The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 189 The Time Has Not Come
When Guo Jia traveled to Jingzhou, Zhuge Liang's father was still alive, and Zhuge's family was also in Langya County. At that time, Pang Tong was not yet ten years old.

As for whether the power of one person can turn the tide, Guo Jia was young and frivolous at that time, so he didn't think so.

Crouching dragon and phoenix chicks, one can secure the world.

Guo Jia does not believe this kind of words. The rise of a king does not rely on a certain person, but a group of people who are capable of law and wisdom. Liu Bang has Zhang Liang, Xiao He, Han Xin, Chen Ping and a large number of intelligent civil servants and generals to assist. In order to achieve hegemony, looking at the past dynasties, no monarch who wants to create a prosperous foundation can achieve success only by relying on a counselor or general.

On the contrary, if a monarch can only rely on one talented person, he must have mixed feelings in his heart. In history, Liu Bei's words to Zhuge Liang when he was dying and mourning were probably mostly testing Zhuge Liang.

Now suddenly asked Pang Tong about Zhuge Liang, Guo Jia just wanted to see if there was a chance to pry Zhuge Liang to Yizhou.

"Shiyuan, Zhuge Liang, are you familiar with it?"

Pang Tong couldn't figure it out. Guo Jia brought the topic to Zhuge Liang again and again. Is Zhuge Liang, who is only 16 years old, already famous all over the world?
"Casual acquaintance. I have the honor to listen to Mr. Shui Jing's teachings with him."

Counting, Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang are both excellent disciples of Sima Hui.

Guo Jia, who closed his eyes and looked calm, asked again: "What kind of person do you think Zhuge Liang is? If you send him a message to let Zhuge's family move to Chengdu, I will treat them favorably. Is it possible?"

With a look of disdain on his face, Pang Tong shook his head and said, "Zhuge Liang is a talented person with great ambitions, but I have a little friendship with Zhuge's family. I can serve you and spread the word to the envoy. As a result, [-]% of them will return without success."

The Zhuge family's series of actions are all to attach themselves to the Jingxiang family and let them come to Yizhou?wishful thinking.

"You and Zhuge Liang are both listening in front of Sima Huizuo, why do you seem to despise Zhuge Liang?"

Hearing the faint sarcasm in Pang Tong's voice, Guo Jia suddenly became suspicious.

Fulongfengchu is about the same age, Mr. Pang De and Sima Hui have both taught them, there is no reason to be hostile to each other.

Pang Tong looked calm, and said lightly: "In my eyes, Zhuge Liang is conceited and hypocritical, and his words and expressions are inconsistent. I am ashamed to be with you."

Ha ha
Guo Jia's eyes were opened, Pang Tong's investment was already unexpected, and after hearing Pang Tong's words, he was surprised again.

I didn’t ask any more. In this era, people have their own ambitions. Talented people look down on mediocre people, noble people look down on poor children, literati look down on eunuchs, etc. It’s not too surprising that Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang don’t see eye to eye.

After thinking about it carefully, Guo Jia showed a knowing smile.

It is not unreasonable for Pang Tong to say that this person is conceited and hypocritical for a person who does not seek to be famous and reach the princes, but also compares himself to pipe music.

It's just conceited, Guo Jia doesn't think so, Zhuge Liang only dares to compare himself to Guan Le, Guan Zhong helped Qi to prosper, and Le Yi helped Yan to conquer the lost territory. He didn't know the heights of the heavens and the depths of the earth, and he could compare himself to the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty. Those three were the heroes who Liu Bang himself admitted to winning the world and becoming an emperor.

The evening breeze is gentle, cool and pleasant.

Several people were leaning against the pool, chatting, Guo Jia closed his eyes and rested his mind, enjoying this rare and comfortable time.

In terms of age, Pang Tong was young, and after introducing Xu Chu, Gan Ning Dian Wei, and Ma Jun to each other, he exchanged a few words of humility and politeness, and kept admiring him for a long time.

It was beyond Pang Tong's expectation to be received so kindly by Guo Jia. In his expectation, even if he made an impression on Guo Jia, and then stood out from the imperial examination, it would take several years to really enter Guo Jia's staff.

Now that the officialdom in Guanzhong is empty, Guo Jia wants to vigorously promote talents. Pang Tong sees the opportunity to come to work, which is already a shortcut, but he is not satisfied. Guo Jia is by his side.

"My lord, I have a strategy to offer."

Pang Tong looked seriously at Guo Jia who was leaning against the pool with his eyes closed.

Guo Jia raised his head and closed his eyes, hummed lightly, and waited for the next article.

After deliberating for a moment, Pang Tong opened his mouth and said:

"After capturing Guanzhong, Shijun must first rest and recuperate. Guanzhong is fertile and wild for thousands of miles. As long as the people return to live and work in peace and contentment, the prosperity of Guanzhong is just around the corner. Then Shijun can quickly send troops to pacify the northwest. As long as Liangzhou takes over, Shijun will have no worries.

The situation in the Kanto region is at an extraordinary time right now, and Gongsun Zan’s time is running out. Once Yuan Shao dominates Hebei, if he goes south, he will look to Cao Cao. disadvantage.If Cao Cao refuses to submit to Yuan Shao, there will be a great battle to determine the northern hegemony in the Central Plains.

I believe that the envoy should take Liangzhou first, and quickly. No matter whether Yuan Shao and Cao Cao go to war or not, the envoy who has unified Guanxi will not be afraid of the princes of the world. After that, wait and see the situation in the Central Plains. In the danger of the letter, the natural moat of the Qinling Mountains resisted Yuan Shao in the north, and at the same time sent troops from Yizhou to march eastward. As long as Jingzhou and Yangzhou were captured, they could rely on the natural danger of the Yangtze River to hold on. At that time, they could compete with Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao was over forty years old. Only after Yuan Shao dies, he can send troops from the north and the south to pacify the world.

If Cao Cao refuses to submit to Yuan Shao, the two families will go to war, and the envoy can reap the benefits and wait for an opportunity to go out of the Guandong and enter. Watching the battle between the two families, he can decide whether to sweep Hebei or capture the Central Plains.

To put it simply, I think that the envoy is a future strategy, first of all to provoke Han Suimateng's internal strife, to deal with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, to sow dissension, and to buy time for the envoy to recuperate. "

Except that Ma Jun didn't care about these things and went ashore to resign and leave, the three generals, Xu Chudian, Wei Ganning, were all listening attentively to Pang Tong's strategy.

After Pang Tong finished speaking, he didn't see Guo Jia's statement. He thought that his advice was not taken seriously, and he was very sad and disappointed.

"Sooner or later, Liangzhou will be mine. If I don't take it now, the time has not come."

Guo Jia looked as usual, neither excited nor depressed.

Whether it was Cai Yan who once told him to raise troops from Jingzhou and Yangzhou, or Xu Shu and others said strategies such as raising troops from Yangzhou, plus what Pang Tong said today.

Guo Jia listened and listened. He has his own thoughts and judgments, and whether to adopt them is subject to consideration.

"Shiyuan, after I took Guanzhong, it is not what it used to be. You voted for me because you saw that I have the capital to compete in the world. Don't the princes of the Guandong see it? Yuan Shao can't see it. Can't Feng, Jushou, Xu You and others see it? Cao Cao doesn't need Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, Xun You and others' reminders, he can see it too. If I want to reap the benefits, I must first let go of their defenses. The two hungry wolves were left on purpose for Yuan Shao and Cao Cao to see."

With a slight smile, every step Guo Jia takes now, he will first try to figure out Yuan Shao and Cao Cao's thoughts, what are they thinking now, what do they need, who are the main external enemies, etc.

Pang Tong suddenly realized that it wasn't that Guo Jia didn't accept his suggestion, but that he had thought of it, and Guo Jia had already thought of it.

Gan Ning told Pang Tong the detailed process of the Battle of Guanzhong, and Pang Tong was dumbfounded.

He only knew that Guo Jia took Guanzhong, but he didn't know that although Han Suimateng was promoted, his strength was greatly reduced, and he could no longer pose a threat to Guanzhong. among.

"Sigh, I'm going to play tricks. But the envoy, it's not because I have too many intentions. Cao Cao didn't formally declare that the emperor will entrust Guanzhong to the envoy, which shows that Cao Cao is guarding against the envoy, and even secretly planning the envoy."

Pang Tong reminded Guo Jia that he thought so.

Looking at the night sky, Guo Jia's eyes suddenly became sharp, and Guo Jia thought to himself: The three most famous battles in the Three Kingdoms period, the Battle of Guandu, will start in a few years.

The Battle of Guandu was a battle to determine the overlord of the north. Yuan Shao won, and the victory of the world was just around the corner. Cao Cao won, and he would unify the north after the rise of the Central Plains.

Guo Jia can't be the protagonist now, but if he wants to dominate the situation in the world, he must catch up with the Battle of Guandu, so before that, he must quickly make Guanzhong no longer a burden, but a boost to his rise.

"Shi Yuan, although I am worried about the defeat of Jingzhou, I want to know who was the one who conspired for Liu Biao that day? I guess Liu Biao definitely can't think of a strategy to arrogate the army or lure the enemy."

Pang Tong looked a little disappointed, Guo Jia changed the topic to another place.

It’s not that Pang Tong’s advice is wrong, but that Guo Jia has already made a plan, and a wise man will make mistakes if he thinks about it. Guo Jia dare not call himself a wise man. The more talented counselors there are, the less chance he will stumble.

Pang Tong said casually: "That plan was devised by Mr. Yidu and dedicated to Liu Jingzhou."

Xu Chu and Dian Wei, who also pricked up their ears, looked at each other, and the expressions that had just been a little angry then became depressed.

Their current strategy is in the north, and it is impossible to go to Jingzhou for revenge.

Guo Jia nodded clearly and asked again: "Then why are you in the Jingzhou army formation?"

Pang Tongtong was embarrassed, and said with a evasive look: "The other day, I told Mr. Yidu that the emperor will definitely be defeated. I went with Liu Jingzhou. I want to broaden my horizons and experience it."

At that time, Pang Tong was only applying what he had learned. Theoretically, he believed that Guo Jia would be defeated.

Thinking about it now, Pang Tong felt that he was exaggerating that day. If Guo Jia could use his troops cautiously, Jingzhou might have a great chance of falling.

"Yidu, the two brothers Kuaiyue and Kuailiang are rare talents, but it's a pity that they are doing nothing under Liu Biao's tent, and their real talents are used in intrigue, alas."

Guo Jia felt very sorry. In the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when there were so many talented people, countless heroes and heroes were cast in secret, which made people sigh.

(End of this chapter)