Pound's careful test alone made everyone in the hall laugh slightly. Most of them had never eaten seafood, and they were just as timid as Pound at first.

Song Chen's caravan arrived in Chengdu a few days ago and brought Jiaozhou novel fruits and various seafood.

The taste of sea fish was rather fishy, ​​and Pound almost held his breath while chewing it. After a brief trial, he still chose mutton.

"Yide said it briefly in the letter, why don't you explain it in detail to everyone?" Liu Bei was still not satisfied after reading the letter. Zhang Fei spoke highly of Pound in the letter, praising his bravery, loyalty and great use.

"only."

Pang De put down his chopsticks and stood up. He first talked about Zhang Fei's "raising the bandits" in Langzhong, and then told Zhang Fei's battle to fish in the cofferdam. Everyone in the hall felt incredible after hearing this.

Liu Bei was amazed when he heard the wonderful story. He couldn't believe that the third brother who lost Xuzhou had now learned to use tactics, and it was the most advanced conspiracy.

"Is this really planned by Yide alone?" Liu Bei asked.

Pang De nodded and said: "I am not telling any lies. The third general said that fishing in the cofferdam was learned from the Martial Arts Hall..."

"Jiangwutang...Ziyu..." Liu Bei said to himself.

Zhuge Liang raised his hand to Liu Bei and said: "Although Yide is reckless, he is rough but also subtle. He is not a stupid person to begin with. Now he is quite capable of strategizing. This is my lord's blessing."

"Kong Ming is not entirely right. Yide is not only rough but also subtle. I think he is also very good at summarizing. He is better at using troops than he was in Jingzhou. Ziyu's martial arts lecture hall has brought him a lot of benefits." Pang Tong couldn't help but

Praise.

Just as everyone was sighing, the waiter brought in the roasted oysters, and everyone immediately sat down and enjoyed the food.

"Yi De has accomplished such a great feat, and my lord should reward him greatly. I think this dish is very suitable." Zhuge Liang pointed at the oyster and said with a smile.

Liu Bei nodded, "The oysters are indeed very delicious. Bei has never tasted such delicious food before. Ziyu has sent two hundred kilograms this time, so I will give him half of it."

"Is there too much? Yide is still chasing Zhang He. I don't know when he will return to Langzhong. It would be a pity if it breaks down on the way." Pang Tong reminded.

"Uh... How can we go back on our word after opening Chrysostom? Let's just give it a try, and you will distribute it to the civil and military officials in Chengdu..." Liu Bei instructed.

"This...Liang can only give each family a few tokens. If it is not enough, it will be owed. Next year, let Ziyu send more to make up for it." A clever woman can't make a meal without rice, and Zhuge Liang is already prepared to issue an IOU.

"I really do have you." Liu Bei's eyebrows arched.

"My lord, General Pang has made great contributions this time, and he should be rewarded." Zhuge Liang reminded.

Liu Bei nodded in agreement. He looked at Pang De and affirmed: "Yide praised you for your bravery and loyalty, and I will make you a loyal and brave general."

"Uh...thank you, lord." Pang De immediately stood up and thanked him. According to the army promotion process, he thought he would be named a general, or a partial general at most, but Liu Bei did it in one step and named himself general.

As soon as Liu Bei finished speaking, everyone was in an uproar, because not doing things according to common sense will attract criticism. Except for three military advisors in the palace, the others only have high administrative positions, but their positions in the army are very low. The second subordinate of General Zuo's Mansion

Guan Donghe is also a lieutenant general in charge of the army.

In Liu Bei's huge camp, except for Pingxi general Ma Chao Yiqi Juechen, the rest of the generals including Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Lan Tian, ​​etc., totaled no more than ten people.

Liu Bei opened the mouth of Chrysostom out of joy. Zhuge Liang, Fazheng and others could not dissuade him, so they all left with their own thoughts after the banquet.

Because he wanted to visit his brothers Pang Rou, Ma Dai, and friends such as Song Chen who were stranded in Chengdu, Pang De planned to rest for a few days before setting off back to Langzhong.

Zhang Fei defeated Zhang He in Bajun, and the news that Pound was promoted due to military merit spread like wildfire. It soon spread in the streets and alleys of Chengdu. Some discordant rumors gradually appeared, and colleagues became alienated intentionally or unintentionally.

Pang Rou, Ma Dai.

Pang De first visited his benefactor Song Chen, and then bought gifts and went to Pang Rou's home. The brother-in-law welcomed him warmly, but after the greetings he always stopped talking.

Pang Rou thought about it over and over, and gave a kind reminder before leaving: "Ling Ming, fighting on the border is too hard for you, why don't you tell the lord how about moving to a quiet place?"

"How can joining the army and guarding the border not be hard? Brother, don't you know if I can endure hardship? Xiahou Yuan may go south at any time, and I have to return to Langzhong to assist the three generals." Pang De was very confused.

Pang Rou shook her head: "My lord promoted you to the rank of loyal and brave general. If you are too popular, it will easily make people jealous, and it will not be good to the young general..."

"Brother, what rumors have you heard?" Pang De frowned.

"Hey... we are all surrendered generals from outside, and the major general has a bad reputation. It is inevitable that there will be some rumors. Even generals like General Zilong can't stop Youyou's mouth. Let's not be so pushy...

Pang Rou sighed.

Pang De shook his head one after another, "My lord is the hero of the world, and my brother cannot be judged by a villain's heart."

"I'm talking about the young general. Some people say that my master is using you so highly in order to weaken the young general. In short, we are in a dilemma..." Pang Rou said what he heard.

"These are children's words. Brother, don't pay attention. Just keep the kindness of the Major General in your heart. The current master is General Zuo. He has accepted and used me with no doubt. We must do our best to repay him." Pang De understands military affairs but does not understand politics.

, but he saw Liu Bei's unparalleled personality charm from Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang and others.

"Hey, I just heard it from hearsay. If Ling Ming really can't listen, forget it." Pang Rou said softly.

Liu Bei didn't expect that his unintentional move would plunge the Pang brothers into a political whirlpool. At first, he didn't notice it much, until Mrs. Wu frequently mentioned Pang De and Ma Chao in recent days, which finally forced Liu Bei to pay attention.

After pacifying Yizhou, she took Wu Ran as a concubine. Her luck was much better than that of Sun Shangxiang. Within three years, she gave birth to two sons, Liu Yong and Liu Li, for Liu Bei. She successfully tied the Wu family to Liu Bei's chariot.

Wu Yi, the rebellious general, rose to the occasion and gradually became the leader of the gentry in Yizhou.

When Liu Bei entered Shu and rewarded his ministers, the Jingzhou faction and the Yuancong faction gained the most. The Yizhou nobles were already unhappy. This time, they suddenly reused the subordinates of the surrendered general Ma Chao, which made the Yizhou nobles who had been wronged even more uncomfortable.

Unable to offend the Yuancong and Jingzhou factions, the Yizhou gentry dared to provoke Xiliang's surrender, and rumors about Ma Chao and Pang De gradually increased.

Liu Bei summoned Wu Yi and asked: "Ziyuan, you are in charge of the defense of Chengdu. Are there any major events recently?"

"Uh... no?" Wu Yi pretended to be confused.

"Why do I hear so many discussions between Meng Qi and Ling Ming? These are nonsense. If you slander the general, you have to control them." Liu Bei said in his words, asking Wu Yi to control those gossips in Chengdu.

Wu Yi was slightly startled, and then said awkwardly: "It is better to defend the people than to defend the river, so Yi can only do it with all his strength..."
Chapter completed!