Han Xiang

Chapter 568: Covering the sky with one hand to protect oneself

Sun Quan spent his whole life balancing the cake, which was nothing more than dividing the cake among the Huaisi sect and the local nobles, but no matter how he divided it, it was never perfect.

The people of Jiangdong felt that the meat was being cut off from their bodies, but the Huaisi faction thought that the meat was not enough and wanted to fight it out to gain greater benefits. However, Sun Quan's military level was too deadly and he eventually fell into endless internal strife.

This kind of internal friction can keep the fight going and allow the Sun family to benefit from it.

Therefore, it was not Sun Quan who would balance the situation, but the political environment of Soochow, which in turn caused this ending.

The Huaisi sect and the local gentry are like gamblers in a mahjong parlor. Either the east wind prevails over the west wind, or the west wind overpowers the east wind. Those who seemed to win for a short time ended up losing again, and the boss who served tea and poured water, Earn a lot of money silently.

Long Xiang has a God's perspective. He does not intend to play balance like Sun Quan. Instead of fighting for profit and losing blood, it is better to take the initiative to make the cake bigger.

He dare not say how good his military strength is, at least it is more than enough compared to Sun Quan.

Even if it fails in the end and cannot defeat the Central Plains in Cao Cao's hands, Liu Bei is still standing behind Long Xiang, and there are those romantic heroes standing, and they are also making a big cake at this time.

Jiangdong's private military system was also the reason for the weak war, and Longxiang needed to carry out targeted reforms.

Allocating troops to Lu Yi was a trial. As long as the family members of the surrendered soldiers were not handed over together, then they would not be Lu Yi's private soldiers.

Lu Fan took Sun Kuang to retreat north. Sun Kuang only introduced the situation in Wu County and hesitated all the way without taking out Zhou Yu's files until the army was stationed in Qu'a and young general Quan Cong arrived from Guangling.

Quan Cong's father, Quan Rou, was Lu Fan's deputy in Guangling. He was ordered by his father to cross the Yangtze River to report information about Sun Quan.

Although everyone, including Sun Kuang, suspected that the so-called Lishui defeat was a rumor used by Long Xiang to confuse the military, their illusions were eventually shattered by the facts.

When everyone was silent, Sun Kuang suddenly looked at Quan Cong.

"Zihuang, where is my second brother now?"

"Temporarily stationed in Spring Valley. Since there is no naval force in Longxiang, the governor often drives warships deep into the Lishui River to harass, and to recapture Wu County for Prefect Lu."

At the end of Quan Cong's words, he saw Lu Fan's face became solemn and his voice became smaller and smaller.

bang.

Sun Kuang punched the table, his face suddenly changed, and he said angrily: "It's all my fault that my second brother used Lu Meng as a general. How can his vision, strategy and military use be compared to Zhou Gongjin's? Jiangdong is in the current situation, Lu Meng has nothing to do with it." He still uses warships to contain the unshirkable responsibility in Lishui? If it can be contained, can Lu Su send more troops to Wu Commandery?"

"Ji Zuo, be careful what you say."

Lu Fan was also dissatisfied with Lu Meng, but it was Zhou Yu's order and Sun Quan's choice. He believed that even if they were brothers, they should not have such doubts, so he reminded Sun Kuang sternly:

"Although Ziming has low qualifications, he was recommended by Gong Jin on his deathbed. The lord chose him because he respected Gong Jin. In addition, Ziming was not that unbearable. Not long after he became the governor, he helped the lord occupy Jiangxia and kill Huang Zu. His military ability There is no doubt that Long Xiang is difficult to deal with."

"Yes, Fourth Young Master."

Quan Cong also quickly agreed: "The fact that he didn't even win General Bo Fu shows that Long Xiang is really powerful."

"Humph."

Sun Kuang frowned and took the case: "There is something I have been holding back for a long time, but I decided to tell it in advance. Do you really think that the murderer who poisoned Gong Jin was his chamberlain Huo Chun?"

"Is not it?"

Quan Cong was not as calm as Lu Fan, and showed a surprised expression first, while Lu Fan frowned at the side.

Sun Kuang half-squinted his eyes and snorted: "There are two boxes of files on my carriage. Zhuge Ziyu is re-investigating the Gong Jin poisoning case, and all the evidence points to Zhou Shan."

"Zhou Shan?"

Quan Cong was not familiar with the people around Sun Quan, so he shook his head with a puzzled expression.

Lu Fan was startled, wondering what the Fourth Young Master wanted to do?
He raised his voice and reminded in a deep voice: "Zhuge Jin and others have taken refuge in Long Xiang. What he checked is trustworthy? After thinking about it briefly, he knew that it was Long Xiang's plan to alienate people. Ji Zuo shouldn't fall for it easily."

Sun Kuang's face was full of bitterness: "I also hope it is a divorce plan, but the evidence found is very detailed, and I can't help but believe it. If Lu Taishou is suspicious, he can send someone to take a look."

"Um"

Lu Fan hesitated for a moment, then winked at the guard beside him, who turned around and left knowingly.Quan Cong was still in the dark at this time and asked again: "Prefect Lu, Fourth Young Master, who is Zhou Shan you are talking about?"

Seeing that Lu Fan was unwilling to answer, Sun Kuang replied calmly: "This man is my second brother's confidant and the captain of the guard who is always with me."

"what?"

Quan Cong was so shocked that he swallowed hard and murmured to himself: "If the murderer is Zhou Shan, then it means it is possible."

"Zihuang!"

"I did not say anything."

Quan Cong covered his mouth when he heard Lu Fan scolding him.

At this time, Sun Kuang said calmly: "Whether it is true or not, we will know after reading the files, but I have something to ask Governor Lu for help."

"Ji Zuo, please speak."

"If you think the evidence is complete, then please send someone to Spring Valley for verification. The person who wants to know the truth most is Mrs. Bao!"

"Okay, Lv is obliged to do so."

Later, the files were moved off the carriage, and Lu Fan and Quan Cong each took the slips and read them.

The changes in their faces were surprisingly consistent, and they both looked livid in the end.

Since Long Xiang had not been in control of Jiangdong for a long time and his power had not fully expanded, Wu County and the northern part of Danyang County were still under the control of the Sun family at this time.

In order to prevent Longxiang from going north, Lu Fan left defenders in Piling, Qu'a, and Dantu. Sun Kuang and the main force were stationed in Qu'a, and sent Quan Cong to Chungu to ask questions.

In mid-February, Quan Cong went to Spring Valley to report on the military situation, and in front of a group of generals in the army, he told Zhuge Jin to re-investigate Zhou Yu's case.

Sun Quan and the generals didn't take it seriously at first, but when they heard the name of the real murderer from Quan Cong's mouth, they were so shocked that Zhou Shanyi trembled next to him.

Seeing the unkind expressions from the generals, Zhou Shan quickly pointed at Quan Cong and then looked at Sun Quan.

"Lord, this is slander. He is slandering me."

"presumptuous."

Sun Quan silenced the entire audience with an angry shout, and rebuked in a deep voice: "In this land of military aircraft, it's your turn to speak? What an obvious plan to alienate people, you don't think you can see it?"

Zhou Shan quickly agreed, "Yes, yes, it's Long Xiang's plan to alienate each other. Everyone must believe me."

Before he finished speaking, Quan Cong revealed the details of the file and questioned Zhou Shan in front of Sun Quan.

Zhou Shan's heart was already in turmoil, thinking that he was being dug out by Zhuge Jin when he acted so cautiously?
February had not yet fully warmed up, and sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead.

Just when Zhou Shan was panicking, Sun Quan yelled again:
"Zhou Shan, I have great trust in you, but if you really do something treacherous, I will never be merciful. But if someone deliberately framed you, I will not wrongly accuse a good person. Now you are in front of everyone, Speak clearly!"

"what?"

Zhou Shan suddenly understood what Sun Quan meant and immediately turned around to refute Quan Cong:
"Not to mention that the general's words are unfounded, even those perjury points to me, what does that mean? Only Huo Chun has the opportunity to poison. Unless Huo Chun also comes forward to identify, Zhou will never take the blame for others."

"This"

Quan Cong was speechless for a moment.

When Sun Quan saw that Zhou Shan had answered properly, he waved his hand and said, "What Zhou Shan said is not unreasonable. You have to rely on evidence and reason in everything, and you can't just give in, right? Go back and tell Zi Heng and Ji Zuo to stop their wild imaginations. The most important thing now is to regain the lost land, I am still sending people to search for Huo Chun, and as soon as I have any news, I will spread it to various places."

"Wei." Quan Cong responded, cupping his fists.

Seeing that the generals were still suspicious, Sun Quan thought of using war to divert attention, so he gave orders to Lu Meng.

"Ziming, prepare immediately and set off to attack Ruxuwu. Long Xiang keeps causing trouble for us. We cannot remain passive."

(End of this chapter)