Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Became the Eldest Son of Sun Ce - Chapter 191



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Episode 191. The First Northern Expedition (1)

Guo Jia, who was usually easygoing, headed to Cao Cao’s headquarters faster than anyone else today. Then he opened the gate of the headquarters and shouted.

“We’re in big trouble, Master!”

A gray-haired middle-aged man sitting at the head table. He glanced up. Then he said playfully with a mischievous expression on his face.

“Bong-hyo, are you going to break the door again? You’ve already broken more than ten doors!”

“…If this door breaks down, the government will compensate for it as usual. But this is a really big problem. I don’t know if His Majesty has heard the news….”

Then, Cao Cao, a middle-aged man with gray hair, responded in a calm tone as if it was nothing.

“Sun Ce, I have been informed of his death. It was that news that flew from Pei to Jing. If you think about it, isn’t it a good thing? Because of that guy, the Zhao family and the Xiahou family have sold their pride.”

Cao Cao, who had been calmly mentioning Sun Ce’s death, suddenly continued speaking as if something had occurred to him.

“Oh, come to think of it, didn’t you say something like this in the past? That Sun Ce would die at the hands of an ordinary person. Now that I think about it, that prediction wasn’t wrong?”

“…Your Majesty, your memory is still good. Then, do you also know about Geon-eop’s claim?”

Cao Cao only heard news of Sun Ce’s death. After that, he had not yet received any reports on Jianye’s movements.

“What do you mean? What is it that Geon-eop claims that makes you say such things?”

“…Jianye claims that Soguan was involved in Sun Ce’s assassination.”

Then Cao Cao hardened his eyes and looked at Guo Jia suspiciously.

“…What? In construction? …Are you really….”

At Cao Cao’s sudden suspicion, Guo Jia raised his voice in a tone of apparent resentment.

“No! Why would the officer do that? Since our forces are in the center, there are enemies on all sides, so how could they provoke Son-ga?

How could the official not know that it is in order to immediately destroy the northern Yuan family?”

Cao Cao’s forces were currently spread across the central plains.

Perhaps because the forces were in the central plains, Cao Cao’s army literally had enemies on all sides.

The northeast and northwest sides were the Won clan’s enemy, and the southeast and south sides were in contact with the Son clan.

However, there was no law that said they had to die, and the powerful Sun Ce army was not very interested in subduing Cao Cao’s army. As a result of limiting the front line to the north, they were able to establish a certain position in the central plains.

Of course, the men of the Cao family, including Cao Cao, had a lot to accumulate against Sun Ce. They lost Cao Ren and Xun Yu, and all the men who were supposed to succeed them were castrated. It couldn’t have been a good feeling.

So Cao Cao endured steadfastly.

After completely defeating the Yuan faction, he vowed to take over the Central Plains and give Sun Ce a hard time.

But that plan suddenly fell apart.

Cao Cao’s army was preparing for battle against Yuan Ke, assuming that Sun Ce’s army would remain quiet.

But what if Son Ga intervenes now?

It was obvious that Cao Cao’s army’s battle situation would deteriorate significantly.

Cao Cao still spoke with a look of doubt.

“But why are they talking like that? Sun Ce’s successor is Sun So… Oh, that’s right. That clever guy succeeded Sun Ce. If that fox-like guy is different from his father, he’ll probably enjoy using petty tricks.”

The old man, Cao Cao, sat down and began to infer the intentions of Sun Zhao, who was thousands of miles away.

“…Bong-hyo, looking at your expression, it doesn’t seem like it’s a lie…. If that’s true, then their statements must be lies….

“I see, even if we explain, no one will believe us. Right now, even I think it’s plausible, so how much more so must the people of Gangdong feel.”

Guo Jia sighed softly and clicked his tongue as he answered.

“…Since things have come to this, it is certain that General Son So will advance north. For now, please select a few generals and have them guard the south.”

After thinking deeply, Cao Cao finally opened his mouth.

“…After appointing Moon-gyeom (Ak-jin) as the leader, order Gong-myeong (Seo-hwang) and Man-seong (Lee-jeon) to defend against the fall of the country. Then tell Won-yang (Xiahou Dun) and Jung-deok (Jeong-uk) to assist from the rear at Heo-hyeon.”

Guo Jia’s mind was spinning quickly.

Akjin, Seo Hwang, and Jeon. These three generals should be able to block Sun Zhaojun’s advance north to some extent.

If Xiahou Dun and Zheng Yu can provide solid rear support, it will be somewhat bearable.

Of course, it would be perfect if we could send out Zhang Liao and Zhang He, who were considered great generals, but without these generals, the Northern Expedition would actually be impossible.

Above all, this level of personnel management was quite an unreasonable move even for Cao Cao, who was about to launch the Northern Expedition.

Guo Jia asked with a worried expression.

“…If you just use your troops like this, won’t your defenses become weak?”

Again, Cao Cao’s forces were currently surrounded by enemies on all sides. If he mismanaged his troops, the foundation of his forces would be shaken.

Jo Jo let out a deep sigh and spoke gloomily.

“If we don’t operate like this, we’ll lose our rearguard and lose our minds! How can I just sit back and watch that happen!”

“…I understand, Master. More importantly….”

Guo Jia, who had always spoken jokingly to Cao Cao, hesitated to speak for once.

Then, as Cao Cao hurriedly nodded his gaze, Guo Jia opened his mouth with difficulty.

“Is there still no sign of improvement in the health of the fifth prince, Cao Chong?”

This seemingly simple sentence accurately pointed out the invisible crisis facing Cao Cao’s army.

Currently, Cao Cao’s only successor is Cao Zhong.

The other children were either in poor condition due to some part being cut off or were too young.

However, as if adding insult to injury, Jo Chung’s health was getting worse as the succession structure was not stable.

At Guo Jia’s words, Cao Cao sighed heavily and spat out the words.

“I, at this age, I finally understand the feelings of the original plant—the original plant—. How did the original plant care so much for that third son! Of course, the original plant’s talents cannot be compared to those of the original plant—the original plant’s talents. But isn’t the heart of a father who cares for his children all the same?”

Although he said it indirectly, it ultimately meant that Jo-chung’s health had deteriorated.

What if, by some chance, the wandering insect dies?

Guo Jia didn’t even want to think about that future.

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Why are you and other generals of Cao Cao’s army struggling so hard and shedding blood? Isn’t it to advance Cao Cao’s cause?

But if Cao Cao dies, there will be no one to succeed him.

Now, what on earth are they fighting for?

“I hope Confucius gets well soon….”

Guo Jia’s face, praying for Jo Chung’s health, was more tense than usual.

The greatest weakness of Cao Cao’s army that was attacking the Central Plains.

This was an extremely precarious succession structure.

***

March 210.

Yangju Danyang-gun Geonup-hyeon.

The headquarters of the General Staff.

After having a friendly chat with the Son Ga generals, I slowly began to prepare for war.

Wars are usually very expensive, so the costs are enormous.

But this time, military funds were overflowing more than ever.

The reason was simple.

The nobles who had rebelled had their properties confiscated, which gave them some leeway, and the surviving nobles were quick to donate enormous amounts of military supplies.

Not only that, in the past years, Sun Ce’s army had been focusing on stockpiling military supplies instead of waging war.

Although I went on several foreign expeditions, I could not supply Sun Ce’s army with provisions. Our army’s provisions were still piled up like a mountain.

I looked up and looked at Simwoo.

Sim-woo was checking the bamboo slips piled up around him one by one with his eyes darkened by fatigue.

As a human being, I felt compassion and opened my mouth.

“It seems like you’re doing too much work by yourself…. Can I call some other managers? Like the ones from Gamhwa or Geonup?”

Then Sim Woo slowly shook his head.

“The military will probably handle things roughly, and if other construction officials interfere, it will be a headache. I would rather finish it according to my convictions.”

As he said that, Sim Woo read the bamboo slip with curious eyes.

The reason why Sim Woo is so absorbed in his work is probably because the recent construction situation has greatly disappointed Sim Woo.

Although it was kept quiet, it was obvious to anyone that the Emperor was involved in this rebellion.

But I didn’t point it out. I wanted to use it later when it would be more effective, rather than bringing it up now.

‘… Since Sim Yu is also smart, he must have guessed that the Emperor intervened in this rebellion. Regardless of Sun Ce’s reputation, he was the guardian who saved Han Shi. For the Emperor to betray Sun Ce… Sim Yu’s heart must be torn.’

Sun Ce, who was a scoundrel while alive, ironically became a hero of the South after his death.

He is a hero who rescued the emperor who was kidnapped by Cao Cao and achieved great feats of reviving the collapsing Sun family.

This is Sun Ce betraying the emperor. The sight of the emperor killing his loyal subjects and trying to regain power must have been heartbreaking even for Sim Yu.

‘Are you so absorbed in your work that you want to forget the emperor’s appearance? It would be nice if Sim Woo had a meeting in Hansil… .’

I started thinking about who to hire with a smile on my face.

‘Since we’re going to start a war, it would be a waste to just attack one place… I’ll send a letter and attack a few more places.’

***

Yangju Danyang-gun Geonup-hyeon.

The Imperial Palace of Geonup.

When I arrived in Daejeon, I looked around at the civil servants.

The slight tension on their faces seemed to indicate that they had some idea of ​​what I was preparing for.

I took a step forward and bowed my head slightly toward the Emperor.

“Your Majesty, as I reported to you earlier, the situation of the Central Plains and Cao Cao’s forces is not normal. Furthermore, since the previous general died due to Cao Cao’s cunning scheme, I believe that we should take revenge. What do you think of this, Your Majesty?”

Of course, the Emperor had a set answer to give. And he gave me the answer I wanted.

“…If the General saw it that way, then it must be right. Do as the General wishes.”

“Your Majesty, I am so grateful.”

After giving such a brief greeting, I raised my head again and looked at the ministers in the audience. Then I put some strength into my lower abdomen and raised my voice.

“As you all know, the great general was killed by Cao Cao’s evil scheme. I, Sun Zhao, wish to take revenge on the treacherous Cao Cao, appease the spirit of the great general who died unjustly, and also show them the fierce taste of the south. Is there anyone who feels uncomfortable with this proposal of mine?”

As I looked around, no one raised an objection. Not even the places and places known for being nosy.

After all, this is a story about revenge for one’s father.

What Confucian scholar would try to prevent someone from going to war to avenge his father? If that were to happen, that Confucian scholar would be the one to be beaten to death.

I raised my voice with my eyes hardened.

“First, I would like to appoint Huang Wuling—Huang Gai—and General Huang—Huang Zhong—as the vanguard of the northern expedition. Then, the central army will be led by me, Commander-in-Chief Gan—Gan Ning—and Commander-in-Chief Yeo—Lu Meng—and the rear army will be led by General Jeong—Bo—and General Han—Han Dang.

And you should know that General Jang—Jang Qin—and General Dong—Dong Sup—will also be going to war.”

I just happened to hear from Hwang Gae that the conquest of Muling Bay was coming to an end… In that case, I should have used these useful generals without holding back.

‘The subjugation of Muling Bay ended later than expected, so this is how things turned out.’

I wanted to take Lu Xun and Zhou Yu with me, but Lu Xun had to fill the void left by Huang Gaijun, and Zhou Yu had to guard Jiang Su. I couldn’t just rashly take one of them out.

“Is there anyone who is dissatisfied with the personnel appointments I mentioned?”

““No, General! This is a worthy appointment!””

“Then I will use you as you are and go on a campaign.”

“Yes, General!”

The bright and just condemnation of the incompetent Cao Cao army that assassinated Sun Ce has been decided.

And a month later, in April.

The friendly forces, numbering 50,000, began to advance north.

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