"Rotten!"

"Sonorous ~"

The wine vessel made of metal was pushed to the ground by Liu Pan, and he kept cursing Liu Xian in his mouth.

Today, Liu Pan went to visit Changsha Taishou Liu Xian again, hoping to get Liu Xian's promise. However, Liu Xian played a verbal trick with Liu Pan again, saying things in the east and west, and answering the wrong question, so that Liu Pan returned again in vain.

Just when Liu Pan was sulking alone, Xiong Han entered from outside the hall, looking flustered, his steps hurried, and said, "General, something is wrong!" ”

Liu Pan took a sip of wine and said unhappily: "Why are you so flustered? Could it be that Cao's army went south to cross the river? ”

Seeing Liu Pan like this, Xiong Han hurriedly said: "Although Cao Cao has not crossed the river, Liu Bei is afraid that he will succeed to the position of envoy." ”

"What?"

Liu Pan put down the wine bottle in his hand and said in shock: "Bowen, where did this news come from, why don't I know?" ”

Xiong Han pointed to the outside of the mansion and said: "General, it has already spread in the city of Hanshou today, and when the envoy went out to Yuanshui a few days ago, he talked with Liu Bei about major matters, and wanted to entrust Jing Chu to the great cause and Liu Bei. Liu Bei pointed to Yuanshui and swore that he should treat the gentleman well. ”

Liu Pan stood up and said in disbelief: "What is the truth of this matter?" If you want to belong to Liu Bei, how can I not know? ”

Seeing Liu Pan like this, Xiong Han sighed and said, "General, this matter would rather be believed than not." Liu Bei can win the hearts of the people, his fame is noble, and the people of Jing Chu have many thoughts, which are not comparable to generals. If there is no such identity, the general An has the hope of succeeding Jingzhou pastor. ”

What Xiong Han said is true, Liu Pan can have the qualifications to succeed Jingzhou Mu, all because of his status as Liu Qi's younger brother. If he loses this identity, Liu Pan will be an ordinary Jing Chu Taishou.

Liu Pan paced in the hall and said dissatisfiedly: "Although this is the case, Liu Bei is an outsider. How could the envoy let Liu Bei succeed him? ”

Xiong Han frowned and said: "Although Liu Bei does not have the bloodline of the Liu family in Shanyang, he can protect the heir of the gentleman. And Liu Bei and the envoy had a deep relationship in the past, although there was no blood, but there was bloodline. Now Liu Bei repelled Cao Cao at the mouth of the water, and the people of Jing Chu praised it a lot, so it is not impossible for the monarch to belong to Liu Bei's succession. ”

The reason why Liu Bei has the qualifications to inherit Jing Chu is that it is as simple as Xiong Han said. In fact, in the years of war, Liu Bei and Liu Qi have been deeply bound. Wu Chu Jiye, although Liu Qi is the state pastor, Liu Bei is also one of the shareholders. Therefore, Liu Bei also has some kind of weak qualifications to inherit Jing Chu.

Liu Pan stopped and asked, "Then in Bowen's opinion, what should I do?" ”

"Now we need to look at the will of the king." Xiong Han said.

Liu Pan held the hilt of the sword in his hand and said, "In this case, I should see the envoy again to see if I can change the envoy's mind." ”

"The general can also win over the people in the back house and say a good word or two for the general." Xiong Han stroked his beard and said.

"Yes!"

Now Liu Pan and Xiong Han realized that they wanted to win over the back house and speak for them, so they could only say a few steps slower. And there is a golden screen in the back house, and it is not easy for them to win over if they want to.

After half a ring, Liu Pan took a carriage to the state governor's mansion and asked to see Liu Qi, who was resting on the couch.

On that day, Liu Qi insisted on traveling to Yuanshui, but the cold wind blew, and his condition worsened. At present, Liu Qi's face is haggard, his body is thin, and the porridge and rice he eats are gradually decreasing.

"National security?"

With the help of his attendants, Liu Qi leaned on the pillow and asked, "Come here today, I don't know what to do?" ”

"Brother!"

Liu Pan sat on the seat, hesitated a little, and said, "Brother Wen, my body is getting unwell, and I am here to greet you today." ”

"Got a heart"

Liu Qi sipped warm water and said weakly: "There must be ginseng and deer antlers, and the body is okay now." ”

"That's it!"

Liu Pan had a thought in his heart, and he said a few words on his lips, and then fell silent, thinking about how to open his mouth to Liu Qi.

Seeing Liu Pan twisting, Liu Qi asked directly: "If there is something to ask about Guoan, but it doesn't hurt to say it, there is no need to scruple." ”

Liu Pan pondered for a while and asked, "What does my brother think Liu Xuande is?" ”

"A man who is honest and trustworthy, who can win hearts and minds, and who has great ambitions." Liu Qi commented: "I don't know why Guoan asks this? ”

Liu Pan hesitated a little and said: "The Jing Chu people in Hanshou City say that the elder brother wants to trust Jing Chu and Liu Xuande, but the younger brother doesn't know whether it is true or false, so he came to ask one or two. ”

Hearing this, Liu Qi, who was leaning on the soft pillow, exhaled turbidity and asked, "Does Guoan think that Xuande Gong can be entrusted with big things?" ”

Liu Pan frowned slightly, and said: "Although Liu Xuande is kind to the world, he is an outsider after all, how can he be the same as his clansmen?" ”

Liu Qi glanced at Liu Pan and asked, "If Lone unfortunately dies, how will Guoan be in charge of Jingchu?" ”

Liu Pan's face was slightly straight, and he arched his hand and said: "If my brother entrusts me with great things, Pan should work hard to protect Chu, Cao Cao in the north, Liu Bei in the east, and Liu Zhang in the west." ”

Liu Pan replied like this, I don't know how many grades weaker than Liu Bei's plan to establish the imperial industry.

Liu Qi was silent for a while, and then asked: "Cao Cao Keliang and Long, tend to enter Bashu." Liu Zhang was weak and afraid that he would not be able to stop it. Thinking about the cold of the lips and teeth, I don't know how to deal with it in Guoan? ”

"Send troops to Bashu to support Liu Zhang and help him retreat from Cao. He also divided his troops to attack Xiangfan and ordered Cao Cao to return to the army. Liu Pan replied.

"Can't Tubashu?" Liu Qi asked rhetorically.

Liu Pan hesitated a little and said: "Bashu has experienced less war, the people are rich, and the soldiers are abundant. From time to time, there is the danger of the Three Gorges and thousands of miles of waterway, and it is not easy to take Bashu. ”

Listening to Liu Pan's strategic answer, Liu Qi remembered Liu Bei's grand plan. can't help but sigh, there is a big gap between the two in terms of ability, mind, and ambition. And Liu Bei also pointed to Yuanshui as an oath to promise to give Liu Qi's heirs future wealth.

Liu Qi wanted to favor Liu Pan, but he couldn't seem to find a reason to convince himself!

Liu Qi hesitated a little and asked, "If you want to let Xuande Gong take charge of Jing Chu, what does Guoan think?" ”

Liu Pan's face changed suddenly, and he said: "My brother is still here, take care of my brother's heirs, why do you need outsiders?" And Jing Chu is the foundation of the two generations of my Shanyang Liu family, and An can be given to outsiders. Although Liu Bei has a big strategy, I Jing Chu also has great talent. Such as Huo Zhongmiao, Wang Zhongxuan, Pan Chengming, etc. ”

Liu Qi sighed slightly, he couldn't say that Huo Jun, Wang Cang and others would rather support Liu Pu than support Liu Pan's ascension. And the second Liu account has been a martial arts colleague for many years, and there are many people in Jingzhou who think about Liu Bei, and even the main book Xiang Lang secretly communicates with Liu Bei.

If he lets Liu Pan succeed him now, I'm afraid that Jing Chu will cause trouble!

Liu Qi coughed a few times, waved his hand, and said, "Guoan and step down, and take care of my brother's two sons in the future." ”

"Brother?"

Liu Pan was about to be driven out without Liu Qi's promise, and he couldn't help but be anxious, and said: "Outsiders can't be gullible, even if Pan can't succeed to the throne, he is willing to assist the eldest son." ”

Liu Qi was not feeling well, so he didn't want to talk to Liu Pan more, so he asked the maid to untie the tent veil and lie down to sleep.

"The envoy is already resting, please leave the palace."

The two warriors stood with swords and forcibly invited Liu Pan out of the house.

"Bastard!"

Liu Pan, who was forcibly invited out of the house, was indignant in his heart and scolded.

Xiong Han, who was waiting outside the mansion, saw Liu Pan's unhappy face, and stepped forward and asked, "What is the meaning of the envoy?" ”

Liu Pan said angrily: "I don't know what kind of drug Liu Bei poured into the envoy, so that the envoy was biased with him." Judging from the words of the envoy, I am afraid that it will be difficult to succeed Jing Chu. ”

Xiong Han stroked his beard, his face was ugly, and said, "It's not just that the monarch belongs to Liu Bei. Someone came to report today, and the state officials intended to jointly write Liu Bei. ”

"Who is it?" Liu Pan asked.

"The main bookkeeper is Xiang Lang, Cao officials Xi Zhen, Zhang Cun and other state officials. Wang Zhizhong also seems to belong to Liu Bei and wants to be listed in the same book. And Yu Zhang is too guarded by Han Xuan, and has ordered the main book to enter Chu, put him on the table, and recommend Liu Bei to succeed him as the envoy," Xiong Han said.

"A bunch of stuff eating inside and out!" Liu Pan scolded angrily.

"Does Huo Jun have a statement?"

"Not really!" Xiong Han said: "Since the war in Cangwu, he has been busy with military affairs, rarely shows up, and has never met Liu Bei. ”

Between the words, Liu Pan and Xiong Han got into the carriage and returned home, still discussing the succession on the way.

Liu Pan's face was depressed, and he said: "Judging from the current news, Jing Chu's desire belongs to Liu Bei. I don't know if the blog post has a plan to teach me? ”

Feeling the shaking of the carriage, Xiong Han thought for a long time and said in a low voice: "Judging from the current situation, there are only two ways for the general to go. First, obey the envoy's arrangement and let Liu Bei succeed to the throne. With the prestige of the general, Liu Bei will treat him well. ”

Second, Liu Bei entered Chu in a hurry, Han Shou had heavy troops, and the elite under the general's account left the city for seventy miles. Now the sergeant was ordered to enter the city and drive Liu Bei away from Chu. The position of Jing Chu will belong to the general. ”

Hearing this, Liu Pan looked shocked and said: "I am afraid that the use of soldiers and horses will go against the will of the envoy." ”

Xiong Han restrained his expression and said emphatically: "The heart of the king and the state officials belongs to Liu Bei, and the only way for the general to succeed to the throne is this!" ”

"Good!"

Liu Pan put his hand on the hilt of the sword, he was originally a martial artist, licking blood from the edge of the knife, and he was not as timid as Cao Shuang. Now that Liu Bei touches his interests, he can only do it.

(End of chapter)