Liu Jing commented on Liu Biao, with a hint of reproach in his words. Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong were both shocked. You must know that this is Xiangyang Duting, and it can be said that Liu Biao's eyes and ears are everywhere. He really dares to say that, and he is so brave.
There's no end to it.
Zhuge Liang knew that Liu Jing was conceited and few princes in the world could catch his eye. His uncle Zhuge Xuan also privately said that his words were "unruly" and that he lacked respect for those in power. However, he did not expect that when he came to Xiangyang, he would remain the same.
, didn't know how to restrain himself, so he started to persuade: "Zhongda, Xiangyang is not as good as Changsha. You should always be careful about your words and deeds, and be careful of disaster coming from your mouth."
Liu Jing humbly admitted: "What Kong Ming said is absolutely true, but I made a mistake."
Zhuge Liang shook his head secretly, not sure if he really listened.
It was already mid-afternoon when Liu Jing returned. The three of them were sitting in the room, drinking tea and talking. Unknowingly, the sky gradually became dark.
Seeing that it was getting late, Liu Jing simply suggested that the two of them stay here for the night. Zhuge Liang agreed happily, but Pang Tong politely refused because he had something to do at home.
Liu Jing didn't pay much attention. Today was the first time the two met, and their relationship was far from close. It was not surprising that he would refuse.
After sending Pang Tong away, Liu Jing sent someone to Zhuge's house to deliver a message. After that, the two returned to the house and continued to talk.
The sight in the house was dim, so he lit a candle, and he was hungry, so he drank tea and snacks. The two hadn't seen each other for more than a year, and they had endless topics to talk about. They talked from sitting on the couch to bed, until tiredness came over them in the middle of the night.
People just rested and fell asleep on the same couch.
Liu Jing had been on the boat for more than twenty days in a row, and he was extremely exhausted both mentally and physically. However, at sunrise the next day, he still woke up on time, and it took less than two and a half hours.
Zhuge Liang was still in his dream, Liu Jing didn't disturb him, and just stayed down.
When he came back from going out to wash up, he found that Zhuge Liang had gotten up and was dressed neatly.
Liu Jing asked: "Kong Ming, why don't you sleep a little longer?"
Zhuge Liang smiled and replied: "Is there any reason in this world for the host to get up while the guest continues to sleep soundly?"
Liu Jing said with a smile: "I am full of energy. No matter how late I sleep, I will get up early."
After Zhuge Liang finished washing, Liu Jing took him to have breakfast. Zhuge Liang had known Liu Jing's habit of eating three meals a day, so he was not surprised by this.
Liu Jing had originally planned today's itinerary in his heart, but the plan could not keep up with the change. Before he could go out, he was blocked by a state official who came on behalf of Jingzhou Shepherd Liu Biao and invited him to meet at the state headquarters.
Liu Jing was a little surprised. He knew that when he came to Xiangyang this time, he would definitely be summoned by Liu Biao, but he didn't expect Liu Biao to be so "eager". Early the next morning, he couldn't wait to send someone to invite him.
Liu Jing said goodbye to Zhuge Liang for a while, and agreed to visit Zhuge Xuan at his home tomorrow, so he got on the state official's ox cart and rushed to the state headquarters.
Because of the far-reaching influence of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the spread of modern entertainment, Liu Biao's popularity is not low. Many people know that he was a prince during the Three Kingdoms period. Liu Jing is quite familiar with the history of the Three Kingdoms. He knows that he was the shepherd of Jingzhou and Zhennan.
General.
However, these two titles are far from summarizing him. Three years ago, Liu Biao secured Jingzhou and sent envoys to the Chang'an court to pay tribute. Li Jue sent the censor Zhongcheng Zhongyao to worship Liu Biao as:
"The general of Zhennan, the shepherd of Jingzhou, was granted the title of Marquis of Wu. He was allowed to set up chief historians, Sima, and Zhonglang. He had the power to open government offices and recruit subordinates. His etiquette was like that of the three ministers. He promoted carts and promoted orders. This is called
"Uncle"; he also sent Zuo Zhonglang to grant Zhu Dan a holiday, and supervise the military affairs of the three states of Yuan, Yang, and Benefit."
In addition to its own Jingzhou, Jiaozhou, Yangzhou, and Yizhou were all nominally under its jurisdiction, and these four states included the entire southern part of the Han Empire.
This is the reason why Liu Biao refused to recognize Liu Zhang as the new Yizhou Shepherd after the death of Liu Yan, the Shepherd of Yizhou, and sent Liu He, his companion, to induce the Shu generals Shen Mi, Lou Fa, Gan Ning and others to rebel against Liu Zhang. He had Qualifications to join Yizhou.
Then this year, because of his meritorious service in repairing the Luoyang palace and providing money and food, the emperor "thought that the Zhou Dynasty of Marquis Shen Bofu would be given the gift of chariots and horses, Xuan Yan and red horses."
The emperor of Han Dynasty personally awarded him the title of "Emperor's Uncle, General of Zhennan, Mu of Jingzhou, and the title of Chief Shi". , Sima, engaged in the affairs of Zhonglang, founding government offices and summons, performing rituals like the Three Dukes, and supervising the affairs of the three states of Yang, Yi, and the southeast of Ji."
Anyone in front of him has to lower his head. Even if you compare the so-called "uncle emperor" in the novel to him, it is far from enough.
At this point, the Han clan had an unparalleled advantage. In the future, whatever Cao Cao wanted with great effort, the emperor easily gave it to Liu Biao.
It's a pity that Liu Biao failed the emperor and the Han Dynasty in the end...
Liu Biao didn't know that Liu Jing felt disrespectful towards him, so in order to show enough importance, he went out to greet Liu Jing in person the moment before he arrived.
As soon as Liu Biao moved, other people in the room were naturally unable to sit still and followed Liu Biao out of the room, including Liu Jing's nominal teacher, Song Zhong, who was engaged in the Five Classics, and Lai Gong.
Although Liu Jing's face was "gloomy", he did not panic. He quickened his steps and stepped forward, calmly saluted and said: "The subordinates pay homage to the general. The general is not only the lord of the state, but also an elder. Such hospitality really makes the subordinates frightened. "
Liu Jing is 7 feet 7 inches tall. He definitely stands out in a crowd. However, compared with Liu Biao, Liu Jing is a bit underwhelming. When Liu Biao was young, he was more than eight feet tall. Even if he is now in his fifties and has shrunk a little, he is still taller than Liu Jing. Eight feet tall, his appearance is gentle and majestic, different from ordinary people. His beard hangs down on his chest, and he has the demeanor of an elder.
Liu Biao was very satisfied when he saw that Liu Jing had a high crown, leather shoes, a broad band of clothes, and a good demeanor and temperament. He smiled and said: "Zhongda is the crown prince of Jingnan scholars. If even Zhongda can't treat him with courtesy, then what's the point?" How to win the hearts of the people of Jingnan?"
Liu Jing shook his head and said: "I don't know who said the words 'The Crown of Jingnan Scholars', but I don't feel happy when I hear them, but feel rather harsh. There are so many talented people in Jingnan like the crucian carp crossing the river." I only know that there is Duke Huan in Changsha, Pan Chengming in Wuling, and Liu Zichu in Lingling. They are all talented people, no less than me."
"Zhongda, you are too modest." Liu Biao said with a kind smile.
These three people are all outstanding figures in Jingnan, how could Liu Biao not know about it. Pan Jun and Pan Chengming are currently serving in the state department, and Duke Huan Yi is the brother of Changsha Gongcao Huanjie. He and his brother became famous in Changsha when they were fifteen or sixteen years old. Unfortunately, both of them All brothers serve under Zhang Xian.
As for Liu Ba and Liu Zichu, his father Liu Xiang was the prefect of Jiangxia and a general against bandits. He was killed by the people of Nanyang. Liu Biao also disliked this man very much. He captured Liu Ba after Liu Xiang's death and later released him back home. He didn't want to In recent years, Liu Ba's reputation has become more and more popular. Liu Biao deeply regretted it and made many conquests, but Liu Ba dismissed it and never paid attention to it.