Gan Ning rushed back without stopping to report the news to Zhuge Liang.
"Military advisor! My lord has promised Liu Biao to help guard Jiangxia and resist the Soochow army!"
Gan Ning cupped his fists and saluted, and described everything to Zhuge Liang, no matter how big or small.
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly, still recalling Liu Mang's move to tease the Yin Spear. He must have been in great pain for Cai Mao!
Jian Yong, Sun Qian and others were already discussing it.
"Why should the lord guard Liu Biao's Jiangxia?"
"The Soochow army is invincible in a water battle, and we are no better than hitting an egg against a stone!"
"Although the young master is talented, he is still new to the world! Why did he agree to this matter on behalf of the master?"
Brothers Mi Zhu and Mi Fang were blushing. After all, Liu Mang was their nephew.
Such deception made the two uncles lose their reputation.
"Military advisor! If we go to war with Soochow, what are our chances of winning?"
Guan Ping asked with concern.
When the generals heard this, they also looked at Zhuge Liang.
"Everyone, do you really think that you are deliberately trying to harm the lord?"
Zhuge Liang comforted him softly: "As long as we act appropriately, this is a good opportunity for my lord to occupy Jiangxia!"
Although Jiangxia is adjacent to Soochow, it is much better than Xinye!
Once Cao Cao goes south, Xinye is the closest to Nanyang and will bear the brunt.
If Liu Bei had Jiangxia, he would have a situation where he could advance, attack, retreat and defend, which would be much better than today.
Seeing everyone's confusion, Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "Have you forgotten that Xingba has been serving Huang Zu before? If the young master has no intention of Jiang Xia, why would he send Xingba to report the news?"
"General Xingba, tell everyone what you know about Jiangxia!"
Gan Ning was very excited about Zhuge Liang's words. He knew that Mr. Liu Mang was definitely not the playboy and prodigal that others said!
If he was a prodigal, how could he brew fine wine, make sugar, and help his father Liu Bei become rich?
"In the land of Jingzhou, the mountains provide convenient barriers and the rivers flow smoothly. This is the barrier to the west of Soochow."
As soon as Gan Ning said this, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but nod his head. As expected, the young master has a sharp eye for pearls, and Gan Xingba is a talented general!
"From what I see, Liu Jingsheng has no foresight and no capable heirs! As for Huang Zu, he is old and fatuous, and lacks military supplies and food. Everyone around him is fooling him. This man only cares about money!"
"The soldiers below are resentful, the warships are in disrepair, the city is abandoned for farming, and the army is poorly trained!"
"If Soochow takes Jiangxia, they can take Jingzhou directly, and then seek to take the land of Bashu!"
What Gan Ning said made sense, and everyone looked at the bodyguard around Mr. Liu Mang more and more highly.
"General Gan, what you said is true, let me wait for the enlightenment!"
Guan Ping held up his hand and said sincerely: "So, we must capture Jiangxia and prevent Soochow from advancing westward!"
Gan Ning nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you, young general, for your praise! If I were the main fighting faction in Jiangdong, like Zhou Yu and Tai Shici, I would definitely not miss such a good opportunity!"
"Military strategist, this is Gan Ning's understanding of Jiang Xia. I hope the strategist will tell me how to use it!"
The generals clasped their fists and saluted, waiting for Zhuge Liang's instructions.
"Now that my lord has not returned, Liang cannot decide who to send to the expedition."
"However, General Xingba is naturally one of them!"
"This is God's help to my lord. I hope you will join me in admonishing my lord!"
…
The next day.
Under the protection of Zhao Yun, Liu Mang returned to Shuijing Academy to continue his studies.
"Sir, do you have any deeper meaning in asking my lord to help guard Jiangxia?"
"No! Absolutely not!"
Liu Mang replied with a guilty conscience. His move was obviously a trick. Even Zhuge Liang must have been tricked by him!
As for Liu Bei, he quickly returned to Xinye with his second and third brothers to prepare for the expedition.
As soon as I arrived at the mansion, I saw Zhuge Liang leading everyone to wait for a long time.
"Military advisor...you already know, right? The traitor is determined to have his own way, and we must go to Jiangxia to help guard it."
Liu Bei smiled bitterly, but Zhuge Liang knelt down on one knee, as did all the officials.
"I'll wait and congratulate your lord on your happiness in Jiangxia!"
Liu Bei looked confused. He was going to Jiangxia to fight and consume soldiers. How could he like Jiangxia?
"Military advisor, how do you say this?"
Liu Bei asked, and even personally helped Zhuge Liang up and signaled everyone to get up quickly.
"Yesterday, Xingba came to report and explained the situation in Jiangxia to us."
"Huang Zu is old and fatuous, his weapons are in ruins, and he neglects training. He is no match for Sun Quan from Jiangdong."
"Even if we can defeat Sun Quan, it is only a temporary measure! With people like Huang Zu who are greedy for money and disregard the lives of soldiers, Jiangxia will fall into the hands of Soochow sooner or later!"
"It's better to let my lord guard Jiangxia instead of Huang Zu!"
When Zhuge Liang said this, Liu Bei was still a little confused.
"Military advisor! Can't you finish it in one breath?"
Zhang Fei was so anxious that he grabbed Zhuge Liang's feather fan and fanned him.
"Third General, if we go directly, won't we lose our troops and generals?"
"When Huang Zu and Sun Quan were fighting fiercely, Jiangdong even broke through the city and captured and killed Huang Zu."
"At this time, our army's magic soldiers descended from the sky to retake Jiangxia. Liu Biao has no one under his command. Who else can guard Jiangxia besides my lord?"
Zhuge Liang smiled calmly and said: "If my lord feels that it is not suitable, you can suggest that Liu Qiqi be taken to Jiangxia to guard it! Liu Qi is in Xiangyang now, and his life is not comfortable."
"This is a fight between river clams and my lord wins! I hope my lord will agree!"
Liu Bei was still hesitating. After all, his character was that of a benevolent and righteous king.
Zhuge Liang obviously used the help of Soochow to eradicate Huang Zu, so Liu Biao had to replace him to guard Jiangxia.
Even if Liu Qi is sent there, the latter is still a puppet, and the military and political power is always in Liu Bei's hands.
"Military advisor, is this plan too much..."
"My lord! This is what Young Master Liu Mang is fighting for for you. Do you want to let the opportunity slip away?"
Zhuge Liang said bluntly: "Even if we arrive in Jiangxia, Huang Zu will never be a match for Soochow! My lord, can you bear to see your brothers sacrifice themselves in Jiangxia for Huang Zu?"
"On the other hand, although our army is small in strength, every one of them is an elite! In addition, we have business with the four major families in Jiangdong. Since we have avenged our father by killing Huang Zu, they will definitely persuade Sun Quan to retreat!"
"We will be able to garrison Jiangxia as a matter of course! This is why my lord is helping Liu Jingsheng! Instead, he owes our army a favor!"
After hearing this, the generals had a new understanding of Zhuge Liang.
Only this Mr. Wolong can clearly see the mastery of Mr. Liu Mang!
These bad chess players thought that Mr. Liu Mang was deliberately trying to harm their lord!
The person involved regrets it, very much!
As for brothers Mi Zhu and Mi Fang, they are even straighter. Did you see that they are our nephews?
Liu Bei just smiled at this moment and bowed: "The military advisor has a clever plan and a well-prepared military advisor is like a fish in water!"
Zhang Fei helped with the fan, while Zhuge Liang said humbly: "Liang, I just followed the master's masterful plan. The lord should give the master his first credit!"