No matter what, Zhang Zhao came over.
Liu Bei still gave Zhang Zhao a certain courtesy.
Of course, the one in charge of receiving Zhang Zhao was not Liu Bei, but Zhuge Liang.
You can be considered the second most important person in Shu Han to receive you.
Liu Chan was also with Zhuge Liang.
Now, Liu Bei also wanted to let Liu Chan show his face in front of the important officials of Shu Han to make his presence known.
After all, Liu Bei was almost sixty years old now.
Sooner or later, the Great Han Dynasty would be handed over to Liu Chan.
Everyone understood what he meant.
Liu Chan's performance also surprised the officials.
His thoughts were confidential, and he had the aura of a king.
Liu Chan had a clear idea of how to deal with Great Emperor Sun.
At this stage, he still had to win her over.
Of course, if it really didn't work, he could let the East River have internal strife and take the opportunity to replace it.
Although Sun Dadi's military skills were average and his strategic vision was not good, he still had the ability to balance politics.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to gain a foothold in the explosive Dongwu.
Let Zhang Zhao come over.
Ask for surrender.
Whether it succeeded or not, he had to show his sincerity.
Moreover, Sun Quan had a vague conclusion.
Liu Bei would definitely return the remaining 15,000 men to him.
After taking down Hefei, Sun Quan felt as if his entire mind had been enlightened. His mind was filled with the best strategy Lu Su had given him back then.
Although they did not take down Jing Zhou, at least they maintained a good relationship with Liu Bei.
Moreover, now that Liu Bei had a huge advantage, Sun Quan also had a huge advantage.
Xu Prefecture was in sight!
"Mister Zi Bu, long time no see, you still look as elegant as ever!”
Zhuge Liang cupped his hands at Zhang Zhao and smiled.
"Mister Kong Ming!"
Zhang Zhao also bowed, and then went straight to the point,"Now that Hefei is in my hands, I hope Mister Kong Ming can keep his promise and return my 15,000 surrendered soldiers!”
"Mister Zibu, don't worry. Our army has already given the order that Dongwu can quickly send ships over to receive them.”Zhuge Liang did not waste any time." You can go to Hefei quickly to attack Xuzhou. Speed is the most important thing in war. When Mister Zibu leaves, you can take him away. However, I hope Mister Zibu can persuade your lord not to do anything treacherous."!”
Zhang Zhao had thought that it would be a little difficult, but he did not expect Zhuge Liang to be so generous.
When he heard Zhuge Liang say the words 'betrayal', he couldn't help but feel his face burning.
He had sneaked an attack on them and was even discovered by them. Now, they were even magnanimous enough to let it go.
Thinking about it, it made sense…
"Mister Kong Ming, I have another matter to discuss!" Zhang Zhao said slowly.”
Just say it!
Zhuge Liang said with a smile.
Zhang Zhao slowly opened his mouth and said,"My lord, I hope that you can be closer to Imperial Uncle Liu. If the Sun and Liu families have another marriage alliance!"“
"Another marriage?" Liu Chan, who was at the side, thought for a moment. Damn it, isn't this me?
As expected, Zhang Zhao's gaze fell on Liu Chan as he spoke.
"Mister Zibu!" Liu Chan rubbed his nose and said,""I'm only twelve years old this year!"
But Zhang Zhao smiled and said," If the marriage doesn't work out, we can still get engaged. Once we're of age, we'll get married immediately?"”
Liu Chan tidied up his hair and pondered in his heart.
Actually, marriage was not a problem.
However…
Sun Quan's two daughters definitely wouldn't be able to become the first wife. His future wife was basically confirmed, Zhang Fei's daughter-Xing Cai.
At the age of 14, which was two years later, Liu Bei would make the decision to marry Zhang Fei's eldest daughter, who would later become Empress Jing Ai. After Empress Jingai died, Liu Chan, who was 30 years old, married Zhang Fei's second daughter, who was known as Empress Zhang. As for Sun Quan's two daughters, even if they came, they would at most be concubines.
What a joke. If they didn't win over their own meritorious officials, would they let outsiders benefit first?
The descendants of the Eastern Wu had basically no possibility of inheriting the throne.
However, thinking about it, it made sense. In ancient times, people got married quite early.
During the Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms period, the average age of marriage for women was around 17 years old, while for men, it was 15-17 years old. After 10 years, they would be getting married.
Cao Pi's Lady Zhen had married her first husband, Yuan Xi, before she turned 17.
During the Southern Dynasty, the average age of marriage for women was about 13 years old. As for men, they married even earlier. From emperors to officials, it seemed to have become a trend to get married before the age of ten. Emperor Xiaowu of Liu Song got married at the age of 13, Emperor Ming of Liu Song got married at the age of 9, and Emperor Yuan of Liang got married at the age of 9.
Liu Chan didn't have any thoughts about getting married.
Power struggles had nothing to do with human nature. It only depended on the comparison of strength. Political actions had little to do with personal morality.
Just the issue of marriage.
This was not something he could consider, but a political need.
He was Liu Bei's son, so he could not avoid falling into the whirlpool of power.
What made Liu Chan feel gratified was that…
Zhang Fei's daughter was very beautiful even in the eyes of the future. It was really hard to imagine that Zhang Fei had such a beautiful daughter.
Anyway…
On account of her beauty, Liu Chan was very willing to accept it.
Zhuge Liang said,"Mister Zi Bu, this matter needs to be discussed with my lord!"”
"That's good too!" Zhang Zhao nodded.”
……
……
"Sun Quan wants a marriage alliance!" "Ah Dou, what do you think?" Liu Bei smiled.”
"Everything is up to Father!" Liu Chan smiled and slowly said,""This Sun Quan has finally shifted his gaze away from Second Uncle!”
Last time, Sun Quan wanted his son to marry Guan Yu's daughter, but he was scolded by Guan Yu until his mother exploded.
How can a tiger's daughter marry a dog's son?
This was a joke. As the governor of the border, the head of the nine counties of Jing and Xiang, Guan Yu, casually married Sun Quan. How would Liu Bei view Guan Yu?
Even if Liu Bei believed in Guan Yu's loyalty, how would the other Shu Han ministers view Guan Yu?
This was Sun Quan's deliberate act of disgust.
Now, Sun Quan's gaze landed on Liu Chan.
Marriage was a good choice.
In any case, Emperor Sun had a daughter besides his son.
Liu Bei thought for a moment and continued," Then when Madame Sun returns, bring Sun Quan's daughter along. If Ah Dou likes her, then let her stay. If she doesn't like her, then forget it. However…I have to make it clear to Sun Quan that she can only be a side wife and not the main wife!”
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