Governor's Mansion, Study.

Liu Biao sat opposite each other to the Yi nationality, who was in the process of interrogating Pang Tong.

In the end, Yi said: "In view of the request of the people, the people of Yi Ma Yin are only punished with a hundred gold. In fact, the reason why he was punished like this is because Pang Tong is a member of the Pang family and the son of Pang Ji. If the punishment is too severe, it will affect the reputation of the lord. ”

Liu Biao said: "It's good to punish but not punish, which not only beats Pang Tong, but also makes it impossible for outsiders to blame." ”

Yi sighed: "The lord did not go to the scene, I don't know the situation at that time. In the face of hundreds of people, as well as Ma Fang, Xiu Gongzi fought vertically and horizontally, and easily resolved the crisis of Pang Tong. With such ability, there is really the wind of the lord. At that moment, the humble official seemed to see the high-spirited appearance of the lord when he first entered Jingzhou. ”

"Hahaha......"

Liu Biao couldn't help laughing, his face was full of smugness.

Yi Yuan's words were right in his heart.

Praise his son, and praise him, that's a very good thing to say.

Liu Biao hurriedly waved his hand and said humbly: "Uncle Ji, your evaluation of Xiu'er is too high. I can't say, he stumbled by mistake and doesn't deserve such praise. ”

Yi Zhengse said: "Don't the lord believe in the eyesight of the lowly position?"

Liu Biao was even more happy in his heart, and said: "The old man and Ji Bo have known each other for decades, so they naturally believe in you. Xiu'er handled this matter well. At least, Pang Degong didn't come forward, otherwise things would really be difficult to clean up. ”

Once things get bigger, Liu Biao will also have a headache.

The Pang family in Xiangyang seems to be low-key, but it is not easy to provoke.

The Ma family in Yicheng is far away from Xiangyang, but it is also a dragon crossing the river, not an easy person.

Once the two really fight, it will have an impact on the stability of Jingzhou. Liu Xiu resolved the crisis of Pang Tong, and even made the Ma family have to retreat, and the matter came to an end temporarily, which is the best ending.

......

Kuai's house, study.

Kuai Liang Kuai Yue, sit opposite each other.

Kuai Liang's face was slightly pale, he sat casually, his eyes flashed with fine light, and he said slowly: "Xeno, what do you think about Pang Tong, who is arraigned by Yi?"

In the past, soon after Kuai Liang helped Liu Biao establish himself in Jingzhou, he became seriously ill.

After that, Kuai Liang faded out of the officialdom, hid at home to recuperate, and the people who appeared outside were Kuai Yue.

The situation of the Kuai family, Kuai Yue outside the Lord, Kuai Liang inside the Lord.

Kuai Yue pondered carefully and said, "Brother, judging from the ability shown by Liu Xiu, Liu Xiu's son is not only excellent in martial arts, but even more scheming. ”

"In the eyes of ordinary people, Ma Yuan was taken down because of corruption, but this is obviously Liu Xiu's means. ”

"Kill Ma Yuan, and the Ma family will cut off an arm. ”

Then, with the help of Ma Yin's personality, he leveraged the situation in one fell swoop, and even used public opinion to make the Iraqi no longer severely punish Pang Tong. This is quite amazing. ”

Kuai Yue had appreciation in his eyes and said, "This son should not be underestimated." ”

Kuai Liang coughed lightly twice, a trace of pain appeared on his face, and after a long while, he continued: "Without using the family's resources, can you be so good at Liu Xiu?"

Kuai Yue shook his head and said, "It's difficult!"

Kuai Liang said: "Therefore, the attitude towards Liu Xiu, the Kuai family can be appropriately tilted. ”

As soon as these words came out, Kuai Yue's complexion changed slightly.

Kuai Yue said: "Big brother, what do you mean?"

Kuai Liang said in a deep voice: "Liu Qi's temperament is too weak, not the master. Liu Cong is frivolous and inappropriate. Because Liu Cong married a woman from the Cai family, the Cai family will help each other. ”

"Neither of these two people is the future owner of Jingzhou. ”

"Even if one of the two can take the position temporarily, it won't be long. If Liu Qi and Liu Cong were in charge of Jingzhou, the Kuai family would have to make another plan. But Liu Xiu's sideways birth, the situation is different. ”

"If Liu Xiu can rise, then Jingzhou will no longer be the Jingzhou of the past. ”

Kuai Liang's pale face had a hint of flushing, and his eyes flashed, and he said: "In the past, I assisted Liu Biao to enter Jingzhou because Liu Biao was indeed talented. But his talent can only be maintained, and it is difficult to last in troubled times. ”

The meaning of the words, Kuai Yue has already understood.

Kuai Yue said solemnly: "What does the eldest brother mean, do you want to support Master Xiu?"

Kuai Liang smiled and said, "It's too early to support him." What I mean is that if I can, I can lean towards him a little and express the goodwill of the Kuai family. Liu Xiu is a concubine, and there is a great weakness in his congenital nature. If his situation can change, it is not impossible for the Kuai family to support him in the future. ”

After listening to this, Kuai Yue said: "I understand what the eldest brother means, and I will follow this policy." ”

Kuai Liang smiled slightly and said, "The Cai family is tied to Liu Cong, and they think that Liu Cong is easy to control. As everyone knows, if the skin does not have hair, it will be attached, Liu Cong can't control Jingzhou, what future does the Cai family have?"

Speaking of this, Kuai Liang said: "Liu Xiu's existence may be an opportunity for the Kuai family to reach a higher level. ”

Regarding Liu Xiu's performance, Kuai Liang saw it in his eyes.

All kinds of signs show that Liu Xiu has the potential to achieve a foundation.

Kuai Yue Zhengse said: "Don't worry, big brother, I understand everything." What the eldest brother has to do is to cultivate his body. As long as the eldest brother is in good health, everything will be fine. ”

Kuai Liang clutched his chest and said slowly: "Don't worry, you can't die." ”

......

The state pastor's mansion, Liu Cong's yard.

Cai's Cai Mao and Liu Cong sat together, but their faces were extremely solemn.

Liu Cong's face was hideous, his eyes flashed with anger, and he said, "Mother and uncle, Liu Xiu's little bastard is in the limelight again." This time, Liu Xiu rescued Pang Tong. It turned out that he was just a disciple of Pang Degong, and now he is a benefactor of the Pang family, and he can't let it go anymore. ”

Cai Mao sighed lightly: "This time, Liu Xiu did a really brilliant job. ”

Hearing this, Liu Cong clenched his fists.

Cai said: "Husband, I appreciate Liu Xiu very much now. I can't say more bad things about Liu Xiu, otherwise it will easily arouse my husband's suspicion. It's not easy to deal with Liu Xiu now. ”

Liu Cong's eyes were cold, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Kill him, if you can't do it, kill him." A boy from a concubine dares to delusionally want to get involved in Jingzhou, a foolish dream. ”

Cai Mao asked, "How to kill?"

Liu Cong replied: "There are rangers everywhere in Jingzhou, as long as you have money, are you afraid that no one will do it?"

Cai Mao said: "Gongzi Cong, once you kill someone, the consequences will be very serious. ”

Liu Cong gritted his teeth and said: "He is dead, who can know? Besides, the person is dead, who will speak for him." Having lost his life, I don't believe that the Pang family will stand up for him. ”

Cai Mao's gaze fell on Cai's body.

Cai Shi was silent for a while, and suddenly said: "Cong'er's suggestion, I think it is feasible. ”

Cai Mao sighed lightly: "I will find someone to find an opportunity to assassinate Liu Xiu." ”

At this point, this is the only way to go.

Cai Mao agreed, but she was a little reluctant. For Liu Cong, the Cai family has paid a lot. Now it is even more necessary to pay at any cost, and some are too much.

......

Longzhong, Zhuge Liang's residence.

In the study, Zhuge Liang was playing against himself.

He plays chess by himself, entertaining himself, and the chess pieces on the chessboard are distributed vertically and horizontally, seemingly chaotic, but each has its own way.

Zhuge Liang stared at the chessboard and muttered: "How can you win this game of chess? Liu Xiu, Liu Xiu, how will you break the game? It is not easy to rescue Shi Yuan." ”

"Childe, there is news in Xiangyang. ”

Outside the study, the scholar spoke.

Zhuge Liang came back to his senses and asked, "How is the situation?"

The scholar said: "Pang Tong is exonerated from the crime!"

Syllable!

As soon as Zhuge Liang's hand was released, a chess piece in his hand suddenly fell on the chessboard, and he ordered: "You come in and tell me in detail about the situation at that time." ”

The scholar pushed open the door and entered, stood beside Zhuge and reported the news of Xiangyang in detail.

After Zhuge Liang listened carefully, his eyes were full of light, and he said: "Wonderful chess, wonderful chess, the means of breaking chess can be called exquisite." It's just that such a method is difficult to get into the hall of elegance. ”

With a wave of his hand, the scholar respectfully stepped back.

Zhuge Liang sat quietly, and after a long time, he said: "The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it." You got the Zhenshan Sword, and now you have saved Pang Tong and the kindness of the Pang family. I'm afraid that Gongzi Cong will not give up. I'd like to see how you're going to get through the next crisis?"

Zhuge Liang smiled at the corner of his mouth, and the smile was full.

Although Zhuge Liang is hidden in Longzhong, he knows everything about the outside world