Yu Jin leaves a message for Zhongmou

Sun Quan was suddenly piqued, curious as to what profound insight Yu Jin could possibly offer.

Yu Jin feigned mystery, turning away to gaze at the distant Ruxu River, and stated solemnly, "With Lan Tian as the Governor of Jiao Province, General Sun should abandon any designs on Jing Province; otherwise, the situation in Jiangdong will only grow increasingly dire."

Sun Quan furrowed his brows, thinking to himself, I grant you your freedom, yet you speak for others—do you not understand the meaning of courtesy?

"Lan Tian is known as the Dark Owl; I am well aware of his prowess. The man is prone to schemes and tricks, and I admit I underestimated him in the past, but now that I know his true colors, I will not necessarily lose should we clash again," Sun Quan replied coldly.

Yu Jin turned back once more, looked Sun Quan up and down, and asked with a smile, "You know Lan Tian's true colors? I suspect not. Have you ever witnessed the Xianzhen Battalion? Have you ever witnessed his valiant son?"

"Lan Tian's greatest reliance is Gao Shun's Xianzhen Battalion, but as long as I avoid land battles, what can he do to me? As for Lan Tian's son—have you seen him, General Yu?" Sun Quan's expression turned grave.

"Naturally. He is young, yet his martial arts are extraordinary."

Recalling his experiences with the Youth Camp in Jiangling, Yu Jin felt the truth of the saying that the waves of the Yangtze River drive those ahead. He had been an elite trainer in the Cao Army, but his methods relied solely on harsh laws and severe punishments.

Lan Ji had not used such draconian military law, yet he had managed hundreds of youths with ease, and their combat effectiveness after training was staggering.