Chapter Twenty-Five: The Future Is Bleak
Ma Jun is patriarchal, which is not too much in this era.
This is an era when everyone is unequal and men and women are unequal, and Guo Jia has no heart to instill new ideas in Ma Jun.
"Deheng, you have four wives and concubines, you are still young, what are you afraid of?"
Guo Jia wants to unravel Ma Jun.
But Ma Jun didn't appreciate it, and still sulked and said: "This, this, no day, no son, I, I don't feel uneasy." ”
After all, the daughter is going to get married, that is, the water that is spilled out, Ma Jun used to be poor, and now the family has a big business, and he should always think about the inheritance of the family business, and no one wants to finally shine on the lintel, and the glory and wealth that he has worked hard to give to outsiders as a daughter's dowry.
Guo Jia, who couldn't cry or laugh, thought about it and said to Ma Jun: "Deheng, it's better to be like this, how about your eldest daughter marrying my youngest son Guo Jin in the future?" ”
Set a baby kiss, Guo Jia is not marrying a daughter, but asking for a wife for his son, which is considered to be earned for nothing, as for free love or something, this era is.
Not to mention Ma Jun, even Dian Wei, Xu Chu, and Ganning all cast surprised glances at Guo Jia.
They know Ma Jun's ability, and with Ma Jun, Guo Jia's recuperation in Yizhou can get twice the result with half the effort, and the efficiency is very high.
But they didn't expect that Guo Jia would not only be a high-ranking official in order to win over Ma Jun, but even the next generation would treat the Ma family well.
Ma Jun's expression was suddenly pleasantly surprised, and he asked in disbelief: "Lord, lord, you, are you serious?" ”
Marrying a daughter should also be treated differently, the family is considered a good marriage, although Ma Jun is a don't drive in Yizhou, he can marry a daughter to Guo Jia's son-in-law, whether it is a wife or a concubine is not clearly said, at least it is Gao Pan, and the meaning is definitely different.
Guo Jia quipped: "What? Did I say a lie to you? ”
Ma Jun thought about it, the promises made to him by Guo Jia were being fulfilled, except for being a marquis, it was difficult for Guo Jia to do, but as long as Guo Jia had that strength, it would definitely come true.
"That, that's good, my eldest and eldest daughter, just marry the second and second sons of the lord."
Ma Jun swept away the gloom on his face, swam comfortably in the pool, and then leaned on the edge of the pool to enjoy the night breeze with a smile.
He was simple-minded and didn't think too far, if Guo Jia was defeated, and Guo Jia would be related to the deceased, the end would probably be unimaginable.
Soaking in the pool, a few people chatted and were happy, and in the other few soup pools, children and teenagers got together to play, and families rarely enjoyed this comfortable moment.
The evening breeze is cool and pleasant.
Suddenly, a guard came to report that someone outside was asking to see him.
Guo Jia lay on the edge of the pool and asked the guard, "Who is coming?" Who is the last name? ”
The guard clasped his fists and said truthfully: "The person who came is called Pang Tong." ”
Oh, Guo Jia was surprised, and even Xu Chu and Dian Wei glanced at each other with a shocked expression.
The name Pang Tong is familiar to Guo Jia, and Dian Wei and Xu Chu are also impressed.
Since serving Guo Jia, they have only been defeated in Jingzhou, and for the characters in that defeat, the parties are still fresh in their memories, although Pang Tong was just a young man at that time, inconspicuous, but Xu Chudianwei, who regarded the defeat of Jingzhou as a shame, remembered everyone in Jingzhou.
"How many people did Pang Tong bring here?"
Guo Jia asked again.
The guard said, "Alone." ”
"Let him in."
After Guo Jia finished speaking, he came to the far end of the pool, and said to Xu Chudian beside him: "Do you still remember Pang Tong?" ”
Xu Chu said in a sullen voice: "I remember, the young man in front of the Jingzhou army. ”
Dian Wei showed a hint of reminiscence, and said: "That young man dared to step forward at a young age, which is impressive, I don't know if he still has the courage of the year after a few years." ”
Regardless of whether he is friend or foe, Guo Jia also felt that Pang Tong dared to appear on the battlefield back then, and he was a young hero.
Now, Guo Jialiu Pang Tonglai is nothing more than two positions, either on behalf of Liu Biao or on behalf of himself, anyway, it is absolutely impossible to represent Uncle Liu Huang.
"He dared to come alone, which shows that he is very bold. He is a character who sees and listens to all directions, and I waited for only half a day to leave the palace in Lishan, and he came, I am afraid that he has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. ”
It is not a secret that Guo Jia came to Lishan, Sanfu and the area are under his control, and there is no possibility for those who plot against Guo Jia to plot.
After a while, a young man in white walked in the distance at the other end of the pool, Sven was indifferent, neither humble nor arrogant, after walking to the pool, he bowed and reported to his home.
"Pang Tong, Pang Shiyuan, I have met the envoy and the generals."
Guo Jia leaned on the far end of the pond and looked at Pang Tong, and after Pang Tong raised his head, he found that Pang Tong looked ugly and didn't like people, but his expression was extremely indifferent and firm, and he didn't waver at all.
If it weren't for this resolute expression, I'm afraid Pang Tong would give people the impression that he was a roe deer-headed guy, but now people can ignore his appearance and can't help but be cautious.
Handsome people, Guo Jia has seen a lot, Yuan Shao, Xun Yu, Qin Mi, etc. are all beautiful men, ugly people Guo Jia has also seen, Zhang Song, who is an official under him, is one.
In this era of judging people by their appearance, regardless of whether Pang Tong is talented or not, this appearance can make people despise him openly.
"Pang Tong, hehe, when I traveled to Jingzhou, I had a relationship with your uncle Pang Degong, how is he lately?"
Guo Jia didn't get up and change his clothes to formally receive Pang Tong, he was not domineering, Pang Tong came at this time, and he should know that this was not a formal occasion.
Pang Tong's expression was indifferent, his words were clear, and he said: "This, I don't know in Xia, I haven't met Pang Gong in Xia for three years." ”
Oh?
This is quite unexpected, Guo Jia didn't expect Pang Tong and Pang Degong to be estranged, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, his tone was cold, and he asked rhetorically: "If I remember correctly, when I returned from Jingzhou, you were a member of Liu Biao's account, and now you are alone, aren't you afraid that I will kill you to vent your anger?" ”
Across the pond water, curling mist, like an ethereal realm, Pang Tong held his head high, his eyes slightly looked down at Guo Jia in the distance, full of confidence, and loud.
"Make Jun Long look at the tiger, the man is strategic, how can he kill in vain, and deal with this unknown person below? When he said that he was in the Jingzhou army, he was just a bystander, so how could he blame Zai Xia for the defeat of the king? Those who have achieved great things, do not care about the gains and losses of a city and a place, and the envoy did not get Jingzhou back then, but now it has long been forgotten, why bother to bring up the old things again? ”
Hahahaha Guo Jia laughed heartily when he heard this, just as Pang Tong said, the loser will always focus on the past, and he only looks at the present and the future.
"Evil, he doesn't believe that I dare to kill him, you go and do it."
After Guo Jia's laughter stopped, Chao Dianwei raised his eyebrows.
Dian Wei sneered and said: "This nameless junior, I don't bother to kill him, the lord should let Zhongkang go." ”
Guo Jia was joking, how could they not see that they had been following Guo Jia for so long.
What's more, killing Pang Tong at this time is simply self-defeating.
Xu Chu tilted his head, turned his back to Guo Jia, and shook his head and said, "I won't go, let Xingba go." ”
Gan Ning smashed his fist on the surface of the pool and splashed water, and said angrily: "Hey, I didn't go to Jingzhou." ”
As he spoke, Gan Ning and Dian Wei's eyes fell on Ma Jun, who was entertaining himself on the side.
Ma Jun saw the expressions of the two of them, thinking that they had pushed the murder on his head, and was immediately shocked, and begged Guo Jia in fear: "Lord, I, I, I, I, I can't, I won't kill, I, I, when I see blood, I will be dizzy, heart, and my heart is terrified, but, don't let me kill, kill." ”
Guo Jia shrugged his shoulders and laughed, then looked at Pang Tong, who was calm and relaxed, and said, "Pang Tong, you are sure that I will not kill you, so I dare to come alone." ”
Pang Tong's face did not change, and replied: "Make the king love the people like a son, recruit talents, as long as it is not the enemy in front of the king, the king will not be a killer, otherwise it will be unkind." ”
It doesn't matter whether the great benevolence and righteousness are false or false, the key is to put on a posture that is at least benevolent and righteous.
"Pang Tong, you were born in the Jingxiang family, what are you doing in Chang'an? Although I have lived in Chengdu for a long time, I also know that the Jingxiang clan scolds me in every way and disdains me. Are you Liu Biao's messenger? ”
After a short silence, Pang Tong said solemnly: "In the lower is indeed with the Jingxiang clan has a deep relationship, maybe in the eyes of the envoy, even if he is not an enemy at the moment, he will be the enemy of the envoy in the future, but in the next place, he wants to serve the envoy and see if the envoy dares to use it in the next." ”
Except for Guo Jia, everyone else also showed a look of shock, and no one would have imagined that Pang Tong would spit out such words in his mouth.
"Pitching? Pang Tong, are you deceiving me for ignorance or are you here to show off your wit? With Pang Degong's prestige in Jingzhou, if you want to be a leader, Liu Biao will reuse you, why did you come to me to ask for an official? ”
Guo Jia leaned on the edge of the pool, looking up at the night sky, his expression indifferent.
When he heard Pang Tong's words, his first reaction must have been that Pang Tong was lying.
But now, on second thought, it's not impossible.
Pang Degong is indeed a pivotal figure in the Jingxiang clan, but under Liu Biao's rule, the Cai family and the Kuai family are divided into two courts to dominate the power.
Guo Jia uprooted the Yizhou scholars, and now the Yizhou officialdom has a new look, and if you want to win a high position and be reused, you have to rely on your talent.
Even if the current Pang Tong is praised by Sima Hui as a phoenix, he is still an unknown person in the eyes of the world.
"Don't hide it from you, in the eyes of the next person, Liu Jingzhou sticks to Jingzhou, but sits and talks about the guest ear, without any ambition, and can be in Jingzhou in the next place, but he can only do nothing."
Pang Tong's words are all facts, and Guo Jia agrees.
If Liu Biao had ambitions, I am afraid that he would have swept the Central Plains long ago.
Not to mention that Sun Jian did not wave his army north to subdue Nanyang when he died in battle, and even Yangzhou seemed to be given to Yuan Shu, plus Yanzhou Yuzhou had Yuan Shu attacking Cao Ying before, and Lu Bu attacking Yanzhou later, Liu Biao had too many opportunities, but he never moved a single soldier.
Pang Tong can be an official under Liu Biao, but it is doubtful that he will be reused in the face of a monarch like Liu Biao who only knows how to stick to his family and indulge in the wind and snow, and whether he can show what he has learned.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon of the Jingxiang clan, can't the Kuai Yue brothers see the heaven-sent opportunities that have appeared in the past few years? But they couldn't persuade Liu Biao to chase the Central Plains, and Pang Tong followed Liu Biao, and his future was indeed bleak.
(To be continued)