Qiao Jingjing wasn't like this before; she wasn't so sentimental before.
But she did see right through what Xiao Qiao was thinking.
Xiao Qiao always heard from others that Cao Cao fought this battle in order to obtain the two Qiao sisters of Jiangdong.
Xiao Qiao's vision was not as broad as her older sister Da Qiao's.
Xiao Qiao's opinion was swayed by these exaggerated rumors. Seeing her husband Zhou Yu's difficult situation, she really wanted to share his burden.
If it meant sacrificing herself for the peace of the entire Jiangdong region, she was willing to be brave just this once!
Although she wasn't as quick-witted and efficient as her older sister.
But she was also a fierce woman who once raised a sword to save her sister's life, piercing the chest of a thief!
Since Xiao Qiao came to Sanjiangkou's side, she has always carried a dagger.
Unlike the young princess Sun Shangxiang, Xiao Qiao was not always clear about her actions. One moment she would give a passionate speech against Cao Cao, the next she would lead everyone in sword practice, and she would even arrange troops. Occasionally, she would discuss tactics with her older brothers, such as Cheng Pu and Huang Gai, and argue about whether Cheng Pu or Huang Gai should perform the self-inflicted injury ruse.
Xiao Qiao felt envious.
I both like and envy this little princess.
A woman living like this, how could she not be content?
But her older sister advised her not to think about anything!
Qiao Manman touched the dagger in her bosom.
If only I could plunge this dagger into Cao Cao's chest and end this conflict.
At that time, Cheng Pu and Huang Gai were arguing.
Cheng Pu said that he had always followed Sun Jian and Sun Ce, and his reputation was well-known. Moreover, everyone knew that he and Zhou Yu were not on good terms. Therefore, he was the most suitable person to play this role in the self-inflicted injury scheme.
“As soon as the Grand Commander issues an order, if I, Cheng Pu, stand up and say no, the Grand Commander gets angry and beats me up! I, Cheng Pu, lose face and turn around and go to Cao Cao for refuge.”
This is a perfectly logical thing to do, without any flaws.
There wasn't a single flaw.
Huang Gai's face turned red with embarrassment.
The reason is simple.
Cheng Pu was a veteran like Huang Gai, but Cheng Pu was too reckless in battle, had a fiery temper, and had many old injuries on his body.
If someone were to stage a public display of self-inflicted injury, they would inevitably be severely beaten by Zhou Yu, suffering cuts and bruises.
Then, they had to put on armor and rush off to surrender to Cao Cao.
He's been beaten so badly his body can't take it anymore. What will happen next? How will he continue the act? How will he coordinate the attack from the inside?
There's no other way!
Huang Gai and Cheng Pu were arguing right there.
Sun Shangxiang couldn't make a definitive judgment on these two uncles: "Uncle Cheng is right, and Uncle Huang is right too."
They then awaited the decision from Grand Commander Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu never had a direct confrontation with Cheng Pu, because Zhou Yu had an excellent reputation. From the famous line "When the music is wrong, Zhou Yu notices," Zhou Yu had always been gentle and refined. Since being treated well by Sun Ce, Zhou Yu consistently avoided direct conflict with the veteran general Cheng Pu. When Cheng Pu made inflammatory remarks in public, targeting Zhou Yu, Zhou Yu simply ignored them, not wanting to stoop to the level of an old general.
This time, suddenly they're going to attack Cao Cao! Zhou Yu wants to show off his power, so he beats up Cheng Pu, and then Cheng Pu goes to surrender to Cao Cao.
Isn't that obvious?
Zhou Yu felt that Cheng Pu was not suitable for the self-inflicted injury strategy.
Huang Gai's family was poor when he was young, and his relatives and neighbors either died or left. Huang Gai lived a difficult life, but he still had lofty ambitions. Although he was poor, he often carried firewood to remind himself, and he also studied books and military strategy on his own.
Later, he followed Sun Jian in the campaign against Dong Zhuo and was even appointed as a Commandant.
Later, he followed Sun Ce in his campaigns and even served as the Commandant of Danyang.
He's quite an old man!
To be honest, Zhou Yu couldn't bear to send either Cheng Pu or Huang Gai.
This is a ruse; he's going to get a real beating.
Then they would have to go to Cao Cao's camp to cooperate with the Eastern Wu troops in the great battle. Once the battle started, they might not be able to recognize each other, and their lives might be in danger.
So the argument became heated for a time.
Sun Shangxiang had no choice but to pull her sister-in-law Qiao Jingjing over.
"Stop arguing, all of you! I'm young and my words don't carry weight, but if you don't want to listen, then listen to your sister-in-law!"
Although the eldest sister-in-law was a woman, she was, after all, the wife of the late Marquis of Wu, and the eldest sister-in-law whom the current ruler of Jiangdong, Sun Quan, respected the most!
Cheng Pu and Huang Gai both agreed with this point.
So, once Qiao Jingjing arrived, the two older men stopped arguing.
But he firmly stated that he would take the lead himself!
Qiao Jingjing looked at Uncle Cheng, then at Uncle Huang.
It's like Zhou Yu beating Huang Gai – one was willing to hit and the other was willing to be hit.
What's there to argue about?
"With Uncle Huang on the field, everyone is relieved. However, everything is ready except for the final touch! Have you all observed the weather and the night sky for the past few days and noticed any changes in the wind direction?"
Qiao Jingjing asked the most crucial question.
Everyone shook their heads.
However, this feigned surrender cannot wait!
We can't wait until the wind changes before staging a ruse, and then have Huang Gai lead his troops and small boats to rush into Cao Cao's camp.
Even when Cao Cao was drunk and intoxicated, he still noticed the problem.
So, we need to take advantage of the current northwest wind and quickly stage a self-inflicted injury.
Zhou Yu could not speak his mind openly:
"Since it has been decided that Gongfu will shoulder this important task, there is no need for others to say anything more!"
That day, in broad daylight.
Zhou Yu and his generals were discussing the terrain of the Three Rivers Estuary, the warships at Red Cliff, the naval deployment, and the surrounding ambush formations.
Huang Gai then started arguing with Zhou Yu.
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