Can I get to the other side?

"Zhuge Kongming? Zhuge Xuan's nephew?"

Liu Biao was slightly stunned when he heard the name.

He was not unfamiliar with this name. He remembered that this person was the nephew of Zhuge Xuan, the governor of Yuzhang, whom he had recommended to Yuan Shu.

At that time, Zhuge Xuan was replaced by someone sent by the court as the governor, so he came to him. At that time, Zhuge Liang was with Zhuge Xuan, so he had some impression of him.

"That's right." Pang Degong nodded and said, "Zhuge Kongming's talent is rare in the world, even better than my nephew Pang Shiyuan."

Liu Biao was shocked when he heard this.

Pang Tong is the leader of the scholars in Nanzhou and the leader of the younger generation. How can this unknown Zhuge Kongming be more talented than Pang Tong?

Although he didn't quite believe it in his heart, out of respect for Pang Degong, Liu Biao did not question it directly, but said tactfully: "Pang Gong, I remember that Zhuge Kongming was still very young. When I met him that year, he was just a young man."

"Now... he has just reached the age of adulthood, right?"

Pang Degong heard what Liu Biao meant and smiled: "What does talent have to do with age? Shi Yuan is only 23 years old, only three years older than Kongming."

"But the two of them are undoubtedly rare talents. I once compared Shi Yuan to a phoenix chick, and Kongming to a sleeping dragon. They are already in the right position, and they are just waiting for an opportunity to show their talents."

"If you get one of the sleeping dragon and the phoenix chick, you can pacify the world."

Hearing this, Liu Biao was shocked.

Because celebrities like Pang Degong would not easily make comments on people, and "sleeping dragon" and "phoenix chick" are undoubtedly very important comments.

As the leader of the scholars in the Southern Province, Pang Tong deserves the title of "Phoenix Young", but Zhuge Liang, who has no reputation, can be called "Wolong"?

"Pang Gong... Is this true?"

Liu Biao stared at Pang Degong with a sharp gaze, and his voice was slightly excited. It was obvious that he was moved by Pang Degong's words.

Pang Degong pointed to Sima Hui, who was silent, and said: "Whether what I said is true or not, Jingzhou Mu Xiang Decao will know it by asking."

"Kong Ming is his disciple like Shi Yuan."

Liu Biao was surprised again and cast his eyes on Sima Hui. He didn't know that Sima Hui also had Zhuge Liang as his disciple.

Sima Hui glanced at Pang Degong and nodded: "Kong Ming is indeed my disciple, but Pang Gong's words are too good. He is still too young..."

But Liu Biao couldn't listen to these words at this time.

He just thought Sima Hui was being modest on behalf of his disciple.

A person who can be evaluated like this by Pang Degong and accepted as a disciple by Sima Hui like Pang Tong is definitely a rare talent!

"Thank you Pang Gong for the recommendation!"

Liu Biao stood up and bowed deeply to Pang Degong, then left the house and said goodbye in a hurry.

He wanted to send someone to invite Zhuge Liang quickly!

Watching Liu Biao's carriage go away, Sima Hui couldn't help it anymore, and said to Pang Degong with great pain: "Shang Chang, how could you recommend Kong Ming to Liu Jingsheng?"

"Liu Jingsheng is definitely not a leader, otherwise how could you and I not accept his invitation and work for him?"

"You should know that the place suitable for Kong Ming to play is in the court and in the world, not in this small Jingzhou, not to mention that he is still so young now!"

"You really hurt Kong Ming!"

Sima Hui has a very good temper and is nicknamed Mr. Good, but at this time he can't control his anger because Pang Degong is pushing his most valued and proud disciple into the fire pit!

"It's rare to see Decao angry." Pang Degong laughed and explained to him: "Kongming lacks reputation at the moment, I'm doing this just to build up his reputation."

"Don't worry, with Kongming's talent, can't he see that Liu Biao is not a wise leader? He won't work for Liu Biao."

One is family background, and the other is reputation.

Without these two things, it will be difficult to be reused and display your talents.

Zhuge Liang was born in the Zhuge family, his father was the Taishan County Magistrate, and his uncle was the Yuzhang Prefect. His family background must be sufficient, so what he lacks most at the moment is reputation.

So his move is intended to make Zhuge Liang famous.

Otherwise, how can a person without any reputation enter the eyes of the emperor?

With the title of "Wolong" and Liu Biao's active recruitment, Zhuge Liang will definitely become famous, at least in Jingzhou.

After listening to Pang Degong's explanation, Sima Hui finally felt relieved and said with a wry smile: "Pang Gong, you really scared me."

"Forget it, let's drink."

After saying that, he picked up the wine jar again and continued to drink with Pang Degong.

...

After visiting Pang Degong, Liu Biao returned to the governor's mansion from Lumen Mountain without stopping, and immediately called his eldest son Liu Qi over.

"Father, what do you want?"

Liu Qi walked into the study and bowed and asked.

Liu Biao said, "I visited Pang Degong today, and he recommended to me a talented person who is as famous as Pang Tong, calling him Sleeping Dragon."

"This person is Zhuge Xuan's nephew, named Zhuge Liang, with the courtesy name Kongming, and should be in Nanyang County now."

"Take my handwritten letter and go there in person. You must bring this person back. This matter is of great importance and cannot be missed."

Seeing Liu Biao's serious expression, Liu Qi hesitated and said, "This... Father, since you are recruiting great talents, is it not appropriate to let me go?"

"It's not that I don't want to, but I really don't have a three-inch tongue. If I fail to persuade this person, I am afraid that I will disappoint you."

A talented person with the same reputation as Pang Tong, this weight is not unimportant, so Liu Qi felt a little uneasy, worried that he would not be able to invite the person back.

After all, such talented people are arrogant.

"well."

When Liu Biao heard this, he sighed and said with a heavy expression, "The reason why my father asked you to go is because there is no one else who can be trusted."

"Kui Liang, Cai Mao and others control the affairs of Jingzhou. My father, the lord of Jingzhou, exists in name only, so I have to recruit new talents to compete with them."

"This is not just for me, but also for you. You are the eldest son, and you will definitely take over Jingzhou from me in the future. You need to have your own confidants."

"Zhuge Liang is a very good candidate."

Liu Qi was startled. This was the first time he heard Liu Biao say such words to him. He was so moved that he couldn't help but blush.

"Father, don't worry, your child will do his best!"

Liu Qi bowed deeply to Liu Biao, then turned and left the study, his steps full of determination.

…

Jizhou, Yecheng.

March in the north is still cold, but the midwinter season has finally passed, and it no longer snows in the sky. People's lives are much better.

At the same time, news of the great victory in Bingzhou also spread.

Lu Bu led his army to break through Jinyang City, Gao Gan and other rebel remnants were completely wiped out, Bingzhou was fully recovered, and he returned in triumph.

Of course, only Lu Bu and Sima Yi came back. They took the surrendered soldiers back to Yecheng, while Zhang Liao, Chen Gong and others still led an army of 50,000 to guard Bingzhou to prevent Ma Chao from knocking on the pass.

Inside the Tai'an Palace.

After Liu Xie listened to Sima Yi's report on the overall battle situation, he smiled and said: "Zhongda deserves the first credit for the great victory in Bingzhou. He is worthy of being my Zhang Liang, and he should be heavily rewarded!"

Hearing Liu Xie's praise, Sima Yi was in a very excited mood. He suppressed his excitement and said: "Your Majesty has given you too much praise. I only did my best. The ones who deserve the most credit are Duke Wen and the lieutenants of the army. I don't dare to take credit." ”

For him, the reward was far less important than the emperor's approval. It was not in vain that he worked hard this time to capture Jinyang City with the least loss.

Handed in a perfect answer sheet!

Liu Xie said with a smile: "I will reward them for their merits, and I will not forget your merits, so I will grant you the titles of Sanqi Changshi and Hejin Tinghou."

Sima Yi was overjoyed when he heard this. He immediately kowtowed and thanked him: "My lord, thank you for the reward!"

The regular servants of Sanqi have no real power, they are just given titles.

But he can always serve the emperor!

This means that the emperor's trust in him has been further strengthened!

The ministers in the palace cast envious glances one after another.

"As for Mr. Wen."

After Liu Xie awarded Sima Yi the title, he then turned his attention to Lu Bu. Under his expectant gaze, he smiled and asked, "Mr. Wen, how does it feel to return home in fine clothes?"

"Fengxian Village, this name is really good."

Lu Bu was originally expecting some kind of reward, but after hearing these words, his expression instantly stiffened. He smiled and scratched his head, feeling particularly puzzled.

How did His Majesty know about this?

Could it be that someone in the army complained?

Hmm...it must be Zhang Liao!

After scolding Zhang Liao in his heart, Lu Bu took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, the high officials and other remnants were killed by the Huns."

"The Xiongnu Chanyu said that he would send people to Yecheng to meet His Majesty and return all the Han people and property that His Majesty captured when he returned eastward."

Lu Bu reported the matter truthfully.

In fact, he had no intention of taking the credit. The reason why he told Zhang Liao and others that he killed the high-ranking cadre was just to save face.

"I already know this."

Liu Xie nodded and said, "The Huns envoy arrived in Yecheng yesterday. I will summon them later."

The envoy sent by the Huns arrived earlier than Lu Bu and the others. He originally planned to announce the meeting at the court today, but Lu Bu and the others just happened to come back, so he met with Lu Bu and the others first.

As for the Hun mission... let them wait.

"Really coming?"

Lu Bu's eyes widened, and there was a look of disappointment on his face, because he originally expected that the Huns would break their promise, and then he would lead his troops to kill them.

When the time comes, if he is allowed to seal the wolf as his Xu, his military career will be completely complete and he will reach the pinnacle dream of all generals.

Looking away from Lu Bu, Liu Xie then looked at Cui Lin and asked, "Ma Chao refuses to come to Yecheng to receive the reward?"

Cui Lin nodded, recounted what he had seen and heard in the Xiliang Army, and then said with a serious look: "Ma Chao deliberately concealed the fact that Tian Feng had been in the Xiliang Army for a long time, and there was something fishy about Han Sui's death."

"I thought Ma Chao might be disloyal."

After hearing this, the faces of the ministers in the hall suddenly showed a look of fear, with a hint of fear.

Because according to Cui Lin, Ma Chao has a disobedient heart. If Bingzhou is not captured, the Xiliang cavalry will march straight into it after the spring begins!

When the time comes, Jizhou will be in crisis and Hebei will be in crisis!

In the plains, no one can resist the iron hoof of the Xiliang army!

Cui Yan said with admiration: "Your Majesty's decision to attack Bingzhou is really far-sighted and I respect you."

Other ministers also agreed.

If Liu Xie didn't have the courage to go his own way and would rather let some people freeze to death and starve to death than send troops to merge with the state, the current situation would be really dangerous.

After Fu finished, he came out and said: "Your Majesty, since Ma Chao has a disobedient heart, why not issue an order to beat him as a rebel?"

Not coming to Yecheng will explain everything.

Not to mention the secret communication with the traitor.

But after these words came out, Ma Teng could no longer stand, and knelt down to Liu Xie and begged: "Your Majesty, there must be some misunderstanding, my son will never rebel!"

"I beg your Majesty to let me write a letter back, asking him to come to Yecheng immediately to apologize to your Majesty and explain clearly!"

Since Tian Feng's head was sent back last time, he was released from house arrest, but he didn't expect that a new change would happen now.

Disobeying the emperor's order is a serious crime!

But he still didn't believe that Ma Chao would really disregard the life and death of his father and lead the Xiliang army to rebel.

"Yes."

Liu Xie nodded slightly and did not reject Ma Teng's request, because Ma Chao had not rebelled openly at the moment.

If Ma Chao was labeled a traitor early, then even if Ma Chao did not rebel, he would be forced to rebel. Anyway, Bingzhou has been taken and there are still large troops stationed there, so Ma Chao can't cause any trouble.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ma Teng was ecstatic and kept bowing his head to express his gratitude.

After discussing the affairs of Bingzhou, it was time to summon the Xiongnu envoys. Liu Xie nodded to the eunuch standing beside him, and the latter immediately understood.

"Announce, the Xiongnu envoys are here to see the emperor--!"

At dawn, the eunuchs' singing of the ceremony sounded far away from the hall, and the singing of the ceremony also sounded outside one after another.

The Xiongnu envoys had already been waiting outside the palace gate.

The Xiongnu Left Xianwang Qubei led the Xiongnu envoys this time. When he heard the singing of the ceremony, his spirits suddenly lifted and he subconsciously straightened his back.

"It's time to see the emperor of the Han Dynasty."

Qubei took a deep breath and told the members of the envoys behind him: "Don't talk later, and don't be rude in front of the emperor!"

The members of the envoys nodded hurriedly.

The members of the delegation were all nobles in the Xiongnu royal court, and there were also two Xiongnu princes, the descendants of Huochuquan, who came here as hostages.

Under the leadership of Qubei, the Xiongnu delegation climbed the steps and walked towards the high and mighty Tai'an Palace.

On both sides of the wide steps.

Every three steps there was a Yulin Guard in armor, extending all the way to the end of the thousand steps, until the majestic, tall, dormant Tai'an Palace like a real dragon!

It gave people an unparalleled sense of oppression!

The sharp and indifferent eyes cast by the Yulin Guards on both sides made the Xiongnu delegation feel fear from the bottom of their hearts, and their faces turned pale.

This feeling was something they had never experienced before.

This was the majesty that belonged to the Han Dynasty!

This huge empire standing in the east had almost killed their ancestors, and fear had long been engraved in their blood.

Now they came to the heart of this empire.

They only felt deep awe!