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"Lu Youjie really dared to come!" Jiang Bin said in surprise.

After the Jianye mutiny, Zhong Hui's prestige was pushed to an unprecedented height. Sun Jin, the Lord of Wu, gave the three standard equipments for powerful ministers, adding nine tins, paying homage to unknown names, and going to the palace with swords.

Zhong Hui refused all of them, and instead fought for official positions for his subordinates. Tao Huang was the Governor of Jiaozhou, General Annan, Zhou Chu was the leader of the Central Army, General Champion, Shen Ying was General Zuo, Prefect of Danyang, and his adopted son Zhong Yi was the Central Guard Army and General Fujun. , Jiang Bin was the right general, the prefect of Guangling, Jiang Shu was the former general, and the prefect of Lujiang.

Except for his own subordinates, Zuo Yi, Wu Yan, Cai Gong and others under Lu Kang's command, Teng Mu who guarded Wuchang, etc. were all promoted to rank.

Even the tyrants who were about to make a move were all pardoned, including Gu Mu who escaped from Jianye City.

Everyone in Wu praised his benevolence and righteousness, and returned his heart to him, completely ignoring the numerous corpses in Jianye City.

Zhonghui's power also penetrated from Jianye to the local area.

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

"It's just right, take this golden opportunity to win in one fell swoop, and Jingzhou will belong to my brother!" Jiang Bin said with a murderous look on his face.

Zhong Hui laughed and said, "Do you think Lu Youjie is a brave and foolhardy man?"

Jiang Bin was puzzled, "Since my brother doesn't want to seek Lu Kang, why do you have to make such a big fuss and make everyone know about it?"

"Since everyone knows it, don't lose the big because of the small! The root of our foothold in Jiangdong is virtue, not swordsmanship, and Lu Youjie is not a reckless man. It is still unknown who will die. What if he is captured? Lu's family is scattered all over the world. Jiangdong has a deep foundation and cannot be moved lightly, and this Jingzhou can only be defended by him, although we have taken Jiangdong, our foundation is too shallow, if we are negligent, we will be destroyed!"

On the other hand, Chung Hui enjoys the days when thousands of people admire him.

His self-esteem was greatly satisfied.

Wearing the mask for a long time will also be affected by the mask.

"Once Sima Yan moves his capital to Yecheng, the Central Plains will be separated. Huainan, Huaibei, Qingxu, Yanyu, and the sea and sky will be vast. Why stare at a corner of Jingzhou? The current Jingzhou is dead, and it is okay to leave it to the Lu family." Zhong Hui closed his eyes, Enjoying the river breeze in June.

"However, what if Lu Kang plots against 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 to near.

The huge tooth flag with the word "Lu" flutters slowly in the river wind.

All the heavy crossbows on the ship were stringed up, and the soldiers stood with spears in their hands, as if they would rush to the shore at any moment.

There is a person at the bow of the ship, wearing a Confucian armor and a literary robe, standing with a sword, as if a god-man came across the waves.

A group of Jingzhou generals behind him raised their spears and halberds at the same time, which further enhanced the airy temperament of the leader.

Zhong Hui watched from afar, with a bit of obsession in his eyes.

When he was getting close, the man at the bow of the boat cupped his hands and said, "The Prime Minister has traveled thousands of miles to Xiakou, and we will welcome you if you lose your resistance!"

His appearance, temperament and conversation are natural and unrestrained, like the spring breeze in March, which makes people feel heartbroken.

It seemed that the aura of the entire Jiangdong was concentrated on Lu Kang alone.

Compared with him, Yu Fan, Zhu Xuan, and Gu Mu are simply chickens and dogs.

It's not that Zhong Hui doesn't blame Gu Mu for the past, but that he doesn't take him seriously at all.

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

"I will travel north and south, and I don't know how many people I see, but no one is on the right 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, and when it comes to temperament, Ji Kang is the best.

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

Sima Shi also has a heroic spirit, but more of a vicious spirit.

Lu Kang laughed a couple of times, stepped on the board and walked to the shore, punched the bell again and handed it over, feeling that Zhong Hui's eyes were greasy, thinking of all kinds of rumors about this gentleman, he felt a sudden in his heart, this is not a good thing, These days, the noble families are extravagant and decadent, and there are too many strange hobbies.

Zuo Yi and Wu Yan beside him also felt something different, holding spears in their hands, their eyes became sharper.

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

The atmosphere became tense without realizing it.

Lu Kang coughed and said, "Prime Minister is interested in Xiangyang, do you have a good plan?"

Zhong Hui waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him put down their hands on the handle of the knife, "I am interested in Xiangyang, is it possible that the general has no intention? We can talk about it in detail!"

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

The bell will take its seat first.

Zuo Yi and Wu Yan inspected vigilantly, and then took their seats with one on the left and one on the right.

"Xiangyang is the head of Jiangdong, we must take it, but when to take it, we need to think deeply." Lu Kang said lightly.

Qin, Jin, Wu, Zhong Hui, Lu Kang, Du Yu, and Yang Hu played a series of games around Xiangyang. They haven't made a move yet, so they naturally know how deep the pool is.

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 Jiangdong nobles, and his popularity reached its peak.

Sima Yan ordered Yang Hu to provoke a war between Qin and Wu.

But Yang Hu had his own thoughts, and he did not express them, and secretly united with Qin State, making 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 tricks are as dangerous as the battlefield.

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

You sit in Jiangdong, I guard Jingzhou, don't mess with me, and I won't bother you, everything will be fine.

That's what's 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 Zhonghui does not proclaim himself king or emperor, this layer of window paper will not be pierced.

"What the general said is very true." Zhong Hui's eyes were filled with admiration, "According to the general, when will Xiangyang be available?"

"In my opinion, after three or five years, the Qin and Jin battles took place. Jiangdong has repeatedly used swords and soldiers over the years. The soldiers are exhausted and the national strength is weak. They need to rest and recuperate. They resist and train elite troops in Jingzhou, and the prime minister trains troops in Jianye. They continue to provide food and grass. The Central Plains have changed. The two roads go out together, and the prime minister sweeps Huainan and Huaibei, and resists sending troops to Xiangyang, and it may be possible."

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

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

If Xiangyang can fight, they have already started.

Du Yu and Luo Xian stationed heavy troops in Xinye and Yong'an respectively, making Lu Kang afraid to make a move.

As for Zhong Hui, his interest in Lu Kang was far greater than in Xiangyang.

Everyone used Xiangyang as their slogan, but no one sent troops, all seeking their own interests...

"The prime minister praised you."

"Nowadays Jianye is waiting to be revived, Your Majesty is young, and the talent of a great general is not under the meeting. It is better to return to Jianye with a certain person. You and I will work together to assist Your Majesty. Yang Xingyun and Sima Yan are nothing to be afraid of. What?" Zhong Hui's eyes sparkled, "Hui can also ask for advice sooner or later."

Lu Kang felt chills in his heart, he always felt that Zhong Hui looked at him in the wrong way, if he really asked for advice sooner or later...

Looking away from the corner of his eyes, Jiang Bin and Jiang Shu's faces were not very good-looking.

One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. If you really enter Jianye, can the two sides live in peace?
"The prime minister has a heart, but Jingzhou is a vital place for the country. I have no other wish to fight this life. I will defend this place for the country and save the elders in Jiangdong from the swords of the Qin army!"

"Ah, the general is really a national scholar!" Zhong Hui said and got up to touch Lu Kang's hand.

Lu Kang hurriedly cupped his hands, "Jingzhou is enemies on three sides, we can't leave for a long time, the prime minister knows his intentions, so we won't stay any longer, let's say goodbye!"

Zhong Hui's outstretched hand was fixed in place, and his eyes kept flickering.

Wu Yan and Zuo Yi stood up, one on the left and one on the right to protect Lu Kang, as if they were facing an enemy.

The soldiers outside are also watching.

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, "You don't have to send the prime minister far away."

Zhong Hui's words were not entirely hypocritical, but in the current situation, if he insisted, a fire would definitely be inevitable, and he was not [-]% sure to keep Lu Kang, the boat was not far from the shore, and at the critical moment, it was still Being able to maintain restraint, he could only laugh loudly, "The general insists on returning, so he won't send him away—"