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Chapter 779 The Northern Expedition
In the court of Wu State, Lu Kai argued with reason: "Jin and Wu are allies. Their lips are dead and their teeth are cold. Why should they renege on the alliance? Once Qin destroys Jin, how can there be no peace in Jiangdong? It should follow the example of the old Wu-Shu alliance and jointly resist and strengthen Qin. Only in this way can Jiangdong Both sides have the source, remain invincible."

The Battle of Hedong also had a huge impact on Wu.

Although the state of Jin is strong, its combat power is far inferior to that of Qin.

Wu is no match for Jin, let alone Qin, which dominates the north.

However, no matter how reasonable what Lu Kai said, it would be difficult to resonate in the court.

After Yu Fan and Zhu Xuan were wiped out, other gentry tycoons were silent in front of Zhong Hui.

Lu Kai became more and more alone.

"Da Sima's words are wrong." Zhong Hui first bowed his hands to Sun Jin, the Lord of Wu, and then bowed to Lu Kai, "Whether I participate in Jiangdong or not, Qin will destroy Jin is the general trend. Jin will perish sooner or later. Rather than thankless, rescue Sima , It is better to share the food with Qin, Qin attacked Hebei, I attacked the Central Plains, and defended across the Yellow River with Qin, the confrontation between the east and the west became the confrontation between the north and the south, Wu has the advantages of boats, fertile land, sufficient food and grass, and complete armor, which is enough to fight against the court!"

"What the prime minister said is true!" Sun Jin clapped her hands and applauded.

"Only the prime minister can compete with Tyranny!"

"I have a prime minister to assist me in Soochow, so why not be happy?"

One sound of flattery sounded one after another.

Zhong Hui couldn't help feeling a little ecstatic.

Lu Kai said: "It is true that Jiangdong has the advantages of boats and ships, and the people of Qin also have the advantages of iron cavalry. Once our army goes north to the Central Plains, will it be like a sheep entering the tiger's mouth?"

"Why does Da Sima aspire to others? My Jiangdong generals are not inferior to the Qin people!" Zhou Chu was indignant at his young age.

Lu Kai glanced at Zhou Chu.

His eyes were steady and majestic, and in an instant, Zhou Chu's anger subsided.

Even the entire hall fell silent.

Lu Kai was not a simple literati either. He once went to Zhuya County (now Hainan) and won Zhuya and Dan'er counties.

Back then, he dared to admonish Sun Hao directly, but now he is naturally not afraid of Zhong Hui.

Tigers are sick and old, but they are still tigers.

"National affairs, plan before moving, the Three Kingdoms stand together, Jiangdong can be stable, now take the risk of the Northern Expedition, and compete with the Qin cavalry in the Central Plains, the wise man will not do it!"

"Then Da Sima thinks that our army's support of the Sima family can prevent the fall of Jin?" Zhong Hui laughed.

After the Battle of Hedong, half of Jin's life has gone.

Demise is only a matter of time.

To reproduce the situation of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, Zhou Yu and other talents need to work together.

It's a pity that Sima Yan is not Liu Bei.

Even if Lu Kang can be counted as Zhou Yu, the problem is that it is impossible for Jin and Wu to be in the same heart, and the war will not break out in Jingzhou.

The state of Wu was beyond his reach, and no matter how powerful Lu Kang was, it was impossible for him to go to Yecheng, Hebei to help the Sima family resist the Qin army.

What's more, the Lu family and Zhong will have fundamental contradictions.

Could it be that Wu Guo took the initiative to attack Yong'an?

Of course, it's not that they haven't done it before. Soochow's tens of thousands of troops were blocked by Luo Xian's 2000 people. It took a year before and after, and they couldn't make any progress.

Lu Kai frowned, he was unwilling to open his eyes and talk nonsense because of his upright nature, "Even if our army rushes to help, it will be difficult to stop the Qin army..."

Zhong Hui became more serious than ever before, "The people of Qin are ambitious, and there must be a big war between the two countries. If we don't go north and occupy the Central Plains at this time, are we going to wait for the people of Qin to take millions of people from the Central Plains and go south to fight for Jianghuai? This is the last battle in Jiangdong." Opportunity, therefore, I am willing to take the lead, I would rather die with the soldiers, and fight for Jiangdong's life!"

Everyone in the hall looked at him with reverence.

This ambition is comparable to Zhuge Wuhou back then.

"Chu is willing to be the first to charge into battle." Zhou Chu was moved.

"The prime minister is not afraid of death, why should we be afraid?" Ding Wen said.

Lu Kai's expression was slightly moved, it would be great if Zhong Hui was really Zhuge Wuhou, but it's a pity that cats will definitely steal fish, and tigers will definitely eat meat.

Zhong Hui can fool everyone, except Lu Kai.

In fact, even if Lu Kai objected today, it would not be able to stop it at all.

Zhong Hui has already set off a momentum, throwing the entire Jiangdong to the gambling table.

After winning, Zhong Hui's last step will be a matter of course.

He was defeated, and Jiang Dong was buried with him.

This is the real reason for Lu Kai's dissuasion, even if the Central Plains is taken, so what?
It requires Jiangdong to invest a lot of energy, and it may not be able to hold it.

Zhong Hui said with confidence: "Soldiers are tricky, and it doesn't depend on the front of the battle."

Thinking about it carefully, Zhong Hui has a lot of chips in his hand.

There are his footprints in Huainan and Huaibei.

Ying Chuan also knew it well.

Luoyang guard Wang Jun was still his former subordinate.

Zhonghui's reputation is also like thunder in the Central Plains.

"I just wish the Prime Minister the best of luck." Lu Kai lost the light in his eyes, and his whole body withered like a plant.

The smile on Zhong Hui's face bloomed like a flower.

He won again.

The Northern Expedition reached an agreement in the State of Wu, and the civil and military members of the Zhonghui family were overjoyed.

This battle provided them with a smooth path to success, and they could justifiably control the power of Wu.

Therefore, in some people's minds, the success of the Northern Expedition is not important, but holding on to power is important.

"The minister is old. Since last year, he has often been bedridden in bed, lest he delay the important affairs of the country. Now His Majesty has a prime minister to assist him. The old minister is begging for bones and returning to his hometown to provide for the elderly. I hope for His Majesty's permission." Lu Kai bowed his hand to Sun Jin very consciously.

Once the emperor and courtiers, Lu Kai has no ability to turn the tide.

Sun Jin's eyes turned to Zhong Hui.

An inexplicable sadness surged in Lu Kai's heart.

However, with Jiang Dong's consistent style, it is a blessing to be able to retire after success and enjoy the rest of his life.

How many people died?
How many people died in the sword for no reason?
"The war is about to start, and it's time to employ people. Can Lu Gongan abandon me?" Zhong Hui persuaded.

However, Lu Kai's title changed from "Da Sima" to "Lu Gong", which already showed Zhong Hui's attitude.

How could Lu Kai not know?

"The Prime Minister's subordinates are full of talents, so why do you need such an old bone? Recently, I can't do what I want, and my body is getting worse day by day. I'm sincerely afraid."

"If Mr. Lu goes, people all over the world will scold me, Zhong Hui, for being jealous of the virtuous and capable? There are several famous doctors in my mansion. You can take care of him in Jianye. After the Northern Expedition wins, you can listen to his teachings!" Zhong Hui said without hesitation.

Of course, this was not really concerned about Lu Kai's health, but worried that after Lu Kai left Jianye, he would lose control over Lu Kang.

Secondly, the last uprising by the powerful gentry failed, the key point was that Lu Kai did not participate.

Yu Fan, Zhu Xuan, and Gu Mu are not famous enough.

If Lu Kai and Lu Kang join forces, the situation in Jiangdong will be different.

"Grandpa Lu stayed in Jianye, and there are famous doctors in my palace." Sun Jin agreed with Zhong Huidao, a child of seven or eight years old naturally did not see the way.

If only Zhong would dissuade, Lu Kai could still argue, but the emperor has spoken out, and Lu Kai has to obey if he doesn't.

"Thank you Your Majesty, thank you Prime Minister..." There was no emotion in Lu Kai's old and deep eyes.

(End of this chapter)