Chapter 149 5. Don't be too shameless

Some people in later generations commented on Liu Bei, saying that as early as when Guan Yu was killed, he did not have any strong reaction, and only after he became emperor, he sent his troops to attack Wu, which is very strange. In fact, it's not surprising at all.Probably because war consumes social resources the most, and the whole society must be organized. Men are pushed into the battlefield like animals, and women are pushed off the fields as men. Gotta grab it quickly.This is why Liu Bei did not pursue the advice of the ministers, but the hermit Qin Mi dissuaded him, and Liu Bei immediately put Qin Mi in prison.

In short, it is very time-consuming and labor-intensive to organize a large-scale campaign.Although Liu Bei is a genius in this area, the necessary process is ultimately indispensable. Just looking at the troops brought by Liu Bei, you can know how difficult it is to defeat Wu this time. "Three Kingdoms" records that Liu Bei defeated Wu with a total of 40,000 soldiers. There are only more than 40,000 people, and it can be seen that Liu Bei's mind is that he just wants to smash Soochow and grab a few more pieces of land.These 40,000 people alone are not enough to destroy Soochow.

This is probably the one with the least troops among all the royal conquests in history.Of course, the exiled emperors who lost power are not counted.There is nothing to do with less troops, because there is still a Wei country over there, watching and coveting, Liu Bei can only wrong himself. But his 40,000 people still frightened Sun Quan into a fool.Although the troops were insufficient, it was Liu Bei who came.Heroes in the world, envoys and cao, now that cao has turned into dust and bone, only Liu Bei is left to show off his prestige. Is there any reason why Sun Quan is not afraid? So Sun Quan made a wise and decisive decision: "Surrender, surrender immediately, surrender to Wei Guo Xiao Cao Pi immediately."

When Sun Quan's letter of surrender arrived, the current emperor of Wei State was convening the Standing Committee and asked: "My dear friends, think about it, if Soochow killed Guan Yu, will Liu Bei send troops to avenge him?" All the ministers shook their heads together: "Impossible. On Xichuan side, Guan Yu is the only one who can fight. If he dies, Liu Bei will be ruined. He has no ability to avenge Guan Yu." Cao Pi said: "My dear friends, this discussion is very lonely. Why don't we go hunting, hunt pheasants, and have a good time." At this time, the courtier Xin Pi said to the side: "When your majesty is happy, it is the time when the ministers are in the most pain. I suggest that your majesty stop making the courtiers suffer."

Cao Pi: "You old man, you only talk about what people don't like to hear. Then let's continue the meeting, where did we just talk?" Attendant Liu Ye stood up and said: "Your Majesty asked just now whether Liu Bei would attack Soochow and avenge Guan Yu. I think it is inevitable. The personal relationship between Liu Bei and Guan Yu is quite deep. If Liu Bei does not send troops, He himself would feel sorry for Guan Yu, so this pawn must be dispatched." Cao Pi: "Why is this Liu Ye playing against everyone? Please tell me, where is he wrong?" The ministers were about to speak, when the envoy asked for an audience outside the door and handed in Sun Quan's request for surrender.At that time, Cao Pi was stunned: "Hey, am I really so powerful? As soon as I became emperor, I frightened Sun Quan? Surrender quickly?"

Liu Ye said: "Your Majesty, please don't get nervous. It is obvious that Liu Bei has already marched towards Eastern Wu, so Sun Quan hastily surrendered. Sun Quan did this for two purposes. One is to prevent our country from beating him, and the other is to use our country's powerful force Intimidate Liu Bei. I suggest sending troops immediately, going straight to Soochow, joining hands with Liu Bei, and destroying Soochow first. Why do I suggest this? This is because ah, now three points in the world, our country occupies eight tenths, Liu Bei If we take Xichuan, Soochow will come and make trouble. If we fight Soochow, Liu Bei will hold us back. If one is lost, the other will not live long. So hurry up and take advantage of this opportunity to kill the family first, and the remaining Liu Bei will be left alone."

Cao Pi: "Old Liu, is there anyone as foolish as you? Soochow surrendered to us, but you want to beat him instead. Do you want to be so shameless? Do you want to? Pass the decree and accept Soochow's surrender."