"Stop—" Liu Qi shouted and asked hurriedly: "Which chick are you talking about?"
Liu Pan turned around and said with a smile: "How many phoenix chicks are there in Jingzhou? Of course they are the phoenix chicks of Wolong Fengchu."
"Pang Tong?" Liu Qi was overjoyed and grabbed Liu Pan: "Didn't he go to Jiangdong? Where is he now?"
Liu Pan smiled and said: "Pang Shiyuan has been in Xiangyang for more than a month, but his whereabouts have been erratic. I also inquired in many ways and visited him personally before inviting him here."
Liu Qi felt excited and urged: "Take me there quickly!"
With the Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chu in hand, and Xu Shu, there will be no shortage of counselors and talents.
Regardless of going to see Liu Biao, the two brothers came to Liu Pan's house first, where Pang Tong was being received as a guest.
In the study, I saw a strange man with a dark face, thick eyebrows and raised nose, drinking alone. He had a short beard growing along his face. At first glance, he looked like Mao Shiba!
No wonder Pang Tong is said to be ugly. He looks like a wealthy man, completely different from the superior scholar-bureaucrats. What good comments can those celebrities who criticize people give him?
Liu Qi came in, clasped his fists and said, "I have admired Feng Chu for a long time, but have never met her. It is a great honor to meet her today."
No introduction was needed. Pang Tong knew that it was Liu Pan who was coming. He stood up and returned the courtesy and said: "General, I refused to hide from Cao Cao and protected Jingzhou. As the people of Jingzhou, I should be grateful to the general."
Liu Pan also came forward to introduce, the three of them exchanged pleasantries and took their seats.
Although he had already met Zhuge Liang, Liu Qi was still a little excited when he met Feng Chu for the first time.
Pang Tong is different from Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu. He is an orthodox pure counselor. Similar to Guo Jia and Xun You, he is only responsible for planning strategies and cannot lead troops to fight.
Some people even commented that Pang Tong's strategy was superior to Zhuge Liang's.
If he were not competitive and eager to perform meritorious service and died early, perhaps the fate of Shu Han would have been another ending.
After tea, Liu Qi got straight to the point and said: "I am just a man of incompetence, but I inherited the emperor's uncle's ambition and established the Han Dynasty. Although I saved Jingzhou, Cao Cao's thieves will never give up. Moreover, in the affairs of the country, apart from brutality and the elimination of traitors, it takes more than one person." That’s what I am doing, I am gathering virtuous people to serve the country. I have admired Mr.’s talents for a long time, and I hope you can help me. I am honored!”
Pang Tong put down his wine glass, stood up and saluted: "I have my wish, but I don't dare to invite you! Today there is great chaos, tigers and wolves are rising together. Although Jingzhou is safe, there are many enemies around, and I am always worried about its misfortune. Now the general transforms into a dragon and leaps over Jiutian, since you are a citizen of Jingzhou, how dare you not do your best to protect your family and country? This is the ambition of a man!"
Liu Qi pulled Pang Tong to sit down and laughed and said: "I often hear the nursery rhyme of Jingzhou: Crouching dragon and phoenix chick, one can make peace in the world. I am so lucky to have the help of two gentlemen. I will be like a fish in water, swallow up all nine states, and rebuild the country." "
Pang Tong smiled and said: "The general kept a low profile and became famous. It is really a blessing for Jingzhou and the Han Dynasty! Now that he has retired from Cao Cao, he is famous all over the world. He is also a clan member of the Han Dynasty. If he is loyal and revitalizes the Han Dynasty, he will surely win the hearts of the people and become the great ancestor. career."
Liu Qi clasped his fists and said, "What you said makes sense, sir. However, building up the Han Dynasty is like fighting for the world. The road to eliminate the thieves is arduous and long. I guard Jingzhou like walking on thin ice. I dare not be careless in the slightest."
Pang Tong said: "Jingzhou has Sun Quan in the east and Cao Cao in the north, so it is difficult to succeed. Yizhou has a household registration of one million, a vast land and wealth, and can invest in great undertakings. Liu Zhang is weak and cannot defend it. The civil strife in Yizhou will end, and people's hearts are divided. If the general can enter Sichuan, And based on Guanzhong, leaving Qi Mountain to plan for Chang'an, and gaining the land of the two capitals, the Han Dynasty can flourish!"
Liu Qi nodded slightly, "The world is divided into three parts, standing on a tripod. Kong Ming also gave some advice, and it turns out that heroes have the same views. It's just that Liu Zhang and I are from the same sect, and our teachers are unknown. We still have to wait for the opportunity, and Jingnan is currently undecided. Does Sir have any countermeasures?" ?”
Pang Tong twisted his beard and said with a smile: "The general first led Jingzhou and defeated Cao's army. He has already gained prestige in Nanyang and Nanjun. However, the four counties in Jingnan have a vast territory and sparsely populated areas. They rely on distance to stand on their own, so they need to establish their prestige and convince the crowd. Now the north is tentatively decided. Why not inspect the four counties, show kindness and power, and decide on military power and personnel, and combine the four counties into one state, set up a governor to lead the army, inspect the river banks, and ensure that Jingzhou is safe."
Liu Qi suddenly said: "Sir, you really have the words of gold and stone. Patrolling the four counties can not only establish prestige, but also calm people's hearts. It kills two birds with one stone."
Jingnan had just experienced the Zhangjin Rebellion, and after Liu Biao sent troops to quell it, he appointed Han Xuan, Zhao Fan, and Liu Du as county governors, but these people were not familiar with Liu Qi.
As the newly appointed Lord of Jingzhou, this is a process of power transition. Liu Qi's prestige in Jingnan is still low. If he wants to have a stable rear, it is best to go there himself and appoint his confidants, which is a long-term solution.
However, Liu Qi still has an obvious advantage over Liu Bei. At least these people are Liu Biao's subordinates and will not openly rebel or send troops to attack.
Pang Tong asked Liu Qi to inspect the four counties, with the intention of alerting the enemy and testing the four people. Before they formed a relationship, Cao Cao only contacted Zhao Fan to resolve the hidden danger as soon as possible.
After thinking for a while, he informed Pang Tong about Zhao Fan's collusion with Cai Mao and secret dealings with Cao Cao.
The original plan was to go directly to Guiyang, catch Zhao Fan off guard, and force him to submit. If an official notice was issued, he was afraid that it would cause Zhao Fan's uneasiness and cause chaos instead.
Pang Tong laughed when he heard this and said: "Zhao Fan is cowardly and without any plan. Cao Cao and Chen troops in Nanyang dare not raise their troops, let alone now that the general is at the height of his power. I expect that although he is uneasy, he will not dare to cause trouble. Just in case, I am willing to personally A trip to Lingling, as long as Liu Du and his son are willing to obey the general, then Zhao Fan can't stand alone, so what can he do?"
Liu Qi was overjoyed and said: "If a gentleman goes to Lingling, he will be able to convince Liu Du and his son. If the three counties of Changsha, Guiyang and Lingling are stable, I believe Wuling Jinxuan will also be able to understand current affairs."
Pang Tong said: "The Jin family was originally from the Xiongnu. They were famous for their loyalty and filial piety, and were servants for seven generations. Our ancestors have always compared themselves to the loyalty of the Han Dynasty. If the general revitalizes the Han Dynasty and eliminates thieves, Jin Xuan will be happy to accept it."
"Congratulations, sir!" Liu Qi thought deeply.
Another specialty of Pang Tong is that he is good at judging people. When it comes to Jingzhou's local people, I am afraid that even Zhuge Liang is not as good as him, a local man, who can see many things more thoroughly.
Liu Qi admired Pang Tong's casual wisdom very much, and his speech and behavior were much more relaxed. Unlike Zhuge Liang and others, who opened and closed his mouth for the sake of national affairs, and it was very laborious to repeat words when speaking.
This does not include the scholars and celebrities gathered by Liu Biao. If they make the slightest move that is not etiquette, they will be charged with arrogance and disrespect for the elderly.
Therefore, Liu Qi still likes to be with Zhang Fei, Gan Ning and others. He does not need to adhere to too many vulgar etiquette, and can do whatever he wants. His words are also spoken by the public, and there is no need to quote scriptures. That is a happy life.
Pang Tong saw that Liu Qi was not as pretentious as other children of aristocratic families. Not only did he speak boldly, but many of his insights were original and astonishing, and he increasingly felt that this person was unfathomable.
The three of them drank and talked happily, Liu Qi replaced the wine with tea, and they talked happily until the evening.
Liu Qi returned to the palace and asked Liu Biao to write a letter to persuade Lai Gong and Wu Ju to make peace. He ordered people to issue an official document and inspected the four counties in Jingnan three days later to build the Dongting Water Village.
