Anti-War Game: Starting from Normandy Campaign-Chapter 721 - 348: [This World Might Yet Bear the Surname Zhong!]

He seemed like a talented and handsome man, eloquently discussing scholarly and martial strategies.

But that was only when he was at home.

Once he stepped outside.

When discussing with other students from noble families.

Though he was knowledgeable, he often felt inferior because of his identity during these discussions.

People in those scenes couldn't discern this.

Because Zhong Hui had been disguising himself since childhood, and had done it very well.

However, the Blue Star viewers in the live stream, who watched Zhong Hui grow up, were very clear about Zhong Hui's situation.

In the scenes.

Several times during exchanges, he noticed some great talents.

Watching the legitimate descendants of noble families surround those talents, discussing the grand affairs of the world.

Though he also wished to participate.

His status as a stepchild always held him back, making him afraid to approach.

On one occasion.

He finally mustered up the courage to approach when no one was around to make connections.

But he was met with indifference.

The rejection poured on Zhong Hui's thoughts like cold water.

Simply put.

At this time, the Zhong family was led by his eldest brother, Zhong Yu.

And moreover.

As a stepchild, he had no place in the Zhong family in the future.

Someone like him.

Which talent would want to align with?

Zhong Hui himself couldn't see any hope, how could he attract anyone to follow him?

At this point in the image, Zhong Hui was already 20 years old.

Yet still a youth burdened by inferiority due to his identity, though outsiders couldn't see it.

The scenes kept flowing.

But Zhong Hui's development showed no progress, and he seemed to have resigned to fate.

Until he reached 31 years old.

Zhong Hui assisted Sima Shi in quelling Guanqiu Jian's rebellion, earning the praise of "Zhang Zifang reborn."

At this point.

Zhong Hui's official path began, and he gained considerable power.

When a person who has been oppressed by inferiority for 31 years suddenly gains immense power, it's almost imaginable what may happen.

Either they remain silent in their inferiority or explode from it.

Clearly.

Zhong Hui now had the opportunity to explode.

Subsequently.

Zhong Hui worked harder to showcase himself, and soon after, he proposed strategies to dissolve the rebellion of Zhuge Dan.

All at once, he gained Sima Zhao's trust.

And received high praise.

In the scene.

Zhong Hui's demeanor was humble, yet could not hide the sharpness in his eyes, speaking with a voice that resounded powerfully as he reported to Sima Zhao how he dismantled Zhuge Dan's forces internally.

Sima Zhao listened quietly, and only after Zhong Hui finished speaking did he look at him, with a slight curl of the mouth:

"Shiji (Zhong Hui's courtesy name) is truly a sharp tool for the country."

"In defeating Zhuge Dan, you are the foremost contributor."

Sima Zhao's praise was generous.

In the scene, Zhong Hui was also brimming, his demeanor bright and spirited.

However.

Only after Zhong Hui left, self-satisfied.

Did Sima Zhao, sitting at the head, slightly squint his eyes, looking in the direction Zhong Hui departed:

"This one, ambition like an eagle, cannot be fed full...."

As the words fell.

The Blue Star viewers in the live stream gasped.

A chilling sensation rushed into their minds.

What the heck?

This insight into human nature is too terrifying, isn't it?

And mind you, Zhong Hui hadn't been exposed yet, only showed his arrogance privately, which outsiders knew not, at most thought Zhong Hui was fond of power.

Unaware of his private conduct.

But those few words from Sima Zhao directly stripped Zhong Hui's private side bare.

Indeed, those in high positions are ruthless.

The scenes continued to flow.

Zhong Hui's power kept growing, yet always held slightly.

However, at this time, Zhong Hui.

Already had enough power to do many things.

And the first thing Zhong Hui did.

Was to 'frame Ji Kang.'

Speaking of Ji Kang, thrown outside, perhaps few would recognize him.

But those who watched Zhong Hui's life journey, the Blue Star viewers, very much recognized him.

This Ji Kang.

Was the talent who once refused Zhong Hui's recruitment.

Oh dear....

Zhong Hui held this grudge for over a decade.

Whew—

Truly ruthless.

The Blue Star viewers in the live stream only then realized how strong Zhong Hui's sense of revenge was.

A grudge held alive for over ten years.

This psyche, somehow a bit....

But looking at the timeline in the scene.

The Blue Star viewers in the live stream knew the campaign against Shu was imminent.

Indeed.

The following year.

The scene showed Zhong Hui leading the main forces against Shu.

Only because Deng Ai secretly crossed Yinping to destroy Shu.

Securing the top credit.

Zhong Hui was resentful, secretly reporting to Sima Zhao 'Ai's rebellious trait', resulting in Deng Ai being escorted to Luoyang.

At this point.

The Blue Star viewers in the live stream couldn't help but nod.

Reasonable.

Extremely reasonable.

Previously perplexed, thinking Zhong Hui's mind a bit too narrow?

The Zhong family being a prestigious, renowned clan, just because of this, framed Deng Ai?

But having watched Zhong Hui's life from early on, and his journey, one can only say.... Reasonable.

It's undoubtedly Zhong Hui's character.

You must understand.

Before the age of 31, Zhong Hui was an inferior stepchild.

But after the age of 31, upon gaining power.

The inferiority suppressed for thirty years and the intense thirst for recognition, when unleashed like a beast freed from chains, completely transformed into greed for power.

Cruelty towards dissenters and the indelible desire for revenge against all who had belittled him.

Facing such a person in court.

One can only say it was misfortune for Deng Ai.... doubtless Deng Ai could not grasp the reason even in death.

At the same time.

The appearance of Jiang Wei, and his 'genuine' allegiance.

Tore open a crack in Zhong Hui's cold heart, making his enthusiasm so overwhelming it was beyond Jiang Wei's belief.

They went out in the same carriage, sat together at the same banquet.

Zhong Hui was just shy of saying to Jiang Wei, we are brothers from different mothers.

Jiang Wei couldn't understand what was going on.