"Rebellion!"
"Lu Kang has rebelled!"
When the scouts brought news from the front to Jianye, Zhang Bu trembled all over.
What he had received was, of course, not news that the Wei Army had voluntarily abandoned its occupied territory, but news that Lu Kang had demanded a shift from defense to offense, abandoning defense to attack with all their strength.
Zhang Bu was dumbfounded by the news.
Although Zhang Bu somewhat underestimated Guanqiu Jian, he still understood the war.
He actually saw the current situation clearly enough, and in his eyes, Lu Kang's plan to march out was courting death.
The Wei Army was so fierce on land that it had even destroyed the Shu Kingdom. With us at a complete disadvantage, how could you dare take the offensive?
The only explanation he could think of was that Lu Kang had completely given up.
He was venting his dissatisfaction, abandoning defense entirely and intending to hand over the defensive line outright.
Zhang Bu could no longer sit still. Trembling, he climbed into his carriage, and at the thought of the Wei Army surrounding Jianye, his hands shook even harder.
Perhaps Lu Kang had already surrendered to the Wei people by now?
He was not even willing to obey the imperial court's commands, merely sending the court a notification.
Rebellion, rebellion!
When Zhang Bu arrived at the imperial palace, still shaking, Sun Xiu was not alone. Someone else sat beside him, patiently explaining something.
It was Lu Kai.
At the sight of him, Zhang Bu could not help frowning.
You actually dare come here?
He paid his respects to the emperor, then sat beside Sun Xiu and glared angrily at Lu Kai.
Lu Kai did not even glance at him. He bowed to Sun Xiu once more, then left.
"Your Majesty...