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The alliance relationship must not be broken.

That doesn't mean I can just watch you get along well.

This is the delicate balance of a tripartite power structure.

Now that the situation in Jingzhou is gradually stabilizing, you, Liu Bei, have both troops and provisions, and the four southern commanderies of Jingzhou have been pacified with a single proclamation.

In addition, Lu Su had also heard about Lu Congshan's story and knew that Zhuge Liang valued Lu Congtian highly.

Lu Su was fully able to see Lu Congtian's potential.

I'll plant a hidden stake beforehand, even if it doesn't have any effect, I'll still annoy you! Make you hesitant to use it.

Zhuge Liang could have been more ruthless and sidelined Lu Congtian. But wouldn't that have been precisely his goal of preventing Lu Congtian from achieving his own good?

Moreover, the price paid was only a concubine, which is negligible. Besides, isn't that what a concubine is all about?

Little did they know that, in order to consolidate the Sun-Liu alliance, Sun Quan had employed the same tactic of bringing out his younger sister, Sun Xiaomei…

Many people don't understand why Liu Bei, who was old enough to be Sun Quan's father, would marry his sister to him.

If we consider Liu Bei as a subordinate who relies on him, then everything makes sense.

Sun Quan had always thought so too.

Furthermore, Sun Quan wanted to give Liu Bei some more land in Nan Commandery so that Liu Bei could share the pressure from Cao Cao.

Firstly, it would strengthen the alliance, and secondly, it would allow Sun Xiaomei to monitor Liu Bei.

If a political marriage could bring Liu Bei, a powerful subordinate, why not do it?

Lu Congtian did not return to Xiakou, but went directly to the Public Security Bureau.

He didn't know how to face Anu.

She was even more afraid that she wouldn't be able to hide her emotions in front of Xiaoyu and that Xiaoyu, her informant, would see through her.

Xiao Yu, her usual timid demeanor gone, turned disdainful and asked, "Why don't you go back to Xiakou?"

"Since you've already divorced that lowly servant, why go back and trouble yourself? Isn't that right, my beauty?"

"Shut up! Though I am your concubine, you should know I belong to the head of the family. If you disrespect me, I'll pass on a message to the head of the family, and I'll make sure you get a few sarcastic remarks that ruin your future!"

Lu Congtian was stunned; this woman's expression changed faster than lightning!

They're like completely different people.

"What are you looking at? Trying to harm me? Let me tell you, if anything happens to me, you're finished too!"

"You're nothing but a lowly commoner. Do you really think you're Master Lu? The head of the family only puts me in your place to treat you properly. Do you really think you're someone important? Do your job well!"

Xiao Yu thought she had Lu Congtian under her control.

"Yes, yes, I'll do whatever you say, Madam." Since they were both from the lower class and far from Wu County, Lu Congtian wanted to take good care of Xiao Yu and deceive Lu Ji together.

At this point, it seems unnecessary.

Xiao Yu had become arrogant, believing that she could control Lu Congtian's fate and have a great deal of influence.

"Please allow me to see Zhuge Liang and ask for a room for my wife to stay in."

Lu Congtian could not guarantee that none of the soldiers he saw were Jiangdong's spies.

To follow Zhuge Liang's plan, he had to become someone he himself despised and hated.

"I want a nice house!"

"Yes, yes."

Go to Zhuge Liang's residence.

Now Liu Bei has appointed Liu Qi as the governor of Jingzhou. The four prefects of southern Jingzhou—Han Xuan, the prefect of Changsha; Jin Xuan, the prefect of Wuling; Zhao Fan, the prefect of Guiyang; and Liu Du, the prefect of Lingling—have all surrendered to Liu Qi.

Even Lei Xu of Lujiang County in Yangzhou led tens of thousands of his private army to surrender.

Unfortunately, Liu Qi died of illness not long ago.

Han Xuan, Zhao Fan, and Liu Qi's subordinates all recommended Liu Bei as the governor of Jingzhou.

Unable to refuse Liu Bei's earnest request, Liu Bei accepted the position of Governor of Jingzhou and took over all of Liu Qi's territory.

The administrative center was located in Gong'an.

Liu Bei was already the governor of a province, while Sun Quan of Jiangdong was still a general who attacked the enemy and concurrently served as the governor of Kuaiji. How could this be acceptable?

Therefore, Liu Bei appointed Sun Quan as the Governor of Yangzhou and General of Chariots and Cavalry.

Both sides benefit from each other, their alliance continues to strengthen, and they work together for mutual benefit.

Then, Sun Quan married off his sister.

At this time, Zhuge Liang was preparing for Liu Bei's wedding expenses.

"teacher!"

After Lu Congtian paid his respects, he told Zhuge Liang everything that had happened during his trip to Wu County, down to the smallest detail.

"Congtian, you did a good job. I will never forget your sacrifice, and I will not let Anu and her child be left destitute. But..."

"Please, sir, speak your mind!"

"But before the Sun and Liu families completely break off relations, you, as a pawn, cannot be exposed. That means you need to stay away from Anu and her son. This period may last for months, or it may last for years."

Lu Congtian kowtowed, "Your subordinate is willing!"

"Fine, you've gone too far with your acting. Give me the letter of divorce, and I'll send it to Xiakou."

……

Qingming Festival 210

Lu Congtian burned incense to worship his ancestors.

The person who accompanied her changed from Anu to Xiaoyu.

At this moment, Xiao Yu was holding a baby girl, named Lu Ansheng.

Lu Congtian's current official title is Dubo, but in reality he only commands the original personal guards to protect Zhuge Liang's safety.

In other words, they get a raise but not a raise.

He did it on purpose to show Lu Ji.

That year, Zhou Yu died of illness.

With Sun Quan losing his key general, Nan Commandery became difficult to control, and Zhou Yu's plan to attack Shu had to be shelved.

Following Lu Su's advice, they lent Nan Commandery to Liu Bei so that they could share the pressure from Cao Cao's army in Xiangyang.

Xiangyang truly deserves its reputation as the "waist of the world".

By defending this city, we have secured the gateway to Nanyang and Yingchuan.

In Zhuge Liang's Longzhong Plan, Xiangyang occupied a very important position.

If the situation changes, a general will be appointed to lead the Jingzhou army towards Wancheng and Luoyang. If they fail to reach Xiangyang, they will be unable to advance to Wancheng and Luoyang.

Liu Bei had been plotting how to take Xiangyang from Yue Jin.

Suddenly, a voice echoed in my mind: "Fake Deer and Fragrance!"

Falsely following the fragrance of deer!

Lu Congtian's body stiffened; he could hear his ancestor's instructions!

"What's wrong with you?"

Lu Congtian wiped his face with his hand to hide his excitement, "No, I just thought of my mother."

"You spineless good-for-nothing! Why don't you gather more useful information and strive to be recommended by the head of the family as soon as possible?"

Lu Ji certainly couldn't recommend his own people.

There is a saying that goes, "exchanging children for a spouse."

You recommend my son for an official position, I recommend his son for an official position, and he recommends your son for an official position.

The benefits stay within the family, a perfect closed loop.

Lu Congtian knew Mi Fang; he was the younger brother of Mi Zhu, a wealthy merchant from Xuzhou who had been of great help to Liu Bei.

Why did my ancestor send me to him?

假？

The single word "fake" reveals a lot of information.

In other words, why pretend to follow Mi Fang? Lu Congtian couldn't think of any other explanation besides Mi Fang wanting to cause trouble.

Lu Congtian was secretly relieved. No wonder his ancestors hadn't given any instructions last year; it turned out they wanted to save it up for this year.

Our ancestors only kept this secret when there was nothing major going on.

Lu Congtian couldn't understand his ancestor. Last year, during the Battle of Red Cliffs, a battle of life and death, his ancestor thought it was no big deal...

Actually, that's not the case. Even if Lu Xiao sent the message, could Lu Congtian, with his status and influence, possibly affect the course of the battle? No!

On the contrary, Lu Xiao was more afraid of creating a butterfly effect that could reverse the outcome of the Battle of Red Cliffs.

If history goes out of control, things will get really messed up.

Therefore, after concluding that Lu Congtian could remain stable, Lu Xiao chose to remain silent and leave the opportunity for this calendar year.

夜晚

Taking advantage of his position as a bodyguard, Lu Congtian approached Zhuge Liang.

"Sir, Lu Ji has secretly sent a message, wanting me to follow General Mi Fang."