After Liu Biao introduced the four people, he said to them: "Quan Ziqi, Cong, Xiu, and son-in-law Kai are all here."
The old man who was at the top of the group said, "Master Zhou Mu has three sons and one son-in-law. He is the best among men. Why do you need us old men to teach you?"
Before Liu Biao could reply, the old man in the middle took over and said: "Old Sima, you are just talking nonsense. Master Zhou Mu, if you teach the three young masters, we may be embarrassed by our big task. Please ask Master Zhou Mu to hire someone else."
These three people are all hermits in Jingzhou. Even if Liu Biaogui is the governor of the state, he can't force them. Liu Biao has invited the three of them to serve as officials many times, and even came to invite them in person, but they were rejected without exception.
Pang Degong, who was sitting in the third place, mediated: "Master Zhou Mu, Mr. Chengyan has a straightforward nature. Master Zhou Mu, please don't blame me for the collision."
Liu Biao was used to the behavior of these three old guys, but at the same time he was extremely disappointed with his sons. In fact, they still looked down upon his sons. The eldest son Liu Qiyong was weak and the second son Liu Cong was too naughty.
The third son, Liu Xiu, had no major problems. He was just focused on civil affairs and never cared about the affairs of Jingzhou or the world situation.
Liu Biao was a little worried about which of his sons would be able to take on the big responsibility in a hundred years and hold on to his hard-won Jingzhou inheritance.
Liu Biao shook his head, thinking a little too far, and smiled again: "The three of them are elders of Jingchu, famous people in the country, and they are unbearable, but they made them laugh. Since the three of them didn't mean this, I don't either.
I'm forcing it." After saying that, he turned to Pang Tong and asked: "Sima Gong once said: The world can be settled if the two of them are the dragon and the phoenix. Is Shi Yuan interested in becoming an official?"
Pang Tong didn't have the confidence of the three old guys, so he had to bow his hands to Liu Biao and said: "Master Zhou Mu, I'm used to being idle, and I have no intention of becoming an official."
Liu Biao also responded with a smile: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
At this moment, a scribe came in from the door and walked towards Liu Biao anxiously. He looked around and asked Liu Biao, "My lord?"
Liu Biao waved his hand and said, "It's okay, let's talk about the difference."
Alien? When Liu Cong heard this title, he knew that this person was Kuai Yue, a famous scholar in Jingzhou. After Cao Cao went south, this person and Cai Mao and others advocated surrender. However, Cao Cao spoke highly of this person: I don't like Jingzhou.
And I am so happy! This shows that this person is talented.
"My lord, Cao Cao conquered Wuhuan in the north and completely pacified the north." Kuai Yue said.
Liu Biao sighed: "Well, it has been seven years since the Battle of Guandu, and Cao Cao finally pacified the north."
During the decisive battle of Guandu, Liu Biao also wanted to go north to attack Xuchang. However, there were many aristocratic families in Jingzhou and there were many opponents. Liu Biao was also old and his ambition was no longer there. Later, Zhang Xian led the four counties in Jingnan to rebel, and Liu Biao spent several years
It was only after the war was pacified that the opportunity to fight for supremacy in the north was completely lost.
"What do you guys have to say?" Liu Biao looked at Sangong and Pang Tong expectantly.
Unexpectedly, all three of them said: "We are dying and old, and we have no strategy for such a major military matter."
Pang Tong wanted to say something, but unfortunately he didn't speak in the end.
Liu Biao asked Kuai Yue: "What do you think of Alien Degree?"
Kuai Yue replied: "My lord, in my opinion, you don't need to worry too much. Cao Cao has just pacified the north, and he still needs to stabilize the place and appease the people. He will not go south in three to five years."
Liu Biao stroked his beard and smiled: "What Yidu said is reasonable. After Zirou (the name of Kuai Yue's eldest brother Kuai Liang) is gone, there will still be Yidu in Jingxiang!"
Liu Cong smiled bitterly when he heard this. Liu Biao must have stayed in the south for too long. The mist and rain in the south have made him no longer ambitious. Even if Cao Cao goes south in three to five years, he should have made preparations early.
There are also these people, the three old guys don't want to take care of things, but Pang Tong and he just saw that he was hesitant to speak, but they are not Liu Biao's subordinates, so it is naturally inconvenient to say some things.
But this Kuai Yue didn't know if he was really pretending to be stupid or if he was doing it on purpose. In Liu Cong's opinion, people from these aristocratic families still put the interests of their own families first, and they would still be able to stand up under another boss.
Do you really think that Cao Cao will rest for three to five years before heading south? Perhaps most people think this is the case. Cao Cao has just conquered the north and still needs to rest and rest.
But who is Cao Cao? The hero of the world! Would such a person do ordinary things? He would take advantage of the great victory in the north and the moment of high morale to move south and pacify the south of the Yangtze River in his lifetime. He must dominate the world in his lifetime.
!
Liu Cong said anxiously: "Father, I think we should have made plans in advance."
Liu Biao looked at Liu Cong blankly. It's strange. This kid usually only cares about eating, drinking and having fun. Why is he paying attention to these things today?
Liu Cong continued: "Haier believes that within three to five years, Cao Cao will definitely go south next year!"
The three old men sitting across from each other looked at each other, their eyes shining, but they didn't say anything.
Before Liu Biao could speak, Liu Qi said: "Second brother, Cao Cao's thieves have just conquered the north. How could he not rest and recuperate and rush south next year?"
Liu Cong didn't want to pay attention to this idiot and continued to say to Liu Biao: "I thought that after the battle of Guandu and Cangting, Yuan Benchu died, and his son was fighting for the throne and Cao Cao took the opportunity to divide and destroy him due to civil strife. In the ninth year of Jian'an,
It has been four years since Cao Cao's army captured Yecheng and controlled Jizhou. In fact, it has been four years of cultivation! Today, Wuhuan has been pacified, and future troubles have been completely eliminated. There is peace in the north! In the past few years, Cao Cao's army has conquered the south and the north, mostly with great victories. Next year, Cao Cao
We will definitely take advantage of the great victory and march south with an overwhelming army to unify the world! We still need to prepare early, father."
Liu Qi mocked again and said: "Second brother, this is a big fallacy. Let alone when Cao Cao's thieves will go south, what will happen even if he goes south? Our Jingxiang Navy is invincible in the world, why should we fear Cao's thieves!"
Liu Cong still ignored this waste and continued to say to Liu Biao: "Father, Cao Cao is a powerful hero in the world. He has great ambitions and takes annexing the world as his own mission. He is already 52 years old this year. If he wants to dominate the world in his lifetime, he must
I won’t wait for three to five years, father!”
Liu Biao seemed to be moved by Liu Cong's words: "In your opinion, what should I do?"
Liu Cong immediately replied: "Recruit brave soldiers internally, refine the elite troops, intensify the training of the navy, stock up soldiers, horses, equipment, food, grass and baggage, strengthen the cities north of the Yangtze River, appease the soldiers and the people, and recruit talents. All can be combined with Liu Bei and Sun Quan externally.
The power! Send people to Shu to send envoys Ma Teng and Han Sui, and to go to Jiangdong and the sea to Liaodong to send envoys Gongsun Kang of Liaodong, which may disrupt Cao Cao's rear."
Liu Biao looked at his son in bewilderment. What he said today was well-founded and all useful strategies. He knew very well what kind of virtue this son had. Why, after his fall from power this time, was he so...so surprising? Sure enough.
Was it an epiphany?
Everyone present, such as the three elders, Pang Tong, Kuai Yue and other wise men, naturally understood that what Liu Cong said was true. Liu Xiu only felt that his second brother was too worried.
Liu Qi felt that Liu Cong was too afraid of Cao Cao and wanted to suppress his second brother, so he said again: "Second brother, why are you panicking? This Cao Cao thief hasn't gone south yet? He scared you like this? Father?"
He has made his own decision, so why do you have to make such wild claims?"
Liu Cong finally couldn't bear it any longer. He stood up and kicked Liu Qi in the chest. Then he pointed at him and said, "Everyone in Jingzhou can't be defeated. Jingzhou's civil and military officials and people can submit to Cao Cao.
Only my father and son, if Jingzhou is captured by Cao's thieves, they will die without a burial place. Do you know that? Do you know that?" As he spoke, he beat Liu Qi's chest, feeling quite resentful that iron cannot become steel.
the taste of.
Liu Qi was so shocked by the fierce look in Liu Cong's eyes and his momentum that he could not recover for a moment. Finally, after receiving a few beatings, he crawled down the hall, knelt down and cried to Liu Biao: "Father, second brother, he beat me, he beat me."
me……"
Liu Biao was also furious: "Wangyou, I'm still here, what do you want to do?"
Liu Cong was also furious. He was a time traveler, so he had no brotherly love for Liu Qi. He just hated him for not having the foresight. He even beat his elder brother in a moment of anxiety.
After reacting, Liu Cong also knelt down in the hall and said: "My child is anxious for a while, please ask father to punish me."
Liu Biao was still angry, but since there were still guests and ministers, he softened his tone and said: "It is unfortunate for our family. Due to this scandal, we will not entertain you today. Yidu, please send some of them off for me."
The three elders and Pang Tong bowed their hands and bid farewell to Liu Biao. Kuai Yue also bowed his hands and retreated.
After Liu Biao watched several people leave, he looked at his three sons and a son-in-law with an angry look.
Liu Qi saw that Liu Biao was still angry, and cried and complained: "Father, the second brother has no elder brother. This kind of behavior is against the rules. Father must punish him severely."
Liu Xiu and Wang Kai also knelt down: "Father, second brother is also in a hurry. Please forgive me."
Liu Biao looked at the crying Liu Qi with unreasonable disgust, and then looked at the stubborn-looking Liu Cong and felt disgusted again. He roared: "Cong'er, stay here. You two can go back and think about your mistakes behind closed doors."
What else did Liu Qi want to say: "Father..."
"Get out!" Liu Biao roared angrily!
The three of them exited the lobby.
After leaving the lobby, Liu Qi felt embarrassed and gloated at the same time. He felt that Liu Cong had fallen out of favor after today. He looked at Liu Xiu and Wang Kai, snorted, threw up his sleeves and left.
Liu Xiu and Wang Kai called Cai Jing: "Quickly go and ask mother to come over."