Liu Cong had a woman by his side. Not only did he handle military affairs every day without any mistakes, but he was also energetic and had sex with Da Qiao at night.
"My lord, according to your instructions, the naval warships are ready, and Cai Mao and other naval generals are waiting at the water stronghold." Pang Tong reported to Liu Cong.
The weather has become colder recently and there have been several heavy snowfalls. Liu Cong wanted to visit the Shuijun camp.
"Yes, I understand. Shiyuan, please send a message to Jiang Wan to prepare for disaster relief. The snow fell too early this year, which is not a good omen."
"There is also this order. Please check whether there are any sergeants under the age of eighteen or over forty in the army, and remove them all from the army."
Pang Tong took Liu Cong's order and looked at it for a while, "Lord, what is this?"
"There can be no child soldiers in the army, nor can there be old soldiers, nor can there be a lonely army!" Liu Cong stood up and said, "Aren't all the men in Jingchu dead? Do we need young and old to go into battle?"
"And those of Cao Cao's army have sent people to comfort them. Those who want to return to the north will be given travel expenses now. Those who want to stay in Jingchu. Send people to negotiate with Cao Cao and bring their families over."
"Promise." After Pang Tong agreed, he continued, "My lord, Sun Jing asked me today, when will my lord plan to send him into the city?"
Liu Cong smiled and said, "What do you think?"
"I thought there was no rush, so I let the people in the city panic and give it some time to settle down. When Sun Quan had no hope anymore, I sent Sun Jing into the city. By then, Sun Quan would definitely surrender!"
"Hahaha... You're right, Gu Zheng thinks so!"
"My lord is wise."
"Prepare a carriage. I want to take Da Qiao and Shao'er to enjoy the snow on the warship. All the civil and military personnel in the army, except the generals who are left behind, will go."
Pang Tong hesitated for a moment and then said bravely, "My lord, you have accepted Mrs. Da Qiao. This is my lord's private matter. I shouldn't say anything more. Our army has also captured Jiangdong. Such a thing is very important to me, Jingchu."
Say it doesn’t matter.”
In Pang Tong's view, didn't Liu Cong just sleep with Sun Ce's widow? How could he do it? With Liu Cong's wisdom, what would the people of Jiangdong say? But Pang Tong didn't expect Liu Cong to be so high-profile!
"Lord, I, I think..."
Liu Cong sat down next to Pang Tong and hooked his shoulder, "Shi Yuan, you and Gu Junchen are of the same mind. If you have anything to say, it's okay to say it!"
Pang Tong wiped the sweat from his forehead, raised his hands and continued, "My lord, with such a high profile, I may cause criticism."
Liu Cong smiled and said, "Haha, I am not afraid of criticism from others. I know what I should do."
"My lord, I believe in your wisdom. What I am saying is that if you are so high-profile, will Mrs. Da Qiao be embarrassed? Women are not suitable in the army. What do the officers and soldiers think? Besides, Sun Jing is also in the camp.
, you...you really shouldn't...shouldn't be so ridiculous!"
Liu Cong suddenly woke up and stood up, "Shi Yuan's words made Gu feel enlightened. Recently, Gu has been inappropriate." After saying that, Liu Cong raised his hands to Pang Tongyi, "Thank you, Shi Yuan, for your advice!"
Pang Tong quickly returned the courtesy, "I don't dare!"
Liu Cong would never blame his subordinates who dared to remonstrate with them. He did not think that his tolerance was any worse than that of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. As long as the officials were right, how could the monarch blame him?
"My lord, there is no need to bring Sun Jing with us for today's night banquet on the boat. It also avoids the embarrassment of Mrs. Da Qiao meeting him."
"Is this appropriate? Will doing this make people feel lonely and neglect him?"
"I am willing to stay and guard the military camp, and invite Sun Jing to talk freely, in order to hold him back!"
"Shi Yuan is really, really touching. He is thinking about Gu Lian everywhere!" Liu Cong grabbed Pang Tong's hand. He was really grateful and had really figured it out.
I am grateful to Pang Tong, a capable minister and official, and I have figured out why so many people want to be emperor and why so many people yearn for power.
"I welcome your lord!" Outside the navy stronghold, a red carpet had been laid out, hung with curtains and lanterns. Cai Hao and other generals were waiting at the door.
"Plain body."
"Thank you, Lord."
"Father, what are we doing here?" Sun Shao, whose little hand was held by Liu Cong, raised his head curiously and asked.
Liu Cong knelt down and scratched Sun Shao's nose, and said with a smile, "Father will take you on a boat! Take a big boat!"
"My lord, the ships are all ready. Please, lord and madam, board the ship." Cai Hao was a little surprised. He was not surprised that there was a woman next to Liu Cong. As a man, he was the overlord of the party and was very fierce. What a big deal.
The problem is, this child! Liu Cong’s eldest son, Liu Yuan, is only two years old. It’s obvious that he slept with her and adopted a godson!
Bah! While slandering in his heart, Cai Mao respectfully stepped forward to lead Liu Cong aboard.
During the night banquet on the boat, the lights on the boat were brightly lit, and the drinks had already been prepared. In the bright yellow light, flakes of snow fell. Sitting on the boat and admiring the river, the ebb and flow of the tide, and the dancing snow all over the sky, it was quite a unique mood!
Today is September 18th. It has just passed the 15th day. The moon is still full. It is a good time to enjoy the moon. Unfortunately, there is heavy snow today. Not to mention the moon, there are no stars.
After drinking for a while, Sun Shao, who was beside Liu Cong, said, "Father, I want to go over there and see the river."
Liu Cong's eyes followed Sun Shao's finger, which was the edge of the deck, "Xing Daorong, take the young master to play and guard him well."
"promise!"
"Everyone, Jiangdong is about to fall, and you have made great contributions. I respect you all!"
"Honor your lord!"
Cai Hao held the wine cup and smiled at Liu Cong, "Today's winter night is extremely cold, and this year's winter has come extremely early, but this is in line with my lord's attack on Jiangdong."
"Oh? How do you say this?" Liu Cong asked with interest.
"My lord, isn't Jiangdong's current situation just like this cold winter and cold night?"
"Ha ha ha ha......"
"General Cai is right!"
"There will never be another cold winter in Jiangdong!"
"The demise of the Sun family is a foregone conclusion!"
All the generals agreed one after another, and Liu Cong's face lit up, "What I want is not only to go to Jiangdong, but also to destroy Cao Cao's thieves and revive the Han Dynasty! Such a great wish requires your help!"
"I will serve you to my death!"
"Wind drink!"
"I respect you, my lord!"
After drinking for a while, Liu Cong pulled Da Qiao up and came to the riverside. The nearby river could be vaguely seen. Liu Cong sighed, "The waves of the Yangtze River go eastward and the waves are washed away. Rocks hit the sky, and the waves crash on the shore. The Yangtze River
It is indeed magnificent and majestic!”
Cai Hao, who was behind Liu Cong, complimented, "My lord, no matter how magnificent and majestic you are, haven't you been stepped on by my lord now?"
"Hahaha......"
"My Lord's literary talents have long been spread all over the world. Why not take advantage of this beautiful night to compose a poem?"
"It's very, very good. Today I have the honor to listen to my lord's masterpiece again."
Not to mention the scribes present, Cai Mao and Huang Zu were both heads of the same family, so naturally they were not vulgar people who were illiterate in pen and ink.
But for today's scene, Liu Cong really couldn't think of any poems to suit the occasion.
The boat, the river, the beautiful scenery at night. He came here to have fun, so how could he suddenly think of writing a poem?
Mud, I should have known I'd stop pretending before! If I can't write a poem now, I'll be in disgrace.
Looking at the earnest eyes of Cai Mao and others, Liu Cong pretended to be calm and thought hard.