Return to Xiangyang City.

Liu Qi discussed with Zhuge Liang.

Jiangxia is the important place of Jingzhou, facing the Jiangdong army, if something goes wrong, it will inevitably cause a great weakening of Jingzhou as a whole, and this matter must be prevented.

In fact, Zhuge Liang was also a little puzzled, and his original suggestion was to try to form an alliance with Jiangdong. After all, Cao Cao in the north is powerful, and if the two sides fight, they will naturally suffer a great loss.

But as a strategist, he naturally has to respect Liu Qi's choice.

Not forming an alliance with Jiangdong, although there are some troubles, it is not completely impossible to fight. Out of trust in Liu Qi, he has accepted this arrangement and considered the future situation.

Looking at Zhuge Liang, Liu Qi did not hide it and said:

"If we don't form an alliance with Jiangdong, no one knows what Sun Quan will do when Jingzhou and Cao Cao go to war. And Jiangxia is the first front to guard against Jiangdong, and there is no room for mistakes.

If something goes wrong in Jiangxia, when Jiangdong invades, we may be difficult to guard against. ”

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly and said:

"Is the lord worried about Huang Zu?"

Liu Qi said unequivocally:

"Strategist, our family doesn't talk about the two families, in fact, how to deal with Jiangdong, this son has a way, and the key now is Huang Zu, who controls the power of Jiangxia.

It's a pity that he is old and demented, and he doesn't respect orders, if he is allowed to continue to guard Jiangxia, there will be a big disaster. ”

Listening to what Liu Qi said, Zhuge Liang nodded slowly.

Now that Liu Biao has gone to retire, since Liu Qi is in power, of course he can't let Huang Zu control Jiangxia.

Otherwise, the yang will be contrary to the yin, and the loss will be the overall interests of Jingzhou.

After thinking about it, Zhuge Liang said:

"Actually, the lord doesn't have to worry too much, now that Jingzhou is in power, no matter how presumptuous Huang Zu is, it is difficult to change the overall situation.

If the lord wants to get Huang Zu away from Jiangxia, he can order Xue Li to take someone to execute the order and let Huang Zu go to Xiangyang to take up a false position. With the method of rising and descending in the dark, you can support your cronies when the time comes. ”

Liu Qi's eyes lit up and said with a smile:

"Then do it, continue to let Huang Zu stay in Jiangxia, my son is really not at ease!"

Then, he excitedly said:

"The Gan Ning mentioned by this son has been found, and it won't be long before he will come to Xiangyang.

This person can take over as Jiangxia Taishou.

If this person helps, Jiangxia will be foolproof. But what this son wants is not just that simple. ”

Looking at Liu Qi, Zhuge Liang looked solemn.

According to the lord.

Defending Jiangxia is not satisfied, is it because he wants to use troops against Jiangdong?

All kinds of thoughts emerged in his heart, Zhuge Liang was a little surprised, so he asked with a deep groan:

"The lord wants to fight Sun Quan first, and then Cao Cao?"

Liu Qi nodded and said:

"Those who know me, so do the military advisors!"

Zhuge Liang: "......"

If he was in a hurry to use troops against Jiang Xia, he really couldn't think of a way. After all, the Jiangdong Navy is elite, and Jiangxia's situation over the years has always been defensive, and it is difficult to fight back.

Even if you change Ganning, it can't be changed in a short time.

What should he say?

Sensing Zhuge Liang's abnormality, Liu Qi did not rush to explain.

After all, the treasure ship is not clear.

You can only understand by seeing it with your own eyes.

……

Three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Huang Zhong has already taken office and gone to Jingbei to lead the troops.

Wei Yan stayed in Xiangyang.

And Zhuge Liang also sent someone to send a letter to Liu Ba.

In this regard, Liu Qi naturally has some expectations.

This Liu Ba is indeed a talent, but his temper is a little stubborn, and it is a good thing if he can use it.

Who thinks they have a lot of talent?

It's also this day.

Someone returned to report:

"Gan Ning and the others have arrived."

Liu Qi, who knew the news, was suddenly full of joy.

Immediately let Gan Ning in.

In the main hall.

Liu Qi looked at Gan Ning, who bowed, and was a little surprised.

To be precise, the Gan Ning in front of him is very different from what he imagined. According to the story in the romance, Gan Ning 800 cavalry robbed the camp and shocked the Cao camp.

No matter how you think about it, it should be a young and powerful general.

And what Liu Qi saw at this moment, although Gan Ning was not as old as Huang Zhong, he was already in his forties, which was quite vicissitudes.

"Xingba, you really made this son wait!"

Although there was some surprise, Liu Qi still smiled sincerely.

In fact, age does not matter.

Even today's Zhao Zilong is actually thirty or forty years old. But he can still enter and exit seven times on the battlefield, even if he is always one position ahead of Liu Chan, it will not affect his prestige.

Hearing what Liu Qi said, Gan Ning was a little surprised.

Because before that, he was not famous, although he had been under Liu Biao for a period of time, he did not receive important information at all, how did this Liu Qi know about him?

Still seem so important?

And Gan Ning looked at Liu Qi, it was really different from the rumors, although he looked polite, the spirit of the whole person was not depressed, and it could even be said to be sharp.

Gan Ning hesitated and said:

"Gan Ning is just a nobody, why is he like this?"

Liu Qi shook his head when he heard this:

"Xingba's words are wrong, your strength is very clear, who dares to say that you are a nobody?

Before I heard that Ben Gongzi sent someone, you were already planning to go to Koto? ”

Gan Ning was a little hesitant, but still told the truth:

"What Gongzi said is good, Gan Ning wanted to go to Jiangdong that day, but he didn't want Gongzi to send someone to find him, so please forgive Gongzi."

Liu Qi waved his hand decisively and said:

"Xingba doesn't have to worry about anything, this son doesn't mean to blame, your situation is very clear to this son, since Jingzhou has no place to stay, there is nothing wrong with going to Jiangdong.

It's just that a fierce general like Xingba, if he really goes to Jiangdong, it will be a great loss for Jingzhou.

I don't know if Xingba is willing to stay and help this son achieve a career. ”

Listening to Liu Qi's unconcealed words, Gan Ning didn't know what to say. He could feel that the son of Liu Qi in front of him was really a little too honest.

And Liu Qi didn't care, and continued:

"Now the situation in Jingzhou, Cao Cao in the north is eyeing the tiger, and Sun Quan in the east is also often intruding. Ben Gongzi is also unwilling to be a fish on the board, so he naturally has to fight hard.

And with Xingba's ability, this son wants to make you too shou for Jiangxia and deal with Soochow for this son.

I don't know if Xingba has this intention? ”

Gan Ning was surprised, and couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Does Childe want to use troops against Koto?"

Liu Qi nodded lightly and continued:

"Yes, this is a matter of time, rather than being an enemy on both sides, it is better to find a way to solve the trouble on one side first, and then you can go all out to face Cao Cao in the future, does Xingba have any suggestions?"

Gan Ning hesitated:

"The elite of the Jiangxia Navy can naturally fight with Jiangdong, but Jiangdong's strength is not weak, and it may not be easy to win quickly, if the prince really wants to use soldiers, please think twice."

For Gan Ning's persuasion, Liu Qi was not angry, but quite satisfied, and was already smiling.

Normally.

Now it is not an exaggeration to say that Jiangdong is dead.

But can Liu Qi be considered an ordinary person?