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Chapter 416 Talking
In the afternoon, to celebrate the return of Pang Tong and Xiang Lang, Liu Jing specially held a welcome banquet, and almost all Jingnan civil and military personnel were present.During the banquet, everyone toasted and exchanged cups, exchanged cups, and drank happily until the night was settled before they dispersed.

Liu Jing is not an alcoholic, and usually drinks very sparingly. Today, although he was in a good mood because of the joy of Pang Tong, he drank a few more glasses, but he was never drunk, only slightly drunk.

After the banquet, Liu Jing took Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong to sit around the stove, savoring the fragrance of tea soup in the mist.

Liu Jing drank the green tea in the bowl, his internal organs seemed to have been washed, and said with a smile: "Shi Yuan, do you still remember the first time we met? Six years ago when I went north to Xiangyang, Shi Yuan followed Kong Ming to visit. Brewing tea in the capital pavilion and talking about the world seems like yesterday."

Pang Tong blushed, with drunken eyes, and replied: "How can I not remember. The general is as wise as a god, and he is not young enough to be a weak crown, and he is far away in Jingnan, but he knows the general trend of the world like the palm of his hand. The prophecy at the time has been fulfilled now. .”

However, what impressed Pang Tong the most was Liu Jing's arrogance and conceit. He criticized Liu Biao directly in the Xiangyang Capital Pavilion, Liu Biao's territory, for "sitting on the land of Chu, but he has no lofty ambitions, and he is not a talent for a king." His tone was full of disdain meaning.

At that time, Pang Tong was really taken aback. You must know that it was the first time the two met, and it was in Duting, where there were many people talking. It is also absolutely ruined.

However, it has to be admitted that Liu Jing does have the capital of arrogance and conceit. It only took him four years to grow from a hundred officials in Changsha County to the overlord of Jingnan.

Two years later, Liu Jing had the appearance of a hero, and resolutely sent troops to the northern expedition. Even if he fought on two fronts, he could still destroy Zhangjin in the south and conquer Jiangling in the north.

Liu Jing couldn't help sighing: "Even if you know the general situation of the world well, so what? It's not like watching the Han Dynasty fall and the people die. If Liu Jingsheng had the community in his heart, I might have given his life in the first place. Unfortunately, Liu Jingsheng According to Jingzhou's view of world affairs, he is actually the dog's ear of the household. Since Liu Jingsheng can't save the country and the people, then I can only do it myself."

Pang Tong sternly said: "The Book says: 'Attack the weak and attack the ignorant, take chaos and insult the dead.' Annexing the weak, attacking the ignorant master, and seizing the dying country is exactly what the ancients admired, and it is also the reason why Uncle Wu was able to dominate. The country is in trouble now. Liu Jingsheng, as a clan, occupies the land of Jingchu, but does nothing, which is a real betrayal of the country's trust. The generals are also nobles of the Han Dynasty, and they are known for revitalizing the country and clarifying the ambitions of the world. Instead, it would be righteous.”

Liu Jing and Zhuge Liang's eyes lit up when they heard this. Although they charged Liu Biao with a lot of crimes before the Northern Expedition, it is undeniable that they sent troops without authorization to attack Liu Biao without the imperial court's order.Pang Tong's words were tantamount to putting a layer of "propriety" on their actions.

Pang Tong said again: "At present Liu Jingsheng is seriously ill, and his son Liu Cong is taking care of things on his behalf. Liu Cong is young and has no prestige, and he is not a wise leader. Everyone in Jingzhou is panicked.

Since the general started his campaign, he has been invincible in all battles and has been invincible in every attack. Jingzhou has been defeated in a row, and the elite has been exhausted. "

Liu Jing took a sip of tea and asked, "I heard that Liu Xuande was jealous of Liu Cong, so he only stationed in Fancheng and defended Xiangyang, but he never went south?"

There are not many people in Xiangyang who secretly surrendered to Liu Jing. It is no exaggeration to say that Liu Jing's understanding of the north is better than that of Pang Tong.But as he sent troops to the north, Xiangyang deliberately strengthened the blockade, and now it is difficult for him to receive information from Xiangyang.

Pang Tong nodded and said: "Liu Bei, the hero of the world, has only been in Jingzhou for a year, and the heroes in the state are vying to join him. Even Liu Jingsheng is jealous of him, but Liu Cong is far inferior to his father, how can he not?" Defend?"

Liu Jingjing nodded. Liu Cong's actions cannot be said to be wrong. The soldiers of Yicheng can be said to be Jingzhou's last possessions, and it is unlikely that they will be handed over to Liu Bei to an outsider.

Let's use Liu Bei as the general. Needless to say, if he loses, even if he wins, Liu Cong may be ostracized. Instead of this, it is better to hand it over to someone he trusts.

However, Liu Jing still has doubts about this.

Pang Tong continued: "At present, the commanders of Yicheng's army are Wang Wei, Zhang Yun, and Zhang Yunyong. They are not worth mentioning. Although Wang Wei is a famous general in Jingzhou, he is not the general's opponent. The general will move his troops to the north, and they will definitely be defeated. Army, once its army is broken, there will be no more soldiers in Jingzhou. At that time, the general will advance by land and water, encircle Xiangyang, cut off the inside and outside, and Liu Bei will be powerless. Liu Cong, a cowardly man, will not dare to resist under poverty. The general will be in charge Xiangyang, let the boat army follow the river to the north, and Zhangling and Nanyang counties can be confirmed."

"Haha..." Liu Jing clapped his hands and smiled, "I hope everything is as Shi Yuan said."

Zhuge Liang, who had been silent all the time, said: "Cao Cao has the name of the emperor, but has no loyalty. He humiliated the royal family and harmed the people. Now that Yuan Shao is dead, all the sons are no opponents of Cao Cao. If he annexes China, the country will perish. Looking around the world, the only one who can control Cao Cao is the general. After the general has pacified Jingzhou, he should take advantage of the uncertainty in the north and gather together for righteousness.

Liu Jing smiled and said nothing, Zhuge Liang's "group righteousness" must have included Sun Quan.

In history, Zhuge Liang advocated "Lian Sun against Cao" because "Sun Quan has occupied Jiangdong for three generations, the country is dangerous but the people are attached to it, and the virtuous can use it for it.

Now Sun Quan failed to attack Jiangxia, and Jiangdong also continued to rebel, which made Zhuge Liang despise Sun Quan and did not regard him as a threat.

However, Liu Jing would not underestimate Sun Quan. He was a man who was greedy for profit and had no bottom line. Chen Shou commented that he was as amazing as Goujian, and he deserved his name.

After unifying Jingzhou, Jiaozhou must be put aside. Liu Jing's next step will definitely be to attack Jiangdong and get rid of Sun Quan. Only before Cao Cao pacifies the north, he can solve Sun Quan's scourge first. Then he will unite with the Yuan family and attack Cao Cao. Three to five points to win.

The only thing that gave Liu Jing a headache was that he and Jiang Dong had already formed an alliance, and it would be against morality and not in line with his personality to betray the alliance and attack the allies without any reason.

However, this is not incomprehensible. Cao Cao certainly did not want Liu Jing to watch over his back when he was conquering the north. If he hinted at attacking Sun Quan for the country, Cao Cao would definitely agree.

After drinking tea, Liu Jing, Zhuge Liang, and Pang Tong continued to chat on the couch, and they didn't fall asleep until late at night.

The next day, Liu Jingshui marched his army northward along Mianshui, and arrived in Yicheng two days later.

(End of this chapter)