The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

Lu Kang eventually left.

Although the former Marquis of Wu had wronged the Lu family, his father, Lu Xun, had not only made outstanding military achievements, but also handled internal affairs flawlessly.

This was the very person who met his end by hanging himself at the hands of the Marquis of Wu, and didn't even receive a posthumous title.

Is such a state of Eastern Wu worthy of the Lu family's continued loyalty?

Zhong Hui had asked him the same question earlier.

The final answer was...

“I am not loyal to the Wu family of Jiangdong. I am loyal to Jiangdong, the land my father loved so much, the place where I was born and raised, and all those who have supported my Lu family.”

“If they weren’t there, I could say with a clear conscience that Lord Wu betrayed the Lu family and turned to Cao Wei. But with them around, I can’t just think of myself.”

"The Lu family's reputation has been passed down for generations and cannot be ruined in my hands. Brother Shiji, you have excellent judgment. I wish you all the best and a bright and dazzling future."

He was originally a top talent in Jiangdong, intelligent and exceptionally talented from a young age.

If he were to utter a single word that he no longer wished to serve the Wu family of Jiangdong, then the people coming to recruit him would wear down the threshold of the Lu family.

But in the end, he chose to die for this city.

When Lu Kang left, he also withdrew the soldiers guarding Zhong Hui.

This means he is now free.

But he wasn't in a hurry to leave.

If Guanqiu Jian is the final winner of this battle, then he doesn't need to leave.

If not, then he won't be able to get out.

……

"Lu Kang, what a pity about him."

Few people in Eastern Wu could catch Li Er's eye, except for a few.

Lu Kang was one of them!

"Lu Xun's reputation for resisting evil was not just a boast; it can be said to be the last fig leaf for Eastern Wu."

Both father and son were top-notch military talents. After Lu Su's death, these two were the only ones that Zhu Yuanzhang could still take a liking to.

"It's a pity that heroes born in a land of rats can only end up with a regretful ending."

"Whether in the original history or in this challenge, Lu Kang has done his best."

"Unfortunately, given the overwhelming force of the situation, he could not stop anything from happening on his own."

Even Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but sigh.

It is a hero's tragedy to serve under a scoundrel, and a regret for the Eastern Wu during that era.

Both Lu Xun and Lu Kang possessed the talent to be advisors to kings.

Unfortunately, I am not a weak subject, but you are a weak ruler.

"Lu Xun is indeed... a bit of a pity."

Even as an opponent, Liu Bei admired Lu Xun just the same.

The great fire at the Battle of Yiling had completely burned away his ambition.

If it weren't for the immortal's inventory, he felt he would probably have died in despair.

"But don't you think the situation is getting even more unpredictable?"

"We had anticipated the surprise attack on Shu and the pacification of Eastern Wu amidst the chaos, and it was also necessary for Emperor Gaozu to complete this challenge."

"But what exactly happened to Jiang Wei?"

The image on the sky was now divided into several sections, each corresponding to a different location.

With the natural barrier of Jiangdong breached, Guanqiu Jian only needs to hold his ground and wait for Wen Qin's reinforcements to arrive before launching a full-scale attack.

Lu Kang's sacrifice for his country meant that the existence of Eastern Wu was entering its final countdown.

Chen Tai had almost already penetrated into the heart of Sichuan along the Ziwu Valley plank road, and was just waiting to rest and recuperate before launching his offensive.

Based on the comparison of troop strength between the two sides, most of the troops in Shu have been transferred to the Qishan direction, leaving only a handful of troops to garrison the area.

He was very confident that he could strike at the heart of the enemy's stronghold.

At that time, Jiang Wei would have no chance to return to defend, and he would instantly become an isolated army surrounded in the middle.

But now, this once-isolated army has grown completely stronger.

The Han dynasty in Shu only had two provinces, but Jiang Wei now almost completely dominated Yongzhou, only lacking Chang'an and the surrounding areas. In terms of troops, logistics, and supplies, he far surpasses Shu.

Moreover, with Liu Bang's deliberate indulgence, the momentum of this isolated army continued to grow, and it seemed poised to sweep through the surrounding prefectures and counties.

In this situation, even if Shu is conquered, Jiang Wei can still establish a new ruler, start anew, and rebuild the Han Dynasty!

This raises the question: was Liu Bang's arrangement truly intended to complete the challenge?

"If it wasn't deliberately arranged, then Jiang Wei's army would definitely be a hidden danger."

"It could even be a hidden danger that could lead to Emperor Gaozu's complete defeat!"

"Although Cao Wei had a strong army, the larger the territory, the more troops it needed to send out. On the other hand, although Jiang Wei only occupied one province, he could abandon most of the counties and concentrate all his troops at any time in case of a crisis."

"With the unwavering support from Sichuan, he could probably mobilize no fewer than 200,000 troops."

"An army of 200,000 men—that's a force to be reckoned with in any era."

Zhu Di became increasingly confused as he looked at it.

Even at this point, Liu Bang, who was facing a challenge, still did not try to deal with Jiang Wei. Instead, he continued to let Jiang Wei annex various powerful figures and expand his territory.

This doesn't seem like an attempt to destroy Shu; rather, it seems like they're helping them move out of that easily defensible and difficult-to-attack place.

Why not do good deeds during this challenge?

"It can only be said that this situation was deliberately created by Emperor Gaozu. Only when the final result is revealed will we know what he really wanted to do."

Compared to those people on the sky who were excitedly discussing and watching the spectacle, the people in the early Han Dynasty looked increasingly bitter and resentful.

Anyone with eyes can see that things are getting increasingly wrong.

In the minds of most ministers in the early Han Dynasty, Liu Bang's ability to complete this challenge was a foregone conclusion.

But now, the unpredictable maneuvers in this challenge have truly put them on the edge of their seats.

The people who were originally in charge of the money were already planning how to use the immortal's reward after it arrived.

Forget about making arrangements now, all they can do is pray that a natural disaster lasting ten years won't strike.

"What...what exactly is His Majesty trying to do?"

"That's just a world of challenges; he can't afford to be too concerned about anything else!"

"That is not one of our great Han, please do not show mercy!"

"It's over, it's over! That traitor Jiang Wei has grown too powerful and is really going to turn against Emperor Gaozu!"

Those who were cursing seemed to have forgotten how they praised this last general of the Han Dynasty when the first Han Dynasty chronicle was published.

Right now, in their eyes, Jiang Wei is a bandit, a bandit who is about to bring ten years of natural disasters to the Han Dynasty!

"Isn't the fate of those two gentlemen enough to shut you all up?"

"As I said, the world was conquered by my husband. You are nothing more than chickens and dogs that followed him to heaven after he attained enlightenment."

"How this Han dynasty should be governed is not up to you. Either shut up and watch, or get out. I don't want to hear any more complaints."