Although the Huang Family was not on good terms with the Kuai Family and the Cai Family, they still had to keep up appearances. The two sides had not reached the point of falling out yet. Therefore, the Kuai Family was overjoyed. Although Huang Zu could not arrive, they still sent Huang She, the most representative of the Huang Family in Xiangyang. Huang She was followed by Huang Kai and Huang Chen.
"Uncle Cai, this nephew greets Uncle Cai!" Huang She did a good job of keeping up appearances. When he saw Cai Mao, who had not arrived with Uncle Chen, he immediately greeted him.
"Oh, it's Huang She!" Cai Mao nodded when he saw Huang She. "Why didn't your father come?" The entire Jingzhou Army was controlled by two families. One was the Cai Family, and the other was the Huang Family.
"My father knew that Uncle Kuai was celebrating. Although he wanted to come immediately, it was too late. Moreover, the border has not been peaceful recently. Therefore, he sent me to congratulate you on behalf of my father!" Huang She had not appeared for a few days because Huang She had mobilized warships and the Jiangxia Navy to kill Liu Mang. It was supposed to be a foolproof plan, but Huang She miscalculated in the end. Not only did Liu Mang not die, but he also captured the wrong person. He made Liu Bei's third brother drunk. Huang She was afraid of being punished, so he mobilized the army without permission. This was a big taboo. If it was strictly enforced, he would lose his head. Moreover, the person he went to kill was the King Of Shu, Liu Mang. Therefore, he hid in Changsha. As long as the Huang Family did not betray Liu Biao, it did not matter how much trouble they caused.
This time, Huang She came back not only because the Kuai Family was celebrating, but also because Huang She could not hold it in anymore. Seeing that there was no news of a punishment, he appeared again.
"Is it not peaceful again?" Cai Mao also asked. Huang Zu was originally in Jiang Xia. If it was not peaceful, it would be the attack of Jiangdong. Now, Huang Zu was transferred back by Liu Biao. Jiang Xia was in the hands of Wen Pin and Zhuge Liang. Huang Zu was in Changsha, which was also another border of Jingzhou, to guard against the Five Streams Barbarians. Now that it was not peaceful, it was naturally the Five Streams Barbarians.
Of course, Cai Mao was not worried about Huang Zu and Changsha. Even if Huang Zu died in the battle, Cai Mao would not be sad at all. On the contrary, he would even set off firecrackers to celebrate. This was because once Huang Zu died, Cai Mao would naturally have the final say in the Jingzhou Army. As for Wen Pin and Zhuge Liang, Cai Mao had already ignored them. Although Wen Pin was now in command of tens of thousands of elite troops in Jiang Xia, Wen Pin did not have the authority to govern the local area. All of his military provisions had to be dispatched by Jingzhou. Once the situation in Jiang Xia stabilized, Jingzhou would definitely send the Governor of Jiang Xia to replace the two of them.
To make it clear, Wen Pin and Zhuge Liang were just two employees while Huang Zu and Cai Mao were the directors who had shares. Since Huang Zu died, naturally, Cai Mao would be able to grab hold of Huang Zu's shares.
Cai Mao was currently frowning because the border was not peaceful. That was because once war broke out in Wuxi, Huang Zu would have an excuse to reach out to Jingzhou for provisions and provisions. Cai Mao was in charge of this place. Naturally, Cai Mao would not be happy to take money from his pocket.
"The two of you, there is no need to discuss important matters at the gate. Today is Kuai Liang's big day. Do you want to discuss important matters at the gate?" Another voice sounded. This person was leaning on a cane. Although he only brought a servant and a son to support him, he sat in a very simple carriage. The gift he brought was only a scroll wrapped in a thin cloth. However, no one dared to underestimate this old man.
"Pang Gong!" Both Huang She and Cai Mao bowed to the person who came. This person was Pang Degong, the head of the Pang Family. If it was just this title alone, Cai Mao and Huang She would not be so respectful. Huang She might be respectful because of Pang Degong's seniority, but Cai Mao and Pang Degong were of the same generation. Cai Mao bowed because Pang Degong represented something else, the Lumen Academy.
The Lumen Academy could be regarded as the entire Jingzhou University. It was also a school for officials. Those who graduated from the Lumen Academy were basically officials. The junior ones were the county magistrates. The senior ones were Pang Tong of the Pang Family and Zhuge Liang, a disciple of Mister Crystal. Pang Tong's current status was in Yuzhou. Although Yuzhou's Liu Bei was not as strong as Liu Biao, his official position was comparable to Cai Mao and the others. Zhuge Liang was also Jiang Xia's military adviser. He also commanded tens of thousands of elites in Jingzhou. Even if those who did not become officials had not completed their studies, were waiting for a good price to be sold. The rest were people who had no intention of becoming officials.
Which of the Cai and Huang Families did not have subordinates who graduated from the Lumen Academy? It could be said that Pang Degong's reputation in Jingzhou was unparalleled. He was not inferior to the Governor of Jingzhou, Liu Biao. That was why Cai Mao bowed to him.
"Pang Degong is also here?!" Liu Mang was stunned when he saw the person. They did not send an invitation to Pang Degong. Pang Degong and Liu Biao were the same. Although Pang Degong was highly respected, it was basically impossible to invite him. As a lord, Liu Biao could not attend the wedding of an official. Not to mention other things, if Liu Biao came, naturally everyone would be restrained. The main character would also change from a newcomer to Liu Biao. Liu Mang of the Pang Family had sent an invitation to Pang Tong. He did not expect Pang Degong to come.
"Haha, Chen Kang, this old man came uninvited this time. Your master won't blame me, right?" Pang Degong's memory was not bad. He could also call out Uncle Chen's name.
"Ah, ah, ah! Not at all, not at all. My master did not know beforehand that Pang Degong would come. If he knew, he would definitely sweep the bed to welcome you! " Pang Degong's reputation in Jingzhou could be said to be known by everyone. Even Uncle Chen, who had seen important people before, was a little flustered.
"That's good, that's good! Come, this is an old man's painting. Don't think it's shabby. Consider it a congratulatory gift! "While Pang Degong was speaking, the young man beside him handed over the scroll in his hand. This young man was none other than Pang Degong's son, Pang Shanmin.
Pang Degong's handwriting. Pang Degong was originally famous. After getting old, he rarely wrote. It could be said that one word of Pang Degong's was close to a hundred gold. Chen Kang took the scroll from the young man. There was a lot on it. It was full of congratulatory words and words of encouragement. If it was really counted, it would be priceless.
"Military Advisor Pang Degong is also here!" Pang Tong was also in the dark. Naturally, he also saw his uncle's arrival.
"I know!" Pang Tong listened to his subordinate's report and frowned. Why would his uncle come? Pang Degong was basically above the entire Jingzhou officialdom. There were very few people who could invite him. However, this time, he came uninvited. This made Pang Tong feel very strange.
Pang Tong and Liu Mang weren't the only ones who felt strange. The Si family's reputation was really big. Pang Degong's arrival was actually just an old father paving the way for his son. After thinking about it for a long time, Pang Degong had thought about it.
Pang Degong already figured out that Pang Shanmin could no longer live under his wings. Although he had the halo of Pang Degong's son, which made everyone respect him, that was before Pang Degong was alive. If Pang Degong died, Pang Degong couldn't protect Pang Shanmin for a lifetime. Not to mention, there was also the matter of Tang Yun. With the relationship between Pang Shanmin and Tang Yun, Pang Shanmin would definitely fall out with his younger brother. Pang Tong wasn't a person who would show mercy. Pang Degong didn't want his brothers to kill each other, but at the very least, he needed to give Pang Shanmin the ability to protect himself. Otherwise, it would be a joke if Pang Degong saw his son not long after he was buried.
This time, the Si family was celebrating. Pang Degong was also here to help his son pave the way for Pang Shanmin's official career.
"Military Advisor, are we coming too?" Pang Tong's subordinate asked Pang Tong.
"There's no need!" Pang Tong's eyes were wandering around. No one knew what he was thinking. His uncle was going to attend the Si family's wedding, but why didn't Pang Tong get any news beforehand? If Pang Degong was coming, it would be better if he was with Pang Tong! But now, he didn't know until he was here. "Uncle, is it really okay for you to do this?"
After a long time, Pang Tong came back to his senses. "Has the fake King Liu Mang's carriage left yet?" Pang Tong came here to pull the Jing family's support and to build a good relationship with the Si family. One of the important prerequisites was that Liu Mang couldn't come.
"Military Advisor, don't worry! This fake King won't be able to leave the inner city of Xiangyang! "Pang Tong's subordinate said confidently.
"That's good!" Pang Tong nodded. To be safe, Pang Tong waited for a while.
On the other side, Liu Mang was curious. "Jia Xu, did you inform Guan Hai and Zhou Cang?" Guan Hai and Zhou Cang had stayed in the residence for a long time and it was time for them to come out for some fresh air. That was why Liu Mang wanted them to stay by his side after Kuai Ran's wedding.
"My lord, I have already sent someone to inform them!" Jia Xu was also puzzled. He had already sent people to inform Zhou Cang and Guan Hai to come over. Furthermore, they were requested from Uncle Chen's nephew, Chen Shen. According to the time, they should have arrived long ago.
Zhou Cang and Guan Hai also wanted to arrive earlier, but now, they were crying. The gate to the outer city of Xiangyang was completely blocked. There were people coming and going. They were driving carriages and it was difficult for them to walk, let alone carriages. This could be considered the earliest traffic jam in history!
"Forget it, let's not care about them! If they come, tell them to wait for me in the backyard! " Liu Mang shook his head. Originally, Liu Mang wanted the two of them to find a seat for them to enjoy a good meal. However, it seemed like they would not be able to enjoy it.
"Yes." Jia Xu nodded and the two of them walked towards the backyard of the Kuai Manor.
"This fake King Liu Mang probably won't be able to make it!" Pang Tong saw that it was about time. Everyone who should be in Jingzhou was basically here. Those who shouldn't be here wouldn't be able to make it. The sky had already darkened and the banquet was about to begin.
"Let's go!" Pang Tong sneered. Fake King Liu Mang, you schemed and schemed, but in the end, you gave away the dowry for someone else. Thanks to you, more than half of the nobles in Jingzhou were gathered here.
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