A city not only needs a county magistrate to handle government affairs and a captain to lead the troops, but it also needs a meritorious officer to help manage the two.
The title of meritorious service cannot be held by ordinary people, but needs to be held by aristocratic families in this place.
In order to stabilize the rule and coordinate various difficult problems.
In fact, this is not only the case in Liu Bei's Jingzhou, it is still the case in Cao Wei and Jiangdong.
It's just that Cao Wei occupied many states and counties, and generally large families held office in states and counties.
The counties and counties occupied by Sun Quan were based on the county seat.
Moreover, this situation is also common in Qin.
But relatively speaking, the influence of the aristocratic family is not that great.
Xiangyang's attack on Cao Cao needs to be done by the Nanjun family, so who is the top Nanjun family?
Cai, Kuai, Pang, Huang!
Among them, Cai and Kuai were under Cao Cao's command north of the Han River, and only Pang and Huang were left in Nanjun.
Because of Huang Zu's problems, Liu Bei could not let them hold important positions in Xiangyang.
Therefore, only the powerful and prestigious Pang family was left.
Xiangyang Gongcao is Pang Tong's cousin, Pang Degong's eldest son, Pang Shanmin!
Pang Shanmin, unlike Pang Degong, had a very strong desire to become an official.
Even with Pang Tong's reasons, the Pang family could not gain Liu Bei's complete trust.
However, firstly, Xiangyang is not the front line against Qin, and secondly, Pang Shanmin and Zhuge Liang's second sister are husband and wife.
Under these complicated and intertwined relationships, Pang Shanmin was placed in Xiangyang.
Even if the Pang family had a reason to rebel against Liu Zhang, they couldn't have a reason to rebel against Cao Cao, right?
Over the years, Pang Shanmin has worked hard and has outstanding abilities!
Since Cao Cao's defeat in Nanjun and the loss of Huainan, Cao Wei's goal has completely shifted from Jingzhou to Huainan.
Zhuge Liang's energy will naturally be transferred to Yu Fu.
Over time, Zhuge Liang began to ignore this brother-in-law.
"He...why did he betray? Pang Shanmin, how can he be worthy of my second sister?"
"Why are you sorry?"
As soon as Zhuge Liang finished speaking, Pang Tong immediately retorted.
"My cousin-in-law is your second sister, isn't she Zhuge Jin's second sister?"
Zhuge Liang shuddered slightly, and his whole body became lost.
From the moment Pang Tong mentioned Pang Shanmin, everything became clear.
In Xiangyang, brothers Mi Zhu and Mi Fang would definitely not be able to defeat Pang Shanmin.
As long as Pangshan people use some tricks, they can capture the two of them.
When the Qin army arrived, they opened the city gate and surrendered.
God doesn't know, ghost doesn't know!
With Mi Zhu's official seal, Mi Fang's armor from the Jingzhou Army, and Pang Shanmin, a living Pang descendant.
All the cities around Xiangyang can be breached silently.
So much so that when the Qin army arrived at Jiangling City, they were not even aware of it!
"Where are Mi Zhu and Mi Fang?"
Although it didn't make any sense, Zhuge Liang still asked.
"The Mi brothers were captured by my cousin. Now that Mi Fang has surrendered, Mi Zhu... is coming soon!"
Pang Tong's extremely plain words made Zhuge Liang's eyes more complicated.
Mi Fang has fallen!
Liu Bei's second brother-in-law was surrendered!
Maybe, everything is really coming to an end.
Liu Zhang glanced at Zhuge Liang and looked at Lu Xun.
"Bo Yan, what do you think Liu Bei is?"
Lu Xun only hesitated for a moment before giving a two-word conclusion.
"Rebel."
"Why?"
"Liu Bei proclaimed himself king, so what is he but a rebel?"
Lu Xun had a sneer on his lips.
He has never looked down upon Liu Bei.
"King Qin, in the past Gaozu once said that anyone who is not Liu and becomes king will be attacked by everyone in the world. I don't think Gaozu meant that someone with the surname Liu can claim the title of king, right?"
Liu Zhang nodded.
"Of course! If anyone named Liu dares to claim the title of king, wouldn't the world be in chaos?"
Lu Xun strongly agrees with this point of view.
"I don't know what King Qin thinks, but I don't think Liu Bei is a clan member of the Han Dynasty."
"From weaving mats and selling shoes to becoming king in troubled times, Liu Bei is indeed not simple, but it also proves his identity as a rebel!"
"I would like to ask, would a person whose life ideal and goal is to revive the Han Dynasty be eager to become king halfway?"
"This king is still self-reliant! Is he willing to wear the hat of a rebel and become king? Is this convincing?"
Liu Zhang smiled.
Even his former allies think so, Liu Bei has really come to an end!
"Kong Ming, you are a smart man, so I won't say more. Just decide for yourself!"
Zhuge Liang always lowered his head and remained silent.
My favorite feather fan,
All seem to have lost their luster.
"King Qin, what... is your question?"
"How did I find out that you were using cunning tactics to harm the orphans?"
Lu Xun was extremely embarrassed, but he couldn't stop his curiosity and nodded.
The corners of Liu Zhang's mouth raised slightly.
"Simple, I knew it from the moment Lu Fan came to Chang'an."
"What! Lu Fan is so bold and dares to betray Duke Wu!"
Lu Xun was furious and subconsciously thought that Lu Fan had cheated on him.
"No, no, no, Lu Fan did not betray Sun Quan."
Although it didn't matter whether he explained or not, Liu Zhang still excused Lu Fan.
In a sense, Lu Fan still had some merit for him.
"Then how did King Qin find out?"
"Simple, the conditions proposed by Lu Fan are simply impossible to achieve. How can Gu trust you?"
In fact, Liu Zhang did not guess that Sun Quan would betray him at that time.
It was just based on Sun Quan's tendency to rebel and Lu Fan's unreliable speculation.
He would not tell Lu Xun these things.
"So, King Qin's promise to Zhu Ran was completely based on his plan?"
Liu Zhang smiled and nodded.
"This Zhu Ran is really interesting. He is the one who will destroy Liu as soon as he opens his mouth! Does he really think he is a fool? Can't you understand the meaning behind his words?"
"Destroy Liu, destroy Liu? Which Liu was destroyed?"
Lu Xun's face was livid and full of anger.
Before Zhu Ran left, he gave many warnings and told him not to talk too much.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Ran not only refused to listen, but instead made his own decisions to add drama to himself!
How could a person like Liu Zhang not see through the tricks of a little person like Zhu Ran?
But when he thought about it, Lu Xun felt deeply helpless.
Zhu Ran and Sun Quan grew up together since childhood and have a deep relationship.
Now he is Sun Quan's absolute confidant.
He was sent to Jiangxia with the intention of monitoring Lu Xun.
Even if he returns to Jiangdong soon and files a lawsuit in person, nothing will happen.
In the end, it was still nothing.
Therefore, for Zhu Ran and Lu Xun, there were more things that he had no choice but to do.
"Okay, is everything clear now?"
Lu Xun slightly arched his hands.
"Thank you, King Qin, for clearing up the confusion."
"Well, in that case, it's time for Boyan to fulfill his promise."
Liu Zhang looked at Wenpin.
"Zhongye, lead 30,000 troops to Jiangxia. Boyan will help you persuade the Jiangxia defenders to surrender."
Wenpin was overjoyed and took over the task without hesitation.
"I will obey your orders!"
"Bo Yan, I leave it to you."
Lu Xun nodded helplessly.
"I... I obey..."
