Zitong, a temporarily built palace.

Sima Yi knelt in front of Lu Yu, while Xiahou Dun looked at him arrogantly. Lu Yu's face in front of them was very ugly, and he asked: "It's just that Jiangling was flooded by Guan Yunchang. I was in Hanzhong at that time, but this time, I

I personally supervised the battle in Zitong, but the battle ended like this. Sima Zhongda, you really gave me a lot of face!"

Sima Yi replied in a low voice: "Reporting to your majesty, this defeat is due to Zhuge Liang's treacherous plan, not because the Wei army is not strong enough. Your majesty does not need to worry too much!"

Before he finished speaking, Lu Yu threw the bamboo slips in his hand in front of Sima Yi.

"Look, here, the defeats in this battle are clear and clear. How many times have I told you that the generals who surrendered to Sichuan and Shu under Zhuge Liang can be trusted, but they should not believe a word of the generals who surrendered in Jingzhou.

, it’s better for you, you’ve turned a deaf ear to me.”

Sima Yi lowered his head, "I...are guilty!"

Well…

It seemed that Lu Yu put all the blame on Sima Yi.

Plus that sentence... "The generals who surrendered in Sichuan and Shu can be trusted, but the generals who surrendered in Jingzhou don't believe a word they say. Are my words completely ignored by you?"...

These words... somewhat touched Xiahou Dun's heart.

What he thought at first was that since it was His Majesty's order, why didn't Sima Yi tell him? But soon...he recalled that Sima Yi didn't tell him. The key point was how could Xiahou Dun listen to such a junior?

this moment…

Only then did Xiahou Dun realize that it was not that Sima Yi did not rescue him or cooperate with his plan, but that... Sima Yi followed His Majesty's orders. Facts also proved that it was Xiahou Dun who underestimated the enemy... Sima Yi's approach was correct.

all of a sudden…

Xiahou Dun, who was originally so angry that he had prepared a blood letter in advance to sue Sima Yi, lowered his head. He lowered the head of Qiao Pei's always noble head.

Lu Yu's few words... made him realize who was responsible...

Sima Yi was still apologizing, "I failed to see through Deng Fang's false surrender, which put the general in danger. During the war, I discovered that the terrain was close to mountains and lakes, making it easy to get in and out. It was a place for an ambush."

Zhuge Liang designed to lure our army, so... I failed to rescue the general in time, I am guilty!"

Sima Yi seemed to have a clear mind, or there was some kind of tacit understanding between master and disciple. He probably took all the blame...

And this also made Xiahou Dun's hatred for him disappear, and even turned into more appreciation and gratitude.

"He is guilty..." Lu Yu narrowed his eyes and walked slowly to Sima Yi, "Ma Di is guilty. Zhuge Liang even shed tears and killed him just to maintain military discipline. Although you, Sima Zhongda, are my disciples, you are guilty and I cannot tolerate it.

.However, in the end, everything happened for a reason, and the crime will not lead to death. I will be sentenced to 30 rounds of cane, demoted to three ranks, and still temporarily in charge of the command of the army."

"Here!" Sima Yi accepted the order with his hands raised...and left the tent very convinced.

Not long after, the "bang bang" sound of being beaten with a stick was heard outside the palace.

Xiahou Dun's face had become even uglier.

Lu Yu's voice came out at the right time, "Although Sima Zhongda is my disciple, there is a difference between closeness and distance. He is an outsider after all. The general is my tribe and one of my own. Is the general satisfied with punishing Sima Zhongda like this?"

"

satisfy?

this…

Xiahou Dun's face was red with embarrassment. He was not satisfied. He was deeply dissatisfied in his heart.

Everyone needs face!

He, Xiahou Dun, is even more shameless and skinny!

Even though he was angry and furious before, but... when he knew that the blame this time was on him, and when he saw that Sima Yi was clearly guilty and not guilty, but blocked all the blame for him, Xiahou Dun felt that his face was red and swollen.

sharp!

Great shame had swept through his body.

"Pa ta..." With a rare sound, Xiahou Dun knelt down towards Lu Yu.

"General, what are you..." Lu Yu quickly went to help Xiahou Dun.

Xiahou Dun frowned, "Yesterday, Mao'er advised me not to blame Sima Zhongda. The result of this battle... was because I fell into Zhuge Kongming's trick. I even said angrily that our army was several times larger than the enemy's.

If Sima Yi led half of his men to rush for reinforcements, how could he not defeat us with his numerical advantage? But just now His Majesty spoke, I realized... Zhuge Liang set up this game. He didn't want my life, he wanted to cultivate water.

The lives of all the Wei soldiers in front of the pass!"

call…

Having said this, Xiahou Dun exhaled.

Lu Yu was about to open his mouth to comfort him, but he never thought that Xiahou Dun's brows became even tighter, "Your Majesty, I have been fighting for half my life, and I still can't tell who is who and who is wrong in this battle? Your Majesty, punish Sima Yi."

, that is to save the face of me, Xiahou Dun, and the face of these Qiao Pei warriors, but in fact... I should know better that I, Xiahou Dun, am not good at commanding troops, and I am a frequently defeated general!"

Lu Yu didn't expect that because of his arrangement with Sima Yi... Xiahou Dun could face all this calmly and face his constant defeat.

"General, don't belittle yourself."

Lu Yu continued to comfort Xiahou Dun...

Xiahou Dun shook his head repeatedly, "How can I belittle myself? I am a well-deserved general who is often defeated...I...no, I have one last request..."

"General, it's okay to just say it!" Lu Yu extended his hand to signal.

Xiahou Dun took a deep breath and then said: "From today on, Your Majesty will not let me lead the army in battle. My temper is too impulsive and reckless. I can be a general, but I cannot be a handsome man!"

"General..."

"Your Majesty, you should listen to what I have to say." Xiahou Dun continued with an extremely firm voice: "My military power of hundreds of thousands of people... should have been handed over to your Majesty long ago, and should not be kept clinging to it. Times have changed.

Yes, Your Majesty’s idea is right. Those who are good at commanding troops will command troops, and those who are good at farming will cultivate. I, Xiahou Dun, cannot command troops, but I can still manage logistics and farm fields!"

"And as soon as I resigned from the position of general, those who have made great achievements and made great military exploits will no longer dare to disobey His Majesty's orders, rely on their past military exploits, openly ask for war and embarrass Your Majesty... This is very embarrassing for Your Majesty.

Good, good for Da Wei!"

Xiahou Dun seemed to have become enlightened overnight.

Lu Yu grabbed Xiahou Dun's hand with both hands, and he looked moved...

Xiahou Dun also stood up again with his help.

"Oh...I'm old, I'm old!"

“It wasn’t possible when I was young, and it’s even worse when I’m old!”

Xiahou Dun bowed to Lu Yu one last time, lamenting the passage of time and his own incompetence.

"It's just... I just let Zhuge Kongming steal a big victory. This Peishui Pass... I'm afraid... I'm afraid it will be harder to win!"

While sighing with emotion, Xiahou Dun slowly exited the palace.

Looking at Xiahou Dun's leaving figure, Lu Yu sighed for a while...

Xiahou Dun finally realized it.

The rules of this era should be like this - those who are good at fighting lead the troops, and those who are not good at fighting can also shine in other places!

Qiao Peiwu has made great achievements and is a member of Lu Yu's clan. He should have some privileges, but these privileges...should not be above the imperial power, nor should it be used as a means to threaten the imperial power!

With this in mind, Lu Yu raised his head and looked towards the sky... and murmured softly.

——"The next step...it's up to you!"

at this time…

After the curtain, Guo Jia walked out slowly. "Your Majesty, are you sure that Liu Chan will recall Zhuge Liang?"

"Don't forget." Lu Yu looked back at Guo Jia, "He is not Liu Chan, he is Cao Chan!"

"No matter what kind of Zen... in the end, if one is willing to call, the other must be willing to return." Guo Jia continued to sigh.

"Yeah..." Lu Yu nodded slightly, "What a pity, Zhuge Kongming has the heart of a sage!"

…

…

Shuzhong, Chengdu.

In the cellar of a wine shop.

"Have you all read the letter?" Gan's father asked Jiang Wei and others here.

Jiang Wei nodded.

Father Gan pondered for a moment, "General Zilong has already started repairing the roads in Motian Ridge. When Adou's identity is revealed, our mission will begin."

After saying this, Jiang Wei felt a great sense of honor and mission.

He held up his hands and said: "Special Forces, always be ready!"

After saying this, Jiang Wei showed a hint of worry.

"What is Captain Jiang worried about?" Father Gan noticed Jiang Wei's worry and asked proactively.

"I'm afraid..." Jiang Wei hesitated for a moment, then opened his mouth, "Adou's identity is obvious, this task is not easy, Zhen Rong..."
To be continued...