Fa Zheng thanked him and said, "I am just a small official in Shu. I have nothing to praise! I heard that horses will crow only when they meet Bole, and people will die when they meet bosom friends. What Zhang Song said before, the general has Don't you have this idea?" After Liu Bei heard this, he knew that Fazheng and Zhang Song had passed away. He did not hide it at the moment and said: "I have always been a passer-by living in other people's homes. I have always sighed and often Thinking that there is only such a network of people, a cunning rabbit has three holes, let alone a human being? The middle of Shu is a rich place, it's not that I don't want to get it, it's just because Liu Zhang is my brother from the same clan, and I really can't bear to plot against him."
Fa Zhengdao said: "Yizhou is a land of abundance. It is very complicated. Without a master who can control the chaos, it cannot last long. If Liu Zhang cannot appoint virtuous people today, then this foundation will not last long and will belong to others. Now leave it to General, you can't miss this good opportunity. Haven't you heard of Zhang Song's suggestion? If the general is going to go to Xichuan, we will definitely do our best to help."
Liu Bei stopped refusing and said, "Please let us discuss this matter carefully."
After the banquet dispersed that day, Kong Ming personally sent Fazheng back to Guanyi. Liu Bei was alone there brooding. Pang Tong said: "The opportunity is in front of you. If you can't make a quick decision, then you are a fool. My lord is so wise. , why are you still hesitant?”
Liu Bei said: "In your opinion, how should you reply?"
Pang Tong said: "The general knows that with Sun Quan in the east of Jingzhou and Cao Cao in the north, it is difficult to have ambitions. Yizhou has a household registration of one million and a vast land that can help us achieve great things. Now Zhang Song and Fazheng are our This is a perfect opportunity given by God, why are you still hesitating?"
Liu Bei said: "The enemy I am now incompatible with is Cao Cao. If Cao Cao is in a hurry, I will be tolerant. If Cao Cao is violent, I will be benevolent and righteous. If Cao Cao conspires, I will be loyal. If I behave in the opposite direction to Cao Cao, then things will work out." , If you break your trust in the world because of a small gain, then I really can't bear it."
Liu Bei actually made his long-standing guiding ideology clear, and Pang Tong also understood it. Kong Ming explained this point more than once. Pang Tong thought he had a way to convince Liu Bei, so he smiled and said: "These words my lord said are in line with the law of heaven, but it is a pity that now In times of chaos, we mainly rely on the strength of each person's military force to fight for the world. We do not stick to one direction. If we must adhere to common sense and we cannot move even an inch, it will not work. We should follow the power in everything, and annex the weak and attack the ignorant. Those who want to seize it in turn, go along and abide by the moral principles of Tang and Wu. After the matter is settled, they will report it with righteousness and make it a great country. How can it be said that they have broken their trust in the world? If they don’t take it now, then they will definitely It will be taken away by others, I hope the lord can think about this clearly."
Liu Bei nodded, as if he had a sudden realization, and said: "What you said makes sense and comes from the bottom of my heart, but I'd better think about it again." After that, he turned around and returned to the room to rest.
Pang Tong was very impatient when he saw that Liu Bei didn't express his position. He didn't care about Kong Ming's sleep that night and went directly to Kong Ming to explain the matter.
Kong Ming smiled and said: "Not only me, but also the lord's fourth brother Yu Yi has tried to persuade me many times, but there is no way to change it. You must know that the lord's benevolence and righteousness is also a good thing, but this generation is not like this."
Pang Tong looked a little helpless and said: "I originally thought that I could persuade the lord to change his mind through my sharp tongue, but now it seems that I was naive."
Kong Ming said: "Don't be too disappointed, I will try to persuade you tomorrow."
Pang Tong shook his head and said: "I don't think you need to go. It's useless. I heard that the lord's fourth brother Yu Yi is stationing troops in Ziwu Valley. Why don't we two go to assist his fourth brother and go directly to Hanzhong?" , take down Xichuan and achieve the cause of overlord!"
Kong Ming squinted his eyes and laughed. Suddenly he seemed to remember something and said, "Feng Chu, I think there is another way?"
Pang Tong looked very confused and said sarcastically: "What else can you do?"
Kong Ming said: "Now that Zhang Song and Fazheng have persuaded me, and you have said all your good words, I believe that the lord has been shaken and needs the last bit of help."
After hearing this, Pang Tong suddenly realized that the so-called heroes had similar views and said: "You mean to ask his fourth brother to write a letter to the lord to explain the key points?"
Kong Ming nodded and said, "Yes."
Pang Tong said: "It's a long way from Jingzhou to Ziwu Valley. Please hurry up and arrange for people to go."
Kong Ming said: "Okay, leave this matter to me."
The two discussed some more things and then took a rest.
Huang Yueying was woken up by Kong Ming in the middle of her sleep. When Kong Ming returned secretly, she plucked Kong Ming's ears and asked, "Where are you going so late?"
Kong Ming said: "It was Pang Tong who came to me to discuss entering Xichuan."
Huang Yueying said: "Our hometown is in Jingzhou. Why go to Xichuan? Do we have to leave our hometown?"
Kong Ming explained with a smile: "Jingzhou is surrounded by enemies on all sides and cannot be defended. Xichuan is the place where we can really gain a foothold."
After hearing this, Huang Yueying also understood the strategic intention and fell asleep holding Kong Ming in her arms.
After Huang Yueying fell asleep, Kong Ming put her hand aside, quietly got up again, came to an empty room, and turned on the video.
Yuyi was sleeping at this time, and suddenly there was a vibrating sound beside the bed. He was a bit asleep and didn't hear anything. Diao Chan woke up first. After seeing the ancient book, he quickly woke up Yu Yi and handed the ancient book to Yu Yi.
Diao Chan knew all these secrets of Yu Yi, so he was not surprised. Yu Yi did not avoid Diao Chan and directly opened the video with Kong Ming.
Kong Ming explained what happened, and then told Yu Yi, "Everything is ready now, except for the east wind. Hurry up and bring the east wind here."
Yu Yi said: "My place is thousands of miles away from Jingzhou. Even if I send the fastest horse to deliver the letter, it will still take half a month. It will definitely be too late."
Kong Ming said: "What should we do?"
Yuyi smiled and said: "I heard that when you were in Longzhong, your calligraphy was also very famous. Your father-in-law Huang Chengyan often praised you!"
Kong Ming opened his eyes wide and said, "You are really awesome, everyone knows this!"
Yu Yi said: "Yes, so as a calligrapher, you can imitate my handwriting and write a letter on my behalf."
Kong Ming shook his head and said: "I told Pang Tong yesterday about this matter, and today I have a letter in my hand. Could this be..."
Yu Yi smiled and said: "This is simple. Just say that you have already calculated it and communicate with me in advance and ask me to write a letter."
