The grand scene described by Zhuge Liang made it difficult for Sun Quan and Zhou Yu to make a decision. However, Zhuge Liang was not in a hurry. At Sun Quan's invitation, he waited for news in the post house. Jing and Xiang allied with Wu to fight against Cao. Quite a bit, Zhuge Liang has reason to believe that just Hefei and Zhang Liao cannot stop the ambition to expand the land northeast of Jiangsu.
At the same time, the people of Pangshan also summoned ministers to discuss the attack on Wancheng in the Jingxiang court hall.
What Pang Shanmin didn¡¯t expect was that for the first time, two voices appeared in the court. The generals in the army all wanted to fight Cao Cao, but a group of aristocratic families believed that if they raised troops in the Central Plains, it would definitely have a big impact on the family business.
Three years of peace have made the aristocratic families forget about the war and enjoy the current prosperity of Jingxiang. Although they turned their power into wealth, the influence of the aristocratic families has not weakened. Although the Pang family of Jingxiang is still prosperous, they can also benefit from thaumaturgy. The Jingxiang family has unknowingly found a new path and grown into a behemoth that can control the world's economic and trade situation.
Pang Shanmin was unhappy with the quarrel between the war faction and the peace faction in the court. However, Pang Shanmin also knew very well that Jing Xiang's development was also different from that of him, the leader of a group of aristocratic families. Small relationship.
It is natural for aristocratic families to pursue peace. Not every family has great ambitions and wants to dominate the world.
Pang Shanmin also knew that if he insisted on going his own way and forcibly conquered Wancheng, the army's money and food would still need the support of the family. Once there were one or two people who were holding back and affecting the war, they would sacrifice their butcher's knives and kill several people, but it would be too late. This feeling of losing control of the situation made Pang Shanmin hesitate. After pondering for a long time, Pang Shanmin left Er Kuai behind and ordered the others to disperse.
Seeing the unhappy look on Pang Shanmin¡¯s face, Er Kuai felt uneasy in his heart. Kuai Liang took the initiative to break the silence in the hall and said to Pang Shanmin: ¡°Marquis Tang, this is not what happened to our family, we did not ask for it!¡±
Pang Shanmin nodded slightly.
?????????????? Erkuai didn¡¯t speak for the family just now, and Pang Shanmin saw it. Naturally, I was grateful to the two of them for what they had done.
This is the cleverness of Erkuai. The people of Pangshan held great power in Jingxiang, but the Jingxiang family was withdrawn by him because of his power. Even the private soldiers in the family have strict regulations. Even with Liu Biao's gentle temperament, he can drive out the Cai family. How can Pang Shanmin, the overlord of several states, be an easy character to get along with?
After frowning and thinking for a moment, Pang Shanmin said to Kuai Liang: "Mr. Zirou, in your opinion, should Pang go north to the Central Plains this time?"
After hearing this, Kuai Liang sighed softly and said: "Based on Tang Hou's past actions, Liang thought it was Tang Hou who used force. It is also Jiangdong." After saying that, Kuai Liang did not forget to excuse a group of aristocratic families, and said to Pangshan people: " It¡¯s not that the heads of the families don¡¯t want to support Tang Hou¡¯s campaign, but that during Jingsheng¡¯s time, the Central Plains had always been strong against me, Jingxiang. In recent years, under the management of Tang Hou, the situation has improved, but in most cases In the eyes of people, my opponent in Jingxiang is the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty. And the imperial army"
Hearing this, Pang Shanmin couldn't help but smile and said: "Mr. Pang was a little surprised by what he said. Do the heads of each family still have the imperial court in their hearts?"
Hearing this, Er Kuai couldn't help but sneer. If there is one person in the world who is most interested in profit, it is Jing Xiang. Since every family has become rich, the most important thing in their eyes is only wealth! The reason why various aristocratic families did not want Jingxiang to use force before was that they were afraid of affecting trade. Or, to be more precise, these aristocratic families hoped that the people of Pangshan would compensate them with some magical skills as before.
It¡¯s just that now Pang Shanmin doesn¡¯t want to discuss business with the family or seek support.
But Pangshan people have realized that today's Jingxiang attaches great importance to merchant trade, and land annexation has become more and more serious, and it has gradually embarked on a deformed path. If a year or two ago, Pangshan people could still learn from history and grasp the situation in Jingxiang, now Pangshan people But he found that not to mention the situation in the world, even the situation in Jingxiang, had gradually deviated from his intended track.
Although Pang Shanmin has never liked to impose his will on others, when facing politics, if he is too gentle, he will harm others and himself.
Seeing that Pang Shanmin was thinking hard and the expression on his face changed several times, Er Kuai knew that Pang Shanmin had murderous intentions in his heart. Kuai Yue saw this and sighed: "Tang Hou, now the workshop and magic arts have made progress, you might as well grant a little more to the noble family. Technology, looking for support?¡±
Hearing this, Kuai Liang also nodded and said: "My Kuai family still looks up to the Marquis of Tang. There is no need for Marquis Tang to appease us. If my family gives away its interests, other aristocratic families will not dare to speak."
Hearing this, Pang Shanmin shook his head and said to Er Kuai: "Two gentlemen, don't worry. Pang understands the family's thoughts. Although he doesn't agree with it, he won't kill him. It's just that Pang thinks that the Northern Expedition will harm me." The future development of Jingxiang is extremely important. Pang had already discussed with Kong Ming that he would be in danger if he forgets the battle. Pang's ambition is not like that of Sun Quan, and he prefers to live in a corner. Now Cao Cao can use Wuhuan, Xiongnu to train troops, and Jiangdong warships across the river. Expand the naval force, and??Jingxiang rarely faced battles. Now that Jingxiang has strong soldiers and horses, there is no need to worry about being spied by Cao Cao. If something happens to Jingxiang in the future, and our army's lieutenants have not fought for a long time, how can they withstand the Central Plains' hundreds of battles? "
Speaking of this, Pang Shanmin sighed softly and said: "But in the final analysis, this matter is due to Pang's eagerness for quick success. When integrating the family, Pang wanted to achieve quick results and instilled the idea that money and silk are omnipotent into our Jingxiang family. But now it seems Come on, the hidden dangers have been revealed."
Erkuai also smiled bitterly when he heard this.
Although Jingxiang has made great strides, its military and financial resources are not matched. In the final analysis, the Central Plains has a strong foundation. Both of them are thinking about what the world would be like now if they did not stop fighting with Cao Cao three years ago and attack the Central Plains in one go.
After thinking for a long time, the two of them realized that if two of the three feudal families fought, the other family would definitely benefit. If they really had an endless quarrel with Cao Cao before, Jiangdong would probably take advantage of him.
Seeing the two of them lost in reverie, Pang Shanmin sighed and said: "It is better to block than to open up. Now the northwest army has resumed trade with the countries in the Western Regions, and most of the merchants are from Yongliang. How about Pang introduce Jingxiang merchants to Xiliang?"
"No!" Kuai Yue heard this and hurriedly advised: "If you act like this, all the families in other places will think that the Tang Marquis is partial. Now the Tang Marquis can't act like before, only considering the interests of Jingxiang and the northwest. The land under the command of Tang Hou!"
Hearing this, Pang Shanmin glanced at Kuai Yue with great satisfaction. Kuai Yue had tried his words before, but Kuai Yue still used practical actions to prove Er Kuai's loyalty. Since the leader of the Jingxiang family is loyal, the rest of the family will not be in chaos. stand up.
Simply putting away the thought of killing the first and second families as a warning, Pang Shanmin said to Er Kuai: "Then Pang will give the leaders and peacekeepers another chance, and I hope you will tell all the heads of the aristocratic families that Pang will fight I am determined and have the support of the lieutenant generals in the army. If it is just a small gain in front of me that affects my big plan to expand the land in Jingxiang, Pang will not be able to speak easily in the future as it is now!"
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