In fact, Liu Qi has always had a very complicated attitude towards Zhuge Liang, because he knew that Zhuge Liang was a great talent, he rewarded and punished strictly when governing Shu Han, and governed Shu in an orderly manner, but Zhuge Liang is also a powerful figure, doing everything himself, and doing very little for the excavation and use of talents.

Although Zhuge Liang is a representative of good ministers and virtuous ministers in history, the scene of him monopolizing the power of Shu Han still made Liu Qi very uncomfortable.

In addition, Zhuge Liang has always compared himself to Zhong Leyi, but Liu Qi thinks that he is actually not as good as the achievements of those two people. Guan Zhongtong guò reformed production, developed the military, and developed the Qi State into the first overlord of the Spring and Autumn Period, Le Yi Tong Guò reform made a weak Yan State into a powerful country, and even the powerful Qi State more than 70 cities, if it were not for the unfortunate death of King Yan Zhao, he lost the trust of King Yan Hui, I am afraid that the entire Qi State was destroyed.

During Zhuge Liang's reign in Shu, he was unable to make Shu's economy rich, nor could he make Shu's military strong, although he repeatedly conquered the Central Plains, but he was only barely self-preservation, and his years of conquest were not only fruitless, but caused Shu's economy to be greatly damaged, and the population was greatly reduced. From such a point of view, it really can't be compared with Guan Zhongleyi.

In addition, the history books also say that Zhuge Liang lacks a strategy and is not his forte, but he just puts on a deep general appearance, which makes Shu lose a lot of opportunities to win.

However, it cannot be denied that Zhuge Liang is a talent for governing the country, and this person is conscientious and dedicated, and he is really a model of famous ministers through the ages, plus the invention of the wooden ox and flowing horse, Zhuge crossbow, etc., so Liu Qi is still very willing to recruit such talents in his heart.

It's just that he doesn't know if this person is willing to be subservient to others and become the second or even third mastermind? This is what Liu Qi is most worried about, and now Liu Qi heard Sima Hui say that Zhuge Liang was concentrating on studying and did not want to be a leader, so he couldn't help but sink in his heart: "Is this person really unwilling to assist me?" ”

In fact, Liu Qi didn't know that the reason why Zhuge Liang was unwilling to assist him was simply because he was unwilling to become the number one mastermind, as well as Huang Yueying's factor.

Originally, Zhuge Liang heard that Huang Chengyan was going to marry his daughter to him, but later heard that Huang Yueying would rather be a concubine for Liu Qi than marry him, so he couldn't help complaining, feeling that Liu Qi had stolen his limelight, and he was the first person in Jingxiang, but he couldn't withstand an arrogant and lascivious gentleman, and it was very embarrassing to say it, and even Meng Gongwei, Shi Guangyuan and others were a little mocking when they looked at him now.

Therefore, Zhuge Liang is now dedicated to reading, on the one hand, to accumulate knowledge, on the other hand, to carefully observe the heroes of the world, and to find a real master, one is to realize his ambitions, and the other is to let the blinded Huang Yueying see his talent.

However, it is said that after Liu Qi sent away Sima Hui and Pang Degong, Pei Qian, Deng Zhi, Pan Jun, Huan Jie, Sima Zhi, Dangkou Zhonglang General, Jiang Wan, Wang Cang, Yu Tuo, Pang Tong, Fanqin, Hua Xin and Liao Li and others also came to Xiangyang, these people are either Liu Qi's important ministers, or Liu Qi's former subordinates, and even those former subordinates, in their hearts, they are only Liu Qi's orders, and they have long recognized Liu Qi as the only lord in their hearts, and now as soon as they come to Xiangyang, they naturally all came to Liu Qi's mansion immediately.

"Hehe, Wenxing, it's been a long time, what's the situation in Wuling now?" Liu Qi took the hand of this former important minister and said with a slight smile.

"Lord Qiyu, Xia Guan was ordered to take charge of Wuling County, pay attention to the development of production, rest with the people, on the other hand, recruit troops, diligent in training, in order to cope with the needs of the unexpected, in recent days, Xia Guan got an important news, that is, Liu Zhang of Xishu is ready to respond to Sun Ce, and Sun Ce, Cao Cao united, together to attack my Jingyang and Yang, even Jiaozhi Shixie may participate, so Xia Guan is actively preparing for war, and at the same time guard against Yizhou's Jiaozhi and Shixie's Jiaozhi army, fortunately, now the barbarians have completely annexed my Wuling, Xia Guan not only got tens of thousands of barbarian soldiers for nothing, but also got a tiger general, that is, Shamoke, the barbarian king of Wuxi. ”

"What?" Listening to Pei Qian's words, Liu Qi couldn't help but be surprised, he didn't expect Sun Ce to unite Cao Cao and Sun Ce to deal with his own Jingzhou, but then I thought about it, there is indeed such a thing in history, in the fourth year of Jian'an, that is, in 199, Sun Ce united Cao Cao and Liu Zhang to jointly capture Jingzhou, as a result, Sun Ce Tong Guò Shaxian defeated Huang Zu in the battle, Liu Zhang also sent Zhao Yuntun troops to prepare to attack the Wuxia area, but the result was in vain, Cao Cao successfully surrendered Zhang Xiu, and occupied Sui County, Anzhongshu County, Daozhì Xinye became the front line against Cao Cao's army, and from then on his father Liu Biao lost his influence in the northern part of Nanyang.

Thinking of this, Liu Qi immediately ordered Deng Zhi, the Taishou of Cangwu, and Pan Jun, the Taishou of Lingling: "Bo Miao, Cheng Ming, you two must do your best to assist Wen Xing, and you must not let Wuling lose, and at the same time, you must also ensure the safety of your county, especially Bo Miao, you must prevent Jiaozhou Assassin Shi Lai Gong from taking the opportunity to collect your military power, this person is Cai Mao's cronies, you must not be guarded against." ”

Later, he ordered Huang Zhong and Du Xi to lead troops to support Jiang Wan's South China Sea, on the one hand, to contain Lai Gong, and on the other hand, to prevent Sun Ce from launching a counteroffensive at Huiji.

He also ordered Sima Zhi to prepare grain and grass equipment, recruit troops, and be ready to provide personnel, equipment, and grain and grass support to all localities in need of assistance.

In the end, Liu Qi said solemnly: "Ladies and gentlemen, this operation is very unusual, our army is now suffering from the enemy everywhere, fighting for itself, plus the internal Cai Mao is not dead, so everyone must be ready to fight, it is best to be a deep ditch and a high base, do not fight, of course, if you seize the opportunity, you will naturally take advantage of the situation to attack, this time will be a life and death crisis faced by our army, everyone must be cautious." ”

"No." When the generals heard this, they were all shocked and solemnly agreed.

At this time, Liu Pan happened to come to Liu Qi's mansion, and before he arrived, he shouted loudly: "Big brother, I heard that Huang Hansheng is here, where is he?" Let me meet him, if you hadn't said it, I wouldn't have known he was a master, and this time I'll have to talk to him anyway. ”

Hearing Liu Pan's voice, Huang Zhong couldn't help but show a look of jealousy, and hurriedly looked at Liu Qi for help.

But I heard Liu Qi smile and say: "Since Brother Pan wants to learn General Huang's ability, General Huang might as well show his hands." But Brother Pan is his own person, point to the end, there must be no accidents, since all the princes are here, also take a look at my Brother Pan's ability, if you can point to the natural better. ”

Huang Zhong looked at Liu Qi with a surprised expression, and saw that the other party turned out to be serious, only then did he know that the other party was not joking, he didn't know when the eldest prince in front of him would subdue Liu Pan, a bad man, and couldn't help but secretly admire.

Huang Zhong saw Liu Qi looking at him with a smile on his face, and hurriedly nodded and agreed, and said with a loud smile: "I have long heard that Liu Taishou is very brave, and today is just asking for advice, you can use all your skills, you are welcome." ”

Liu Pan couldn't help laughing when he saw that Huang Zhong was really here, and followed Huang Zhong to the school grounds, and said loudly: "Huang Duwei, this official will let you strike first when you are old." ”

Huang Zhong smiled slightly, and said proudly: "Huang Hansheng has never been conceded in his life with one and a half moves, even the eldest prince does not dare to say this, Lord Taishou, it is not impossible for you to let me make two moves, the last general is afraid that you will use this as an excuse after you lose, it is better to let you make three moves first, and the last general will not fight back within these three moves, let you fight, and then you will see how many moves the last general will use to defeat you?" ”

Liu Pan smiled and said loudly: "I didn't expect Huang Duwei to be so confident, even so, then none of us will let anyone, let's shoot at the same time, and someone will complain about unfairness when you get it." Please. ”

Liu Pan hugged his fists and waved his palm at Huang Zhong, but he didn't expect the other party to come first and attack in front of him first.

Liu Pan couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, immediately interrupted the attack, and helplessly blocked, but found that the opponent's strength was surprisingly large, and this block immediately shocked his arms numb.

Huang Zhong just paused slightly, and then attacked again, Liu Pan didn't dare to block, so he could only dodge helplessly, but the other party was unforgiving, the attack was like a storm, a pair of fleshy palms shrouded his body up and down, Liu Pan tried his best to dodge, but he still lost in less than ten moves.

Liu Pan was not convinced, and compared the equipment and archery again, but found that no matter which one he was, he was far from the same, so he was impressed and said respectfully: "This official has worked with Huang Duwei for several months, but he didn't know that Huang Duwei was so brave, I really admire." At the same time, Liu Pan also secretly called luck in his heart, fortunately he returned to his eldest brother Liu Qi in a timely and decisive manner, if he really listened to Cai Mao and resisted Huang Zhong and Du Xian, I am afraid that Zhang Yun will be his role model in the future.

"This damn Cai Mao actually asked me to deal with Huang Zhong and almost killed Pan Ye, fortunately he was smart and took refuge in my eldest brother in time, this damn old boy is really a disaster in his stomach, I really want to pinch you to death immediately."

And at this moment, Cai Mao, who Liu Pan secretly scolded, was sitting in the study with a gloomy face.

"I really didn't expect that Sima Hui and Pang Degong, the two sour Confucians, also went to visit Liu Qi, a waste, and these two guys didn't even dare to join in the fun, and they clearly didn't put me, the Nanjun Taishou, in their eyes, it is said that this guy even talked with that waste for a lot of time, as for the content, do you need to talk about it? It must be Han Ji who wants to show his loyalty, how to hand over Yicheng to that waste in charge. Hmph, do you think that your Yicheng chief was given by the old man, and the official can't do anything? I guarantee you'll be removed from office in a matter of days. Liu Qi, little brute, don't be complacent, your end is coming. You'd better pray that you don't turn into a dead body on your wedding night. ”

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Cai Mao's eyes, and she snorted heavily.