Zhuge Liang put away his feather fan.
Everyone chatted at Mr. Pang De's house for a while before leaving.
What they didn't expect was that less than three miles away from Xiangyang City, they encountered Liu Cong and two followers.
However, at this time, Liu Cong looked different from the angry look he had when he left Pang Degong before, and he was a little downcast.
Seeing this, Lu Yi signaled Shi Huan to drive the carriage to Liu Cong.
The two followers behind Liu Cong suddenly became furious.
In Jingzhou, there are people who dare to keep pace with their second young master!
One of them drew out his sword and scolded: "How can Xiao Xiao be so bold! The second young master is here, eating the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard?"
Liu Cong was also a little angry. He reined in his horse and looked at the carriage with a gloomy face.
Lu Yi signaled the carriage to stop.
After taking out all the small box of gold and silver jewelry that he had brought with him from the carriage, Lu Yi jumped out of the carriage with a smile, bowed to Liu Cong and said, "Buyi Qiao Ze, I am fortunate to meet the second young master, so I specially offer you a small gift. I hope the Second Young Master will accept it!"
As he spoke, he opened the small box in his hand.
It contained a large bunch of gold and silver jewels.
Zhuge Liang sat in the carriage compartment, slightly opened the curtain of the window, and looked at Lu Yi outside.
Seeing Lu Yi's flattering smile, Zhuge Liang said: "."
The matter that my brother-in-law wanted to verify was indeed related to the Crown Prince.
Looking at him like this, he is quite admirable.
Now you are the Lord of Jiangdong, but you can put down your dignity and get along with others in such a humble status.
Or is his lover really his brother-in-law?
Liu Cong was still riding on the horse.
Looking down at the gold and silver jewelry in the small box in Lu Yi's hand, Liu Cong's face looked better and he said, "Tell me, what do you want from me?"
Lu Yi smiled and said, "It's nothing. I just admire the second young master for his handsome appearance and talent."
Lu Yi's words made Liu Cong feel quite comfortable.
Even though he was often praised by his servants for his good looks and noble character, this was the first time he was stopped in the wild just to praise himself and give him a big gift.
In the past, only his half-brother enjoyed such treatment.
He even heard Cai Mao scolding himself as a mediocre person.
If Cai Mao hadn't been his father's loyal minister, he would have stabbed Cai Mao to death with one sword!
It was also because of this that he specifically asked his father, Jingzhou Mu Liu Biao, to assign him some tasks so that he could prove that his talent was no less than that of his half-brother.
What made him quite frustrated was that his father assigned him two tasks to recruit hermits.
One is Mr. Pang De.
One is Sima Hui.
Pang Degong, according to his father, although he is a farmer, he is a member of the Pang family.
However, after he visited, Mr. Pang De looked shabby and looked down on others, which was really disappointing.
Who do you look down on?
So what if you are from the head of the Pang family?
Not my father’s subordinate?
My dignified second son, my status is no better than yours?
underestimate me?
I despise you even more for being a slovenly and mysterious peasant!
As for Sima Hui, that's even more useless.
Submissive and as timid as a rat.
No matter what you ask, just know to say "Okay, okay"!
He went to inquire, and the nearby villagers said that Sima Hui was a fool.
The neighbor's son died and he was very sad.
Sima Hui kept saying yes to the side and was almost beaten to death!
Someone nearby lost a pig and ran to his house. He went directly to his house to take the pig away.
He knew clearly that the pig was his, and he kept saying yes.
In the end, the pig was recovered, and he just said yes!
Even his wife said he was a fool!
What's the use of recruiting someone like this?
This is why he is extremely frustrated.
Fortunately, I finally met someone who opened my eyes today.
Liu Cong signaled a follower to take the small box from Lu Yi, and said to Lu Yi: "You are quite discerning! If you have anything to do in the future, you can go to me. I always know people well and like talents."
With that said, he was about to leave in a swaggering manner.
Lu Yi said hurriedly: "Second Young Master, looking at your face, you seem to be troubled. Although I am not talented, I have some knowledge of poems and books and some strategies. If I am so honored to be able to advise Second Young Master, I will die without regrets." .”
Liu Cong reined in the reins again and glanced at Lu Yi with disdain.
So young.
Moreover, Xiangyang has never heard of a celebrity named Qiao.
There is no doubt that the person in front of him cannot be a talented person at all.
What I said just now sounds nice, I just want to admire myself.
Now it seems that after all, he wants to get involved with his second son.
Just get ready to leave.
But in the blink of an eye, I thought about it, my brother was surrounded by a group of celebrities.
Even Cai Mao was flirting with him.
But there was no one around him to help him.
Now he has failed to complete two tasks given by his father.
After returning home, I am afraid I will disappoint my father even more.
The days to come will be even more difficult.
Thinking of this, Liu Cong's eyes suddenly lit up.
How about pushing the man in front of you out?
Just say that he misled me?
In this way, although the father would still blame himself, the main responsibility was still borne by the man in front of him.
And now——
Looking at Shi Huan who was driving the carriage on the carriage shaft, he was tall and had a fierce look on his face.
If this was forced, he would only have two followers around him now.
But I am not good at studying.
If you can't defeat him, you will be in danger.
In this case, why not lure him into the city, go to your residence, and then use coercion and inducement?
Sure enough, I am extremely smart!
Such wonderful strategies can be found at your fingertips!
Liu Cong put on a smile and said to Lu Yi: "Qiao Ze, right? This young master is indeed in trouble. Since you are willing to help me solve my problems, then fine, come with me! There are many people here and it is difficult to speak. After I go to my residence, I will talk to you again."
Lu Yi laughed.
Too many people and too many eyes?
The second young master, Liu Cong, was indeed, as history said, not very smart and couldn't even lie.
But, just in time to check it out.
Lu Yi said with a happy face: "Yes!"
With that said, he climbed onto the carriage and asked Shi Huan to drive the carriage and follow Liu Cong.
In the carriage compartment, Zhuge Ruoxue whispered: "Husband, why do you feel that this second young master is not very smart?"
Lu Yi smiled and made a silent movement.
Chen Gong glanced at Zhuge Liang.
He could see what the lord Lu Yi wanted to do.
However, Wu Hou, the second brother-in-law, looked calm about all this, without any curiosity.
Did you also see it?
At such a young age, could it be that he is really a mature young man?
The group followed Liu Cong into Xiangyang City and went straight to the back door of the General's Mansion.
Lu Yi Shihuan took Zhuge Ruoxue, Chen Gong and Zhuge Liang back to their residence first, and then came to pick him up.
Liu Cong led them into the back door and went straight to his residence, in the hall of a house on the west side.
Liu Cong didn't even give Lu Yi, Nangong Yan and Lu Shisan a chance to take their seats. He directly sat down on the main seat, eating pastries and said casually: "Tell me, what's the plan for me? If the plan doesn't work, Well, when the time comes, I won’t look good on you, so don’t blame me when the time comes!”
Lu Yi asked: "Second Young Master, do you want to be the Crown Prince?"
Liu Cong, who was eating pastries, raised his head and said angrily: "Are you mentally ill? Do you need to ask this?"
Now he is overwhelmed by his half-brother.
Also talking about He Shizi?
Lu Yi was not angry and said with a smile: "I have a way to make the second young master defeat the eldest young master and take the position of the heir apparent. No, to be precise, he takes the position of Jingzhou Mu."
The air around him became eerily quiet.
Behind Lu Yi, Lu Shisan swallowed secretly.
Wu Hou came to Jingzhou this time to destroy Jingzhou?
Oh My God!
This is too bold!
How can we do this if we don’t even bring troops?
Only this time did Liu Cong seriously look at Lu Yi, the young man in front of him who was several years older than him.
However, he did not agree directly.
He would never dare to dream of sitting on the position of Jingzhou Shepherd.
Moreover, if word spreads, the consequences will be disastrous.
Let’s first see what this person said.
If it really doesn't work, pushing him out is natural and can earn some favor from his father.
Liu Cong continued to eat pastries and said, "Oh? Tell me about it."
Lu Yi said: "The second young master is now unable to compete with the eldest young master. The biggest problem is not that the second young master is really not as good as the eldest young master."
Liu Cong nodded.
This made him feel comfortable.
Those celebrities are all a bunch of shit!
How do they understand how smart they are as the second young master?
Liu Cong said: "You continue."
Lu Yi said: "The second young master's biggest problem is that he has no one to support him."
"Although the eldest son has many famous people around him, it is actually not a big problem."
"His advantage is that he doesn't have Jingzhou Mu's ministers to cause trouble."
"In other words, Jingzhou Mu's subordinates did not take sides. He also received praise from many celebrities and looked more like Jingzhou Mu. Naturally, he was favored by Jingzhou Mu."
"if--"
Lu Yi paused for a moment before continuing: "If the second young master can pull over Jingzhou Mu's ministers, then the second young master will have a more obvious advantage than the eldest young master."
Liu Cong said solemnly: "Nonsense! How can I not know this question? The problem is, even Cai Mao not only dislikes me, but also insults me!"
When Liu Cong said this, he spat and said: "That greedy ugly monster! As long as I have the power of my father, I will destroy his entire clan!"
Lu Yi smiled and said: "Second Young Master, please don't say that. Cai Mao, he has advantages that other ministers don't have. I have a way to make Second Young Master and Cai Hao stand together. In other words, let Cai Mao do his best. Help the second young master ascend to the position of heir apparent, or even become the shepherd of Jingzhou."
Liu Cong: "."
Seeing that Lu Yi stopped talking, Liu Cong asked anxiously: "Why don't you continue talking?"
Lu Yiwei smiled slightly and said, "Second Young Master, Madam Cai, haven't you given birth to an heir for Jingzhou Mu yet?"
Liu Cong nodded.
Lu Yi asked again: "Is Mrs. Cai a relative of Cai Mao?"
Liu Cong said: "She is Cai Mao's sister."
Lu Yi said: "Does Cai Mao have a sister who is married to Huang Chengyan of the Huang family?"
Liu Cong said: "She is Cai Mao's eldest sister."
Lu Yi asked: "Is Mrs. Cai favored by the Jingzhou Shepherd?"
Liu Cong said: "Yes."
Lu Yi breathed out.
It is roughly the same as the historical records I have read in the original history.
There may be discrepancies.
But there is no big problem.
Lu Yi said: "So, if the second young master can get an heir for Mrs. Cai, does Cai Mao have to stand with the second young master? Then does the Huang family also have to join the second young master?"
"The two young masters occupy two of the four prominent families in Jingzhou: Cai, Kuai, Huang, and Zhang."
"Fight for the Zhang family again."
"Isn't this Jingzhou what the Second Young Master has in his pocket?"
Liu Cong immediately stood up and stammered: "Are you crazy? How dare I take advantage of Cai's idea? Besides, she, she is so much older than me! Also, if I am discovered by my father, I will die. Very miserable!"
Lu Yi: "."
(End of chapter)
