Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Became the Eldest Son of Sun Ce - Chapter 122



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Episode 122. The Battle of Yeo-nam (5)

Cao Cao’s eyes were like a boiling furnace. His eyes were clearly filled with anger.

‘Why do things that were going well get tangled up every time I get involved with those guys?’

Ever since Sun Ce usurped the throne without knowing the subject, Cao Cao had been sharpening his sword against Sun Ke. However, in order to condemn Sun Ke, the unification of the Central Plains had to come first.

Only after we have completely pacified the central plains will we be able to set our sights on Gangdong.

However, Sun Ce knew that the next area after the Central Plains was the South, so he always persistently attacked from behind. Having taken over Xuzhou and Yangzhou, Sun Ce’s army was now a clear enemy of Cao Cao’s army.

Meanwhile, the subjects were quite careful with their words. They knew that if they spoke wrongly at a time like this, they would suffer.

But at that time, there was someone who directly confronted Cao Cao’s deep anger.

“Your Majesty, don’t pay attention to someone like Sun Ce! Of course, in the past, Your Majesty would pay some attention to him. But haven’t you heard rumors about him lately?

Since moving the capital to Jianye, Sun Ce has enjoyed his power and become extremely arrogant. This is a far cry from the prudence he had shown in the past.

Besides, his trickster, Zhou Gongjin, has been staying in Poyang Lake for years, so who would advise him in time? And even if they did, would that arrogant Sun Ce listen to it?

Although Sun Ce’s military talents are outstanding, when you look at everything, he is nothing more than a commoner. Therefore, you should think about overcoming the crisis right in front of you first. It is not like the great general I know to complain to heaven!”

As Guo Jia’s sharp scolding opened the floodgates, Xun Yu also opened his mouth.

“Bong-hyo’s words are correct. Son-baek-bu is someone who has risen to the rank of general by riding the wave of the times, so he is not someone who would be an enemy of a great general.”

Perhaps because of Guo Jia and Xun You’s words, Cao Cao closed his eyes and took a deep breath. After a while, he laughed heartily and said.

“Hahaha, I have Bong-hyo and Gong-dal, so how could I be jealous of that little kid?”

Jo Jo continued speaking, refreshing the cold atmosphere.

“However, you all know the importance of Yeonam-gun. If Yeonam-gun is occupied, Heo-hyeon will be right in front of you! Do you have any way to do this?”

Then Guo Jia answered with a playful smile.

“Didn’t you say that the enemy general was not Sun Ce, but his son, Bai Xiao (Sun Zhao)? Although Bai Xiao, that rookie, is famous in Jiangdong, he is still just a child.

Besides, since Yeo-nam is ruled by this Do-wi (Lee-tong), it will not be easily conquered. The great master will not be unaware of this Do-wi’s bravery.

So, even now, send a message to Heo Hyeon and order him to assist in this matter. No, by now, Heo Hyeon’s Jeong An-guk Jeong-hu (Jeong Wook) may have ordered his assistance.”

Cao Cao thought deeply about Guo Jia’s words.

No matter how much I thought about it, it didn’t seem like Meng Jang or Yi Tong would be defeated by his son, let alone Sun Ce.

‘Can’t Lee Tong deal with a small child? If so, he will definitely win and defend himself.’

Sun-Yu also drove a wedge into Cao Cao’s thoughts.

It is common knowledge that people from the Central Plains have known for generations, and the reason is that the Central Plains are known for land warfare and the South for water warfare.

“As Your Majesty knows, a land battle is unfavorable to the people of Jiangdong. How could this army be defeated if it were not a water battle?

So, Master, focus on the karma in front of you. If Won-sang finds out that there is a problem in the rear of the allied forces, then that is the real problem.”

After much persuasion from the two men, Cao Cao finally made a decision.

“I have listened carefully and the opinions of these two scholars are correct. I will accept their opinions, so immediately send reinforcements to Heo Hyeon to assist Mundal (Lee Tong)!”

It was a decision made by Cao Cao, who knew that Yi Tong would definitely be able to withstand Sun Zhao’s offensive.

Above all, with the largest city in the Central Plains just around the corner, Cao Cao’s pride would not allow him to turn back because of the ankles of his young son, not even Sun Ce himself.

***

Yeonam-gun, Yangangseong.

A pitch-black night.

The east gate of Yanganseong opened slowly and creaked. Since Son So-gun’s camp was located in the west gate area, Yong-jo took the initiative to open the east gate.

A group of people eventually appeared. They hid themselves in the darkness and slowly approached Son So-gun’s camp.

They approached while minimizing their footsteps and soon found themselves right in front of Son So-gun’s camp.

Yi Tong, who was in the vanguard as a general, inspected Son So-gun’s camp. Among them, Yi Tong chose the camp that seemed the most defenseless and cautiously approached it with his soldiers.

As I got closer, the smell of wine and meat became so strong that it was intoxicating.

Even the occasional small voices can be heard there.

-Wow, how long has it been since you last had meat?

―I can’t even remember the last time I had a drink… .

―Hehehe, don’t you think enemies won’t come if you play like this?

-What do you know? We’re just going to have a drink here. Stop talking nonsense and drink!

A voice that laughs at themselves.

The faces of the soldiers, including Yi Tong, were filled with murderous intent.

As Yi Tong gestured with an eerie, hardened face, the nimble soldiers quickly climbed up the barracks. Then they threw down ropes and pulled up Yi Tong and the other soldiers.

As he had initially promised, Yi Tong divided the soldiers and gave orders.

“You go inside and light a fire. We will attack them from the outside. And if possible, burn as many of their wagons as possible. Do you understand?”

“Yes, General!”

After dividing the soldiers, Yi Tong opened the barracks and cut down the soldiers.

-Who are you?

-The enemy!

-What, what did you say? Enemy?

However, the soldiers of Sonso, who were drunk, died at the hands of Yi Tong without even being able to do anything.

But as things went smoothly, Lee Tong’s suspicions grew stronger.

Even so, how can the outer camp of a certain army be so shabby?

What aroused Yi Tong’s suspicions was the number of troops on the outskirts.

How could one not be suspicious when only three or four people live in a barracks that usually accommodates over twenty people?

As he thought about the situation in his head, he became more and more suspicious, and eventually he concluded that this was all a trap.

“Retreat, retreat. The situation is strange, retreat quickly.”

After muttering briefly, Yi-tong quickly ran to the outer fence.

But the area around the outer fence where I-Tong was heading… .

The Sonso Army’s troops had already surrounded them tightly.

Yi Tong said with a dejected face.

“Everyone, are you saying that everything was a trap from the beginning?”

“Then it’s a trap. If not a trap, then what is it?”

It was the voice of a young, or rather, still immature man, mocking the telecommunications company.

Yi-tong glared at the direction from which the words had come with fierce eyes.

“Are you Sun Ce’s eldest son, Sun Sode? You are just like your father, and you are so impudent! How dare you stand before me!”

“I can’t be as impudent as you, who was happy after killing a few prisoners.”

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“…what?”

Sonso continued speaking, ignoring Yitong’s dumbfounded expression.

“We have already subdued those who have dug into our camp. Are you going to surrender? Are you going to fight back? By the way, we have received the Emperor’s solemn orders and have gone north to suppress the rebels.

“If you remain a traitor and a loyal subject of Cao Cao… you know very well what will happen to you after that. Do you intend to abandon your loyal subjects and family again, like Guan Du did in the past?”

Sonso’s words immediately struck at Yitong’s worries.

In addition, Son So was pointing out the arbitrary decision made by Lee Tong alone at the time of the inspection.

Then, Lee Tong frowned and answered.

“Although I have been loyal to Your Majesty, if I turn my back on Lord Zhao so easily, the world will laugh at me! Furthermore, we intend to die here….”

As if to represent Yi Tong’s words, the eerie sound of a sword was heard from behind Yi Tong’s back.

Phew-

After smiling for a moment at his subordinates’ solid actions, Yi-tong felt his back getting hot.

“100 million-”

The hot sensation wasn’t just a one-time thing.

Phew-

A hot sensation stabbing from many directions.

Yi-tong gasped and turned his gaze. The end of his gaze was directed at the subordinates who had stabbed him. However, for some reason, his mouth did not open.

Yi Tong’s subordinates responded with expressions that were difficult to express.

“…I’m sorry, General. But we, we want to live.”

At the words of his subordinates, Yi Tong moved his facial muscles, but only for a moment. Yi Tong died with a sorrowful face.

After the unexpected defeat, the government decided that it would be difficult to win the war.

Although his judgment was correct, it was a disaster brought about by Lee Tong’s arrogance in underestimating Son So-gun’s skills.

After the death of Yi Tong, Yang An Seong, which had no main force, eventually surrendered to Sun So Gun.

***

Yeonam-gun, Yangangseong.

The eldest son of the deceased Yi Tong, Lee Seo, approached him timidly, wearing white mourning clothes, and opened his mouth.

“Nice to meet you, Son Shin-an.”

I said this while looking at the letter with a look of pity.

“I heard that you are the eldest son of the deceased general? What a pity. If only I could have employed this general, I would have used him with great care… But those evil things suddenly attacked the general….”

There is a saying that traitors must be embraced, but in the case of these traitors, their crimes were truly heinous.

How could these subordinates suddenly stab their lord in the back and betray him when Yi Tong had treated them so well?

‘We shouldn’t let these guys live. They’ll stab us and betray us when our allies are at a disadvantage. In that case, we should just kill them and avoid any trouble.’

Besides, even though Yi Tong is dead, his power is still intact.

So, it was advantageous for our army to appease the sons of Yi Tong and embrace their power.

Meanwhile, Lee Seo shook his head with a bitter expression.

“No, Son Shin-an handed over my father’s body and even handed over the traitors, so how can we blame Son Shin-an?

Besides, my father insisted on a desperate fight… If my father were alive, there would have been no surrender.”

“Tsk tsk, but he really is a pitiful general. Okay, I understand. Please take care on your way back. I know how you feel, too, so please take care of yourself.”

After returning the letter, I immediately called a meeting.

Now that he had captured Yang’an County in Yeo-nan Commandery, the only thing left was Nangling County in the southeast. If he could capture this place, just as he had boasted to Sun Ce, the pacification of Yeo-nan Commandery would be complete.

Then Yuk Son spoke in a cautious voice.

“Yes, my lord. Only when we eliminate Cao Cao’s reinforcements can we say that we have completely pacified the Yeo-nam Commandery.

Besides, as time has passed, their reinforcements will soon arrive at Yang’an County.”

Sim Woo, who had been listening to the story with a calm expression, added a word.

“Not only that. I find it strange that Hyung-ju has been so quiet up until now. Hyung-ju Yoo is a narrow-minded and showy person.

“Since the Yeonam and Namyang armies are close together, there is no way he would not know about our army’s invasion of Yeonam. My lord must also prepare for an attack by the Namyang army.”

In other words, Cao Cao and Liu Biao might come all the way to Yang’an County to interfere.

I don’t know who will be dispatched from Cao Cao’s army, but I know who will be stationed in Nanyang Army.

In Namyang-gun….

‘For completion, Jangsu, for new city, Liu Bei.’

First of all, Jangsu had a powerful northern cavalry, the Liangzhou cavalry, and he had a mentor named Jiahou, who considered his best defense officer.

Does that mean Yu-bi is weak?

Although Liu Bei’s army was weak compared to his generals, he had many generals who were considered the best in the world.

‘Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, would they have been promoted by now? I’m not sure about that.’

It was a situation that could not be underestimated either way. In fact, it made me a little more nervous.

But that was it.

I opened my mouth and looked around the room.

“The momentum of our forces, which have subdued most of the men and women, is now sky-high. There is no need to be nervous, but there is no need to be afraid. Isn’t that right?”

Then those surrounding me smiled faintly.

Our team includes the genius of Gangdong, Sim Woo.

A scholar of Sim Woo’s level would be able to see through Ga-hu’s cunning schemes and offer advice.

The same goes for the powerful Liangzhou cavalry that Zhang Su is proud of. It will be an opportunity to test out various weapons including the friendly forces’ swords.

There is no need to worry about the Liu Bei army any more.

Because we have Lu Xun. Didn’t Lu Xun later nail Guan Yu and Liu Bei to the coffin during their prime?

If he was at the level of Lu Xun, he could be called a famous general against Shu.

I won’t be arrogant, but if you just handle the generals under your command well, you will be able to defeat any enemy.

And a few days later, the scout came running in and reported.

“Your Majesty! A flag bearing the surname Jang has been found 40 li to the southwest!”

“Was the vanguard cavalry or infantry?”

“The cavalry, the cavalry took the lead! They were galloping so aggressively that they seemed like elite cavalry!”

If you are an elite cavalryman… .

It seemed that Yu Biao’s side had selected Jang Su-gun as the starting line.

The word longevity brought a deep smile to my lips.

‘That’s good, I guess I’ll be able to see how long the swordsman can last against that powerful Liangzhu cavalry.’

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