"Gongjin, there's no need for such formality."
Zhuge Liang reached out to help Zhou Yu up and said warmly, "Your contribution to this crushing defeat of the Cao Thief was indispensable, Gongjin."
"I will report everything truthfully to His Majesty and request rewards for you and Zijing."
Zhou Yu shook his head. "It was all thanks to your brilliant strategies, Military Advisor. I merely suffered a little bodily pain. What does that amount to? My contribution wasn't even as great as Zijing's."
The Bitter Flesh Stratagem, the Feigning Surrender Stratagem, and the fire attack had all been Zhuge Liang's ideas, and Zhuge Liang had borrowed the east wind as well. From beginning to end, Zhou Yu had done nothing but take a beating.
In terms of merit, he had contributed even less than Lu Su, who had entered the Cao Camp alone and successfully dispelled Cao Cao's suspicions. He truly dared not claim the credit.
"You're too modest, Gongjin."
Zhuge Liang smiled faintly. Just as he was about to offer Zhou Yu a few words of reassurance, a soldier suddenly arrived with a report.
"Reporting to the Military Advisor! Duke Wen has returned to camp with his troops!"
At this, the eyes of Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu, and Lu Su all lit up, and they could not help feeling somewhat excited.
"Quick, help me over there!"
Zhou Yu urged Lu Su anxiously. He could hardly wait to see Cao Cao as a captive.
Killing Cao Cao and avenging Sun Quan was his sole obsession. Only once it was accomplished could he completely lay down the burden in his heart.
From then on, nothing would bind him!
Zhuge Liang and Lu Su exchanged smiles, then helped Zhou Yu off the boat together and went to welcome Lü Bu.
Chapter 474: Zhen