Zhu Zhi's words instantly silenced the noisy crowd.
Everyone looked at him in astonishment.
Among the current bloodline of the Sun family, is there anyone more suitable than the second son Sun Quan and Sun Fu?
Mrs. Wu was also a little surprised.
Zhu Zhi would actually think of someone else!
Mrs. Wu asked: "Who?"
Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong, Cheng Pu and others also looked at Zhu Zhi.
Zhu Zhi did not directly answer Mrs. Wu's question, but asked: "Gentlemen, I think that in the current situation, the young general did not leave any last words, so only the virtuous ones of the Sun family's blood can bear heavy responsibilities."
Everyone nodded.
Zhu Zhi said: "The second young master does like to read and is smart, but again, he is too young."
"Furthermore, at the lord's funeral, the second young master acted quite confused."
Sun Quan's face turned a little red.
Zhu Zhi saluted Sun Quan and said, "Second Young Master, I'm sorry. It's not that I'm dissatisfied with you, but at such a critical moment, as a veteran of two dynasties who follows General Sun and Major General, I have the responsibility and obligation to help the Sun family."
"The funeral of the Major General is such a big event. As the eldest brother, the Second Young Master cannot understand his responsibilities. So, the Second Young Master cannot understand the idea of dominating the world."
"Moreover, dominating the world is full of dangers and there are too many factors to consider."
"As everyone said, if you give the second young master a few more years, I also believe that the second young master will definitely be able to take over the responsibility of the young general."
Looking at everyone, Zhu Zhi said: "The problem is that the world is in disputes and the situation is changing in an instant. Can we really give the Second Young Master how many years to wait?"
"Or, in a few years, the world will be peaceful."
"Think about how many years have passed since Emperor Gaozu and the King of Chu fought?"
Zhu Zhi's words made everyone's expressions darken.
Yes.
Even at the second young master’s age, he can’t afford to wait!
Don't say how many years.
In just a few months, something big might happen.
Just like Sun Ce, he had just captured Yuzhang County, divided it into Luling County, and pacified Kuaiji County.
Who would have thought that he would suddenly die young in just a few months?
Seeing that no one refuted, Zhu Zhi continued: "As for the governor of Sun Fu, if it is to conquer the world, he is a good choice. The problem is that now we have five counties in Jiangdong and have a certain foundation."
"Today, the person who takes over the position of Major General must not only be able to command troops in battle, but also govern the world."
"We in Jiangdong can't compare with Xuzhou, Jizhou and other places. We don't have enough fertile land, and the closer we get to the south, the more miasma there is. People in Baiyue often rebel because of heavy taxes and not enough food and drink."
"Therefore, we cannot place too many expectations on simple people."
"Moreover, we don't have the full support of big families like the Zhou family now."
Looking at Lu Yi, Gu Yong and others, Zhu Zhi said: "We in Jiangdong need stability and expansion, and we need the concerted efforts of all the major families."
"This is something that the Major General did not do well enough when he was still alive."
"County Commander Sun Fu has been following the Major General in battles all year round. I would like to ask you gentlemen, what Commander Sun Fu can do better?"
Everyone: "."
Zhu Zhi looked at Mrs. Wu and said, "So, I think that those of the Sun family's bloodline who can take over the position of Major General must meet two conditions."
"One, he is wise enough and acts prudently."
"Two, have enough prestige to satisfy the major families in Jiangdong."
Everyone looked at Lu Yi.
Zhu Zhi also looked at Lu Yi and said, "It seems that everyone has the same idea as me."
"Lu Changshi is the most qualified person to take over the position of Major General."
"Although Lu Changshi himself is not of the Sun family, his wife, Mrs. Sun, is General Sun's daughter, the Major General's sister, and his wife's daughter."
"Their children have the blood of the Sun family flowing through them."
"Furthermore, I believe everyone knows who is responsible for the orderly arrangements for the major general's funeral."
"Everyone knows what Lu Changshi's character is."
"I believe everyone knows better about his abilities."
"Moreover, everyone knows better how many talents he has contributed."
"The Lu family is also a role model for the Jiangdong family."
Lu Fan said anxiously: "No!"
Everyone looked at Lu Fan.
Lu Fan said to Mrs. Wu: "Madam, Lu Changshi is indeed wise, but the girl is outgoing, he is just a son-in-law, and he is not married to the lady, how can we do this? This is the real abdication of power!"
After saying that, he knelt down, prostrated on the ground, and cried: "Madam, please don't let the Lord be so miserable that he can't rest in peace!"
The crowd suddenly became noisy.
Mrs. Wu obviously did not expect that Zhu Zhi would bring Lu Yi up!
However, after hearing Zhu Zhi's words, she actually felt a little persuaded.
In all aspects, Lu Yi is the best among his children's generation.
In fact, many times, she felt that he was even better than his eldest son.
However, Lu Fan's words suddenly pulled her back.
Yes.
Even if Lu Yi marries his daughter Sun Ren, he is still an outsider!
The daughter who is married off is the water that is thrown out.
If Lu Yi really takes over the position, wouldn't the Sun family be gone?
From now on, wouldn’t Jiangdong’s surname be Lu?
Just when Mrs. Wu also rejected Zhu Zhi's proposal, Lu Yi, who had been silent until now, stood up, saluted Mrs. Wu and said, "Madam, I think what Mr. Ziheng said makes sense."
Zi Heng, the name of Lu Fan.
"No matter what I do, I, Lu Yi, am just an outsider. After Ren'er and I get married, after giving birth to a child, only half of the blood belongs to the Sun family, and it belongs to the woman."
"If Ren'er marries me, she will no longer be a member of the Sun family."
"Besides, I, Lu Yi, have always been the head of the Lu family."
"I never thought that Jiangdong could have anything to do with me."
"Everything I have done is to make the Lu family stronger and the major families in Jiangdong stronger."
"Because, only if everyone is strong together, our Lu family will be stronger."
"My thoughts have nothing to do with the Sun family or Jiangdong."
"I don't deserve to think about that position either."
He looked at Zhu Zhi again, cupped his fists at him and said, "I am very grateful for Governor Zhu's proposal. However, Governor Zhu obviously praises me too much, and I will only live up to your high expectations."
He clasped his fists towards the others and said, "No matter who takes over the Sun family, I, Lu Yi, will do my own thing well and work hard to maintain the prosperity of the major families. I will not participate in other matters."
After that, he slowly exited the hall.
The noisy hall suddenly became quiet.
Everyone looked a little confused when they saw Lu Yi leaving the hall.
Zhu Zhi looked at Mrs. Wu and said: "Madam, that's all I, Zhu Zhi, can say. As Lu Changshi said, no matter what the final choice is, I, Zhu Zhi, will try my best to assist. However, for the sake of Jiangdong, I hope that Mrs. Wu can consider more. a bit more."
After saying that, he also retreated.
Seeing this, Gu Yong also bowed to Mrs. Wu and others and retreated.
After a while, all the heads of the major families in the entire hall had almost left. The hall, which was originally quite crowded, suddenly became empty.
Standing next to Mrs. Wu, Sun Ren, who was originally supporting Mrs. Wu, glanced at Lu Fan who was still lying on the ground, bit his lower lip, and said to Mrs. Wu: "Mother, my daughter is going to be married in the future. The daughter who went out and the water that was thrown out have nothing to do with the Sun family. The blood in the daughter’s body is not the blood of the Sun family and is not as good as that of her brother and the others. My daughter is not feeling well and should go to rest first.”
Without looking at anyone else, Sun Ren turned around and left.
(End of chapter)
