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The 20th Translation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Lu Su went to Chai Sang to see Zhou Yu first. Zhou Yu read the documents and said that Lu Su had been cheated. Liu Beiruo would never take surprisingly, wouldn't he?

Don't return Jingzhou? When Wu Hou blames it, Lu can't afford it. Lu Su asked Zhou Yu to find a way to save him, and Zhou Yu asked him to stay for a few days, waiting to find out.

Find out Liu Bei's movements and find a way. A few days later, the detective sent to Jingzhou reported that Mrs. Gan had died and would be buried today. Zhou Yu

He gave birth to a plan to make Sun Quan pretend to marry his sister, tricked Liu Bei into prison, and used Liu Bei as a hostage to ask Kong Ming for Jingzhou. Zhou Yujiu

He wrote a letter for Lu Su to take to the marquis of Wu. When Lu Su returned to Nanxu and met Sun Quan, he first presented Liu Bei's documents. Sun Quan complained after reading it.

Say, "You are so confused. This is a dead letter. What's the use? " Lu Su once again presented Zhou Yu's letter. Sun Quan looked at it and nodded his head.

The colonel exulted and sent Lv Fan as matchmaker to Jingzhou as matchmaker.

Liu Bei was chatting with him, but suddenly he sent someone to report it. Zhuge Liang said, "This is Zhou Yu's plan, and I will ask for it.

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. I eavesdropped behind the screen, and my Lord promised everything he said. I have my own way to deal with him. "Liu bei, please come to Lv Fan, ok?

After the ceremony, Lv Fan came straight to the point and said, "I heard that my uncle is widowed and my marriage is very good, so I came to be a matchmaker." Liu Bei said, "China people.

Unfortunately, she lost her wife in the fire, and her bones were not cold, so she couldn't bear to discuss her relatives. Lv Fan said, "If a man has no wife, he is like a house without beams.

Can people not get married when they reach middle age? My marquis of Wu has a sister, who is beautiful and virtuous, and is a good match for his uncle. When the two families are married, they are not afraid of Cao Cao.

. This is a great cause that benefits the country and the people. Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Guo loved her very much and asked her uncle to marry her to Dongwu. "Liu Bei asked.

Does Wu Hou know? ""He doesn't know, how dare I propose? " "I'm over half a year old, and she's just a young woman, not worthy of her age.

""Although she is a woman, she is more ambitious than men. She often says,' I won't get married unless I am a world hero.' Uncle is famous all over the world.

It's a lady with a gentleman. How can you doubt your age? ""Let's talk about it tomorrow. Liu Bei gave a banquet in honor of Lv Fan and ordered him to rest in his study.

Rest. In the evening, discuss with Kong Ming. Kong Ming said, "I'm divining. I'm lucky. Master can promise to come down and send Sun Gan to make peace first.

Lv Fan went to see the marquis of Wu. After consultation, we can get married another day. "Liu Bei said," Zhou Yu has always wanted to hurt me. How can I take risks easily?

Land? "Kong Mingxiao said," Zhou Yu's meeting again will not be what I expected. I played a trick or two to get him to collude.

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Sister Wuhou belongs to the master, and Jingzhou is foolproof. "Kong Mingpa Sun Gan and Lv Fan crossed the river together to meet Sun Quan, and then returned to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei didn't dare to go. Kong Ming told Zhao Yun, "Please escort your master to Wu and take three kits. You can open them in turn." Zhao Yun accepted it.

Personal collection.

In October of the 14th year of Jian 'an, Liu Bei took Zhao Yun, Sun Gan and five hundred soldiers to Nanxu by ten clippers. When I arrived in Nanxu, Zhao Yun

Take out the first kit, open it, let 500 soldiers wear red flowers, go shopping in the city, and threaten Liu Bei to move to Soochow everywhere.

Dear thing, let Liu Bei go to see Joe first. Joe Lao Guo is Er Qiao's father. Liu Bei took a man and a sheep to visit him.

It is said that Lv Fan was a middleman and was later adopted by his son-in-law. Joe went to congratulate him, but Guo Tai didn't know what was going on. He said, "I had sex."

Liu Xuande has been betrothed to him, and Liu Bei has gone to Nanxu. Are you still keeping it from me? "The country was too scared and said," I really don't know about it. "

He sent someone to inquire, and the report said, "Indeed, Liu Bei has rested in the inn, and the sergeant has bought pigs, sheep and fruits in the city."

Get married. The matchmaker is Lv Fan and the man is Sun Gan. "Guo Jia was even more surprised. He called Sun Quan and cried and asked," Me?

If it weren't for your real mother, you would look down on me. What did my sister say to you before she died? "Sun Quan quickly said," mother has something to say.

Make it clear. ""men should marry and women should marry, which is common sense in ancient and modern times. You recruited Liu Xuande to be your husband, why didn't you tell me beforehand?

"Sun quan is worse.

I was surprised and said, "Where is this?" Mrs. Guo said, "The whole city knows that you are still keeping it from me." Joe Lao Guo said.

: "I have known it for several days, and I come to congratulate you today." Sun Quan was helpless and said, "This is Zhou Yu's trick, and he wants to use the name of marriage.

Cheat Liu Bei and ask him to return Jingzhou. If he doesn't, kill him. This is a scam, not a real marriage. "The country is too denounced.

As a viceroy, Zhou Yu was unable to take Jingzhou, but she used my daughter as a honey trap. Kill Liu Bei, my daughter will watch the door.

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How do you say pro in the future? Joe said, "How can you win Jingzhou with this plan and make everyone laugh at it?" Sun Quan kept a straight face.

Silence, Wu Guotai scold. Old Qiao Guo urged, "Liu Bei is also a relative of the Han family. Since things have come to this, it is better to really recruit him. "

Be a son-in-law to avoid making a fool of yourself. Sun Quan said: "Times are different. Joe Lao Guo said, "Liu Huangshu is a contemporary hero, and he is not ashamed." . "

No sister. "Mrs Guo said," I haven't seen Liu Huangshu. I'll meet him in Kanluoji tomorrow. If I don't like it, you can do whatever you want.

; As I wished, I married my daughter to him. "Sun Quan dare not disobey his mother's orders. He came out and told Lv Fan to attend a banquet in Kanluoji tomorrow.

Honey. Lv Fan asked Jia Hua to ambush with 300 knives and axes. As long as the country doesn't like it, he will win Liu Bei on the spot.

When Joe returned to the mansion, he sent someone to report to Liu Bei that he would come to Japan personally for a blind date. Zhao Yun said, "It's bad luck to go here. I will lead the army.

For protection. The next day, his wife and Sun Quan went to Kanroji first and sent Lv Fan to invite Liu Bei. Liu Bei is wearing exquisite armor and robes, so let

Riding a horse with a sword on his back to Kanluoji. Zhao Yun was armed to the teeth and went with his troops. Before coming to the temple, Liu Bei met Sun Quan first. Sun quan

Seeing Liu Bei's extraordinary appearance, I was a little scared at first. The two entered the abbot to see their wives. Guo Tai said to Joe, "I am worthy of my daughter.

. "The old man said," Liu Bei has the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix. Heaven and the sun are in Taiwan, and benevolence is all over the world. The country is so happy to get this good husband. "

Liu Bei thanked him respectfully, and his wife ordered a banquet. Soon, Zhao Yun came in and stood beside Liu Bei. Mrs. Guo asked, "Who is he?"

Liu Bei said, "Changshan Zhao Zilong." Guo Tai praised: "It's General Yuan Zhen." Give Zhao Yun a glass of wine. Zhaoyun whispered, "just

When I was patrolling the porch just now, if I saw an axe hand lurking at the door, I could tell Mrs. Guo. "Liu Bei knelt down and cried," master wants to kill Liu Bei.

Please do it quickly. "Mrs. Guo asked," how can I say that? " Liu Bei said, "There is a thug lurking under the porch, not to kill me.

Really? "This country

Taitai scolded Sun Quan: "Liu Bei is my son-in-law and also my son-in-law. Why did you ambush the thugs? " Sun Quan pretended not to know.

Lv Fan gave Jiahua a a push. Guo Tai wanted to cut off Jia Hua's head, while Liu Bei was busy interceding and persuaded him to drive Jia Hua away.

After the banquet, Liu Bei returned to the inn. Sun Gan said, "Master, please ask Joe Lao Guo to get married as soon as possible, so as not to cause trouble." The next day,

Liu Bei

I went to see Joe Lao Guo and said, "There are many people in Jiangdong who want to hurt me. I'm afraid I won't stay long." Joe went to see Mrs. Guo, who asked Liu Bei.

Move to a university and get married another day. A few days later, the National People's Congress held a banquet for Liu Bei to marry his daughter. In the evening, the guests left and Liu Bei came in.

When I arrived at the bridal chamber, I fell in love with Mrs. Sun. The next day, he distributed gold, silver, brocade and silks to buy hearts for the maids. Let Sun Gan report back to Jingzhou.

Hey, since then, I have been drinking with Mrs. Sun for fun every day.

Sun Quan sent someone to Chaisang to tell Zhou Yu about the fraud. Zhou Yu wrote a letter asking Sun Quan to spend his time on beautiful women and playthings.

Liu Bei's ambition alienated his feelings with Guan, Zhang and Zhuge, keeping him in Dongwu and attacking Jingzhou at the same time. This is a great event.

All right. Sun Quan saw it and showed it to Zhang Zhao, who thought Zhou Yu's plan was feasible. Sun Quan renovated Liu Bei's mansion and planted flowers and trees widely.

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Set up exquisite furniture, send dozens of women to play, and send gold and jade toys. Liu Bei is addicted to lewdness and doesn't want to go back to Jingzhou. a surname

As the year was approaching, Liu Bei didn't mention anything about going back. He opened the second kit and hurried to Liu Bei as planned, pretending to panic and saying, "

The strategist sent someone to report that Cao Cao wanted to avenge Chibi and sent 500,000 troops to kill Jingzhou. The situation is critical. Please come back soon.

Liu Bei said, "I told my wife." Zhao Yun said, "Madam won't let your master go back, so don't say anything and leave tonight.

. "Liu Bei said," I have my own way. "

When Liu Bei met Mrs. Sun, he secretly shed tears and said, "I have been wandering in a foreign land all my life, and I can't honor my parents or sacrifice to my ancestors. It' s really a big violation. "

"Mrs. Sun said," don't hide filial piety from me. I heard a few words from Zhao Zilong. You want to go back. " Liu Bei said, "I am afraid of the country.

Taihe Wuhou won't let me go. If I don't go, I'm afraid Jingzhou will be lost. If I leave, I can't stand my wife. Mrs. Sun said, "I'll go." .

Please, mom, she'll let us go back. Liu Bei said, "Even if the country lets us go, the marquis of Wu will stop us. Mrs. Sun thought for a moment.

The array said, "On New Year's Day, we talked about offering sacrifices to ancestors by the river and left without saying goodbye."

On the first day of the fifteenth year of Jian 'an, hundreds of officials went to the DPRK to celebrate New Year's Day. Liu Bei and his wife went to worship the country, and Mrs. Liu went to the river to worship her ancestors.

Mrs. Guo said, "This is filial piety. Although you have never met your in-laws, you have made a sacrifice of distance. " The husband and wife bid farewell to the house, and Liu Bei rode a horse.

My wife left the city by bus, taking only her personal belongings. Zhao Yun waited outside the city with 500 soldiers, escorted Liu Bei and his wife, and hurried on.

In the end, Liu Beifu's middleman saw that Liu Bei didn't come back and went to report to Sun Quan, but Sun Quan was drunk and didn't wake up until the fifth watch. He knew that Liu Bei had left.

, life Chen Wu, pan five hundred soldiers immediately after. After the two generals left, Cheng Pu said, "How dare they do this when they see the princess?"

Sun Quan took off his sword and ordered Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai: "Take my sword and bring back my sister and Liu Bei's head. Who dares?

If you don't obey orders, you will be beheaded immediately! "

Liu Bei and his wife hurried desperately, only working two shifts at night, and then got up and left. See fast to wood mulberry, Chen Wu, Pan Zhang behind him.

After the pursuers arrived, Xu Sheng and Ding Feng led another 3,000 soldiers to block the road. Seeing that the situation was critical, Zhao Yun quickly opened the third trick to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei went to the front of the car and cried to Mrs. Sun, saying that it was a honey trap for Zhou Yu and the marquis of Wu to get married in Soochow. Now Wu Hou and Zhou Yu have seen this situation.

No, kill his husband and wife. My wife was furious and said, "Since my brother doesn't treat me like a sister, how dare I come back to see you?"

Him? I'll solve today's danger! With that, he told the page to push the car out and reprimanded Ding and Xu, "Are you going to rebel?" ? "The two will hurriedly.

Ma said, "I dare not. Today, I am ordered by Zhou Taishou to wait for Liu Bei here. " Mrs. Sun cursed, "Zhou Yu betrayed the thief, Dong.

Wu didn't treat you badly! Liu Bei is my uncle and my husband. Are you two trying to rob my husband and wife with military horses? Are you scared?

Zhou Yu, aren't you afraid of me? I can't kill him? Ding and Xu scolded, and Zhao Yun was angry, so he had to make way and let Liu go. "。

Let both husband and wife prepare for the past. A little while later, Chen Wu, Pan Zhang, Ding and Xu led troops to chase them. Mrs. Sun said, "My husband, can you go first?"

Let's leave now. Zilong and I will stop them. "Liu Bei with three hundred soldiers walked first, zhaoyun spread out two hundred soldiers, bridle to protect the car. Sijiang block

Come, see lady angry, hurriedly dismount upon. The lady scolded four more generals. The four generals looked at each other, afraid to start work,

Had to turn around. Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai came at full speed and said to the four generals, "The marquis of Wu was afraid that you wouldn't dare take him, so he sealed a sword.

Let him kill his sister first, then Liu Bei, or else he will be beheaded. "Four generals said," long time no see. What shall we do? "Jiang

Qin said, "They are infantry and can't walk fast. General Ding and Fei Bao, the viceroy, caught up with the clippers by water, and I landed four people by myself.

Whoever catches up first will do it. Don't listen to him. "Ding and Xu flew back to Zhou Yu, Zhou, Jiang, Chen and Pan.

Will catch up along the river.

When Liu Bei went to Langpu Liu, he felt a little relaxed, but he saw that there were no boats along the river. Zhaoyun quickly found a boat along the river, Liu Bei.

I was busy when I saw a large group of people coming from behind, and suddenly I saw more than 20 towing boats not far away. Zhao Yun said, "God arranged it.

Get off the boat, master. Get on the boat quickly and wait until we get to the north shore. Liu Bei and Mrs. Sun boarded the boat, and Zhao Yun led the sergeant up, only to see one person.

The man came out of the cabin and said with a smile, "Congratulations, my Lord, I have been waiting here for a long time." When Liu Bei saw that it was Kong Ming, the boatmen were all surprised.

State soldiers dressed, not exultation, busy life set sail. When the fourth commandant arrived, Zhuge Liang said, "Go back and tell Zhou Lang.

Honey trap "Four will life disorderly arrows, the ship has sailed away.

When Liu Bei's ship was sailing, he saw countless Wu Dong warships coming after him. Zhou Yuling led Zhong Jun, with Huang Gai on the left and Han Dang on the right, flying as fast as usual.

Horses. On the verge of catching up, Kong Ming ordered the boat to sail straight to the north shore. Zhou Yu rushed to the shore and ordered the water army to go ashore to catch up. Look at Liu Bei

Seemingly within reach, only a drum beat was heard, and there were related generals in front, Huang Zhong on the left and Wei Yan on the right, leading the troops to kill. Zhou Yu panicked

Hands and feet, Wu Bing was defeated and fled to the boat. Liu Bei's sergeant climbed up the hillside and shouted in unison, "Zhou Lang's brilliant plan to protect the world has lost his wife and lost his soldiers."

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Fold the soldiers! "Zhou Yu is the last straw and wants to go ashore to do or die. Huang Gai and Han Dang knew that they were no match for Guan Yu and tried to dissuade them. week

I let out a cry and the arrow wound and landed on the boat.

When Jiang Qin returned to Nanxu to report to Sun Quan, Sun Quan was furious and wanted to worship Cheng Pu as commander in chief. Zhou Yu wrote again, please be happy.

Soldiers take revenge. Both Zhang Zhao and Gu Yong advised against fighting Liu Bei. Only Cao and Liu can fight, taking advantage of this. Suggestion school

Hua Xin, as a special envoy, went to Xuchang and officially named Liu Bei Jingzhou Pastoral. Sun Quan sent Hua Xin to Xuchang with a badge. Caocaochi

After the defeat of the Great Wall, I often wanted revenge, but I was afraid that Sun and Liu Lianhe would rise up and it would be difficult to be hostile. In the spring of this year, the bronze sparrow terrace was built, and Cao Cao was there.

Take Wu Wen to Ye Jun, where a bronze sparrow terrace will be held. He first tried the archery of a military commander, hung a brocade robe on a willow branch and set up an arrow target.

It is ordered that those who can hit the red heart will be rewarded with brocade robes, and those who can't shoot will be fined a glass of water. Brocade has only one collar, but there are many military commanders who can shoot.

There are many people with hearts. Cao Shi, Xiahou Shi and other generals fought for the brocade robe and tore it to pieces. Chief administrative officer

Cao Cao laughed and gave each military commander a Shu brocade. Then, he asked the civil servants to write poems to celebrate today's grand event. Civil servants are controversial

Fan praised Cao Cao and even touted Cao Cao as the son of heaven. Cao Cao looked at them one by one and said, "I didn't want to get fame."

, but for the country for Dong Zhuo, broken yellow turban insurrectionary, had to fight for half a life. Since I went to war, I have wiped out Yuan Shu, Lu Bu and Yuan Shao.

Liu Biao, pacify the world. As a prime minister, I have been the highest position of people and ministers. What can I expect? I just don't know without me.

Some people want to be kings, others want to be emperors. Some people see my great power and think I want to be an emperor. Actually, I have long wanted to retire. I

I am afraid that once I give up my military power, my country will be in danger, so I have to be reluctant. People may not even know what I mean. "

They bowed down and said, "Although Yi Yin and Duke Zhou are wise, they are not as good as the Prime Minister."

Cao Cao was so drunk that he wanted to write a poem about Tongquetai. Suddenly, the Ministry came down and reported, "Soochow sent Hua Xin as an envoy to show that Liu Bei was the shepherd of Jingzhou.

. Sun Quan married his sister to Liu Bei, who has taken over most of the nine counties in Jingxiang. "Cao cao frightened, dare not start writing.

. Cheng Yu asked him why he was surprised. He said, "Liu Bei is the dragon among people. In the past, there was no water. Today, Jingzhou is a dragon entering a big country. "

Hai, how can I not be surprised? "Freeze, let Cao Cao named Zhou Yu as the southern county satrap, and Cheng Pu was the Jiangxia satrap, leaving Hua Xin behind.

Reuse. In this way, Zhou Yu and Liu Bei will become enemies for seizing the fief, and we can take the opportunity to attack. Cao Cao was overjoyed and did so.

Hua Xin was named Dali Shao Qing and lived in Xuchang.

Zhou Yu accepted the title and wanted revenge more, so he asked Sun Quan to send Lu Su to Jingzhou again. Kong Ming heard that Lu Su was coming and asked Liu Bei to receive him.

Whenever Jingzhou is mentioned, he cries. Liu Bei invited Lu Su in. As soon as Lu Su opened his mouth, Liu Bei began to cry. Lu Su asked in amazement, "Uncle.

Why are you crying? "Liu bei ignored, still crying. Zhuge Liang got off his horse and said, "Your master said he would take Xichuan back to Jingzhou. Shan Yizhou

A country in the Zhou dynasty

Zhang is also a relative of the Han family and a brother of the adults. Want to pick up a soldier, afraid of being reviled by outsiders. If you don't take it, you will return it to Jingzhou.

No place to live. If you don't return it, Yu Dajiu's face will not look good. So I was in a dilemma and shed tears. "Liu bei is installed.

When I was crying, I was moved by Kong Ming's remarks and couldn't help but beat my chest and cry. Lu Su panicked and said, "Uncle, don't bother.

Sorry, this matter can be discussed in the long run. "Kongming asked Lu Su to meet the marquis of Wu, and asked the marquis of Wu to show mercy. Lu Su took it hard and had to leave.

Lu Su first went back to Chai Sang and met Zhou Yu. Zhou Yu blamed him for being cheated by Kong Ming's rhetoric and told him to go to Jingzhou immediately, saying

Liu Bei could not bear to use force against Liu Zhang. Zhou Yu can take Xichuan for Liu Bei as a dowry for Mrs. Sun, so that Liu Bei can only supply some.

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Food will do. Lu Su couldn't guess what the secret was. Zhou Yu said the plan: take Xichuan obviously, but Jingzhou actually. Liu Bei only needs

If you leave this city, you will kill him at once. Are you afraid Jingzhou can't go back to Soochow? Lu Su was overjoyed and went to Jingzhou again. Kongming learned that Lu Su

He came again and said to Liu Bei, "He never went back to Nanxun. He went to Chaisang just to see Zhou Yu and to play tricks. What he said, the master only

If you want to see me nod, say yes. "Lu Su came in and said the meaning of Zhou Yu. Kong Ming nodded and Liu Bei thanked him. hole

Ming said, "When Wu Jun comes, we will go out of town to invite him." After Lu Su left, Kong Ming laughed and said, "Zhou Lang is dying!

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Even children can't hide. "Liu Bei asked why, and Kong Ming told him Zhou Yu's plot and asked Zhao Yun to arrange how to deal with it.

Lu Su went back to see Zhou Yu and told him the situation. Zhou Yu laughed and said, "Kong Ming was also fooled by me!" Let Lu Su go to the marquis of Wu,

Send Cheng Pu to lead the army to meet. Zhou Yu sent Gan Ning as the pioneer, Zhong Jun, Xu Sheng and Ding as the pioneers, and Tong and Lv Meng as the pioneers, and divided their troops into land and water.

Fifty thousand troops, looking at Jingzhou. Along the way, Zhou Yu talked and laughed with great pride. When the former army arrived at Xiakou, Zhou Yu asked, "Jing

Does anyone in the state want to see you? They replied, "Liu Huangshu sent Mi Zhu to pick up the satrap." . Mi Zhu said, "My Lord has arranged it.

Yes "Zhou Yu asked," where is your uncle? Mi Zhu said, "Wait outside Jingzhou." Zhou Yu told Mi Zhu to go back first and go upstream.

Let's go When I came to more than ten miles from Jingzhou, the river was empty. The spy reported, "There is no one in Jingzhou, only two sides.

White flag. "Zhou Yu doubt, take Ben, Ding Feng, Xu Sheng, rate of three thousand chosen men, came to the gate, nothing happened.

Zhou Yu ordered the sergeant to call the door and said, "The prefect Zhou is here." After saying his word, I heard a loud noise, and there were many swords and guns in the city. a surname

Yun stood up and asked, "What's the purpose of your visit?" Zhou Yu said, "Don't you know that I got surprisingly for your master?

Zhao Yun said, "Our military advisers have long seen through the governor's plan to kill the enemy by false means! Zhou Yu was about to return to the army when a spy reported, "Guan Yu has thrown himself into the river." .

Ling was killed, Zhang Fei was killed from Zigui, Huang Zhong was killed from the police and Wei Yan was killed from Liling. Zhou Yu was angry and shouted:

Plant a horse. The left and right hurriedly rescued him back to the boat and said, "Liu Bei and Kong Ming are drinking in the mountains ahead for fun." Zhou Yu gnashed her teeth.

He said quietly, "I have to win by surprise!" " "Move on. When they came to Baqiu, the sergeant reported that Liu Feng and Guan Ping had stopped the waterway and sent it.

A letter from Kong Ming. When Zhou Yu opened it, Kong Ming's letter was concise, saying that Yizhou should not take it lightly, and Zhou Yu should retreat and defend.

Prevent Cao Cao from retaliating against Chibi. Zhou Yu saw it, sighed, wrote a letter to the marquis of Wu, and summoned all the generals to say

It is not that I am disloyal to my country, but that my fate is over. You should take good care of Wu Hou, and * * * will achieve great things. "Say fainted.

When he woke up, he sighed deeply and shouted, "Since God gave birth to Zhou Yu, why did he give birth to Zhuge Liang?" Cried a few times and died.

, only 36 years old. People submitted the suicide note to Sun Quan, and Zhou Yu recommended Lu Su to take over as viceroy. Sun Quan burst into tears and ordered Lu to go there today.

Sue took over as viceroy and has been leading troops.