Inside the main hall of the Prince of Chu’s Palace, Guan Yu was stunned when he heard Liu Wu appoint him as the Supreme Pillar of the State of Chu.

It is indeed a high-ranking and powerful official position.

Xiang Liang, one of the famous leaders of the uprising army at the end of the Qin Dynasty, was a descendant of the Chu nobles, the son of Xiang Yan, and the uncle of Xiang Yu. During the anti-Qin uprising, Xiang Liang called himself Wuxin Jun, and served as the upper pillar of the Chu State, taking the lead in reviving the Chu State.

It can be seen how exciting it was to be the Supreme State of Chu.

Cai Mao, Mi Zhu, Zhang Fei, Jian Yong and others in the hall were stunned for a moment, then they all smiled.

Guan Yu’s position in the army, as an official of the rank of Shangzhuguo, was not considered a promotion beyond his rank.

“General Guan Yu, I thank the king!”

Guan Yu quickly calmed down his excitement and spoke respectfully to Liu Wu.

In response, Liu Wu nodded. Any force needs a general to keep things under control.

For the State of Chu, it would be okay to let Guan Yu go to maintain order.

You know, the Guan Yu now is different from the Guan Yu in history who was extremely arrogant and regarded everyone in the world as an ordinary person after Lu Bu’s death.

Being often pulled over for training by Li Cunxiao’s martial arts, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei’s emotions and temperaments were always kept in a relatively peaceful state.

Of course, Guan Yu’s appointment as the first Supreme General of the State of Chu did not mean that he would stay in this position forever.

Later, Zhou Yu, who has a strong ability to lead troops, is also the best candidate for the state of Chu if he has enough experience and merits.

“Yide, you will lead an army of 80,000 as the main general, Huang Zhong and Wei Yan as deputy generals, attack eastward from Jiangxia and capture the counties in Jiangdong.”

Liu Wu then made arrangements to Zhang Fei who was a little anxious standing aside.

If Zhang Fei could get rid of his bad temper, he would be appropriate to serve as the main attack general, especially when the navy cut off the Yangtze River and 200,000 Chu troops gathered in Hefei. The people in the Jiangdong area south of the Yangtze River would surely be in turmoil. Zhang Fei was also a great general who was unrivaled in the world. Taking the lead in the attack would also shock people.

Guan Yu was in Jiangbei and was the supreme pillar of Chu, which was used to deter others.

Zhang Fei served as the main attacking general in the south of the Yangtze River and was unstoppable.

“Yes! My king, I, Zhang Fei, will never let you down!”

Zhang Fei grinned with satisfaction and bowed deeply to Liu Wu.

“The rest of you, go get ready. This is the first battle since the founding of the Chu State. We must make a name for ourselves!”

Liu Wu said loudly and majestically.

“promise!”

Everyone saluted.

……

On the Yangtze River, the news that the Jiangdong navy was badly beaten by the navy under Liu Wu’s command spread quickly among Sun Shao, Cao Cao, Liu Zhang, Zhang Lu and other princes.

Sun Shao and Cao Cao were both anxious about Sun Quan’s situation.

After all, in Sun Shao’s view, the two grandsons do have a relationship of being closely connected.

In Cao Cao’s view, Sun Quan was a very important ally, and he could pose a threat to Liu Wu in the east of Xiangyang. Cao Cao naturally did not want to see Sun Quan defeated by Liu Wu and his territory seized.

He had already accepted his fate and sat back on the position of lord of Hanzhong, while Zhang Lu and Liu Zhang of Xichuan, who were like puppets, were just watching the show.

It seemed that the destruction of Sun Quan had nothing to do with them.

Just when the world’s attention shifted to Jiangdong.

In Xiangyang City, a piece of news came out that shocked the world.

King Liu Wu of Chu appointed Guan Yu as the General of the State of Chu, and commanded an army of 200,000 to attack Hefei and escort the rebellious minister Sun Quan back to Xiangyang City.

As soon as this news came out, the world shook.

All the princes in the world were intimidated by Liu Wu’s intimidating aura.

Luoyang, Sikong Mansion.

In the hall.

“This Liu Wu is actually going to send an army of 200,000 to attack Hefei. Is he really not afraid that Cao will join forces with Sun to attack him?”

When Cao Cao learned the news from Xiangyang, he snorted coldly.

“I want to send 200,000 troops from Hanzhong to attack Xiangyang. What do you think?”

Cao Cao asked everyone in the hall.

Beside Cao Cao, Cao Zhang, Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, Cao Chong and other sons stood.

Xun Yu, Jia Xu, Xu Chu, Le Jin, Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, Cao Xiu, Xiahou Shang, Cao Zhen, Zhang Xiu, Ma Teng and others all gathered.

Listening to Cao Cao’s words, all the counselors frowned.

Jia Xu hesitated for a moment, but still took the lead and stepped forward, bowing to Cao Cao and saying:

“Sikong, Xu thinks that sending troops is not the best strategy. We may be able to take this opportunity to pull Sun to our side, which would be the best strategy.”

Cao Cao looked at Jia Xu, who was surprisingly active today, and a sneer flashed in his eyes.

Jia Xu was a very strategic strategist.

However, in the past, he had always pursued a strategy of keeping a low profile and didn’t say much, as if he was just trying to get by with him, just doing his job well and not showing off much.

Now, Guo Jia is sick and is recuperating in bed at home. Cheng Yu is in charge of the overall situation in Hanzhong, and the civil and military officials around Cao Cao have either left or died.

Jia Xu has indeed changed. He seemed to sense a sense of crisis and finally became proactive.

“Oh, what does Wenhe have to teach me?” Cao Cao said with a sneer.

Jia Xu also felt helpless after listening to what Cao Cao said.

indeed.

He has always been adhering to the attitude of keeping a low profile and not showing off much, but Cao Cao’s situation is not very good now.

The key is that he carefully analyzed Liu Wu.

However, it feels that now, Liu Wu has both civil and military officials under his command, and the various advisers and aristocratic families on Liu Wu’s side are already very mature.

Liu Wu is a man with a sense of “righteousness”.

Even if he went there, it might be worse than staying with Cao Cao.

The truth is, he has served too many “lords” along the way.

First, Dong Zhuo: Jia Xu was originally a general under Dong Zhuo.

Second, Li Jue and Guo Si: After Dong Zhuo’s death, Jia Xu became the adviser of Li Jue and Guo Si.

Third, Duan Wei: After Li Jue and Guo Si were defeated, Jia Xu defected to Duan Wei. Fourth, Zhang Xiu, Jia Xu later became Zhang Xiu’s counselor.

Fifth, Cao Cao: Before the Battle of Guandu, he, Jia Xu, persuaded Zhang Xiu to surrender to Cao Cao, and later became a counselor under Cao Cao, and has been serving Cao until today.

In other words, during the past twenty years, Jia Xu served many lords. Although his wisdom and talents were praised by many people, changing lords like this was not a good reputation.

If Cao Cao was defeated again, he would run to Liu Wu’s side again. No matter what Liu Wu’s attitude towards him was, I’m afraid that Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Cai Mao, Mi Zhu and other powerful people in Chu would look down on him and even target him.

So, seeing that Cao Cao was at a disadvantage in the battle against Liu Wu, and that the number of his civil and military officials had been severely reduced, Jia Xu could no longer sit still.

“Sikong, if Liu Wu sends troops to Hefei, Sun Quan will definitely gather a large number of troops in Hefei and even contact Sun Shao. Therefore, even if Liu Wu wants to seize Hefei, it will not be easy for him to take it. But Liu Wu still sent a large army.”

“If Xu’s guess is correct, Liu Wu’s goal should be to seize the many counties in Jiangdong south of the Yangtze River.”

“What? Liu Wu’s real goal is the many counties in Jiangdong south of the Yangtze River?”

As Jia Xu finished speaking, everyone in the hall was shocked.

They all looked at the map.

If it were true, if Xiangyang sent an army of 200,000 to Hefei and let Guan Yu lead the troops, Sun Quan would certainly mobilize the army to defend the important city of Hefei to the death.

This will inevitably lead to the depletion of military forces in the counties and prefectures south of the Yangtze River.

And at this time, if Liu Wu sent out a detachment of troops, I’m afraid it would be… unstoppable.

In an instant, Cao Cao’s face turned gloomy.

“Liu Wu is a cunning villain. I’m afraid this is his real purpose. However, Liu Wu’s navy is suppressing the Jiangdong navy and almost crossing the Yangtze River. If Sun Quan wants to protect Hefei, he must transfer troops to Hefei. Then, Jiangdong south of the Yangtze River will definitely be lost. What a conspiracy.”

Cao Cao’s voice was filled with envy and heartache.

He felt uncomfortable because Liu Wu became more powerful.

“What Sikong said is very true. Even if Sun Quan knew Liu Wu’s true intention, he would be helpless. With the Yangtze River cut off, he would have to choose between the two.”

Jia Xu flattered Cao Cao, but Cao Cao could not be happy at all.

“go on!”

After Cao Cao knew Liu Wu’s true purpose, he was not completely in a good mood, but he still asked Jia Xu.

Facing everyone’s gaze, Jia Xu continued to bow to Cao Cao and said:
“Sun Quan must cut off his tail to survive, which is beyond our reach from Luoyang. However, Xu believes that we should completely pull Sun Quan and Sun Shao to our side. In this way, we will still gain overall.”

“After all, Sun Shao’s attitude was unclear before, and he even leaned towards Liu Wu. If Sun Shao also joins us now, plus half of Sun Quan’s power, the strength of our alliance will increase instead of decrease.”

Cao Cao had to admit that if he looked at it from a different perspective according to what Jia Xu said, it would be true.

After all, before this, their only ally east of Xiangyang was Sun Quan, who occupied Yangzhou.

And if Sun Shao, who occupied Xuzhou, also became their ally, then even if Sun Quan lost half of Yangzhou, they would still have one and a half allies.

The strength of the allies has increased instead of decreased.

But Liu Wu lost an ally.

“Wenhe, what you said is right. How can we completely pull Sun Quan and Sun Shao to our side?”

Cao Cao has already agreed with Jia Xu’s opinion. He is unable to help Liu Wu take over Sun Quan’s territory south of the Yangtze River. However, if he can completely bring Sun Quan and Sun Shao over, he will also gain something.

“Reporting to the Minister of Works, Jia Xu is willing to personally go to Xuzhou as an envoy. In addition, I am afraid that we will also need an important figure under the Minister of Works to go with us to prove our sincerity in forming an alliance. When the time comes, the Minister of Works will order the Hanzhong army to go out and build momentum for us. Then Sun Shao and Sun Quan will be bound to us!”

Jia Xu bowed to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao immediately understood what Jia Xu said. After this combination of punches, coupled with the threat of Guan Yu’s 200,000 troops, Sun Shao and Sun Quan would surely join them.

Cao Cao first looked at the Cao family’s civil and military officials, but felt that they were not important enough, so he turned his gaze to Cao Zhang, Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, Cao Chong and other descendants, and his gaze stayed on them.

Cao Cao looked at Jia Xu again, snorted coldly, but said nothing.

Apparently, Jia Xu had thought of letting him send one of his sons, so that he could better demonstrate his sincerity in forming an alliance with the Sun family. However, Jia Xu did not want to be the bad guy and did not say it explicitly.

“Engaging with Sun Shao and Sun Quan of Xuzhou and Yangzhou is a big deal. We need one of our sons to go. Who among you is willing to go?”

Cao Cao asked Cao Zhang, Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, Cao Chong and other sons.

Hearing Cao Cao’s question, Cao Zhang, Cao Pi, Cao Zhi, Cao Chong and others were stunned at first, and then Cao Zhang and Cao Pi stood up without hesitation.

“Father, Zhang’er is willing to go!”

“It is Pi’er’s wish to share his father’s worries. I am willing to go!”

Soon Cao Zhi and Cao Chong also reacted and requested to go on the mission.

Cao Cao’s eyes moved among his four sons. All of them were sons that he was very satisfied with.

In the end, Cao Cao’s eyes still stayed on Cao Pi.

Cao Pi’s abilities are relatively balanced.

Cao Chong was the most intelligent and was quite favored by him, but he was still a little young.

“Pi’er, you will accompany Mr. Wenhe to Xuzhou.” Cao Cao said to Cao Pi.

When Cao Pi heard that Cao Cao had chosen him, a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he smiled happily and said:
“Father, I will never let you down!”

Cao Pi was indeed a little disappointed, because, in Cao Pi’s opinion, going to Xuzhou might be dangerous. After all, what if Liu Wu sent assassins?
What if Sun Shao couldn’t withstand Liu Wu’s intimidation and captured him and asked Liu Wu for credit?

After all, Xuzhou is far away from Luoyang Guanzhong, and the territory in between is Liu Wu’s, so the risk is not small.

Why didn’t Cao Cao send Cao Zhi and Cao Chong?
Cao Pi felt disappointed, but did not show it.

On that day, after Cao Cao finished discussing matters with everyone, the news that Cao Pi would go to Xuzhou with Jia Xu, hoping to get the princes Sun Shao and Sun Quan to submit to Cao Cao, caused a huge stir in the backyard of Cao Cao’s Sikong Mansion.

backyard.

In Mrs. Bian’s room.

Four or five beautiful and graceful beauties were looking at Madam Bian sitting in the main seat with concern.

The bright and beautiful Madam Du could not help but whisper to Madam Bian:
“Madam, will it be dangerous to let Pi’er go to Xuzhou? After all, Yanzhou and Yuzhou are both the territories of King Liu Wu of Chu. Otherwise, why don’t you talk to your husband about it?”

Mrs. Du, time seems to be particularly tolerant to her. Not only has it not left any trace on her, but it has also added a bit of calmness and elegance to her. Her face is like a newly blossoming peony, delicate and beautiful, yet dignified and majestic. Her skin is as white as snow, so delicate that you can feel the jade-like warmth with just a touch. Her eyebrows are long and thin, and her eyes are both smart and gentle like a young girl. Every blink of her eyes seems to tell endless stories.

Mrs. Du exudes an indescribable charm in every gesture, as if the whole world is eclipsed by her, and people can’t help but fall for her. She is the most beautiful woman in the world, with a charming charm that makes people yearn for her.

The bright and beautiful lady seemed to be saying that when Guan Yu competed with Cao Cao, he was worthy of her beauty.

“Yes, sister, why don’t we talk to our husband together? It’s too dangerous for Pi’er to go. Pi’er is our husband’s second son. Ang’er is gone, and Pi’er can’t be in trouble again now.”

In the room, the stunningly beautiful Madam Huan, Madam Yin and other women all spoke harmoniously to Madam Bian.

However, in the corner, a beautiful and charming woman whose beauty has not diminished since her youth, heard the words “Ang’er has lost her”, her eyebrows and eyes were as beautiful as a painting, and she couldn’t help but flow with a hint of sadness and charm. And this sadness and charm, but the years have left a more mellow charm on her. The beautiful and charming woman is enough to make people unforgettable and admired at first sight. (End of this chapter)