"Huh?" Thinking of this, Liu Qi couldn't help but look at Zhuge Liang again. Today, he said that he was forcing Zhuge Liang. Now it seems that all this was probably designed by Zhuge Liang, and Zhuge Liang just agreed.
Seeing Liu Qi looking at him, Zhuge Liang smiled and nodded. If he really didn't plan to defect to Liu Qi, he wouldn't have come to Xiangyang. He came to Xiangyang just to have a look. He had already noticed Liu Qi's every move in the few days he came to Xiangyang.
The inquiry made everything clear.
He had no redeeming qualities in the past ten years or so, but he has survived to this day under the pressure of the Cai family and Mrs. Cai. Rumors say that he is frail and cowardly, but in the past few months, he has been acting very unusually.
So surprising.
And just when everyone thought he had no hope, he suddenly rose up. After that, his power suddenly increased and suppressed Cai's efforts to eradicate the hostile forces. How could he seize the opportunity so accurately that he was rumored to be rubbish? In this case, there is only one explanation, and that is that the top ten
This person has been holding back for years. How many people in the world can have such scheming and means, so Zhuge Liang has long made up his mind to defect to Liu Qi.
He originally wanted to use this wedding as a refuge, but he didn't expect that Liu Qi was better than he thought and came to invite him in person. Later, Liu Qi took the opportunity to force him to be loyal. Although he felt a little uncomfortable, he still followed Liu Qi's wishes and agreed.
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In fact, even if Liu Qi didn't say it, he also knew that with Liu Qi's scheming and methods, coupled with the fact that he was justified, it would be extremely difficult to seize Jingzhou from Liu Qi, and besides Jingzhou, he didn't know where else he could succeed. Sun Ce from Jiangdong, Cao Cao from the north
With Yuan Shao, there is no possibility in these places, and although Liu Zhang in Yizhou can plot, he has no soldiers and generals, and even with Liu Bei's power, he cannot succeed.
"My lord, Yuan Shao can become the largest power in the north. The reputation of his ancestors as the fourth and third prince can be said to have attracted too many people for him, and Cao Cao also developed in the name of the emperor. Although my lord has some prestige in Xiangyang,
But it is not enough to compare with them. This wedding has sent people from all the major princes to attend. It is a good time to build up your reputation. I think the lord has already sent people to Wancheng at this time. The lord will act more high-profile again.
The chance of success in Wancheng will be higher."
"Only when you have established a reputation, will you be able to take advantage of the trend in the future, and people with lofty ideals from all over the world will come to join you. By then, even if your lord is sitting at home, he will be able to completely handle the affairs in Jingzhou."
"Furthermore, if the lord wants to capture Yizhou, it will be very difficult based on his current reputation. Even if he captures it, there will be no peace within a short period of time. As the lord's reputation increases, Sun Ce from Jiangdong and Cao Cao from the north will
Be afraid of your lord and dare not use troops against Jingzhou easily, so that Jingzhou can be stabilized."
The light feather fan in Zhuge Liang's hand slowly shook, expressing the top priority of this wedding.
"Yes, I am too cautious." Liu Qi nodded. Now that he is somewhat famous, it is impossible to keep a low profile. No matter how low-key he is, others will secretly guard against him. Only by being high-profile can others feel at ease.
Otherwise the independent characteristics are extremely noticeable.
As Zhuge Liang said, what he needs now is fame. Only fame can attract many talents. What he needs now are middle and low-level talents. These people will be important members of his future reforms. More than 90% of the officials in Jingzhou are now
He came from a noble family, and the reforms he implemented harmed the interests of the noble family. If the children of these noble families went on strike together, I am afraid that the entire Jingzhou would be paralyzed.
Moreover, how many people in Xiangyang are loyal to Liu Biao, how many people are loyal to him after he inherits Jingzhou, and how many people are double-minded and secretly collude with other princes. In the future, after he inherits Jingzhou, he will definitely appoint and remove some officials. If
Without talent, he may not be able to fulfill even the most basic responsibilities of appointment and dismissal.
Liu Qi was a little lucky to have recruited Zhuge Liang or Pang Tong. Xu Shu's intelligence was not weaker than Zhuge Liang's, but his grasp of the overall situation was definitely not as clear as Zhuge Liang's. When he discussed this matter with Pang Tong and Xu Shu a few days ago, they did not expect it.
By using this wedding to enhance his reputation, even he himself thought about making a fortune silently, but now that Zhuge Liang's words hit him, he thought of the hidden dangers here.
"As expected of Wolong, his unique insights can really wake up the dreamer. Let's just have a wedding this time." Liu Qi laughed and said, "Then you and Yuan Zhi will need to worry more."
"Don't worry, my lord, Kong Ming will definitely not let the world underestimate my lord." Zhuge Liang nodded.
"I have nothing to worry about above literary battles. What I worry about is martial arts. There are not many available people in Xiangyang City now. Although Wang Yi and Liu Pan are good at martial arts, they are far behind compared with Tai Shici and others.
And General Huang Zhong and General Wang Wei are too old. If they come on stage, others will say that we have no one in Xiangyang. Then I will send someone to inquire about Zhao Yun. Then it will be up to you. I have prepared this Zhao Yun for you.
The general can be said to be versatile in both civil and military affairs, so it would be great if you could convince him."
Liu Qi shook his head. There are too few generals in Xiangyang now. Gan Ning is one of them, but he went with Pang Tong to complete it this time. Although Ma Zhong, Liu Pan and others are also good, but with Cao Cao,
Compared with the generals under Yuan Shao and others, they were far inferior. That was why he was eager to recruit Zhao Yun. The name of the Five Tiger Generals should not be blown.
"Oh, the capable lord praised him so much. I think this person must be extraordinary." Zhuge Liang also had some expectations for Zhao Yun. The general Liu Qi prepared for him should be good, and Liu Qi said that he would let this person fight against Taishi Ci, Xu Chu and others. Then
His martial arts skills are not weak either.
"You will know when you meet him, he will not disappoint you." Liu Qi said with a smile. In history, Zhuge Liang would take Zhao Yun with him every time he went on the Northern Expedition. He can be said to be his old partner.
"Then I will go back first. I will send someone to inform you if there is any news about Zhao Yun. You should go over early tomorrow to discuss tomorrow's affairs with Yuan Zhi." Liu Qi said and stood up. Tomorrow is his wedding.
To understand him, he still needs to learn. If he hadn't come to see Zhuge Liang, he wouldn't have left the mansion.
"By the way, you should have an older brother. Where is he now?" Liu Qi knew that Zhuge Liang's older brother Zhuge Jin was also very talented. His son Zhuge Ke later became Sun Quan's Tuogu minister and held the power of Jiangdong to correspond with Zhuge Lianyuan.
Speaking of the Three Kingdoms period, the Zhuge family was extremely prosperous. Zhuge Liang of the Shu Kingdom was appointed prime minister and controlled the military and political power of the Shu Kingdom. Zhuge Jin and his son Zhuge Ke of Jiangdong successively served as Jiangdong General and controlled the military and political power of Jiangdong. Zhuge Dan of the Wei Kingdom also had a prominent official position.
, successively served as General Zhendong, General Zhengdong and Sikong.
Although the Zhuge family held high positions and powerful positions, few of them ended up well. Zhuge Liang of Shu State died of illness and his two sons died in battle. Zhuge Ke of Jiangdong Province was also killed for supporting the army and his brothers were not spared. Zhuge Dan was not spared.
He led his troops to surrender to the State of Wu and was eventually killed by Sima Zhao. From then on, the Zhuge family could be said to have been in despair and gradually declined. It was not until the Jin Dynasty that only Zhuge Hui emerged.
"My brother traveled away from home a few days ago and hasn't returned yet." Zhuge Liang knew what Liu Qi meant and said hurriedly.
"Yeah." Liu Qi sighed, thinking that he had already defected to Jiangdong at this time.
"Does Kong Ming have a mansion in Xiangyang?" Liu Qi suddenly thought that Zhuge Liang had just arrived in Xiangyang, so he probably wouldn't have a mansion.
"Not yet." Zhuge Liang shook his head.
"In that case, there is no need to prepare one. I will have someone prepare one for you when the time comes." Liu Qi thought for a while and suddenly thought that his subordinates Gan Ning, Ma Zhong, Pang Tong and others should not have mansions, so he simply took advantage of this.
The wedding was all held in one fell swoop.
"Thank you, Lord." Zhuge Liang said with a cup of his hands. He was originally going to buy a mansion, but he has been in his father-in-law's mansion for the past few days and has no time to spare.
As they spoke, the two of them arrived at the gate of the mansion. Xu Shu had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Liu Qi, he bowed his hands and saluted. Liu Qi turned around and greeted Zhuge Liang before getting on the carriage. Xu Shu behind him also looked at Zhuge Liang and got on the carriage.
"It seems that my lord has succeeded." Xu Shu looked at Liu Qi and said with a smile.
"Yes, Kong Ming has promised to help me, and he has also thought of a way to deal with tomorrow's situation." Liu Qi nodded.
"Congratulations, my lord." Xu Shu said before raising his hands.
Liu Qi waved his hand and said: "I have decided to make the matter as big as possible tomorrow. Kong Ming will come early tomorrow morning, and you can discuss it then."
"This..." Xu Shu was a little surprised. Liu Qi had discussed with them how to hide his strength before, but now he wanted to make the matter bigger.
Liu Qi smiled and explained Zhuge Liang's analysis to Xu Shu. Xu Shu was also stunned, and finally he breathed out and said: "Kong Ming is a great talent."
"I didn't think about this problem either. Kong Ming is indeed thoughtful." Liu Qi sighed.
"My lord, Zhao Yun has been found." A guard in golden clothes whispered outside the carriage.
"Oh, where is it? Don't lose me." Liu Qi asked as he raised the curtains.
"Don't worry, my lord, the commander has already met with Zhao Yun. The commander is currently accompanying Zhao Yun." Jin Yiwei said in a low voice.
"I understand. You immediately go to Huang Chengyan's mansion and tell Zhuge Kongming about it. Just say that I asked you to tell it." Liu Qi thought for a while and decided that it would be better not to meet Zhao Yun. When Zhao Yun came to Xiangyang, half of the matter was already done.
If Zhuge Liang goes to persuade him, he should be able to succeed. He has important things to do when he returns home. The ceremony officer sent by Liu Biao has been waiting in the mansion for more than an hour. It would be embarrassing if something goes wrong at tomorrow's wedding.
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As for Zhao Yun, when Zhuge Liang goes to the mansion tomorrow, he should take him with him. It won't be too late to meet him then.
"No." Jin Yiwei hurriedly accepted the order and left.
Returning to the mansion, Liu Qi asked Uncle Zhang to prepare several mansions in the past few days, and then he was taken to learn etiquette by the etiquette officer sent by Liu Biao.