Chapter 1655 Crossing the River
Cao Shu came to the east bank of the river on a warship.
As soon as he rode ashore, Lu Bu rode his horse over.
Behind Lu Bu was more than a dozen soldiers.
The soldiers pushed a man to Cao Shuo.
"Young Master, this person is very powerful." Lu Bu bowed to Cao Shuo: "I fought with me for a long time before I took him."
Looking at General Jiangdong who was twisted by the soldiers, Cao Shu grinned: "Isn't this General Zhou? Why don't you do it?"
Zhou Tai snorted coldly and turned his face aside.
"General Zhou and I are old friends." Cao Shuo smiled and said, "The former general was quite polite. What's wrong with today? Do you don't want to see me?"
"Cao Zirong, we are defeated, you don't have to ridicule this." Zhou Tai said loudly: "If you want to kill, kill, cut off, cut off. Why so much nonsense?"
"General Zhou really wants to die?" Cao Shuo asked.
"Kill quickly, don't let me wait too long." Zhou Tai said: "If you die earlier, you won't be able to get rid of these sloppy breath."
"General Zhou wants to die, but I can't bear to let you die." Cao Shuo grinned and said to Zhou Tai: "You can settle in our army first, and wait until I capture Zhou Gongjin, and let him persuade the general to surrender."
"Captain the Grand Governor?" Looking at Cao Shu, Zhou Tai sneered and said, "Cao Zirong, don't think you can do anything after crossing the Yangtze River. There are always many brave men in Jiangdong. How can you let your Cao family succeed?"
"It is not the final word for General Zhou." Cao Shu grinned at him: "Only by holding a large army in his hand can he dominate the world. Now I hold an 830,000 army in my hand, what is Jiangdong alone?"
"Cao Zirong..." Zhou Tai glared at Cao Shuo, and was stuffed by his words and didn't know what to say.
Cao Shu instructed the soldiers: "Prepare General Zhou and never untie the ropes for him. He asked someone to feed him when he was eating, and asked someone to help him untie his clothes when he went to the toilet. General Zhou is not an ordinary person. If he is not careful, he will run away."
The soldiers pushed Zhou Tai away, and Cao Shuo said to Lu Bu: "Zhou Tai is a powerful general under Zhou Yu's command. It is said that this man could kill a wild boar with one punch. Unexpectedly, General Lu captured him."
"Although it took some trouble to capture him, it was not difficult." Lu Bu said: "He just has the strength to fight. It's not just strength to rely on his strength to fight."
"General Lu said," Cao Shu responded with a smile, and then ordered the army: "Push forward ten miles and choose a flat place to station. Keep a ten-step distance between the barracks and barracks, and send additional guards to guard against the Jiangdong Army's robbery."
The mighty Cao army advanced forward and set up camps just ten miles away from the Yangtze River.
After Cao's army crossed the Yangtze River, Sun Quan, who had received the news, suddenly felt panic.
He hurried to Old Mrs. Wu's residence and rushed in without waiting for hello.
"What's so anxious?" Seeing Sun Quan's panic, Old Mrs. Wu asked, "Can I leave the water?"
Sun Quan bowed to Old Lady Wu and said, "Please clean up quickly, we are leaving Wu County."
"Why?" Old Mrs. Wu asked in surprise without knowing that Cao's army had crossed the Yangtze River.
"Cao Zirong led his army to attack the Yangtze River." Sun Quan said: "The Cao family's army has advanced into Jiangdong, and Wu County will definitely not be able to defend it."
"I said I told you not to provoke Zirong, but I just don't listen." When the Cao family army crossed the Yangtze River, Old Mrs. Wu said in annoyance: "It's good now. I failed to stop Cao's army from crossing the river, but instead compensated Jiangdong."
"Mother now says that these are useless." Sun Quan said anxiously: "If you don't leave quickly, it will be too late!"
Knowing that the matter is of great importance, Old Mrs. Wu ordered to the maid: "Carry some of the fine and soft things, let's follow Mr. Wu."
The maid hurriedly ran to clean up the fines, while the old lady Wu asked Sun Quan: "Where are you going?"
"Now I can only go to Wang Jiaozhi." Sun Quan said: "There is farther away from the Central Plains, and the Cao family should not be so far. As long as I give me time, I will definitely be able to regain Jiangdong..."
"Let's talk about whether to take it back or not." Old Mrs. Wu said: "You should prepare quickly and leave as soon as possible."
The Yangtze River was broken, and people from all over the Yangtze River were in panic.
In order to avoid war, many people also left their hometowns to migrate to places they think are safe.
Jiangdong's aides and generals were all busy evacuating with Sun Quan.
Sun Quan was busy getting someone to pack his luggage, and a guard ran over: "Report to the Marquis of Wu, Mr. Zhang, please see him."
While feeling upset, Sun Quan asked angrily: "Which Mr. Zhang?"
"Zhang Zhao." The guard replied.
Zhang Zhao had previously persuaded Sun Quan to follow the Cao family, but now that Jiangdong has been captured, Sun Quan took it for granted that he was here to ridicule him.
With his brows frowned, Sun Quan said, "No see!"
"Mr. Zhang said he had a plan to retreat to the enemy." The guard did not retreat, but said to Sun Quan.
Sun Quan was stunned, stared at the guard for a moment, and ordered him: "Please come over and talk."
The guard retreated and soon led Zhang Zhao to him.
When he saw Zhang Zhao, Sun Quan asked, "What kind of way does Mr. Zhang have to retreat to the enemy?"
"I asked the Marquis of Wu to surrender to the Cao family before, but the Marquis of Wu refused." Zhang Zhao said: "Now that Cao Zirong has broken through the Yangtze River, our army is unable to resist. The only way is to send someone to see him. One is to surrender to the Cao family, but to persuade Cao Zirong to withdraw his troops."
"I have fought Jiangdong, how could Cao Zirong retreat?" Sun Quan waved his hand and said, "Mr. Zhang should not think about this matter, and let me retreat to Jiaozhi before talking about it."
"Jiazhi is a wilderness. When Wu Hou got there, how could he have a chance to return to Jiangdong?" Zhang Zhao said: "I beg the Marquis of Wu to allow me to see Cao Zirong, maybe I can convince him."
"Have Mr. Zhang thought that going to see Cao Zirong at this time would be like to die?" Sun Quan asked.
"Even if I die, I will go." Zhang Zhao said: "Whenever there is a glimmer of hope, I will try my best to protect Jiangdong and Bofu's family business."
"What if Zhang Gong has three longs and two shorts..." Sun Quan said: "How can I be at peace in my heart?"
"Mr. Wu doesn't have to care." Zhang Zhao said: "Anyone will die. For Jiangdong, I will die without regrets!"
Only in times of trouble can true feelings be seen. Zhang Zhao’s true feelings are revealed. Sun Quan sighed: “Since Mr. Zhang is willing to go, I have a word of advice, please remember it.”
"Mr. Wu, please tell me." Zhang Zhao replied.
"Cao Zirong is a talent-loving person. When Mr. Zhang convinces him, he will definitely convince Mr. Zhang to vote for the Cao family." Sun Quan said: "Once he proposes, Mr. Zhang must not refuse. Saving his life is important."
"Don't worry, Mr. Wu, I know what to do." Zhang Zhao responded, and then said to Sun Quan: "Please take care of Mr. Wu."
"Take good to Zhang Gong." Sun Quan bowed his fists and gave a big gift to Zhang Zhao.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter completed!