The ship slowly approaches the port.

Because the war on the Lukou front line was still going on, Zhuge Jin came to Jiangling to negotiate without making any big fuss. He stayed on the boat on the river all the way, so his whereabouts were not known to the outside world.

It is precisely because of this that except Guan Yu and Lei Yuanhe, the whole country in Jiangling, only Zhuge Liang arrived in Jiangling the day before yesterday and did not go out yesterday. Today, he boarded a ship to patrol and investigated the surrounding battlefield situation.

As the military general who was in charge of the Grand Sima Mansion, Zhuge Liang came to Jiangling when the central affairs were extremely busy, which clearly represented the King of Hanzhong and bears a very important responsibility. This is no wonder that many scholars in Jiangling City were in a panic.

When Zhuge Liang got off the boat, he saw them.

There were about forty or fifty people, among which Zhuge Liang was familiar with the famous scholar Zhang Cun of Nanyang, Han Zeng, the leader of the Zhangling family, Weijing, the Xiangyang local classics elder, and the younger Nanyang Huang Zhu and others.

Zhuge Liang felt a little relieved when he saw these faces. They came here to wait at this time to prove that they still had confidence in themselves and their family, and at least they did not directly participate in Pan Jun's rebellion. Although these people have limited talents, they have a great impact in the local area. As long as they fight for them, the future will be unstoppable.

The scholars in Jingzhou rushed up to welcome Zhuge Liang.

"Duke Ren, Duke Yuan, Duke Wen Jing."

Zhuge Liang did not put on airs, and first bowed to Zhang Cun, Han Zeng and Wei Jing, and then turned to the others to signal. Then he asked in surprise: "Liang first returned to Jiangling, and was just waiting for the official business to take a break. Why don't you come here to welcome me?"

Everyone looked at Zhuge Liang's expression, and saw that his expression was normal and his face was smiling, and he could not see any hidden intentions.

Zhang Cun, Han Zeng and Wei Jing looked at each other.

Zhang Cun coughed lightly and asked, "I dare not bother the military advisor to visit. I have been here because I have heard of the war situation in Guanzhong recently. There are many rumors, and some of them are very absurd. We all know the reason why three of us become tigers, and we are worried about the safety of the King of Hanzhong. When the military advisor returns, we wait to ask... Military advisor, is the situation in Guanzhong still going smoothly?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "So he was asking about this? Is there anything else?"

"Of course not." Zhang Cun said seriously.

"Haha... OK, OK." Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan: "The specific situation of the Guanzhong war situation will be issued to Jiangling in the next few days. You will be able to see it sooner or later. But since you are concerned, I have time at this moment, so it's okay to inform you first."

Zhang Cunxi said: "Then, we set up a tent, prepared some simple food, and asked the military advisor to move forward and explain in detail?"

"please."

The group walked outside the dock and sat down in a tent.

Zhuge Liang said: "You all think you have learned that in the Battle of Guanzhong, our army suffered a slight defeat, and the King of Hanzhong has led his army to Hanzhong. However, in my opinion, compared with what you gain, this loss is not worth mentioning, so there is no need to worry about it; on the contrary, it seems that the King of Hanzhong is sure to win."

"Why is this?"

"In the battle of Guanzhong, our army suffered a lot, but the war loss of Cao's army can be measured at least twice that of our army. Our army relies on Hanchuan to retreat, and Cao's army cannot pursue it. Please think that with just one Yizhou, the king can compete with Cao Gong's personal leadership, gathering tens of thousands of elite soldiers in Yecheng in the eight states. After that, the Yizhou army went north again. Will Cao Gong have to give all his elite troops? At this time, Jing and Jiaozhou have made some moves, so how can the Cao army compete with him?"

Zhuge Liang talked jokingly: "This battle made the Cao army realize the strength of our army, which was enough to make them extremely afraid. In the long run, our army either went out of Guanzhong or Wanluo, and could advance and retreat freely on both the east and west lines, and would make profits when fighting; while the elite central army of Cao army was exhausted and fought back and forth... For so many years, the world's affairs could be settled."

Zhang Cun said happily: "So that's it. What the military advisor said makes us feel like we are shaking clouds and seeing fog, and we are cheerful in front of us."

Everyone agreed and said, "We will be more happy if the King of Hanzhong can overcome the chaos. What's more, it is a great honor to be able to join forces to achieve great achievements."

Zhang Cun stood up and said seriously: "From the King of Hanzhong to Xinye, the reputation of kindness has spread all over the nine counties, which has attracted the attention of the scholars in Jingzhou. It is as powerful as the rivers and the seas. In this Jiangling City, almost every household has the ministers of the King of Hanzhong, who serve the great cause of the King of Hanzhong. I think that the King of Hanzhong has a destiny, no matter how high the mountains and rivers are, whether they are difficult or dangerous, you will definitely do your best to do your duty!"

Everyone bowed and said, "What Mr. Chu Ren said!"

Many people looked at Zhuge Liang again, and when they saw his face calm, they nodded slightly, and they were relieved.

The people present were all well-known figures in Jingxiang. Many people devoted their time to Xuande Gong, and before the Battle of Chibi, were not much later than Zhuge Liang. Many people extended a helping hand and gave more or less help when Zhuge Liang moved to Xiangyang with his uncle.

They gathered here, and it was not a serious official place, so Zhuge Liang was not willing to turn against each other, and he was not willing to put some words on the surface.

What Zhang Cun said at this moment is already quite sincere: Jiangling City is broken, and the scholars in Jingzhou are to blame. As expected, the relevant clans who need to bear the responsibility will recognize them even if they have traveled thousands of miles and are high and tall. I only hope that Zhuge Liang will not deal with this matter publicly because of his past friendship and the kindness of Xuande Gong. He will not deal with this matter publicly, leaving everyone with the possibility of continuing to serve.

It seems that it is not only Zhuge Liang's retelling of the situation in Guanzhong, but also the situation where Guan Yu and Lei Yuan were in charge of Jiangling and the army was approaching Yangzhou. They also figured it out.

Zhuge Liang pondered for a moment, but Zhang Cun sighed heavily.

Zhuge Liang asked, "Donald Chu Ren, do you have any worries about the battle situation?"

"I am not worried about the military advisor's statement so thoroughly. I just thought that the mountains and rivers of Jingzhou and Yizhou were separated by mountains and rivers, and the news was not easy to convey. When General Guan sent troops to Yicheng that day, he only said that the King of Hanzhong was not good at fighting and urgently needed assistance. Therefore, rumors spread in Jiangling City, and people were uneasy. So that Pan Chengming, a man like Yan Congcha, was bewitched by Jiangdong and thought that the general situation was about to decline. It was really sad and lamentable."

Zhuge Liang chuckled.

When the Wu army invaded Jingzhou, the Han army was still fighting fiercely in Guanzhong. At that time, I thought the general trend was about to decline. How unconfidence is the King of Hanzhong? What Zhang Cun said was of course not the truth in Jiangling City, but a caliber provided by the scholars of Jingzhou to Zhuge Liang:

Pan Jun initiated a temporary rebellion because he misjudged the military situation in Guanzhong. It was not the result of long-term planning and careful arrangements. Considering that Jiangling City was besieged and only two days ago, Pan Jun must have no time to connect with his colleagues and other scholars. From beginning to end, only Li Su and Xiahou Cheng's family were those who were persuaded by Pan Jun.

When the South Gate of Jiangling was broken that day, Pan Jun shouted to send orders to attract friends, and obviously had a premeditation. There were a large number of people in contact with the Jingzhou aristocratic clans around him, which was witnessed by the Jiangling City defenders. Moreover, Pan Jun himself is now a prisoner, and many of his accomplices are in prison. Under Sanmu, what can't be asked?

But if the King of Hanzhong is determined to take this opportunity to pursue the matter, there are many Jingzhou clans involved in this matter, and if they are involved and identified, it will inevitably cause bloody storms in the entire Jiangling City.

It would be better to follow Zhang Cun's statement: Zhuge Liang left some room, and the scholars in Jingzhou were beaten and punished. As for Pan Jun, he was completely confused and could not implicate others on the surface.

"I have known all the thoughts of Duke Ren and everyone. I think the King of Hanzhong can also understand your intentions." Zhuge Liang stood up and said slowly: "As for Pan Chengming and his subordinates and partners, they were appointed as Han officials and violated the laws of the country and violated the military laws, which was a great thief. If the great thief was not punished, they would not be able to warn the world and calm the hearts of the people. Therefore, they could not escape the righteous punishment."

Zhang Cun sighed, as if he was regretful, and as relieved.

Everyone behind him also said, "It's a pity for Pan Chengming!"

Zhuge Liang claimed that he still had official duties and said goodbye. Halfway through, Zhuge Liang asked the Shu Zuo beside him: "I heard that Pan Jun and his accomplices are under the supervision of the General's headquarters?"

"yes."
Chapter completed!