Li Gui gathered the elite spies he had brought over, and they wanted to make detailed arrangements for this assassination.

As early as when Li Gui went south to Xiangyang, he instructed the rudder on the Jingzhou side to make every effort to collect the situation on Liu Bei's side, just so that he could provide intelligence support for his plan, and the rudder side did not disappoint Li Gui, and a large amount of information had been placed in front of Li Gui.

Li Gui used his great talent in intelligence and quickly formulated a perfect plan.

Li Gui and his elite immediately began an assassination plan against Liu Bei.

And Liu Yu in the palace has been thinking about whether to leave Xiangyang now. At this time, Dian Wei came to report. Pang Degong and Sima Hui came to meet him.

"Sima Hui? The legendary Mr. Water Mirror? Liu Yu was a little surprised, and immediately asked Dian Wei to invite Pang Degong and Sima Hui in.

Since Liu Yu entered Xiangyang, Sima Hui has not seen it. In Liu Yu's impression, Sima Hui seems to be Zhuge Liang's master, but Liu Yu has not heard Zhuge Liang say it himself, now it's okay, Sima Hui sent it to the door by himself, and Liu Yu can just see what kind of person this Sima Hui who is rumored to be a god.

Without Liu Yu having to wait long, Pang Degong and Sima Hui came to him.

"The grass people have seen Your Majesty." Pang Degong and Sima Hui bowed their heads and saluted Liu Yu.

Liu Yu looked at Pang Degong and Sima Hui, and was immediately impressed by the temperament of these two people. Needless to say, Pang Degong was born in a big family, has a deep literary background, and has everyone's demeanor in every move. Pang Degong's appearance is also very handsome, and it is hard to imagine that he is related to Pang Tong, the ugliest man in Nanzhou. Liu Yu was very suspicious that Pang Tong was picked up by the Pang family.

Sima Hui has a dignified appearance, his eyes are bright, and his Confucian clothes make people feel what it means to be a gentleman, and his eyes are very soft, but Liu Yu feels very comfortable.

"Two gentlemen, please take a seat!" Liu Yu hurriedly instructed the guards to arrange seats for the two of them.

After everything was done, Liu Yu began to ask, "The two gentlemen came to see me today, I don't know what is important?" ”

Pang Degong said respectfully: "Your Majesty, when Your Majesty came to Xiangyang, the grass people wanted to meet Your Majesty, but Your Majesty was busy with state affairs, and the grass people did not dare to make a mistake, so they did not come to meet with Decao until today. Please forgive your sins. ”

"Haha, Mr. Shang Chang, don't worry. In fact, I have heard about the names of these two gentlemen for a long time, and I really want to visit them, but as a son of heaven, sometimes I can't help myself. I am very happy that these two gentlemen are here today. "Liu Yu will not blame Pang Degong and Sima Hui.

The reason is simple. The Pang family has a lot of power in Jingzhou, and Liu Yu doesn't like such a huge family very much, but Jingzhou is nominally under Liu Yu's rule, but in reality it is still in a situation controlled by major families. Due to the war, Liu Yu needs the support of the Jingzhou family to maintain the stability of Jingzhou, and he can't do anything about the Jingzhou family at present, so he can only adopt a pacifying strategy, wait for the time to be ripe, and then uproot them one by one, and throw them away after eating. At the same time, Liu Yu's strategists such as Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Cui Jun and others have an indescribable relationship with the Jingzhou family, and Liu Yu still has to choose in terms of grand strategy.

"These two gentlemen are the great Confucians of the world. It is a blessing for me to be able to talk to these two gentlemen today. Looking at the looks of the two gentlemen, I am afraid that there is something very important today, and I would like to ask the two gentlemen to give advice. Liu Yu went straight to the topic after saying another innocuous nonsense.

Pang Degong said in fear: "Your Majesty's words really make the grass people panic. Your Majesty is really wise and powerful, and the grass people have recently seen Your Majesty's affairs in the south distressed. The grass people were loyal to the Han Dynasty, and after discussing with Decao, there were one or two suggestions that they wanted to present to His Majesty. ”

"Oh? These two gentlemen are the best people in the world, and their suggestions must be very useful. Please hurry up. Liu Yu was looking forward to Pang Degong and Sima Hui's suggestions.

Pang Degong smiled lightly, it seems that Emperor Shenwu is really willing to follow the advice of himself and others, this time he has to make a long face in front of Emperor Shenwu.

Liu Yu was actually a little puzzled, Sima Hui kept staring at himself after he sat down, and all the words were said by Pang Degong, except for a sentence after saluting, Sima Hui didn't say more than half a word, which really made Liu Yu unpredictable.

Pang Degong pondered for a while, and then said: "Your Majesty's southern expedition is because Liu Qi and Liu Cong killed each other and harmed the people. As soon as Wang Shi arrived, Liu Cong bowed his head, and Liu Qi was defeated. At this point, the matter of the southern expedition should also be over. But there are many rebels and thieves in the world. First, Jiangdong Sun Ce was afraid of His Majesty's Tianwei, and joined forces with Shouchun's traitor Cao Mengde to coerce His Majesty, forcing His Majesty to spend too long in Jingzhou. Liu Bei, a traitor in the Han family, jumped up and down, lest the world would not be chaotic. Your Majesty is troubled by this, and the grass people are uneasy. ”

Pang Degong paved the way for his words, no matter what he said, it was his business, Liu Yu really didn't mind, after saying this, he should enter the topic.

"Your Majesty's army is stationed in Jingzhou. The royal driver has been staying in Xiangyang for a long time, and I am afraid that it will be unfavorable to the country and the people. After thinking about it, the grass people came up with three strategies to relieve His Majesty's worries. Pang Degong said.

"Three strategies? Mr. Shang Chang is talented. Please also help me to solve my doubts! Liu Yu said.

"Jingzhou appears to be stable on the surface, but in fact there is an undercurrent. The government and the people are worried that the war will spread further. Pang Degong said with a smile: "In order to maintain the stability of Jingzhou, the grass people suggest that Your Majesty should take the stability of the situation as the top priority. ”

Liu Yu seemed to know what Pang Degong was going to say, so he asked rhetorically: "Jingzhou undercurrent surging?" Mr. Shang Chang seems to be a bit alarmist. The whole of Jingzhou is loyal to me, how can it be as Mr. said? ”

Pang Degong was so topped by Liu Yu that the whole person didn't know what to say. He didn't expect Liu Yu to ask rhetorically.

At this time, Sima Hui opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty, we are not alarmist. Your Majesty is the King of Wisdom, can't you see it? Your Majesty joked. ”

Pang Degong's face was frightened, he didn't expect Sima Hui to be so bold, and he actually dared to say that Liu Yu was joking just now, you must know that Liu Yu's benevolence is very famous, but he is not soft when he kills people.

Liu Yu's face was pale, this Sima Hui was so arrogant. It's just that after thinking about it, Pang Degong spoke so cautiously, it was because Pang Tong was working under Liu Yu, and at the same time, everyone was in contact with Liu Yu. But Sima Hui doesn't seem to have heard of any family members or anything like that, maybe it's because he has nothing to worry about, so he can speak directly. The key thing is that Sima Hui relies on it a lot. Many of the rising stars under Liu Yu's command are related to Sima Hui, and at the same time, in the family, Sima Hui is very famous, Liu Yu really can't do anything to Sima Hui, after all, Sima Hui is telling the truth.

Liu Yu was able to conclude that Sima Hui and Sima Yi's family were inseparable, and there were only so many people in the world who had the surname Sima, saying that they had no relationship, Liu Yu was the first to believe it.

Since this is the case, Liu Yu let Sima Hui be willful.

"It seems that the three strategies mentioned today should be Mr. Shuijing's big argument. Well, I won't waste any time. If you have anything to say, you can say it directly. If I think it's possible, I'll take it! Liu Yu is very happy, anyway, now it depends on whether Sima Hui and Pang Degong can convince him.

Sima Hui smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty really has the style of a high ancestor. The grass people and the two discussed for a long time and came up with three strategies. First, the undercurrent in Jingzhou is surging, and the fundamental reason is the family. The families have monopolized Jingzhou for a long time. After returning to the imperial court, all families had no bottom in their hearts. So much so that many people are not able to work. Even if His Majesty wants to expand the results of the war, he will not be able to solve the matter in one day. The grass people and others suggested that His Majesty appease the hearts of the people in Jingzhou, and the general trend has been achieved in the future, and then slowly figure it out. ”

Sima Hui first stabilized these bastards in Jingzhou, and when Liu Yu's knife was sharpened in the future, he would slaughter them fiercely.

Liu Yu understood this meaning, but he couldn't express it, so he just said lightly: "Next." ”

Sima Hui continued: "Your Majesty, have you ever thought about how to pacify Jiangdong? ”

Liu Yu squinted his eyes, this guy is too bold. Even if Liu Yu still has a plan to conquer Jiangdong, he won't tell you Sima Hui now, who knows if you will poke this thing out in a blink of an eye. When the time comes, Liu Yu wants to settle accounts with you, but he can't find anyone.

Sima Hui smiled: "Presumably, Your Majesty has already made up his mind. However, this strategy may be a reference for His Majesty. Jiangdong is now the world of the Sun family, and Sun Ce is brave, but he is a little more brutal. All the families in Jiangdong have a blood feud with Sun Ce. Jiangdong colleagues are all looking forward to the arrival of His Majesty's royal master. Why doesn't Your Majesty take this as a plan? ”

Liu Yu is like a slap in the face. Yes, when Cao Cao in history was preparing to conquer Jiangdong, the entire Jiangdong was a voice of surrender, and Sun Quan, the ruler of Jiangdong at that time, hesitated. If Zhou Yu hadn't strengthened Sun Quan's confidence, Jiangdong might have been flattened by Cao Cao. When Liu Yu went south to Jingzhou, Jiangdong had just experienced a rebellion, and Sun Ce hurriedly prepared to meet the enemy, and its interior must not have been cleaned up. There are definitely voices of opposition. This is Liu Yu's chance. As long as the operation is done properly, Sun Ce will definitely be in trouble, and when Liu Yu gives the final blow, Jiangdong will not be able to take advantage of the situation.

Liu Yu instantly knew that Sima Hui's ability was strong, and he was worthy of being the person who cultivated Zhuge Liang, and his strength was unfathomable.

"Mr. Shuijing, I have been taught." Liu Yu bowed his hand and expressed his agreement with this suggestion.

Sima Hui didn't have a bit of pride, and he continued: "As for the last strategy. That's what Your Majesty should do the most. The grass people and others implore His Majesty to return to Luoyang. ”

Sima Hui's last suggestion was to let Liu Yu return to Luoyang, what was this for? Liu Yu was also puzzled and asked, "This last resort is to let me return to Luoyang?" ”

"Yes. His Majesty is the Son of Heaven, he is connected to the world, and his every move is related to the fortune of the country. His Majesty's visit to the front line in Jingzhou can boost morale, but it also gives opportunities to rebellious ministers and thieves. If the situation changes, Cao Cao will attack Nanyang with all his might, Sun Ce and Liu Bei will send troops desperately, and Liu Zhang of Yizhou will also send troops to Jingzhou. Then the situation in the world will become turbulent. If Your Majesty is in Luoyang, the affairs of the three armies can be done by the generals, and the general situation in the world is irreversible, and Your Majesty only needs to wait. Your Majesty should think twice. Sima Hui pleaded.

Liu Yu disagreed, and said, "Sir's words are wrong. Cao Cao's troops were only enough to hold Yuzhou, and he dared to attack with all his strength. As for Sun Ce and Liu Bei, they still seem to be worried about when I will give them a visit here, but I occupy the upper reaches. Liu Zhang of Yizhou, I didn't laugh at him, give him a hundred dares, he didn't dare. ”

Sima Hui said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the heart of guarding against others is indispensable. can know that Zhang Yide is a living example. Can Your Majesty keep an eye on it all the time? ”

Liu Yu was silent, Sima Hui was right, if you want to die alone in this world, there are really many ways. The dog jumping over the wall is not just in the book. No one can guarantee that Cao Cao and Sun Ce will also calculate Liu Yu like Liu Bei. In this world, if the weak want to deal with the strong, sometimes they must have other means, otherwise they will not be able to win at all.

Liu Yu can't deny it, Sima Hui and Pang Degong are also thinking about him.

"Two gentlemen, listen to you. It's better than reading a book for ten years. I'm very lucky. I need the assistance of two respected Confucians. I don't know if the two of you are willing to follow my side and work for the benefit of the world. Liu Yu didn't want to answer Sima Hui's question, and now he wanted to put these two old foxes by his side, lest they go out to assist the other princes and cause trouble for themselves.

Pang Degong, who hadn't spoken for a long time, said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the grass people are old and frail, and it is estimated that they will not have a few years to live. Shiyuan, they can replace the grass people and do their duty for His Majesty. I beg your Majesty's forgiveness. ”

If Pang Degong wanted to become an official, he would have come out to be an official as early as when Liu Biao was in power, so why wait until this time. He is also old, he has seen through some things, and now he cares about the descendants of the Pang family and Sima Hui.

"Why don't you think about it, Mr. Shang Chang?" Liu Yu still doesn't give up.

Pang Degong said with a smile: "The grass people only want to live a clean life in the second half of their lives. I also ask for your Majesty's permission. ”

Pang Degong's attitude is resolute, so it is impossible for Liu Yu to continue to persuade him.

Pang Degong refused, and Liu Yu looked at Sima Hui, not knowing what kind of attitude Sima Hui would have.

I saw Sima Hui looking at Liu Yu with a smile on his face, and Liu Yu thought that Sima Hui would follow him.

Who knew that Sima Hui said lightly: "Your Majesty is thirsty for talent, and the grass people are quite moved in their hearts, but the grass people are used to idle clouds and wild cranes." I can't stand the mundane things of this court, please Your Majesty Haihan. ”

Liu Yu was speechless, since you don't want to, why did you just laugh like that, make me happy.