Three Kingdoms

Wujun.

Sun Quan was keeping his filial piety, so Jiangdong had to have someone to talk to, so Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao shouldered this responsibility.

It's just that Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao are somewhat similar, but not exactly the same.

Many people in later generations said that Zhang Zhao was a surrender sect, and they were very disdainful of Zhang Zhao. However, in fact, Zhang Zhao's prestige in Jiangdong was very high, and the so-called surrender sects were just the gods of future generations standing on the long river of history. It's just a perspective. If you were really involved in the situation, you might see the situation from a different angle.

Sun Ce trusted Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao very much, and could even be regarded as entrusting Jiangdong affairs completely to Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao, somewhat like ministers caring for their lives. In this regard, Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao both planned strategies and maintained The authority for the overall interests of Jiangdong also has the responsibility to warn and comfort Sun Quan to follow the "right path".

However, Zhou Yu rarely gave Sun Quan direct advice. Most of the time, he visited privately and made insinuations. However, Zhang Zhao was different. In many cases, Zhang Zhao was basically similar to Sun Quan's teacher, but Sun Quan was a fool. They are somewhat rebellious, one is unconvinced, and the other is unconvinced. After a fight, they make up, then fight again, and make up again, and this cycle lasts for a lifetime.

This can be understood from Zhang Zhao's self-reflection after Sun Quan claimed to be King of Wu in the later period, "In the past, the Queen Mother and King Huan did not regard the old ministers as subordinate to the majesty, but regarded the old ministers as subordinate to the majesty, so they thought about the integrity of ministers. To repay the kindness. After it has disappeared, there is something to be said, but the intention is shallow and short-lived, and it goes against the grand decree. It divides itself into a secluded place, long and abandoned ravines, and does not want to be introduced again, so it can only be protected by curtains. However, my foolish heart is to serve the country, to be loyal and beneficial, and to spend my life. If you change your mind and are easily worried, and steal honors to gain popularity, this minister cannot do that. 』

In other words, in Zhang Zhao's heart, he felt that his burden was very heavy.

Zhang Zhao positioned himself as Sun Quan's teacher, or an elder in another sense.

So when you see Sun Quan not doing human affairs, as an elder, do you want to advise him?

Of course, you need to advise, and you should speak confidently and directly to your face.

Then Sun Quan had an additional "teacher". He was scolded for being late, for skipping classes, and even for smoking cigarettes and drinking wine occasionally. He was also scolded clearly, and Sun Quan had to bow his head to express that he was wrong. I can only give up. Wouldn't it be annoying if it were someone else?

Sun Quan somewhat knew some things, otherwise he would be just like those idiots in later generations...

However, there were times when Sun Quan couldn't help it. Once again, Sun Quan was so angry that he used soil to seal Zhang Zhao's clan, saying that Zhang Zhao would never come out for the rest of his life!

As a result, Zhang Zhao actually asked people to come in and sealed the inside of the door with earth, saying that since he couldn't speak out, he wouldn't come out!

Sun Quan had no choice but to have people pull up the dirt outside.

Zhang Zhao still didn't come out.

Sun Quan jumped and ordered the door to be burned.

Zhang Zhao still doesn’t come out...

In the end, Sun Quan was so angry that he had to put out the fire and wait at the door. It was not until Zhang Zhao's son pulled Zhang Zhao out that the farce between the two parties came to an end.

"Zhaoke was dignified and dignified. Quan Chang said, "I dare not speak to Mr. Zhang alone." The whole country was afraid of him. ’ This is why everyone in Jiangdong admires and respects Zhang Zhao. At this time, Sun Quan was already full-fledged. In the later stages, when Zhang Zhao was very old, Sun Quan still expressed his respect for Zhang Zhao. The monarch and his ministers had quarreled and supported each other all their lives. So to simply say that Zhang Zhao surrendered when Cao Cao went south, and to say that Zhang Zhao is a wolf-hearted person is a heinous crime, is a bit too much. Just like many things and many people, they must be viewed comprehensively, rather than simply Say good or bad.

Zhou Yu is thinking about one thing right now, it may be good or it may be bad...

Zhou Yu was flipping through the newly arrived documents with one hand, put his other hand to his mouth, and coughed twice.

Zhou Yu's body has never returned to its peak state, and in a sense, not only Zhou Yu, but also people who have been sick for a few years will become weaker after getting sick, and it is basically impossible to recover. , just like machine wear and tear, it always makes some noise when it is running.

Zhou Yu's machine has also been operating in Jiangdong for many years.

"Where is Zhou Youping?" Zhou Yu asked.

"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, I'm counting the time and it's almost time to arrive at Peninsula Port. 』

Zhou Yu put down the writing in his hand, then squinted slightly and looked into the distance.

In politics, there is only interest and no charity.

"Captain!" ” The soldiers in the hall reported, “Lu Shijun is here. 』

Zhou Yu came to his senses and said, "Please!" 』

Not long after, Lu Su came into the hall and greeted Zhou Yu.

When Zhou Yu saw Lu Su, he led Lu Su to one side of the hall and faced the map of Jiangdong. "Look, Zijing. I want to move soldiers from Wu County to Moling. What do you think of Zijing?" 』

Lu Su was stunned for a moment, and then asked with some surprise: "But something has changed in Jingzhou?" 』

Zhou Yu neither said yes nor no, he just clicked on the map and repeated, "What do you think Zijing?" 』

Lu Su pondered, looking at the map, but did not answer immediately.

Zhou Yu did not urge him, but stood aside and looked at the map.

After a while, Lu Su said: "The Commander-in-Chief... if he moves his troops at this time, I'm afraid... there may be trouble..."

Although Sun Quan and Zhou Yu currently represent all military command authority, it is not a day or two's journey from Wujun to Moling. It represents the political core of Jiangdong and even the directional adjustment and change of the overall strategy.

Zhou Yu nodded, indicating that Lu Su was right.

Zhou Yu naturally knew this.

The political situation in Jiangdong has been unstable since Sun Ce was assassinated and Sun Quan succeeded to the throne.

Zhou Yu clicked on the map, "Kuiji, Wujun, Danyang, Yuzhang, Luling... These are the places under our control... As for the deep and dangerous places, we have not yet followed them... And the heroes of the world are all The rapid and powerful momentum has swept across the prefectures and counties, and time waits for no one..."

Lu Su was silent. In fact, it is not only external reasons, there are also many contradictions within the Sun family.

In history, after Cao Cao annexed Yuan Shu, he began to covet the six counties in Jiangdong. After hearing that Sun Ce was dead, Cao Cao wanted to directly attack Wu because of mourning. Sun Quan was very panicked after getting the news, and specially sent envoys to Xu County to kneel down and lick him. According to historical records, when Gu Hui visited Cao Cao, he "responded tactfully" , but he was also bluffing and overly publicizing the stability of the situation in Jiangdong, so he was ridiculed and ridiculed by Cao Cao. In the end, Cao Cao had to worry about the north first, so he did not send troops to attack Jiangdong when Sun Ce died.

As for the current line, it's actually similar. It's just that Cao Cao's concerns have been transferred from Yuan Shao to Fei Qian. Guanzhong is right next to Cao Cao's bed, and the threat level far exceeds that of Jiangdong. Moreover, Cao Cao's current naval force only has the remnants of Jingzhou, and it is not as powerful as the one hundred thousand Jingxiang soldiers who disarmed in unison in history. Therefore, it is still somewhat difficult to cross the river, so overall, Cao Cao is not specifically targeting Jiangdong at the moment. .

At the same time, in order to show his trust and sincerity to Sun Quan, Cao Cao not only acquiesced in trade with Jiangdong within a limited area, but also gave Sun Quan a reward in the name of the emperor.

This gave Sun Quan more time and energy to focus on the internal conflicts in Jiangdong.

Zhou Yu's eyes fell on Wu Jun on the map...

Wujun, located in the center of the Taihu Plain, was the seat of Wujun in the Qin and Han Dynasties. It was also the official place of Sun Jian's ancestors. It's just that ancestors are ancestors, and Liu Bei can still say that the entire Han Dynasty belongs to his ancestors.

Jiangdong's current focus on Wu County is actually a continuation of Sun Ce's strategy. When Sun Ce led the army to cross the river, his confidant Zhu Zhi, who was the captain of Wu County at the time, actively cooperated in the battle and defeated Xu Gong, the then governor of Wu County. After that, Sun Ce used Wu County as the center of his rule, and his family and relatives also lived there.

After Sun Quan came to power, he still used Wu County as his seat of government. The main force of Jiangdong's army also followed Sun Quan and was stationed near Wu County. They went out during the war and returned after the war. Are there any benefits to this model? Yes, but it also brings disadvantages.

The most direct and obvious disadvantage is that the space in Wujun is too small, which leads to constant internal fighting. Is Wu County a good place? It is indeed true. Since the Spring and Autumn Period of the Chu State, this place has been a land of plenty. The warm climate coupled with the fertile soil downstream makes it a good place for farming and fishing, and there is no need to worry about irrigation.

But the problem is that the alluvial plains in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River are not very big in the current Han Dynasty. In later generations, magical cities such as Nantong, Qidong, and even Chongming Island are still soaked in water, or called nurturing, so Wu Jun is going The space in the east is not very big.

Without room for development, the cake is only so big. Of course, if you take one more bite, I will take one less bite. The conflicts in Jiangdong have intensified some time ago. Although there are many factors, the struggle for land will always be a big issue that cannot be circumvented. .

Lu Su is a young counselor in Jiangdong. Well, actually he can't be considered very young, but he is relatively young compared with Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong. Lu Su once proposed a grand strategy of laying out Jiangdong, stabilizing the rear, and seeking development. Now that Zhou Yu needed to adjust his layout, he naturally had to communicate with Lu Su first.

At first, when Lu Su came to Jiangdong, Sun Ce was not optimistic about him. So Lu Su once wanted to return to Jiangbei, but was stopped by Zhou Yu. It was a bit like Xiao He chasing Han Xin under the moon. Then Lu Su proposed the strategy and There were some discrepancies in Zhang Hong's strategy at that time...

Zhang Hong's idea was that after capturing Jiangdong, he would send troops to the north to eliminate warlords in various places and control Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.

But it was precisely because of Zhang Hong's strategy that ultimately led to Sun Ce's death.

Because he wanted to move north, he must have food, grass, utensils, etc. At that time, the situation in Jiangdong was not stable, and Sun Ce was very impatient. He couldn't even talk about it for a few words, so he picked up a knife and wanted to threaten these big families in Jiangdong. What is the result...

At first, Sun Quan also inherited Sun Ce's last wish and had some thoughts about the emperor Liu Xie. However, Lu Su clearly told Sun Quan that this idea was difficult to realize. Then he put forward his own suggestion, saying, "We can only stand in the east of the Yangtze River to watch the provocations in the world." ”, we must first strike steadily, base ourselves in Jiangdong, observe and wait for changes in the military and political situation across the country, and then make decisions.

And it's not just a matter of waiting and watching. You can take the opportunity to attack the area where Jingzhou controls the upper and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, and then become the emperor's foundation. Sun Quan was deeply convinced after hearing this. Although he didn't say that he would become "Sun the Great" in the future, Regardless of the objections of his subordinates, he promoted Lu Su and gave him generous rewards. "Zhang Zhaofei and Su were not humble enough, so they were quite embarrassed to destroy him. Yun Su was young and rough, so he could not be used." Quan doesn't care about it, but he is more valuable and valuable. He gives Su's mother clothes, curtains, sundries in the house, and richness to resemble the old one. 』

Under the influence of such a strategy, Sun Quan did achieve good results. The invasion and occupation of Lujiang, Jiangxia, and Jingnan can all be said to be the results of this grand strategy. However, with the expansion of the front line, the original focus of defense in Wu County began to focus on one thing and the other. Although Sun Quan asked Zhou Yu to garrison Chaisang, Chaisang's troops were basically only for defense. If he wanted to attack, it would be a bit difficult. Difficulty.

Cao Cao's territory adjacent to Sun Quan in the north of the Yangtze River spanned Jingnan, Jiujiang, Lujiang, Guangling and other counties from east to west. Sun Quan's deployment of troops to face these counties was also different. The defense line might focus on Jiangnan, or establish outposts in Jiangbei.

The most important of the above three counties is Jiujiang County, which guards the water and land route from the Central Plains to Jiangdong.

The main waterway connecting the Jianghuai River is from Feikou on the south bank of the Huaihe River, and the Shuofei River flows southward, passes Shouchun, and crosses the Jianghuai hills to Hefei, which is the new city that Cao Cao asked Yu Jin to build and garrison. Then it passes through Shishui River and goes south to Chaohu Lake. The Ruxu River at Ruxu mouth flows southward and enters the river at Ruxu mouth. There are also land routes along the way, allowing water and land to proceed side by side and protect each other.

You can also go eastward from Juchao at the east entrance of Chaohu Lake, pass through the Daxiaoxian Mountains, travel by land to Liyang, and cross the river at Hengjiangjin to Niuzhu on the other side. Sun Quan's water village is also stationed here in Niuzhu, and most of the new recruits of Sun Quan's navy are trained here.

In the Lujiang area, Sun Quan adopted a strategy of plundering and abandoning the Lujiang area in the north of Jiangjiang River as a buffer zone. In fact, in the Lujiang area in the north of the Yangtze River, rivers, lakes and swamps are scattered, and Anhui water and submersibles flow southward and merge into the Yangtze River, forming fertile alluvial plains nearby. Due to the warm climate, abundant water sources and rainfall, it is very beneficial to the development of agriculture, but it is easily accessible in all directions, so there is really no danger to defend it.

Therefore, Sun Quan also has outposts stationed in this area, and he also does farming on a regular basis, but it is not the focus of defense. Once something happens, he will immediately evacuate with strong walls and clear fields. The only defensive force is also placed at the port to ensure smooth communication between the east and the west, relying on water The army defends.

After all, for Sun Wu, who was separatist in Jiangdong, the Yangtze River waterway was not only a natural moat for fending off enemies, but also the lifeline of transportation connecting the middle and lower reaches, which could not be easily cut off.

As for Guangling County on the border, it is basically the buffer zone for Cao Cao and Sun Quan.

Due to frequent wars, the people's livelihood and the army in Guangling County have been repeatedly destroyed and have been greatly weakened.

When Sun Ce was still alive, he tried to capture Guangling County to open the road to the northern Central Plains, but he failed. After Sun Quan came to power, he focused his attention on the Jiangxia and Jingzhou areas, adopting Lu Su's "defend in the north and attack in the west" strategy. Guangling County was gradually marginalized until the last battle of Sun Quan's "surprise attack" on Guangling...

But this also caused the original strategic structure of "defend in the north and attack in the west" to begin to lose shape.

After stabbing Cao Cao once, is it possible to still expect Cao Cao not to hold grudges?

Although Sun Quan's use of troops in Guangling this time resulted in the victory of capturing the city and plundering the population and property, the territory did not actually increase. Moreover, because Sun Quan broke the original tacit understanding on the Guangling line, the original "defend in the north and attack in the west" ’’s overall strategy had to face adjustments, and it was necessary to guard against Cao Cao’s possible revenge.

Under such circumstances, Zhou Yu proposed to move Wu Jun's troops westward to Moling for this reason. You know, before Jiangdong faced two families, one Liu Biao and the other Cao Cao, but now it is fully bordered by Cao Cao, and it may become a battlefield from west to east. Wu County, which originally deviated from the direction and focused more on the rear, is not so good. It is suitable as a place for garrisoning troops.

If Cao Cao really provoked a war in Jingzhou Nanjun, would Wu Jun's troops move or not?

Moving, rushing from the east to the west, not to mention the long journey, there may be threats from Hefei New City on the way, and at the same time, the Guangling Line may also be attacked by Cao Cao...

If it doesn't move, if Cao Cao successfully controls Jingnan, and then controls Changsha, South County of Jingzhou, it will form strong pressure on Jiangdong from both land and water. Even if Sun Quaneng and the Jiangdong nobles get together, uh, they may not reach an agreement. Able to resist simultaneous attacks from several directions.

"Chai Sang, keep an eye on Jingnan, the Hefei area, and Moling, keep an eye on the Lujiang area of ​​Jiujiang..." Zhou Yu clicked on the map, "In this way, we can protect the upper and lower parts of the river. The left and right sides are horns for each other. No matter where the attack comes, They can all rush to reinforce within three days. If they attack more with less, Jiangdong will be stable...cough cough, cough cough..."

Zhou Yu seemed to have said a little too much and started coughing.

"Someone is coming!" Get some syrup! 』

Lu Su shouted quickly, and then returned to the table with Zhou Yu, sat down again, and after thinking for a while, he said, "The governor's concerns are certainly good. If the troops are moved to Moling, it will indeed be beneficial to the defense of Jiangdong." ...It’s just that, Commander, if you want to mobilize troops at this time, even though the Lord has given the Governor full authority... Do you want to send someone to inform the Lord..."

Lu Su is a man of great wisdom and stupidity. He seems to be a little slow in everything, but his heart is more transparent than anything else.

What kind of person Sun Quan is, would Lu Su not know?

Even if Zhou Yu's current remobilization of troops was considered from the perspective of the entire Jiangdong defense system, to Sun Quan, this was tantamount to Zhou Yu taking advantage of Sun Quan's absence to take advantage of Sun Quan's life. Among the soldiers around Wu Commandery, which type of soldiers has the most number is, of course, the basic base of the Sun family, the veterans of the Sun family. After being transferred to Moling in one go, there is no Sun family power here in Wu County...

Thinking of this, Lu Su couldn't help being stunned and looked at Zhou Yu, "Captain... could it be..."

Zhou Yu was drinking water. He couldn't help but smile when he heard this. He might have wanted to say something, but he didn't know if he choked on the water. He coughed violently and even knocked over the bowl of syrup in his hand. At the end, I even coughed up a few traces of blood...