Chapter 340

"Sun Quan is not simple; he's already starting to test Zhou Yu."

"Zhou Zhou Gongjin, hurry up and accept it, and see how this Sun Quan ends up."

"It's all a trap. If Zhou Yu accepts it, he probably won't be able to walk out of this door."

"What are you fighting for? It all belongs to my Brother Bei!"

"That big-eared thief still thinks it's not lively enough, letting Sun Ben and Sun Fu come back."

"I'm afraid the Administrator of Danyang, Sun Yi, won't submit either."

Zhou Yu didn't have that intention; he was more heartbroken than Sun Quan over Sun Ce's death.

Zhou Yu naturally saw through Sun Quan's test, but he wouldn't point it out and still had to play along with Sun Quan's act,

"Lord, I swear to assist the Sun family to the death; I have no second thoughts."

Zhou Yu left the inner chamber, went to see Lady Wu, and expressed his loyalty again, which finally put Sun Quan and his mother at ease.

Sun Quan seemed to have handled these important ministers,

But many people were still dissatisfied, and undercurrents began to surge in Jiangdong.

Sun Quan also acted quickly, starting to purge those who did not submit.

The first one who did not submit was Sun Gao, the eldest son of Sun Sun Jian's younger brother Sun Jing. He was stationed in Wucheng, reorganizing his troops and armor, wanting to lead troops to establish himself and heading toward Kuaiji.

Sun Ben and Sun Fu, who had rushed back, were mourning while contacting acquaintances, wanting to seize power!

The Administrator of Lujiang Commandery, Li Shu, had followed Sun Ce on many campaigns and admired the Lord's valor, so naturally, he looked down on Sun Quan.

The Administrator of Danyang Commandery, Sun Ce's third brother Sun Yi, who had previously received support from Zhang Zhao and others, was also secretly recruiting talent in Danyang.

The descendants of the Sun Sun Jian family were all quite valiant and naturally unruly, not submitting to Sun Quan, who was an outlier.

Nanchang City,

Liu Bei received the news of Sun Ce's death and felt emotional,

"The Jiangdong foundation, the title of General of the East, and the position of Governor of Yangzhou were all still eighty percent new, and Sun Ce is already gone. It's a pity!"

"Fortunately, Da Qiao didn't follow Sun Ce; otherwise, being a widow in her twenties would be truly miserable! I've done another good deed!"

Pang Tong cupped his hands,

"Lord, Jiangdong is in a precarious state; this is the critical moment to seize Jiangdong!"

Liu Bei nodded,

"How should I seize Jiangdong?"

Pang Tong paused,

"Lord, it is not advisable to bring a large army to the border at this time; otherwise, Jiangdong might become a solid block."

Lu Su also agreed,

"Lord, the Jiangdong naval forces are still there, and Zhou Yu is resourceful and good at fighting. If our army attacks, not only will we fall into a bitter struggle, but it will also accelerate Sun Quan's integration of Jiangdong."

Guo Jia also cupped his hands,

"Lord, there are many in the Sun family who are dissatisfied with Sun Quan. Lord, you can also secretly send people to notify them, support them in becoming the masters of Jiangdong, and stir up internal strife in Jiangdong."

"Lord, you can then leave Nanchang City and head to Jiangxia Commandery, pretending to return north. With the external pressure on Jiangdong relieved, internal problems will inevitably arise."

Liu Bei nodded,

"Good, let's follow Guo Fengxiao's plan."

"Sun Tao Qian, you go to Wu County to offer condolences on my behalf."

"Understood!"

Xu County,

Cao Cao also received the news of Sun Ce's passing. He frowned,

"Sun Quan is leading Jiangdong? He's only in his early twenties! I'm afraid Liu Bei is laughing his head off right now; he didn't expect Sun Ce to die just like that!"

Naturally, he did not want to see Liu Bei seize Yangzhou; that would be a surrounding posture against him!

Xun Yu cupped his hands,

"Lord, do not worry. Liu Bei will definitely not attack Sun Quan at this time."

Cheng Yu and Military Sima Yi also nodded one after another,

"Attacking at this time would be helping Sun Quan stabilize the situation. I suspect Liu Bei will secretly support others, leave Yuzhang on the surface, and let Jiangdong fall into chaos."

Cao Cao thought for a moment,

"Cao Hong, Xiahou Ding Yuan, you lead thirty thousand troops to Shouchun and pay close attention to the situation in Jiangdong at all times."

"I will write a letter to Sun Quan, appointing him as Governor of Yangzhou to inherit Sun Ce's foundation!"

Everyone cupped their hands,

"Lord is wise!"

Military Sima Yi added,

"Lord, Sun Quan's sister, Sun Sun Shangxiang, has reached the age of marriage, and Young Master Cao Pi can also take a wife. A marriage alliance between the two families can deepen the connection between the two sides, and our army will also have an excuse to send troops to Jiangdong to help Sun Quan when the time comes."

Cao Cao's eyes lit up,

"Military Sima Zhongda's suggestion is excellent!"

Cao Cao adopted Military Sima Yi's suggestion and sent people to Jiangdong to discuss the alliance and marriage.

Cao Pi found Military Sima Yi,

"Military Sima Zhongda, I heard that Sun Quan's sister, Sun Sun Shangxiang, dances with swords and is quite fiery. She also has over a hundred maids by her side, all of whom carry swords to guard her. Why are you telling me to marry her?"

Cao Pi didn't want to be stabbed by Sun Sun Shangxiang while sleeping soundly!

Or, he wouldn't even dare to enter the room.

Military Sima Yi cupped his hands,

"Young Master, Sun Sun Shangxiang is Sun Ce's sister and Sun Sun Jian's legitimate daughter. In the future, when Lord Cao takes over Jiangdong, it will be justified."

"The Sun family's civil officials and military generals are extraordinary, and Young Master can also make good use of them."

Cao Pi thought about it, and it seemed to make sense.

Military Sima Yi added,

"Young Master, Sun Sun Shangxiang is as beautiful as a flower, has national beauty, has practiced swordsmanship for a long time, has an excellent body, and has a high birth. She is a perfect match for you."

Cao Pi nodded,

"Thank you, Military Sima Zhongda, for this."

Wu County,

Sun Quan had been a bit annoyed recently. Many people in Jiangdong looked down on him.

He even heard that the scholar-gentry in Taking Xuzhou were mocking the Sun family for having no one, actually letting Sun Quan, a child who had lost to Chen Deng twice in a row, be the master.

Fortunately, Chen Deng had eaten too much raw fish and shrimp and had already passed away; otherwise, he would have written letters to mock him.

There were also undercurrents within the territory,

Sun Gao had gathered several thousand troops and was heading south to Kuaiji Commandery.

The Administrator of Lujiang, Li Shu, was even more accepting of many scholar-gentry who opposed him and fled!

His third brother, Sun Yi, was also restless; the person who had just gotten engaged was focused on recruiting troops and buying horses.

"Hmph, do you all think I'm easy to bully?"

Sun Quan's eyes were fierce. When it came to patience and power struggles, these people couldn't even catch up to him.

What Sun Quan feared most now was Liu Bei suddenly attacking; then no matter how well he planned, it would be useless.

He still had to resolve the conflict of interest between the Jiangdong powerful clans and the old generals of Huai and Si, and recruit talent.

He first showed respect to the virtuous, entrusting government affairs to Zhang Zhao and military strategy to Zhou Yu.

He also made Zhu Zhi the Administrator of Wu Commandery, tying the Zhu family to his chariot, wanting to govern Jiangdong together with the Jiangdong powerful clans.

He also promoted a group of talents, such as Zhu Huan and Zhou Tai, and also recruited Zhuge Jin, who was Zhuge Zhang Liang's older brother.

"If that village scholar Zhuge is so powerful, his brother must not be bad either."

Zhang Zhao entered,

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