Chapter 441

And speaking of Danyang, its geographical location is actually a bit awkward.

In the late Han era, it was at the same latitude as Guangling Commandery in Xuzhou.

Both are adjacent to the Yangtze River.

Although according to modern divisions, Danyang belongs to Zhenjiang and is on the south bank of the Yangtze River.

But in the late Han era, the main part of Danyang, including the administrative center, was located on the north bank of the Yangtze River.

According to the jurisdiction division, Guangling belongs to Xuzhou, while Danyang belongs to Yangzhou.

Ever since Gu Yi captured Xuzhou, he had never ignored Wu Jing, who was warlording in Danyang.

But why didn't Gu Yi directly send troops to attack Wu Jing?

On one hand, this brat took the initiative to submit a memorial to show his loyalty.

On the other hand, Gu Yi intended to leave Wu Jing for the time being.

Used to test whether Sun Ce would jump out to make trouble during the southern expedition.

Sure enough.

According to the report of the spies Gu Yi planted in Danyang.

Recently, Wu Jing often met secretly with messengers of unknown identity.

After further investigation by the spies, it was learned that the messengers of unknown identity were precisely from under Sun Ce's command.

(PS: This messenger is not the Zhuge Liang mentioned earlier, just an ordinary messenger sent by Sun Ce to contact Wu Jing.)

The situation developed to this point, and it had gradually become very clear.

Obviously, Sun Ce wanted to win over his uncle Wu Jing to do some bad things.

Regarding this, how could Gu Yi let him get his wish?

Thus, Gu Yi dispatched Hua Xiong and Zhang Song, who were left in Peng Cheng, to be responsible for this matter.

Under Zhang Song's money-power bribery, Wu Jing's deputy general chose to betray Wu Jing.

There was no way, Gu Yi had a big family and a big business, and had plenty of money.

What he could give was really too much.

Subsequently, Hua Xiong led the Xiliang Iron Cavalry to attack Danyang.

Although the Danyang elite soldiers were brave.

But besides Wu Jing's deputy general, Zhang Song also won over many middle-level officers under Wu Jing.

Those who know the times are heroes.

The Danyang elite soldiers were not stupid either.

What kind of behemoth is Gu Yi?

Wu Jing was as small as a mayfly in front of him.

Thus, most of the Danyang elite soldiers chose to abandon Wu Jing and instead surrender to Hua Xiong.

Almost without much effort, Wu Jing had already been dealt with.

Before his death, in order to preserve the lives of other members of the Wu family.

Wu Jing finally chose to confess for leniency.

He told Zhang Song the entire plan of his nephew Sun Ce.

At this moment, seeing Wu Jing's head, a trace of indifference flashed in Gu Yi's eyes.

Actually.

If Sun Ce had not betrayed, relying on the relationship with Sun Shangxiang.

Even after unifying the world, Gu Yi could not make things difficult for Sun Ce.

But now.

Since Sun Ce chose to betray.

Then he must be prepared to pay the price for Gu Yi's anger!

"Prime Minister, besides Sun Ce, Huang Zu of Jiangxia also seems to have participated in it."

"However, Wu Jing does not know what Huang Zu's mission is."

"He only knows that when you attack Niuzhu."

"He and Sun Ce will send troops from different directions to cooperate with Liu Bei to launch a surprise attack on you."

After Zhang Song finished speaking.

Gu Yi sneered coldly:

"Hehe, what a good calculation!"

"If I had directly gone on the southern expedition, I might have really fallen into their trap."

"Was this plan devised by Zhou Yu?"

Unexpectedly, Zhang Song shook his head and replied:

"According to Wu Jing, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce were just participants."

"The person who devised the strategy came from under Liu Xuande's command."

"It seems to be called Zhuge Kongming."

Hearing this, a sharp light suddenly shot out from Gu Yi's eyes.

Unexpectedly, Zhuge Liang still got together with Liu Bei.

And according to the timeline, it was actually ten years earlier than in the original history.

The current Zhuge Liang is at most only sixteen or seventeen years old.

Being able to come up with such a strategy is already truly not easy.

Of course.

The reason why Zhuge Liang could come up with this strategy was mainly due to the complex external environment.

As everyone knows.

The diplomatic relations between Liu Biao and Sun Ce and Gu Yi were originally quite good.

But these two people were indeed independent warlord forces.

Neither of them wanted to see the scene of Gu Yi unifying the world.

But in the north, I am afraid that all the warlords in the world combined might not be Gu Yi's opponent.

And this southern expedition became the only opportunity to eradicate Gu Yi!

In the case of having only ninety thousand troops.

If Gu Yi suffered a three-sided pincer attack near Niuzhu, he would have a high probability of being defeated.

It's a pity.

This strategy of Zhuge Liang is now considered to have died in the womb.

Wu Jing and the Danyang elite soldiers had already been wiped out before they even started to cross the river.

This means that even if Gu Yi continues to launch the southern expedition at this moment.

He would at most only encounter a pincer attack from the two forces of Sun Ce and Liu Bei near Niuzhu.

As for Huang Zu of Jiangxia, his mission was to be responsible for intercepting Gu Yi's retreat in order to kill Gu Yi.

In other words.

Huang Zu would not appear on the main battlefield of Niuzhu with his naval force.

"Prime Minister, does the next southern expedition need to be changed?"

Fa Zheng and Chen Gong also came to Gu Yi's side and asked Gu Yi.

What they meant was actually asking Gu Yi.

Whether it is necessary to change the strategy, first go to Huainan to clean up Sun Ce, and then continue the southern expedition.

But Gu Yi shook his head and smiled:

"How can I let Sun Bofu accept punishment so easily?"

"Can't he and Zhou Gongjin toss around?"

"Since that is the case, this Prime Minister will let him feel what true pain is."

"The southern expedition will continue."

"However, once the news of Sun Bofu sending troops is received."

"Immediately have Hua Xiong and Zilong lead the Xiliang Iron Cavalry to capture Sun Bofu's nest, the three commanderies of Huainan."

"As for Sun Bofu himself, leave him to this Prime Minister to clean up."