Uncle Emperor, I am really not Wolong Zhuge!

Chapter 61 Kong Ming sets off for Xiangyang. Wait for me, Kong Ming, to see who you are!
Huang Chengyan held the lid of the tea cup with one hand, his thoughts were disturbed, and he couldn't help but feel a little angry in his heart.

The housekeeper of the Huang Mansion did not dare to neglect and quickly held a letter in his hands.

"Master, Liu Bei sent a letter."

"Quick! Bring it!"

When Huang Chengyan was at his wits' end, when he heard Liu Bei and Liu Xuande's unsolicited letter, he couldn't help but feel a little excited, and he immediately stood up to greet him!
Huang Chengyan, who was lying on the bench, squinted his eyes and read the contents of the letter several times.

The dull eyes began to sparkle with light.

The originally pale face suddenly regained some color.

But above his forehead, there was still a slight cloud of sadness.

Then he brushed his beard and said, "Go and invite young lady here quickly!"

"Here!"

The steward of the Huang Mansion respectfully responded and exited the lobby.

Ever since Zhuge Liang took charge of the Huang Mansion, Huang Chengyan had great confidence in his heart.

Regarding Jingzhou affairs, Huang Chengyan asked Kong Ming to make decisions one by one.

In the Huangfu Courtyard.

Ever since something happened in Jingzhou, Zhuge Liang took over the family business for his father-in-law, Lao Taishan.

Therefore, he has been living in Huang Mansion during this period.

At this time, Zhuge Liang and Pang Degong were discussing the recent events in Jingzhou in the pavilion of the other courtyard.

Inside the gazebo.

There is a topographic map drawn by Kongming himself. Mountains, lakes, plains and hills are displayed on the map one by one.

Compared with Zhuge Ming's hand-drawn drawings, it is not much inferior.

Zhuge Liang, dressed in a Confucian shirt, stood next to the map and analyzed the situation in Jingzhou.

"Liu Bei's attack on Jingzhou was all possible because he had the right time and people."

Zhuge Liang gently waved the feather fan in his hand, like a Confucian general, a heavenly man, and a heroic figure;
Slowly confided: "Throughout the ages, achieving great things is nothing more than occupying the right time, place, and people."

"Liu Bei can occupy two of them, and it is no longer unexpected to win Jingzhou."

Pang Degong sat opposite Kong Ming and listened attentively.

Although Pang Degong and Kong Ming's father-in-law Lao Taishan are of the same generation, Kong Ming is talented.

The two simply became friends every year, regardless of whether the etiquette was appropriate or not.

"You are able to draw such a detailed map by hand while you are in Nanjun. Even generals who have been fighting for decades dare not say that they can do this!"

"The name of Wolong is indeed well-deserved, I admire you!"

Zhuge Liang's face was kind, and he raised his hand slightly and said: "Pang De's compliments are ridiculous and trivial, which is not worth mentioning."

Pang Degong seemed to have remembered something, and suddenly sighed and said with emotion: "Currently Cai Hao, Liu Bei, Jiang Dong, and Prime Minister Cao are about to march south."

"My two Jingzhou clans are like duckweeds without roots. I have no intention of staying or leaving!"

"It would be better if Kong Ming is still in charge of Nanjun, so that our two families will not fall into a completely passive situation."

Zhuge Liang looked calm and waved the feather fan gently in his hand, saying: "There is no way to luck or misfortune, only people can do it."

"Among the many forces, although our two Jingzhou clans are the most declining, they are also the most critical."

"No matter which side we vote for, it will unbalance the balance."

"Because of this, several forces will be interested in recruiting. It just depends on who can show enough sincerity."

Pang Degong crossed his hands and kept groping around his abdomen, thinking carefully about Kong Ming's words.

"In Kong Ming's opinion, apart from our two Jingzhou clans, who among the other forces will be the first to leave?"

After pondering for a long time, Pang Degong finally asked what he wanted to ask the most.

In this current situation, if one cannot clearly see the direction of the situation, decades of wealth and foundation may be destroyed in one fell swoop.

"Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and his ilk occupy the two counties!"

"Why?"

"Cai Mao and Zhang Yun occupy the two most fertile counties among the nine counties in Jingzhou, with abundant supplies of grain and grass."

Pang Degong was a little puzzled. In his opinion, although Cai Mao's vitality was severely damaged at this time, his foundation was still there.

What's more, it still occupies the two most fertile counties in Jingzhou and only needs a little cultivation to survive.

He will make a comeback one day, but it is not yet known who will win.

Kong Ming’s white teeth are lightly opened, and the feather fan is wearing a turban;
"Cai Mao originally had the right time, place, and people in Jingzhou, but he threw away these three things."

"The only good location we have left now, I'm afraid he will have to throw it away with his own hands soon."

Hearing this, Pang Degong couldn't help but turn pale.

Although the four major families in Jingzhou are not monolithic, they are still connected by the same spirit.

Although Cai Mao's ambition is well known, a familiar opponent is always better than an unfamiliar enemy.

If Cao Cao, Liu Bei or Jiang Dong moved into Jingzhou, it would be another question whether their clan's status would be stable at that time.

Zhuge Liang naturally saw what Pang Degong was thinking, and explained: "If I were Cai Mao, I would definitely not be enemies of Jiangdong and Liu Bei at the same time."

"Putting yourself into this position of being attacked from both sides, you are in a dilemma."

Pang Degong nodded frequently and acknowledged: "What Kong Ming said is reasonable, but the current situation has been created. I am afraid that even if Cai Hao knows, he will not be able to change it."

"Do not."

Zhuge Liang clasped his hands behind his back, looked into the distance and said: "There is a way to crack it, but Cai Mao is so smart and doesn't know how to size up the situation and act accordingly."

"Please let Kong Ming talk in detail!"

When Pang Degong heard this, his eyes shone, without any airs of elders.

Just like a student, ask for advice humbly.

It was obvious that he had been shocked by Zhuge Liang's words. How could he still break through the current situation of being attacked from both sides?

Zhuge Liang calmed down and talked eloquently: "I will send a confidant to lobby Jiangdong."

"Jiangxia, as the granary of Jingzhou, stores half of the money and grain of the nine counties of Jingzhou."

"I will promise these money and food to Zhou Yu and ask him to attack Jiangxia and attack Liu Bei together!"

"Changsha and Jiangxia, which one is more important, Zhou Yu naturally knows."

Zhuge Liang said, raising his hand and clicking on Jiang Xia's location on the map.

High-spirited and heroic!
"If I were Zhou Yu, I would take Jiangxia directly!"

Mr. Pang De, who was sitting opposite, was amazed after hearing this analysis!

"Crouching dragon and phoenix chick, one can secure the world!"

"This statement is truly worthy of its reputation."

"But I have always believed that Wolong Zhuge should be as famous as my nephew Pang Tong."

"I'm lucky enough to meet Wolong's talent today, and he deserves to be ranked ahead of Fengxiao!"

Faced with Pang Degong's unabashed praise, Kong Ming slightly cupped his hands to show humility.

Then he sighed softly and said with emotion: "It's a pity that Cai Mao is ignorant. He only remembers the hatred of Jiangdong, but doesn't know that Jiangdong can also be a friend."

In this era of war between heroes, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests.

Once there is enough interest, enemies can also become friends.

It’s just that Cai Mao doesn’t understand this truth.

Pang Degong stood up, with a sincere face, and said solemnly: "My Jingzhou clan is fortunate to have the talent of Wolong, so we have nothing to worry about in troubled times!"

Outside the Huangfu Courtyard.

The steward of the Huang Mansion, who was ordered to come, rushed to the pavilion and saluted the two of them first.

Then he faced Zhuge Liang and said, "Young Master, I have something to do, so I want you to go to the lobby quickly."

After Zhuge Liang nodded in agreement, he ordered the housekeeper to clean up the pavilion items.

Turning to look at Mr. Pang De, he smiled pleasantly and said, "It must be Uncle Liu Huang's letter that has arrived."

"Come on, let's go take a look together."

Mr. Pang Degong and Monk Zhang Er were confused for a while. After following him out of the courtyard, he asked.

"Kong Ming, the manager just now didn't explain what it was about. How did you know that it was Liu Bei's letter that came here!?"

Zhuge Liang slowed down his pace and fiddled with the thin feather fan leisurely with his fingers.

With a happy expression, he held the pearl of wisdom in his hand and said: "We analyzed it in the pavilion earlier. Although our Jingzhou clan is currently the weakest among all the forces."

"However, we still hold the three counties of Jingzhou in our hands. If any force can win over us, it will be a win-win situation."

"We will gain a lot of initiative in the Jingzhou cake."

Pang Degong followed Zhuge Liang and asked: "In Kong Ming's opinion, who should our Jingzhou clan be attached to?"

"Liu Xuande!"

Zhuge Liang kept walking, his feather fan swaying slightly.

The three words Liu Xuande blurted out without thinking.

"Why?"

Pang Degong was a little puzzled and said curiously: "Among the many forces, the strongest is undoubtedly Prime Minister Cao, but it is difficult to quench the thirst of the near by water far away."

"The one with the deepest foundation is Jiangdong."

"The one with the deepest foundation is Cai Mao and Zhang Yun!"

"Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, if it weren't for the help of a top adviser, he would still be in a state of panic right now."

"I don't quite understand why Kong Ming is optimistic about Liu Bei?"

While the two of them were talking, they had already arrived at the front yard of Huang Mansion.

Passing through a flower garden, you can enter the lobby.

Zhuge Liang slowed down and said with a smile: "Liu Bei and Liu Xuande have always been famous for their benevolence and righteousness."

"Being attached to this person, compared to being attached to Cai Mao, Prime Minister Cao, or Jiangdong, which one is more likely to kill the donkey?"

"Regardless of whether Liu Bei is truly benevolent or not, relying on Liu Bei can temporarily protect our Jingzhou clan."

"Coupled with the counselor beside Liu Bei, Liu Bei is now different from what he used to be."

"Standing in the camp of Duke Xuande may be the best way back for our Jingzhou clan."

Pang Degong lowered his eyebrows and thought, gently stroking his gray beard with his index finger and thumb.

After a long time.

Light gradually appeared in his eyes, and he said, "Kong Ming's words make sense."

"Then what does Liu Bei mean by this letter?"

The two walked slowly through the flower garden. Zhuge Liang gently shook his feather fan and said, "Three possibilities."

"One is to appease and persuade them to surrender, and the other is to coerce and induce them."

Pang Degong looked stern and walked heavily.

Zhuge Liang, who was walking side by side with him, continued: "If it's the first two, just reply with a polite decline."

"This..." Kong Ming's words immediately left Pang Degong a little confused.

At one moment, he expressed his willingness to rely on Liu Bei, and at another moment, he politely declined.

What kind of medicine is sold in Kong Ming's gourd?

Before Pound could speak openly, Zhuge Liang smiled implicitly and said, "If it's the first two, then Uncle Liu Huang is not worthy of our service."

"What about the third one?"

"Three, I only mentioned words of appeasement, saying that I will never shake the interests of the Jingzhou clan, and did not mention the matter of surrender."

"In this way, the right time, the right place, and the right people, Liu Bei will have the most important thing in his hands."

"If it's the last one, then Liu Bei should have sent more than just letters to us."

"Including Cai Mao, the four major clans in Jingzhou should have received the same letter."

Pang Degong, who was following him, brushed his beard with one hand and said, "Sending this letter not only appeases the Jingzhou clan and wins the hearts of Liu Bei, but also allows the Jingzhou clan, including Cai Mao, to reduce their hostility towards Liu Bei."

"At the very least, the number one enemy will become Zhou Yu, who is eyeing Jiang Xia with covetousness!"

Zhuge Liang cupped his hands, narrowed his eyes, and said with a smile: "Pang Degong hit the mark, Liang is very impressed!"

Mr. Pang Degong waved his hand gently and said with shame: "I'm just a little wiser, I really don't dare to take it seriously."

"I just have one more question. Among all the forces at the moment, Prime Minister Cao is unstoppable and menacing. He will soon send his troops south."

"Although it is a good choice to rely on Liu Bei, why not choose Prime Minister Cao, who is a sure-winner?"

Zhuge Liang stopped and explained: "The Jingzhou clan is dispensable to Prime Minister Cao."

"When a million-strong army marches south, what will the Jingzhou clan with three counties mean?"

"Since I have no value in the eyes of Prime Minister Cao, can my Jingzhou clan still have stability?"

"When the time comes, you will be under someone's roof, unable to raise your head or see, and you will be in jail."

Pang Degong nodded slightly, deeply convinced.

"Uncle Liu Huang is different."

"Cao Cao will move south soon. Even if Liu Bei swallows up the three counties of Jingzhou, without the support of our Jingzhou clan, he will be unable to compete with Cao Cao."

"Uncle Liu Huang must unite the Jingzhou clan and Jiangdong, and use the right time, place and people to fight against millions of Cao's troops. Only in this way can we have a chance of winning."

"For Cao Cao, my Jingzhou clan is dispensable."

"But for Liu Bei, my Jingzhou clan is indispensable."

"What do you think Mr. Pang De is thinking now?"

Pang Degong, who was following him, nodded silently, thinking over Zhuge Liang's words over and over in his mind.

After a long while, he nodded heavily and said, "Kong Ming's analysis is well-founded, I admire you!"

Although Pang Degong couldn't find any flaws in Kong Ming's analysis, he still didn't quite believe how Kong Ming concluded that the letter was from Liu Bei.

Seeing is believing, hearing is not.

No matter what Kong Ming said makes sense, what if it wasn't a letter from Liu Bei?
Wolong certainly has great talent, but why is he so talented? ?

While talking and laughing, the two of them had arrived outside the lobby;
"Father-in-law!"

"Old boy!"

When he came to the door, Zhuge Liang deliberately stood down and let Mr. Pang De invite him first.

The latter no longer showed humility and stepped inside.

Huang Chengyan, who was lying on the bench, stood up immediately when he saw the two people coming.

He took out the letter from his arms, handed it to Zhuge Liang and said: "Xian son-in-law, I have a letter from Liu Bei. I can't make up my mind, so I invite you to come and discuss it."

"Pang Degong, you happen to be here, let's come up with an idea together."

After Zhuge Liang quickly read the content, he handed the letter to the somewhat shocked Duke Pang De.

The latter took the letter and read it several times.

Then he clapped his hands and laughed, "Hahaha!"

"The talent of Crouching Dragon is rare in ancient and modern times!"

"Amazing! It's really amazing!"

"Old man, you really hired a good son-in-law!"

Huang Chengyan didn't know the content of the conversation between the two and asked in confusion: "Mr. Pang De, what do you mean by this?"

Pang Degong smiled and waved the letter in his hand, and said loudly: "Just before the two of us came here, your good son-in-law analyzed the owner of this letter, including the content of the letter."

"How is the result!?"

"Everything is said by your wise son-in-law!"

Hearing this, even though Huang Chengyan knew that his son-in-law was a great talent, he couldn't help but feel doubly shocked.

for a long time.

Huang Chengyan just came back to his senses and looked at Zhuge Liang with complicated eyes.

"Xian son-in-law, have you already figured out how to deal with it?"

Zhuge Liang said respectfully: "Father-in-law, you can support Uncle Liu Huang!"

"Why!?"

Although Huang Chengyan knew the abilities of this good son-in-law, supporting Liu Bei was of great importance.

It must not be a child's play.

"The current situation is that Cai Mao, Liu Bei, and Jiangdong are relatively even."

"Only Cao Cao, who will march south in the near future, is powerful and is coming with a million troops."

"Then why do you still choose to support Liu Bei!?"

Huang Chengyan was confused and a little annoyed for a moment.

Zhuge Liang, standing below, looked respectful and said calmly: "Although Cao Cao is powerful, he has not won the hearts of the people."

"The Han Dynasty is not dead yet, Cao Cao raises troops and goes against the will of heaven. This is the way to cause disaster."

Huang Chengyan thought deeply after hearing this, then nodded and said: "Does the good son-in-law mean to strongly support Liu Bei?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head and then said, "I support money and food, but I don't support soldiers and horses."

After hearing what Kong Ming said, the two old guys Huang Chengyan and Pang Degong were a little confused.

Since you have decided to support Liu Bei, you should show the sincerity of the Jingzhou clan.

Give everything you have and support him vigorously, so that Liu Bei can see the sincerity of the Jingzhou clan.

This results in a more stable position.

But why should we support money and food, but not soldiers and horses?

The two old guys looked at each other for a long time, and Huang Chengyan finally asked.

"My dear son-in-law, since you have decided to stand in Liu Bei's camp, why don't you strongly support him and instead retain your troops?"

"Aren't you afraid of self-defeating and making Liu Bei jealous?"

Facing the fiery gazes of the two old men, Zhuge Liang raised his hands and said respectfully: "Father-in-law, don't worry, please listen to my son-in-law."

"I would like to ask my father-in-law, what does Liu Bei lack most now?"

"Money, food, soldiers and horses!"

"What if we have to make a choice between the two?"

Huang Chengyan brushed his beard with one hand and said after deep thought: "That should be money and food."

"Father-in-law is wise!"

Zhuge Liang respectfully handed over his hand and continued: "Cao Cao is actively going south. Although Liu Bei has swallowed the three counties of Jingzhou, he is still unable to resist Cao Cao's army."

"Even if I give all my troops in Jingzhou to Liu Bei, it will still be of no use."

"But Liu Bei has just acquired the three counties of Jingzhou. Liu Bei, who is famous for his benevolence and righteousness, is deeply loved by the people, so it is impossible for him to collect taxes from the people of the three counties in a hurry."

"And the news that Cao Cao's army is about to move south in the near future is already known to everyone, so Liu Bei must make vigorous preparations."

"There is no source of money and food, but there are huge money and food expenses."

"So what Liu Bei lacks most now is money and food!"

"At this time, our Jingzhou clan has given him a large amount of money and food, which is nothing more than providing help in times of need."

"In comparison, funding soldiers and horses has very little effect."

"Jingzhou's troops and horses are not the most important to Liu Bei."

"But for our Jingzhou clan, it is indispensable."

"Right now, Jingzhou is experiencing great turmoil and the world is in turmoil."

"If we don't have soldiers and horses in our hands, and if trouble occurs in the three counties in our hands, I'm afraid even these three counties will have to change hands!"

"If Duke Xuande accepts our money and food, he will naturally understand why we left our troops behind."

"When the time comes, not only will Uncle Liu not be suspicious, but he may also dispatch some troops to protect our three counties in Jingzhou to prevent chaos in the rear."

When Huang Chengyan heard this, he couldn't help sighing.

"A series of clever ideas, all linked together!"

"Huang is lucky to have such a virtuous son-in-law for three lifetimes! Lucky for three lifetimes!"

"Mr. Kong Ming is right! These remaining soldiers and horses in Jingzhou must be firmly in his own hands."

Mr. Pang Degong, who was standing next to him, took a step forward and said, "I, the Pang family, are willing to listen to Mr. Kong Ming's arrangements!"

Huang Chengyan looked good and nodded: "Since the wise son-in-law already has a plan in mind, the survival of the Jingzhou clan will depend on the wise son-in-law to make plans."

"My son-in-law will do his best!"

After the three people discussed it, they began to arrange the matter.

Zhuge Liang left the lobby and walked out of Huang Mansion.

Looking at the vast sky, I can't help but feel a rush of blood in my chest!

Now the world is in turmoil in Jingzhou!
Cao Cao's advisor, Zhou Yu of Jiangdong, and the military advisor behind Liu Bei!

Three-party game!

How could Zhuge Liang not be fascinated by such a showdown between geniuses?

Between heaven and earth, Zhuge Liang is full of feathers, fans and towels, full of high spirits.

The Zhuge Feather Fan was gently swaying in his hand, and a pair of refined eyes looked in the direction of Xiangyang.

"Who the hell are you?"

"It was actually possible to swallow up the three counties of Jingzhou in less than a month."

Kong Ming asked himself, even he himself might not be able to do better than this person.

He has made up his mind to go to Xiangyang.

Zhuge Liang wanted to see with his own eyes what kind of person this military advisor behind Liu Bei was!
"Under the rain and dew, the wind and clouds meet!"

"Wait for me, Kong Ming, to see who you are!"

(End of this chapter)