Chapter 599

"Sun Quan is not simple; he's already started testing Zhou Yu."

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

"It's all a trap. If Zhou Yu takes it, he probably won't be able to leave this room."

"What are you fighting for? It's all my Brother Bei's!"

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

"Danyang Governor Sun Yi probably won't submit either."

Zhou Yu did not have that intention; he was much sadder than Sun Quan about Sun Ce's death.

Zhou Yu naturally saw through Sun Quan's testing, but he would not point it out and still had to accompany Sun Quan in acting.

"My lord, I swear to assist the Sun family to the death, with absolutely no second thoughts."

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

Sun Quan seemed to have handled these high officials,

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

Sun Quan also acted quickly, starting to purge those who were dissatisfied.

The first to be dissatisfied was Sun Gao, the eldest son of Sun Jian's younger brother Sun Jing. He was garrisoned at Wucheng, reorganizing his troops and armor, wanting to lead troops to establish himself and lead troops to Kuaiji.

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

Lujiang Commandery Governor Li Shu had followed Sun Ce on expeditions east and west and admired the lord's bravery, so naturally, he looked down on Sun Quan.

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

The descendants of the Sun Jian family were all considered brave and fierce, so naturally, they were unruly and did not submit to Sun Quan, this oddity.

Nanchang City,

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

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

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

Pang Tong cupped his hands,

"My lord, Jiangdong is in turmoil; this is the critical moment to seize Jiangdong!"

Liu Bei nodded,

"How should I seize Jiangdong?"

Pang Tong paused,

"My lord, it is not advisable to press the border with a large army at this time; otherwise, Jiangdong might become a solid block."

Lu Su also agreed,

"My lord, the Jiangdong naval forces still remain, 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 consolidation of Jiangdong."

Guo Jia also cupped his hands,

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

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

Liu Bei nodded,

"Good, we shall follow Fengxiao's plan."

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

"Yes!"

Xu County,

Cao Cao also received news of Sun Ce's passing, and his brows were tightly furrowed,

"Sun Quan taking charge of Jiangdong? He is 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 for him!

Xun Yu cupped his hands,

"My lord, do not worry. Liu Bei will surely not attack Sun Quan at this time."

Cheng Yu and Military 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, while ostensibly leaving Yuzhang, to let Jiangdong fall into chaos."

Cao Cao thought for a moment,

"Cao Hong, Xia Hou Yuan, you lead thirty thousand troops to Shouchun and keep a close eye on the situation in Jiangdong at all times."

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

Everyone cupped their hands,

"My lord is wise!"

Military Military Sima Yi added,

"My lord, Sun Quan's younger sister Sun Shangxiang has already reached marriageable age. Young Master Cao Pi can also take a wife. If the two families form a marriage alliance, it can deepen the connection between the two sides, and our army will also have an excuse to send troops to Jiangdong in the future to help Sun Quan."

Cao Cao's eyes lit up,

"Zhongda's suggestion is excellent!"