He did not believe Sun Quan would remain unmoved!
And the greatest advantage of doing this was that he could use Sun Quan's strength against Cao Cao and avoid losses of his own-killing two birds with one stone!
Chapter 323: Crossing the River in White! A Surprise Attack on Jiangdong!
After hearing Liu Xie's words, Jia Xu and Guo Jia pondered for a moment, then both agreed with his proposal.
"Your Majesty, this is an excellent plan."
Guo Jia nodded, but also voiced his concern. "However, Sun Quan may not willingly become the blade in Your Majesty's hand."
Having Sun Quan deal with Cao Cao was certainly a good idea.
But the purpose was so obvious that anyone could see through it at a glance.
Liu Xie said dismissively, "He has no room to refuse. Even if he knows I am using him, he will have no choice but to agree."
Sun Quan could either become his pawn against Cao Cao or continue fighting the Imperial Court's troops with his retreat cut off.
The former might offer a thread of hope for survival.
The latter meant certain death.
Anyone would know which to choose.
"Of course, although I intend to kill with a borrowed blade, if he truly helps the Imperial Court destroy Cao Cao, I will keep my promise and pardon his crimes."
Liu Xie added another remark.
He was not lying about that.
The Liu Family's credibility was praised by all. From Emperor Gaozu, Liu Bang, to Emperor Guangwu, Liu Xiu, they had always put their words into action and never broken their promises.
Liu Xiu had even honored his promise to spare his brother's killer and allowed him to live out his days in wealth and honor, bringing the weight of a Liu Family promise to its