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== A Broken Alliance ==

(From the Novel's P.O.V.) As always, Cao Ren, who I have much respect for, stood boldly against the border lines of Shu and Wu; however, after Cao Cao wishes to destroy Liu Bei, Sima Yi presents to him a plan of getting Shu to attack Wu.

"Sun Quan's sister is wife to Liu Bei, but Sun Quan has found an occasion to steal away the bride. Liu Bei is in possession of Jingzhou, and he and Sun Quan are bitter enemies. Therefore send some able speaker with a letter to Wu to presuade the Marquis to send an army to recover Jingzhou. That will draw hither all the armies of Shu, when you can send your army to Hanzhong. Liu Bei will be helpless, and his strength will be wasted." Quote from Sima Yi.

In turn of this event, it was Cao Cao who used Sun Quan's anger over Jing to break the alliance of Wu and Shu; however, Sun Quan and his advisors did take note to the fact of Sima Yi's plan even though it ended with them aiding Wei. (But of course, this is from the novel. As far as real life goes, Sun Quan may have mentioned to Cao Ren that he should attack Guan Yu.)

[edit] Lu Meng's Plan for Jing

After arriving from Lukou by boat, Lu Meng brings forth the plan to capture Jing with assistance from a young scholar of Wu. (From the Novel) Upon the day Lu Meng feigned illness, Lu Xun came forth as the young, inexperienced commander who would watch over the province that Lu Meng held. After receiving word of his so-called illness, Sun Quan promotes Lu Xun to a Commanding General.

[edit] The Capture of Jing by Lu Meng of Wu

After Guan Yu receives word of Lu Xun's promotion, he felt no trouble would fall on him from the South Land. As Guan Yu made his charge for Fan Castle, Lu Meng with Sun Jiao led Wu soldiers towards the Jing Province dressed as sailors and merchants. After making short work of Jing's defenses, Wu now held complete control over the province without a hint of news reaching Guan Yu. Upon his arrival in Jing, Lu Meng showers his captives with gifts and rewards. With order now restored by Wu, Sun Quan had finally regained Jing with Gongan and Nanjun well on the way of being taken over. Although Guan Yu made speedy advance on Wei's Fan Castle, it would not matter once he heard reports come from the rear of his former provinces.--Zhang Liao 06:50, 23 July 2006 (UTC)