The Rebellious Officials and Traitors of the Late Han Dynasty

Chapter 307 Liu Bei Hinders His Master
Huang Chengyan nodded. The fact that Liu Bei had no subordinates was actually an advantage. At the beginning, Liu Bei entered Jingzhou alone and had no subordinates. In the end, he could only rely on the Jingzhou families. Therefore, the Jingzhou families now hold the military and political power in Jingzhou.

Take a closer look at Liu Bei's subordinates. Zhuge Liang, the son-in-law of Jingzhou, holds the military and political power. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun are all brave enough to fight against thousands of men and can charge into battle. Sun Qian and Jian Yong are only talents of the prefectures and counties.

"The lord has very few children, so we need to select outstanding women to fill the harem. Cai, Kuai, Huang, and Pang are all candidates." Zhuge Liang said again.

Liu Bei did not have few children, but none. Mrs. Gan was pregnant, but for a powerful country, this was obviously abnormal. Look at Qin Shou, Yuan Shao, and Cao Cao, they all had many children.

When Liu Biao married the daughter of Cai, he gained the support of the aristocratic families in Jingzhou. The same may be true this time.

Huang Chengyan made a calculation in his mind instantly.

"Father will gather these people to discuss this matter."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang immediately smiled. He knew that Huang Chengyan had been persuaded by him.

"Alas, although the Prime Minister is powerful, he is not friendly to families like us."

Huang Chengyan sighed.

The reason why he supported Liu Bei was because he was worried that Qin Shou's going south would affect the Huang family's foundation.

"That's great." Zhuge Liang was delighted.

"Kong Ming, even if we support Liu Xuande, it is difficult to resist the Prime Minister's troops with only Jingzhou. You need to unite more people. I know you have grudges against Cao Cao, but at this time, you should focus on the overall situation. You still need to send people to Cao Cao."

Huang Chengyan persuaded.

"I'll remember what Mr. Yue said."

Zhuge Liang nodded.

When Cao Cao massacred Xuzhou, the Zhuge family suffered heavy losses. If Zhuge Liang had not run away quickly, he might have been killed by Cao Cao. That's why he was dissatisfied with Cao Cao.

The same is true in history.

After the father-in-law and son-in-law talked for a while, Zhuge Liang said goodbye and left.

The first person Huang Chengyan went to see was Pang Degong.

"Are you going to support Liu Bei, occupy Jingzhou, and resist the Prime Minister?"

A thoughtful look appeared on Pang Degong's face.

Huang Chengyan did not hide it and said, "The noble families under the Prime Minister have suffered heavy losses. If he comes to Jingzhou, the situation in Jingzhou will change, and we will be affected."

It's all about profit.

When talking with these aristocratic families, feelings are secondary and interests are primary.

Pang Degong nodded, then shook his head quickly and said, "It's just that I have retired to the mountains. The Pang family is just a scholarly family that makes a living by farming and reading. There are very few people in the family, and I also make a living by collecting herbs. Brother Huang, you shouldn't come to me about this matter!"

Huang Chengyan smiled bitterly after hearing this.

Although Pang Degong had no land, he was famous and had many disciples. He represented not only the Pang family, but also the Lumen Mountain Taoist tradition. But now it seemed that Pang Degong did not want to get involved in this matter.

Huang Chengyan said goodbye and left, but he did not gain nothing. Pang Degong said that he would not interfere in the matter. Even if the other disciples had any ideas, it had nothing to do with him.

"uncle."

Huang Chengyan had just left when an ugly young man walked in.

"Shiyuan, you're here?" Pang Degong looked at his nephew, nodded, pointed to a mat and asked him to sit down. He did not hide anything and told him what Huang Chengyan had said.

"Liu Biao fell into a coma a few days ago. After all, he was old and worked hard all day. In the effort to resist the Cavalry Army, he fell ill. His two sons were weak and incompetent. It was impossible for them to resist the Cavalry Army's southward advance." Pang Degong said dimly.

Liu Biao is old and has limited energy. He is simply unable to cope with the current situation. Once the cavalry army moves south, Liu Biao will certainly not be able to hold on. At that time, what will Pang Shi do?

Pang Degong made a decision quickly that this matter had nothing to do with the Pang family and he had retired to the mountains.

"It's very difficult." Pang Tong thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "This is very difficult to do. The Jingzhou family needs too much, and the prime minister can't give it to them."

Look at the current Jingzhou families who control the military and political power of Jingzhou. These people also think that it will be the same in the future, whether it is Liu Bei or Qin Shou, it will be just like in the Liu Jingsheng era.

How is this possible? The two are completely different.

"In fact, for the people under the Prime Minister, whether they are children of aristocratic families or famous scholars, it is easy for those people in Jingzhou to enter the court, but it is difficult for them to grasp the power." Pang Degong sighed leisurely.

This is what the Jingzhou families want most, but unfortunately, it is very difficult to achieve.

Zhuge Liang wanted to lobby the Jingzhou noble families, and he seemed very confident because he knew what the Jingzhou noble families wanted.

Can Liu Bei afford these things? Anyway, he has nothing in his hands now, and it is not his own thing. He has no reluctance to give it up. He promises it first and lets himself take control of Jingzhou.

"Uncle, do you think Cai Mao, Kuai Liang and others will agree?"

Pang Tong asked.

"The Huang and Pang families have already agreed. Do you think the Cai and Kuai families will refuse? The old man Huang Chengyan also said that as long as people like us support Liu Xuande, nothing in Jingzhou will change. Even the Cai, Kuai, Huang, Pang and other families can marry into his family. It's the same as Liu Biao back then." Pang Degong said with a wry smile.

Others don't know Huang Chengyan, but he knows that Huang Chengyan is an excellent eloquent speaker.

"Then what should I, Ponzi, do?"

Pang Tong asked: "The Prime Minister has come with great momentum and is about to unify the north. Even if Jingzhou falls into Liu Bei's hands, it will be difficult to preserve it."

"What if we join forces with Cao Cao? Is it possible to divide the world into three parts?" asked Pang Degong.

"Cao Cao is a great hero! How could he abandon Jingzhou? If Liu Bei cannot take over Jingzhou within half a year, Cao Cao will definitely lead his troops westward to seize Jiangdong. Without Jingzhou, Jiangdong will not be safe. The natural barrier of the Yangtze River cannot defend Jiangdong."

Pang Tong shook his head.

He did not think that Cao Cao would honestly form an alliance with Liu Bei.

"Yes! This is a difficult matter. After all, Liu Jingsheng is still alive." Pang Degong sighed.

"Uncle, are you talking about Liu Bei?" Pang Tong was shocked when he heard this.

"Liu Bei is a man who values ​​his reputation and is known for his benevolence. Liu Jingsheng also took him in. If he kills Liu Jingsheng, he will definitely be despised by people all over the world." Pang Degong sneered.

"It seems that Liu Jingsheng will not live long."

Pang Tong looked towards the east.

The tiger is old and can no longer control the beasts in the forest, so some of the people below start to make trouble.

In order to support Liu Bei to ascend to the throne, Liu Biao must die, and he must not die at the hands of Liu Bei. Once Huang Chengyan's lobbying succeeds, it will be the end of Liu Biao's death.

"Liu Bei, this person cannot be a close friend. No wonder the Prime Minister let him go and did not keep him by his side."

Pang Degong sighed leisurely.

At this time, he thought about why Liu Bei was able to leave Chang'an. Now it seemed that Qin Shou deliberately let him leave.

(End of this chapter)