When Yizhou is becoming calm, the war in Huainan is in full swing!

Zhou Yu mobilized his water force to pretend to attack the Guangling River Estuary, and then led his own army to surprise the Huaihe River Estuary and Haixi. He also divided his troops to seize Yandu and control the Huainan coastal area.

When Xiahou Dun mobilized his troops to return for reinforcements, Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin led the naval forces northward and marched directly from Gaoyou Lake to Huaiyin. The two armies responded from the north and south and occupied the southern part of Guangling.

Zhou Yu then pretended to send his troops north to attack Donghai County. When Xiahou Dun saw the Wu army raiding Xuzhou, he urgently asked Shouchun for help. Cao's army had basically no defenses along the coast, so he personally led his troops to the north for support.

Just when Cao's army was transferred to the coastal area, Cheng Pu led the Wu army to attack Hefei in three directions, while Zhou Yu led the navy to march west along the Huaihe River and besiege Shouchun.

Sun Quan was overjoyed when he heard the news in Jianye and decided to cross the Yangtze River again and go to Hefei in person to encourage the three armies and capture Shouchun in one go.

The Wu army prepared in March and was ready to go. It only took one month to capture Huainan. Cao Cao left Chang'an half a month ago. If he had acted later, his previous efforts might have been wasted.

Just when Sun Quan was traveling to Chaohu, Jiangdong suddenly reported urgently that Wu Guotai was critically ill, so he had no choice but to rush back home.

On his deathbed, Wu Guotai told Sun Quan to treat Zhang Zhao and Zhou Yu with the courtesy of a master, and entrust his sister Mrs. Wu to Sun Quan to be kind and respectful.

Sun Quan held a funeral for Wu Guotai, and all Jianye officials paid homage, but most of the civil and military officials were away on expeditions, and the battle formation was not strong enough.

Zhang Zhaoyan said: "My lord is a prince of a certain country. His death has passed away, and the whole country is in mourning. It is not appropriate to use weapons rashly. An order should be sent to cease the war immediately, and he should be transferred back to the generals who are the governors, and he should be buried with state rites."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone heard a loud voice saying: "Today's army has sent out, and its momentum is like a torrent. How can we contain it? The pacification of Huainan is just around the corner. If we retreat now, won't we fail in our efforts? This is what Mr. Zhang is doing to harm the country."

Zhang Zhao turned around and saw that it was Lu Meng, the newly promoted military general, who said angrily: "I have been entrusted by the state to protect the foundation of Jiangdong. How can you, a kid from Ruhuangkou and a mere warrior, know about the important affairs of the country?"

Lu Meng said coldly: "The art of war goes like this: One surge of energy will weaken again, and three times it will be exhausted! If we don't take advantage of Shouchun at this time, how can we defend Huainan when Cao Cao's reinforcements arrive? Huainan is lost, and Cao Cao's army comes to fight across the river. Could it be that he wants to fight again?

Surrendering with surrender, what is Mr. Zhang’s intention?”

"What an outrage!" Zhang Zhao was furious, "The mother of the country has recently been mourned, and the whole country mourns. This is the courtesy of the country. The lord and even the filial piety, how can the etiquette be neglected?"

Lu Meng clasped his fists and said: "I heard that the warehouses are solid and you know the etiquette, and you know the honor and disgrace when you have enough food and clothing! Today, the safety of Jiangdong depends on the battle in Huainan. At this time, we retreat and wait for Cao's army to cross the river. Jiangdong is in a hurry and the people are uneasy. I don't know what Cao's thieves are willing to do."

Discuss etiquette with Mr. Zhang?"

"You, you... the younger generation, you are so arrogant, how can it be reasonable!" Zhang Zhao was so angry that his beard was trembling, he turned around and cupped his fists towards Sun Quan and said: "Such rude and crazy people should be killed!"

In the past, only Cheng Pu and Zhou Yu dared to confront him. Now, even a small general is so arrogant. How can Zhang Zhao endure it?

Lu Su hurriedly advised: "The Imperial Majesty gave her last words, asking us to have civil and military harmony and to work together to protect the foundation of Jiangdong. Now that the coffin is in the hall, how can it be appropriate for the two of you to quarrel like this?"

Zhang Zhao said angrily: "Zhuzi is not enough to make plans. I am a minister of Tuogu. How can I be ranked with a reckless man?"

Lu Meng had long been dissatisfied with the fact that Zhang Zhao relied on his old age and only wanted to get out of trouble. Now that he was promoted by Sun Quan, he felt somewhat confident when he saw that Sun Quan was silent. Although Lu Su hinted again and again, he refused to give in and apologize with a cold face.

"Young man, don't be too arrogant!" Just when the situation was at a stalemate, Mrs. Wu came out of the mourning hall and said slowly: "Both of you are thinking about Jiangdong, there is no right or wrong. In my opinion, the war cannot be stopped, etiquette

Nor can it be abolished.”

Sun Quan then asked: "I wonder what your mother has to say?"

Mrs. Wu said: "The funeral will be held as scheduled, but there is no need to alarm the governor. Waiting for the victory in Huainan, and then offering incense in front of the funeral is the best comfort to the soul of the queen in heaven."

"What mother said is absolutely true!" Sun Quan appeased the two of them and held a funeral ceremony for Wu Guotai without reporting the news to Zhou Yu.

After the funeral was over, Sun Quan took Mrs. Wu out of the back garden, held a banquet and met with civil and military officials, and still called Mrs. Wu Guotai.

"After thirty years, I finally came out!" Mrs. Wu stood in front of the Hou Mansion, glanced around, and asked slowly: "Do you know how I lived these thirty years?"

Sun Quan was startled: "My mother is planting flowers in the back garden to maintain health and teaching us. Isn't it fun for me?"

Mrs. Wu chuckled and said: "The canary singing happily in the cage is just the fun of the birdkeeper."

Sun Quan was puzzled: "Why did mother say this?"

"It's just a moment of emotion!" Mrs. Wu sighed with emotion and said with a smile: "As long as my son protects Jiangdong and carries forward this foundation, I will feel at ease!"

While chatting, news came from the front that Zhou Yu had led four armies to besiege Shouchun, and Cao Cao was coming from Xuchang to support him.

Sun Quan asked Lu Su to discuss matters, and decided to send Lu Meng to lead troops to support him, so as to capture Shouchun as soon as possible and pacify Huainan so that the defense line could be deployed in time.

When Lu Su saw Lu Meng again, he saw that his temperament was different from before. He also recalled that day when he argued with Zhang Zhao and quoted scriptures, but he did not fall behind at all. He was surprised and said: "I thought the general only had a good ear for military strategy. However, after not seeing him for several months, his knowledge has greatly improved."

, is no longer the Amen under Wu in the past!"

Lu Meng clasped his fists and said, "It's all thanks to my lord's advice and support. I just started to learn. It's just a glimpse of the door. Guan Yu is a good person and eager to learn. Why don't I be as good as me?"

Sun Quan smiled happily and said: "I have been separated for three days. I should look at each other with admiration. Zi Ming is able to work hard and study hard. This shows that children can be taught. I have a successor in Jiangdong."

Then he went to the back hall to discuss with Wu Guotai. In order to implement the preface, he wanted to give Lu Meng a copy of the family biography "The Art of War".

Mrs. Wu personally summoned Lu Meng and praised him: "General Lu is worthy of me as a brave general in Jiangdong. It is really commendable that he did not give in to the old trend of the old ministers."

Lu Meng hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "I was impulsive that day and made Guotai laugh."

"It's inevitable for young people to be full of energy!" Mrs. Wu said with a smile: "I have a box of pineapple cakes here, specially prepared for the general. The general will kill many enemies and perform meritorious service, so as to silence everyone's mouth."

Lu Meng was overjoyed and hurriedly knelt down: "I have heard for a long time that Madam makes pineapple cakes that are unique and cannot be tasted except by close relatives. Meng will definitely live up to the kindness of the Queen and the Marquis of Wu."

"Get up!" Mrs. Wu nodded happily, ordered someone to deliver the brocade box, and warned: "In recent years, my hands are shaking and my eyes are dazzled, and I have made less and less. There are only four. General, you should eat sparingly. But don't be reluctant to eat.

, otherwise it will be ruined. I will make more on the day when the general returns to the army."

"Thank you so much!" Lu Meng took the food box excitedly, paid his respects to the queen, and showed off to Lu Su when he came to the front hall.

Lu Su stroked his beard and sighed: "I have followed Wu Hou for many years, and I have only eaten one pineapple cake. Ziming took a box at one time, do you want to share one with me?"

"That's not allowed!" Lu Meng turned around quickly, like a dog guarding its food, "No one is allowed to touch it!"

Sun Quan shook his head and laughed, and then gave him "Sun Tzu's Art of War" and said: "I am in mourning and it is inconvenient to lead troops. Zi Ming will go on my behalf to inspire the three armies and help Gong Jin."
Chapter completed!