amaotonovel Chapter 407 The Phoenix Chick Pang Tong Makes His Debut? Sima Hui, the Talent Manufacturing Machine!
Chapter 407 The Phoenix Chick Pang Tong Makes His Debut? Sima Hui, the Talent Manufacturing Machine!
"Qi'er, I have ordered you to go to Jiangxia for inspection this time. Has Huang Zu treated you well?"
Liu Biao tried his best to remain amiable.
His eldest son has a bad attitude; you can't say a harsh word to him.
He's over forty years old, but his personality is still like that of a teenager.
"Reporting to Father, Prefect Huang has treated me very well, and the soldiers are training hard and are always on guard against Jiangdong."
"Ah."
Liu Biao nodded.
But Liu Qi's next remarks enraged him!
“Father, I would like to resign and go elsewhere to live a wealthy life.”
"My child's temperament is really not suited for scheming and intrigue."
"you!!!"
Liu Biao clutched his chest and pointed fiercely at Liu Qi.
Liu Biao was always disappointed in Liu Qi.
Unlike Yuan Shao, who always had full confidence in Yuan Tan.
But the person who shaped Liu Qi's personality was actually Liu Biao himself.
Ten years ago, Liu Biao entered Jingzhou alone, married Lady Cai, and gained the support of Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and others, thus stabilizing Jingzhou.
However, when he married Lady Cai, he did not consider Liu Qi's feelings at all.
Even in nouveau riche families, stepmothers and eldest sons often fight over family property.
Not to mention families like Liu Biao's!
Liu Qi was a wealthy young man in the first half of his life.
Moreover, since the Han Dynasty was not yet in chaos, Liu Qi had neither the time nor the space to cultivate his own trusted confidants.
With his father becoming the governor of Jingzhou, Liu Qi thought he could continue to live a life of ease, since he had someone protecting him.
Unexpectedly, Lady Cai gave birth to Liu Cong for Liu Biao and regarded Liu Qi as a thorn in her side.
Liu Qi has had such a smooth life for so many years, when has he ever encountered such a situation?
The desire to retire didn't arise overnight.
Especially now that his father is on his deathbed, Liu Qi is even more eager to find an opportunity to escape as quickly as possible, the farther the better!
"Rebel!"
"How could your mother have given birth to such an unambitious thing like you!"
Liu Biao was panting heavily.
Liu Qi's filial piety made Liu Biao very upset.
But Liu Qi lowered his head, as if he were the one who was most wronged.
"Alright, alright, you may leave now. Your father needs to rest."
Liu Biao raised his hand in annoyance.
Cao Cao could march south at any time.
Whether to fight or surrender, Liu's inner thoughts leaned more towards surrender.
But surrendering is something that needs to be done with discretion.
In particular, the "council system" within Jingzhou made it impossible for Liu Biao to rule unilaterally.
Cai Mao and Kuai Yue wanted to surrender, while Huang Zu and Liu Bei wanted to resist Cao Cao.
Liu Biao sent Liu Qi to Jiangxia this time to inquire about Huang Zu's true intentions.
after all.
Huang Zu's personality is like that of a madman; if you don't ask him, expecting him to voluntarily reveal his reasons for wanting to resist Cao is nothing short of a pipe dream.
But clearly, Liu Qi not only didn't ask anything, but also made Liu Biao even more emo.
……
"This is where that kid Fengchu lives."
"Xuande, I am only responsible for making the introduction for you."
"But whether you can gain his genuine loyalty depends on you."
"This kid is very proud. For the sake of his ambition, he was willing to move out of the Pang family and build this thatched hut himself."
Suburbs of Xiangyang
In front of a thatched hut
Riding a small donkey, Sima Hui pointed to the house in front of him and said to Liu Bei with a smile.
The Phoenix Chick, also known as Pang Tong.
Here we need to reintroduce Pang Tong.
Pang Tong was a member of the Pang family, a prominent clan in Jingzhou.
However, Pang Tong did not have much say within the Pang family, as he was born out of wedlock.
The true head of the Pang family was Pang Degong. (His real name is unknown and not recorded.)
Pang Degong and Sima Hui were very close friends, both being renowned scholars of Jingzhou and "talent generators".
A talent manufacturing machine, literally, means good at creating talent.
The two men imitated the monthly critique model introduced by Xu Zijiang years ago, and widely commented on young scholars among the literati of Jingzhou.
If a scholar receives praise from Sima Hui or Pang Degong, his reputation is secure.
Serving as an official under a feudal lord means a much faster promotion rate than for other scholars.
If we can get their unanimous approval.
Excellent! Congratulations on becoming a "Top Talent of Jingzhou"! (Hidden location unlocked: Minister's Residence in Xuchang)
Jingzhou is truly a wonderful place.
Due to the constant warfare in the north, many scholars from other places flocked in, resulting in a rather pleasant cultural atmosphere.
Even Xun You, after fleeing from Chang'an, wanted to become a hermit in Jingzhou, but was ultimately thwarted by a letter from Xun Yu.
The question is, how did Pang Tong, a man born out of wedlock, become the head of the Pang family?
Historically, Pang Degong died a few years later.
His son, Pang Shanmin, followed Cai Mao and Kuai Yue to join Cao Cao and became a good official in the State of Wei.
However, many members of the Pang family were unwilling to submit to Cao Cao and instead supported Pang Tong as the new head of the Pang family.
Pang Tong's abilities are one aspect.
On the other hand, Pang Tong and Sima Hui had a good relationship, and Pang Tong was known as "Young Phoenix" and was very famous.
With him leading the way, the remaining members of the Pang family had a backbone.
However, Pang Tong later died during Liu Bei's campaign to conquer Shu.
Most of the clansmen who followed Pang Tong never rose to prominence again.
Pang Shanmin, who surrendered to Cao Cao, continued to be active in the Eastern Jin Dynasty until the end of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
At this moment, Sima Hui introduced Pang Tong to Liu Bei.
However, he did not approach Pang Tong's thatched hut with Liu Bei, but instead rode away on his donkey.
Liu Bei looked at the thatched hut in front of him with a slightly uneasy expression.
This time, he deliberately didn't bring Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and came to visit Pang Tong alone.
This was both to show sincerity and to prevent Guan Yu and Zhang Fei from having fiery tempers and angering Pang Tong.
Liu Bei analyzed why Cao Cao was advancing triumphantly while he himself was becoming increasingly incompetent.
The conclusion is that Cao Cao had Su Yu assisting him, as well as those rotten guys like Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Cheng Yu!
In addition, there were also "geniuses" like Xun Yu in charge of domestic affairs.
With such a clearly defined administrative system, how could it not be awesome?
As for himself, he spent his days staring at his second and third brothers, acting as both lord and strategist, and occasionally even playing the role of a deserter!
This is a complete shoddy operation!
Therefore, this time Liu Bei is determined to reclaim everything that belongs to him.
He wanted to invite this talented individual, known as the "Young Phoenix," to make a proper plan for himself.
Under the whole world, Liu Xuande should have a place!
"Plop" sound.
The thatched hut is open.
Pang Tong yawned and came out from inside.
"I just heard Sima Hui's voice. Where is he?"
Pang Tong spoke, and Liu Bei froze instantly.
Furthermore, Pang Tong was unshaven, unkempt, and unkempt in appearance.
He's clearly in his early twenties, but he looks like a greasy middle-aged man.
Is this really a phoenix chick?
Did Sima Hui find me a fake?
……