujun and Kuaiji, how could he face it calmly?

Of course, Sun Quan also knew that the Wujun crisis could be resolved by a decisive method, but Wuhu could increase troops from Lishui from Wujun at any time in the hands of the Han army. More importantly, he had already asked for peace from Liu Jing, and now he turned against him. Once the Jiangdong Army was frustrated again, he might not have this to seek peace. These consequences made Sun Quan very concerned, and it can be said that Sun Quan was in a dilemma.

At this time, Zhang Zhao next to him said slowly: "The loss of Wu County has a great pressure on us. We must regain Wu County as soon as possible. But even if we regain Wu County, we must station heavy troops in Wu County. In this way, the troops to assist the battle of Hefei will be reduced. Jiangdong now has only about 60,000 troops. In addition to the 10,000 troops that must be guarded by Jianye, the troops we can mobilize are actually less than 50,000 troops. At least 10,000 troops are needed to defend Wu County and Piling. Then we will only have less than 20,000 troops in the end. This is undoubtedly a waste of money. Jiangdong is facing unprecedented difficulties now, and we are unable to do so. I hope that the envoy Chen can tell Duke Wei."

Chen Qun said again: "Mr. Wei can fully understand the predicament of Jiangdong. I said just now that if the Jiangdong army lacks manpower and material resources, Cao's army will give the greatest support."

Chen Qun’s implication is that the Cao army is willing to send troops to Wujun and is willing to provide food and material support. In short, it is just a matter of saying that as long as Jiangdong sends troops, Cao army will give Jiangdong all support.

After talking about this process, Sun Quan couldn't refuse anymore. Sun Quan pondered for a while and said, "So, let's discuss it again. Chen Zhongcheng please go and rest first. If there is a result, we will notify Zhongcheng immediately."

Chen Qun went down to rest. There were only four ministers in the lobby, namely Zhang Zhao, Bu Zhi, Lu Meng and Lu Su. Lu Su felt that Sun Quan was a little shaken again. He was anxious and hurriedly said: "Since the Marquis of Wu has promised Liu Jing, it should not be changed easily. This will seriously affect the Marquis of Wu."

"Say this surprised"

Bu Zhi said on the side: "It is related to the life and death of Jiangdong. How can we shake off the matter with face? Not to mention that Wu Hou did not make any formal promises. Even if it is promised, it is related to Jiangdong's highest interests. It is not surprising to overturn the promise. Don't use your credibility to influence Wu Hou's decision."

Lu Su wanted to refute it, but Sun Quan waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, everyone should fully discuss and weigh the pros and cons. I believe that I will definitely find the best solution."

Speaking of this, Sun Quan glanced at Lu Meng, "I want to listen to the military's opinions first."

Lu Meng smiled bitterly and said, "If we talk about the force, we may not be able to fight on both sides. As the military advisor said just now, Wujun, Piling and Jianye must also station troops. In the end, they can only use 20,000 troops to support the battle in Hefei. In fact, it is meaningless. Instead, they will be annihilated by the Han army's concentrated superior forces. I think the key issue in this is whether to accept the support of Cao's army."

Zhang Zhao nodded, "If we accept the support of Cao's army and let the Cao army stationed in Wujun for us, then we can free up our troops to participate in the Hefei war. I guess this is also Cao Cao's plan. Although it seems a bit inappropriate to let Cao's army stationed in Wujun, from a security perspective, I believe that Cao Cao will never annex Wujun and will guard it with all his heart."

"But how do we explain to the people of Jiangdong and Wujun"

Lu Su finally couldn't help but scold Zhang Zhao sternly: "What's the difference between letting Cao's army stationed in Jiangdong? How do the people in Jiangdong face it?"

Zhang Zhao's face suddenly darkened. The person he hated the most was Lu Su. When Zhang Zhao drove Lu Su to Yuzhang County, it was Zhang Zhao's use of his skills. Now Lu Su dared to scold himself in front of Wu Hou, which made Zhang Zhao furious. Just as he was about to do it, Bu Zhi quickly smoothed out and said, "I misunderstood. This is just a temporary solution. When the war in Hefei ends, Cao's army will withdraw and will never let Cao's army station for a long time."

Lu Su snorted heavily, "I firmly oppose the Cao army stationed in Jiangdong. If you must persist, then I have nothing to say. I am a small official position and it is not suitable to participate in such high-level discussions."

He bowed to Sun Quan again and said, "resigning from his humble position"

Without waiting for Sun Quan to agree, he turned around and left. Sun Quan's face was ugly, and Lu Su was so rude.

Without Lu Su's opposition, everyone quickly made a decision. Jiangdong must maintain its alliance with Wei. The Cao and Wei armies joined hands to deal with the Han army's expansion in the east. Under this principle, Sun Quan ordered Lu Meng to be the governor of the southern expedition and led ten thousand troops to recover Wu County as soon as possible.
Chapter completed!