Chapter 767 Jiangdong Fengyun Eleven
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The war that should have broken out in Jiangdong did not happen. On the one hand, the people were determined, and the lords followed the public's wishes and restrained themselves from sweeping the other side. On the other hand, Jiangdong was fighting every year, and the national strength was declining. There was no financial power to support the battle between them. They could only temporarily stop, prepare for their own efforts, and wait for opportunities. 1
However, the Cao army in Ruxukou and the Han army in Wuhu did not withdraw because of the calmness of Jiangdong. Although Jiangdong was calm on the surface, there was undercurrent undercurrents under the calm water and the situation became increasingly complex.
That morning, Liu Jing received a report from a scout that Sun Quan sent Bu Zhi to Cao's camp secretly, and Cao Cao actually sent Bu Zhi out of the camp himself. This made Liu Jing feel a little confused. Could it be that Sun Quan and Cao Cao have reached any deal?
Liu Jing walked slowly in the tent with his hands behind his back, thinking about the situation in front of him. At this time, the guards outside the tent reported: "Your Highness, Liu Shenjun rushed from Jianye and said he had something important to report."
Liu Shenjun was Liu Min, who represented the chief of the Han army in Jianye. Liu Jing immediately realized that Liu Min's important request was probably related to Bu Zhi's mission to Cao's camp. He quickly ordered: "Please come to see me in the big tent."
Soon, the guard led Liu Min into the big tent. Liu Min stepped forward and bowed to salute, "See Your Highness the King of Han."
Seeing that he was a little darker and thinner than last time he met, Liu Jing couldn't help but feel moved. He knew that Liu Min's wife Jia died of illness last year, leaving behind a one-year-old daughter, who was always taken care of by his mother. Liu Min was alone outside for many years, and it was difficult for him.
"Thank you for your hard work in Liu Zongjun, please sit down and talk."
Liu Jing asked Liu Min to sit down and ordered the soldiers to put on hot ginger tea. Liu Min held the tea bowl in both hands and took a sip of hot tea and said with a smile: "Do your highness know that Sun Quan sent Bu Zhi to Cao's camp?"
Liu Min was indeed coming for this matter. Liu Jing hurriedly said: "I have received the report from the inquiry, but I don't know why he was going to Cao's camp for what he was going to do."
Liu Min smiled and said, "Weichen and Kan Ze have a good personal relationship and often drink together. Sometimes he would reveal some information to me intentionally or unintentionally. A few days ago, he told me that Sun Quan accepted Zhang Hong's suggestion and surrendered to the court. He was willing to accept the title of Duke Wu who was rejected by him last time. He promised to pay tribute to the court every year, which was actually surrendering to Cao Cao."
Liu Jing nodded and asked again without saying a word: "Have Sun Quan agreed to go to Yedu?"
This is the key. If there is no qualification, then everything is just a form. Sun Quan puts a gesture. If Sun Quan agrees to qualification, it will truly surrender to Cao Cao. Therefore, Liu Jing must clarify this principled issue. 2
Liu Min shook her head and said, "I asked Kan Ze specifically. Kan Ze said that Sun Quan had agreed to accept the land, so it was impossible for him to agree to the quotation again. It is said that on the way back to Jiangdong, Cao Cao sent Liu Ye to see Sun Quan and asked Sun Quan to pledge him, but Sun Quan clearly refused. Although the empress did not get the exact news, I believe that Sun Quan would not have turned against the Han army."
Liu Jing stood up and walked slowly in the tent with his hands behind his back. He probably understood Sun Quan's intention. Kan Ze was Sun Quan's chief clerk and had the confidential letters in Jiangdong. How could such a person tell secrets casually? Sun Quan must have known that he had a good relationship with Liu Min, so he deliberately asked him to leak the secrets to Liu Min. It seemed that he was supporting Wujun, which made Sun Quan dissatisfied. He was actually putting pressure on himself by submitting to Cao Cao.
Thinking of this, Liu Jing sneered slightly, "It seems that I need to have an interview with Sun Quan once."
"If Your Highness wants to go to Jianye, Weichen can find an excuse for Your Highness."
Liu Jing smiled and said, "Tell me, what excuses?"
"Weichen heard that Mrs. Wu was so angry that she fell ill. His Highness is her son-in-law. He should go and visit her. "
"This is a good reason, and I should visit her, Liu Zhanjun, so you can discuss this with Jiangdong for me."
Liu Min quickly stood up and agreed, "Weichen will do this."
The main matter has been reported, and at this time, Liu Min hesitated again and said, "Your Highness, I have another private matter, and I want to ask Your Highness to agree."
"Does Liu Shenjun want to take his daughter to take care of her? If this is the case, I can agree."
Liu Min shook her head gently, "Thank you for your concern, but it's not this."
"What's that?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.
"That's right, Weichen and Guan Zhengwei are in love. Weichen wants to marry her as his wife, so I beg your highness to agree."
Guan Xiaowei is the intelligence head of the Han army in Jiangdong. He has been widowed for many years and seems to be similar to Liu Min. One of them is in the open and the other is in the dark. They often interact with each other and gradually fall in love with each other. However, their identities are special and they must get Liu Jing's consent. Liu Jing couldn't help laughing, "If this is the case, Guan Xi cannot serve as the intelligence supervisor. Will she be willing?"
Liu Min nodded, "I think she should be willing."
"What do you think? It seems that you can't convince her. OK, I'll ask her myself. If she really wants to give up her military post for you, I can help you two.4"
Liu Min was happy and a little worried. He and Guan Xi were in love and were willing to become husband and wife. When the Han King agreed, the matter was halfway. The key was that Guan Xi was very committed and might not be willing to give up his military post for him. He had to find a way to convince her.
Thinking of this, Liu Min got up and said goodbye. Liu Jing told him a few more words and asked him to leave.
Liu Min hurried back to Jianye. It was already dusk the next day. He saw that it was too late and he had no time to discuss with Sun Quan about the visit of Mrs. Wu by King of Han. He could only wait for tomorrow. Liu Min turned his foot and came to Xishi Tavern. As soon as he entered the tavern, he saw Guan Xi settle accounts at the counter, so he slowly walked forward and coughed heavily.
Guan Xi looked up and saw that it was Liu Min, and she immediately smiled. Guan Xi was very beautiful, charming, mature, and tempting. There were many officials in Jiangdong who wanted to marry her, but Guan Xi took a fancy to Liu Min.
On the one hand, both of them were ministers of the Han Dynasty and were trustworthy. On the other hand, although Liu Min lost his wife for two years and was alone in a foreign land, he was steady and self-disciplined and never went to brothels. It was admirable. Over time, Guan Xi gradually fell in love with him, and the two soon got together.
Guan Xi's eyes fluttered and winked Liu Min, and turned to the backyard. After a moment, Liu Min also walked to the backyard. The two entered the house, hugged each other tightly and kissed each other fiercely.
Guan Xi's pretty face was blushing, her breathing was rapid, and she couldn't stand the stimulation of contact, which inspired the original spring love. In this dark room, the spring scenery was boundless for a moment.
Men and women like them who have experienced a long time have a tendency to gain substantial thoughts, so they either have no emotion, otherwise they will be carnal relationships, especially in foreign lands far away from their hometowns and relatives. The joy of them is enough to make up for the separation of lovesickness.
After a love affair, the two finally calmed down slowly. They hugged each other in the quilt. Guan Xi leaned on Liu Min like a kitten, gently stroked his neck with her bright red nails, and said coquettishly: "Where have you been here these days? Why don't you come to me and do you deliberately hide from me?"
Before waiting for her lover to answer, Guan Xi asked again: "Also, when will you marry me?"
Liu Min stroked her face and smiled, "I have rushed to Wuhu these days to pay homage to the King of Han, and I specially begged him to agree to our marriage."
Guan Xi is the intelligence head of the Han army in Jiangdong. She has a special identity and must obtain permission from Liu Jing for her marriage. Guan Xi also knew this and quickly smiled and said, "It seems that you are still a little conscientious, what does the King of Han say?"
"He promised our marriage, but you also know that you can't be an intelligence head after you marry me, so the King of Han wants you to make your own choice."
Guan Xi knew that Liu Min was right. Since she was a wife, she could no longer show up at will or take risks. However, she had been a head of intelligence for many years and had already fallen in love with her career. She was also named a lieutenant, which gave her great dignity and made her really give up her career, which was difficult for her to do.
Guan Xi sighed softly and said in a low voice: "Let me think about it again."
Liu Min loved the beautiful and charming beauty in front of him. He tightened his hands and hugged Guan Xi tightly at him, while his nose greedily sniffing the female fragrance emitted from her body, as if he was afraid that this unforgettable lovely person would lose it at any time if he was accidentally.
He also said softly: "The King of Han is a person who cares about his subordinates. He said he wanted to meet you. I think he will solve this problem for us."
"Um"
Guan Xi agreed gently, her body became hot as fire, her eyes became blurred, she hugged her lover's neck and once again presented her red lips.
The next morning, Liu Min came to the Palace of Wu to pay homage to Sun Quan. He only waited for a moment before being led into Sun Quan's official room by the guards.
Sun Quan was in a good mood today. Bu Zhi met Cao Cao and had a successful talk. Cao Cao accepted his surrender on behalf of the court and promised that he could accept the tribute and land from Jiangdong every year without qualifying. In return, the court would support Jianye 100,000 shi of grain every year. At the same time, Cao Cao also hinted that he could be promoted directly to King of Wu, which was a gain of fame and fortune. Such generous conditions made Sun Quan feel moved.
However, Cao Cao also mentioned the Qiao sisters twice in his conversation with Bu Zhi. Sun Quan immediately realized that Cao Cao wanted to get the Qiao sisters. Cao Cao made this request during the Battle of Red Cliff, but he did not expect that he had never forgotten it, which made Sun Quan a little difficult to deal with.
It’s not that Sun Quan was reluctant to give these two women. For him, the country was the first. As long as his country and power were stable, not to mention that these two people were not his women, even his concubines would give them out without hesitation.
However, the identity of these sisters is extraordinary and makes it difficult for him to make a decision. Xiao Qiao is fine. It has been almost two years since Zhou Yu passed away. Qiao Xuan proposed several times that he hoped that his daughter would remarry. The Zhou family has agreed and found an excuse to send Xiao Qiao to Yedu secretly.
The key is Da Qiao, who was his sister-in-law, who was once the mistress of Jiangdong and had a high status. If Da Qiao was unwilling, how could he dare to give his sister-in-law to Cao Cao? His mother would not pass the hurdle, and the generals of Jiangdong would not agree, which made Sun Quan helpless.
In addition, Cao Cao also made a request to hold a formal talks in Jianye, and Sun Quan also agreed. Now Sun Quan is a little worried about Liu Jing. If he gets close to Cao Cao, he will inevitably be retaliated by Liu Jing. Can he bear it?
At this time, the guards reported outside the door, "Wu Hou, Liu Zhengjun is here."
Chapter completed!