Three Kingdoms: I, Ma Su, Only Seek Death

Sun Quan knew very well that the relationship he maintained with those wealthy families was already very fragile. The two sides are more like strangers, trying not to interfere with each other as much as possible, leaving each other with dignity.

He couldn't do anything about those wealthy families, and he didn't dare to touch them, at least that was the case before.

But now, Sun Quan still had to take this step. He ordered his confidants to threaten them to support him with his own warrant.

Although this violates the tacit understanding between them, it may directly force these wealthy families to oppose each other. But now Sun Quan obviously can't care about this anymore. He must seize this most likely last opportunity.

Anyway, when the Western Shu army comes to attack, Jiangdong will be unable to survive without Ruxuwu. When the time comes, these losers will definitely sell him out without hesitation.

So instead of giving them a decent chance, it's better to overdraw everything and seize the last chance.

"I just wonder if Cao Wei in the north has the same knowledge as me? The junior of the Sima family is only in his thirties, so don't make the wrong decision!"

After Sun Quan made all the arrangements, he began to worry about gains and losses again when he was free again. While thinking about Cao Wei's possible reaction in the north, he kept looking at Jianye City outside the window.

How wonderful all this is, it is my inheritance! How wonderful it would be if it could always belong to me and be passed down from generation to generation...

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Since the Han army captured Guandong and expelled Cao Wei from the Central Plains, all land connections between Soochow and Cao Wei were severed. Fortunately, Soochow's maritime forces were still barely there, and Sun Quan's envoys took a small boat and started crossing north from the sea.

Maritime transportation at this time was still very immature, and the Soochow mission had to sail offshore. On the one hand, he was alert to the possible interception troops of the Han army on the shore, and on the other hand, he was careful to guard against the dangerous ocean everywhere.

Fortunately, not long after Ji Han took over Guandong, all the administrative power of the government was used to digest the territory, and they couldn't care less about their little moves. As a result, the Soochow mission encountered no interception along the way and successfully arrived at a port in Bohai County.

The Soochow mission that docked was immediately received by Cao Wei. Cao Wei's people no longer treated them as traitors, but began to talk to them on an equal footing.

After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see the current situation, and Xishu is about to be pushed away. They did not want to be killed just like that, so the Soochow rebellious party that was unacceptable before has now begun to become the target of the united front.

However, Sima Shi himself was not in Nanpi, but in Qinghe County to encircle and suppress Cao Shuang's remnants. Therefore, the envoy had to go to Qinghe County under the escort of soldiers to meet Sima Division directly.

As for Cao Fang... Whether it is this group of officials belonging to the Guandong faction or the envoy from Soochow, everyone knows it well.

Cao Shuang's previous reforms to seize power actually made many fundamental changes. In order to appease the Hebei faction, he even took the initiative to replace some Yingchuan officials and replace them with Hebei officials.

It's a pity that his ability is too poor, so he offended many people. Therefore, after Sima Shi launched the coup, many Kwantung factions were happy to see its success.

He followed everyone, and Master Sima was at odds with Xishu in the south. Not only would he be more reliable than Cao Shuang in power, he would also be able to maintain their interests.

Only with the support of officials from the Central Plains could Sima Shi truly be the emperor.

Soon, the envoy from Soochow came to Qinghe County under the escort of soldiers and met Sima Shi in military uniform.

"You want us, the Wei Dynasty, to attack Xishu together with you? Does your Emperor Wu think that my Sima Shi is out of his mind?"

Master Sima was rude as soon as he opened his mouth and directly eliminated Sun Quan. However, the messenger also noticed the other party's title very keenly.

Emperor Wu, in other words Sima Shi, showed his attitude and was willing to recognize them. With this foundation, the envoy felt a lot more at ease.

But even so, the messenger was still very helpless in his heart. The other side is obviously willing to cooperate, but they just made this gesture to ask for conditions from them. But...how can Soochow still have the capital to provide them with conditions now?

"General Wei, if you want us from Soochow to ask for money or food, I'm afraid you will be disappointed." The envoy shook his head helplessly and made everything clear.

"There has been a civil war in Hebei for the past two years, and there is basically no pressure on the Shu army in the north. So for the whole two years, they have been using the power of the Central Plains to harass Jiangdong."

"Due to two years of harassment, our Jiangdong treasury is already empty and unsustainable. Even supporting our own troops to go on an expedition is already extremely difficult, and it is impossible to free up such a small amount of money and food for them."

"But our Majesty has specifically asked... Ma Di is only seriously ill this time, not dead. If we don't join forces, Soochow will definitely be defeated. And Soochow was defeated by Shu, how long can Cao Wei hold on?"

"Are you going to sit back and watch Soochow do nothing, and then pray that Ma Su will die of illness?"

The envoy from Soochow was very rude, but his true words made Master Sima's eyes flash. After being silent for a long time, he suddenly asked.

"I don't know your name?"

"Wei Yao." The messenger replied generously.

Master Sima nodded slightly, and then asked Wei Yao to sit down and talk in detail.

Master Sima is naturally not stupid and knows the specific situation very well.

Ma Su is seriously ill! This is a good opportunity that Cao Wei has not been looking forward to for more than ten years, and now it has finally appeared.

This gentleman is seriously ill, so he naturally cannot command the army. At present, Ji Han's main interests are still in Guanxi, and the Central Plains has not been completely consolidated so far.

This is a natural opportunity, or the only chance they have at present!

The previous situation was hopeless for anyone with a discerning eye. But now, there is a glimmer of hope, even if it is not big, it is enough for them to try their best.

In the final analysis, Sima Shi and Sun Quan have the same attitude on this matter. They all have a deep hatred with Xishu, and it is a big deal that cannot be surrendered! It is precisely because of this that they dare not give up at all, even if it is a straw, they must try their best to grab it!

Of course, although Sima Shi has long been prepared to unite with Dongwu, he does not intend to form an alliance so easily. Since Dongwu no longer has the capital to promise conditions, Sima Shi asked Dongwu to make concessions in deployment.

Dongwu must send troops first to attract Xishu's attention to the south first. Cao Wei would only send troops after receiving news of the attack from Eastern Wu, and launch a counterattack against Eastern Wu from the south and the north.

Wei Yao tried to argue with reason, but Sima Shi was very determined. In view of the fact that Ma Su was seriously ill and it was unknown when he would recover, Wei Yao did not dare to delay too much, and finally had to nod his head in agreement.

A counterattack between Wei and Wu caused by Ma Su's serious illness began to brew.