Liu Cong returned to his mansion and did not wake up until three o'clock in the morning the next day.
After having dinner with Pang Tong, a servant came to report to Huo Jun for an audience.
"Let him come in." A trace of joy flashed in Liu Cong's eyes: "Shiyuan, starting now, we should stand out in this troubled world. Cong first wishes Shiyuan Fengming for nine days!"
Pang Tong cupped his hands and said, "Tong also wishes my lord to dominate Nanzhou."
Liu Cong looked up to the sky and laughed: "Shi Yuan, my ambition is not only to dominate Nanzhou, but also to plan for the world, so that my Han family can dominate all nations!"
"Last General Huo Jun, please see the Second Young Master." At this time Huo Jun came in.
Liu Cong walked to Huo Jun and helped him up with his own hands: "I see Zhong Miao's ability, and I will definitely give you the opportunity to show off your talents in the future!"
Since Huo Jun followed Liu Biao, he only guarded the gate and guarded the courtyard. Today, Liu Cong's promise to him also stirred up his long-dead heart again. He immediately kowtowed and said: "I will follow my lord to the death."
Just now he was calling the Second Young Master, but now he is calling the Lord. Liu Cong felt comfortable again, helped Huo Jun up and said, "Zhong Miao, please rise. By the way, where are the three thousand sergeants now?"
At this time, Pang Tong also came over and said to Liu Cong: "Congratulations, my lord, for getting another good general!"
"I've seen Mr. Shiyuan." Huo Jun also greeted Pang Tong. "My lord, three thousand sergeants are stationed outside the city, including five hundred cavalry. A supply of food, grass and baggage are all in the army. My lord also allocated five to the military camp.
One million dollars for the Lord’s use.”
For cavalry, when Hebei in the Central Plains was occupied by Cao Cao, the southern princes were extremely short of horses. Most of the war horses of the southern princes came from Ma Teng in Liangzhou. But after passing through Yizhou and arriving in Jingzhou, there were basically no good horses.
, the entire Jingzhou may not even have ten thousand cavalry, let alone Jiangdong.
Some of them were bought from smuggling merchants in the north, but these horses were mostly used as mounts for high-ranking officials or generals.
Now among the three thousand men Liu Biao gave him, there were actually five hundred cavalry. In fact, Liu Cong never understood. He was not going to fight, so why did Liu Biao give him three thousand men? Liu Cong immediately asked his doubts.
Pang Tong thought for a while and answered: "My lord, according to Tong, on the one hand, the old lord is for the safety of the lord, and on the other hand, it is for the lord to control Jingzhou. It should be noted that although the four southern counties belong to the lord, they have always been disobedient.
Proclamation, the decree will come out on its own. My lord, this is also a test for my old lord."
After Pang Tong explained, Liu Cong also figured out that Liu Biao was laying the foundation and paving the way for him.
Only then did Liu Cong think of the governors in the south of Jingzhou, and sneered: "Shi Yuan, Zhong Miao, let's go out of the city first to see the three thousand troops."
At this time, Liu Biao was discussing matters with Cai Mao, Kuai Yue Yiji and others in the Prefectural Mufu. Among them was another person, Xinye Liu Bei! However, the steward Cai Jing suddenly came in, walked to Liu Biao, whispered to Liu Biao, and then left in a hurry.
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When Liu Biao waited until Cai Jing resigned, the anger on his face became more serious.
Seeing Liu Biao's behavior, Liu Bei asked: "What made Duke Ming so angry? You might as well tell Duke Ming, so that we can share your worries."
But Liu Biao answered the question and asked: "Xuande conquers the world and is a hero. According to Xuande, who should I make as my heir?"
At this time, the people sitting below became energetic and listened nervously to the conversation between Liu Biao and Liu Bei.
Liu Bei replied without hesitation: "Of course it's Mr. Liu Qi. You must know that abolishing the elders and establishing younger ones is the way to cause chaos. Yuan Benchu has learned from his mistakes right before his eyes!"
Liu Biao suddenly stood up and said angrily: "If Liu Qi could be worthy of my entrustment, I wouldn't be in such a difficult situation today. But today he called some friends in the house, and after a drunken banquet, he actually said that my old eyesight was dim and gave it to Cong'er.
Three thousand men and horses. He boasted that Jingzhou would be defeated sooner or later if it continued like this. He cried and made trouble at the banquet. Such behavior showed no sign of a human being. How could I entrust Jingzhou to him?"
After Liu Bei heard this, he tried to persuade him again: "Ming Gong, Mr. Liu Qi is the eldest son of Ming Gong. Ming Gong gave troops and horses to protect his young son. How can he not be worried as the eldest son? Bei, I dare to ask Ming Gong to put the eldest son first!"
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Cai Mao winked, and Kuai Yue said: "My lord, the eldest son is cowardly and incompetent, how can he be appointed as his heir? Although the second son is a bit stubborn, he is also decisive, and it is clear at a glance what he is good at and what is bad about him."
Cai Mao also said: "I dare you, my lord, to put Jingxiang's foundation as the most important thing and establish a second son!"
Many civil and military officials in Jingzhou spoke out in support of Cai Mao and Kuai Yue.
Yi Ji looked at the old Liu Biao, the stubborn Liu Bei, Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and others, but he didn't say anything. He didn't know what he was thinking.
Liu Biao looked at the people below and sneered, "You aristocratic families also think that Liu Cong is more controllable than Liu Qi? Then we'll just wait and see!"
Liu Biao no longer hesitated: "This matter has been debated for a long time. Today I decided to make Liu Cong my heir. A hundred years from now, Liu Cong will be the lord of Jingzhou."
Liu Biao said to Cai Mao again: "Degui, when Cong'er comes back from Jingnan, you can marry your daughter!"
Cai Mao was immediately overjoyed: "My lord is wise!"
Liu Cong took Pang Tong, Huo Jun and fifty sergeants to the gate of Xiangyang City, but was stopped by a general.
"Routine inspection!"
Huo Jun stepped forward to ride the horse, pointed the whip and said: "Wei Yan, you are usually aloof and arrogant. This is the second young master, don't you recognize him?"
Wei Yan! But Liu Cong heard this name that made him excited again. Later, when Liu Bei went south, this man wanted to open the gate of Xiangyang City to let Liu Bei in. He was driven away by Wenpin, and he followed Liu Bei from then on. Unexpectedly, now he actually
Guard the city gate here.
Wei Yan, on the other hand, raised his hand to Liu Cong with a stern expression on his face and said, "I beg your pardon for the things that are within the scope of the general's duties."
Before Liu Cong could speak, a loud shout came from behind Wei Yan: "Fart, Wei Yan, do you not even want to do the job of guarding the city gate anymore?"
The person who came was also dressed in military uniform. He quickly walked up to Liu Cong and bowed his hands in front of him: "The last general, Wang Wei, has met the second young master."
Wang Wei, historically, he wanted to sneak attack Cao Cao at the gate when Cao Cao entered Xiangyang City. In the end, he was killed when the incident was exposed.
Liu Biao's Jingzhou Group was actually not weak in strength, but after his death, his son really had no prestige and was coerced into surrender by the aristocratic family, which caused these talented people to scatter.
"You two don't need to be polite." Liu Cong got off his horse, walked up to Wang Wei and bowed to him: "General Wang is working hard to guard the east city of Xiangyang. Cong would like to express my gratitude on my father's behalf." Wang Wei was responsible for guarding the east city of Xiangyang and commanded five thousand soldiers.
He is also an important figure in the Liu Biao Group.
Wang Wei said he didn't dare.
Liu Cong asked Wang Wei again: "Who is Wei Yan?"
Wang Wei looked anxious: "Second Young Master, although Wei Yan is a little arrogant in normal times, he is still capable. I hope that Second Young Master will forgive him for today's sin."
Liu Cong laughed: "What crime did Wei Yan have? He is not afraid of power. I admire him. General Wang, can you leave this person to me?"
Wang Wei said: "It is a good thing that the second young master appreciates him. This person can also be given to the second young master, but he is arrogant and I will be afraid that he will bump into the young master one day."
Liu Cong shook his head: "Wei Yan's quality is as good as that of ancient white jade. I appreciate his talent and appreciate his talent. How can I blame him for this?" After speaking, he took off the jade pendant from his waist and walked to Wei Yan. "Wei Yan, this is
I give this jade to you, and I hope you will not change your attitude today!"
Liu Cong said to Wang Wei again: "General Wang, I will go to the military camp outside the city first, and we will meet again tomorrow. Huo Jun, you take Wei Yan home to clean up, and come find me in the camp outside the city."
After Liu Cong finished speaking, he took Ma, Pang Tong and others and left.
Wei Yan looked at the white jade in his hand, and then at Liu Cong's retreating back, still somewhat unresponsive.
At this time, another knight, holding a silk book in his hand, shouted loudly while galloping on his horse: "My lord has an order to make the second son his heir. My lord will take charge of Jingzhou in a hundred years!"
Wang Wei, Wei Yan, and Huo Jun all looked shocked!