si-mexico Chapter 550 Sun Quan personally leads the expedition to Xiaoyao Ford? Guo Tu: My lord will surely wi
Chapter 550 Sun Quan personally leads the expedition to Xiaoyao Ford? Guo Tu: My lord will surely wi
When Cao Cao was preparing to launch a southern expedition against Meng Yi.
Thousands of miles away in Jiangdong, the prestige of Guo Tu, the God of War of the Great Wei, continues to rise!
Because intelligence transmission is time-sensitive, and the distance between Jiangdong and Yizhou is simply too great.
Therefore, the intelligence from Jiangdong was still at the stage where Cao Cao and Liu Bei were locked in a stalemate near Yangping Pass.
Sun Quan thought it over and over, feeling that he had finally gained military power and should do something about it, otherwise it would be a waste of this excellent opportunity.
Three days later, on Sun Quan's birthday, the generals of Jiangdong brought him some excellent news!
This year's campaign against the Yue tribes has reached a new high!
Not only did it expand its territory significantly, it also gained access to a large workforce!
Sun Quan was deeply gratified.
Jiangdong is like a giant treasure trove.
Most of the land is suitable for two or even three harvests a year, indicating extremely high development potential.
In other words, the population was limited; otherwise, the development speed of Jiangdong would have reached a level that even the emperors of the Han Dynasty would not have dared to imagine!
With money, soldiers, and power, Sun Quan naturally wanted to make a big splash.
After several rounds of drinks, Xu Sheng entered and performed a sword dance for Sun Quan.
In Xu Sheng's hands, the broadsword seemed to possess a spirit, shining brightly.
Immediately afterwards, Xing Daorong walked in and publicly demonstrated the Pear Blossom Mountain-Splitting Axe to Sun Quan and the civil and military officials of Jiangdong!
His unparalleled bravery drew cheers from the entire audience.
After Xing Daorong, the generals of Jiangdong took turns performing.
Although it wasn't as vivid as Xu Sheng's performance, nor as imposing as Xing Daorong's.
However, the "superb martial arts" of the Jiangdong generals also made Sun Quan deeply realize that his side had strong troops and good morale!
Seeing that the time was almost right, Guo Tu walked in with a smile, cupped his hands in greeting to Sun Quan, and said:
"My lord, today is your birthday, but I do not have the same courage as you warriors."
"I am but a scholar. I am fortunate to have the favor of my lord and the compassion of my colleagues, which has allowed me to gain a foothold in Jiangdong."
Sun Quan looked at his trusted and beloved minister, waved his hand, and said:
"Mr. Guo, there's no need to be modest."
"Who among us doesn't know or understand the outstanding contributions you have made to Jiangdong?"
Guo Tu laughed and said:
"I have a gift that I would like to present to my lord."
After saying that, Guo Tu clapped his hands.
Two guards carrying an enormous map entered the room.
The map also shows the territorial divisions of various factions.
Liu Bei occupied Yizhou, Cao Cao occupied the north, Sun Quan occupied Jiangdong, and Shi Xie occupied Jiaozhou.
Here comes the highlight!
The Huainan and Xuzhou areas north of Hefei are not Cao Cao's territory on this map, but Sun Quan's territory!
All the civil and military officials looked intently at Guo Tu, hoping that he could provide some supplementary explanations for the map.
Sun Quan's eyes were like torches, and he was instantly drawn to Hefei on the map.
He had encountered Hefei countless times in his dreams.
As the saying goes, what you think about during the day, you dream about at night.
Sun Quan is now dreaming of conquering the area north of Hefei!
Guo Tu's map was exactly what he wanted!
Guo Tu smiled obsequiously:
"My lord, this is the territory you will rule next year."
"On your birthday next year, I, Guo, will present you with the map for the year after next!"
"At that time, not only Huainan and Xuzhou, but even Xuchang will be yours, my lord!"
All the civil and military officials were speechless with astonishment.
What does it mean to flatter someone?
This is the ultimate level of flattery!
Guo Tu's firm gaze and calm tone made it seem as if everything he said was more real than gold!
Guo Tu has created a vibrant and thriving scene!
"Guo Qing, you're so thoughtful..."
Sun Quan choked up.
Although he is a natural actor and a top-notch master of checks and balances.
But when faced with a thoughtful subordinate like Guo Tu, he couldn't help but show genuine emotion.
at the same time.
The moment Sun Quan saw this map, he became even more certain of a certain idea in his heart.
Sun Quan was well-versed in military strategy from a young age.
To some extent, Sun Quan was proficient in various methods of warfare.
Therefore, rounding up, Sun Quan was a top-tier commander, no doubt about it.
At least, that's what Sun Quan himself thought.
Over the years, he has been busy balancing various forces and consolidating military and political power, and has never had the opportunity to personally command large-scale military operations.
The Yue tribes were too weak for Sun Quan's small-scale attack; they weren't strong enough to truly showcase his abilities.
Throughout the land, the only warlords who could rival Sun Quan, besides Liu Bei, were Cao Cao.
Therefore, Sun Quan, this "loyal minister of the Han Dynasty," was preparing for a northern expedition!
While Cao Cao and Liu Bei were still locked in battle, they captured Hefei in one fell swoop and seized control of the north bank of the Yangtze River!
Only at this moment did Sun Quan's birthday banquet reach its climax.
Not long after the banquet ended, Sun Quan summoned his three trusted confidants, Guo Tu, Lu Su, and Zhuge Jin, to the council hall.
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Guo Tu and Zhuge Jin arrived the earliest, and the two chatted intermittently.
Suddenly, Lu Su walked into the hall.
He strode forward, pointed at Guo Tu, and said:
"Why did you present such a gift to our lord just now?"
Guo Tu's expression remained unchanged as he slightly cupped his hands and said:
"Naturally, I hope that the territory of Jiangdong next year will be as vast as it is on that map!"
Lu Su said angrily:
"But you know perfectly well that although Jiangdong may seem to have a strong and well-equipped army, the combat effectiveness of its troops is uneven."
"Among them, there were even quite a few starving mountain people who were just filling in."
"How can such an army contend with Cao Cao's elite troops?"
Guo Tu gently pushed Lu Su's hand away and asked in surprise:
"Zijing, how could you boost others' morale while diminishing your own?"
"Currently, Cao Cao is in a standoff with Liu Bei, and it is still unknown who will win."
"Even if Cao Cao won, would he be able to capture Liu Bei?"
"Liu Bei's ability to escape is known throughout the land!"
"In the short term, Cao Cao will not be able to return to Xuchang, nor will he be able to interfere in any battles in Xuzhou and Huainan!"
"If we don't seize this opportunity, are we going to wait until Cao Cao has dealt with Liu Bei, and then let our lord stubbornly resist with just a small piece of land in Jiangdong?"
"Zijing, Zijing, you've always been so steady and reliable. You shouldn't be so blind to the situation!"
Guo Tu's eyes were sincere, and his face was resolute.
Anyone who didn't know the situation would think he was Sun Quan's most loyal strategist and a staunch loyal minister!
But only Lu Su knew that Guo Tu's seemingly brilliant strategy was actually sophistry!
At first glance, it might seem that this is indeed Jiangdong's only chance.
But damn it...
Cao Cao is no longer in Xuchang, but Cao Ang is still here, Xiahou Dun is still here, and Xun Yu is still here!
In Xuzhou, Chen Deng was stationed, making it an impregnable fortress.
During Sun Ce's reign, Jiangdong once sent troops to attack Guangling in southern Xuzhou, but the result was heavy losses.
The military strength in the Huainan region appears to be sparse.
But the surrounding area was completely fortified, with no food supplies left for the Jiangdong army within a radius of hundreds of miles!
This is an obstacle that Jiangdong needs to consider in its offensive.
In addition, Cao Ren and Huang Zu also stationed troops in Jiangxia, eyeing Jiangdong with hostility.
Once the Jiangdong side's offensive is thwarted, it's hard to guarantee that those two old men won't seize the opportunity to launch a sneak attack!
Unless Jiangdong awakens its "blitzkrieg" talent and conquers Hefei with lightning speed.
Otherwise, what awaits Jiangdong is likely to be utter destruction!
Lu Su saw things clearly, which is why he was blaming Guo Tu at this moment, not understanding why Guo Tu was so eager to encourage Sun Quan.
Even he never expected that Guo Tu, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, was actually Cao Cao's ultimate spy!
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