"Lu Youjie actually dares to come!" Jiang Bin said in surprise.

After the Jianye Mutiny, Zhong Hui's reputation was pushed to an unprecedented height. Sun Jin, the Lord of Wu, gave the powerful ministers the three standard items: add nine tins, pay homage to unknown names, and go to the palace with swords and shoes.

Zhong Hui declined all of them and instead fought for official positions for his subordinates. Tao Huang was appointed as the governor of Jiaozhou and General Annan. Zhou Chu was appointed as the central leader and champion general. Shen Ying was appointed as the left general and the prefect of Danyang. His adopted son Zhong Yi was appointed as the central protector and general of the Fu army. , Jiang Bin is the right general and the prefect of Guangling, and Jiang Shu is the former general and the prefect of Lujiang.

In addition to his own subordinates, Zuo Yi, Wu Yan, Cai Gong and others under Lu Kang's command, as well as Teng Mu who guarded Wuchang, etc., were all promoted to high positions.

Even the powerful men who had been planning to make a move were pardoned, including Gu Mu who had escaped from Jianye City.

The people of Wu all praised him for his benevolence and righteousness, and they paid no attention to the piles of corpses in Jianye City.

Zhong Hui's influence also penetrated from Jianye to local areas.

"If he doesn't come, it won't be Lu Youjie!" Zhong Hui was in a good mood.

"Just in time, let's take advantage of this opportunity to capture Jingzhou in one fell swoop, and Jingzhou will belong to my brother!" Jiang Bin looked murderous.

Zhong Hui said with a smile: "Do you think Lu Youjie is a brave and foolhardy man?"

Jiang Bin was puzzled, "Since my brother is not planning to resist the mainland, why do you need to make such a big show of it and make it known to everyone?"

"Since everyone knows it, we can't lose the big for the small! The foundation of Jiangdong is based on virtue, not weapons, and Lu Youjie is not a reckless man. It is still unclear who will kill him. Even if he is captured, what will happen? The Lu family is spread all over the country. Jiangdong has a deep foundation and cannot be touched lightly, and only he can defend Jingzhou. Although we have captured Jiangdong, our foundation is too shallow. If we are slightly negligent, the boat will be overturned and people will be killed!"

On the other hand, Zhong Hui enjoys the days when he is admired by thousands of people.

His self-esteem was greatly satisfied.

If you wear a mask for a long time, it will also be affected by the mask.

"Once Sima Yan moves his capital to Yecheng, the Central Plains will be separated. Huainan, Huaibei, Qingxu, Henan, the sea and the sky are vast. Why bother staring at a corner of Jingzhou? Now Jingzhou is a dead place, and there is nothing wrong with leaving it to the Lu family." Zhong Hui closed his eyes, Enjoying the river breeze in June.

"Of course, what if Lu Kang plots against his brother?"

"Don't worry, Lu Kang won't be so stupid."

There was a sound of drums on the river, and more than ten warships came from far and near.

The huge "Lu" flag fluttered slowly in the river wind.

All the heavy crossbows on the ship were cocked, and the soldiers stood with their swords in hand, as if they were about to attack the shore at any time.

There is a man at the bow of the boat, wearing a scholar's armor and a scholar's robe, standing with his sword in hand, as if a god is crossing the waves.

Behind him, a group of Jingzhou warriors stood with their spears and halberds raised, which further highlighted the leader's elegant temperament.

Zhong Hui looked at it from a distance, with a bit of obsession in his eyes.

As we got closer, the person at the bow of the boat cupped his hands and said, "Prime Minister, you have traveled thousands of miles to Xiakou. If you resist, you will be defeated at a distance to meet us!"

His appearance, temperament, and conversation are as natural and unrestrained as the spring breeze in March, making people unable to help but feel heartbroken.

It was as if all Jiangdong's aura was concentrated on Lu Kang.

Compared with him, Yu Fan, Zhu Xuan, and Gu Mu are just like local chickens and tile dogs.

It wasn't that Zhong Hui ignored Gu Mu, but that he didn't take him seriously at all.

The only one he could put his eyes on was Lu Kang in front of him.

"Hui traveled north and south, and saw countless people, but no one was on the right side of the general!" Zhong Hui's face was full of joy.

When it comes to looks, He Yanqiang is the best; when it comes to demeanor, Xia Houxuan is the best; when it comes to temperament, Ji Kang is the best.

But none of the three of them had the heroic spirit in Lu Kang.

Master Sima also has a heroic spirit, but more of a sinister spirit.

Lu Kang laughed twice, stepped on the cockpit and walked to the shore. He rushed to Zhong Hui again and handed over his hand. He felt that Zhong Hui's eyes were greasy. Thinking of all the rumors about this gentleman, he suddenly thought, this is not a good thing.

These days, the noble families are extravagant and decadent, and have too many strange habits.

Zuo Yi and Wu Yan beside him also felt something strange. They held spears and halberds in their hands and their eyes became sharp.

Jiang Shu and Jiang Bin, who were beside Zhong Hui, also pressed their hands on the handle of the knife.

The atmosphere became tense unconsciously.

Lu Kang coughed and said, "The Prime Minister is interested in Xiangyang. Is there any good plan?"

Zhong Hui waved his hand, and the hands of the soldiers behind him lowered their grip on the handle of the sword, "I am interested in Xiangyang, is it possible that the general is not interested in it? We can discuss it in detail!"

Barriers, screens and brocade mats have been laid out on the shore.

The clock will sit down first.

Zuo Yi and Wu Yan patrolled carefully, and then they escorted Lu Kang to his seat, one on the left and the other on the right.

"Xiangyang is the leader of Jiangdong, so we must take it. But when to take it, we need to think deeply about it." Lu Kang said calmly.

Qin, Jin, Wu, Zhong Hui, Lu Kang, Du Yu, and Yang Hu were engaged in a series of games around Xiangyang. They had not made a move until now, so they naturally knew how deep the water was.

Zhong Hui used the pretext of attacking Xiangyang to lure the snake out of the cave, and backhandedly eliminated Yu Fan, Zhu Xuan and other powerful Jiangdong nobles, and their popularity reached its peak.

Sima Yan ordered Yang Hu to provoke the Qin-Wu war.

But Yang Hu had his own ideas, so he refused to act and secretly united with the Qin State to make Xiangyang a rock in the storm.

Of course Lu Kang knew that Zhong Hui was using Xiangyang to weaken the Lu family.

All kinds of machinations are as dangerous as the battlefield.

But at this point, each other's thoughts are already clear.

You sit in Jiangdong, and I will guard Jingzhou. Don't bother me, and I won't bother you. We'll live in peace.

This is what is under the table at this meeting.

Zhong Hui needs to compromise with the Lu family, and the Lu family also needs to compromise with Zhong Hui.

As long as Zhong Hui does not proclaim himself king or emperor, this layer of window paper will not be pierced.

"What the general said is true." Zhong Hui said with admiration, "According to the general's wishes, when can Xiangyang be taken?"

"In my opinion, three to five years later, the Qin and Jin Dynasties fought. In these years, Jiangdong has repeatedly raised swords and soldiers. The soldiers are tired and the national strength is weak. It is in urgent need of rest and recuperation. The elite troops are trained in Jingzhou, and the prime minister trains in Jianye to continue food and grass. There are changes in the Central Plains.

If the two armies go out together, the prime minister will sweep across Huainan and Huaibei, and send troops to Xiangyang to resist, it may be possible."

If Shouchun and Xiangyang are captured at the same time, Jiangdong can continue to compete with Beiguo.

"Haha, Lu Youjie is indeed a famous general in the world!"

If Xiangyang could fight, they would have taken action long ago.

Du Yu and Luo Xian stationed heavy troops in Xinye and Yong'an respectively, so that Lu Kang did not dare to take action.

As for Zhong Hui, he is far more interested in Lu Kang than Xiangyang.

Everyone uses Xiangyang as their slogan, but no one sends troops. They are all looking for their own interests...

"The Prime Minister is full of praise."

"Now Jianye is in ruins and waiting to be prospered. Your Majesty is young and has the talents of a general. If you are not under the leadership of the meeting, why not go back to Jianye with a certain person? You and I will work together to assist your Majesty. Why should Yang Xingyun, Sima Yan and his like be afraid?

Really?" Zhong Hui's eyes flashed, "Hui Hui can ask for advice sooner or later."

Lu Kang felt a chill in his heart. He always felt that the way Zhong Hui looked at him was not right. If he really asked for advice sooner or later...

Looking out of the corner of his eyes, Jiang Bin and Jiang Shu didn't look very good on their faces.

There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. If we really join Jianye, can the two sides still live in peace and harmony?

"The Prime Minister is determined. However, Jingzhou is a key place for the country. I have no other choice but to defend this place for the country and save the Jiangdong elders from the Qin army's weapons!"

"Ah, the general is really a great warrior!" Zhong Hui said and stood up to touch Lu Kang's hand.

Lu Kang quickly handed over his hand, "Jingzhou is surrounded by enemies on three sides, so we can't leave for a long time. The prime minister already knows his intentions, so he won't stay any longer. Take your leave!"

Zhong Hui's outstretched hand stayed in place, his eyes flashing continuously.

Wu Yan and Zuo Yi stood up, one on the left and the other on the right, to protect Lu Kang, as if facing a powerful enemy.

The soldiers outside were also watching eagerly.

Jiang Shu and Jiang Bin pressed their hands on the handle of the knife again.

The atmosphere became tense again.

Lu Kang looked at Zhong Hui calmly and said, "The Prime Minister does not need to send you far away."

Zhong Hui's words were not completely false, but in the current situation, if he persisted, a fire would definitely be inevitable, and he was not 100% sure to leave Lu Kang behind. The ship was not far from the shore. At the critical moment, it was still
Chapter completed!