Zhou Li's answer made the light of hope in Lu Dai's eyes gradually dissipate.
Lu Dai would not suspect Zhou Li of cheating on him, and Zhou Li's answer was also consistent with Sun Quan's character.
But before, Lu Dai would inevitably have some hope - hoping that Sun Quan would be more tolerant.
Lu Dai's eyes were fixed on Zhou Li in front of him, with a worried look on his face. He knew that Zhou Li might be the only one who could help him at the moment.
"Ziyu."
Lu Dai first changed his name to a familiar one.
"Chaisang is our army's retreat, and Dai's life is at stake. How can Dai sit back and watch Chaisang be lost?"
From Zhou Li's words just now, Lu Dai thought that Zhou Li was doubting his loyalty.
In order to prevent Zhou Li from further misunderstanding, Lu Dai directly told Zhou Li another reason why he must save Chai Sang.
You can doubt my loyalty to His Majesty, but you can never doubt that I will not cherish my own life.
After explaining the reason, Lu Dai looked at Zhou Li, hoping to see a look of approval on Zhou Li's face.
But Zhou Li has been meditating and doesn't know what he is thinking.
"What is Ziyu thinking about?"
Lu Dai asked puzzledly.
Lu Dai's words awakened Zhou Li from his deep thoughts.
Zhou Li took a deep look at Lu Dai and replied slowly:
"I'm thinking about Han Zong in Yong'an City."
Just after hearing what Zhou Li said, Lu Dai was still a little confused.
Why did Zhou Li suddenly mention Han Zong?
But as soon as she changed her mind, Lu Dai couldn't help but feel depressed.
Good guy, there is something in Zhou Li's words. He is hinting that he may have the same idea as Han Zong.
Indeed, no one would doubt that Lu Dai did not cherish his own life.
However, given the current situation, if you cherish your own life, do you have to rescue Chai Sang?
If you can learn Korean Zong...
Not only can your life be saved, but your prosperity and wealth for the rest of your life may also be guaranteed.
Zhou Li's words made Lu Dai angry and helpless at the same time.
Lu Dai did not dare to explain any more, for fear that the description would get darker and darker.
After seeing Lu Dai's anxious yet depressed expression, Zhou Li rolled his eyes, sighed and said:
"Lü Gong, you and I are related by marriage, how can I not trust your loyalty?"
Zhou Li's wife, Zhang, was of the same race as Lu Zheng's wife.
"But as an envoy, I have just been in front of all the generals. I can't talk about personal affairs."
Zhou Li's words made Lu Dai nod subconsciously.
Then Lu Dai heard Zhou Li continue to say:
"And Lu Gong, think about it, I would have misunderstood you outside Yong'an City, let alone His Majesty who is far away in Jianye City?
In recent years, His Majesty has become more and more jealous. How many ministers have been reprimanded because of His Majesty's suspicion?
You and I have witnessed these things with our own eyes.
What you care about should not be what I think, but what His Majesty will think!"
In private, Zhou Li was not as aggressive as he was in front of the generals just now.
Zhou Li's words made Lu Dai's face become even more ugly.
What Zhou Li said was exactly what he was worried about.
"The reason why Dai has been delaying sending troops is because he is worried that Mi Yang has some backup plans.
In order to prevent being surrounded and calling for reinforcements, even if Dai wanted to send troops, he should do so slowly rather than hastily.
At least it must arrive at the same time as Zi Heng's reinforcements are the best strategy."
Seeing that Lu Dai could think of "it's better to go slow than to rush" even if he didn't warn him, Zhou Li had a smile on his face, but he was filled with fear in his heart.
Don't worry, where did I get my wealth?
Blocking someone's wealth is like killing your parents!
"Lv Gong!
You have always known soldiers, so your concerns cannot be said to be wrong.
But you know soldiers, does your Majesty know that?"
Zhou Li asked a question with a well-known answer.
"In His Majesty's eyes, what he wants is very simple. He wants Chai Sang Wuyou, and he wants to see a loyal and good general.
As for other things, they were not at all on his mind.
If there are still good generals in Jianye City, they may still give advice to His Majesty.
But how many good generals of Wu are currently building Ye City?
If it were Mr. Zhang in the past..."
Mentioning Zhang Zhao, Zhou Li sighed subconsciously.
When Zhang Zhao was in court, as the leader of Huaisi officials, he was indeed Lu Dai's support in the court.
But now in Lu Dai's memory, Zhang Zhao and Sun Quan are still in a state of rupture.
Zhou Li sighed when he mentioned Zhang Zhao, but he had another purpose.
As the saying goes, the fox will be sad when the rabbit dies.
Because your political leader Zhang Zhao offended Sun Quan, he was directly banned from the palace by Sun Quan.
If you disobey Sun Quan again, will your fate be better than Zhang Zhao's?
Zhou Li's verbal hints are useful.
After thinking about Zhang Zhao's fate, Lu Dai couldn't help but shudder.
Although the river breeze in winter is cold, it is not as chilling as Sun Quan's treatment of his old ministers.
Under Zhou Li's temptation step by step, Lu Dai fell into boundless panic.
If there was no precedent, no matter what Zhou Li said, Lu Dai would never feel this way.
But there are too many precedents that Lu Dai can refer to.
After thinking for a long time, Lu Dai seemed to have made an important decision.
Lu Dai bowed deeply to Zhou Li and asked:
"Dai wants to write a letter to His Majesty, and I hope Ziyu can deliver it on his behalf."
Lu Dai knew that the only one who could help him now was Zhou Li, probably because Zhou Li was Sun Quan's envoy.
It would be better if Zhou Li had not arrived in Yong'an, but if Zhou Li had already arrived in Yong'an and he had delivered the memorial to Sun Quan privately, he would undoubtedly be defying Sun Quan's authority.
It is only reasonable and reasonable to ask Zhou Li to forward the memorial on his behalf.
After hearing Lu Dai's request, Zhou Li agreed after thinking about it for a while.
Lu Dai couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw Zhou Li was willing to help.
"Ziyu is really a minister of the country!"
Lu Dai and Zhou Li communicated privately for a long time.
Although all the generals were curious about what they were talking about, they could only guess silently in their hearts.
When Lu Dai and Zhou Li returned to the generals, the generals thought that Lu Dai would issue an order to assemble the army and prepare for war.
Unexpectedly, Lu Dai said to the generals:
"The envoy has come from afar. After the envoy has a good rest, we will discuss the strategy of entering the army together."
Lu Dai's words caused quite a commotion among the generals of Soochow.
The generals of Soochow thought that Zhou Li's words just now were so sharp that Lu Dai would not dare to delay any longer.
result...
The generals couldn't help but look at Zhou Li, who looked gloomy at this time, thinking that he had a very unpleasant conversation with Lu Dai in private just now.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Without letting the generals pay too much attention, Zhou Li then led his followers towards the Wu Army camp.
Looking at Zhou Li's leaving figure, many Wu generals had a vague premonition in their hearts.
...
The tent arranged by Lu Dai for Zhou Li was very spacious.
It was approaching late at night, and candlelight was still shining in Zhou Li's tent.
Seeing Zhou Yi's thoughtful look, his younger brother Zhou Yi couldn't help but wonder:
"Brother, why did you agree to Lu Dai's request today?"
Zhou Yi's parents died young, and he raised Zhou Yi single-handedly since he was a child. The two brothers have a deep relationship.
Zhou Yi knew Zhou Li’s secret.
Zhou Yi's question awakened Zhou Li from his deep thoughts.
Zhou Li glanced at his puzzled brother and asked with a smile on his face:
"Then what do you think I should do as a brother?"
After hearing Zhou Yi's question, the young Zhou Yi immediately answered:
"Since my brother is Sun Quan's envoy, why not just ask for the scepter and force Lu Dai to send troops?"
Zhou Yi's words made Zhou Li smile and shake his head.
"You think things are too simple."
"Although Sun Quan's oral message was mentioned, Sun Quan did not want to spread it to outsiders, which disturbed the morale of Chaisang's army, so I am the only one who knows about it now.
But Lu Dai is not a fool. If I were to directly pass on the oral instructions, or directly use the authority of an envoy to force him to send troops, as the saying goes, anything too much is not enough, Lu Dai would definitely be suspicious in his heart.
Once he becomes suspicious, many things will be beyond my control."
"If you think about it carefully, although I did not express His Majesty's oral instructions to Lu Dai today, in other aspects, what point can I say?
Not only will I not be criticized, I am afraid that Lu Dai will be extremely grateful to me now.
Only by being more loyal than anyone else can I defeat the true loyal minister."
Zhou Yi's words caused Zhou Yi to think deeply.
But Zhou Yi still didn't understand why Zhou Li agreed to help Lu Dai deliver the memorial.
"Even if my brother wants to gain Lu Dai's trust, he should not agree to help him forward the memorial.
I think Lu Dai will definitely express his concerns to Sun Quan in the memorial.
Once this memorial is delivered to Sun Quan, won't it be exposed that my brother has not spoken clearly to Lu Dai?"
When he thought of this, Zhou Yi's face was filled with worry.
But after Zhou Yi saw the worried look on Zhou Yi's face, he couldn't help laughing.
"You have read "Historical Records", do you know Guo Kai?"
"Guo Kai?"
Guo Kai's deeds don't have much space in "Historical Records". Normally, even if someone has read "Historical Records", they wouldn't go out of their way to remember his deeds.
“At that time, Lian Po, the famous general of the Zhao Kingdom, was denounced by the King of Zhao. Later, the King of Zhao regretted and wanted to recall Lian Po to serve.
Guo Kai was afraid that Lian Po would return home to fight for power with him, so he devised a clever plan."
As he talked, Zhou Li thought of Guo Kai's actions in history and felt quite inspired.
"It is a bad idea not to let the envoy of King Zhao see Lian Po, but it is the best way to let the envoy of King Zhao become one of your own!"
After Zhou Li finished speaking, Lu Zhi's voice came from outside the tent.
When he heard that it was Lu Ju who had arrived in person, Zhou Li stood up and went out of his tent to greet him.
After seeing Lu Ju, Lu Ju solemnly took out a memorial from his arms and handed it to Zhou Li.
"My father has something to say. I hope Ziyu will cherish this memorial."
Lu Ju's words made Zhou Li awe-inspiring.
Zhou Li solemnly put away the memorial, and then promised Lu Ju:
"Don't worry, World Council. Bream will definitely do what Mr. Lu asked today!"
After seeing Zhou Yi's solemn appearance, Lu Ju left with peace of mind.
After Lu Ju left, Zhou Li returned to the tent with the memorial.
After sitting down, Zhou Yi directly opened the wax-sealed memorial and read it carefully under Zhou Yi's surprised gaze.
After reading the contents of the memorial, Zhou Li chuckled:
"A veteran is a veteran, and his ideas are indeed unique.
Everyone is focusing on Chai Sang, but he can be vaguely worried about the large amount of military resources outside Yong'an City."
Zhou Li praised Lu Dai without hesitation.
But after he finished praising Lu Dai, the smile on Zhou Li's face gradually disappeared.
A touch of coldness appeared on his face.
"What a pity, what a pity!"
Looking at the candlelight in front of him, Zhou Li put one end of the memorial in his hand up.
Flames quickly jumped on the memorial.
Looking at the memorial in his hand that was gradually covered with flames, Zhou Li's eyes became colder and harsher:
"Da Sima doesn't allow such a sophisticated person to exist in Soochow!"
...
"Breathe!"
I don’t know if it’s because of the cold weather recently, but Mi Yang always sneezes uncontrollably sometimes.
Could it be that someone is talking about himself from time to time?
Or is there someone using their name to do evil?
Thinking of this, Mi Yang touched the growing beard on his chin, inevitably feeling a little worried.
It's okay if your reputation is used, as long as things don't get messed up.
Seeing Mi Yang in front of him who was a little distracted, Dong Yun kept coughing.
But no matter how much he coughed, Dong Yun found that Mi Yang didn't come back to her senses.
With no other choice, Dong Yun shouted directly in a low voice:
"Da Sima!"
Mi Yang woke up from her thoughts at Dong Yun's low voice.
"Ah, Xiu Zhao, you continue to read, I am listening to you."
Seeing Dong Yun standing in front of him holding the edict in his hand, Mi Yang finally replied.
Dong Yun and Mi Yang had a close relationship.
In the past, whenever Liu Bei had an edict to send to Mi Yang, he always used Dong Yun as his envoy.
After Liu Chan succeeded to the throne, he continued this tradition very well.
As for today's edict written by Dong Yunian, it didn't originally contain much important content.
Roughly translated as:
"My cousin has made a meritorious deed again!"
"Then I will reward you!"
"What, Wu Dog dares to invade our territory.
Look at me writing an edict to scold him!"
Of course, in this edict, Liu Chan also thoughtfully made a patch for Mi Yang.
Recently, the news that Samoko built a temple for Mi Yang reached Chang'an, which aroused the doubts of some ministers in Chang'an.
The temple was built exclusively for the emperor, how could his ministers get involved?
When some impeachment memorials were sent to Liu Chan, Liu Chan was very angry.
"The etiquette of the barbarians is not the same as that of the Chinese, so what can be said about it?"
Liu Chan scolded the ministers who impeached Mi Yang, and issued a special edict to explain Samoko's behavior.
Liu Chan's edict happened to be delivered to Mi Yang today.
After Dong Yun finished reading the edict, he took a few steps closer and asked Mi Yang softly:
"The Prime Minister asked me to ask Da Sima: Do you want to destroy the evil in the country?"
After hearing what Dong Yun relayed, Mi Yang laughed.
Seeing that Mi Yang didn't answer and was still smiling, Dong Yun had the urge to hold his forehead and sigh.
Now that he is a great Sima, his temperament is still the same as before.
In fact, not only Zhuge Liang wanted to ask Mi Yang about this, but also all the courtiers, including Dong Yun, wanted to know what Mi Yang wanted to do.
Chang'an is far away from Jingzhou, so some messages have their own sequence of delivery.
The military information originally spread from Jingzhou to Chang'an was that Yong'an guard Han Zong wanted to surrender the city, and Da Sima wanted to send troops to respond.
This point is understandable to both the Chang'an government and the public, and the hearts of loyal ministers should not be chilled.
Later, in order to assist Lu Xun, Cao Wei sent troops to attack Yiyang County, which made the officials in Chang'an very calm.
When soldiers come to block it, water comes and earth comes to cover it.
But as time went by, and more and more military information was sent to Chang'an, the officials in Chang'an soon discovered that something was wrong.
Why are there wars all of a sudden in Yiyang, Gong'an, and Chaisang?
The situation has changed too quickly!
From a local war, it evolved into a battle for national destiny in less than half a year.
Who wouldn’t be surprised to see this change?
Even Zhuge Liang couldn't sit still.
Facing Dong Yun's inquiry, Mi Yang said innocently:
"The Prime Minister blamed the wrong person.
It was Cao Xiu, Lu Xun was ambitious, and Gu was just a "passive" counterattack."
Mi Yang thought his explanation would be accepted by Dong Yun.
Unexpectedly, Dong Yun said after pondering for a while:
"The Prime Minister said that if Da Sima pretends to be innocent, it just proves that everything was planned secretly by Da Sima."
Dong Yun's words made Mi Yang choke.
There is no time to talk today.
Seeing Mi Yang choked, Dong Yun gave Zhuge Liang the last words:
"The Prime Minister conveyed to his ministers: Chang'an has no money.
Please exercise some restraint, Da Sima."
Mi Yang felt heartbroken to see someone with whom she had a close relationship say such "heartless" words.
"I didn't want to ask Chang'an for money or food, I just thought of a way on my own!"
Just when Mi Yang was sad, an urgent report was delivered to him.
After reading the emergency report, the "sadness" on Mi Yang's face disappeared instantly.