Chapter 43: The three great military advisors and generals have the power to make decisions on major military matters

“Shi Yuan asked Wu, why did Yuan Zhi and generals such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun help me?”

“And asked me how I convinced Kong Ming and made him worship me as my lord. Actually, it’s very simple.”

Facing Pang Tong’s surprised and curious gaze, Liu Wu said with a smile.

“Very simple?”

Pang Tong narrowed his eyes and looked at Liu Wu, waiting for Liu Wu’s answer.

Even Xu Shu, Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun on the side all looked at Liu Wu. They were also curious about how Liu Wu would answer this question.

“Actually, there is nothing to hide.” Liu Wu faced everyone’s gaze and answered directly:

“First, what do Yuan Zhi and the generals Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and others want?”

“Secondly, what can I, Liu Wu, do for them? Is it worth it for them to follow me?”

“In the end, give them what they want and they will follow.”

“I am really dissatisfied with Shi Yuan. Wu is Liu Xuande’s cousin. Xuande was secretly ambushed by Cao Ren and was seriously injured and could not recover. Because I look similar to Xuande, in order to prevent the collapse of Xinye’s power, Wu was ordered to temporarily take over the position of the Lord of Xinye.”

“Today, more than a year has passed. Killing Cao Ren and avenging Xuande was what Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Jian Yong, Sun Qian and others expected, and I did it. Seizing Nanyang, uniting with Jiangdong, pacifying Jingzhou, stabilizing the situation in Nanyang, being kind to the people, being righteous to the people, and reducing taxes were what Yuan Zhi expected, and I did it too.”

“Therefore, the original Xinye civil and military officials all felt that Wu was the King of Changyi who could not be helped, so they chose to continue to follow me.”

“Today, Wu visited Mr. Kong Ming. Mr. Kong Ming expected a future lord who was kind and righteous to the people, who was determined to support the Han Dynasty and return the old capital. This is also my ambition. I have the potential and ability to be a wise ruler and hold high the banner of the Han Dynasty. This is what Mr. Kong Ming hopes for. Wu thought, since Mr. Kong Ming has recognized me as his lord, then I also meet Mr. Kong Ming’s expectations.”

“It seems as difficult as ascending to heaven to make Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Xu Shu, Zhuge Liang and other heroes in the world recognize their master, but in fact, it is just like this. Please give me your advice, Shiyuan.”

Liu Wu smiled at Pang Tong and spoke bluntly.

In the hall, Xu Shu, Zhao Yun and Zhuge Liang looked at each other in surprise and curiosity when they heard Liu Wu’s words.

Although, I feel that what Liu Wu said was quite straightforward and vulgar, and not worthy of being spoken in a refined manner.

But, it seems that when you think about it, it is really the case.

A hint of understanding flashed across Zhao Yun and Xu Shu’s eyes.

Indeed, if Liu Wu was not capable enough, the person in charge of Xinye would definitely not be Liu Wu, but just a puppet, with the real power in the hands of Guan Yu.

However, it was Liu Wu who killed Cao Ren, avenged Liu Bei, captured Nanyang, and stabilized the situation. He won the hearts of everyone from Liu Bei to the personal guards. No one could say a word or find fault with him. They even felt that Liu Wu’s ability was definitely not inferior to Liu Bei, and even far exceeded it.

Therefore, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Sun Qian all believed in and supported Liu Wu.

In the hall, Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Wu with strange eyes.

What a good way to cater to people’s tastes.

This Liu Wu is so insightful!

Zhuge Liang was amazed.

If so, Liu Wu can please the people of the world as he said, and he will gain the support of the people of the world.

Isn’t this what a wise ruler should do?

Pang Tong in the hall was also stunned when he heard Liu Wu’s words.

Liu Bei was ambushed and killed, and his injuries were too severe to recover?

Upon hearing the news, Pang Tong was not surprised at all.

Pang Tong was surprised by Liu Wu’s next words.

“Good, good. You should do what your subordinates expect. If a monarch pleases his subordinates and changes his orders every day, how can he accomplish great things?”

Pang Tong bared his teeth and shouted at Liu Wu. Liu Wu laughed and said:

“Shi Yuan, you are a clumsy minister. If you are my brother, we will naturally have the same policies.”

“If you don’t share my principles, then you are not my brother. If you don’t treat me as my brother, how can I have any political orders?”

Liu Wu’s disdainful sneer rang out, and the thatched cottage immediately became quiet.

Pang Tong’s expression froze on the spot.

Zhuge Liang and Xu Shu’s expressions also froze.

If you agree with my way and treat me as my brothers, then naturally we will have the same policies?

If you do not share the same ideals as me and are not my brothers, how can you have any say in my political orders?
It has to be said that Liu Wu’s words shocked everyone.

However, Xu Shu and Zhuge Liang soon came to their senses. The more they thought about Liu Wu’s words, the more they seemed to make sense. That is, they were a group of people who wanted to revive the Han Dynasty and return to the old capital. Naturally, they had a unified government and would not associate with traitors, traitors, and evil villains!
Pang Tong came back to his senses, his mouth twitching, and looked at Liu Wu, but suddenly felt that Liu Wu was really different.

At this time, after a brief exchange with Liu Wu, Pang Tong already understood that Liu Wu must have real talent to be able to be Zhuge Liang’s lord, and he also had the qualities to be a wise ruler that Zhuge Liang hoped for.

However, Pang Tong was not convinced by Liu Wu’s tough argument and snorted:
“Master Liu Wu, do you think that I, Pang Tong Pang Shiyuan, share the same ideals with you? Can I be your brother?”

Pang Tong understood that Liu Wu invited him here because he wanted to recruit him.

He wanted to see how Liu Wu would respond.

In the hall, Liu Wu listened to Pang Tong’s question, pondered for a moment, then raised the corners of his mouth slightly, looked at Pang Tong and smiled:

“Although Pang Shiyuan values ​​power, fame and wealth, it does not conflict with our ambition to revive the Han Dynasty and return the old capital. He can be appointed as one of the three major military advisors under my command, and his position is only below mine. He has the power to decide the military affairs of Nanyang. Therefore, we can naturally be brothers. I wonder if Pang Shiyuan can recognize Wu as his brother?”

Liu Wu looked at Pang Tong with a smile, but he was waiting for Pang Tong’s answer.

In the hall, when Pang Tong heard Liu Wu’s words, he was surprised and looked at Liu Wu in a daze. At this time, Pang Tong looked at Liu Wu with some admiration.

He has an impatient temper and a sharp tongue, and is not very likable.

If other people had heard what he just said, they would probably have been angry.

However, Liu Wu was not angry. Instead, he immediately said that they could be brothers.

As one of the three major military advisors, Lieutenant General, he was ranked second only to Liu Wu and had the power to make decisions on major military matters in Nanyang! !
Pang Tong was thinking about the forces in Nanyang, but suddenly he realized that he couldn’t refuse Liu Wu at all.

He had originally wanted to join a powerful faction to establish his career, and had even made a trip to Jiangdong.

But, that kid Zhou Yu doesn’t know what’s good at all.

The Military Advisor and General that Liu Wu mentioned was obviously a powerful person, one of the top rulers in Nanyang County.

“Since my way does not conflict with my lord’s, then I will give this military advisor and Lieutenant General of Nanyang County a try!” Pang Tong suddenly spoke and grinned at Liu Wu.

“Haha, Shiyuan, Shiyuan, Liang originally thought you were difficult to deal with, but I didn’t expect you to bow down before Liang and Yuanzhi even opened their mouths.”

At this time, Zhuge Liang on the side laughed out loud, obviously feeling ironic and funny that Pang Tong took the position without hesitation just after Liu Wugang proposed it.

However, Zhuge Liang understood that Pang Tong had this kind of personality. As long as he could be controlled, he would be more obedient than anyone else. But if he couldn’t be controlled, he would be more difficult to deal with than anyone else.

“Oh, what Kong Ming said is not very true. My lord is willing to revive the Han Dynasty. This is the wish of all the people loyal to the Han Dynasty. I will follow the trend of the times.” Pang Tong disagreed.

Liu Wu was naturally overjoyed that Pang Tong had recognized him as his master. He stood up, raised the wine cup and said with a smile:
“The Crouching Dragon and the Phoenix have all recognized me as their leader. I have many talented people under my command. I have decided to appoint three military advisors and lieutenant generals. Yuanzhi, Kongming, and Shiyuan, you three will be the three military advisors and lieutenant generals of Nanyang County. Together, we will revitalize the Han Dynasty and return to the old capital!”

When Liu Wu’s voice fell, everyone was shocked and stood up with their cups raised.

“Revitalize the Han Dynasty and return to the old capital!”

Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, Pang Tong, Zhao Yun and Liu Wu looked at each other and spoke loudly and heroically in unison.

(End of this chapter)