Warriors of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 267 Pang Tong's Wisdom
After the wedding was over, Xingyue City hosted a grand banquet for all the guests who came to watch the ceremony.

In addition, all the citizens of Xingyue City received gifts from the wedding.

As soon as the banquet was over, Cheng Huang didn't meet Jian Shuo first, nor did he meet Huang Chengyan and Jingzhou talented scholar Ji Yue first.He didn't even go to the bridal chamber, but brought Ma Liang and Xu Shu straight to Pang Tong's room.

Pang Tong was quite surprised by Cheng Huang's sudden visit, and quickly let the three of them into the room.

"Mr. Shi Yuan," Cheng Huang said after everyone was seated, "Mr. Shi Yuan's sudden visit made me very flattered! I often hear people say that the talents of Shi Yuan are the best in history, so I came here to listen to Mr. Shi Yuan teach."

Cheng Huangtang, the second-rank general of Zhennan, humbled himself to a common man with no fame. The most important thing was that this man was only seventeen or eighteen years old, and he claimed to listen to his teachings.

This is no longer as simple as being a corporal!

Seeing Cheng Huang's humble appearance, Xu Shu and Ma Liang couldn't help but nodded.They know Pang Tong's ability best, and they also hope that they can work with their friends.Therefore, I am extremely satisfied with Cheng Huang's attitude.

"You are being polite, General," Pang Tong said politely seeing Cheng Huang's courtesy.In fact, although Pang Tong has an ugly face, he is arrogant in heart.In history, he was unrecognized for his talents and repeatedly hit the wall, but after Liu Bei recognized him as the Leiyang Order, he still felt that he was inferior to his talents, so that he ignored political affairs.

"The general has an extraordinary bearing, he employs people without doubt, and the orderly development of Dongting is deeply admired by Shi Yuan." Pang Tong was quite polite.He said this because he wanted to test whether Cheng Huangshang was satisfied with his achievements and whether he had the ambition to compete in the world.

"Thanks to Mr. Shi Yuan's praise, Cheng was very flattered. Although he has made a small achievement, it is also the credit of Mr. Ji Chang and Yuan Zhi. I dare not take the credit. Although this Dongting is rich, it is not Cheng's goal."

Xu Shu and Ma Liang listened, with a gratified smile on his face, and Cheng Huang's words were all recognition of the two.

"So, General Cheng, what is your goal? Could it be that you are a prodigal son and want to win the Han Dynasty?" Pang Tong spoke sharply and looked at Cheng Huang directly.

"Haha..." Cheng Huang laughed suddenly, "I, Cheng Huang, have a few brains, and I dare to take the idea of ​​the big man. However, if the big man falls, I, as a man of the big man, should take it as my duty to save the people of the world. Yuan Zhi Mr. said that by gathering all the Huaxia Nine Cauldrons, the Huaxia people can be carried forward, and Cheng is not talented, so he is willing to take on this important task."

Cheng Huang said that he saved the people, but he didn't say that he helped the Han Dynasty, which made Pang Tong very satisfied.

"Haha," Pang Tong also laughed, "General Cheng, it is admirable to want to promote the Huaxia people, but in Pang's opinion, you are just dreaming."

As soon as Pang Tong's words came out, both Xu Shu and Ma Liang's expressions changed.Although they knew that Cheng Huang would not do anything to Pang Tong, they were afraid that Cheng Huang would never accept Pang Tong again.Moreover, Pang Tong's ability to say this is not aimless.

"Idiots talking about dreams? Many things come from idiots talking about dreams. If a person dare not think about it, what is the difference with salted fish?" Although Cheng Huang was surprised, he still retorted.

"I don't understand why the general chose Dongting as his territory that day?" Pang Tong asked.

Cheng Huang was taken aback, "Mr. Shi Yuan, what's wrong with this?"

"Not only is it inappropriate, but it is also very inappropriate. Dongting is a waterway hub, extending in all directions, and it is located in the hinterland of Jingzhou. It must be a battleground for military strategists. I don't understand why you don't persuade you to move the territory since Mr. Yuanzhi is here. Woolen cloth?"

"Cough cough," Xu Shu coughed lightly, and said, "Brother Shiyuan doesn't know that our Dongting navy is strong enough to control Dongting. In addition to the well-developed water system in Huaxia, our Dongting navy can quickly reach all parts of the country. Yes It is said that Dongting is an excellent place to train the navy."

"Brother Yuan Zhi, if the enemy attacks from all directions and besieges Xingyue City, how will you resist it?" Pang Tong asked bluntly.

"I now have four cities in Dongting, which can support each other. With the support of the water army in Dongting Lake at any time, I can hold Dongting safely and worry-free." Xu Shu replied.

"Brother Yuan Zhi's words are wrong. If you give me [-] elite soldiers, I only need to cut off the connection between the Dongting Navy and Xingyue City, and Dongting will be in trouble. In addition, Dongting is located in the Central Plains, and it will definitely be surrounded by enemies. The prospect is worrying." ah!"

"In my opinion, the Dongting land is not strategically deep enough. It is suitable for attacking rather than defending. It is not an excellent place to establish a territory. However, if Changsha is captured and the Wuling Mountains are backed, this Dongting can become a place where a trapped dragon ascends to heaven. Like. When the time comes, if we try to map Jingzhou again, we will be able to dominate one side and then fight for hegemony in the world.”

When Cheng Huang heard this, his heart was shocked, and he hurriedly said: "Mr. Shi Yuan's words are very true. Cheng begged Mr. Shi Yuan to help me. If I, Cheng Huang, achieve something in the future, I will definitely not treat Mr. Shi Yuan badly."

Xu Shu and Ma Liang also showed longing in their eyes.

"Thanks to General Cheng's love, it's not that I, Pang Shiyuan, refused to agree, it's really too late!" Pang Tong sighed.

Cheng Huang suddenly remembered that when a counselor like Pang Tong came out of the mountain, he was controlled by the system.If the plot is not enough, it is impossible to come out to help the princes fight for hegemony, otherwise, they will be sanctioned by the system.

However, since Pang Tong has left a good impression, the foundation has been laid, and it is only a matter of time before he can be subdued.

Seeing that Pang Tong had already explained, Cheng Huang didn't force it, the four of them chatted and talked until late at night before returning to their own residences.

Early the next morning, as soon as Cheng Huang arrived at the city lord's meeting hall, the guards came to report, "Master Jian Shuojian, please see me."

Cheng Huang hurriedly asked the guards to invite him in.

"General Cheng, I'm here to say goodbye to you." Jian Shuo said.

"It's rare for Master Jian to come to the Dongting, why don't you have a visit?"

"Since the congratulatory gift and the emperor's words have been brought, and your younger brother's wedding is over, I should return to Beijing to return to my command. I will truthfully report the situation in Dongting to the emperor."

"Well, since Mr. Jian insists on leaving, it's inconvenient for me to stay for a long time. How about it, gold, silver and jewelry won't be able to catch Mr. Jian's eyes. Let's give some of the local products of Dongting to Mr. Jian. I also trouble Mr. Jian to report to the emperor. Just say what he explained, I dare not forget for a moment."

"Okay, then I'll take my leave," Jian Shuo turned and left. Cheng Huang personally selected a large cart of local products from Dongting Lake, and sent Jian Shuo out of the city gate.

Looking at the back of Jian Shuo leaving with his subordinates, a smile appeared on the corner of Cheng Huang's mouth.

The eight captains of Xiyuan, unexpectedly, I have a place.

Are you going to the dragon's pond and tiger's lair in Luoyang again?

If it weren't for the temptation of Xiyuan's elite soldiers, Cheng Huang would not have wanted to go to that battlefield of political struggle.

(End of this chapter)