Chapter 1,173 The battlefield is his true destination
Zhu Cai took a deep breath, and when he raised his head, he already met Zhu Ran's eyes.
"Brother, they didn't do anything to our family...On the contrary...this is the land deed..."
Land deed?
Zhu Ran didn't understand the situation. What was the land deed? Where did it come from?
Zhu Cai took out a piece of paper from his arms. He came to Zhu Ran and spread it out. Only then did Zhu Ran see clearly what was written on the paper.
But just don’t read it. After seeing it clearly, Zhu Ran was so shocked by the content on the paper that he couldn’t say a word——
"This! Isn't someone lying to you? How is it possible...how is it possible that someone would pack up and give away such an important area of Furong Street..."
"Also...and isn't this the old residence of the Wang family back then? This is the mansion that was run by several generations of the Wang family...now...now everything is..."
Zhu Ran couldn't believe his eyes. The land deed clearly stated that the owner had transferred Furong Street, one of the most prosperous shopping streets in Wujun City, including all the shops in it, to the Zhu family.
Not only that, but there is also the old residence of the Wang family that he mentioned - it is said to be an old residence. In fact, this Wang family's residence is no worse than the Zhang family's mansion. The Wang family who stayed in Wu County back then mainly did not have that status.
But when it comes to wealth, the Wang family ranks first.
result…
"Brother, it's all true..."
Zhu Cai nodded, and similarly, Lu Meng and Zhu Huan on the side also confirmed:
"General Zhu, this is the motive that Mr. Yi said... As long as you are willing to help us, from now on, your Zhu family will naturally be included in the famous family tree in Wujun City."
"After the death of General Zhu Zhi, haven't you been working hard for the family? Everyone knows this-"
Zhu Huan revealed Zhu Ran's plan in one word.
"Before... you weren't like this, at least... you didn't value military merit that much, but you also know... how difficult it is to rely on hard work on the battlefield to build a family business for little brother Zhu Cai.
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"So, as long as you are willing to join us, it is not just this land deed. If you want the Zhu family to exist in Jiangdong for a long time, it is just a word from Mr. Yi..."
Lu Meng also said this, especially the last sentence, which basically explained Jiangdong's current situation.
Yes, the reason why Yi Xiaotian is standing here now is very simple. He is here to save Jiang Dong, or in other words, he is here to let Jiang Dong exist in another form.
Cao Cao has made it clear that he wants Jiangdong to fall apart. Even if Jiangdong does have an army in the future, it will only be as a vassal - but if it is Yi Xiaotian's current commitment, it will definitely play a vital role.
"I see."
In fact, Zhu Ran didn't struggle for too long. When he said "I understand," everyone saw that he was obviously relieved.
Sure enough... He has been exhausted physically and mentally from doing things he is not used to for a long time. With his current choice, he is able to see Zhu Cai safe and sound, which is already a blessing among misfortunes.
"General Zhu, welcome to you. As long as you and I work together to overcome this difficulty, Jiangdong will still have the possibility to continue."
Yi Xiaotian is not lying - Cao Cao really wants Jiangdong to fall apart, but it does not mean that he will definitely impose violent rule on Jiangdong. Everyone knows that too much is too little, and as long as Jiangdong can guarantee that nothing will happen, Cao Cao will probably do the same.
I am happy to accept the result of Jiangdong becoming a vassal.
Take your time. Without Zhou Yu, Lu Xun, Jiangdong's biggest threat to the outside world, has become Yi Xiaotian's ally. Then Jiangdong is just a paper tiger in a shell. He can be rectified in any way he wants from now on.
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All in all, Zhu Ran chose to join Yi Xiaotian's camp due to various opportunities.
But he really didn't expect that the first task Yi Xiaotian gave him was to risk his life with Liu Bei's main army.
"It's just to lure the enemy deeper... Is it necessary to put on such a decisive battle posture?"
Zhu Ran stood on the city wall of Jianye, overlooking the hundreds of ships floating on the river. At the end of the road, smoke and dust billowed, and the heavily armed Liu Beijun cavalry was accompanied by thunderous sounds.
Tang came to kill Jianye.
Zhu Ran, on the other hand, had to hold on for two full days under such a fierce offensive.
Seeing this, Zhu Ran sighed, scratched his head, and said nothing more.
The lieutenants around him all seemed extremely resolute - they were all soldiers of Zhu Huan, and at least in terms of obeying orders, they did an impeccable job.
"Aren't you a little scared? Doesn't this make me, the general, a little timid?"
After retreating from the city wall, Zhu Ran said to the lieutenants.
However, the lieutenants did not respond. Their mission this time was to assist Zhu Ran and guard Jianye. Relying on the danger of Jianye, they could delay Liu Bei's army for at least two days, and in the process, they should preserve as much as possible.
One's own strength.
To perform on the battlefield, you need a heart that is not ordinary.
It was precisely after knowing this that Zhu Ran was full of complaints against the man named Yi Xiaotian.
"Although I agreed to the conditions, you really didn't intend to lose money, right?"
"But...well...we're all here now, and there's no reason to say we're backing down."
Maybe he finally convinced himself. Zhu Ran knew that Yi Xiaotian and others would make more arrangements later. The other party had revealed the full plan to him. Based on this alone, the trust of the other party was no longer the so-called land deed.
It can be measured.
He...is the crucial first battle.
"Gentlemen!"
After getting off the city wall, Zhu Ran came to the general ordering platform in the outer guo. He faced the densely packed but unfamiliar soldiers below him and said loudly:
"There is no room for loss in this battle, so I will take the lead and compete with Liu Bei..."
"If...if you still have thoughts and concerns in your hearts, please do your best together with me!"
These words were spoken by Zhu Ran from the bottom of his heart. After taking off his impetuous coat, Zhu Ran's goal now is very clear. He is here just to continue the Zhu family.
And someone gave him this opportunity, how could he not cherish it?
Now he is not only living for himself, but also for the whole family. Maybe... this is a man's responsibility.
Such plain words silenced many people, but the empathy that replaced them made many unfamiliar soldiers in the audience clenched their fists. I don't know who raised their head, but suddenly one person yelled:
"General! We are willing to live and die with the general, advance and retreat together!"
Immediately afterwards, ten people shouted, hundreds of people shouted together, thousands of people, ten thousand people...
"We are willing to live and die with the general, advance and retreat together!"
Seeing this scene, Zhu Ran smiled and shook his head - although he was worried in his heart, in the final analysis, the battlefield is his true destination, right?
