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"However, if this is true, Lord Liu's demise will not be far away!"

Sun Gan rolled his eyes: "Hmph, it's just an alarmist statement. Could it be that Mr. Jiang wants to use this reason to convince our Lord? If this is the case, I don't think Mr. Jiang has to see my Lord anymore. Such meaningless words will only waste our Lord's time."

"Haha, is that? Then I'll tell you why I'm saying that. Lord Sun, please look at that map. Can't you really see any problem?"

Sun Gan couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, but he really couldn't see anything special about this map. He also had this map and had seen it over and over again. Except for the larger and more obvious mountain in the middle, there seemed to be nothing special about this map!

Is there really something wrong with my vision? Is there really something hidden here that I have ignored? And this information is enough to pose a huge strategic threat to Liu Bei?!

When Jiang Yong saw Sun Gan frowning and said without saying a word, he grinned and said with a little hint: "Originally, Lord Liu was holding an attitude of supporting our army, right? I hope that if our army and Cao Cao continue to fight, this is the vision that a hero should have."

"But"

"Haha, but now General Zhang Liang is in a dilemma, so Lord Liu, who is unwilling to accept it, also wants to get a share of the pie, and then thinks that he can occupy Tongbai Mountain and block Cao Cao who is moving westward, but that's the case?"

Although Sun Gan was unwilling to accept it, he could not lie against his will. This is indeed his own and Liu Bei's idea.

"Even so. Isn't that right?"

"It's right for ordinary people. To pursue the maximization of interests, all benevolence, righteousness and morality are actually deceptive. I understand this very well, or in the eyes of Lord Sun, we Yiren are all such people, right?"

The color on Sun Gan’s face looks very good, just like a woman stripped naked. Jiang Yong’s words are very clear. That is, Liu Bei, Sun Gan and others who pursue benevolence, righteousness and morality are actually like the strange people they condemned, they are all animals that forget their righteousness when they see profit. However, this is human nature, which is what it is. Don’t Sun Gan know? He just pretends not to know.

"Haha, it's too far. Let's go back to the point. So why do I think the mistake of taking the wrong steps now? It's not just because of my position. Even as a bystander, it's too early to take the wrong steps now. Not to mention General Zhang Liang will definitely fail. Even if General Zhang Liang really can't protect Anfeng, Geyang, or even Runan City can't be saved. Even if our army can only withdraw to Tongbai Mountain, it means that our army will definitely perish? Why doesn't Lord Sun think that our army will continue to counterattack, when Cao Cao has no time to take care of it, when Cao Cao is weak, in other words, at any time."

"this"

Jiang Yong smiled proudly and continued: "Tongbai Mountain District is not big or small, or it can't support two million people, but if it helps, it's different. As long as we can survive, or in order to survive, our army must burst out all potential and stretch towards the surroundings in order to gain space for survival. Then, Lord Sun looked at the map again, can't we see that we can only stretch to the east?"

"this"

Sun Gan was really hesitant. Jiang Yong's words were undoubtedly explaining the possible future from another perspective. Imagine that Liu Bei personally spent manpower and material resources to control the useless Tongbai Mountain, and then he also needed to deal with Cao Cao who was exhausted and damaged, or to support a group of desperate people in order to survive to constantly harass and attack Cao Cao.

The effects were blocked by Cao Cao's advance westward, but the price he paid was completely unequal.

"Besides, has Lord Sun ever thought about this problem? Even if Lord Liu made up his mind to spend the price and had good luck in controlling the Tongbai Mountains, is this too disproportionate compared to what Cao Cao got? Cao Cao got the rich land in Runan, while Lord Liu got a mountainous area with nothing. Cao Cao got a land of wealth, which can become a part of Cao Cao's strength in the future and can become a help for Cao Cao. On the other hand, Lord Liu got a barren mountain and needed to station troops in it. What he got is not only not a help for development, but on the contrary, it is a burden and burden. Aren't the gains and losses quite obvious? Could it be that Lord Sun could not see it?"

Sun Han opened his mouth, but this time he didn't even make a sound.

Jiang Yong took advantage of the victory and pursued: "Let's take a long look. Cao Cao got the southern part of Runan and lost the restraint of General Zhang Liang. He would inevitably go north to attack the northern part of Runan and drive Yuan Shu completely back to the north of Yingchuan. In this way, Runan would return to Cao Cao and Cao Cao would get the power of another county to rectify it. Cao Cao's strength would increase again. Cao Cao could choose to go south to take Lujiang or to advance west to Jingzhou. Or Lord Sun could say that Sun Sun would resist Cao, but what if Cao Cao had joined Sun to resist Liu? Don't forget that Jiangxia and Changsha were in the hands of Sun Ce. Does Sun Ce know what Lord Liu was thinking? By that time, Lord Liu would probably be the same as General Zhang Liang today. Are there any big words to deceive each other? Are there any exaggeration?"

After Jiang Yong finished speaking, he took the teacup in front of him and took a sip, and looked at Sun Gan with a smile. Sun Gan was sweating on his forehead at this moment, although it was cold now.

What Jiang Yong said was not an alarmist statement, but a realistic outlook. The biggest problem with this matter is that what both sides gained after the division of Zhang Liang was too unfair. One was that they obtained wealth and help, and the other was that they received burdens and burdens. This unfairness would further increase the strength gap between Liu Bei and Cao Cao. The final result may not be that Cao Cao can successfully resist Sun Liu, but it is difficult to guarantee that this situation will not happen. If Cao Cao made a promise to set aside the river, it would be difficult to guarantee Sun Ce's idea.

Thinking of his advocating the division of Zhang Liang at that time, Sun Gan couldn't help but feel scared. Fortunately, the fact has not yet been created. Otherwise, as this inconspicuous Jiang Yong said, the faster Zhang Liang fell, the closer Liu Bei would be to complete failure.

Just when Sun Gan was regretting but didn't know how to continue the downward negotiation, a person suddenly came in and interrupted Sun Gan's hesitation.

"grown ups"

"What's the matter?"

"Mr. Zhuge was seeking a meeting outside and said that there was something important to discuss."

Sun Gan was overjoyed. Isn’t this just a chance to escape? Just miss this embarrassing time, Sun Gan will be fine.

"Mr. Jiang is really sorry, but I already know Mr. Jiang's opinions. I will convey to our master truthfully. Mr. Jiang will go back to the inn and stay at peace first. The meeting will be arranged as soon as possible."

Jiang Yong smiled faintly. From Sun Gan's changing self-proclaimed, Jiang Yong already knew Sun Gan's attitude. As for Zhang Fei's affairs, Jiang Yong didn't need to say anything more.

"Okay, then I'll go back and wait for the good news of the great master. The noble master is the hero, and I'm sure I can sort out the gains and losses."

Sun Gan personally sent Jiang Yong to the second gate, and then turned around to see Zhuge Jin.

"Tiyu, what's the matter so rushed?"

Zhuge Jin looked a little anxious and couldn't sit still in the side hall. He was standing by the window and silently looking at the bleak winter scene outside the window.

"Gongyou, I heard that Zhang Liang sent an envoy to come, what did he mean?"

"What else can I mean? I naturally hope that our army can help and support them to continue to fight against Cao Cao, and hope that we will stop attacking Yangcheng."

Zhuge Jin nodded: "What did Gongyou think? I have thought about it carefully these days and always felt that this matter seemed a little inappropriate."

Zhuge Jin was quite polite, but from his hurrying actions, we can actually know that Zhuge Jin's decision to divide Zhang Liang had changed from neutrality to opposition, but because of Sun Gan's face, he said it very tactfully.

Sun Gan is still very grateful to Zhuge Jin. If Zhuge Jin did not come to talk to him, but went directly to Liu Bei to say that Sun Gan's face would be completely lost. Zhuge Jin's favor was really good.

"Hey! Why do you have to cover up for me? This matter is because I am not thinking well and almost caused a disaster!"

"Why did Gongyou say this?"

Sun Gan sighed and said all the conversations he had with Jiang Yong before, and Zhuge Jin suddenly realized.

"So that's it. I didn't expect that there were such a wise man around Zhang Liang. We didn't see the relationship between them!"

"I didn't see it. Ziyu felt it was not very appropriate. When I came today, I must have discovered the pros and cons of it. Thank you for coming here!"

Zhuge Jin hurriedly thanked: "The lord should be informed immediately of this matter."

"That's right, Ziyu will go with me, and I will apologize to my lord!"

"What is Gongyou's fault? Gongyou is just making suggestions. It's me who decides the strategy. If you say you have any fault, it's my fault. What's the matter with Gongyou? Get up quickly and don't say that anymore."

Liu Bei took the step forward and helped Sun Gan, who was kneeling on one knee, and said emotionally on his face. Sun Gan was naturally very heartwarming.

"Thank you for not guilty. Please ask the lord to withdraw the three generals immediately. We should negotiate with Zhang Liang's envoy as soon as possible. Jiang Yong is right. The biggest threat to our army is not Sun Ce, but Cao Cao. It is the right way to connect Sun against Cao within a considerable period."

Liu Bei frowned slightly. Sun Ce took the opportunity to take away Jiangxia this time. Liu Bei was actually very dissatisfied. At this moment, he wanted to set up a strategy to fight against Cao. Liu Bei felt uncomfortable.

"Lord, it's just a strategy. Once Cao Cao is destroyed, Sun Ce will survive?" Zhuge Jin said softly, and Liu Bei suddenly woke up.

"Yes, what Gongyou said is very true. I will give Yide the order, and Gongyou and Ziyu will arrange other matters as soon as possible."

"Abide by the order!"

On January 17, the sixth year of Guangxi (the fifth year of Yonghan), Zhang Fei withdrew from Biyang and left a large amount of logistics and equipment in the empty military camp. Zhang Fei sat on the horse and looked back at Biyang City Wall. His eyes were so complicated that it was indescribable. Finally, he sighed and left.
Chapter completed!