"Are you crazy?!" Wu Jing suddenly said urgently, and then, probably knowing that he was not convinced by Sun Quan, he hurriedly turned to Diao Chan again,

"He's not in his right mind, and he can't count what he says."

"Uncle, since we have given Xiapi to Liu Bei, we naturally have to retreat to Huaiyin, can we still take care of the area north of Xiapi? Besides, the north is close to Yuan Shao, if it continues to be in our hands, then it is not necessary to let Xia Pi go. So, why don't you push the boat down the river and send it out together. Sun Quan said to Wu Jing.

"It's not necessary! According to me, I can't give Liu Bei even under Pi! Wu Jing still resolutely disagreed, "Liu Bei brought the secret edict of the Son of Heaven, and soon we will fight Cao Cao with Yuan Shao, everyone is an ally, how can Yuan Shao beat us for a while?" It's not necessary, it's really not necessary. Wu Jing shook his head again and again.

"Uncle, you have to know that it was not a secret edict that gave Yuan Shao priority to attack Cao Cao, but the general trend. This secret edict brought by Liu Bei just gave Yuan Shao a legitimate reason. What really decided whether Yuan Shao would fight or not was actually on our side. Sun Quan said slowly, "There are only two roads in front of us now. First, to attack Cao Cao, Yuan Shao will see that we are moving, and if we are seriously fighting, he will make a move. Second, retreat directly, so that Yuan Shao could not feel any pressure from Xuzhou. Otherwise, if we continue to stand still like this, Yuan Shao will only attack Xuzhou first on the grounds that we do not obey the holy decree. ”

Wu Jing's face stiffened, and he had to admit that what Sun Quan said made sense, but he still didn't give up and said,

"Then when Yuan Shaozhen hits up, we will retreat."

Sun Quan smiled dumbly,

"Run away when you see the enemy, uncle, are you trying to weaken the momentum of my Jiangdong Army, don't you want morale?"

Speaking of this, Sun Quan paused and turned back to Diao Chan,

"Of course, all this is not without conditions."

"What conditions? I'll convey it to you. Diao Chan asked, and she knew that Sun Quan would never agree so easily. Diao Chan understands Sun Quan, not that Sun Quan is unwilling to let Xiapi go, but that Sun Quan does not like to be calculated, if this strategy is really completely proposed by Diao Chan, then Sun Quan may not have any conditions, and directly agreed.

"First of all, this Xiapi and other places were lent to Liu Bei by my Sun Quan, and they were nominally returned to the jurisdiction of my Sun family. Secondly, Liu Bei must sign a formal covenant and contract with me, this Pi is lent to an 'ally', if Liu Bei wants to be hostile to me one day, then he is in this Pi, it is not right, at least Cihang Jingzhai or something, can no longer help him openly. Third, if two years later, Xiapi and other places are still under Liu Bei's rule, then he needs to hand over 10% of all taxes to my grandson family every year, if not, then I have the right to use any means to recover the loaned land. Also, don't play tricks on taxes, I know very well what the harvest has been in various parts of Xuzhou in recent years, and I will also send officials to check the accounts at that time. Although Xiapi is now affected by the disaster, two years is enough to recover. Sun Quan said, this is actually similar to the vassal state that is offered every year, as for the formal covenants and contracts that seem innocent and ridiculous, Sun Quan actually has other plans, which is to lay the groundwork for the future card game. may be a habitual move, but Liu Bei is worthy of Sun Quan's layout and calculation in advance.

"Well, none of that should be a problem." Diao Chan nodded, Sun Quan's conditions are indeed not excessive, whether it is a nominal loan or a not high offering, Sun Quan's request is more to clarify the distinction between upper and lower priorities. This kind of thing may be difficult for some people who love dignity and want to save face, but for Liu Bei, it has long been commonplace to send people under the fence and endure humiliation.

"I'll help you convey these immediately, Liu Bei will come over soon, if there is anything you can talk about in person." Diao Chan said.

As a result, her voice has not yet fallen,

"Wait a minute!"

Wu Jing next to him suddenly snorted coldly, and then waved his hand, and immediately a group of soldiers stepped forward, raised their spears, and blocked Diao Chan's way.

Seeing this, Diao Chan was taken aback, although she was not afraid of these soldiers, Wu Jing made this gesture, which was quite extraordinary. Is this to mutiny? Or do you want to force the palace?!

Diao Chan hurriedly retreated and protected Sun Quan's side.

"Uncle, what do you mean by that?" Sun Quan asked with a calm face.

"Zhongmou, it's not me who stops you, in fact, any decision you make, in the end, proves that you are right." Wu Jing said, and then, his voice changed, "However, since you have decided not to return to Jiangdong to preside over the overall situation, then from now on, it will be your third brother Sun Yi who will be in charge of the Sun family. Even if you really want to let it, you have to go back to Jiangdong first and ask the new lord to do it! ”

"What? You're going to give way to your third brother?! Diao Chan on the side was startled, and glared back, she obviously didn't hear the point of Sun Quan's argument with Wu Jing when she came late, and only thought that Sun Quan simply wanted to retreat to a solid defense line. Since it is a retreat, it is better to give the territory to the fourth party Liu Bei than to cheapen Yuan Shao or Cao Cao for nothing.

Listening to Diao Chan use the word "give way", she should know that in her heart, Jiangdong should also be inherited by Sun Quan as a matter of course.

Sun Quan sneered, ignored Diao Chan, and said directly to Wu Jingdao,

"This Xuzhou seems to have been knocked down by me, right?"

The territory laid by Sun Quan, he can dispose of it as he wants!

"It was fought with my soldiers!" Wu Jing emphasized, "I have been loyal to the Sun family all my life, so Xuzhou belongs to the Sun family, not to your Sun Quan alone!" ”

Wu Jing paused, and then said,

"Of course, if you are willing to go back to Jiangdong with me and take up your eldest brother's will, then I will take your lead as a foreshadower, not to mention Xiapi, Langxie, and Beihai, you are giving away the entire Xuzhou, and I absolutely support it!"

"Uncle, do you know what you're doing?" Sun Quan's face was gloomy.

Wu Jing straightened up,

"I have a clear conscience!"

After speaking, seeing that Sun Quan did not respond, Wu Jing also knew that Sun Quan could not compromise so easily, otherwise he would not be Sun Quan either. Thereupon. Wu Jing turned to Diao Chan and said,

"Persuade him well, if you really want Liu Bei to lead the next Pi, you should know what to do. Otherwise, let Liu Bei go directly to Wu County to talk! ”

Then, turn around and lead the person away.

On the spot, Sun Quan suddenly smiled,

"Hah, that's fine." shrugged his shoulders, "I don't care, if you want to force the palace, then force the palace, and if you want to seize power, then seize power." I didn't want to care about this mess for a long time anyway. ”

Sun Quan certainly understands Wu Jing's behavior, but as soon as his loved ones passed away, the people below are fighting for power and profit, which makes Sun Quan really feel tired, maybe he has never been able to adapt to this era.

"You don't care about the people of the world who have suffered from war?" Diao Chan asked.

"I'm not that great." Sun Quan shook his head.

"Then you don't care about your family?" Diao Chan asked rhetorically, looked at Sun Quan, and said very seriously, "The destiny of heaven is permanent, and only the virtuous live in it." If a person who is not suitable is in an unsuitable position, he will not only harm others, but also himself! ”