After Lu Su left, Liu Jue immediately told Liu Biao the result of the negotiation.
Hearing this, Liu Biao said worriedly,""You asked Sun Quan to take out a hundred thousand dan of grain. If Sun Quan refused, wouldn't it be a situation where the fish dies and the net breaks?”
" Don't worry, Father," said Liu Jue." If it was any other time, I wouldn't ask for so much. But now, we have the initiative."”
River East was a good place, just like Jing Province. However, the biggest weakness of River East was that there were countless Shanyue tribes.
The number of people and bandits from the Yue Dynasty added up to no less than a million. Although the organization was very loose and their combat strength was quite limited, they could not withstand the large number and involved too many troops from River East.
Furthermore, Zhou Yu's 15,000-strong army was almost completely wiped out in the battle at Wuchang City.
Without this portion of soldiers, pacifying Shanyue would take even longer. If Sun Quan had any brains, he definitely wouldn't fight to the death with Jingzhou at this time.
Moreover, although 100,000 dan of grain was a lot, it wasn't to the point that Jiang Dong couldn't afford it. In the end, it all depended on whether Sun Quan was willing or not.
Compared to the 100,000 dans of food, 100 skilled blacksmiths were nothing.
Liu Biao also thought of this, so he nodded and said,""Jue 'er, what you said makes sense. Right now, we're on the chopping block, while Sun Quan and Jiang Dong are the fish on the chopping block. Moreover, I've already sent people to secretly contact those Shan Yue leaders and give them some weapons.”
Liu Jue was a little surprised, but he immediately smiled and said,"This way, Sun Quan will have an even bigger headache. By the time Shanyue is pacified, the New Year will have already passed!”
Liu Biao nodded, feeling that his youngest son made him feel more at ease.
"Let's put Sun Quan's matter aside for now.”Liu Biao smiled and continued,""Jue 'er, your mother is looking for you. Go to her place first.”
"Yes, son, farewell." Liu Jue didn't think too much about it. He said goodbye to Liu Biao and went straight to Lady Cai's residence.
When Lady Cai saw Liu Jue coming over, she immediately revealed a happy expression and asked Liu Jue to sit beside her.
"Your father and I have been discussing for the past few days and have chosen a few good women for you. Which one do you like the most?”Madam Cai took out a few portraits as she spoke.
Liu Jue didn't expect this to happen. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. However, seeing his mother's solemn expression, he could only pick up the portraits of the women and look at them.
To be honest, these portraits were really not very good. It was difficult to see what the person looked like.
"Hmm? Bu Lian Shi?" Not long after, Liu Jue was attracted by one of the portraits. He felt that the name 'Bu Lian Shi' was very familiar.
Liu Jue thought for a while and finally remembered. This Infantry Master seemed to be Sun Quan's future favorite concubine. After her death, she was even conferred the title of Empress.
Soon, Liu Jue finished looking at the portrait, and Lady Cai immediately asked.
Liu Jue thought about it carefully. He did not know any of the women in the portraits. The only person he was familiar with was this walking master. He might as well choose her.
According to the history books, Bu Lian masters were not jealous and were respected by others. It seemed like a good choice.
Moreover, when he thought about how Bu Lian Shi was Sun Quan's concubine, Liu Jue felt a strange sense of mischief.
Sun Quan, not only do I want to steal your territory, I also want to steal your woman.
Thus, Liu Jue pretended to be shy and said,""Mother, I think this trainer is not bad.”
" I heard that the daughter of the Bu family is beautiful," said Madam Cai." She has a gentle and virtuous personality. She is indeed worthy of my son." Since Jue 'er has taken a fancy to her, I'll immediately find someone to matchmake her.”
Liu Jue smiled helplessly and said,"It's all up to Mother!"”
After settling their marriage, Liu Jue discussed the situation with Zhuge Liang for the next few days while waiting for news of Pang Tong's return.
Finally, on the seventh day, Sima Hui sent someone to deliver the news that Pang Tong had returned from River East and was currently living in the Pang family's manor in Xiangyang City.
Liu Jue had already obtained Zhuge Liang. Now, as long as he could recruit Pang Tong, his goal of returning to Xiangyang would be achieved.
Even though he already had talents like Yi Ji, Xiang Lang, and Ma Liang under him, they could only be considered good talents. What Liu Jue wanted was talents who could help the world.
One Zhuge Liang was not enough, Liu Jue had to recruit Pang Tong.
Liu Jue did not delay for even a moment. He only brought Zhao Long and Zhang Sheng and rode straight to Sima Hui's manor.
Sima Hui Manor's main gate was open, and there were two servants standing outside. When they saw Liu Jue riding his horse over, they immediately came forward to welcome him.
Sima Hui knew Liu Jue quite well. He knew that once Liu Jue received the news, he would definitely rush over immediately. He had even sent servants to wait outside the door.
Under the guidance of the servant, Liu Jue entered the manor and came to Sima Hui's study.
In the study, Sima Hui was reading a bamboo slip. When he heard the urgent footsteps outside, he could not help but smile.
Liu Jue walked into the study and cupped his hands at Sima Hui."Greetings, Mister Shui Jing!"
Sima Hui smiled and said,"Young Master Liu is indeed thirsty for talents. After receiving the news, he actually rushed over so quickly."”
"We have to hurry up!" Liu Jue laughed. Talent is precious. If I'm a little slower, I'll be someone else's. Please introduce me to him immediately.”
Sima Hui smiled." Of course, that's not a problem. However, Pang Tong seems to have the intention of going to River East to be an official after he returns. Whether or not you can stop him will depend on your ability, Young Master."”
"What?" Liu Jue was a little surprised. He didn't expect Pang Tong to still be like the one in history, deciding to go to River East to be an official.
However, in history, Pang Tong was only a minor duty officer under Zhou Yu in River East. He was not put in an important position by Sun Quan. Otherwise, he would not have gone to Liu Bei.
"However, I have already obtained the Crouching Dragon, why would I be afraid of not obtaining your phoenix chick?”
Liu Jue thought to himself and immediately said to Sima Hui,"Please bring me to see Pang Tong immediately!”
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