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Lu Congtian was praised by the court officials.

He was accepting toasts from those in higher positions.

Regardless of the previous stances of all parties, Lu Congtian is now shining brightly and has become a favorite of Liu Bei, so he deserves praise.

At the banquet, Liu Bei discussed the governance of the two commanderies of Yuzhang and Lujiang with the ministers present.

In order to balance the power of different factions, Liu Bei intentionally promoted Zhang Yi from the Yizhou faction to be the governor of Lujiang, and Dong He from the Dongzhou faction to be the governor of Yuzhang.

Surprisingly, Dong He declined the offer and then strongly urged Lu Congtian to accept it.

"Gentleman Tian is brave and resourceful in protecting himself, and he is also a great contributor to the peace negotiations. He is the only suitable candidate to be the Prefect of Yuzhang."

Liu Bei certainly knew that Lu Congtian was the best candidate.

Unfortunately, Lu Congtian was not suited for military campaigns, and the position of prefect, which required him to travel extensively, was not suitable for him.

Li Yan replied, "Youzai (Dong He's courtesy name) is putting Congtian in a difficult position. The military affairs at the Yuzhang front are heavy. Even if Congtian has the ability to handle them, wouldn't this put him in a predicament if war breaks out?"

"Now that Jing and Yi are stable, it is precisely the time to vigorously supervise production, coordinate people's livelihood, and recruit soldiers to sustain the region."

"Your Majesty, why not follow the example of Jiangdong and establish a military agricultural colony supervisor, with Congtian Langjun overseeing the grain supply in Jing and Yi provinces? This would not only showcase Congtian's talent but also expedite the harvest of grain and fodder to replenish the army's needs."

Huang Quan glanced at Li Yan, knowing what Li Yan was about to do.

They seconded and agreed without hesitation.

Needless to say, Yang Yi and the others followed the lead of these two men and praised the move as very appropriate.

Liu Bei nodded, saying that if a military agricultural colony supervisor were to be appointed, Lu Congtian would indeed be the best candidate.

It avoids the hassle of traveling and allows you to showcase your abilities.

"Very well! Let Congtian be appointed as the Governor of Yizhou's Military Farms, ranking above the Colonel of Military Farms, residing in Jiangzhou City of Ba Commandery, in charge of the rear affairs of Yizhou's military farms, enjoying the treatment of a general of the four directions, with a salary of two thousand shi."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

These people actually took the initiative to recommend him for a promotion.

Lu Congtian was flattered.

Weren't we discussing who should be appointed as the Prefect of Yuzhang? How did you end up promoting yourself?

Are they really that kind? I don't know.

But you can't tell there's a pit there.

After thanking Liu Bei, the ministers congratulated Lu Congtian.

As Lu Congtian was delivering the good news of his promotion to Jiangling.

Yang Yi came to visit.

"Congratulations to Commander Congtian. You will soon be taking up your post as Commander-in-Chief of the Jiangzhou Military Colonization. Jiangzhou is a vital city on the Yangtze River in Yizhou, which shows how much His Majesty values ​​you, Commander."

Lu Congtian had his concubine warm wine to entertain the guests, wanting to see what Yang Yi was up to.

"You're too kind, Master Wei."

After a hearty drink, Yang Yi mysteriously took out a small bottle from his pocket.

"This is……"

Yang Yi, feigning drunkenness, chuckled and said, "How can drinking be complete without Five-Stone Powder? The Commander is in high spirits today, so let's add some Five-Stone Powder to the festivities."

Lu Congtian knew about Wushi Powder.

It can be said to be exclusive to the upper class.

When taken with warm wine, it can make one feel warm in cold weather, hot all over, and excited.

After taking the medicine, one needs to dissipate the heat in the body, which requires walking. Thus, the practice of taking a walk after eating and drinking one's fill came about.

Lu Congtian refused Yang Yi's offer, knowing full well the harm this thing could cause and knowing he would not fall into the abyss.

Yang Yi lost face. "How did the Commander-in-Chief become such a haughty person?"

Glancing at his conservatively dressed concubine, Yang Yi said again, "Could it be that I have misjudged her?"

Now that Lu Congtian's rank is equivalent to that of the Four Generals, which is above Yang Yi's, he will no longer give Yang Yi any face. "Let Duke Wei think of me as whatever kind of person I am."

Yang Yi's beard twitched, and he suddenly laughed, "Haha, Governor, you flatter me."

His gaze then lingered on the concubine. "This concubine of the governor is clumsy and plain-looking. How can she be worthy of the governor's high position? I have a budding beauty in my household. You can exchange her with the governor for her...hehehe."

These words startled the concubine who was warming the wine, causing her to tremble and drop the wine vessel from her hand.

Although Lu Congtian was crippled, he still took them as concubines. After they married into the family, they only needed to take care of Lu Congtian's daily life. They did not have to entertain guests or suffer inhuman torture.

This already made them feel incredibly fortunate.

Yang Yi had a shifty appearance, with a rat-like face and a pointed mouth. He not only took Wushi Powder, but also liked to exchange concubines with others.

If it fell into Yang Yi's hands, its fate would be self-evident.

She cast a pitiful glance at her husband.

Lu Congtian calmly downed his drink, "No change."

The concubine felt a warmth in her heart.

"A concubine is but a possession; the governor has beautiful women to spare, yet he favors these few worthless dates..."

The wine cup landed on the table, startling Yang Yi so much that he involuntarily trembled.

"Sorry, I have a possessive streak."

"I see, the Governor is truly a hero." Yang Yi retorted, finding a way to save face.

"It's getting late, so I won't bother you any longer. Goodbye."

Please make yourself at home.

Yang Yi left Lu Congtian's residence and went straight to Li Yan's residence.

He told Li Yan about Lu Congtian's performance.

"As expected, he deceived us with the absurd matter of taking a concubine, which made us lower our guard and allowed him to enter the court."

"Fortunately, Lord Wei tested him again and found out his true colors. This completely dispelled my idea of ​​winning him over."

Li Yan was the leader of the Dongzhou faction, and Yang Yi was his younger brother.

Previously, when Lu Congtian was a clerk, he took three concubines in succession, which was outrageous. Li Yan thought that Lu Congtian could be used, so he asked Yang Yi to secretly win him over.

Otherwise, how could Li Yan have promoted someone who seemed to have no merit to a higher rank after Fa Zheng's death?

Later, Lu Congtian's various behaviors in the imperial court began to make Li Yan realize something was amiss.

Lu Congtian was like a righteous but impulsive young man who always acted in a way that benefited Liu Bei.

It is suggested that Cao Wei's attack on Jiangdong be postponed, and that the Gan River be used as a boundary demarcation to secure benefits for Liu Bei.

The boss profited, but Li Yan, Huang Quan, and others didn't.

Liu Bei seemingly arranged for people from both factions to serve as governors in order to appease them, but these two places are currently hot potatoes, practically sending their people to their deaths!

Therefore, in Li Yan's view, this was not appeasement, but division!

"Since you suspected this fellow had ulterior motives, why did you suggest that the King promote him to the position of Military Colonization Supervisor? Aren't you afraid he'll grow too powerful?"

Li Yan laughed loudly, "Growing bigger and bigger? Haha, is that even possible? If he stays in Chengdu, under the King's nose, who would dare to cause trouble? And if he's transferred to Jiangzhou, what harm is there even if his official rank is raised another level?"

Yang Yi's expression revealed a look of understanding. "Truly brilliant!"

It's not that I'm afraid of Lu Congtian's great power, it's that I'm afraid of the attention he gets from the big boss.

As long as Lu Congtian is kept away from home, Liu Bei will eventually forget that such a person even exists. He can't possibly ask Lu Congtian every single day, can he?

Moreover, this official position is practically a lucrative post, and once it's established, it will likely remain permanent. Lu Congtian is unlikely to stay in this position indefinitely.

At that time, Li Yan will have far too much room to maneuver.

Now that Yang Yi has tested and found that Lu Congtian's previous absurdities were all a pretense, Li Yan no longer needs to try to win him over.

A person with no flaws or stains who refuses to hand over fatal incriminating evidence, still wants to rise in the ranks? That's wishful thinking!

It seems to be targeting Lu Congtian, but it's actually targeting Zhuge Liang, who is behind Lu Congtian.

Don't forget that Zhuge Liang was Lu Congtian's mentor, and Zhuge Liang was a true member of the Jingzhou faction.

Factional struggles have always been like this.

Who gave the Jingzhou faction the right to take power?