After all, Pang Tong had some hope for Liu Qi. Not only because Liu Qi was able to reverse his situation in a short period of time and successfully control Jingzhou, but also because of the conditions Liu Qi offered. As for the reform of the official and military systems that Liu Qi mentioned
But it was a bit far away. After all, even if Liu Qi inherited Jingzhou Mu at this time, he was only one of several princes in the world. However, this also allowed Pang Tong to see Liu Qi's foresight.
He decided to assist Liu Qi, partly because Liu Qi was frank enough and didn't hide anything from him. It was true that Liu Qi didn't have enough authority or experience to say that he was inexperienced. Liu Qi didn't hide it from him because he was worried about his appearance, and he agreed with it.
On the other hand, it is also because Jingzhou does have the strength to compete for world hegemony. Jingzhou has a prosperous literary style and a large number of talented people. It also has hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers. These are enough for Liu Qi to compete with other princes.
"In that case, how about I find a casual position under the eldest son?" Pang Tong said immediately without hesitation since he had already decided.
"Uh..." Liu Qi was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Pang Tong to agree to his request so quickly. Then he woke up and laughed and said, "Haha, Shi Yuan is a dream come true."
"I have met my lord." Pang Tong stood up and bowed down.
"Get up quickly." Liu Qi hurriedly stepped forward to help Pang Tong up and said: "With the help of scholars, I, Liu Qi, will definitely have a place in this world."
"My lord, you are so complimentary." Pang Tong bowed and said.
"Haha, there happens to be something that needs Shiyuan's help." Liu Qi helped Pang Tong up and told Pang Tong about taking back Wancheng.
"At present, only Shi Yuan is suitable to go to meet Ji Chang. With Jia Xu's ability, Ji Chang may not be able to hold on for long. Shi Yuan's visit will not attract anyone's attention, but he can also lure Jia Xu to Xiangyang." Liu Qi looked at Pang Tong and said.
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Pang Tong was a little surprised. The importance of Wancheng to Jingzhou is beyond words. After taking back Jingzhou, he can advance, retreat or defend, so that Jingzhou can settle down. It is indeed inappropriate for such an important place to be in the hands of Zhang Xiu. Once Liu Qi takes control of Wancheng,
Then Cao Cao in the north would not be able to fight Yuan Shao unscrupulously, and would definitely leave some troops to guard against Liu Qi's sneak attack.
"Don't worry, my lord, I will not disappoint you." Pang Tong said gratefully.
Liu Qi entrusted such an important matter to him because he wanted to give him credit. Otherwise, why would so many people in Jingzhou choose him? Xu Yuanzhi alone could handle the matter well. He had just defected to Liu Qi and was able to do this to Liu Qi.
Trust, he felt a little moved in his heart.
"Okay, if Shi Yuan takes action, it won't be difficult to lure Jia Xu to Xiangyang." Liu Qi said with a smile.
Jia Xu was no less talented than Pang Tong, or even more so. After all, Jia Xu was already over forty years old and had changed several masters. His experience and experience were not comparable to Pang Tong's, but even if Jia Xu was experienced and experienced, he would not be able to
It was expected that Liu Qi would attack him, and coupled with Pang Tong's talent, it was easy to lure the unsuspecting Jia Xu to Xiangyang.
"I will get married at the end of the month. Shi Yuan must try his best to lure Jia Xu to Xiangyang before my wedding, so that we can take back Wancheng by surprise." Liu Qi looked at Pang Tong and said.
"Don't worry, my lord, Jia Xu will definitely arrive in Xiangyang City before the end of the month." Pang Tong already knew that Liu Qi might have a back-up plan.
"Well, you come back with me later, and I will give you a document ordering you to be the official who receives Jia Xu this time and receive Jia Xu and his party." Liu Qi said: "Do you have anything to pack?"
"I don't have much, so I don't need to pack my things, but I have to say goodbye to my uncle. Just give my instructions when my lord leaves." Pang Tong said with cupped hands. He knew that Liu Qi was not here just for him. After saying that, Pang Tong said to Liu Qi.
He turned around and left.
After Pang Tong left, Liu Qi realized that he had forgotten about Duke Qiao. He didn't know what happened at this time and whether Xin Xianying persuaded Duke Qiao.
Liu Qi recruited someone to lead the way and walked towards the courtyard where Mr. Qiao was. People were shaking along the way. Soon Liu Qi arrived outside a courtyard. Standing outside the courtyard gate, Liu Qi could hear the voices in the courtyard.
The sound of laughter.
Hearing the sound of laughter, Liu Qi breathed a sigh of relief. Since there was no quarrel, it meant that the matter had been settled. Liu Qi signaled the maid outside the courtyard gate to go in and report, while he waited outside the courtyard gate.
"Master, please come in." Soon the maid came out and bowed.
"Yeah." Liu Qi nodded and walked into the courtyard.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw an old man in his sixties sitting in the courtyard. Liu Qi came in and smiled without raising his head and said this to Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao beside him. On the other side, Xin Xianying also came from time to time.
They said a few words and seemed very harmonious.
Although this old man looks gray in beard and hair, he sits upright, his body looks extremely strong, his eyes are shining and he is full of energy, and he is not at all tired from traveling long distances.
Liu Qi looked at Xin Xianying, and saw that Xin Xianying nodded incomprehensibly before taking a breath, and a smile appeared on his face. Seeing that several people were talking enthusiastically, Liu Qi sat down next to them without disturbing them, and listened quietly.
Several people talked.
But as soon as Liu Qi sat down, he saw Duke Qiao suddenly stop. When his originally smiling face immediately turned gloomy, he looked at Liu Qi coldly and said, "Who are you? You are so ungrateful?"
"Huh?" Liu Qi turned to look at Mr. Qiao, knowing that he was deliberately embarrassing him because he had robbed the Da Qiao sisters, so he didn't care. He stood up and saluted, "Liu Qi has met Mr. Qiao."
Seeing Liu Qi's retreat, the worries on the faces of Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao were slightly relieved. They were really afraid that Liu Qi would confront their father. If so, their father might do something with his bad temper.
"Huh!" Mr. Qiao snorted coldly and ignored Liu Qi.
Seeing that Mr. Qiao had no intention of letting him get up, Liu Qi smiled, stood up, sat down again and said, "You can do whatever you want, don't worry about me, but it's time to go back after being out for so long. We'll just chat on the way."
As Liu Qimans said this, he picked up the tea cup on the table and started drinking tea. Mr. Qiao was about to scold Liu Qi with an angry look on his face, but he was stopped by Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao. He looked at his two daughters begging.
Looking at his eyes, Mr. Qiao could only sigh helplessly and was not in the mood to chat.
"Father, let's go back." Da Qiao held Duke Qiao's hand and whispered.
"Going back to where?" Mr. Qiao asked with eyes wide open.
"Mr. Qiao is a guest from afar. The courtyard has been vacated for Gong Qiao. If Gong Qiao finds it inconvenient, I will order someone to buy a mansion for Gong Qiao in Xiangyang City. As long as Gong Qiao feels comfortable, it will be fine." Xin Xianying said softly on the side.
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The golden bell-like voice made Mr. Qiao look helpless. How could such an outstanding woman be Liu Qi's fiancée? This boy was so lucky. Not only were his two daughters obedient to him, but also the smart man in front of him.
The extremely beautiful girl also defended him.
The girl in front of him just said the key point in a few words, forcing him to be speechless. He knew that his two daughters were absolutely no match for such a woman. Apart from their appearance, their two daughters could surpass her by a few points.
Except for that, everything else was slightly inferior. Although the two daughters were talented and learned, they were nothing compared to the girl in front of him. The girl in front of him was so talented that he was no match for him.
After hearing the girl's words, Duke Qiao knew why the girl in front of him became Liu Qi's official wife. Without this talent, she would not be able to compete for his daughter even if she and Liu Qi were engaged.
What the girl said just now was very simple, but every sentence was close to the point.
"Is Mr. Qiao going to push his two daughters to a dead end just for the sake of his so-called reputation?"
"Although the Qiao family is a big family in Jiangdong, your two daughters cannot be equal wives, but as the future princess or imperial concubine, they have not insulted the reputation of the Qiao family in the slightest. Does Mr. Qiao really want to miss this opportunity?
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These two short sentences hit Mr. Qiao's weakness. Seeing the determined expressions on the faces of his two daughters, Mr. Qiao knew that if he did not agree to their marriage, he was afraid that his two daughters would really do something.
Come on. He knows his two daughters very well. Although the two daughters have different personalities, they are both gentle but strong at the same time. Once they are determined to die, they will definitely not hesitate.
Later, the titles of Princess and Imperial Concubine shocked him. He was with Pang Tong all the way, but Pang Tong praised Liu Qi very much, saying that he could make a great career, and when he arrived in Xiangyang, he was highly respected.
Mr. Pang De actually spoke highly of Liu Qi. The princess in front of him was not impossible.
This really made him very excited. Not to mention that Liu Qi was a descendant of the Huang family and would inherit Liu Biao's title and become a Marquis of Wu in the future. This was much better than the Marquis of Wu from Sun Ce in Jiangdong. Although the Han Dynasty was in danger now,
No one can say whether Liu Qi will succeed?
Therefore, if he doesn't agree to the marriage, it won't work. If he doesn't agree, there will be nothing. If he agrees, he will be an imperial relative (royal relative), and maybe he can become (the emperor's relative).
"To report to the eldest young master, Mr. Pang sent someone to inform him that he is ready. He is waiting outside the gate of the mansion." A maid ran over and said.
"I understand." Liu Qi nodded and stood up. Since Pang Tong is ready, it would be better to start as soon as possible.
Liu Qi looked at Mr. Qiao and said, "Why don't Mr. Qiao come and live in the mansion for a while? If you don't get used to it, I will order someone to buy a mansion outside."
Duke Qiao glanced at Liu Qi in surprise. He knew that Pang Tong and Liu Qi did not know each other, but now according to what the maid said, Pang Tong was actually waiting for Liu Qi.
When Mr. Qiao wanted to ask, Xin Xianying said in surprise: "Congratulations, husband, for adding another helping hand."
Hearing Xin Xianying's words, Duke Qiao was shocked. He knew where Liu Qi had just gone. It had only been half an hour since Xin Xianying and others had arrived, but Liu Qi had actually made Pang Tong his subordinate. He knew Pang Tong's talents very well.
Pang Tong had already surrendered to Liu Qi at this time, so Xin Xianying's talk about the princess and the imperial concubine was not impossible.