Zheng Du's words made Zhuge Liang couldn't help but sigh, and the look in Zheng Du's eyes couldn't help but change a little.
Even Zhuge Liang had to sigh with emotion, he really needed such talented people around him.
Although Zheng Du is a bit too ruthless in his actions, and he always does things unscrupulously, but... no matter how he does it, he can quickly understand what he means.
This is something that the subordinate officials around him cannot do.
Of course, it is because of you, Zhuge Liang, that you dare not be too reassured about Zheng Du. After all... just as Zheng Du said just now.
In Yizhou, we need to rely on the power of Yizhou, but we cannot let the local power of Yizhou really gain power, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.
Both Liu Zhang and Sun Quan some time ago fully proved this point.
But what Zhuge Liang didn't expect was that after Zheng Du saw himself like this, he sneered directly.
"Zhuge Kongming, you are too underestimating me, and you are too underestimating me from Xichuan!
Do you really think that all of Xichuan is just a bunch of rats who have no sense of shame or justice, and only know how to live like flies and dogs? "
At this time, Zheng Du snorted directly towards Zhuge Liang, and his eyes became much sharper at this moment.
Even Zheng Du didn't intend to give Zhuge Liang more opportunities at this time.
"I know that Liu Xuande has been wandering in the Central Plains for most of his life, and it is not easy to help the Han Dynasty!
I also know that you, Zhuge Kongming, have great abilities but you want to go against the will of heaven.
I admire your virtue, but do you underestimate me, the people from Xichuan, and the people from Yizhou too much?
Yes, what you are worried about is not groundless. There are some people and some families in Xichuan who were afraid of being killed by Wu Han back then, and they surrendered at every turn.
This group of people cannot be reused, but it does not mean that all of my people in Xichuan cannot be reused!
Zhuge Liang, please remember that Yan and Zhao have had many tragic songs since ancient times, and I, Xichuan, have never lacked courage. "
At this time, Zheng Du did not say that he had a bad relationship with Xichuan's family, nor did he have any feelings for his family.
On the contrary, Zheng Du directly expressed the attitude of a descendant of the Xichuan family, but these words made Prime Minister Zhuge in front of him not know what to say for a moment.
The silence seemed particularly harsh at this moment.
After a long silence, Zheng Du slowly spoke again.
"Kong Ming..."
"What else does Mr. Zheng want to say? You might as well just say it."
"I don't want to say anything today, but I just want to ask Kong Ming. Are Ma Su, Deng Zhi, Ma Zhong, Wang Ping, and your boy Zhuge Qiao the confidants you prepared for His Highness the Crown Prince?
You want to give people of the Jingxiang lineage and Dongzhou a place in the court, so that the great power in the court will not be obtained by the Yizhou family.
The prince is the future heir apparent, so naturally he must have such a person around him.
The people you choose for him are either Dongzhou scholars, people from Jingzhou, or people like Wang Ping and Ma Zhong, who are from Yizhou but have no foundation.
After all, you still don't believe me, Xichuan soldiers.
Even if you let Yan Yan and others follow His Highness, you only want them to help those boys grow up.
I don’t know if what I said is right? "
"....Yes!" Zhuge Liang did not try to hide it, and nodded very seriously, "What Mr. Zheng said today is right, Liang... indeed does not trust this wealthy family in Xichuan.
Of course, Liang didn't really trust the wealthy families in Jingzhou.
But... as soon as Liang came, he was based on them, and like Liang, they also had the ambition to help the big man in their hearts.
At the same time...there are also the reasons why they helped His Majesty capture Yizhou and achieve what they are today, etc.
The most important thing is... now they have no foundation. If they want to gain a foothold in my country, they must rely on Your Majesty and the Crown Prince.
In this way, whether it is for the stability of our Han Dynasty court, or for the future of Liang leading troops to the Northern Expedition to Cao Wei, I will continue to assist His Majesty and His Highness in supporting the Han Dynasty.
All play a vital role.
But these people in Xichuan..."
"Xichuan has never been short of hot-blooded men!" Zheng Du laughed again, "Prime Minister Zhuge, would you dare to make a bet with me today?"
"....What is Mr. Zheng planning to bet on?"
"Let's bet on the battle of Jiaozhou!" Zheng Du suddenly waved his sleeves and shouted to Zhuge Liang, "The candidate this time is jointly selected by you and me.
Let’s take a look at whether the young generals under His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can make great achievements this time, or whether it is my son-in-law from Xichuan who has the ability to make a name for himself! "
"...Why is Mr. Zheng doing this? There won't be any competition for merit on this battlefield..."
"It doesn't matter, then Sun Quan is leading the army alone, and Lu Xun is not by his side. Why shouldn't he take the credit for bringing him here?
And you don’t need to hide it from me. Although Jiangdong seems to be strong now, since the 24th year of Jian’an... or even since the 20th year, the battles and fighting have almost never stopped.
Especially in these short two years.
Successively experienced the Battle of Jingzhou, the Battle of Yiling, and the response to Cao Pi's three attacks...
No matter how well Sun Quan's Jiangdong is managed, no matter how adequate the food and grass preparations are, they have been fighting for the past few years.
He also spent a lot of money.
After this battle, the Sun family's defense line increased a lot in an instant.
Beware of Cao Pi on the eastern front, be careful of Jia Kui and Man Chong on the middle road, and there are Jiangxia, Wuling, and most of Nanyang County on the west road.
Not to mention the rebellions that followed, and there were bandits in the mountains.
The losses of Jiangdong's troops and horses are serious enough, and the new soldiers cannot fight against the Cao family, nor can they guard against us.
We can only use a large number of veterans to guard these lines of defense, especially Lu Xun, who cannot leave Jingzhou. Now the only one who can maintain all Jingzhou's defense lines is Lu Xun.
There is no Lu Xun, not too many veterans, not enough soldiers and horses...
The coach is still Sun Quan.
Although I have always felt that His Highness is not very knowledgeable about military affairs, at least he will not give blind orders.
It’s not like we lost in Jiaozhou.
In this case, even if it's a competition for credit... there's no harm in it.
It just allows His Highness to have a better look at the abilities of his generals. "
"..." Zhuge Liang finally changed his expression at this time, and then looked at Zheng Du for a long time, and then said quietly, "Listen to what you mean, Zheng Du... Liang agrees or disagrees at this time. What does it do?
I'm afraid you have secretly told Yan Yan and others to behave well, right? "
"Kong Ming, you didn't tell me that you planned to let people from Jingxiang and Dongzhou seize the court!"
At this moment, looking at Zheng Du who looked like he was taking it for granted, Kong Ming could only smile bitterly.
