Mi Han

Chapter 788: The Destruction of Eastern Wu Started by the Lu Family
To be honest, Lu Fan was tempted for a moment by his confidant's suggestion.

But soon, Lu Fan regained his senses and rejected his confidant's suggestion.

"Duke Ding has served Jiangdong for decades, and I don't think he is a traitor.

Your Majesty suspects Duke Ding, there may be some misunderstanding.

The most important thing for our army right now is to gather all our strength to repel Mi Yang and defend Chaisang.

How can I turn my weapons against my comrades at this time and give Mi Yang a godsend opportunity? "

From Lu Fan's words, we can know that Lu Fan believed in Lu Dai's character.

As an old minister of Eastern Wu, Lu Dai watched Sun Quan grow up and naturally knew Sun Quan's character.

Sun Quan's suspicion of Lu Dai does not mean that there is definitely something wrong with Lu Dai. It may also be that Sun Quan's suspicious nature has come back again.

In addition, even if he could hold a banquet and capture Lu Dai directly, what would happen after capturing Lu Dai?
It is true that Lu Dai's army had Zhou Cang as the military supervisor, who could take charge of the military power on behalf of Lu Dai.

But Zhou Cang had never had experience in commanding troops and his prestige was insufficient.

Suddenly taking down Lü Dai and allowing Zhou Cang to take charge of the military power would only cause panic among the more than 20,000 Wu troops.

Changing generals before a battle has been a taboo in military strategy since ancient times.

Lu Fan, who is knowledgeable about military affairs, would not make such a fatal mistake.

After listening to Lu Fan's words, the confidant felt that what Lu Fan said made sense, so he stopped trying to persuade him.

Although Lu Fan did not intend to capture Lu Dai, he believed that some beatings were necessary.

When Lu Fan ordered his men to bring Lu Dai to him, Lu Fan was the first to ask Lu Dai:
"Lord Ding, you know that you are in great trouble!"

Lu Fan had the power of pretending to be emperor, and because of his special identity, his status was far higher than Lu Dai.

When Lu Fan, who was in a higher position, asked this question, Lu Dai immediately showed panic on his face.

"What do you mean, my lord?"

Seeing that Lu Dai was panicking, Lu Fan continued:

"There are villains in the court who have suggested to Your Majesty that you are disloyal.

Why did you station troops in Yong'an and wait and see in Yuzhang?"

Under Lu Fan's gaze, after hearing his words, the panic on Lu Dai's face turned into fear.

In a hurry, Lu Dai told Lu Fan all his previous thoughts.

Lu Fan is not the "purple-bearded general" of Sun Quan who knows nothing about military affairs.

After listening to Lu Dai's explanation, Lu Fan, who had served in the army for many years, understood clearly that from the perspective of military strategy, Lu Dai's previous choice was correct.

When this judgment emerged in his mind, Lu Fan couldn't help but sigh.

It seems that Sun Quan is indeed too suspicious.

Fortunately, he is here today.

Lu Fan, who believed that Lu Dai was innocent, quickly stood up and helped Lu Dai up.

In order to reassure Lu Dai, Lu Fan stroked Lu Dai's back and said:

"Don't worry, Lord Ding, your majesty has been deceived by a villain, so he misunderstood Lord Ding's actions.

I believe in your innocence.

After we win this battle, I will return to the court and guarantee my life for you in front of Your Majesty.

There is no need to worry in your heart.”

Lu Fan has always been known as a gentleman in the court and the country of Eastern Wu.

Naturally, Lu Dai had no doubt about his assurance.

Lu Dai was also touched by Lu Fan's trust in him.

but!
Ziheng, why are you so late?
If you could come before Dong Yun's mission
Lu Dai didn't dare to show the regret in his heart at all.

Under Lu Fan's gaze, Lu Dai forced a relieved smile on his face.

"With Ziheng protecting me, Dai feels at ease."

Lu Fan was overjoyed when he heard Lu Dai's words.

At this moment, Lu Fan only thought that he had successfully calmed Lu Dai down.

After "eliminating" a hidden danger, Lu Fan sat down with Lu Dai, then lowered his head and asked Lu Dai:

"Now the Han army is rampant outside Chaisang City. Chaisang is cut off from the outside and in danger. What do you think our army should do to save it?"

Facing Lu Fan's question, Lu Dai remembered Dong Yun's instructions a few days ago, and he slowly replied:
"Dai believed that the Han army was powerful and Mi Yang was good at making plans.

If our army wants to repel the Han army, it must not divide its forces, lest we be defeated one by one by Mi Yang.

We must not land rashly, lest we be attacked by Mi Yang halfway across the river.

The Han army has been besieging Chaisang for some time, and it is expected that they will launch an attack on Chaisang in the next few days.

Our army can prepare for war while sending out scouts to investigate the movements of the Han army in detail.

When the Han army launches an attack on Chaisang, your army and mine can join forces and go ashore together.

The Han army will be attacked from both sides and will surely be defeated!"

When Lu Dai finished speaking, Lu Fan couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh.

"I have heard that Duke Ding is a man of many plans. Seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved!"

It is obvious that Lu Dai's strategy was deeply rooted in Lu Fan's heart.

Seeing that Lu Dai proposed an excellent strategy, Lu Fan immediately decided to adopt it.

"Then please ask Lord Ding to return to the army first. I will send people to investigate the movements of the Han army.

If the Han army makes any unusual movements, I will send someone to inform Duke Ding."

After hearing Lu Fan's instructions, Lu Dai stood up and responded.

Then Lu Dai left under Lu Fan's admiring gaze.

After Lu Dai's figure disappeared, Lu Fan's eyes moved slightly.

First he asked questions, then he comforted him. The reason why Lu Fan did this was to make Lu Dai regard him as his life-saving straw.

In this way, even if Lu Dai would be frightened by Sun Quan's previous suspicion, he would listen to his orders wholeheartedly in the future.

Although Lu Fan was willing to believe in Lu Dai's loyalty based on personal feelings, what was to follow was related to the fate of the Wu nation, and Lu Fan would not regard personal feelings as the only insurance.

Thinking of this, Lu Fan called a confidant.

"Take my token and go to Lü Dai's army to find Zhou Cang.

You tell Zhou Qiang to keep an eye on Lu Dai's every move.

If Lu Dai makes any unusual moves, he can act as he sees fit, and I will lead the army to assist him."

After hearing Lu Fan's instructions, the confidant turned around and left quickly.

Only after his confidants left did Lu Fan feel relieved.

With this last line of defense, Lu Fan believed that everything would be under his control.

Not long after Lu Dai returned to the army, Zhou Cang also met Lu Fan's confidants.

After listening to what Lu Fan asked his confidant to convey, Zhou Cang's face turned solemn.

"Please send the messenger back to tell the Lord that I will not let him down."

Seeing that Zhou Cang was looking cautious, Lu Fan's confidant decided to leave.

But before Lu Fan's confidant could leave, Zhou Cang reached out and stopped him.

"Messenger, wait a minute.

There are many Lu Dai's spies in the army, let me go and make some arrangements first, and then the messenger can leave."

After listening to Zhou Qiang's concerns, Lu Fan's confidant thought about it and realized that this was the truth.

If Lu Dai knew that Lu Fan sent him to contact Zhou Qian secretly, he would definitely have all kinds of thoughts.

Seeing that Lü Fan's confidants had no objection, Zhou Cang first ushered Lü Fan's confidants into the inner tent, and then he summoned Zhou Yi:
"You will personally take the envoy sent by Lu Fan out of the army later."

After giving this instruction, Zhou Qian approached Zhou Yi and whispered:
“You must let those who should know about taking him out of the camp know.”

After hearing Zhou Qian's order, Zhou Yi's face straightened.

As compatriots for decades, Zhou Yi was well aware of the implication of Zhou Qian's words.

After understanding Zhou Qian's intention, Zhou Yi bowed to Zhou Qian and said:
"Brother, please rest assured."

After returning to the army, Lu Dai felt some struggle in his heart.

Privately, he had decided to join Mi Yang, and before leaving, Dong Yun even asked him for some credentials.

With those evidences, Lu Dai should not have hesitated any longer.

But when Lu Dai thought of Lu Fan's attitude towards him today, he felt uncomfortable.

Lu Dai had been an official in Jiangdong for decades, and many of his relatives and friends were in Jiangdong. How could he decisively and completely abandon such deep ties in a short period of time?

Coupled with Lu Fan's promise to him today, Lu Dai began to waver.

Lu Dai knew Lu Fan's prestige in the government and the country of Jiangdong. If he could really protect him with his life, he might not be completely helpless in Jiangdong.

When Lü Dai was wavering, Lü Ju came to him.

Lü Ju noticed that Lü Dai looked strange, so he asked:

"Father, what happened?"

Seeing that it was Lu Ju who asked, Lu Dai told Lu Ju the whole process of his meeting with Lu Fan today and his inner struggle.

After listening to Lu Dai's story, Lu Ju understood Lu Dai's feelings.

"Marquis Nanchang, a true gentleman!"

Lu Ju couldn't help but sigh.

After hearing Lu Ju's sigh, Lu Dai nodded in agreement.

Then Lu Dai fell into struggle again.

After all, I am getting old and no longer as decisive as I was when I was young.

Just as Lu Dai was struggling, he heard Tai Shi Xiang asking for a meeting outside the door.

Taishi Xiang was one of Lü Dai's few confidants in the army.

Upon hearing that the historian wanted to see him regarding important matters, Lü Dai quickly asked Lü Ju to bring him in.

When Taishi Xiang came in, he reported to Lu Dai anxiously:

"Just now, the spy I placed outside Zhou Cang's camp reported that a man from Lu Fan's army was secretly received into Zhou Cang's tent."

"what!"

As soon as Tai Shixiang finished speaking, Lu Dai was so shocked that he stood up.

"Is this news confirmed?"

Surprised, Lu Dai continued to ask with some doubt.

"The spies I sent are from my tribe and will never deceive me."

After receiving Tai Shi Xiang's affirmative answer, the look of doubt and surprise on Lu Dai's face disappeared.

Instead there was anger.

"Good! What a modest gentleman, Lu Ziheng!"

Lu Dai almost squeezed out these words from between his teeth.

After saying this, Lu Dai still felt unsatisfied, so he kicked over the desk in front of him.

Given Zhou Qian's identity, if he was not sent by Lu Fan, how could he have received him so cautiously and secretly?

Why did Lu Fan send someone to contact Zhou Qian privately?

His heart is evil! His heart is worthy of death!
In front of me, Lu Fan acted like a gentleman, and I almost believed what Lu Fan said.

Thinking of this, Lu Dai, who felt deceived, became even angrier.

The ruler is suspicious of his subjects, and the friends deceive their colleagues. With such a court and such a Jiangdong, what is there to be nostalgic about?

"You forced me to do all this!"

There was an endless chill in Lu Dai's words.

When he raised his eyes again, Lu Dai's eyes were full of determination.

Although he is old, he will never sit still and wait for death.

Lu Dai stretched out his hand and beckoned Lu Ju to his front, and whispered a few words in his ear.

After hearing what Lu Dai said, Lu Ju's face showed shock.

However, Lu Ju's shocked expression was also filled with an indescribable excitement.

Could it be that the destruction of Eastern Wu will start with the Lu family?

After reading the recent reviews, I will speed up the plot progress and try not to take time off in the future.

In a blink of an eye, this book has been around for almost two years. In these two years, I, if I may be honest, can be considered friends with the readers who are still here.

You can scold me, but you can't leave me.