Jiang Ji cleared his throat and continued: "Now that the world is divided into three parts, in terms of strength, we, the Wei Dynasty, are the strongest, your country is the second, and Western Shu is the weakest.

Originally, after Liu Bei's death, Western Shu was in a precarious situation and was about to be destroyed. However, your country's alliance with Western Shu undoubtedly gave Shu a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, last year, Xishu took advantage of the main force of our army to confront your army in the Jing and Yang areas and raided Guanyou. Our army was caught off guard and most of Yongliang fell into the hands of Xishu. Xishu obtained a large area of ​​land and household registration.

The national power has greatly increased, and it is almost on par with your country.

It can be seen that in the alliance between your country and Xishu, Xishu took the big advantage in the end, and although your country also gained a lot of benefits from it, such as a small victory over our great Wei Dynasty in the battle of Shiting last year, your country did not gain anything after all.

Regardless of land and population, the results of the war are far less brilliant than those of Western Shu.

Although I am a foreign minister, I also feel deeply unfair to the king. Although your country contributes more to the two alliances, it is Xi Shu who benefits the most. Isn't this true, as some fools say, that the king is the forerunner of the Liu family?

Soochow is a genus of Western Shu?"

Jiang Ji's words seemed to express grievances for Soochow, but they actually had a hidden meaning of provocation. Sun Quan, Lu Xun, and Gu Yong were all outstanding people, how could they not hear it?

Although they had been prepared and knew that Jiang Ji would seek an opportunity to alienate the Sun-Liu alliance, they still couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied with Ji Han in their hearts. After all, what Jiang Ji said about Soochow's results last year was smaller than Ji Han's was true.

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"Haha, Jiang Hujun is joking. I sincerely form an alliance with the Lord of Shu and treat each other as equals. How can I, Soochow, be inferior to Western Shu? As an eminent scholar of Wei State, Hujun should not believe the words of those foolish men and women.

Furthermore, it has only been a while since the two countries re-established their alliance. It is normal for one party to have more results and the other to have less results. I believe that as long as the two alliances continue, our Soochow results will also increase.

Do the guards think this is true?" Sun Quan asked.

His words showed his magnanimity and his attitude of putting the overall situation first. However, in terms of his true intention, he was still somewhat dissatisfied with the current situation where Ji Han had made greater profits, especially Jiang Ji's statement that Soochow was Ji Han's vassal.

It stung his pride.

Jiang Ji was dubious about Sun Quan's words. Although he didn't see any dissatisfaction on Sun Quan's face, he knew that the more he looked indifferent, it meant that he was suppressing his emotions. This was also true.

It means that your words have an effect.

"Your Majesty is so magnanimous, and the foreign ministers are deeply impressed." Jiang Ji raised his hands and said, "But the foreign ministers are afraid that the people of Western Shu will not understand your king's good intentions. I think that the monarchs and ministers of Western Shu have always regarded themselves as the orthodox Han Dynasty.

Wei was scornfully called a puppet dynasty even though he accepted the abdication of the Han Emperor in an upright manner, let alone your country's reputation in Western Shu?

I heard that the Western Shu court has always regarded your country as a vassal state and the king as a vassal king under the lord of Shu. The power of the Eastern Wu Kingdom is obviously stronger than that of Western Shu, but Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang are so arrogant and regard the king as a minister.

Damn, it’s not worth it for me to steal the title of king!

Now that Western Shu has acquired all of Liangzhou and most of Yongzhou, and its national power has advanced by leaps and bounds, the monarchs and ministers of Shu will become more arrogant and regard your country as a vassal. If an imperial edict comes from the east, how will your country deal with it?

Moreover, after more than a year of war, we have to admit that the Shu army is full of talents and powerful. If the momentum of the Shu army is not interrupted, the Shu country will not be willing to only covet the land of the Wei Dynasty in the long run.

Once something changes in the alliance between your country and Western Shu, I'm worried that your country's army will not be the opponent of the Shu army.

If he sends troops eastward with the intention of regaining his homeland, might the Jingxiang land no longer belong to your country?

It is true that the king made some compromises to maintain the two alliances, but the Shu army is so powerful that I am afraid that from now on Western Shu will dominate the two alliances, and by then your country will really become a vassal of Shu.

The king is majestic and a hero of the world. He has countless famous ministers and generals under his command. Are you really willing to become a minister of Western Shu? Although I am a foreign minister, I don't want to see such a heroic king bowing down to Liu Chan's son.

Now, I am crossing the river alone to explain my interests to the king, and I hope that the king will understand clearly."

When Sun Quan heard this, he did not respond immediately. Instead, he stroked his purple beard and began to think. After a while, he winked at Gu Yong and Lu Xun, signaling them to answer on his behalf.

Gu Yong understood, raised his hands and said to Jiang Ji: "What Jiang Hujun said does have some truth to it. The monarchs and ministers of Western Shu may regard themselves as the orthodox Han Dynasty as Hujun said, but I, the Eastern Wu, stand alone and are not ministers of Western Shu.

Yes, this is a fact known to everyone in the world, and it cannot be changed by a few lies in Xishu.

Besides, Western Shu and our country have always been on equal terms. Even if its national power increases, our country, as an ally, will be happy to see this happen, so how can we be worried and afraid?"

"Yes, the Shu army is indeed powerful in combat, but our army is not mediocre. Not to mention that our Soochow navy is invincible in the world, even the land troops and horses are among the best in the sea. This is something your country should have in the battle of Shiting."

Do you feel it?

In addition, the Shu army is indeed full of talents, but our Soochow army also has many famous generals. In the past, Liu Bei personally led a large army to invade, and our army almost wiped out them in the battle of Yiling. This shows that the Shu army has always been our Soochow army.

The general was defeated.

Therefore, even if the combat power of the Shu army is restored to that of Liu Bei's period, our Soochow army is not afraid at all. Jiang Hujun's worries about this matter are unfounded." Lu Xun said with a smile.

Sun Quan then said: "Yes, we, Soochow, have always been on good terms with Xishu. Even though Xishu achieved greater results last year, its national strength is still not comparable to that of Soochow, so I don't worry about the day when Xishu will be defeated."

Shu can be stronger than me, Soochow.

On the other hand, your country occupies several states in the Central Plains. It has a vast territory and a large number of household registrations. It is still the largest country in the world today. Your country is in Jing, with nearly 200,000 soldiers on the front line. It is eyeing our Soochow tigers, and it seems that it has not formed an alliance with Xishu.

, I’m afraid you won’t be able to sit comfortably in Wuchang City for a long time, right?”

"Your Majesty, I, the Wei Dynasty, originally had a good relationship with Soochow, the Qin and Jin Dynasties, but later due to misunderstandings, the two countries turned against each other and fought each other. Now, my Majesty, the Emperor of the Wei Dynasty, intends to restore the old friendship with the king, fight against the Shu thieves, divide the world equally, and share

Fugui, as long as the king agrees, the heavy troops on the Jing and Yang border will be withdrawn immediately." Jiang Jidao.

Sun Quan said: "Allying with your country and destroying Shu will divide the world equally? But now that Soochow Wu has formed an alliance with Western Shu and destroyed your country, it is not the same as dividing the world equally. Since they are the same, why should we abandon Shu and leave Wei to be capricious?

Where is the infamy?"

"Hmph, do you think you, surnamed Sun, don't have a reputation for being capricious now? One moment you form an alliance with the Liu family, and the next moment you declare yourself a vassal to me, the Wei Dynasty, you are the one who is being called a villain over and over again."

Jiang Ji was slandering in his heart, but his expression remained as usual, and he cupped his hands and said: "No, Your Majesty, forming an alliance with me, the Wei Dynasty, is not the same as forming an alliance with Western Shu."

"Oh? How is it different?" Sun Quan asked curiously.

Jiang Ji replied: "Your country has formed an alliance with Western Shu. Western Shu has always regarded itself as the orthodox Han Dynasty and will not allow the king's title to advance further. On the contrary, if your country forms an alliance with me, the Wei Dynasty, I, the Wei Dynasty, will support the king to proclaim himself emperor."

, when the time comes, you and I will rule across the river, unite the north and the south, form an alliance forever, and enjoy peace together, wouldn’t it be wonderful?"

"Will you support the proclaimed emperor alone?" Sun Quan couldn't believe it.

Jiang Jidao: "Yes, as long as the king forms an alliance with our country to conquer Western Shu, my Majesty will fully support the king to take a further step. I wonder what the king wants?"

"Your country is very sincere."

When Sun Quan heard this, his eyes flashed with fire, and he said: "Forget it, please go back and rest first. I will reply to the army after I discuss it with the ministers."
Chapter completed!