When she walked out of Lu Xun's room, the servant told her that Lu Xun was with Madam Lu. Initially, Zhao Xin wanted to secretly tell Lu Xun about it, but now that things were like this, he had no choice but to go and see Madam Lu. Otherwise, they would definitely find out tomorrow. There was no point in explaining.
He asked the servant to go in and report. After a while, he came out and led Zhao Xin in.
In Madam Lu's small side hall, Madam Lu and Lu Xun were already waiting for Zhao Xin. When Lu Xun saw Zhao Xin enter, he ran over and held his arm. Zhao Xin smiled and patted Zhao Xin's head, signaling him to let go. Then, he walked up to Madam Lu and bowed.""Greetings Furen. I should have come to visit Furen long ago, but I was entangled in worldly affairs. I hope Furen won't take offense. "
Madam Lu hurriedly said,"General, you don't have to be so polite. The rebels in the city took advantage of Uncle's return to the west to attack. It was all thanks to you that you stopped them. Otherwise, Xun 'er and I, as orphans and widows, would have ended up in a terrible state." Speaking of which, the general saved us again. He's really our Lu family's great benefactor. "
Zhao Xin said,"You flatter me, Furen. I came here today to ask for Furen and Xun 'er's forgiveness. "
Before Madam Lu could speak, Lu Xun jumped out from the side and said,"Uncle Zhao, if you have something to say, say it quickly! "
Seeing Madam Lu nod, Zhao Xin mustered up his courage and said,"Actually, my real name is not Zhao Yan. "
"What's the uncle's name?" Lu Xun asked in surprise. "He saw Zhao Xin say this, so he left out the word Zhao.
Madam Lu's expression changed slightly before she recovered. Her phoenix eyes quietly looked at Zhao Xin.
"My real name is Zhao Xin, Zhao Zicheng." "
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Xun ran up and hugged Zhao Xin, shouting,"So uncle is the famous Yuzhou governor, Zhao Xin, the Great General Zhao! "She was so excited that she almost jumped up.
Madam Lu looked at Zhao Xin faintly."I wonder why Great General Zhao has come to this small Lujiang. "
Zhao Xin knew that he had misunderstood when he heard his tone. She thought that it was not an accident that she came to Lujiang. In addition, she had to send you guys back, so she had no choice but to come to Lujiang. Otherwise, she would have returned to Shouchun long ago. She was thinking about how to explain it to her.
Beside her, Lu Xun, the quick-witted one, could also tell that something was wrong with his mother's expression. He could not help but say to Madam Lu,"Mother, what's wrong? Uncle Zhao is our savior! "
Madam Lu lovingly caressed Lu Xun's small face and shook her head without saying a word.
At this time, Zhao Xin sincerely said,"Madam, whether you believe it or not, my coming to Lujiang was purely an accident." That day, I was in Shouchun and was traveling the Yangtze River with my subordinates at night. I didn't expect that the boat would be knocked over and I was tied up on the pirate's boat for no reason. In the end, I met Madam and Xun 'er. I wonder if Madam will believe me if I say this? "
When Mrs. Lu heard this, she lowered her head and pondered. Lu Xun had already shouted," Mother, do you still remember that day when we were in a hurry to escape? In the end, our boat collided with someone else's boat. It seems that that boat belongs to Uncle Zhao. It seems that we are really fated with Uncle Zhao!" "
At this moment, Mrs. Lu also recalled the situation that day. Looking at Zhao Xin's expression, he did not seem to be lying, so she nodded her head to show that she believed him.
Zhao Xin thought to himself that he really had intentions towards Lujiang. If someone saw through him in the future, he might as well tell the mother and son now. So he said to Madam Lu," I won't hide it from you. When I was in Runan, I had the intention of taking Lujiang. But I know that Governor Lu is a benevolent person, so I didn't dare to use my sword lightly. I just wanted to find an opportunity to convince Governor Lu." I came to Lujiang by chance this time. After I came, I still had this thought in my heart. "
"Then what does the Great General plan to do now?" Madam Lu asked. "
Zhao Xin said,"At this time, Governor Lu has just left for the west. There are some things that should not be said at this time. Please forgive me." After Governor Lu left, Lu Jiang's foundation was naturally inherited by Xun 'er. Furen also knows that Xun 'er and I hit it off quite well. If Xun' er becomes the master of this Lu River, I naturally have no objections. "
Madam Lu nodded and said,"In that case, I would like to thank the Great General." "
Zhao Xin said,"Madam, please wait a moment to thank me. I still have a few words to say from the bottom of my heart." Lujiang City has few soldiers and is located in an important place. The city is quite rich, so there are naturally many people who want to seize Lujiang, including me. For example, Liu Xun's rebellion this time was instigated by Jiujiang's Yuan Shu. Furen, have you ever thought about how the city is exhausted after such a huge change? Xun 'er is still young, how will he be able to protect the foundation of Lujiang? "
Madam Lu's expression changed drastically when she heard that. She said sadly,"Please teach me, Great General! "
Zhao Xin said,"I don't know what kind of expectations Madam has for Xun 'er. If you want Xun' er to become the leader of a region, I believe that as long as Xun 'er follows me, this goal will be easy to achieve." If Furen wants Xun Er to fight for the world after he grows up, then I have no choice. Xun Er might even become my enemy. "
Madam Lu said,"I don't have such extravagant hopes. I just want Xun 'er to grow up safely. When the time comes, if I can restore the reputation of the Lu family, I will be satisfied." "
Zhao Xin said,"It was not a problem to make Xun 'er the ruler of Lujiang. Xun' er has Xue Wei and Zhou Yi to assist him. In addition, I will take care of him from the side. There shouldn't be any problems." "
He glanced at Madam Lu and continued,"If that's the case, Xun 'er's burden will be heavier at such a young age. "
Madam Lu said,"Thank you for thinking of my son, Great General." "
Zhao Xin said,"Madam, you should consider it carefully. You can also discuss it with Xun 'er. Although Xun' er is young, he is extremely smart and can see things clearly." I will stay in Lujiang for a few more days. Madam will tell me the decision then. "
The next day, Zhao Xin arranged for Zhao Yun to bring his subordinates back to Hefei.
In the evening, Xue Wei, Zhou Yi, and Gu He came to visit Zhao Xin together.
Gu He asked Zhao Xin,"What advice does the General have on the current situation in Lujiang?" "
Zhao Xin thought that this was obviously a test. How was he really here to ask for my advice? If he really wanted to give advice, he wouldn't be giving advice to you. This Gu He was really despicable. The battle in Lujiang City was earth-shattering, but he led his subordinates to watch the show. Zhao Xin wanted to embarrass him, but he only cared about drinking tea and ignored him.
Xue Wei, who was standing beside him, could see it clearly. He thought to himself, Gu He, you're too rash. Why did you ask such a question right from the start? Anyone with a discerning eye would know that you are afraid that Zhao Xin will stay in Lujiang. As long as Zhao Xin leaves, you will be the most powerful person in Lujiang. At that time, you will have the final say. Seeing that we are both from the Lujiang River, I will help you out. So he said to Zhao Xin,"In the past few days, General has worked hard for Lujiang. We are here to thank you for everything you have done for Lujiang." "
Hearing Xue Wei's tone, Zhao Xin knew that he probably wanted him to leave Lujiang as well. Thinking of this, he was unhappy. He thought to himself, I just stabilized this Lujiang River, and you guys are in a hurry to chase me away. "If I leave, with your Lujiang army, if someone comes to invade, I'm afraid you won't be able to cry.
Xin Zhao and Xue Wei had some friendship, so he couldn't be too disrespectful to Xue Wei. He said slowly,"In a few days, I will leave Lujiang. At that time, Lujiang will still be under your care. "
When Gu He heard that Zhao Xin was going to let go, he was overjoyed. He did not care about Zhao Xin's neglect of him at first. "I believe the people of Lujiang will remember what the general has done for Lujiang." "
In the end, it was just a small matter. Zhao Xin was annoyed and could not be bothered with them anymore. He just thought about his own matters.
The three of them felt bored and hurriedly bid farewell. Among the three of them, Zhou Yi did not even say a word after seeing Zhao Xin.
The next day, Madam Lu sent someone to invite Zhao Xin over.
After sitting down, Zhao Xin only smiled at Lu Xun and did not say anything. He quietly waited for Madam Lu to speak first.
Madam Lu waited for a while. Seeing that Zhao Xin had no intention of speaking, she calmed down and said,"After careful consideration, I feel that it is Xun 'er's blessing to be able to follow the Great General. Moreover, Xun' er really can't bear to leave the Great General. "
When Zhao Xin heard this, he was also delighted. It was not for Lu Jiang, but for Lu Xun. In fact, Zhao Xin had wanted to subdue Lu Kang purely because Lu Xun was someone who could compete with Zhuge Liang in the future.
Lu Xun was so happy that he almost jumped up. In fact, he had already known about his mother's decision. However, when she said it herself, his heart finally felt at ease. These days, Zhao Xin and Lu Xun had been getting along very well. In Lu Xun's heart, Zhao Xin was a friend of Zhixin and could replace his father's position in his heart. However, he was not very clear about this relationship. He only knew that he liked to be with Zhao Xin.
"If Xun 'er goes with me, then what does the Madam of Lujiang City plan to do?" "
Madam Lu said,"Lujiang City will naturally be handed over to you, General." "
"Although I have this intention, I'm afraid that outsiders will criticize me if I handle it this way," Zhao Xin said frankly. "
"General, you have countless soldiers under your command. Why would you be afraid of such a small criticism?" "
Zhao Xin said awkwardly,"Of course I'm afraid, just like how I'm afraid you and Xun 'er will misunderstand me." "
Madam Lu rolled her eyes at Zhao Xin. When Zhao Xin saw Madam Lu's expression, he felt that she was extremely flirtatious and was momentarily stunned. It took a while for her to regain her senses. Madam Lu's face was flushed red and her head was lowered.
Lu Xun looked at the two of them and could not help but laugh.
Zhao Xin came to his senses and said,"I think it's better to do this. Xun 'er is the nominal owner of Lujiang River. This Lujiang River will be handed over to Xue Wei, Zhou Yi, and Gu He to manage." "
Madam Lu said softly,"I will listen to the General's arrangements." "
After leaving the Lu Residence, Zhao Xin couldn't help but recall the way Xue Wei and the other two acted yesterday. He thought to himself," Now that Lu River is already in my hands, you guys actually want to ostracize me, the actual master. If I don't teach you guys a lesson, how can you guys work for me properly in the future?"
After returning to his residence, he sent someone to bring Xue Wei and the other two over.
"May I know why Great General has summoned us here?" Xue Wei asked respectfully. "
"Let me ask you," said Zhao Xin,"how many soldiers are there in Lujiang City? "
The three of them felt awkward. Including Gu He's men and the defeated soldiers gathered in the city, they only had less than 4,000 soldiers. For Lu Jiang, the original 10,000 soldiers was still a little small. Now, these 4,000 soldiers were not even enough to fill the gaps between their teeth.
"General," Gu He whispered,"there are less than four thousand soldiers in Lujiang." "
"General Xue, do you know who is the mastermind behind the rebellion in Lujiang?" Zhao Xin asked Xue Wei. "
Xue Wei thought to himself,'Didn't you tell me that it was Yuan Shu? Why are you asking me now?' However, he didn't dare not answer. "General," he said to Zhao Xin,"this man is Yuan Shu of Jiujiang. "
"Then do you know how many troops Yuan Shu has?" asked Zhao Xin. "
Xue Wei felt that he was about to grasp Zhao Xin's meaning. He said,"I don't know exactly how many people there are, but I estimate that there will be at least 40,000 to 50,000. "
"Then let me ask you," said Zhao Xin,"if Yuan Shu leads his troops to attack, how long can Lujiang be defended?" "
Xue Wei finally understood what Zhao Xin meant and replied,"With Lujiang's current situation, it definitely won't be able to hold on. "
"If Yuan Shu really leads his troops to attack Lujiang, what do you plan to do?" Zhao Xin asked again. "
Xue Wei felt that it was difficult to answer this question, so he could not help but look at Gu He. Gu He pretended not to see it, but he was also thinking about what to do. Xue Wei looked at Zhou Yi blankly, but Zhou Yi simply ignored him. Xue Wei had no choice but to say to Zhao Xin,"I hope that the Great General will teach us something." "
Zhao Xin smiled contemptuously and said,"Believe it or not, if I were to take Lujiang, it would be as easy as flipping my hand. Moreover, I would be able to get Lujiang rightfully." "
The three of them thought to themselves that Lu River was now in your hands. If you don't leave, no one can do anything to you. At that time, that sentence was worth considering.
Xue Wei's thoughts were faster. He would ponder over Zhao Xin's meaning with every word he said. When he heard the words " legitimate," Xue Wei thought of all the methods he could think of, but he still felt that it was unlikely. He suddenly thought of the relationship between Zhao Xin and Lu Xun, and it seemed that it was not impossible. Looking at Zhao Xin's appearance, he had probably reached some kind of agreement with Lu Xun and his son. Why did he not want Zhao Xin to take over Lujiang? Wasn't it because he was afraid that Lu Xun would lose Lujiang's foundation? Since Lu Xun could accept it now, why should he persist? Moreover, from another point of view, Xin Zhao was someone worth following. After figuring everything out, Xue Wei felt his vision brighten up.
Zhou Yi thought that Zhao Xin was really going to seize Lujiang and said anxiously,""General, we naturally have no way to oppose you taking Lujiang. However, please let Lujiang go on account of the fact that Mayor Lu has just passed away and that the Lu family is only left with an orphan and a widow. General, I beg you! "
Zhao Xin thought to himself that this Zhou Yi was really loyal, but he was a little too naive. If he really wanted to take Lu River, would he be moved by his words? Moreover, if I don't take Lujiang, do I have to let someone else take it? Even if someone else takes it, I can just take it back myself. It's just too troublesome.
Zhao Xin said to Zhou Yi,"Even if I don't take Lujiang, General Zhou, do you think you can protect Lujiang and Xun 'er?" "
Zhou Yi was stunned when he heard that. That's right. In this chaotic world, with Lu Jiang's strength, wouldn't he be devoured by others?
Gu He had already made up his mind that whoever obtained Lujiang would need him. However, he saw that he might replace the Lu Corporation a few days ago, so he wanted Zhao Xin to leave Lujiang. After hearing Zhao Xin's words, he realized that it was impossible for him to stand firm in this chaotic world with his current strength. It would be safer to hide under a powerful master. Zhao Xin was a good choice. Thinking of this, he said without hesitation,"Now that Lujiang can't protect itself, we naturally have to rely on the general. "
His words were equivalent to acknowledging Zhao Xin as the master of Lu River.
Xue Wei, who was beside him, had this intention long ago. However, he felt that it was not appropriate for him to speak at this time as he was an old general of the Lu Corporation, so he let Gu He take the lead. At this time, he was unwilling to fall behind and said,"That's right. In the future, Lujiang will depend on the general." "
When Zhou Yi saw that the two of them had changed their minds, he said anxiously,"How can you do this? Didn't we discuss this a few days ago? "
When Xue Wei saw that Zhou Yi was about to tell him about the three of them discussing how they wanted to force Zhao Xin away a few days ago, he didn't have the time to let him finish. He said to Zhou Yi,"Let's forget about what happened two days ago. General Zhou, don't say anything more. "
Gu He said,"Now that we have appointed the general as the master of Lujiang River, the general is also our master." He turned around and paid his respects to Zhao Xin."Greetings, my lord! "
Although Zhao Xin despised Gu He's character, he knew what was going on and was selfish. He was suitable to survive in this chaotic world, so he quickly told Gu He not to be too polite.
At this moment, Xue Wei also forcefully pulled Zhou Yi to pay his respects to Zhao Xin. However, Zhou Yi's eyes widened as he looked at Zhao Xin without saying a word.
When Zhao Xin saw Zhou Yi like this, he could not help but want to console him. He said,"General Zhou, if Xun 'er is willing to follow me, are you still so stubborn? "
Zhou Yi couldn't care less at this moment and said to Zhao Xin,""He's still a child. How could he know so many things? I'm afraid he's been deceived by you. "
Xin Zhao really couldn't do anything about this person who was so honest. He said,"What if Madam Lu agrees? "
Zhou Yi blurted out,"What does a woman like her know?" "
Zhao Xin said,"Oh, so they are the kind of people who don't know anything and are at the mercy of others in your eyes. That General Zhou insisted on making Xun 'er the ruler of Lu River. I'm afraid he was looking for an opportunity to control them. Then you can control everything behind the scenes and be the ruler of Lu River!" "
Zhao Xin's words were harsh. In terms of eloquence, how could a boorish person like Zhou Yi be Zhao Xin's match? At this moment, Zhou Yi was so anxious that he could not even speak.
Seeing him like this, Zhao Xin no longer made things difficult for him. He said to Zhou Yi,"General, go back and think about it. In the future, you still have to put in a lot of effort into this Lujiang River. "
Zhou Yi retreated in shame, leaving Xue Wei and Gu He behind. This was the first time the two of them knew that Zhao Xin was so eloquent. They thought that if they did anything wrong under him in the future, he would scold them to death.
Zhao Xin looked at the trembling expressions of the two of them and could not help but laugh. He said,"I'll rely on the three of you to manage Lujiang City in the future. I hope you won't disappoint me when the time comes. Xun 'er has already decided to stay by my side. If you don't believe me, you can go and ask him yourself. I'll take him away from Lujiang in two days. "
After the two of them left, Zhao Xin also took a breather. Now, the matter in Lujiang was almost settled. Ever since he fell into the water, he had been in Lujiang for almost a month. When he thought about how long Cai Yan and Diao Chan had waited in Shouchun, he felt uneasy. He didn't know how sad the two of them would be when they heard the news that he had fallen into the water and disappeared. He had to go back and coax them this time.
There was also Guo Jia, Xu Shu, and the other civil and military officials under him. He did not know how anxious they were when he was missing, but with so many capable people around, he believed that they would definitely be able to handle this matter.
Two days later, Zhao Xin had already decided to return to Shouchun, so he called Xue Wei, Zhou Yi, and Gu He over and gave them some instructions.
Zhao Xin said to the three of them,"After I leave, the three of you will be in charge of Lujiang. Let me say this first. I want the three of you to work together. I don't want to see the three of you fighting for power and profit, causing the three of you to be at odds with each other. If that day really comes, I believe you won't have the face to see me." "Also, there are too few soldiers in Lujiang City. I will send an additional five thousand soldiers over. When the time comes, you should be prepared. After these soldiers arrive, they will be led by Xue Wei and Zhou Yi will be the deputy. Of course, I will also send people to assist you. I'll send someone to help you. I'm afraid that Lujiang will have to implement the same policy as Runan. At that time, Gu He will have to cooperate with you. The soldiers in the city will be reorganized immediately. I will send people to assist from the side. Everything in the army will be handled according to our military rules. When the time comes, Xue Wei and Zhou Yi will have to cooperate well. If you have any questions, ask the people I left in Lujiang. "
After helping Lu Kang settle his funeral, Zhao Xin was about to leave. Lu Xun, his mother, and a few trusted servants followed Zhao Xin to Shouchun under the protection of nearly two thousand troops led by Xu Chu and Hwa Xiong.
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When she walked out of Lu Xun's room, the servant told her that Lu Xun was with Madam Lu. Initially, Zhao Xin wanted to secretly tell Lu Xun about it, but now that things were like this, he had no choice but to go and see Madam Lu. Otherwise, they would definitely find out tomorrow. There was no point in explaining.
He asked the servant to go in and report. After a while, he came out and led Zhao Xin in.
In Madam Lu's small side hall, Madam Lu and Lu Xun were already waiting for Zhao Xin. When Lu Xun saw Zhao Xin enter, he ran over and held his arm. Zhao Xin smiled and patted Zhao Xin's head, signaling him to let go. Then, he walked up to Madam Lu and bowed.""Greetings Furen. I should have come to visit Furen long ago, but I was entangled in worldly affairs. I hope Furen won't take offense. "
Madam Lu hurriedly said,"General, you don't have to be so polite. The rebels in the city took advantage of Uncle's return to the west to attack. It was all thanks to you that you stopped them. Otherwise, Xun 'er and I, as orphans and widows, would have ended up in a terrible state." Speaking of which, the general saved us again. He's really our Lu family's great benefactor. "
Zhao Xin said,"You flatter me, Furen. I came here today to ask for Furen and Xun 'er's forgiveness. "
Before Madam Lu could speak, Lu Xun jumped out from the side and said,"Uncle Zhao, if you have something to say, say it quickly! "
Seeing Madam Lu nod, Zhao Xin mustered up his courage and said,"Actually, my real name is not Zhao Yan. "
"What's the uncle's name?" Lu Xun asked in surprise. "He saw Zhao Xin say this, so he left out the word Zhao.
Madam Lu's expression changed slightly before she recovered. Her phoenix eyes quietly looked at Zhao Xin.
"My real name is Zhao Xin, Zhao Zicheng." "
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Xun ran up and hugged Zhao Xin, shouting,"So uncle is the famous Yuzhou governor, Zhao Xin, the Great General Zhao! "She was so excited that she almost jumped up.
Madam Lu looked at Zhao Xin faintly."I wonder why Great General Zhao has come to this small Lujiang. "
Zhao Xin knew that he had misunderstood when he heard his tone. She thought that it was not an accident that she came to Lujiang. In addition, she had to send you guys back, so she had no choice but to come to Lujiang. Otherwise, she would have returned to Shouchun long ago. She was thinking about how to explain it to her.
Beside her, Lu Xun, the quick-witted one, could also tell that something was wrong with his mother's expression. He could not help but say to Madam Lu,"Mother, what's wrong? Uncle Zhao is our savior! "
Madam Lu lovingly caressed Lu Xun's small face and shook her head without saying a word.
At this time, Zhao Xin sincerely said,"Madam, whether you believe it or not, my coming to Lujiang was purely an accident." That day, I was in Shouchun and was traveling the Yangtze River with my subordinates at night. I didn't expect that the boat would be knocked over and I was tied up on the pirate's boat for no reason. In the end, I met Madam and Xun 'er. I wonder if Madam will believe me if I say this? "
When Mrs. Lu heard this, she lowered her head and pondered. Lu Xun had already shouted," Mother, do you still remember that day when we were in a hurry to escape? In the end, our boat collided with someone else's boat. It seems that that boat belongs to Uncle Zhao. It seems that we are really fated with Uncle Zhao!" "
At this moment, Mrs. Lu also recalled the situation that day. Looking at Zhao Xin's expression, he did not seem to be lying, so she nodded her head to show that she believed him.
Zhao Xin thought to himself that he really had intentions towards Lujiang. If someone saw through him in the future, he might as well tell the mother and son now. So he said to Madam Lu," I won't hide it from you. When I was in Runan, I had the intention of taking Lujiang. But I know that Governor Lu is a benevolent person, so I didn't dare to use my sword lightly. I just wanted to find an opportunity to convince Governor Lu." I came to Lujiang by chance this time. After I came, I still had this thought in my heart. "
"Then what does the Great General plan to do now?" Madam Lu asked. "
Zhao Xin said,"At this time, Governor Lu has just left for the west. There are some things that should not be said at this time. Please forgive me." After Governor Lu left, Lu Jiang's foundation was naturally inherited by Xun 'er. Furen also knows that Xun 'er and I hit it off quite well. If Xun' er becomes the master of this Lu River, I naturally have no objections. "
Madam Lu nodded and said,"In that case, I would like to thank the Great General." "
Zhao Xin said,"Madam, please wait a moment to thank me. I still have a few words to say from the bottom of my heart." Lujiang City has few soldiers and is located in an important place. The city is quite rich, so there are naturally many people who want to seize Lujiang, including me. For example, Liu Xun's rebellion this time was instigated by Jiujiang's Yuan Shu. Furen, have you ever thought about how the city is exhausted after such a huge change? Xun 'er is still young, how will he be able to protect the foundation of Lujiang? "
Madam Lu's expression changed drastically when she heard that. She said sadly,"Please teach me, Great General! "
Zhao Xin said,"I don't know what kind of expectations Madam has for Xun 'er. If you want Xun' er to become the leader of a region, I believe that as long as Xun 'er follows me, this goal will be easy to achieve." If Furen wants Xun Er to fight for the world after he grows up, then I have no choice. Xun Er might even become my enemy. "
Madam Lu said,"I don't have such extravagant hopes. I just want Xun 'er to grow up safely. When the time comes, if I can restore the reputation of the Lu family, I will be satisfied." "
Zhao Xin said,"It was not a problem to make Xun 'er the ruler of Lujiang. Xun' er has Xue Wei and Zhou Yi to assist him. In addition, I will take care of him from the side. There shouldn't be any problems." "
He glanced at Madam Lu and continued,"If that's the case, Xun 'er's burden will be heavier at such a young age. "
Madam Lu said,"Thank you for thinking of my son, Great General." "
Zhao Xin said,"Madam, you should consider it carefully. You can also discuss it with Xun 'er. Although Xun' er is young, he is extremely smart and can see things clearly." I will stay in Lujiang for a few more days. Madam will tell me the decision then. "
The next day, Zhao Xin arranged for Zhao Yun to bring his subordinates back to Hefei.
In the evening, Xue Wei, Zhou Yi, and Gu He came to visit Zhao Xin together.
Gu He asked Zhao Xin,"What advice does the General have on the current situation in Lujiang?" "
Zhao Xin thought that this was obviously a test. How was he really here to ask for my advice? If he really wanted to give advice, he wouldn't be giving advice to you. This Gu He was really despicable. The battle in Lujiang City was earth-shattering, but he led his subordinates to watch the show. Zhao Xin wanted to embarrass him, but he only cared about drinking tea and ignored him.
Xue Wei, who was standing beside him, could see it clearly. He thought to himself, Gu He, you're too rash. Why did you ask such a question right from the start? Anyone with a discerning eye would know that you are afraid that Zhao Xin will stay in Lujiang. As long as Zhao Xin leaves, you will be the most powerful person in Lujiang. At that time, you will have the final say. Seeing that we are both from the Lujiang River, I will help you out. So he said to Zhao Xin,"In the past few days, General has worked hard for Lujiang. We are here to thank you for everything you have done for Lujiang." "
Hearing Xue Wei's tone, Zhao Xin knew that he probably wanted him to leave Lujiang as well. Thinking of this, he was unhappy. He thought to himself, I just stabilized this Lujiang River, and you guys are in a hurry to chase me away. "If I leave, with your Lujiang army, if someone comes to invade, I'm afraid you won't be able to cry.
Xin Zhao and Xue Wei had some friendship, so he couldn't be too disrespectful to Xue Wei. He said slowly,"In a few days, I will leave Lujiang. At that time, Lujiang will still be under your care. "
When Gu He heard that Zhao Xin was going to let go, he was overjoyed. He did not care about Zhao Xin's neglect of him at first. "I believe the people of Lujiang will remember what the general has done for Lujiang." "
In the end, it was just a small matter. Zhao Xin was annoyed and could not be bothered with them anymore. He just thought about his own matters.
The three of them felt bored and hurriedly bid farewell. Among the three of them, Zhou Yi did not even say a word after seeing Zhao Xin.
The next day, Madam Lu sent someone to invite Zhao Xin over.
After sitting down, Zhao Xin only smiled at Lu Xun and did not say anything. He quietly waited for Madam Lu to speak first.
Madam Lu waited for a while. Seeing that Zhao Xin had no intention of speaking, she calmed down and said,"After careful consideration, I feel that it is Xun 'er's blessing to be able to follow the Great General. Moreover, Xun' er really can't bear to leave the Great General. "
When Zhao Xin heard this, he was also delighted. It was not for Lu Jiang, but for Lu Xun. In fact, Zhao Xin had wanted to subdue Lu Kang purely because Lu Xun was someone who could compete with Zhuge Liang in the future.
Lu Xun was so happy that he almost jumped up. In fact, he had already known about his mother's decision. However, when she said it herself, his heart finally felt at ease. These days, Zhao Xin and Lu Xun had been getting along very well. In Lu Xun's heart, Zhao Xin was a friend of Zhixin and could replace his father's position in his heart. However, he was not very clear about this relationship. He only knew that he liked to be with Zhao Xin.
"If Xun 'er goes with me, then what does the Madam of Lujiang City plan to do?" "
Madam Lu said,"Lujiang City will naturally be handed over to you, General." "
"Although I have this intention, I'm afraid that outsiders will criticize me if I handle it this way," Zhao Xin said frankly. "
"General, you have countless soldiers under your command. Why would you be afraid of such a small criticism?" "
Zhao Xin said awkwardly,"Of course I'm afraid, just like how I'm afraid you and Xun 'er will misunderstand me." "
Madam Lu rolled her eyes at Zhao Xin. When Zhao Xin saw Madam Lu's expression, he felt that she was extremely flirtatious and was momentarily stunned. It took a while for her to regain her senses. Madam Lu's face was flushed red and her head was lowered.
Lu Xun looked at the two of them and could not help but laugh.
Zhao Xin came to his senses and said,"I think it's better to do this. Xun 'er is the nominal owner of Lujiang River. This Lujiang River will be handed over to Xue Wei, Zhou Yi, and Gu He to manage." "
Madam Lu said softly,"I will listen to the General's arrangements." "
After leaving the Lu Residence, Zhao Xin couldn't help but recall the way Xue Wei and the other two acted yesterday. He thought to himself," Now that Lu River is already in my hands, you guys actually want to ostracize me, the actual master. If I don't teach you guys a lesson, how can you guys work for me properly in the future?"
After returning to his residence, he sent someone to bring Xue Wei and the other two over.
"May I know why Great General has summoned us here?" Xue Wei asked respectfully. "
"Let me ask you," said Zhao Xin,"how many soldiers are there in Lujiang City? "
The three of them felt awkward. Including Gu He's men and the defeated soldiers gathered in the city, they only had less than 4,000 soldiers. For Lu Jiang, the original 10,000 soldiers was still a little small. Now, these 4,000 soldiers were not even enough to fill the gaps between their teeth.
"General," Gu He whispered,"there are less than four thousand soldiers in Lujiang." "
"General Xue, do you know who is the mastermind behind the rebellion in Lujiang?" Zhao Xin asked Xue Wei. "
Xue Wei thought to himself,'Didn't you tell me that it was Yuan Shu? Why are you asking me now?' However, he didn't dare not answer. "General," he said to Zhao Xin,"this man is Yuan Shu of Jiujiang. "
"Then do you know how many troops Yuan Shu has?" asked Zhao Xin. "
Xue Wei felt that he was about to grasp Zhao Xin's meaning. He said,"I don't know exactly how many people there are, but I estimate that there will be at least 40,000 to 50,000. "
"Then let me ask you," said Zhao Xin,"if Yuan Shu leads his troops to attack, how long can Lujiang be defended?" "
Xue Wei finally understood what Zhao Xin meant and replied,"With Lujiang's current situation, it definitely won't be able to hold on. "
"If Yuan Shu really leads his troops to attack Lujiang, what do you plan to do?" Zhao Xin asked again. "
Xue Wei felt that it was difficult to answer this question, so he could not help but look at Gu He. Gu He pretended not to see it, but he was also thinking about what to do. Xue Wei looked at Zhou Yi blankly, but Zhou Yi simply ignored him. Xue Wei had no choice but to say to Zhao Xin,"I hope that the Great General will teach us something." "
Zhao Xin smiled contemptuously and said,"Believe it or not, if I were to take Lujiang, it would be as easy as flipping my hand. Moreover, I would be able to get Lujiang rightfully." "
The three of them thought to themselves that Lu River was now in your hands. If you don't leave, no one can do anything to you. At that time, that sentence was worth considering.
Xue Wei's thoughts were faster. He would ponder over Zhao Xin's meaning with every word he said. When he heard the words " legitimate," Xue Wei thought of all the methods he could think of, but he still felt that it was unlikely. He suddenly thought of the relationship between Zhao Xin and Lu Xun, and it seemed that it was not impossible. Looking at Zhao Xin's appearance, he had probably reached some kind of agreement with Lu Xun and his son. Why did he not want Zhao Xin to take over Lujiang? Wasn't it because he was afraid that Lu Xun would lose Lujiang's foundation? Since Lu Xun could accept it now, why should he persist? Moreover, from another point of view, Xin Zhao was someone worth following. After figuring everything out, Xue Wei felt his vision brighten up.
Zhou Yi thought that Zhao Xin was really going to seize Lujiang and said anxiously,""General, we naturally have no way to oppose you taking Lujiang. However, please let Lujiang go on account of the fact that Mayor Lu has just passed away and that the Lu family is only left with an orphan and a widow. General, I beg you! "
Zhao Xin thought to himself that this Zhou Yi was really loyal, but he was a little too naive. If he really wanted to take Lu River, would he be moved by his words? Moreover, if I don't take Lujiang, do I have to let someone else take it? Even if someone else takes it, I can just take it back myself. It's just too troublesome.
Zhao Xin said to Zhou Yi,"Even if I don't take Lujiang, General Zhou, do you think you can protect Lujiang and Xun 'er?" "
Zhou Yi was stunned when he heard that. That's right. In this chaotic world, with Lu Jiang's strength, wouldn't he be devoured by others?
Gu He had already made up his mind that whoever obtained Lujiang would need him. However, he saw that he might replace the Lu Corporation a few days ago, so he wanted Zhao Xin to leave Lujiang. After hearing Zhao Xin's words, he realized that it was impossible for him to stand firm in this chaotic world with his current strength. It would be safer to hide under a powerful master. Zhao Xin was a good choice. Thinking of this, he said without hesitation,"Now that Lujiang can't protect itself, we naturally have to rely on the general. "
His words were equivalent to acknowledging Zhao Xin as the master of Lu River.
Xue Wei, who was beside him, had this intention long ago. However, he felt that it was not appropriate for him to speak at this time as he was an old general of the Lu Corporation, so he let Gu He take the lead. At this time, he was unwilling to fall behind and said,"That's right. In the future, Lujiang will depend on the general." "
When Zhou Yi saw that the two of them had changed their minds, he said anxiously,"How can you do this? Didn't we discuss this a few days ago? "
When Xue Wei saw that Zhou Yi was about to tell him about the three of them discussing how they wanted to force Zhao Xin away a few days ago, he didn't have the time to let him finish. He said to Zhou Yi,"Let's forget about what happened two days ago. General Zhou, don't say anything more. "
Gu He said,"Now that we have appointed the general as the master of Lujiang River, the general is also our master." He turned around and paid his respects to Zhao Xin."Greetings, my lord! "
Although Zhao Xin despised Gu He's character, he knew what was going on and was selfish. He was suitable to survive in this chaotic world, so he quickly told Gu He not to be too polite.
At this moment, Xue Wei also forcefully pulled Zhou Yi to pay his respects to Zhao Xin. However, Zhou Yi's eyes widened as he looked at Zhao Xin without saying a word.
When Zhao Xin saw Zhou Yi like this, he could not help but want to console him. He said,"General Zhou, if Xun 'er is willing to follow me, are you still so stubborn? "
Zhou Yi couldn't care less at this moment and said to Zhao Xin,""He's still a child. How could he know so many things? I'm afraid he's been deceived by you. "
Xin Zhao really couldn't do anything about this person who was so honest. He said,"What if Madam Lu agrees? "
Zhou Yi blurted out,"What does a woman like her know?" "
Zhao Xin said,"Oh, so they are the kind of people who don't know anything and are at the mercy of others in your eyes. That General Zhou insisted on making Xun 'er the ruler of Lu River. I'm afraid he was looking for an opportunity to control them. Then you can control everything behind the scenes and be the ruler of Lu River!" "
Zhao Xin's words were harsh. In terms of eloquence, how could a boorish person like Zhou Yi be Zhao Xin's match? At this moment, Zhou Yi was so anxious that he could not even speak.
Seeing him like this, Zhao Xin no longer made things difficult for him. He said to Zhou Yi,"General, go back and think about it. In the future, you still have to put in a lot of effort into this Lujiang River. "
Zhou Yi retreated in shame, leaving Xue Wei and Gu He behind. This was the first time the two of them knew that Zhao Xin was so eloquent. They thought that if they did anything wrong under him in the future, he would scold them to death.
Zhao Xin looked at the trembling expressions of the two of them and could not help but laugh. He said,"I'll rely on the three of you to manage Lujiang City in the future. I hope you won't disappoint me when the time comes. Xun 'er has already decided to stay by my side. If you don't believe me, you can go and ask him yourself. I'll take him away from Lujiang in two days. "
After the two of them left, Zhao Xin also took a breather. Now, the matter in Lujiang was almost settled. Ever since he fell into the water, he had been in Lujiang for almost a month. When he thought about how long Cai Yan and Diao Chan had waited in Shouchun, he felt uneasy. He didn't know how sad the two of them would be when they heard the news that he had fallen into the water and disappeared. He had to go back and coax them this time.
There was also Guo Jia, Xu Shu, and the other civil and military officials under him. He did not know how anxious they were when he was missing, but with so many capable people around, he believed that they would definitely be able to handle this matter.
Two days later, Zhao Xin had already decided to return to Shouchun, so he called Xue Wei, Zhou Yi, and Gu He over and gave them some instructions.
Zhao Xin said to the three of them,"After I leave, the three of you will be in charge of Lujiang. Let me say this first. I want the three of you to work together. I don't want to see the three of you fighting for power and profit, causing the three of you to be at odds with each other. If that day really comes, I believe you won't have the face to see me." "Also, there are too few soldiers in Lujiang City. I will send an additional five thousand soldiers over. When the time comes, you should be prepared. After these soldiers arrive, they will be led by Xue Wei and Zhou Yi will be the deputy. Of course, I will also send people to assist you. I'll send someone to help you. I'm afraid that Lujiang will have to implement the same policy as Runan. At that time, Gu He will have to cooperate with you. The soldiers in the city will be reorganized immediately. I will send people to assist from the side. Everything in the army will be handled according to our military rules. When the time comes, Xue Wei and Zhou Yi will have to cooperate well. If you have any questions, ask the people I left in Lujiang. "
After helping Lu Kang settle his funeral, Zhao Xin was about to leave. Lu Xun, his mother, and a few trusted servants followed Zhao Xin to Shouchun under the protection of nearly two thousand troops led by Xu Chu and Hwa Xiong.
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