Lu Xun's face was expressionless. He looked at Zhu Chaoshi and said coldly: "Joining forces? How is this legal? He asked you to bring a message. Just say it."
Zhu Chaoshi said sternly: "What Vice Leader Xu means is to ask Leader Lu to give up attacking Jiangling, stop wasting time here in Jingzhou, join forces with him, and march eastward to Jiankang. He also said that as long as Leader Lu is willing to lead the army In the past, he will definitely respect you everywhere, not only as the leader, but also as the commander-in-chief of the entire army, and you have the final say on all major military and political matters."
Lu Xun smiled slightly: "Did he really say that?"
Zhu Chaoshi's expression became extremely serious and he nodded: "It's absolutely true. I don't dare to conceal or tamper with this kind of thing. He asked me to come here just to apologize to you for not protecting the three leaders. I apologize to you, and at the same time, I, the responsible person, will be personally handed over to you, Master Lu, and I will be left to your own devices."
Lu Xun's smile grew wider: "So, after I sent you to die, and then I would kill you to vent my anger, you believed his words and joined him?"
Zhu Chaoshi gritted his teeth: "He told me that after I drank your talisman water, leader, my life and death have already been in your hands. If you don't come, you will definitely die. If you are willing to come, there is still a glimmer of life. It depends on me." My judgment and understanding of the current situation may be acceptable to you if I analyze it from a military perspective."
The smile on Lu Xun's face slowly faded: "From a military perspective? Then give me a reason why I should leave Jiangling, which is within easy reach, and let go of Huan Qian and Qiao Daofu, who are attacking Jingzhou at the same time. The reinforcements are not cooperating, but they are going to sacrifice their strengths and go east to Jiankang with him? To fight against the powerful Liu Yi?"
Zhu Chaoshi said sternly: "Defeat Liu Yi, and Jiankang will be opened. The Jin army no longer has the size of a legion to stop it. This is also the best opportunity to cut off Liu Yu's retreat and destroy Jin in one fell swoop."
Lu Xun sneered and said: "Can good luck come back again? Liu Yi's Yuzhou Army is well prepared for the Northern Expedition. It wants to directly attack the Central Plains of the Later Qin Dynasty in the name of attacking Sima Guofan. Its strength is not as strong as Liu Yu's. Not to mention Liu Yu's army, Zhuge Changmin, Meng Huaiyu and other troops have also returned to defend Jiankang. Only Liu Yi's Yuzhou soldiers and horses are not as powerful as the divine sect. Even if I join forces with him, they will not be able to defeat Jiankang. The outcome of the battle with Liu Yi is also unpredictable. Once it fails, all the gains will be lost. Are you telling me that this is a good choice from a military perspective?"
Zhu Chaoshi nodded: "Liu Yi's Yuzhou Army is indeed strong and well-trained, but it is not invincible. Liu Yi is proud and arrogant, especially since he has been competing with my master for many years. This time He Wuji was defeated and died. His troops have become the most powerful force in the Jin Kingdom, so he will definitely not defend Yuzhou, but will take the initiative to seek opportunities for a decisive battle with the Shen Cult. The army of Master Lu cannot be resisted."
Lu Xun laughed: "Now that you know you can't beat Liu Yi, you want to ask me for help? Where is the arrogance and arrogance before, and the cleverness that makes your own decisions? Zhu Chaoshi, I think you are very stupid. , when you sell it to someone, you still have to count the money for them."
Zhu Chaoshi was secretly happy. It seemed that his stirring up trouble had worked. From the bottom of his heart, Lu Xuncong still didn't dare, or didn't want to risk his life to go eastward. This was destined that he would not accept Xu Daofu's plan, as long as he added more firepower. , if Lu Xun continues to say what he wants, his judgment will become more and more firm and will prevent him from rendezvous.
Thinking of this, Zhu Chaoshi put on an unconvinced look and said in a deep voice: "I don't agree with Master Lu on this point. From a military point of view, Jiangzhou is very important now. If we advance, we can attack Yuzhou and take Jiankang directly. If we retreat, we can guarantee it." How can it be said that attacking Jiangling's flank is asking for help? If Liu Yi really leads his army, it will be difficult for Deputy Master Xu to resist with his current strength. If he fails, then Master Lu, your flank will no longer be safe. If Liu Daogui and Liu Yi attack together at the right time, it will be a sure defeat."
"Huan Qian and Qiao Daofu can't be counted on. They also have ideas about Jingzhou. If they attack Jingzhou, they may conflict with them. Vice leader Xu said that they are not the same as our divine sect, and even Not even the Allies."
Lu Xun raised his lips and said, "Is that what Xu Daofu said? What else did he say? Please explain it clearly at once."
Zhu Chaoshi pretended to ponder for a moment and said thoughtfully: "Vice-leader Xu said something at the end that I couldn't quite understand, saying that he would not betray that person. After all, being loyal to you is the decision of the organization. You want me to convey the exact words of these words to you. Is the person he is talking about you, Master Lu?"
Lu Xun's expression changed and he said in a deep voice: "What, Xu Daofu actually said this to you? He is so brave, he actually dared to leak..."
A cold and hoarse voice came eerily from behind the screen behind Lu Xun: "Yuanlong, how long do you think the secret of the Divine Alliance can be maintained, and can I keep my identity hidden forever?"
Zhu Chaoshi felt his eyes go dark, and an unspeakable biting coldness made his internal organs feel as if they were frozen, and his blood was about to solidify, and a kind of pressure that was so oppressive that it was impossible to express, as if Like Mount Tai, it weighed heavily on his heart. Even though he had faced life and death countless times, he had never felt so suffocated. It was like someone was holding his throat, unable to breathe, but unable to break free. In my ears, I could vaguely hear Lu Xun's voice becoming extremely congratulatory: "See the God."
When Zhu Chaoshi reacted, he saw a man covered in a blue cloak sitting on Lu Xun's seat. He was wearing a lifeless Shura mask. There was a shining light in the two eye holes. And his voice, without any vitality, seemed to be ethereal and terrifying coming from the netherworld. Every word shook Zhu Chaoshi's heart: "Are you Zhu Chaoshi?"
Zhu Chaoshi reacted immediately and said in surprise: "God? Are you, are you the legendary black robe? From the Tiandao Alliance..."
Lu Xun interrupted him coldly: "Shut up, how can a boy like you call the name of a god? Besides, this god is not in black robe, but..."
Doupeng waved his hand to stop Lu Xun from continuing. His eyes swept around Zhu Chaoshi and said slowly: "I am indeed the deity of the Tiandao Alliance, but not the black-robed man from Guanggu City. , you must have heard that Heipao said that he has a companion in the south, and that is me. You can call me Doupeng. Zhu Chaoshi, I don’t hesitate to show up in front of you, just want to ask you a few questions. If so, you have to think carefully before answering, as this will determine your life or death."
