After learning about the situation in Chang'an, Lan Tian had Gan Ning prepare a banquet, wanting to properly reunite with his old friends.
As the feast began, Mi Fang, Quan Cong, and the other generals entered the city. Upon seeing Yi Ji, they all stepped forward to exchange greetings and courtesies, while Lan Tian took the initiative to introduce Quan Cong, Zhu Ju, and the other surrendered Eastern Wu generals one by one.
Yi Ji nodded with a face full of gratification. Lan Tian truly is capable—he actually swept up all of Eastern Wu's officers and soldiers in one pot. Sun Quan probably has few usable men left now. It seems taking Jiangdong is just around the corner; then everything south of the Yangtze River can be brought into the territory.
Upon learning that Yi Ji was a close minister of Liu Bei, Quan Cong repeatedly toasted him during the banquet, showing his desire for closeness.
Drinking merrily, Yi Ji smiled and suggested, "This official will soon return to the capital to report back. His Majesty will likely wish to meet Jiangdong's outstanding talents. I wonder who would be willing to return with me?"
Zhang Cheng, Quan Cong, Zhu Ju, and the others looked at one another. Though they had temporarily surrendered to Lan Tian, they were still deeply worried about Jianye's situation. Yi Ji's intentions had been good, but these surrendered generals all had drums beating in their hearts.
"Sir Jibo, Jiangdong has not yet been settled and still requires the aid of all these generals. Once Jiangdong has been completely pacified, how about I personally lead them back to the capital to pay court?" Lan Tian saw through their thoughts and immediately helped the surrendered generals out of their predicament.
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