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==Drafting a plan for Sun Quan== [[Sun Quan]] immediately summoned Lu Su to meet him, and was pleased to see Lu Su. When the other guests were leaving after the meeting, Lu Su also took his leave but Sun Quan called him back. They shared a table and had a private conversation over drinks. Sun Quan asked, "The Han dynasty is in decline and there is turmoil everywhere. I have inherited the work of my father and elder brother, and I intend to make achievements like those of [[Duke Huan of Qi]] and [[Duke Wen of Jin]]. I am honoured to have your noble patronage. What advice do you have for me?"<ref group="Sanguozhi">(權即見肅,與語甚恱之。衆賔罷退,肅亦辭出,乃獨引肅還,合榻對飲。因密議曰:「今漢室傾危,四方雲擾,孤承父兄遺業,思有桓文之功。君旣惠顧,何以佐之?」) ''Sanguozhi'' vol. 54.</ref> Lu Su replied: {{blockquote|"In the past, [[Emperor Gaozu of Han|Emperor Gao]] wanted to serve under [[Emperor Yi of Chu]] but [[Xiang Yu]] harmed Emperor Yi. The [[Cao Cao]] of today is like Xiang Yu in the past. Why do you still desire to emulate Duke Huan and Duke Wen? I foresee that the Han dynasty can't be revived and Cao Cao can't be eliminated so easily. What you can do is to establish a foothold in Jiangdong and observe how the overall situation changes. You shouldn't be disappointed with what you currently have. Why? Because the north isn't stable. Therefore, you should use this opportunity to eliminate [[Huang Zu]] and attack [[Liu Biao]], then you will have the [[Yangtze]] to your advantage. After that, you can declare yourself emperor and fight for control over the Empire – just like how Emperor Gao did it in the past."<ref group="Sanguozhi">(肅對曰:「昔高帝區區欲尊事義帝而不獲者,以項羽為害也。今之曹操,猶昔項羽,將軍何由得為桓文乎?肅竊料之,漢室不可復興,曹操不可卒除。為將軍計,惟有鼎足江東,以觀天下之釁。規模如此,亦自無嫌。何者?北方誠多務也。因其多務,勦除黃祖,進伐劉表,竟長江所極,據而有之,然後建號帝王以圖天下,此高帝之業也。」) ''Sanguozhi'' vol. 54.</ref>}} Sun Quan replied, "Now, I am doing my best to support the Han dynasty. What you said can't be achieved."<ref group="Sanguozhi">(權曰:「今盡力一方,兾以輔漢耳,此言非所及也。」) ''Sanguozhi'' vol. 54.</ref> [[Zhang Zhao (Eastern Wu)|Zhang Zhao]], a senior adviser to Sun Quan, felt that Lu Su was not humble enough so he often spoke ill of Lu Su in front of their lord. Pointing out that Lu Su was too young and neglectful, Zhang Zhao advised Sun Quan to refrain from entrusting Lu Su with important responsibilities. However, Sun Quan ignored Zhang Zhao and continued to treat Lu Su respectfully and regard him highly. He gave new clothes and curtains to Lu Su's mother and restored Lu Su's family to their prior status as a wealthy family.<ref group="Sanguozhi">(張昭非肅謙下不足,頗訾毀之,云肅年少麤踈,未可用。權不以介意,益貴重之,賜肅母衣服幃帳,居處雜物,富擬其舊。) ''Sanguozhi'' vol. 54.</ref>
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