Although Lu Jun fiercely opposed the division, but this was not enough to change Lu Kang's decision, he immediately convened a meeting of patriarchs, officially announced the decision, in the voting the supporters defeated the opposition by a narrow margin, and passed the resolution without danger, the Lu clan was divided into twelve branches according to the distance of the bloodline, and Lu Kang was automatically elected as the patriarch of the main sect.

After the meeting, Lu Kang left the people of the main sect and announced his next decision: from now on, he will officially retire and pass on the position of patriarch to his youngest son Lu Ji.

Everyone looked at each other, but they didn't expect that Lu Kang, who had always been in power, would take the initiative to choose to retire, and passed the eldest son and handed over the position of patriarch to the younger son, but Lu Ji has always been talented and has a good reputation, except for Lu Jun who left the table angrily to express his dissatisfaction, no one else has any opinions, and he has successfully taken over the position of patriarch.

After Lu Ji succeeded as the patriarch, he immediately began to deal with the sale of ancestral property and relocation, and he was busy every day, after more than a month of busyness, the last group of clansmen finally officially set off on the road, Lu Ji breathed a sigh of relief and went to visit his father who was bedridden by the wind and cold.

However, I haven't seen him for just a few days, and Lu Kang, who is lying on the bed, seems to be a little older, and it can be described as "lingering". Seeing this, Lu Ji felt heavy, and looked at his father's old face and was almost speechless for a while.

Lu Kang didn't think so, smiled self-deprecatingly, and pretended to be relaxed and said:

"Ahem, ahem...... Ji'er, you're here...... It's nothing, that's how people get old. It's like a newborn child, one day at a time......"

Lu Ji erected the pillow and leaned against the head of the bed, carefully helping him sit up. Lu Kang asked:

"Is everyone settled?"

Lu Ji nodded, "Hmm." The last group has already left this morning. I've taken care of everything over there, and the fourth uncle is in charge of reception over there, don't worry! ”

Lu Kang bowed slightly, "Hmm...... That's good, the fourth child does things...... Ahem...... I still trust it. Thank you for your hard work! People are old and useless...... I can't help it, not to mention, and I'm going to drag you down every day to come to the front of you......"

Lu Ji's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said, "Father, why did you say that?" That's what a son should do...... Don't think about it, you have to cultivate. I've just taken over the clan affairs, and I'm not familiar with a lot of things, so I can't do without your guidance now! ”

Lu Kang smiled: "Hahaha...... Stop coaxing me. You have done a good job in the past month or so, and you have been recognized by everyone. I handed over the position of patriarch to you, and sure enough, I made a good choice, and seeing you like this, I can also go to see my ancestors and ancestors with peace of mind. But don't slack off, this is an eventful time, we must always walk on thin ice, once we make a mistake, our Lu clan will really be doomed......"

Lu Jizheng said: "No, the child understands. Although Zhang Fan's vigorous renovation in recent years has made the water and land transportation from Wu County to Huiji much more convenient than in the past, I am worried about ...... Can your body stand up to the bumps? ”

Lu Kang smiled a little bitterly, "You don't have to worry, I never planned to leave here......"

Lu Ji was a little surprised, and said hesitantly: "But...... You are the person named by Zhang Fan to go to the meeting......"

"Hey! I'm gone with that Zhang Renfu, so let's leave me a little bit of decency! Besides, I've come to this point, what are I doing with all those bumps? ”

Lu Ji wanted to speak and stopped, Lu Kang suddenly coughed, Lu Ji hurriedly fed him water, he took a few sips of tea to calm down a little and then said:

"Actually...... If I didn't get rid of Zhang Renfu in one fell swoop that day, I expected today's misfortune. I never regretted attacking him, I just regretted not sending more people...... Since that day, every time I hear something new about him, I've aged a year old......"

Lu Kang sighed: "That Zhang Renfu is just a cloth cloth, rising in the southeast, expeditioning in the northwest, and planning in Luoyang, and was able to chase the Central Plains, drink the horse Jiangdong, and fight the east in the north, conquer the four seas, and make immortal feats." But at this time...... The emperor also died, do you think even God is helping him? When heaven and earth are together, we can't fight such people, that's because of the number of days, and I admit it. You must promise me that you will never speak of revenge in the future......"

Under the forced gaze of his father, Lu Ji obediently swore an oath. Then listen to him continue to instruct:

"By the way, those mines and granges or something...... If it's gone, it's gone, don't worry too much, but you must keep those books. The reason why my Lu clan has stood firm for hundreds of years is not because of money, but because of these classics. In the future, we must strictly urge them to read more, do you understand? ”

Lu Ji nodded heavily, and Lu Kang said wistfully:

"The biggest regret in my life is not that I lost to Zhang Renfu, but that I didn't teach your eldest brother well. I can't help it, big brother, but a few grandchildren, we can't repeat the mistakes of the past! Lu Hong and Lu Rui, you have to teach well, and Lu Shang must also discipline him strictly, but I am most optimistic about Lu Xun. You must be attentive to this child, the hope of the revival of our Lu clan is all pinned on this child......"

"No, the child will never forget his father's teachings, and he must be treated as his own son, urging him to become a talent as soon as possible."

Lu Kang relaxed, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said tiredly:

"Well, I'm tired, you go back first!"

Lu Ji retreated worriedly. As soon as he returned to his house, he hadn't finished changing his clothes, and suddenly the housekeeper came in with a sad face and said: The old man committed suicide by swallowing gold.

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In the General's Mansion of Huiji City, Zhang Fan was dealing with official documents, and suddenly Xi Zhi came to report:

"Lord, Lu Kang is dead. This is the letter he wrote to you before he died—"

Zhang Fan took the letter, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Dead?" Such a coincidence? Just let him move and die? How did he die? Confirmed? ”

"Back to the lord, the spies have confirmed. He committed suicide by swallowing gold, but the news from the Lu family was that he died of illness—"

Zhang Fan didn't speak again, read the letter from beginning to end, and handed it to Xi Zhicai, "You can also take a look!" ”

Zhang Fan sighed: "This old fox is really not to be underestimated!" These last few moves have been beautiful! Not to mention moving honestly, I also took the initiative to divide the sect, and even committed suicide by swallowing gold in order to appease my resentment...... This step could put me to death. If you attack the Lu family again in the future, I'm afraid that you won't be able to block the mouth of the world! ”

Xi Zhicai wanted to speak and stopped: "The lord ......"

Zhang Fan stretched out his hand to interrupt his words, and said with emotion: "I understand, there is no need to say it again." Lu Kang, Lu Kang, what a respectable opponent! Pass on my order, and with his thick burial, Lu Ji can wait until the funeral is handled before leaving...... So be it! You can run for me yourself! ”

"No, my subordinates will receive orders." Xi Zhicai stepped back as he said......

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