Can I get to the other side?.

Chapter 295 You really made Kong Ming suffer, Dawn of the Empire!
"Zhuge Kongming? Zhuge Xuan's nephew?"

Liu Biao was slightly stunned when he heard the name.

He was not unfamiliar with this name. He remembered that this person was the nephew of Zhuge Xuan, the prefect of Yuzhang, whom he had recommended to Yuan Shu.

At the beginning, Zhuge Xuan was appointed as the governor by the person sent by the court, so he came to him for help. At that time, Zhuge Liang was following Zhuge Xuan, so he had some impression of him.

"That's right." Pang Degong nodded and said, "Zhuge Kongming's talent is rare in this world. He is even better than my cousin Pang Shiyuan."

Liu Biao was shocked when he heard this.

Pang Tong was the chief scholar in Nanzhou and a leader among the younger generation. How could this unknown Zhuge Kongming be more talented than Pang Tong?

Although he didn't quite believe it in his heart, out of respect for Pang Degong, Liu Biao did not question it directly, but just said tactfully: "Pang Gong, I remember that Zhuge Kongming was still very young. When I met him that year, he was just a teenager."

"Now... he has just reached adulthood, right?"

Pang Degong understood what Liu Biao meant and said with a smile: "What does talent have to do with age? Shi Yuan is only 23 years old, only three years older than Kong Ming."

"But they are undoubtedly rare talents. I have compared them to the young phoenix and the crouching dragon. They are already strong and are just waiting for an opportunity to show their talents."

"If you can get one of the Crouching Dragon and the Phoenix, you can pacify the world."

Hearing this, Liu Biao was shocked.

Because famous scholars like Pang Degong would not make comments about others easily, and "Wolong" and "Phoenix Chick" are undoubtedly extremely important comments.

As the chief scholar of Nanzhou, Pang Tong deserved the title of "Phoenix Cub", but Zhuge Liang was unknown, so how could he be called "Wolong"?
"Mr. Pang... is this true?"

Liu Biao stared at Pang Degong with sharp eyes, and his voice was slightly excited. It was obvious that he was moved by Pang Degong's words.

Pang Degong pointed at Sima Hui who was silent beside him and said, "Whether what I said is true or not, Jingzhou Governor Xiang Decao will know it by asking him."

"Kong Ming is his disciple, just like Shi Yuan."

Liu Biao was surprised again and looked at Sima Hui. He didn't know that Sima Hui had a disciple named Zhuge Liang.

Sima Hui glanced at Pang Degong and nodded, saying, "Kong Ming is indeed my disciple, but Pang Gong's words are too much praise. He is still too young..."

But Liu Biao was no longer willing to listen to these words at this time.

He just thought Sima Hui was being humble on behalf of his disciple.

Anyone who can be evaluated like this by Pang Degong and, like Pang Tong, is accepted as a disciple by Sima Hui, is definitely a rare talent!
"Thank you Mr. Pang for the recommendation!"

Liu Biao stood up and bowed deeply to Pang Degong, then left the house and hurriedly said goodbye.

He must send someone to invite Zhuge Liang quickly!
After watching Liu Biao's carriage go away, Sima Hui could no longer bear it and said to Pang Degong in great sorrow: "Shang Chang, how could you recommend Kong Ming to Liu Jingsheng?"

"Liu Jingsheng is definitely not a leader, otherwise why would you and I not accept his invitation and serve him?"

"You should know that the place where Kong Ming can perform well is in the court and in the world, not in this small Jingzhou. Besides, he is still so young!"

"You really made Kong Ming suffer!"

Sima Hui had a very good temper and was nicknamed Mr. Nice Guy, but at this moment he could not control his anger because Pang Degong was pushing his most valued disciple into the fire pit!

"It's rare to see Decao angry." Pang Degong laughed and explained to him, "Kong Ming lacks reputation at the moment. I did this just to boost his reputation."

"Don't worry. With Kong Ming's talent, wouldn't he be able to see that Liu Biao is not a wise leader? He will not work for Liu Biao."

One is origin, the other is reputation.

If you don't have these two things, it will be difficult to be valued and display your talents.

Zhuge Liang was born into the Zhuge family. His father was the magistrate of Taishan County, and his uncle was the prefect of Yuzhang. His background was definitely good enough, so what he lacked most at the moment was fame.

So his move was intended to bring fame to Zhuge Liang.

Otherwise, how could a person without any reputation catch the eye of the emperor?

With the nickname "Wolong" and Liu Biao's active recruitment, Zhuge Liang was bound to become famous, at least in Jingzhou.

After listening to Pang Degong's explanation, Sima Hui finally felt relieved and said with a wry smile: "Pang Gong, you really scared me."

"Forget it, let's have a drink."

After saying this, he picked up the wine jar again and continued drinking with Pang Degong.

……

After visiting Pang Degong, Liu Biao returned to the governor's mansion from Lumen Mountain without stopping, and called his eldest son Liu Qi over as soon as possible.

"Father, what do you want?"

Liu Qi walked into the study and asked with a bow.

Liu Biao said, "Today I went to visit Pang Degong, and he recommended to me a man as famous as Pang Tong, whom he called Sleeping Dragon."

"This person is Zhuge Xuan's nephew, named Zhuge Liang, with the courtesy name Kongming. He should be in Nanyang County now."

"Take my handwritten letter and go there in person. Make sure to bring this person back. This matter is extremely important and cannot be lost."

Seeing Liu Biao's serious expression, Liu Qi hesitated and said, "Father, since you are recruiting great talents, isn't it inappropriate to let me go?"

"It's not that I don't want to, but I'm really not very eloquent. If I fail to persuade this person, I'm afraid I'll fail my father's expectations."

A talented person who is as famous as Pang Tong is of great importance, so Liu Qi felt a little nervous, worried that he would not be able to invite him back.

After all, such talented people are all arrogant.

"Ugh."

Liu Biao sighed and said solemnly, "The reason why your father asked you to go is that there is no one else he can trust."

"Kuai Liang, Cai Mao and others control the affairs of Jingzhou. As the ruler of Jingzhou, my father is only in name only, so I have to recruit new talents to counter them."

"This is not only for me, but also for you. You are the eldest son, and you will definitely take over Jingzhou from me in the future. You need to have your own confidant."

"This Zhuge Liang is a very good candidate."

Liu Qi was stunned. It was the first time he heard Liu Biao say such words to him. He was so moved that he couldn't help but tear up.

"Don't worry, Dad. I will do my best!"

Liu Qi bowed deeply to Liu Biao, then turned and left the study with a determined step.

……

Jizhou, Yecheng.

March in the north is still cold, but the midwinter season is finally over, it no longer snows, and people's lives are much better.

At the same time, the news of the great victory in Bingzhou also spread.

Lu Bu led his army to capture the city of Jinyang, and the remnants of the rebels including Gao Gan were completely wiped out. Bingzhou was fully recovered, and he returned in triumph.

Of course, only Lu Bu and Sima Yi returned. They took the surrendered soldiers back to Yecheng, while Zhang Liao, Chen Gong and others still led 50,000 troops to guard Bingzhou to prevent Ma Chao from attacking.

Inside Tai'an Hall.

After listening to Sima Yi's report on the overall battle situation, Liu Xie smiled and said, "Zhongda deserves the most credit for the great victory in Bingzhou. He is worthy of being my Zhang Liang and should be rewarded generously!" Sima Yi was very excited to hear Liu Xie's praise. He suppressed his excitement and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I have only done my humble part. The greatest credit belongs to Lord Wen and the soldiers in the army. I dare not take credit for it."

For him, the reward was far less important than the emperor's recognition. It was worth it that he put in all his efforts and used the means with the least loss to capture Jinyang City.

Submitted a perfect answer!

Liu Xie smiled and said, "I will reward them for their contributions, and I will not forget your contributions either, so I will confer you the title of Palace Attendant and Marquis of Hejin Pavilion."

Sima Yi was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately kowtowed and thanked the emperor, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

The Grand Chamberlain had no real power, it was just an additional title.

But he can always be by the emperor's side!
This means that the emperor's trust in him has been further strengthened!

The ministers in the palace all cast envious glances.

"As for Lord Wen."

After Liu Xie rewarded Sima Yi, he then turned his attention to Lü Bu, and then asked with a smile under his expectant gaze: "Mr. Wen, how does it feel to return home in glory?"

"Fengxian Village, this name is really good."

Lu Bu had been expecting some kind of reward, but after hearing these words, his expression instantly froze. He smiled awkwardly and scratched his head, feeling extremely puzzled.

How did Your Majesty know about this?

Could it be that someone in the army has filed a complaint?
Hmm...it must be that guy Zhang Liao!

After cursing Zhang Liao in his heart, Lu Bu took the initiative to say: "Your Majesty, Gao Gan and other remnants were killed by the Huns."

"The Xiongnu Chanyu said that he would send people to Yecheng to meet with Your Majesty and return all the Han people and property that Your Majesty had captured when you returned to the east."

Lu Bu reported the matter truthfully.

In fact, he had no intention of taking credit for this achievement. The reason why he told Zhang Liao and others that he had killed the senior official was just for the sake of face.

"I already know this."

Liu Xie nodded and said, "The Xiongnu delegation arrived in Yecheng yesterday. I will summon them later."

The delegation sent by the Huns arrived earlier than Lu Bu and his party. He had originally planned to summon them at today's court meeting, but Lu Bu and his party happened to have returned, so he met Lu Bu and his party first.

As for the Hun delegation...let them wait.

"Really coming?"

Lu Bu's eyes widened, with a look of disappointment on his face, because he had been expecting the Huns to go back on their word, and then he would lead his troops to attack them.

If the time comes and he can also conquer the Wolf and the Wolf, his military career will be completely complete and he will reach the pinnacle dream of all military generals.

Liu Xie turned his gaze away from Lü Bu and looked at Cui Lin, asking, "Ma Chao refused to come to Yecheng to receive the reward?"

Cui Lin nodded, told his experience in the Xiliang army, and then said seriously: "Ma Chao deliberately concealed the fact that Tian Feng had been in the Xiliang army for a long time, and Han Sui's death was also strange."

"I think Ma Chao may have rebellious intentions."

Upon hearing this, the faces of the ministers in the hall suddenly showed fear, and a trace of dread.

Because according to Cui Lin, Ma Chao has a rebellious heart. If Bingzhou is not captured, the Western Liang cavalry will march straight in after the spring!

By then, Jizhou and Hebei will be in danger!
In the plains, no one can resist the iron hoof of the Xiliang Army!

Cui Yan said with admiration: "Your Majesty's decision to attack Bingzhou is truly far-sighted. I admire you."

Other ministers also echoed.

If Liu Xie had not been so determined as to send troops to Bingzhou even if it meant letting some people freeze or starve to death, the current situation would have been really dangerous.

Fu Wan stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, since Ma Chao has a rebellious heart, why don't you issue an order to label him a traitor?"

Not coming to Yecheng will explain everything.

What's more, there is the matter of colluding with traitors.

But after these words were spoken, Ma Teng could no longer stand and knelt down to Liu Xie and begged, "Your Majesty, there must be some misunderstanding here. My son will never rebel!"

"I beg Your Majesty to let me write a letter and ask him to come to Yecheng immediately to apologize to Your Majesty and explain clearly!"

Since Tian Feng’s head was sent back last time, he was released from house arrest, but he didn’t expect that new changes would happen now.

Disobeying the emperor's order is a serious crime!

But in his heart he still didn't believe that Ma Chao would really disregard the life and death of his father and lead the Xiliang army in rebellion.

"Yes."

Liu Xie nodded slightly and did not reject Ma Teng's request, because Ma Chao had not yet openly rebelled.

If Ma Chao had been labeled a traitor early on, he would have been forced to rebel even if he didn't want to. In any case, Bingzhou has been taken and a large army is stationed there, so Ma Chao can't cause any trouble.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ma Teng was ecstatic and kept kowtowing to express his gratitude.

After discussing the affairs of Bingzhou, it was time to summon the Xiongnu delegation. Liu Xie nodded to the eunuch standing next to him, and the latter immediately understood.

"Announce, the Xiongnu envoys are here to see you!"

At dawn, the eunuchs' chanting of rituals rang out from far away in the hall, and the chanting of rituals also sounded outside one after another.

The Hun delegation had already been waiting outside the palace gate.

The one who led the Xiongnu delegation this time was the Xiongnu Left Wise King Qubei. When he heard the singing of the ceremony, his spirits suddenly lifted and he straightened his back subconsciously.

"It's time to go to see the Emperor of Han."

Qu Bei took a deep breath and warned the delegation members behind him: "Don't talk later, and don't be disrespectful in front of the emperor!"

The members of the delegation nodded hurriedly.

The members of the delegation were all nobles in the Xiongnu royal court, as well as two Xiongnu princes, the descendants of Huochuquan, who came here as hostages.

Under the leadership of Qu Bei, the Xiongnu delegation climbed the steps and walked towards the lofty Tai'an Palace.

On both sides of the wide steps.

Every three steps there is a guard in armor, all the way to the end of the thousand steps, until the majestic and tall Tai'an Palace, which looks like a real dragon lying dormant!
It gives people an unparalleled sense of oppression!
The sharp and cold looks from the Yulin Guards on both sides made the Xiongnu delegation feel fear from the bottom of their hearts, and their faces turned pale.

This feeling was something they had never experienced before.

This is the majesty that belongs only to the Han people!

This huge empire standing in the East once almost wiped out their ancestors, and fear has long been engraved in their blood.

Now we come to the heart of the empire.

They just felt deep awe!

(End of this chapter)