Liu Bei was very puzzled. Although Jiangxia was now in his hands, it was still Liu Biao's territory.
Pang Tong picked up the wine gourd and took a sip, and said with a smile: "My lord, Liu Jingsheng is seriously ill, and I'm afraid he will die soon."
"Liu Qi and Liu Cong are not Ming lords and cannot protect Jingzhou. If the lord takes the opportunity to seize Jingzhou, he will definitely have the foundation to compete with Cao Cao and Sun Quan!"
When Liu Bei heard this, he waved his hand, "Jing Sheng is my brother! How can I bear to take away his son's inheritance!"
The Lord is truly merciful!
Pang Tong saw that there was no hypocrisy in Liu Bei's eyes and he answered without hesitation. Only then did he understand why Zhuge Liang chose him as his lord.
If a person with no regard for morality and justice takes over the world, it will not be a good thing for all people.
Although Cao Cao's Jian'an character is remembered by future generations, it cannot erase his sin of massacre and murder.
When later generations praised Emperor Wu of Wei, they did not know how many people were displaced because of him in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
Deng Ai was originally a citizen of Nanyang. If Liu Mang had not appeared, he would have been moved to the north by Cao Cao like other people.
Sun Quan has blue eyes and purple beard, and he should be like Sun Zhongmou in having children.
If Liu Bei had not rushed to Jiangxia to help him in time, according to the historical process, Sun Quan would have allowed the army to massacre the city after killing Huang Zu, and then moved his people to Jiangdong.
Only Liu Bei, who was criticized by later generations for being hypocritical and crying, did not have the bad deeds of massacre in his life.
If a person is really hypocritical and can maintain this hypocrisy for a lifetime, until death, does he treat others sincerely?
Liu Bei is such a person. He really doesn't like to cry. Even if he thinks of the wasted life in the first half of his life and the loss of his wife and children several times, he still grits his teeth and perseveres for the ideal in his heart.
"Shi Yuan knew that the lord could not bear to seize Liu Jingsheng's inheritance, so he came up with this strategy."
"We used Jiangxia as an excuse to negotiate with Soochow. We only said that we would borrow Jiangxia temporarily and return Jiangxia to Soochow after the emperor's uncle seized other territories."
"We can avoid being attacked from both front and rear, and at the same time draw Soochow into trouble! If Sun Quan doesn't want to lose the springboard to march into Jingzhou, he will definitely come to the rescue if the lord is in trouble!"
Pang unified his strategy, and all the generals nodded their heads.
"This is a plan for the phoenix chick to fly with two wings!"
"If you need to gain Sun Quan's trust, Shi Yuan has a plan to completely bind the lord to his alliance!"
Everyone under Liu Bei knows that even though he has Quyuanli and Jiuzhongxian, Liu Bei's territory is too small and he still needs to survive in the cracks.
"May I ask, sir, what should I do?"
Pang Tong looked at Zhuge Liang, who breathed a sigh of relief and said on his behalf: "Send your son as a hostage! Now Mr. Liu Mang is talented enough to inherit his lord's career!"
"Young Master Adou, you can be sent to suffer for a few years! I just don't know where my lord and Mrs. Gan are..."
To seek the master's benefit is to seek the greatest benefit for the master.
If Liu Mangru did not become talented but showed his talents, then the whole army would definitely regard Adou as a treasure.
But now that Liu Mang is good enough and is the Qilin'er of the Han family, then Adou should use his remaining energy and serve as a hostage to Jiangdong Sun Quan!
Pang Tong had just joined Liu Bei's command, so it was difficult to talk about such matters, so Zhuge Liang took care of it for him.
As a father, Liu Bei naturally did not want his son to become a hostage.
"Brother, drag Sun Quan into the water. Only after Liu Jingzhou dies will we be able to protect ourselves."
Guan Yu tried to persuade him: "If the eldest brother hesitates, let me talk to Mrs. Gan about it!"
Zhang Fei muttered: "Don't worry, brother, I will definitely ensure the safety of nephew Adou!"
A trace of determination flashed in Liu Bei's eyes.
Liu Mang's emergence is the hope of reviving the Han Dynasty. Even if he wants to send him to Jiangdong, civil servants Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, and military generals Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun may not agree.
Strictly speaking, there is no so-called difference between Mrs. Gan and Mrs. Mi as wives and concubines.
Because of Liu Mang, Mrs. Mi's status has risen, and so have the Mi brothers.
"My lord, you can make Mrs. Gan your head wife, and then send Mr. Adou to Jiangdong as a hostage."
Pang Tong bowed again and said, "Shi Yuan will guarantee with his head that Mr. Adou's life will be safe!"
Liu Bei waved his hand, "Just follow the wishes of the two military advisors!"
Today, Zhuge Liang was awarded the title of Military Advisor Zhonglang General, and Pang Tong was granted the title of Deputy Military Advisor Zhonglang General.
The strategy of uniting with Soochow and rejecting Cao Cao from the north was basically decided.
"What? Are you going to send Adou as a hostage?"
"Yes... Young Master! Ai... I heard that's the case!"
Deng Ai told Liu Mang all the information he had inquired about.
"Well, using Adou who can't help him as a hostage is indeed the use of waste."
"These two gentlemen are so cruel! This has completely offended Aunt Gan to death!"
"No, as a filial son, I am willing to be a hostage in Adou's place!"
Liu Mang did as he said and went directly to Liu Bei's residence.
Uncle Liu Huang, who had worked hard all day, was about to take off his clothes and rest, but he never thought that his traitor would suddenly break in!
"Father, Adou is young, how can he withstand the fatigue of traveling and traveling?"
"It's better to leave the matter of going to Jiangdong as hostage to the child!"
"As for when I get to Jiangdong, my father will treat me as his own son and let me drift with the tide. It's best to die there!"
What nonsense are you talking about again?
Liu Bei was annoyed, but Mrs. Gan was greatly moved!
"Mang'er! Don't talk like that! I treat you like my own flesh and blood!"
"My aunt admits that she hated you when she heard that Adou was a hostage!"
"I didn't expect you, Mang'er, to cherish Adou so much that you would rather go and be a hostage yourself!"
Mrs. Gan revealed her true feelings that the sugar she eats every month is still made by Liu Mang.
Not to mention, Adou is too young now to be of any help to Liu Bei.
On the contrary, Liu Mang is the young master that everyone hopes for.
What's more, Liu Mang showed full sincerity, he is clearly a big brother who is willing to sacrifice for his younger brother!
For such a sensible child, she seemed too ignorant if she continued to push back and forth.
"Adou going to Jiangdong as a hostage is the best choice for the lord."
"Aunt, actually I am not just talking, I really want to go to Jiangdong as a hostage in Adou's place!"
"Mang'er, your father and I have made a decision! Jiangdong will send someone here in a few days!"
"Dad! Aunt 1"
"Mang'er, my father knows your thoughts! Let's do this. Don't go back to the academy now. Spend more time with Adou!"
Liu Mang's heart collapsed, and he accompanied A to fight with a hammer!
The opportunity to go to Jiangdong and die was just given to that kid Liu Chan?
What a huge loss!
"Young Master is extremely kind to his brothers. How did you discover this Ming Lord, Kong Ming?"
Pang Tong took a sip of wine and looked at Zhuge Liang next to him with a smile.
"Perhaps the young master burned down Wollongong and forced me to assist the master!"
Zhuge Liang took the wine gourd and took a sip with a smile: "Shi Yuan, I have to meet the Lord of the Ming Dynasty. You and I will be the dragon and the phoenix, and we will revive the Han Dynasty!"