Cao Thief

Chapter 581 Wolong Yin
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According to historical records, Zhuge Liang is eight feet tall and has a very majestic appearance, which is different from people at that time.

In fact, the height of nearly 190 centimeters always gives people a sense of majesty.What's more, Jingzhou is to the south, so the stature is generally not too tall.Among a group of 170 cm people, a 190 cm figure suddenly popped up, which naturally attracted attention.

Zhuge Liang is a native of Langya in Qingzhou. In the second year of Jian'an, that is, when he was 17 years old, his uncle Zhuge Xuan died, and his family came to settle in Longzhong, 24 miles away from Xiangyang. study.In the blink of an eye, Zhuge Liang is already [-]!With three years of experience, coupled with frequent exchanges with people like Xun Chen, his vision and knowledge are also increasing day by day...

Now, he has become Liu Bei's indispensable arm.

Liu Bei is seven feet five inches tall, which is about 173 centimeters.If you are not standing on the porch, you have to look up to talk to Zhuge Liang.

"Kong Ming has worked hard!"

Liu Bei said gently with a warm smile.

Since the beginning of winter, Liu Biao's health has not been very good, so Zhuge Liang has been traveling to and from Xiangyang very frequently recently.

First, to inquire about news.

Secondly, Cai's daughter, Zhuge Liang's wife in time and space, is pregnant and needs him to take care of her.Cai's daughter and Zhuge Liang were married for three years, and finally conceived a child, which made Zhuge Liang very happy.However, Mrs. Cai took Cai's daughter to Xiangyang to take care of her on the pretext that the conditions in Xinye were not good.In fact, Zhuge Liang could figure out what she was thinking, and she undoubtedly used this method to separate the trust between him and Liu Bei... However, Mrs. Cai underestimated Liu Bei!Can become the most feared person of Cao Cao, the hero at that time, how can Liu Bei's mind be figured out and guessed by a little girl like Mrs. Cai?

Instead of alienating Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei encouraged him and took care of his wife.

This also made Zhuge Liang more convinced of Liu Bei...

For those who are superior, if they are narrow-minded, they will be suspected or alienated at every turn, how can they make a big career?

Liu Bei lived a bumpy life.

Zhang Fei said that Lu Bu was a family slave of the three surnames, but Liu Bei, who had taken refuge in half his life, was far more than Lu Bu.It's just that Lu Bu is too utilitarian, so he shows petty air.For example, when he took refuge with Dong Zhuo, he killed Ding Yuan without saying a word; no matter how Ding Yuan treated him, at least one thing, Lu Bu started his fortune with Ding Yuan... and then killed Dong Zhuo.Although it is a great righteousness, in terms of virtue, it has been solidified.So that no matter who he defected to later, it would arouse the suspicion of others.

At this point, Liu Bei's virtue has nothing to lose!
The reason why people are suspicious is more often a problem of ability.

It is also for this reason that Zhuge Liang is willing to assist Liu Bei.If Liu Bei's morality is at a disadvantage, then the result... and the morality of this era is different from the moral code of Cao Peng's previous life.According to the standards of Cao Peng's previous life, Liu Bei is undoubtedly a villain.But in this era, the shortcomings in Cao Peng's eyes are likely to be praised by the world; on the contrary, what Cao Peng agrees with may be slandered by others.

In short, Liu Bei is a convincing master.

Zhuge Liang said: "When I returned to Xiangyang this time, Liang heard a piece of news... Fancheng is now unguarded, and Liu Jingzhou is hesitating because of this."

"Oh?"

Liu Bei frowned.

From Zhuge Liang's words, he heard a message.

Fancheng is next to Xiangyang.If the geographic location of later generations is determined, it will be Fancheng District in the center of Xiangfan, Hubei Province.

This place is the corner of Xiangyang, which is quite important.

From Fancheng to Xiangyang, it takes less than half a day to arrive.

The smile on Liu Bei's face became softer, "Then Liu Jingzhou's meaning..."

"The key is not Liu Jingzhou's intention, but how the lord decides."

"What did Kong Ming say?"

Zhuge Liang hesitated for a moment, and said softly: "Now Liu Jingzhou is getting weaker and weaker, and the struggle for the heir apparent has intensified. The son Liu Qi is the eldest son of Liu Jingzhou. Liu Jingzhou loves her, so it has always been difficult to make a decision. When Zhuo Jing was raising her body in Xiangyang, Mrs. Zeng De revealed a message: If the lord is willing to support Mr. Cong, the wife can give up Fancheng to the lord. Only in this way, the lord and There is bound to be a split between the eldest sons."

Assisting Liu Cong, won the attention of Mrs. Cai?
This is undoubtedly a condition proposed by Mrs. Cai.

Although Liu Cong was young, he was based on the huge Jingxiang scholars behind him.

The Jingxiang family is precisely the foundation for Liu Biao to gain a foothold in Jingzhou.If it can be recognized by the Jingxiang family, it will undoubtedly improve Liu Bei's environment.

only……

Liu Bei fell into deep thought.

"My lord, when you act like a man, you must not stick to trivial matters.

There is no doubt that Jingzhou has huge benefits for the lord today.If the lord can stand firm in Jingzhou, he can look west to Bashu and north to the Central Plains, where the real foundation is.

Cao Cao, who now dominates the north, has achieved unification.

Once the north is stable, Cao Cao will inevitably look at Jingxiang with the momentum of swallowing the world.At that time, the lord will also lose this last foothold.Once Jing Xiang is lost, what should the lord do?Do you want to go to Bashu and continue to live under the fence for Liu Zhang to use?
At this critical time of life and death, the Lord should make a quick decision to meet the Cao thief. "

It can be heard that Zhuge Liang is thinking about Liu Bei.

But the problem is that Liu Bei can't make a decision all at once.

After pondering for a while, he said, "From Kong Ming's opinion, if I go to Jingxiang, can I defeat Cao thief?"

"With the nine counties of Jingxiang alone, it may be difficult to stop the Cao bandits."

"Since that's the case, what's the use of me taking Jing Xiang?"

Zhuge Liang's spirit was shaken suddenly, showing excitement, "My lord, don't worry, just listen to Liang's words.

He paused for a moment, and said loudly: "Jingzhou occupies Han in the north. Mian, benefiting the South China Sea. It is connected to Wuhui in the east, and Bashu in the west. This is a country of military use, but its master cannot defend it. The next day is the capital of the general. How can the general be pushed away?" But Yizhou is a dangerous fortress, with thousands of miles of fertile fields, the land of abundance. Gaozu became an emperor because of it. Today, Liu Zhang, the shepherd of Yizhou, is dark and weak, and Zhang Lu is captured again. The general is an emperor, with unparalleled faith and righteousness. He takes over heroes and is thirsty for talents. Wuguan Zhang Zhaoyun and other tigers and wolves, Wen has Mr. Xun Chen such a great talent in the world. , the external knot Sun Quan, the great cause can be expected.

In other words, if there is a change in the world, the lord orders a general to take the Jingzhou army to take the land of Wan and Luo, and the lord personally leads the people of Yizhou to come out of Qinchuan, and the people will respectfully welcome the lord.If it is true, then the lord's hegemony can be achieved, and the Han Dynasty can prosper... Therefore, the land of Jingxiang must not be lost. "

Zhuge Liang's eyes were burning, and his words revealed ambition.

Liu Bei fell into deep thought and remained silent for a long time...

That's right, what Zhuge Liang said was exactly what Liu Bei was thinking, how could he not be moved?

Jingxiang really wants the land.The products are rich, and the money and food are rich.More importantly, since Liu Biao ruled Jingxiang, he has governed with leniency and benevolence, so the people live and work in peace and contentment.In just over ten years, the population of Jingxiang has increased rapidly, reaching nearly a million people, and it is indeed a place that can be used as a foundation.

Of course, Jing Xiang also has flaws.

To put it bluntly, the situation in Jingzhou is similar to Xuzhou, which was occupied by Liu Bei at the beginning, and it was the place of the Fourth World War.

Today, Cao Cao's experience is all in the north, so the situation is still good.Although there was a small battle, it was only limited to Nanyang County.As far as Jingzhou as a whole is concerned, it is still relatively stable.But once Cao Cao unifies the north, he will inevitably use troops with Jingzhou.And Jingzhou's current stability, can it continue?If it comes to the end, Jingzhou is likely to evolve into the same situation as Xuzhou...

It connects Han River and Mian River and faces the Central Plains.

It faces the great river in the east and Bashu in the west. To put it bluntly, it is a thoroughfare in all directions and a place where wars are endless.

In other words, Jingzhou's prosperity and stability are like flowers in a mirror or the moon in water, which cannot be relied upon.Once the war continues, Jingzhou will eventually become the second Xuzhou.Liu Bei pondered and remained silent, while Zhuge Liang was not in a hurry to urge, but waited quietly.

It has to be said that Zhuge Liang was nearly accomplished at this time.

Its three-legged strategic thinking, connecting Sun Wu in the east and rejecting Cao Cao in the north, has already taken shape.

Of course, it cannot be said that Zhuge Liang at this time has reached a historical height.In fact, his strategic thinking has a lot in common with Lu Su's "Couch on the Couch" after Sun Quan took over Jiangdong in the fifth year of Jian'an.The difference is that Lu Su is considering from the standpoint of Sun Wu, and Sun Quan undoubtedly has a huge advantage over Liu Bei.After all, Sun Quan bears the honor of his father and brother, and his foundation has been completed.As for Liu Bei, now he has to find a place to stay... At least for now, and even for a while in the future, he needs to live under someone else's shelter.

However, Jingzhou is also mentioned in Lu Su's bed policy.

For Soochow, Jingzhou has a crucial strategic position.

If Jingxiang can be won, Eastern Wu can become a north-south confrontation and rule by drawing the river with Cao Cao.At the same time, connect with Bashu in the west and attack and harass Guanzhong, waiting for the opportunity.

Therefore, the future of Jingzhou can be imagined.

Not only Liu Bei is eager to get it, including Sun Quan and Cao Cao, they all hope to control Jingxiang.

"Sun Quan, may we help?"

Zhuge Liang smiled, "If the lord is willing, Liang is willing to go to Jiangdong, imitate the posture of Su Qin and Zhang Yi, and make Sun Quan and the lord form an alliance with the three-inch tongue."

He does have the confidence.

After all, Zhuge Liang's elder brother, Zhuge Jin, is now under Sun Quan's tent. He is a long history and is highly valued by Sun Quan.

Liu Bei did not reply immediately, but after thinking for a moment, he said to Zhuge Liang: "Kong Ming, this matter is very serious, I need to think twice before acting.

You travel to and from Xiangyang and work hard.

Why don't you take a break first and then discuss. "

Zhuge Liang also knew that this decision was not easy to make.

After all, this involves the issue of position, Liu Bei must think twice.

Anyway, I was not in a hurry, so Zhuge Liang resigned.Before leaving, he couldn't help but said to Liu Bei: "My lord, make a quick decision.

Liang heard that Cao Bandit set up three counties in Huainan, and ordered Yujin Zangba and Gan Ning to go out of Huainan, and his ambition was clearly revealed.Yu Jin Zang Ba, all outstanding people.Gan Ning... is not very clear.However, it is said that he is the disciple of the nephew of the old thief clan, Cao's son... The little thief has passed down his articles to the world, and even established a great reputation in Liangzhou.If he hadn't killed Wei Duan, he would have become Cao's thief's arm.

Liang once tried to read this person, and he is not an idle person.

This person has great talent, and his thoughts are unconstrained, like an antelope hanging horns, it is difficult to fathom.The old thief ordered Gan Ning to leave the town of Huainan, which was also a signal.This son will soon return to his official position.Whether he will return to Liangzhou or come to the south by then is unknown.However, from a bright point of view, this son is very likely to be a sharp sword used by the old thief to use troops against the south.If you don't make a decision early, you will become a confidant. "

Perhaps, Zhuge Liang didn't know that Cao Peng was not only his opponent, but also robbed his former wife.

In my mind, the appearance of Cao Peng appeared unconsciously.

Liu Bei clenched his fist subconsciously!
Outside the city of Xiapi in Xuzhou, the image of Cao Peng cutting off the big banner of the Yuanmen with a single knife is still fresh in my memory.

Afterwards, although he didn't confront Liu Bei head-on, the two fought against each other many times... When Liu Bei was stranded in Xudu, it was because of Cao Peng's words that forced Liu Bei to flee Xudu and wander around.This Cao Peng robbed Zhang Fei's mount and hijacked his wife and family.Not to mention that Wei Yan, who is currently stationed in Huyang, is said to have a very good relationship with Cao Peng, and has repeatedly sabotaged Liu Bei's plan.

If Cao Cao is Liu Bei's number one enemy!
So Cao Peng has now become Liu Bei's confidant.

Zhuge Liang said that Cao Peng would become a great harm sooner or later... However, in Liu Bei's heart, Cao Peng had already become his confidant's trouble as early as the fourth year of Jian'an.

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Zhuge Liang, take your leave and leave.

But Liu Bei couldn't calm down for a long time!

There is no doubt that Zhuge Liang's words opened a window for him.

Jingzhou was originally the place where he lived.But if it can really become his foundation, it will undoubtedly give him huge benefits that he has never had before.

But the question is, do you want to rely on Mrs. Cai?

This is also a hassle.

When Liu Bei was able to come to Jingzhou, to put it bluntly, it was because of Liu Biao's old subordinates that he was able to gain a firm foothold.

Yi Ji and others, as Liu Biao's former Ministry of Shanyang, gave Liu Bei a lot of support.In fact, even though Liu Bei has been in Jingzhou for several years, he has always been rejected by the Jingxiang family.Now Mrs. Cai has released a kindness to him through Zhuge Liang's wife, expressing the Jingxiang family's willingness to accept Liu Bei.This is of course a good thing!But if Liu Bei accepts it, it will be tantamount to breaking with the old Shanyang Ministry.

After all, the dispute between Liu Qi and Liu Cong, or in other words, the conflict between Liu Qi and the Jingxiang family, is absolutely impossible to reconcile.

Liu Cong was born of Mrs. Cai, and Mrs. Cai was the daughter of the Cai family in Xiangyang, representing the Jingxiang family and various interests in Jingzhou.

Although Liu Qi is the eldest son of Liu Biao, he is followed by the old Shanyang tribe.

But the key point is that the old Shanyang tribe is an outsider, and has always been at a disadvantage in the battle with the Jingxiang family...

Where to go?
This will test Liu Bei's moral code!
Is it to break with the old tribe of Shanyang and switch to the embrace of the Jingxiang family?Or continue to make good friends with the old tribe of Shanyang, and completely break with the Jingxiang family?

If there is a break with the Jingxiang family, I believe that there will be no room for reconciliation between the conflicts between the two.

Liu Bei couldn't help feeling extremely distressed.

After sitting in the study for a while, he stepped out of the door.

"Zilong, please come here, Mr. Youruo, I have something to discuss with him."

(End of this chapter)