Pang Tong's words almost made it clear to Zhuge Liang.
Someone tipped them off!
Zhuge Liang had almost no doubts about Pang Tong's confession.
The reason is also very simple. According to his understanding of Pang Tong, the other party must really want to monopolize this meritorious service.
After all, the two have been in a competitive relationship since they met.
Pang Tong thought about defeating Zhuge Liang all the time, and he never changed for many years.
Coupled with the fact that Pang Tong nearly died in a trap before, the outcome of this war is a great opportunity to wash away the shame.
Pang Tong can use the irrefutable facts to regain the face he lost before, and can even prove to the world that Fengxiao is stronger than Wolong.
Who can resist the temptation to turn down this huge feat?
At least Zhuge Liang doesn't think he can!
And this is also in line with Zhuge Liang's previous speculation about the defeat.
No matter how powerful Pang Tong was, no matter how far-reaching his resourcefulness, and no matter how sharp his vision, could he still predict when Zhuge Liang would set the fire?
The most reasonable explanation is that someone tipped off the news!
Zhuge Liang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Pang Tong was not so powerful that he could do nothing.
This is a happy event.
But new questions also arise.
Who is it?
Who is the traitor?
Suddenly, two words appeared in Zhuge Liang's mind for no apparent reason.
Xu Shu!
Zhuge Liang had been classmates with Pang Tong for several years and knew him as well as he knew himself.
Pang Tong has a withdrawn personality, but he thinks very highly of himself, and he is completely out of reach of ordinary people.
Coupled with his short stature and ugly appearance, almost no one is willing to become close friends with Pang Tong.
The popularity in Lumen Academy is extremely poor, let alone in the entire Jingzhou family circle.
Among Xu Shu's Jiangbei army, there were few pure Xiangyang factions.
Almost all generals and commanders are appointed by talented people from aristocratic families living in Jiangling and nearby cities.
Pang Tong couldn't even understand the Xiangyang circle. Can Zhuge Liang believe that he could instigate rebellion against the Jiangling clan?
But there is an exception here, and that is Xu Shu.
Xu Shu and Pang Tong were classmates for several years, and Xu Shu was greatly favored by Pang Degong.
Without Pang Degong's nod, how could a murderer from Yingchuan gain a foothold in Xiangyang?
Xu Shu was extremely filial and understood the righteousness well.
If Pang Tong uses Pang Degong's kindness to Xu Shuxiao to gain or lose, there is no guarantee that he will not be shaken.
In fact, there was also a voice deep in Zhuge Liang's heart, but it was completely suppressed and did not give it the slightest chance to speak out.
Pang Tong's words made Zhuge Liang's thoughts that he had suppressed completely lose their restraints.
Like a runaway horse, it instantly occupied Zhuge Liang's mind.
Only Xu Shu leaking the secret is the most reasonable explanation.
Like Zhang Nan and others, Zhuge Liang knew very well.
The likelihood of rebellion is extremely low.
Especially when Jiangbei's army was wiped out. Does Zhang Nan have that much energy?
How could a person like Xu Shu listen to Zhang Nan's misinformation?
I'm afraid that as soon as Zhang Nang has this idea, Xu Shu will discover it, and then he can use it to his advantage!
Even if Yiling guard general Liao Hua rebelled, he would not be able to wipe out the entire Jiangbei army.
The only one who could accomplish this was Xu Shu.
Unless Liu Zhang's army in Jiangbei stepped down the layers of dragnets and focused all his energy on Xu Shu.
Otherwise, the only possibility is that Xu Shu rebels.
In fact, Zhuge Liang has always believed that the destruction of Jiangbei Army was due to Liu Zhang's meticulous calculation.
But today, he was shaken.
Especially when Pang Tong said it himself.
Zhuge Liang frowned, still distinguishing between the two extreme choices in front of him.
Pang Tong deliberately gave up the military exploits of defeating himself head-on in order to make himself doubt Xu Shu.
Or is it that Pang Tong, as the victor, deliberately made Zhuge Liang feel sad and angry after learning about Xu Shu's betrayal?
Based on Zhuge Liang's understanding of Pang Tong, it is more likely to be the latter.
This is in line with the behavior of an extremely conceited person like Pang Tong.
Doubt is meaningless, only by hitting the other party can you have a sense of accomplishment!
Zhuge Liang suddenly understood and made a judgment in his heart.
"Shi Yuan, what do you mean..."
Zhuge Liang spoke again, hoping to get some clues from Pang Tong's mouth to confirm his guess.
It's a pity that both of them are top-notch wise men. Who can't see through the other's mind?
Pang Tong immediately raised his hand to block Zhuge Liang.
"Kong Ming, I don't mean anything."
Pang Tong had a relaxed smile on his face, as if he was pretending to be confused, but it made Zhuge Liang even more convinced.
Isn't this just playing hard to get?
"Shiyuan, I admire you so much."
"Until now, I can't figure out how you did it!"
Pang Tong didn't say anything, but Liu Zhang on the side suddenly spoke.
"Kong Ming, there are more places than you can imagine!"
"As the saying goes, let one give way to two, not three! I will make an exception for you today!"
"A good bird chooses a tree to roost in, and a wise minister chooses his master to do his work! Are you willing to find your way back from your lost ways and abandon the big-eared thief?"
"Wolong and Fengchu join forces to support the Han Dynasty together with Gu. It will definitely become a good story!"
"If you are willing to surrender, all the confusions in your heart will be answered!"
Zhuge Liang was also a little drunk. This Liu Zhang was really shameless and shameless.
I have said that there are one, two and not three, but this is the fourth time I have recruited someone.
If he weren't in Liu Zhang's territory, Zhuge Liang would have to be sarcastic no matter how good-tempered he was!
"Thank you very much for Duke Qin's kindness. Liang will have no choice but to live up to Duke Qin's expectations."
"Heads can be cut off, blood can be shed, but loyalty cannot be lost!"
If he had not seen the previous scene where Pang Tong put a sword on Zhuge Liang's neck, Liu Zhang would have shown admiration without hesitation based on his impression of Zhuge Liang.
Now, I feel nothing at all.
"Everyone has his or her own ambitions, so one cannot force them."
"In this case, Nagu won't force it!"
"When Liu Bei is destroyed in the past, I hope Kong Ming will not regret today's decision."
Zhuge Liang wanted to tell Liu Zhang not to daydream.
But thinking about Xiaoting's defeat and Xu Shu's rebellion, it seems that it is not a big lie.
With the original intention of doing less, Zhuge Liang nodded lightly.
"Everyone has his destiny. If Duke Qin is the end of Liang's destiny, Liang will naturally have nothing to say."
"But Liang is not a person who fully believes in destiny. Instead, he thinks that man can defeat God!"
"Liang Hui will set up a formation at the foot of Jiangling City and wait for Duke Qin to arrive!"
Zhuge Liang was very satisfied with his answer, which could almost be said to be impeccable!
Not only did he not refute Liu Zhang's face, but he also declared his will not to surrender.
But before he could feel complacent, he immediately received a head-on blow from Liu Zhang.
"Kong Ming, you are thinking too much!"
"Who is the big-eared thief? Does he deserve to be alone?"
"Your opponent in the future will be Shi Yuan. He will replace Gu and lead the entire Eastern Army to eliminate the big-eared thieves!"
Pang Tong straightened his back instantly, and his figure inadvertently became much taller.
His eyes were full of fighting intent at the moment, and he looked at Zhuge Liang with a hint of provocation.
"Kong Ming, your defeat at Xiaoting will eventually happen again under Jiangling City!"
