"Stop—" Liu Qi shouted and asked hurriedly: "Which Feng Chu are you talking about?"

Liu Pan turned around and said with a smile: "How many phoenix chicks are there in Jingzhou? Of course they are the phoenix chicks of Wolong Fengchu."

"Pang Tong?" Liu Qi was overjoyed and grabbed Liu Pan: "Didn't he go to Jiangdong? Where is he now?"

Liu Pan said with a smile: "Pang Shiyuan has been in Xiangyang for more than a month, but his whereabouts have been erratic. I also inquired in many ways and visited him personally before inviting him here."

Liu Qi felt excited and urged: "Take me there quickly!"

With the Crouching Dragon and Phoenix in hand, and Xu Shu, there will be no shortage of counselors and talents.

Regardless of meeting Liu Biao, the two brothers came to Liu Pan's house first, where Pang Tong was being received as a guest.

In the study, I saw a strange man with a dark face, thick eyebrows and raised nose, drinking alone. He had a short beard growing along his face. At first glance, he looked like Mao Shiba!

No wonder Pang Tong is said to be ugly. He looks like a wealthy man, completely different from the superior scholar-bureaucrats. What good comments can those celebrities who criticize others give him?

Liu Qi came in, clasped his fists and said, "I have admired Feng Chu for a long time, but have never met her. It is a great honor to meet her today."

No introduction was needed. Pang Tong also knew that it was Liu Pan who was coming. He stood up and returned the courtesy: "General refused to hide from Cao Cao and protected Jingzhou. I am the people of Jingzhou, so I should thank the general."

Liu Pan also came forward to introduce him, and the three of them exchanged pleasantries and took their seats.

Although he had already met Zhuge Liang, Liu Qi was still a little excited when he met Feng Chu for the first time.

Pang Tong is different from Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu. He is an orthodox pure counselor. Similar to Guo Jia and Xun You, he is only responsible for planning strategies and cannot lead troops to fight.

Some people even commented that Pang Tong's strategy was superior to Zhuge Liang's.

If he were not competitive and eager to perform meritorious deeds and died early, perhaps the fate of the Shu Han would have been another ending.

After tea, Liu Qi got straight to the point and said: "I have no talent, but I inherited the emperor's uncle's ambition and established the Han Dynasty. Although I saved Jingzhou, Cao Cao's thieves will never give up. And in the affairs of the country, apart from cruelty and destroying traitors, it takes more than one person."

That’s what I am doing, I am gathering virtuous people to serve the country. I have admired Mr.’s talents for a long time, and I hope you can help me. I am honored to do so!”

Pang Tong put down his wine glass, stood up and saluted: "I have my wish, but I dare not invite you! Today there is great chaos, tigers and wolves are rising together. Although Jingzhou is safe, there are many enemies around, and I am always worried about its misfortune. Now the general transforms into a dragon and leaps over

Jiutian, since you are the people of Jingzhou, how dare you not do your best to protect your family and country? This is the ambition of a man!"

Liu Qi pulled Pang Tong to sit down, and laughed and said: "I often hear the nursery rhyme of Jingzhou: Crouching dragon and phoenix, one can make peace in the world. I am so lucky to have the help of two gentlemen. I will surely be like a fish in water, swallow up all nine states, and rebuild the country."

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Pang Tong said with a smile: "The general kept a low profile and became famous. It is really a blessing for Jingzhou and the Han Dynasty! Now that he has retired from Cao Cao, he is famous all over the world. He is also a clan member of the Han Dynasty. If he is loyal and builds the Han Dynasty, he will surely win the hearts of the people and become the great ancestor.

career."

Liu Qi clasped his fists and said, "What you said makes sense, sir. However, building up the Han Dynasty is like fighting for the world. The road to eliminate the thieves is long and arduous. I guard Jingzhou like walking on thin ice. I dare not be careless in the slightest."

Pang Tong said: "There are Sun Quan in the east of Jingzhou and Cao Cao in the north, so it is difficult to succeed. Yizhou has a household registration of one million, a vast land and wealth, and can invest in great undertakings. Liu Zhang is weak and cannot defend it. The civil strife in Yizhou will end, and people's hearts are divided. If the general can enter Sichuan,

And if we take control of Guanzhong, go out to Qi Mountain to plan for Chang'an, and gain the land of the two capitals, then the Han Dynasty can flourish!"

Liu Qi nodded slightly, "The world is divided into three parts, and they stand together as a tripod. Kong Ming also gave some advice. Sure enough, the heroes have the same views. It's just that Liu Zhang and I are from the same sect, and our teachers are unknown. We still have to wait for the opportunity, and Jingnan is currently undecided. Do you have any countermeasures, sir?"

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Pang Tong twisted his beard and said with a smile: "The general first led Jingzhou and defeated Cao's army. In Nanyang, Nanjun has already achieved prestige. However, the four counties in Jingnan have a vast territory and sparsely populated areas. They rely on distance to stand on their own, so they need to establish prestige and convince the crowd. Now the north is tentatively decided.

Why not inspect the four counties, show kindness and power, decide on military power and personnel, and combine the four counties into one state, set up a governor to lead the army, inspect the river banks, and ensure that Jingzhou is safe."

Liu Qi suddenly said: "Sir, you really have the words of gold and stone. Patrolling the four counties can not only establish prestige, but also calm people's hearts. It kills two birds with one stone."

Jingnan had just experienced the Zhangjin Rebellion, and after Liu Biao sent troops to quell it, he appointed Han Xuan, Zhao Fan, and Liu Du as county governors, but these people were not familiar with Liu Qi.

As the newly appointed Lord of Jingzhou, this is a process of power transition. Liu Qi's prestige in Jingnan is still low. If he wants to have a stable rear, it is best to go there himself and appoint his confidants, which is a long-term solution.

However, Liu Qi still has an obvious advantage over Liu Bei. At least these people are Liu Biao's subordinates and will not openly rebel or send troops to attack.

Pang Tong asked Liu Qi to inspect the four counties, with the intention of alerting the enemy and testing the four people. Before they formed a relationship, Cao Cao only contacted Zhao Fan to resolve the hidden danger as soon as possible.

After thinking for a while, he informed Pang Tong about Zhao Fan's collusion with Cai Mao and his secret dealings with Cao Cao.

The original plan was to go directly to Guiyang, catch Zhao Fan off guard and force him to submit. If an official notice was issued, he was afraid that it would cause Zhao Fan to be uneasy and cause a big chaos.

Pang Tong laughed when he heard this and said: "Zhao Fan is cowardly and without any plan. Cao Cao and Chen Bing are afraid of raising troops in Nanyang. What's more, now that the general is at the height of his power? I predict that although he is uneasy, he will not dare to cause trouble. Just in case, I am willing to personally

After a trip to Lingling, as long as Liu Du and his son are willing to obey the general's orders, Zhao Fan can't stand alone, so what can he do?"

Liu Qi was overjoyed and said: "If a gentleman goes to Lingling, he will be able to convince Liu Du and his son. If the three counties of Changsha, Guiyang and Lingling are stable, I believe Wuling Jinxuan will also be able to understand current affairs."

Pang Tong said: "The Jin family was originally from the Xiongnu. They were famous for their loyalty and filial piety, and were servants for seven generations. Our ancestors have always compared themselves to the loyalty and virtue of the Han Dynasty. If the general revitalizes the Han Dynasty and eliminates thieves, Jin Xuan will be happy to accept it."

"Congratulations, sir!" Liu Qi thought deeply.

Another specialty of Pang Tong is that he is good at appraising people. When it comes to Jingzhou's local people, even Zhuge Liang is probably not as good as him, a local man, who can see many things more thoroughly.

Liu Qi admired Pang Tong's casual wisdom, and his speech and behavior were much more relaxed. Unlike Zhuge Liang and others, who opened and closed his mouth for national affairs, it was very laborious to express his words more or less.

This does not include the scholars and celebrities gathered by Liu Biao. The slightest move that is not etiquette will be charged with arrogance and disrespect for the elderly.

Therefore, Liu Qi still likes to be with Zhang Fei, Gan Ning and others. He does not need to adhere to too many vulgar etiquette, and can act freely. His words are also spoken by the public, and there is no need to quote scriptures. That is a happy life.

When Pang Tong saw that Liu Qi was not as pretentious as other members of the aristocratic family, not only did he speak boldly, but many of his insights were original and astonishing, and he felt more and more that this person was unfathomable.

The three of them drank and chatted happily, and Liu Qi replaced the wine with tea. They talked happily and did not rest until the evening.
Chapter completed!