Liu Cong thought about it and said realistically that Pang Tong was right. Chu and Shu were not on the same level in terms of talent, territory, population, craftsmanship, and military strength. Apart from these, Liu Xun of Nanzhong was always on the same level.
Liu Bei's worries, coupled with the successful development of gunpowder, meant that catapults and repeating crossbows were no longer invincible.
The most reliable thing is that the two undercover agents Fazheng and Meng Da still hold important positions under Liu Bei. What are you most afraid of when going to war? The enemy is strong? You have few soldiers and horses? The people are not unified?
None! What you fear most is someone stabbing you in the back. Just imagine, Chu and Shu are at war, the frontline is fighting, and the rear has rebelled, so why bother?
Moreover, Chu State can use its troops against Shu on multiple fronts, but Shu State does not have this background and potential. It is not impossible to sell crossbows and catapults. The matter of Fazheng and Meng Da is top secret, and few people present know about it. Liu Cong is very
I can understand these people's concerns.
Thinking about it, Liu Cong had already made a decision in his heart, "I have an idea about this matter. You don't have to argue anymore. Let's wait until I summon Yan Pu."
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"Okay, all the big things have been decided. It's rare to have some free time today, so let's enjoy it, then play music, and then dance!"
The flower viewing in the back garden eventually turned into a banquet. In the afternoon, Liu Cong did not let the important officials out of the palace. Instead, he asked people to serve meals and continue the banquet. By the time it ended at night, Liu Cong was already a little drunk.
In the Qiuxia Palace, Da Qiao helped Liu Cong sit down and asked, "Do you want to have a meal, Your Majesty?"
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Liu Cong shook his head slightly, "No, during the banquet, I ate a lot, and I'm not hungry yet. Where is Shao'er? Didn't I ask him to go into the palace and wait?"
Da Qiao rolled his eyes at him and said, "The king was so drunk in the backyard that he forgot the time. It's already dark now. How can Shaoer stay in the palace?"
Liu Cong patted his forehead, "Yes, Gu Zhen drank too much."
As he said that, he pulled Da Qiao to sit down and said, "You have just given birth to a baby, so don't stand. Only after you have recuperated your body can you properly feed Yu'er."
Liu Yu, Da Qiao’s son, was not the only one born to her recently. In March, Chen Xiaoruan also gave birth to a boy named Liu Ting. This year, Liu Cong has two more sons!
"Alas." Da Qiao leaned against Liu Cong's chest and sighed, "Yu'er has a limited amount of milk to drink every day. My bloating is so uncomfortable that I have to squeeze out the excess milk every day. It's strange to say that.
When I gave birth to Shaoer and Zhihua, I didn’t have as much milk as I do now.”
Among Liu Cong's many women, Da Qiao and Sun Shangxiang talked to him the most directly and casually. Liu Cong laughed lustfully and already put his arms around Da Qiao's back, "Excessive? You can't sleep with me now anyway, Gu Gang.
Give it a try!"
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In Da Qiao's exclamation, Liu Cong had already pressed her under him. After a period of rapid breathing, Liu Cong lay down and raised his head again. The corners of his mouth were already a little milky white, "Hiccup, this is lonely."
This is the best hangover soup I have ever tasted. Yu'er doesn't have any symptoms, right? How can you have so much stock?"
Last time, Ping'er's son Liu Ye died young due to adult negligence. After that, Liu Cong was particularly concerned about his youngest son, fearing that something would go wrong again.
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Da Qiao stood up, straightened his clothes and said, "Mr. Zhang came to see me. The baby is fine, but I have too much milk."
Liu Cong approached Da Qiao, the smell of alcohol in his mouth mixed with the taste of milk, "Then come here and help you."
Da Qiao instantly blushed with embarrassment and changed the subject, "What did the King want to see Shao'er for today?"
Liu Cong took off his boots and got on the bed, "North Korea is short of some officials. I wanted to ask Shao'er to see if he was willing to go. After all, North Korea is far away from the mainland of Chu. Apart from Taojiang, the boy has never been to such a place.
It's the far door. You, a mother-in-law, might as well ask, but let me listen to your opinion first."
After Deng Ai and the others returned from Taojiang, Zhou Yuan went to work in the Ministry of Justice. Deng Ai and Liu Cong were also ready to let him join the army. They had already asked him to lead troops to Huainan to guard slaves and slowly absorb the knowledge of military battle formations.
Only Sun Shao is still idle in Xiangyang. Liu Cong asked several times. Sun Shao said that he wanted to be the county magistrate like Deng Ai before him, to serve as an official and benefit the people. There are no vacancies for officials in various places in Chu State.
As a county magistrate, Sun Shao was a little wronged. North Korea was short of people, so he could be a county guard there, which would be a rare advantage for his political resume.
"North Korea is currently short of people. If Shao'er is willing to go, he can start as a county guard, but that place is far away after all. Shao'er's opinion is important, and so is your mother's opinion. Tell me, what do you think?
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Da Qiao was a little hesitant. She was touched and hesitant at the same time. She was touched by Liu Cong's cultivation of Sun Shao. What was hesitant was that North Korea was too far away and they had to take a boat and sea route. In this separation, the mother and son had two children.
We didn't meet until 3 years ago.
Seeing that Da Qiao didn't speak, Liu Cong continued, "There is no vacancy for the local county magistrate in Chu State now. It would be wrong for Shaoer to be the county magistrate. After asking him several times, this kid has no idea of entering the center. 1
It doesn’t matter if you want to be a high official in the border areas, a good man will aspire to be in all directions."
"If you agree, let's quickly give Shaoer a title, find a girl from a good family, and get him a wife. In this way, Shaoer's life will be properly arranged."
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Seeing Liu Cong talking eloquently, Da Qiao's eyes turned slightly red, and tears flowed down unsatisfactorily. He knelt on the couch and kowtowed to Liu Cong, "I would like to thank the king for your kindness on behalf of Shaoer."
Liu Cong smiled bitterly and pulled Da Qiao into his arms, "A adopted son is also a son. Gu, as a father, has to make proper arrangements. After talking for a long time, you haven't told Gu yet. Do you agree?
Will he go to the north?"
Da Qiao wiped his tears and said, "Your Majesty is right, good men are everywhere. You can't hinder Shaoer's future just because I, the mother, are reluctant to give up. When your child is older, you can do whatever you have to do."
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Liu Cong hugged Da Qiao and continued, "After Gu has dealt with the envoy from Shu, we will choose a good day to crown Shao'er. After a while, Gu will go to inspect the progress of the canal in Huainan, and he will take you and Shao'er with him.
If he goes for 1 yuan, we can give him a gift."
Da Qiao didn't speak any more and hugged Liu Cong happily.
"Regarding Shao'er's marriage, is there any family you have a crush on?"
Da Qiao raised his head and said, "I live in the palace. How do you know this? Your Majesty, please help Shaoer to take a look."
At the end of the sentence, Da Qiao's tone was already a bit coquettish, and Liu Cong hugged her tightly, "In a few days, I will deal with you severely!"
"Pang Tong has a daughter"
"Pang Tong's daughter?" Da Qiao exclaimed before Liu Cong finished speaking.
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Liu Cong smiled bitterly and said, "Don't look like that, Shi Yuan is a bit ugly, but his daughter is so beautiful and beautiful. She has a gentle and virtuous personality. She is sixteen this year, and
Shaoer is about the same age, if you think it is possible, I will send someone to Shiyuan Mansion to propose marriage."
"Since the king has said so, I will just follow the king's arrangements."