The Conqueror Isn’t Alone

The Overlord's order was resounding, and everyone present felt awe in their hearts and bowed their heads in admiration.

The staff headed by Fan Zeng were stunned at first, but then understood.

Anyone who is smart can see that the Overlord's move of bestowing the sword seems to be without warning, but in fact it has a profound meaning: Although Yingbu rebelled first, after this incident, the generals will inevitably be uneasy, lest King Xiang will become more and more suspicious. , which may implicate them.

Now, Ting Bu is killed first, and Lu Bu, who takes the most credit, is behind. The one before the other seems to have no connection, but it is definitely not a whim.

It is obvious that Lu Bu's name was reused to appease the generals.

Bathed in the eyes of the counselors that were mixed with understanding, surprise and approval, Xiang Yu had no idea that his original intention had been distorted. He could only stare intently with his eyes wide open, as if the word "unbelievable" was written on his face. The beloved general.

"...Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."

Lu Bu was still confused, so he thanked him dryly based on instinct, and then, in full view of everyone, he was about to put the Longyuan Sword that had been returned not long ago back to his waist.

Seeing the majestic and calm look of his beloved general, a glimmer of satisfaction flashed across Xiang Yu's eyes.

Then, he announced the rewards for the heroic generals Long Qie and Zhongli Mei, who were responsible for the major defeat of Jiujiang County and the capture of Ting Bu's leader. Long Qie was temporarily moved to the position of head of Jiujiang County, and Zhongli Mei was temporarily moved to the post of governor of Hengshan County.

After the second general was happy and thanked him, Xiang Yu couldn't decide whether he was happy or angry. He just said calmly: "Let's go back to the camp."

As soon as this order was issued, the crowd dispersed in a short time.

Only Ying Bu's body with separated heads was still lying on the gravel ground, with a large pool of blood underneath that had dried up and was so red that it was dazzling.

Faced with this shocking scene, the halberdiers holding the camp door remained unmoved and unmoved.

No one stepped forward to restrain the former high-spirited King of Jiujiang.

Lu Bu returned to the tent with a sullen face, and sat silently on the main seat, crossing one leg out of habit. The Long Yuan sword he had just obtained was thrown onto the low table before it was even warmed.

While he was casually staring at the lines on the sword hilt, he secretly speculated on Prince Han's thoughts.

——To show hospitality for nothing is either "treachery" or stealing.

However, just based on Xiang Yu's elm head?

Lu Bu curled his lips and let out a light "ha" disapprovingly.

——Forgive him for not being able to rape me!

The sword was given to him last time in order to let him stay in his old lair in Xianyang and guard against thieves taking the opportunity to cause chaos.

Lu Bu narrowed his tiger eyes, and a thunderbolt flashed in his mind, making his heart feel like a bright mirror!

——Then the gift of the sword this time will definitely require him to do some tricky work again!

It was late and then fast. As soon as this thought came to his mind, Lu Bu heard soldiers outside saying cautiously: "General Lu, the king has summoned me. Please move to the main tent."

Lu Bu couldn't hide his contentment and hummed softly.

No, it really came!

He was determined to find out what kind of "medicine" was sold in this feather gourd, so he quickly lifted up his robes and strode towards the main tent.

Before he could reach the tent, King Xiang's personal guards had already bowed their heads and saluted, and opened the curtain for him first.

Not to mention that since King Xiang gave the order that day, if General Lu wanted to enter the king's tent, he did not need to be notified first... The sword Long Yuan was given by the king just now in front of all the senior officials of Chu. There was no Lu Bu in the huge Chu camp, so we couldn't march straight into it.

Lu Bu entered the account generously and glanced around. When he saw that there was no one else except Prince Han who was sitting on the main seat meticulously, he suddenly didn't even bother to show respect.

He curtly bowed his hands and sat down in his old seat before Xiang Yu could say anything.

Because the two of them were very close to each other, both were tall and tall, and Lu Bu's sitting posture was always casual...

Xiang Yu's face was as pale as frost, but he closed his eyes at this moment, and his eyes fell quietly on the slender and beautiful calf that could be pressed against his knee by just leaning forward half an inch.

Lu Bu didn't notice that the king was distracted at all, and with a proud expression like "I guessed it a long time ago", he couldn't hide his expectation and asked: "What are your orders, the king?"

Xiang Yu was called back to his senses and was slightly stunned when he heard this.

Order?

He blinked slowly.

...no instructions.

Lu Bu was secretly gearing up, unaware of Xiang Yu's confusion at this moment.

He is by no means a hard worker like Gao Fuyi and Chen Gongtai. There are various reasons why he is looking forward to working.

He had been stationed at the Lingbi with the King of Chu's army for several months. Not only was there a bird in his mouth, but his muscles and bones were aching from idleness. Looking at Fang Tian's painted halberd, if it was left idle any longer, it would probably rust.

Just thinking about the possibility that Han Xin's cheap brother is going to kill Wei Guo at this moment, I can't help but feel a little bit technical, and I really want to get involved.

Besides, the main purpose of his coming here is not to make this idiot more beautiful and keep him busy while he is busy? It was purely because he was afraid that the other party would get mad and do that bastard thing of massacring the city.

Now that Xiang Yu has woken up, there is no battle to fight and no city to slaughter for a while. He has no worries anymore. Why not go out for a walk so as to contribute to the great cause of killing mice as soon as possible?

Xiang Yu didn't realize that Ai was thinking all these twists and turns, so he just indifferently picked up something from the side, pushed it in front of the other person, and said in a concise and concise manner: "Can you drink?"

Good wine!

Lu Bu was once a wine connoisseur. As soon as he smelled the mellow aroma, he knew the quality of the wine and his eyes lit up.

He was about to reply "Yes" subconsciously, but suddenly he remembered that he almost broke his body twice after being drunk twice.

After learning the painful lesson of what happened, he immediately decisively withdrew his hand that was halfway outstretched.

Facing Xiang Yu's puzzled eyes, he said carelessly and solemnly: "How can you drink too much in the army? Bu boldly advises your Majesty, although the contents of this cup are good, don't drink too much!"

Xiang Yu silently cast a complicated glance.

But without saying a word, he pushed the wine jar away smoothly.

Lu Bu swallowed quietly, struggled to look away from that thing, and said again, "Why have you summoned me, Your Majesty?"

Isn't it possible to call someone if there is nothing to do?

Xiang Yu stared at the two bright long feathers expressionlessly, thinking secretly.

There is indeed no specific reason why General Feng was summoned first.

If it really happened, it would be because of the tattoo incident that he had some irritability and hostility, which he never dispelled.

But when he was betrayed by his uncle Xiang Bo, this anger was undoubtedly much lighter.

Therefore, the unhappiness in his heart was covered up by his cold and solemn expression, and was not noticed by his ministers.

Thinking that the last time his mood improved, it was thanks to Ai that he told the truth while drunk, so he sent someone to get some wine by some mysterious means, and then summoned Lu Bu.

Unexpectedly, Aijiang's eyes were bright, full of expectations that came from unknown reasons, but he would neither drink nor take the initiative to say anything...

Xiang Yu looked indifferent and his eyes were deep.

But no one knew that he was feeling embarrassed because his plan failed and he didn't know how to answer his next sentence.

Fortunately, Lu Bu was a man of thoughts. Seeing that this fool was wandering away from home for some reason, he didn't dare to count on him.

Then he rolled his eyes, thought for a moment, straightened his expression, and said solemnly: "I have been deployed to the Chu camp for only half a year. I have very little qualifications and ordinary achievements, but I have the king's trust. In fact, I feel guilty——"

Anyone could tell that Lu Bu was just making a few random and humble remarks as an opening statement, and then got to the main topic after a while.

Unexpectedly, Xiang Yu usually didn't pay attention to the official talk of others, but he listened attentively to the words that came out of his beloved general's mouth.

As Lu Bu continued to speak, his eyebrows furrowed tighter and tighter, and now he directly interrupted him with a serious expression: "Feng Xian has made great contributions, but due to various reasons, It’s not good for the world to know about it, but everyone in the Chu camp knows it very well, so why do you say ‘you can’t afford it’?”

Lu Bu's eyelids twitched.

He just said a few polite words, why is this stupid king so serious?

He finally stopped looking at the fool, regained his previous state, and said again: "Your Majesty, you are so praise--"

Unexpectedly, Xiang Hanzi, who had kept his mouth shut the past few times and only listened to his speech, was very active this time and grabbed the conversation again: "I have given Long Yuan to Fengxian."

Lu Bu blinked in confusion.

After abruptly saying that seemingly meaningless sentence, Xiang Yu secretly lowered his eyes in frustration, unwilling to meet his beloved general's astonished eyes, and after a long while he said stiffly: "That's it... Unless the center is involved, Fengxian only needs to send someone to inform Gu Yiyi, and then he will do his own thing without asking for instructions."

After Xiang Yu said this, Lu Bu was startled and went numb.

What?

He slowly lowered his head and stared blankly at the Long Yuan sword with simple and luxurious carvings and a sword edge that had drunk the blood of countless enemies. He could not digest the meaning of Xiang Yu's words for a long time.

When he finally came to terms with it, when he looked at Xiang Yu again, there was nothing but disbelief in his eyes.

This is no fool...he is clearly a lunatic!

He originally thought that it was just like when guarding Xianyang, it was a privilege that could not be easily used until the city was in danger, killing first and reporting later.

But listening to Xiang Yu's explanation just now, what the gift of the Long Yuan Sword represents is actually the power that is truly powerful under one person and over ten thousand people!

——The lessons learned from Xiang Bo, Zhou Yin, and Ying Bu are still fresh in my mind. How can anyone who is a little soberer be able and dare to trust so much easily?

Lu Bu was really shocked. In his daze, he accidentally said what he was thinking.

Hearing this, Xiang Yu raised his eyes silently and stared at him quietly.

The bottom of his eyes, which had always been filled with frost and snow, now contained a quiet, gentle and calm lake.

"How could you, how dare you?"

Xiang Yu spoke playfully for the first time, repeating these two words softly.

The thin lips that had always been cold and tightly pursed were now slightly raised, showing an extremely gentle and shallow arc.

This rare smile is not as fleeting as the last time, but will stay longer.

Xiang Yu showed a rare smile, and after pondering for a while, he asked calmly: "To Fengxian, why can't I do it, and why don't I dare?"

He really seems to be blind, and he repeatedly trusts and believes in other people.

As a result, his head was bruised and his self-esteem was also riddled with holes.

Only the man in front of him not only protected his weaknesses and guarded his back, he risked his life to get in and out of dangerous situations, he was indifferent to fame and wealth without seeking rewards, and he even risked his life to use force to admonish him...

"If one day, Fengxian will also rebel," Xiang Yu chuckled, looking at the silent beloved general calmly, and said calmly: "It's just God who wants to kill an orphan, it's not a sin of knowing others."

Lu Bu's eyelids twitched wildly.

He slowly lowered his eyes and stared at the Longyuan Sword again. He suddenly felt that this thing was as heavy as a stone.

The pressure made him break into cold sweat and his scalp was numb, but he couldn't help but feel lucky and think secretly.

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The plan was that after the Chu State unified the world and killed Liu Mouse, he could finally put down the challenge, retire with success, and travel around the world...

Should this be called "living" and not have anything to do with "rebellion"?