Liu Mang has not yet reached the crown, so logically speaking, he should not have a cousin so soon.
But Liu Biao knew that his body was weak and he might not be able to see Liu Mang reach his prime.
Giving words to the descendants you value is also a way of showing kindness to future generations.
Liu Biao only hoped that if Liu Mang became successful one day, he could treat his descendants kindly.
Of course, Liu Mang knows better than anyone that Liu Jingsheng, the leader, has less than two years left to live!
At that time, Cao Cao will send his army south, and Cai Mao and Kuai Yue will serve as the leading party.
As for his wife Cai, it was a pity that she was not favored by Cao Cao. His son Liu Cong even lost Jingzhou and was killed on the way to his post.
Liu Mang was very envious of Liu Cong's life, at least he had a specific death time.
On the other hand, he himself is now protected by Liu Bei on three levels of protection.
There is Changshan Zhao Zilong on the surface, not to mention Bai Yao secretly!
"My dear nephew, there is not much my uncle can do for you."
Liu Biao said with emotion: "Back then, when I first arrived in Jingzhou, I was as high-spirited as my good nephew! Unfortunately...now I am already in my twilight years."
Liu Bei said with relief: "My brother has always been in good health. Now he just has some minor illnesses and will recover soon!"
Liu Bei's heartfelt words made Cai Mao sneer and said: "Liu Xuande, don't pretend to be benevolent or righteous!"
Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan lightly, not to answer, but to watch everything happening in front of him silently.
When Liu Biao died, the forces within the army were in chaos, which was a good opportunity to seize Jingzhou.
However, considering that Liu Bei has always regarded himself as benevolent and righteous, he may not necessarily take Jingzhou, and Zhuge Liang can't help but feel a little worried.
Jingzhou, the place where the Four Wars took place, had developed waterways. Cao Cao coveted it in the north, and Sun Quan watched it in the east.
With the ability of Liu Biao's descendants, it would be extremely difficult to defend this place.
Zhuge Wolong still found it difficult to resist, let alone the two bad generals Cai Mao and Kuai Yue.
"Uncle, everyone is destined to die. It may be lighter than a feather or heavier than Mount Tai."
Liu Mang smiled and said: "You are more open-minded about life and death than many people. My nephew admires you very much."
Liu Mang had no good solution for the loyal elder in front of him, as he was already terminally ill.
He himself wanted to get sick, but unfortunately the time traveler's tough physique made him not take the Eastern Han virus seriously.
"You traitor! Stop talking nonsense!"
Liu Bei was furious, his traitorous son was talking nonsense again!
Before Liu Biao died, you had already made him heavier than Mount Tai and lighter than a feather?
"Heavier than Mount Tai? Lighter than a feather?"
Liu Biao murmured to himself: "As a clan member of the Han Dynasty, what have I done for the Han Dynasty?"
Looking back on these years, during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, various heroes rose up, Liu Biao occupied Jingzhou, but he never thought of marching into the Central Plains to restore the Han Dynasty!
In the final analysis, he is just a powerful landowner who occupies Jingzhou.
Liu Biao sighed: "I'm a little tired today..."
Both Cai Mao and Cai Shi wanted to accompany him, but Liu Biao refused.
Instead, he was summoned alone.
On the way back to Xinye, Liu Bei sighed and said, "Mang'er, your uncle is already ill. He shouldn't have spoken like that just now!"
Liu Mang sighed with emotion: "I really envy my uncle for being able to return to the West immediately and no longer have to suffer such torture!"
Seeing that the traitor was talking nonsense again, Liu Bei had no choice but to stop educating him.
Zhuge Liang looked toward the east of the river, wondering if Pang Shiyuan had received his secret message!
…
Jiangdong.
Pang Tong was drinking at work on weekdays, and he happened to be discovered by Sun Quan. He was greeted with another round of scolding and alienation.
Even Mr. Fengchu, who is ugly, can never hope to gain a foothold in Jiangdong.
Pang Tong could be said to be miserable. He had all his talents but could not put them to use.
He was a young phoenix, as if his wings were tied and unable to fly high.
"Sir, this is your letter."
The sergeant put down the letter and left directly.
Because of Zhou Yu's relationship, the army was quite polite to Pang Tong.
What's more, what's there to read in a letter from a petty official?
"Kong Ming?"
When Pang Tongyi saw that the letter was from Zhuge Liang, he threw it aside!
"You went to Liu Bei like a fish in water, but now I am living in the mud with Sun Quan!"
Recalling Liu Mang's original advice, Pang Tong bit the bullet and opened the letter.
Between the lines, Zhuge Liang first expressed his longing for Pang Tong and the pleasant time the two had at Shuijing Academy.
Then he explained that he had to meet the Ming Lord, especially since Liu Bei also had a son with outstanding abilities - Liu Mang.
This is a huge good thing for the entire force.
Now Liu Bei's second son Liu Chan has just been born, and his adopted son Liu Feng has no military power and insufficient control to convince the people.
Liu Mang, that is Uncle Liu’s only legally designated heir!
Zhuge Liang also revealed his relationship with Liu Mang in Versailles. Ours is a gold medal master and apprentice!
Seeing this, Pang Tong was even more angry and laughed, "Kong Ming, you, used Liu Mang's relationship to do business with the Jiangdong gentry. How dare you say that a teacher does not have to be better than a disciple, and a disciple does not have to be inferior to the teacher? Bah!"
But when he saw the back, Pang Tong instantly smiled.
Zhuge Liang admitted frankly that when Liu Mang entered Shuijing Academy, he was considered Pang Tong's disciple.
As a teacher, how can you not help students and instead wander around Jiangdong?
Finally, Zhuge Liang sincerely invited Pang Tong to continue tutoring Liu Mang in his studies without mentioning that he should defect to Liu Bei, which could be said to save Pang Tong's face.
"Kong Ming, you know me!"
Pang Tong is so smart. Wouldn't it be nice if he tutored Liu Mang in his studies and also gave Liu Bei advice?
As for how to escape from Jiangdong, Pang Tong was alone.
The only person who needs attention is Zhou Yu, the governor of Jiangdong.
At first, Zhou Yu introduced Pang Tong to Sun Quan. Now that Pang Tong was leaving, he naturally had to give Zhou Yu an explanation.
"Shiyuan, are you here?"
Zhou Yu was a gentleman, as gentle as jade, and said with a wry smile: "I asked you to come, but Wu Hou failed to discover the talents of my junior brother. It is my fault!"
Pang Tong shook his head, "Senior brother, don't blame yourself. It's because I wasn't enough to arouse Wu Hou's interest."
The two were speechless. Zhou Yu was the first to break the silence and said with a smile: "Shi Yuan, are you planning to leave?"
Pang Tong nodded, Zhou Yu put his hand on the hilt of the sword and asked: "But you want to go north to surrender to Cao Cao?"
Pang Tong shook his head, "No!"
Zhou Yu's hand left the hilt of the sword and continued to ask: "Enter Sichuan to surrender to Liu Zhang?"
"No!"
"Liangzhou Ma Teng?"
"No!"
"Jingzhou Liu Biao?"
"No!"
Zhou Yu was puzzled and frowned: "What kind of master is that, who can make Shi Yuan leave Wuhou?"
Pang Tong didn't know Liu Bei's courage, he just wanted to take another gamble.
Recalling Mr. Shui Jing’s words from Sima Hui, there will eventually be a hibiscus tree that can accommodate the phoenix’s habitat.
"Gong Jin, I want to vote for Liu Xuande!"
"Liu Bei? Liu Bei who temporarily lived in Xinye and now owns Jiangxia? Hahahahahaha!"
Zhou Yu laughed wildly, then waved his hand, "Shi Yuan can leave!"
Regarding Zhou Yu's contemptuous attitude, Pang Tong also felt angry in his heart.
"Zhou Gongjin, let's see how I, the phoenix chick, can help Liu Bei spread his wings and fly high!"