Lu Xun led the guard camp and galloped for a day and a night, arriving at Anqiao Fortress in the last half of the three-day period agreed by Wei Ba. Fei Yi entered the fortress first. As soon as he saw Wei Ba, he couldn't help laughing and said: "

Ziyu, I really didn’t expect that Lu Xun is really here.”

"Of course he will come." Wei Ba said confidently: "If he wants our warship technology and needs us, how can he not come?"

Fei Yi smiled and shook his head repeatedly. He felt that Wei Ba was seeing the situation as a foregone conclusion and deliberately wanted to appear calm. He did not want to point this out, and then began to discuss how to negotiate.

"Fei Jun, I have my opinion on this matter, and you will know it when the time comes." Wei Ba smiled: "I know it, I'm afraid it won't be of any benefit to you."

Fei Yi was stunned. He thought about it and didn't ask again.

Unlike Fei Yi, Wei Ba was quite sure that Lu Xun would come if he dared to say that. A person who can bow to his enemies for the sake of his family would not mind making some non-principled concessions for practical interests.

Therefore, to adopt a tough attitude, Lu Xun must understand that the alliance

, it is not a charity from the state of Wu to the Shu Han, but a mutual benefit between the two parties. As far as the current situation is concerned, the state of Wu does not want to see the rapid growth of the state of Wei in the navy. He is more eager to obtain this technology.

Whether it was captured from the Wei army or obtained from him.

Since Lu Xun put down his dignity and rushed to Anqiao in person, Wei Ba stopped putting on airs and immediately went out of the city to meet Lu Xun.

Lu Xun's Zhuge Liang was about the same age, slightly shorter than Zhuge Liang, but stronger, less elegant, and more calm. Seeing Wei Ba, he looked up and down for a moment, stroked his beard and praised: "It is indeed a new sword."

厡, the energy is overwhelming."

Wei Ba smiled, pretending not to understand the sarcasm behind the compliment, and said straight to the point: "General Lu is as light as the dust, and no one can be as good as him. However, let's put aside the matter of self-cultivation, let's talk about combat.

.”

Lu Xun's eyes tightened, and he nodded as if nothing had happened. Lu Lan was furious, his face turned livid, and he clenched his fists involuntarily. Lu Xun said that Wei Ba was the new sword, implying that he was still young and had too much energy.

He was not calm enough. When Wei Ba came back, he said he was gentle, but it was a curse, pointing out that Lu Xun accepted a thief as his father and lived an ignoble life. Such a loud slap in the face of the Lu family, Lu Xun could bear it, but he could not.

Wei Ba saw Lu Lan's clenched fist and smiled slightly: "What, you want to compete with me in martial arts?"

Lu Lan's face turned red, she was stunned for a while, and then said angrily: "Is it possible that Wei Canjun always likes to use force to solve problems?"

Wei Ba nodded disapprovingly: "It doesn't make sense to talk with reason. In the end, you have to rely on force to speak. Whoever has a big fist is qualified to reason. Otherwise, we would have no effort to fight and send a few

Confucian scholars can just go and reason with Cao Rui. General Lu, do you think this is the truth?"

Lu Lan was speechless. There was nothing he could do against a warrior like Wei Ba.

Lu Xun had been quietly sizing up Wei Ba, and was not impressed by Wei Ba's arrogance at the moment. After hearing Wei Ba's words, he nodded: "What you said is not wrong at all. On the battlefield, of course, there is a battle of wits.

, but in the end we still have to rely on force

"Since we talk about force, you should understand that the strength gap between Wu and Han is not small. In this battle, our army is the main force of course." He pointed at Wei Ba with a smile, and then pointed at his heart: "In our hearts

They all have one shot, don’t you think?”

Wei Ba nodded: "Yes, everyone has a steelyard in their hearts. However, the weight is in my hand."

Lu Xun frowned slightly, looking puzzled.

Wei Ba raised his lips slightly, lowered his head, and twirled his fingers slowly: "General Lu, the King of Wu is willing to change his tune, break with Cao Wei, and reaffirm his alliance with me, the big man. You should know the reason for this.

"

Lu Xun snorted lightly, with some disdain: "A few more powerful warships cannot change the strength comparison between the two sides in water warfare for the time being. If the weight you are talking about is this, I think you will be disappointed.

By the time we capture a few ships, all the secrets will be revealed to the world."

Wei Ba laughed: "If that's the case, that would be great. Because I need your navy to cut off the connection between Xiangyang and Fancheng." He handed over a plan with both hands: "This is what I have drawn up.

I even asked the general to review some plans and give him advice."

Lu Xun's eyes tightened and he said nothing. Lu Lan stepped forward, took the plan from Wei Ba, and handed it to Lu Xun. Lu Xun took it and opened it without saying a word. He just read a page and couldn't help but raise his head.

, looked at Wei Ba in surprise: "Is this your battle plan?"

"I wrote it, but the main plan was decided jointly with the two generals Wu Meng and Ma Canjun."

Lu Xun said oh, and then looked at it. He read very slowly, and looked back from time to time. After a long time, he finished reading the entire plan. Then he crossed his hands in front of his abdomen, closed his eyes and meditated for a long time.

Then he slowly opened his eyes: "Are you sure the Prime Minister will accept this plan?"

"Emergency matters are like power." Wei Ba said calmly: "I think the Prime Minister will agree. If the Prime Minister does not agree, I am willing to bear all the consequences."

Lu Xun closed the plan, covered it with his big hand, and patted it gently, as if he had made a decision. "Since you are so sure, then implement this plan."

"Then it's a deal?"

Lu Xun nodded: "It's a deal."

Fei Yi and Lu Lan were as dumbfounded as they were. They didn't expect that Lu Xun had traveled such a long way and didn't even need to talk when he got here. After seeing the plan drawn up by Wei Ba, he directly agreed. However, Fei Yi and Lu Lan were not convinced about the plan.

The reactions were completely different. Lu Lan was overjoyed, but Fei Yi was shocked.

Because he doesn't know what the plan is yet.

Wei Ba stood up to say goodbye. Just as Fei Yi was about to chase him out, Lu Xun stopped him and handed him the plan: "Take a look. If you can decide, sign it. If you can't decide, report it to Prime Minister Zhuge immediately."

Fei Yi picked up the plan suspiciously, and as soon as he read a page, his eyes widened with fright. He didn't bother to explain to Lu Xun, so he turned around and chased after him. He didn't catch up with Wei Ba until he was almost out of Lu Xun's camp.

Ji Chi asked with a pale face: "Ziyu, what's this plan? What achievements can we achieve in this way? Isn't it in vain that we help Soochow conquer Xiangyang?"

Wei Ba said softly as he walked: "Fei Jun, do you think taking Xiangyang will allow us to get involved in Soochow?"

Fei Yi was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, and then asked: "Then our efforts for them will be in vain? What kind of victory can we achieve north of the Han River?"

"To be able to drag the Wei army in Xiangyang is the greatest victory." Wei Ba chuckled and approached Fei Yi. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly saw a young general standing in the middle of the road with a knife in both hands, looking like he was blocking the road and robbing.

He couldn't help but be stunned. Then he looked at a white-faced general not far away, and felt that he looked familiar. Just as he was about to speak, Dunwu had already walked around him from behind, stroking the knife with one hand, and waving his hand as if to shoo away flies: "

Get out of the way!"

"I'm here to challenge Wei Canjun." The young general remained motionless. Dunwu pushed his hand on his shoulder, but failed to push him away. He couldn't help but become vigilant, took a step back, and shouted sternly: "Who are you?

You dare to challenge my family to join the army?"

"He is a young general under General Pingbei. He is quite brave. I heard that Wei Canjun has superb martial arts skills and has always wanted to ask Wei Canjun for some advice." The white-faced general came over and said to Wei Ba with a smile: "No.

Do you dare to fight if you know that Wei Canjun?"

Wei Ba laughed. He remembered who the general with his face painted like a hanged man was. He was Pan Zhang's son Pan Ping. It seemed that he was trying to find a place for Pan Zhang. However, this was too outrageous.

Huh, Lu Xun actually allowed his men to challenge his allies? He looked back at Lu Xun's tent. It was so quiet that there was no movement at all. It seemed that Lu Xun deliberately ignored this matter and wanted to see his joke.

He turned his head and bared his teeth at Pan Ping: "A young general wants to challenge me. Do you think I am a street gangster who just starts fighting with others?" He clenched his fists, rolled up his sleeves, and looked cheerful.

Said: "If you want to challenge me in a duel, you have to have status like you. How about we practice again?"

Pan Ping was so frightened that he took a step back and his face turned even paler. His father, Pan Zhang, was punched in the chest by Wei Ba.

His men were killed cleanly in Fang County. That time

The Pan family had lost all face. Because of this, he hated and feared Wei Ba, and wanted to regain his face. This time he came to Anqiao with Lu Xun, and he said so many good things that Lu Xun

This challenge is to turn a blind eye or close a blind eye.

However, he definitely didn't want to fight Wei Ba in a duel. His body, which was worn out by alcohol and sex, probably couldn't withstand Wei Ba's punch.

Seeing that Pan Ping was so frightened by Wei Ba that he couldn't even speak, the young general shouted loudly: "Ding Feng of Lujiang, challenge Wei Canjun."

"If you want to challenge my family to join the army, you must pass my test first." Dunwu sneered, slowly pulled out the long knife, held the knife with both hands, and raised it above his head.

Ding Feng's eyes tightened, and he didn't bother to block Pan Ping's way anymore. He quickly took a step back, drew out his sword, and opened his stance.

"please!"

"please!"

"Wait a minute!" Wei Ba shouted, stopped Dun Wu, turned to Pan Ping and said, "Do you really want this kid to help you regain your face?"

Pan Ping said sternly, "If you are timid, of course you can refuse."

Wei Ba snorted disdainfully: "I can help you, but first I have to see if you have the courage." He turned around and waved, calling the bell over to him: "Girl, this is Pan Ping, the son of General Pan.

…”

Ling Ding understood it as soon as he heard it, and excitedly pulled out his sword and shouted loudly: "Join the army, I want to challenge him!"

Pan Ping's face suddenly turned as red as a monkey's butt.

Wei Ba laughed loudly: "Pan Ping, as long as you have the courage to accept the challenge of me as a maid, I will accept the challenge of Ding Feng. How about it?"

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*Note: The scale in the Han Dynasty was called Heng, and the weight was called Quan. This is what the so-called weighing means. However, there is a reason why Lao and Zhuang use modern names here. Lao and Zhuang don’t say it, but you will understand.
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