When he arrived in Chengdu, Zhang Zhao thought he could get some benefits from Cao Shuo.

Unexpectedly, Cao Shu's attitude was even tougher than Sima Yi.

Walking out of the Chengdu city gate, he looked back and sighed a long time.

Cao Shu and the people around him were right. The only way to get respect is to have stronger strength.

Only strength can make people truly respect.

People and countries without strength will not receive equal feedback from each other even if they respect others.

On the way back, Zhang Zhao was very disappointed.

After leaving Chengdu, Zhang Zhao rode his horse all the way.

He first came to Sima Yi's army.

Sima Yi indeed stationed his army at a place only thirty miles away from Cangwu. Guan Cheng, who landed from the south, was also echoing him from afar.

Two large armies surrounded Cangwu and had no intention of attacking.

I heard that when Zhang Zhao came back, Sima Yi asked someone to invite him to the coach's account.

"Honest Zhang is back?" Zhang Zhao got into the tent, and Sima Yi asked with a smile.

"I'm back." Zhang Zhao replied: "I'll ask General Sima to release my guards. I'll take them back to Cangwu."

"Of course the guard has to return it to Mr. Zhang." Sima Yi asked with a smile: "I wonder what benefits did the lord give Mr. Zhang?"

Zhang Zhao smiled bitterly: "Where are the benefits? The King of Wei just asked me to come back and explain the pros and cons to His Majesty..."

"Mr. Zhang may not be able to convince Sun Zhongmou when he returns." Sima Yi curled his lips: "The army came to Cangwu. Although he did not see any action, our horses discovered that Cangwu had some troops and horses in secret, and it was obvious that it was possible to fight to the death with us."

Zhang Zhao sighed long.

He didn't respond, nor did he need to respond.

Because he knew very well that with the strength of Jiaozhou, it was impossible to deal with the Wei army.

Stopping all efforts of the Wei army was in vain in the end.

Zhang Zhao knew it, but others in Jiaozhou may not be clear.

Especially Sun Quan, he was even dreaming of defeating the Wei army and protecting Jiaozhou or even fighting back to Jiangdong!

"General Sima, I will say goodbye first." There was nothing to say about Sima Yi, so Zhang Zhao bowed and left.

Sima Yi ordered the guards: "Give him back the guards of Mr. Zhang and send him out of the military camp."

Zhang Zhao left, and Lu Bu, who was sitting in the account, asked Sima Yi: "Does Zhongda really think Zhang Zhao can convince Sun Quan?"

"Not necessarily." Sima Yi replied: "But if he doesn't try it, who knows what the result will be?"

Lu Bu nodded: "That's right. Whether it can be done or not is the result. Only by asking Zhang Zhao to go back and try it."

Sima Yi, Lu Bu and others did not have much hope that Zhang Zhao could persuade Sun Quan.

Zhang Zhao returned to Cangwu and felt uneasy.

He originally planned to ask Cao Shu to allow Sun Quan to take over Jiangdong. If he fails, he should at least allow him to keep Jiaozhou.

As long as Sun Quan was willing to submit to Cao Shu, the soldiers would be spared from the suffering of conquest. Speaking of which, Cao Shu should not refuse to agree.

But Cao Shu said, "It is better to chase the enemy with the remaining courage, and not to seek fame and learn from the overlords."

This sentence clearly tells Zhang Zhao that he will use the means of killing Sun Quan.

Return to Cangwu with Cao Shu's answer.

Recently, the Wei army surrounded Cangwu, and Sun Quan had long become an ant on the hot pan.

As soon as Zhang Zhao came back, he quickly summoned the court to discuss countermeasures.

After going to the hall, Zhang Zhao bowed and bowed: "Your Majesty, I am back!"

"What did Cao Zirong say?" Sun Quan asked impatiently.

"He promised to accept His Majesty's surrender." Zhang Zhao replied: "But he said that Jiangdong or Jiaozhou cannot be given to His Majesty. Once His Majesty surrenders, he must go to the capital with him."

"Your Majesty, you must not!" Zhang Zhao said as soon as he said, "Once you follow Cao Zirong to his capital, from then on, Your Majesty will become a puppet at his mercy..."

"Even if Your Majesty refuses, won't it be?" Zhou Yu interrupted the man and said with a cold face: "Sima Zhongda and Guan Cheng each led a group of troops, and they are outside Cangwu. If Your Majesty does not agree to Cao Zirong's proposal, the Wei army will immediately launch an attack. Who can resist you here?"

Everyone was asked by Zhou Yu for a word and didn't dare to speak.

They had long experienced the strength of the Wei army.

In the battle of Red Cliff, they were defeated.

Since then, I have not received any benefits from the Wei army.

Two Wei troops besieged Cangwu, and none of the people present had the courage to lead troops to fight.

There were not many soldiers left in Jiaozhou, and the Wei army supported each other when they faced the battle, and they were overwhelmed.

Even if the two Wei troops did not support each other, with this little force in Jiaozhou, there was still no chance of winning against any of them!

Whether to fight or not, Jiaozhou will definitely not be able to defend...

"He..." Sun Quan asked Zhang Zhao dejectedly: "There is no other request?"

"No other request was made." Zhang Zhao asked, "What are your plans?"

Sun Quan did not respond for a while.

After a long time, he waved his hand and said, "Kongjin stays, everyone else should step back."

Everyone retreated one after another, only Zhou Yu stayed in the hall.

"Gongjin accompanied me for a walk." When everyone left, Sun Quan greeted Zhou Yu.

Accompanying Sun Quan to leave the hall, Zhou Yu and him walked towards the backyard of the palace.

Jiaozhou has a small territory and many southern barbarians in the territory, so it is relatively difficult to accumulate money.

Sun Quan’s palace was not very bold, and it occupied a smaller area than the homesteads of wealthy families in Luoyang City.

When they arrived at the backyard, the two of them walked along the bluestone path for a while.

Zhou Yu asked Sun Quan: "What are your Majesty's plans?"

"Keep Gongjin behind, I want to discuss with you what I should do." Sun Quan looked up at the sky and sighed slowly, "The Wei army besieged Cangwu, and with the strength of our army, I can't resist it at all. But if I really agree to Cao Zirong, I'm afraid I will become a doll at the mercy of others in the future."

"I always feel that Zhang Zibu has nothing to say." Zhou Yu said: "Your Majesty might as well invite him and make a decision after you understand."

"What else can he have not finished?" Sun Quan looked surprised.

Zhou Yu replied: "Cao Zirong will never put his words so lightly. He should at least tell Zhang Zibu what situation his Majesty will face if our army resists."

After thinking for a while, Sun Quan ordered the guards: "Please invite Zhang Zibu to see me."

A guard was ordered to leave, and Sun Quan and Zhou Yu walked into a pavilion.

After the two of them sat down, Sun Quan asked Zhou Yu: "Even Gongjin has no way to defeat the enemy?"

Zhou Yu shook his head: "There is indeed no way to defeat the enemy. It's already this time, and I'm really helpless."

Even Zhou Yu gave up hope. Sun Quan knew that he had completely lost the chance to turn the tables.

Not long after, the guard invited Zhang Zhao over.
Chapter completed!