Liu Jue knew that the time had come.
"It's true that Jiangdong is dangerous and has many people, but Jingzhou is richer than Jiangdong. Moreover, Jingzhou has 100,000 soldiers, which is stronger than Jiangdong.”
"Although I'm only the prefect of a prefecture now, I'll definitely enter the Jing Prefecture in the future. At that time, it'll be time for Brother Shiyuan to show off his skills.”Liu Jue said proudly.
Everyone present looked at each other. Your father Liu Biao hasn't died yet, and you're already thinking of taking over Jingzhou. Isn't that a little disrespectful?
However, Liu Jue did not care about everyone's gazes. Liu Zhan's attitude was already very clear. He was just missing that last sentence.
Even if Liu Biao didn't give him Jingzhou, he would snatch it from him.
Liu Jue looked at Pang Tong and continued,"Moreover, although River East is vast, it is not an ideal place for Brother Shiyuan. I wonder what kind of position Brother Shiyuan will get after he goes to River East?”
Pang Tong sighed and said,"He's just a duty officer."”
It was indeed as recorded in history!
Pang Tong was not from a noble family in Jiangdong, and he did not know any influential people. He had just arrived, so he naturally could not become a big official.
Moreover, although Zhou Yu admired Pang Tong, only Zhou Yu himself knew how much he admired him.
Moreover, Zhou Yu recruited Pang Tong because of his reputation. Whether he would be put in an important position was another matter.
Otherwise, why would Pang Tong be a lowly duty officer when Zhou Yu died in history?
Liu Jue laughed loudly." Brother Shiyuan is known as the crown of the scholars of the South Region. He is also known as the Phoenix Chick. His name is known throughout Jingxiang, but he only got the position of the Lord of Duty. Zhou Yu is looking down on people too much.”
Pang Tong's heart stirred, but he remained expressionless. Liu Jue's words had struck a chord in his heart.
Sima Hui couldn't help but nod his head slightly. He knew Pang Tong's ambition. What he desired was to make a name for himself and not to slowly become a petty official.
"Brother Shiyuan, may I ask, if you were to start from the Lord of Duty in River East, how many years would it take for you to reach Zhou Yu's position?"”
"This…I'm not sure either."
Pang Tong answered hesitantly. Unless Sun Quan admired him, it would take at least ten years for him to become the Viceroy.
This was under the premise that Pang Tong was extremely confident in his own abilities.
"Brother Shiyuan, it's hard to choose something else when you're used to it!" Liu Jue chuckled. Unless Zhou Yu was no longer around, Sun Quan would look for a new backer. However, other than Zhou Yu, Sun Quan also has Zhang Zhao, Lu Su, and the others under him. Unless Brother Shiyuan is favored by Sun Quan, he will have a chance to soar into the sky. However, how big is the chance?”
"Brother Shiyuan, if you follow me to Jiangxia, you will be able to discuss military affairs internally and lead troops into battle externally. It is far better than waiting for that illusory opportunity in River East.”
Pang Tong's expression finally changed. He could no longer maintain his composure. Every word of Liu Jue's struck his vital points.
When a wise ruler appointed his subjects, he had a habit. When he trusted someone, he would use that person.
Now that Sun Quan used Zhou Yu and other generals outside and Zhang Zhao and other capable ministers inside, how could he allow outsiders to step in?
Zhuge Liang was extremely intelligent, but why didn't he choose Cao Cao or Sun Quan? Why did he choose the down-and-out Liu Bei?
Other than Liu Bei's ambition and reputation, it was also because Zhuge Liang wanted to stand out.
As the saying went, it was better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.
If Zhuge Liang had joined Cao Cao or Sun Quan in history, who knew how long it would have taken him to stand out from the rest of the officials and receive an extremely important position.
The best example was Lu Su.
During the Battle of Red Cliff, Lu Su had advised Sun Quan not to surrender to Cao Cao. His contribution could be said to be great.
Logically speaking, Lu Su would be put in an important position after this. However, Lu Su's true appearance was only after Zhou Yu's death.
Zhuge Liang was known as the Crouching Dragon and Pang Tong was known as the Phoenix. They were both people who yearned to soar into the sky.
Zhuge Liang compared himself to Guan Zhong and Pang Tong boasted of his ability to assist the king. They were all proud people. How could they be willing to climb up from a small official?
Zhuge Liang would rather choose Liu Bei because Liu Bei had given him the important position of military advisor.
During the Warring States Period, countless talents emerged. A considerable number of talents could not be put in an important position in their own country, so they left for other countries.
For example, Shang Yang, Zhang Yi, Li Si, and so on.
"It's done!" Sima Hui stroked his long beard and looked at Pang De Gong with a smile.
Pang De Gong also shook his head and smiled. He agreed with Liu Jue's words. However, Pang Tong had the final say on how to make the decision.
At this moment, Pang Tong suddenly sighed and said,"Your Excellency is right. The reason why I hesitate is that I'm afraid that I won't be able to fulfill my ambitions after going to River East.”
"However, my friend from River East invited me warmly, and I couldn't refuse, so I hesitated for a moment.”
"So Brother Shiyuan agrees to my request?" Liu Jue was overjoyed.”
"I'm willing to do my best for you!" Pang Tong cupped his hands and said.”
"With Brother Shiyuan, I'm like a fish with water. It's enough for me to achieve great things.”Liu Jue wanted to laugh out loud.
With the dragon and phoenix in hand, the world was mine!
With Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, and the system as a cheat, I will definitely be better off than Liu Bei in history.
Liu Jue thought happily. He then looked at Meng Jian, Shi Tao, and Cui Ding and immediately said,"The three of you are also the elites of the Jing State. Now that I want to achieve great things, I would like to ask the three of you to help me.”
Although these three people were not as talented as Pang Tong, they were still talented and were enough to become a county governor or provincial governor.
For example, Meng Jian later became an official in Cao Wei and became the governor of Liangzhou and the general of the Eastern Expedition. He was a talent that could only be recruited.
Meng Jian, Shi Tao, and Cui Ding were all stunned. They did not expect Liu Jue to have such a huge appetite.
Pang Tong, Sima Hui, and Pang De Gong didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
However, when they saw Liu Jue's burning gaze and his eager look, Meng Jian and Shi Tao looked at each other and smiled. They said to Liu Jue in unison,"Since Daren's kindness is hard to refuse, we will work together with Shiyuan to contribute our meager strength to Daren.”
Cui Dingze smiled and said,"I have no intention of being an official. I only want to be a hermit. I can only disappoint you."”
"There's no need to say that. Everyone has their own aspirations!”Although Liu Jue was somewhat disappointed, with Pang Tong, Meng Jian, and Shi Tao, what else could he not be satisfied with?
Sima Hui laughed and said,"The young phoenix in the dragon's nest, one person can bring peace to the world!" Now that Young Master Liu had recruited both of them under his command, and with Guang Yuan and Gong Wei serving him, he would definitely achieve great things in the future.”
Sima Hui was more optimistic about Liu Bei, but now he was more optimistic about Liu Jue.
Liu Jue was younger and more powerful. The fact that he could defeat Zhou Yu proved that he was not an idiot. When he inherited the Jing State in the future, he could at least be a duke.
"So you've already recruited Zhuge Kongming?”Pang Tong said in astonishment.
"Who asked Brother Shiyuan to not be in Jing state a few days ago, making me wait bitterly for a few days!”Liu Jue deliberately shook his head and sighed.
Anyway, you've already promised me. There's no way you can go back on your word now!
Pang Tong couldn't help but shake his head with a smile. He wasn't jealous of Zhuge Liang, but rather, he wanted to compete with him.
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