Liu Xuande would never be a succubus of the Eastern Han Dynasty!

Without even turning his head, Master Lu glanced at Liu Bei and said, "...is this your romantic debt again?"

"Master, you're joking," Liu Bei quickly explained. "That was Wu Jun's Sheng Xian. He probably didn't see me for a long time and was worried that something might have happened to me, so he came out to look for me."

"So this is ah."

After a while.

Sheng Xian brought his men to find Liu Bei and others. After the latter explained the situation, they were invited into the inner palace to discuss confidential matters.

However, because Liu Bei disliked the official atmosphere and social engagements, and was invited by the head of the Lu family, he left early and was now following the real Lu family servants to the bedroom.

Mr. Lu and Mo Tong served as strong support and were now discussing a way to achieve victory with minimal casualties.

"Sir, we are here."

When the servant opened the door of the room, a young girl in her prime walked out.

Her face was originally full of anger, but when she caught sight of Liu Bei's face out of the corner of her eye, she was obviously stunned, then she stamped her feet and looked at him several more times before slowly leaving.

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"I'm sorry, that's my granddaughter. She's still young and doesn't know the proper etiquette. I'll definitely teach her a lesson later," an old voice came from inside the house. "Come in, I've been waiting for you for a long time, Xuande."

“…Your Excellency does not need to express such a stance.”

Liu Bei didn't stop, but strode in, saying as he walked, "If you want to apologize, I would like to first explain why I'm late."

"It's alright, I already know everything. You encountered Mohist assassins in my house... Humph, this bunch of lawless thieves, I will throw them all into the sea one day."

"Haha, it seems that Patriarch Lu will be full of energy soon."

When Liu Bei stopped by the bed, the middle-aged man lying on the bed successfully raised his upper body with the help of the maid, and his hawk-like eyes instantly fell on Liu Bei.

He was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing. "At the beginning of the month, I heard that a young immortal had appeared in Shouchun County. Not only was he extremely powerful, but his face also looked unlike that of a mortal... I thought it was an exaggeration, but now that I see it, I realize they were being too conservative."

"It's just skin and bones, not worth Master Lu's concern." Liu Bei also laughed. "Compared to this, Master Lu is clearly in a small room, but he can know everything about the outside world. This is true ability."

"Haha, it's just some tricks that can't be shown openly."

Lu Kang shook his head. Seeing that the flattery had almost ended, he turned to business: "I already know about your victory in defeating the giant for the people of Wujun. Don't worry, no matter how much time passes in the future, as long as you, Liu Xuande, are still alive, the Lu family of Wujun will always be your friend."

What he said is quite interesting.

After a normal person has made achievements, excluding some special circumstances, most high-ranking officials will use their own resources to help the other party wear an official hat, or simply marry their daughter to become in-laws.

However, as the head of the family, Lu Kang's first thought was that Liu Bei clearly had excellent connections like Lu Zigan, but he still did not have a formal official position. It seemed that perhaps Liu Bei had his own plans in this regard, and if he made the decision and proposed it, he would offend him.

As for marrying off a daughter...we need to say something and think about it.

Therefore, the value of the phrase "always your friend" is reflected.

On the surface, this is just a favor owed, but in fact, the word "friend" is very interesting. It will turn into an "ally" or "enemy" according to the changes in the situation or the disputes over interests between each other.

This means that Liu Bei has a basis for cooperation, and he can even use the Lu family's connections to influence the children of the aristocratic families in the entire Wu County.

But all of this has a prerequisite - what is Liu Bei going to do?

"I have heard many stories about you before."

Lu Kang stroked his beard and said softly, "As for the Mohist issue, my Lu family still has a backup plan, but rather than engaging in a full-scale struggle with them, I would like to know... what exactly do you, Liu Xuande, want to do?"

What exactly do you want to do?

In the past two months, rumors about Liu Bei were flying everywhere. Many children from aristocratic families initially thought that he wanted to find excuses to win high-ranking officials, but the decrees he issued one after another caused many aristocratic families to be disbanded overnight, and some even ran away from home overnight.

At first glance, one might think that the reason Liu Bei came south was actually to deal with the problems of the aristocratic families, but he only took action against the aristocratic families with corrupt practices. For those aristocratic families with upright styles and fair actions, not only did he not punish them, but he gave them many preferential treatments and support.

However, for many aristocratic families, as long as they want and are willing to endure the pain, they can change from evil villains to kind and amiable businessmen overnight. Why did Liu Bei stop slapping someone halfway?

Although Lu Kang likes this kind of brave young man from the bottom of his heart, as the head of the family, he always has to consider the status and interests of the family more often.

No matter how much he personally thought highly of Liu Bei, he could not hand over family resources to a person who was hostile to the whole world. Such behavior would be tantamount to shooting himself in the foot.

The Mohists’ biggest enemy is indeed right before their eyes, but before launching a counterattack, Lu Kang must clearly distinguish between enemies and friends.

"I don't want to ask you at this point in time," Lu Kang said with a helpless expression, "but... I've already lost my own child, and I don't want to lose more. Even if you hate me and regard the Lu family as your enemy, I still want to know your true purpose."

“…It’s not that exaggerated.”

In contrast to Lu Kang's serious attitude, Liu Bei smiled lightly. "From the very beginning, I never intended to hide what I was going to do from others. It's just that your families are in different positions and we can't see it."

"Master Lu," Liu Bei said calmly as he sat down. "The real key isn't what I want to do to the aristocratic families, but how the common people survive. That's the real key."

"...?"

Lu Kang looked a little dazed when he heard this, but soon he said in astonishment: "...Could it be that you just want to help Li Shu?"

"The people are the foundation. Moreover, I came from among the people. Now that I am in a prominent position, how can I not be sympathetic to them?"

Liu Bei chuckled and said, "If you, Master Lu, consider everything from the perspective of the Lu family, then I consider everything from the perspective of the people... In other words, all the people in the world are my descendants."

Mohist Chapter: Chapter 30: Lu Zigan in front of others, gentle master in front of others

Are all the people in the world my relatives?

Lu Kang blinked his eyes, shook his head and laughed: "What an arrogant boy, but I like him!"

After laughing, his expression suddenly turned serious. He stared at Liu Bei and said in a deep voice, "...I already know what you want to do. I am old and no longer have the arrogance and ideals of my youth. However, I see hope for success in you."

"Even if the chances are slim, I will still strive for one or two things. I will at least do something." Lu Kang paused, then asked, "Is Xuande still married?"

“…No.”

"Does Xuande still have a crush on someone?"

Liu Bei thought for a moment and answered honestly: "Yes, and a little more."

"Hahaha... loving beauties, drinking good wine, riding fine horses, and pacifying troubled times for the country and the people—this is what a real man should do!"

"A hero deserves a virtuous wife. Back then, when Lu Gong held a banquet, he was so astonished by the beauty of our great-grandfather that he gave his daughter to him in marriage... Oh, I am willing to follow Lu Gong's example and give my daughter to you as your wife through thick and thin. Is that okay?"

"???"

No, brother, this is the wrong topic, right?

Were we not discussing careers and dreams earlier? Shouldn't we be discussing practical applications next? Why are you jumping straight into the topic of marrying off your daughter?

Liu Bei blinked, thought for a moment, and then asked tentatively: "Um, Master Lu, have you found out anything about my deeds in Luoyang?"

"Of course, I've always admired young heroes, so I won't forget his past experiences," Lu Kang said. "...When he first arrived in Luoyang, he helped the daughter of the Cao family defeat the enemy... Wait, the daughter of the Cao family?"

When he said this, he combined Liu Bei's previous words and expression, and thought for a moment, then his face changed slightly, and he asked cautiously: "Could it be that the daughter of the Cao family also likes you?"

"...That's right."

"call."

Lu Kang collapsed on the bed in an instant, his expression extremely ugly.

When he first saw this information, he actually thought that the daughter of the Cao family was involved with Liu Bei, but he did not dare to think about it in the direction of a relationship between men and women.

After all, one is the daughter of Cao, and the other is from a grassroots background. No matter how you look at it, they can't be related at all.

But after seeing Liu Bei admit it in person, the meaning was completely different.

Everyone knows that Cao Mengde has a domineering personality. She has been a little devil who refuses to suffer any loss since she was a child. How could the prey she has set her eyes on escape?

Although the Lu family has a place in Wu County, it cannot be said that it is completely incomparable to the Cao family in Qiao County. It can only be said that they are no different from grassroots in front of them.

but.

In this way, Gongsun Zan of the Gongsun family in Liaoxi was his senior sister, Jia family in Wuwei was his counselor, Lu Zigan of Zhuo County was his mentor, and Cao Cao of Qiao County... had an improper relationship with him.

What is the value of these relationships?

This means that as long as Liu Bei does not openly shout out for rebellion, the court will definitely choose to forgive him no matter what evil things he does.

It can even be said that as long as Liu Bei could establish relationships with the Yang and Yuan families, he would be able to walk all over the Han Dynasty.

That is to say, it reaches the level of "I don't eat beef."

Lu Kang keenly sensed the omen, and instantly regained his strength. He said in a deep voice: "...It's okay, I can be your concubine. Are you willing?"

"The one who just left is your lady, right?"

"Can you guess that?"

Liu Bei looked at the startled middle-aged man and said with a somewhat amused tone, "Judging from his words and actions, he seems to be resentful and unwilling to obey the orders of the master. If that's the case, why force him?"

"Xuan De's words are different."

Lu Kang, however, had a completely different perspective: "I know you young people have great ambitions and love freedom, but when you reach a certain age, you'll realize that ambition, freedom... are never as important as immediate gains."

“…Yes, those who pursue profit will inevitably be trapped for life, but profit is the cornerstone of achieving your ambitions, not freedom.”

Liu Bei shrugged, spread his hands, and said, "Master Lu has misunderstood. I haven't thought about it that much. However, this matter is human-made and cannot be relied upon by anyone else's orders."

"Alright, there's no rush. Patriarch Lu, please rest early," Liu Bei said, bowing. "After the Mohist Rebellion is over, I will come with my advisors to visit you and discuss cooperation."

"I'll take my leave now."

"Xuan De... cough cough cough, please stay..."

Seeing that Liu Bei was not happy about marrying off his daughter, Lu Kang could only change the topic to what he really cared about:

"…There's a list of names of other families in our clan that are colluding with the Mohists. I'll have my daughter bring it to you. I don't want any of the others, but Xuande needs one favor from me."

"What's the matter?"

This middle-aged man is like a sick tiger lying in bed. Although he looks sick and even a little jumpy, he can still deliver a fatal blow to his prey at the critical moment.

He said: "...cut off the head of the Mohist leader and place it in front of my son's grave as a memorial to him."

"..."

"Bei knows."

When Liu Bei heard the sound of difficult sobbing behind him, he did not turn around to show concern, but just walked out the door in silence.

The pain of losing a son in middle age is one of the greatest pains in the world, and no one can comfort Lu Kang in this matter.

No, the tiger doesn't need comforting, he just needs a little quiet time.

When Liu Bei opened the door, he happened to meet the eyes of the young girl. The latter was stunned, then blushed, and then ran away in panic.

"interesting."

Liu Bei looked at the somewhat autistic girl, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "A patriarch who is like an old fox and a tiger, and a girl who is like a mouse and a cat, it seems that the Lu family has a sense of life."

He did not choose to follow, but turned around and returned to the inner palace.

Fierce quarrels could be heard from a distance. When Liu Bei walked in, he heard the sound of someone slamming the table.

"boom--"

"I have made up my mind. If there are still objections, the case will be handled as such."

Master Lu slammed the table and stood up, reaching for the sword at his waist and cutting off the corner of the table in front of everyone.

"..."

There was a lot of noise just now, but now everyone in the audience seemed to be choked and couldn't say a word.

It was at this moment that Sheng Xian looked a little embarrassed.

As the local governor of Wu County, she should have been the one to make decisions, but she was intimidated by Master Lu's aura and trembled, not daring to say a word.

"Hey, Brother Xuande is here!"

It was not until he caught a glimpse of Liu Bei at the door that Sheng Xian breathed a sigh of relief and hurried forward to welcome him in.

As a result, a sound of breaking air was heard beside him.

Master Lu, who was originally full of vigor and momentum, now appeared in front of Liu Bei in two steps, with a soft voice and a concerned tone:

"Stupid disciple, did that old man bully you?"

"???"

Mohist Canon: Chapter 31: Master Lu, the Crazy Demon Who Protects His Disciples

"Of course not. He was even excitedly planning to marry his daughter to me."

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