The noisy crowd had almost gone. When Liu Yi and Zhuge Liang returned to the hall here, there were only servants from the general's mansion and maids packing up the leftovers. When they saw the two of them coming, they saluted them one after another.

Liu Bei did not stay here and wait for them. Zhuge Liang took Liu Yi straight through the hall. When he came to the back hall, Pang Tong, Guan Yu, Ma Liang, Chen Dao, Mi Zhu, Jian Yong, and Sun Gan had already sat down in the back hall. These people were Liu Bei's core backbone now. Liu Yi was able to come in because he was obviously a confidant of Liu Bei.

After the ceremony, Liu Yi signaled to Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang nodded and looked at everyone and said, "Since the Battle of Chibi, our army has occupied the five counties of Jingzhou for more than a year. Lai Boyuan's help. Over the past year, the farming, mulberry and animal husbandry in Jingzhou has flourished, and the money and food are abundant. Now, our army has trained 70,000 elite soldiers. This time, we have summoned you to come, but we are discussing with you how our army will do the next step."

In terms of these matters, Liu Yi has helped Liu Bei very much. Although Jiangdong was very angry and still argued about this matter, according to the original agreement, it is morally tenable for each other in Jingxiang.

Not to mention the wealth brought by the prosperity of the fishing town, it has led the wealthy families in Jingzhou to follow suit, as well as the promotion of curved plows and new seedlings. Over the past year, the economic development of Jingzhou has enriched Liu Bei's confidence. Even if there is no manpower hired by Liu Yi, the forged weapons are much stronger than ordinary weapons. The most important thing is to be faster and save money.

After all, according to Liu Yi's employment method, it's okay to forge some elite weapons, but it would be a bit unworthy of being expanded to the entire army.

Now Liu Bei has sufficient troops and sufficient food. Although he did not intend to send troops immediately, both Liu Bei and his civil and military officials felt that they could start preparing for the next plan.

Raise food and grass, stockpile troops, and then march into Xichuan.

Liu Yi didn't speak much at this core meeting. After all, Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, two high-IQ talents, are here, and they are professional and cannot use him to speak at all. Liu Bei is looking forward to Liu Yi being able to perform, and Liu Yi can only express his gratitude in this regard.

With his level, he can bully Han Xuan and other decisions on big things. If he doesn't know history, he can tell you how to implement them in detail. Liu Yi can't think of it.

Now that Liu Bei's troops are in good condition and food are sufficient, according to the analysis of Zhuge Liang and others, it would be enough if he only attacked Xichuan, but there are two problems that need to be solved.

The first is to use what name to fight? Although it is just a cover, without this cover, it cannot stand morally. It not only gives other princes excuses to attack, but also the people in Shu will not accept it. The famous teacher is a big problem that has troubled Liu Bei.

Another one is the time. Cao Cao is now busy with internal problems, and there are also problems with the Chinese, Malaysian and Han Sui, who have not dealt with, so he can let go of it for the time being, but Jiangdong's attitude must be taken seriously.

After all, not long ago, Sun Quan wanted to attack Xichuan by using the road, but was rejected by Liu Bei righteously. For example, today, only these two princes of Liu were left, and Liu Zhang did not provoke you, why should you fight? At that time, Liu Bei even directly led Guan Yu to block the two sides of the Yangtze River, blocking Sun Quan's waterway. Sun Quan had no choice but to give up the plan to attack by using the road. In addition, Zhou Yu died later, so the matter was left in vain.

OK, you didn't let me fight, but now you turn over and run to fight the same clan. What would Sun Quan think after he really sent troops?

An excuse to attack Yizhou is easy to find, but Sun Quan's attitude has to be considered. This is also the most troublesome problem that Liu Bei has now.

"As far as I know, there are two major factions in Shu." Pang Tong knelt opposite Zhuge Liang, squinted his eyes and smiled: "The local forces in Shu are one faction, but since Liu Yan entered Yizhou, he suppressed several times. Later, the world was in chaos. A large number of people in Guanzhong and Jingzhou entered Sichuan. There was a saying that Dongzhou scholars were the scholars. In order to suppress the Shu geniuses, Liu Yan used the Dongzhou scholars. Later, after Liu Yan passed away and Liu Zhang succeeded to the throne, the open and secret struggles between the two sides did not decrease because of this, but instead became increasingly fierce."

Liu Zhang himself obviously did not have the ability to balance the dispute between these two factions. Pang Tong's intention was naturally to win over one side and let him serve as an internal support, and find a way to support Liu Bei's troops into Sichuan.

Zhuge Liang's meaning is similar, and he needs to wait for an opportunity. Now it is best to prepare troops and accumulate foundation. Even if they have enough troops and enough food, they cannot withstand the toss and troubles. Shu must fight in one battle. Neither Cao nor Sun Quan can give them a second chance.

Therefore, the opportunity to send troops must be cautious, and Jingzhou must also leave a general to guard it to prevent Cao Cao or Sun Quan from taking advantage of the situation.

"What do Bo Yuan thinks?" Seeing that the two military advisors had already explained their thoughts, Liu Bei couldn't help but look at Liu Yi.

What does this have to do with me? Liu Yi looked at Liu Bei in a daze.

"My thoughts are roughly the same as Kong Ming. Xichuan wants to take it, but Jingzhou cannot be missed. Compared with Cao Cao, I am more worried about Jiangdong. Now the three families have the weakest force, and now they are still considered a vassal of Jiangdong. If the lord seizes Xichuan, they will be the two states of the same maid. Sun Quan may not be willing to change the strength of the strong and weak. Although he wants to resist Cao, he must be guarded against Jiangdong!" Liu Yi said to Liu Bei.

This is Cui Zhouping's words, but it also hits the key contradiction between Liu Bei and Sun Quan. With the three-legged stalemate, the former alliance becomes fragile. Weak fashion can work together. However, if one side grows stronger, the other two are likely to turn enemies into friends.

This is true in history. After Guan Yu lost Jingzhou, Sun and Liu got into evil. It was not until Liu Bei died that Zhuge Liang was in power that the relationship between the two sides slowly recovered, but he lost the opportunity to unify the world. Not only did Shu Han lose this opportunity, but Cao Wei or Eastern Wu lose this opportunity.

"There are not many people in the lower area. After returning to Changsha this time, we will select dangerous places to establish secret posts. If the lord sends troops, he will closely monitor the movements of Jiangdong and not allow him to take advantage of the opportunity. However, the most important thing is the land of Nanjun!" Liu Yi said in a deep voice.

The four counties in Jingnan are not as good as one Nanjun. The four counties in Jingnan are still able to bear it, but if the Nanjun is also lost, it will be a big blow to Liu Bei's group.

Of course, Liu Yi is now vigorously developing Changsha and building a new city here, which also means developing Jingnan. But even if he continues to carry out construction and vigorously develops agricultural and mulberry breeding, if Jingnan wants to develop to the level of Nanjun, it is conservatively estimated that it will take at least ten years for at least.

It is obviously impossible to give Liu Bei ten years to attack Xichuan, so this matter has to be done slowly, and the war still has to be fought, and once the war is fought, it will definitely delay development.

When everyone heard this, they nodded. Liu Bei's most important territory now is this Nanjun land, and there is no need to lose it here.

"When will the new city be built?" Pang Tong asked curiously.

"I will try my best to build the new city before spring plowing." Liu Yi said that the city walls and some important buildings have been built, and the rest is a large number of private houses and some public facilities. These things are not technically high. As long as there are enough people, Liu Yi will probably be able to be built before spring plowing.

Liu Bei was actually not too concerned about this matter. After all, in Liu Bei's opinion, a city cannot greatly improve his current power. If it weren't for the various strange effects of the buildings handled by Liu Yi, Liu Bei would not have used the two-year tax to build the city for Liu Yi. But now I heard that the city is about to be built, I am a little looking forward to it.

"Since that's the case, this matter will be based on your words, Kong Ming." Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang and said.

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly, and Liu Bei smiled and said, "Chong Ming will be responsible for contacting Sichuan and Sichuan."

In fact, if you follow the principle of whoever comes up with the idea, this matter should fall on Pang Tong. However, Liu Bei and Pang Tong have been together for two months and have a certain understanding of Pang Tong. There is no way to say that they have the ability, but when they get along with others, communication is by no means Pang Tong's strengths.

"Here!" Zhuge Liang took on the appointment with a smile.

After everyone talked about some trivial matters, it was getting late, so Liu Bei left everyone to stay in the general's mansion for one night.

The next morning, Liu Yi went to supervise the temple building and assigned the matter. He had his own officials to supervise it. Liu Yi went to Zhuge Liang's mansion, one for free, and the other for seeing how Deng Ai's academic performance was.

Speaking of which, since Xiakou was separated, I haven't seen each other for two years. The old man who used to be half-aged now has a bit more mature spirit. Although I was happy to see Liu Yi, I did not jump around as before.

"The student has met Mr."

Looking at Deng Ai who is so well-behaved, Liu Yi always felt that he was watching a smaller version of Zhuge Liang. He looked at Zhuge Liang with some amusement and said, "I regret giving him to you at such an old age."

"This boy is quite premature, so I want to thank Bo Yuan." Zhuge Liang didn't care about this. A gentleman should be more steady and irritable. How can he take on great responsibilities in the future?

"I will go back to the fishing town tomorrow, but I will ask me to explain anything, or if there is a letter from home, I will take it back for you." Liu Yi reached out to touch Deng Ai's head, but found that Deng Ai had grown a lot taller, and it was a bit bad to touch his head again, so he patted his shoulder and said.

"Yes, sir, wait a moment." Deng Ai nodded. He had already prepared. He ran back quickly and soon came to Liu Yi with a big bag on his back and bowed and said, "Sir, this is the letter of family written by Ai these days, and some things his mother likes. Please pass it on to him."

There were no valuable things, they were all daily necessities. Liu Yi felt a little sore when he saw them, and nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will hand them to her in person."

"The students still have some questions. Although the mentor has taught me, the students want to listen to the teacher's opinion." Deng Ai said again.

"Oh? Test me?" Liu Yi said hilariously.

"Students dare not."

"Let's go, talk inside."
Chapter completed!