In order to allow Ji Ling to conquer Guangling and cut off the head of his sworn enemy Tao Ying, Zhou Yu unreservedly told Ji Ling his experience accumulated in the battle with the Junzi Army, and made three good suggestions to help

Ji Ling dealt with Tao Ying.

Zhou Yu made three good suggestions as follows: First, he suggested that Ji Ling organize crossbowmen separately to form a cavalry crossbow army specifically to deal with the Junzi Army.

Second: Prepare a reserve team of archers to deal with the bamboo spear formation of the Junzi Army infantry - of course, Zhou Yu also knew that with Tao Ying's treachery, he would never be able to use this extremely flawed weapon openly and openly on the frontal battlefield.

The Bamboo Spear Formation can only be used suddenly under special circumstances to catch the enemy off guard. However, as a precaution, Zhou Yu described the characteristics and combat methods of the Junzi Army's Bamboo Spear Formation to Ji Ling in detail and suggested to Ji Ling

Pay attention to this formation and don't make the same mistake as Sun Cejun.

Third: Zhou Yu suggested that Ji Ling should not fight a mobile war with Tao Ying to avoid the roving tactics of the Junzi Army. At the same time, he also suggested that Ji Ling adopt a regular tactic of defeating ten tricks with one force and use the main force to attack Guangling City from the front.

On the battlefield, Tao Ying, who was afraid of tough battles, was forced into a head-on confrontation, taking full advantage of Yuan Shu's army's military strength and forcing Tao Ying to expose his fatal weakness of insufficient troops.

In addition, Zhou Yu also took the initiative to present to Ji Ling the secrets of the Junzi Army's cavalry and archery. He gave the secrets that Sun Ce had acquired in exchange for nearly a thousand elite soldiers to Ji Ling for free.

The two rope-hook saddles helped the Ji Ling Army's cavalry improve their attacking ability and mounted shooting efforts, further increasing the Ji Ling Army's chances of winning and weakening the Junzi Army's advantage.

After listening to Zhou Yu's introduction to the Junzi Army and the three suggestions he made, and seeing the rope saddle made by Zhou Yu himself, Ji Ling, who was experienced in the battlefield, was of course overjoyed and greatly appreciated Zhou Yu's talent. He proposed to Zhou Yu on the spot to help Yuan Shu.

As a guarantor in front of him, he wanted to keep Zhou Yu by his side to serve as a military officer and help him conquer Guangling. However, Zhou Yu rejected Ji Ling's kindness and begged Ji Ling to still escort him to Yuan Shu, plead guilty to Yuan Shu in person, and expose Sun Ce's treachery.

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"Gong Jin, why do you have to go to my lord to ask for trouble?" Ji Ling also really appreciated Zhou Yu and said: "In my opinion, there is no need for you to go to my lord to plead guilty. I will be your guarantee, lord."

I will definitely forgive you for all your mistakes, and when you help me capture Guangling, I will say a few nice words to you in front of my lord, and I will definitely get you an official position, so why bother going to Shouchun in a prison car to suffer?"

"The general's kindness is appreciated by the sinner Zhou Yu." Zhou Yu still shook his head and said sincerely: "But Zhou Yu insists on going to Yuan Gong to plead guilty, and it's not all for my own sake. There are many military and national affairs related to the five counties of Xuzhou, and I must tell you.

Mr. Yuan made a statement to his face, and asked the general to spare no effort to fulfill his promise and escort me to Shouchun, where he would be handed over to Mr. Yuan."

Seeing that Zhou Yu insisted on asking for trouble, Ji Ling was not too reluctant. He quickly agreed to Zhou Yu's request and sent people to escort Zhou Yu to Shouchun. At the same time, Ji Ling accepted Zhou Yu's request and went to Yuan Shu.

He wrote a letter, reporting that the Imperial Seal of the Ming Dynasty had been defrauded by Tao Ying, and asked Yuan Shu to meet with Zhou Yu once, so that Zhou Yu could tell Yuan Shu what had happened in person, but Zhou Yu thanked him again and again without mentioning it.

In this way, amidst the angry roars of Cheng Pu and Huang Gai, Zhou Yu, who had rejected Ji Ling's kindness, once again got into the prison car and continued westward under the escort of Yuan Shu's soldiers, returning to Shouchun in five days.

After entering the city, Zhou Yu tried his best to flatter Sun Ce in front of the officials sent by Yuan Shu to interrogate him. He also followed the wishes of Yuan Shu's military officials, insulted and slandered Sun Ce in every possible way, and helped the Shouchun officials to Sun Ce.

The conviction won the favor of Yuan Shu's confidants, and also allowed these officials to speak in front of Yuan Shu and request Yuan Shu to meet with Zhou Yu, who had repeatedly expressed his intention to atone for his crimes.

Zhou Yu's efforts were not wasted. On the third day after he was escorted back to Shouchun, Zhou Yu received the news that Yuan Shu was about to summon him. After confirming that the news was correct, Zhou Yu asked the family members who came to visit the prison to bribe the guards generously and asked the guards to allow him to bathe and change clothes.

He tidied up his appearance, washed himself cleanly, and put on a brand new prison uniform, trying his best to create the best first impression on Yuan Shu. And this was indeed the case. When Zhou Yu, who looked brand new from top to bottom, was escorted in front of Yuan Shu, his appearance

The outstanding and personable Zhou Yu really left a good impression on Yuan Shu, and Yuan Shu spoke to Zhou Yu in a gentler tone.

"Are you Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin?" Looking up and down at the outstandingly handsome Zhou Yu, Yuan Shu asked curiously: "I heard that you are a descendant of Taiwei Zhou. Is this true?"

"Reporting to Mr. Yuan, this is indeed the case." Zhou Yu replied politely: "My grandfather Zhou Jinggong and my uncle Zhou Zhong both served as princes of the imperial court. Mr. Yuan's great honour, Mr. Yuan Fenggong, also

I once had the fate of being an official in the same dynasty with my grandfather, and we were quite close to each other. Therefore, if I dare to be bold, I have to honor Mr. Yuan as my uncle, and I also have the courage to humbly call him my junior."

"Since you are the queen of a famous family, why did you follow Sun Ce's son to rebel and rebel against me?" Yuan Shu asked.

"This junior deserves to die. I was confused for a moment and mistakenly boarded the pirate ship of Sun Ce's son. I helped him to commit evil. I deserve to die for my crime. I also ask Mr. Yuan to spare my life for the sake of the elders. I am willing to tie a grass ring."

, to repay Duke Yuan for his great kindness." Zhou Yu quickly knelt down on his knees and kowtowed respectfully to apologize.

In the so-called Sun Ce rebellion, Zhou Yu was just an accomplice and lackey who joined halfway, and his crime would not lead to death. Of course Yuan Shu knew this. Coupled with Zhou Yu's performance of meritorious service and atonement and Ji Ling's letter to intercede, Yuan Shu had no longer wanted to kill Zhou Yu, so

Yuan Shu quickly made a favor and said: "Well, for the sake of your grandfather Zhou Jinggong, I can consider sparing you, but if I ask you next, you must answer truthfully. If not, don't worry."

You blame me for being so indifferent!"

"Promise, please rest assured, Mr. Yuan, I will definitely tell you everything I know," Zhou Yu replied respectfully.

"It's best this way." Yuan Shu nodded majestically, and asked impatiently: "I heard that before Sun Ce's traitor died, Tao Ying'er from Xuzhou deceived Sun Jian's national jade seal away? But is this true? Then?

Is the imperial jade seal authentic?"

"Reporting to Mr. Yuan, it is indeed true. That jade seal is also the jade seal of the Qin and Han dynasties that Sun Ce's father obtained in Luoyang." Zhou Yu answered truthfully, and then introduced in detail the story of how Tao Ying was tricked into taking the jade seal of the state.

Then he took the initiative to report to Yuan Shu how he got the jade seal that he heard from Sun Ce, indicating that Sun Jian got the jade seal from the Luoyang Palace. After Sun Jian's death, the jade seal fell into the hands of Sun Ce. Then Sun Ce wanted to covet the jade seal.

The jade seal passed down to the imperial power and national destiny, and he was even more afraid of Yuan Shu's ingenuity and robbery, so he repeatedly denied that the jade seal was in his hands until the jade seal was deceived by Tao Ying a few days ago.

"Son Ce, how dare you do this?" After hearing Zhou Yu's introduction, Yuan Shu suddenly became furious, slapped the case and shouted: "My kindness to you is as deep as the sea, and my benevolence is endless. I never thought that you, a little thief, would not only try to betray me, but also

How dare you secretly hide the imperial seal and keep it as your own! If I don’t open your coffin and kill your corpse, it’s hard to get rid of the hatred in my heart!"

"What Mr. Yuan said is absolutely true. Sun Ce's son is indeed guilty of an unforgivable crime and deserves to die." Zhou Yu agreed, and then said cautiously: "But I think that the Tao Ying traitor is also very hateful. He found out that the jade seal of the country was in the state.

In the hands of Sun Ce, and knowing that General Chen Fen of Yuan Gong was about to arrive and the jade seal was about to be owned by Yuan Gong, he devised this vicious plan to defraud the jade seal from Sun Ce and take away this god-given national treasure. The crime deserves death!"

"Little Tao Ying?" Yuan Shu snorted, "Sooner or later, I will capture this young boy with a yellow mouth! Ji Ling has already sent his troops to the east. If little Tao Ying does not hand over the imperial seal, my army will march through Guangling.

, take off his head!"

"Forgive me, Mr. Yuan. I dare to think that it will not be difficult for General Ji Ling to break through Guangling. It will only be a matter of time to take the head of Tao Ying's son. But it is not that easy to get back the imperial seal." Zhou Yu took the opportunity and said.

"Why do you say this?" Yuan Shu asked.

"Mr. Yuan, please think carefully about how valuable the imperial seal is. After Tao Ying gets this treasure, won't he be afraid that Gong Yuan will take it back?" Zhou Yu said with a smile: "Please think about it carefully, Mr. Yuan. After Tao Ying gets the jade seal,

, in order to prevent the Jade Seal from being recaptured by Yuan Gong, can the Jade Seal be sent to Xuzhou as soon as possible and handed over to Tao Qian for safekeeping? I am afraid that by this time, the Jade Seal is no longer in Guangling City, and General Ji Ling will take it even if he tramples Guangling to the ground.

I won’t go back to that God-given national treasure.”

What does Yuan Shu want to pass down the imperial seal? Anyone who is familiar with history knows this. After using oneself to save others, Yuan Shu naturally feels that Zhou Yu's words are reasonable and he is right. Guangling is the master of the war between Tao Qian and me.

The situation on the battlefield is very critical. If Tao Ying gets such a treasure, he will definitely not dare to stay in Guangling City and wait for me to snatch it. He must have sent it back to Xuzhou City, the safest place. Ji Ling will take it even if he captures Guangling.

The national jade seal will no longer be sent back.

"Mr. Yuan, please allow me to speak boldly again." Zhou Yu looked at his words and saw that the heat was coming, so he flattered him: "Junior believes that Mr. Yuan has a family of four generations and three men. He has accumulated merits and deeds. He has long been the heart of the people and is looked up to throughout the world. And the surname Yuan

It comes from Chen, who is the successor of Shun. He uses earth to carry fire, and he has good fortune. If there is another national treasure handed down from heaven and the jade seal in hand, wouldn't it be...?"

Yuan Shu glanced sideways at Zhou Yu and said calmly: "It is said that the national jade seal has fallen into the hands of Tao Qian and his son. What can be done?"

"Idiot, you have really wanted to be emperor for a long time." Zhou Yu cursed secretly in his heart, but with a relaxed smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said: "Mr. Yuan, in fact, it is not difficult for Mr. Yuan to get back the jade seal passed down to the country. I have a chance.

This plan can not only help Mr. Yuan regain the jade seal passed down to him, but also help Mr. Yuan take over the five counties of Xuzhou."

"Oh, is there such a clever plan? Tell me." Yuan Shu became more energetic.

"I sincerely comply with the order of Duke Yuan." Zhou Yu happily agreed, cleared his throat quickly, and said loudly: "The jade seal of the state is a treasure of the emperor. If it is not as virtuous as Duke Yuan, it cannot be lived in. Tao Qian and his son have stolen this seal and have become a public target.

.In this case, why didn’t Duke Yuan send out a message to spread throughout the world, ordering all the heroes in the world to send out troops to fight against it? The heroes in the world would definitely respond in large numbers and send out troops to attack Tao. Duke Yuan raised his army in Huainan again, attacked Pei State all the way, smashed Xia Pi all the way, and then

Send more grain and fodder reinforcements to General Ji Ling and storm Guangling. In this way, Tao Qian and his son will be unable to take care of themselves and will inevitably be defeated. Most of the people in the five counties of Xuzhou and the jade seal passed down to the country will also belong to Yuan Gong. Isn't it wonderful?

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If Yuan Shu was not greedy for Xuzhou land, then Yuan Shu would not have named himself the uncle of Xuzhou who offended Tao Qian, nor would he have listened to Lu Fan's suggestion and sent Sun Ce to Guangling to take advantage of the situation. So after hearing Zhou Yu's bad idea, we

Emperor Zhongshi Yuan immediately applauded the case, "This plan is exactly what I want, so let's do it. I will immediately write a message and spread it throughout the world, calling on all the heroes in the world to send troops to fight against the thieves!"

"Thank you, Mr. Yuan, for adopting the foolish opinions of the younger generation. With Mr. Yuan's virtue, as soon as the appeal comes out, all the princes in the world will definitely respond. It is far better than the princes who challenged Dong in those days." Zhou Yu flattered him, but in his heart he coldly said: "Old Yuan Shu's appeal is as follows.

Come on, Tao Ying, what else can you do? I’m afraid the first person who has an excuse to attack you is Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, your northern barrier in Xuzhou, right?"

Before Zhou Yu could finish his proud plan, a person suddenly rushed outside the hall. It was Yang Hong, the most famous flatterer under Yuan Shu. As soon as he rushed to Yuan Shu, he shouted with joy on his face: "Congratulations, my lord, my lord!"

, happy event, great joyful event, great joyful event!"

"What makes you so happy?" Yuan Shu, who was planning how to seize the national jade seal, raised his head and asked strangely: "What happy thing is it?"

"Congratulations, lord. Congratulations, lord. Tao Qian and his son from Xuzhou have sent an envoy, Shouchun, to ask for peace." Yang Hong deliberately betrayed him.

"Seek peace? Tao Qian wants the best!" Yuan Shu said angrily: "His son Tao Ying invaded our Jiujiang land and killed our Jiujiang soldiers. How dare he send an envoy to ask for peace? Quickly seize the envoy and behead him.

Show off to the public!”

"My lord, don't be anxious, please listen to Wei Chen." Yang Hong said with a smile: "The envoys of Tao Qian and his son not only brought a large number of precious gifts to my lord, but also brought a rare treasure to my lord.

——The imperial seal seized from the traitor Sun Ce!"

"What?!" Zhou Yu and Yuan Shu both screamed, and then Zhou Yu's little face turned completely white, and there was only one thought left in his heart, "Tao Ying, traitor, you still have to be superior.

ah!"

"The imperial seal?" Yuan Shu jumped up in surprise and shouted, "Is this true? Is the rumor wrong?"

"It's absolutely true." Yang Hong said with a smile on his face: "As soon as the Xuzhou envoy team arrived in front of the gate of Shouchun City, they immediately showed the imperial seal in public. The envoy was clad in red and colorful, with great fanfare. The envoy Lu Su walked into the city holding the imperial seal in his hand and marched towards the Lord.

Since I presented the jade seal, countless Shouchun soldiers and civilians, including the ministers, have witnessed the true appearance of the jade seal with their own eyes!"

"Okay!" Yuan Shu was overjoyed and shouted with a wave of his hand: "Immediately summon all civil and military officials, open the middle door, and announce the visit of the Xuzhou envoy!"

"No, Wei Chen will do it right away!" Yang Hong agreed loudly, turned around and walked out.

"Mr. Yuan!" Zhou Yu called out. He wanted to persuade Yuan Shu not to accept the jade seal. Accepting this thing would be a disaster, but when the words came to his lips, Zhou Yu quickly took it back - he was still encouraging Yuan Shu to grab the jade seal just now.

, now he persuaded Yuan Shu not to accept the jade seal sent by Tao Ying. Wouldn’t it be a slap in the face to himself?

"What's the matter?" Yuan Shu had already turned his attention to Zhou Yu.

"Mr. Yuan, in the opinion of a junior, I can accept the jade seal, but I cannot allow peace." Zhou Yu changed his mind and said, "Xuzhou has just experienced Cao Cao's rebellion and its vitality has been severely damaged. It was Gong Yuan who seized the five counties of Xuzhou."

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To be continued...