EBE Chapter 569 The Gluttonous Little Zhurong! War God Guo Tu Wins the Championship Again!
Chapter 569 The Gluttonous Little Zhurong! War God Guo Tu Wins the Championship Again!
Guo Tu has started writing secret letters again.
It seems that Zhang Hong's death had no direct connection to him, nor did the relocation of the administrative center have anything to do with him.
But the MVP of the entire internal power struggle is none other than Guo Tu!
The four great families of Jiangdong are very interested in the Shanyue dungeon, which has even become their core industry.
The evidence of Zhang Hong's "collusion" with the Yue people was provided by Guo Tu through secret agents.
The four great families of Jiangdong have zero tolerance for anyone who attempts to sabotage the Shanyue instance!
Zhang Hong's life, and the "right to attack the Yue tribes at will," became important bargaining chips for Sun Quan to reach an agreement with the four great families of Jiangdong.
The plan to move the capital to Stone City was also approved.
It seems that Sun Quan and the four great families of Jiangdong have both won, while only Zhang Hong has lost everything.
In reality, Guo Tu was administering a deadly poison to Sun Quan!
In the short term, Sun Quan and the four great families of Jiangdong can all benefit from attacking the Shanyue.
In the long run, however, the benefits Sun Quan gained certainly couldn't compare to those of the four powerful local families.
The snowball effect is quite terrifying!
What kind of actions would a cunning and petty person like Sun Quan take when his own interests are harmed?
No matter how good the cooperation was in the past, the rift between us and the four great families of Jiangdong will only grow wider and wider, and it will be irreparable!
at the same time.
Guo Tu is the one who truly colluded with the Shanyue people!
Does the Shan Yue have no temper?
Despite their name being Shanyue, they are not actually Qiang, Di, or Jie people, but pure Minnan people, and they look no different from Han Chinese.
If there's any difference, it's just that her hair is a bit unusual and she's a devout follower of Mazu.
Once Cao Cao's army arrives, the Yue people, who have been bullied for so long, will rise up in rebellion, and the regime formed by the contradictions between Sun Quan and the four great families of Jiangdong will collapse in an instant!
Therefore, never underestimate the destructive power of a "war god" like Guo Tu.
The title "disaster-level talent" is not given lightly.
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When Guo Tu stirred up a bloody storm in Jiangdong.
The New Year's bells suddenly rang.
Cao Cao and Su Yu were also welcoming the new year on their march.
On the sixth day after the New Year, Cao Cao's army arrived in Jianning from Chengdu.
Previously, Jianning was besieged by Meng Yi, and Yong Kai and Zhu Bao were lured out of the city and died in battle.
Liu Zhang, Li Xian and his son Li Hui, as well as Xiao Zhurong, escaped the disaster.
Upon seeing Cao Cao's army arrive, the remaining defenders in Jianning City were filled with emotion.
They have been living in fear these days.
If those barbarians like Meng Yi breach a city, they won't reason with them.
Now, fearing the strength of Cao Cao's army, Meng Yi has retreated to the southern region.
Cao Cao's army, representing the orthodoxy of the imperial court, also entered Jianning, and the people and soldiers of Jianning finally breathed a sigh of relief.
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In the Prefect's Mansion
Surrounded by the crowd, Cao Cao took the seat of honor.
Liu Zhang, Li Xian, Li Hui, and others lined up and bowed to Cao Cao.
As for Little Zhurong, she was naturally tricked away by our Commandant Su with delicious food.
"My name is Liu Zhang, and I pay my respects to Lord Sikong."
Liu Zhang led the way in bowing to Cao Cao, his eyes filled with excitement.
He showed no sign of arrogance despite having once been the ruler of Yizhou.
"Ji Yu, you've suffered."
Cao Cao gently comforted Liu Zhang and even draped the cloak he had worn before over his shoulders.
This is an honor.
Although Liu Zhang was somewhat weak after Liu Bei seized the Shu region.
But when they were defending Jianning, they were not cowardly; instead, they personally supervised the battle and led from the front.
Furthermore, during the more than ten years that Liu Zhang was in Yizhou, he never did anything immoral or heinous. He even repaired the damaged parts of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and did some things that benefited the people.
If Liu Bei had not entered Shu, perhaps everything would have passed peacefully and uneventfully.
For both public and private reasons, Cao Cao could not possibly be harsh on Liu Zhang.
"Lord Sikong, I am incompetent and have failed to persuade Yong Kai and Zhu Bao."
Liu Zhang was a sentimental person.
As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.
Although Yong Kai had ulterior motives for releasing him from prison, he did give him freedom, making him a savior.
"Ji Yu, you have done your best in this matter."
"Cao will posthumously confer titles upon Yong Kai and Zhu Bao."
"I will also take care of their deceased wives and young children."
Cao Cao made a promise to Liu Zhang, who bowed repeatedly, moving everyone present.
Afterwards, Cao Cao granted Liu Zhang a noble title, an official position, and a fief.
However, Liu Zhang refused the official position, only asking for a small fief and a noble title, clearly wanting to live the life of a wealthy man.
In Liu Zhang's words, he had served as the governor of Yizhou for over ten years, but it felt like he had been bound by shackles for over ten years.
Now that he is free from burdens, he can travel the world with peace of mind and see the beautiful landscapes.
Cao Cao expressed his support and offered to cover all of Liu Zhang's travel expenses during his travels.
It is said that Liu Zhang later wrote books based on his observations and experiences, and published articles in the Central Plains Daily, becoming a literary giant of his time.
Compared to Liu Zhang's carefree attitude, Li Xian and his son Li Hui still had a heavy burden on their shoulders.
Looking at Li Hui's clear eyes, Cao Cao felt a pang of pity, but still took out the "job introduction" from the Ministry of Personnel.
However, Li Hui didn't only have this one option; there was also the Court of Justice nearby for him to choose from.
Li Hui blinked his big eyes and chose the Court of Justice, becoming one of Cao Ang's future team members.
Li Xian, on the other hand, would be transferred by Cao Cao to other places in Yizhou to serve as governor, to restore order and improve public opinion in Yizhou.
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the other side
Su Weiwei not only fed Xiao Zhurong a lot of delicious food, but also fed Xiao Zhurong's fat leopard until its belly turned upwards.
"Sister Zhurong, are you full?"
"If you're still hungry, Brother Ziyi has some even better food here. Would you like to try some?"
Su Yu spoke to Xiao Zhurong in a very friendly manner.
Little Zhurong, a little glutton with a tiny belly, was a big eater and immediately said excitedly:
"Okay, okay!"
"Brother Ziyi, let me see what delicious food it is!"
Then, Su Yu took out a novel food that Zhu Rong had never eaten before.
The southern region is ultimately too lacking in natural resources.
Little Zhurong wanted to eat more after finishing her meal.
But considering that she had already eaten a lot, Su Yu told her to stop immediately, otherwise eating too much would put a heavy burden on her body and make it difficult to digest.
Su Yu took great care of Xiao Zhurong.
In addition to providing meals, they also provide jobs.
From now on, the Imperial Guard will have a new secretary.
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