In the early morning of the second day, at dawn, the Shu fleet consisting of dozens of large ships left Yong'an, exited the Qutang Gorge, and headed towards the border of Soochow.

Taking advantage of the morning light in the gorge, the huge fleet passed through the mist lingering on the river, lined up in a long line, and flowed down the river. The scene was spectacular.

On both sides of the river, clouds, mountains and mist cover the mountains, and the cries of apes are faintly visible. It's like a fairyland, so beautiful.

After traveling for just over an hour, the fleet passed by the Wu County ferry, but was stopped by the Soochow defenders.

Deng Zhi asked curiously: "I've already informed them about this, so why are you still trying to stop them?"

In a rage, he wanted to leave the cabin to argue with Wu Jun, but Zhou Mo raised his hand to signal Deng Zhi to calm down for a while.

I saw a Dongwu warship coming on the wind, with a tall man standing on the bow, who was Li Yi, the guard of Wu County in Dongwu.

As the boat approached, Li Yi shouted loudly: "Where is General Zhou? Can you come out and meet Li Yi?"

Zhou Mo heard that the person who came was actually Li Yi, and thought to himself: "Oh, I thought something unexpected happened, but it turned out to be this guy. Could it be that he was bullied too hard in Shimen Mountain, and he was dissatisfied and deliberately looking for trouble?"

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The soldiers came to block him and the water came to cover him up, but Zhou Mo was not afraid of him, so he swaggered out of the cabin.

I saw that the Wu army's warship was already close at hand, and the two ships were almost touching each other. The leading general, fully armored, stood at the bow of the ship, and it must be Li Yi.

Zhou Mo bowed his head and said in a loud voice: "It's been more than a year since I said goodbye to Shimen Mountain. General Li is here well."

Li Yixun looked around and saw a tall scholar in a white shirt and turban. He was handsome and handsome. He stood proudly on the bow of the boat and exuded strong confidence in his movements. He was obviously Zhou Mo.

Li Yi thought to himself that there were many young talents in Soochow, but for someone as handsome and outstanding as Zhou Mo, I am afraid that only Zhou Gongjin could compare with him.

I couldn't help but admire: "I've heard about my name for a long time, but I never got a chance to see him. When I saw him today, he was really handsome and extraordinary, a hero born from a young age."

"General Li is ridiculous." Zhou Mo said, "Excuse me, General Li, why did you block our Han envoy's ship? Doesn't the general know that I have submitted a document to the King of Wu and cannot be blocked along the way?"

"General Zhou is overly worried. I don't mean any harm, I just want to see my true face. I can see you today. My wish is fulfilled, so I say goodbye!"

After saying that, Li Yi left by boat, and Wu Jun's blockade was immediately withdrawn.

Zhou Mo looked confused and couldn't help but smile bitterly, thinking: "I thought something was going to happen, but it turns out it's just a gangster who wants to be gay."

Deng Zhi also didn't understand: "Si Qian, this Li Yi, he goes to such great lengths just to take a look at you?"

Zhou Mo said: "It seems so, I'm also very confused."

Deng Zhi smiled and said: "It seems that you left quite a scar in his heart back then."

It turns out that Li Yi has been grudged ever since he was tricked by Zhou Mo in Shimen Mountain.

In the battle of Yiling, other generals of the Wu army achieved more or less achievements, but Li Yi was the only one who failed to make any achievements. He was also plotted against each other and became disgraced. How can he swallow this tone?

Ever since he learned that the person who planned to stop him was not the ingenious Zhuge Liang, but just a young Shu army commander, Li Yi felt aggrieved, angry, and even mixed with a hint of admiration that he didn't want to admit.
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He also sent people to inquire in the countryside of Jiangbei. When he mentioned Zhou Lang of Guandukou, the people were full of praise and gave a thumbs up. There was no other way, the money was given.

But the people are so smart. Of course they won't talk about money openly. They just praised Zhou Mo fiercely when he caught him, which made Li Yi marvel.

A few days ago, I heard that Zhou Mo was about to go on an envoy to the State of Wu and would pass by Wu County. Li Yi wanted to meet this man and see how many heads he had. Otherwise, how could he be so clever and clever and win the hearts of the people?

When he saw him today, Li Yi was instantly attracted by Zhou Mo's image and temperament. The anger and unwillingness in his heart decreased a lot, but his admiration increased a lot.

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The fleet continued to move forward without any further obstruction from the Wu army.

After passing Guandu Port, Zhou Mo and Lao Mu looked on the boat and saw that this place had been built into a small military fortress by the Wu army, and they couldn't help but sigh.

Further east is the Yiling battlefield.

Zhou Mo passed through Zigui, Yiling, Xiaoting, and Yidao all the way. He saw lush vegetation on both sides of the bank, an endless stream of fishing boats, farmers working hard in the fields, and people living and working in peace and contentment. It was peaceful.

Only one year has passed, and there are no traces left over from the war.

Wildfires never burn out, but the spring breeze blows and they grow again. The weeds are like this, and so are people.

At the same time, it can also be seen that Wu Jingzhou Mu Lu Yi’s governance ability is also remarkable.

What impressed Zhou Mo even more was Soochow's military.

Every city, fortress, naval dock, and city wall we passed along the way was built high and solid. Judging from the traces of new stone bricks on the walls, these fortifications were completed in recent years.

The military flags are flying at the top of the city, there are many soldiers, the military appearance is neat and majestic.

This kind of prosperous national destiny and rainbow-like momentum can also be seen in Shu when Liu Bei became king of Hanzhong.

Now, well, let’s not mention it.

Even Deng Zhi felt envious when he saw it, and said sourly: "How can the rats of Soochow have such a neat military appearance? Lu Yi must have known that my Han envoy was passing by here, and deliberately arranged for me to see it."

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Regarding Deng Zhi's evaluation, Zhou Mo was noncommittal. Regardless of whether this was a performance arranged by Lu Yi or not, he knew in his heart that Soochow in recent years has indeed changed from what it used to be.

Although we talk about the rats of Soochow every day, if you really think that the monarchs and ministers of Soochow at this time are a group of rats, you would be totally wrong.

In these years, Soochow Wu has won several key battles, conquered Jiaozhou, annexed Jingzhou, and blocked Cao Wei's army. Lu Yi, national pillars like Zhu Ran and Sun Huan emerged in the country one after another.

Zhu Huan and other outstanding young generals.

The prince Sun Deng also gradually grew up. He had a noble character and a reputation as a virtuous person. The young officials in the East Palace, such as Zhuge Ke, Zhang Xiu, Gu Tan, and Chen Biao, were all handsome and talented people in the world.

These outstanding young people give people the power of hope and indicate that Soochow's future will be bright.

Not long ago, Sun Quan built the new city of Wuchang in Ezhou, moved the capital from Gong'an to Wuchang, guarded the upper reaches of the river, and aspired to the world.

The whole Soochow was refreshed and morale was high.

At present, Soochow is in the honeymoon period of the cooperation between the Sun family and the Jiangdong clan, and the rising period of national fortune. The national power is becoming stronger and stronger, and it controls the entire middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River east of the Three Gorges, as well as the entire southern China mainland and the southeastern coastal areas.

Thirty years since Sun Ce crossed the Yangtze River eastward to lay the foundation in the second year of Xingping's reign, Soochow's territory has never been as vast as it is today.

Who in the world dares to underestimate Soochow like this?

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The fleet continued eastward, passing by Jiangling, and finally saw a sign of dilapidation. Cao's army had besieged the city for half a year and had not retreated long. The smoke of war had just dissipated. Looking around, the fields were covered with weeds and no one was cultivating them. This year

The crops here are completely barren.

The river turns south, and after traveling for dozens of miles, we reach our first destination, Gong'an County.

Public Security was originally Liu Bei's station, and Liu Bei also named this place. The public character of Public Security refers to Liu Bei himself. The meaning of Public Security, roughly speaking, is that I, Liu Bei, have been wandering around for half my life, living under other people's roofs and never having a home. Now I finally have my own home.

I have made my home here. I hope this place can bring me a sense of security.

Later Liu Bei entered Shu, and the Public Security Bureau became Guan Yu's station. After Lu Meng successfully attacked Nanjun, Sun Quan also stayed here for several years in order to consolidate his rule in Jingzhou.

Today, the top leader here is Zhuge Liang's brother Zhuge Jin, who is the general of Zuo of Soochow, supervises the public security, and is granted the title of Marquis of Wanling during holidays.

Zhuge Jin was not good at running the army and was defeated repeatedly in battles, but he was constantly promoted. Looking at Soochow, he was only ranked lower than Lu Yi. He was really a strange flower in Soochow officialdom.

There is no way, Sun Quan is too fond of Zhuge Jin.

That is definitely true love, far beyond other officials, even Lu Yi can't compare to it.

Lu Yi is nothing more than mosquito blood. He loves and hates it, but he has to use it. Only Zhuge Jin is the cinnabar mole in Sun Quan's heart.

When Liu Bei's army came eastward, everyone in the Eastern Wu Dynasty was afraid. Someone reported to Sun Quan that Zhuge Jin had sent all his family members to his younger brother Zhuge Liang in Shu, and there were signs of defection.

Unexpectedly, Sun Quan didn't believe it at all, and instead said emotionally: "Gu and Ziyu have an oath of life and death. Ziyu will live up to Gu, just as Gu will live up to Ziyu."
Chapter completed!