"Could the general be joking? The King of Wu has held Jiangdong for three generations. Cao Cao and Cao Pi marched south several times, yet every campaign ended in failure. Even if Mr. Dark Owl can mobilize the troops of Jiao Province and Southern Jing, how could destroying him possibly be so easy?" Ding Feng looked utterly unconvinced.
Lan Yuan wore a relaxed expression. "My father rarely makes a move, but when he does, he never loses. He has prepared very thoroughly, and besides, the timing is perfect."
"The timing is perfect? You mean Jiao Province has no worries at its back? Jiangdong has now reached a reconciliation with the State of Wei, so the King of Wu has no worries at his back either. Besides, the war in Northern Jing and Guanzhong has yet to be settled. You should be continuing to support General Guan. Isn't Mr. Dark Owl afraid something might go wrong? Though our force was defeated, Chaisang has ample garrison troops. Your Trap-Breaking Army may not necessarily be able to fight its way in." Ding Feng did not continue.
"There are people to make decisions regarding the wars in Guanzhong and Northern Jing. We need only handle our own duties well. If Chengyuan can abandon darkness and turn toward the light, how about I lead you into Jiangdong? It would also make those who looked down on you regret it." After speaking, Lan Yuan cupped his fists to Ding Feng in salute, displaying more than enough sincerity in urging his surrender.
"I..." Ding Feng still hesitated.
Seeing this, Lan Yuan continued reasoning with him. "A true man should be loyal to his ruler and love his country. Which of our ancestors was not a Han subject? The King of Hanzhong's benevolence and righteousness are known throughout