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1822. Cao Cao¡¯s conditions

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    If he faced Cao Cao, Sun Quan had no confidence that he could defeat Cao Cao.

    If he is defeated by Cao Cao, Sun Quan feels that the people below will definitely be in chaos.  In the past, Sun Ce roamed the east of the Yangtze River, invincible and unparalleled in domineering power.

    Jiangdong was captured by Sun Ce with one sword and one shot. As the heir, if he was defeated by Cao Cao and lost the city and land, the people below would definitely doubt and worry about his lord.

    You must know that Sun Quan is not the only person who is qualified to succeed Sun Ce.  If you can't control the people below, it's normal to be replaced.

    When Lu Su proposed to unite Liu Bei against Cao Cao, Sun Quan immediately agreed without thinking too much.  He also took the initiative to withdraw from the occupied ferry to show his sincerity.

    When Zhuge Liang proposed to use Liu Zhe as a threat to negotiate a peace and alliance with Cao Cao to quell the war, Sun Quan immediately agreed and sent his right-hand man Lu Su to help.

    Sima Yi glanced at Lu Su. He didn't know that Sun Quan also wanted to negotiate a peace agreement with Cao Cao, but he knew that Cao Cao needed this alliance very much.

    Even if you don¡¯t mean it sincerely, as long as a consensus can be reached on the surface, everyone can calm down and let everyone have time to cultivate.

    Cao Cao needs time now. He needs to go back to Xudu to sit down and intimidate the villains. The newly occupied Jingzhou also needs time to digest.

    For Liu Bei and Sun Quan, it also takes time to divide them and alienate them.

    "Mr. Zijing, although we say we want to unite, how can we ensure that there is no conspiracy?" Sima Yi asked.

    The faces of Zhuge Liang and Lu Su suddenly became serious.

    This question raised by Sima Yi is very sharp, pointing directly to the key to the alliance in this meeting.

    How do the three parties gain trust?  This question is the key and foundation.

    Cao Cao and Liu Bei are still in a state of hostility. Before, the two sides were racking their brains to eliminate each other. The next moment they said they wanted peace and unity. Who dares to believe it easily?

    Although Cao Cao and Sun Quan have not yet directly faced off, both sides know that they will sooner or later.  If given the chance, both sides would pounce on them without hesitation and bite them hard.

    "So, how can Prime Minister Cao show his sincerity?" Zhuge Liang did not answer, but asked first.

    "It depends on your sincerity." Sima Yi naturally would not reveal Cao Cao's trump cards easily.

    In this alliance, Liu Bei and Sun Quan are more anxious than Cao Cao, so Cao Cao can take his time.

    "Is it possible that Prime Minister Cao doesn't want to give anything?" Zhuge Liang asked with a frown.

    Liu Bei is the weakest of the three parties and can only offer a few things. When negotiating, Zhuge Liang found it a bit difficult.

    But even so, Zhuge Liang is still working hard, trying not to let his trump card appear so early.

    "You are sincere, and the Prime Minister will naturally have corresponding sincerity." Sima Yi said calmly.

    Compared with Liu Bei, Cao Cao's advantages are obviously better than Liu Bei's.  Therefore, Sima Yi was not anxious at all. Seeing Zhuge Liang's look at this time, he felt a little proud.

    "Mr. Zhongda, please tell me what the Prime Minister means." Lu Su said.

    "That's the case."

    Seeing that Lu Su also spoke out, Sima Yi, who didn't have much dislike for Lu Su, thought for a while and finally agreed. He said, "Then I'll tell you what the prime minister wants."

    "Liu Bei returns the captured soldiers and withdraws from Nanjun. Jiangxia can be temporarily handed over to Liu Bei for garrison, but Liu Bei must recognize Liu Cong's status and cannot peek into Jingzhou from now on." Sima Yi said lightly.

    "This is impossible." After hearing Sima Yi's words, Zhuge Liang's face changed slightly and he decisively refused.

    If this is the case, is Liu Bei still kidding?

    There is no problem in returning the prisoners. In fact, Liu Bei also plans to return the prisoners to gain Cao Cao's trust.

    He and Cao Cao were fighting each other before, and he captured many of Cao Cao's soldiers. After retreating to Jiangxia, there were still more than 300 prisoners.

    There is no problem in withdrawing from Nanjun. Anyway, Liu Bei's current strength cannot contaminate Nanjun.

    But it is not possible to recognize Liu Cong's status. Liu Bei is now supporting Liu Qi as Liu Biao's heir. Liu Qi is Liu Biao's eldest son. Even if Cai Mao and others support Liu Cong, other people in Jingzhou are still interested.  To Liu Qi.

    Liu Bei supports Liu Qi and can absorb these people, which will be of great benefit to him in his future campaign in Jingzhou.  If Liu Bei recognized Liu Cong's position, he would deny Liu Qi's position.

     If nothing else, Liu Bei can no longer stay in Jiangxia. The other people in Jingzhou will also lose their support for him. In the future, he will have no qualifications or conditions to compete for control of Jingzhou.

    As for not being allowed to peek into Jingzhou, this is even more forbidden.  Why did Liu Bei take Zhuge Liang's suggestion to meet with Cao Cao to discuss what seemed like an alliance but was actually a humiliating peace?  Of course not.

    The ultimate goal is to have a chance to breathe, to actually regain strength, and to wait to confront Cao Cao in the future.  And Jingzhou will definitely be the first place Liu Bei will attack at that time. How could he not take a peek at Jingzhou?

    "oh?"

    Sima Yi was not surprised at all by Zhuge Liang's reaction. In fact, he could guess it.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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